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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1896
Page
4
Publication details include Scranton, Pa, The Tribune Publishing Company and managers Frank and Gmy. Public notice lists post office entry and second class mail matter dated October 16, 1594.
A brief overview of the Republican slate for national and state offices including McKinley Hobart Row Davenport Connell Roberts Kiefer Ard and Reynolds. It notes criticism of a Tribune electoral map and argues Republicans could concede California Kansas Nebraska yet beat Bryan, while still expecting McKinley to carry at least California and Nebraska.
An immense audience at Frothingham theater heard Mr. Smith and President Woodmansee praise orderly, information based campaigning and conservative, patriotic goals. The speech defended rational argument over demagoguery and urged voting on merits. The article frames Republican hopes and notes a Times claim about silver value, challenging its price accuracy.
The article notes that in his Madison Square Garden speech and in over 300 speeches during a tour he refrains from stating any tariff intentions. It recalls his congressional record on tariff policy, including his work on the Wilson bill and his past opposition to protective duties, aligning with 1892 Democratic platform views.
The voters of Lackawanna county and other industrial centers want to know if William J. Bryan still supports a protective tariff or would favor free trade if elected president. They seek information on his stance compared to prior tariff debates of 1892. The piece contrasts Bryan with Charles Emory Smith, urging readers to read his speech.
The piece argues Bryan shifted from free silver to attacking corporations and appealing to labor after losing farmer support. It praises McKinley for sticking to protection and sound money, and characterizes Bryan as a faultfinder who adapts to changing political winds.
The piece reports strenuous Democratic efforts to elect Burke and Demuth to overthrow Republican control of the county commissioners office. It notes tactics aimed at inducing Republican voters to split their ticket, arguing a single Republican and both Democrats could result from such a compliment.
The piece channels a partisan warning to Republicans about electing a Democratic administration, arguing for honest money and a strong tariff. It cites Ingersoll, Treasury views, and reactions to free silver while noting editorials from Mt. Carmel Daily News and remarks from Bryan supporters and opponents.
A poem tribute recalling unnamed volunteers who died serving others and healing the sick without fanfare. The piece honors their hidden sacrifice, saying they are crowned by immortality in the hearts of the living and by God, not by marble or mourning.
A Tribune warns that Bryan elected would force silver redemption, tanking the dollar and eroding wage purchasing power. It argues wages rarely rise faster than prices, leaving workers worse off or no better, urging opposition to free silver’s presumed benefits for laborers and the nation.
The nation’s leaders are listed as aligned with sound money opposing Bryan and Sewall. Notable names from both parties advocate for the Populist stance, including Altgeld Tillman and many prominent figures in Democratic ranks. The piece extols national honor and unity among leaders who reject Bryanism.
The Philadelphia Times forecasts McKinley will secure Chicago with a small but solid majority and win Minnesota by about ten thousand votes. It argues no remaining states show doubt and lists Illinois Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Kansas and Nebraska as pro McKinley with strong funds backing.
A satirical horoscope by Ajacchus in The Tribune Astrologer section mocks readers born on the day and comments on editors, readers, and a political climate. The piece references free silver, the Times forum, and a breakfast chat with a pun about money talking in public discourse.
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