Cumings Denies Candidacy For State Treasurer
Senator Cumings told a Mirror reporter in Harrisburg this week that mentions of a bid for State Treasurer surprised him as spontaneous and that no faction has moved to back him. He prefers remaining in the State Senate and is urged by many district Republicans to seek re election. The Mail backs Cumings for senate and calls for a clean apportionment this session to protect Elk County Republicans against Democratic Hall influence.
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Cumings
Harrisburg
State Senate
Senate
the Mail
Capt. Cumings
Ridgway Advocate
Elk County
Elk
Repeal of Libel Law Signed by Governor Stone
The new libel act signed by Gov. Stone repeals the old statute and narrows liability. No conviction if a public officer related publication is proper and not malicious. Truth can be pleaded in justification and damages require malice or negligence. Juries assess damages and suits limited to one county.
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Gov. Stone
Governor Stone Victory Over School Funding Ruling
In light of the Supreme Court decision Gov. Stone can smile at opponents as the state faces limits on paying out school money when funds are unavailable. The yellow press appears uncertain about the implications of the ruling.
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Supreme Court
Stone
Doctor Browning Demands 190000 Dollars in Magee Case
A Philadelphia physician, W C Browning, who treated Senator C L Magee of Pittsburgh for nearly two years without cure, now seeks 190000 dollars in pay. The doctor implies he should accept less to save lawyers fees.
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Philadelphia
W. C. Browning
C. L. Magee
Pittsburg
Aguinaldo Swears Allegiance under U S Rule in Philippines
Filipino leader Aguinaldo takes oath of allegiance to the United States and urges rebels to follow, signaling a peaceful close to the conflict under American authority.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Uncle Sam
Prospective Pennsylvania voting machines face November vote
The piece suggests voters may approve a constitutional amendment in November to allow voting machines. It notes machines are an improvement over the current ballot law and that the proposal has good prospects.
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Pennsylvania
Milk adulteration ban signed by Governor Stone
A Goon bill signed by Gov Stone last Saturday prohibits adulterating milk or cream with formaldehyde benzoate or related chemicals under a fine of 50 to 100 dollars and up to 60 days in jail. The state lumber counties’ newspapers claim the lumber industry is more active than ever. The truly wise man knows he does not know it all.
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W. A. Stone
J. C. Sibley
Americus Club
Schenley
Pittsburg
Grant
Texas oil boom drives rush of charters and huge fields
In Texas the oil business flourishes as sixteen charters filed in one day with about 9 million dollars in capital. The National Oil and Pipe Line Company leads with a 5 million dollar charter, and about a hundred oil firms have filed to date totaling around 50 million. Prospects span Brazoria Montgomery Liberty and Orange counties with six Beaumont gushers already completed and shut in. Analysts warn of speculative stock schemes while noting large potential output and abundant fuel supply for some time.
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Texas
State Department
National Oil and Pipe Line Company
Beaumont
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Brazoria
Montgomery
Liberty
Orange
Lucas
Boyle
Derrick
Cleveland minister uses amusement pages to reach nonbelievers
Dr. Morgan Wood, a Cleveland minister, explains he advertises church services in amusement sections because non churchgoers read those pages. He aims to reach people who avoid church notices and would advertise in sport sections if possible.
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Morgan Wood
Cleveland
Wood
Cumings Favored for Republican State Treasurer Nomination
The Titusville Herald urges H. H. Cumings, a Warren Venango district state senator, as a Republican nominee for State Treasurer. It praises his experience and reliability and notes the northwest would back him, while implying broader party appeal.
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H. H. Cumings
Warren-Venango
Northwest
Cumings
Titusville
New York Moves to End Spitting with Strict Fines
New York City launches a crusade against spitting with streetcar warnings promising up to a 500 dollar fine or up to one year in prison or both. The record fines include a 20 dollar maximum and many fines of one dollar for those pleading guilty as seventy five arrests have been made since April first. The effort is expected to spread nationwide.
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Sam
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Washington
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Ohio
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Arthur
Rail ticket redemptions shift to railroad agents after court ruling
Following the Supreme Court ruling upholding anti scalper laws, scalper offices in Pittsburg and other cities close. Railroads in Pennsylvania assume responsibility for all sold tickets and redemption of unused portions. New York also enforces ticket redemption with New York Central paying about $35,000 yearly.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New York State
New York Central Ba Y
Methodist Conference Tackles Decline of Girls in Church
At a Brooklyn Methodist Episcopal Conference it was argued that girls leave the church as Methodism lowers marriage prospects. The church discipline bans dancing and card parties cutting them off from social circles of many young men.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Brooklyn
Vaccination Rumor Reaches Society Circles
Report notes that city ladies prompted surgeons to alter soreen portions to hide arm blemishes at gatherings. A girl asked about her vaccination answered “In New York” with a sweet reply.
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New York
Editor says pity not due for hen or rooster in love
A Kansas editor argues that a hen-pecked husband deserves no more pity than a rooster-pecked wife. With no reliable contrary evidence, the stance stands as stated.
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Kansas
Too Many Divorces Spark Push for Uniform Laws
An 1880s public notice argues U.S. divorce rates rise and cites a Supreme Court ruling on cross state recognition. It warns about mixed residency in North Dakota affecting decrees and bigamy risks, calling for nationwide uniform divorce laws.
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United States
Supreme Court of the United States
North Dakota
Supreme Court
Dakota
Gold Holdings Pass Half Billion as U S Wealth Stands Out
The U S Treasurer reports government gold holdings surpass $500 million for the first time, rising $76 million year over year and $222 million from two years ago. Relative to global figures, the U S stands near the top while major banks hold far less. The report ties wealth to national power and growth.
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Russia
Bank of France
Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Germany
Spain
The Republican Policy in World Markets and Peace
The Freeport Journal states Republicans aim to govern world markets and bread and meat distribution to secure home jobs for workers, create farm product markets, and force peace and justice among nations, envisioning a time when war tools are turned to peaceful work.
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Freeport Journal
Cumings Considers State Treasurer Run
Senator H. H. Cumings of Warren county has not decided on a bid for state treasurer. He confirms the issue has been raised but says he has given no answer to supporters or callers about running.
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H. H. Cumings
Warren County
Women and Men Troubled by Kidney Disease
Article promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble claiming it helps both women and men. It describes symptoms, prevalence, and suggests a sample bottle by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York with druggist availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Notice of bankruptcy and creditor meeting for Elmer H. Wood
In the District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania bankruptcy division the case of John M. Bauman is listed. Elmer H. Wood was adjudicated bankrupt on March 22, 1901. The first meeting of creditors will be held May 7, 1901 at Warren Savings Bank building Warren PA at 2 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. E H Keshlin Referee in Bankruptcy. Warren PA April 24 1901.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Pennsylvania
John M. Bauman
Jno
Warren
E. H. Keshlin
Warren, Pa
Divorce Notice in Warren County Court
Commissioner will attend to take testimony in the divorce case Mary H. Leonhart libellant versus Theodore V. Leonhart respondent No 13 March Term 1901 at No 305 Second street Warren borough on Saturday May 4 1901 at ten oclock in the forenoon.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Penn
Mary H. Leonhart
Theodore V. Leonhart
Second Street
Warren Borough
Said County
Barnard Oil Company Charter Application in Pennsylvania
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on May 17 1901 by Fred B Griffith M Riebenack Jr Frank B Barnard W T Roberts E W Huntington Edmund Pequignot and F A Hall for incorporation of Barnard Oil Company under the 1874 act. The business covers drilling mining producing buying selling and disposing of oil and gas and acquiring necessary real and personal property. INCKLEY & RICE solicitors.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Fred B. Griffith
M. Riebenack, Jr
Frank B. Barnard
W. T. Roberts
E. W. Huntington
Edmund Pequignot
F. A. Hall
Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Barnard Oil Company
Act of Assembly
Inckley & Rice, Solicitors
E. T. Hazeltine
W. M. Bashlin
J. E. Hazeltine
F. C. Tochterman
J. F. Ott
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bashlin Company
Bashlin
E. H. Beshlin
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