Scranton Election Notices and Party Call to Vote
The Scranton Tribune lists official county roles and election day set for November 2. It urges Republicans to vote straight and warns against voting for the opposition, urging unity and rapid action.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
4
Political rancor flares as Lackawanna party lines clash
A flood of allegations paints Democratic and Republican factions in harsh terms. The piece accuses party leaders of disarray and plots to influence the upcoming election with hired workers and platform rhetoric. It claims a decisive battle is near and predicts the outcome a week before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamithiows
United
Ucker
Vineet
Ene
Fitzsimons
Boland
Satan
Elena
Lackawanna
Watton Hive
Divyan
Lackawan
Tribune
Schadt
Okell
Interstate Commerce Report Highlights Rail Industry Strains
The report notes American railways faced heavy debts with 40493 miles under receivership a year earlier. It cites 16 000 locomotives and 1 000 000 cars, drivers and crews, and mass employment growth reflecting crops and revival, with 100 000 more workers unofficially added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce
Inc
American Railway
Itm
United States
Beranton
San Francisco
Milia
Freighit
Railways and political rhetoric in postwar era
The article analyzes railway finances, passenger and freight figures, accidents, and safety statistics, noting low dividends and heavy fixed costs. It contrasts profits with risks, cites accident rates, and critiques political oratory about public works and civic leadership.
Accidents at Garrison’s Spur Public Debate on Rail Safety
The paper urges calm public judgment after a serious crash on the New York Central line. It praises the railroad’s safety record and calls for official inquiry and concrete track and equipment inspections. It also notes access to McClure’s preview of Dana’s Civil War reminiscences, praising its historical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raichway Corporation
America
Inseert
S. McClare
Triune
Charles A. Dana
McClure
Dana
Lincoln
Denen
New York Central Railroad Company
Cme Pansy
Depew Urges Respectful Oratory At New York Dinner
Chauncey M. Depew admonished young speakers at a Lotes club dinner in New York to reject violent language and vulgar expressions. He warned that addressing workingmen does not require lowering standards and urged respect for good language as a reflection of American citizenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotes Club
Anthony Hope
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Carnegie Hall
Metropolitan Papers House
What His Neighbors Say About His Re election
A survey of neighbor sentiment supports John R. Jones in his bid for re election amid a campaign by rivals including bar members. The Olyphant Gazette notes broad approval of Jones for his three years as district attorney and predicts a large Republican majority in the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jones
Lacka- Wanna
Olyphant
Jones
Buncoers Abroad Warning Against Bryanized Democracy
A partisan appeal warns readers about what it calls the Bryanized democracy aiming to hatch false charges and stir Republicans to desert their party in an off year. The piece claims such tactics would benefit Bryanites and hinder McKinley and the Republican cause during national campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinley
Republican Congress
Warning of Republican interference at Scranton election boards
From the Scranton Times comes a warning that Republican operatives have provoked election board members in county districts to corrupt the boards. The piece cautions dangers to the process and signals possible action to halt such schemes before harm is done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Platt Sees Divided Democratic Vote in Gotham Campaign
Senator Platt outlines a forecast for a divided Democratic field in New York City. He cites election-law changes under Morton and a bipartisan polling system as limiting Democratic majorities, while predicting Van Wyck George and Low competing for votes and urging Republicans to stay united for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
New York
Tracy
Gleason
Tammany Board of Pollom
Bolls
Tammany
Morton
van Wyck
Creorge
Low
van Wek
George
Ship Democracy
Goroo Democracy
Purroy Lienocracy
Breckler Democracy
Cleveand
Cleveland
Todite
Lowe Cain
Essembly
Republic
Exeh
Fourteenth Street
Wall Street
Campalen
Tammany Hall
Lew
van Wych
Tta
Tepublican Party
Greater
Alwir
Ailamen
The Good Roads Problem
A New York Sun note argues for macadamized roads to cut costs. It cites about 34 000 homes and 1 000 000 mules, with fodder costs around 1 700 000 annually. Building 6 000 00 miles of macadam at 80 per mile could save food and reduce expenses if bonds carry 9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Maradam
Fed
Noah's Claim to Wisdom in Rain Claim
A brief line from the Indianapolis Journal notes that Tommy Nowh earned the label of the only man who knew enough to come in when it rained, highlighting a local wit or proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Indianapolls Journal
Linen Stock Sale with Extraordinary Values
The notice highlights heavy purchases in anticipation of tariff boosts and offers many linen items at strong prices. It cites 64 inch silver bleached German table linen at 59c per yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, damasks from 250 to 2.50 per yard, 200 dozen matching napkins, plus linen sheets and related pieces.
Lamps To Burn At 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue
Lamps to burn in all colors with globes and silk shades offered at fair prices. Goods guaranteed. Also a fine line of extra globes shades and chimneys to fix up old lamps if you wish.
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