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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1896

Page

3

Electors and the Vice Presidency A History of Rarity and Change

A historical survey traces how early elections for president and vice president evolved. It details how electors voted by ballot for two persons in Washington's first election, notes notable vote splits among candidates across centuries, and highlights shifts after constitutional changes. The piece lists key figures, states, and voting quirks, illustrating evolving party dynamics and the emergence of separate president and vice president selections.

New York Sun Washington John Adams John Jay George Clinton John Rutledge South Carolina Poel Morrison Maryland John Tiancook Hunting Adams Jefferson Thomas Phackney Coc. Pinekiney Sane Bure Croton Jay New York Samuel Adame Massachusetts Virginia Connecticut Carolina Tredell Johnston Henry George Washington Vigloin North Carolans Titer Chuckney John Jay Rettines Burr Pinckney Rufus King Madison Capain Vermont Clinton John Langdon New Hampshire Ohio Monroe C.C. Mackney Elbridge Gerry de Witt Clinton Jared Ingersoll Pennsylvania Ingersoll Gerry Daniel D. Tompkins John FB. Howard JR. G. Harper James Ross John Marshad John QC. Adama Tompkins Delaware Daniel Rodney Richard Stockton New Jeorney Marsachusetts Harper Marylaund Richard Ruth John Calhoun Jackson John Q. Adams St. Crawford Georgia Henry Clay House Calhoun Nathan Banford Nathaniel Macon North Carolina Clay Martin van Buren Maine Rhode Crawford Sanford Kentucky Presi Bush William Smith Fvo Clay and Serjeant Floyd and Lee Wirt EllaNaker Pennerlyania van Buren William Wilkins Vice Provident WAH van Bure RRAM Jobneen Aginst Warriten Pranels Ranges Wilam Smlith Alahanmm Hugh L. White John Tyler Wettetor Granger South Catalina Mangin Tyler Smith Winringan van Muren BR. M. Johnson Tt. W. Tasewell Vitelinia Joe Ki. Polk Walls Frelinghuysen Hirney Ad Morris Protom Sane Coadibone Wnlform Taylor Fillmore Dett Criss Pater Saids Beve Sou Tigheter Addins Pierce King Boutt Gratia Hale and Jullin F.C. Breckinriige W.L. Dayton Bell and Everett Andrew Johnson Tdneoly McClellan Pendleton Grant Colfax Seymour Hlair Carlier Wilson Horace Greeley Grate Brown Greeley Hendricks Jenkins Davi Davis Vicw Grats Brown Julian and Colquitt Palmer Bramlette Groesbeck W. BR. Machen Cleveland Stevenson Reid Harrison James Field Weaver Morton P. Coury Peter Cooper TST Chambere Green Clay Smith Stewart Neal Dow Thompson St. John and Iidwell Crann D. Kirkpatrick View J. T. Walker C. Pomeroy Plotos J. BR. Greer J. L. Curtis A. M. West General Butler Streeter Cunningham Cowdry Wakefield Wing Matchett

Great Tricks Of Famous Fakirs

An article reviews legendary feats of jugglery and illusion across cultures. It cites Simeon Harun, Indian ruses, Chinese and Java tales, and 17th century observers, arguing modern camera evidence contradicts eyewitness magic and supports hypnotic explanation of crowd reactions.

Teast Simeon Harun Nitnilesa Perone Tadlia Mnoed Tina Nemuin Bam Awere Pu Sung-line

How to Make Good Coffee from an Expert

A 19th century expert details coffee making from bean selection to grinding and brewing. He stresses fresh roasted Java, grinding just before use, and using boiling water for proper extraction. The guide covers grind size, roast variety, water temperature, pot cleanliness, and cautions against weak methods and overconcentrated aromas.

Java

Music Teapiece From Texas Sister at Dinner

A humorous vignette describes Parson Downycouch dining with the Chatite family. Johnnie makes a quip about owing $12 pew rent and threatening to “Jet the church whistle” before a post dinner vocal solo follows the clergyman’s departure.

Texas Parson Downycouch Johnny Johnnie Johnole

Benjamin Franklin in a playful satirical portrait

A verse tirade in Washington Star mocks Benjamin Franklin as improper for Society. It wryly questions his loyalty to duty and reputation while praising his early writing and humanity, then bids him depart in a ridiculed tone. The poem relies on 18th century persona and social critique.

Benjamin Franklin Washington Star

Young healer Keyser draws Cumberland Valley with claimed cures

W Lloyd Keyser of Nercemburg Pa has attracted wide attention by claiming to cure numerous ailments through a simple touch. He rejects miracles yet patients report relief from rheumatism headaches and other complaints, while doctors question the power and residents debate superstition and faith in his abilities.

Chicago Tribune Ayn Inengal Kodak Lessing Evi W. Lloyd Keyser Nercemburg, Pa Cumberland Valley Chambersburg Philadelphia Record W. Lievel Keyser Henry Rife Inia Schuylkill 2 College Slatter Rollenburg Keyser John M. Cooper Ciimen Mob Ingercoll Keveer Mercersburg MacClellin Markshure Mercerburg David Stauffer Monlay John Lochbaum Philadelphia and Vine Streets Frank Rollins Pat Rollins Frank Rolling Keveey Rollins Robert Coleman Central Presbyterian Church Benjamin Parrott Jacob Ault Tife Tod William Scheers Eva Hunter Patterson Fulton County G. A. Markley Harrisburg

Hest Echoes Barging Caller in Washington Stag Mock

A terse line from the Washington Stag depicts a tall gaunt caller snapping at a speaker, denying weakness and claiming superiority in a tense verbal exchange. The dialogue emphasizes bravado and social tension in a compact, clipped exchange.

Washington Stag

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