Dashing of Edward A. Niven recalled by Wyoming Valley press
Obituaries and tributes flow as journalists remember Edward A. Niven, longtime proprietor of a local paper and a versatile writer. The piece highlights his thirty years in the Valley, his leadership at the Leader and Union, his poetry, and his genial character. The account then shifts to politics and national affairs, noting Harrisburg’s Republican State convention and the fight for the governorship, with emphasis on party leaders and delegates shaping the outcome. It also touches on U S military reductions, Philippines, and budget implications as Congress debates defense and Pacific policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Valley
Edward A. Niven
Geath
Leader
Wilkesbarre
Union
Hieak
Ong
Ial
Harrisburg
Keystone
Althouh
Eldow
Army of the
United States
Earth
Cha
Philippines
Wacher Neney
Bibley
House
Rosevelt
Congress
Debate over anti anarchist bill after McKinley death
The House debates a proposed bill to suppress anarchists, amid strong arguments by Sibley and MeGrow. They urge swift passage to curb the insidious threat after the President’s assassination, with a belief the bill will pass though debate may extend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
House
Sibley
Garneld
Lincoln
Washton Tll
Pem Vania
Grow
Increasing Pneumonia Mortality And Home Remedies
A fragment from a period journal urges disinfection and exposure avoidance to curb pneumonia deaths. It promotes open air breathing, brisk walking, daily bathing, temperance, and doctor visits. It mentions Perry Davis Painkiller and Agnew's Catarehal Powder as popular remedies and notes a Congregationalist physician in New York praising a medical approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Christ Face in Physiognomy and Mercy
A sermon argues that Jesus Christ’s face reflects intelligence and mercy, reading character through facial features. It compares Christ’s scarred, forgiving countenance to human faces shaped by love, suffering, and salvation, urging believers to fit their lives to reflect Christ’s composite image on his heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinea
Eal
Wwe
Pau
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Lao
William J
Germany
Loise
Ae Abe
Pated
Kiel
Louie
Jesus Jesus
Caucasia
Ormsty' Mitchel
Daniel Webster
Madethhusetts
Amves Rynsell Lowell
Harvard
Taylor
Boston
Webster
Ale. Webster
Bayard. Taylor
Hugo
Tennyson
Dante
Milton
Tather
Calvin
Christ
Dreimer
Chrit
Fand
Robespierre
Frankenstein
Napoleon
Prince Nawab
Calcutte
Nana Sahib
Cawapur
Catherine de
Naboth
Father
Ph ‘Er
Pittsburg Park
Clilla
Chris
Heavenly Land
Jeni
Alexander the Great
Isead
Aitu
Carlat
Blu
Tome
Teaus
Mt Jarael
Corin
Tahey
Crow's Nest Coal Mines in British Columbia Offer High Wages
A 19th century report highlights Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company mines in the Canadian Prairies area of British Columbia. It notes high wages, no Sunday labor, model homes, strong safety and sanitation measures, recreation facilities, churches and schools, and active development near Michel and Morrissey stations. The piece contrasts labor conditions with Pennsylvania and promotes employment opportunities amid mining expansion and railway connections for coking coal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow's Neat Pass
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain
Toronto
Canada
Ian Financial
Basia
Ferme
Michael St Morrisey
T. N. Storkett
Michel and
Morrissey
Jon
Pactte
Crushy Cate~ i
Pennsylvania
Teast
Crow's Nest
Speer's
Passaic
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Pittston
Spur Gatrur
Co ‘Ton
Wyoming Wiel
Excey
Gazette
Theo, Hart
Dr. Parker
London
Hee
Dean’s
Wiletof Som
Talmage
Tiherice Cenar
Ian
Chin
Crenar
Mark
Isolme
Cheiat
Isippian
Paul's
Bilas
Jericho
Brali
Taj Muliat
Potter's Eld
Julian
Japan
Katte
Jenua
Teopsrime
Aula Klopac
Hla Newapaper
George Sehat
Ohler
Dayton Elke
Wallabe Union
Pittston T Ee Company (Incorporated
Avoca
Moosle
West Pittston
Saratoga Ck Aron ‘Warer
Mr. Nobby Dresser
Our
Fay
Water St. Hatter
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