Political Notices for School Director Election in Scranton
A 1898 Scranton notice lists candidates for School Director in multiple wards with terms from one to three years including Peter Neals, Phillips, Fellows, Godfrey, Barker, and Evans. The text notes a political revolt has its uses as it enables previously excluded men to enter public gatherings of a large crowd.
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Peter Neals
Phillips
Fellows
Godfrey
F. & Barker
Ilias FE. Evans
Pennsylvania Republicans face faction clash and reform hopes
A Philadelphia rally triggers debate on party leadership in Pennsylvania. Critics accuse William H. Andrews and allies of politicking cloaked as reform while urging a unifying voice to defeat factional squabbles. Voters weary of infighting may back a trustworthy leader to unite the party and challenge the next election.
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Philadelphia
Mosinews Men's League
Pornsylvania
Swallow
Withiner
Bourre
Republican Party
W. A. Stone
William H. Andrews
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Quinlan Resigns as Chemical National Bank Cashier
William J. Quinlan, cashier of the Chemical National Bank of New York, resigns after lending nearly four hundred thousand dollars to individuals tied to questionable ventures. Bank officials cite overwork and strain as factors, noting Quinlan's long service of thirty six years and the balance of responsibility that led toward burnout.
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William J. Quinlan
Chemical National Bank of New York
Chemical Bank
Persens
The Strain of Corporate Leadership on Health and Mind
The piece discusses how long hours and relentless pressure in large firms take a toll on leaders, citing Cahier Quinlan and others. It argues high pay and prestige rarely compensate for restless anxiety and mental decline, noting public ignorance of true conditions in the nation and referencing the Lat timer shooting and Sheriff Martin trials. In the Hogleton mining region, the observation extends to broader industrial life.
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Cahier Quinlan
Hinhy Perallele
Lattimer
Martin
Hogleton
Reading room ban on Munsey's Magazine sparks debate
Wilkes-Barre Y M C A and Osterhout Library directors remove Munsey's Magazine from reading rooms citing growing nudity in illustrations. The move draws mixed opinions on censorship and potential impact on libraries and youth. An editorial notes the need to protect young minds amid broader debates on decency and access to printed material.
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Wilkes-Barre
Young Men's Christian Association
Meo
Osterhout
Munsey's
Len 14
Reforming expert testimony in New York criminal trials
The legislature backed by the State Medical Society seeks to appoint medical experts for criminal cases and pay them stipends, aiming to curb abuse and bias in expert testimony. Supporters cite benefits from properly applied science while warning against sensational misuse harming law and order. The piece also notes local news about Mr George E Davis and a Binghamton man jailed for assaulting an insurance agent, plus comment on recent weather and youth fashion.
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New York
State Medical Society of
Political Reform and Tammany Clash in New York
The piece notes Mayor Van Wyck’s reform push in Greater New York stirring opposition from rural factions and Albany moves to impede his civil service drive. It also cites Wilkes-Barre Leader on Bryanism, and predicts no summer ice shortage as a lighter aside. It ends with mystery over resignations by United States senators.
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van Wyck
Greater New York
Tammany
Albany
New York
Empire State Legislature
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Innovation in Electric Transit in Hanover Plan
A Philadelphia Record piece outlines Hanover Germany testing an overhead trolley system with underseat auxiliary storage batteries. Cars recharge from trolley lines and run on stored power where overhead wires are forbidden, promising lighter cost and compact batteries despite Europe’s slower storage battery adoption.
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Hanover
Germany
Emall
Cir
Europe
United States
Weimar
Charlottenberg
Berlin
Feasible plan to merge trolley economy with storage battery use
A proposed approach aims to combine the overhead trolley system in suburbs with a storage battery setup for congested localities. The plan seeks to balance efficiency and practicality, presenting the most feasible option yet to integrate existing transit and battery technology.
One Sided Friendship Between France and United States
The French press signals a drift toward anti American sentiment in France amid distrust and world politics. Observers note France cherishes past memory of aid to American independence but now despises many nations including the United States. The piece warns Americans not to mistake current talk for lasting friendship.
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France
Mexico
United States
Spain
Design openings Await Inspection
The items described are newly opened and currently awaiting examination. The text notes exclusive designs that have just been revealed and are ready for someone to inspect.
See See See See See See
See many unreadable fragments in OCR text. The readable parts show no clear events, names, or places to summarize into a proper news item.
Haviland China Closing Out Four Open Stock Patterns
Haviland China announces a closing sale of four open stock patterns. The push highlights remaining wares and urges customers to act quickly to secure patterns before stock depletes. Limited quantities suggest a final opportunity for collectors.
At Cost Close Out Sale Before February First
Shopping alert as a seller offers Wahina dinner sets at cost to clear four lines. Stock levels are being tallied with a deadline of February 1 to complete the sale.
Bargain Fabric Prices Listed by Yard
At two cents per yard good bleached twisted toweling. Three cents per yard all of the best calicos. Four cents per yard all of the best outing flannels. Five cents per yard new styles of percal es one yard wide. Six cents per yard the best dress ginghams and Bates Seersuckers.
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Eeee Vercouavesi
Asssesenceee
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Johnstown
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Page
Washington
Finley
Incham
Mer
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Scotland
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Biarritz
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Cloak Department
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Haviland
China
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Ferber
O’malley CO
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Washington Avenue
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