This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
5
Local newspaper notes it is a weekly issue with no Sunday edition. Some text appears garbled and includes scattered references to AP and various names, offering no clear event details or dates.
In Scranton on October 29 1897 the Republican ticket lists Levi G McCaluley for Auditor General Clarence E Pryor for Sheriff John B Jones for District Attorney John Gopeland for Prothonotary W Langstaff for Treasurer Thomas P Daniel Clerk of Courts Charles Muester for Recorder William K Beck for Register Charles W Flins for Jury Commissioner. The notice notes election day November 2 and recalls Bryan’s prior setback while claiming a new chance for victory.
The piece attacks Democratic leaders Schadt Boland and Fitzelinmons as corrupt and money driven. It claims Republican voters remain mobilized and warns that money cannot buy elections. It urges votes for Clarence Pryor and John R. Jones highlighting reform and loyalty themes.
A New York Republican of national note signals rising strength for General Tracy in the mayoralty race. Amid criticism of Tammany figures and George’s earnest campaigning, cautious voters lean toward Tracy’s practical policy and solid leadership.
A political appeal argues Langetaff will gain conservative support despite noise and slander while urging Copeland as the railroad man’s ally. It notes Sheriff Martin’s indictment will send the Lattimer affair to court for full, sworn review to reveal all facts.
A political rally urges Republican turnout in the county on Tuesday. It argues a large plurality will anchor Lackawanna in GOP control, aid local governance, and rebuke Democratic endorsements of the Chicago platform. It singles out Beck and Huester for votes and critiques rival editors and figures.
A Pittsburg Times reflection condemns self appointed political moralists who scorn voters yet fail to vote. It cites Bishop Henry C Potter as example of hypocritical zeal and laments their constant railing at party voters while neglecting civic registration and participation.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan’s presence signals a Democratic embrace of free silver and Bryan’s platform, making Democratic success nationally synonymous with Bryanism. It warns that opposing Bryanism strengthens him and stresses Republican vigilance to avert temporary defeat and long term harm to credit and prosperity.
The piece urges readers to vote straight Republican and reject Bryanite candidates. It discusses endorsing free trade and free silver in party lines and cites a district attorney speech defending the DA ship. The article comments on reformer figures and warns against misrepresentation while urging principled Republican ballots.
The article argues that a victory for Bryante will require more money than Schadt imagined and predicts Democratic weakness. It notes party tensions, calls for voters to avoid third party ballots, and urges Republicans to unite and “snuff Bryanism out” on Election Day.
The dealer notes large purchases in anticipation of tariff changes and lists a few price points including 64 inch silver bleached German table linen at 59c a yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, and damasks from 250 to 2.50 per yard, plus matching napkins and linen goods such as sheets and cases.
Astrolabe cast for Friday October 26 1517 notes a damp looking fireworks show at Democratic headquarters and a low campaign in New York. It warns that misfortune may be followed by some good, critiques city governance under Bailey, and mocks Boss Schadt’s gospel wagon. Leather dealers are said to be honest though involved in skin buyers. Avoid constant complaining of sharp practice or people will think you a chump.
The piece argues Pennsylvania should keep the Republican ticket this fall, denouncing a bogus reform party as minority-driven and ineffective. It urges voters to support party principles and reject reformers who stir dissent without real change.
From the Lancaster Examiner this item questions Democratic prospects in Ohio and Pennsylvania next week. It suggests that even slight gains could revive Democratic rhetoric and dangerous doctrines, and argues for a strong Republican majority to counter radical and Bryanite influences.
Lamps to burn in all colors with globes and silk shades at fair prices. Goods guaranteed. Also offering extra globes shades and chimneys to restore old lamps.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.