Republican Nominations State Ticket Listed
The document lists Governor William A. Stone and J. P. Gobin for lieutenant governor JAMES W. Latta as Secretary of Internal Affairs W W Porter for Superior Court judge and Congressmen Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Gruw with names truncated or misspelled, reflecting a party ticket lineup.
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William A. Stone
J. P
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
Congressment
Samuet
A. Davenfourt
Galusha A
GRUW
Political Office Listings for Senate and House Districts
The listing names James C. Vaughan for the Senate Twentieth District and John R. Farr for the House First District and John F. Reynolds for the Fourth District, indicating candidates or designated representatives in these districts.
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Senate
James C. Vaughan
House
John R. Farr
John F. Reynolds
Governor Elect Promises Reform and Honest Duty
A speech outlines a pledge to govern for all Pennsylvanians and curb legislative abuses. The speaker emphasizes impartiality, accountability, and daily public service while urging unity beyond party lines and noting a recent Maine-related recollection.
Great American Victory Seals Hawaii Annexation
The piece lauds the Hawaii annexation as a bloodless, historic triumph of American common sense over ignorance and greed. It credits McKinley administration and a two thirds congressional majority for adding 6.677 square miles of territory and expanding U S influence in the Pacific, while condemning Cleveland and Blount for prior policy.
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Santiago
Hawaii
Pacific Ocean
American Republic
Willian McKinley
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Blount
Naval Heroes Deserve Front Rank Not Hereditary Honors
The writer argues against limiting naval honors by birth, asserting Sampson Schley and Watson deserve top ranks as seasoned veterans. He states American titles should not be hereditary and calls for recognizing established naval heroes in leadership roles.
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Chary
Sampson
Schley
Watson
Pennsylvania Bar Association to reform statutes and courts
Today at Delaware Water Gap the Pennsylvania Bar Association committee on law reform outlines reforms to court practice and the jury system. It stresses public sentiment over mere wording changes and warns that neglect by educated citizens breeds misgovernment and undermines justice.
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Delaware Water Gap
Pennsylvania Ber Association
Tublle
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Call for stricter enforcement to cleanse juries and courts
The piece argues for harsher penalties for embracery perjury and jury tampering, claiming strong laws could purge corrupt jurors and officials who aid brewers and corrupt politics. It warns citizen apathy risks leaving courts unreformed and recounts a fogbound ship incident to illustrate accountability.
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Criminal Court
Perros
Spain on the Verge of Revolution and a New Government
The piece argues Spain’s government worsens unrest by clinging to war in Cuba and sabotaging news. It condemns Sagasta and ministers for delaying peace talks after Cervera’s defeat and predicts imminent revolution with possibilities of a republic or military dictatorship rather than monarchy.
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Cervera
Senor Sugasia
London
Santiago
Madrid
Bot
Cuba
Paris Temps
Sagasta
Spain
Tempe
Diario of
Barcelona
Don Carlos
Weyler
Campos
Umpire Seeks Pay Rise Over Roosevelts Pough Riders Tale
A baseball umpire linked to Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders who refused to swap roles would have deserved an immediate salary increase according to the readable fragments of the period text.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Ledger Sees Expansion Policy as Dangerous
The Philadelphia Ledger argues against American expansion, warning that widening influence invites conflict with rivals. It suggests the safer path is to cease expansion and effectively disappear, challenging the paper to move to Russia if it doubts Americans can govern themselves.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Ledger
Russia
District Attorney Heck Drafts Naturalization Bill For Congress
Philadelphia District Attorney Heck frames a bill aimed at naturalization matters for congressional action. It reflects the practice rules currently governing Lackawanna County courts.
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Heck
Philadelphia
Congress
Lackawanna
Public naturalization exam aims for uniform process nationwide
The article urges public examination of naturalization applicants after evidence of fitness, aiming for uniform practice nationwide. It defends Admiral Sampson from personal criticism over Schley and credits Achley, noting room for many brave men in the American navy.
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Sampson
Schley
Achley
Prisoner Dilemmas After Santiago Fall and Monarch Threats
The piece discusses vast numbers of Spanish prisoners expected after Santiago falls, the difficulty of disposition, and potential actions including parole to Washington or self-handling. It notes about twenty thousand captives, two thousand in Key West, and the challenge of humane entertainment. The article also mentions possible monarch issues and a lone injured Private Henry A. Holzkamp amid broader war anxieties.
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Santiago
Cuba
Cervera
Washington
Spain
Hobson
Key West
Admiral Sampson
General Shafter
Atlantic
Pase
Alout
Watson
Mediterranean
Queen Christina
Alfonso Xite
Napoleon II
Sedan
France
Willian
America’s Mission for Civilization essay debated in Philadelphia
The New York Sun reprints Hon. George F. Edmunds critique of expanding national domain after the war. A strong reply argues tropical governance tropics, health advances, and racial integration need not threaten republican government. It cites Hawaii, Alaska, and territorial expansion as consistent with liberty and civilization.
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New York Sun
George F. Edmunds
United States
Vermont
Philadelpha
Dewey
Manila
Hadty
Spain
Gulf
Coust
Tropics
America
Berty
West Indies
Philippines
Ladrones
Carolines
Lalanches
Navy’s great battles mark Dewey and Schley in history
The speech lauds the fine organization of the navy and the courage of its captains. It emphasizes two decisive naval battles as historic landmarks and says the names Dewey and Schley will be remembered by Congress and the American people for generations.
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Sion
Dewey
Schley
Congress
Securing It Through Independent Rail Access Proposal
Pittsburg Dispatch reports business leaders in the anthracite coal region push a New York bound rail line to lower coal rates. They propose embedding a charter provision allowing shippers to operate their own trains on tolls per ton per mile to prevent future absorption by coal rail combinations.
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Lackawanna
New York
Proper Recognition for Commodore Schley in Congress
The Philadelphia Ledger endorses Representative Berry's resolution thanking Commodore Schley for his heroic conduct at Santiago while noting Sampson, Taylor, Evans and others fought bravely. It argues Schley earned the fame for the decisive battle off Cuba and that his name should be imperishably linked with the victory.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Berry
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Congress
Commodore Schley
Schley
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Taylor
Evans
Higginson
Chadwick
Cook
Clark
Philip
Bampeon
Cuba
Equal to Every Duty Naval Valor Across The War
From the Philadelphia Times praise is given to naval officers for meeting their opportunities with courage and judgment. It highlights Rigehee for composure during the Maine disaster, Wainwright for defeating two destroyers, and cites Dewey at Manila and Banago for seizing critical moments.
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Philadelphia Times
Rigehee
Maine
Wainwright
Dewry
Manila
Secrrecy
Bandago
Canadian Tribute on War Science and Soldier Endurance
The piece discusses the scientific aspects of Cane We may and praises American forces for steadiness under fire. It compares endurance with British regiments at Albuera, Austro-Hungarian units at Plovna, and Pickett's Charge, noting the Americans faced heavy losses but did not flinch, calling their conduct splendid and demoralizing to foes.
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Toronto Globe
Albuera
Plovna
Pickett
Gettysburg
Down in Front Protest Likely If Keiner Interruption Persists
The Washington Post notes that continued interruptions by Keiner during the performance could spark a "down in front" protest from the audience. The piece highlights the tension between performer and audience and the potential for action if disruptions persist.
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The
Washington Post
Keiner
Choicest Organdies by Koechlin and Cie Display
The firm Koechlin Baumgarter and Cie presents a wide range of organdies all designed in house and manufactured exclusively by the company. The fabrics are offered in many designs and are selling freely.
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Koechlin, Baumgarter & Cie
Odd Lot French Organdies in Dress Patterns
One lot of French organdies in dress patterns closes at 18 cents a yard. Includes varied patterns and fabrics offered for immediate sale.
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Scranton Tribune
Serpace FeMieins Company
Nassau St
Scranton
Colonel Stone
Pennsylvanian
la Pourgogne
Warting
Bantiago
Henry A. Holzkamp
Grant
Dimeulties
England
Gladstone
Miles
Louisiana
Florida
Texas
Alaska
New Orleans
Galveston
West Indian Islands
Coldsmiths
Madras
Lawn
Derby
United
Mascot
Pittsburg Dispatch
Ins
N. Washington Ave
Connell
North
Scranton, Pa
Jermyn
Wyoming Avenue
White Mountain
the Clemons
Ferber
Lackawanna Avoune
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Eafety
Connell Building
Thos
Ford
John B. Smith
W. B. Mulligan
Pittetes
Plymouth Wikes
Barce
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