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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
4
Publication details for The Scranton Tribune Daily and Weekly appearing from Scranton Pennsylvania with Tribune Publishing Company and New York office counts. Note indicates standard mail matter and publication logistics for the period.
National slate lists President William M. McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart. Congressmen at large Galusha A. Grow and Samuel A. Davenport. County tickets include William Connell for Congress, commissioners S Roberts and Giles Roberts, and auditors A B Kiefer Fred L Ward.
The article lists Senate and district representatives including W. J. Scott John Parr A T Ta MM Dr N C Mackey and John F Reynolds. It critiques the Popocratic stance on free silver and free trade as a poor alignment for the current year.
The piece argues against free coinage from Woodrow Wilson era views, stating mints cannot create wealth, wages rise only with productive growth, and expanding currency harms workers. It warns free silver would contract money, devalue holdings, and harm American wage earners. The text claims per capita circulation is already sufficient and cites international price levels to refute claims.
The piece defends the three year record of Republican county commissioners as clean and creditable and argues for renomination. It warns that Democratic gains could lead to control of other county offices and urges Republicans to support the ticket for party supremacy.
The article rails at political manipulation claims around Breckinridge and sound money, denouncing insinuations about worker support for the Wilson bill. It backs the current county board led by the Roberts men as honest and capable while condemning deceit in the opposition.
Voters are urged to reelect Hon. Alex T. Connell citing saved $17,000 yearly by his district bill and support for the Pennsylvania Oval School and Lackawanna hospital. He championed the plumbers registration bill and amended the mechanic’s lien law to protect workers. The piece argues only he can safeguard Scranton’s interests and urges straight Republican voting.
A political plea highlighting John R Farr's success with a free textbook bill saving families 15 to 20 dollars annually and advancing compulsory education. It argues his experience and vigilance as a representative, his Republican alignment, and the need for continued support in the district. The note also connects the election to Dr Mackey's bid in the Third district for a dependable U S senator to replace Cameron.
The endorsement argues John F. Reynolds matches Mr Fadden in private character and public ability, supports protection and sound money, and would gain influence in Harrisburg. It asserts Republican unity and cross-district delegation strength, urging voters to back Reynolds to secure attention and avoid Democratic neglect. It also ties McKinley’s election to early progress toward international bimetallism.
The excerpt presents Senator Quay predicting tariff endurance and long term economic policy while urging focus on higher statecraft. It also notes Mark Hanna's forecast of McKinley’s electoral vote and invites readers to compare the prediction with actual results.
The Scranton Times reports Dr N C Mackey a stalwart Republican seeks the Third District seat viewing a local reciprocity demonstration. It warns of a alleged plot to corrupt county election boards to falsify returns for Republican candidates and predicts further information in a week.
The piece urges voters to support A. E. Kiefer and Fred L. Ward for county auditor, comparing the office to a safety valve for fiscal administration. It highlights their accounting experience and readiness, arguing they merit wide support from Republicans and may attract Democratic votes to ensure trustworthy auditing.
The piece discusses monetary policy backing gold and silver standards, party alignments, and candidate salvos. It cites McKinley Bryan debates, warns about bribery asks for voter discernment, and notes Republican endorsements for Hicks and Carlisle while criticizing Bryan and Altgeld.
What wage earners should remember that if Mr Bryant is elected president he cannot repeal the laws of nature. That legislatures cannot legislate value into a commodity and that free coinage would alter purchasing power and bread lines. The piece argues against Bryan and in favor of McKinley, noting silver, crop impacts, and labor costs.
The Providence Register and Olyphant Gazette highlight William Connell as a strong Republican choice for Congress. They praise his labor roots, support for labor and capital, and promise of pro industry policy, tariff reform, and honest governance to energize American industry and protect workers.
The Times-Herald calls the upcoming Tuesday vote a defining moment in American history and a true test of self government. It lauds the campaign for its dramatic incidents and educational value, highlighting motives, candidate individuality, morals, finance, and public interest.
From the Industrial News a endorsement praises Giles and H. W. Roberts for county commissioner and urges public scrutiny of their past conduct. It also commends Kiefer and Ward as suitable candidates for county auditor, noting their estimable qualifications.
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