Republican Nominations Listed for National and State Posts
The Republican ticket includes McKinley for president and Roosevelt for vice president. It also lists state and county officers such as Grow and Fortneter for Congress, Harden Bergh for Auditor General, Connell for Congress, and others. The piece notes newspaper disagreement on whether National Chairman Hanna urged Magee to seek party leadership in Pennsylvania and discusses party plans in the state.
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Mavrsent
Hanna
Magee
Pennsylvania
Abington Turnpike Faces Condemnation Amid Public Road Shift
The article argues that private toll roads aided early development but now clash with rising demand for publicly owned transportation. It urges condemnation of the Providence and Abington Turnpike, noting tolls burden farmers and that private control is outgrown. The piece links toll policy to political fears surrounding Bryan and the Republican platform.
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Wil
Tom
Providence and Abington Turnpike Company
Scranton
Ita
Tell Upon
Boranten
Buti
Fee
Abington
THE
Tribune
Boer independence claim rejected as preposterous
The piece argues that US moral support for the Boers is unlikely and questions the hope that such support would force Britain to concede. It notes that many Americans sympathize with the Boers for reasons of size and power rather than merits of the conflict.
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United States
Great Britain
England
America's stance on South African war meddling
The piece argues against American moral support or intervention for the Hoer cause. It warns that any official action would violate international law and provoke European retaliation, notes Monroe Doctrine tensions, and states Beere supporters miscalculated while urging Hoers to seek terms with England. Dr. Swallow is reportedly poised for emergencies.
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Europe
England
South America
Beere
Hoers
Bread and brain nutrition stir late 19th century debate
A Philadelphia Press contributor argues that national ills from crime to insanity stem from poor everyday nutrition. He cites a French idea linking bread quality to brain development, laments lime and phosphates in food, promotes simple Irish dietary norms, and oddly notes Wu Ting Fang and McKinley while urging prudence in naval expansion.
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Philadelphia Press
America
Ireland
Ship building and propaganda lure sailors to service
The article discusses boosting ship building and ducements to attract men to the service, noting higher pay as likely the most effective incentive. It mentions the Philadelphia North American supplying Bryan’s running mate, and comments on material preferring to stay in the woods while New York reporters focus on Croker’s printed thoughts.
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Philadelphia
New York
Mr. Croker
Peace delay and campaign outlook in Montana and national politics
Dom Paul delays peace efforts to allow Boer envoys to return with sympathy resolutions from the United States. Montana residents say Mr. Clark and Mr. Daly tell the truth about each other but believe Daly faces the larger task. Also, Mr. Bryan may face dollar wheat pressures before the campaign ends.
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Dom Paul
United States
Montana
Mr. Clark
Mr. Daly
Mr. Bryan
Flags Track Weather Updates Within a Day or Two
Signal flags are used to monitor and stay within a day or two of changing weather conditions. Mariners rely on flag signals to anticipate shifts in wind and rain patterns.
Birth of the Republican Party Emerges From Missouri Compromise Fight
The article traces how the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and the Nebraska Kansas debates sparked anti slavery sentiment. It notes key figures like Douglas, Breckinridge, and Pierce, and describes a Detroit mass meeting that led to a statewide call for a convention at Jackson on July 6 to oppose expansion of slavery.
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Douglas
Nebraska
Haweas
Louisiana Purchase
Minouri
Missouri
Republican Party
Committee On On Territories
Campbell
Pierce
Seator Douglas
Slidell
Senate
Dodge Campbell
Romarks
Wotge Jan
Kansas
Congress
John €. Brechinridge
Philip Phillips
Alabama
White House
Meroe
Territorial
Eta
Pieroe
Denglay
Pierre Wibe
Wae
Mere
Seniir
Mr. Marey
Chilas
Department
Pierre
Appowitios
Detroit
Wer Hone
Zach Chandler
Michigan
Jackson
Vention
Whindler
Horee Greeley
Rise of the Republican Party and its early conventions
The passage traces the birth of the Republican Party from its 1840s debates over slavery in territories to the 1846 Pittsburg convention and the 1848-1850 national organization effort. It notes key figures like Lincoln, Fremout, Daytin, and Wilmot, and recalls the party’s origins near Jackson with Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and other states forming a national committee.
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Jefferson
Otwe
Conmren
Imm
Congress
P, Hanks
Masachiusetty
Maine
Vermont
Masachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
United States
Pittsburg
Meepublican Party
District of Columbia
Kitisat
Washington
Tiree
Treet
Miladelphia
Republican Party
John C. Fremutt
California
West
Willian L. Daytin
New Dereny
David Wilmot
Nowne
Jackson
Ite
Plains
Abraham Lincoln
Principle debates halt in St Louis transit strike
Editor's letter argues arbitration could force employers and workers to resolve differences without compelling compromise. The piece cites costs from the St Louis streetcar strike and criticizes overreliance on the word principle, urging newspapers to foster balanced dialogue to avert costly, protracted fights.
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Insulav
Tribene
Americ Pattonece
Stt. Louis
Les
Certany
Becaus
Costa
Strikes Talked Yet Unsettle Firms and Workers
In Montrow Pennsylvania on June 8 J W Boenve discusses how both sides in the strikes hesitate to end the stalemate. He suggests middle talks and potential compromise could resolve the dispute, noting a near consensus that a cooperative approach may yield an amicable agreement.
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Tribune
J. W. Boenve
Montrow
Roosevelt Ticket Seen As Strong and Broadly Pleasing
Utica dispatch reports Sherman from Philadelphia says the convention result is pleasing to Republicans and patriots alike. He notes Roosevelt’s nomination was driven by delegates’ momentum, not any single faction, and Roosevelt would strengthen the national ticket while remaining a potential future president.
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Utica
Cougreaman
Sherman
Philadelphia
Pca
Roosevelt
Becauae
North Star
Rossevelt
New York
Jemiere
Roonesvelt
Theodore Mooervelt
Notable Summons for Falhor Samuel More Dealer
A summons was issued for Falhor Samuel More of the Great Tend Main dealer. He was called to respond after the appearance of a circuit in Halletead, with urgency noted for immediate return.
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Susquehanna Transcript
Falhor Samuel More
The Friendly Hand by James Whitcomb Riley
A reflective poem on friendship and compassion. The speaker recalls how a simple friendly touch can ease hardship and soften sorrow. He notes the world's mix of sweetness and pain, and concludes that a benevolent gesture reflects a benevolent creator.
Wash Waists Sale Prompted by Inseason Reductions
The store announces reductions on waists priced to move while the season is at its best, adhering to the policy of selling waists in the same season they are bought to benefit customers.
Waists on Sale in Percale and Gingham Warm Season
Local retailer advertises best cama bie and percale waists priced at 1.00 to 1.15 dollars. A fine assortment of Percale and Gingham Waists is reduced from 1.25 dollars.
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Scranton Tribune
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Richard
UF. Byxbee
Moninem
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Postoffice
Payne
Trilyne
Alware
National
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Calusha
Robert Fortneter
J. J. Hardens Bergh
William Connell
Didge
Grog M. Watson
Sherif
Michelet
Thomas J. Reynolde
Ulethiet
Ouin Schiure, JR
OW Aid Ames
Ustriet—o
AL Paulin
Dr. Swallow
Wu Ting Fang
McKinley
Non. Galusha A. Grow
Benatar Denge
House of Representatives
Committee On Territories
Douglas Wie
Douglie
Aenue
Marey
Friends
Marcy
Trevilent Pierce
Fremont
Freat Antagenen
Etkro
Douglas Bilwae
Hower
Selmen Foote
Vernwint
Reulon E. Fenton
Sade
the Tribune
Brotherhood of Tacomotive Engineers
Lewis & Reilly
Wyoming Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Coal Exchange
James Whitcomb Riley
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Henry Belin, JR
Geneva Avena
Wyoming
Dupont
Fowder
Ining
Sporting
SimpKeress
Culety
Wounell Building
Ford
John B Smith
Pittston , Plymouth, Wilkes, Barre
N. Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Hotel
Jermyn Bidg
Sharpsburg
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