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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces publication details including editorin chief William Connell and subscription price. The note lists mailing and printing information with October 14 1597 date in Scranton Pennsylvania and mentions postal and class mail terms.
The document lists state and county officers led by State Treasurer Blate and Auditor General Levi G. McAuley along with several court officials. An accompanying note questions who blamed George M. Watson for a cowardly attack on John R. Jones and hints at a conspiracy behind the event.
The piece warns that the Republican victory era risks fading if party unity falters. It cites Bryanite tactics, Democratic rallies, and alleged corruption charges to roil GOP ranks. It urges aggressive preparation to defend Republican gains from the danger of complacency.
The Los Angeles Times extols Southern California as a budding mining center with 1,000 stamps, 7,000 workers, and $20,000,000 in capital. It notes promising sites near Acton and in the Serra Madre, where recent finds and potential bonanzas entice further investment and exploration.
The article argues Southern California hosts diverse minerals beyond gold including hornix copper canal on iron lead and marble with mining potential underdeveloped. It warns of a Klondike driven immigration rush and urges Americans to explore domestic mineral wealth before overseas ventures, criticizing bolting due to pique.
The piece argues jury oversight is vital and praises Charles A. Wiggins as a trustworthy Republican supervisor of juror drawing. It questions a Bailey-Holand free-silver dynasty and urges voters to elect Schodt and Horn in Lackawanna County.
A strong editorial attacks Seth Low and his anti-Tammany guerilla candidacy for driving a split in the Republican party. It accuses Low of pride and obstinacy, blames him for thwarting compromise, and warns loyal Republicans to confront the Mugwump threat to unity and power in New York. The piece links Low to Bryanism and Henry George, urging decisive action to protect the party.
The piece notes Cuban refuges have landed on American soil and Spain has offered no public response. It questions The New York Journal's role in Sonorita Cisneros escape and suggests the event boosts American journalism’s prestige. The critique targets Irish-American politics and Democratic tactics in Scranton.
A chaotic astrology column dated October 1 1907 mixes child fate readings with political sly commentary. The text mocks public figures and parties while offering general planetary advice about election spending and public behavior.
Junius H. Browne discusses the evolving Uncle Sam caricature in Times Herald, noting the national figure’s extravagant dress and garbled speech as a reflection of American identity. He contrasts the image with European types, laments the linguistic distortions, and argues Americans’ superior English and cross-regional comprehension.
The author laments rising mockery of Americans as savages and a waning sense of humor. He argues the United States should abandon bumbling stereotypes, adopt a stronger national symbol, and present a more serious national face in its second century.
A Garbondale Leader editorial defends party organization as essential to popular government and urges primaries participation to thwart corrupt factions. It rebuts Democratic charges of a "boodle" convention and argues accusers lack proof while warning Republicans against disturbing the regular ticket.
The Courier-Progress endorses W. S. Langetaff for county treasurer over Noman. Langetaff, born and raised on this side of the river, has long worked in the Hampton mining industry and related driving roles. Supporters praise his honesty and breadth of character, denying biased rumors from the opposite river area.
The Washington Post discusses New York City politics noting two discouraging trends for non-partisan theory. It argues that the Citizens' Union movement failed to discreetly unify forces against Tammany due to Republican alienation and self-defensive opposition from partisan organs.
The New York Sun denounces Weyler as a butcher and coward, accusing him of rapine venality and misrule in Cuba. It calls for his return to Spain and condemns the damage he inflicted, predicting his name will be a byword of horror in Cuba and modern war records.
Finley's for Fine Dress Goods promotes a ten day sale featuring three specialties. Mixed Chevlets wool and Alpaca cloth patterns at 1.98 per dress pattern, Jacquard and Camel’s Hair effects at 3.35, and Crepon novelty suitings at 4.85. These lines are claimed to offer best values this season.
The Courier-Progress argues that the county treasurer race between Pryor and Schadt shows partisan maneuvering. It asserts Schadt profits from office and warns Republicans against aiding a shift to a more powerful sheriff role. It frames Democratic triumph as tied to broader national outcomes.
The Courier-Program notes Republican milena success and the Dingley tariff law, inspiring national confidence. Businesses feel prosperity and thousands of jobs have returned after recent losses, signaling a new Republican era and the end of Democratic hardships.
A satirical notice discusses the future of newspapers with a large and varied staff. It imagines spies detectives rescuers investigators and a wide array of experts as necessary to succeed in modern journalism.
Lamp shop advertises lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades at right prices. Includes extra globes shades and chimneys to upgrade existing lamps.
A brisk observer notes that beneath noisy jingo rhetoric lies a true patriot in the Philadelphia scene. The piece contrasts partisan blasts with quiet, steadfast loyalty, urging readers to discern genuine public spirit from factional din.
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