Republican Nominations List with Key State Offcials
Governor William A. Stone and Lieutenant Governor D. P. Gobin head the ticket. Secretary of Internal Affairs James W. Latta noted. Superior Court judges W. W. Porter and W. D. Porter listed. Congressmen at large Samuel A. Davenport and Galubha A. Grow named.
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William A. Stone
D. P
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
W. D. Porter
Samuel A. Davenport
Galubha A. Grow
Local Officials Named in Survey Board List
Congress William Connell, Judge F W Gunster, Coveney John J Roberts, at large, D Surveyor George HK Stevenson named in official roster.
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Congress
William Connell
F. W. Gunster
Coveney
John J. Roberts
At. D
George HK. Stevenson
Senate Twentieth Dist and House Districts Party Listings
The notice lists candidates for state legislature: Senate Twentieth District James C. Vaughan. House First District John B. Farr. Second District John B. Heler Jr. Third District N. C. Mackey. Fourth District John F Reynolds.
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Senate
Twentieth Dist
James C. Vaughan
John B. Farr
John BC Heler, JR
N. C
Willing Pennsylvania Governor Seeks Unity Beyond Parties
A candidate pledges to serve all people, end investigations, and correct evils in state government. He vows to win support from opponents and allies, stressing governance for the whole state and loyalty to public duty over party matters. The speech anticipates election outcomes and expresses the aim to lead with God’s help.
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Mennwyvivania
Peipie
Las
Voter guidance amid national issues ahead of election
The piece urges voters to weigh national policy over personal appeal as they prepare to cast ballots in the upcoming election. It notes the importance of how Congress addresses present dangers and international relations, arguing the outcome hinges on policy stance rather than candidate charm.
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Ariren
Spain
Forlan
White House
North End South
Decency in Campaign Ethics Critics Cite in Pennsylvania
The Baltimore American editorials praise a trend toward clearer fact based campaigning and condemn mudslinging. They cite Doctor of Divinity nominees and others for personal defamation while praising a fourth figure whose conduct challenges the journal's view of decency during the Harrisburg nomination period.
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Pennsylvania
Swallow
Judge Jerks
John Wanamaker
Baltimore American
Baltimore Journal
Harrisburg
William Connell Vote Endorses McKinley Administration
The article lauds Colonel William A. Stone for his temperate, principled conduct amid political pressure and urges a vote for William Connell as a direct endorsement of President McKinley’s administration. It frames the choice as a vote for stability and integrity in governance.
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William Connell
William McKinley
Re-elect Hon. J. C. Vaughan for Senate
The Pennsylvania legislator J. C. Vaughan seeks another term citing his 1895 and 1897 sessions. He authored and advanced bills on education labor, public pensions, court reorganization, fire safety, and mine oversight and helped secure 280200 dollars in state aid for Twentieth district institutions.
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Pennsylvania
J. C. Vaughan
State
Senate
Scranton
Pittston
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Insulf
Twentieth Senatorial District
Vaughan
First legislative district mulls leadership as Hon. John FR Fars nears retirement
The First legislative district weighing labor and school policy contemplates keeping or retiring its long serving leader Hon. John FR. Fars amid ongoing debates over labor bills and education funding.
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John FR. Fars
Carter Trial Marks Tarnished Fame of West Point Graduate
One year ago Oberlin M. Carter, a West Point graduate and harbor project chief, was convicted in a dramatic court martial of conspiring with contractors to defraud the government. He was cashiered, fined heavily, and sentenced to prison, with President McKinley urged to uphold the sentence. The piece also notes Tesla’s claim of wireless power transmission and calls for a halt to such assertions.
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Oberlin M. Carter
Engineer Corps
West Point
Carter
Savannah
United States
Benedict Arnold
McKinley
Honest citizen supports local Republicans for Harrisburg
A letter extols John Scheuer Jr as a trusted Republican nominee in the Second district and praises Senator Vaughan for public school support. It also endorses Representative Reynolds of the Fourth district for his proven record and integrity. The piece mentions Minnesota Indian troubles and comments on the Stone meeting at Johnstown, noting uncertain political alignments among Wanamakerites Swallowites or Jenksites.
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William A. Stone
Chtidzen
Harrisburg
John Scheuer, Jr
Pennsylvania
Senate
Dono
Vaughan
Reynolds
Fourth District
Johnstown
Spaniards in Havana Leave Heavy Cannon and Paving Stones
Spaniards in Havana plan to depart by leaving the heaviest cannon in the forts and the paving stones on the streets as they withdraw, a notable act reflecting their military departure and the ensuing landscape shift.
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Havana
Secretary Long for Fair Play in 1900 Republican Speech
Hon. John D. Long, secretary of the navy, speaks at the Massachusetts Republican club dinner in Boston. He defends McKinley’s war policy and calls for unity, praising peace efforts, civil service reform, and sound money while urging support for the Republican ticket.
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Republican Club
Massachusette
Boston
John D. Long
Navy
Congress
President McKinley
Vote Choice Reflects Principle Over Preference
In this campaign the writer rejects mere personal bias, arguing the vote represents intelligent principled choice. They urge supporting Republican candidates, condemning corruption and extravagance while seeking a prudent, principled succession.
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Republican Party
Diphtheria Epidemic Traced to School in Scranton
Philadelphia Inquirer notes sixty two cases among pupils at one public school. Closing the school helps but sewer ventilator links alone do not explain origin. Disinfection and keeping rooms open during summer prevent damp conditions favoring germs.
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Philadelphia
United States can govern colonies better than any nation
The author argues Americans can govern colonies, asserting the United States has the best government and is competent to administer the Philippine Islands. The piece suggests the issue is whether the U S should retain the Philippines, noting the majority support and potential disappointment for other settlements.
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United States
Philippine Islands
A Strange Cure
A Lancaster New Era opinion defends Colonel Stone and the Republican Party against attacks by Swallow Wanamaker & Co., arguing that opposing individuals does not justify striking the party or its voters. The piece decries the method as a misguided remedy for wrongdoing.
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Colonel Stone
Swallow, Wanamaker & Co
Min
Democratic push to capture Republican congressional districts
The Pittston Gazette argues Democrats claim state issues drive the coming election yet use every resource to win Republican districts, suggesting they acknowledge national significance of the contest.
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Pittston Gazette
Congress
Handkerchief Sale Prices Across Ladies and Men's Styles
A marketing list details women and girls handkerchiefs with various borders, cambric and linen fabrics, including embroidered, hemstitched, initial and plain designs. Prices span from 3 to 35 cents, with multi pack offers like two for 25 cents and three for 25 cents, plus men’s styles featuring Japonette fabrics and printed borders.
Imperial State Claims Tin Plate and Steel Lead
From the Philadelphia Ledger, Petrevivania now produces over 40 percent of all tin plate in the United States and 47 percent of all iron and steel in finished form, with the rest of the figures unclear.
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Petrevivania
United States
Misadventure on a Shopping Tour in Denver
A woman screams as a purse snatcher steals from her while she shops, but police catch the thief. The victim resumes her outing with a note of praise for her recovered items, listing small treasures like a hairpin, gum, a buttonhook, and a sachet box, savoring her relief and continued shopping.
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Denver Post
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Hill & Connell’s
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North
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Avenua
Scranton, Pa
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Bunt & Connell CO
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Adame
Boynton
Bole Asepte
Richardese
Knit Saques
Toques and
Henry Belin, JR
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Dupont
Connell Building
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Joan BK Smith & 30M
W. B Amulligasn
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