Major Wright Seen as Likeliest Democratic Nominee for Luzerne
A Wilkes-Barre Leader article argues Major J Ridgway Wright is the only Democrat with statewide backing in Luzerne for the congressional nomination while noting his past municipal defeat might hinder support The piece contrasts Pattison Guthrie and Pennypacker as gubernatorial hopefuls and criticizes party bosses and factional fights shaping the race in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ridgway Wright
Wilkenbarre
Democratic Party
Luzerne
Wright
Robert E. Pattison
Philadelphia
Vating
Harrisburg
Scranton
Monwealth
Vania
Ialm
Atatr
Harrisbore
Pattton
Gulley
Pattison
Republan
Pennsylvania
Philadels
Monument
George W. Guthrie
Pitsburg
Erty
United
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Judge Pennypacker
Inint
Democrata
Pennsylania
Political strife and canal bill shape in era politics
The text rails at the Prohibition era GOP while praising Pattison and urges Republican unity in Pennsylvania. It notes the Spooner canal bill’s progress, the House conferees’ acceptance, and expected presidential signing, signaling a Panama route preference and secure government planning despite ownership disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Spooner
Senate
House
Panama
Nicaragua
Fragmented relics and odd notices from Niagara history
A patchwork of observations includes a preserved Niagara Falls tree fragment with a 400 year legend, pension decry, Franklin manuscripts, Syracuse payroll cats, and assorted medical patent claims. The fragmentary items sketch relics, curiosities, and local notices with period tone and scattered names.
Cold Star Sam in a Love Trapped Elevator Tale
A narrator recalls a dire, comic clash of work life and a dangerous infatuation. In a skyscraper, boss Mr Rasher warns Sam to avoid romance with female typists to protect his future. Sam resists advances until Sarah seduces him with peanuts and gifts, leading to escalating fantasies and debt. He learns to hide the affair from his mother and seeks police protection as the romance spirals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epytent
Lewin
Rasher
Ant
Sam
Dave
Sammie
Mary Anderson
Lovabie
Tinian Rossel
Sammis
Sarah
Sammia
Polson
Babby
Drie
Gil
Mr. Quad
Elevator romance and a Fourth of July salute
A fragmented tale recounts a passionate encounter with an unnamed woman involving an elevator incident and a claim of betrayal, followed by a switched to patriotic notes praising independence and a patent medicine testimonial. It references The Moving World and public notices alongside eclectic vignettes on science and nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
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Kgazrtte
Continuous Publica
Wyoming
the Gazette
Publican State Ticket
William M. Brown
Lawrence
Isaac B. Brown
Erie
Nott
Republiss
Guileyites
Republi
Felda
Ston
Aurer
Murer
Han
Niagara Falla
Ware
Ohio
America
Syracuse Postence
Heexwax
Palastine
Dotty
Taco
Roberts
Elizabeth
W. V
Bucklen
Electratape
Andre
Chicago
Tctal
Dlesa
Kora
Alo
A. W. Chase
A. W
Greenland
Apsia
Kovat
Thomas
Leitehel
Farrer, Peck & Roberts
Pittston
Wat Pittston
Crosbyside
Lake George, N. Y
Harlan P. Ryalls
Fie Science Typewriter
Eliable
Smith Premier Typewriter CO
Eighth St
Philadelphia, Pa
Ees
Anne
Ace Sea Pon
Omen
Tony Be
Omeesia Headonce
Morgan Minek
Caer An
Rick Mayon
Hala
C. Pox Ping
Beck
Chichester’s
Biles Fea
Pitfston
Armigh Valley Raiload
New Yorkant Ein
Reading System
New Jersey Central
Hreaeane
Enoton
Ingnam
New York
Winans
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ewa
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