Republican Party Convention Urges Unity and Victory
Governor Daniel H. Hastings and Walter Lyon are named for top offices with Amos H. Mylin and James W. Latta in other posts. The piece criticizes a Wilkes-Barre Times reporter scam and defends party discipline while calling for a strong Republican victory amid Democratic drift. It lauds the Allentown Leader for a bright first year and responsible journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel HL. Hastings
Center
Walter Lyon
Allegheny
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster
Ternal Agfaria
James W. Latta
Pailadel Pula
Galusha A, Grow
Suhquehanna
George F. Huff
Westmoreland
Political quote targets Governor Matthews on immigration
An Indianapolis Journal correspondent accuses Governor Claude Matthews of reviving Know Nothing themes by criticizing immigrants as paupers criminals and anarchists. The piece frames the quote as an attack on immigrant rights and assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Claude Matthews
Common Sense on Political Alliances and Local Rivalries
The piece urges Republicans to stand with Indiana’s governor on a key plank and dismisses fuss over territorial loyalties. It scorns evasive talk about Lackawanna’s Civil War bravery, arguing Luzerne was then overlapped by Lackawanna and reflects Blotch-like local pride and county rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tue Hazeron
Tue
Tri- Me
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Moody An Evangelical Call to Scranton Audiences
A Scranton notice warmly welcomes Rev. Dwight L. Moody praising his direct eloquence and charitable mission. It asserts he seeks to reach all people beyond denominational lines to confront sin and crime with deeds over doctrine while emphasizing divine love and human sympathy. It also notes a startling Harrison renomination quote as market news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Moody
Scranton
Mr. Moody
Democratic tariff scraps Cuba reciprocity gains
The piece condemns the McKinley tariff for ending reciprocity with Cuba, arguing it harms American exports and farm products. It cites Spain’s 1891 royal decree ending special Cuban privileges and notes export growth under reciprocal trade, urging Northern farmers to demand restitution of reciprocity treaties.
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Spain
The
Antilles
Philadelphia Preas
Cuba
Missionary work and industrial progress in Scranton
The article reflects on protective system benefits tied to Republican power and the appeal of long range missionary work among Chinese converts in wartime. It notes dangers faced by missionaries in China and contrasts U S industrial orders, highlighting a Pittsburg firm receiving a Chicago Railway contract valued around $180,000, signaling Scranton’s upcoming industrial revival.
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China
Wersrnenovse Eltotrie Company
Pittsburg
Chicago City Railway Company
United States
Scranton
Scruton
Political Notes on Pennsylvania Campaigns and Local Races
State party leaders gather in Harrisburg with Congressmen and officials to rally support for Scranton and other nominees. Reports compare wage claims at Wilkes Barre Vulcan Iron Works with a Philadelphia Press critique, while Scranton’s Lackawanna prospects and Scranton Times leadership changes are outlined.
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Philadelphia Press
Wilkes-Barre
Siegerly
Pennsylvania
Vulcan
Enya
Aroaix
Eix
Vileau
Burden That Hurts Critics Global Trade and Jobs
An Op-Ed from Peru Indiana argues that tariffs create idle American workers. It cites 4 million unemployed as greater burden than any tariff. It notes 100 Philadelphia workers sought employment through the Ways and Means Committee, urging universal employment over cheap goods.
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W. D. Owen
Peru
Ind
Philadelphia
Ways and Means Committee
Custom House
Thirteenth Regiment Wins Regimental Rifle Prize at Mount Gretna
The Thirteenth regiment rifle team defeated the Sixteenth by a large margin to claim the regimental prize. Mr. Youngs of the Shantox Trmuse scored 8 of 105 and repeats as state guard champion marksman, earning the fourth champion shot badge for Pennsylvania. Gentlemen of the regiment praised for worth and modesty.
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Scronfon News
Thirteenth Regiment
Mount Gretna
Youngs
Pennsylvania
What Clevelandism Cost
The Massachusetts labor bureau reports total wages paid by manufacturing in 1803 at 127 286 207 dollars, down from 137 979 501 in 1802, a decrease of 10 693 294 dollars. It also notes an 85 percent drop in persons employed in 1803 versus 1802, delaying recovery under the new tariff law.
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Indianapolis Journal
Massachusetts Labor Bureau
Democrat Policy Critique From Peru Leader
Hon W D Drown of Peru Indiana accuses the Democratic leaders of incompetence and misrule for thirty two years out of power. He claims they wrecked the gold surplus borrowed 50 million dollars created a 74 million dollar national deficit and left the government with a regular income shortfall for the first time since the war.
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W. D. Drown
Peru
Ind
Buchanan
Faelbyelle Republican Views on Inwa and McKinley Law
The text argues for policies aiding mechanics and laborers to earn enough to support families and save for a home. It claims repeal of the McKinley law was wrong and predicts regret for its supporters.
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Faelbyelle Repubican
Louteville Commercial Praises Respect for President Harrison
In Louteville, the paper notes a shift from denouncing President Harrison to a grave warning against speaking disrespectfully of the nation’s chief executive.
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Harrison
Apathy in Local Democratic Camp Sparks Unease
The Tor Tribune notes significant apathy within the local Democratic camp and suggests the mood is troubling despite potential gratification for contemporaries. The observation points to underlying political tension and voter engagement concerns.
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Tor Tribune
Frugal Scientist Sowed Time into Bread Effort
A review notes a man wasted day and night solving trivial tasks. He learned how to bake bread by mistake, wrote essays that impressed yet failed to sell any book, and his broader scholarly pursuits yielded little market interest.
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Scranton Tribune
Taisune Publishing Company
C. P. Kingsbury, Ceatral Managed
New York
Taimune Bunome
Phan
Gray
Manaara
Genantor
Ecranton
Lackawanna County
Mdre
Allentown Leader
Mr. Moody's
Democratc
Bat
Shen
Congress
J. A. Scranton
R. W. Archbald
Frank H. Clemons
Thomas D. Davies
John IL Thomas
Clarence B. Pryor
George M. Watson
John EB. Jones
Charles Heuster
William 8. Hopkins
T. J. Matthewa
Jack Robinson
State League
Lochiel
Harrisburg
Warren
B. K. Fooht
Charles W. Stone
William R. Leeda
Galusta A. Grow
Great Majority
Hastings
Ahern Club
Capital
John Bayer
Emalié
James Morrison
Philadelphia War Veterans Post
James F. Latta
Thomas L. Hicks
Young Republican Club
C. ©. Kauffman
C. L Magee
Lackawannon
Latkawenoa
Sam Hodson
Scranton Times
M. E. McDonald
W. R. Bell
Times
Lere
Bell
Hudson
Republican Lackawanna
John R. Jones
A. J. Colborn
M. W. Lowry
Mr. Lowry
Watson
Jones
Colburn
Mr. Jones
Watsop
Honeslale
Suiense
MR. Youngs
Louteville Commercial
Coldsmith
America
Japan
France
Gros de Londres
Newport Crepes
Victors
Lackawanna Avenue
J. D
Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Lackawanna Ave
Atlanta Constitution
Bicycle Bargains
Columbia Bicycle Agency
the Tribune
Mundell's
Globe Shoe Store
Alaska
OIL and
Pass Stoves
Foote & Shear Co
Lacka, Ave
Cursen, Clemons & CO
Lacka, Avenue
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
Jenny Lind
Canteloupes
Pibror’s Market
WEBER
Guernsey Brothers
Suilgin
Wyoming Avenue
Soranton
Atlantic Refining Co
William Mason
Wyoming
Pine
John Hamlin
Die Corn Rcranton
Cena
Lloyd, Jeweler
Tribune
Tate
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