United States as World Power Cited by European Press
The London Spectator notes America’s rise to global influence with 76 million people, pledging to govern Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines as needed for trade. It argues Washington will avoid interference beyond treaty obligations and uphold Jefferson and Washington’s call for peace commerce and honest friendship with all nations.
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United States
London Spectator
Republic
Atlantic
Pacific
Far East
Asia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Washington
China
Europe
Jefferson
Russia
Great Britain
Maxi
Future of Democracy and party reorganizing clash
A political column discusses the future of democracy as reformers debate reorganizing the party machinery. It references Bryan era rhetoric and factions within the party, noting that some insist change must originate from within while others resist.
Democratic split looms as reformists push reorganization
A faction led by Cleveland Dickinson Carlisle and Whitney calls for a New York conference to reorganize the Democratic Party, likely drawing Bryanite opponents into a hard fight. The piece notes civil strife between Cryanites and Clevelandites, potential dual Democratic tickets, and warns money and politics clash in the era. It cites statements from Chicago Chronicle and Nashville American while reflecting on justice, capitalism, and the Gould and Carter cases as broader public moral battlegrounds.
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Cleveland
Dickinson
Carlisle
Whitney
The
Democracy
Thei
New York City
Brygates
Bryans
Altgeld
Bryan
Stone
New York
Democratic
Chicago Chronicle
North
Nashville American
Chronicle
Mason and Dixon
Breckenridges
Douglases
Wealth and the Courts in Campaign Rhetoric
In the recent presidential campaign Democratic rhetoric attacked courts and the Supreme Court, but the Cleveland Press argues wealth does not own the judiciary. It notes that publicity follows wealth and cites the Howard Gould suit as illustrating legal equality, despite wealthier individuals attracting more attention.
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Supreme Court
William Jennings Bryan
Cleveland Press
Howard Gould
Gould
Hood's Sarsaparilla Said to Cure Dyspepsia
A Kentucky man named Joseph F. Laine reports years of dyspepsia improved by Hood's Sarsaparilla. He states it put his bowels in good condition, restored energy, and made him feel renewed after trying other medicines without relief.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed cure and warns against substitutes. It urges consumers to buy Hood's and only Hood's to ensure relief from illnesses and maintain health.
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Hood
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
An old newspaper ad asserts many suffer kidney trouble unseen and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatism back ache and urinary issues. It claims it treats incontinence and frequent urination and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Name of Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Long trolley lines link towns and cut transport costs
The New Castle and Beaver Falls Electric Railway plans a 160000 capitalized charter to build a 40 mile trolley from Beaver Falls to Sharon, with further links to New Castle and Mercer County. Authorities foresee a Western Pennsylvania network 70 miles long, extending toward Pittsburgh, echoing long routes from New York to Boston and a 100 mile Philadelphia to Easton span at 75 cents fare.
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New Castle
Beaver Falls
Eneth
Beaver County
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
United States
New York City
Boston
The Socialist and the Debating Challenge
The Socialist club of New Castle challenges the Young Men’s Republican club to a joint debate in this city. The article explains common misconceptions about Socialism and contrasts it with Anarchism, emphasizing the Socialist aim to end abuse of workers and to share nature’s riches as a common heritage.
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New Castle
Socialist Club
Young Men's Republican Club
Socialism’s Vital Principles on Work and Society
The passage asserts that workers must eat, wear, reside, and travel by their labor, and have time beyond toil to support themselves, discharge social duties, and develop mind and body. It frames these requirements as essential socialist principles guiding civic duty and personal cultivation.
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Eaily
Suit Over Facial Changes By Dermalogist In Boston
Mrs DeLisie an amateur Boston actress sues a dermatologist for enlarging two wrinkles with two large scars after seeking removal. The case raises questions of merit still before the courts while noting sympathy for the claimant is limited and that beauty is only skin deep.
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DeLisie
Boston
English chills at Roberts plan to send 20000 troops
General Roberts asks for 20,000 regulars to sail from England to South Africa to relieve the same number in the field. The home government resists, citing transport costs and sanitary needs. Lord Kitchener, per the London Daily Examiner, is set to pursue an aggressive campaign to isolate Boer commanders, uproot families, clear districts, ration punishment, and destroy farms near lines cut by the Boers.
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General Roberts
South Africa
England
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
London Daily Examiner
Examiner
Langer
McKinley Speech Praises Gold Standard and Open Door
A Union League banquet speech by President McKinley extols unity beyond partisanship. It affirms support for the gold standard industrial independence broader markets commercial expansion reciprocal trade open door in China public faith judiciary sovereignty in the Philippines and a righteous war with upheld treaties.
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McKinley
Union League
China
Philippines
Senator Wolcott’s Possible Diplomatic Appointment
Report claims Senator Wolcott will receive an important diplomatic post. The Colorado senator stayed loyal to the Republican party despite strong pressure from silver advocates. He conducted a principled campaign in the recent race and helped narrow the silver margin despite defeat.
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Wolcott
Colorado
China Resists Terms and Faces Possible Punishment
The article notes China dislikes the powers terms and implies if Beijing had heeded U S advice last summer and punished the leading boxers the episode would have ended. By defying the situation China has played into enemies hands, with the United States likely to support punishment demanded by European nations against the Mowery Kingdom.
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China
United States
Elmira Politics Show Sensational Shuffle In Mayor Saga
In Elmira New York the local political scene runs with a nickel library tint as the beleaguered mayoral candidate endures mounting scrutiny and a contested campaign. Observers note a sensational edge while analysts trace the currents shaping the race and public opinion.
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Elmira
N. Y
New York
Elmira Voters Question Politics After Embezzlement Scandal
The article notes an embezzlement case and a rival charged with forgery. Elmira voters grow wary of politicians, heightening distrust and scrutiny in local government.
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Tence
Elmira
Big Five Wealth in the United States Staggering Amounts
The five wealthiest Americans are John D Rockefeller with 400000000 Andrew Carnegie 216240000 William Waldorf Astor 29000000 William H Vanderbilt 116460009 and Wil liam Rockefeller 1065000000. The sums show the vast scale of riches making the poor house seem distant to these men.
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United States
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
William Waldorf Astor
William Kh. Vanderbilt
Willim Rockefeller
Pastor blamed as church sleeps through sermons
The Sharon church pastor who resigned because members slept during services faces little sympathy from thoughtful people. A preacher unable to inject vigor into sermons is blamed rather than the congregation, which failed to stay awake.
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Sharon
Population decline in Crawford county noted
Crawford county in Western Pennsylvania shows a population drop from 65,224 in 1890 to 63,224 in 1900. All other Western Pennsylvania counties increased during the decade.
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Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Pensylvania
Sultan of Turkey Won’t Pay Uncle Sama Says It Sets a Precedent
The sultan refuses to settle Uncle Sama claims fearing a precedent. He argues if the United States gets its money, other creditors will demand payment too. He appears level headed about financial matters.
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Turkey
Uncle Sama
United States
Castellanos as illustration of folly with money
The passage portrays the Castellanos as a cautionary example of folly and squandered wealth. It argues that a single fool wastes money, and two amplify ruin, framing their situation as an utter warning against imprudent financial behavior.
Southern states shift hurts Bryan vote totals
The passage notes Bryan losing 124000 votes in four southern states versus 1896 and 64000 votes in Colorado compared with four years earlier, then questions how some Democrats fail to see the handwriting on the wall.
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South
Bryan
Colorado
Canal Route Favoring Nicaragua, Says Isthmian Commission
The Isthmian canal commission report to Congress favors Nicaragua for a U S canal. It cites higher overall cost for Nicaragua and longer transit time versus Panama but notes Nicaragua Costa Rica governments can grant terms freely. It concludes Nicaragua route is most practicable for U S control.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
New Panama Canal Co
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Panama
San Francisco
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Commission
Unite
Heeecome
Costa Rica
Canal Commission Reports Canal Plans and Costs
The commission finds Nicaragua and Panama routes feasible with 35 foot depth and 150 foot bottom width. Costs: Nicaragua 200 million, Panama 142.34 million, with 740 by 84 foot locks. Reducing width and single locks lowers costs to 163.9 million and 115.9 million respectively. Panama work includes 2,000 workers, a 13 mile dug section, and $7 million rail and equipment setup. The report notes rights issues and potential US acquisition paths. Signed by J C Walker and seven others.
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Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Panama
Gulebra
Marriage License Granted to Shaney and Mack
A marriage license has been granted to George Shaney and Miss Annie Mack, both residents of the city, enabling their forthcoming marriage.
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George Shaney
Annie Mack
Wanted Good Lump Coal for Subscription Accounts
The News office urgently seeks coal deliveries for subscription accounts. Readers are asked to provide fuel promptly to supply ongoing distribution and service.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Digestion
Promoted as the most effective liver pills, DeWitts Little Early Risers are praised for not causing griping. Sold at Central Drug Store on Long Avenue, Fred Hyde in Mahoningtown handles the product.
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DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred
Hyde, Mahoningtown
Obituary Notice of John Brest R I P in Missouri Death
Mrs. Mary J. McCommon of Epworth street received notice Monday of the death of her uncle John Brest in Nelsonville Missouri. He was 82 years old and died due to infirmities of age. He was born in Mercer county and moved to Missouri about 15 years ago. Surviving children are David in North Hope Butler county Robert in Nelsonville Mo Mrs M B K Schofield Nelsonville Mrs L Simon Nelsonville and William Chalfant Iowa. One brother James near Sharon also survives. He served in the 77th Pa Vol and remained till the war’s end, was captured at Libby prison and nearly starved. He married Sarah Roberts in 1844. He was a Methodist and active in church work and well esteemed. The community laments his death but rejoices in his faithful life.
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Mary J. McCommon
Epworth Street
John Brest
Nelsonville
Breet
MeCommon
Mercer County
Missouri
David
North Hope
Butler County
Robert
M. BK. Schofield
L. Simon
William
Chalfant
Iowa
James
Sharon
S7th Pa
Libby
Misa Sarah Roberts
David Roberts
New Castle
Methodist Church
The News Clubbing Listed Weekly Newspaper Offer
The Weekly News will be sent along with any newspapers in the list below for the designated amount. The notice outlines a bundled distribution option where subscribers receive the weekly edition in addition to selected papers to expand coverage and readership.
Right of Way Dispute Over Street Railway Route
A group passed through the Beaver Falls to New Castle area seeking a 50 foot right of way for the New Castle and Beaver Falls street railway. Farmers resist, some offering only 25 feet, causing friction and delays per the New Brighton News.
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Beaver Falls
New Castle
New Brighton News
Robert Gibson Buys Fine Blooded Driving Horse
Robert Gibson has purchased a high quality blooded driving horse, adding a prized new entry to his equestrian stock. The purchase highlights Gibson’s continued interest in premium driving ponies and reflects ongoing interest in carriage horse entries.
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Robert Gibson
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