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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1895

Page

4

Court upholds limited voting principle in Pennsylvania

Judge Simonton dismisses a needless contention as the Supreme court’s logic supports limited voting for certain offices. Justice Dean’s majority opinion holds that authorized precedents for restricted voting allow applying the principle to a related class, while dissenters’ objections are dismissed. Scranton is defended from mislabeling as a small mountain city.

Justice Dean Court of Ultimate Appeal Supreme Court Supreme Dean Sterrett Williams Pennsylvania

Dispute Over Army Officer Arrest Sparks National Debate

Washington incident before General Schofield's retirement prompts wide comment. Captain Armes, outraged by Schofield's conduct, was ordered jailed after a bitter letter. Judge Bradley freed Armes and condemned the hasty action as illogical and tyrannical. Critics argue military discipline does not justify liberty deprivation without proper charge and procedure.

Washington General Schofield Armes War Department Chicago Times-Herald

Judge Bradley Defends Civil Liberty Against Military Despotism

The article argues that military power poses a danger to civilian rights and condemns the idea of lettres de cachet and unchecked authority. Judge Bradley is praised for defending justice while Colonel Colquitt endures the burdens of government service as the Herring hearing adjourns amid controversy.

Bradley Washington Colquitt Revenue Department Hic Jacet Burke

Third Term Talk Dominates New York Politics

William K. Curtis reports strong third term sentiment in New York among Democrats and business leaders. Cleveland is seen as the strongest Democratic figure despite blunders, with hints he may be renominated. Other figures like Harrison and Gorman influence the national scene, while reform pledges are scarce and Wall Street remains loyal to Cleveland.

William K. Curtis Japan China Chicago New York City Curtis New York Cleveland Hawaiian Islands Great Britain Nicaragua Venezuela Chile Democratic Party Abraham Lincoln Congress Greeham Carlisle Gorman Everybhorly Senate Treasury Department Olney Lament Cresham Dowtt Chicago Record Harrison Wallstreet Wall Street Don Manuel Dickinson Washington Kentucky

Call for Liberal Libel Law Reform by Pennsylvania Editors

A vigorous editorial letter to a Pennsylvania Editorial Association committee urges rewriting libel laws to curb abuses by criminals and protect publishers and the public. The author cites Minnesota and Illinois statutes and the state constitution as models, aiming for a bill to pass next legislative session.

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One Sure Impossibility in Politics

Chicago papers mock Governor Culberson and Senator Brice in a quip filled political roundup. The Attoona Tribune suggests tougher self appraisal could help in foreign policy debates.

Chicago Times-Herald Culberson Exan Attoona Tribune

Daily Horoscope by Ajaceshus in The Tribune

Friday horoscope by Ajaceshus predicts personal focus and mood shifts. The Astrolabe guidance emphasizes reflection, communication, and balancing work with relationships for favorable outcomes.

Ajaceshus the Tribune

Press commentary on public discipline and punishment methods

The Washington Star argues against reviving the whipping post and criticizes reliance on old punitive methods. It questions the link between rising crime and urban population, suggesting modern reform measures should prevail. The piece cites views from Free A Growling Country, St Louis Globe-Democrat, and Knoxville Tribune, noting a tension between tradition and science in governance.

Washington Star Manila

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