State and National Officials Named in Election Draft
National listings include President William McKinley and Garret A. Hobart. Congressmen at large Galusha A. Grow and Samuel A. Davenport. Congress members William Connell and W Roberts. Auditore A. E. Kiefer and Fred L. Ward. West District senator Col. W. J. Scott and 34th District Representative N. C. Mackry.
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Galusha A. Grow
Samuel A. Davenport
Congress
William Connell
Ay W. Roberts
Giles Ber Auditore
A. E. Kiefer
Fred L. Ward
Senate
Col
W. J. Scott
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Political platform items and a baseball game notes
The list outlines tariff aims, trade policies, gold standard stance, veteran pensions, foreign policy goals including a Hawaiian claim and Nicaraguan canal, protection for citizens abroad, Monroe doctrine, Cuba independence, defense, immigration limits, civil service, free ballot, anti lynching, arbitration, homestead law, territorial admission, Alaska representation, temperance sympathy, women’s rights. A Times-Herald condensed note then critiques a Hammond game with empty seats despite strong play.
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Union Army
Hawaiian
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
Times-Herald
The False Cry of Classes and Masses
A political pamphlet argues against Bryan and free silver, praising gold standard loyalty and urging earnest campaign work. It cites the St Louis convention, Wilson bill impacts, and calls for strong mayoral powers while defending Republican aims and civic virtue. Cottage City Mass. Aug. 13. A. H.
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Cottage City
Mass
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Republicans Face Uphill Battle in Bryan Era
A-era editorial argues the Republican order to fire is delayed by Bryanism’s sentiment. It warns Republicans not to shirk duty, urging realism about the hard fight ahead and noting Mrs Bryan’s candidacy could alter the free silver contest.
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Bryan
Cleveland World
McKinley
Republican Party
St. Louis
Beranton
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Company
Wehrum
Halistead
United States of America
Supreme Court
Republic
Europe
America
England
Germany
France
Sweden
Russia
Comment on U S Mills Labor vs World Silver
The speaker argues it is better to open American mills to U S labor than to open U S mints to world silver, stating a preference for domestic production over foreign silver imports. The quotation attributed to William M’Hinley presents an economic stance on protectionism and currency.
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Athletic Park
United States
America
William M’hinley
Lenahan Question Spurs State Chair Controversy
Garman open to bid for state chair as Lenahans weigh the move amid party discussions. Local sources hint at mixed reactions within the Lenahan faction as names surface for leadership and strategy.
Astrological Almanac for August Child Traits
Weather notes for August 14 to 21. planetary positions forecast luck and temper for children born on each date. Entries describe associate planets, weather, and outcomes such as fortune, cleverness, or caution. Some dates have advisories like sell in the afternoon or seek favors.
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Herschal
Mars
Venus
Venus Quintile
Ceaurt
Jupiter
Uranus
Heraclas
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajaccus The Tribune Astrologer
Astrolabe cast 3.35 a m for Saturday Aug 15 1806 notes local politics and social quirks. References to Billy Hrgan Pattison and Nate W daver mix with remarks on bimetallic theory and a high school janitor training school in Scranton. The piece blends whimsical verse with political-snippet humor.
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Billy Hrgan
Eilver
Broad Highway
Nate Widaver
Lackawanna
Pattison
Rhameses II
Ex-Souk
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Brown University
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Democratic Party
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Garman
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Seranton
Scranton Hall Association
Jonah
Billy Bryan
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Eddie
Clemons
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Lackawanma Ave
Ole Isles
Washington Avenue
Thomas Pens
Pratt’s
Washington Ave
York & CO
S. Main Avenue
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Banister
California
W. F. Pierge
Pean Ave. Market
OWL and Manufacturing Co
W. Collins
C. Lavbach
Wyoming Avenue
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
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Dineasea
Boranton
Comegys
Oftich
W. E. Allen
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Dence
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
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Madison Revenus
J. C. Bateson
Linden
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Tioos
Adams Avenue
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W. G. Rook
Linden Street
Leeds
O Clark & CO
Seeds MI and Arserymen
Ton Avenue
Green House
Ee Gentain Avenue
Telephone
Wire Sreens
Kuett
Lackawwaona Avenue
ELK Cafe
Frankip Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton 5 House
Victor Koch
Prop
Waereere
TE Standard Shoe Store
Rilhoan
Lee Attornets
Commonwealth
Asblarion Avenue
Horace Bee
Patterson & Wilcox
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Spruce Street
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Logle
Mears’ Building
Washington Aveenue
B. F. Killam
Ee Ave
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bid
J. M. Cc. Rance
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L. Walter
Lewis Hancock Jr
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Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Republic Savings Land Association
Casie Rajren
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Bawer
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Feria
Aia Avenue
Framep, Brown & CO
West Lacesaines
Thomas Aubrey
MYN Building
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