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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
4
An 1896 Scranton Chronicle opinion notes that talk of purchasing Cuba is nonsense and condemns Spain as unfit to rule. It asserts that such sovereignty deserves no compensation under moral law.
The Philadelphia Ledger urges abolishing the electoral college for direct popular vote, noting minority votes can sway outcomes. It argues for a six year single presidential term and a six year interval before reelection, and mentions McKinley naming William McKinley Osborn as private secretary.
The Buffalo News joins Colonel Butler in praising Chicago editor Kohlsaat for his decisive, ethical campaign leadership. The piece contrast his success with Hanna and McKinley, arguing Kohlsaat embodies a rare union of journalistic skill and gentlemanly conduct, and notes Butler now pursues the presidency.
As legislature nears, debate over Wyandor liquor policy intensifies. Advocates and liquor interests agree current license enforcement is weak, with Verne county hosting more speakeasies than licensed rooms. Proposals favor adopting New York style Barns law from Pennsylvania, removing local judiciary control and curbing discretionary licensing power.
The piece argues for a state licensure commission to issue wine and liquor licenses, reducing local political influence and favoritism. It cites the Raines law as a model from a neighboring state and notes Senator Quay will be in Harrisburg at session start to push the reform.
A Philadelphia dinner honored State Chairman Elkins for guiding the Republican effort in Pennsylvania during a tough year with a tiny campaign fund. Despite limited resources and national speakers diverted west, his leadership yielded a McKinley majority above 200,000 and earned warm congratulations from The Tribune. Chicago’s vote tally and early Westward momentum are noted as indicators of broader strength.
The piece surveys Wharton Barker's Populist platform with eight planks on silver coinage and government control of money, railways, and telegraphs. It shifts to a local scene with a misaddressed letter to Mayor Bailey, a Wilkes-Barre postmark, and the chief implicated in the mix up. It also notes Tosenthal’s rising prominence and a scattered report on Edison and sunbeam concepts, plus local concert scheduling and a burglary trial in Scranton.
The article critiques political platforms and figures including Bryan and McKinley, debating tariffs, land ownership by aliens, federal railroads regulation, and international monetary prospects. It weighs the judgment of Rourke Cochran, muses on Don Cameron's legacy, and notes a Grand Rapids dog sciatic nerve transplant with speculative future medicine.
A Canadian horse dealer, PL J. Waldron, praised Major McKinley in the recent campaign. He notes he won over $3,000 from McKinley’s election and says a postponement could have allowed him to retire from business.
A Philadelphia Times review of United States census reports finds 44 states split along McKinley and Bryan lines. McKinley states show higher population and wealth but higher illiteracy in silver states. Education and wealth gaps appear stark between the two camps based on per capita wealth and literacy rates.
Philadelphia Reports notes the cordial exchanges after a bitter canvass. Mr Bryan offers thanks and wishes for Mr McKinley’s health and happiness, praising the spirit of American manhood. The defeated candidate accepts the will of the people and upholds respect for law and order.
Fragmentary Washington text shows Mr Breckenridge warned that a belief in his own political infallibility could invite danger to the nation. He warned against acting as a closed bloc, fearing destabilizing responses.
A collage of verse and satirical snippets from Cleveland Leader Indianapolis Journal Detroit Tribune and Philadelphia North American explores themes of love revenge and social pretensions as a struggling artist seeks a portrait souvenir and a haughty maiden rejects him. The pieces mix lyric quips and humorous lines about marriage taste social rise and the artist’s fame from a macabre outcome.
Ajacehus The Tribune Astrologer notes a perilous day with advice to wear padded clothing and avoid games of chance. It warns Friday the 13th birthdays bring bad luck and urges caution in politics and kitchen fire safety while advising against quarrels with larger persons.
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