National officials and candidates named in district slate
National figures Dent William McKinley and Garret Hobart appear with state and county names. The list includes congressman William Connell and auditors Fred L. Ward and Kiefer, plus commissioners Roberts and Giles Berts. Other names Gallusha A. Row and Samuel A. Davenport appear as figures in the ballot context.
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Meeting in Frothingham theater on election issues
Scranton residents are invited to tonight's meeting at the Frothingham theater to hear a Republican discussion of the day’s issues with national figures. Republicans will attend, and Democrats are urged to participate to hear both sides for informed voting.
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Party loyalty in local elections and its national impact
The article argues voters should consider party alignment when choosing local officials, asserting that electing candidates from one party strengthens the party’s national power. It praises Democratic candidates for county commissioner and urges Republicans to vote straight, suggesting party cohesion supports sound money policies.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Re-elect Alex Connell for Second District
Voters in the Second Legislative district should re elect Alex Connell as their representative at Harrisburg. He offers courtroom experience and knowledge of procedures while his opponent lacks this expertise. Connell has demonstrated alert vigilance in his first term and saved the district substantial funds through board work.
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Recommends Re-electing Alex Connell for Fourth District
The letter argues that Connell has championed charitable interests and served effectively as a new member. It asserts Koehler would need time to adapt, risking poorer performance next session. Voters in the Second Legislative district are urged to re-elect the incumbent for continued service.
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Senator Quay Prediction Scorns Market Rise Prediction
The article notes a stock market jump after Senator Quay predicted McKinley’s election, calling his forecast uniquely influential and implying no other politician has comparable predictive clout.
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McKinley
The Cry of the Poor Against the Rich in Politics
An analysis contrasts Republican and Bryan campaigns with McKinley and Bryan state tallies, cites quoted passages from Ingersoll on income and class, and argues for American prosperity under protectionism. It defends wealth creation and condemns class envy while urging honest wealth.
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Anglian Justice and Pardon Power in Focus
The text compares British court procedures with American ones, noting the Anglo system’s alleged rigidity and the bail example of 150000. It cites Mrs Maybrick and Archbishop Ireland, rails against judicial abuses, and hints at reform like removing pardoning power from politics. Bryan declines comment on Ireland’s letter.
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United States
Silver Mine Ballad from Nevada and Idaho
A nostalgic verse extols Nevada silver mining wealth and political appeal. It imagines abundant bullion, laborers and farmers voting for promised Western prosperity, with lines about dollar fantasies and a paradise built on mining gains. The piece ties economic hope to mining towns and rural voters ahead of an election.
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Archbishops Letter from St Paul on Churchs Stand for Sound Money
The Times-Herald reports Arch bishop Trelam of St Paul defending the churchs right to take sides in a national issue of law and order and sound money. The letter, described as modern and dignified, urges Catholics to support principles vital to national welfare and to oppose repudiation and threats to social order. It portrays the church as a bulwark in a campaign of moral and financial defense.
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Scranton Steel resumes operations adding 1200 workers
The Philadelphia Record notes Scranton Steel resumes operations on Monday, employing 1,200 men. The piece argues the move boosts confidence in public credit and the nation's economic stability, framing it as proof against repudiation and a sign that business faith in the value standard remains intact.
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Scranton Steel Works
Need for More Money in Apparent Policy Stance
The article argues that additional funds are required to sustain policy aims without destabilizing the value of existing money. It outlines concerns about financial adequacy and the impact on economic stability as authorities seek funding to support ongoing programs.
Daily Horoscope and Local Political Banter in August Paper
The column blends a Daily Horoscope by Ajace with Tribune Astrologer notes and remarks on politics in Lackawanna County. It mocks or hints at public figures, tariff speeches, and national symbols while noting upcoming votes on a national flower and a sprawling debate on whom to support.
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