Predicting New York Result Amid George and Tracy Forces
Forecast argues Henry George draws solid Tammany support while George’s movement splits Bryanite and Low votes. It cites Wall Street bets as unreliable and predicts General Tracy leads if Republican strength coalesces, with Van Wyck unlikely to win and George fading Low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
George Geta
Tammany
van Wyck
Wall Street
Bryan
Greater
New York
Vane
The Republican Ticket Named for Boranton Race
Boranton on October 28 1897 lists the Republican ticket with J B Beacom state treasurer Levi G McAuley auditor general Clarence Pryor sheriff John R Jones district attorney John Copeland prothonotary W S Langstaff treasurer Thomas P Daniels clerk of courts Charles Huester recorder William K Beck register Charles Wiggins jury commissioner Election day is November 2 Christy Boland moves in virtuous horror at money in politics, recalling a year ago when a man like him aided Nate Vidaver against Judge Merrifield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence, Pryor
Boranton
John R. Jones
Ely
John Copeland
Carbondale
W. 8. Langstaff
Scranton
Thomas P. Daniels
Charles Huester
William K. Beck
Moncow
Charles Wiggins
Boland
Christy Boland
Christy
Nate Vidaver
Judge Merrifield
A Word to Real Republicans on the County Election
The article urges loyal Republicans in Lackawanna County to support the entire Republican ticket one week from Tuesday. It argues Democratic attempts to win GOP voters will fail, warns against desertion, and stresses that voting for Democrats harms Republican principles and party strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schadt
Horn
Khelly
Kelly
Schadt Ia
Schad
City Hall Gang
Bai- Joy
Bailey
Behadt
Dalley
Lackawanna County
Republlican
Beasides
Republican desertion and a Bryanite coffin in Lackawanna
The piece argues Republican disaffection will drive loyalists to back the party ticket on November 7, predicting a decisive win and a Bryanite defeat in Lackawanna. It cites Judge Merrifield’s Bryanite past and mocks his current anti Republican stance as part of a broader political quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Call for Cuban belligerent recognition to resolve crisis
The author argues the U S should proclaim Cuba a belligerent power to end costly policing and aid Cuban insurgents. Recognition would relieve U S duties, avoid spats with Spain, and potentially free Cuba within thirty days, noting Duggan's convention fallout and Schadt’s alleged influence.
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Woodford
United States
Washington
Republic of Cuba
Spain
Weyler
Cuba
Clear Cone
Pension plot to curb wives of Civil War soldiers
Commissioner Evans targets a congressional change to deny pensions to wives of soldiers. He notes 985,628 pensioners now, up from 970,824, due to arrears claims. He predicts post 1898 declines as veterans age and deaths rise. Expenditures for the year reached 142,477,041.60 amid rising sentiment over pension costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Congress
United States
Rolle
Rolla
Nenelnne
Pension Reform and Veterans Aid Debate
The article argues pensions have grown beyond initial forecasts as surviving veterans decline. It urges restricting payments to true needful cases, condemns unwarranted claims, and calls leaders to prune the rolls. It warns about patronage tied to Sheriff election prospects and pressures reformers to act.
Civil Service Reform Clash Signals Incoming Capitols Clash
The anti civil service group in Washington forecasts trouble for merit based reform as they claim broad House support for undermining civil service rules. Cabinet discussions intensify as figures suggest a push to roll back the Pendleton era, with references to past partisan staffing and party loyalties shaping future enforcement.
Horoscope and city politics mix in Scranton tale
Daily horoscope by Amacchus and stray political musings set in Scranton. The piece mocks local figures and events while offering odd editorials and street gossip. Weather note mentions rain and a street sweepers’ welcome.
Endorsements Split in New York City Mayor Race
Washington Post notes the administration supports General Tracy in the New York mayoral contest while opposing Mugwump candidate Beth Low. It argues only the regular Republican nominee deserves official backing and cautions against endorsing all good candidates at the expense of the regular organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Tracy
New York
Republican
Vity
Demekate
Beth Low
Low
Daniele Seen as Best Choice for Clerk of the Course
In Carbondale the leaders argue Hf merit and experience count for politics as Thomas P. Daniele is forecast to win the clerk of the course post this fall by a strong majority. Supporters cite his technical knowledge and proven courteous conduct with taxpayers and office callers, claiming he will sustain popular confidence and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Thomas P. Daniele
Daniels
Linen stock offers extraordinary values at high tariff period
Saturday, Oct 23 announces the linen stock sale with many items priced below typical values. The ad lists 64 inch German table linen 59c a yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, damasks from 250 to 2.50 per yard, 200 dozen matching napkins, plus sheets and cover items.
Lamps To Burn in Colors and Glass Globes
A message advertising lamps in all colors with globes silk shades and guaranteed goods. Also a selection of extra globes shades and chimneys to fit old lamps.
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Dally
Noratton FA
B. Moskovitz & Co
Goldsmith Brothers & Co
Cleveland
Aesure
Gheater
Judge Handley
Pennsylvania
Mr. Dugean
Dunmore
Dugean
Duggan
St. Paul
New York Sun
Evars
Anti-Civil Service Reform League
Grosvenor
House of Representatives
Hicks
Grover Cleveland
Treasury Department
Interior Department
Agricultural Department
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Nastake
Bryanism
Amacchus
the Tribune
Ananias
Bryatism
Belindiam
Balleglem
Bluff
Shade
Cuples
Pickle
Abe Dunning
Jone
Chicago
Lackawanaa
Schadt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Hogan
M'Kinley
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Toc
Wyoming Ave
the Clemons
Ferber
Lacka. Ave
Hotel
Jermyn Bldg
Wyoming Avenue
Ona
Mike Vernon
Philadelphia
Foote
Washington Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
The
Wyoming
Commonwealth Building
Thos, Ford
John B. Smith &Son
KW. Mulligan
Pitteten
Pivmonta
Wilkes-Barre
MT. Pleasant
Omece
WM. T. Smith
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