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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune explains its letters to the editor policy requiring signed real names for publication and notes that all contributions are subject to editorial revision. The notice mentions mailing at Scranton Pa and describes space limits and space permitting letters from friends on current topics.
National figures President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt lead a full slate of state and county officials including Congress at large Galusia Grow and Robert Foerdenen, Auditor General E. B. Hardenbergis, various congressmen, treasurer J. A. Pothin, and county officers. The piece notes Bryan quotes from 1896 and 1900 and urges readers to telephone returns due to the lengthy ballot and slow counts.
The article commends County Chairman Thirid J. Davis and his Republican canvass team for efficient service and youthful leadership. It portrays Davis as a trusted choice whose wisdom is proven by returns, urging continued use of young talent in future contests.
The message extols William Connell as a friend to workers urging voters to reelect the freight Republican ticket, arguing his wealth circulates to create jobs and warning against changing leaders midstream.
A Washington Star note explores how popular vote shifts could have altered 19th century electoral results. It traces Jackson and Calhoun’s era, Van Buren, Harrison, Polk, Taylor and Pierce, highlighting how small vote shifts in states like New York could flip electoral leagues, and how Polk won a majority with a minority popular vote.
The piece reviews 1840 and later presidential contests showing Lincoln's 1860 plurality and minority outcomes, notes electoral but not popular majorities, and discusses party dynamics. It reflects on turnout, regional patterns, and how registration and primaries might raise future participation.
A printed explanation outlines how the new primary system works in Minnesota. Voters register, receive two tickets for Republican and Democratic candidates, and mark one ballot. The method aims to reduce convention influence, with ballots counted by the judge and results announced quickly.
The Democrats in Susquehanna County face a vacancy for the legislature while the Republicans present strong material, reducing the district’s risk of interest loss. After today Democrats dismiss ex President Cleveland opinions as moot.
The article argues adding silver to currency would threaten parity with gold and spark panic. It warns that a unlimited silver policy could cause greater uncertainty, urging readers to vote for Bryan. It also critiques Democratic leaders and their stance on trusts and exports, citing concerns over labor and prosperity.
The text reflects a quiet campaign with Mr. Wharton Barker pursuing a restrained effort. It notes Mr. Dowle’s disappointment that religion did not become an issue and argues that the workingman’s real ally is voting straight Republican to preserve economic gains.
A Scranton reader defends Mon Connell against denials about his role in ending a mineral strike. The writer praises Connell and notes praise from President Mitchell and Mr. Dileher for his labor leadership and commitment to right and justice. The letter emphasizes prosperity of the city and nation and is signed by Fred C Mand of Scranton Ma.
The Courier Progress praises Connell for loyalty to McKinley and protectionist policy while attacking Conry as aligned with Democrats and free trade. It argues Connell will build industry and uphold the 100 cent dollar, contrasting it with Conry’s supposed free trade stance. The piece touts the Republican ticket as progressive and upbuilding.
In Canton an enraged Eliha Stoot denounces William Jennings Bryan as a persistent trader of opinion. He cites no praise for America or its freedoms and condemns Bryan for constant depreciation of the nation. Stoot questions any encouragement to workers or youth and loyalty to the flag.
In a recent letter Don M Dickinson argues some Democrats, while opposing Bryan, may vote with the party for expediency. He recalls past history showing how political ambition led leaders to distance themselves from Greenbacks and retreat into private life.
A garbled summary notes steady beer demand in Manila eight ears weekly, Swiss cheese exports to seventeen countries, Milwaukee and Chicago breweries producing 04 800 barrels, Irish immigrants to New York 47614 in sixteen years, New York grape belt with 0 000 acres and yield 7 000 cai 3 000 butt kets per car, Madagascar silk used in clothing, Teeland cheaper than linen, and a record telegraph wire span in India over 0 000 feet.
A satirical poem recasts a river voyage as a doomed political campaign. It mocks noisy detractors, shifting alliances, and rumored chatter aboard a damaged packet with no real travel, listing a legendary figure on board and ending with a local paper reference.
The Pittsburg Times analyzes Pennsylvania population shifts, noting eastern cities grow as fast as western ones, with New Castle showing a 144.00 percent rise due to a small 11,600 1800 base. Report is cautious, omitting New Castle from averages to balance regional results.
The census compares eastern and western Pennsylvania growth, noting Philadelphia leads while several eastern cities rise quickly. It contrasts Pittsburgh area growth with Philadelphia and cites Johnstown versus McKeesport shifts and New York state versus Pennsylvania city counts. It highlights state prosperity and regional balance.
Republican and Democratic voices from 1801 warn that Lincoln’s re election would destroy civil liberty spark tyranny and widen disunion. Opponents claim military despotism and taxation without representation would follow if Lincoln wins. Leading editors and figures urge urgent change to preserve the Union.
Citizens clash with official over dust and cleanliness as tensions rise in a street cleaning dispute. An unnamed citizen rebukes the department head while the official defends procedures amid heated exchange.
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