Pension Bureau Scandal and Political Turmoil Across States
The Philadelphia Times notes pressure on Corproal Tanner amid pension bureau scandals with lavish pensions and favored agents. It cites debates over prohibition, tariff impacts on coal miners, and calls for equal licensing. Local results include a disputed postmaster appointment in Inon and party-watch commentary on Beaver and Quay amid a statewide vote breakdown by counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Office
Corporal Tanner
Philadelphia Times
Pension Bureau
Secretary of the Interior
Tanner
Dudley
Squires
Commissioner of Pensions
Sulphur Bitters and Honest Actions Highlighted
A Boston letter notes a failing wife refusing help with a supplement, preferring another bottle of Sulphur Bitters to improve health. It also praises Charley Sullivan who found a wallet on Washington street and returned it to A. P. Ordway & Co., earning a reward and six bottles for his mother, who was afflicted with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Grey
Worcester Square
Boston
Charley Sullivan
Washington Street
A. P. Ordway & Co
Metropolitan
Boston Globe
Roman Numerals On Watches a Wise Tradition
A Nottingham or Summit street jeweler explains why clock faces use Roman numerals, noting the common practice dates back to Henry Vick’s 1270 clock for Charles V of France. The tale shows how IV became IV or II as tradition dictates, and reveals clockmakers’ long standing dial conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Street
Roeman
Henry Vick
Charles V of
France
the Wise
Charles
England
Edward III
Vick
Toledo Blade
Stetson Advertises Boys Suitings and Star Shirts
A local ad promotes an elegant line of boys suitings at bottom prices and a large assortment of Star Shirts Wails, highlighting value and selection for customers browsing attire options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Shirts
Special Bargains In Table Linens And Towels
Hunter and Jarvis offer bargains in table linens at 49c, marked down from 75c, plus large discounts on linen towels at 121 percent and 25c. Rubber mats drop from 3 dollars to 1.75, with additional deals on bed spreads quilts covers and table spreads.
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Reed Bros
Warton, PA
Hovey
Indiana
Clay County
Harrison
Cleveland
G. Heacock
Inon
N. Y
Grover
Grover Cleveland
Grosvenor
Johnstown
Taz
New York Sun
Rep
Dana
Waareken
Warren
Franklin
Beaver
Tou Pratr
Detroit
New York
Kr. Platt
God Almighty
Prohibition State Committee
Quay Et al
Quay
Palmer
Democratic Berks County
Sufferage
Amenim
Ag’st
Adams
Allegheny
Armstrong
Bedior
Berks
Blair
Buck
Butle
Caro Br
Cameron Jag
Cheste
Clarion
Clearfield
Canton
Columbia TA
Crawford
Cumberland
Dauphin
A Aawate
Fayette
Fornst
Fulton
Green
Huntingdon
Jefferson
Juniata
Lackawann
Lancaster
Lawrence
Lebanon
Lehigh
Lucerne
Lycoming
McKean
Mercer
Mittin
Monro
Montgom
Montour
Northmpto
Perry
Philadelphia
Ike
Lott Potter
Schuyan
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
Union
Venango
Washington
Ayne
Westmoreland
Wyoming
India
China
Japan
Madagascar
Africa
Siam
New York Telegram
United States
Hyatt
Treasury
Gen. Spinner
Geo
Davis
W. A. Beinnear, Ph. G
Maneges
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Pa
P. J. Bayer
THE
Grocer
Liberty Street
Water Street
J. F. Reterer
Carver House
T.B. Clawson
Episcopal Church
Hersee & CO
Mammoth Retail Manufacturers
Ellicott
N. B
Masury
Brown
Vaudeke
Umber
Sienna
Fxtra Ny
Demar Varnir
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Penna
C.&e.bartsch
Diamond Block
Derby
Stetson
Pennsylvania
Geo. Ball
Kopf & Henry
Warren Pa
Hunter & Jarvis
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