Elkin Nominated for Supreme Court by Republicans
At Harrisburg a Republican convention nominated John P. Elkin of Indiana County for Supreme Court Judge. The withdrawal of Gov Pennypacker at the last hour is praised as good politics and Elkin as an excellent choice. Elkin’s 21 year tenure at $10,000 annual pay is seen as a strong foundation for the office. Supporters in Warren County pledge hearty backing.
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Harrisburg
Supreme Court
John P. Elkin
Indiana County
Pennypacker
Elkin
Warren County
Court of Common Pleas
Pennsylvania
Anna G. Chapman
Lemuel Chapman
Warren Borough
Borough of
Bear Lake
State of
Center Street
J. la Quay
A.C. Tillottson
W.S. Humphrey
C Capman
George Evans
Goshen
Goshen Street
Bear Lake Borough
Columbus Township
Main Street
Henry Hoffman
Board of Pardons
Supreme Court Room
Oyer and Raplon
Sterm
Geo. B. Munn
Advertising drives sales and informs buyers in newspapers
The piece argues advertising makes goods faster to sell by stamping knowledge of products, prices, and details in readers. shoppers at advertised stores know what they want, while nonadvertising stores waste time explaining items. Mail advertising reaches the buying class when they have time to read.
Don’t Slouch Even as Age Grows
A contributor to an Eastern magazine says people fail to stoop when old but grow old because they stoop. Maintain an erect posture to improve cerebral circulation eyesight hearing and heart action. Also advise boiling water for drinking to kill disease germs regardless of water system debates.
Judge White’s Defeat Ends Indiana County’s Twenty Year Rule
Indiana county voters oust Judge White after two decades on the bench, signaling a public desire for change. A separate note laments a windy smallpox dispute among Warren physicians, urging calm and cessation of factional fighting in the papers.
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White
Indiana County
Indiana
Warren
Sides of the war find two nations in dispatches
The quotation notes that supporters of Russia can read satisfying reports from St. Petersburg and supporters of Japan can find a complete version in Tokyo, highlighting partisan framing in wartime news.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Japan
Tokio
City seeks to curb savages from Philippines at fair
Officials in St. Louis propose expelling arriving Filipinos suspected of killing and eating dogs. They describe the newcomers as heathen and suggest relocating them to places with many dogs, arguing the practice harms society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Philippines
Warren
Dauphin County Judges Rule Salary Act Constitutional
The Dauphin County Judges Bell and Von Moschiszker uphold the salary act as constitutional calling it a deserved measure. The piece argues the act is a pure salary grab giving extra pay to many judges who do not deserve it. It notes Colombia’s defeats over the canal and in French courts but ends with a defiant view.
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Dauphin County
Bell
von Moschiszker
General Miles Reflects on Prohibitionist Nomination Choice
General Miles thanks Prohibitionists for the nomination suggestion but questions the path to victory. He notes he does not view the selection as a straightforward route to the presidency.
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Miles
Clark outlines Democratic tariff planks and gradual revision
The Phila Inquirer reports Champ Clark of Missouri presenting Democratic issues as tariff reduction and reciprocity. He denies a free trade party and argues for gradual revision, with Roosevelt’s tariff commission recommendations to depoliticize the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
United States
England
Congress
the Inquirer
Roosevelt
Phila. Inquirer
New Pension Ruling Fixes Amounts by Age for 1890 Act Claimants
The Commissioner of Pensions announces a change for those pensioned under the 1890 act. At 62, eligible for 6 dollars monthly. at 65, 3 dollars. at 70, 12 dollars. This modifies prior ages but does not create new pensions. Eligibility requires ninety days service in the Civil War, honorable discharge, and disabilities not from vicious habits.
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Commissioner of Pensions
What an Editor Is
A compact 19th century portrait of editors as powerful multi roles. The piece from Neodesha Register characterizes editors as wealthy yet moneyless, defaulting to a roaming craftsman of truth. It paints editors as teachers, lawyers, preachers who steer public thought and moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kas
Governor Sets April 5 and 22 for Tree Planting Drive
Gov Penny Packer designates April 5 and April 22 for tree planting. The proclamation urges greater public interest in forestry with April 22 deemed seasonable.
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Gov. Pennypacker
Spring Time Heat Keeps Winter Underwear in Use
The old line hints at lingering cold in early spring as people cling to winter undergarments. No specific persons or events are noted. The brief reflects a playful opinion on seasonal weather habits.
First Great Excursion to St Louis Fair May 10
The Pennsylvania Railroad will run a low rate coach excursion from the East to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening April 30 in St Louis. Tickets from New York are $20 and from Philadelphia $18.50 with proportional rates from other points. Return travel must depart St Louis by May 19.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Spring Announcement From Jacob Keller The Tailor
The new spring goods and styles are in and the stock is at its most complete. Spring patterns are described as handsome and noble. Customers can select and have suits laid aside. Black Venetians closing out at reduced prices. $2.50 grade now $1.85. Custom-made shirts available by order.
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Jacob Keller
Erie Railroad Excursion Tickets to California and West
During March and April the Erie Railroad sells one way excursion tickets to California and western states at reduced rates. Finest equipment, fastest trains, free reclining chair cars or Pullman sleepers. Start from home station, avoid transfers. Contact nearest Erie agent or F H Garfield Jamestown NY for literature. Allen Building 221 Liberty Street.
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Northwest
Erie Railroad
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
North Dakota
Minnesota
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Burk outlines Panama Canal sanitary plan and timeline
Prof W H Burk of the Panama Canal Commission told the House Committee that sanitation improvements for Panama and Colon would cost 2 million dollars and that the canal could be completed in eight or nine years. A Boston expert warns modern steel frames risk collapse without cement enclosures, signaling potential skyscraper danger. Commodore Perry’s 1850s treaty openings and royal lineage comparisons highlight imperial pedigrees and monarchic timelines.
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W. H. Burk
Panama Canal Commission
House Committee
Panama
Colon
Boston
Baltimore
Commodore Perry
Japan
Togo
Essex
Cleveland Plain Dealer
River lumbermen harness flood to feed Pittsburg fleets
The recent heavy flood enabled river lumbermen to gather timber for Allegheny fleets bound for Pittsburg. T. D. Collins leads with 150000 feet of hem lock square timber for about twelve fleets, while G. G. Gaston and L. Agnew also despatch large loads. Wheeler & Warden report around 100000 feet at Warren, boosting regional output to 250000 feet for Pittsburg. Warren Lumber Co at Grinderville reports two boats loaded, and Forest Barge Co at Hickory prepares for a busy summer.
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Pittsburg
T. D. Collins
Allegheny
G. G. Gaston
L. Agnew
Forest Barge Co
Hickory
Tionesta Republican
Knights of Columbus to Meet in Washington Apr 13
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets from all lines to Washington for Knights of Columbus meeting. Tickets on sale April 11 12 and 13 with return passage valid through April 18.
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Knights of Columbus
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
Library on the brink as magazines feared to cause blast
A humorous exchange hints at the Warren Public Library closing due to a belief that the abundance of magazines could cause an explosion. The joke underscores concerns about safety and the library's fate.
Liquor license applications filed for Warren court session
Legal advertisements list 45 retail and wholesale liquor license applications to be presented at Warren Pa on April 11 1904. Entries name licensees like Schmutz Baldensperger Greason Randall Siggins McGraw Griffin Acocks Weiss Beebe Mead Edwards Campbell Galdin Caldin Mead Wager ODonnell Madden Horner Saunders Delmage Schwartz Carmicheal Megahey Wilcox Horton Goss Ellis Gallup Stearns Bess Bureh Clancy Groat Cooper Leonhart Bacher Jackson Amacher Cobb and others with licenses at hotels houses and inns across Warren Co Pa. Prothonotary M Putnam filed.
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Court of Quarter Sessions
Warren
John Schmutz
Schmutz
Water Street
Third Ward
Warren Boro
Warren Co
John Baldensperger
Revere House
Fourth Ward
Arren Boro
M. K. Greason
Penn’a. Ave
West
L. Randall
Penn’a Ave
Penn’a. Ee
Warren 50
Robert A. Siggins
Eagle House
Railroad Street
Boro
Youngsville
G. W. McGraw
Keystone Hotel
Orra L. Beebe
Henry House
Clarendon
M. Mead
Hickory Street
James Edwards
Carver
C. C. Campbell
Central House
Main Street
Clarendon Boro
John W. Galdin
New Caldin
Tidioute Rkoro
Mary Shriner
Sheffield House
Sheffield
Alexander Erickson
Keystone
Penn.a. Ave
M. J. Wager
Pennsylvania Avenue
Second Ward
Ed. O’donnell
Lee House
Pennsylvania
R. KR
James E. Madden
Charles H. Horner
Allegheny House
Glade Run
Samuel Saunders
Glade House
Sixth Ward
Nanna M. Delmage
Kinzua
Interial
Penn.a. Ave. West
Daniel Carmicheal
Hanchett House
Tidioute
Arthur Megahey
Youngsville House
Main and
North Streets
Youngsville Boro
A. A. Wilcox
Sugar Run
Corydon
Paul S. Horton
Exchange Hotel
Fenn.a. Ave
Edward 8. Goss
Windsor Hotel
Union Depot
Public Road
Spring Creek Station
Spring Creek
S.J. Bess
Elijah Groat
KE. A. Cooper
Maple Shade
George H. Leonhart
New Struthers Hotel
Penn
Adams
Russell
Pine Grove
Edd. Cobb
Baldensperger
Borough of
Glade
M. Putnam
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Indiana Co
Joseph G. Sibley
Venango Co
James Brann
Elmer D. Everts
Cordon
Columbia
Panama Strip
Canal
Allen
Liberty Street
William Alden Smith
White House
Smith
London Chronicle
Nebuchadnezzar
House of Rurik
Edward
Cedric
Hapsburgs
Hohenzollerns
Warren Public Library
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Liquor License
James W. Wiggins
Jarvis & Baker
Penn’s Avenue West
Warren, Pa
T. O. Slater & CO
The
Landers, Frary & Clark
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Hanan & Son
Baker & Bowman
Sorosis
Utz & Dunn
C. Smith & Son
Second Street
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beat
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
J. K. Palmer
Penna
D. I. Ball
Ded. Warren, Pa
Etters
Feroggivanis
Chas. H. Smith
Perry D. Clark
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