St Joseph’s Building Fund Appeal Urges Broad Support
The notice lists Vor Mayor-FR AW RIPPLE and officials including Treasurer Daniel Weilliams and Controller J J Widmayer with election date February 18. It announces a canvass for funds for a new St Joseph’s founding home and calls for broad support beyond Catholic circles, stressing charity above denominational lines.
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Vor
AW. Ripple
Daniel Weilliams
J. J. Widmayer
Charles Fowler
Christ Pickus
William Dawson
St. Joseph's
Scranton Home for the Friendless seeks new fireproof building
The Home for the Friendless in Scranton has secured the nucleus of its building fund, more than one-fifth of the needed total. The Tribune will contribute its raised funds to the effort and urge citizens to donate, emphasizing fire safety, savings on police costs, and the moral duty to support waifs.
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Oval School
Scranton
Tribune
Board of Trade
Republicans Called to Unite Before Scranton Election
The letter from Captain Moir urges loyal Republicans to close ranks and support the city ticket. It emphasizes unity, discourages dissensions, and asks supporters to move forward for the crucial municipal and upcoming national contests.
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Scranton
Moir
Republican City
Femia
Republicans Praise Ripple Williams and Widmayer for City Ticket
A party endorsement lauds Colonel Ripple for mayor and Daniel Williams for treasurer, with Fred J. Widmayer praised for controller. The slate also fields Fowler Fickus and Dawson for assessor, touting fairness, experience, and cross party appeal. It argues the ticket merits broad support beyond party lines.
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Colonel Ripple
Daniel Williams
Williams
Fred J. Widmayer
Widmayer
Indorfeiment
Fowler
Fickus
Dawson
The Real Monroe Doctrine
A Senate Foreign Relations Committee resolution prepared by Senator Davis outlines a Monroe Doctrine expansion. It declares foreign territorial acquisition on the American continent an unfriendly act and asserts arbitration or negotiation under U S jurisdiction to judge violations, while preserving US rights to counter sale or conquest by others.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Davis
Minnesota
Senate
United States
Lord Salisbury
Walter Wellman
Prince Imperial
Washington
Cuckoos
Wf Lodge
Cullom
Thivis
New World
American
Wisdom on Cleveland and 1892 politics from Colonel Watterson
Colonel Henry Watterson discusses President Cleveland criticizing the myth versus the man and praises the Venezuelan message as strong and influential. He projects GOP chances at St Louis naming Harrison by acclamation, notes past presidents rising from unlikely starts, and cites Adams to Lincoln as precedent for unknown candidates.
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Watterson
Benatar Allizon
St. Louis
Harrison
Allison
McKinley
Reed
Thomas
Congress
Lincoln
Douglas
Polk
Zachary Taylor
Louisiana
Fillmore
Pierre
James Buchanan
Illinois
Chicago
Johnson
Baltimore
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Buffalo
Hai
Senate
Penn
Political Defense of the President Amid Slavery Gossip
A speaker rejects rumors about President Cleveland, asserting he has observed the president closely and found no evidence of alleged excesses. He denies personal animosity and says he would not traduce Cleveland even to protect his own reputation. He cites assurances from trusted friends supporting his stance.
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Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Patriotism as Character for Young Men in Pittehure Times
An editorial urges young men to embrace patriotism as central to character. It defends vigor and discipline, citing Yale, Monroe Doctrine criticisms, and Henry Clay as guiding ideals. The piece insists on steadfast support for the country and rejection of temperate or weak views.
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Pittehure Times
Inez
Stara
Bush
Arthur M. Wheeler
Yale
Old Yale
America
Henry Clay
Patronizing Home Industries in Scranton
The Pottsville Chronicle notes a Scranton Tribune article by Philip J. Thomas urging support for local tradesmen to boost employment. He argues outsiders take work from locals and stresses buying home industry goods to revive the city’s labor market.
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Pottsville Chronicle
Scranton Tribune
Eiine
Philip J. Thomas
Scranton
TOLD BY THE STARS
The Tribune printed a daily horoscope by Ajachus with social and political asides. It comments on Keeley cure for press freedom, McDermott ball team, and local writers, plus a playful Sun Flower reader note advising a practical girl and critiquing hairstyle choices.
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Keeley
McDermott
Jack Neal
Heamish
Office Supply Shortage Fears Prompt Quick Orders
Urges readers to survey their offices for needed Paper Blank Books Letter Files Type writer Paper Ink Pens and related items and place orders now to avoid stockouts. Emphasizes timely purchasing to prevent shortages and ensure supplies remain available.
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