Rumors on Pennsylvania Senate Leadership and Reform
The piece questions a rumor that Senator William H. Andrews seeks to replace Senator Quay as state chairman after the Delamater campaign. It warns of party resistance, urges exposing Andrews to Quay’s followers, and proposes ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres as a cleaner alternative for the chairmanship. It also critiques the idea of any reform campaign led by Andrews.
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William H. Andrews
Crawford County
Quay
Andrews
Senator Quay
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Watres
Canada’s government stained by bribery and gerrymandering
A Montreal Sun correspondent accuses Canada’s ruling party of long term bribery and manipulation to stay in power. He ties the party’s tactics to deflect attention from a reciprocity push and a McGreevy scandal, blaming Ottawa’s move against Manitoba’s school funding for Catholic parochial schools.
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Montreal
The
Sun
Canada
United States
Blaine
Washington
McGreevy
Manitoba
Canada faces economic strain and talk of independence
An observer notes Canada’s wealth under government praise hides distress among workers and farmers facing rising poverty. Ontario and Manitoba contemplate annexation to the United States while debates on frontier protection and Prohibition mimic broader political shifts.
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Republic of
Canada
Pasmodic
Mark Twain
Prince of Wales
Rome
Ontario
Manitoba
United States
Confederation
Harrison as potential nomination faces Indiana leaders
Governor Matthews quotes suggest General Harrison could win the nomination at St Loouis amid Democratic rivalries. Republican backing grows among businessmen who view his record as solid and his leadership as proven. With a deadlocked convention, public sentiment might push Harrison as a tested solution.
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Matthews
Indiana
General Harrison
St. Loonis
Harrison
Greater Gotham chance hinges on governor's sign and charter
The piece argues that once the authoring bill is signed and a new city charter enacted, Greater Gotham will become the second largest city by population on Jan 1, 1898. It notes the Albany measure and lists included towns, cites 1894 local census figures, and questions governance of the looming urban mass. It also references Chauncey F. Black backing Carlisle or Olney and questions Pattison's stance.
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Greater
Gotham
New World
Wren
Albany
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Raines bill proposes state excise commission and staff pay
The proposal would create a state commissioner of excise at 5000 dollars a year with deputies clerks and assistants including a New York county deputy and Kings county deputy as well as Erie county staff. It also calls for sixty special agents and sixty special attorneys with salaries to be set. Democrats oppose entrusting patronage to Republicans and seek a bipartisan commission.
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Cabe
Brooks
New York State
Morton
Empire State
Raines
New York County
Kings County
Erie
Aplere
Malaries
Pattison’s Presidential Prospects Highlighted by Chicago Talks
A Philadelphia Bulletin summary of Pattison as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. The article traces Pattison’s career, his connection to Harrity, and the Pittsburgh and New York delegations. It notes Pattison’s reformist stance, cautious positions on tariffs and finance, and the likelihood of future national influence despite earlier setbacks.
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Penn
Philadelphia
Jobert BK
Pattison
Chicago
Jerry Blick
Harrisburg
Destiny
Allison, Morton and Morrison
Meveland
Whitney
Manning
Harrity
Hendricks
Naval arms race and new era in ship design described
The article notes an empire enlarging its naval capacity at over 10 million dollars while warning that even a vastly larger navy may struggle under combined great powers. It discusses a world shift to faster ships and advanced devices driven by new materials and machinery, with the United States singled out as uniquely vulnerable at sea.
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Hritheh
United States
Senator Penrose and McKinley Associated at Brigantine Beach
In a faded summer reminiscence the Harrieburg Patriot recalls Senator Penrose appearing at Brigantine beach and aligning with McKinley on a soft day, reflecting a political moment tied to that coastal town setting.
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Harrieburg
Senator Penrose
Brigantine Beach
McKinley
Horror of Prolife in a Jar Disturbs Daily Mood
Washington Star laments hidden dangers of unseen microbes in water and everyday life. The piece warns that vigilant “bugaboo bacilis” lurks near ordinary folks, disrupting calm with fear and philosophical reflection on unseen threats.
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Wadf
Washington Star
Daily Horoscope From Ajaccus Tribune Astrologer
The column forecasts a Monday for Maresh In with a dark horae in the distance and notes playful warnings about Wilkes-Barre dogs and writers. It jokes about Berunton, the fool killer, and comments on Scranton's future as seen in a Sunday World dream. It ends with humorous advice about catering to desires over needs.
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Ajaccus
Tribune
Maresh
Wilkes-Barre
Rdol
Scranton
Office of Food Tnan
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Er Lee
the Tribune
Lackawanna County
Congress
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Jere B. Rox
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St. Louis
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Wilson
Greater Gotham
Chauncey F. Black
Brooklyn
Richmond
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Hempstead
Jamaica
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Long Island
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William I. Harrity
Depalsing
Willam
Cleveland
Palmer
Hillten
Pattleon
Randall
Democratic Party
Aafe
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Hareity
National Bank
William M.singerty
Herbert
Welsh
Samuel J. Tilden
Crover Cleveland
Cleve
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Pattizon
Himy & Fartoy
Singerly
Amrlgate
Pattleon Haily
Findlay
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Cone
Marrity
Wallace
Perton
Pattison Palin
Offelalfe
Times-Herald
England
Hiter
A. Washington Ave
HL Connell
N. Washington Ave
Aritcial
Jardinieres
Clemons
Ferrer O'Malley
Lackawanaa Avenue
Seya
Lackawanna Ave
Sheriff Ssale
Of.a
Lackawanna Corner
Franklin Avenue
Ava
Scranton, PA
Fablecneto
D. Beck
Adams Ave
Sumner
Dacsantic
Wyoming Avenue
Coal Exchange
Tion
Mercereau & Connele
Traders National Bank OF Scranton
John T. Porter
W. W. Watson
F. L. Phillips
Ee Samuel Ames
Jamene
Seve Éag Pierce
Fin Sohn Porter
W. Srt
Schlager
Jermyn
Lynn Havens
Keyports
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the Bookman
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