Quay Campaign Faces Backlash Over Pretended Victory
The piece portrays Senator Quay as overconfident after a failed victory and depicts growing Republican disillusionment. It notes delegates switching to Hastings and fair play, warning that Quay and his allies threaten party law and decency, risking a crushing defeat unless stopped by firm Republican action.
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Quay
Senater Quay
Erle
Iodiana
Allegheny
Cambria
Hastings
Fair Play
Herit
The Waller Case and Madagascar Concession Dispute
The article reports on John L. Waller an American consul to Tamatave Madagascar detained in France amid a conflict over a timber concession. It describes his background Kansas City Kansas ties, the 22½ square mile concession, and alleged French hostility to the deal and to Waller’s status.
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Cleveland
John L. Waller
France
Waller
American State Department
Washington
Chicago Times-Herald
Joan L. Waller
Kansas City
Kan
United States
Tamatave
Madagascar
Kansas
Consul Vetter
P. J H. Bray
Waller faces French court martial over Madagascar concession
Waller, backed by his son-in-law Bray, fought a protracted clash over a Madagascar concession. He was arrested in France, tried by a military court, found guilty, and sentenced to twenty years. Bray reports harsh treatment and consular efforts. the case draws U S government scrutiny and calls for reparation.
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Waller
France
Hoyas
Hovas
Tamataye
Gerredeau
Bray
Umlazi
Marseilles
State Department
P. H. Bray
Madagascar
Paris
Eustis
Ife
Rumor of Bribes in Herrisburg and Party Stability
The paper argues that sensational reports of bribery in Herrisburg mislead about honest government in Pennsylvania. It notes many Republicans will tomorrow lead the state party and urges restraint, asserting rumors about Quay and other figures are unfounded and could hurt future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrisburg
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Tle
Quay
Gilkeson
Hastings
Women urged to form exhibit for Atlanta Fair in Scranton
A meeting is called at the Young Women's Christian association rooms for Lackawanna county women to plan a Pennsylvania exhibit for the Atlanta exposition. The appeal stresses showcasing refined home life and skilled handiwork, led by Mrs Harriet Chiy Penman. A prior bribery joke involving Delegate Sarver is described as a Democratic neighbor's crude prank.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
New South
Atlanta
Lacka- Wwanna
Harriet Chiy Penman
Scranton
Athinta
Sarver
Westmoreland County
Wey
Senator Quay
Wyoming County Delegates Split by Quay Faction
In Wyoming county the Quay faction failed to mobilize the party at primaries, electing Major Bardwell to represent about one tenth of Republicans while Rufus Northrop will represent the other nine tenths. The article argues Northrop will reflect county views in Harrisburg.
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Wilkes-Barre
Watreala
Afaira
Wyoming
Northrop
Quay‘tea
Quay
Major Bardwell
Wyoming County
Harrisburg
Rufus Northrop
Quay’s Pursuit of Power Splits State GOP in Beaver Feud
The Altoona Tribune reports Long Island style infighting within the Pennsylvania Republican Party as Senator Quay accuses opponents of persecution while alleging a failed bid to force leaders aside. The piece traces a sequence of maneuvers from Beaver to Philadelphia, including apportionment battles and a bid for party chairmanship, highlighting factional strife and the party’s risk of damage from Quay’s actions.
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Altoona Tribune
Quay
Beaver
Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
David Mar UN
Martin
Guay
Republican Party
Gilkewon Hae
Hastings Judges Face Quay Pressure in Gubernatorial Plan
Easton Free Press reports rising tensions between Governor Hastings appointees to the new Superior court and Senator Quay allies. The piece argues party leaders seek to control convention delegates, risking a cloud over the bench and prompting fears of punitive actions against judges who resist quid pro quo pressure.
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Philadelphia
Hastings
Delegaton
Quay
Willard
Reeder
Orindy
Quaylam
Quay Contests Stir 19th Century Pennsylvania Nominations
Publisher excerpts reveal debates over Danial Heeder Reeder and Northrop in the Wyoming delegation. The Philadelphia Press notes Watres defends Northrop as duly elected while Wyoming quarries contested primaries spark calls for fair representation. Wilkes-Barre Times reports Judge Stewart backing direct primaries and primaries as voter qualifiers. The Lackawanna Quay faction travels to the state convention amid expectations of support.
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Heeder
Reeder
Philadelphia
Watres
Northrop
Wyoming
Quay
Warren
Mortha
Preventiove
Waynesboro Gazette backs judge for U.S. Senate seat
The Waynesboro Gazette notes Quay unbeaten and unable to reelect Senator Cameron. It nominates Judge John Stewart of Franklin for United States Senator, signaling a party move in the race.
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Cameron
Philadelphia
Waaynesboro Gugette
Quay
John Stewarte
Franklin
United States
Notable Portrait of William Connell in Scranton Truth
Colonel J D Laeclr praises William Connell as a sterling Pennsylvanian figure in a double column portrait. The feature highlights Connell as a mountaineous political force and a steadfast believer in the Truth’s ideals, regardless of the contest’s outcome.
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Scranton
Philadelphia
William Connell
J. DP. Laeclr
Afr
Connell
Pennsylvania
Hagtugm
The Case for the French Authorities in Madagascar
The editorial argues the Waller case shows a long standing French overreach in Madagascar. It claims rights were ignored and a French court martial hurried the trial, with Britain aiding and the United States failing to recognize the French protectorate. It contends Olney and Bustiat are aware of the duty to the U.S. government.
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Chicago Timesa-Herald
United States
Waller
Madagascar
Great Britain
Tts
France
Kibot
Tamatave
Olney
Bustia
Jones to the Rescue in Quay Political War
Fragmented prose notes Harrisburg visit by Sam Jones of Carbonvale backing Senator Matthew Quay. References to political battles, quotes, and satirical astrology from The Tribune. Mentions Tackawanna Democracy and looming vacation time in Lackawanna politics.
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Jones
Harrisburg
Matthew Stanley Quay
Sam Jones
Carbonvale
Matthew Quay
Fractured OCR Reads in Vintage Verse Fragment
A damaged text fragment presents a flustered, disjointed poetic line with unclear imagery and missing context. The excerpt hints at intimate or lyrical phrasing but lacks complete sentences or identifiable subjects.
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