Republican ticket slate named for October 2 1697
Scranton area voters get a list of state offices with candidates Levi G McAuley auditor general Clarence E Pryor sheriff Joan R Jones district attorney John Copeland prothonotary W Langstaff treasurer Thomas P Daniels clerk of courts Charles Huester recorder William K Buck register Charles Wiggins county duties commissioner election day set for November Some contrast noted with Democratic party as Republicans publicize past record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Pryor
Bcranton
Joan R. Jones
Blakely
John Copeland
Carbondale
W. 8. Langstaff
Scranton
Thomas P. Daniels
Charles Huester
Beranto
William K. Buck
Moscow
Charles Wiggins
Beranton
Defeat of bicycle ordinance urged for fair regulation
The letter criticizes city councils for inaction on bicycle regulation and urges a reasonable ordinance like Chittenden's. It notes wheelmen violate rights and harm the majority, while stressing public sentiment favors fair privileges and a clear municipal rule. It also mentions Secretary Porter denying a run for Connecticut governor and hints at scarce real news from Washington.
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Ood
Euch
Chittenden
Common Council
Porter
White House
Connecticut
Washington
State military cost debates and Cuban policy critique
The piece argues sending troops to Hazleton drains state funds, favoring economical police methods. It questions McKinley and Cleveland's Cuba policy, urging belligerent recognition for Cuba and harsher action against Weylerism, while noting local registration issues in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Law and order in Lehigh region critique echoed
The piece argues decades of lax law enforcement and rising crime in the Lehigh area have eroded civic order. It condemns sensationalism in press coverage and notes the Luetgert case shows justice bent to expert opinion and lawyers' ambition, diverting from common sense.
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Lehigh
Orisia
Pennetylvania
Reformers and voters clash over New York politics
A critical column mocks urban politics and press responses amid election debates. It cites Brooklyn General Tracy and Mayor Low, urges reciprocal diplomacy toward Spain in Cuba, and notes Pennsylvania papers growing in size while criticizing journalism and reformers.
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Brooklyn
Tracy
Greater
New York
Heth Low
Low
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope Drawn by Amechos The Tribone Astrologer
A satirical horoscope fragment quotes Amechos on luck envy and advice. The text mocks daily predictions and hints at misprints and garbled phrases about authority, prejudice, and a fall season scene.
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Amechos
Tribone
New Punishment Idea Based on Homeopathy Debate
A satirical discussion questions punnishment by keeping criminals as living subjects for homeopathic experiments. It weighs legal and ethical issues, noting risks to constitutionality, clinician consent, diet control, and the impracticality of applying medical trials to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neci
Legal musings on forced medical dosing and punishments
An essay contemplates court power to order involuntary dosing or execution alternative for a patient under medical or legal constraint. It weighs mandamus, popular remedies, and hypothetical sentences involving antiseptic experiments and beards, debating enforceability and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Nore
Mlehe
Critics in error over American women in foreign eyes
The piece discusses foreign critics like M. Brontet and Mr. Stead misjudging American women, noting Americans push back against exaggerated portraits. It argues that American women are practical, speak openly, and resist being boxed by outsiders while citing other writers who misinterpret domestic roles as pedestal deference or mere flirtation.
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Troy ‘Times
M. Bionet
Gudl Watitly Hieghel
London
United States
Erlileleing
Mir
Siduid
Renault
Farter
Wallaidry
Polltoncre
Crim
Stand
Fale
Mer
Aleo Tn
Ated Tnt
Pho Wiette
Stead Himeself
Fight
Ne Ehadowa
Fragmented quotation ties to savings ad in Cincinnati paper
A snippet reports a man saying he sent a dollar in response to an advertisement claiming a method to save money. The exchange hints at a printed directive to paste the dollar into a scrapbook, reflecting a curious reader interaction in a Cincinnati publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatinquirer
Simonsbee Faces Choice Between Two Brides
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes a man named Simonsbee weighing marriage options between two women. One is described as pretty but frivolous, the other plain yet an excellent housekeeper, with Mr. Russell of Chicago mentioned in reference to the choice.
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de Taie
Galden
Simonsbee
Mr. Russell
Chicago
Takeo
Indianapolia Journal
Father Has Sold His Wheat Verse Fragment
A fragment of verse describes a family prospering after selling wheat. Father sells grain, plans for a new sealskin sacque and a horse, while mother dresses well. The speaker anticipates a cosier home, a new organ hidden away, and hiring a plane to play as visitors arrive.
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Johnny
Three Great Dress Goods Specialties On Sale Now
FOR FINE Dress Goods Has always been pro verbial, and our growing trade on lower and medium priced goods shows we lead in this line. For ten days we offer three top patterns: 1 Mixed Cheviots wool and all wool cloth $1.98 per dress pattern. 2 Jacquard and Camel's Hair effects imported cloth $3.35. 3 Crepon novelty suitings latest color combos $4.85.
Dinnerware Sets Sale Listings With Mixed Descriptions
A jumble of dinner sets and patterns offered with various purported sizes and prices. Mentions include English porcelain pieces and hand painted patterns with notes of worth and sale price but many entries are garbled or incomplete.
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Scranton Tribune Dell
The
Tribune Publishing Company
William Connell
Ally
Poutortion
State
Treasuistr—J
Wwo
Hazleton
National Guard
McKinley
Spain
Cleveland
Mettinley
Cuba
New World
Mec.Kinley
Southern Confederacy
Port Sumpter
T18
Culm
American Republic
Jersey
Shgasta
Weyter
Bpanlard
Pennsylvania
Lancaster Examiner
New Era
Philadelphia Record
Jonsthan
Selius
Teammany
Greater New York
Thomas Coliier Platt
Viitor of
Iecesavists
Mead & Paper
Dessin
Tom
Miller
Indi He & Garde
Willin
Mente
Almon
Thiy Subjeet
Cape
Lackawanna Avenue
Hurt
Laird, Schober & Ya
Philadelphia
Hetail Shoes
Hubbora
Wyoming Ave
the Clemons
Ferber
Lacka. Ave
Edison
Hotel
Jermyn Bldg
Washington Avon
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Huilding
Thos, Ford, Joan H
Smith & Son
KW. Mulligan
Ky Wilk
MT. Pleasant
WM. T. Smith
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