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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
4
The Tribune notes Lackawanna County records a single Republican tally in the latest local vote results, highlighting the narrow outcome and party performance within the county.
The article analyzes McKinley as a calm, honest candidate with broad appeal. It contrasts him with Reed and Lodge, notes his rural-hero persona, and suggests his strength lies in sincerity and steadiness rather than sharp wit. It cites Chicago and Minneapolis moments shaping support.
The piece discusses the Republican Congressmen-at-Large Galusha Grow and Samuel Davenport with election date notes, then pivots to a meditation on cyclones, citing the St. Louis disaster and the scale of press coverage in a convention setting, contrasting past and present communications. It closes by comparing Lincoln’s nomination news handling to the massive preparations before the cyclone.
Excerpt praises Dr. H F L Schumann for a supposed painless dental procedure using cocaine diffusion and electrical current. It recounts an demonstration with a Times Herald representative, detailing voltage steps and nerve removal. Also criticizes political money in nominations and implies party unity despite issues.
The piece denounces corrupt practices in elections and urges citizens to support clean politics. It highlights General Palmer as a candidate for congress if nominated without money influence and calls for a test of strength between Republicans seeking integrity and those opposing it.
The press covers Benator Quay's trip to Canton Ohio to meet Governor McKinley. Quay reportedly confirmed McKinley's nomination as inevitable and spoke frankly with the candidate. The piece notes the intense attention and praise for Quay's decisive action.
The Philadelphia Bulletin analyzes the likelihood of William McKinley receiving a unanimous Republican nomination at St Louis, noting past such uncontested runs by Lincoln and Grant for Republicans and Van Buren for Democrats. It discusses western power, party syndicates, and Ohio influence shaping the race, predicting a prosperous era if McKinley wins and questions about internal party divisions.
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