State Convention Call Issued by Pennsylvania GOP
The Republican state committee announces a state convention in Harrisburg on April 3 at 10:50 am to nominate candidates for auditor general, congress members at large, and presidential electors and to elect delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia. Delegates are allocated by votes cast in the last presidential election. officers include Frank Reeder as chairman with Andrews Voorhees as secretaries.
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Harrisburg
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Republican State E Committee
Republican Nominations in Pennsylvania Legislature
The item cites districts and nominees Thomas J. Reynolds John Sched er Edward James Jr for the first second and third districts. It argues Pennsylvania could secure the vice presidency if Republican leaders pursue it, framing the political scene with a skeptical remark about politicians.
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Thomas J. Reynolds
John Scheder
Edward James, JR
Senator Quay on fusion and ballot reform complex issue
A Pittsburg Gazette representative quotes Senator Quay on fusion rumors between insurgents and Democrats, noting Republicans unlikely to endorse such a plan. He supports ballot reform and views the Baker law as improvable, arguing no law can prevent all fraud and responsibility lies with the people. He cites the Smith boom as a path of opportunity and honor.
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Pittsburg
Quay
Senate
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Republican Party
Baker
Ita
Civil service reform debate amid caucuses and conventions
Amid caucuses and conventions critics claim civil service reform is endangered when a Republican federal office holder exercises citizen rights. The public, however, remains unfazed as the president appoints men to positions and the discourse continues.
Smith Endorses Caution on Postmasters in Political Campaigns
The Postmaster General says federal officials should avoid attending conventions or leading campaign committees to prevent conflicts with official duties. He notes no orders will be issued, but a quiet expectation guides federal workers not to be conspicuously involved. He adds that Charles Emory Smith is uniquely qualified for the vice presidency among the mentioned gentlemen.
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Smith
Chicago Record
Charles Emory Smite
Smith Not a Candidate for Vice President Says Correspondent
A Philadelphia North American report quotes Charles Emory Smith saying he is not a candidate for vice president. The piece notes West Coast pressure and suggests Smith could strengthen the Republican ticket if nominating sentiment solidifies, while Pennsylvania Republicans must back a clear endorsement. The note also praises The Truth newspaper on its sixteenth anniversary edition.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Smith
Hartson
Russia
McKinley
Mr. Smith
Pennsylvania
Gates Loses Control of Steel and Wire Prices
The American Steel and Wire Company chief John W Gates is stripped of price control while remaining chairman. Directors cite mismanagement and seek to steer the business themselves to avoid public scandal and protect stockholders.
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John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
The
Sun Well
Gates
Corporate affairs and investment faith in political moments
A reflective editorial notes that Wall Street needs strengthened investor confidence, praising honorable conservative methods as lasting business practice. It comments on New York Journal backing Bryan, urges timely Pennsylvania GOP representation, and questions post Exposition France security.
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Wall Street
Lin Armich
STUDENT’S TAKE ON HISTORY LEAVES TEACHER PUZZLED
A Washington schoolboy studying history gives a nod to the Clayton-Hulwer treaty by declaring he knows nothing about it. The teacher presses for a fuller answer and the pupil insists he will study until he understands fully, prompting a request to stay after school.
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Washington
Clas
Washington. Star
Platt Delivers Trick Cigar Tale in Senate
Connecticut Senator Platt astounds colleagues with a staged cigar gag. He reveals a cigar with Puerto Rico filler and Connecticut wrapper to argue about tobacco dominance, then pretends to hand it over before it slips back into his pocket. The exchange centers on the novelty of the mixed tobacco and theSenator’s playful debating style.
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Connecticut
Washington
Senator Platt
Puerto Rioo Teharco
Puerto Rico
Strate
Curious Reunion Echoes at Beuntay Meeting with Macdonald
An odd encounter unfolds as General Macdonald is praised by the Beot and a royal greeting follows. A Beot, Sel and Mince exchange quips about faces, amid talk of a steamer to Gibraltar and a chance to meet Lord Roberts. Lord Kitchener recognizes an old acquaintance and recalls a past request to speak to Roberts for a job near him.
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Amorvan
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Mince
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Lord Kitchener
Colonel Kitchener
Roberta
Lord Hitchener
Palindrome Tale At St Helens Cited By Chicago Times Herald
A fragmented note recalls Napoleon at St Helens using palindromes such as "Able was I ere I saw Elba" and "Madam I'm Adam" as language curiosities. TheChicago Times Herald appears as the source attribution.
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St. Helens
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Longwood
London
Elbo
Adam
Chicago Times Herald
Notable American Elocutionist Visits Border Town School
A prominent elocutionist recently visited a border town and gave a well known recital in the local schoolroom. The host, a respected gentleman, presided and offered remarks after each performance. After a particularly moving piece the speaker wept and praised the orator as a prodigious monster.
Mystery at the Grand Hotel in Paris
Fragmentary text mentions a mysterious American woman who spoke French with a dictionary at the Grand hotel in Paris and hints at a firing incident involving a guard or knight figure, all referenced by a Chicago News source.
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Grand Hotel
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Chicago News
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Walter
French waiter confuses embion point with stout drink
A maître d’hôtel tried to solve a mystery after a violent tirade about the incident. He declared the waiter’s French was so broken that he did not understand what a bottle of embion point meant. It took twenty minutes to realize he had meant stout.
Why They Are Admired in a Paris Literary Salon
A 17 year old asks Balzac why he favors women. He replies that women over 20 please themselves, while younger women seek to please. The older woman’s power lies in understanding and drawing out the man’s good qualities.
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Baltac
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Western Mail
Balxng
Charlie
The Man for the Place. One Senator's View.
Washington Star columnist outlines Postmaster General Smith as a top vice presidential prospect. He praises Smith as a capable parliamentarian and trusted administrator, notes western support and objection over his Pennsylvania residence, and calls him the best man named for the nomination.
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Post Office Department
Smith
Smth
Pennsylvania
General Smith
Roosevelt
West
Charles Emory Smith Urged as McKinley Vice Presidential Candidate
The Jahanen Thaily News suggests Charles Emory Smith, long time editor of the Philadelphia Press, as a strong and popular Pennsylvanian choice for vice president on McKinley’s ticket. It notes his postmaster general tenure and broad knowledge of public men as qualifications.
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Charles Emory Smith
McKinley
Ohio
Smith
Philadelphia
Ile
Chambersburg Opinion Praises Postmaster General Smith
The Chambersburg Public Opinion endorses Charles Emory Smith, then postmaster general, as a distinguished Pennsylvanian and criticizes others who oppose him. The paper defends his presidency and influence in national affairs.
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Chambersburg
Scranton Trine
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
Nine Reasons Why the Ship Subsidy Bill Should Pass
A historical argument listing nine reasons to support ship subsidies. It contends that the United States pays heavily to foreign shipowners, urges protective policy to build American ships, defend national security, and bolster domestic shipbuilding and seafaring talent against foreign competition. It notes existing subsidies elsewhere and calls for keeping the fleet American built and crewed.
United States must subsidize shipbuilding for defense and trade
The article argues foreign nations subsidize ships to compete and protect their commerce and defense. It states that cheaper built vessels abroad with subsidies render American competition futile unless the United States matches aid. It insists subsidies and bounties are imperative for national defense and economic gains from native shipyards and seamen.
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The
United
United States
Calsten
Ahipe
Miracle of toil and the toiler's godly power
A poetic tribute to the toiler and his harvest, praising labor as divine and essential to national progress. It extols the farmer and worker, the plow and the loom, the shipbuilder and merchant, linking honest toil to liberty and societal well being. The piece concludes with a plea for God to keep workers free from tyranny.
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J Ohn KE. Barrett
Scranton
Finleys Hosiery Sale At Fifty Cents A Pair
Finleys offers medium and light weight cotton and lisle thread stockings at 50c a pair with new lace effects and lace stripe designs. Special line includes fashionable patterns in stripes and dots at 25c 35c and 50c.
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Neostyle Duplicator and Office Aids for Trial
An advertisement offers the Neostyle Duplicator capable of 2000 copies from one original writing and 1500 copies from typewritten originals. It promotes Planetary Pencil Sharpener improved and Star Paper Fastener improved. The firm offers in office trials for interested buyers.
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