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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1896
Page
7
Fenater Quay calls for immediate protection restoration for industries hurt by the Wilson bill and for securing government revenue before Congress adjourns. The Scranton Tribune notes the plea and questions its likelihood of success as soon as the current session ends.
An English journal argues English courts are faster and less swayed by sentiment than American ones, while noting flaws in Finnish justice. The piece questions mercy for the rich, wealth's role in punishment, and defends U S systems as responsive to the people. It cites Senator Quay and Peter Cooper, laments aristocratic luxury, and warns of social unrest if wealth neglects duty.
The December Morum features three papers on the election by White Means and Goldwin Milich. Means argues against wealth-centered laws and warns poverty cannot be fixed by legislation. Milich frames Bryan’s vote as social protest tied to stark wealth inequality and aristocratic displays. Professor Smith broadens the view to national excesses and the cost of free silver.
In City and State Herbert Welsh voices strong opposition to Wanamaker and Quay. he criticizes Wanamaker’s methods in campaigns and urges alternative candidates like Hamneton L. Carson or ex Minister William Potter. The piece notes plans for a per cent interest on state deposits and discusses pension-like financial reforms.
Walter Wellman writes from Canton on the president-elect Major McKinley, praising his republican simplicity and tact. The visitor describes McKinley’s memory, courtesy, and self-control, noting how these traits suit him for the White House and hinting at a successful administration ahead.
A rambling Harford County page recounts casual chatter on deer hunting lore near the Hotel. mentions fashionable Miss Jennie Brownscombe's art event, and social notes about local residents, theater and telephone mischief. It highlights weather work by Professor Willis Moore and community happenings in Scranton and nearby towns.
The excerpt contrasts Ismail's independence in making his own decisions with critics who doubt Major Meiin Wy’s resolve. It depicts Ismail as gentle and grateful beneath a tough exterior, while likening McKinley era surgeons to precise, cold professionals performing a grave operation.
The document lists daily weather and fortune predictions for the week from Sunday November 2 to Saturday December 4. It describes unsettled weather on several days and forecasts traits for children born on those dates, with admonitions on behavior and financial advice.
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