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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1894
Page
4
Owtens at the port office in Scranton report a matter regarding secreted mail in transit. Fiby secuns-clads details remain unclear while officials investigate the matter.
For Governor Daniel J Hastings OY Center for Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon of Allegheny Prothonotary Clarence E Pryor District Attorney John K Jones Recorder Charles Hurster Renidter Raf Witla Liam B Hopkins T J Matthews The text notes election time and questions Councilman Battle about proposing a $60 tax on theatrical performances potentially affecting Democratic counties and district conventions.
The Twenty district Republican convention will select a strong candidate such as Vaughan after careful deliberation. A Democratic win would harm Pennsylvania industry, while Luzerne County shows Republican strength with Clarence Kline. Crosstown issues include a damaged Spruce Street pavement caused by a steam heating project, easing travel for scranton visitors and fire crews.
A Brooklyn Standard Union excerpt critiques a editorial call for cheap anthracite noting only one fact supports cheaper coal. It warns anthracite is not abundant and rail freight is high, foresees dwindling supply, and explains mining advances arose from deeper, harder mining.
A regional column discusses coal prices and mining costs, argues against cheaper coal due to rising production danger, and notes press influence on local school building ideas. It critiques Republican cohesion and cites Democratic figures, editors, and regional trade concerns with references to Scranton, Lackawanna county, and Nova Scotia coal shipments.
The piece argues Pennsylvania Democrats opposing free coal and praising income tax relief for under four thousand dollars. It criticizes socialistic rhetoric and endorses Morton as governor, noting Flower and Sheehan acknowledge Morton’s strength. It laments Spruce Street’s decayed wooden paving as a city planning failure.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt argues independents may field candidates in the Third district while McAleer backs the regular nominee. It discusses reform hopes, possible bolting by Teagarten in Washington county, and notes Luzerne and Wayne county races with expected nominees and campaign spending across Schuylkill and surrounding counties.
A big effort by Lackawanna Republicans unfolds with Grow and Colborn set to speak at Frothingham theater. Organizers expect strong turnout from Carbondale, Scranton delegates, and a robust reception in Central Pelican club rooms after the speech.
The Philadelphia Press portrays Congressman Hines as politically demoralized in Luzerne County. It criticizes his tariff stance and notes his reversal on the Wilson bill, arguing the district deserves a steadier representative. The piece labels him a grotesque misfit for the district.
The American Senate and Christian Advocate note that today’s Senate shows brain power and standards close to the Republic’s best days. They caution about comparing current members with past eras due to differing dates and the selective nature of historical rosters. Verbatim reporting would disrupt long standing oratorical traditions in both chambers.
The Rochester Pent Express recalls 1887 Morton and Hiscock defeating Senator Warner Miller in his bid for re election. In 1888 Miller spoke at the Chicago convention nominating Morton for vice president. On Tuesday he led the convention that nominated Morton for governor and has shown amiable forgiving political disposition.
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