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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1896
Page
4
The piece argues voters should choose Ripple over Batley for mayor, stressing integrity and public service over partisan attacks. It also discusses the West Lackawanna viaduct vote and the treasurer contest between Williams and Boland, urging party unity and prudent choice for Scranton’s three-year term.
The Tribune praises a shift in local journalism as Colonel Laciar launches The Critic a home produced illustrated weekly panel. It promises a clean bright review of politics music theatre society and sport with informative articles. It pledges a one year existence but aims to last longer due to popular demand.
The piece argues voters should back the Republican ticket led by Ezra Ripple and colleagues to keep the city’s economy stable, credit restored, and services efficient under Republican governance. It rebuts Connellism and scrantonism, defends Widmayer for controller, touts leadership, and cites ex Mayors Powderly and Laclr. It asserts Irish American independence in voting and predicts a Republican victory.
The Scranton Critic extols Connellism as a force in business, charity, religion, education, and politics. It portrays Connell as the leader of a republican revolt against past Lackawanna leadership, crediting a public administration rise and calling opposition charges unfounded.
The Scranton Truth condemns petty political infighting while praising Colonel Egra Hf. Ripple for his service. The piece notes community shock at Ripple’s mayoral nomination and warns against mudslinging in campaigns.
The piece salutes Colonel Ripple as a true citizen-soldier. It notes his devotion to country and community, praising his integrity in civil life and his service in defense of the nation. It warns against those who would exploit tragedy for revenge or power, stressing respect for noble civic virtues.
The Scranton critic argues that men who serve the party only for personal gain deserve no recognition and urges Republicans to repudiates digregal party members who back Ripple Williams Wilmeyer and their allies. The Hazleton Main-Speaker notes the Scranton campaign risks disaster for Joseph Hia.
Horoscope notes a Mon iay 16 a m cast with playful references to a child’s difficulty in choosing winners. It mocks ticket scalpers and notes a reappearing Herring case while commenting on debt and a green coat collector in a humorous tone. Horoscopes for individuals emphasize hazy political judgment and observing tomorrow’s events.
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