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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1894

Page

4

Pennsylvania Rifle Team Heads to Sea Girt in Interstate Meet

Col Osthaus delegates top Pennsylvanian marksmen to represent the state at Sea Girt New Jersey facing teams from New York Massachusetts Georgia New Jersey and the District of Columbia for Hilton and Inter-State trophies. Thirteenth regiment marksmen led by Watkins Broul Youngs scored 804 in a Friday skirmish with First and Third regiments close behind. Private W W Youngs, four times champion, fired 98 of 105 in Mt Gretna, a performance praised as exceptional by local press.

Sea Girt Osthaus Pennsylvania National Guard N. J New York Massachusetts Georgia New Jersey District of Columbia Hilton Cooper Mehardt Shonert Watkins Broul Youngs Miller Albert Brits Monmijoy Burns Ennis Mt. Gretna Pennsylvania Guard Pittsburg Scranton State Guards Commonwealth W. W. Youngs Mr. Youngs Pennsylvania National Guard England

The More the Merrier

Growth in Beranton shows three morning journals and two afternoon papers now in operation, with rising demand for magazines and books. Public libraries attract larger crowds while local dealers stock more periodicals as a new business college opens today.

Beranton

Scranton Inrush Of Schools And Growth In 1900s

The essay praises rapid urban growth in education and journalism in Scranton, noting new schools and houses while old ones remain prosperous. It highlights Union Republican strength, upcoming convention delegates, and calls for disciplined party unity. It also discusses forest protection ideas and tariff-era industrial tensions.

Pennsylvania Scranton

Our Disappearing Forests and Drought in August

The article cites 23 years of August rainfall averaging 4.6 inches, with last August at 2.15 inches. It notes seven days with measurable rain and a drought across the region, accompanied by smoke and forest fires. It warns of $25,000,000 annual timber losses and calls for action.

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Political notes mark Luzerne county Republican league setup

The Luzerne county Republican league completed its permanent organization naming an executive committee and several standing panels. Notable names include C. B. Smith Robinson L. Carte Thomas W. Haines and many others with honorary vice presidents and a debate over leadership and strategy for district races including Kirkpatrick vs Bart and a looming campaign push from Scranton and Carbondale factions.

Republican League of Luzerne County Ling C. B. Smith Rp, Robinson L. Carte Thomas W. Haines William T. Reed L. P. Holcombe W. G. Weaver H. A. Fuller 8. D. Yost James A. Patterson Samuel Powell Harry Evans O. B. Macknight E. A. Coray William Schwartz I. P. Hand Girant Long T. C. Parker J. Harry Bryden West Pittston A. D. May Lehman M. B. Hughes Shickshinny Phil Raub Dallas Lyman Harris Luzerne George Ferris Pittston George H. Butler Dorrancetown Daniel Edwards Freeland Harry Sweeney Drifton James E. Roderick Hazleton van Wickle Hagelton Alvin Markle B. B. Wilde Fourth District K. Campbell Ambrose Reese Parsons Richard Moore W. EH. Hollister Avoca William H. Young Pete George H. Fairclough Yatesville Samuel Hooper P. T Sugar Note Peter Radrauff Ashley Jere N. Gettes White Haven Honora Theo, Hart Pittston Gazette Osborne

Fragmentary remarks on party stance on a German bill

The speaker argues that a Democratic Senate with a party platform and a 100 member majority could not pass the German bill and questions how the president allowed it to become law, calling it an incomprehensible and impossible study in human nature.

Lackawanna Thomas &. Reed Senate

Best investment in real estate is painting houses

A historical note credits proper painting as the best real estate investment, arguing paint protects structures and reduces repairs. It warns that many houses stay unsold for lack of paint, urging the maxim that good paint or none. National Lead Co, New York is mentioned as the source.

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