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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1896
Page
4
The article notes conjecture about the president’s Cuba policy with confidence that relief will come soon. It warns no Spanish interference will be tolerated after March 4 and expects decisive action on Cuba.
The Fil mira Advertiser argues Benjamin Harrison should be secretary of state, praising his constitutional and international law expertise. It says the nation would gain a powerful diplomat and that such a move would honor American institutions and civic equality. The piece notes other potential candidates but elevates Harrison as the strongest choice.
In a paper read before the Anthracite Coal Operators and in November minutes, Nelson W. Perry reiterates J. Gardner Sanderson’s claim that reclaiming waste energy from calm heaps as gas offers cheaper transmission and lower initial costs. Perry contends Scranton could power cheaper than Niagara with gas while electrical transmission requires vast copper cable and higher fixed charges due to peak demands.
In Scranton the Chamber concerts organized by Hemberger and Conant with Messia, Rippard and Bauer drew demand beyond supply. The venture educates the public in classical harmony, building a steady, eager audience and inspiring the city’s Symphony Orchestra to refined public performances.
The electoral table and early counts in Wyoming Delaware and Kentucky show Horgan and McKinley electors with mixed results. Despite McKinley winning the popular vote by over one million a shift of 26 000 votes across nine close states could have flipped the electoral majority from 105 to 15.
A long analysis argues for integrity in business and politics, blaming speculative wealth and mismanagement for discontent. It praises honesty, warns against “getting in on the ground floor,” and notes democracy’s fate depends on widespread moral progress and steady leadership from McKinley and Hanna.
The Philadelphia Times proclaims William McKinley won the presidency by a record large popular majority, nearly 1,000,000, with about a 10 vote margin in the electoral college. It tracks past majority presidents and notes McKinley’s victory settles the national integrity and honor issue.
From the Scranton Times, Hon. William Connell secured the largest majority ever accorded a candidate in Lackawanna county. The tribute credits his service boosting local industries and his generosity toward deserving causes.
The Tribune astrologer notes a child born today will observe political outcomes after the McKinley election. Citizens cheer early mills reopening while some fear Billy Bryan risks harm. Commissioner Kinsley eyes profit and the Sunday World. otherwise the message urges optimism and energy.
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