Republican Nominations From Scranton in 1808 Ticket
Scranton announces party nominees for state and federal offices including Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor J P Gobin Secretary James W Latta Superior Court judges W W Porter and W K Porter and at large Congressmen Samuel A Davenport and Galusha A Grow.
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William A. Btone
J. P
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
W. K. Porter
Ramuel A Davenport
Galusha A. Grow
Local Officials Named in Historic Roles
Congress William Connell, Judge F. W. Gunster, Coroner John J. Roberts, M.D., Surveyor George KB Stevenson listed among city governance figures.
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Congress
William Connell
F. W. Gunster
John J. Roberts
George Kb, Stevenson
Voters Elect For Senate and House Districts
The notice lists the Twenty ieth Senate District candidate James C Vaughan and House candidates First District John Farr Second District Joan Scheer Jr Third District N C Mackey Fourth District John F Rhysolds. The text records the district assignments and candidate names for upcoming elections.
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John Farr
Joan Scheer, JR
N. C. Mackey
John F. Rhysolds
Pennsylvania Governor Candidates Vision and Reform Promise
A candidate pledges to win goodwill of opponents and supporters, govern for all Pennsylvanians, curb legislative abuses and unnecessary investigations, and act honestly to earn public praise. He also endorses the Thirteenth regiment excursion to Middletown on Saturday, urging patronage to support Camp Meade troops and fund their supplies.
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Middletown
Camp Meade
City considers contract to repair asphalt streets at once
City discussion centers on contracting repairs funded from ordinary revenues to avoid debt. Council already backed Keller’s plan and aims to pass it tonight in two readings to permit substantial work before frost ends the season. Lackawanna County prepares to welcome Candidate Stone during campaign’s final days.
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Keller
Keljer
Select Council
Lackawanna County
Stone
Territorial Government Details for Hawaii Proposed
The territorial framework outlines a single congress representative and a governor with a salary between 5000 and 5900 dollars. Legislature includes a six year senate and a two year house of fifteen members. Laws mirror U.S. systems though English common law underpins courts. Civil and penal codes are partially codified with native Hawaiian attorneys prominent in district courts.
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England
America
United States
Supreme
Circuit Court
Honolulu
New Territory
Supreme Court
Reforming Courts Described in Early Justice System
A historical summary notes four circuit courts with appeals from district courts and original jurisdiction over civil suits above certain amounts. It explains jury sizes, presidential appointment of judges, and that the Supreme Court has limited yet crucial powers. It critiques delays and costs, urging remodelling to speed justice.
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Supreme Courts
Supreme Court
Judece
Circuit Court
Carnegie plans for a 900 mile China railway draw scrutiny
The Carnegie company may join Sugar Trust and others to build a 900 mile line linking Canton Canton to Hong Kong and Hankow. The plan includes rails fabrication for the project and faces historical resistance from Chinese officials and public unrest, with Li Hung Chang and Li in various negotiations shaping the outcome.
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Calvin S. Pirkce
Carnegie Company
Chinas
Sugar Trust
Canton
Hong Kong
Hankow
Shanghai
China
Woosung
Che Foo
Li Hung Chang
Nanking
Formosa
France
Railroad Enterprise of
Cathay
Dewey Urged to Remain on Active List Ten More Years
The article expresses a hope that Rear Admiral Dewey will be granted the revived title of vice admiral and kept on the active list for ten additional years, praising his notable feats and arguing his continued service aligns with current naval reputation.
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Dewey
Dewey in Prime of Youth Noted for War Deeds
The piece reflects on a public figure named Deweyne, praising his war achievements and envisioning him in power for another decade. It contrasts his vigorous, confident image with concerns about aging officials and recalls a mayor Kinney remark about prisons and city governance.
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Strely
Dewey O9
Liet
Deweyne
Kinney
Allen
Utica
Chile prize to fund huge iron foundry in South America
In Philadelphia Benlor Thel promotes Chilean offer of 125000 dollars to a syndicate for a giant iron foundry in Chile. The piece notes ore abundance, investment returns, and efforts to boost U S Chile commercial ties and steamship subsidies. It also mentions naval and political topics, a bicyclist feat, and local political commentary.
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Pennsylvania
Chilian Congress
Benlor Thel
Chile
Philadelphia
United States
South
Central America
England
Senor Hel
Fighting Joe Rides Back to Front in War Turmoil
A war-etched tribute recalls Fighting Joe as he returns to battle aboard an ambulance. Amid Spanish shells and wounded comrades from Vermont to Alabama, he steadies fever and pain to answer the call, riding the long blue ranks with courage and the Union behind him. The piece honors dedication, sacrifice, and the enduring American spirit.
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Joe
Vermont Hills
Alabama
Peace Congress Will Be Held
The Times-Herald reports that all powers including the United States accepted the czar’s invitation to a disarmament congress with limits on topics. France will send representatives, Alsace Lorraine remains a sticking point, and questions of armament haste and enforcement loom as diplomacy eyes a possible, gradual path to peace. The Spanish American peace conference at Paris is cited as a potential trigger for setting a date.
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Newport News
Alabama
Wisconsin
Iowa
United States
Italy
Alsace-Lorraine
Egypt
France
Novoasti
Ruselan Omchi
Vital
Man
Tish
Paris
Election Stakes in Republican Wins Across States
The New York Sun argues that national crisis heightens the value of Republican victories. It urges electing Republican congressmen pledged to honest money and growth, a Republican legislature to ensure a pro growth Senate, and a Republican governor and officials to safeguard national war gains, even at Albany's expense.
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New York
United States
Albany
House of Representatives
Washington
What's the Matter with Teddy
Society women seek a political gentleman amid the Pittsboro Dispatch report. In Manhattan ten congressional districts exist with figures like Murray Mitchell and George B. Medelian as potential nominees. Names such as Franklin Bartlett John Jacob Astor and Stewart M. Hrives appear among contenders as wealthy figures eye seats in national and state legislatures.
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Old City
Manhattan
Murray Mitchell
George B. Medelian
Franklin Bartlett
William Astor Chanler
Order of Tammany
National Capitol
John Jacob Astor
H. P. Belmont
Jefferson M. Levy
Monticello
BE. A. McAlpin
Stewart M. Hrive
Coney Island
Marriage Customs in the Philippines Sparks Reform Talk
A Washington Star excerpt reports that American influence in the Philippines has not improved social life. an American minister notes priests charged natives little or nothing for marriage rites, and many unions were common law under Spanish rule. Reform is seen as likely to affect marriage sanctity.
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Washington Star
United States
Philppines
Islanda
Islands
Spain orders Yankee bugles to blow own horn
Spain, tired of boasting, has ordered a large shipment of Yankee bugles from the Syracuse Post to trumpet national pride. The unusual procurement signals a playful cultural gesture amid wartime rhetoric and local humor.
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Syracuse
Spain
The Californians by Gertrude Atherton
A promotional note for The Californians by Gertrude Atherton, author of Patience Sparhawk, highlighting its author and stature without additional details.
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The
Gertude Atherton
Patience Sparhawk
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Scranton Tribune
Nasaau Streland
Achanton
Scranton
Senate
Twentieth Dist
James C. Vaughan
House
Colonel Stone
Territory of Hawaii
Dreyfus
Boston
Imnds
Pittsburg
Melita
Coeur de Lion
Bauer
Mr. C. Smith
Simonson
Dauphin County
Mr. Smith
Cromartyshire
Halifax
Roosevelt
Lax
Wheeler
Saratova
Five
Union
James Lindsay Gordon
Times-Democrat
Times-Herald
New York Sun
Teddy
Pittsboro Dispatch
Dr.Denton
Wyoming
Hill & Connell’s
Connell
North
Avenun
Scranton, Pa
Haviland
the Clemons
Ferber
O’malley CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Jermys
Wyoming Avenue
Omee
Ponosylvuoi
Hunt & Connell CO
Builders Hardware
L Erookman
Jerome K. Jerome
W. Clark Russell
Beidleman the Bookman
Spruce Street
Foot & Shear Co
Wolf & Wenzel
Adama Ave
Court House
Bieber
Priestly
Empress Cords
Palermo
Bayadere Cords
Roman Stripes &c
Henry Belin, JR
Dupont
Tately
Connell Building
Thos, Ford
John BH
E Mulligan
Pittate Plymouth
WikeeBarre
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