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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
5
A Philadelphia press, despite strong condemnation of Colonel Stone and calls to defeat the Republican slate, could not prevent Stone’s plurality from staying above normal, likely due to the influence of a major advertiser’s sanctum.
The complete Tuesday returns prompt a judgment that excessive personal attacks and factional venom failed to sway voters. The piece condemns character assassination and white cap rhetoric, urges higher levels of public discourse, and calls for Republicans to unite and show increased patriotism despite post office disappointments.
The piece argues that Democratic congressional closeness signals not popular policy discontent but the natural result of federal patronage fights. It warns the next Congress may lack strong leadership on war issues and hopes a Democratic majority would prove better than its past, despite caution.
The passage notes that De Swallow may recall his past Prohibition ties as Dauphin County voters gave him support. It suggests his quiet stance on temperance reform aimed to retain that political base.
The article describes Wanangker vowing to persist against Quay, with funds spent on tools like Van Valkenburg to inflame discontent. It notes popular GOP dissatisfaction with objectionable methods and questions whether Crawford county rules will bar Republicans who split tickets from primaries.
The piece argues America's growing role alters Old World strategy as England shifts course in Asia and Africa. It cites press commentary on Salisbury, France, Russia, and Britain’s reliance on US moral support after the Spanish-American War, noting Kitchener and global balance. It concludes that the United States has become a new primary force guiding civilization and European affairs.
The article critiques the unexpected large plurality for Colonel Stone and blasts local sewer journalists as peddlers of scandal. It notes Reynolds's defeat, hints at Roosevelt's influence, praises Vaughan's vote, urges inquiry into the Maria Teresa matter, and mocks various political figures while predicting future campaign spins.
Ajacchus the Tribune astrologer notes warlowe reformers lack bite in the campaign and predicts election estimates will mislead. The milk trust orator plans to bathe his larynx with beer while editors map the spring campaien. Mayor Halley avoids pledging with friends as cash sown on Sando may not pay off. John MacAskie cheers for scoring.
Excerpts discuss Wanamaker’s push against Quay and machine politics, urging targets like treasurer and auditor general for reforms. Contemporaries note Republican strength, public protest of Quayism, and the era’s fierce political battles shaping Pennsylvania governance.
Multiple Philadelphia papers praise Willem A. Stone as a strong governor hopeful, calling for honesty and ability while criticizing reformers and the influence of special interests. They contrast Stone with Wanamaker and warn against compromising executive duties.
The Beranton Truth notes Congressman Connell’s decisive reelection despite a reduced margin from two years ago. It details anti-Quay faction hostility and local resistance, praising his strength, public service, and the trust placed in him to manage district affairs.
The New York Star declares the state has elected a governor with independent character and fearless honesty. The piece argues this independent victory transcends party lines and signals a moral, intellectual transformation for New York politics.
The Philadelphia Press reports Senator Hoar vocally opposes retaining any part of the Philippines and argues for preserving the Republic as it came from the Fathers. He notes U S territory has expanded through acquisitions from the Louisiana Purchase to Alaska and Hawaii, quadrupling the original area.
The passage expresses hope that the people will uphold an able upright judiciary and resist slander against a judge whose career has earned confidence and esteem among the public, dismissing falsehoods and ignorance in the election context.
A fractured OCR snippet lists Stanley Weyman and Thomas Nelson Page among authors, with Max Pemberton and Besant also noted. The fragment hints at a literary catalog or review context without clear narrative or dates.
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