State convention called by Republican committee
Chairman FR F Gilkeson issues call for a state convention on the Wednesday, Aug. oS at o o'clock a. m. to nominate a state treasurer and judges of the Superior court, with regional representation for Northeastern counties and other business on the agenda. The piece critiques Scranton and Willard while discussing party politics and money in politics.
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FR. F. Gilkeson
Republican State Committer
Meei
Wix
Scranton Republican
Willard
Shde Willard
Joseph A. Scranton
The
Republican
Tribune
J. A. Scranton
Joseph
Ly Quay
Scranton
Anya
Quay
Politically Charged Debate Over Governor’s Fasting Policy
The piece condemns criticism of the governor’s self defense stance amid claims of overactivity. It suggests some critique stems from factional motives and questions whether officials should act decisively in political disputes.
Pennsylvania support blocks Cameron bid for presidency
The text argues Pennsylvania should back a presidential candidate, adding to existing southern and western support for a nominee. It contends voters reject J Donald Cameron as president, oppose Senator Quay leading federal patronage, and foresee no statesmanship in Cameron.
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Pennsylvania
J. Donald Cameron
White House
Senator Quay
Cameron
United States
Quay
City trolley regulation urged amid legal delay
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette argues strong regulation is needed to curb trolley lines. Philadelphia shows how enforcement of fender laws faces disputes over meaning and compliance, with fines of ten dollars per day per car possible while courts interpret intent. Over 100 deaths and hundreds injured underscore the call for real protections and strict speed limits.
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Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Philadelphia
Electric motive power tested on Nanmtasket Head line
Experiments on the Nanmtasket Head branch of the New Haven railroad show electric motors can replace steam, with trains hauling heavy freight at about twenty five miles per hour. Managers of New York elevated railroads resist, citing economics. Westinghouse head hesitates, urging higher initial costs be justified by long term savings. The piece hints at Beranton’s culm heaps as a possible economic driver.
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Nanmtasket Head
New Haven
Washington
New York
Westinghouse Company
Beranton
Chained lightning and short distance transit use
The passage argues that chained lightning will not significantly outpace current use for local short distance public transportation. It notes uncertainty about future impact and emphasizes current utilization levels.
Resignation urged as pastor balks at progressive euchre
A Memphis pastor, Rev. Brooks, resigns amid parish conflict over playing progressive euchre. The piece questions his move, urges him to stay and combat perceived moral decline, and notes other political and local governance debates including Quay, Olney, and Scranton population estimates.
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Pastor Brooks
Memphis
Brooks
Satan
Political Gossip From Colonel Forney on Quay Magee and Martin
Colonel L. C. Forney reports a sharp political fault line in Pennsylvania. He names Senator Quay and his lieutenants facing Governor and followers led by Chris Magee of Pittsburgh and Dave Martin of Philadelphia as top power players. He suggests Quay may have lost his head and fears a clash driven by personal grounds rather than policy.
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Things Political
L. C. Forney
Philadelphia Press
Washington
Pennayrauim
Colonel Forney
Benator Quay
Chris Magee
Pittsburg
Dave Martin
Philadelphia
la Politica
Republican Party
Quay
Woon
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Hastings-Warwick-Martin
State
Cliles
Republican
Political turmoil in Pennsylvania Republican race heats up
Amid factional clashes Governor Hastings gains momentum as Senator Quay battles for delegates. Col Forney notes a looming defeat for Quay with Cameron in jeopardy, while support shifts across counties including Fayette Greene and Westmoreland. Campaigns open headquarters in Philadelphia as parties rally behind Hastings.
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Hou
Fayette
Greene
Westmoreland
Quay
M. Bally
J. M. Dashane
J. D. Haslett
John J. Byrne
Tribune Marks Fourth Anniversary With Portrait Souvenir
The Scranton Tribune celebrates four years under Editor Livy S. Richard with a half tone souvenir featuring eighty one portraits of staff members and the paper’s building. Praise comes from Buffalo News Beranton Sunday News and Troy, N Y Press lauding its prosperity and metropolitan journalism.
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Beranton Standard
Tribune
the Tribune
Livy
Richard
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Buffalo News
Scranton Tribune
Beranton Sunday News
James F. Mitchell
Troy
N. Y
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