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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary text lists Firat District and Fourth District officials including Chas P. O Malley and Connell Rd. The source is unreadable in parts, leaving uncertain event or context but names and districts are identifiable.
Column lauds John E Thomas clerk of the courts of Lackawanna County as a self made, popular public servant born in Carbondale. It notes Republican endorsement and calls him a strong party loyalist amid local political debate including criticism of Hastings and Democratic rhetoric.
The Carbondale Leader reports Representative M T Burke denying claims he voted against measures raising taxes and opposing the free text book bill. The piece cites Burke’s Sept 27 denial in the Trenton office and cites Scranton Truth support for his vote, arguing he backed the excellent measure while opposing the compulsory school law. The editorial urges readers to consider Burke and the Truth while noting political maneuvering.
Interview with Hon. M. T. Burke reveals he did not oppose free text books but voted against the Farr bill due to perceived flaws and lobbying by book publishers. He cites amendments to fund books, state appropriation doubts, and argues the measure falls short of real free text books, urging support for proper provision and rejection of monopolies.
In Lackawanna County, Williams Hopkins for register of wills is praised as a brave soldier and faithful public servant. The piece lauds his Republican stance and integrity in office, highlighting a patriotism that would sacrifice for principled government.
Counts of 1592 trade shifts show doubled meat exports and rising cereals while reciprocity frames policy. The piece notes Democratic candidate struggles with Kulp vs Buckalew, Republican gains in Cumberland Adams York, and local campaigns by Hastings and Gliketon. It also mentions Ben Heywood election odds, Harrisburg Patriot jibes, and a note on stuttering in Boston school data.
The Hartford Courant notes General Harrison shows strong speaking skill during a two day Indiana tour delivering twenty one addresses with every speech described as successful.
The piece notes the vast reach of telegraph lines worldwide and highlights America’s substantial segment, stating five miles of telegraph in the world and a large American share, though the exact figures are unclear due to OCR quirks.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes broad economic revival across sectors with business activity returning and even train robbers increasing their earnings compared to last year.
The Scranton Tribune last Saturday released a twelve page issue set by typesetting machines. It celebrates progress and promises to move ahead to become the representative morning newspaper for Scranton and surrounding areas. Local papers note the edition is metropolitan in feel and marks a major investment in printing technology.
The Providence Journal reports a possible correction to a rumor that the president ordered executive subordinates to stop speechmaking. The article hints this denial could clear the way for the administration to engage with its supporter, the Honorable David B. Hil, in seeking aid and influence.
A Toledo State Journal poem imagines a judge who enjoys privileged treatment, easy access on trains, and luxuries like a sleeper, with porters and heavenly gates mocked as a cartoon of class bias. The speaker questions whether such privilege truly leads to heaven.
The piece argues knowledge aids buying across domains from farming to furniture. It stresses that retail merchants help by proxy acting as knowledgeable guides. Selecting the right kind of merchant is crucial to avoid costly mistakes in purchases.
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