Governor William A. Btone and Officials Named
A slate of state leaders is listed including Governor William A. Btone, Lieutenant Governor J. YP. Gobin, and Secretary James W. Latta. Also named are Superior Court Judge W. W. Porter and At Large Congressmen Samuel A. Davenpoort and Galvuba A. Grow in the official roster.
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William A. Btone
J. YP
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
Congreesmen
Samuel A. Davenpourt
Galvubha A. Grow
Senate and House District Names Listed in Victor Map
The record lists members for Senate Trentieth Dit James C Vaughan and House First District Joun Ri Farr with Fourth District John IF Reynolds identified. The fragment shows party or district designations unclear amid names.
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Senate
Trentieth
James C. Vaughan
House
Joun Ri, Farr
Iohn IF Reynolds
State governor hopeful vows to serve all Pennsylvanians
A candidate pledges to win trust of opponents and supporters, fix legislatures abuses and unnecessary investigations, and govern for all people with honesty. He stresses serving beyond party divides and acting with duty and modesty, while noting a need to scrutinize external obligations.
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Pennsylvania
Cost of the War With Spain Figures from the New York Sun
The New York Sun estimates the total war cost at 943.6 million dollars with breakdowns including 400 million current expenses 15 thousand state expenditures 15 million private contributions 20 million claims 100 million in soldiers productive labor and 96 million interest. Pensions are placed at 300 million up to 900 million including past civil war costs. The piece notes possible future gains in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines and cites General Nunez praising American help.
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Spain
New York Sun
Maine
Sun
the Sun
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Garden Isles
Aguinaldo’s Critics and Calls for National Unity
The passage argues for punishment for loving the country, notes three revolutions and five imprisonments, and a veteran transfer from political life. It urges faith in American justice, patience in hardship, and hope for a new destiny while cautioning against lingering bitterness, referencing Aguinaldo and parallels with Mag- Wimpiterature.
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Aguinaldo
Stokers Endure Intense Heat Aboard Patrol Vessel
The article documents extreme heat in boiler and fire rooms during the Pacific voyage, noting stokers’ blisters and stress while describing their uncomplaining duty. It compares their endurance to marked naval heroes and recalls temperatures aboard Amphitrite Terror and Cincinnati, underscoring the danger below decks.
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Hawaii
Pacific
San Francisco
Navy
Dewey
Hobson
Schley
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Cincinnati
Red Sea
Old Glory Over Guam Description of Flag Raising
A two page Sun letter recounts the Guam capture en route to Manila and depicts the raising of the Stars and Stripes atop a flag staff. Lieutenant Hramersreuther remains in command on the Charleston while Captain Glass and the executive officer travel.
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Santa Cruz
Ita Bille
Braunererevather
United States
Charleston
Crete
Old Fort
Guam
Seatry
Manila
Sun
Hong Kong
Terreplein
Glass
Hramersreuther
Australia
Peking
War of empires looms as Russia Britain collide in Europe
A Chicago Tribune essay argues a global war is likely as Russia expands in Asia and China, Britain tilts toward countering Russian influence, and England may strike in the Black Sea and Dardanelles. It predicts a broader clash involving France, Japan, and American interests amid fears of Russian autocracy.
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United States
Spain
Great Britain
Russia
France
Japan
Tribune
England
West Africa
Lord Salisbury
Equatorial Africa
Niger Basin
China
East
Mediterranean
Central Asia
Hindoo Kush
Himalayas
Kingland
Ameer
Afghanistan
Chinese
Philippines
Sebastopol
Crimea
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Abdul Hammed Bag
Bargage
Europe
American
Caesaoriem
The Man Behind the Gun and American Victory
A defense of educated training over mere courage, arguing that U S naval success in Manila and Santiago came from gunnery and institutional schooling. It credits Annapolis and West Point for the skilled crews and calls for broader national investment in education to secure future power and economic supremacy.
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Amiral Berben
Oregon
Manila
Santiago
Seca
Weert Point
Annapolis
Mateh
Cub
Tn H
Coxta
Wepburn Proposes Branch Banks for National System
Philadelphia Record quotes President Wepburn of the New York State Bankers Association at Niagara Falls. He argues against attacking existing banks and calls for a nationwide branch banking system to meet growing commercial needs and provide better exchange facilities. He urges competition and more branches to mobilize idle funds and improve investment flow.
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Wepburn
New York State Bankers’ Association
All summer silks go on sale for 49 cents
A summer silk sale slashes price from 100 dollars to 49 cents. Bargain shoppers can choose from assorted colors and styles while supplies last at the store.
Summer Footwear Sale Drives Russet Shoes Clearout
Our annual July and August sale of Summer Footwear is now on. All our Russets must go. You need the Shoes. We need room.
Equity in Interest Rates Across Regions Suggested
Lewis Reilly and Davies advocate better rates through their Wyoming Avenue branches. They align with President Hepburn's idea that war altered sectional tensions and argue equalized national interest rates would unite the country and boost prosperity.
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Hkewlee
Hepburn
West
Daily digest of late 1890s war events from Buffalo Express
A recap of major World War I and Caribbean theater items reported earlier in morning papers. Highlights include De Lome letter, Marine explosion, court of inquiry from Kes Weet, Spain's recall demand, board of inquiry report, Lee in Havana, Intervention and free Cuba resolutions, Paris and Dewey at Manila, Cervera actions, sinking of the Merrimac, first bombardment of Santiago, Rough Riders at La Quasina, Manila troops, Ladrones capture, and peace terms agreement.
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Buffalo Express
de Lome
Court of Inquiry
Kes Weet
Spain
Lee
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Havana
House
Senate
Free Cuba
Paris
Dewey
Manila
Cervera
Cienfuegos
Puerto Rico
Martinique
Sehley
Merrimac
Curranga
Santiago
Guantanamo
Banting
la Quasina
Camara
Port Bald
el Caney
Ladrones
Sheffer
Ponce
Sampson and
Schiey
America’s duty to free colonies aligns with self government
The speaker argues that America cannot govern colonies that seek its ideals and must act boldly. Cowardice is rejected as a defense for inaction, asserting that if the Philippines can gain freedom, America can protect others’ rights and extend justice liberty and education, strengthening governance at home.
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America
Philippines
Great Midsummer Lamp Sale Offer
The ad promotes a lamp sale with 25 to 50 percent off Banquet Princess and Table Lamps until Sept 1st. It invites customers to red stock and get a bargain on a wide range of lighting options.
The Sun Cholera Cure Recipe
The page lists a cholera remedy calling for equal parts tincture of onium rhubarb cayenne camphor spirits and peppermint essence with instructions to mix and take fifteen to thirty drops in water, repeating every fifteen to twenty minutes if needed.
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New York
Fancy Notions General Clearing Sale Cadence
A promotional sale note announces a season end clearance at Fancy Notions. It highlights drastic price cuts across assorted leather goods, silver, bags, shirts, ties, and finer fabric items with quantities described as large and discounts described as proportionate.
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Scranton Tribune
Te Te Tribune Publishing Company
Forsign ‘Advertising
Postoffice
Scranton
Colonel Stone
General Nunez
Philadelphia
Nunes
Washington Star
National Capital
Great Britain and
Yankees
Dons
Philadelphia Record
Foulard
Wyoming Avenue
N. Washington Ave
Connell
North
Scranton, Pa
N. E. Penna
Jermyn
the Clemons
Ferber
Lackawanna Avenue
Ibe
Choiee
Chatelaine Baga
Eeaseee Freeeeeten Hht
Tke Reductions
P. K
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming Dieteiet
Connell Building
Agencl LE
Thos, Ford
John B Smith
Pttchey
Plywouth
Wilkes-Barre
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