Ambitious City Figures and Civic Scrutiny Rise
A Philadelphia Press dispatch from Harriabuye notes bitter contest in Lackawanna between Fleltz and Watkins for reading clerk, plus Parkhurst critique of Lexow committee and Byrnes. Platt defends reform efforts while Parkhurst accuses police leaders of protecting rot. Kurdish atrocities and U S response are discussed, ending with praise for Philadelphia Stockholder’s comprehensive Milan-scale resource resume.
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Philadelphia Press
Harriabuye
Lackawanna
Fleltz
Watkins
Reading
Lackawanna County
Dr. Parkhurst
Byrnes
Tammany
Albany
Parkhurst
New York
Society For the Prevention of Crime
H Ts
Nein
Lexow Committee
Trim
Goff
Tirnes
Senate
Benator Lexow
Mrr
Cermittee
Thomas C. Platt
Wilkes-Barre
Platt
Luzerne County
Park- Buret
Tom
Matt
Strong
Platts
Mass protest urged over Armenian massacre report
A subscriber letter calls for united global action against reported Armenian massacres. It condemns Turkish authorities and urges Americans to petition Washington and allies to ostracize Turkey and ensure humanitarian protection worldwide. The writer appeals to pastors to mobilize public protest and pressure policies.
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the Tribune
Turkey
Washington
Third Howe era looms as Philadelphia politics shifts
The piece details a Philadelphia political scene with figures such as Homey Ehall, Lawrence of Washington, Stewart of Philadelphia, and George Handy Smith. It discusses plans to move Eastern penitentiary, legislative nicknames, and a push for a Pittsburg centered consolidation bill affecting population and city rank. It notes debates over electric railways, eminent domain, road paving, and speed restrictions.
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Homey Ehall
Hustienay
Lawrence
Washington
Stewart
Philadelphia
Charley Voorhees
Charles
Féetterolf
Hirkshurm
O' Malley
Lackawanna
Pete
Moniley
A. J. Colhornt
Senate
Dake
Beranton
Sharrisburg
Fllan
Greater Dittsburg
Fittuture
Anesteny
McKeespagr Braddock
Homestead
Daigierie
Pudosen
Hobbing
Senilor Film
Last Fension
Team Reeds
Yale Halfback’s Barroom Victory Story
A Yale graduate known for bold form brings fear away in Santa Fe. At Dutchy’s restaurant a crowd of locals led by Shanks and Aleck Dowd confronts him. He answers with a swift elbow, a gunshot breaks a mirror, and Dowd is left with a broken arm while bystanders suffer blows. He declares he played on their football team.
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Byrnes
Yale
Tate
Santa Fe
Dutchy
Shanks
Deep Gulch
Mike
Sandy Grant
Red Thompson
Aleck
Pillings
Buck
E. Grewer
Eee
Ld Postoffice
Penn Wivadus
Eatset
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia
Symroom
Bruin Old Post Office
Penm Avenue
Spruce Street
Scranton
Abolish the Grade Crossing and Public Safety Call
Carbondale Herald urges immediate abolition of grade crossings where highways meet steam railways. It argues corporations must ensure public safety or face stricter controls and nationwide policy action. It also compares pay of rulers and notes British investors hold funds in American breweries with dividends paid in gold.
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Carbondale Herald
Christmas Presents and Elegant Household Furnishings
A varied stock offering BOOKCASES LADIES DRESSING TABLES TEA TABLES AND LIBRARY TABLES BRASS AND ONYX TABLES AND CABINETS OF GUARANTEED QUALITY An elegant stock of Pictures at moderate cost.
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York
Tridunn Building
Framer Gray
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvana
United States
Lexow, Byrnes and Platt
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O“Ee
Mr. Byrnes
Willams
Fot
Rot
Indie
American State Department
Joel Cook
Public Ledger
Harrisburg
Martin
Watres
Magee
Herston
George Handy Smith
Senator Mackenberg
Northumberland
Dowd
Pauline
Ike
Billings
Atwile
Barkeep
Pate
George Morey
Emperor
Russia
Sultan
Austria
Germany
King
Italy
Queen Victoria
Belgium
France
Brewers’ Journal
WO Asd
Cornell
Washington Ave
G.B
Cle, Clemons
China
Wyoming Avenue
Lloyd's Watches
Excelsior
Calen
Lackawanna Ave
Paris Hill
Montrose
D. D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Avenue
Hill & Son
Pierce’s Market
WEBE
Weber Piano
Guernsey Brothers
Wvomineg
Howard Furnace
Scranton Tribune Bookbinding Dept
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