Republican district convention urged for Twentieth in Harrisburg
A call urges a Twentieth district Republican convention to nominate a state senate candidate. It argues the Luzerne county district must be represented in Harrisburg by a strong Republican to oppose Democratic policies and support local needs, including hospital work for Hyde Park.
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Court House
Luzerne County
Harrisburg
Washington
Scranton
State Senate
Hyde Park
John R. Farr
Frank Reeder
Easton
Kirkpatrick
Congress
Mulebler
Hart
Cleveland and the Veterans in a Rebuke of Grover Cleveland
A fragmented 19th century report argues veterans and Democrats criticize Grover Cleveland for pensions and national policy. It frames Cleveland as a political leader facing rebuke for actions and positions deemed inconsistent with national honor and welfare.
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Cleveland
Braddock
United States
Grover Cleveland
France
Cleved
Veteran anger at pensions sparks political debate in Scranton
Commander-in-Chief Adams criticizes wartime leaders while veterans urge patience for ballot redress. The editor notes Democratic tactics, Maine voting echoes, and a call for durable paving on Pine Street as Scranton weighs civic priorities amid national politics.
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Adams
Pittsburg
Grand Army
Abolition of nominating conventions urged to curb corruption
The Philadelphia Press argues that ending conventions would stop buying delegates and endorse a popular vote for nominations. It warns that even direct primaries can breed corruption, citing Crawford county as a worst case, and calls for clean candidates and strong civic oversight to curb illicit money in politics.
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Philadelphia
Crawford County
Crawford
Political Notes on Campaign Tactics and Local Races
Ex Senator Bewall of New Jersey criticizes newspapers for shaping political debate while noting the growth of press influence. Reports cover Stranahan’s campaign show, Berks County candidate Dr. Jeremiah S. Trexler, the Washington Post’s Maine victory take, Robinson’s renomination in Delaware Chester, and views on Kirkpatrick’s possible return. The piece surveys party mood, regional contests, and journalistic commentary without sensational detail.
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Bewall
New Jersey
Tan
Let Him Visit Us Barre Record
The letter urges Brother Singerly to visit Lackawanna County during the campaign to assess J Scranton’s congressional vote. It argues Scranton’s stance on free coal and trade impacts eastern Pennsylvania and invites a sway to show broad voter approval locally.
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Wihes
Barre
Brother Singerly
Lackawanoa County
J. Scranton
Scranton
Congress
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Singerly
Scranton Opposes Free Coal to Save Bituminous Market
The article argues that free coal would increase bituminous supply while annihilating anthracite, hurting miners and forcing idleness. It says Scranton’s vote against free coal serves the people’s best interests and predicts a large victory in Lackawanna county. It notes a letter from Miss Sacha Kaiser aboard ship for the Scranton Tamoxe, tied to the Ameri Can quartet bound for Europe.
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Scranton
Lackawanna County
Mr. Scranton
Wiskee-Barre Record
Sacha Kaiser
Ameri Can Quartette
Boand
Europe
The Candidate and the Working Man Ballad
A satirical ballad portrays a political candidate greeting workers and villagers with cheerful tunes while critics question his record and honesty. The verses mock campaign charisma and contrast it with real laborers’ concerns about integrity, responsibility, and wage hardship.
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Mk. Merrifield
Maine
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Vermont
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Money In Politics
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Belle
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Grand Central Circus
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Jeremiah S. Trexler
Kutztown
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Commonwealth
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New York State
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Lacks. Ave
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Lovell Diamons
Goldsmith Brothers & Company
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Victor
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Albany
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Penn Avenue
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