Local Officials Named in Contested Political Slate
President William McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart listed with state and county offices. Congressmen at large Galusha Row and Samuel A. Davit named, while William M Connell serves in Congress. Commissioners S. W. Roberts and Giles Roberts, and Auditors A. E. Kiefer and Fred L. Ward are also listed.
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Galusha Row
Samuel A. Davit
Congress
William M Connell
S. W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A. E. Kiefer
Fred. L. Ward
County Officials Face Criticism Over Management
The text lists several representatives including W. J. Scott and John Reynolds and hints at a dispute over county commissioners' office management. It notes that if neighbors present a formal charge in proper form, a prompt answer will follow, while dismissing the insinuation as roundabout.
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County Commissioners' Office
Last Night's Republican Campaign Rally Sparks Scranton Debate
A large crowd filled Frothingham Theater as Scranton’s Republican rally highlighted unmet needs for a new armory. Speakers from Governor to auditor general delivered forceful, persuasive addresses, with plans underway to organize election day helpers and counter the free silver movement in Lackawanna county.
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Frothingham
Scranton
Commonwealth
Republican call to organize and rally for four day election
The piece urges voters in Lackawanna county to join Republican district committees, stressing organized effort over mere money. It defends free trade and free silver as protective of local industry, honors the flag, and asks patriotic voters to persuade friends to vote for national principles. The Times concedes readers misunderstandings about farmer and wage-earner support for free silver.
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Lackawanna County
Republican National Committee
Growth of New School of Medicine Prompts Public Notices
A large turnout of homeopathic physicians in the city drew public attention to the rapid rise of the new medical school. The speaker recalled that the first physician of the new school, Dr Gram, began practice in New York in 1826, marking a historical milestone.
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Gram
New York
Scranton Welcomes Rev Dr Dixon at Penn Avenue Chapel
The city notes a shift toward a progressive medical school trend as Scranton grows from a handful of doctors to nearly twenty graduates of accredited colleges. Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon, new pastor at Penn Avenue Lapitet church, is acclaimed by leaders and thousands alike for his fearless, outspoken spiritual leadership and moral guidance.
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Scranton
Joseph K. Dixon
Penn Avenue Lapitet
Dixon
Republicans Rally to Hold County Office But Warn Against Democrats
A front page appeal urges voters to back the Republican ticket in Lackawanna county, arguing against Democratic gains and warning that concessions could jeopardize Republican control. The piece endorses Roberts and Roberts for county commissioners and Kiefer and Ward for county auditors, urging a straight ticket to ensure stability and sound budgeting.
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Commissioners
Burke
Demuth
Court House
Lackawanna County
Robertses
Lackawanna
Roberts
Gracy's Strength and Ely Advertising In State Delegation Mix
The text argues Ely suffered indirect injury from publicity and notes Ely benefited from free advertising, while urging the Lackawanna delegation to Harrisburg to remain solidly Republican. It reflects political maneuvering and party unity within the Lackawanna faction.
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Gracy
Lackawanna
Harrisburg
What Wage-earners Should Remember About the Dollar
A Times-Herald discussion argues that Bryan’s shift to silver harms labor by inflating prices and reducing purchasing power. It cites McKinley tariff support and Mexico’s silver economy to contrast wages, prices, and national currency policy. The piece warns cheap money lowers wages and harms workers.
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Mr. Bryan Saya
Bryan Saya
United States
Mr. Bryan
McKinley Terifaw
Fallavious
Bryan
Beber
Mexico
Wilcon
Times-Herald
Man of the People William Connell for Scranton Congress
In a Scranton election appeal the author argues for William Connell for Congress. Connell rose from mining roots to become a major employer in Northeastern Pennsylvania by investing in local industries to aid ordinary workers. The piece urges voters across the county to support him for the benefit of the common people.
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Moscow
McKinley
Hogan
Congressional
William Connell
Congress
Wiliam Connell
Pennsylvania
Mr. Connell
Willem Connell
Newport
New York
Scranton
Lfe
None Readable Title From Campaign Rhetoric
A Philadelphia Press piece warns of dire national consequences if Bryan wins Turaday. It urges readers to act before next Tuesday to support the campaign, emphasizing patriotism, financial ruin, and the defense of the land, flag, and liberty. It calls for voter outreach and convincing one doubtful voter.
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Bryan
Turaday
Building Association
Baturday
Horoscope and society notes mix with scattered snatches
A fragment from The Tribune astrologer column notes a 2.1 percent planetary cast for Friday in October. It mentions Merrifield’s detective look, Lillian Mauvelt’s Dakota divorce move, a prima donna singing in Wilkes-Barre, and mischief in The Times Forum of the People.
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Baily
Amacchus
Ne Aeild
Merrifield
Lillian
Mauvelt
Dakota
Filehi
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Willie Spenser
Times’ Forum of the People
Hogan's Alley
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Scranton, Pa
Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune Building
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William Mkinley
Garret A. Hobart
Benate
Col. W. J. Scott
John
Bs Parr
TC Innest
N.C. Mackey
John F. Reynolds
Daniel H. Hastings
Hanna
the Times
the Tribune
Times
W. Newbold Ely
Philadelphia Press
Ely
New York World and Journal
New York Sun
Thya
Sun
Dr. Dana
Sun, Herald and Tribune
the Sun
Chicago
Harrisburg Patriot
Maine
America
Wall Flower
Kiefer
Ward
From
Miss Freshly
Kneich
Dress Goods Department
Great Eastern Suit and Pants Company
Lackawanna Avenue
D. Lowenstein
Brawn
the Clemons, Ferber, O'malley Co
Leckawarna Ave
Great Atlantic Pants CO
Lackawanna Ave
Maloney Oil and Mange
Merici
W. Collins
Beidleman
Spruce St
Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Wolf & Wenzel
Linden
Richardson, Boynton's Furnaces
Hanes
Reynolds Brothers
Jermyn
Weingart
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