Scranton Tribune Weekly Political Ticket List
The Scranton Tribune lists the Republican ticket for county offices including Treasurer J. Beacom Auditor General Levi G McAuley Sheriff Charles Pryor Prothonotary John Copeland Treasurer W S Langstaff Clerk of the Courts Thomas P Dantell Recorder Charles Hueyster Register William Beck Jury Commissioner Charles Wiglins Election day November 1 vote early and read the Tribune for results.
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Eherif—Clangnch E. Pryor
Scranton
John R. Jones
Blakely
John Copeland
Carbondale
W. 5S. Langstaff
Thomas P. Dantell
Charles Huester
William K. Beck
Moncow
Charles Wiglins
Republicans Rally Ahead of Election in Lackawinna County
The piece discusses Dequeecrata spreading late falsehoods to influence voters in Lackawinna County. It claims John G. Jennings exonerated Clarence E. Fiver in the Cornelius Smith case was faked, and asserts Schadt withheld support for colleagues to back his own candidate. It urges turnout to secure a Republican victory and urges readers to mobilize neighbors to vote.
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John G. Jennings
Clarence E. Fiver
Cornelius Smith
Jennings
Pryor
Jones and Pryor
Jones
Prgyer
Schadt
Democrate Geket
Tolay
Charlie Schadt
Cikeil
Bos
Haylor
Fitzsim
Les
Judge Stewart ruling threatens magistrate fees in summary cases
An opinion by Jinlee Stewart of Franklin County questions whether magistrates and constables will be paid in summary arrests for drunkenness and other offenses. The decision, drawn from Crawford County v Bare, may render many arrests unpaid, prompting calls to overhaul the constabulary system and urging Republican straight-ticket voting.
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Jinlee Stewnart
Franklin Eounty
John A. Seiders
Chambershure
Cottie
Sol
Stewart
Supreme Court
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Costa
Speculation Grows Over Missing Explorer Here Andree
Contemporary reports speculate on the fate of explorer Here Andree who vanished after sixteen weeks while heading toward the north pole. Financier rumors have proved to be mere newspaper fakes and offer little reliable detail.
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Andree
Halon
North Pole
Andree voyage questioned as public patience urged
A newspaper column weighs Andree's Arctic expedition claims noting pigeons from his coop prove nothing and urging patience for verification. The piece compares to Columbus era discoveries and ends by urging readers to vote for the Republican ticket today.
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Andree
Land of
Lee
Andres
Lkely
Carter Pigeone
Herr Ane
Hae
North Pole
Spitzenberg
Herr Andree
Seth Low
New York
The Stakes in the New York Fight
The piece warns that the Greater New York administration will wield vast power under Tammany, detailing mayoral control over boards, appointments, and budgets. It contrasts this with national implications, arguing the mayor could influence state outcomes and likening the office to an absolute monarchy while citing figures and offices.
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Tammany
Wurem
New York State
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Board of Public Improvements
Cny Charbel
Board of Public Improvetnone
Weilpes
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Board of Health
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Queens
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Brooklyn
Quewne
Richmond
Platt
van Wyck
New York
Inutehell
Real and Spurious American Citizens in Germany Debate
A Troy Times report from Germany discusses U S citizens abusing protections to evade military service. It notes cases of Germans who secure American citizenship then return home to avoid conscription, urging clear policy to distinguish true citizens from pretenders for fair protection and easier state department work.
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United States
Berlin
United States Department of State
Europe
Russia
France
Spain
State Department
Maddy
Vote Early to Secure Republican Victory in Lackawanna County
The piece urges readers to vote early despite weather and political chaos, framing Seth Low as a disruptor of Republican unity and warning that high reformist aims could empower Tammany by low turnout. It predicts a private Democratic belief in a complete Republican ticket win and calls for maximum turnout to secure a decisive county victory.
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Lackawanna County
Daily Horoscope From Ajacchus The Tribune Astrologer
The 1897 forecast notes political party candidates, election mood, and voter behavior. Names like Charlie Schadt and Colonel Fitzsimmons appear amid playful lines about ballots and humor in the Timon editor’s district. The tidings urge early voting and caution about public print pledges.
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Ajacchus
the Tribune
Pennsylvania voters face six for top posts in quiet year
The Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph notes a subdued Pennsylvania campaign with six candidates vying for the principal office, state treasurer, and auditor general. By contrast New York and Ohio draw strong national focus as outsiders join rival campaigns. The piece highlights the first mayoral election in Greater New York as a major upcoming event.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Firet
Greater
Legislative contests shape mood of election season
The article notes anxiously awaited races across states with governors up for election in Maryland Iowa Massachusetts and Virginia while Ohio New Jersey and others hold legislatures. It highlights the U S Senate seats with Hanna and Smilth Jr with election days in early November.
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Great Man
Ofjio
State
United States
Marcus Alonso Hanna
Ghie
William Jenottge Bryan
Hanna
Gorman
Maryland
Iowa
Maserchusetts
Virginia
Ohio
New Jersey
James Smilth
Senate
Minooka Postmaster Denies Bribery Allegations
W. J. Burke, postmaster at Minooka, writes to The Tribune to deny a Scranton Times report accusing him of using the port office to fund Republican activities and offering to bribe voters. He calls the charges a falsehood and challenges any party to substantiate them, asserting his clean record as an official and citizen.
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Scranton Times
Minooka
W. J. Burke
Cheap Books and the Cheap Editions Syndicate
A Washington Post article extols the rise of inexpensive books and cheap editions driven by printing advances and new devices. It argues the era expands access to classics, benefits publishers, and widens literary appreciation while noting some low quality exists but overall promotes thoughtful growth in publishing.
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Chen
Scott
Dickens
Thackeray
Matthew Arnold
Andrew Lang
Stand by the Party of Prosperity
A Pittsburgh Times reprint argues last year’s panic eased after a Republican victory, citing rising bank clearings, railroads, gold reserves, and job gains. It claims political change did not occur and warns against voting for free trade and repudiation as ever.
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Mikle
Moen
Federal Treasury
Pittaburg Times
Virtue and Civic Glory Tout by New York Sun
The passage lauds Seth Low as a matchless head of Virtues Show and urges crowd admiration for civic virtue. It mocks partisanship and warns rivals to fear reform, praising Low's radiance and the town’s moral ascent.
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Seth Low
Books, Don’t Delay—Library Bindings Limited Availability
Advertises all 12 month library binding books with good print and urges immediate purchase to avoid missing desired subjects.
Great Linen Sale Opens with Deep Discounts
A linen sale announces Saturday October 23 to showcase stock bought ahead of tariff driven price rises. Highlights include 64 inch silver bleached German table linen at 59c a yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, 50 pieces Scotch and Irish damasks from 2.50 per yard, and 200 dozen napkins plus linen sheets pillow cases and bureau sets.
Outdoor sport shoes on display at Wellow showroom
Readable ad fragment promotes outdoor sport footwear with a bold display at the Wellow showroom starting from 500. The edgy slogan Dont Hurt A Goop ShoeSuppose suggests a focus on standout shoes and a strong visual presentation.
Lamps To Burn Offer At 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue
Lamps and glass globes silk shades and chimneys offered in all colors at right prices with a goods guarantee. Also a fine line of extra globes shades and chimneys to fix up old lamps.
Lifesaving Service Records Remarkable Safety Milestone
The Newburyport News notes that out of over 49 lives imperiled at sea in the last year only fifty three were lost, a record the life saving bureau can be proud of. It highlights the dangers faced by lifeboat crews and the public’s limited understanding of their work.
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Jitesaving Bureau
What Women Most Need From Miss Willant's Address
Miss Willant argues women should improve health through better physique and diet. She emphasizes nutritious filet simple foods and regular meals. The address urges practical steps for wellness in daily life.
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Miss Willant
Toronto
State protection hinges on an upright governor
The Philadelphia Pros argues that protection against vicious legislation and ruthless usurpation relies on electing an upright governor. The piece presses readers to vote early to safeguard state governance and curb profligate abuses.
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Philadelphia
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