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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1894
Page
4
The notice lists Profhondar CLA Sor E Pryor and OHS Jones in a district attorney context as key figures identified for office or appointment. The item reads like a brief public notices entry with names and roles.
Republican ticket lists Senator James C. Vaughan of Scranton and representatives John R. Parr, Alex T. Connell, Frank J. Grover, and Charles P. Oom al le y of Scranton Moo o and Olyphant with election time noted as November 6.
William L. Wilson urges dismantling tariffs and defense barriers while warning protectionists have strengthened defenses to shield home markets. He frames reforms as necessary to boost competition and reform tariffs in the ongoing policy debate.
The Scranton Times attacks Edward Merrifield as a Democratic candidate tied to national protectionist platform. It argues a vote for Merrifield signals war on Lackawanna industries while praising Scranton for invited prosperity and peace. The piece warns Pettison Borough is misgoverned by a dangerous political combine.
Public pressure mounts as Scranton Traction seeks a graded approach to the Mulberry street extension. The Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company is urged to honor a moral or legal obligation from its gratuitous franchise and to support hiring a civil engineer for the project.
The piece discusses delays in public grading projects blamed on two corporations, endorses Frank H. Clemons for sheriff, and argues for a solid Republican victory in Lackawanna County. It analyzes candidates Connell Burke O Malley Vaughan and predicts a Republican delegation to Harrisburg, urging party loyalty and hard work. It also notes views on tariff and possible future presidential candidate Allison.
The Democrats claim 157 on their certain list while Republicans list 156. 43 districts remain uncertain with several close races likely decided in thirty districts. surprises in key Pennsylvania districts and others may tilt the balance as campaigns continue.
The column lists many party figures defeated or declined in nominations across states including Breckinridge Arkansas John S. and dozens more, notes a Pennsylvania district nomination scramble, cites a Pennsylvania Supreme Court rebuke of two Berlin county judges, and discusses local Republican harmony and election canvassing dynamics in Schuylkill Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.
Pittston borough council at its last meeting voted to exclude reporters from the reporters’ table amid criticisms. The move was taken after discussions about coverage and access at council sessions.
The Scranton and Wilkes-Barre papers condemn Pittston borough council for expelling reporters from meetings and warn that muzzling the press undermines public access. Editors argue open sessions require press coverage and that censorship harms accountability.
In Wilkes-Barre, readers are told the Scranton Times faces criticism for passing off pictures of ancient Peruvian gods as images of prominent citizens, highlighting alleged impudence in reporting.
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