State convention called for August meeting and delegates listed
Chairman B F Gilkeson of the Republican State Committee calls a convention for August 3 at 8 a m to nominate a state treasurer six Superior court judges and conduct business. Northeastern counties assign delegates totaling 24 while overall delegates reach 389. The note references political methods and responses to Willard and Reading Scranton rivalries.
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B. F. Gilkeson
Republican State Committee
U 'Clock
Debates Rise Over Willard Candidacy and Mayor Strong’s Rule
The piece discusses political maneuvers around Mr. Willard’s candidacy in Lackawanna County and reactions to Mayor Strong’s first six months in New York City. It contrasts supportive and critical views, praising reform and honesty in Strong’s administration while noting partisan tensions and the ongoing campaign dynamics.
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Mayor Strong
New York
New York Sun
Chicago Times-Heralds
America
The
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International convention to open in Boston for Young People's Christian Endeavor
Next Wednesday in Boston marks the start of the five day International convention of the Young People's Christian Endeavor societies. An estimated fifty thousand delegates are expected, with past attendance reaching forty thousand despite railway strikes. The movement, twelve years old, claims a global 2,500,000 membership and broad local branch support as valuable church auxiliaries.
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Young People's Christian Endeavor Societies
Cleveland
Christian Endeavor Movement
Ite
Onell
Tian Church
Andesvor
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Rey
Regional notes urge attendance and civic ties at events
The Tribune commends northeastern Pennsylvania delegates planning to Boston for next week's convention and highlights a Lake Ariel excursion to benefit the Sheridan monument fund. It notes safe transport arranged by President Smith of the Erie and Wyoming railroad and urges generous turnout.
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Lake Ariel
Sheridan Monument Fund
Smith
Erie and Wyoming Railroad
Quay praised for broad leadership amid party tensions
The Philadelphia Press lauds Senator Quay for a liberal, pro reform stance and strong Republican support after distancing from the Delamater campaign. Interviews from the Pittsburg Dispatch and Wilkes-Barre Record highlight his evasive talk and the internal GOP debate over convention leadership and state chairman selection. Local papers praise Hastings for steady governance and rising confidence.
Pennsylvania Governor Hastings Faces Political Struggles Over Appointments
Article discusses Governor Hastings defense of his record against treasury lobbyists and his stance on appointing a judge in Luzerne County. It notes press opinion, the plan to defer appointment until after the Republican convention, and Quay faction headquarters opening on July 6 with leaders like Senator Andrews and Henry K. Boyer. Jefferson's two delegates aligned with Quay.
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Halle
Legislaton
Pennsylvania
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Luserne
Rice
Wilkes-Barre
Hia
Quay
Mit Pine Street
Philadelphia
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Frank Willing Leach
Durham
Henry K. Boyer
Unter
George F. Huff
Greensburg
Gilkeson
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Aus
Li Jefferson
Daily Horoscope for Thursday July 4 1896
Astrolabe cast at 4 10 a m predicts a child born today will symbolize red white and blue and hear Independence Day orations early. It warns against Democratic ticket voting on local issues and pokes fun at Mr Casey inventor and Hurrah yesterday. Lackawanna democracy referenced with firecrackers under a tin pail. Alachua advises consulting the morning paper for opera Henrietta critique.
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Assacius
Tribune
Mr. Casey
Lacka- Wanna
Republicans Hold Fourth District Convention in Dunmore
The Fourth district Republicans plan a convention at Odd Fellows hall Dunmore on July 13 at 4 p m to elect two delegates to the state GOP meeting in Harrisburg on August 2. Delegates to the July 12 local polling places vote 6 to 7 p m. Districts listed include Archbald Blakely Carbondale townships and city wards as apportioned.
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Dunmore
Harrisburg
Archbald
Firat
Northenat Aitrict
Carbondale
Binthurst
Fell Township
Criscces
Jefferson Township
Jermyn
Mayfeld Hotoubh
Roaring Brook Township
Phroop
Winton
Mant Instep And Sal Intent In Wilkes-Barre Wit
A Wilkes-Barre Wit item notes a humorous reference about Mant instep and a mention of Sal. The brief quip hints at a social scene and playful wordplay, with a nod to local personalities and timing implied by casual phrasing.
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Heer
Horoscopes Predict Odd Scranton Child Destinies
The Horoscopist in the Scranton Tribune imagines a bizarre future for a local birth, predicting long lamyx to vermiform limits and a Wilkes-Barre club joining fate. A second forecast says a child born today will be balloonheaded yet mathematically precise, earning an editorial desk after decoding the city directory.
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Scranton Tribune
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