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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
5
Republican Nominations Uphold State Judicial Posts
Scranton voters receive notices of Republicans naming J. Way Brown of Lancaster for the Supreme Court and Jostah Fr. Adams of Philadelphia for the Superior Court. State Treasurer candidate Lieutenant Colonel James Darnett of Washington listed. election set for November 7.
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Supreme Court
J. Way Brown
Lancaster
Jostah FR. Adams
Philadelphia
Btale
Colone James
Darnett
Washington
Judge Stewart on Trusts and the Trust Conference
A Franklin County judge delivers a lecture on trusts highlighting dangers of concentrated corporate power and calls for practical remedies. The piece notes skepticism of absolutism in government and anticipates Chicago trust conference input while praising Stewart’s address and its educational value. Also mentions a lack of star baseball appearances this year.
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Chambersbore
Franklin County
Slens Fry
Keon
Ameren
Stewart
Agalhy
Big Trust
Chikago
Judge Stewart
Fragments on Philippine policy and labor views in 1899 letter
A garbled 1899 letter from IRVTENANT VAN DUZER aboard the Charleston to Fenifor-eleot Soott discusses Filipino attitudes toward American rule, labor wages, schooling, and graft. It argues for American homes and free schools, cites wages near two dollars monthly for foreign-owned sugar laborers, and reflects colonial-era views on native governance and labor dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvtenant van Duzer
United States
Charleston
Philippines
Fenifor-eleot Soott
West Vicginty
Thomdore Stormberg
Siitecon
Sternberg
Welles
Amelia
Tloilo
Uncertain Times Mark Treaty Talk and Peary News
A fragmented report discusses anticipated U S role in Philippines cession and upcoming Senate ratification as a historic milestone. It cites observers abroad amid debate over national identity and progress. The text also notes the resurfacing of Mrs Peary wearing a bearskin bonnet alongside praise for Lieutenant Peary.
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Philippines
Senate
Transvaal crisis voiced by General Joubert and critics
A cable from General Joubert, vice president of the South African republic, condemns capitalists and adventurers who would dominate the Transvaal. He blames England and Joseph Chamberlain, urges independence, and warns against concessions to imperial aims. The piece also touches on Dreyfus era tensions and critiques pension rules, plus a political arrest and Dewey nomination standoff.
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Joubert
Chleagy
Eneland
Transvaal
Joseph Chamberlain
Ue Tranevaal
Camberlain
Naval reform proposals urged by Foss after European study
The article reports Congressman Foss advocating a national naval policy board to plan long term construction, a reserve system, improved navy yards administration, and better rewards. It notes support for a coordinated program over years, with Dewey as a possible board head, and warns against piecemeal naval development. It also mentions a death connected to Armor Institute and cautions about excessive athletic overexertion.
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Congressman Foss
Foss
Congress
Naval Policy Board
United States
Admiral Dewey
Foes
Bia Woelle
Armour Institute
Odd Tales and Anecdotes From Ocean to Court
A collection of brisk, humorous vignettes and moral sketches from sailors, clerics, and officials. Stories include the Manila voyage of the Olympia with a single engine, Lord Curzon lore, a rector’s hotel plot, a viceroy’s rebuke, Persian barber patients, and a London school journal joke about holiday brains.
Fragmented World Facts From An Old Ledger
A garbled list cites various claims about exploration, population ages, laws, and inventions. It mentions incomplete figures for Hebrewe tin Trai, a claim about China restricting photography of women, and erroneous stats on Manhattan lawyers and Maine Michigan residence rules.
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Poorla Distilleries
China
Manhattan Burgh
New York
Maine
Michigan
Larownland
Krupp
Miscellaneous Global Observations From A Century Ago
A scattered digest notes European infantry makeup and Jeru-salem Jewish population, Falkirk relics, and gender life expectancy. It mentions a cheaper Italian gas, women-led Australian Solomon Islands expedition, Paris dog cemetery venture, canary trade in Germany, Hampton Court vine vigor, Benador cacao output, dynamo materials, and unusual transport feats. Also references Irish crime, Tokyo street storytelling, Berlin school rules, Berlin property price record, and various scientific curiosities.
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Jerunaem
Falkirk
Scotland
Prince Charlie
Australia
Solomon Islands
Parie
Ladion
Germany
Hampton Court
England
Benador
Beuddor
Expresa
Issaquah
Wash
Dawson City
Nugegett Bapresa Company
Ieeland
Jaci Lh
Japan
Tokio
Berlin
New Siberian Islands
Sunnikow
Kotsebol
Pompeii
London
Folks Among Poets See Varying Heathen Voters
A humorous verse sequence describes travelers from far places such as Porto Hicu U S A Manila WA S A Circle City CU BA and others, labeled heathen by a speaker then notes their voting status. The poem ends urging honest labor belief and prayer.
Dust Returns and Immortality in Oppenhelm Verse
A fragmentary quatrain evokes dust's return and the soul's journey toward immortality. The lines hint at a quest for sublimity and enduring hope, reflecting a meditation on life, death, and spiritual ascent through poetic imagery.
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Muncannok
James Oppenhelm
Io the
Gleams of Sunshine Jokes and Witty Exchange
A fragment from a humor page features quips and cartoons about marriage, proposals, and social banter. The dialogue includes a beach scene with a sudden marriage question and a joke about an all round expert who testifies on any side of a cage.
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Rennes
Mle
Washington Star
Personalities and public figures in a late 19th century notes
The column lists various figures including King Menelik of Abyssinia and McClure founder Metlures Magazine, remarks on Dr. B G Hate at Booth Congregational Boston, Lyman Abbott’s January pulpit, Sir Stafford Northcote, Mrs Shiver of Georgia, President Loubet’s regard for the aged mother, Mihi Root as the eighth secretary of war, and a Methodist-dominated McKinley nomination era, with astronomy professor Milton Updegraft appointed naval mathematician.
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Menelik
Abysrinia
Salomon
McClure
Metlures Magazine
Robert Lews Stevenson
Mtr. Howell
B. G. Hate
Booth Congregational Church
Boston
Lyman Abbott
Stafford Northcote
Bombay
M. P's
Lord Mount Btephen
Shiver
Georgia
Loubet
France
Mihi Root
New York
John Armstrong
Madison
Peter Hh
Porter Gobb Quincey Adaums
Benjamin J. Butler
Hickson
John ¢. Spencer
Tyler
William JL. Marey
Polki
John M. Schoffer
Johnsons
Dante
Lament
Cleveland
Milton Upilearfal
President McKinley
Ooonn Grove
Mr. McKinley
House of Representatives
We Have TOLD YOU Fall and Winter Fashion Styles
We offer a range of fabric and cut styles to suit individual taste. Uniformity is unnecessary as the best dressed show originality within style limits. Dress stylishly and original with our stock, while securing the latest designs at the lowest prices.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener in Office Supplies Pitch
The advertisement promotes the Star Automatic Paper Fastener as a quick, self-feeding device with improved features and lower prices. It also markets Planitary Pencil Sharpeners claimed to never break pencil leads, offers a 10 day free trial in offices, and notes a wide range of novelties in office supplies plus Blank Books and Typewriter supplies.
Light Wiring and Gas Temperature Tamers
Temperature tamers and cooling goods advertised for hot weather. Refrigerators offered at reduced prices with emphasis on value and affordable quality, appealing to bargain seekers and stressing low prices compared with higher-priced competitors.
Finleys Debuts Fresh Daily Arrivals in New Color Effects
Finleys announces daily arrivals showcasing the latest color effects for separate skirts. The page highlights new styles and hues aimed at fashion-forward shoppers seeking fresh wardrobe updates.
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