Democratic representation rules for delegates in state convention
Harrisburg Star-Independent argues that Philadelphia Democrats deserve six delegates only if based on the combined vote for Yerkes and Coray on all tickets or the Democratic column. The rule specifies delegates equal to the average Democratic vote per district, with at least one delegate per district, and aims to reward energy while penalizing lethargy. It cites a renowned Philadelphia lawyer and mocks a rival lawyer’s narrow reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasy
Harrisburg Star-Independent
Philadelphia
Democrats
Yerkes and
Coray
State Central Committee
Supreme Court of the
United States
Betting on Princess Yolanda’s First Language Angers Italy
A flurry of bets shakes Italian courts over whether Princess Yolanda will first speak English or Italian at seven months. Nurses dispute credit for papa and mamma sounds, but both agree such words are universal. Wagers soar as Italians fear English could top Italian, and Yolanda’s first words may spark a national mood.
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Italy
Yolanda
Isalmost
Thorndike Diamonds Gift Tax Saga and Cologne Spelling Row
A Boston society tale explains Mrs. Thorndike inheriting a $200,000 necklace gifted by Egypt's Khedive to General Sherman. Tax disputes, a public subscription, and a Congressional rescue are recounted, ending with the necklace returning home and bequeathed to Sherman's daughters. Then Cologne spelling is debated with Koeln favoured, but Imperial approval pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Sherman
Boston
Thorndike
W. T. Sherman
Washington
United States Customs Department
Congress
United States
Pennsylvania
Leutenant
General Sherman
Cologne
New York Magazine lauds Dr David Kennedy remedy
James H. Montgomery M D endorses Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as highly meritorious after tests and investigations. The remedy targets kidney liver and bladder troubles rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation. Available from druggists at $1 per bottle six for $5 sample bottle offered free by mail from Dr Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY. Cherry Balsam marketed for colds coughs and consumption priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene
James H. Montgomery
M. D
David Kennedy
Janes H. Montgomery
Matt
Pr.d. Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Feral disputes over city name spellings and a famed 200 carat diamond
A history of Koeln versus Colonia spelling debates with a court of inquiry favoring Colonia Claudia Ubiorum roots and a tale of a 200 carat South African diamond once owned by Kruger. The gem’s brutal transit through Basuto and Zulu leaders, clashes, and eventual disappearance are recounted with dramatic caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Colonia
Claudia Agrippinensis Ubiorum
Claudius A. TD
Germany
Kruger
Vatican
Meshesh
T’chaka
Memela
Baltimore American
Harvard Acquires New England Spider Collection
Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology adds 144 distinct spider species from New England, with 174 described as new to science. Collector J. H. Everton notes many more may remain undiscovered, as certain tiny spiders prove hard to collect. Spiders display varied habits, from stone and leaf nests to grass blade webs and color-matched plant dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
New England
Museum of Commparative Zoology
J. H. Everton
United States
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Freeland Tribune
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orrick
Main Street
Centre
Freeland
Tribune
Freeland, Pa
Jas. H. Montgomery, M. D
Dr. D. Kennedy
Castoria
Lilchiv
New York
Bears
Gastoria
With “Bo
Xakola Company
Nasaau Street
McMenamin's
South Centre Street
Zire
Ae Ns
Resh: & Sons
ING
Sydney
The
Wilkes-Barre
Aponess
Wilkes
Candy
Boyle
Rochester
Shenandoah
Weuawling
Centre Street
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Kethlehem
Easton
Sandy
White Haven
Ilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scramton
Hazleton
Bethlehem
Delano Am Pottaville
Delano
Mahanoy City
Fherandoah
Mt. Carmel
Alentown
Euston
Scranton
West
Philadelpeis
Peland
Whanoy City
Pottaville
Sandy Run
Barre
All Points Weat
Pottsville
Ton
Hebrew York
Eashem
Hagleton
Shenasdoah
Shentoah
Douh
Mahanoy Oston
Mauchunk
Shenantty
Kite Haven
OLLLN
Wilbor
Cortlandt Street
New York City
OBAS
Lee
G. J. Gildroy
Delaware
Suusquahanna
SenuyiRu
Rairoap
Drifton
Jeddo
Eckley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roan
Hazleton Junction
Deeat
Yombicken
Derin
Fraing
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Cheppton
Bunaay
Harwood
Cranberry
Tombicken
Deringer
Herwood Road
Taram
Rean
Sheppton
Gneiss Junction
Korn
Eckle
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