Soldiers Vote Right Affirmed by State Committee
The Republican State Committee affirmed that Pennsylvania soldiers properly qualified may vote under the act of August 25, 1864. Chairman Elkin stated the law applies while soldiers are in military service, dating back to the Civil War and never repealed. The piece urges Republicans to support McKinley era policies and the party ticket in upcoming elections.
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Republican State Committee
Elkin
Pennsylvania
Soldier Boys
Easton Free Press
McKinley
Peace terms propose Cuba and Puerto Rico cession plus Manila
The president's terms require Spain to relinquish sovereignty over Cuba and evacuate the island, cede Puerto Rico and other West Indies isles, and cede Ladrones. The United States to occupy Manila pending peace treaty, with commissioners to meet for a final accord. No official Spain response yet. private dispatches indicate acceptance and a formal reply soon.
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Spain
McKinley
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
U. S
Guam
M. Cambon
Washington
Madrid
London Times
Dewey
Aguinaldo
England
Philippine Islands
Europe
Miles
Ponce
Wilson
Davis
Dixie
Guanda
Massachusetts Volunteers
Jibara
Santiago de Cuba
Nashville
General Shafter
Tampa
General Coppinger
Prominent Democrat Refuses to Back Jenks for Governor
Hon. John M. Reynolds of Bedford County declares he will not vote for George A. Jenks and will instead support William A. Stone, the Republican nominee. A longtime Democratic leader and former Palmer-Buckner ally, Reynolds cites shifts on money issues and party platform as reasons for backing the rival ticket.
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Jenks
John M. Reynolds
Bedford County
Grover Cleveland
George A. Jenks
William A. Stone
Mr. Reynolds
Longenecker
Reynolds
Chicago
Bryan
McKinley
Harrisburg
Jenks Blunder on Territorial Expansion Says The Times
The Philadelphia Times criticizes Democratic gubernatorial candidate George A. Jenks for opposing territorial expansion in a Pittsburg interview. It says Jenks echoes Bryan and would place the party on the edge of a chasm if their policy is adopted, jeopardizing the nation’s unity and future.
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THE
Philadelphia Times
George A. Jenks
Jenks
Pittsburg
Bryan
Democratic Party
West Indies
Pacific
Tariff Law Impact Shown in Oregon Eight Months
A comparison of the first eight months under the Wilson tariff and the Dingley law finds Oregon employed 125 percent more workers in manufacturing under Dingley, with wages 141 percent higher and wage rates 7 percent higher, a factor cited after the recent election.
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Oregon
Amahouts
Missing Word Contest Declared Fraudulent by Post Office
Post office department brands the widely advertised missing word con tests as fraudulent yet allows this contest to continue. A man sat on a carpet tack and jumped up saying only two words with the last word being it. Guess the first word and mail a dollar to receive the paper for one year.
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Post Office Department
Honest John Sherman Opposes Philippines Annexation
The speaker argues against annexing the Philippines while noting reasons Porto Rico could be desirable. He warns annexation would bring endless trouble and advocates a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific to be built by the government.
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John Sherman
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Atlantic
Pacific
Prospectors Return Riches and Ruts From Alaska
Transportation firms promote tales of Klondikers who strike it rich while many more return home disappointed and wiser after their Alaska venture.
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Alaska
Corner-stone Laying Planned for Harrisburg Capitol
The cornerstone of the new Harrisburg capitol will be laid next Thursday August 11 with ceremonies led by the Masonic order Col Mc Clure editor of the Phila Times will deliver the address.
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Harrisburg
Col. McClure
The
Phila Times
New War Taxes Project 175 Million Revenue Annually
The current receipt rate suggests new war taxes will raise about 175 million dollars annually. If peace arrives soon, the war debt would start to melt away.
State Agriculture Dept Declares Tuberculosis All But Gone in Pa Cattle
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announces that bovine tuberculosis in the state has nearly disappeared. Officials report a dramatic reduction in cases and credit improved testing and inspection measures for the near elimination.
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State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Merritt Arrives Manila Aboard Newport July 25
General Merritt reaches Manila aboard the Newport on July 25, greeted by cheers from American ships. He notes faster than expected travel and strategic dispatches with units including the 1st Nebraska 10th Pennsylvania Utah batteries and elements of the 18th 23d Regulars deployed near Camp Tambo and Malabon.
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Gen. Merritt
Pacific
Manila
Newport
Dewey
Astor
Camara
Honolulu
Santiago
Cervera
Raleigh
Boston
Callao
Malate
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Utah
Camp Tambo
Malabon
Shafter Defends Garcia Letter in Santiago Controversy
The War Department endorses Gen Garcia letter to Gen Shafter as authentic. Shafter explains that Garcia was invited to witness Santiago's surrender but refused due to lingering Spanish civil officials. Garcia mourns not getting the city and contends Shafter extended American lines after Spanish reinforcements entered unopposed. Shafter clears himself of discourtesy while noting Garcia's continued sulking and harming the Cuban cause.
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Shafter
Garcia
War Department
Gen. Garcia
Gen. Shafter
Alger
Santiago
No Praise for Schley in Sampson Report
The government has received Sampson's report which omits credit to Schley, mentioning him only briefly. It argues Schley deserves greater admiration for ability and magnanimity, and portrays him as the bigger man amid the Santiago victory, noting his congratulatory message to the squadron and his pride in contributing to a victory "big enough for all of us."
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Schley
Sampson
Santiago
Commodore Schley
Commodore
Schleywell
Hartford
Conn
Chickamauga
First
Pennsylvania
St. Augustine
Fla
Manilla
Manzanillo
Port Nipe
Porto Rico
Mariel
Cardenas
Alger
Shafter
War Department
United States
Montauk Point
S. L
Fifth Corps
Gridley
Manila
Nagasaki
Dick Wainwright
Guanica Harbor
Gloucester
Miles
Wainwright
Maine
Ten Cent Fare Grab Draws Legal Scrutiny
An exchange says the ten cent cash fare on Pennsylvania and other lines will cause trouble. A judge ruled the ten cent rebate order falls under revenue stamps, making it illegal without the stamp. The extra charge is labeled a swindle and nuisance to conductors and riders and should be halted.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Spaniards Mistakenly Expect Talk Over War
The remark notes that Spaniards misjudged the conflict by hoping diplomacy could win battles, while weapons and combat decisive power would determine outcomes.
We Won’t Be Undersold in China or Glassware
A bold claim promises unmatched prices on china and glassware. The dealer urges customers to call and inspect the large, beautiful stock.
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China
Petons
Americans praise and critique in rapid Cuban War dispatches
A sweeping roundup notes Gen Shafter reports Spanish surrenders in Santiago San Luis and Guantanamo, U S naval losses and victories include the Maria Teresa and the Oregon voyage. It highlights annexation gains, Cuban campaigns, promotions for negro regiments, and press reaction to leaders and reporters amid the war effort.
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Shafter
Santiago
San Luis
Guantanamo
Sagua
Baracoa
Porto Rico
Spain
Maria Teresa
Samee
Watson
King of Spain and soldiers cheeky reports Mont Royale
Selection of telegrams and notes from various papers comment on leaders, war conditions, and politics. Topics include Spain’s king contracting measles amid naval praise, Gen. Grant’s political ambitions, German imperial sentiment, and the Santiago hospital crisis with heavy sickness among troops.
Exploits of the American Navy in the Spanish War
St Louis Democrat praises the U S Navy and its victory over Spain noting Dewey and Sampson ships, minimal American casualties, heavy Spanish losses near Manila and Santiago, and the superiority of American crews and engineering. It credits discipline, initiative, and modern fleet strengths as keys to success.
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Spain
Dewey
Sampson
Manila
Santiago
Europe
United States
St. Louis Democrat
Swedish officers laud American Cuban War soldiers
Capt Olaf C Abildgaard and Commander Nils V Anderson praised American troops in Cuba for coolness, discipline, and swift duties under fire. They contrasted smokeless powder used by Spaniards with American powder, noting Americans faced disadvantage yet showed resolve and steadiness in infantry assaults.
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Cuba
Olaf C. Abildgaard
Washington
Nils V. Anderson
Abildgaard
Express firms taxed one cent per shipping bill ruling
Judge Tutley in Chicago held express companies must collect the one cent tax on shipping bills. The decision says the issuer of the receipt must affix the stamp and the shipper cannot. If upheld, express firms would pay about three million dollars annually.
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Tutley
Chicago
United States Express Company
Fine Hand Writing Opportunity at Local College
Fragmentary notice hints at a handwriting or penmanship opportunity at Smith College in Pennsylvania. It mentions business college training and a possible opening for a course or contest to cultivate neat writing. Entities uncertain due to damaged text.
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Smith Oo College
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Pos Rentalogue Au Paticulare
Business College
Nate
Spain's Queen Regent Seeks End to Cuba Porto Rico War Terms
Historian note recalls Cambon presenting to President McKinley a Spanish queen regent message asking terms to end the Cuban and Porto Rico conflict. Reports cover Miles landing forces near Guanda, San Juan, and battles with Spanish forces, with fleet actions, ship repairs, and high level diplomatic exchanges tied to the war.
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M. Cambon
McKinley
Spain
United States
Miles
Guanda
Porto Rico
Ponce
San Juan
Cienfuegos
Bahia Honda
Fred Grant
Chickamauga Park
Newport News
Sampson
Schley
Cervera
New York
Texas
Shafter
Senor Ros
Santiago
Paris
M. Emile Zola
Legion of Honor
Council of the Order
Susan McCullock
Hugh McCullock
Treasury
Lincoln
Arthur
J. B. Yale
Sparkill
Croker and Son Return from England Aboard Lucania
New York dispatch notes Richard Croker and his son Herbert returning from England on the steamship Lucania. The Tammany leader appears rugged and says his health is first class in reply to questions. Detroit report covers about 6500 city officials at the League of American Municipalities sessions, described as intelligent and conscientious overall.
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New York
Richard Croker
Herbert
England
Lucania
Detroit
League of American Municipalities
New York Money Market and Produce Prices Reported
Market report from New York notes money on call at 1.4 14 per cent and bank bill for demand at 4.85 48514. Produce prices list flour ranges, buckwheat, rye, cornmeal, barley, wheat and oats spot and futures, with butter, cheese, eggs, and pork values included for regional markets.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Buffalo Grain and Market Prices Aug 2
Buffalo August 2 market report lists WHEAT No 1 hard 85.5c No 1 northern 85c No 2 red 60c Winter wheat 60c CORN No 2 8c No 8 yellow 8.5c OATS No 2 white 4c No 8 mixed 24 30c RYE No 3 0. Butter State creamery 20 9c Cheese Fancy full cream 5c 18c western 12 18c Prices for hay and straw included with bids for timothy and baled rye.
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New York
Flour- City Mills
Ci Mills
Minnesota
C. i
Western
City
Brandywine
Northern
Duluth
Cf. O
Western Creamery
Elgins Cc
State
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Graham
Tate
Subpoena in Warren County Common Pleas Divorce
In Warren County Common Pleas No 46 Si r Bertha Kearney libellant v Thomas Kearney respondent a subpoena is issued forJoan to appear at the court house Warren Borough on the first Monday of May 1808 to answer the complaint why a divorce from the hands of matrimony could not be granted and the sheriff John Fuellhart to execute this process.
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Warren County
Common Pleas
Bertha Kearney
Thomas Kearney
Joan
Ereas
Court House
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Seid Court
Peels
Ohn Fuellhart
Borough of
Libel in Divorce Proceeding In Warren County Court
No. 43 L 2 1888 libel in divorce issued January 31 1898 Florence Barber by next friend J W Bonner as libellant versus Clarence Barber respondent. You are hereby notified to appear in proper person before the judges at Pine Court House in the end of omit at your peril as JOHN H FUELLHART Sheriff.
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Warren County
John H. Fuellhart
Empress Dowager Rules Amidst Power Shift in China
Pekin correspondent reports the empress dowager has relieved the emperor of real power. Ministers follow her directives as Li Hung Chang effectively controls the Tsung Li Yamen. Rumor attaches blame to Li Hung Chang over China Russia ties and a recall demand may follow. James S. Washington Dead in Texas.
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Washington
Spain
McKinley
San Juan
Porto Rico
Yauco
United States
Astor Battery
Philippines
Dewey
Manila
Long
Board of Construction
Santiago
Leonidas
Hampton Roads
Guantanamo
Linares
Govermors
Tillinghast
United States Service
Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
White
California
Jones
Arkansas
Congress
Bismarck
Ephraim Sells
Columbus
China
Sullivan County
N. Y
George Todd
New York City
Hotel Majestic
London
Pekin
The
Standard
Li Hung Chang
Claude MacDonald
Russia
French scientists plan balloon flight to Dawson route
A party led by Dr. Terwagnel sails from Vancouver to Skagway aboard the Rosalie. They plan to use gas to lift a balloon and fly toward Dawson while scouting Andree and reporting on the Klondike. Ottawa says Claus in Nenal ro jail will be executed on the 17th inet.
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B. C
Dr. Terwagnel
Skagway
Rosalie
Dawson
Andree
Klondike
Ottawa
Claus
Nenalro
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