Republican Nominations for State Officers and Judges
Republican ticket listed with Governor William A. Stone and J P Gobin for lieutenant governor James W Latta for secretary of internal affairs W W Porter for superior court congressmen at large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow named as candidates for national office and court posts.
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William A. Stone
J. P. & Gobin
James W. Latta
Vunine
Superior Court
W. W. Porer
Samurel A. Davensport
Galusha
A. Grow
Senate Twentyeth Diss James Vaughan and Farr Reynolds
The fragment lists political figures in the Senate and House districts, naming James Vaughan in the Twentieth district and John R. Farr in the First District, with John F. Reynolds in the Fourth District.
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Senate
Wentieth
James C. Vaughan
John R. Farr
John F. Reynolds
Pennsylvania Governor Candidate Pledges Unity and Reform
A candidate pledges to govern for all people of the state, curb legislatures abuses and unnecessary investigations, and earn trust through honest daily public service. He stresses people over parties and seeks God's help to discharge duty. The piece ends with a treasury based population claim and per capita circulation value.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Treasury
Colonel Stone Seen As Steady Gubernatorial Hopeful
Residents who met Colonel Stone describe him as modest, straightforward, and sincere. The Tioga county farmer and Republican nominee for governor impresses with quiet reserve, honesty, and earnest speech, avoiding showy rhetoric while gaining public respect and trust.
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Colonel Stone
Tioga County
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
Stone
Naval leadership in wartime questioned after costly bombardments
The text questions Admiral Sampson's bombardment costs estimate of 2 million dollars and predicts the next war will see the supreme naval command given to a decisive leader like Dewey or Bailey who can secure victory.
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Sampson
Dewey
Bciley
Army probes into Santiago hospital charges merit independent inquiry
The surgeon general orders a thorough investigation of charges about hospital conditions in the Santiago campaign. The president may pursue an independent inquiry to uncover truth and ensure punishment of real culprits, as self serving evidence by implicated subordinates cannot be relied upon. The commander in chief should determine which war department subordinates were involved.
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Santiago
War Department
Public concern over wartime efficiency and civic duty
The excerpt condemns negligent officials and urges active citizen involvement beyond fault finding. It argues that patriotic families with loved ones at the front should not bear the burden of remediation alone and cites Governor Pingree on motivating citizens to engage in city affairs.
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Pingree
Philippine insurgent leader Aguinaldo seen through American lens
The commentary argues Aguinaldo's leadership and influence are real, noting his restraint in exile and potential risks. It praises Dewey and Merritt as civilizing forces in Manila and urges restraint before judging Aguinaldo, emphasizing that good government requires time and stable American presence.
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Hepging
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Lusen
Hong Kong
Dewey
Wanila
Manila
Objections to Crawford county rule change raised
A correspondent questions proposed Republican party rule changes in Crawford county urging ample public discussion before ratification. He argues the Crawford system deserves scrutiny and invites open use of columns to air the matter, noting Lackawanna context.
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Crawford County
Crawford
Lackawanna
Clergy Law and Forensic Medicine in Criminal Responsibility
The article contrasts clergy knowledge with legal needs, and stresses that judges should grasp medical science basics. It discusses forensic medicine, the insanity-crime link, and that right-wrong knowledge alone cannot gauge criminal mental state, citing cases of maternal acts driven by emotion and perceived poverty.
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Taylor
Blackstone
Church of England
Unprepared Military Weakness Highlighted by Bigelow
Poultney Bigelow warned that lunacy and insanity excuse crime, urging moral and legal understanding. The piece notes psychiatry’s growth and calls for lawyers judges and clergymen to gain basic knowledge, while accusing officials of neglecting military readiness before disaster.
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Ion
Klondike Reality Bins No Famine Despite Harsh Winter
The Yukon region did not suffer famine as feared. Dawson City remains orderly with a center of gold claims. Many miners faced hardship and drifted home after a year of prospecting in cold, barren rocks and frozen streams as General Auguat resists surrender.
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Klondike
Bihht
Dawson City
Yukon
Scranton
Alaska
Rick
Hawaii as a Model Colony in 1896 Traffic and Education
The 1896 records show Hawaii supplied cargoes for 19 American ships and 80 to 210 others through the world, hinting at strong traffic routes after annexation. Native literacy and education are high, government and schools patterned on the United States, with light taxation. Daniel Webster’s 1942 quote gains new resonance amid Aguinaldo’s suspicions and tense diplomacy, as a Russian fleet heads toward Manila Bay.
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Hawaii
Great Britain
Europe
Philippines
United States
Daniel Webster
Horoscope of the Day for Lupe on August 4
The forecast notes a city road roller idle half the time and a political campaign that should be unusually musical. It mentions war weariness, Democrats' distaste for katydids, and politicians rallying in suburban districts.
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Delaware
Proposed Change of Party Rules Endangers County Politics
A Tribune editor warns against Crawford county Republican rules proposing direct voter nominating changes. The piece argues the plan centralizes power, marginalizes rural areas, fosters cliques, and undermines party supremacy, potentially hurting Scranton and Lackawanna county representations.
Summer Footwear Sale Notice and Political Opinion
Busy July and August sale of Summer Footwear starts with russets clearing. Contains political letter urging party ethics over expediency and proposing representative voting to reduce purchasable delegates, tied to Republican party strategy. Letter signed C. R. Acker from Scranton dated Aug 2.
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C. R. Acker
Scranton
Hobson’s Courage Under Fire in Merrimac Mission
Lieutenant Hobson explains why he could not block the channel from the harbor of Buntiago. His ship Merriman lost a rudder and was torpedoed by the Spanish, forcing the plan to fail. He remained focused on duty despite chagrin, risking life for country.
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New York Post
Hobson
Merrimac
Buntiago
Cervera
al Hobson
Merriman
Leutenant
Why They Refused
The editorial contends San tiago merchants reject American silver dollars at face value. It argues the U S promise to value silver differs from gold and contrasts Spaniards valuing money by bullion content. It singles out Colonel William J Bryan for urging a devalued silver dollar and its impact on U S credibility.
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Binghamton Herald
Santiago
United States
William J. Bryan
Great Midsummer Lamp Sale Offer
A local shop runs a lamp sale until September 1 offering Banquet, Princess and Table Lamps at 25 to 50 percent off to reduce stock. Shoppers are urged to find bargains on available lighting.
Mens and boys shirts sale with varied discounts
One lot mens soft front shirts with attached collars at low prices. Two lots of boys unlaundered shirt waists labeled Mothers Friend offered at reduced rates. Various collar styles and quantities from Glen to King Walsta lines advertised with marked discounts.
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King Walsta
Men’s Wear Sale Highlights Across Garments and Sizes
Advertised sale offers Madras and Oxford blouses at 1.10 to 1.55 dollars with detachable collars and cuffs on shirts. Stout men’s soft front negligee shirts in extra sizes feature bold reductions. Balbriggan shirts and drawers sold at special sale prices, plus heavy discounts on neckwear hosiery and more.
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Vreeland
Tate
Washington
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Aucuat
Spain
Manila Bay
Amacchus
the Tribune
Lupe
Republian
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Policio
Pist
Old Forge
Lackawanna Township
Carbondale
West Side
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Washington Ave
Connell
North
Scranton, Pa
N. E. Penna
Jermyn
the Clemons
Ferber
INS
Madras
Oxford
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Connell Building
Scrantoun
Thos, Ford
John B Smith
W. E Mulligan
Pittstos
Plymouta
Wilkes
Barra
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