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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
7
The remark notes that with his advertising, Mr. Bryan should find it easy to double his lecture fees. It emphasizes the impact of publicity on his speaking engagements and financial prospects.
The Philadelphia Press argues a Philadelphian should fill the Cameron seat to properly represent both city and state. It contends merit, not money, should win the nomination, criticizes Pennsylvanian candidates, and names Charles Emory Smith as a possible hero while predicting votes for Harrison’s Carnegie Hall speech.
The article urges all readers unsettled by the money question to study Professor Gunton's argument. It promises clarity, noting the piece is brief yet rich in strong points and recommends careful reading.
Generalissimo Garman urges volunteers as the American Volunteer movement matures into a fixture. A mass meeting at the Linden street tent tomorrow, led by Colonel Pattle Watkins, seeks broad public support from Scranton citizens to expand the benevolent effort.
The piece argues how to obtain money via various methods including theft borrowing gifting or trading goods such as labor livestock lumber or machinery. It notes the impact of coinage and the value of dollars, urging readers to consider what they have to trade and how coin value shifts affect buying power before the November election.
Walter Wellman lauds Mr Cockran as superb Irish American orator whose August Washington remarks rivaled his Chicago wigwam speech. The piece praises Cockran's reasoned attack on Bryan and Dryan, noting his vigor, diction, and potential to shape national debate.
A night of forceful oratory delivered in rapid torrents that overwhelmed the audience. The speaker’s eloquence surged in compelling waves, driving the vast crowd to unprecedented excitement and fervor.
Chairman Elkin stresses a vigorous Pennsylvania campaign to educate voters on issues dividing parties. He warns against complacency in a state seen as safely Republican and calls for strong local organization and targeted efforts to elect sound money congressmen.
The Globe-Democrat notes that the leading papers nationwide unite in opposition to the Chicago platform. The explanation rests on their duty to maintain the moral right and to be on the correct side of public questions.
A fragmentary Tribune page mixes a Saturday horoscope by Afaccus with political and social snippets. It mentions county commissioner speculation about Burke, Demoeoratic worries, and Sheriff Fahey’s politics. Also included is a light verse about a girl and a stray breakfast chat.
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