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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
4
The deceased Charles F. Mattes valued simplicity over ostentation and through his work and character helped shape Scranton. His quiet contributions are praised as a lasting, growing legacy reflected in the city’s ongoing development.
A Pennsylvania editorial urges Republicans to directly express their first and second presidential choices at upcoming primaries to guide delegates to the national convention. It argues for seasoned, trustworthy delegates and warns against last minute shifts while praising Senator Quay’s influence and noting the writer’s mockingly high counts for Quay and “Gath.”
The piece discusses early factional battles within the Pennsylvania Republican Party, praising the state ticket and platform chosen by the state convention. It notes the convention favored Senator Quay over Colonel Gilkeson and questions whether Quay will pursue local retaliation before the November election, hinting at broader national implications.
The text argues against treachery in politics and defends Senator Quay as a consummate politician. It condemns treachery connected to opposing factions and warns against harming railroads by wrecking trains, noting the harsh penalties for murder.
The Harrisburg reform platform is praised in spirit but questioned in practice. The piece argues civic duties must match ideals, urging representative legislators, active citizen oversight, and honest change, noting potential political backlash and a forecasted retirement near the revenue office.
The piece argues that electing judges reflects the people and that no dream system guarantees perfection. It contends that voters can remove flawed judges and that partisanship arises from elected bodies. If the public wants partisan judges, they should elect them. otherwise they should nominate impartial ones. It notes growing gubernatorial ambitions after Senator Quay’s state convention victory.
The piece notes candidates for U S senator, mentions Colonel Quay and party loyalties, and praises Lehigh Valley rail property management amid rising freight and passenger traffic. It cites Mayor Warwick’s stance on Philadelphia factional fights, and comments on libel cases and liquor licensing reform with references to Roosevelt and reform.
A Pennsylvania editor argues that party leaders should not presume to pick the presidential candidate for Republicans statewide. He urges holding primaries to let over half a million Pennsylvania Republicans express their preference, warning that delegations should reflect voter choice, not Quay’s influence. The writer cites Lackawanna County as a test, calling for ballots listing first and second choices to reveal true sentiment.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Genator Quay backs civil service reform for Pennsylvania, while a rival paper calls him a machine politician and questions the sincerity of his support. The piece argues civil service reform shapes the political forces and victory, implying skepticism about reform zeal.
The Pittsburgh Commercial-Gazette and Indianapolis Journal discuss Senator Quay’s reform program aimed at ending corporate influence in politics and contracts. They urge citizens to rally behind the reform banner, support state committees, and push civil service changes to curb patronage and improve government efficiency.
Astrolabe casts 4,000 m. for Wednesday. It hints Lackawanna Democracy without Charley Robinson and his barl will be Ike the play of Hamlet. If ex-District Attorney Kelly tries to steer, he learns the mule needs oats. Do not nominate a president this week. Wait for dark horses. Do not sit on the fence.
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