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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1894
Page
4
Recorder Charles Huester for Register of Wille William Hopkins for Jury Commissioner T J Matthews named for election time November 6 for local offices and duties.
A Turk Democrat declares his support for the straight Republican ticket this year. He calls out pretended protectionists among Democrats and urges honest positions aligned with Republican policies.
The column condemns Senator Brice for alleged campaign methods and ties to monopolies, arguing his Senate tenure lacks achievement and reflects broader party dissatisfaction. It notes Ohio Democrats' displeasure with Brice and hints at future party rifts, while mocking Harbityism and McAleerism in Philadelphia primaries.
A historical column laments rising vanishings of individuals across classes likening them to an ideal orphan with elusive return. It notes increasing cases of sudden departures, warns about oblivion mania affecting any social group, and observes unreliable attempts at diagnosis or remedies.
The piece laments broken promises by the Scranton Traction Company about grading Mulberry street and questions local political promises. It cites General Hastings and tariff matters, critiques Cleveland's stance, and speculates on Hill challenging Morton amid Republican gains in November.
The piece argues Ashland backed Breckinridge narrowly while Scott county barely supported him. It notes Fayette and Lexington gave large plums to Breckinridge amid moral controversy and federal party protests. It suggests a penitence or public repudiation could have improved his chances.
The piece critiques Democratic leaders and the Breckinridge affair, argues for accountability amid election fraud suspicions, and notes a Pennsylvan ia newspaper launching a first Sunday edition amid mixed political coverage. It mentions Tun Lem en county man’s suicide tied to Democratic rule and McAleer’s political future being secured by Democrats.
The report details intra party maneuvering in Center and Huntingdon counties over nominations for judge Furst and candidate Lovell. It notes Lovell's late registration, Love's weak support in Huntingdon, and the deadlocked conference deciding whether the two counties settle their candidacy. It also covers Senatorial races, Hardenburgh's reform record, and upcoming rally events in the region.
The piece explains the reporting system with stenographers recording ten minutes of speech then returning to the lobby to read into a phonograph. Phonographs are maintained by an expert electrician and copies are produced quickly. A portion is written as the speech ends and a typewritten copy arrives about twenty minutes later.
Philadelphia Record reports a local electrical firm markets an inside door mounted dry battery alarm named early riser. A button on the outside rings the device when pressed, and only the sleeper can stop it by getting out of bed.
The Hazleton Plain Speaker notes a nationwide surge in demand for railroad equipment and steel mill railway workshops, creating difficulty in meeting orders. Strong entities include railroad equipment, steel mills and railway workshops. no dates provided.
A whimsical verse traverses imaginary places like Lollipop land and Chaosville. The narrator promises to find all desires and fulfill every aim in a fantasy journey across cloud islands and misty mountains.
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