Scranton City Ticket Backed by Republicans Ahead of Feb 15 Vote
Campaign warning from Republican leaders urges unity to defend the ticket for Mayor Ripple Treasurer Williams Comptroller Widmayer Assessors Fowler Ficklus Dawson. Cites Democratic attacks as misinformed, predicts high majorities, urges continued ground effort and warns of partisan consequences for defectors.
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F. N. Ripple
Daniel Williams
F. J. Widmayer
Charles Fowler
Christ Ficklus
William Dawson
Canada’s Commons back loyalty pledge to British throne
The Canadian House of Commons unanimously approved a resolution pledging unswerving loyalty to the British throne and willingness to sacrifice for the empire in war. The piece questions motive and notes U.S. indifference to Canada Britain ties, asserting Americans seek no dominion and would face war if it comes.
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House of Commons
Canada
Ottawa
Great Britain
McNeil
United States
England
Kosciuszko Anniversary Sparks Patriot Commemoration
The piece celebrates Thaddeus Kosciuszko on his 150th birth anniversary, noting his unselfish motive and pivotal aid to American liberty. It urges American and Polish societies to unite in observance, praising his heroism and its teaching for Polish immigration to American institutions.
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Thaddeus Kosciusko
Keseiusko
Poland
Keselusko
Falsehoods of Scranton Anti-Republican Criticized in Charged Ledger
The piece rebukes the Democratic editor for spreading unverified claims about Republican campaign fraud. It cites alleged primary fraud in the First district and Twentieth ward, notes Schlentz and Aspenschlager as witnesses, and argues the charges are partisan tactics while urging trust in the bond issue as proof that plain people may be trusted.
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Scranton Republican
Scranton
Benedict Arnold
Washington
Arnold
Mexica
Simrell
Jones
Monnells
Ripple
Holland
Schlentz
Schientz
Schlientz
Baltera
Kickers
Cooper
Aspenschlager
Senate Endorsement Signals Neutrality Toward Cuba
A Senate Foreign Affairs Committee resolution expresses sympathy with Cuban insurgents and calls for strict neutrality by the United States while respecting belligerent rights in U S ports. The language, while not full recognition, portrays congressional sentiment toward Spain and Cuban rebels.
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Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Bose of Representatives
Congress
Spain
United States of America
United States
Family quarrel in Scranton sparks political salvo
An editorial denounces infighting among Scranton Republicans. It defends Connell Hipple Williams et al as patriots of the city’s electric government, warns that anti party critics hurt progress, and urges unity for the upcoming vote. The piece condemns slander and factional tactics used by rivals.
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Scranton
Connell
Hipple
Williams
The Next Senatorship In Question at Elmira
A drafty political note from Elmira hints that Senator Quay faces internal pressure from allies who may seek to affect county nominations and legislative influence. The report suggests a move to secure Senator Penrose as Cameron’s successor, while Cameron himself could seek reelection if he returns to cabinet or diplomacy.
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Stackpole
Elmira
Quay
Penrose
Cameron
Viaduct Proposal Sparks Cross City Support and Debate
Editorials from the Olyphant Record and Wilkes-Barre Leader urge a new viaduct over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks at Lackawanna Avenue to serve West Side residents and Scranton merchants. They argue the project benefits the Electric City, costs are borne by taxpayers, and Wilkes-Barre Scranton rivalry should not block progress.
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Oeration
Demware
Lackawanna
Lacka
Want Avenue
Scranton
Coxt
Electric Crtw
Harrison Letter Declines St Louis Convention Support
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Benjamin Harrison’s tactful refusal to attend the St Louis convention and praises his skill as a writer and public speaker. It argues no other Republican statesman, not even Tom Reed, could craft a briefer, more graceful instrument in English on such a delicate topic.
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House
Need
Capitol
Washington
Mr. Reed
Philadelphia Bulletin
Benjamin Harrison
St. Loss
Tom Reed
Scranton Struggles With Municipal Affairs in Father-Town
In the Erie Dispatch report, Congressman Scranton faces deadlock over town governance named for his father, while a playful aside compares the family to a polyglot pun about language and a baby. The piece blends political friction with light local color.
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Erie
Scranton
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Amacchus
Astrolabe cast for Friday Feb 7 1896 notes sympathy for a child born that day and warns of political tensions. Sat rn and sun align with ward politicians amid election, and a warning about trust in friends and a suspicious woman with your name. Ajacedus' Advice cautions against hidden motives and offers skepticism toward flattery.
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Amacchus
the Tribune
Saturn
Mr. Bailey
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Correa
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Bunce Manests
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Manan
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Birfield
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Lietule
Sone
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Carlisle
Treasury
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Times
Hyde Park
Harrison
Cleveland
Niagara River
Falls
Stone
Repuwblicans
Nnll
Washington Ave
HL & Connell
Lyon
Clemons
Ferber O'Malley
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
Polly
Detroit
Banister
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Madison Square Garden
A. G. Spalding & Bros
C. M. Florey’s
Wyoming Avenue
Foote & Shear ‘Co
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
Jermyn
Pres
Bere Ill
Shrewsbury
Rockaways
Maurice River
Western Shores
Blue Points
Pierce’s Market
Penn Ave
Conrad
Brothers
C. F Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Coal Exchange
Canadian Pacific
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