Harrisburg notes praise for Gov Stone appointments and Quay acquittal
At Harrisburg Governor Stone fills key posts with capable men including John Hamilton as Secretary of Agriculture and Martin as Deputy Secretary. Senator Cumings praised for Senate work. Quay is acquitted and named U S Senator, celebrated as justice and fair play prevail over alleged enemies.
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Harrisburg
Stone
John Hamilton
Center County
Thomas J. Edge
Martin
Lawrence
Hamilton
T. L. Eyre
Chester
J.C. Delaney
Capt. Cumings
Senate
Harrisburg Telegraph
Mathew Stanley Quay
U. S
Congress
Ustice
Quay
Mall
Census districts assign Pennsylvanian counties to Fourteenth
Census Director Merriam announces 300 districts each overseen by a supervisor. Jefferson county joins Clarion Forest Elk McKean and Warren in the new Fourteenth district. With the exception of Jefferson, those counties are represented in Congress by Democrats J K P Hall and Joseph Sibley, appointments to be left to Senator Penrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Census Bureau
Jefferson County
Clarion, Forest, Elk
McKean
Warren
Jefferson
Congress
J. K. P. Hall
Joseph Sibley
Penrose
British Press Debates U S Machinery Orders and Strikes
Widespread comment in the British press centers on steady orders for machinery and iron construction going to the United States. Industrial centers fear disruption as daily papers lecture both employers and workers over rigidity and strikes hindering progress.
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United States
Law empowers constables as state game and fish wardens
The new game law makes Constables the State fire game and fish wardens with authority to arrest without warrants anyone hunting or fishing illegally. They may search any person believed to possess illegal fish or game. Conviction fees go to the constable, and $10 extra is split equally between State and county.
Round the World Ticket Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania railroad has placed a round the world ticket on the market for 585 dollars. It includes meals and berths wherever travel occurs on water and the average rate is well under three cents per mile. Mail readers planning a world voyage may have it noted.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
George H Higgins Appointed Receiver of Keystone National Bank
The Mall reports the late appointment of George H Higgins Esq as Receiver of the Keystone National Bank in Erie to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Receiver F M Hayes. Another ten percent dividend is being distributed bringing total realized to fifty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Higgins, Esq
Keystone National Bank
Erie
F. M. Hayes
New York ends Bible oath kiss in courts
The Legislature passed a bill and Governor Roosevelt signed it to remove the kissing of the Bible in court oaths. Doctors argued the gesture could spread bacteria and pose a health risk.
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New York
Gov. Roosevelt
Dinner Planned in Philadelphia for Senator Quay Supporters
Ninety three steadfast allies of Senator Quay who backed his bid for the United States Senate will host a dinner in Philadelphia. The group calls the event a mark of gratitude and friendship, echoing the saying a friend in need is a friend indeed.
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Senator Quay
United States
Philadelphia
Bryan Faces Slender Support in Berks County
A Berks County Democrat says Bryan is not favored by loyalists and will likely fail to secure a single delegate from the county to the national convention.
Editor P. C. Boyle Joins State Board of Charities
Oil City Derrick editor P. C. Boyle has been named a member of the state board of charities. Boyle is among the state's most prominent newspaper men and his selection is a well deserved compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Boyle
Oil City
State Board of Charities
Boyle
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares Inheritance Tax Law Unconstitutional
The 1897 inheritance tax statute was ruled unconstitutional by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last Monday. Chief Justice Sterrett authored the majority opinion.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Sterrett
Raleigh Captain Coghlan Says No War With Germany
The captain declares that the plain statements do not please the Germans but must be made, asserting there will be no war with Germany regardless of the outcome.
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Coghlan
Raleigh
Germany
Shortest Legislature in Commonwealth History Ends After Midnight Adjournment
The 99th Legislature adjourned last Thursday after an all night session. The noon clock wrongfully read 12 but showed 3 20 P M due to farewell services and love feasts. Officers received presents. staff salaries and thanks were acknowledged. The session, third shortest, closed on April 20 as efforts to pass more revenue bills and finish the capitol continued. Governor Stone may cut public school funds to fund state institutions and hospitals, then decide school appropriations.
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Commonwealth
Pattison
Stone
Endless chain of life links tied to each other
The Bradford Sunday Herald extols an endless chain of life linking every person to others for sustenance and action. It argues dependence starts with God and extends through money, labor, nature, thoughts, and brains guided by unseen forces.
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Bradford Sunday Herad
New Pension Regulation for Deserting Pensioners
Congress approved the March 3, 1897 act requires one half of a pension to be paid to the desolate family or guardians when the pensioner deserts or becomes a resident of a state soldiers home and does not support relatives. Claimants must apply directly to the Pension Department for prompt adjustment and immediate payment orders.
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Act of Congress
Pension Department
Inquirer to Publish Manila Victory Edition
Next Sunday April 30 the Philadelphia Inquirer will issue a special Manila number to honor Admiral Dewey and the anniversary of the Manila victory. The edition features illustrations and articles with a color portrait of Admiral Dewey as a free art supplement.
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Inquirer
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Phila. Inquirer
George Dewey
the Inquirer
End of Bryanite Rule Trumpets Economic Signs
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues days test the doomed Bryanite party. It cites blast furnace capacity at 245 746 tons for the month and 112 782 at October 1896. Iron production and bank clearances now double 1896 levels, framing 1900 political debate.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
Bryan
Democratic Party
Eckles Warns Democrats on Chicago Platform Threat
Former U S Treasury controller James Eckles argues the 1900 Democratic campaign must not rely on the Chicago platform as silver advocates risk western support if the East turns away. He says the silverites face defeat without eastern backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eckles
U. S. Treasury
Chicago
Arbutus Protection Bill Advances in Connecticut Legislature
The Connecticut committee on agriculture reports a bill imposing a fine on anyone who destroys trailing arbutus on another's land. The measure is praised as good law for Pennsylvania.
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Connecticut Committee On Agriculture
Pennsylvania
John Altgeld Now Outside Democratic Party
Carter Harrison states John P. Altgeld is no longer a Democrat and not entitled to sit in the gallery of the next Democratic National Convention. He implies Altgeld may not attract party support, as Harrison cautions against alienating others who could be needed.
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John P. Altgeld
Carter Harrison
John
Harrison
American shipbuilding boom on lakes and seaports
American shipyards are expanding on the Great Lakes and at seaports. Recent developments are accelerating the United States toward greater maritime prominence and capability.
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United States
Excursion Tickets to Lancaster From All Pennsylvania Stations
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers single fare trips from all Pennsylvania stations to Lancaster and back for the parade of the Golden Eagle on May 8. Tickets at minimum twenty five cents will be sold May 8 and 9 with return allowed until age ten, but not valid on the Pennsylvania Limited.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Limited
Local notices from Youngsville and Sugar Grove regions
Mrs. John Anderson of York Hill dies of pneumonia leaving a husband and three children. Funeral held at the Swedish church with burial in the Swedish cemetery. Various local moves include Wright, Wendt, Hahn property changes and Gladys Meely recovering from illness. Also noted are travels, a farm move, and theft warnings. Sugar Grove reports Edward Gourley’s Toronto trip, land purchase, Younie elected president of Warren County Student Association, and roof work by Fred Gray. Also Captain Clapp’s knee, Slippery Rock students, and a lumber demand spike raising log prices 7.5 to 9 cents per ft.
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Youngsville
W. E. Stilton
Amy Shortt
Lebanon
Inl
W. H. Shortt
Sugar Grove
John Anderson
York Hill
This Place
Mr. Henderson
W. H. Wright
Hazzard House
William Aucf
John Wendt
Wade
Wm. Hahn
Wendt
Gladys Meely
Blodget
Frank Morrison
Here
Pittefield
Geo. Day
Toledo
Ohio
E. H. Day
Robert Carter
Axtel
Mr. Bean
Jefferson County
Edward Gourley
Toronto
Canada
John McDonald
Green Clark
James Younie
Warren County
Clarion State Normal
Fred Gray
Celeron
Lavant Ricker and
E. R. Wheelock
S. Harmon
M. A. Jude
Ian Dalrymple
Cowles
Mechanic Street
Abandoned wells flow oil and salt water near Rouseville
Reports say two old oil wells at Rouseville, drilled about 30 years ago, resumed flow of oil and salt water last week. Local pipelines and markets may feel the impact as operations restart amid aging infrastructure and shifting supply conditions.
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Assembly
Rouseville
Pensions Filed by Spanish War Veterans Surpass Civil War Claims
Many applications for pensions have been filed by soldiers in the Spanish war, and it is said they exceed those filed in the ten years after the civil war.
Oakland Cemetery Assoc Seeks Early Lot Maintenance Fees
Notice to Oakland Cemetery lot owners that early assessment for mowing is due and payable to the Secretary. Trustees urge prompt payment so lots are cared for in the coming season and not left until decoration day. C. C. Thompson, Secretary Oakland Cemetery Assoc.
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Oakland Cemetery
Notable Figures and Honors Across Nations and Eras
Senator Fairbanks receives a Spanish sword from a soldier admirer who captured it at San Juan. Rear Admiral Philip commands the Brooklyn navy yard with a $4,000 yearly salary. Ex Senator Murphy never addressed the senate in six years. The queen of Roumania lectures, the queen of Portugal is a physician and milliner, and ex Empress Frederick gardens as a florist. Lord Russell of Killowen hails from Newry. Lieutenant Calkins recalls the Manila battle and Dewey’s calm leadership. Uncle Dick Thompson, Terre Haute, aged ninety, served with Adams, Lincoln, Webster, Calhoun and Clay. Casimir Perier elected honorary member of the Scottish branch in Edinburgh. Vanderbilt’s rheumatism noted as long-standing. A. C. Chandler wins the Lalande prize for astronomical work. Rear Admiral Kantz, an Ohioan and Dewey classmate, sent to Samoa. Ex Senator Allen of Nebraska delivered the longest Congressional Record speech, starting at 5 pm and ending next morning at 8, on a history of money and silver.
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Philip
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Edward Murphy
Senate
Capitol
Roumania
Portugal
Europe
Frederick
Lord Russell of
Killowen
England
Newry
Dean Swift
Calkins
Dewey
Manila
Dick’’ Thompson
Terre Haute
Ind
Navy
Lalande
French Academy of Science
A. C. Chandler
Cambridge
Mass
Kantz
Samoa
Ohio
Annapolis
Colorado
William V. Allen
Nebraska
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Nervine Tonic
An advertisement claims the South American Nervine Tonic permanently cures stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. It promises universal relief, no disappointment, and safety, sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Reduced Rates to Harrisburg for Hartranft Monument Event
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Harrisburg from all Pennsylvania stations at a minimum of twenty five cents for the Hartranft Monument unveiling on May 12. Tickets valid May 10, 11 and 12 and refundable until May 13, but not valid on the Pennsylvania Limited.
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Harrisburg
Hartranft
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Do Not Buy Before You See Our Goods
A wary shopper note urges buyers to inspect available goods first and verify quality before making any purchase, emphasizing caution and firsthand evaluation over impulse buying.
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Nmmano
New York Central Earns Title as America's Greatest Railroad
A Buffalo Commercial editorial from February 14 1899 praises the New York Central for its passenger service, calling Lake Shore Limited unmatched and lauding the line as the best and cheapest, with experts deeming its service right from start to finish.
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Western Railway
New York Central
Transpacific
Lake Shore Limited
Buffalo Commercial
New York Central to Run Pan American Express in May
The New York Central will run the New York Buffalo Pan American Express starting in early May. It departs each city at 8:00 PM and reaches the other city at 7:30 AM with sleeping cars to Niagara Falls Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse. The service aims to boost the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and mirror the Empire State Express by day with outstanding night service.
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New York Central
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Empire State Express
Brooklyn Standard Union
King Maceo Sire Prospect for Nutwood Lineage in Pa
King Maceo the grand son of King Nutwood will stand at stud next season offering an unusual opportunity for horse owners. He excels in breeding and individuality with Nutwood family prominence in the 2:30 list. Dam line by Almont and Sire reputed top sire of mares. Maceo is large for his age and suitable for producing quality stock. Terms 15 dollars. W C Witham North Warren Pa.
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King Maceo
King Nutwood
Nutwood
Maceo
W. C. Witham
North Warren
Cannon from Manila to grace Gridley grave in Erie
The Spanish cannon ordered for Captain Gridley’s grave travels aboard the Buffalo and passed the Suez Canal on April 18. It is due in New York around May 5 and Erie prepares Memorial Day ceremonies led by the Grand Army at the Gridley gravesite.
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Tuez
Manila
Erie
Gridley
Buffalo
Suez Canal
New York
Grand Army
D A V and P R R Best Route to East or West
The D A V and P R R offers fastest connections with the Empire State Express from New York Central to Rochester Utica Albany and New York. Buy tickets through D A V and P R R agents for direct connections and comfortable accommodations.
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Buffalo
Empire State Express
N. Y
New York Central Shapes Westward Trade Route Opinion
The trend of events makes America a growing westward overland route between Europe and the Orient. The New York Central attracts the main patronage due to comfort, speed, direct connections, regularity and reliability. Foreign travelers praise U S railway travel and credit the line for the favorable view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Far Orient
Pacific Coast
New York Central
Excursion tickets to the Pacific on Erie Railroad sale
The Erie R R offers one way excursion tickets at very low rates to all Pacific coast points in Oregon and California, and to all areas in the Northwestern states and territories. For details contact Jamestown agents for visionager-a RR.
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National Baptist
San Francisco
Erie R. A
San Fraisco
Pacific Coast
Erie R. R
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Pacific
Oregon
California
Oranes
Vision Ager
N.Y
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Charles A. Peterson
Register and Recorder
Harles D. Crandall
W.W. J. Mead
John F. Rounce
G. M. Pelton
Freehold
H. A. Putnam
Farmington
J. M. Clapp
Rhoda
Florence Strawbridge
State Normal School
Slippery Rock
Pana
John Drake
McGraw
Tionesta
W. J. Elder
N. P
Allegheny River
Pittsburg
Bear Lake
Seattle
Wash
Millerstown
Garden City
Kansas City Journal
Salamanca Republican
Flinn
Union County
Republican Party
Lewisburg
York Merchants’ Association
Williamsport
York
Gains
Tioga County
Clearfield
Texas Dispatch
Texas
Nicholas Dietsch
Webb D
Kinzua
A. N. Webb, A.D. Bentley
Alexander Krrcuss
James W. Kitchen
Admr
H. M. Putnam
Warren County Common Pleas
Josephine S. Groh
Charles Groh
Warren Borough
Court of Common Pleas
John H. Fuellhart
C. C. Thompson
Oakland Cemetery Asso
Fairbanks
San Juan
Castor
Fehlman Bros
First National Bank
F.‘H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen
Warren Savings Bank
T. J. Foley
A. A. Davis & Co
Exchange Block
Etters
John Nelson
Chas. K. Haupin
Admr. C. T. A
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton N.Y
Our
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Ora C. Gage
Elk Township
Ora C
Waren Savings Bank
E. H. Beshlin
S. Rowe
Susan Rowe
Ancy
Jersey
Curtis Pond
Heriff
Conewango
County of
State of
Charles Green
R.G. Mead
George Weiler
John W. Sly
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Weiler-Mead
Philadelphia and Erie
John H. Hull
Recorder’s Office
Conewango Township
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
J. M. Jackson
Jackson
Solidate and Erie Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie Rail Road Company
Winfield Scott
Warren and Franklin Turnpike
Dee
Infield Scott
Warren Brick Company
A. Hertzel
South West Township
State of Pennsylvania
Enterprise
Pleasantville
Grand Valley
Titusville
Tusville
Nning
THE
Boston
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Graham Waters
Japan
Java
Rio
Miller
Miller's
Walter Baker's
Walter Baker’s
Great Cash Grocery
N. K. Wendelboe
Armstrong & McKelvey
Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Myron Watens
T. Hazeltine
M. Waters
M. A. Myers
E. T. Hazeltine
D. F. Rees
M. Siegfried
L. W. Dennison
W. Parshall
Jas
Parmlee
D. L. L. Gero
J. A. Stillman
Tidioute
Warren National Bank
Drredtors
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
G._N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Allen
Allen’s Cash Shoe’ Store
Postoffice
E,w. Siegfried & Co
China
Producer
the Wholesaler
ThesRetailer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Rowland & Sons
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland, . Rowland, JR
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane, PA
Kane Summittronphal
Slippincott's
Koa
Pem
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