Republicans Rally In Bradford County Boosts Pennypacker Bid
The editorial page urges continued Republican control citing prosperity under party rule. It highlights Judge Pennypacker and Ex Senator Brown touring Bradford County, praising Republican governance, opposing Democratic tactics, and urging votes for Pennypacker and allied candidates. It notes optimism for November 4 and references local political events in Towanda Athens and surrounding towns. The piece also endorses Mainwaring for Luzerne county register and praises Roosevelt era achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixdudge Pennypacker
William M. Brown
New York
Bradford Covy
Towanda
Athens
Ward House
Opera House
Opera House. Judge Pennypacker Complimented the Bradford County
Guthrie
Henry
Philadelphia
Brown
Mainwaring
Register
John Mainwaring
Luzerne
Waring
Court House
Roosevelt
Coatre
John Mitchell
Nator Het
The
Carpenters Union
Allegheny County
Patt
Pieces of Local Gossip and Health Ads
A jumble of anecdotal snippets and early 20th century ads recount social exchanges about house robbery reactions and paper duplicates, a school teacher at a party misreading a guest’s marital status, and deacon remarks on peaches. Health testimonials praise Dr. King’s New Discovery and DeWitt Little Colon Pills with local pharmacy endorsements and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarty
Fatiom
F. Hughes
DuPontia
Dr. King
W. C. Price
Pittston
G. D. Stroh
West Pittston
J. H. Houck
Wonder Century Speech at Patterson Grove Rally
At a yesterday meeting in Patterson Grove camp, county candidates spoke to a cheering crowd. Congressman Henry W. Palmer, seeking re election, delivered a vigorous address praising Republican rule and warning of economic dangers if the party loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Palmer
Congress
Patterson Grove
Patterson Grove Camp Round
Ofice
Gazette
Palmer
Prosperity The Issue Assault on the Tarif
A political column argues prosperity under protection but warns a sharp assault on tariffs could threaten continued success. The piece asserts labor and farmers benefit from high wages and strong markets, framing the tariff policy as the central issue and urging support for continued protection.
An Interesting Story Told by Its Captain Wiley of the Fortiane
Captain J B Wiley narrates a tale about a winter baseball club and narcotics use among players. He recalls Father John's Medicine aid during a cold season and notes wagers, travels, and a move to coal work. The piece references local figures, a polio of sorts, and railway or street conditions. It presents a vivid, if fragmentary, account of a tempestuous period with strong local voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton Standard
Remblican Party
Cleveland
J. B. Wiley
Fortiane
Providence American
Father Job
Mo J
Father John
Aise
Reduced fares to New Orleans during AFL meet
The Southern Railway offers roundtrip fares from Washington to New Orleans for November 11 and 12, 1902, due to the American Federation of Labor meeting. Fares set at 27.50 with through trains daily from New York Philadelphia and Washington, Pullman sleeping cars, and dining service. Charles L Hopking, passenger agent, provides details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Ry
American Federation of Labor
Southern Railway
Washington
New Orans
New York
Philadelphia
Chas. L. Hopking
Lsteict
Chester Street
Monarch
Thon
Belectre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittston Gazette
Pitan, Laserne Co
William Joseph Peck
Estates
Bonday
W. Pennypacker
Lawrence
R Publican
Democratic
Republican Party
Greenback Party
Ibaac B
CROWN
County
John Williamson
John M Thomas
Jones
Smith
Gorge HL. Ross
Lewis Smith
Theodore Roosevelt
Taqul
Pennypacker
Legisla ‘Ust
United States
Willkesbarre
Kesbarre
Pittston “Teabarre
W. Grove
Boston
Shaw
Farer Peck & Roberts
Pittston and
Hood
All Dragista
Seary
Tony Wil
Shoee
Glaam
Locona
Prisipal Uoninees
Etry Agen
Thane
Rome
Witewarve
Germany
Ines
Tarif
Portland
Howe
Sean
Ali
Carseney
Tee Atsueaiy
Shoe Co
Fulton
Sacks & Bow
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