State Politics Attack on Philadelphia Political Machine
A Philadelphia correspondent attacks the city’s reform movement and exposes the “Business Men’s League” as a corrupt power broker in Pennsylvania politics. The piece names Thomas Dolan of United Gas Improvement and Wayne MacVeagh’s warning as signs of a troubling governance influence. The essay ponders gubernatorial prospects and Senate ambitions amid accusations of manipulation and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wiscayts
United States
Neror
Fuiedelphia
Business Bien's League
Tammany Hall
Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
States Senate
Thomas Dolan
United Gas Improvement Company
Wayne MacVeagh
Reading of a bogus business league in Philadelphia politics
The piece attacks the Business Men's League in Philadelphia. It charges Wanamaker Blankenburg and Leach with political manipulation to gain favored gas rate terms, claiming the league serves lobbyists and harms the Republican party. It quotes editorials from The Inquirer and The Philadelphia Times criticizing the group and urging loyal Republicans to act decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Inquirer
Ding Republican
Pennsylvania
Combine
Business Men’s League
Rudolph Blankenburg
Whe
Blankenburg
Ivd Gas Improvement Company
Thomas Dolan
Conmrn
E. A. van Valkenberg
van Valtenberg
Philadelphia Times
Ike
Business Men's League
Republican Party
Political intrigues and veteran support echo in Harrisburg turmoil
The lettered critique accuses two state officers of steering the Republican nomination for governor, alleging they funded and promoted a Delamater backlash in 1890. It cites newspaper channels, asserts hidden plots, and recalls Steve Stone’s Capitol rotunda bench incident as veterans rally to defend a fellow veteran and honor his public service.
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Harrisburg
Fovernor
Delamater
Delamarer
Tertain
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Moses
Congressman Stone
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Colonel Stone
William H. Redheffer
Union Veteran Legion
William A. Stone
Washington, D. C
William
School Reports From Ambrose and Artemus Schools
Ambrose school in Seth Mahoning township reports for January 7 1898 attendance 26 pupils 12 males 14 females with averages 103 for males 13 for females total 23 and overall 88 attendance percentage. Names of pupils missing days listed along with a single missing day group and the teacher. Artemus school monthly report for January 3 1808 shows 33 enrolled 14 males 19 females 33 total with 29 average attendance 12 males 17 females 29 total 90 percent. Names of pupils missing no days and missing one day are given plus several for the term with Rupert Walbeck noted as teacher.
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Ambrose
Seth Mahoning Township
Harry Barker
Lorenza McMillen
Lisie McCall
Homer McManus
Erie Matthews
Annie Matthews
Laura McCown
May McMillen
Laura Prince
Artemus School
Alex Dick
George McNutt
Harry Miller
Earl Miller
Jesse Ross
Mary Thompson
Nora Mauk
Minta Mauk
In Memoriam for Mary Rommel by Pine Township School
Resolutions adopted by No. school Pine township express grief at the death of Mary Rommel daughter of Chambers and Nancy Rommel a pupil and schoolmate. They note be ready in death and offer sympathy to the family and readers. a copy to the family and county papers is requested. May Pzorneso, Teacher.
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Pine Township
Mary Rommel
Mary
Chambers
Nancy Rommel
Earth
May Pzorneso
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Refund
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores eruptions and all skin ailments with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by T E Hildebrand Indiana W M Moore Homer City M G Miller Blairsville. Bennetts offers a 5 cent toilet soap with each 50 cent purchase, except coffee.
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T.E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. M. Moore
Homer City
M.G. Miller
Blairsville
Bennetts
Seayd
Philadelphia
Tenth Streets
Penn’a
LOGAL CORRESPONDENCE PENN RUN
Local notes from Grisemore and surrounding towns recount visitors from Indiana Nantiglo and Allegheny with church meetings and social events. Eight joined at Ridge Chapel. Grace church hosts a multiweek meeting. Diamondville youth visited. a social at Manor succeeded. several residents travel and attend institutes, church services, and family gatherings amid ongoing town concerns.
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Penn Run
R. E. Templeton
Grisemore
John G. Cameron
Indiana
Greenville
Harve
Arch Fyock
Nantiglo
John Coy
Allegheny
William Lydick
Will Fenton
Mike Blackston
Will
Mike
Homer City
Shaeffer
Ridge Chapel
Grace Church
Diamondville
Manor
Mary Pan
Massachusetts
Frederick Cameron
Roland Guess
Joseph Holsapple
White Township
James Fyock
Gawin Hadden
Davis Coy
Harry Cameron
Strongstown
Widdowson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Ad
A historic advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment and blood action. It offers $100 to any failure and urges readers to obtain testimonials, listing Toledo makers F J. Cuuxey & Co. and local druggists for purchase.
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Hiall
Hall
F J. Cuexey &Co
Toledo
U. S
Tic
Local News Notes From East Wheatfield Township
East Wheatfield reports visits by Smith McKelvey of Pittsburg to his brother O N McKelvey and Squire Owens of Fifth Ward Johnstown visiting C G Dick. J Tinckom challenges for a fastest driving horse. Kinsey at county seat doing work over Sabbath. Mrs. Susan Hutchison seriously ill. Helen Hutchison recovering from catarrhal fever. Timbers to be cut by W L Davis. Tinchom and McCoy to move their mill within weeks. Robert Hutchison drove to Johnstown to market. James McCoy family visited Indi anglish week. No serious damage from last week’s events.
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Smith McKelvey
Pittsburg
O. N. McKelvey
Squire Owens
Fifth Ward
Johnstown
C. G. Dick
Joseph Tinckom
L. B. Kinsey
Susan Hutchison
Helen
J. J. Hutchison
W. L. Davis
Tinchom & McCoy
Robert Hutchison
James McCoy
Indianglish
A. E. Johnson
The Minister's Story of Perilous Ride and Gratitude
Rev Dr Britt of Omaha who edits The Veteran recalls a 1878 blizzard marriage in Illinois. He travels nine miles by lumber wagon to wed a groom and his bride who head to South America. The bridegroom pays with a one dollar bill and a sixty cent shinplaster.
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Britt
Omaha
Union Army
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Department of Nebraska
Dr. Britt
Ilinois
Mott
South America
Donelson
Mrs. Britt
Omaha World- Herald
Income and pride mislead a singer about taxes
His Income tells of a renowned singer years ago who inflated his income to tax officials. The exchange shows a stage manager, teacher, and concert singer with no salary or engagements, yet the commissioners remit the tax. A second gag recalls Jobuseon anger at a drink question, due to tleptomania.
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James Payn
Drury Lane
Ferry
Jobuseon
Wallace
Cincinnati Enquirer
Traveling sales invitation from Indiana Pa vendor
A brief advertising note invites gentlemen and ladies to travel and sell goods. Readers are asked to send 20 cents for samples and order cards to W. D. Saots, box 349, Indiana, Pa. The Progress and DeChere's Magazine offer is listed at one year for $1.80.
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W. D. Saots
Indiana
The
Progress and
DeChere’s Magazine
Pittsburg Market Data January Wheat and Live Stock Prices
Market notes from Pittsburg dated January 10 cover wheat prices No 1 red No 2 red and corn values, plus poultry live and dressed, game, butter cheese and eggs. Cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs prices are listed with receipts noted as fair to liberal and market trends described as steady or lower.
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Agen
Ohio
New York
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Prttsbyrg
Sais
Florida Excur sion Tour From New York To Florida
Florida offers climate orange groves rivers lakes boating and fishing as two week tour via Pennsylvania Railroad. First Jacksonville season trip leaves New York Tuesday January 25. Excursion tickets include transport and Pullman accommodations with meals. Rates from select cities listed and proportionate from others. Tickets via 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Fennsylvania
Florida
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Capandaigua
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Personal Travel Tours From Pennsylvanian Railroad
California travel will be revolutionized by Pennsylvanian Railroad personally conducted tours. Next tour departs New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh January 27 visiting St Louis El Paso San Diego Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara Monterey San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver and others. Cost 310 dollars east of Pittsburgh for four weeks with hotel and transfers. 125 dollars extra for California portion. Chaperon provided for lady tourists. For itineraries contact Tourist Agent 1196.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
California
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
el Paso
San Diego
Riverside
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
Monterey
San Fancisco
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Denver
Reneu Arie Tate
San Francisco
Wanted trustworthy travelers for responsible house
Classified notice from The Dominion Company seeking honest, active men or women to travel in Indiana county Pennsylvania. Offer monthly pay of 65 dollars plus expenses with a steady position. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Dept. Y Chicago. 2Sfehe
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Indiana County
The
Dominion Company
Dept. Y
Chicago
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Businessmen’s League
America
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Wanamaker
gMidcils
Rudolph Blanken- Bure
Freling Leach
Leach
Quay
Maator
Lee Boover
Bin
Repulican
Wanamakers
Aetas
Elofr
Bucklen
Smicesburg
Eva Weston
May
Mattie Elkin
F. Stiteler
Gilbert Stear
Kittanning
Webster Stiteler
M.S. Kemp
Jefferson County
David Smith
M. E. Church
Dayton
Squires
Squire Walker's
Condron
Frank Elkin
David Lewis
Jos. Schrecengost
Bert Kinter
R. C. Robinson’s
D. D. Marshall
James McGregor
Gahagan
Penxsutawney
Adam Black
D. A. Daugherty
D. W. Schrecengost
Plumville
Messrs
Newton
L. E. Sylvis
Charleston
Armstrong County
Cameron
Mahoning
Prof. McCormick
Alice Lukehart
E. C. Condron
Panxsutawney
Ebenezer
John Harrington
James Rowan
McKeesport
T. V. Milligan
Freeport
J. H. Kissinger
District Christian Endeavor Society
George Miller
Martha Watson
Blaieville
Tregard Ayer
Waynesboro
Ayer
East Wheatfield
V. Mi. Cunninghasts
Emw
Wwe
the Market Report
Froude
Flordia
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