Three Years of War and Change Redefined U S Role
The Cuba uprising and the 1898 war reshaped the United States, expanding its world role. Hawaii and Puerto Rico gained territorial government, the Philippines adopted a provisional civil system, and Cuba relations were set. The era ended with a transformed national outlook and enduring historical impact.
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Cuba
Isabella
Alfonso
United States
Johnson
Hayes
North
Congress
Hawaii
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippines
Madrid
America
Douds Trial Ends with Acquittal after Nine Day Court
After a nine day trial the jury acquitted Douds and ordered the costs to the county. The case is noted as one of Lawrence county’s most interesting legal proceedings.
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Douds
Lawrence County
City Courthouse Fervor Over Murder Verdict and Investigating Committee
Crowded courtroom and intense public interest followed a high profile murder trial. The investigative committee received praise for tireless devotion and skillful work, leaving no stone unturned in the case. The verdict sparked a large post trial gathering and renewed public attention.
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New Castle
Tariff Shifts and McKinley’s Reciprocity Outlook
The Republicans favor tariff changes as wise. Many imports are now free from duty and rates have been cut on suitable articles. President McKinley backs reciprocity and expects action next session, while opposing a broad tariff revision in the current Congress. His stance remains unchanged for ten years.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Congress
Mortality in Boer Concentration Camps Sparks Outcry
The British war secretary reports 40 229 people in the Transvaal and Orange River camps with May deaths of 98 men and 318 children. The figure prompts calls to release women and children and universal censure for the lack of humanitarian action.
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Transvaal
Orange River
McKinley Encounters Unparalleled Prosperity On Western Trip
The president witnessed unprecedented prosperity across the region, credited to the revival of the economic policy he has long championed. This policy, seen as the core of his political career, marked a key return after his 1897 inauguration.
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McKinley
Coronation of King Edward I Planned for June 1902
Westminster Abbey will close to the public for four months before the coronation at the end of June 1902. All services will be suspended to ready the interior for the ceremony. The pageant is likely to be financed largely by public funds and contributions from the people.
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Edward I
Westminster Abbey
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Sets New Youngstown to City Speed Record
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad ran No 20 from Youngstown at 6 15 p m reaching the South Side terminal at 7 37 p m covering 68 miles in 1 hour 14 5 minutes. Owing to washouts between Fleming Park and Esplen the run slowed. best path could have hit 1 hour 3 minutes. Engineer Ramsey and crew including Tucker Reynolds Seeley and Donnell handled the trip with No 93 drawing 76 inch drivers and 200 pounds steam.
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Pittsburg
Youngstown
New Castle Junction
Coraopolis
B. Ramsey
T. &. Carroll
M. J. Tucker
J. J. Reynolds
W. A. Seeley
A. Donnell
Fleming Park
Esplen
Man Slays Furious Black Snake After Gravely Scraping Battle
John Kirkwood fought a huge enraged black snake on East Uonz Avenue with only a broken club. He finally strangled the reptile with its tail and carried the carcass to the business district to prove his tale.
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John Kirkwood
Kirkwood
East Uonz Avenue
40 Years a Justice Squire Lawrence Honored in Plain Grove
Squire James M. Lawrence of Plain Grove, in his ninety sixth year, is featured in a pleasant News visit. Long time justice of the peace for over forty years, he earned a reputation as a top local businessman and a versatile worker including surveying and railroad engineering. Born in Alstead New Hampshire, he moved to Dauphin County around 1838 and to Lawrence County two years later, where he has resided since. He remains vigorous and mentally sharp, having served as a juror as recently as last year.
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James M. Lawrence
Plain Grove
Plaingrove
Lawrence County
Alstead
New Hampshire
Dauphin County
New Stamp Tax Law Cuts Revenue and Stamps
The Internal Revenue Department prepares to abolish stamps on 26 items starting July 1, exempting most daily business documents including telegraph and telephone messages and various financial instruments. The reform, aimed at reducing government receipts by about 46 to 45 million dollars, also lowers taxes on beer cigars tobacco and cigarets while retaining but reducing theater and billiard taxes. Banks anticipate a flood of stamped checks returned for redemption and debate continues over whether owners may reclaim stamped checks after submission.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Revenue Bureau
the Treasury
the Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Lightning Strikes Men in Coitsville Injuring Three
In Coitsville near the Mahoning County line a lightning bolt struck Charles Fitch Hayes Kimmel and William Moore as they worked on the road. Fitch was unconscious for hours and revived by Dr. Morrison of Struthers. Kimmel and Moore were shocked but recovered. both teams were knocked down and Kimmel's horse killed. The men and animals are recovering with no further serious injuries expected.
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Youngstown
Lawrence County
Mahoning County
Coitsville
Charles Fitch
Hayes Kimmel
William Moore
Fitch
Morrison
Struthers
Messrs
Moore
Mr. Kimmel
Mr. Fitch
Kimmel
Old furnace at Sharpsville blasts after idle months
In Sharpsville an old furnace exploded on Thursday, following several months of inactivity. No injuries reported. Fire department investigated cause as furnace malfunction and gas build up. Local residents nearby evacuated briefly as crews secured the scene.
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Sharpsville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Scrofula Cure
A testimonial from Silas Vernooy of Wawarsing New York describes scrofula sores on his daughter’s face and head healing after six bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla with no relapse later. The user states the remedy cured glandular tumors and related ailments.
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Hood
Sarsaparilia
Silas Vernooy
Wawarsing
N. Y
Hood's Sarsaparilia Promise Said to Cure
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilia cures illness and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product and accept no substitute for a guaranteed remedy.
Advertised Letters at New Castle Post Office 1901 List
The post office in New Castle Lawrence County Pa lists uncalled letters dated June 27 1901. Women’s list includes Mrs Mamie Alexander Miss Lizzie Bradley Miss Emma Dewy Mrs L J Gaston Miss Eva Hoover Miss Madge Ketzel Mrs Meni Larson Miss Catherine Llewellyn Mrs Maggie Wyt inger Mrs John H Nicholson Miss Sadie Sherwood Mildred Stoll Miss Grace Sweetwood Mrs Mary Smith 615 South Moravia Mrs George Wilson Frank Bannan Frank V Baker Biadoren Cyeret O O Campbell Thos Deukerly J O Ernest Adam V Hart Thos James Chas Kennedy Preston Avenue James R Long Jacobz Lewyn J S S McCaslin 635 Scioto Chris J McKeever C B McBee J McMillan Geo Marsden 526 Scioto Richard Mugford 106 Oakland 8S W Melson John W Nye James Redding Harry A Roberts M J Sheppard W H Sipe J H Sikes John F Schwikoski J L W Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say advertised.
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Mamie Alexander
Lizzie Bradley
Emma Dewy
L. J. Gaston
Eva Hoover
Madge Ketzel
Meni Larson
Catherine Llewellyn
Maggie Wytinger
John H. Nicholson
Sadie Sherwood
South
Jefferson Street
Mildred Stoll
Grace Sweetwood
Mary Smith
South Moravia
George Wilson
Frank Bannan
Frank V. Baker
Biadoren Cyeret
O. O. Campbell
Thos. Deukerly
J. O. Ernest
Adam V. Hart
Thos. James
Chas. Kennedy
Preston Avenue
James R. Long
Jacobz Lewyn
J. S&s
The Douds Trial and Blevins Murder Debate
In New Castle Pennsylvania readers weigh the Douds trial findings and the murder of John Blevins. Citizens express support for taxpayer expense and urge ongoing committee investigation to convict the murderer.
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New Castle
Douds
John Blevins
Lawrence County Lumber Co Sells Long Lasting Devoe Paint
Lawrence County Lumber Co sells a long lasting paint described as wearing twice as long as lead and oil mixes. Devoe lead and zinc ground by machinery is mentioned in connection with the product.
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Lawrence County Lumber Co
New Castle YWCTU Holds Parlor Meeting On Cascade Street
The January parlor meeting at Mrs. Wm. Organ’s Cascade street home drew a crowded young audience. Miss Mabel Roberts recited The Bald headed Man, and a debate debated whether the anti-canteen law should stay.
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New Castle Y. W. C. T. U
Wm. Organ
Cascade Street
Mabel Roberts
Messrs. Clutton
Phelps
Mr. Thompson
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Fort Meyer
Washington City
Presidio
San Francisco
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
C. BE
Reform Press
Post Exchange
Young Student Bentley Dies After Illness at Home
J Wesley Bentley 17 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Bentley of Hast Court Street died at home after grip pneumonia and relapse. He was junior at the High School and active in Epworth M E church. Survived by parents two brothers Robert and Charles and three sisters Edna Rhea Margaret. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 pm at family home Court Street with Rev J A Parsons and Oak Park burial.
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J. Wesley
Joseph B. Bentley
Hast Court Street
Epworth M. FE
Jacob Cox
Robert
Charles
Edna
Rhea
Margaret
J. A. Parsons
Court Street
Oak Park
Pension Granted for Harry Smith of Hillsville
Harry Smith of Hillsville has been granted a pension of ten dollars a month. Miss Eva Place of Franklin is the guest of Mrs. Charles Clark of North Street.
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Harry Smith
Hillsville
Eva Place
Franklin
Charles Clark
Northstreet
Postoffice Discontinued at Fay in Lawrence County
Telegram from Washington reports the Fay postoffice in Lawrence County has been discontinued and mail for the area is now to be sent to Valient.
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Washington
Fay
Lawrence County
Valiant
Ground in Twain Feeney Killed in Yard Accident
Patrick Feeney aged 20 an employee of Pennsylvania Engineering works was killed when a string of cars ran over him in the Pittsburg and Lake Erie yards between the red mill of American Steel and Wire and the Vulcan foundry. He fell while attempting to mount a moving train and was instantly slain. The funeral occurred Monday at 9 o clock with interment at St Marys cemetery. He leaves a father Patrick and siblings John Hughie Josephine and Lizzie.
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Patrick Feeney
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Red
American Steel & Wire Company
Vulcan Foundry
Union Station
Feeney
Dunn & Rice
Lizzie Feeney
Leatonia
John
Hughie
Josephine McDevitt
Misa Lizzie Feeney
Boys Industrial Home of Western Pennsylvania
The Boys Industrial Home of Western Pennsylvania, organized in Pittsburgh a year ago and incorporated months later, cares for homeless boys with a common school and industrial education. In its first year it assisted 61 boys. $3,219 in cash and $200 in donations supported it. The home operates without sectarian ties, funded by voluntary contributions, and seeks country foster homes for seven to ten year olds from September.
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Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pitttsburg
Humane Society of Western Pennsylvania
Children's Aid Society
Charles F. Dean
Union National Bank
Pocketbook Stolen at Boston Store in Ellwood
Ellwood Eagle reports Mrs. Thomas Mornes of Park Avenue had her pocketbook stolen Wednesday afternoon at the Boston Store. About 15 in cash and a gold ring were missing after she left the book on the counter while trying a hat. Store proprietor Mr. Zeman and staff conducted a thorough search but found nothing. The store cooperated fully and no blame rests with Zeman or his clerks.
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Ellwood Eagle
Thomas Mornes
Park Avenue
Anna
Boston
Zeman
Haswell
Saves Two From Death In New Discovery Appeal
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York recalls a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis attack on her daughter and credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her life. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered, touting the medicine as unmatched for throat and lung diseases.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
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Blevins
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