This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
4
The letter attacks Congressman Scranton for elitist tactics and boss-rule exploits while defending Captain Moir’s mayoral bid. It questions Moir’s independence, notes loyalty to Colonel Ripple, and cites voter desire for honest leadership and a trustworthy successor. It also references Judge Smith’s Lackawanna counts and Times coverage.
The text argues there was no evidence of fraud in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, noting many Democrats voted for Smith and others for local candidates Rice Willard and Smith. It says suggested cross-county票 plans were political moves, not fraud, and credits General Hastings as meeting presidential standards.
The Pittston Gazette reviews secretary of the commonwealth William F. Harritys fees totaling sixty six thousand nine hundred sixty five over four years plus a four thousand salary, argues a reform of the fee based system. It cites Harrisburg and Washington payrolls and urges Scranton to spotlight the issue for cleaner government.
George H. Ellsbury of Centralia Washington outlines a new Pacific plan to build the Nicaragua canal. The venture traces to the Maritime Canal company, which proposed funding via stock sales worth 100 million dollars, later reorganized as the Nicaragua Canal Construction company but faced resistance to government credit backing for speculation.
A detailed plan proposes American funding and control for a Nicaragua canal with US treasury notes, new stock issuance, and a governing board of US, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Inter Ocean. It argues the project would repay debt in fifty years and boost American merchant marine, while political commentary notes party dynamics in Pennsylvania and potential candidates for 1897.
The_movement for a Grover Cleveland third term gains traction though critics doubt a strong rival will emerge. Whitney declines consent to run, Cleveland stays noncommittal, and rumors swirl about Cameron, Harrison, and Quay dynamics affecting the Republican side. Local counties weigh delegate loyalties and potential running mates as party lines shift.
The piece surveys potential Supreme Court and Senate battles, a Democratic convention in New York, and Republican and Democratic hopes for the 1890s cycle. It notes Hastings and McKinley alignments, Ward candidates, and local Scranton debates while touching on Morton and Don M. Dick Ingon's vice presidential musings.
A collection of brief press quotes notes Reed’s quiet stance and the prospect he will soon speak with forceful certainty about his position. It contrasts other views on war with England and political maneuvering by Hastings and Platt across newspapers.
Amedley of whimsy and current events from The Tribune Astrologer column for Wednesday Nov 27 185. The piece imagines a child born under a wintry forecast and jokes about politics in separate lines. It notes Turkey weathering a critical period and offers Amaccus' Advice for Thanksgiving mood.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.