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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes its New York Office at 130 Navano St A S VARELARD, role agent for foreign advertising. Entered at Scranton Pa Post Office as second class mail matter. Letters from friends on current topics may be printed if signed and subject to editorial revision.
National and state party leaders announced in Cranton on November 6 1900 with William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt and Galusia A Grow figures listed. The document also cites William Connell George M Warton and Edward B Sturges in local offices and includes Bryan quotations criticizing the gold standard as of 1896 and reaffirming party positions in 1900.
The article urges voters to support party unity and vote straight party lines, arguing the party structure advances principles and national success. It lists Republican candidates in local races and asserts backing the administration and congress aids overall prosperity, urging focus on top-ticket loyalty and local ticket cohesion.
The article proclaims coal as a key prosperity gauge, linking national wealth to coal production. It argues that when factories run, miners work, and rail traffic rises, the whole country gains, noting 1644 and 1895 milestones where U S output surpassed Britain and topped global figures.
The record shows 1809 output exceeding 1818 by 58 664 583 tons, with coal production expanding from 1896 to 1899 as mines opened. Employment in coal mining rose from 99 162 in 1896 to 401 221 in 1898, highlighting growing industrial prosperity and more wages workers. Voter mobilization urged with a call to vote for an honest dollar and steady toil.
A political appeal urges Republicans to reject false reports of treachery among Reguab lean candidates and to vote for the full Republican ticket. It endorses Connell for protection and sound money, Watson for judge, Fellows for canvass victory, Scranton for recognition, and several other local figures. The call emphasizes loyalty, party service, and support for McKinley Roosevelt electors and the homestead law advocate Gilusha Grow.
A Tribune analysis argues that four year deposits grew from 10,757,814.20 to 17,594,916.08 by the end of the McKinley era, with near twofold growth if updated. It praises small-savings banks and warns voters against returning to Democratic times, urging support for pro-industry thrift.
The piece contrasts the last Democratic era with the McKinley protection and gold standard, urging readers to compare conditions at year end of Cleveland’s administration to present existence, arguing prosperity favors continued support and warns against returning to hardship.
A campaign flyer argues political patronage could make a candidate wealthy if Bryan wins. It warns voters against a split ticket and urges support for prosperity, asking if voters will risk their ballots by voting against it.
A New York Sun analysis argues McKinley grew into a strong leader, balancing law and policy. It credits him with firm wartime decisions, Dewey and Pacific actions, and national prosperity, while noting early indecision and political misreading by critics.
The piece argues tariff policy changes upset business and predicts further damage if sound money shifts to cheap money under Bryan. It recalls Four years ago voters chose Republicans for prosperity and warns against Bryan, claiming Tammany influence and urging to keep mills open and the flag ging.
The author recalls meeting William Connell who defended miners and workers against town disdain. Connell urged respect for honest labor and the miners and their families, noting their contributions to making Scranton a livable place. He acknowledges his past misjudgment and expresses renewed support for the cause and for Frank V. Lear.
A historic portrait praises McKinley for steadfast policy and constitutional fidelity amid wartime challenges. The piece emphasizes his opportunistic yet principled leadership, defending protections and honest economy while expanding exports and trade. It notes dramatic export growth, including to Porto Rico, and contrasts broader import trends with rising outbound shipments.
The Rochester Post-Express argues for McKinley’s re election citing nine month trade totals from 1894 to 1900 showing rising imports and exports under Republican rule. It claims unemployment fell and wages rose, praising protection and gold standards as the path to continued prosperity.
The five months after May 1 1900 saw U S exports to Porto Rico soar to 2 704 205 dollars with almost four times the value of the same period in 1897 under Spanish rule. Agricultural and manufactured goods rose notably including sewing machines, lumber, cotton cloth, corn, cheese, bacon, pork, flour, and coal.
A 1890s financial snapshot shows deficits, tariffs, and trade figures. The piece argues McKinley and the Republican ticket will triumph tomorrow, bringing dollars and cents to every American and stamping out Bryanism for good.
A local retailer promotes an extensive collection of lace by the yard and all-overs including hand made Irish Russian Arabian Cluny Point Venice Duchess Lace. The stock highlights jackets boleros collars fibs ties and exclusive Marie Antoinette Applique Renaissance pieces plus lace gauntlets and gold effects cloths for the season.
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