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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
5
Eight styles of 38 inch Black Jacquard Dress Goods offered at 35 cents a yard and fifty cent value. A lot of 45 inch Australian Wool Cheviot Serges at 59 cents. Cramped for space yet in stock and ready to show to every lady who calls.
Local weekly edition of The Scranton Tribune notes no Sunday pages for this issue. Readers are advised of altered publication schedule and schedule details for the week.
The October 27 1897 issue lists the Republican slate for Scranton and surrounding counties led by Treasurer Langstaff and including Auditor General Levi G McAuley District Attorney John B Jones and Clerk of the Courts Thomas P Daniels. Election day is set for November 3. The piece defends Langstaff against charges of unequal GOP support.
The Lackawanna Republican leadership argues a strong win is needed next Tuesday to advance Republican principles. They condemn Bryanite politics and demand full support for the county ticket, warning that anti Republican tactics require a decisive election response. The Tribune vows thorough election coverage next week.
Circulating versions of Spain's reply to the Woodford note show Madrid uneasy with American neutrality enforcement. The piece cites U S patrols off the Atlantic coast and Lome alarms, arguing the law is clear despite Spanish protests about Cuban filibustering.
The piece debates whether the United States fulfilled due diligence to stop filibustering expeditions to Cuba while defending Spain’s stance. It cites the Alabama claims rules from the 1871 Geneva tribunal and quotes a Philadelphia Press defense of arms sales. It closes with praise for a statesman linked to Lincoln and Cuba, noting his steadfast honesty and enduring influence.
Cuban revolutionary clubs honor Charles A Dana in New York with tributes by Bourke Cockran and Elihu Root praising his liberty love and fearless advocacy. Speakers stress Dana's support for intervention in Cuba and a broader humanitarian duty guiding American press and civilization.
The piece argues for a strong Republican win next Tuesday in Lackawanna with Pryor and Langstaff on the ticket. It criticizes the Philadelphia Record and praises banking head Gilkeson while urging voters to back the party, honor chamber concerts, and stand by clean candidates and principles amid campaign rhetoric.
A political appeal urges voters to rebuke the county district attorney John R. Jones and back Clarence Pryor for sheriff. The message insists voter support for Republican candidates to defeat Boss Schadt and resist manipulation, urging a straight Republican vote to prove party discipline.
The Tribune Astrologer notes political undercurrents as editors warn about sensationalism and a weak ticket. It mentions candidates Bolact, Okel, Westpraht, and Atherton facing scrutiny after November 2 while urging prudence over intentions and calling for a timely editorial on tariff evils.
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer and auditor general travel the state arguing no national issue affects the race. They claim Pennsylvania voters should not judge by Bryanism free silver or free trade, insisting the national and state Democrats share a record, and praise the Chicago platform and William Jennings Bryan.
The dealer notes plans to buy largely in anticipation of tariff-driven price increases and lists select items such as German table linen 64 inches wide in ten patterns at 59c a yard, 100 dozen napkins, damasks, and matching napkins, plus linen sheets and pillow cases, with broad savings.
Advertises a wide assortment of lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades at reasonable prices. Highlights extra globes shades and chimneys to repair old lamps with guaranteed goods.
A chaotic exchange mocks political platforms and figures while interweaving personal jabs about a woman described as beautiful. The dialogue shifts between pro and anti McKinley protection stances and party lines, revealing heated partisan sniping and social commentary.
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