Scranton 1897 Republican Ticket and Bryanism Critique
In Scranton on October 20 1897 the Republican ticket for state offices is listed with Bate as Treasurer and Levi G McAuley as Auditor General among others. The piece argues Democratic efforts push Bryanism, denounces the Hailey Boland Schadt county ticket, and calls for strong Republican support to defeat Bryanite forces in Lackawanna county.
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Bate
J. 5S
Beacom
Westmoreland
Levi G. M'Cauley
Chester
Death of Charles A. Dana Marks End of Personal Journalism Era
Journalists reflect that Dana’s death signals the fading era of individuality in journalism. Observers note Sun’s pages, from news to ads, reflected his idiosyncratic editorial stamp and fear that future papers will not replicate a single director’s influence.
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Charles A. Dana
Dana
The
Sun
Speciatista
Editorial insight on editors shaping policy and personality
The piece argues editors evolve into policy shapers through teamwork and organization, with strong leadership like Dana’s cited as transformative. It notes W S Langstaff’s candidacy gains momentum in Hyde Park and county, and asserts the next Lackawanna treasurer is clearly identified.
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Langstaff
Hyde Park
Lackawanna
Bryan Times Attacks Schadt and Party Deserters
The Bryan organ claims a covert effort to cloud the political scene and defend Schadt while accusing Republican loyalty betrayals. It asserts P. P. Smith supporters reject the Bryan ticket’s tactics and notes Schadt led credentials actions in Will Hamport. Also remarks on Tommy Daniels's growing popularity and anticipated large majority.
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Times
Bryan Organ
Schadt
Ayde Park
P. P. Smith
Scranton Times
Man Schadt
Lackawanna County
Charles H. Schadt
Board of Trade urged to curb itinerant advertising swindles
The Board of Trade should continue efforts to protect city merchants from itinerant gold brick advertisers. Scranton has suffered fraud and loss, harming legitimate advertising and local business. Reputable media and targeted marketing, not charity driven schemes, best serve merchants while upholding cost and value.
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Board of Trade
Scranton
George W. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Political warning and railroader’s path to prothonotary
The fragment warns a Democratic candidate about Mr. No-use-for-the-Irieh Schadt and notes John Copeland as the sole active railroader on either ticket with an evidently open route to the prothonotary office. It urges colleagues to support him to ensure a memorable victory.
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Didate
John Copeland
Republicans Urged to Stand Behind McKinley Against Internal Foes
A editorial warns that Bryanism allies within the Republican ranks threaten the president and party unity. It urges loyal Republicans in Lackawanna County to support McKinley, avoid signals to the enemy, and send him a message of confidence after election returns.
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New York City
Lackawanna County
McKinley
Washington
Chicago
Political campaigning and party loyalties urged in editorials
The piece warns Republicans against Bryanite tricks to sway off year voters and urges steadfast support for McKinley, Beck for register, and Recorder Huester. It mocks Bryan and Monroe Doctrine talk, urging no free silver or free trade and condemning Bryanism and its agents. It calls for unity among sound money Republicans and Democrats.
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Bolis
Bryanites
McKinles
Republican Congress
McKinley
Aldo Bryanism
Bryanism
Seth Low on the Stump Poem Exulting on Campaign Oratory
The poem extols Seth Low as a campaign figure on the stump, praising his oratory and stature. It mocks rivals and portrays Low as a near-angelic savior defending municipal progress. The piece appears in New York Run as a vivid political verse.
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Seth Low
New York
Rival Factions Pressure for Harmony in Quay Hastings Split
A Philadelphia Record excerpt quotes a high state official close to Governor Hastings and Attorney General as predicting a compromise between Quay supporters and Hastings McCormick camp. The aim is to avoid a prolonged faction fight that could hand the state to Democrats, with Quay's re election as senator a likely bargaining outcome. The piece notes governors officials seek peace and anticipate Quay balancing governor hopefuls and party unity.
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Philadelphia Record
Hastings
Cormick
Quay
Snd
Senator Quay
Republican Party
Penrove-Wanamaker
McCormick
Martin
Williamsport
MacCormick
Hastings- McCormick
United States
State Expenditures Debate Highlights Pattison Hastings Compare
The Philadelphia Press argues against Democratic claims of sweeping expenditure growth, noting Pattison approved more for investigations and elections than Hastings did. It credits agriculture, banking, factory inspectors, and court creation for higher costs, while defending humane and educational spending as justified by public support.
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Pattison
Haastives
Hastings
Heaver
Agricultural Department
Hasting
Coldsmith's 6.8 Bazaar Nearing the End
Coldsmith's 6.8 Bazaar nears completion as workmen flood in to finish the vast improvements. This week the store will hold quick sales of large stacks of dry goods to clear space for a growing mechanic crowd and uninterrupted work.
Lamps To Burn Colorful Globes and Silk Shades
Lamp shop advertises lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades at right prices and goods guaranteed. Also offers extra globes shades and chimneys to fix up old lamps.
Political Pointer Endorsement From Lackawanna Democracy
The text urges support for the Chicago free trade and free silver platform, urging voters to back Behndt and Horn and like-minded candidates while opposing McKinley era protectionist policies. It portrays a clear party division and calls for active voting choices aligned with Bryan allies.
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Chicago
Behndt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Bryan
Huester Praised For Courteous Service and Duty
Hyde Park official Huester earns praise for good record and efficiency. Voters are urged to re elect the recorder of deeds who is dedicated to duty and conduct in office.
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Hyde Park
Edison
Hyde Perk Courier Progress Party Standby
A compact note from Hyde Perk Courier Progress urging support for a party aligned with national recovery, contrasting with what it describes as Democratic misrule over recent years. The message frames the party as pledged to restore stability and countrywide prosperity.
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Hyde Perk Courier-Progress
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