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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

7

TWELVE PAGES SCRANTON OCTOBER 16 18% REPUBLICAN TICKET

Scranton voters are listed with a full Republican ticket for state and county offices. The slate includes State Treasurer J B Beacom of Westmoreland, Auditor General Levi G McAuley of Cheester, Sheriff Clarence Fryor of Scranton, Attorney John Br Jones of Raikely, Prothonotary B Langstaf of Seran, Court Recorder Thomas P Daniels of Scranton, Recorder Charles Hupster of Realstor, and Duty Commissioner Charles Wiglins of Scranton. Election day set for November 2.

Clarence &. Fryor Scranton John BR. Jones Akely John Copeland Carbondale Eee B. Langstafp Serancer Thomas P. Daniels Charles Hupster William K. Beck Moscow Charles Wiglins

Election Message Urges Choice Between Free Trade Rallying Platform

The notice advocates voting for Schadt and Horn and other supporters of a free trade and free silver Chilcago platform, urging citizens to endorse the slate fully. It opposes McKinley era protectionist policies and asks voters to reject these protectionist agents.

Lickawanna Schadt, Horn, Et McKinley Ryan

Republican unity urged against split tickets in Lackawanna

The piece argues against scratching names on the Republican ticket and warns that weakening Republicanism harms national stability. It condemns attempts to sow prejudice about candidates and stresses the ticket’s integrity from precincts to federal office, calling for steadfast support amid national concerns over business values and credit.

Schadt the Tribune United States Bryan Altgeld Tiltman New York van Wyck George Lackawanna Bchndt and Horn

Sherman to resign as secretary of state

The Chicago Times-Herald reports that John Sherman will resign as secretary of state with acceptance by the president when opportune. Senator Sherman accepted the Portello reluctantly, following the president-elect’s wish that the elder statesman be his premier if he became president.

Chicago Times-Herald Koblsuat Major McKinley John Sherman Portello Sherman Ohio Honore McKinley

Retirement and Politics in a Bryanite Times

The piece reflects on the value of public service and the dangers of political gain. It recalls a John Sherman conversation advising youth against formal politics, praising unofficial esteem though warning of political ruin. It suggests hypocrisy resides in the Bryanite Times.

Annual editorial chestnut on election funds reappears

The piece lampoons a recurring Democratic claim about a corruption fund used by Republicans in the final hours of canvassing. It notes the Times reuses the parody yearly, mocks Colonel Fitzelmmons and the Echardt bureau, and predicts further echoes before election day while urging vigilance against Republican tactics. The piece frames Lackawanna Democratic history as a rebuttal to such charges.

The Times the Times Echadt Spruce Street Fitzelmmons Campimen Chicago Lackawanna

Political influence of county officers in national issues says Scranton Times

The Scranton Times argues county sheriffs and treasurers have no direct say in national policy yet their offices become rallying points in campaigns. It notes the sheriff’s power to aid or hinder a party’s cause and suggests shared influence if Schadt is elected, while mocking the editor’s taunting line about laughing at a last sentence.

Scranton Times the Times Schadt Times

Speak Out Mr Schadt Where Do Your Stand on Bryanism

The piece questions Sheriff candidate Schadt on his position amid Bryanism and free silver, noting party leaders in Lackawanna County told to avoid the issue. It cites McKinley administration worries on protection and sound money, and contrasts Schadt with Clarence Pryor who backs the St. Louis platform and honest dollar policies.

Lackasanna Chicago Behadt Schadt Lackawanna County Free Elver McKinley Bliss Tracy New York Bryanium Clarence Pryor St. Louis William McKinley

Republican platforms not ashamed of, Schadt questioned

Scranton Times criticizes Democratic shifts and alleged factional fights in Lackawanna politics. It urges unity behind Democrats on currency and bribes at conventions, questions Schadt and Duglan nominations, and recalls past disputes while arguing Republican platforms are not constructed to be ashamed of.

Scranton Scranton Times Bryan Times Sehadt Burke Iast Demuth Schadt Horn Duglan

A Word of Advice on Republican Party Faithfulness

A memo urges Republicans loyal in difficult years to prove their fealty now and boost their standing within the party. It emphasizes internal cohesion and the value of steadfast support during challenging times.

TOLD BY THE STARS Horoscope Preview for Basturday 1v7

Astrolabe cast for Basturday October 16 1v7 offers whimsical prophecies. Notes on a child’s opinion hats show this year a change. A captured misstep escapes from a keeper yesterday. Predictions reference Senorita Claneron Macrate Schadt and political appetites. Restaurant Kooper Beamer plans no attractions next week. Amedius advises, this year suits independent candidates with plenty of company when the wrong turns occur.

Senorita Claneron Macrate Schadt Kooper Beamer

Boomerang in politics from the Carbondale Leader

The piece argues that vilifying Republican candidates as bribers is unfair and cautions readers that such accusations may backfire on Democrats. It urges skepticism of political attacks and emphasizes the innocence of the accused until proven guilty.

Changes Likely in McKinley Cabinet After Field Retirement

The Chicago Times Herald reports Justice Field's retirement may trigger major cabinet shifts. McKenna could replace Field as attorney general and Sherman may resign as secretary of state, prompting possible moves for Judge Day and Governor Long with Roosevelt to fill the resulting vacancy.

Chicago Times-Herald Justice Field Supreme Bench McKinley McKenna Juntice Field Sherman Department of State Sher- Taa Judge Day

The Austrian Claim and Lattimer Shooting Debate

Ex Secretary Sherman calls on Governor Hustings to report to federal authorities about the Lattimer shooting of Austrian and Hungarian victims on September 1. The Austrian view defends Sheriff Martin and deputies as acting under law, while critics urge court determination. The case echoes prior federal restraint, with trials to settle power and responsibility.

Philadelphia Ledger Sherman HM Hustings Federal State Department Lattimer Martin Luzerne New Orleans Pennsylvania Talland Lowiaiana Courte Tfghan Tinly London Globe Blaine

Overruling Providence and the Republican Party

The New York Sun frames the Republicans as guided by providence in defending the gold standard, sound money, obligations, and established institutions. It asserts the party’s role in national, state, and municipal policies and its responsibility for Prosperity and expansion in the nation’s second century.

Providence Republican Party Story Ax

Campaign Poet O Halts Town’s Moral Drive

The text presents a theatrical call for a campaign poet to wear a sacred gown and lead a solemn mission to save a sinful town. It invokes divine heights and virtue as guidance, with self-importance framed as essential to moral leadership.

Morningside

Was Compared. From the Cincinnati Magquirer

Wayworn Watson-Worse in the world seeks a meal ticket after a dubious incident. A rough exchange notes a man claiming a bath house order was involved, reflecting on luck and fate in a vagrant tone.

Cincinnati Magquirer Perty Patettic Watson

Lamps For Every Taste In Colorful Lamp Line

Local shop advertises lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades at fair prices and goods guaranteed. A fine line of extra globes shades and chimneys is offered to update old lamps.

Scranton

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