Scranton Park Car War Threatens Summer Travel
The Scranton mechanics dispute over Nav Aug Park access pits city hall against the Lackawanna Iron and Coal line. The mayor blocks a loop extension while the railroad claims a valid right of way. A compromise involving payments may ease park transit before fall conventions and potential car shortages. Chief Insurgent Flinn predicts Quay's Senate fate amid War Department shifts led by Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Railway Company
Lackawanna Tron and Con Company
Atreete
Joop
Lomwal
Mulberry
Olive
Arthur Avenue
Tron and Coal Company
Cla
Iron Ant Coal Company
Lota
Tron and Carl Company
Ecity
Secretary Root Begins War Office Career With Confidence
Secretary Root started his career in the War Department by bringing Adjutant General Corbin and Major General Miles into conference. The Washington correspondent notes Root’s diplomacy created a modus vivendi between Miles and Corbin aimed at lasting peace and smoother government operations.
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War Department
Miles
Corbin
Cours
Root 5
Spain
Root
Alger
Foot
Washington
Philadelphia Record
Genersl
Private Soldiers Voice on General Otle
Private soldiers discuss General Otle's leadership in mixed opinions. The remarks reflect on strategy and discipline while avoiding sensational judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otle
American school gift urged to shape Porto Rico future
A Plainfield New Jersey school group sent patriotic tags to the American free school of Ponce Puerto Rico. The Ponce alcalde Luis Porrata Doria praised the gesture and urged embracing American citizenship as reconstruction in the dependent islands proceeds. The piece argues education by American principles is key, with Bryan urging more American teachers and the need for stable governance, while Governor Pingree condemns sensational newspapers as a threat.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Bryant and Lincoln Public
Plainfield
N. J
H. K. Carroll
United States
Carroll
American Free School
Alcade
Luis Porrata
Doria
Bryant and Lincoln Public Schools
American Free School of
Washington
Franklin
Lincoln
Providence
Bryan
Glass pipes could replace iron in future piping says electrician
Rogton electrician Mr. Houston predicts underground iron pipes will fail due to electrolysis and be replaced by glass pipes within seven years. He cites trolley-induced currents as a cause and notes Europe uses glass for water and gas conduits, promising fewer hazards and a boost for glass manufacturers.
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Houston
Rogton
Europe
Pines
Law and safety in electrical energy and public duties
A discussion notes the evolving doctrine of liability for negligence causing damage in electrical work. It cites engineers warnings against iron and lead underground pipes near live currents and questions widespread hazardous practices. The piece contrasts legal safety aims with political rhetoric urging unity and constitutional equality.
Bishop Hogan Urges Maritime Education For Youth
Kansas City bishop argues the United States must expand maritime knowledge among the young to secure a rightful role in interoceanic traffic. He notes ships still carry American trade in foreign vessels and urges more school focus on navigation and ocean sciences to sustain national expansion and commerce.
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Spain
Bishop Hogan
Kansas City
America
Philippines
Orient
Hadley Yale President Sparks Debate on Drink and Duty
Yale president Arthur T. Hadley, in three weeks at the helm, is known for brisk repartee with undergraduates. The piece recalls his clash with the Yale New York Voice and his stance on abstinence, plus anecdotes about Chauncey Depew, Sterling Morton, and Dwight’s freshman talks.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
New York Sun
Hadley
Yale-New York Voice
Volce
Arnold
Rugby
H. A. Hull
New London
Mr. Bull
Chauncey M. Depew
Argonau
Omaha
Callaway
New York Central
Tively
Humorous Railway Anecdotes From 19th Century Papers
The piece recounts two comic episodes involving trolley cars. Judge Clayton in Delaware County leaps from a trolley and, uninjured, denies harm amid conductor questions. Yale tale has Professor Hadley greeting Professor Seymour and paying the fare in a public car.
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Clayton
Delaware County
Clayton Wrove
Pittsburg Dispatch
Yale
Hadley
Professor Seymour
Mr. Ndley
Touches of Sentiment and Poetic Fragments in a Scrapbook Page
A collage of verse and prose excerpts appears, featuring a Washington Star quotation on prayer and angels, a Philadelphia Record verse about simple rustic life, music and prophecy quoted by Edwin Muarkhar, and brief vignettes including castaway imagery, a Boston Cottler scene, and a childlike fable of a rose. The pieces mix themes of faith, memory, nature, and consolation.
Hoe or the Fishin' Pole in the Sunlit Field
Joe Lincoln writes of a hot rural day with labor ahead. A river, weeds, and a maple shade frame a struggle between work and leisure as a robin and a squirrel comment on the scene. The speaker debates choosing between the hoe and the fishing pole amid heat and drought.
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Robin
Joe Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
World Facts and Figures From the Late Nineteenth Century
A compilation of global data including trade, consumption, and industry. Reports cite Chicago spending 1.1 million annually on shares, tea import values, coal and copper production, beer consumption, and transit of horses to Britain, with notes on tech like electric cars and oil substitutes.
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Chicago
Elge
Calcuta
Great Britain
United Stazos
France
Wardbury
Norway
New York
Washington
United States Navy Department
China
Mexico
Perhanes
Felenhoane
Maho Fe
Government Geological Survey
State of New York
United States
Athlone
Ireland
Athens
Bremen
Star Automatic Paper Fastener Promotion
A compact advertisement touts a Star Automatic Paper Fastener that speeds binding and feeds itself with improvements. It highlights low prices and a 16 day free trial for planitary pencil sharpeners, plus other office supplies, blank books, and typewriter accessories.
Cool Prices on Refrigerators to Beat the Heat
The notice promotes affordable refrigeration with reduced prices to help customers enjoy hot weather. It contrasts honest discounts with higher charges, urging shoppers to think of these savings and stay cool.
Finley’s Shirt Waists Final Season Clearance
The final reduction of the season begins this morning with shirt waists priced today at about half their cost less than a month ago. Finley’s aims for a complete speedy clearance, with well assorted sizes and a line that likely has what you want.
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Museau
Vreeland
Bole Ament
Postoffice
Scranten
the Tribune
Fcranton
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Flinn
Quay
United States Senate
Pingree
William J. Bryan
President Dwight
Dwight
Wiliam MM
Varia
iHeelf
Earth
Ain
Cluskey Cromwell
Washington Star
Pies B. Thoms
Philadelphia
Poet
Man of
Edwin Muarkhar
Carth
Boston Cottler
Fiji Islands
Chicago Tribune
Star
Jermyn
Waltham
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Luther Keller
West Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA
Asi
Lee
Ripani
Et Weill
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Monkas Hardware Store
Buhl
Washington Ave
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Henry Belin, JR
Geneva
Wyomingustries
Dupont Powder
Alulig
Umiching
Sporting
Sackees
Cheniga
Cayes
Tigou 4
Severaong
Tho Ford
John H. Smith & Son
W. Bb. Mulligan
Piltaton, Plyrmouth, Wilkes-Barre
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