Nominations for State Officials and Scranton Officials
A Scranton Republican ticket listing includes I Hay Brown for State Supreme Court, Josiah Brown Adams for Superior Court, James K. Darnett for State Treasurer, John Courtier Morris and John Penman as County Commissioners, William P. Johns and Asa I. Kieper as Auditors. Election set for November 7. The piece also notes debate over pavement grades and asphalt usage on Scranton streets and critiques the mayor’s campaign costs with the barber company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juste
Supreme Court
I. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Josiah BR. Adame
Philadelphia
James Kr. Darnett
Washington
Jonn Courter Morris
Scranton
John Penman
Cleptyawe
William PB. Johns
Asa i. Kieper
Republican rally contrasts with national mood in Greenfield
A Greenfield meeting shows cordial reception for Republicans amid off year interest. Speakers trumpet industry and progress as best proof of GOP strength, while delegates count slim support for Senator Parsons and Aguinaldo sentiment resurfaces in Massachusetts.
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Barnett
Themecratie
Srt
Eigct
Greenfield
Mise
H. C. Parsons
Democratic party front as treasonous in war critique
A local letter denounces the Democratic party as treasonous for opposing the war in Manila and supporting rebel aims. It cites 1864 and Armistice surrenders to argue against the party’s stance and names Mon. J. Hay Brown and candidates Barnett and Adams amid Quay influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Mini League
Mon. J. Hay Brown
Lupieine
Colonel Barnett
Joelah W. Adams
Quay
Blowing Up a Train In South Africa Marks War Active Phase
The report of a train carrying British troops being exploded signals a shift to fighting in the South African war. Though small, the incident follows Fort Sumer as an initial shock to peace advocates and underscores war as a tool to punish the enemy while sparing noncombatants remains morally problematic.
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South Africa
Fort Sumer
War turmoil and press caution in South African conflicts
The article notes brutal, near-unrestrained fighting between belligerents and the futility of capture versus destruction. It highlights reliance on news agencies, urges readers to await official reports, and critiques Colonel Hitchcock over Admiral Edley criticism, referencing Navy documents and Schrey's case.
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Associatedress
The
Tribune
Fea
the Tribune
Hitchcock
Admiral Edley
Bubley
John D. Long
Navy Department
Schrey
Admiral Dewey Rally and Rivalry Over 1900 Nomination
A Montpelier dispatch reported in the Philadelphia Public Ledger discusses Admiral Dewey’s possible presidential nomination. It notes efforts by Senator Redfield Proctor and others to persuade Dewey, urging him to declare and criticising attempts to leverage his name for party aims. The piece questions the sincerity of supporters and warns against pressuring Dewey, stressing his desire for a peaceful, modest role.
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Miral Dewey
Montpelier
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Aimut
Othe
Dewey
Hivury
Dewer
Messiniey
George Dewey
Redfield Preyvtor
Cioneral Ouse
Philippines
Washington
MckKinley
Washiteten
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Padimiral Namw
Phat
George Thewey
Penntor Proctor
Admiral Himellf
Lackawanna Rail Adds Hallstead Stop On Timetables
Progressive change by the Lackawanna railroad brings Hallstead into official timetables. Previously the village was listed as Great Bend, a separate town across the line, causing local dissatisfaction and lack of recognition.
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Lackawanna
Hallstead
Great Bend
Mallstead Station Name Change Sparks Political Machine Fear
City officials reluctantly adopted Mallstead as the station name and now fear mayoral use of ten day re appoint ments to place political workers in city payrolls. Critics warn the move could graft the police force into a partisan machine rivaling Tweed era Tammany.
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Mallstead
Hmallstead
Moesers, Hockenberry and Davis
Frong
James Molt
Oratory Rises as War Debate Shapes Public Voice
The New Haven Register notes a surge in direct candor in American political speech since the Bryan era. War issues have stirred patriotism and sharpened debate as leaders address foreign policy, tariffs fade, and public sentiment heats up amid reports from Manila and Transvaal developments.
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New Haven Register
William J. Bryan
Slumber Song by Henry Van Dyke
A gentle poem depicts a parent urging a small boat to return to harbor as night falls. In vivid harbor imagery the tide, foam, and distant ships frame a lullaby about rest and safe anchorage at the journey’s end. The piece attributes the verse to Henry Van Dyke in Scribner’s.
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Lienry van Dyke
Admiral Schley Defends Record Amid Sun Criticism
A letter from Bernton notes Admiral Schley’s conduct at Santiago, defending his decisions under heavy fire and disputing charges of disobedience. The writer argues the Brooklyn’s actions were a matter of judgment and commends Schley’s leadership and results in battle.
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The
Tribune
Sttll
New York Sun
Eich
Behlwynere
Schley
Sun
Brooklyn
Behley
Dewey
Manila
Santhigo
Willoil
Carrying a Big Load in The Scranton Times Editorial Clash
A letter criticizes The Scranton Times for editorial bias and incendiary rhetoric against labor and capital. The writer urges a partisan press to follow the Golden Rule and avoid calamity talk that stirs class conflict and hurts workingpeople. Dated October in Beranten, signed N. V. Walker.
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Tritoune
Scranton ‘Times
Ivi
Workineman
America
N. V. Walker
Notable Figures Linked in Global Elite Circles
Carl Hendrick Kruger, nephew of the Transvaal Republic president, graduates from Edinburg University with the Esme free scholarship. Alfred Belt, a rare double-millionaire, expands wealth in diamonds. Hubert Herkomer succeeds at the Royal Academy. Colonel Franciann Alcantato heads Vulcaneli artillery, son of a former Venetian premier. Colorado volunteers return to duty. Color Sergeant Richard GO. Holmes, Lafayette College football captain, stands tall. Arthur A. Zimmerman, famed horse racer, eyed as a possible Democratic candidate for sheriff. J. and Jon McDermott, former peer and brother-in-law, to run for Whants clerk. Miss Minan Stearny Fitts leads Chicago Woman's Ownership league. sisters include Florence mayor of Florence, Ore.
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Carl Hendrick Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Edinburg University
Alfred Belt
Amonds
Hubert Herkomer
Royal Academy
W. B. Richmond
Bt. Paul’s
Franciann Alcantato
Vulcaneli
West Point
Jon
Colorado
Richard GO. Holmes
Lafayette College
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Whants
Minan Stearny Fitts
Chicago Woman's Ownership League
Florence
Ore
Ornamental Floors Offered for Scranton Homes
Ornamental floors used in Europe for generations are presented as a safe enrichment for dwellings. They claim lower costs than carpets, with floors laid and finished in the best manner. A fine line of patterns is available with estimates furnished. 121 N. Washington Ave. Scranton, Pa.
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Europe
The Yacht Race
A lyrical piece praising yachts and sailors with lines about winds, tailors, and sails. It envisions a sale and crossing the finish line as a winner, noting friends and winds raising fortunes from hill and vale.
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Hill and Vale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scranton Tribune
Fume Publishing Company
New York
Nassau
Posteficent
Bcranton
Iepublican
Chas Avenue
Chilzen
Democratic Party
Lee
Grant
Armamattox
Congress
Lackawanna County
Seat of War
Hiram Maxim
Transvaal
Jessie Schley
Ingham-Newitt
Great Britain
Laing
Nek
Gom Paul's
Pither
Gil
Witter Boatie
Hind
Admiral Schley
Puebla
Santiago
Tmhanhood
Noble
Cerwent
Sontlige
Bun
Sehley
Mavn
Behioy
Key West
Tmancook
Muaneodkeilll
Hancock
la Hitchcock
Eee
Wisconsin Library Commisasion
de FE
Benjamin Anilewe
Public Schools of
Chicago
George W. Northup
University of Chicage
OC. B. Davenport
Mapsford
University of Chleage
Harper
Williarm Morton Wheeler
Humbert
Rovogli
Rome
Royal College of Medicine of
Viena
William Daggard
Branen
Francis Tag Carl
Balem
Ind
Elise
Aheek
William Mognay
London
Pusvex Place
Rement
Park
Po- Witten Tift
Georgee F. Moore
Andover Theological Seminary
West Cheater
Yale
Union Theological Sominary
Iit
Putnam Presbyteran
Zancevilly
Firehood
Andover Seminary
Beranten
N. Washington Ave
Scranton, Pa
Reynolds Bros Stationers and Engravers
Nichols Bros
Washington Ave
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Luther Keller
West Lackawanna Ave
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Pennsylvania
Mercereau & Connell
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Genorm
Wyoming Diatelet Sae
Dupont
Connell Holidlay
Thor
Ford
John B. Smith
Bon
W. &. Mulligan
Pittston
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
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