Republican Nominations Announced for Pennsylvania Officials
In Scranton on September 1, 1898 the Republican slate lists Governor William A. Stone Lieutenant Governor J B Gorin Secretary James W Latta Superior Court Judges W W Porter W D Porter Congressmen at Large Samuel A Davenport Galusha A Grow three other names noted as nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stone
J. B. 8. Gorin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
W. D. Porter
Samuel A. Davenport
Galusha A. Grow
Local Officials Named in Appointment List
Congress William Connell judge F W Gunester coroner John J Roberts M D surveyor George Ek Stevenson named in administrative roster.
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Congress
William Connell
F. W. Gunester
John J. Roberts
George Ek, Stevenson
Senate Twentieth District James Vaughan in House First District
The text lists political figures for multiple districts: James Vaughan for Senate Twentieth District, Jowan B. Fa for First District, Joun B. Neer for Beyond District, N. C. Mackey for Third District, and John B. Reynolds for Fourth District.
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Senate
James
Vaughan
House
Jowan BK
Joun B. Neer
N. C. Mackey
Jouun B. Reynolds
Gouvernoral Ambition and Reform Pledges amid NY Campaign
A 19th century political speech outlines a pledge to govern for all people, end corruption, and support independent investigations while stressing honesty and modest public service. The speaker notes overcrowded New York City public schools leaving nearly four thousand children unaccommodated and criticizes Tammany’s early campaign push.
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New York City
Publc
Tammany
Clerical Scandalmongering Condemned by Voters
The piece denounces Rev. Dr. Silas Swallow and allied slander campaigns, arguing litigation cannot repair reputations damaged by false accusations. It calls on electors to condemn clerical mudslinging and predicts defeat for Swallow, noting Senator Quay and Christy Kauffman referenced.
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Silas
Swallow
Eirele
Quay
Christy Kauffman
Oklahoma Cherokee Strip celebrates five years of settlement
Dispatch from Perry Oklahoma marking the fifth anniversary of settlement in the Cherokee Strip describes rapid growth from prairie to farms towns and nearly 200 000 residents. Perry now a 5000 population hub with 100 000 in railroad receipts water works electric lights mills and 200 businesses. The region reports 6 000 000 bushels of wheat per season in one county and 20 thriving towns plus a $100 000 normal school building funded by public lands. Total taxable property excluding farms reaches 15 590 000. The piece links American expansion to future efforts in Porto Rico Cuba and Luzon.
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Perry
Herokee
Oklahoma
Cherokee Strip
Porto Fico
Cuba
Luzon
Adaptability of American enterprise in changing conditions
The text extols American enterprise for adapting to new conditions and contrasts it with the sultan of Turkey whose powers’ arguments have failed to persuade. It hints that when Unelo Sanve guns begin to talk, the situation may change.
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America
Enterprise
Turkey
Advice on harmony from General Wilson during Porto Rico visit
The general urged restraint to prevent violence and sectarian conflict among Porto Ricans and Spaniards. He warned that an outbreak would discredit Puerto Rico and justify military rule, calling for patience, justice, and peaceful coexistence while awaiting self government and Cuba’s pursuit of independent governance with American support.
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Porto Rico
Wilson
Cuba
Nay Ang Park Improvements Attract Attention
The Nay Ang park shows daily improvements as rough edges of nature are smoothed by roads and pathways. Local observers suggest using park funds to press road service crews to manage gangs of tramps who skulk near the pleasure grounds. Under proper care, the Nay Ang tramp could become a useful citizen.
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Niy Ang Park
Two-Party Clash Sets Voters Between Republicans and Democrats
The text argues party loyalty over individual reform, urging citizens to judge the two major parties by their past actions and future aims. It contrasts Republican aims to uphold sound money and support McKinley, with Democratic aims to repeal Dingley tariffs, seek free silver, and oppose McKinley through postwar settlements.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Dingley
United States
Spain
McKinley
Spanish mob justice and military discipline in the news
Col W A Stone at Media condemns mob violence against General Toral and warns that the blame lies with Madrid leaders who fail to connect causes and effects. The piece also critiques Major Parke’s court martial prospects and urges truth over compromise in military justice.
Velvet Moods and Summer Death in Pall Mali Gazette
A poetic fragment from the Pall Mali Gazette evokes mood shifts with imagery of chestnut, grapes, berry red hands and lips, and a spring to summer release. The lines envision life’s pulse high within Velne and a golden death as leaves fall and winter looms.
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Elaine
Notable Growth of Our Banking System
A Treasury Bureau of Statistics July summary on banking, currency, and gold and silver production details U S history. It traces early specie totals from 1740s to 1800s, notes rise in banks and capital, and outlines 19th century growth in state and national banks, money in circulation, and global gold production.
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United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Banke
BUTA
Inga
Belne Jose
I Iso
Tio
Isa
Los
Secretary Day Resigns After Public Service of Six Weeks
The Philadelphia Prose notes Secretary Day ends his post after a career transition from a small city lawyer to a world renowned diplomat. It praises his integrity, judgment, and steady conduct during a critical national period and credits him with no major diplomatic errors and broad public respect.
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Parke
Marth Menday
Philadelphia
Day
Uniqu
Eiehtern
Variouua
Nimov
Global notes on trade, rails, and demographics
The report surveys postwar tariffs and exports from Belgium to the United States, Canadian railway charters, and subsidized lines. It notes rising bicycle imports to South Africa and the United States share, plus railway and military use of aluminum. Population growth in Russia and the USSR era counts are discussed with birth rates and census figures.
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Dineley
Legium
United States
America
Inyaltica
Wala St
South Africa
Unite Statea
Mininaa
Kimberley
Europea
Wir
Catherine II
Finland
Poland
Ussr
Russia
Tosono
Pol Chappe
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Ine Company
New York
Naasay
Vabreland
Acrantor
Scranton
Colonel Stone
Mme
Porertiwnti
Gind
Tam
W. A. Btone
Media
Toral
Almort
Madrid
Park
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wanamaker
Flarree
Connecticut
William McKinley
Sam
Suez Canal
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Central America
Nicaragua Canal
Roosevelt
Philippine
Vesuvius
Pittsburg
Caer
Beck of Me
Bepter. Re
Pall Mali Gazette
ST Hin Te
California
United Etates
Colorado
Amerie
IMD
THOR
Retary
Hans Moscoviettas Drap de Paris
Wyoming Avenue
Haviland
China
the Clemons
Ferber
O’malley CO
Lackawanun Avenue
Hill & Connell’s
Finley
sChoice
Bayedere
Connell
North
Washington
Scranton, Pa
N. E. Penna
Jermyn
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Evle Agenta
Richardson-Boynton
Foote & Shear Company
Maslin
Foote & Shesi Co
Nidtfon Ave
Lackawanna Avenue
Henry Belin, JR
Geneva
Toe Wyoulag
Minin
Connell Building
Thos
Ford
John B. Smith
Mulligan
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