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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1897
Page
4
Subscriptions listed at nominal monthly rates with address details in Scranton. Miscellaneous ad lines and a date from October 19, 1807 appear, naming William Conneill as president and referencing The Scranton Tribune 2a Weekly.
State officers named include Treasurer J. Blate Beacom Auditor General Levi G. McAuley Sheriff Clarence G Pryor Prothonotary John Copeland Treasurer W S Langstaff Clerk of the Court Thomas P Dantell Recorder Charles Huester Register William K Beck Jury Commissioner Charles W Gins. Election day November 2.
The piece argues about Democratic candidates and the danger of Schadt’s convention plan affecting national campaigns. It emphasizes tax costs, county welfare, and political fortunes tied to the sheriff’s office, urging voters to consider broader implications over personal favors.
A Washington style demonstration in New York shows a pneumatic mail system moving a 600 letter package nearly three miles in under two minutes. Credit is given to James N Tyner and John E Milholland with future expansion planned to connect central post offices and sub stations in populous areas. The piece also salutes McKinley for his early support and urges loyalty.
The piece argues Republican candidates Hes and McCauley will win state offices with full party backing. Opponents concede their majorities are assured, with debate only on how large those margins will be. It notes the aim to keep their majorities small compared with Pennsylvania’s 100,000 vote lead that year.
The piece argues factions in Lackawanna County resist Bryantite attacks and back Roucom and McCauley for state posts. It notes solid support from railroad workers for Copeland and Pryor, praising honesty, public trust, and desire for fair governance ahead of the two week election.
The rival organ accuses Bryanism of reckless misrepresentation and defends Republican leadership. It condemns alleged treachery by Schadt and warns of a failed campaign fund while urging party loyalty and continued opposition two weeks before the election.
The Republican candidate for county office is John Copeland a lifelong Carbondale railroader praised by the Tallway Employees Journal as a well known figure in the region. Known as Jol he began as a section gang boy at 11 and rose to coal train conductor and yard master reflecting decades of service in the rail industry.
In a critical note the Bryan Organ denounces Talley Toland and allies as corrupt insiders. The piece accuses city hall officials of aligning with Democrats to undermine the Republican county machine and calls for voters to scrutinize the mayoral clique ahead of the county election two weeks away.
A political screed denounces Democratic tricks in the upcoming fall elections. It targets Schadt and other figures, accusing them of manipulation within party factions to sway Republican and Bryanite efforts. The piece mocks Bryanite rhetoric and questions editorial loyalties amid campaign maneuvers and local power players.
The letter mocks campaign loyalties as the Scranton Times reflects on ballot integrity, party allegiance, and leadership. It cites claims about Hulley Boland and Dem ocracy legatees, and notes General Harrison endorsing Mayor Tracey in New York. It questions Republican trust since 1896 and critiques Harrisonism and the Chicago Platform in the county.
A fragmentary item shows supporters urging voters to back a pro free trade Chicago platform. It contrasts embracing Blythe Bryan era protection with backing candidate McKipley, urging allegiance to a set of agents aligned with Bryan.
Obituary tribute to Charles Dana describing him as the last of the great editorial personalities and a connecting link between early and modern journalism. The piece recalls his fifty year career at the Tribune and Sun, his influence on American journalism, and his devotion to liberty and national service. It notes his linguistic gifts, cultural interests, and lifelong leadership in the press.
Special agent A J Wedderburn of the U S Department of Agriculture Division of Chemistry requests newspapers to cooperate by publishing a request for information. He urges concise factual statements on adulteration, misbranding and related practices in foods drugs and liquors, to aid enforcement and public health. Washington October 1 19__.
The piece lauds Hon. William K. Beck as capable and honest and a loyal Republican, praising his work for the office of register and urging the party to give him hearty support for reappointment.
Hyde Park Courier-Progress reports Tommy Daniels gaining momentum and suggests broad county backing for a political bid. The piece emphasizes rising appeal and potential victory across multiple precincts.
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