Republican Nominations Statewide and District Winners
The article lists Republican nominations for state and district offices including Conetoremen-at-Large Tate and others, with Reynolds as First District candidate, Scheuer in the Beond District, Edward James in the Thin District, and Philbin in the Fourth District. It also notes an invitation to the Ninth Regiment of Wilkes-Barre to attend ceremonies welcoming General Otis in Rochester and praises the regiment as a prominent unit expected to participate if able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Reynolds
Beond Dietrict
John Scheuer
Edward James
P. A. Philbin
Wilikes-Barre
Otls
Rochester
Lingerne
McKinley Renomination Backed by Connell in Lackawanna
The piece argues for McKinley’s renomination with Republican Congress support. It highlights William Connell as the logical Lackawanna county congressman ally, noting their aligned records since 1896 and urging friends to back Connell at Monday’s primaries. It also dismisses George Fred Williams’s relevance to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Republican Party
Congress
William McKinley
William Connell
Lackawanna County
White House
Capitol
Washington
Congress Advances Far in First Session of Fifty sixth Century
As presidential campaigns loom, Congress completed major laws expanding the gold standard and bank note regulation, governing Porto Rico and Hawaii, opening vast public lands to homesteading, protecting game birds and animals, funding the Naval bill, reforming pension laws, and repudiating Brigham Roberts polygamy. Key unfinished items include the Hay Pauncefote treaty, the Nicaragua canal, the shipping bill, and the army reorganization bill. Routine legislation remains to be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Brigham Roberts
Nicaragua Canal
Government Appropriations Reported Amid Sparse Waste
The annual appropriations for ongoing government functions total over 700 million with little waste and less padding. The piece notes the African war may soon end, and presents a business like handling of funds.
Streetcar Strike Turmoil Triggers Anarchy in Major Cities
The article reports growing violence from the street car strike with killings and injuries in St. Louis and similar scenes in Cleveland and Chicago. Women attacked and humiliated by mobs, police orders to shoot on sight, deputy sheriffs volunteering, and appeals to Governor for military aid reflect breakdown of law and order amid labor strife. A Pittsburgh committee plans to assess conditions in China before deciding its next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louie
Cleveland
Chicago
Iis
Steels and Fireteet
Lieutenant Martin and Wife Entangle Criminology Interest
A court martial probes Lieutenant Martin over three alleged forgeries tied to Fort Hancock canteen management while his wife, a New York pool room owner, faces arrest with a raid exposing over thirty women and a proprietor. The piece weighs gendered judgment and contrasts standards for men and women amid evolving financial figures from 1889 to 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Post Exchange
Fort Hancock
Beccause
New York
Fi&t
Captain King
France tax system noted by American readers
An American view critiques French government methods, citing a June report via the Washington Star. It highlights French taxation: rent based property taxes, business tax, tax holidays for new homes after three years, exemptions for large families, and rural relief for certain proprietors, with personal and real property taxes yielding similar totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lfe
Republic
Washington Star
United States
Taxation ideas and forewarnings for the United States
The piece argues for a revenue based taxation system similar to France noting its strengths and a separate doors and windows levy. It warns of Indian famine linked to deforestation and urges forest protection. It comments on Washington gridlock Republican voters and hints at campaign issues around Moorish conflicts and Lord Roberts.
Infanta Letter Trick Baffles Chicago Man
A Chicago man once tried to charm a Spanish infanta by addressing a letter to Infanta Budalia Spain Europe The reply came gracious and praised the gesture but the envelope addressed to Senor Den William Bilkinson Pte Tath and AETPICORNe with a bizarre factory line and place names drew the most astonished reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Katalin
New York Tribune
Spain
Europe
Pre
Ainsior
den William Bilkinson
Pte Tath
Aetpicorne
Fenttinia
Tel. Canalon
Bue Island Avenue
Halsted Street
North
Don Dilkinson Tithes of Honor Annotations Stir Paper
The Detroit Free Press notes that the secretary appeared instructed to omit none of Don Dilkinson's tithes of honor in a curious editorial moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wecretaria
Don Dilkinson
Detroit
Free Pres
Conan Doyle and Briton foes in front line sports talk
The article notes Conan Doyle, labeled a splendid athlete, stating he will join the medical corps and go to the front. It mentions conversations about fighting history and a humorous exchange about facing battle, with references to Gonsal De and a “White-Faced Company.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britona
Boor
Saturday Evening Post
Auller
Koglehman
Gonsal de
Conan Doyle
Derte
Medical Corpa
Tenor Humiliation Amid Lohengrin Rehearsal Fiasco
A Hanover orchestra rehearsal described by Das Neue Blatt ends with conductor Bulow scolding a tenor for supposed incompetence while a feeding frenzy of mishaps unfolds. A pianist’s white glare, a nervous singer, and a chameleon tale provoke astonished row of spectators as commentators debate performance and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uring
Princeton Stories Book Review Revealed by Editor
Jose Lynch Williams, a reporter for the Commercial Advertiser, visits Mr. Vameron, the literary editor, asking for a review. Williams selects a copy of Princeton Stories written by Thompson, and the review appears in Thompson's column weeks later he discovers the author was the reviewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Lynch Williams
Vameron
Mooth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Thompson
Tecogniad
Willams
Shoul
Willian
Literary Eiitors
Princeton
Youth Author Faces Harsh Early Critique
A veteran reviewer, Mr Williama, damps an emerging writer's early work while acknowledging raw talent. He notes crude storytelling yet hopes the young author will refine craft and pursue serious study, predicting brighter future for the writer.
Peaking Bishop Tours Local Schools in Humorous Visit
An English bishop toured local schools and spoke to students after praising a teacher's well‑mressed class. The visit included a quip about the wall engraving of George Washington and a misheard mispronunciation by a child, provoking lighthearted laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maya
New York Tribone
bin Dincuuaree
Pollate
Record to be Proud of Connell’s Four Year Service
From the Olyphant Record the district praises Hon. William Connell for four terms in Washington. He is credited with defeating Roberts in Congress, pushing for a Pennsylvania United States Judicial court, serving on key committees, and aiding constituents diligently. The piece predicts renomination by a large majority on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell
Washimetia
Connell
Meshoe
Hoberts
Congrees
United States Judicial Court
Pennsylvania
Heer Messuiren
Bert
Study in Boston By Former Chinese Representative
Hwang Chunghuel, former China representative at the Court of Spain, is in Boston studying American educational institutions. Henry Labone is described as careless and worthy. a smeber of poor cigaredite Hoe enjoys home life with his wife and daughter. Vonerewian Litthefeld of Maine is noted, and a Will Baptiet clergyman who moved through several cities is mentioned along with a boy who attended many schools. George Croall of 17 London Street, Edinburgh, appears in fragmentary detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwang Chunghuel
China
Spain
Boston
Henry Labone
Vonerewian Litthefeld
Maine
Fee
Hemwu
George Croall
London Street
Edin
Unclear 19th Century Notices Span European and American Figures
Fragmented OCR notes report on figures from literature and academia, mentioning Walter Scott, Bernhard Ferow, Choate, Wilson, and Bernhardt. It notes tree planting in West Springfield, histories of Chicago residents, and a play titled The Raglet affecting Frau Bernhardt, with stray biographical and ceremonial references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Waverly
Bernhard K. Ferow
College of Country
Cornell University
Huis
Woverine
Hyoumania
Quorn
Hedland
Ambassador Choate
Milnhungh University
William N. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Arizona
Henry
Biles
West Sprcingfield
Mama
Chicago
Mens Graves
Hie
Schoitier
Ashtabuy
Gtr
Chikago
Alexander
Hernhanle
United States
Pari
Bernhardt
Witt Bede Daler
Australia
Mit
Drilliant Orstor
Ari
Carcater
Letorer
Singuiet
Omni
Pettas
Senate
Three-Piece Bedroom Suites offer standout appeal
The passage highlights a $20 three piece bedroom suite and notes that its eye catching design invites closer inspection. It emphasizes construction and finish, claiming these suites are superior in every way to any previously offered at the price.
Finley’s Linen Sale Opens with Fine Table Linens
Finley announces a June linen sale featuring a wide range of table linens. Highlights include 105 dozen German silver bleached napkins and German damasks in multiple widths, bleached Scotch damasks, and large crochets and Marseilles quilts offered at special low prices. The display emphasizes attractive goods bought right and sold on the same basis.
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Marseilles
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Charles Emory Smith
Conetoremen-at- Tate
Galvsta A. Grow
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Porrdeeler
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Hardenderghl
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Pittsburg
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Austin
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Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Williama
Indiana
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Bili Son
Hin Bined
Justice of the Peace
Jim
Parisons
N. Washington Ave
Lewis & Reilly
Wyoming Ave
America
Mercereau & Connell
Coal Exchange
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenues
Henry Belin, JR
Wyomilag
Dupont
Sporting Sookoos
Toa Nepauno
Tulety Bow
Cape
Koo
Conwell Duiding
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John B. Smith
Pittston ,Plymouth
Wilkes-Berre
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Jermyn Bldg
Philadelphia
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