Work Will Win War on Business Blight Says Tribune
The 1904 Scranton edition urges relentless effort and bold advertising as cures for business disturbances. It notes local revival efforts, a new county project, and annuals from Wilkes-Barre. discusses politics, tariffs, and party divisions with named figures, including Buckalew Hancock Merritt Elliott Allen Hassen Snowden and Ricketts. It mentions Andrew Canseck’s Nile trip, Carnegie’s health, Keystone cigar popularity, and anti Chinese prejudice in San Francisco with a brief note on a Chinese medical student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Canseck
New York
Alexandria
Nile Valley
Mr. Carnegie
Charles R Buckalew
Columbia
Charles D. Hancock
Vernango
Thomas P. Merritt
Reading
Mortimer F. Elliott
Tioga
George A. Allen
Erie
William Hassen
Venango
William H. Snowden
Lehigh
R. Bruce Ricketts
Literos
City hospital bids barred by race and benevolence clash
The city’s health authorities refused a Mongolian resident’s admission to several hospitals amid racial hostility. The piece notes scrutiny of Police Commissioner Sheehan and Jimmie Martin's wealth, tracing his rise from streetcar conductor to high living on a $5,000 salary, and calls for uncovering how he amassed wealth.
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New York
Sheehan
Martin
Jimmie
Sixth Avenue
Fifty-fourth Street
Rockefeller and
Depew
Forty Eighth Street
Jimmie” Martin
Gladstone Turns Eighty Four in Stamina and Policy Push
Marking his eighty fourth birthday, Gladstone remains vigorous in leadership of the government and the campaign for domestic reform. He endures periodic illness with skilled nursing, but his intellect, grasp, and tempo in the Commons persist, including hard labor on the home rule bill despite Lords’ opposition.
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Gladstone
Sir Andrew Clark
Gladstone Hull
Commons
France
Lord Rosebury
England
Europe
Matabeleland
Lords
President Cleveland Faces Conflicting Health and Access Readings
Washington: New York Sun says Cleveland rarely sees visitors and avoids public gaze amid rumors of ill health. He avoids church, walks, and public audiences, with Thurber handling callers. Boston Herald says he is in excellent condition and able to meet lawmakers after completing the Hawaiian message.
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Cleveland
Washington
Callera
New York Sun
Thurber
Sunderland
Boston Herald
White House
Congress
The President Under Sieges of Requests and Rumors
The White House door opens to crowds as the president receives hundreds of calls daily. He listens on his seat for hours seeking office appointments amid conflicting reader views about his omnipresence. The piece notes the kaleidoscopic public image and Mugwump speculation surrounding his godlike attributes.
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White House
Sor
Wade
West Chester Republican lauds Walter Watres as ideal chief ruler
The West Chester Republican notes Lieutenant Governor Walter Watres declined to run for governor to honor the majority’s wish and aid General Hastings. It praises his deference, broad party appeal, and popularity shown by a Republican victory and cross faction support. His timing and future potential are called to the fore.
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West Chester
Walter
Hastings
Centre County
Watres
Commonwealth
Scranton Officials Propose Idle Hands at Work on Icy Pavements
The Scranton county commissioners enlisted a snow shovel brigade to clear pavements around the courthouse to reduce accidents. The article cites governor Fiower and Clinton prison warden Thayer as examples of employing convicts for road and public works under recent laws that allow such programs.
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Scranton
Court House
Govensorn Fiower
New York
Thayer
Clinton Prison
Dannemora
Angers
Political chatter hints at Pennsylvania Republican moves
The piece discusses Chris Magee backing Gamaha A Grow and hints votes from Alla goeny could shift toward the Susquehanna county candidate. It notes Howard Mutebler and the Wilbur cadetship tie as political maneuvering, with General Hastings named as a gubernatorial possibility and Pennsylvania delegates staying aligned with party sentiment amid upcoming nominations.
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Chris Magee
Gamaha A. Grow
Allagoeny
Susquehanna County
Mr. Magee
Tim
Pennsylvania
Grow
Philadelphia Times
Washington
General Hastings
Stons
Warren
Allegheny
County Commissioners Earn Praise as New Board Prepares
The outgoing Luzerne County commissioners receive broad praise for prudent finances and steadfast service. Harry Evans of Pittston is lauded for his diligent work and loyalty while the Carbondale Herald commends Hallstead Flannaghan and Franz. Incoming Dem Demuth and two Republicans are urged to continue cooperative governance and win similar approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Herald
Hallstead
Flannaghan
Franz
Demuth
Lisves
Almanac and health appeal from Scranton 19th century
Ferontun Truth promotes the Scranton Trinoxe Almanac with engraved portraits of editors and a decorative cover. The note urges Hood products as remedies for liver and kidney health and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for liver and bowels.
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Ferontun
Scranton Trinoxe
United States
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Scranton Tribune
F. E. Wood
Puulieged
SCRAR
Fox, Pa
Oy Tue Tumune Publiasing Company
Orion
Truss Burp
Frank
Gnay
THE
Tribune
New County
Carbotdale
Wilkes-Barre
Democrata
Wilkes. Barre
Trarvey
Schuylkill County
Congnessitax Draper
Senate
Ixgatts
Democratic Party
Abain
Jugalla
Sesator Perver
Wilson
Turpmen
Mike Dwyer
Richard Croker
Board of Control
Pacific Coast
Howard Mutebler
Harry Wilbur
West Point
Harry
Matehler
Fils
Lehighton
Apikea
Wilbur
Anid Howard
Mr. Mutchlar
Logerne
Board of Commis
Sioners
Harry Evans
Pittston
Evans
Wilkes-Barre Newa- Dealer
Luzerne
Grover
Smith
Datlard
Boyd
Ttio
Palaotad
Hood
Keeley
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Goldsmith
Roo
G.B
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, PA
Bradford
Lackawanna
Montour
Pike, Sullivan
Susquehanna
Wayne
Wyoming Counties
State of
N. A. Hulbert
City Music Store
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Ee Norte Brothers
Hranich & Back
Stultz & Bautle
Éier
KTO
Lackawanna Ave
Luther Keller
West Lackawanna Ave
King's Windsor Cement
Quarries and Works
Portland, PA
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Ecranton
Kil
Mt, Pleasant
Rutatl
Altice
Wyoming Avenue
WM. v. Smith
Fae Na the Stowers Packing CO
William Lissenberger
Opposite Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
J. D. Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Setigols
Paris
Sal
Frank P. Brown & Co
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