Open court urged for fraud charges in Scranton primaries
The Tribune urges open court proceedings to test fraud accusations tied to Scranton Republican primaries. It defends Colonel Ripple and slate, warns against vendetta by rivals, and calls for impartial weighing of accusers and motives amid political tension. It notes sums donated to Democrats and ends with a broad political jab about Uncle Sam and Cuba.
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McKinley praised as best path to prosperity by Cleveland World
The Cleveland World urges support for William McKinley, arguing his protectionist platform will restore prosperity and reject free trade. It stresses his clean, loyal party service, leadership in the party, and broad popularity, while noting issues of foreign policy, currency, and primary reform proposals.
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Tillman Speech in Senate Sparks Debate on Reform and Power
The full text of Senator Tillman in the Senate Wednesday prompts shock and debate. While some statements insult policy and President Cleveland, the piece is said to reveal a core of common sense about civil service reform, the Senate’s duty to the people, and ties to large corporations.
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Quay Heats for Delegates and Gubernatorial Fight In Pennsylvania
Tribune report details Senator Quay weighing delegates from western Pennsylvania to the St Louis convention with Lieut Governor Walter Lyon and Colonel William Stone among options. Patton Pattison and Scranton face rival figures as party factions maneuver for governor and congressional seats. A new Lackawanna Republican club of Irish-Americans forms to influence local politics.
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Irish Americans move to identify with Republican party
Analysis notes a Scranton inspired shift as Lackawanna Irish Americans including Vaughan and O Malley seek formal Republican alignment. The drift shows some ex general members like Powderly edging toward party loyalty, while others remain periphery. The piece surveys potential ripple effects across county organizations and voter blocs.
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Scranton
Ripple Williams Wil mayor ticket favored in Scranton election
The Scranton publican forces face a split and oppose an unbroken front while Ripple Williams and Wil are seen as likely to win. Party leaders praise former mayor Ripple and his associates as capable and trustworthy, urging electors to support their slate in the coming election.
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Scranton Faction Fight Tangles Lackawanna Politics
The Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer and Wilkes-Barre Record discuss tensions between Connell and Scranton factions in Lackawanna County. Scranton supports Democratic aims and opposes Republicans, while Scranton's paper accuses fraud in Ripple delegates elections. The Scranton Tribune defends Scranton against charges.
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