Pennsylvania Republicans to Convene for State Nominees
The Republican electors of Pennsylvania will meet in Harrisburg on April 23 at 10 a.m. in the opera house to nominate two congressmen at large, thirty-two presidential electors, and select eight delegates to the Republican National Convention, with other business as needed. Attest records by Jereb, Ror, W. R. Andrews, Fearstartes. The piece ends with a speculative note on a future South Africa republic and Cecil Rhodes.
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England
United States of South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Cleveland Cuba policy foreshadows campaign maneuvering
The piece argues Cleveland may delay intervention between Spain and Cuba until just before the Democratic national convention to rally sympathy for Cuba. It questions the purity of motives, suggests possible cabinet moves to Olney or Carlisle, and contends any late Cuban gesture would lack political impact. Spain fears press access to Cuban war reporting.
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Henry Watterson
Grover Cleveland
Hawaii
Five Senators Block Free Coinage Push Over Silver Stand
Refusal of Cannon Utah Carter Mantle Montana Dubois Idaho Teller Colorado to back the Dingley revenue bill unless it included independent free silver coinage triggers its defeat. They bear responsibility for potential fiscal crises from revenue shortfalls, drawing sharp criticism as enemies of silver and neutral observers alike.
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Carter and Mantle
Montana
Dubois
Idaho
Teller
Colorado
McCormick on anti store law and Roosevelt address notes
The piece criticizes Republican senators as stubborn and dangerous, questions McCormick’s ruling on the Cambria Iron store case, and reflects on Theodore Roosevelt’s Chicago speech urging condemnation of clever criminals. It references Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons and remarks on Monroe Doctrine support, Armenian massacres, and other political commentary.
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Cambria Iron Company
Buncombe
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Washington
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Chicago Times-Herald
Roosevelt
Salvation Army leaders praised after split and mixed opinions
The article argues Ballington and Mrs Booth could lead a revival style evangelistic effort in the United States, praising their campaign against urban vice and social degradation. It notes the dismissal of the Booths limits recall and questions where to place other political and religious figures like McKinley, Harrison, Allison, Morton, Reed, and Quay.
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Ballington Booth
Booth
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Harrison
Allison
Governor Morton
Thomas H. Reed
Senator Quay
Allerton Testimony Attacks Wilson Policy Trade Effects
Samuel W. Allerton testifies before the House Ways and Means subcommittee on reciprocity and revocation effects with Germany and other nations. He cites cattle export losses, price declines, and large deficits since the Wilson law, contrasting with McKinley era surpluses. He questions Republican restoration prospects and notes the Jameson case as a victory claim.
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Samuel W. Allerton
Chicago
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Ways and Means Committee
Germany
Austria
Brazil
Spain
Harrison
Senator Garfield Drives Plan for Ohio College Council
Senator Garfield of Onto proposes a ten member state college and university council appointed by the governor to evaluate which colleges may confer degrees. He argues degrees should rest on merit rather than indiscriminate awarding by smaller colleges.
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Buckeye
Unity Sought After Election Divisions In Republican Ranks
The Montrote Sentinel reflects on spring elections showing Republican gains for municipal governments shifting to Democrats in several cities. It urges factionalism to end and calls for unity among Republicans to “get together” for a strong national restoration and a successful year.
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Montrote Sentinel
Emeylvania
Quay Seen as Presidential Hopeful In Pennsylvania Circles
Colonel A K McClure of the Philadelphia Times lauds Matthew S Quay as a shrewd, ambitious politician with a private library and quiet, secretive nature. He believes Quay seeks the presidency and that this year could prove decisive as party strength develops.
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Philadelphia Times
Pennsylvania
Quay
Lou
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United States
Fragmentary political quip on presidential partisan bias
The fragment suggests a bitter comparison between a politician and Grant in the context of US politics. It hints at desire for vindication and conflict over presidential leadership, but the text is incomplete and leaves the main claim unclear.
Treasury secretary debates New York boom impact
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the secretary of the treasury in New York considering a Carlyle style boom and reflects on John 1 Our liveless gow ope of the last men in the pouttry and his public reputation. The piece argues the treasury role shadows the nation as it faces administration concerns.
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Secretary of the Treasury
New York
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Fenniety
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Atliste
Fis
Dinner companions debate raw oysters and whisky
At a dinner with newspaper friends the waiter served raw oysters and whisky. Mr Nye recalls a Western tale of baked oysters making him sick, while Harlee H Hoyt urges choosing one. Nye then tells the waiter to take away the oysters.
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Harlee H. Hoyt
Nye
Scranton Election Prospects Raise Political Debate
In Scranton the demxcrats discuss possible candidates for Congress with Con Kreseman Scranton seen as a favored insider. Observers note the complex power web around Lackawanna county politics and the 12th district’s history of shifting alliances.
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Con- Kreseman
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Congrera
la Wily
Perrine Comet Threshold Sparks City Strike Debate
The Wilkes-Barre Times notes the Perrine comet approaching Earth at about 100 tiles daily, and quotes the Wilkes Barre Scranton Tribune warning that if the comet struck the city its structures could be knocked to pieces.
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Wilkes-Barre Times
Perrine
Wilkes. Barre Scranton
Dr Bothrock Lecture Sparks Forest Preservation Interest
In Scranton last week Dr. Bothrock spoke on conserving forests, urging Scranton area residents to value timber resources. He noted Lackawanna towns should be ringed by maple, hemlock and beech groves and stressed natural advantages for reforestation.
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Carbondale Herald
Bothrock
Scranton
Lackawanna
Horoscopes and oddities from the 1808 Tribune page
Daily horoscope notes Ajacebus the astrologer forecasts for Thursday Feb 27 1808 and lampooning quips about ex Deputy Burke Collector Herring Weare and a South Side parade. It jokes about a Wilkes Barre cow refusing milk and political taunts toward Uncle Joe. Amaccus advises cautious marriage plans and wealth via boarding houses.
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