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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1895
Page
4
The writer notes many car fenders in the city sit high above the track and suggests mounting fenders on top of cars near the trolley pole to gain extra clearance. This proposes a simple mechanical solution to reduce streetcar obstructions.
The piece notes growing Republican club formation and revival of dormant groups across Lackawanna County to mobilize voters. It argues the party enjoys broad support and calls on Republicans to unite with the party organization, warning that victories require continued effort and reminding that Grover’s message may link to bygone eras.
The Luzerne Democrats push to elect a third Democratic judge faces opposition from rank and file. They argue Lyman H. Bennett, Republican nominee, is superior for the bench due to his study, impartiality, and lack of partisan politics, versus William McLean who has mixed practice with politics.
The piece critiques Luzerne county Republicans for past partisan judiciary status, notes Judge Lynch’s upcoming re-election, and mocks Democratic packing efforts. It surveys football enthusiasm, calls for purging brutality, and mentions Colonel Haywood’s potential stance on state banking practices. It also touches Cuba’s debt and national political intrigues with various regional references.
A compilation of editorials from Philadelphia Bulletin and Chicago Times-Herald arguing for moving or reforming presidential nominating processes. They praise shorter canvasses, criticize backroom caucuses and pay for hirelings, and urge public scrutiny and newspaper informed campaigns.
Congressmen Porkina of Iowa rails against Democratic policy, insists on Republican confidence after Cleveland era, cites treasury conditions, foreign policy stance, and preference for American markets over foreign labor and protectionism. He argues for a Republican majority to steady government and economy.
The speaker expresses faith in the United States and its institutions and people. They pledge confidence in the Republican party, its patriotism, history, and future, asserting that true confidence will return only when the party is fully restored.
A Washington Port Brooklyn correspondent cites government figures showing 9 000 000 horses and other draft animals beyond farm to market needs, consuming about 114 000 000 dollars yearly for feed, as a strong argument for road reform. The clipping also notes varied editorials on Cuba Venezuela and U S political signals with light commentary from Chicago and Detroit papers.
A Washington Star snippet presents Uncle Eben declaring that paying income taxes in advance is a fine idea. The dialect humor notes the public’s skepticism of the tax system and the preference to settle obligations upfront.
The column blends a satirical tone with a horoscope style for Wednesday October 18. It jokes about winter signals and a court scene involving Sig Pasquale Peretto, then critiques thirsty legislatures and forest destruction. It ends with playful Ajoccus advice about avoiding colds and melancholy.
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