McKinley Hobart Ticket and Election Day
The article lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey for vice president. It also names Galusha A. Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A. Davenport of Erie as Congressmen-at-Large. Election Day is November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Ohio
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
New York World
Hobart
McKinley Address Highlights 1896 Policy Aims
The Times-Herald condenses McKinley’s speech with tenets including tariffs to fund government and protect labor, reciprocal open markets, gold standard support, veteran pensions, assertive foreign policy, Hawaiian and canal plans, deterrence of European powers, Cuba peace efforts, navy expansion, immigration limits, civil service and free ballot demands, anti lynching stance, arbitration, homestead policy, territorial admissions, temperance sympathy, women’s rights, and a final nod to Hanna with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
The
Times-Herald
Democratic tariff debate stalks McKinley in Chicago
A political column argues Democrats push money questions over tariff while Republicans rally to keep tariff issue alive. It traces civil service reform history, notes shifts under Garfield, Cleveland, and Harrison, and comments on party loyalties and press stances amid a heated national debate. The piece cites press opinions from Philadelphia to New York and comments on England and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
United States
Canton
Gulteau
Garfield
Pendleton
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Federal Civil Service
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Businessmen as congressional candidates prominent in push
The piece argues Congress should function as a practical business body and predicts a rise in businessman candidates. It notes the upcoming term will focus on business issues and endorses sending capable businesspeople to Congress. It also explains the term 16 to 1 as legal parity declaring one ounce of gold worth 16 ounces of silver, versus market value of 32 ounces of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mayfield
Political musings mix with crime note and editorials
The piece reflects on Republican and Democratic contrasts, praising Ben Harrison and Canton politics while noting Harmanville tragedy where Toepfer killed his wife after a McKinley celebration. It cites Quay as GOP chair, lampoons Utah silver sentiment, and critiques Whitney and Platt amidst Chicago nominating debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmanville
Allegheny County
Toepfer
America for Americans and the Republican platform
The Rochester Post-Express profiles America for Americans as core Republican policy. It argues protection of American labor and industry, preservation of national unity, balanced immigration, and a strong merchant fleet, tying the slogan to a history of American governance and a sober foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chauncey M. Depew
Morton
New England
Europe
Artigan
Hamilton
Washington
Clay
Lincoln
Hlaine
Brotherhood of Man
Sumter
Republican Principles Vindicate at the Polls
The passage urges steadfast support for Republican ideals amid calls for national unity and defense of American honor. It frames the 14th amendment dispute as a test of patriotism and warns against sectarian agitation, stressing that America seeks vindication through electoral choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Americana
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Amaccus in The Tribune
Astrolabe cast for Friday June 26 hints at a child’s faith in Republican management of national finances. A stock advertiser’s fate suggests continued local business activity. The board of trade notes intrigue around a person named Swindell. Bobby Pattison’s presidential prospects appear to stall for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaccus
the Tribune Astrologer
W. B. Swindell
Board of Trade
Bobby Pattison
Probing Satirical Profiles Across The Statesman
A witty row of character sketches contrasts public figures and roles in a Scranton context. Each label faces a paradoxical virtue or vice, from the statement speaker to the editor and beyond, highlighting public perception and political theater.
Spectral rider reigns over motion in Washington Star
Poetic portrait describes a rider whose life centers on pedaling, chasing speed and motion. The speaker contrasts the lone athlete with a barren, sunlit landscape, noting the rider’s focus on ankles and feet while neglecting surrounding nature and calm. The tone echoes a vivid, rhythmic critique from the Washington Star.
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Omce
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W. Davis
W. Youngs
Mane
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Hoboken
Hanna
Paramount
Civil Service Reform
Charles Sumner
Jenks
Schurz
William Paul
Leeds
England
Washington Post
Republican Party
Denby
China
Wilkes-Barre
Pittsburg
London Standard
Benjamin Harrison
Pottsville
Times
Schuylkill
Senator Quay
Republican National Executive Committee
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
Ilinois
Hudson
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Thomas C. Platt
Rochester Post-Express
Prevent
Heeler
Tts
Washington Star
Frank P. Christian
Ala
Spruce Street
Zog
Lackawanna Ave
Union
Union Agra
Kiddeminster
Brussels
Axminster
Bertha Wallace
Banister
W. Fl
Pierge Penn Ave. Market
Peanasylvans
Rooeingg
Ava
Scranton, PA
C. C. Laubach
Dentiat
Wyoming Avenue
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
DR. Kay
Penn Ave
W. E. Allen
North
Washington Avenue
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Madison, Avenue
J. C. Bateson
Linden Street
W. Lamereaux
Roos
Adama Avenue
W.G. Rook
Lindenst
Republic Savings and Loan Association
N. Callender
Dime Bank Uilding
Wire Sreeus
Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. 2Bigler
Sirvas
Victor Koch
Westminster Hote Cor
Americaenere Maraee
Hanan & Son
EG. Bart & Co.’S Goods
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Warren & Knapp
Republican Buiding
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Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Common_ Wealth
Frank T. Okell
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Spruce At
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R, Pitche
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D. B
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Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Wilder
BE. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock
Cor
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
School OF the Lackawanna
Ranton
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
R. Clark & CO
Atore
Green House
Malin Avenue
FR. J. Bauer
Hulbert's
Megargere Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Reynolds Bros
Jewett
White Mountain
Clemons
Ferber
O'Malley
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Merino
Scrivans
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the Bookman
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Tee de Consuantines
Bpring
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