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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
7
Congressmen at large Galushua A. Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A. Davenport of Erie are listed as the representatives. The notice highlights their selection or designation for the forthcoming term.
A condensed list highlights tariff aims open markets reciprocal trade naval expansion and Monroe doctrine, plus social goals such as veterans pensions literacy exclusion of migrants and women’s rights, ending with a note on the gold dollar debate and wage purchasing power. The Times-Herald summarizes a political platform and questions if the gold standard overvalues wages.
The public learns of United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay's plan to retire at term end after a long political career spanning over thirty years. Observers note the move confirms a two year consideration and signals Republican leadership passing to younger shoulders in Pennsylvania.
The article reviews Michigan politics around Detroit Mayor Pingree nominated for governor by Republicans amid a murky alliance of business interests and gold standard foes. It notes his reformist projects, free silver stance, and the impact on Michigan and national campaigns, including McKinley’s prospects and party dynamics.
The speaker credits the Republican stance for honest money and honest toil while noting Edward Atkinson’s strong arguments against free silver. He argues Atkinson’s use of epithets weakens persuasion and cautions that calling names will not win converts.
A circular from the Buffalo City Bank’s women’s department argues that free coinage of silver would double prices, erode savings, and outpace wage growth. It claims living costs would surge, pushing households into debt, with wages unlikely to keep pace. The pamphlet cites 1800 wartime bullion and paper money use as proof of higher costs under silver.
The congressional nomination was unanimously tendered to William Connell. Giles and W. Roberts, the present county commissioners, received a well earned recognition for their faithful administration. For county auditors, A. Be, Kiefer and F. L. Ward were elected, both well known to business men for their ability to perform the duties.
The Lackawanna county Republican convention at Scranton nominated William Connell for congress by acclamation in a unified, disciplined gathering. The Elmhurst Signal lauds Connell’s pledge to serve the people and vows constituents will reward faithful duty with the title servant of the people.
A Scranton Democrat said doubts linger whether any desirable man will accept the congress nomination against William Connell, regarded invincible and certain to win the Democratic vote. He added there is no dis Fairfax Republican opposition to Connell.
Sunday through Saturday forecasts describe weather and fate for each date. Predictions note births outcomes, marriages and peril, with variety of celestial aspects and social advice amid warm to cool conditions and possible storms. Many entries warn of misfortune, luck, travel and court visits across the week.
A Chicago Times-Herald letter argues that Mexican prosperity is misrepresented by officials. It describes cramped ground-floor apartments, low wages, high prices, and living conditions for Spaniards and natives, noting workers earn little while imports and coffee exports shape prices.
The Tribune Astrologer presents a Saturday Aug 8 188 a m forecast. The piece humorously questions politics and public figures while wryly noting wind effects on whiskered editors and the fate of silver movements. It lampoons wheelmen, peacemakers, and weather talk in a playful editorial tone.
The Lackawanna county Republican convention drew attendees to Minsle Hall on Tuesday afternoon as expectations ran high for the gathering and its political outcomes.
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