Hastings and Official List Oddly Named in Court District
A fragmented OCR list shows names such as D H Hastings George F Huff and John H Thomas among local officials including district attorney recorder and jury commissioner. The garbled text combines roles from clerk of courts to legislative figures with scattered surnames like Scranton Connell O Malley Matthews and Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sss
D. H. Hastings
George F. Huff
Scranton
John H. Thomas
Attorne
D Probono Regiator
Wi J. Matthews
Metropolis of Northeastern Pennsylvania Shows Growth
The article extols a rising northeastern Pennsylvania city with elevation above tide at 740 feet and a population estimate around 184 103,000 voters. It claims cheap electric power, strong school property value at 750000, 1200 school children, and bank deposits near 10 dollars. It highlights potential to attract new industries and notes the area’s growth trajectory and ambitious figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Pennsylvania Democrats urged to oppose tariff policy
The article calls Pennsylvania Democrats “frauds” and demands Governor Hastings challenge a tariff seen as un-American. It argues protection for Pennsylvania industries and warns against sectional demagogues harming the state’s economy. It notes severe fronts have not yet been felt, but local chestnut crops will be harvested next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Singerly
Hastinga
Pittsburg
South
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Morida
Carolinas
Maryland
General Hastings
State League Progress and Warren’s Presidency
The article notes expectations that Major Warren’s promotion would curb spectacular use of the Pennsylvania league of Republican clubs. It states the league is now heard of as an organization that is steadily advancing its serious aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State League
Major Warren
Pennsylvania League of Republican Clubs
Republicans and Wayne Independents Seek Honest Cooperation
The state league expands its membership and utility while discarding flashy roles for steady executive effort. Republicans forming campaign clubs are urged to ally with the state league and its energetic members to gain practical benefits. Editor Ben Haines’s pursuit of Dr. Strong suggests Starrucca’s protection advocate might be a candidate, with Haines slow to recover from fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State League
Ben Haines
Wayne Independent
Dr. Strong
Starrucca
Haines
Lincoln quote frames debate on opportunity and democracy
The piece cites Abraham Lincoln advising self reliance over tearing others down, arguing democracy offers broad chance and criticizes the Democratic party for abridging opportunity. It contrasts Republican calls with Democratic leadership while noting past misfortunes and calls for fitness in governance. The article also notes Scranton theater tax talks and Labor North versus South tensions amid tariff reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Harrison
America
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Europe
Politician Debates Tariff Policy and Election Rivalries
The piece discusses tariff policy as a workingman issue and lauds Clerk of the Courts John H. Thomas for re election. It notes a European war cloud, jokes about protectionism, and contrasts Candidate Singerly with Levi P Morton in an Altoona Philadelphia context. General Hastings urges strong Congressional efforts amid partisan rivalry.
Political clash trails through Plymouth meeting and Pennsylvania races
The Plymouth Republicans host a rousing meeting in the People’s theater as Fred W. Fletz of Scranton argues for D. J. Reese’s record and local ticket comparison to Wilson era policies. A Washington Star dispatch notes Pennsylvania Senate shifts, Cameron’s uncertain fate, anti Cameron sentiment in Lancaster, and Sibley's alignment with free trade stances amid party debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
People's Theater
Wilkes-Barre
Washington Star
Senate
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Lancaster County
Chris Kauffman
Quay
Lotus Arthur Watres
Scranton
Political Campaign Bluster and Racing Folklore
Disjointed remarks mix a five furlong race report with river navigation plans for the Susquehanna between Pittston and Nanticope and political barbs. Mentions Merrifield digs Lackawanna, Frank Clemons denial, slander chatter, and Colburn oratory boosting Republican efforts in Allegheny County with Pittsburgh papers praising him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Hines
United States
Raymond
Susquehanna River
Pittston
Namticoke
Merrifield
Jack" Colburn
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Scranton TribuNe
MF Eorawton
SY Tee Tritund Publishing Company
E. P. Kingsbury
Pars
E. H. Ripple
Geo'vany Treas
LIVY
Richard
Eniron
W. W. Davis
Gureunrenoeny
W. W. Youngs
Rov
Mawo
Tribune Burp
Prawn & Gray
Pogtorfion
Printers' Ink
Pwontleth Distrinc Va Mso
Vaughan
Alex
Supreme State Issue
Common Council
Tom
Harry
Altoona
Mason and Dixon
Philadelphia
William M. Singerly
Levi P. Morton
Crawford-Erie
Joseph C. Sibley
Congress
Sibley
Wilson
House
Charlies
Arthur FP
Gorman
Billy Wilson
Sugar and Alcohol Trusts
David B. Hill
Grover Cleveland
Allegheny
Washington
Joseph A. Scranton
Cornelius Smith
People's Party
Gatusha A. Grow
Grow
Mr. Grow
Enays
Angela
Morris Park
New York
Black Hawk
Commodore
Frank H. Clemons
Fred W. Platta
Fieits
Harrishburg
Lackawanna
Merriweather
Atlantic
Jewett
Pahnestock
Beymer -Bauman
Davis- vis-Chambers
Armatrong & McKelvy
National Lead Co
Washington Ave
Goldsmith
Paris
Lackawanna Store Association
Lim
Oeeres Q
Ford & Co
Theas G
Plant Co
H.S. Albright & Co
FuSran
Lackawanna Ave
Hull & CO
the. Dickson Manufacturing Co
Anton and Wilk A
General Office
Howard Furnace
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Oursen, Clemons & CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Albany
Bates
First National Bank
WEBER
Guernsey Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
E. Grewer
Old Post Office
Germer Pennvenue
Spruce Street
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-lirurgical College of Philidelphia
Fiske
BE. Grewer
Corter Pens Avenue
Joan Hamlin
Blume
Dix Court
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!