Election slate lists state executive and judicial candidates
Governor William A. Stone and Lieutenant Governor J P Gobin head the ticket with James W Latta as secretary of internal affairs. Superior Court judges W W Forter and W D Porter are named, while Samuel A Davenport and Galubha A Grow run as congressmen at large.
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William A. Stone
J. P
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Forter
W. D. Porter
Samuel A. Davenport
Galubha A. Grow
Senate and House District Winners Listed in Text
The document names Senate Twentieth District candidate James C. Vaughan and House First District contender Joan Kr. Farr followed by Joan J. Schecer Jr in the Second District N. C. Mackey in the Third District and John Fp. Reynolds in the Fourth District.
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Joan KR. Farr
Joan J. Schecer, JR
N. C. Mackey
John FP. Reynolds
Governor-Elect Promises Reform and Public Duty
A candidate outlines goals to win broad respect, curb legislative abuses, and reduce unnecessary state spending. He pledges to govern Pennsylvania honestly with daily public service and to earn the people’s approval beyond party lines. Secretary Alger is quoted as being consistently satisfied with developments.
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Pennerlvania
Victory at Omdurman Ends Mahdist Rule in Sudan
The Dervish threat is crushed as the Britleh victory at Omdurman drives the Khalifa and his followers from Khartoum. Khartoum is now held by Anglo Egyptian forces, freeing Central Africa from Mahdist influence. The piece criticizes Mr Gladstone for evacuating Sudan and warns of renewed danger.
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Omdurman
Khalifa
Soudan
Khartoum
Africa
Gordon
Mr. Gladstone
Egypt
Nile
Sahara
Equatorial Africa
Herbert Kitchener
Gladstone
Upper
Manila
Merritt
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Anderson
Battle of Omdurman Showcased English Soldier Prowess
The piece lauds Sir Herbert Kitchener and his British troops in the Omdurman clash, praising the disciplined force and its famed units like the Cameron Highlanders and Grenadier Guards. It notes the Dervishes fought bravely but faced a modern army, underscoring England's adaptiveness in Africa and its civilizational role.
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Sahara
Khalifa
Ene- Hehmen
Omdurman
Allah
Sir Herbert Kitchener
Cameron Highlanders
Grenadier Guards
Royal Irish Fuealliers
Lincolnshire
Lancashire Light Infantry
England
Roosevelt May Parade if People Demand It
The war department blocks a Rough Riders Broadway parade before muster out while Governor Roosevelt, as New York's leader, may still enjoy an occasional public appearance if the citizenry desires it, even without Secretary Alger's backing.
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Rough Riders
Broadway
War Department
New York
Roosevelt
Alger
Conspiracy of Defamation Aims at Quay Campaign
An article defends Senator Quay against Wanamaker backed attacks. It accuses Wanamaker of fraudulently funding a revenge campaign to smash the Republican party, alleges heavy corporate tax burdens favor Quay, and praises Quay for protection of American industry while condemning the conspiracy as harmful mainly to its authors.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Quay
Wanamaker
United States
Republican Party
Tom Dolan
Drexel-Morgan
Wanamaker Gas Trust
Big Traction Trust
Senate
Colonel Stone
M. 8
Cuban relief execution draws mixed reaction in Havana harbor
Report notes varied public sentiment after the recent relief execution at Havana harbor, implying lingering tensions with Spain and a perception that Spanish influence persists despite the act.
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Havana Harbor
If a European war pits Anglo Americans against continental powers
The North American Review article weighs a hypothetical clash of the United States and England with Russia Germany and France. It cites population and area figures, noting Anglo-Saxon strength in sustaining population and a long coast line with limited ports for the European alliance.
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United States
England
Russia
Germany
France
North American Review
Richard Temple
Great Britain
European Alliance
Hamburg
Tron
Anglo American dominance argued in geopolitical comparison
The piece argues Anglo American harmony could withstand rivals, citing seas, rail, trade, shipping, and labor capacity. It notes Dewey and Merritt enforcing order in the Philippines, monks’ expulsion debated, and Vermont claims about Dewey birth. It ends with critiques of Dreyfus, war news, and European balance.
Daily Horoscope From Amacchus on Reptember 0 14
The Tribune astrologer offers a playful horoscope noting a child born today will leave scarce marks on fame. It mentions the Wilkes-Barre regiment in service, swallows building mud nests, and pun on Swallow campaigns. It quips about pronunciation and general Kitchen campaigns in Mahia.
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Amacchus
the Tribune
Wilkes-Barre
Merrifield
Home-made Versus Imported Slander Examined
A New York Sun piece mocks London Saturday Review for anti American slander and discusses Mugwumps Democrats and Populists. It cites US political platforms and argues foreign misperception stems from domestic critics rather than rulers.
Economic and Human Costs Across 19th Century Transport and War
The article compiles figures on tourism revenue in Switzerland, midyear crime and railway casualties in Philadelphia, and military costs. It cites casualties among railway workers, passengers, trespassers, and general workers, plus per-mile injury and death rates. It also estimates shipbuilding costs, maintenance for battleships, regimental expenses, and Civil War mortality.
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Switzerland
Philadelphia
Fingmen Tna
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
Hospital Civil War Records On Wounded And Disabled
The hospital records list treated cases during the Civil War and mortality by disease. Gunshot wounds numbered 33 and 4? diarrhea 5,127. dysentery 6,678. typhoid 20,0. typho malarial fever 5,400. remittent fever 4,815. intermittent fever 4,164. inflammation of lungs 19,971. smallpox 7,058. measles 5,177. Discharges for disability reached 2% 245 men with various causes.
Faith and fault in wartime government policy
The Buffalo Express argues that citizens trusted in housing feeding and sanitary camps while enlisting for war. It faults the political system for appointments in Army Navy and support services, blaming but not condemning the rulers and predicting future public indignation will target individuals rather than the system.
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The
Buffalo Express
United States
Uncle Sam
Women at the Front in War Interview with Corporal Tanner
Corporal Tanner discusses hospital life and the role of women in wartime care. He praises nurses, describing their gentle touch and pitying eyes as a vital support for the sick and wounded in field and hospital settings.
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Corporal Tanner
Fleld
Prediction on City Spending Sparks Future Taxpayer Backlash
A Providence Register notice warns that taxpayers may soon realize misallocation of city funds and that trouble will follow. It implies growing concern over municipal finances and accountability.
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Providence Register
Pennsylvania militia drills with strong readiness at pace
The Washington Post notes Pennsylvania maintains a well drilled and best equipped militia, meeting its quota efficiently without noise or delay, highlighting preparedness and organizational strength.
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Washington Post
Pennsylvania
United States
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Scranton Tribune
Tribune
Rayreedand
Scranton
Brecon
Septembeir
Congress
William Connell
James C. Vaughan
Philippines
Vermont
George Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Dreyfus
Dun
Southwest
Wommy Atkins
Fuzzy Wulzzy
Madame Dreyfus
Europe
Tabor
Old Town
Kitchener
Land of the Mahia
New York Sun
London Saturday Review
Saturday Review
Frank Harris
Ite
Ita
America
Curionittee
People's Party
Omaha
Wyoming Avenue
Washington Ave
Connell
North
Washington
Scranton, Pa
Finley
Bayedere
N. E. Penna
Jermyn
Haviland
China
the Clemons
Ferber
O’malley CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont’s
Aliaing
Repauno Chemical Company
Ford
Smith
W. K Mulligan
Pittte
Plymouth Wicktes- Barré
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