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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
2
The piece surveys Republican county candidates, praising their tested records and urging Republicans to vote the full ticket. It notes Democratic efforts to undermine support, outlines campaign tactics and personalities, and highlights key figures such as candidates for prothonotary, sheriff, and register of wills, with emphasis on loyalty and merit.
A profile of John Richard Jones, praised as one of the era’s brightest young lawyers. Born May 27, 1450 in Archbald, he is described as part of a new generation in Lackawanna County as Scranton grows in prominence. His father Edward Jones is noted as a native of the region.
The piece extols W B Langetaff Republican candidate for county treasurer as a proven public servant. It highlights his early work as a state picker at Hampton breaker and his long service on the Scranton board of control plus roles as school controller and Beranton poor district director. It lauds his contributions to Scranton’s educational system and public institutions.
Thomas Daniels, a candidate for clerk of the course on the Republican ticket, was born in Hyde Park Scranton area.
In a Waning court race for Superior Judge at the Wimmenort conven flot two years are noted. supporters recall the debt owed to Smith as the PhGtnt Democratic candidate for sheriff in Carbondil Leader.
The note urges a man to pursue honesty and practical business acumen as guiding traits. It asserts straightforward integrity as essential to trusted dealings and reliable conduct in daily affairs.
The article honors a German born in Germany forty three years ago who came to the United States as a boy and has served the South Side German community for over twenty years. It notes his industrious work, loyalty to the government, and strong support from voters, including a sizable 1,047 vote majority in a past Democratic race.
A spirited profile touts Charles A Wig cine as a vigorous Republican candidate for jury commissioner. The narrative notes his twelve years in the city, barber trade, active campaign work across Ashley Luzerne counties, and his genial, enterprising character. It emphasizes his integrity and party support as key qualifications.
Democratic candidates had their pictures placed on street cars along Secrumton Traction lines. An advertising agency owner has escalated the stunt by illuminating the name in blazing letters across a fleet of cars on each line through the valley. It is described as the greatest adver...
The third ward official and district officials oversaw last nights South Site meetings with a calm, orderly tone. Speakers shared campaign impressions and humorous tales while Democratic party organizers gathered about Meare Hall drawing more than one hundred attendees.
Fragmentary notice declares a Republican convention favored a candidate for register of wills to be elected after January 1 next. It mentions court office procedures and a call to action for those tied to the position.
A partisan note urges Republicans to vote every year in Pennsylvania, arguing there should be no off year and calling for residents to go to the polls. It emphasizes consistent participation and civic duty.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a county treasurer or tromeurter named Corbondauls Lewdot and a comment on guarding funds. Details are garbled with unclear roles and intentions, offering no definite event, date, or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Thomas I Whitiiele as an efficient clerk in the clerk of the court office. The text mentions a place in Centre and a series of garbled phrases referencing Corbondule Lligdar and Vieteftie with unclear actions.
Campaign line promotes John Copeluond as a bold choice for prothonotary, claiming unparalleled capability. References Cortondale Leader and emphasize trusted leadership for office.
Probate Judge Kohl and others decide Martha Chy hourne is the legal widow of Allen Gregory following testimony from Mrs. Lithte Lergery of Kansas City about a common law ceremony on March 8. The court grants letters of administration for distribution among heirs, with appeals expected.
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