Sketches of our Republican candidate William Connell
William Connell, chosen by district Republicans for congress, rose from coal mine driver in Pennsylvania to mine owner in Scranton. He founded Third National Bank of Scranton, helped create Scranton Safe Deposit and Trust, supported multiple local firms, and backed churches and charities. He married Anne Lawrence in 1852, had eleven children, and is noted for public spirit, philanthropy, and literary interests.
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William Connell
Congress
Cape Freton
Nova Scotia
James Connell
Scotland
Susan Melville
Connell
Pennsylvania
Lugerne County
Wiliam
New York
Susquehanna and Wyoming Valley Hullroad and Coal Company
Connel
William Connell &c
Mrr. Conne
Taiz
Third National Bank of
Beranton
Connell Tools
Scranton
Berame Oo
Sermaton
Genetecer
Sagaciim
Heda
Dicksern Manufacturing Company
Hunt & Connell Company
Winibed
Scranton Bition Manufacturing Company
Glaeckawanna Kolume Mills Company
Secanten Forging Company
Methodist Episcopal Church
Syracuse University
Wesleyan University
Drew
Philadelphia
Iss
Anne Lawrence
Llewellon
Schuylkill County
Miy
Farr for First district is Scranton native and educator
John R Farr the Republican nominee for the legislature in the First district is a Scranton native rising from West Side roots. A three term legislator, editor and publisher, he championed free books and compulsory education laws that funded a million school books and expanded educational access statewide.
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John Tt. Parr
Clemente
Part
Heman Hiss
West Side
Republleum
Courier-Progress
Ble
Scranton Board of Control
Farr
Scranton
Parry
Venmeylvania
Fan
Shaffer
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thaddeus Stevens
Harrisburg
Mr. Farr
Thase
Scranton Oral School For
Sci
Lackawatina Hospital
Connell Reynolds and Kiefer: Republican slate for county offices
Candidate sketches portray Alexander T. Connell a Scranton area legislator with a long record of labor law advocacy and public service. John P. Reynolds of Carbondale and Charles Kiefer of Scranton outline steady public careers and party loyalty in support of the county auditor and district races.
Dr N C Mackey for Third Legislative District
A Republican candidate Dr N C Mackey born 1845 in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine in Waverly after teaching in public schools and served on county and executive Republican committees. His eight years in the Legislature and local service on council and school board are cited. supporters predict his election by a large margin in the district.
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Lerge
Counelis
Tere
Pennsylvania
Mackey
Susaquehanna County
Penneylvania
Susquehanna County
Waverly
John F Reynolds of Carbondale for Fourth Legislative district
A flattering biographical sketch extols John F Reynolds of Carbondale as the ideal Republican candidate for the Fourth District. It lauds his fairness and integrity, notes his modest demeanor, and recounts his early life from Beaver Meadow through Wyoming Seminary, highlighting self-reliance after his parents’ death and his athletic past.
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Fourth Legislative
Homines
John F. Reynolds
J. F. Reynolds
Beaver Meadow
Carbon County
Jenkin Reynolds
Carbon
Schuylkill
Reynolds
Gibson
Susquehanna County
John
New Milford Academy
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Wyoming
S W Roberts Seeks Re election as County Commissioner
S W Roberts Republican nominee for county commissioner announces renomination after three years of service in Lackawanna County. Born January 26 1846 in Connecticut he moved to the Wyoming Valley in 1852 and built a career as a mechanic merchant and business leader in Scranton. He cites wartime service with the Sixth Corps and urges voters to re elect him for continued prudent leadership.
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W. Roberts
Republican Party
Lacknawanna County
Connecticut
Wyoming Valley
Roberts
Sixth Corps
Scranton
Aml
Giles Roberts for County Commissioner Re-Election
Giles Roberts, a Republican candidate, seeks re-election as county commissioner. Born in Lu Gerne County and longtime resident of North Abington, he served in the Legislature in 1874 and has held township offices. Supporters hail his honesty, careful management, and a record of service.
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Stolerts
Fpads
Lugerne
Waverly
North Abington
Giles Thoberts
Roberts
Fie
A E KieferNominates for Lackawanna Auditor
A E Kiefer the Republican nominee for County Auditor of Lackawanna County born in Northampton County aged 48 from humble beginnings. He attended district school then Collegeville seminary, graduated Bryant & Stratton Philadelphia, worked seven and a half years for Adams Express, later moved to Scranton and joined Green Ridge Iron Works as timekeeper in 1880.
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A. I. Kiefer
Lackawanna County
Northampton County
Collegeville
Montgomery County
Bryant & Stratton’s Business College
Philadelphia
Adams Express Company
Scranton
Thirteenth Ward
A. L. Spencer
Green Ridge
Fred L Ward Republican candidate for county auditor
Fred L Wood, born in New Milford 184x, educated in public schools, trained as a cabinet maker, later worked at J H Laffind Leather Mfg in New Milford and then for G W Fritz harness dealer Lackawanna Ave. He has served as Ninth Ward assessor and tax collector for State and county. An expert accountant and businessman, he vows a practical county audit. Exhibit today the American flag and support the Republicans.
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Fred L. Wood
New Milford
Susquehanna County
J. HM. Laffind Leather Manufacturing Company
Seignton
G. W. Frits
Lackawanna Avenue
Ward
Ninth Ward
Speculation on Venezuela Boundary Commission
A London Foreign Office official refutes a Chronicle report of a Venezuela boundary tribunal. He says he has no knowledge of any appointment and notes mixed responses over whether all disputed territory would enter arbitration. The issue centers on Venezuela’s claim to land to the Kaquibo bank and potential colonial implications.
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London
Foreign Office
Mornine
Behring Sea Commission
Venezuela
Kaquibo
Kaiser Murder Case Moves With New Detective Involvement
Norristown Oct 9 Detective Grier from Philadelphia was brought into the Kaiser murder case. Chief Rodenbaugh and Coroner Kurtz visited the scene and said Kalzer was a pool actor. An attempt at a confession failed, and investigators pressed parts of Kalzer's original tale.
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Norristown
Grier
Philadelphia
Kaiser
Schumpanten
Pollowe Rodenbaugh
Kurtz
Rodenbaugh
Kalxer
Ekaleer
Inquiry into Kaiser's Death Set for Next Wednesday
The inquest into Mrs Kaiser's death will be held next Wednesday, as officials emphasize strong circumstantial evidence outweighing prior printed references. The case remains under investigation with details to be announced at the hearing.
Final Kucheng riot report urges holding Chinese officials responsible
The state department received the commission’s final report on the Kucheng riots in China. It details the executions of convicted rioters and displays their heads as warnings. The document supports new policy to hold local Chinese officials personally responsible for outrages against Americans.
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Kucheng Riots
Washington
State Department
China
Olney
United States
Kucheng
Li Hung Chang recalled to Pekin amid reform shifts
A Berlin Times dispatch reports Li Hung Chang summoned to Pekin and Diassisting official Detring granted leave to accompany Li on travels. The recall signals practical results for Li's tour. A Berlin Standard dispatch claims Li Hong Chang must reside permanently at Pekin, and Prince Ching resigns amid reforms and Siberian railway plans.
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London
The
Times
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Detring
Chinese Custome
China
Trial of the Castles to be held at Clerkenwell sessions
London reports solicitor Bernard Abrams for Mr and Mrs Walter Castle of San Francisco says the chain of evidence in their 2000000 case for shoplifting is complete. Sir Edward Clark and Sir Frank Lack arrange final trial details to begin November 2 at Clerkenwell sessions. Mrs Castle’s physical and mental condition has worsened since the Marlborough Street hearing.
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London
Bernard Abrams
Walter M. Castle
St Francisco
J. Ihn Roosevelt
United States
Edward Clark
Frank Lack
Mis
Castle
Mr. Abrams
Clerkenwell
Julius Mannow Hanged for Murder in Chicago
Julian Mannow was hanged at noon in Chicago for the murder of Carry Biveh. He confessed at the scaffold that his previous claim accusing Windrath was false, and he died fifteen minutes after the drop.
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Chicago
Julian Mannow
Carry B Biveh
Windrath
Munnow
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Emerson
Prescott
John R. Farr
Meehagte
Pattison
Moses Taylor Hospital
Alexander T. Connell
Aly
Westin
Alev. T. Connell
Laor
Labor
Alex. Connell Luck
McCollum, Searle & Smith
Montrose
Carbondale
Sterng
Board of Health
Board of Trade
Penple
Fourth
John P. Reynolds
Klefer
Spencer
Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company
Kiefer
N. C. Mackey
S. W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A. E. Kiefer
Fred L. Ward
Ile
E. Kiefer
Sting Supreme
Prince Ching
Julius Mannow
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