Republican City Ticket and viaduct funding dispute
The piece discusses Republican candidates C. C. Ferber and B. Db. Fellows for school directors, ties to the D L W company offer conditional on closing a crossing. It notes a Scranton Railway Company proposal to ease West Lakkiwanna avenue for pedestrians and vehicles and urges a favorable vote for safety and practicality. It also critiques local political maneuvering around printing ballots and mentions Carnegie associates and the iron magnate’s enduring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Alee
Lakkiwanna Avenue
Turaday
British plan to raise empire army to four hundred thousand
The Salisbury cabinet seeks parliamentary authority to increase Britain’s fighting force to 400000 including troops in South Africa and at home. The move aims to defend the empire and rearm the army, promising a living force drawn from volunteers and a strengthened imperial economy. The Atlantic league meetings in Scranton affirm ongoing sporting faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
South Africa
Great Britain
England
Scranton
Molineux Execution Debate Over Conviction And Sympathy
The piece argues against executing Molineux citing circumstantial murder conviction and public sympathy for his father General Molineux. It questions political pressure and warns against allowing appeals for clemency to derail lawful justice under extraordinary circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molineux
New Haven
Court debates commute as man awaits fate
The document argues against commuting a death sentence while praising General Molineux's exemplary service. It notes the jury's verdict was well grounded and discusses whether mercy could rest on paternal virtue rather than new evidence, while suggesting political figures might influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Molineux
Puerto Rico governance plan outlined in senate bill
The article discusses a proposed US Puerto Rico government model with a governor secretary attorney general and a legislative assembly. It notes executive and legislative powers limited by Congress and a resident commissioner to represent Puerto Rico in Congress. It also covers taxation, municipal autonomy, and judicial appointments, describing it as a step toward self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Puerto Rico
United States
Philadelphia
Jamaica
Puerto Ico
Senate
Interior
Legislative Assembly
House of Delegates
Congress of the
Executive Council
Congress
Puerto Rco
War Censors Warn of Possible New South African Fighting
Report warns that censorship may limit war news while hints of renewed hostilities in South Africa surface. Dawson City shows a sudden drop in activity amid unsettled markets recalling past land speculation in budding Kaneas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Kaneas
Two Billion Dollar Money Circulation Reached in U S
The Treasury reports over 2 billion dollars in circulation, a historic first for the United States. Per capita money in use runs to about 25 dollars, with gold coins and certificates comprising much of the total. The Chicago Times-Herald notes that circulation has doubled since 1880 and nearly tripled since 1870, despite opposition from free silver advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
Chicago Times-Herald
Personalities and Aides from Ottawa and Washington Circa War Era
The Ottawa Battery soldiers receive Bi from Major Payment on departure. Senator Leveridge is popular with Washington journalists and Governor Stanley writes his own letters. Henry James discusses a fellow author, and Harry Varjeon, Joseph Jefferson’s grandson, emerges as a promising English composer with a musical play. Queen Wilhelmina’s daily routine and attire are described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Sonater Leveridge
Washington
Stanley
Kansas
W. DB
Biowell
Henry James
James
Joseph Jefferson
Harry Varjeon
Royal Academy of Murle
Theodore Behreiner
Olive Behreiner
Cape Colony
Wilhelmina
Friesland
Frick Sues Carnegie Steel Partners Over 1900 Agreement
The Frick filing accuses Carnegie of secretly pressuring partners to sign the 1892 agreement and coercing Frick out of the firm. It details alleged manipulation of holdings and bad faith efforts to value Frick’s interests using obsolete figures. A request for dissolution, a receiver, and sale is discussed alongside claims of an implied limited partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Frick
Schwab
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Het Frick
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Carnegie Bros., & Co., Limited
Carnegie Bros.’ & Co., Limited
Carnegie, Phipps & Co, Limited
Carnegie, Phipps & c., Limited
Carnegie Steel Company
Lmited
Carnegie Brow
N I
Women Adies and Leaders Inspire Civic Effort in City
The Women's auxiliary at St Luke's Church showcases strong leadership under Mrs Israel. Helen Gould lends support by sending Oxford Bibles to service members. Colonel Morse and Professor Wingate will speak, highlighting Green Ridge Woman's Club efforts to fund notable academics, reflecting civic club impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adies
Weldom
Mia
Mis
Israel
St. Luke's Church
Colonel Morse
Green Ridge
Professor Wingate
Columbia University
Colonel Waring
New York City
Lost Italian tenor and bohemian artist in playful dialogue
In a humorous Detroit Journal snippet Mrs Cornrow notes the famous Italian tenor Signior Spaghetti Abalony is lost on the high. A farmer replies he has seen ten or a dozen in the same fix. A bohemian artist laments the difficulty of obtaining a model and a connoisseur jokes about sunrises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Railroad Men Get Ready for Inspection
We offer a full line of all makes of watches guaranteed to pass inspection. Buy from an old reliable house that stays in business not a temporary agent. Our guarantee is as good as gold with prices as low as any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Board of Commissioners
The
Tribune
W. W. Davis
Mr. Davis
Mr. Lynett
Great Britain
United States
South
America
Americana
Virginius
Cuba
Spain
Manila
Apia
Blue Mound
Macon Co
Finleys New Muslin Under Wear Opens Spring Sale
Finleys announces a January clearance on underwear was successful and now opens for spring with a fresh line of muslin under garments. The notice signals continued sales at the store with renewed stock for warmer weather.
New Bridal Underwear Line Showcases Craft and Range
A local retailer unveils a fresh assortment of undergarments praised for skill and artistry. The collection spans from simple pieces to elaborately trimmed options in Ladies and Misses sizes, with matched wedding sets and special numbers priced to attract buyers.
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Scranton Tribune
Clesen
Richard
F. Byxdped
New York
Nassau Bt
Yreeland
Bole Ament
Moreen
Republican City
C. C. Ferber
B. Db. Fellows
Mr. Carnegie
Iron King
Untasha Grow
United States Senate
Grow
Pennsylvania
Charles Emery Smith
Lord Roberts
Peajawe Topire
Philadelphia Record
Tto
Isio
Frick’s
Mr. McCook
Henry Phipps
Henry M. Curry
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Helen Gould
United States Army and Navy
Wiuily
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave. Coal Exchange
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Berlin, JR
Geperm
Wyoming
Dupont
Chemica
Connell Building
Thos, Ford
John B. Smith & Son
W. BE. Mulligan
Pittston
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
Finley
Misses
SALE
Reynolds Bros Stationers and Engravers
Scranton, Pa
Uim
Corre
Sree Eae
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