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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1895
Page
4
A county political call urges every Republican to campaign actively to prevent a weak showing that could embolden Democrats in 1896. The piece links local turnout to national outcomes, stressing that faithful participation now spares further arduous effort later and strengthens the party’s next battles.
A Philadelphia Manufacturer observes that GOP should resist Cleveland tariffs and defend protection. The piece argues Republicans must craft revenue policy without surrender, urging strong stand against reduced duties and criticizing Democratic control. It cites Quay and notes revenue shortfalls from McKinley reforms as context.
The True Reform, a Prohibition party weekly in New York edited by Tallie Morgan, denounces liquor traffic and endorses partisan methods. The Tribune reports on Roosevelt’s quip about reformers and quotes Democratic plan to “still hunt” the GOP, with warnings to Lackawanna county and Harmon regarding the Atlanta exposition Cuban independence day.
The Scranton Tribune urges timely mobilization one week from tomorrow to protect Republican representation in Scranton wards, urging canvassing to match last year’s gubernatorial poll. It stresses voter turnout, criticizes apathy, and backs Dr Longstreet for coroner and Barti for surveyor, warning that inaction risks Democratic gain.
The Tribune expresses appreciation for acts of kindness and fraternal goodwill and urges readers to vote the straight Republican ticket. The piece accuses the opposition of lying and notes Gorman favors campaign schemes presented in black and white.
The commentary lauds Thomas B Reed for his floor leadership and chairmanship, noting his honesty directness and power to prevent Democratic obstruction. It contrasts Reed with others and highlights potential esteem if he became president, while also citing Washington Post praise for John Dalzell as the next Ways and Means chairman.
The Chicago Times-Herald outlines Britain’s 1814 claim on Dutch Guiana and three encroachments into Venezuelan Guiana. It notes Lord Salisbury’s willingness to arbitrate two cases but not the Orinoco mouth, and says Venezuela cites maps to challenge British title. Congress will decide based on Monroe Doctrine implications.
In a crowded car a woman asks a smoker to stop, the conductor replies it is difficult to enforce, and she ultimately reports the man. The note cites excerpts from The Washington Star and Chicago Dispatch, including a remark on the Concord grape originator and a grim masthead joke about South Carolina.
An ode honoring the unseen victors in life’s struggle the humble the weary and the broken heart who strive endure and suffer for a cause while the world applauds triumph. It poses who truly wins in history asking if fame and conquest measure worth or if quiet steadfast faith defines victory.
A historical overview traces how names such as locofoco barnburner hunker hard s softs and mugwump emerged to label party factions from Democratic-Republicans through the Whigs and into the Republican era. It notes origins in New York and Conkling era with Mugwump meaning Big Chief in Indian speech.
The ad proclaims a vast display across seven floors in Scranton offering a wide range of furniture for easy inspection. It highlights extensive stock and a focus on quality materials and craftsmanship to attract buyers.
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