State convention set for Harrisburg to nominate treasurer
Chairman B F Gilkeson of the Republican State committee issues call for a state convention in Harrisburg on Wednesday August 2 at 1 o clock for nominating one candidate for state treasurer and electing judges of the Superior Court. Northeastern counties will be represented by districts in Schuylkill and adjacent areas with a total delegation of three from the counties named.
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Harrisburg
Court House
Scranton
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Millar
Emil Bonn
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dunmore
Harriaburg
Ripple and rivals in Scranton district fight turn personal
The second district delegates race in Lackawanna County collapses into a bitter personal attack on Colonel Ripple, praising his work for the Republican party and Scranton while denouncing rivals linked to the Quay faction. Aware voters are urged to rally to Ripple’s standard before next Saturday’s primaries.
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Colonel Ripple
Republican Party
Scranton
Cge Willard
Quay
Lackawanna County
Ripple
Second Legislative District
Maybrick fad charity spurs questionable funds
The text critiques a popular subscription to raise money for freeing the husband whom the author previously wronged and killed. It questions the motives and points to the greater needs of numerous innocent families suffering for necessities. The piece labels the effort as misdirected philanthropy and a waste of resources.
Scranton May House A High Rank Law School Move
An article urges Scranton to attract a premier law school from Dickinson College and relocate it here to boost technical and professional education. It stresses city leadership, prompt action, and a large turnout at today’s Lackawanna Bar Association meeting to discuss the proposal.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
Lackawinta Bar Association
Dickinson College
Philadelphia Manufacturers Endorse International Bimetallism
The Philadelphia Manufacturers' Club directors express unanimous support for bimetallism as beneficial to the nation and urge governments to restore silver to its standard place. They advocate cooperative international action to avoid financial disturbance and defend the plan against gold monometallism and political critics.
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Philadelphia Record
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Quay Rivalries Stir Pennsylvania Political Tensions
In a Philadelphia Inquirer summary the clash between Quay and Willard loyalists is outlined, with observers noting novice tactics in Lackawanna County. The piece discusses possible truces, Watres as a potential chair, and Millar’s deserved promotion, while warning Quay backers against personal factionalism and self promotion amid a statewide drive. Presidential-style maneuvers loom as Congressman Robinson plans an ejectioneering tour to rally support for Quay.
Leach Returns to State Politics as Possible Vice Chairman
Frank Willing Leach reenters state politics after a long hiatus, having held posts with the Independent Republican campaign committee and the Republican committees. He was connected with the Delamater and Henderson campaigns, opposed the Philadelphia public buildings commission, and was briefly considered for a gubernatorial slate. If Quay becomes chairman, Leach would serve as vice chairman. Northwestern counties propose judicial nominees including Henderson Davenport Berry and Stewart. Charles Voorhees, ex-chief clerk, is named as a potential successor to Leach and could steer party machinery with knowledge of law and Harrisburg experience.
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State Independent Republican Campaign Committee
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Crawford
Supreme Court
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Charles B. Voorhees
Harrisburg
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Philadelphia
Luzerne Duties in Dispute Over State Representation
In replies from Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh Times editors, Luzerne County is urged to stand with Governor Hastings against Senator Quay’s opposition to apportionment. The editors blame Quay for depriving Luzerne of its constitutionally due two senators and eight representatives, while praising Hastings for defending local rights.
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Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne
Quay
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Luzerne County
Joe Scranton
Europe
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Horoscope for Wednesday July 10 1896
The Daily Horoscope notes a child born today may be late for dessert but could gain statesmanship if Major Penman sees promise. Local figures face city issues including a sidewalk grand stand on Adams avenue near Mulberry street and Spruce street paving near Hotel Jermyn.
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Onion Social Rivalry Among Girls Recounted
The Cincinnati Tribune recalls a failed onion social where girls stood in a row and one bit an onion while young men paid to guess who bit it. Correct guesses earned a kiss from the girl. wrong guesses prompted the kissed to kiss the other fellows.
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Cincinnati Tribune
Absent-minded preacher stirs after-morning service remark
A New England pastor, in a moment of misstep, asks female congregants to stay after the service while male members depart. The comment, made from the pulpit, creates a puzzled reaction in the roundup.
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New England
Harper's Round Table
Convention Calls for Second and Fourth Legislative Districts
Republican conventions set in Scranton and Dunmore areas to elect delegates for the state GOP nominating Harrisburg. Precincts list districts and numbers. voting occurs July 13 in various wards and locations. vigilance committees urged to enforce rules.
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