Scranton Tribune Prices and Local Officials Mentioned
The Scranton Tribune notes the wire decision to abandon the five cent weekly price and urges value over cheapness. It lists state and county officials including State Treasurer J. Beacom and Sheriff Clarence Pryor, detailing election day plans for November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence, Pryor
Beranton
John FR. Jones
Blakely
John Copeland
Carbondale
W. 8. Langstaff
Scranton
Thomas P. Dantell
Charles Hupster
William K. Beck
Moncow
Charles Wiggins
Scranton Truth
Journollem
New York Mayoralty Battle Takes National Interest Turn
The piece compares three tickets in the New York mayoral race Seth Low Henry George and General Benjamin F Tracy. argues over nonpartisanship versus partisan politics and stresses urban empire stakes, with New Jersey’s stance on race tracks noted as a side point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mugwump
Seth Low
Henry George
Benjamin F. Tracy
Tammany
Low
Tracy
General Tracy
Lesties
St. Louis
Cldens
Twentieth anniversary of the great yellow fever plague
The piece recalls the worst yellow fever outbreak, beginning in May in New Orleans and spreading across the South. Memphis and Grenada suffered, with Vicksburg worst, and infections reaching Louisville and Nashville. Northern relief came via contributions and the Howard Association’s efforts, as the death toll rose to over twenty thousand before October brought relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gulf Country
South
Memphis
Greneida
Vicksburg
Louisville
Nashville
Howard Association
Fever Fears and Havana Conditions Overshadow Reunion
The piece notes southern fear of yellow fever spreading from Cuba amid unrest and pestilence risks as Hazelton hosts a reunion. It also mentions the Wilkes-Barre News Dealer deeming Louise Michel’s visit unwise without detailing potential consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Cuba
Wilkes-Barre
Louise Michel
Hazleton
Louise
Faith Cure Talk At Physicians Dinner In Chicago
Father Dorsey of St Gabriel's Chicago told at a physicians' dinner that his sister recovered after a Lourdes baptism in 1984. He cited cures, noted numbers visiting Lourdes, and argued mind and faith influence health while physicians debated the role of faith healing and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dorsey
St.Gabriel's Church
Chicago
Lourdes
Father Dorasy
Corey
Grant Allen
Shrinking Currency And Garlic Beauty Secrets
Government losses from paper currency shrinkage are detailed with figures on remaining notes and destroyed bills. The piece notes $1,107,001,000 in new currency and breakdowns by denomination, plus a side mention of French washerwomen and Mme. Adam crediting garlic in a breakfast with black bread for beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Mme. Adam
Western farmer prospers amid drought despite high grain prices
The author notes East fields are verdant while West pastures burn and dry. Western farmers sell lignic grain at high prices yet hold back ample supplies, signaling prosperity and independence. Wheat stores are large and prices have doubled from last year, while corn expectations grow.
Rising crime prompts call for local mounted police protection
The text notes a rise in violent outrages in rural and suburban areas and argues for local mounted police to safeguard residents in lonely districts. It cites costs to counties and the persistence of unpunished house robberies and murders, alongside a mention of Roentgen rays at a Pittsburgh homoeopathic hospital aiming to kill consumption bacilli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homoeopathic Hospital
Pitteburg
War Cost to Spain in Cuba and the Philippines
An Madrid official report claims Spain sent 181 724 soldiers and 212 142 powder and 21 726 585 cartridges to Cuba and 27 500 soldiers and 24 910 kilograms of powder to the Philippines since mid 1846. It notes rebels harass Havana and Manila, while Spain portrays these as mob uprisings. The piece questions the war’s justification and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Madrid
Cuba
Spain
United States
Havana
Yeuself
Philippine Islands
Mike Manila
Banang Ani Batangas
Souln
Europe
Philippines
Mistakes and Retractions in The Washington Post
The article argues that despite careful work in gathering editing and publishing news mistakes occur. It emphasizes that newspapers should issue prompt frank retractions to preserve public trust and avoid defaming individuals. It distinguishes between accidental errors and malice and notes readers forgive accidents but not deliberate harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
United States Calls for End to Cuba Desolation
Medical reports from Havana claim yellow fever and other Cuban illnesses run unchecked due to unpaid sanitary regulations. The United States laments wartime losses in trade and lives and warns Cuba’s continued desolation threatens national interests and business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Kansas Harvest Home Celebrations In Topeka
The Philadelphia Record notes Kansas celebrates prosperity with a Fraternal day kickoff in Topeka. State fraternal societies join a grand Harvest Home festival praised as the most elaborate ever in the west. Farmers’ jubilant mood echoes national economic optimism amid the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Topeka
Kaneas
Troop Deployment Report to Cuba Mentioned in Troy Record
The Troy Record notes Boain has sent 181,728 soldiers and 601 officers to Cuba, including forty generals, with Weyler equipped with guns and ammunition for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boain
Cuba
Weyler
Repression and Reform Talk in Tingle Province War
In Tingle Province the revolt persists while commentators urge a rational approach. A recall of the captain general is proposed and a consistent campaign plan demanded to avoid wasteful spending and futile measures.
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Tingle
Let the Middle Class Guard Their Rights in This Republic
A Boston Traveler editorial warns against class division between the very rich and the very poor. It lauds the great middle class as the nation’s destiny, urging workers and professionals to stay true to themselves and insist on equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Times
Presidents Who Led Cabinets Across Terms
The article lists presidents who retained or rotated cabinet members across terms. It notes Franklin Pierce had a stable cabinet, while Tyler had twenty ministers in under four years. It names Webster, Ewing, Pickering, Windom and six secretaries of state who became president, among other cabinet patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Pierce
Garfield
Harrison
Taylor
Millard Fillmore
John Tyler
Navy
Andrew Jackson
John Adams
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Adama
Tyler
Johnson
Edwin M. Stanton
Daniel Webster
Fillmore
Thomas Ewing
Treasury
Timothy Pickering
Washington
Adams
William Windom
Arthur
Benjamin Harrison
Monroe
Elderberry Wine Leads to Lockup in Pennsville
Frank Hifteen and Joseph Pennington visiting from near Pennsville came to town with elderberry blossom wine and a plan to Nek somebody. They damaged a lockup by knocking down stove pipes and light fixtures, letting gas escape. An officer intervened before suffocation. Repair costs totaled $7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale Independent
Frank Hifteen
Joseph Pennington
Pennsville
Costa
Chohe
President Krueger plans re election despite illness
From the Troy Times. President Krueger of the South American republic has been advised by doctors that Bright's disease will likely end his life within eighteen months. He nevertheless declares he will seek re election. Paul’s kidney health is questioned, but his courage is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Times
Krueger
South Asean Republic
Bright
Wom Paul
Pastime for the Lion in Trade Balance
The Lancaster Examiner notes that as American stocks rise the British lion appears to twist its own tail by shipping American stocks back to pay the balance of trade with American cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lancaster Examiner
Klondike Exlays Delayed by Snow Blockades
The Chicago Times-Herald notes Joaquin Miller’s journeys through the Klondike region face delays as snow blockades hinder travel and exploration during the balmy weather, impacting plans and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
Joaquin Miller
Klondike
End of vacation as students return to school
Somerville journal notes the end of a long vacation and the return to education. Teachers across the nation celebrate but many lament new regulations and the shift from recreation to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mags
When come October days in Times-Herald verse
Poem by Will T. Hale published in Times-Herald reflects autumn mood and fading voices as October days bring nostalgia. The piece images nuts, minnows, wagons, orchards, and leaves shedding to hide familiar faces, inviting reminiscence and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hale
Times-Herald
Great Value Dress Patterns On Sale For Ten Days
A local grocer promotes three big specials on lower and mid priced goods. Mixed Chev lets wool and all cloth patterns go for 1.98 this week. Jacquard and Camel’s Hair effects imported cloth 3.35 this week. Crepon novelty suitings in latest color combinations 4.85 this week.
Special Sale Dinner Sets Highlights and Prices
A damaged advertisement lists various porcelain dinner sets and prices. Highlights include Royal Blue English Porcelain 12 piece set valued at 916.00 with sale price 513.00 and 112 piece American China Brown Border Pattern with gold detailing. Also noted are additional sets in Blue English Prints and Hand painted Pink English Porcelain with sale prices. Do not miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wale Price Co
Consanae Bix
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the & Scranton Tribune i
Tribune Publishing Company
William Connell
Pootorficn
Pcranton
Beacom
Westmoreland
Levi G. M'Cauley
Chester
Greater
Thien
Greater New York
New Jersey
Graham Taylor
From
Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia Record
Mail and Express
Paul Krueger
Waukeen
Goldsmiths
Cape
Ing
Finley
Mugelow
Lackawanna Avenue
Burt's Shoes
Laird, Schober & Co. Shoes
Philadelphia
Kulbera
Wyoming
Foote
Henry Bleu, JR
General Agenht
Dihatr
Dupont
Eafely
Agence
Thos, Ford
John F. Smith
Mulligan
Commonwealth
Ragtow
MT. Pleasant
Pittston
Plymouth
WikesDarre
Ordera
Omoe
the Clemons
Ferber
Lacka. Ave
Edison
Jermyn
Wyoming Ave
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