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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
5
State Treasurer J. Beacom of Westmoreland and Auditor General Levi G. McAuley of Thoeater urge backing the Democratic platform adopted at the national convention of 1896 without reserve. A Panic Second in the platform of the Lackawanna Democracy dated August 24, 1817 is noted.
Hon John Leisenring of Upper Lehigh formally enters the Pennsylvania governor race as the third declared candidate. The Eugene county convention endorsed his candidacy, noting his energetic business background and one term in Congress, while urging regional balance and possible force concentration among northeastern contenders. The Reading platform’s state issues section is criticized as pot calling kettle black.
A Cuban election appears set to choose Bartolome Maso as president, a Spaniard by descent educated in Paris and Seville who advocates full independence. Maso warned Havana autonomists that opposition would be treated as spies and ordered executed if they challenged his oath to the liberation army.
The text voices Cuban distrust of US pledges and asks for formal recognition of belligerency, arguing the US has delayed Cuban settlement. It notes slow American adjustment to Cuba’s revolt, criticizing the Reading convention as a missed chance for unity and success, and cites Shakespeare to warn the outcome depends on ends.
The editorial notes a sweeping business upturn driven by gold discoveries tariff expectations and high crop prices. Boston wool sales soar as imports ease and domestic demand rebounds with textiles and dry goods seeing brisk activity across New England. A Democratic критique is noted as opponents attack the administration amid a thriving market. The Scranton merchants are urged to advertise prudently as the local fair nears.
A memorial album row alleges a forged endorsement leaf and a $500 contribution from a manufacturer offset by payroll deductions. Seth Low’s mayoral nomination by independent citizens may trigger a three way contest, with Mugwump opposition and Platt dislike influencing conservative sentiment.
The Klondike Gold Bug laments printing on dusty flour sacks after a failed delivery by a harsh exclusive express carrier. The editors rail at political fund-raising bets and describe a new camp resident selling a book on frugal living, while bacon and liquor prices are noted.
A call to mobilize the Republican national committee across states this fall. The piece credits last year’s defeat of populist and socialist platforms, urges a strong gold standard and protective tariffs, and argues for aggressive nationwide campaigning to secure Congress and the presidency. It cites economic gains and confidence under current policies as proof.
Governor Mount directs a state inquiry into coal wages in Indiana with J. B. Connor and T. J. Terhune. Report shows average daily wage about 1.52 to 2.00 dollars, with deductions for oil, powder, store living costs, and four fully paid days a week. Both miners and operators face grievances as fierce price competition undercuts wages and contracts. Public urging peaceful redress and joint action to raise prices and wages.
The Philadelphia Times notes this is the farmers year with crops valued at billions including wheat 520000000 corn 710000000 cotton 420000000 oats 200000000 and rye and barley 70080000. It argues vast agricultural wealth will curb calamity fears across the sector.
The Times-Herald cites the national money power as 4,875,000 people holding 1,810,697,000 in savings banks and 1,701,203 in national banks with many under 1,000. It notes 1,900,000 people hold 800,000,000 in building and loan associations, averaging 280 each, describing the merchants laborers and workers as the money power of the country.
A clipped critique rails at the flailing campaigns and the faltering thirty percent dollar era. It denounces the sixteen to one cadaver of rhetoric, calling the national campaign dead as boy orators struggle to revive it.
A biting verse parody from the Norfolk Virginia Landmark attacking the heathen diet and modern science. It laments misapplied breakfast tea lunches and overindulgence while urging restraint and caution with foods drinks and microbes in a mock Kipling tone.
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