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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1896
Page
7
The line lists William McKinley of Ohio for president Garret A Hobart of New Jersey for vice president Galussia A Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A Davenpont of Erie as congressman at large Election pay set for November 3.
The text outlines tariff aims to fund government and protect American labor, reciprocal open markets, gold standard maintenance, veteran pensions, a strong foreign policy, and territorial expansion. It notes views on Cuba, Nicaragua canal, naval strength, and immigration limits, plus civil service reform and anti lynching. It discusses silver versus gold standards and reactions from McKinley and Hanna, with commentary on public sentiment and political strategy.
The passage argues that gold Democrats left in Hanna's hands will let him arrange policy, but tariff must be a campaign lead. It asserts free traders face trial for policy failures and insists all money forms must be equal in value. McKinley’s acceptance speech urges broad political literature mailings and outreach through the Republican state committee.
The editorial defends American farmers as a conservative, hard‑working class toward which satirical urban papers should show restraint. It warns demagogues exploit hardship for gain, urges calm and rational paths to self‑improvement, and cites Pittsburg Dispatch figures on staple prices to question free coinage as a real farmer aid.
A historical column debates monetary policy linking silver, gold, and tariffs. It cites Canada’s stance on American silver, assesses protection and the Wilson bill, and quotes McKinley on honest money and tariff relevance. It argues free silver would erode trust and economic stability.
A Philadelphia Times opinion warns the silver standard would slash life insurance payouts and savings for wage earners, home builders, and pensioners, cutting deposits and wages while not benefiting the general public. It argues policyholders, wage earners, and veterans would face substantial losses under silver.
The passage argues that certain policy would hit industry and poorer classes hardest, costing many dollars annually. It questions how industrious workers can accept a move that would plunge the country into dishonor and convulse major enterprises, causing panic.
The page predicts weeklong astral influences with daily planetary aspects. It flags stormy weather on Sunday August 2 and other unsettled or pleasant days, pairing each with child birth forecasts and advice on life prospects and actions.
The 1896 Tribune astrologer Amacchus casts the day for August 1. Boss Harrity plans retirement to private life while local leaders mock campaign zeal. Definitions of virtues mix satire with political wryness and humorous quips on patience faith and eloquence.
Poem by Alfred Wooler dated July 31 1896 from Scranton Pennsylvania published in The Tribune. It invites lovers to recall courting moments across seasons including driving sleighing cycling and flower gathering. The verses promise enduring pleasure and suggest missing out on bliss if one did not share such moments.
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