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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
4
Publication record for The Scranton Tribune Weekly in Scranton Pennsylvania with address, management and postal information. Includes printing and mailing details mentioning Tribune Building New York and second class mail designation.
National slate lists President William McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart. State includes Congressmen-at-Large Galusha A Grow and Samuel A Davenport. County tickets name Congress William Connell and Commissioners S W Roberts and Giles Roberts. Auditors A E Kiefish and Fred L Ward.
A long open letter by a hardworking German-American in the South Side argues for labor interests in the current campaign. The piece emphasizes practical experience and urges careful reading to see which candidates defend workers.
An editorial defends the current Republican county commission as fiscally prudent over three years, noting a six mill tax rate and a $120,000 sinking fund. It questions Democratic criticism of courthouse urn decorations and urges voters to avoid risk by keeping the present board. A speech by congressman Marriott Brosius in Providence is announced for tomorrow night.
The piece argues free coinage harms workers and farmers, lowering real wages via depreciated silver. It contends only silver mine-owners gain, as the policy cuts production costs and allows paying labor with cheaper bullion, hurting the general economy and rural sellers.
The article contrasts Bryan’s shifts on free silver and prices, noting the collapse from free trader to free silver advocate. It argues repudiation harms the nation, cites General Harrison on party reform, and questions which Bryan to trust as four years of change are highlighted.
The article lauds Hon. Alex T. Connell for his first term with notable wins including a trimmed poor board saving nearly $18,000 yearly and laws on plumbers registration and mechanic’s liens. It argues his reelection would bring continued city and state benefits and cites Harrisburg familiarity and long experience as key advantages. It ends with a aside on the silver dollar surplus and public sentiment toward gold and paper money.
Major Handy compiles reasons McKinley is almost certain to win. He cites Republican unity in two thirds of states, divisions within Democratic forces, opposition from Democratic administrations, and many foreign born voters backing sound money. He notes rising confidence, large Republican turnout, favorable straw polls, strong campaign organization, and improving economic signs as factors.
A critique of campaign tactics and press coverage during a political race. It cites the Central City Store wage promise in Newark Ohio and questions the value of silver dollars versus gold, while noting criticisms of Cleveland, Carlisle, and the Times. It questions populist arguments and asserts a moral campaign.
The Tribune Astrologer forecasts a whimsical day for Oct 1 190X with odd references to local politics and public figures. A playful tone hints at political satire as a child-like observer notes oddities in speeches and newspaper images across the civic scene.
The Democrat and Chronicle presents a Bryan versus McKinley style сраволь of monetary systems. It questions the value of silver based dollars and contrasts Mexican wages with American conditions, urging support for McKinley’s good money policy and protected industries over Bryan’s free trade and devalued currency.
Detroit Tribune essay describes evolution as a boiling pot, calming steam if gentle and warning of fear when violent. It argues progress comes from tolerating some discomfort to reach a promised end, claiming Americans endure incidents to advance faster than others.
Times Herald notes that critics err in judging modern morals by crime rates without considering expanded police work and stricter laws. The piece argues longer sentences and better enforcement inflate apparent crime levels across decades.
In the Eleventh district the Limhurst Signal notes no need for boodle or Uluster. Mr. Connell announced his principles at nomination and his intentions to the people are clear. A united indorsing vote of those principles will be cast.
The injured party recalls a week of pressure from about a dozen lawyers urging a lawsuit against the company after the accident. The dialogue captures the tense aftermath and the push to pursue legal action.
Multiple discount items listed including shrunk flannel skirts 39 by 90 inches Grey Navy Red at $1.00 regular 59c bazaar price. Children's flannelette night gowns ages 2 to 8 at 50c. Ladies flannelette night gowns 50 to 66 inches long at 50c. Wool eiderdown dressing lacques sizes 32 to 44 at 63c. Oil boiled rustling taffeta silks 16 pieces at 79c.
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