Stand by the Party in a Presidential Year Battle
The piece urges Republicans to stay loyal to their candidates and warns that voting against the city ticket three weeks before the election essentially aids Democrats. It argues that Democratic push aims to secure control now to resist Republicans next fall, and condemns those who follow outsiders like Davies into the Democratic camp, especially Hyde Park voters backing Williams. It notes the Northeastern Pennsylvania delegation may back ex Attorney General Palmer from Wilkes-Barre at St Louis.
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Citywide support urged for viaduct project
Editors call for all city sections to back the viaduct, arguing a single city with shared welfare benefits from construction. The proposed project would bind the community and protect residents’ safety and well being.
Scranton Viaduct Debate Warns Voters of Possible Tragedy
A Scranton opinion piece urges voters to support a West Lackawanna avenue viaduct to prevent deadly rail crossings. It warns that failure could invite fatal accidents and insists safety outweighs dollars and cents. The column cites prior incidents and calls for action by residents and officials.
Irish Voters and Irish Traitors in Scranton Politics
The piece laments Irish support for Democrats in Scranton, citing past elections where Irish wards favored German candidates and detailing perceived betrayals by local Democratic leaders. It urges Irish voters to break with party loyalty and reject threats used to compel votes.
Letter and two affidavits published by Scranton Tribune
A 1806 letter from John H. Fellows asks whether his denial of corruption allegations will be published. The accompanying affidavits sworn by Fellows and A. B. Stevens deny funds or solicitation to buy delegates for Fellows in the 1896 congressional race against Joseph A. Scranton. Notary and alderman attestations accompany the statements.
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Hyde Park Letter Opposes Scranton Reading Out of Party
A Sunday News letter urges Republicans to vote the Democratic ticket to prevent Joseph A Scranton from being read out of his party. The writer questions how Democrata election would make Mr Scranton a better Republican.
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Death Notice for Mrs. John Folger Adam of New York
The article honors Alice Scranton known in New York society, describing her kindness, hospitality, and prominent Scranton ties. It notes her fortitude in death and her beloved Scranton life and friendships. The piece concludes with a critique of a large bond issue and alleged flawed dealings with a syndicate.
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New York
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Play fair or drop into oblivion in presidential year
The piece argues public salaries lure men of moderate ability from private work, boosting government pay well beyond private earnings. Harrity aims to balance with the Pattison boom, but Republicans warn against letting the enemy win in a presidential year.
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Pattison
Frye Praises Britain’s Protection of Subjects
In a Friday senate speech Senator Frye lauds Britain for protecting its subjects worldwide. He references a well known incident as an illustration of royal and governmental defense of subjects everywhere, underscoring loyalty to the empire.
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Editor Beamish Defends Irish Voter Rights Debate
The Elmira Telegram discusses Democratic rhetoric on Irish voters and accuses Editor Beamish of threatening traitor labels against Irishmen who back Republicans. It contrasts Irish voting with German, Italian, Hungarian, and American voting patterns, noting the lack of Irish officeholders in the county.
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Hide Park Courtier Progress
There should be no question about the success of the Republican ticket and we do not believe there will be. Every man on the ticket is worthy of the support of his party and fully capable to the office he seeks. Whatever feeling and disappointment resulted on account of the primaries should be set aside. Republicans should join hands for success at the coming election and beyond.
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Hide Park Courtier-Progress
Why Not Indeed Colonels Ripple for Mayor Again
From the Green Rilge Monitor the note suggests Colonel Ripple, once a strong mayor a decade ago, be considered again for the office. It frames him as a proven leader and asks voters to reappoint him.
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Green Rilge Monitor
Colonel Ripple
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