Republican Electors Meeting in Christburg for State Nomination
The Republican state committee announces a convention of Pennsylvania Republicans in Christburg on April 2 at 10:30 a.m. to nominate candidates for auditor general and congress at large, elect presidential electors, and appoint delegates to the national Republican convention in Philadelphia. Delegates are allocated by vote totals, with one delegate per two thousand votes for the electors and additional delegates for any fraction thereof. The meeting is chaired by Milt Rower with committee members W. R. Andrews and El Veorheius.
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Peninsylvanias
Pennsylvania
Chrristburg
Auditor General
Congress- Mille
Proshleath
Efeht Delgates
Elekt
Republican Nitronad Convention
Ecomkiien
Thaer
Evers
Theimond
Dn Exeeta Af Ene Thoveind Beal Dterrid Ds
Teepee
Republican City Ticket. School Directors
C. Ferber and BE Fellows led a Republican slate for school directors as Democratic politicians debated mediation over the South African war and President McKinley.
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Republican City
C. ©. Ferber, BE. Fellows
McKinley
Macle Sam
Public safety powers debated in city ordinance proposal
Opinion warns against arming the mayor and aldermen with autocratic policing powers to close unlicensed saloons. It argues enforcement varies with public mood and could corrupt officials, urging safeguards or defeat of the measure. The piece cites law, politics, and notable figures to illustrate risks and ethical concerns.
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Penney Banks
Lackoiweanmo
Hess
Meyer
Aimecif
Dour
Rail disaster at Paterson DLW settles most claims
The article reports most claims from the Paterson DLW wreck of November 29 have been amicably adjusted. The rail company’s attorney estimates liability not to exceed 1200 dollars. The company has publicly admitted responsibility and seeks settlement with the Craig heirs, signaling fair dealing.
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Paterson
Alexander Craig
Roosevelt for vice presidency urged by Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin argues Theodore Roosevelt is the strongest candidate for the vice presidency, due to his ability, character, and reform record. It notes he prefers to continue as governor and that Pennsylvania should back Charles Emery Smith for the ticket, praising Roosevelt's leadership and American wartime management.
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Philadelphia
Ineulletin
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Empire Suite
Tnion
Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Charles Emery Simith
New York
Hottonel
John
Tribune
Smith
Puerto Rico Relief Bills Move Toward Tariff Accord
Senate and House committees report substantially identical relief bills for Puerto Rico. The measures set a 25 percent tariff rate on imports from Puerto Rico and envisage revenues flowing to the Puerto Rican Insular treasury. The Senate plan expands revenue sharing to include duties on exports and internal taxes, signaling broad tariff changes and potential free access to U.S. markets.
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Puerto Rico
Congress
Senate
Hall
United States
Puerto Iico
Puerto Rica
Congressional Dilemmas on Puerto Rico and Sulu Slaves
Washington weighs constitutional questions before the Supreme Court. Senate bill should pass promptly for fair play. Puerto Rico market rights may wait. Puerto Rico government form can wait for Congress or the president. Congress to decide on slavery in the Sulu archipelago after McKinley’s approval and Bates’ inquiry.
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States
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice
Senate
Puerto Rico
Puerto
Congress
Bulu
McKinley
United States
Sulu
General Bates
President Touts Free Trade With Puerto Rico
The president in his annual message urges Congress to grant Puerto Rico free trade with the United States, a move met with stubborn congressional opposition. Special interests sway leaders, while general equity seeks a fair path amid influential lobbyists. Miss Maud Gonne’s efforts spark sympathy here, awakening affection in a Mr. von Kuhl, suggesting non British roots.
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India
Congress
Puerto Rico
United States
Philippine plan of government proposed by the commission
The commission outlines a territorial government for the Philippines with a partly elective lower house and a partially appointed senate, a veto by the governor general, and a civil service system based on merit. It favors a Manila civil service board, competitive exams, and appointments mainly from qualified Filipinos.
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Senate
Commission
Congress
Philippine Civil Service
Philippines
Oriental
Manila
The
Union
Commission map to govern Philippines under American rule
The report outlines a two tier American civil service for the Philippines with limited appointments for top positions and merit-based promotion for mid and lower posts. It urges high salaries, language training for officials, and a small number of American incumbents guided by fitness tests. The commission favors self supporting finances, Philippine treasury control, and immediate expansion of public schools while delaying currency changes.
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Commission
Senate
Philippines
United States
Philippine Civil Service
British India
Ceylon
Civil Administration of
Philippine
Women and Art Cravings Across Domestic Life
A playful yet pointed essay contrasts women’s strong artistic cravings with men’s immunity. It traces origins of the craft fever to upbringing, travel, or lectures, lampooning decor trends and calling out shifts from old Masters to modern fads. Headlines the domestic tension with affectionate satire.
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Losin
Cote Lege
Scranton
Herdess
Mother Hubbard
Alove
Chimmie
Tle
Calla Mottleed
Passe-partout craze spreads through town with framing profit
A columnist details a home art reform sparked by passe-partout engavings and cheap framing. Women embrace the fad, buying prints, glass, and mounts while dealers note rising demand and modest costs for 10x12 pictures, card mounts, and simple frames in the local market.
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Perry
Charles Emory Smith Suggested for Vice Presidency
The Scranton Tribune argues Pennsylvania’s brainy Charles Emory Smith would make a strong vice president. writes he has presidential timber but should not be buried in a subordinate role and could be pushed for the top spot in 1944.
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Blue Ridge Zephyr
Scranton Tribune
Pennsylvania
Charles Emory Smith
The Finest Drink in Verse from Philadelphia North American
A playful verse compares many lickers and flavors, building to a claim for the finest drink yet brewed. The Philadelphia North American excerpt uses rhythmic satire to praise a preferred beverage over rivals.
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Philadelphia
Railroad Men Get Ready for Inspection
We offer a full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection. Buy from a reliable house that stays in business. Not a transient agent who opens shop briefly. We are here to stay with a guarantee as good as gold. Prices as always.
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Michael Angelos
Linen stock offers new reproductions at old prices
The notice touts Dry Goods advances, especially linens, and highlights a large linen stock bought before price rises. It emphasizes table linens of top makes, suitable for schools, with substantial, inexpensive reproductions and a complete, reasonably priced assortment.
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Trnk Rower
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EL Veorheius
Tetartoes
William Goebel
Leonard Wood
McClure
England
Relief For
Government For the Philippines
New York Sun
Jefferson
Louisiana
Mindanao
Palawan
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Visayas
Chamber of Deputies
Archipelago
Postal
Customs
Federal Service
Home Service
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave. Coal Exchange
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Areas
Henry Belin, JR
Gepera Avcontiortia
Eigh
Taljety
Agencles
FORD
John B. Smith & Son
W. E. Mulligan
Pittaton
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
N. Washington Ave
Wyoming
Barnsley
Damas
Marseilles
Lackawanna Avenue
Reynolds Bros Stationers and Engravers
Scranton, Pa
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