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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
5
A fragment indicates a foreign advertising entry processed at Soranton port office. The notice mentions an agent and material classified as matter, with unclear references to land and mail handling procedures.
Listing of Republican candidates for Scranton Pennsylvania on October 26 1894 including Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor James P. Grogan Secretary of Internal Affairs James W Porter Judges of the Superior Court W W Porter and W L Porter Clerk at Large Samuel A Davenport Galusha Grow Congress William Connell Judge J W Gunster Governor Joel J Roberts M D Surveyor George E Stevenson.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple district and candidate names including James, Scheuer, Mackey and Mey Solde across Twentieth Senate and Fourth District references. The text remains unclear on offices, affiliations or districts.
Speeches criticize opponents and pledge governance for Pennsylvania state. Mentions campaign promises, treasury investigations, and party contrasts. References Candidate Jenks as a soldier ally and notes on Civil War loyalties and Copperheads in a Northern context.
The piece warns that Swallow or Jenks may retire at the last minute and a bid to fuse their factions could shift votes. It argues such a move would devastate Republican prospects, empower Quay’s foes, and hinder national aims. It urges Pennsylvania Republicans to mobilize and rally to defeat the potential Democratic drift.
A fireman climbed into the cab Monday night to reach the engineer who lay dead at the throttle. The incident drew parallels to a past ferry disaster in New York and spurred safety reminders. Republican committee reports suggest a majority is likely but not certain until votes are counted.
The piece argues the United States will not fund Cuba's debt from Spanish misrule and calls for a firm American stance at Paris. It notes Spain's desperation and warns that a hard line may lead to ultimatums or renewed hostilities, urging unity in the election. It also condemns Chaplain McIntyre's disgraceful naval conduct as proof of discipline needed.
Richard Croker attacks Judge Daly over his refusal to seek renomination and condemns the GOP strategy to frame the issue as a test of fitness. He attacks Elihu Root personally while noting the New York Bar Association's strong Daly endorsement and warning against political manipulation of the judiciary. The piece suggests Croker in a tense stand in New York politics.
The piece notes Tammany’s campaign finance pressures in upstate New York pool rooms and brothels, urging honesty in government amid a Fourteenth District race. It cites Admiral Sampson, Shafter, and Providence as providential forces, while predicting potential escape for a crime perpetrator and rubber trusts expanding amid political shifting.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Democratic managers view Dr. Swallow as third in the race and urge independent voters to back Jenks. It warns Republicans should avoid helping Democrats and argues Pennsylvania’s vote will shape national politics, urging strong Republican support to prevent Bryanism and secure McKinley’s re election.
An article from the Philadelphia Press argues that Christian govern ments have increased their global reach rapidly in recent decades. It cites historical population figures and governance shares, noting one third of people are nominally Christian while governing two thirds of humanity.
Analyzes historical shifts in territorial control from 400 years ago to the present, noting Christian nations once governed 7 percent of the globe and now dominate about 82 percent. Highlights shifts under British, Russian, French, and German influence and argues Christian governance correlates with welfare and progress.
Edward J. Woodward of Dunmore Pa argues Republicans must back Colonel Slone for governor and William Connell for Congress. He criticizes Independent Republicans for deserting the standard and urges party unity to defeat Democrats with Croker’s national candidate aiding consolidation. He warns reformers against selling a gold brick and hopes Slone’s majority reaches a quarter of a million.
A fragment discusses George HB Welshons and a Philadelphia conspiracy tale about Catiline, noting how advertising influence could alter readers in Philadelphia journals and suggesting Catiline might have become a prominent business figure rather than banished.
The Owl highlights varied short stories and poetry in November issues including novels by Arthur Patterson and Edward Noyes Westcott. It notes Kipling selections, the enduring appeal of David Harum, and Norris's The Widower, praising wit, character studies, and thematic depth while critiquing some execution.
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