Local Official slate listing lawmakers and auditors
Congress William Connell and eight commissioners are named along with auditors A E Kiefer and Fred L Ward. Senate Nat District Col W J Scott and Representative 24 District A T Connell are listed with district and state abbreviations.
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Congress
William Connell
W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A. E. Kiefer
Fred L. Ward
Senate
Col
W. J. Scott
A. T. Connell
Maukey
Republican program outline on tariffs and policy changes
The text lists policy aims including tariff reform for revenue and worker protection, open markets and favorable treatment for the merchant marine, maintaining the gold standard, veteran pensions, a strong foreign policy, Hawaiian and Nicaraguan canal interests, protection of citizens abroad, Monroe Doctrine assertion, Cuba peace influence, navy expansion, immigration limits, civil service reform, honest elections, anti-lynching stance, arbitration, homestead support, territorial admissions, Alaska representation, temperance sympathy, and women’s rights references. It frames these as the Republican program with emphasis on steady labor, fair profits, and adequate revenue.
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Union Army
Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
The
Times-Herald
Gold standard debate and international bimetallism stance
The piece argues Republicans favor bimetallism over silver monometallism, citing international trade, mutual gains with Europe, and the need for voluntary consent. It warns against forcing policy and notes the broader political context of monetary standards affecting Scranton’s tax and public services.
Debates on Free Silver and Political Trust in Scranton
The column argues against free coinage and free trade as failed cures, recalling Bryan's past positions and warning against trusting his latest remedies. It notes Rep. Connell's renomination, critiques politicians from Wanamaker to McKinley, and mocks hypnotism fads as distractions from real economic issues.
Quote from William McKinley on mills over silver mints
The statement argues it is better to employ American labor by opening U S mills than to use U S mints to coin world silver. It reflects protectionist sentiment favoring domestic production over foreign silver influence.
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United States
America
Amateurism versus paid workers in arts and schools
The piece argues that amateurs in theater journalism and other fields undermine dedicated professionals who earn livelihoods. It contrasts stage actors and reporters with amateur entrants, notes pay disparities in schools, and laments misplaced values in education and public service.
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New York
Philadelphia
Bryan's Creed In Brief Condensed By The Times Herald
A satirical collage argues that heavy money contraction and debasement would bless the nation. It mocks calls to purge gold and reduce wealth, suggesting ruinous effects on workers, savers, widows and orphans, banks, insurers, and builders. The piece ends by lampooning extreme economic theories as dangerous.
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Joana
Building Association
Free coinage regime would redefine government obligations
The Times-Herald notes a shift to a free coinage policy where the government would stop redeeming its notes in gold and instead redeem them in Kent silver dollars. The piece frames this as repudiation of a governmental obligation and questions the constitutional implications.
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the Times
United States
Germany
France
Scranton
The
Times-Herald
Kent
Republicans Favor Sound Money Over Depreciation Schemes
In the Clobe-Democrat, the Republican party is described as supporting a sound money standard and opposing any depreciation or retrenchment schemes, arguing for the best possible money form. The piece reflects party stance on monetary policy and fiscal integrity.
Farmer Seeks Wisdom In Field Notes
An anonymous riddle like verse portrays a farmer studying nature and listening to the chatter of animals. He envisions a tree as home for birds, plans to guide oxen with care, and notes repeated mistakes to improve plowing. The poem contrasts small purchases with large sales and hints at homely farm routines.
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William M'Kinley
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Galusha A. Grow
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Harrisburg
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Gay
Pennsylvania
China
Mexico
Great Britain
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Holland
Belgium
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Clemons, Ferber, O'Malley CO
Leckawanna Ave
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Foote & Shear C
Washington Avenue
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing
M. W. Collins
D. Beck
Adams Ave
C. C. Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
Spruce Street
Comegys
Washington Ave
W. E. Allen
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Wyoming Ave
Real
Dence
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Oe Avenue
O'stadi Fon Avenue
J. c. Bateson
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S. W. Lamereaux
Roos
Adams Avenue
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W.W. G. Rook
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Green House
North 5 Avenue
Wire Sreens
Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
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P. Zeigler
Scranton House
E - Depot
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth Bt
Irving Piace
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Common
Lackawanna Ave
Uribe Townsend
Scranten
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Price
School OF the Lackawanna
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RePieiae Vv
Thomas M. Cann
Oswalter H. Buell
Miss& Worcesteir
Adama Avenue
Republic Saving and Loan Association
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Dime Bank Building
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Wash Im Ave
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