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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
4
The New York Office notes a second class mail matter and Scranton Pennsylvania post office entry. It explains Tribune policy requiring signed letters with real names and editorial revision approval before publication.
In Scranton on November 2 1000 Republican nominations are listed for national state and county offices including McKinley Roosevelt Hardenbergh Connell Watson Fellows Lewis Copeland Daniels Sturges Reynolds Scheuer James Philbin and others. A Bryan quotation given for the money issue contrasts gold standard views with the 1896 platform.
A NY writer accuses Democratic leaders Croker and Jones and the Scranton Times of predicting fraud to bolster a failing cause. He predicts a sweeping Republican victory from president to county official and questions The Scranton Times for not admitting fault or apologizing to John H. Pelows.
Frederick Dilcher, member of the United Mine Workers of America National Executive Board, announced yesterday he may make Scranton his permanent home after leaving for Nelsonville. He praised harmony and urged miners to avoid fractures, noting his candor and honesty during the strike period. Residents commend his reserve and leadership qualities, hoping his arrival will strengthen the city. Take no chances on a split ticket as every vote counts.
The text argues Bryan seeks to open the Philippines as a stepping stone to Asian commerce. It notes Manila area economies buy about $1.2 billion annually of goods, with only 6 percent sourced from the United States. It suggests new Philippine access creates trading centers for American goods.
The speech warns that backing Bryan would abandon gains in Asia and risk losing the rapidly expanding Orient trade. It argues Lackawanna county workers seek Republican prosperity and criticizes Democratic thunder as misdirection.
The piece argues Bryan's plan to remove tariffs on trust made goods would amount to free trade, harming labor and forcing brands to compete. It charges Bryan with evasions and surrender to Croker, deeming his program politically dead while acknowledging his lasting personal appeal.
County Chairman David J. Davis warns that Democratic managers plan to circulate a circular accusing Republican candidates of forming a slate against others. He says the scheme aims to revive old Republican divisions and capture sheriff, treasurer, and congressman seats, including disparaging notes about a Washington dinner and alleged treachery. Davis urges Republicans not to be misled. Scranton November 1.
The piece attacks William Jennings Bryan for proposing federal licenses on corporate sales across states, warning it would centralize power, invite imperialism, and favor some firms over others. It contrasts with McKinley’s promise of honest work and condemns Bryan’s alliances with Altgeld Tillman and Croker while urging voters to back Republicans.
John McBride of Columbus editor and former AFL and Miners' Union leader endorses McKinley in a letter to David Rose. He argues that Bryan’s defeat would harm labor and that the current administration offers greater stability, opposing imperialism and urging bipartisan action on labor issues.
The Olyphant Record outlines a closely fought 1890s congressional race between William Connell and M P Conry. It argues Connell supports McKinley administration policies, sound money, and national honor, while Conry would align with Democratic and Southern leaders. The piece praises Connell as a proven legislator and local employer and urges voters to back him for another term.
A whimsical Acavinos piece mocks a water meter with a painted face of enamel and brass trim. The speaker, a water meter, laments its unglamorous role while noting the rival water taker grows richer and wonders why honest people tolerate its fate.
Fragmented OCR shows financial data on Baltimore banks with depositor counts and savings totals. Figures include state and private savings, totals around 102,827 to 197,758 in deposits, and defaults noted. Names and precise values are unclear due to garbled text.
A department official provides an estimate predicting the outcome of the election. The statement outlines projected margins and key factors shaping the vote, signaling the official view of likely winners and turnout expectations.
The piece argues William J Bryan obtained extraordinary copyright protection via government by injunction, creating an unlimited monopoly on his book. It condemns his stance as hypocritical, noting manufacturers face limits while Bryan can set any price with no competition, then questions his calls to remove protections from others.
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