Scranton Republicans praise local ticket and Ripple leadership
The November 1844 editorial lauds Col. E. H. Ripple and a slate including Daniel Williams Fred J. Widmayer and others as worthy candidates. It rebuts claims of “Republican in name only” and urges voters to back the unified party ticket for city offices and assessors. It notes the two-cent per capita viaduct as a potential Scranton benefit.
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Scranton Republican
E. H. Ripple
Scranton
Daniel Williams
Fred J. Widmayer
Widmayer
Messrs
Fowler
Fickus
Dawson
Republican Party
Congress of Representatives to Revisit Monroe Doctrine
Ecuador calls a congress of representatives from all American republics to redefine and dismantle the Monroe doctrine and push toward closer political and commercial ties, highlighting the incoming national administration faces key decisions in foreign policy and regional relations.
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Ecuador
Three Americas
Americanism and diplomacy shape the next secretary of state
The piece argues future foreign policy will rest on capable leadership to manage reciprocal trade, the Nicaragua canal, Hawaii, Cuba, and hemispheric relations. It speculates Harrison as possible secretary, noting American prestige and the need to protect legitimate interests amid Anglo American rivalry. It also critiques Scranton Republican fraud stories and party infighting.
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Lincoln
Olney
United States
Repubics
Nicaragua
Hawaii
Cuba
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Coal Pricing and Equity in the Anthracite Market
The piece argues that restricting coal production raises fuel costs for the poor only marginally and that the industry must become self sustaining. It warns against selling coal below cost, noting scarce supply and long term harm to labor, merchants, and the community. It also mentions General Harrison supporting Allison to recognize political potential in the West.
No alliance with England on Armenian issue, says paper
The report in foreign papers of a possible alliance between England and the United States in behalf of the Armenians is without foundation. The Monroe doctrine would not permit an offensive or defensive alliance with a European power, especially Great Britain. Lord Salisbury’s Venezuelan issue reference is hostile and reveals a surly temper, conflicting with U S positions.
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England
United States
Asia Minor
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
Is United States Independence Truly Grammatical?
A Chicago Times-Herald excerpt debates how the phrase United States should be treated in law and grammar. It cites Jefferson, the declaration, articles of confederation, and the Thirteenth Amendment to argue that the United States acts as a collective entity and that singular or plural usage follows unity and legal sense.
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Chicago Times-Herald
United States
Kortun Journal
Thomas Jefferson
United States of America
Congress
Supreme Judge of
Great Britain
John Hancock
John Adams
Oliver Yoleot
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Franklin
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
United
United Btiton
W. E. Curtl
Chicago
Whalington Extoy
Abelo
Wenditglal
Beckinsale
Shane
Husk
Rusk
Cutigm
Scranton Republican editorial on county ticket results
The Scranton Republican argues large state ticket pluralities enable Republicans to blame others for down ballots. It contends Lackawanna Republicans fix responsibility for thinning margins to Sheriff Clemons by forty six votes and losing the treasurer post to Thomas D. Davies. It denounces four failing party members as conspirators and turncoats.
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Scranton
Lackawanna
Thomas D. Davies
Esekers
Political wagers and rifts in early Scranton scene
The letter pages discuss FS Janieh’s weak renomination prospects and his opposition to the Republican ticket in Scranton. William Connell is floated as a likely nominee if persuaded. The Montrose Sentinel notes Beranton Democrats struggle without Republican help, branding aiding the Democrats as traitorous to their party.
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Philadelphia
Preea
Othe Lackawasna
FS .Janieh
Teket
Scranton
Wiliam Connell
Montrose Sentinel
Beranton
Daily Horoscope From Amaccus at The Tribune
Amaccus cast for Thursday January unknown date offers child born today may travel if he marries with an irritable home at night. Embroidery skill praised while a woman patching trousers earns respect. Wounded fowl and birdshot at the Times noted. bribery yells at elections ride the mood. Lord Byron Green awaits word before band play. Amacchus advises resisting ill formed arguments.
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Aaron Augustus Chare
Lord Byron Green
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