Bryan foe recalls divisions in the Democratic Party
Former interior secretary Hoke Smith of Georgia criticizes Grover Cleveland and comments on the 1904 presidential scene. He says Parker or Olney would be acceptable to the party and notes Bryan’s strength remains limited to certain western fighting allies. The south shows some preference for McKinley in past races.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Interior
Grover Cleveland
Judge Parker
Olney
Bryan
Northwest
East
South
McKinley
Mississippi
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Tariff revision fears hit business confidence hard
The piece argues protectionists risk harming the economy by opening tariff revision in Congress. It warns that uncertainty will chill large operations, depress investment, and slow growth, asserting current tariff law underpins prosperity and any challenge could trigger widespread economic downturn.
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Congress
Trolley versus steam cut into long distance lines
Steam roads express concern that long distance trolleys threaten business, with Lake Erie and Western official Harry Rhein noting their line relied on local traffic yet has lost earnings over the past two years as competition from trolleys intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Rhein
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Tthein
Electric lines spur more travel and higher year over year
The company notes that while electric lines cut local business, they also bring farmers to town, spark interest in travel, and lead to increased through business. Despite the electric network, passenger volumes rise and the department shows continued growth this year compared with last year, the banner year.
Carnegie’s blunt words spark cross ocean interview flare
Andrew Carnegie told London reporters that the United States outdistances Britain in nearly every way except capital city status, asserting Washington as the capital of the English speaking world while Canada should align with America. He rebuked the label pillar of the smart set and warned American elites mock their own caste. He also noted the American refrain that success passes from shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves across generations.
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Canada
Milton
Mexico Moves Toward Gold Standard Activation
Mexico advances measures to extend the gold standard and resolve the silver currency dilemma. Previously silver valued at the standard, with the peso at sixteen and a half to one in gold, while the market ratio neared thirty two to one. Gold debt payments and volatile exchange add heavy burdens hindering industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
St Louis World’s Fair Grows Beyond Space Demands
The St Louis fairgrounds, already larger than the Columbian exposition, are found too small by some nations. Rather than shrink space, foreign governments seek more exhibit room. Japan has secured the most space among European powers. France asks for 40 000 square feet for automobiles, signaling the biggest U S show yet.
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St. Louis
Japan
France
United States
Gorman Faces Delegates Challenge Beyond Texas
Gorman runs strong for the presidential nomination in Texas but faces weak support in New York and northern states. Democratic papers in New York scarcely mention his candidacy, suggesting he needs broader appeal than Texas and Maryland to secure two thirds of the 1904 convention delegates.
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Gorman
Texas
New York
Southern Statesman
Maryland
St Louis Court Bans Ticket Scalping at World’s Fair
The federal circuit court of St Louis permanently enjoins ticket scalpers from dealing in world’s fair excursion tickets. The injunction, granted last October, followed a suit by all railroads serving the city, with strong backing from the World’s Fair organizers.
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Federal Circuit Court of St. Louis
Scalpers Challenge Rail Ticket Limits in Pooling Fight
The roads warned reduced fares would be impossible if scalpers operated. Scalpers argued the Western Passenger Association’s pooling agreement was unlawful and barred any ticket sale restrictions.
Prohibitionists Enter Pennsylvania Political Battle Field
With the Prohibitionist ticket now in the field the Pennsylvania political contest becomes clearly active. The effect on coalitions and party lines may shift as voters weigh temperance issues against economic concerns in upcoming contests.
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Pennsylvania
Dougal Guilty and Sentenced to Death
Samuel Herbert Dougal was found guilty of murder at the Moated Grange Saffron Walden and condemned to death. Reports from Halifax note his notoriety as a possible serial killer with multiple marriages and sudden deaths surrounding him while in Halifax with Royal Engineers.
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Press Cable
Chelmsford
England
Samuel Herbert Dougal
Camille Holland
Moated Grange
Safferon Walden
Essex Assizes
Dougal
Halifax
Royal Engineers
Dou Sal
Thoroman Granted Divorce in St Louis Case
Richard Thoroman, a local paper house salesman, has been granted a divorce from Margaretta Thoroman of Chicago. Married September 5, 1891 and separated December 1899, Mrs. Thoroman reportedly backed a Chicago theft involving servants and a sum of $1,000. The couple's assets include real estate in Missouri and Pennsylvania.
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Press Dispatch
ST. Louis
Richard
Thoroman
Margaretta
Chicago
Woman's Humane Society of
Wealthy Philadelphian Cannot Save Wife From Burial At Sea
Pierre Bennett, a Philadelphia manufacturer, pleaded with ship officials and offered 19000 dollars to bring his wife ashore after her death aboard the French liner La Savoie. With his two children beside him, he watched as sailors cast the body into the Atlantic, the unwritten law of the sea preventing embalming or burial ashore. Kennett, superintendent of Oldham Mills, is mentioned in context.
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Philadelphia
Pierre Bennett
la Savoie
Atlantic
Bennett
Kennett
Oldham Mills
Amnesty for Servian political offenders
Belgrade June 13 British Minister left Belgrade at 5 40 am and will stay away until after King Peter’s reception. A senior official said a bill to grant amnesty for political offenses would be among the first presented to King Peter, forgiving those tied to the recent assassination and others exiled for past offenses. Athens June 23 King George orders two weeks of mourning for King Alexander of Servia.
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Belgrade
Peter
Athens
George
Alexander of
Servia
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Advertised in Local Pharmacies
A serious mistake to use any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, burns, bruises, eczema and all skin diseases. Sold by Paisley's Pharmacy New Castle Hutton's Pharmacy New Castle Paisley's Pharmacy Mahoningtown.
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DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
DeWitt
Paisley's
New Castle
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Paisley’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Wanted Women of Intelligence for Home Work
A brief classifieds notice seeking women of intelligence and energy for home work, offering $12 to $20 per week. Respondents should send details to Dept M Box 7k Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Lor
Attorney General to appoint special counsel in postal case
New York June 23 A Washington special to the Evening Post says the president has directed the attorney general to retain special counsel for the prosecution of all offenders convicted in wrong doing in the postal department He has also designated Charles J Bonaparte of Baltimore and Holmes Conrad as his choices both men have served in high offices under prior administrations.
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New York
Washington
Evening Post
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Holmes Conrad
Cleveland
Pittsburgh real estate group plans Youngstown hotel project
A Pittsburg firm seeks to organize a company to build a $200000 hotel in Youngstown. The Carnegie company has given $200 toward Youngstown Fourth of July celebrations. The issue touches local developments in Beaver Falls Butler Grove City and Sharon areas with various business, civic, and social notes.
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Pittsburg
Youngstown
Carnegie Company
Philadelphia
Sharon
Mercer
Clarkaville
Beaver Falls Valley Traction Company
South Sharon
Peruna touted as cure for female troubles in Ottawa mark
Mrs Joseph Lacelle of Ottawa Ontario praises Peruna as superior to all other medicines for female troubles describing nine months of suffering relieved by a few bottles and good health since. Dr Hartman offers to direct treatment of female catarrhal diseases without charge to applicants this summer via The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Joseph Lacelle
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Hartman
Just About Half Sick Suffering Narration for Nerve Pills
A dated advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a strong all around tonic to relieve fatigue lack of interest and general debility. It features a testimonial from Harry Blews of New Castle PA praising the medicine as a grand success restoring energy and vigor. Pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold at drug stores.
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Butler Steel
A. W. Chase
Harry Blews
Hamil ‘Ton 8 Street
New Castle
Geo. W. Clutton
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Snake tricks the hoop like a rolling rider
The passage describes a snake curling its tail to form a hoop and rolling along in a self made circular motion, echoing the playful behavior seen in other snakes.
Advertised Letters List for New Castle Pa 1903
The post office at New Castle Lawrence county Pa lists uncalled letters as of June 23 1903. Women’s list includes M A Brookhouse Elia Fisher Maggie Irwin Rachel Neal E Nolan Mary Palmer Mamie Ray Margaret Stewart Georgie Van Foset. Men’s list shows James H Bigler J M Cameron John Carden Timothy Conner H F Crown Bela Deak Ted Donner L W Flaundacher F D Johnson L S Kilmer Guiseppi Lammoglia KE B Miller Henry Morise de Hiah W Williams H E Wright 63 Neshannock Ave. Mahoningtown Station names John C Ceanley George W Duvall A Mectomis. Callers must say advertised. one cent fee applies.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
M. A. Brookhouser
Elia Fisher
Maggie Irwin
North Jefferson Street
Rachel Neal
E. Nolan
Mary Palmer
Mamie Ray
Margaret Stewart
Butler Avenue
Georgie van Foset
James H. Bigler
J. M. Cameron
John Carden
Timothy Conner
H. F. Crown
Bela Deak
Ted Donner
L. W. Flaundacher
F. D. Johnson
Kilmer
Guiseppi Lammoglia
Washington Street
KE. B. Miller
Henry Morise
de- Hiah W. Williams
H. E. Wright
Neshannock Avenue
Mahoningtown
John C. Ceanley
George W. Duvall
Notice of Appeal in Case of Mrs Taylor
Publishers' Press Dispatch Albany June 23 Notice of appeal from the conviction of Mrs Kate Taylor the Monticello murderess was filed with the court of appeals today She murdered her husband chopped up his body and burned him in the kitchen stove She is at Clinton prison under a death sentence in the electric chair for the week of July 6 The appeal stays execution The court of appeals will adjourn Friday until October 5 for the case to be argued
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Albany
N. Y
Kate Taylor
Court of Appeals
Magee Munnell Reunion Brings 125 To Plain Grove Home
The second annual Magee and Munnel family reunion gathered 125 at Mrs. Jane Magee’s Plain Grove home on June 19. After a noon repast, officers were elected led by President John A. Magee. A notable moment featured Mrs. Margaret McFarland, sister to Jane Magee, in her 86th year, with two elderly ladies photographed.
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OH Chy
Ritchey
Plain Grove
J. W. Oak
Princeton
Magee
Ohio
F. W. Magee
Slippery Rock
Kitchey
G. W. Magee
George Hamilton
Margaret McFarland
Jane Magee
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