Scranton Nominating Slates for State Offices
Scranton on August 25 1696 reports Republican nominations for state leadership including Governor William A Stone and Lieutenant Governor J P Gobin with James W a Juccce of Superior Court W W Porrell as successor and Samuel A Davenicrt Galusha A Grow named as Congressmen at Large with internal affairs post filled by James W a Juccce.
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William A. Stone
J. P
Gobin
Meereccey
James W. Aa Jucce
Superior Court
W. W. Porrell
Ramuel A. Davenicrt
Galusha
A. Grow
Political district names and candidates listed
Senate Twentieth Dist James C Vaughan. House First Dist John R Farr. Second Dist John J Echeveer Jr. Third Dist Fourth Dist John K F Reynolds.
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Senate
James C. Vaughan
John R. Farre
John J. Echeveer, JR
John KF. Reynolds
Governor-Elect Promises Honest Service to All People
A political statement pledges to govern for the entire state, curb partisan abuse, and end unnecessary investigations and expenses. The speaker vows to win public favor through honest, modest public service and cites Roosevelt’s nomination as a strategic backdrop for party factions.
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Pennerivatima
Critics Press War Department Reforms After Spain War
The piece defends Secretary Alger's devotion while blaming war department inefficiency for rough wartime handling. It argues political influence hindered competent generals and staff selection, urging a thorough overhaul to end red tape and bureaucratic mismanagement. The author cites Miles and the need for centralized authority and professional military leadership.
Army Reform Urged After Short War Strain
The author calls for precise scientific study to locate weaknesses in the military system revealed by rapid wartime strain. He notes an army of limited size and antiquated staff, praising three months of remarkable progress while insisting on investigating causes. He argues home service is best for volunteers not needed in garrison duties, citing family needs and potential pay.
Labor and capital through union and trust ideas
The piece argues labor and capital share interests, with unions or trusts protecting wages in skilled trades while unskilled labor faces endless competition. It notes manufacturers form trusts for mutual benefit, and cites England allowing Dewey to dry dock ships in Hong Kong as a discretionary act amid neutrality debates.
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Dewey
Hong Kong
Cuban laborers in Cuban aid and American views on the Santiago relief
The piece defends Cuban workers who carried provisions to front lines under General Shafter and disputes charges of dishonesty. It cites statements from Generals Lawton Ludlow and Howard supporting Cuban fighting and labor, questions Shafter Garcia orders on Santiago, and notes political angles including Governor Black and Senator Hansborough. It also comments on currency expansion versus territorial expansion.
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Gatela
Shafter
Lawton
Ludiow
Siboney
Santiago
Ludlow
Gurtola
Chatterne
Howard
Garcia
Generil Lawton
Merchant Marine Must Be Rebuilt From the Times-Herald
The piece argues for rebuilding a robust American merchant marine after Spain's war, citing dependence on Britain for transport and Britain's rise as a rival. It advocates government aid and protection like a 10 percent duty to develop U S shipping and capture new Pacific markets.
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Times-Herald
Spain
West Indies
Saratoga delegates back independence as antiimperialists face rout
The Saratoga convention endorses positive forward looking policy on new possessions and protectorates. It rejects negative antiimperialism and backs American expansion while noting difficulties in governing new lands and urging confident national leadership.
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Baratoga
Carl Schurz
Helgium
Holland
Philippines
Schure
America
Americans
Congress
Spain
United States
McKinley
Hawaii
Congresa
Minship
A Lesson for Cervera From the Lancaster Examiner
Admiral Cervera earns American praise for courteous treatment of Hobson and his men. The piece argues the admiral will study American civilization, schools, and church state relations, and may return with lessons for Spain as liberal governance expands in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Sam
Philippines
Lancaster Examiner
Admiral Cervera
Hobson
Cervera
Coba
Philippine Islands
Nottingham Lace Curtain Sale In Various Prices
A local listing promotes Nottingham Lace Curtains in several price points. Items include curtains valued 49 cents selling at 39 cents, 59 cents at 49 cents, 75 cents at 53 cents, 98 cents at 75 cents, and $1.25 at 98 cents.
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Nottingham
Summer Footwear Sale Announced by Russets Brand
Annual July and August clearance underway. Russets shoes offered for rapid sale to make space. Limited stock advised.
Brass Bedstead Quality and Exhibition Notice
In buying a brass Bedstead, be aare that you get the best. Our brass Bedsteads are all made with seamless brass tubing and frame work is all of real. They cost no more than many bedsteads made of the open seamless tubiac. Every bedstead is highly finished and lacquered under so peculiar method, nothing ever hav ing been produced to equal it Our pew Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
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War Department
Alger
Congress
Department
Miles
Washington
Spain
Fune
New York Sun
Aare
Disputed Accounts of Garcia Shafter at Santiago Surrender
The article outlines conflicting claims about General Shafter Garcia tensions during the Santiago surrender. Shafter asserts Garcia withdrew after not being named governor. Sampson and Castillo defend Garcia, while Cuban and Spanish actors suggest deliberate exclusion and unequal treatment of Cubans.
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Shafter
Garcia
Santiago
Toral
Admiral Sampson
Shatter
Sampson
Joaquin D. Castillo
Castillo
General Shafter
Stumpeon
Asiraderis
Bhafter
Expansion Wins at Saratoga Convention
A Philadelphia Press summary reports the Saratoga convention rejected drastic anti expansion resolutions and instead backed the United States meeting wartime responsibilities. Anti imperialists failed to sway the assembly despite calls for a frank propaganda and rights to meet and discuss their movement.
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Philadelphia
Balaum
Saratoga
United States
Congress
Important Congress and the 56th election merit test
The short session Congress will handle war related issues, with far reaching implications. The selection in November must favor merit over political clout, avoiding ward politicians. If Republicans nominate capable candidates for the Fifty sixth Congress, they will not regret the outcome even with a likely minority.
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Congress
Literary Notes on American Illustrations and September Periodicals
Arthur Heeber finishes four part series on A Century of American Book Illustrations for The Bookman. Norman Hapgood to conduct new department In The Beckman on the Drama of the Month. Frances Lynde's A Worshipful Ancestry teased as a rival to earlier works. Theodore Waters a noted poem. W L Culver on Harlem Heights Battle. Harper's September features include Days in the Arctic and The New Fiscal Policy.
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Arthur Heeber
Bookman
Norman Hapgood
Beckman
Hapgood
America
Francia Lynde
Woman's Home Companion
Theodore Waters
W. L. Culver
September Home
Harlem Heights
Mr. Walters
Mr. Culver
Manhattan
Tsland
Car Schurs
United States
Spain
Whitelaw Reid
France
Emile Ollivier
Woolsey
Yale
Harper's
Arctic
Frederick G. Jackson
Clifford Carleton
Harry C. Edwards
Be, Se
F. BR. G
Mr. Gladstone
George W. Smalley
Praise for McKinley as calm nationwide leader
The Atlanta Constitution lauds President McKinley for a broad minded, deliberate and clear headed leadership. It warns against a rash or partisan successor and praises his calm prudent course that transcends regional divides.
Admiral von Diederichs and Dewey Clash in Mock Proclamation
A Baltimore News spoof imitates a German naval exchange mocking Admiral von Diederichs. The writer taunts Dewey about Manila and naval power, suggesting no doubt the American captain will watch for German missteps.
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Admiral von Diederichs
Manila
Great Midsummer Lamp Sale Offer at Discount Prices
Until Sept 1st the entire line of Banquet Princess and Table Lamps is offered at 25 to 50 percent discount. The seller aims to reduce stock and invites buyers in need of a lamp to take advantage of bargains.
Population and trade changes across major nations
The ten year population rise shows United States up by percent, Great Britain by percent, Germany by 12 percent, Russia by 1 percent, and France under one percent. Britain's commerce grows 2 percent while US and Germany trade by percent, France trade declines.
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United States
Great Britain
German
Russia
France
Germany
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