Scranton Prospectus Fries Between Fact and Folly
A chaotic 1804 city prospectus for Scranton touts population estimates and utilities, claiming electric power cheaper than Niagara and urging new industries. The text mixes figures, misprints, and garbled lines, ending with a rhetorical quip about the Tribune and political commentary.
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Metropolia
Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Cdesssvencess
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Proposal for six year term and one term president
The editorial argues for a constitutional amendment to limit presidential elections to once every six years and prohibit re election. It contends such reform would not harm business, reduce personal entrenchment, and lessen partisan disruption, while noting Congress might consider it on its merits. It ends with a Louisville Courier Journal comment on Senator Cameron’s nomination prospects.
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Congress
Controversy Over Fifteenth District Seats Traces 19th Century History
The article reviews contested eligibility for the Fifteenth district’s succession after the death of Myron B. Wright and traces political shifts from 1875. It notes Susquehanna County’s late entry to Congress with C. I. Wright in 1896, Bradford County’s recurring influence, and the rise of the ranger movement as Bartholomew Laporte of Sullivan County emerges as the reform candidate amid Bradford-led decisions.
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Myron B. Wright
Fifteenth
Congressland
Susquehanna
C. I. Wright
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna County
Congress
Mr. Wright
Sullivan County
Laporte
Bradford and Susquehanna Politics and Progress
The passage traces political maneuvering in Bradford and neighboring counties, detailing candidate selections and nominations from the late 19th century. It notes shifts between Overton Jadwin and Post and comments on Republican strength under Myron B. Wright, and editorial musings on regional journals, taxonomies of influence, and upcoming election matters.
Debates on Boxing Pugilism and Tariffs Stir Readers
A column argues against prosecuting a boxing death case, urging a ban on prize fights and noting football’s dangers. It critiques tariffs and immigration’s wage impact, cites Colonel W A Stone and Benator Quay support, and references John Wanamaker and Lehigh Valley Railway stockholder interest in a presidential bid.
Melodious Harmonies and Oddball Inquiries
A column mixes cultural notes and curiosities. J Bennett Smith offers a farcical coal tunnel idea, Douglas of Brockport touted free medical ads, and a tribute page features a new church and school as symbols of liberty. Charles Blake’s collection of 30 musical gems includes world national anthems. A mayor bans football within Altoona, arguing it brutality justifies limits. The piece ends with a wry farewell to the political cuckoo and notes on stuffed cuckoos as curiosities.
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Charles Dr. Blake
F. Trifet
Bromfield Street
Boston
Haydn
America
China
Japan
Altoona
Dans
Cleveland
Buffalo
N. Y
Charleston
W. Vu
Albany
Boston Mass
Greenwich
Ballot Machines and Political Maneuvering Across Counties
The piece notes adoption of Myers automatic ballot machines in Niagara County New York and outlines varied political moves. It mentions L Magee opening legislative headquarters at Commonwealth Hotel, shifts in delegate counts in Schuylkill and other counties, March elections, and appointments and clerkships debated by state parties including Fenner, Rex, Smiley, Carson, Brow, Fetteroff, and Randolph.
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Niagara County
N. Y
China
L. Magee
Commonwealth Hotel
Bohuylkill
Wau
Tom Watson
Georgia
Hia
Lark
Rune
Fayelte County
Walton
Sperker
Petterolf
Congress
Mississippi
Maine
United States
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Butler
Reading
James L. Brow
Philadelphia
Herman P. Miller
A.D. Fetteroff
Montgomery
House
Jero B. Rex
K. J. Randolph
Journal
Fred W. Fletta
Scranton
Randolph
Allegheny County
Senate
Singerly Is Discouraged Over Electric Voting Promise
The Philadelphia Record notes that the Myers apparatus for electric voting would not outpace the old machine. Voters might press buttons, but election bosses would still manage the outcome as before.
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Philadelphia Record
Myers
Davidow Bros Seafaring Goods Parade At Washington Shop
A nautical expert in the hydro graphic office Washington advertises goods from Davidow Bros. The shop offers silver ring pins sugar shells butter knives and Rogers Bros merchandise. The notice invites customers to view the line and inquire about items.
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Joe
Philadelphia Record
Hydrographic Office
Washington
Davidow Bros
Rogers Bros
Davidow
Parlor Furnishings Offer Modern Styles At Low Prices
Within recent months fashion has changed toward new patterns in parlor furnishings. The store touts updated designs that cost less than older styles, inviting buyers to furnish parlors in up to date fashion. A large stock of complete coverings is available to choose from.
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Lackawanna Store Association
Lim
Corner
Lacka
Jefferson Aves
Turner & CO
Muir
Chicago
Burt & CO
Misses Ren
Child
Pera & Co
Fitzpatrick Thoma. G
Plant Co
Stacy
Adame & A
Albright & Co
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University of Penneyylvania
Medico-Shivarding College of Philadelphia
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