Reform of primary voting urged by critics and papers
The piece surveys editorials from Philadelphia Inquirer Harrisburg Telegraph and West Chester Republican praising Stewart plan for mandatory primary voting and arguing voter participation should be required for general elections. It warns against lax nominating practices and defends state authority to punish nonparticipation while pledging Republican resolve on foreign and domestic policy.
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Tribime
Philadelphia Inquirer
Harrisburg Telegraph
West Chester
Republican
Thor
Commonwealth
Congress
Bishop Joyce Tobacco Pledge Sparks Methodist Debate in Illinois
In Illinois, Bishop Joyce of the Methodist Episcopal church bans ministry admission for any applicant who will not fully abstain from tobacco. Critics argue the pledge oversteps authority though the church discipline suggests abstinence could be obligatory. A Chicago clergyman contends the pledge may not legally bar candidacy.
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Illinois
Joyce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kimball
First Methodist Church
Chicago
Massachusetts
Tobacco Pledge Debate Shapes Conference Settlement
The article recounts a tobacco pledge policy for ministry candidates and the compromise proposed by a bishop. Lay members would donate as much as they spend on tobacco while ministers decide their own use. It notes the Defenders manager Iselin offering to clear the slate, but Dunraven refused.
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Iselin
Dunraven
United States policy on Cuba and Hawaii questioned
A critical view argues US support for Cuban independence is lacking while contrasting the Hawaii episode under Harrison and Cleveland. It urges a stronger protest to Spain, condemns current administration policy, and cites Monroe doctrine limits, Japan trade, and domestic constitutional debates in South Carolina.
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Sherty
Benjamin Harrison
Mithets
Hawaii
Stevens
Harrison
Ar. Cleveland
Cleveland
Washington
France
Cuba
Spain
Great American Republic
Madrid
Grant
Garfield
Blaine
Japan
England
Kinghind
South Carolina
Columbia
Aldrich
United States Supreme Court
Comment of the press and political quips across papers
A selection of editorial notices from multiple papers discussing national honor over the Waller case, no room for compromise on Sunday liquor regulation, generational views post civil war, Cleveland’s potential non-nomination, Niagara energy in politics, Lord Dunraven’s notoriety, and a concise view on a brief presidential campaign.
Political Points at York Convention Rallying for Victory
A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Record summary notes President Warren's York convention call to unite loyal Republicans under M A Folts and Quay, urging steadfast campaign effort toward victory in November. It cites leaders like Lieutenant Governor Watres and Senator Penrose and discusses party strategy and potential Senate contenders.
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York
Republ
White House
Pennsylvania
Hlon. M. &. Quay
M.A. Folts
Franklin County
Cameron
Watres
Lackawanna
J. Hay Brown
Preston
Lancaster
Robinson
Delaware
Quay
Penrose
Philadeth
Judge Stewart Boosts Us Senate Prospects
A political note suggests Lumerne and Lackawanna could have three of seven judges if voters back three men. It argues Rice and Willard will win anyway and Smith should get friendly support if possible. Judge Stewart of Franklin county is seen as a strong senatorial contender in several papers.
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Lumerne
Lackawanna
Rice
Willard
Smith
Judge Stewart
Franklin County
Daily Horoscope From The Tribune Astrologer
Ajachas the Tribune astrologer issues a playful forecast for Monday September 16. Vivid forest fire coverage, electric shocks and odd warnings mingle with whimsical notes on weather, food, and an upcoming elder arrival, all in a retro newspaper voice.
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Ajachas
the Tribune
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