Republican County Convention Names Delegates and Local Slates
The county convention unanimously named William Connell and Conrad Schroeder and James J. Wil as delegates with John T. Williams omitted, selecting 8S. BP. Longstreet for coroner and Edmund A. Bart for surveyor. The body pledged to support Republican state nominees and praised four long serving party members, predicting strong election prospects for the county ticket and state candidates. Reed is noted as a possible candidate if held tomorrow, though delay creates uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell
John T. Williams
Conrad Schroeder
James J. Wil
Longstreet
Fesl
Edmund A. Bart
Surtveyor
Bartl
Bavaria
Uts
Tn Ite
Republican convention urged clear stand on excise issue
The New York Republican convention faces criticism for timidity on the excise question, with Chauncey M. Depew urging a bold stance. The piece notes the party could gain or lose votes based on enforcement or opposition, while praising the Saratoga platform overall. It also mentions Pittston’s lunch wagon war as liquor interests battle licenses and churches and business leaders mount a counter petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York India
Chauncey M. Depew
Republican Party
Pittston
New South Exposition and Civic Attitudes Across the Nation
A mosaic of excerpts notes August trade deficits, the Atlanta exposition marking a New South era and sectional reconciliation, and opinions on judicial dress codes. The piece cites Edmund A. Tartt’s election, pushes for practical coroner reforms, and questions robes for judges and local officials.
Republican tariff path rejected by McKinley and Sherman
The Democratic press distorts their Columbus speeches claiming support for a quick tariff reopening. McKinley and Sherman deny sudden readjustments while warning against a tariff that drains revenue and increases national debt. They advocate revenue aligned with protecting home industries and avoiding ruinous costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Sherman
Columbus
Rudolph Blankenburg
Treasury
Tariff Reform and Political Opinion in the Nation
The piece discusses tariff policy as a businesslike fix to a cash deficit and praises Republican steadiness. It cites the Washington Post on opposition to a short presidential campaign and mentions Pittston's new afternoon paper Item. It notes Spain’s financial troubles and Cuba’s liberation, and comments on gowns versus brains in court prestige.
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Thayer
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Carlisle
The
Washington Post
Pittston
the Tribune
Let Us Help Cuba and the Belligerent Question
Fragment from Chicago Times-Herald argues over belligerent rights for Cuban insurgents and the U S stance. It cites Black's Reports Wharton and Halleck on recognizing insurrection versus belligerency, notes Secretary Fish instructions to Caleb Cushing in 1874, and discusses Spain Castelar policy toward Cuba and slavery abolition.
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Spain
Cuba
Republic of the
United States
General Sherman
Aise
Black
Wharton
International Law Digest
Unt
Halleck
Caleb Cushing
Emilio Cartelar
Fish Save
America
Porto Rico
Guba
Era da
US Cuba Policy Viewpoint in Grant Era Debate
The piece recounts Secretary Fish and others arguing for a cautious US line toward Cuba and Porto Rico, seeking “independence” or near autonomy while avoiding European entanglement. It praises humane policy and asks whether Washington will show clear duty in Cuba’s emergency.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Fish
United States
America
Europe
Zealand
Spain
Grant
Washington
Exposition Views on Unity and Industry Ties
The Atlanta Exposition is praised by the Philadelphia Bulletin for uniting the nation and boosting southern industry. It argues the event will foster reconciliation, improve markets for merchants and manufacturers, and spread industrial momentum across the South.
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Philadelpha Bulletin
Atlanta
Sherman
South
Political Points on Party Prospects and Local Sniping
A Lemurstown era political column previews Democratic and Republican maneuvering in upcoming contests. Rumors swirl about Governor Hastings reshaping offices, while Pittsburgh papers claim Magee plots to undermine Judge Wickham and aid Julie Micee. Linserne reports Tompkins aligning with Lee Stanton for sheriff.
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Pitteburg
Magee
Wickham
Julie Micee
Linserne
Charman Tompkins
Lee Stanton
Daily Horoscope and Local Quips for Sept 18 1805
The Tribune Astrologer notes a Wednesday cast for 18 September 1805 and offers playful remarks on Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, coal price expectations, a murder trial witness, and political advice. It jokes about a newspaper hiatus and warn of vigilant politics in an off year.
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Ajuchuw
the Tribune
Tom Child
Scranton
Scranton Evening Express
Mling A
Ong
Popular Express
Wilkes-Barre
Candates
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Scranton Tribune
Seranton
Triune Fab
Tribune Building
Freak & Gray
Finnsbury
Pars
E. H. Ripple
Livy G. Richard
Borros
W. David
Bucinees Manacen
W. W. Youngs
Manos
Gchantor
Printer’ Ink
Tue Tarsone
D. L
W. Btallon
Hoboken
el Teil Union
Superior Court
Charles EF. Nick
Lugerne
Eon. Willard
Lackawanna
Howard Reeder
Northampton
James A. Peavier
Center
Joan J. Wickham
Beaver
George B. Orlady
Huntingdon
Benjamin J. Haywood
Mercer
Republican County
Samuel P. Longstreet, M. Dd
Platt
Reed
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Atlanta Exposition
Henry W. Grady
New South
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Edmund A. Tartt
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court
Bourke Cochran
Bacon
Mr. Cleveland
Chicago Times-Herald
Armenia
Turkey
Ghidstone
Department of State
Albany Law Journal
Coxes
Despotic
Iberaf
Tayvene Flehl
Chicago Record
Colle
Sic
Teuth
Houston
Iia
San Francesco
Cimplen
Clik Os
Willard
Rice
Smith
Cutter
Morrisburg
Hastings
Levi Wells
Hradford
G.B
Tures
Clemons
Ferber
O'Malley
Lackawanna Avenue
Ricker
General Dealer
New Telephone Exchange
Adams Ave
C. M. Florey
Wyoming Ave
Washington Ave
Reiger
Sterling
Pillsbury
Roper
Conrad
Lackawanna Ave
Seanley Brothers
Batecy
Gape and Chemical Co
Edison's
Mimeograph and Supplies
Steel and
Copper Plate
Engravin
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