Scranton Appoints Judicial Candidates in County Race
Tor Consken presents Joseph A. Scranton for Law Judge and Robert W. Archbald for ber Rank H. Clemons. Thomas D. Davies for County Treasurer. Joan H. Thomas for Clerk of the Court. Clarence E. Pryor for Prothonotary. John K. Jones for District Attorney.
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Tor Consken
Joseph A. Scranton
Robert W. Archbald
H. Clemons
Treanver
Thomas D. Davies
the Courie
Joan HH. Thomas
Clarence E. Pryor
Atttorney
John K. Jones
Local Ballot Names for Twentieth District Officials
For senator Twentieth District JAMES C VAUGHAN of Scranton. For Representatives First district JOHN K FARR of Scranton Second district ALEX T CONNELL of Scranton Third district FRANK J GROVER of Moore Fourth district CHARLES P O MALLEY of Olyphant. Election Time November 6.
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James C. Vaughan
Scranton
John K. Farr
Alex, T. Connell
Frank J. Grover
Moore
Charles P. O'Malley
Olyphant
Protectionists defend markets as tariff reform breaks barriers
William L. Wilson, author of the Wilson tariff bill, tells the London chamber of commerce that protectionists built defenses to shield home markets and that the tara reformers are breaking them down.
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Tara Retormers
William L. Wilson
London Chamber of Commerce
Singerly to Visit Scranton Promoting Party Dialogue
The editorial notes William M. Singerly will speak in Lackawanna county in late October. It portrays him as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, discusses protectionist stances, and endorses Thomas D. Davies as county treasurer, praising his proven ability and integrity.
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William I’. Harrity
Singerly
Scranton
Mr. Singerly
Edward Merrifield
Thomas D. Davies
Hyde Park
Connecticut Verdict Reflects Republican Momentum In Local Elections
In statewide style elections Connecticut voters show a Republican edge even without party lines. Early returns indicate a majority favoring Republicans with 106 towns voting Republican, 29 Democratic, and 27 divided, suggesting governor victory without legislative runoff.
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Connecticut
Connecticut Republicans gain in manufacturing towns amid political shifts
The article notes Sterling in Windham county and New Fairfield in Fairfield county flipping politically last year. It highlights Republican gains in manufacturing towns reversing prior majorities and places Connecticut alongside Pennsylvania, Oregon, Maine, and New Hampshire in protest against Democratic incompetency and wartime policy. It also previews John Jones running for district attorney with strong support from Lackawanna bar and local friends, asserting his likely election.
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Sterling
Windham County
New Fairfield
Fairfield County
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Maine
New Hampshire
Tariff warfare and party role in American industry
Editor Singerly argues the Democratic party must be removed as a menace to industry and that lasting prosperity hinges on national protection for business. He cites President Cleveland and Wilson Gorman debates, warning that tariff reform without safeguards threatens the home market and national wealth.
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Singerly
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Representative Catchings
Mississippi
Democratic National Committee
Senate
United States
Europe
Time to Stop Whining Over Democratic Tariff Attitudes
A discussion sparked by questions in the Harrisburg Patriot about Democratic tariff views and protectionism. The Lancaster Intelligencer and Philadelphia Press weigh in on whether a protectionist can remain in the Democratic Party amid the party’s platform denouncing protection as fraudulent and unconstitutional.
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Democratic Organa
Harrisburg Patriot
Truth
Lancaster Intelligencer
Philadelphia
Intelligencer
Democratic Party
Philadelphia Press
Lackawanna County
Merrifield
United States
Politically charged letter questions Merrifield bid and party lines
The piece attacks Democratic support for protectionist measures, labeling them fraudulent and unconstitutional. It argues Republicans should mix in to challenge Merrifield and questions whether Democrats can maintain a true protectionist stance. It cites local politics in Pittston and Scranton with endorsements for Clerk of the Court John H. Thomas and prothonotary Clarence E. Prvor.
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John H. Thomas
Political notes push for Republican ticket in Philadelphia
Beginning next Tuesday evening, 100 Republican orators will inform Philadelphia citizens why to vote straight Republican. Toplined by Thomas B Reed and Governor McKinley, a roster of party figures including Beaver Stewart Latta Graham Robinson McMichaal Warwick Ashbridge Miles Horr Walton Wanger Carson O'Callaghan Bingham Hartman Smithers Hicks Adams Peitz Hall and Grow support the effort. Independent Republicans in Indiana county plan to defeat Judge White with ex Judge Blair on nomination papers, while discussions in Lackawanna Luzerne and Wayne counties hint at shifts against Democratic control and in favor of Republican candidates and policies.
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Philadelphia
Thomas B. Reed
Main
Wiliam McKinley
Ohio
Beaver
Internal Affairs
Thomas J. Stewart
Latta
Georges 8. Graham
John B. Robinson
Clayton McMichaal
Oneeater
Charles F. Warwick
Sammuel H. Ashbridge
James L. Miles
K. Horr
H. F. Walton
Wanger
Hampton L. Carson
M. J. O'Callaghan
Bingham
Wendel Hartman
Elias P. Smithers
Thomas L. Hicks
Robert Adams, Jr
Samuel Peitz
Harry Hall
Mercer
Indiana
Harry White
D. B. Holner
Congress
Blair
Judge White
Underwood to Rally Democratic Support in Parkersburg
The article notes Mr. Underwood as a capable representative of Pennsylvania farmers who will likely receive strong Democratic votes this fall at the National seat meeting in Parkersburg West Virginia. It also reports Luzerne county new appendees league gathering in Wilkesbarre to plan a large reception for General Hastings and party on October 4. The league pushes energetic campaign work and anticipates notable Luzerne County support.
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National Republican
Wolverton
Buckalow
Bockalew
Monroe H. Kulp
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Underwood
Pennsylvania
Luzerne County
South Main Street
Wilkesbarre
Hastings
Luzerne
Beymer-Bowman
Davis-Chambers
Armstrong & McKelvy
Cotors—National Lead Co
National Lead CO
New York
Supreme Court Rules Stevens Will In Favor Of City Charity
Pittsburg supreme court decision grants the Stevens legacy of $50,000 to a local public charity. The Lancaster New Era delays reporting the ruling, while the United Press carries the essential update, illustrating a lapse in timely coverage.
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Lancaster
New Era
Western Associated Press
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Stevens
United Press
Democratic campaign book prints missing pages
The Indianapolis Journal notes missing pages from 208 to 225 in the Democratic campaign book circulated by the congressional committee. The pages allegedly held President Cleveland’s letters to Chairman Wilson and to Congressman Catchings, cut out after stereotyping to avoid renumbering the index.
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Indianapolis
Congressional Committee
Cleveland
Wilson
Catchings
Two Commanders Hold Fire Over Party Divisions
The Indianapolis Journal notes generals of apathy and cashed in doubt control Democratic columns where fair voting and honest counts are expected, signaling leadership turmoil during the election process.
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Indianapolia Journal
Apathy
Cassednesa
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Daniel H. Hastings
Center
Walter Lyon
Allegheny
Amos H. Mylin
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Galusha A. Grow
Susquemania
George
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Republican County
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Beale
Wilte
LLLAM
Hopking
Cammane J, Matthews
Lackawanna
John
Jones
Charles Huester
Party of Free Trade
Pittston
Clarence E. Prvor
Samuel W. Boyd
Wilkes- Barre
Grant Herring
Herring
Penman
Harrisburg
Michael J. Burke
Carbondale
Burke
O'Malley
Fourth District
N. F. Underwood
Preston
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Atlantic
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Tuat
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J. 8 Turner CO
Chicago
Edwin
Bart & CO
C. P. Pord & Co
Zeigler Bros
Thomas G. Plant Co
Albright & Co
1Easors and Order Spa
Ory
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Shimberg
Spruce ST
Hull & CO
Howard Furnace
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
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Wyoming Avenue
Sorant
EK. Grewer
Philadelphia Speciallst
Star of
Old Pea
Offee Building
Spruce Street
Waleralty of Pennsylvania
Frmerly
Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia
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