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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1896

Page

4

Scranton School Superintendent Race Quieted By Re-Election

The piece argues Mark Hanna has taken the best hotel slots in St. Louis while Scranton public schools face no new contest for the superintendent post. It defends the unanimous re election of Professor Howell as prudent to shield schools from distraction and uphold stable leadership amid calls for balance with the public’s interest. It also notes a rebuke of claims that banking is a disgrace.

Mark Hanna St. Louis Scranton Public Schools Board of Centre Howell Department of Publc Chnnoe Fousown Lake Permedie Berane Lange Edward H. Butler Buffalo News United States Scranton Reading Times Lee Press Neatiess Times Reading T C. Zimmerman

McKinley Debunking Article Reprinted in Democratic Press

The piece argues McKinley faced a phony financial conspiracy tied to a Wall Street syndicate that supposedly financed his rise. It notes the attack aims to undermine him before voters while praising McKinley’s long public service and integrity. St Clair McKelway is cited defending his character.

McKinley New York Journal Ohio Statesman Robert L. Walker Is8s Deshowing Nawneters White House Wall Street Cleveland Vermont California St. Clair McKelway Brooklyn Eagle Scranton Lang Bayo Willam McKinley

McKinley finances and political tensions referenced

The article recounts how McKinley entrusted his money to a business associate, leading to losses that were recovered and returned by others. It discusses campaign tactics, party dynamics, and a push for reform including a ten year political campaign limit. It mentions then current newspaper successes and speculation on future cabinet appointments.

Opening of National Exhibition of Electrical Appliances

Governor Morton will inaugurate the National Exhibition of Electrical Appliances in New York using Niagara Falls power transmitted across vast distances. The event, part of the Electric Light Association’s nineteenth annual convention, showcases major inventors and a substantial investment while highlighting rapid advances in electricity and communication.

At & O'Clock Industrial Arts Lexington Avenue Forty-second Street New York Morton Niagara Falls San Francisco New Orleans Augusta St. Paul Niagara Queen Victoria Electric Light Association of United States Molson Tesla Killa Thompson Professor Bell Manhattan Island Ineah

Cleveland Compared to Harrison Shows Budget Shifts

A historical comparison argues that under Harrison the national debt fell to about 8310,000,000 while under Cleveland it rose to 501,000,000 including interest. It notes surplus gaps and British budget deficits, concluding Mr. Cleveland was the best U.S. president and that British financiers would favor his continued leadership.

Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland Harrison Cleviland Co.cc Cleveland Great Britain United EOE Ata Vevesesesen United States United Atates Bradford

Wellman in Vimes-Honard Political Debate Quay Letters Exposed

A historical column discusses Senator Quay and his 1870s campaign letters to Pennsylvania Republicans. It argues these letters created obligations to backers and that Quay faced mounting pressure if President Hayes administration altered support.

Senator Quay Air Quay Pennsylvania Qeuay al. Quay Quay Doway Akle

Depew Doubts Convention Outcome Amid McKinley Prospects

In a Philadelphia Press interview Charles Depew declines to abandon Governor Morton and aims to enter the convention to influence the ballot. He says New York could support Morton with a majority vote on at least one ballot while Vermont’s recent moves may shape convention conduct. He cautions against assuming McKinley is nominated and notes six weeks remain for unforeseen accidents or misfortunes altering the scene.

Holland Philadelphia Depew Shoul Morton New York Helland View-Provident Lkely

McKinley Nomination Faces Possible Emergency Obstacle

Fragmentary text notes that McKinley’s nomination seems hard to stop, unless an unforeseen crisis or sudden reveal of weakness creates a new opening. The passage hints at a single event that might derail the process.

McKinley

Looming Phrases From Chicago Senator Interview

A Chicago interview quotes the senator as stating he will accept the campaign role without his state endorsement, arguing that national welfare and party patriotism trump personal ambitions. He warns of a big upcoming challenge and urges Republicans to unite for the country.

Chicago Suddhen Fehl

Family updates from Gray Gables and Marion’s birthday

W E Curtis reports in the Chicago Record that Cleveland will visit Gray Gables earlier than usual this year. The president's family gathers at Woosley for outdoor exercise, and Marion will turn two in July after a two year interval between the children's birthdays.

W. E. Curtis Chicago Mere. Clevland Gray Gables Woosley Marion

Pennsylvania Democracy Weighs McKinley Backers

The Philadelphia Press and Scranton Tribune discuss the possible selection of a Pennsylvania figure for a national role, noting McKinley supporters favor a prominent Pennsylvanian. The Pottsville Miners Journal and Scranton Tribu ne weigh the party’s desperate tolerance of various figures in its crisis.

Pottsville Miners’ Journal Pennsylvania Scranton

Daily Horoscope From Ajacrhus At TriDune Café

The May 5 horoscope advises children born that day face reasons behind McKinley button factories operating full time and notes Schedule A may be heard from. It praises development over invention and suggests diplomacy to avoid disturbance in a marriage.

Ajacrhus TriDune McKinley Utton

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