McKinley-Wodart Ticket Leaders Named For National Election
National ticket listed with War President William McKinley of Ohio for President and Garrett A. Wodart of New Jersey for Vice President. Congressmen-at-Large Galushna A. Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A. Davenport of Erie named. Election pay set for Nov 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Ohio
Garret A. Wodart
New Jersey
Galushna A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
Republican Platform Excerpts and Treasury Debate Memorandum
Condensed notes from a Times-Herald summary outlining Republican platform planks on tariff borders and revenue, protection for American merchants, old standard silver policy, veterans pensions, a strong foreign policy, expansion of the navy, immigration limits, civil service reform, free ballot and honest count, anti lynching stance, arbitration support, land policy, territorial admission, and woman’s rights. It concludes with Hobart advocating sound money policy asserting dollars should be as good as gold.
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Union Army
Mawaitan Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
The
Times-Herald
Democratic push for silver coinage sparks mixed reactions
The editorial blasts the Chicago convention for pushing unrestricted silver coinage as reckless yet acknowledges Democratic bravery. It condemns hypocritical prosecutions at Mercantile Bank and warns against personal retaliation in politics, while criticizing mountebank tactics at a Volunteers meeting and broader professional ethics abuses.
McKinley Speech Cited On Gold Standard And Protection
The piece cites Mulhall asserting the U S is 40 percent wealthier than the wealthiest nation remaining and argues money must equal the best in the world. It quotes McKinley in his acceptance speech on dollar value and par in global centers. It notes Harrity may lead a split delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulhall
United States
McKinley
Public dispute over mining supervision and political lines
The article argues about state mining supervision and taxation costs, noting mine owners support competent inspection. It critiques The Philadelphia Inquirer for bias on Northeastern Pennsylvania mining issues and discusses broader political figures, platforms, and public attitudes.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Lackawanna County
the Inquirer
The
Tribune
Whittston
State Department of Mining
Senator Coyle
Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
His Speech of Acceptance on Monetary Standard and Gold Value
The speaker warns that uncertainty about money policy threatens national prosperity. Gold must be the sole standard with equal value to silver, to maintain trust and prevent financial disaster. He stresses nonpartisan stakes for all citizens and nations, urging immediate settlement to preserve economic supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Oura
Tribute to Scranton Energy
The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Wilkes-Barre Republicans show little interest in the national campaign while Scranton rallies with Central Republican club planning a large ratification meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Central Republican Club
Republican Campaign Clubs Rise Across Lackawanna County
The article notes organized Republican campaign clubs forming throughout Lackawanna County with preparatory movements for a vigorous campaign evident in Wilkes-Barre and across Lucerne paca. Indifference prevails in some areas, a notable contrast to the growing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Wilkes-Barre
Lucerne
Terms and definitions from the New York Press on monetary concepts
The piece lists explanations for terms used in campaign discussions including Free Coinage, Sixteen to One, Commercial Ratio, Sound Money, the Gold Standard, and a Fifty-Cent Dollar. It clarifies that Free Coinage means melting and stamping silver bullion into money at no charge, while Sixteen to One links silver to gold values and the Gold Standard ties currency value to gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Bank of
New York City
William P. St. John
St. John
Mercantile Bank
United States
Salem
New Yark Press
Daily Horoscope and Local Oddities for July 9 1894
The Tribune notes an Amacchus drawn horoscope for Thursday July 9 1894 predicting grief for a child born this morning. It mentions Scranton’s delegation returning from Chicago and hints at political sentiments and local issues including street-sweepers and trade rhetoric.
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Amacchus the
Kinsley
Scranton
Chicago
Altgeld
Bland
Hod" Boley
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Pabell
National
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Green
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Philadelphia Times
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Sound Money
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Washington Avs
Scranton, PA
Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
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Office Coal Exchange
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Wyomin Avenue
Kay
Penn Ave
W. EF. Allen
North
Washington Avenue
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Wyoming Ave
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Hoos
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Commonwealth Building
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Washinington Avenue
Lewis Hancock, JR
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Sane
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Ionaioionee
Adams Avenue
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Washingtoton Ave
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Woodwa
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West Lackawanna Ave
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