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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

Page

4

National Leaders and Congressmen Listed in Ohio Ballot

The document lists national officials and district representatives including President William McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart. It names Congressmen at large Galusha A. Grow and Samuel A. Davenport, Congress William Connell, and local commissioners S. W. Roberts Giles Roberts aale E. Kiefer Fred L. Senate 21st District Col. W. J. Scott, Representative 2 District A. T. Connell District Dr On. G. Mackey.

Galusha A. Grow Samuel A. Davenport Congress William Connell S. W. Roberts Giles Roberts Aale E. Kiefer Fred L Senate Col W. J. Scott A. T ON. OG. Mackey

Politician List of Policies Mentioned by Time Herald

The Times Herald condensed a broad list of policy aims including tariff protection for revenue and labor, open markets with American merchant marine advantages, a silver standard stance, veterans pensions, a strong foreign policy with Hawaii and a canal, Cuban independence influence, navy expansion, immigration controls, civil service, free ballot and lynching condemnation, homestead law support, territorial admission, women’s rights, and Watson’s unnotified vice presidential nomination followed by intent to participate in the parade.

Union Army Hawaiian Islands United States West Indics Turkey Cuba Carpet-Buig Federal cMeers Times-Herald

Platt Loyalist Black Emerges as New York GOP Candidate

The nomination of Prank 8 Mack of Troy as Republican nominee signals a Platt aligned choice. Congressman Black, 43, a lawyer and prolific speaker, is seen as a harmony candidate who could unite factions while facing strong opposition from Platt’s allies. The campaign pits honest money and good government against repudiation and anarchy. Henry M. Teller and William C. Whitney appear aligned in a 16 to 1 camp.

Mack Troy New York Thomas C. Platt Empire State Black Platt New York State Empire

Remarkable Summer With Record Heat And Rainfall

The present summer, nearing its end, is noted for eccentricities and record highs. Weather data show a warmer, windier, rainier and brighter season with an intense heat spell that will be noted in history. Professor Garriott’s statistics from Chicago highlight comparisons across the three summer months.

Annals of History Garriott Chicago

June to August climate trends and silver price notes

The article compares twenty six year averages to this year showing June up 0.6 and August up 4 degrees above normal while rainfall runs higher in June July and August. It cites Prof Garriott on July being average and discusses cloudiness and sunshine shifts in June July and August. It also reflects on silver and wheat prices, rail dividends, and political notes including Senator Cameron’s reelection claim.

Garriott Cameron

Mills and mints quote sparks post election Mars folly

A quotation from William McKinley contrasts opening U S mills to American labor with opening U S mints to world silver. The scene shifts to a satirical note about Bryanites and Mars after the election, highlighting civic and political commentary.

Charles Dudley Warner Earth Mars Bryanites

Silver, Wheat Prices and the Free Coinage Debate

A Philadelphia Press reply argues silver prices and wheat falls are caused by overproduction. It cites rising world wheat output since 1875 and expanding silver mining, noting no direct relation between silver and wheat prices. The piece challenges the free silver stance as fallacious, urging recognition of market realities.

Philadelphia India Rocky Mountain

Music cure in New York and Miss Barton’s Turkish visit

An article discusses a New York music room offering a cure for insomnia and nervous disorders through piano and other instruments, noting skepticism about the method. It also covers Miss Clara Barton’s stay in the Ottoman Empire, praising the Turk as human despite reports of his inhumanity and concerns over her mission.

New York Clara Barton American Red Cross Society Ottoman Empire Miss Barton Marton Turkey

A HIGH TIDE OF GOLD

Article discusses global gold production trends, arguing there is enough gold to meet demand if free trade and production flourish. Cites past and projected output in the United States, Australia, Russia, South Africa, and Colorado mines, noting rising exports and revived commercial confidence.

Times-Herald Ryan California Australia Aryan United States South Africa Russia Qilek Mort Preetona Methia Colorado Air Brean Salomtes Rollaes Pryan New York

Galusia Grow Voices on Dollar Policy in Populist Stand

Congressman Galusia A Grow, veteran ex speaker, argues the one dollar silver standard supports any dollar type and undermines earning a stable dollar. The Philadelphia Record notes his Breanism lineage as context for his stance.

Philadelphia Galusia A. Grow Hives

Prices fall on freight rates from Chicago to New York

Government statistics contradict Bryan's claim that railroad rates have stayed high. The report notes a dramatic drop in freighting wheat per bushel from Chicago to New York by lake, canal, and rail, reaching about one quarter of 1872 costs last year, with rail and lake components showing similar gains.

Bryan Chicago New York Cince

TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope Drawn by Aiacchus

Auciunce style horoscope for Friday Aug 22 lists playful, mixed notes. It mentions Noy Orator Uncle Ben Harricon debate cautions, Wilkes-Barre baseball players, Bolend’s mysterious congressional dark horse, and a fragment about the Forum of the People. A poem line about a summer girl and a youth appears with a humorous rebuke to his advances.

Aiacchus the Tribune Astrotecer ISM Noy Ben Harricon Wilkes-Barre Bolend Congressional

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