Scranton Tribune Publishing and Personnel Listing
The Scranton Tribune Deily and Weekly lists staff positions across departments. Names include C. M. Ripple secretary and treasurer Livy S. Richard leaden with W. W. Davis events manager and W. W. Youngs reverend man. The notice lists offices in Scranton Pennsylvania and publication details.
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W.W. Davis
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W. Youngs
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Republican Ticket List for National and Local Offices
The Republican slate includes President William McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart nationally, with Galusha A. Grow and Samuel A. Davenport for at large and county roles. Local positions include Congress William Connell, Commissioners W Roberts and Giles Roberts, Auditors A E Kiefer and Fred L. Ward, and district candidates OTT, Farr and Mackey. The paper commends the party’s pledge to a clean, dignified local campaign and urges upheld courage.
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Congress
William Connell
W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A. E. Kiefer
Fred L. Ward
McKinley Praised as a Statesman by Lan caster New Era
The Lan caster New Era lauds Major McKinley as a superior and capable leader. It highlights his congressional speeches, mental reach, and ability to handle diverse audiences with concise argument and dignified reasoning. It also notes his reserve, self control, approachability, and suitability for the presidency.
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Lancaster New Era
Journal Observer
Major McKinley
Congress
McKinley
Garfield
Harrison
Genuine bimetallism versus monometallism debate
The text questions why nations seek silver use and argues for genuine bimetallism as preferable to gold or silver monometallism. It condemns Bryan’s alleged spurious version that would drive gold out, and notes Dave Hill’s sneering at newspapers.
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Bryan
Dave Hill
David
Editorial on American presidential campaign in British journal
The Leeds Morning Advertiser notes American voters show little jingo zeal and favor peace. It predicts Bryan or McKinley would shift securities or manufacturing to the U S, yet Britons remain unfriendly to both sides. The piece praises Major McKinley’s speeches as worthwhile reading.
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Alderman Kent Attacks Municipal Corruption in Chicago Sermon
In Chicago last Sunday Alderman William Kent denounced municipal corruption, warning that corrupt city politics taints national politics. He accused machine politicians of franchise graft, pay roll frauds, police malfeasance, and flooded public services, urging citizens to reject voter complicity.
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Municipal Board of Aldermen
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Municipal Ulldeing
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Board of Education
Corruption Scripted: From Saloon to Public Duty
The speaker denounces widespread corruption touching officials and business magnates, arguing reform is vital for honest governance. He warns that acquiescence breeds ruin, urges capable leaders from business and church to rule justly, and condemns bribery and exploitation across sectors.
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Israel
Cireus
Huroype
An English View of Our Campaign Chairman Jones
The Leeds Morning Advertiser reprints an English view on the U.S. campaign. It notes Jones overestimates Bryan’s strength with claims of electoral votes and battlegrounds, while commenting on tariff policy, foreign trade, and the McKinley Cleveland contrast. It discusses party splits, Populists, and the potential impact on Europe and trade policy.
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Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Populist Uprising Reflected in Reid Letter
From Whitelaw Reid’s letter, four years of prosperity ended, Altgeld’s rise challenged by populist sentiment, and the propriety of altering the eighth commandment debated as creditors and debtors face a vote on paying debts at fiftythree cents on the dollar.
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Elover
Adullamitee
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Altgeld
Wanamaker Criticisms From Harrisburg Picture
The Harrisburg Patriot describes Jonn Wanamaker as experienced and wealthy, citing Bray as his chief capital and implying high returns. It accuses him of political manipulation, claims he joined Harrison's circle, gained a cabinet post under Quay, and portrays his postmaster general tenure as a failure, turning the service into a reward system for epola seekers.
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Wanamaker
Bray
Harrison
Quay
Wanamaker Criticized as Postal Department Leader
A historical critique portrays Wanamaker as an inefficient postal official. It denounces him as lacking statesmanship, fairness, patriotism, oratory, and any qualities fitting Cameron's successor. The passage emphasizes the low regard for his capabilities and suitability for the role.
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Wanamaker
Cameron
Arkansas Gubernatorial Returns Show Popocrat Decline
From the Times-Herald the official returns indicate the Popocrat vote has absorbed a portion of the Populist and Democrat totals but remains the smallest in years. The table traces declines across the last three elections and suggests if the pattern continues nationwide McKinley would be defeated.
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Arkansas
Hayslolia
McKinley
Silver value falls and standard dollar worth less
The article notes a new fall in silver bullion to 65 cents an ounce reducing the value of a standard dollar to 60 cents. It mentions a gold guarantee and a plan for free coinage, explaining the resulting purchase power and implications for a dollar.
No use in expecting satisfaction says campaigned official
A Washington Star quoter notes a weary man sighing that general contentment seems impossible. He adds humor about government needing two or three vice presidents to satisfy all sides.
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Campain
Washington Star
Like Mr Platt Mr Hillie Shine On The Political Diamond
The Washington Star notes Mr Platt and Mr Hillie at their best as they play on the political scene. Both figures display sharp moves and strategic handling reminiscent of athletic competition in a high stakes public arena.
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To the Moon and Mars a Vision of Gentle Unity
A Buffalo Inquirer poem contemplates life on old continents of stars and possible Martian dwellers. It imagines humans facing strife yet hopes for a gentler, utopian future among celestial neighbors.
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Mars
The New Woman in Quotations Across Cities
A collection of wry snippets on the new woman from London Boston Indianapolis and New York voices. The quotes lampoon expectations, independence, and the push for reform with humor and irony.
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Weill
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