What the Republican Ma Machine Has Done to Scranton
A critical missive denounces the Republican machine for bundling Scranton’s affairs with Pittsburgh’s pattern. It claims Harriman era acts forced unnecessary offices on Scranton, burdening taxpayers and stifling reform while rewarding machine faithfuls. The piece cites 1911 push for a Direct commission form and a powerless council as further proof of political overreach.
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Scranton
Laskewanna
Pittsburgh
Legissture
Pittsbburgh
Pntite
Penrose
United Powers
Political patronage in state government revealed
The text notes unpaid officials were replaced by governor appointed appointees with salaries from 3000 to 5000 dollars annually. All appointees were Republicans, while the government was described as nonpartisan.
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Digestive Relief
A historical ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with constipation fever or stomach troubles. It claims quick relief within hours and urges buying the 60 cent bottle from druggists with full dosage directions for babies to adults. It warns against counterfeit syrups and emphasizes the product’s gentle cleansing action.
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California
California Fig. Syrup Company
Cider and Apple Jelly Outlet Opens on Sefota Road
The place to get cider begins operation near the pump gas station on Sefota road around October 7. Cider and custom apple jelly will be for sale with delivery in the city. Contact A. L. Watrous at phone 186-R-41.
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Sefota Road
Pumpag Station
A. L. Watrous
Arrest at Westfield on Serious Charge Involving Pair
Westfield October 13 a man named Brown and a woman believed to be Lena Martin were arrested after a hotel room incident. Constable Piehl, confirming the woman as Brown's alleged wife, sent them to await the island jury.
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Westfield
Anartoneown
Lomo Iu
Rochester
Daley Dean
Hela
Brown
Westfled
Bria
John PleMl
Alleht
Mr Brown
Piehl
Botter
Lena Martin
James Pondergaat
Island
Whitman to Speak in Jamestown This Friday
Announcement from the New York Republican committee says Whitman, candidate for governor, will speak in Jamestown on Friday. The telegram confirms the visit as part of his campaign tour through the district.
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Jamestown
Whitman
New York
Republcan
Tiaadquartere
Wicks Arranges Opera House Use for Evening Meeting
New York officials led by Chairman Charles J. Wicks of the County Committee quickly secured Samuels Opera House for the evening event, scheduling activities and coordinating attendance.
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New York
Charles J. Wicks
Wicks
Samuels Opera House
Another Jail Breaking Attempt Reported in Kane County
Kane Massachusetts October reports reveal ongoing escape plots as inmates show continued attempts to flee. Leo Nolder, a known holdup man, and accomplice Robert Homie escaped Smethport Jail weeks ago and remain at large. During a court term, James Week Hogio pleaded guilty and received a sentence of three to five years. Further actions suggest an attempted cooperation with authorities to gain freedom.
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Kane
Leo Nolder
Robert Homie
Bradford
Smethport
Nolder
Hin Tria
Bether
Jase
Hogio
Hogue and Mc Adams Fail in Jail Escape Plot
Turnkey James Painter finds four jail bars sawed through in Hogue and Herbert Mc Adams cell. Soap stuffed to hide the breach. An earlier escape attempt involved Nodler and others. authorities link the escape plot to outside Raulotanco.
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James Painter
Hogue
McAdams
Nodlér
Outaldo Raulotanco
Patterson Doctors Treat Child Eczema With Salve
In Patterson New York a doctor prescribed medicine for a child’s skin ailment described as tah or eczema. The remedy did not help and was replaced by Saxo Salve which relieved itching. Sufferers are urged to return empty tubes to C O Babbitt Co druggists Oorry Pennsylvania.
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Will Benet
Ady
Home Remedy Coy
N.Y
Thomas Downer
Cross
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Harrington & Richardson
Stevens
Polson
Union Fire Arms
Baker's Black Beauty
L. C. Smith
Winchester
Ithaca
Tobin
Sterlingworth
Ammunition New Club
Ae Arrow
Iver Johnson
Hopkins & Allen
Colt's
Colt
Boy Scout
The
Barlow Hardware Co
Eee
Blake Serge
Sam Jacobson & Co
One Price Clothiers
Turnkey
Herbert McAdams
Sentance
Gured
Saxo Salv
Rox Skinner
Andrew
McKelvey
Park Place
Bell
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