Republican County Ticket List and Candidates
The document outlines the Republican county slate with J B Showalter for congress from Butler County, John McKinley for state senator from New Wilhington, Malcolm McConnell for assembly in New Castle, James McAnilis for sheriff in Wam TM m, Charles F E Medard for district attorney in New Castle, Alexander McConnell for jury commissioner in New Castle, and Oscar L Jackson as delegate to the national Republican convention from New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Showalter
Butler County
John McKinley
New Wilhington
Malcolm McConnell
New Castle
James McAnilis
James H. Brown
New E
Charles FE. Medard
Alexander McConnell
Oscar L. Jackson
New Cas
Punishment of Critie Opinion on Criminal Justice Reform
Experienced penologists argue current punishments are crude and inflexible. They advocate relaxing murder sentencing, using indeterminate sentences, and allowing court discretion and gubernatorial or higher tribunal orders to tailor punishment to criminality. The piece cites juror bias against capital punishment and urges broader flexibility in all crimes.
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Lawrence County
Frank Jongrass
Commonwealth
Svea
Butler County and New Castle Centennials Highlight History
The piece notes Butler County celebrating a centennial this week while New Castle nears its centennial, with the municipal anniversary set for March 25, 1925. It recalls settlement in 1798, when early arrivals such as John Stewart and Hugh McWhorter came to the area, and outlines the village's beginnings and key early settlers.
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Butler County
New Castle
John ¢. Stewart
John Wood
Hugh
John McWhorter
Mercer
Joseph Townsend, Jr
Munnell
John Watson
Corne Reynolds
Nicholas van 4
Jared Irwin
John Billiett
New Castle centennial plans urged for 1902 celebration
The article recounts New Castle’s founding circa 1800 to 1802 and argues for a 1902 centennial observance. It highlights Jesse DuShane’s arrival, early street clearing on Washington and North streets, and the value of a historical society, urging community pride and financial benefit from a grand celebration. It proposes collecting old citizens’ knowledge and anecdotes for a lasting history volume.
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Jesse DuShane
Washington Street
North Street
New Castle
Irreligion and Crime in New Castle Courts
A harsh editorial laments rising offenses against morality in New Castle minor court proceedings. It describes a rot in public morals, with young people affected by drunkenness, obscenity, and brutality. The piece calls for public conscience awakening to curb crime and protect children from irreligious environments.
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New Castle
Railway Trespassers Stir New Castle Taxpayers Protest
The News reports protests by New Castle and Lawrence County taxpayers against railroad arrests of tramps. It cites Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company practices, noting county costs for jail, board, and legal actions, and argues the policy yields no real benefit to the railroads or public.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Pittspurge & Lake Erie Railroad
Pennsylvania
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Kidney trouble undermines ambition beauty and cheerfulness. Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised as a great kidney remedy promises pleasing results. Dr Kilmer & Co. offer sample bottles by mail and a pamphlet from Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Kimer & Co
Winghampton N. Y
Coal Mines to Employ Idle Workers Urged
A newspaper note urges companies to cooperate with the county to place unemployed workers at work. It stresses that while the burden falls on taxpayers, genuine cooperation could create jobs and relieve the financial strain.
Business optimism hinges on gradual return to normal conditions
The News argues that a slow return to normal economic conditions will lift all boats. Inflation stemmed from surging demand for armor railway material and structural iron and steel, pushing prices up across goods. As producers cut prices and consumers resume purchases, money returns to ordinary households and small businesses gain prosperity.
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United States
Bipartisan electoral forecast casts doubt on Bryan bid
The article notes Democratic leader hopes for a landslide this year to benefit Bryan. It details state-by-state possibilities in Maryland, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, while McKinley’s chances hinge on Pacific coast sentiment and the silver issue. It concludes only a public sentiment revolution can avert McKinley’s reelection.
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Bryan
Jones
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
New York
Indiana
McKinley
Washington
Kansas
South Dakota
Wyoming
Pacific Coast
War's Quiet Gains in Geography and World Insight
The article argues war boosts study of geography and foreign cultures, noting improved knowledge of Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and the Transvaal. It highlights China awareness, Boxer history, and Russia's Siberian railway as signs of increasing global understanding and unification of civilizations.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Kawaii
Philippines
Transvaal
China
Pekin
Russia
Siberian
Far East
End of City Audit Promises Relief for New Castle
As the audit nears completion the city feels relief and a lesson about electing based on merit rather than cliques. The piece advocates hiring an expert auditor like Edgar annually, noting it as prudent, common in well governed cities, and ultimately economical.
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New Castle
Edgar
City discovers city valuation exceeds report by 376000
The assessed valuation of the city is about 376000 higher than figures given to councils by assessors months ago, surprising officials after tax levies were fixed. City Clerk John Jackson and City Stenographer Esther N Ray are credited for careful work and error checks that uncovered the mistakes.
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John ©. Jackson
Esther N. Ray
Sampson Named Santiago Hero Despite Court Ruling
The U S Court of Claims recognizes Sampson as commander in chief at Santiago with an $8,335 bounty, while Schley commands a division and earns $5,000. The New York, Sampson’s flagship, took part in the engagement, yet public sentiment favors Sampson as the hero of Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Court of Claims
Sampson
Santiago
Schley
New York
Glory and shadows cloud Sampson after victory
The excerpt contrasts public admiration for Winfield Scott Schley with Sampson, noting that Schley remains beloved while Sampson’s actions after the battle dim the initial glory. It highlights the shifting perception of naval deeds and the weight of political memory.
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Winfield Scott Schley
Sampson
Delegates to Sons of Veterans Encampment Leave New Castle
The delegates depart New Castle carrying city wishes for their encampment. They aim to found a Sons of Veterans military college as a memorial to their fathers, a noble project with assured success, for the word fail is not in their vocabulary.
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Sons of Veterans
New Castle
Sons of Veterans Military College
Campaign issue shaping the 1900 election in Outlook
The current Outlook declares the campaign will hinge on one issue. Voters must choose between McKinley with a Republican Congress preserving new possessions under suitable government and extended trade, or Bryan with a Democratic Congress returning to isolation and abandoning the Philippines.
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McKinley
Republican Congress
Bryan
Democratic Congress
Philippines
Senator Scott’s $20,000 gift to his new son in service
West Virginia Senator Scott sent his newly married soldier son a draft for 20000 dollars and quipped he started life with twenty cents. He noted pride in his son’s strides but wished for a larger working capital if starting anew. The son should not feel handicapped by the gift.
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Scott
West Virginia
New Wilmington Prepares for Commencement Period Excess
The town of New Wilmington faces a week of giddiness and dissipation during commencement. Reports indicate rising intemperance in pop and ginger ale, with officials warning that demoralization could worsen before events conclude.
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New Wilmington
Chief of Police raiding gambling den pleases crowd
The chief of police ordered a raid on a gambling den and the public reaction was positive. A few others were involved in the action, and supporters urged continued enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Local visitors and social calls noted in Grantboro
Ray Miller of Crawford county visited his uncle James Miller last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cornelius of Beaver Falls stopped with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore Saturday. Mrs. Joseph A. Wogan gave her daughter Lillian a piano for a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Waddington of New Castle visited friends in the area. Lizzie Pattison of Slipperyrock was guest of Lillian Vogan weekend. William Kennedy of New Castle and sister Mrs. Bennett of Titusville visited the Kennedys. Mrs. Updegraph and son John of East End Pittsburg visit her parents. M. L. McCormick attended Mercer presbytery as Har tilsburg U. P. commissioner. Get your suit for the 4th now. Cooper and Butler offer a fine selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Miller
Crawford County
James Miller
Jesse Cornelius
Beaver Falls
H. Moore
Joseph A. Wogan
Lillian
Thomas H. Waddington
New Castle
Lizzie Pattison
Slipperyrock
Lillian Vogan
William Kennedy
Bennett
Titusville
F. E. Kennedy
John
East End
Pittsburg
Harjlansburg U. P
Cooper & Butler
Alumni meeting and Bennie Hutchinsons wedding at Volant
The Volant college Alumni association will meet in the college chapel on Thursday June 28 1900 at 430 p m All alumni and friends urged to attend The paper notes the marriage of Benn ami FE Hutchinson former Volant student to Miss Sarah Harbison of Barr TM The couple wed at Franklin and hosted a wedding supper at the bride home with Prof Earl G A Bush performing on piano including Fraternity March Narcissus and a selection from Mendelssohn Bennie a popular figure among students is expected to appear with his wife at Volant and receive a warm reception
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Volant College
Volant
Benjamin FE. Hutchinson
Sarah Harbison
Barr
Franklin
Earl G. A Bush
Modelssohn
Bennie
Mrs. Hutchinson
Drilling for coal dominates local activity
June 19 reports show coal drilling as the day’s focus. Notices mention Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rodgers visiting Grove City friends, J B Rodgers and KR M Blair owning corn workers, Warren McCommon's return from Sharpsville, and Mrs Montgomery attending her niece Tra Rum bau’s funeral in Sharpsville. Prof G M McCommon of Rodgers, Ohio visits his parents in town. New hats available at Cooper & Butler in stiff, soft, felt and straw styles.
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J. B. Rodgers
Grove City
KR. M. Blair
Warren McCommon
Sharpsville
Montgomery
Tra Rumbau
G. M. McCommon
Rodgers, O
Robert McCommon
Cooper & Butler
New and nobby neckwear at Cooper and Butler's
Princeton, PA notices offer new neckwear at Cooper and Butler's 812. Presbyterian church schedules communion next Sabbath with preparatory services Thursday evening. Rev. M. W. Keith expected to preach Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev. BR. C. Stewart of Volant slated to preach.
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Cooper & Butler's
Presbyterian Church
M. W. Keith
BR. C. Stewart
Volant
Wanted home for a 9 year old girl by C Children’s Aid Society
A notice seeks a foster home for a nine year old girl. Inquiries directed to Mrs. fh J. Blevins at 215 North Street New Castle PA. Ads appear in local society listings.
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C Children’s Aid Society
Fh. J. Blevins
North Street
New Castle Pa
Young Man Warned to Visit Cooper and Butler’s Fourth of July Suit
A promotional alert invites shoppers to Cooper and Butler’s for Fourth of July suits. It promises newest goods at the lowest prices and urges quick visit for style and value.
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Cooper & Butler’'s
Founda ladies jacket ownership notice at 118 Oakland Ave
Owner may claim the jacket by proving property and paying for notice at 118 Oakland Avenue. Contact details provided to resolve the item.
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Founda
Oakland Avenue
PLAINGROVE ITEMS Mention repairs and visits
Community notes mention Manville Foster house nearing completion J Wisor attending Butler centennial Miss Fannie Armstrong guest of Mrs Kingen Grace Winder visiting Mina Foster and Portersville relatives T N Miles repairing dwelling Rev Stewart Sankey preached at United Presbyterian church T S McCleary hosted a party with guests including Grace Winder Bird Magee and McCracken Bros provide music
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Manville Foster
J. . Wisor
Butler
Fannie Armstrong
Center
Kingen
Mt Pleasant
Grace Winder
New Castle
Mina Foster
T. N. Miles
Hamilton
Andrew Glenn
Nellie
Portersville
Stewart Sankey
United Presbyterian
Mr. Kingen
J. W. Gealey
New Bedford
T. S. McCleary
Samuel M. Cleary
J. W. Magee
Bert Foster
William Elliott
Nina Foater
Bird Magee
Gertrude Teiliott
Wm. Sproull
Ada Sproull
Kittie McCracken
McCracken Bros
Jacksville
Miss Bird Magee
North Liberty Notes Update and Local Events
A. Stewart departed for Paris. Mrs H F Humphrey among the afflicted. Wm Tinker ill with measles. Campbell at Butler business college. John Barber took a business trip to New Castle. prospects of a large fruit crop. Mrs David Breneman hosted friends. D M Magee suffers muscular rheumatism. Commencement at Slipperyrock next week. Wim Ridle of Mercer seen on streets. Hannah Curry left for Dixmont employment. Rev Hays preached at this place. Railroad talk intensifies. station likely on government lot. Advice to buy sturdy trunks for trips to Paris or elsewhere. we offer such trunks.
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John Barber
New Castle
David Breneman
D. (. Magee
Slipperyrock
Wim. Ridle
Mercer
Hannah Curry
Dixmont
Reo. Hays
Grove City
Guy Paris
Cooper & Butler
Wants Them Civilized
Publisher’s Press Cable reports Bishop Earl Cranston, fresh from China, urging civilized nations to rule China and protect missionaries. He decries US marines as paltry and calls for open door for Christianity and commerce, opposing Russian interference and treaty constraints.
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Publishers’ Press
Denver
Colo
Earl Cranston
China
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Fine Stallions at Grove Hill Stock Farm for coming season
John Turner and Son of Grove Hill Stock Farm Harlansburg announce four pure Clyde stallions and one Percheron stallion. All first class breeders with guaranteed foal get. Insurance at ten dollars per live colt. Pedigrees available at the barn. Visitors invited to inspect stock. No responsibility for accidents. Correspondence promptly answered. 2ts
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John Turner & Son
Grove Hil Stock Farm
Harlansburg
Clyde
Dissolution Notice of Martin and Brandon Livestock Dealers
The co partnership between George Martin and L S Brandon as dealers in livestock and wool is dissolved by mutual consent. Debtors and creditors are asked to report promptly to George Martin by June 19, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martin
L. S. Brandon
Princeton
Girl Injured Knee After Fall on Board Walk
A young daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Moushey of East Sutton street fell while running on a board walk and injured her right knee. Dr Walter F Miller attended and relieved her pain. The injury may cause temporary lameness.
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Frank Moushey
East Sutton Street
Walter EF. Miller
Baker Reunion Near Leesburg Draws Thirty Guests
The Baker reunion occurred on Thursday June 14 1900 at the Baker homestead near Leesburg Mercer county with about 30 guests bringing well filled baskets and enjoying a pleasant time.
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Baker Homestead
Leesburg
Mercer County
Dyspepsia cure advertised by local druggists
An advertisement promises rapid digestion and relief from stomach irritation after meals. It claims a teaspoonful of Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure digests all food and cures the worst dyspepsia, asserting pleasant use. Listed sellers include Central Drug store, Rhodes Drug Co, Fred C. Hyde and others.
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Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Rhodes Drug Co
Washington Street
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Predisposition to worms in children warned of risks
If the predisposition to worms in children is not cured they may become emaciated, weakly and in danger of convulsions. White's Cream Vermifuge is touted as the most successful and popular remedy. Price 25 cents, Scott Paisley, a
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Scott Paisley
Petticoats and Corset Cover Advertised for Women
An item list shows a 75c combination garment corset cover and lace trimmed underskirt. Extra length petticoats with wide yoke band priced at $1.00 designed for stout figures.
New Books by Wilkins Shaw McDonald Webster
New Books on sale list titles with authors Mary E. Wilkins G Bernard Shaw W Clark Russell Donald McDonald Henry K Webster plus an unfinished entry An Unsocial Socialist. Prices range around 75 cents to $1.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bernard Shaw
W. Clark Russell
Donald McDonald
Henry K. Webster
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REW Castle News
Brly Edith
the News Co
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
New Cantre
New Cas Fred Il. Rentz
George W. Shaw
Republican County
E. H. Hardenbergh
Wayne
R. H. Foerderer
Philadelphia
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Critie
Hood
Eugene Murphy
Hull’s Mill
Danbury
Conn
Matilda Bringewater
Cor, Pearl and Chestnut Sts
Jeffersonville
Ind
Grantboro
Clearview
Princeton, PA
Plaingrove
North Liberty Notes
Wm. Tinker
Hik
Campbell
Business
Baker Reunion
the Press
Mary E. Wilkins
Keystone Plow Co
Milwaukee
Keystone Side
D. F. Ralph
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