Republican State Convention Gains and Trade Balance
A fragment from the Scranton page notes the Republican State Convention set for April 1 in Harrisburg to nominate representatives and electors. It mentions M S Quay as chairman and reports seven months of foreign trade data showing a $90,370,671 gain with $70,807,841 in imports, suggesting heavy buying abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvan
Pennsylvania
Opera House
Harrisburg
Congress
M. S
Quay
Chalten
Congress Criticized Over Cuban Policy And Tariff
The writer condemns Congress for its handling of the Cuban question and tariff issues. They urge the Senate to pass resolutions and adjourn, praising the House for its conduct while calling for a cleaning out of the upper chamber. The piece argues business interests seek limited tariff reform and reciprocity.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Equal Standard Purity club aims for moral uniformity in Washington
The piece describes Washington young women forming the Equal Standard Purity club to enforce a single moral code for both sexes. Members must sign a pledge and a private-life blacklist for impure men would be kept by an executive committee. Critics doubt lasting reform and warn of overreach.
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Washington
Equal Standard Purity Club
Tax plan aims to fund pensions for long-time officials
A bill discussed in Washington proposes a 3 percent levy on civil service salaries to create a pension fund for superannuated employees. The measure follows Spain's embarrassment at Madrid, highlighting ongoing government strains.
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Madrid
Spain
Washington
Public sympathy for Mrs Maybrick case and international courtesy
The article praises the dedicated women pressing to reopen the Mrs Florence Maybrick case in Britain. It argues for reciprocal mercy, citing historical pardons to urge Britain to reconsider, noting public doubt of guilt but respect for international courtesy and the failed U S political effort to reopen the inquiry.
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England
Florence Maybrick
Densmore
Blaine
Morrison
Maybrick
John Bright
European politics shift as Britain aids Egypt in Soudan reconquest
The Salisbury government vows to assist Egypt in reclaiming the Soudan, with the vote 288 to 145 in parliament. This move signals a new center of activity in European affairs as attention turns from Venezuela to Africa and Cuba. The piece weighs the implications for Britain's imperial policy and domestic politics.
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Joseph Chamberlain
England
Salisbury
Egypt
Venezuela
Paris
South Africa
Abyssinia
Gladstone
Political contest roils Pennsylvania delegate race and McKinley hopes
The report outlines factional struggles among Quay allies and anti Quay Republicans across counties including Philadelphia Lycoming and Indiana. It notes expectations of McKinley support, potential Harrison nomination if deadlock arises, and debates over presidential voting and delegates in the upcoming convention.
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Lycoming County
Quay People
Parsons
Elias Deemer
Senator Quay
York
McKinley
Indiana
Washington
Harrison
McKinles
Meikeley
McKinley’s Popularity Tied to Tariff Belief and Correction Desire
The text argues that McKinley is a factual speaker with limited eloquence and social ease. It suggests voters blamed the McKinley tariff for misfortunes and now seek a Democratic ticket to rectify past mistakes. The piece posits McKinley is popular because voters hope he can atone for the tariff issue.
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George W. Lawrence
Washington County
Lawrence
Gulusha A. Grow
McKinley
Kohlsaat Leads Times Herald Toward Independence
The post office record notes Kohlsaat, a former bakery worker turned journalist, now heads the Times Herald. Editor Major Handy praises his fertile suggestion, noting the paper operates “upstairs” with family circulation and less sensationalism. Kohlsaat backs McKinley for president, seeking no admin favors and pledging no recommendations for appointments.
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Post Office
Herald
Kohlaaat
Olem
M. P. Handy
Kohlsaat
Kohisaat
Chicago
Prise Aght
The
Tribune
Kohlvent
Times-Herald
Major McKinley
McNinkey
Becaus
McKinley
Kohlisaut
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope by Ajachus
The Tribune astrologer offers a March 27 forecast noting a child will wonder how law applies to all. It cites Massachusetts and New York gold ware remarks and mentions a Philadelphia youth as a notable figure. A weather prophet joke ends with a quip about advertising in the want column.
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Ajachus
the Tribune
Massachusetts
New York
Grover la
Philadelphia
McKinley’s Secret Popularity A Chicago Record View
The article argues McKinley’s appeal stems from the principles he represents rather than a personal magnetism. It contrasts his public protection stance and tariff positions with Blaine’s popularity and notes McKinley lacks a brilliant wit but exudes steady, magnetic appeal.
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W. &. Curtis
Chicago Record
MeaKinley
McKinley
Blaine
Chland
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