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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1894
Page
4
Republicans nominate Joseph A. Scranton for law judge Robert W. Archbald Sherry Rane Clemons and Tomas Davies for treasurer John H. Thomas for clerk of court Ohn H. Thomas and Pryor for per storey John Jones as listed contenders
FragmentaryOCR lists politicians from Scranton and nearby districts and cites a quote from William L. Wilson defending tariff reform. The text shows names Vaughan Connell Grover O Malley and others amid discussion of protectionist defenses and tariff policy.
The obituary praises Andrew Gregg Curtin as Pennsylvania’s Civil War era leader “the soldiers’ friend.” It details his political shifts from Whig to Republican to Democrat, his wartime leadership, and his postwar philanthropy including the soldiers orphans schools. The piece emphasizes his constitutional temperament and lasting legacy beyond faults.
Col. McClure criticizes the Delaware County naturalization mill, arguing under state law no certificate should be issued without full examination and oath in open court before judges. He cites thousands already naturalized in recent years.
The editorial laments lawless naturalization in Judge Clayton's court and weighs the New York constitutional convention results. It argues for stricter voter qualifications, new safeguards, and civil service reform while criticizing political manipulation and party fealty.
The Philadelphia Record questions John Leisenring’s Luzerne district canvass after his abroad mission and predicts Republican gains as he returns. It notes Archbald’s likely re election amid Wyoming Sullivan races and praises Vaughan and O Malley on the Republican ticket. A sequence of campaign roadhow events includes Singerly and Patti sop figures, with reactions from Herring Wolverton and Sam Boyd voicing Civil Service Reform views and protectionist contrasts.
Reading argues it is the better third or fourth city in the state, citing higher city property value at 1.8 million, assessed at 1.406 million, revenue of 575 600 from an 18 percent tax rate, and debt of 1.054 million. Reading spends more on lighting and shows 31 building services valued at 3.265 million versus Scranton with 12 services at 1.07 million.
Fragmentary text discusses Green Ridge Item Merrifield and protection of Lackawanna. It mentions past record, safeguarding interests, and risk of a bad outcome if they support a trader and industrial policy. Names and specifics are partially garbled.
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