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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
4
A Scranton pastor urged a grateful city to fill churches on Thanksgiving Day 1896. He spoke of threats averted and called for lessons of piety and patriotism in the pulpit, urging congregations to reflect on divine provision and national gratitude.
The alleged interview between Ford W. Peck of Chicago and Chairman Hanna is repudiated by both, while the Cleveland correspondent is discharged. The piece defends the party against demagogic tactics and outlines aims including arbitration, tariff reform, free labor markets, a home merchant marine, and opposition to trusts. It asserts performance over promises and notes retiring President Mitchell's graceful departure and Scranton's loss of an enterprising citizen.
The Philadelphia Press compares votes in 23 McKinley states from 1992 and 1892 noting a 1,574,288 larger Republican lead and a 111,562 drop for Democrats while Bryan’s gains fall short of 1892. It cites Chicago Times Herald on geographic area vs. population and wealth, asserting McKinley’s victory reflects industrial wealth and popular support.
The piece analyzes a surge in McKinley support boosting the next Republican state convention to 869 delegates, up 69 from prior cycles. It notes Philadelphia and Allegheny counties’ outsized influence, plus potential candidates Isador Sobel and Representative Marshall for statewide offices.
Proposed legislation would limit bakers to six workdays weekly starting Sunday, require proper ventilation drainage and impermeable floors in bakeries, ban most animals in workrooms, and separate living quarters from production. Violations become misdemeanors with fines and imprisonment. three deputy inspectors would enforce the law. The act would take effect thirty days after passage and require postings in every bakery.
The passage critiques US immigration policy and assimilation, citing Hon. Thomas B. Reed and Charles Gladstone. It questions rapid integration of foreign-born voters and compares domestic political dynamics to European outrages, hinting at cabinet speculation and public sentiment.
Special Correspondent recalls Lord Mayor's Day in London with the pageant from Highgate Hill to Guildhall. The procession features regiments, floats, city companies, and the new Lord Mayor Sir Faudel Phillips in ornate state, amid royal and military displays and the final banquet.
The Philadelphia Times endorses Representative Hoyer for Speaker, citing his experience and fitness to lead the house with order and prudence. The piece notes a country-backed effort to block him failed, and predicts a likely unanimous nomination as legislative momentum grows.
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