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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1898

Page

4

Republican Nominations In Scranton Journal Page

Announcement lists Republican candidates for state and national offices in Scranton with Governor William A. Stone and J P Gobin among announced nominees. Includes court and federal representation names like Samuel A. Davenport and Galusha A. Grow. Public notice dated October 13, 1805, with postal classification details.

William A. Stone J. P Gobin James W. Latta Superior Court W. W. Porter W. L. Porter

Local Officials Named for Coroner and Burveyor Roles

Congress lists William Connell as judge F W Gunster as coroner John J Roberts M D as burveyor George E Stevenson named in the city records.

Congress William Connell F. W. Gunster John J. Roberts M.D George E. Stevenson

Senate and House Districts Named in Vague Listing

A fragment lists legislators by district numbers and names including James C. Vaughan and Joan Schreuer, with further mentions of John Br. Farr N. Cc Mackay and John W P Reynolds, lacking clear context or dates.

Governor of Prenoryey Promises Reform Amid Political Tensions

A candidate vows to root out abuses in the legislature and overhaul governance by honest, modest leadership. He accuses opposing parties of cant and urges reform to address corruption and state issues while denying allegations tied to slavery politics.

Amy Purpose Irene Manta Hublle Duce

No burning of capitol by Colonel Stone nor smearing accusations

The letter defends Colonel Stone against charges of scandal and corruption. It portrays him as a decent, honest candidate for governor supported by Pennsylvania Republicans. It argues rival claims are unfounded and urges voters to reject fearmongering by opponents and advance agents.

Colonel Stone Dr. Swallow Dirks Wannunkey Graham Commonwealth Fevenke Pennsylvania Cleveland Heputlicane United States Lincoln Moutinley

Chicago Opens Arma to Refugees of Yellow Fever

Health Commissioner Reynolda urges Chicago to admit refugees from yellow fever districts in Mississippi and surrounding areas. The city faces panic and paralysis as southern districts grapple with outbreak while northern fronts are feared.

Jackson Chicago Reynolda

Refugees Flee Plague Stricken Regions By Lake Michigan

Report describes influx of refugees from a yellow fever epidemic and a city’s strained response. The piece notes mass departures from Mississippi and Illinois areas, high death rates, and communities opening doors to aid the afflicted while discussing political tensions and national commentary.

Michi- Rin Thane Sistet Chicago Mikeslasipp Tilinois Jackson Miss

Pennsylvania Republicans Urged to Vote in Critical Year

Opinion piece urges Pennsylvania Republicans to support Calmel Stone and the party to counter Democratic momentum. It stresses the need for high turnout to influence national affairs, defend McKinley era policies, and oppose what it calls vicious attacks on Republican leaders. It also notes bishops discussing divorce with open doors.

Keystone Ooopstown Hite Calmel Stone Pennsylvania

Political speech rights clash with civil service norms

Grover Cleveland warns an office-holder must avoid politics while First Assistant Postmaster Heath argues civil service laws do not bar postmasters or other officials from political speech or private citizen rights. The piece notes government employees may support their party, avoid religious harassment, but may not target or tax others for beliefs. The Buffalo school board weighs Polish language instruction against English literacy, debating the value of language education for Slavic children.

Grover Cleveland Heath Civil Service Cleveland School Board of Buffalo

Slavic Children Urged to Learn English in Schools

The article argues that Slavic immigrants struggle with English, hindering citizenship and harmony. It advocates teaching Pollah and Slavic children English and American ideas, supported by examples of children benefiting from public kindergarten programs to reduce racial barriers.

Boskeee Pollah

Toronto Papers Attack Yukon Royalty Objection

The Toronto papers critique royalties on Yukon gold output, arguing the levy reduces miner profits while funding order and improvements. They note miners, claim owners, and the needy face hardship, deny mass removal orders, and condemn yellow journalism and sensational press.

Toronto Yukon Klondike Dawson

Central America's Greater Republic: U S Central America Plan Moves Ahead

From the Chicago Record a proposal envisions a federation of Central American states forming a United States of Central America. Amapala would host a federal capital with a president and a 4 senator 13 representative legislature. Elections and inauguration are planned, but state rights and border terms spark disputes among El Salvador Honduras and Nicaragua.

United States of Central America Amapala Tiger Honduras Mession Managuy Oviset Republic Balvador Chenter Central America Luwer

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The readable fragments discuss skepticism about a federal existence experiment and observers considering the outcome uncertain. It mentions national union demands and a machine in Central America with a political context.

National Union Ita Machine Wali Central Almerica

Farr and Vaughan Endorsed For State Legislature

The Independent Labor Herald declares Farr and Vaughan true and sincere friends of labor. It urges Farr for School aid and hospital support and Vaughan for Senate experience, noting their records in labor measures and charitable funding. It argues their re election would advance labor interests statewide.

Scranton John R. Barr Valve Duta Distriet Farr Chleren West Sile Hospital Purr Havre Burs Pare Khow Chouen Stranton Topographical Union Central Labor Union Hen & CL Senate Vaughan Independent Tabor Aliest Meert Fare Viauihan Commonwealth

Old-Time Jayhawker Profiles Daniel Kelley of Illinois

The Kansas City Journal highlights Daniel Kelley as a strong stock grower once based in Illinois. Kelley, described as tall and rugged, traded a Morgan colt for $22,000 and built renowned thoroughbred sheep. Active in politics, he backed Lincoln’s nomination after a Horace Greeley led effort, and later became a large property owner in Imp er course while managing diverse interests.

Kansas City Journal Anses Daniel Kelley Anthony “de Pulllenn Cherrina Carey Kelley Illinois United States Chicago Lincoln Horace Greeley Greeley Oregon Abrefley Eimper Course

War Humor At Santiago Aboard The Town Massachusetts

The Reina Mercedes was spotted in the Santiago harbor channel and aimed to block the channel after Cervera's defeat. Captain Evans and signalmen used grim humor to spell a warning through flags. Soon the Town Massachusetts Texas and Vestal fired, sinking the Reina Mercedes before she could impede the harbor access.

New York Evans Huntor Witleti de Gerves Navy Department Cervera Reina Mercedes Santiago Harbor Hebron Jackie Massachusetts Texas Vestylie

Silver dollar value compared to Spanish coin prompts sale

The Philadelphia Record notes favorable opportunity to circulate silver dollars by exchanging them for Spanish coins. It explains the U S silver dollar is worth a gold dollar due to mint obligations and acceptance for customs duty at face value. It suggests shipping silver dollars to Puerto Rico to meet demand as paper notes are not yet widely used.

Philadelphia Record United States Puerto Rico Morto Rico

Special Items Worthy of Attention for Underwear

Outlined sale items include children's ribbed vests and pants in multiple sizes at low prices, boys and men's fleeced shirts and drawers, heavy weight and wool options, and a claim of sole agency for Hygienic Health Underwear equal to Jaros, offered at reduced prices.

Highland, Jr Spuchat

Presidential surname pairs from the New York Press

The article lists candidate pairings where surnames end in n and align with a partner sharing the ending. It cites Jefferson and Clinton, Madison and Clinton, Jackson and Calhoun, Jackson and Van Buren, Van Buren and Johnson, Lincoln and Hamlin, Lincoln and Johnson, Harrison and Morton as examples.

Jefferson Clinton Madison Jackson Calhoun van Buren van Duren Johnson Lincoln Hamain Harrison Morton

The BQOKMAN and Other Tales From The Town Traveler

The text presents a miscellany of titles and authors including Vieorge Gissing and Benjamin Swift. It lists dramatic works such as Domitia and Grace O'Malley Princess and Pirate and mentions The Adventures of Francois. The fragment resembles a catalog page advertising historical dramas and romances.

Vieorge Gissing Haring Gould Francois Dre Welr Mitchell Benjamin Swift Grace O’malley

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