Howell Elevates City Schools as Superintendent
After a campaign of effort and opposition, Professor George Howell was elected superintendent of city schools, replacing Professor George W. Phillips who resigned. Howell won over Lange by a narrow vote, with twelve to nine, and is praised for his long service and reformist teaching methods. The piece notes Lange’s gracious stance and anticipates continued progress under Howell. It also critiques a stray Philadelphia Record aside on Cuban insurgents, suggesting it reflects federal influence on editorial stance.
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George Howell
George W. Philiips
Lange
Howell
Instituto Rostruma
Republicans rally to defeat Democrats for county bench
The Luzerne Republicans unite to battle Democratic hopes of dominating the common pleas bench. Judge Bennett, the Republican nominee, is pitched as a nonpartisan choice with a long record in the county and limited partisan campaigning. Conservative Democrats back Bennett, viewing nonpartisan judiciary as key. The Chicago Times-Herald notes signs favoring this stance.
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Luzerne
Common Pleas
Judge Bennett
Laizerne
Lucerne
Cleveland's Uncertain Stand in Third-Term Talk
The article discusses future political moves around a third-term bid by Lané and the potential Olney candidacy from Massachusetts. It notes rumors about a presidential message matching tariff reform boldness from 1887, while labeling Cleveland as an unpredictable figure.
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Cleveland
Supreme court act debate warns six or seven candidates
The Dauphin county court ruling is only a step before the court of last resort and will not greatly alter election results. Most voters are expected to cast straight tickets for six candidates rather than seven, with county variations in candidate support. Regardless, one of the seven Democratic nominees will win, and party dynamics suggest six candidates may be counted on in practice.
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Dauphin County
Supreme Court
Simonton
Superior Court Judees
Allegheny
Judge Macsee
Judge Noyes
Court of Last Resort
Don Cameron
United States Senate
Senate
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Cameron
Court reform cries echo as Philadelphia Times attacks act
The Philadelphia Times argues Judge Simonton may strike down the Superior court act’s restrictive clause, claiming a return to the old constitution and warning of lawless past acts. It critiques elections, juries, and conventions as tainted by unlawful bodies and urges organized opposition to Senator Don Cameron in 1896.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Simonton
True Americanism and Burrows Vision for U S Policy
Senator Burrows voices True Americanism urging an intensely American industrial policy with tariffs to protect jobs and wages. He calls for open markets for luxury imports while shielding core industry, sound national finance, controlled immigration, and a Monroe Doctrine grounded foreign policy.
Call for Cuban self government and eventual autonomy
The text argues for allowing Cuba local self government as a test of capability. If Cubans prove they can rule themselves, a transition from Spain or a future decision on autonomy should be left to them.
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Cuba
Spain
Comment of the Press Nothing to Brag About
A compilation from Cleveland Leader and other papers critiques labor restitution laws and political leadership. It questions the impact of wage restorations and the effectiveness of leaders while touching on U.S. policy toward Cuba and imperial gestures. The pieces reflect mixed views on economic reforms and governance.
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