Political Nominations Listed for Scranton 1898
A postal notice in Scranton lists Republican nominations for the 1898 ticket including Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor James W. Latta Secretary of Internal Affairs James W. Latta and several Superior Court Judges and Congressmen. The fragmentary roster names Samuel A Davenport and Galubra Grow among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A, Stone
J_ Bb
Gurtn
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. We. Porter
W. LD. Porter
Large
Ramuel A
Davenport
Galubha A
Grow
Congress Names Survey Team Members
Congress lists William Connell W Guneter Joan J. Roberts M.D. George K. Stevenson among survey officials in a public roster. The fragment shows names tied to a surveying or commissions role and hints at a formal appointment or committee listing.
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Congress
William Connell
Auerenrs
W. Guneter
Vorder
Joan J. Roberts
M.D. Surveyo
George K. Stevenson
Senate and House Districts Listed for James Vaughan
Fragmentary OCR shows names and districts for Senate and House roles. It mentions James C. Vaughan in a Twentieth List with districts and other names such as Vivet Distrct JOUN Kh PATO, SONECER JR, ADAG KEY, Fourth District JOUN i Reynolds.
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Senate
James C. Vaughan
Vivet
Joun Kh
Pato
Sonecer
Adag Key
Joun i
Reynolds
Governor Hopeful Promises Reform and Unity Across State
A candidate pledges to be governor for all people, pledging to unite rival factions and end state waste. He vows to extend honest, modest public service, reduce evils, and push rapid tallying of election returns by all means to ensure a prompt count.
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Alii
Mixtom
Peaney Twins
Ben Mor
The
Tribune
Washington
California
Congress
Republican Party Triumph Urged in Lackawanna County
A partisan appeal urges Lackawanna County voters to back the Republican ticket, arguing party interests supersede individuals. It defends nominees as honorable and condemns opponents as misrepresentations, calling for a uniform Republican victory to secure party supremacy.
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Quayne
Republican Party
Rime Down
Han
Pid Belf
Lackawanna
Hon George Jonks Surprise In Morning Message
An odd note says Hon George Jonks will be surprised tomorrow morning to wake and find that he is not Robert Matten. The playful line hints at a mistaken identity or joke to be revealed at dawn.
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George Jonks
Robert Matten
Priceburg
Tactical talk on Pennsylvania as a political hold
The fragment argues about the Democratic push to gain sand in Pennsylvania as part of a broader Republican battle. It describes leveraging isolated positions to bolster a line and urges Republicans to view local gains as temporary while planning for broader national issues in two years.
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Coke
Gamal
Pennsylvania
Questioning a General on Military Duty and Party Beliefs
A Pittsburgh Times letter questions a general’s loyalty and argues Republicans must resist Democ ratic promises said to undermine national welfare. It warns of treason penalties for insanity pleas and predicts GOP lawmakers will oppose perceived centralization.
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Ft Demporiiy
National Central
The
Times
Pittsburg Times
Peace negotiation delays cited in historical precedents
The piece argues that peace talks across history show slow progress and argues current Paris negotiations suffer similar delays. It recalls events from Yorktown to Crimea, Guadalupe Hidalgo, and Vienna, noting long gaps between armistice, preliminaries, and final treaties, with references to nations and dates, including France Spain Russia and Britain.
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Dome
Paris
Spain
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Pelee Ae Cortala
Annapolia
Ghent
Ho M.S
New Orleans
Mexico
Moxi
Sebastonol
Wrinistios
Vienna
Prankfort
Fervia
Turkey
Bervin
Gulfabriu
Japan
Couny
Peking
Comiinysionera
Asgerthi
Fragmented OCR musings mix politics and weather satire
A garbled column bundles disparate themes from fireproof book storage, ship voyages, and Omaha exposition to pop fiction and political jests. It weaves names like Moore and Croker with references to Tilman and a Priceburg correspondent, presenting a satirical, fragmentary snapshot of era concerns.
Horoscopic glimpse from The Tribune Astrologer
Daily horoscope from Ajacchus predicts a child born today will watch notable events unfold as factions push aggressive tactics. It notes bronchial heroes gain momentum in a campaign and hints at intense political jockeying with a dramatic midnight performance anticipated at a mysterious headquarters.
Unclear Text Fragment Reflects Voter Dilemma
A damaged passage shows a man and friends puzzled by his vote decision. He feels constrained yet attempts to scratch the ticket as doubt about choosing the right option lingers.
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Opyall
Republicans Urged to Vote for Stone and Jenks Over Swallow
An unsigned political exhortation argues Republicans must back Colonel Stone and A. Jenks to defeat the Swallow movement and the Democrat party. It urges unity, condemns voting for Swallow as a concession to Democratic aims, and calls for strong Republican turnout to secure victory.
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Republican Party
Diekel
Janice Justeemeh
Colonel Blone
Swallow
Colote Stone
Bo Denis
Teo
Stone
Jenks
Pwallow
Neroby Plains
Earl Pirntes
Fragmented Political Rhetoric Refers to Breanien Fod Chyelindiem
The text alludes to agitation within the silver economy and efforts to maintain business prosperity. It mentions Breanien fod Chyelindiem and a controversial Republican who influenced a national movement, claiming disruption of Democratic unity and public support across states amid the election of William Ate Kinlexs.
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Busines
Breanien
Contess
Wiliam Ate
Kinlexs
Constitutional Amendments Dominate This Year’s Ballot
The Philadelphia Prova notes a flood of proposed constitutional amendments across states. Rhode Island plans a new constitution changing elections and voter qualifications. Washington and South Dakota consider suffrage and prohibition measures. Minnesota and California discuss voting majorities and legislative powers. California also weighs a single tax proposal with broader implications.
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South Dakota
Washington
South Capolina
Divergent Pennsylvanian Delegates Debate Bryan Endorsements
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes internal tensions among Pennsylvania Democrats as they question the party’s stance on Bryanism. It questions why Altoona refused Judge Gordon and why Hume was chosen, while Bryanite planks gain endorsement and stumping support.
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Pennsylvania
Westhonsary
Enke
Altoona
Judge Gordon
Bryan
Hume
Rink
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Jenks
Democratic sweep feasible in Pennsylvania house shift
The piece argues that twenty eight changes could yield a Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House with party strife affecting the governorship. It notes earlier gains under Pattison, observes new Democratic congressmen from Pennsylvania, and warns Republicans to stay aligned to block a McKinley-favorable outcome for Congress.
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House
Pattioon
Congress
Penneyivania
Republiicans
Roads at the Crossroads in Pennsylvania’s 1896 election
Fragmentary notes depict a pivotal Pennsylvania contest between parties as the nation nears a presidential decision. References to McKinley and Bryan hint at a crossroads moment shaping the state’s political path.
Untitled essay fragment on taxation and chances
Fragmentary Philadelphia Inquirer text discusses risk taking and tax reform ideas. It mentions a country upan’s revenue and a bill providing revenue while seeking tax revision. The readable parts are incomplete and unclear.
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The
Philladelphia Inquirer
Chace
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Mr. Garman
United States
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Vtheesa
Whother Nal
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Hough
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Croker
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Bulow
Mary Holt
Ian
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Ewuce
Rhode Taland
Mather
North
Coldsmith
Wyoming Avenue
Hill & Connell’s
Connell
Scranton, Pa
Excelsior
Tnquiner
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cross Roads
Promibe
Peviaylvania
the Clemons, Ferber, Q’malley CO
Leckawaunea Avenue
Shark Guards
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Ki ‘Bey Otvu't ’ Perances Ent Rasyes
Aleman
Stanley J. Weyman
Thomas Nelson Page
Max Pemberton
Ransom
Walter Besant Picua
Gilbert Parker
SY Sou
Cyrano de Bergerac
Hichard Masgefeld
New Iiay
the Bookman
ISO Wyoming Avenir
Hunt & Connell CO
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avene
Finley
Fasso
Thomson's
Fitting Sonnette, Rk
G. Warner
Ferris
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Geneva
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Dupont
Faicly
Connell Balding
Oerebrow
Thos
FORD
John BH. Smith
W. & Mulligan
Wilkes-Barre
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