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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
5
The Scranton weekly publication lists subscription details and is printed under postal service classifications in Scranton Pennsylvania. The notice references periodical mail handling and circulation terms for the newspaper.
Boranton October 28 1897 The Republican ticket lists J A Beacom for State Treasurer Levi McAuley for General Pryor Sclarehcm bb for District Attorney John Jones for Prothonotary John Copeland for Clerk Thomas Daniels for Recorder Charles Huester for Register William Beck for Jury Commissioner Charles Wigling. Election day set for November 2. The piece praises the candidates and their towns like Scranton and Carbondale.
The piece urges Lackawanna County Republicans to stand by McKinley and the national ticket, attack Bryanites, and back John R. Jones for district attorney. It argues Republican unity strengthens national leadership, warns against Democratic gains in off years, and stresses local party loyalty to secure a decisive victory.
John E Harrett of the Sorgnton Truth published a volume of his poems after decades of verse appearing in magazines and daily papers. The collection reflects his distinctive style and thoughtful ideas rooted in his hometown.
A Washington dispatch analyzes New York municipal control efforts. It weighs Van Wyck versus Henry George and General Tracy amid Mugwump splits, labor votes, and Republican weakness, urging Low to back Tracy for good government and to curb Tammany’s rise.
General Roy Stone reports Iowa faces costly crop transportation due to poor roads. He suggests a mix of railroad cooperation and narrow stone or gravel roads, costing 800 to 1,200 dollars per mile, potentially reduced by convict labor. Annual farmer road taxes are estimated at 14 million dollars.
The piece urges backing Schadt and GOP candidates over Bryan allies in a county election. It mocks rival tactics from Spruce street and Carbondale Herald while predicting Pryor’s decisive win. It notes Charley Huester and Tommy Daniela as figures in the Republican effort.
The speaker hails Langstaff as the candidate of the plain people and predicts a decisive majority. He credits W. K. Beck as a longtime Republican wheel-horse and urges the party to acknowledge its indebtedness.
Washington expects a congressional reply to Spain before year’s end potentially severing diplomatic ties. Experts say arbitration may occur but Madrid’s stance on Cuban belligerency remains decisive, with Britain and Austria noted for their cautious empathy.
In this Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece, the author urges Pennsylvania voters to go to the polls next Tuesday to support the Republican ticket. They frame eight months of McKinley’s presidency as delivering a booming treasury, expanding markets, factory activity, and stable grain prices, and warn against Bryan and George influence. The piece emphasizes a strong Republican majority to prevent Bryanite and George sentiments and secure a new century start.
The Indianapolis News notes a dramatic rise in pig iron consumption to 10 2200 tons weekly, with yearly output near 4 1200,0000 tons. It highlights record highs in 1900s, past declines, and shows how new machinery and cheaper production boosted U S steel rail exports to Russia, Japan, and England amid fierce competition.
At a monthly Bun Printing and Publishing association meeting yesterday, Paul Dans was unanimously elected president and editor to succeed his late father Charles A. Dana. Attending were Franklin Wartlett Paul Dhna Thomas Hitchcock and William M. Laftfan. The change places Dans at the helm of the Ban as editor.
The catalog notes a wide stock of linen with many patterns and low prices. It highlights silver bleached German table linen 64 inches wide at 59c a yard, napkins and damasks priced from 250 to 2.50 per yard, and matching napkins with sheets and pillow items.
Local shop advertises lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades at good prices and full guarantees. Also offers extra globes shades and chimneys to repair or update existing lamps.
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