Legislator debate over Lackawanna district senatorial nominating rules
Fragmented text shows Republican factions in Tuizerne and Lackawanna counties debating how voters in the Twenty-fifth senatorial district will contribute to nominating a senator. Mentions Colonel Soalt and districts Crawford County and delegate authority, with unclear formal rule acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuizerne County
Lackawanna
Dinict
Soalt
Jet Neusa
Crawford County
Garriet
Austens
Spokesman of Administration Seeks Nomination for VP
The editorial praises Charles Emery Smith as a capable orator and logical administrator. It urges consideration for the national ticket, noting his eloquence, ideas, and expansion explains American destiny and policy alignment. Mention of Governor Stone predicting state reapportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mors Smith
Charles Emery Smith
Ranning
Fay
Gosture
Harrisburg
Thi
Prosperity under Republicans fuels vast growth in foreign and domestic trade
The article traces wealth gains since 1872 with exports rising from 444 million to 1.227 billion and domestic commerce surging, notably on the Great Lakes. It cites St Marys Falls tonnage gains, shifting Canadian share, falling freight costs, and links prosperity to Republican governance. It ends with a note on a murder case in Puerto Rico and a garroting execution method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
St. Mary's Falls
Congress
Debate on Capital Punishment and News Syndicate Claims
The writer questions capital punishment methods and criticizes the Wanamaker newspaper syndicate. They argue against barbarous practices and doubt voters in Pennsylvania are fooled by political fictions masked as news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Trust Legislation Pushes Five Sherman Amendments
The piece notes Congressman Ray leading the House Judiciary Committee in proposing constitutional power for the federal government to regulate trusts. It lists five Sherman anti trust amendments targeting branding of trust goods shipped interstate, seizure of branded goods, reporting by large corporations, injunctions against cross state or foreign trust shipments, and mail use by trusts. The write up warns of broader political fights and hints at opposition figures like Mr Grow and Philadelphia publishers.
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Ray
House Judiciary Committee
Philadelphia
Grow
Strange Charges Against James D Richardson in Government Copying Plot
The New York Sun accuses Democratic leader James D Richardson of copyrighting government publications and profiting from the Messages and Documents. The piece cites a 1807 printing act interpretation and alleges an appropriation in the current spending bill to publish Confederate papers at public expense.
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New York Sun
James D. Richardson
Congress
Sun
Richardson
A. TR. Spofford
Barcus
J.D. Richardson
Can Vassers
Joint Committee On Printing
Kiehndseon
the Sun
J. D. Richardson
Confederate States
House
Senate
James
United States
Population boom in western territories echoes expansion
The piece traces population growth from 1840 to 1880 in Minnesota Montana and the Dakota territories, noting jumps from 172,928 to 1,045,012 and projecting a future census showing millions. It contrasts this internal expansion with caution about a modern social experiment.
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Minnesota
Montana
North and
South Dakota
Commonwealth
Puerto Rico Statehood Debate Stirs American Policy
The article argues against immediate full American citizenship for Puerto Rico, urging tutelage under Congress with unrestricted control over new territory. It contrasts imperial policy with gradual autonomy, noting similar views applied to the Philippines and criticizing populist party shifts and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlier Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Puerto Rico
Louisiana
Congress
Philippines
American Labor Is Not Lawless Says Reform Voice
A Philadelphia paper condemns lawlessness in labor unrest and argues American workers respect the law. It cites a Croton Dam strike involving seven hundred foreign workers and fifteen hundred soldiers deployed to keep peace after a striker murder.
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Philadelphia
New York State
Croton Dam
Lucerne County
Commonwealth
Fragmentary notes on novelist Moore's career and London move
Readable portions indicate a novelist Moore contemplating resignation after an incomplete story and a move to London. The text mentions talks with a companion about the work and a London publishing effort failing to accept the novel, with a six month period during which Moore faced financial losses totaling 21,000.
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London
Moore
Lonihill
Coventern London
Reims
Notable Figures and Movements Highlight 19th Century Society
Mrs Grant Allen widow of the novelist plans to open a bookshop in London. Rev Dwight Hillis listed among Harvard preachers for the coming college year. Jamee Jane Allen notes Choir Invincible has sold about 90000 copies in England and America. Yor Javen Boer envoy in Europe acts as votemaker with patriotic songs for the war effort. Lieutenant Colonel Clarence B R Edwards formerly with General Lawton’s staff and linked to his lady in America has been named head of the war department division of customs and insular affairs.
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Grant Allen
London Weat
Dwight Hillis
Harvard
Jamee Jane Allen
England
Yor
Javen
Europe
Bower
Clarence BR. Edwards
Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Tenth Infantry
Lawton
America
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
The Bullet and the Soldier Poem
A wartime verse by Albert C. Andrews from the Indianapolis Press depicts a dialogue between a Bullet and a Soldier. The spirit of fate, courage, and cost threads through a battlefield scene as both sides suffer final reckonings in life and death.
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Gie
Troth
Bugles
Albert C. Andrews
Indianapolis Press
Moody’s Handling of a Bully in Gospel Class
In the Saturday Evening Post Willian TR Moody describes his father Therelit L Moody dealing with a disruptive bully in a town. After repeated interruptions Moody advised the school to summon the police and then restrained the boy with a firm thrashing, which ended the disturbance and later led to the boy embracing gospel exercise.
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Mowly
Willian TR. Moody
Moody
Saturday Evening Post
Nate
Ile
New Mauglani
Truth and Rumor About Dewey and Otis Compensation
A Chicago Times Herald column questions a report that President McKinley proposed paying Admiral Dewey and General Otis $10,000 each as Philippine Commission compensation. The piece notes no visible opposition but cites claims of Dewey’s possible revenge against the president and calls the tale untrue.
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Congress
Clayee
Admiral Dewey
General Otis
McKinley
Pawey
Domion
le Falee
Glal
Agalmet
Wim
Moore’s Seventeen Refusals From the Saturday Evening Post
Frankfort Mowe criticizes the young novelist for thirty-one books published in twelve years, alleging it harms his standing with the public. Moore, once a Belfast journalist, remains undeterred, hoping his time will come as he reflects on his prolific output and a quiet talk with his wife before leaving the office.
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Moore
Tie
Hanns
Womedor Hile
Thas
Neostyle Duplicator Offered For Trial Use
An advertisement announces the Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing or drawing and 1500 copies from a typewritten original. Agents offer demonstrations and in office trial periods. The ad also promotes the Planetary Pencil Sharpener improved and the Star Paper Fastener improved strictly for office use.
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Sayy
Richard
Ryabee
Dosim Munsger
New York
Newwo
Fae
Scranton
Fecoml
Wien
Charles Emory Smith
Viet
Thomas J. TY
Minicirus TJ Wied Dietrich Ruward James
Stovernor Stone
American Post
Washington
Long Island
Institute
Kansas
Progressive People's Party
Turkey
Odin
Grover Iveland
Navy
Dewey
Mr. Cleveland
Bryan
Plumer
South Africa
Colone Plumer
Mafeking
Anxiou
Vori
Bering
Lewis & Reilly
Wyoming Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave
Coal Exchange
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Tia Wyoming
Laebler
Repauno Chemica Company
Jaffety
Connell
Walter Wellman
The
Chicago Times Herald
Thos. Ford
B. Smith & Son
E. Mulligan
Pittston, Plymouth, Wilkes-Barre
Hudnut's
Broadway
Cagtns Perey
Everett
Dix Court
City Hall
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