War of China and Japan Explains the Oriental Imbroglio
A summarized explainer by William Elliot Griffis on the China Japan conflict and Korea's position. It contrasts Chinese self view, Japan's Westernization, and Korea's fate, tracing events from 1876 to naval actions and treaty disputes. It also notes bells trade as a curious side fact and reflects on future religious and political influence in Asia.
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China
Japan
the Tribune
William Elliot Griffis
D. D
Korea
Griffis
Middle Kingdom
Heaven
Sun of Heaven
Christendom
Dagin
David
Goliah
Minnesota
Perry
Benedict Arnold
Paw
Kim Ok Kim
Germany
France
Seoul
Kow Shung
Asan
Ping-Ying
Love Letters of Balzac and the Unknown Lady
A New York Commercial Advertiser excerpt previews Balzac's Love Letters to Eva. It highlights his tireless writing, poetical passion, and intimate portraits, while noting the letters reveal his toil filled life, financial struggles, and the deep affection that shaped his legendary Human Comedy.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Honore
Eva
Balzac
Dassie
Uinse
Halenc
Elva
Walter Scott
M. de Rothchild
M. de Rothcchild
Victor Hugo
Europe
Bell making industry spreads from U S shores worldwide
An article notes bell making as a major American industry with global reach. It highlights production scale and export trends, showing how bells from this country find markets worldwide and underpin craft and commerce across regions.
A Touching Tribute
A Detroit Tribune excerpt recalls a farewell between Alfred and a grieving woman. He urges her to appear cheerful for his sake as he departs, while she resolves to wear a brave demeanor and even deflects with a remark about bleaching her hair.
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Alfred
Detroit Tribune
The Czar Diagnosed With Kidney Disease And Complications
The Columbus Journal reports the physicians have diagnosed the czar with granulation of the kidney Brights disease pyaemia laryngitis paresis and nervous trouble. It notes he is otherwise doing quite well and improving.
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Columbus Journal
Bright
Walking Delegate Exposé at Knights of Labor Meeting
In a heated exchange, Maurre vows to expose McFudd at the Knight of Labor meeting. Murphee asks what he did, while Maguire claims McFudd is paid to walk and was seen riding a trolley car, witnessed firsthand.
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Maurre
McFudd
Knight of Labor
Murphee
Don
Maguire
Throlley
Brooklyn le
Music Boxes and Remedies Advertised in Philadelphia
An advertisement from Gautach Sons at 108 Chestnut Street Philadelphia promotes music boxes that play many tunes and claim careful repair with new tunes. It also warns buyers to avoid frauds and lists Dr Thomas Kelectric Troures for cold cough asthma deafness and rheumatism as genuine remedies.
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Gautach! Sons, Manufacturers
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Wonderful Orchestral
Dr. Thomas
Kelectric Tr Oures
Croup
Cantoria Castoria Nonsensical Rhyme Reappears
A fragmentary verse traces a child and parent figure through repeated references to Castoria and Cantoria. The piece recalls branding phrases from a familiar medicinal rhyme without clear narrative or modern context.
Professional Cards and Medical and Legal Notices
Scranton directory items list multiple doctors attorneys and firms with offices, hours, and addresses across Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues and Spruce Street. Including Dr G Dean, Dr A J Connell, Dr W E Allen, lawyers Jessups Hand Paterson Wilcox and many others with offices in Commonwealth, Burr, and Library buildings.
Granduion Tea Co And Partners Wire Screens
Scranton Pa based Granduion Tea Co and Jones Bros collaborate with Jos Kuettel at 015 Lackawanna Avenue to manufacture wire screens for industrial use and packaging.
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Jos. Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Scranton notices list local hotels and architects
The snippet lists BLK Cafe on Franklin Avenue with P Ziegler proprietor, Westminster Hotel managed by W G Schenck, sixteenth street near Broadway Union Square New York offering American plan from 8.00 daily, Scranton House near D L W passenger depot with European plan by Victor Koch, and architects Davis & Von Storch with offices Commonwealth building Scranton and architects L W Walter and F L Brown with offices in Scranton referencing Price Building and 600 Washington Avenue.
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W. G. Schenck
Sixteenth St
Broadway
Union Square
New York
Scranton House
L. & Wassenger
Victor Koch
BE. L. Walter
Washington Avenue
F. L. Brown
Price
Scranton
Bauer's Orchestra services for events in Scranton area
Bauer's Orchestra offers music for balls, receptions, weddings, parties, and concerts with conductor R. J. Bauer based at MT Wyoming Avenue near Hulbert's music store. Megarger Brothers printers supply envelopes and bags at 1M Washington Ave., Scranton. Horses and carriages for sale at 1833 Capouse Ave. L. Footer agent. Frank P. Brown & Co. wholesale dealer. In Woodware Cordase and Ollcloth at 720 West Lackawanna Ave.
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Bauer
R. J. Bauer
MT Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert's
Megarger Brothers
Washington Ave
Soranon
Capouse Avenue
L. Footer
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Train Schedules Through Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Area
Rail timetable notes listing departures from Scranton for Pittston White Haven Bethlehem and other points via D R R L V and B&.W lines. Includes morning and afternoon trains with connections to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and suspension routes. Officials listed: FOLLIN Wilbur CHAS nonnema cher Bethlehem Pa.
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Cerenes Fovor Paradesionis
New York
D. Ak
D Ia
A. Hh
Scranton
Pittston
Pwtion
Barro
L. Bits
White Haven
Hawketon
Pottsville
Prat
Rochester Buffalo
Niagara
Lis
Catrol Fensgo
Fi. A. Im
Pittaten Junction
N. Ia
Vien & WV RR
Sat Pam
Salamanca
I. V
L. & B. Junction
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Bufple
Wilbur
Chas
Del Lack and Western Train Schedules Summary
Train schedules from Scranton to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and westward service to Buffalo Oswego Cortland Syracuse Bath Danville Mount Morris and other points. Expresses and accommodations list departure times from 5.16 p.m. to 12.97 p.m. with connections at Northumberland Nanticoke and intermediate stations. Pullman parlor cars on all expresses. for timetable details contact the ticket offices.
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Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphe
Washington and Way
Binghamton
Oswego
Ilira
Corning
Bath
Danville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Bufo
Elmira
Cortland
Syracuse
Osweroone
Richfield Springs
Tichaca
Northumber
Pittston
Wil Insturre
Plymouth
Loomaburg
Northumberland
Williamsport
Harriaburg
Ballimore
Washington
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Ca. G. CO. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
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Conway, Ark
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Brooklyn, N.Y
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Boston
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Pres
the Centaur Company
TI Murray Street
New York City
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Dongol
E.J. Leonard
Oval Medicine CO
River St
Chicago
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Adway
DR. Radway & CO
Lock Box
MT. Pleasant
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Third National Bank
Buckobmnt
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Oosalo Temple
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Lackawanna
Washington Aves
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C, L, Frey
Madison Avenue
John L. Wentz
Commonwealth Building
Madison Ave
Kay
Penn Ave
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Alfred Hand
William Hand
Wealth Br
Common Wealth
W. F. F. Boyle
Attorn -At- Law
Burr Building
Henry M. Seely
Price Building
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Common Wealth Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
Pitcher
Mnonwealth Building
Seranton, Pa
Comegys
Spruch Street
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Killam
Wyoming Ave
Scranton, Pa
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss. Worcester
Adama Avenue
William A. Taft
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R . M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
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N. Callender
Dime Bank
Leeds
Go. R. Clark & CO
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Green House
North Main Avenue
Franklin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Architects
Davis & von Storch
Rooma
Allentown
Bethlehem
Brean Ocean Grove
Reading Banon
Aaberty Street
North River
Fateeenen Reading Terminal
Teket
H. PF. Baldwin
Gen. Pasa
J. H. Olhausen
Gon
Pehighvalee
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
New Lackawanna Avenue
Carbondale
Farview
Waymart
Honesdale
Albany
Sarat
Adirondacks
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Traina
Intermediate Point
Hoyers and Turvay
York
Sundae
Tive Lene
Franklin West
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Rive
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T. Filter
Day
Mit
Hixpress
On. Pass
Ranton, Ne
Scranton Trhune Job Dept
Irv Ee Pral Medicine
Cleveland
Ohio
John H. Phelps
Spruce Street
Poroni
Mott
Robkace
Oltawuish
Saad Ghia
O. Mt. Harris
Sremiien
Foon Avenue
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Lake Ariel
Beranton
the Frothingham
J. A. Emmet
Nidhe
Fourteenth Street Theater
Academy OF Music
Comedienne
Fanny Rice Ig
Miss Innocence
Miss Rigo
Liberty - Bell
Walter McCann
Baltimore News
Frank M
John B. Wills
Conrad, Hatter
Gordi Bmg
Matthews Brow
Matthew Bros
Joh Bo
Phelpa
Walsat
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