Local notices and political candidates from Scranton 1899
The Scranton Tribune lists state and county officials including Justice J Way Brown and Judge John J Mitchell, with election day set for November 7. It notes local candidates for auditor and treasurer and includes a critical opinion about those opposing Connelliam and a call for truthful public discourse.
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Supreme Court
J. Way Brown
Lancaster
John J. Mitchell
Tioga
Blaze
James BE. Barnett
Washington
Mitchell to Fill Vacant State Ticket Seat in Republican Nominating
John I. Mitchell of Tioga County chosen by the Republican state committee to fill the seat vacated by Josiah Tt. Adams resignation. Mitchell, born in Tioga in 1835, has a long record from teacher to Civil War captain, then lawyer and editor. He served in Congress and in the U.S. Senate after a Cameron era compromise.
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John I. Mitchell
Tioga County
Josiah Tt. Adamas
Republican State Committee
Judge Mitchell
16Th Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Harrisburg
United States Senate
Willian A. Wallace
Cameron
Henry W. Oliver
Pittsburg
Galushi A. Grow
Mitchell
Sena
Court Hearings Spotlight Connellism and Philippine Policy
The piece critiques Connellism and juror misidentification in a libel case, cites psychiatric definitions of insanity, and relays Carl Schurz’s proposed armistice in the Philippines with Democratic pushback from the Philadelphia Record. It contrasts executive limits with congressional authority on island governance. The argument centers on truth, perception, and policy.
War department denies Aguinaldo army commission offer
Public statement by Assistant Postmaster General Heath claiming an army commission was offered to Aguinaldo is denied by the War Department. Secretary Root and Adjutant General Corbin state records show no indication of any such offer. Heath is said to be misquoted.
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Heath
War Department
Root
Corbin
State Department
United States Army
Aguinaldo
Uniform Divorce Bill Aims For State Legislation Harmony
Citizens committee drafts a general bill for uniform divorce laws across states after residency and specific causes. It excludes incompatibility as a ground, argues canonical law should not bind civil marriage, and notes broad acceptance of a canonical stance. Also reports New York subscriptions for a loving cup to Sir Thomas Lipton, likely a tea cup.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Public Debate on Philippine Protectorate and War Aims
The piece debates American policy in the Philippines, arguing for a defined protectorate with responsibility to maintain order, protect foreign lives and commerce, and allow some self government. It criticizes anti expansionists and highlights the need to treat with Aguinaldo while resisting looting and chaos. It also notes a Library of Congress reading room initiative and political shifts in McKinley era debates.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Mus 'Aley
Schuman
Philippines
Spain
Juvenile Wit and Drolleries From a Chicago News
A collage of child misstatements and playful banter from a Chicago News item. Scenes include a youngster mishearing a parental bond, a girl asserting independence while clinging to herself, a father and son at a circus admiring an elephant, and a teacher prompting a joke about Adam and Eve. A mocking tale ends with a youngster naming a pretend bank.
Poem Fragments of Wealth and Woe in Verse
A pair of poems contrasts rich neighbors with poor lives and a devout preacher's financial struggle. The first laments wealth without childhood joy, the second laments debt and labor as stipends rise. The third recalls a preacher's patient toil and rising taxes.
Night and Day Eyes in a Love Poem
A short reflective verse by Francis William Bourdillon contrasts the many eyes of night and mind with the single light of day and heart. It notes that the bright world fades as the sun dies and love ends, invoking enduring emotion in spare lines.
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Francis William Bourdillon
Ten strongest words chosen for a London contest
A London weekly offered a prize for the strongest ten words in the Fattiah language. A committee of literary men selected from many entries. The winning terms are Hate blond hungry dawn coming gone love dead alone forever.
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Land of Flowers
London
Ornamental Parquet Floors and Borders
Ornamental floors have long been used in Europe and are presented as a proven option. They claim to be safer and cheaper than carpets, with floors laid and finished in the best manner. A fine line of patterns is offered with estimates furnished and all work guaranteed.
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W. T. Sherman
David Glasgow Farragut
U. 3
Grant
Jackson
General Lee
Gridley
Skedaddie
Dewey
Garien Neome
Amaye
Europe
The Yacht Race Poem Reflects Sailor Craft and Sale
A poem celebrates yachts and sailors as winds shift and tailors tailor fits. It praises well decked boats and aims to cross the line first, noting buyers from saints and sinners.
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Hill and Vale
Various Global and Domestic Trends in 19th Century Sectors
A survey of disparate topics notes Americans use 210 million poker chips yearly, new coal finds in Zululand, cautions about coffee for nervous people, and dried beef nutrition surpassing fresh. It covers Mormon prominence in five western states, chemical curiosities, and a vast range of economic figures and cultural notes from rail whistles to wool production and aluminum growth.
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Zululand
Lichig
Young People’s Society of Christian Fendesvorton
Newfoundland
Toronto
United States
United Staes
Australasia
Riesin
Argentine Republic
Bank of Spain
Lexington
Mass
Cape Streton
Sydney
Exclusive Baby Collection Promises Unmatched Choice Now
A dealer touts a special display of enticing and exclusive baby items never before seen, urging shoppers not to miss a chance to view the selection and secure desirable goods for infants.
Opening invites families to special Little Folks event
The notice extends a cordial invitation to an upcoming opening and invites attendees to bring children, highlighting its special appeal to Little Folks and the family crowd.
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