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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
7
The item notes that coal operators achieved large pluralities in Pennsylvania, with a coal operator securing 7 407 votes in a total of 30 135 in Lackawanna County last year. It mentions Drewest pluralities among coal operators and references statewide coal operator influence.
The piece alleges that a $2500 campaign donation was funneled to the editor of the Scranton Republican and used to threaten Democratic candidates. It accuses Joseph A. Scranton of extortion and treachery, claims extensive reuse of the Republican editor’s material, and mentions broader party accusations amid a cloud of corroboration concerns and regional political figures.
Unofficial Scranton vote tallies show Pryor 7 281, Schadt 6 177, Pryor ahead by 1 104 in the city. Langstaff 6 397 and Kelly 7 241 favor Kelly by 84. Horn 7 402 and Jones 6 less. Norton 6 700, Copeland ahead by 48, Law 6 263 versus Daniels 4 414. Across wards Schadt leads Kelly in three, with shifts tied to home wards German vote and Allied support. Democrats face a strategic misstep. A larger political shift is forecast around Jan 7 when Eckles retires private life.
In a heated political column, the Springfield Republican critiques Mugwump writers and factional moves within New York politics. It argues opposition to Tammany would have prevailed without divisions and cautions against pushing Mr Low at the city convention.
A careful note argues against a permanent Citizens' Union in Greater New York and warns that durable good government must stem from the Republican party. It counters calls for partisan non partisanship and doubts Henry George supporters’ loyalty to Tammany amid suspicions after the senior George’s death.
The piece denounces a Scranton Republican column claim that Latimer riot outcomes doom any coal operator to govern Pennsylvania. It argues against punishing all operators for a few bad actors and predicts PA voters will reject such sweeping judgments. It notes gratitude toward John Leisenring and criticizes foreign wires for overfishing dispatches from Madrid about ex-Minister Taylor.
The Lackawanna vote official tally shows five Republicans and three Democrats elected. The Tribune had claimed six Republicans in its early editions, then published a corrected table from 116 districts. The paper emphasizes accuracy, timely returns, and fair reporting, noting it aims to serve patrons with honest, up-to-date news.
The fragment rails at leading Republicans and Mark Hanna, arguing for steadfast doctrine and urging immediate subscription while triumphalism mocks an anticipated defeat. It portrays a tense political moment around party loyalty and leadership.
A Kentucky Democratic victory triggers reflections from Colonel Watterson on party leadership and policy. The piece ridicules opposition, praises honest money and home rule, and notes Mayor-elect Van Wyck’s straight Democrat stance. It also cites electoral splits and political wagers concerning figures like Hill, Weyler, and Croker.
The Philadelphia Times quotes Colonel McClure arguing that Pennsylvania’s Democratic vote is the lowest in decades and that no true Democratic organization exists there. He says a reform-led party could have won next year if leaders ditched Chicago platform money policies and united under capable, honest leadership. The Wilkes-Barre Reward notes Reading’s defeat as a national humiliation and calls for decisive party renewal.
The record shows a split ticket across parties with most counties voting a portion of their slate by pluralities. Except one county, the Democratic State ticket leader held a plurality, while Scranton city wards reflect broader discontent with state leadership and scandals.
The Pittston Gazette excerpt rebuts Scranton Republicans blaming coal operators for the Lattimer riots. It argues officials like Galusha Grow and John Leisenring deserve respect, not scapegoating, noting operators run a range from honorable to greedy without warranting political exclusion.
A Chicano Times-Herald analysis argues New York City shows un-American civic traits. It contends clannish power and distorted manhood suffrage fuel Tammany politics, with police and wealth shaping votes and reform candidates failing to win true governance.
The Carbondale Leader reports on a Scranton Republican article criticizing the party's leadership in the county. It argues leadership changes reflect evolving times and mass preference, noting Scranton’s long influence and his eventual replacement by newer methods and leaders.
The article warns that ten years of confusion in Pennsylvania politics has sparked revolts within both major parties. It argues that revolution hinges on Republican leadership and that maintaining party unity requires prudent leadership and deference to public opinion to avoid cyclonic factionalism.
The Philadelphia Press questions the claim by Seth Low and his campaign committee that they had all funds needed, noting doubt about the money on hand and suggesting shortfall in Volos support.
Great Saturday October 23 inaugurates a linen sale featuring silver bleached German table linen 64 inches wide in ten patterns at 59c a yard. Also offered are silver bleached napkins, damasks, matching napkins, linen sheets, pillow and bolster cases, counterpanes and bureau sets with numerous pieces in stock.
Lamps on sale at 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue offered in all colors with globes and silk shades. Prices described as right and goods guaranteed. Includes extra globes shades and chimneys to fix old lamps.
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