State Convention Swiftly Nominates Pennsylvanian Ticket
Harrisburg delegates approved the Republican slate with nominee William H. Snyder for state treasurer and John J. Henderson and Thomas A. Morrison for superior court judges. Senator Boies Penrose was named state committee chairman as the convention, controlled by party bosses, wrapped up in hours. The piece mocks the process, notes press hostility to Snyder, and critiques the Salus-Grady era influence and platform platitudes.
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Harrisburg
Senator Quay
William H. Snyder
Chester
William L. Mathues
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Snyder
Pennsylivanis
Boies Penrose
State Republican Committee
Penrose
Tillman Rules Out Cleveland and Bryan as Dem Nominees
Senator Tillman of South Carolina rejects Cleveland and Bryan as presidential possibilities on the Democratic ticket stating that Mr. Bryan knows that. The remark reflects intra party doubts about front runners and signals a contested nomination landscape.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Cleveland
Bryan
Democratic Split Fears Cleveland Boom in Nomination Race
The piece argues Cleveland cannot be a candidate yet hints he might accept if pressured, while Bryan resists forcing free silver on the party. It notes distrust of Cleveland among rank and file and predicts an unsettled, divisive nominating mood within the Democratic ranks.
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Simon
Bryan
Democratic Party
Cleveland
McKeesport
United States Steel Corporation
Parker Faces Possible Southern Speaking Tour
The article notes that Judge Parker may still tour the South after recent invitations and is not yet eliminated in the 1904 Democratic contest. Bryan reportedly dislikes Parker and would not back him without Bryan's support, but Parker could still influence the nomination through future speeches before year end.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Parker
Trolley Link Aims to Unify Cleveland and Pittsburg
A plan gains ground to connect Cleveland and Pittsburg by trolley, leveraging recent traction lines in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Connecting New Castle to Pittsburg could fuse the two cities, with more links soon to follow. A continuous Cleveland to Pittsburg line is a major but unremarkable venture, as trolley networks expand nationwide, including routes from Indianapolis to Cincinnati in coming days.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Castle
Smoky City
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Buhl Rifles
Sharon
Forker
Walnut Street
State
Governor Pennypacker Signs and Vetoes 58 Bills in Session Ends
Governor Pennypacker, after adjournment, disposed of 58 bills with 496 approved and a portion vetoed. The general appropriation bill passed with reductions in contingent funds for several departments to curb excess and end extra pay practices.
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Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Cuba's Prosperity After U.S. Oversight Courtview
Cuba shows strong finances a year after U S control with the treasury rising from about half a million dollars to a $3 million surplus after paying debts and expenses. Analysts say avoiding internal strife could keep the island on a bright path.
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Cuba
United States
Hay Crop Drought Hurts Lawrence County Yield
Frosts in spring and the drouth have inflicted damage on the hay crop in Lawrence County, predicting a very small yield.
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Drouth
Lawrence County
Washington grain board foresees reduced winter wheat acreage
The Washington grain commission reports that winter wheat plantings in East Washington, Oregon, and Idaho will total no more than half the normal acreage due to heavy autumn rains that prevented planting. The situation raises supply concerns for the region's cereal markets.
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Washington Grain Commission
East Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Eruptions From Humors and Eczema Treatment
A historical note asserts skin eruptions including eczema and salt rheum arise from humors inherited or acquired via digestion. It warns against drying medicines as dangerous and advocates a different treatment approach to address the underlying imbalance.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad claims cures
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as cleansing the blood and improving the system. It cites cured individuals J. Hines of eczema and Miss Alvina Walter of facial and body pimples, claiming many testimonials support the product’s promised cures.
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Hood
Hines
Franks
Lll
Alvina Walter
Algona
Wis
Russia and Japan Eye Manchuria After Uproar
The piece suggests Russia may be waiting to reassert influence in Manchuria once the current controversy subsides. It notes Japan will monitor any moves by the ezar’s realm despite assurances given, implying ongoing strategic tension in East Asia.
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Judge Parker
Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Oil magnate steadies dividend amid lower payout
The Standard Oil company paid a $7 dividend this year versus $10 last year. Despite the reduced amount, Rockefeller plans to allocate further funds to universities, ensuring continued philanthropic support.
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Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Dr Moore Receives East End Presbyterian Call
The East End congregation voted 70 to 3 to extend a call to Rev Samuel H Moore of New Castle to become pastor. If he accepts it would discourage forming the Second Presbyterian church of Wilkinsburg as letters from Wilkinsburg members likely move to the East End church. Moore is well known in Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg where he once led the First Church of Wilkinsburg.
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East End
Second Presbyterian Church of
Wilkinsburg
Moore
Pittsburg
New Castle
Parry
Dr. Moore
Important Supreme Court Ruling on Newspaper Subscriptions
The article summarizes a US Supreme Court ruling on renewal and discontinuation rules for paper subscriptions. It covers that nonresponsive subscribers are presumed to renew, publishers may continue sending until arrears are paid, failure to collect at the post office incurs responsibility, and moving without notice makes one liable. Advancing payment requires notice to avoid continued charges, and recent postal laws permit arrest for paper fraud by nonpayers.
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United States Supreme Court
Postoffice Rules On Reading Wives Letters
A Washington dispatch reports a postoffice ruling that a married man may not receive mail addressed to his wife without her consent. For mail to her children the father has prior rights unless special circumstances exist. The ruling, issued to postmasters nationwide, addresses requests for guidance on this issue.
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Postoffice Department
Washington Dispatch
Two Barns Struck by Lightning Near Petersburg
A Petersburg correspondent reports a severe rain storm with heavy thunder and lightning last Friday and Saturday. W F Stoll's barn caught fire after a lightning strike but the bucket brigade quickly doused the flames with little damage. James Dixon's barn, across the state line east of town, was struck Saturday night but sustained only minor weatherboard loss.
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W. F. Stoll
Bucket Brigade
James Dixon
Luxuries and Necessities Cost Money Savings Bank Ad
Real Estate Trust offers a savings account as a necessity to enjoy luxuries with 4 percent interest compounded semiannually. Located at Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. The bank advertises over 3,700,000 capital and surplus and invites readers to request the booklet How to Bank by Mail.
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Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Interesting Notes Of The Neighborhood
A compilation of local items: pay raises for Youngstown postmaster and Sharon church pastor, fireworks permit rule in Columbus, a will directing a mausoleum, and openings and plans in Sharon including a Damascus Brake Beam factory. Also incidents from Beaver Falls and McKeesport, a circus move, a fatal accident, canal cleanup, a new Sharon armory, and various civic notes from Amesville, Erie, and Butler involving crime, health, and public works.
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Sharon
Thomas Cody
State Board of Health
Lee
Hartman Clinic Headquarter Visit Stresses Catarrh Treating
A newspaper contributor toured Dr. Hartman’s head office suite where assistants and clerks keep busy. The doctor notes many female patients, large numbers of regular patients treated by correspondence, and daily free replies to hundreds of letters. He emphasizes Pernna cures and states he never publishes a patient's name without written consent.
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Hartman
Peruna touted for curing chronic catarrh in women
An advertisement asserts many female illnesses stem from chronic catarrh, defined as persistent inflammation of mucous linings. It claims Peruna clears catarrh in any location, offering lasting cures and urging readers to send for free health literature from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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Lucy M. Riley
Davenport Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Peruna
Bricht
Tts
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Dr Humphreys and price note in manual entry
A brief OCR fragment references Dr Humphreys and a price detail in a manual, with unclear surrounding context. The readable parts include numbers like 24, 1.00, and 4 25, suggesting a pricing or measurement line. Further context is unreadable.
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NEW Castle News
the State Convention
Emgrain
Grover Cleveland
Petersburg
Youngstown
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Railroad Company
First Baptist Church of
Council of
City of
Mary Searle
Green Ville
Youngstown Club
Dollar Savings & Trust Company
Damascus Brake Beam Company
St. Louis
Thomas Beckerford
Beckerford
Robert Washington
Camden
N. J
Joe Goddard
Goddard
Washington
Dog's Corners
Walter L. Main
Main
Geneva
Erie
John Falkenhiger
College Hill
Beaver Falls
Falkenhiger
Union Steel Works
Nash
Amesville
Athens County
Alonzo Weed
Weed
Thomas O'Connel
Dayton
O'Connell
The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Butler
Kane
J. A. Spielman
Chicago
Foxburg
J. FE. Muhifeld
Newark
Motive Power
F. D. Casanave
Fallston
Beaver County
Paris
Miss Florence
Indi
Franklin
Derrick
Robert Leslie
John A. Martin
Schultz
William Armstrong
Tarentum
Armstrong
Leste
Mara
Butler County
Mars
Leslie
Norristown
Harvey
Lake Fiie
This City
Lowellville
State of
Ree
William
Court House
Mahoning County
East Youngstown
Leonard
Pittsburg & Lake Fire Railroad
George McDaniels
Highland Avenue
McDaniels
Volant Academy
Sistersville
W. Va
Sistersville High School
Jennie Finley
Madison Street
Memphis
Tenn
Helen Rolof
Louise Bertsel
Second Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kaukauna
Dr. Humphreys
Humphreys
Patna
Cor
New York
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