Republican State Convention Called for Harrisburg
The Republican State committee announces a convention at the Harrisburg opera house on August 21 1901 at 1030 AM to nominate candidates for justice of the supreme court and state treasurer. Delegates are allotted by 1900 presidential vote with districts receiving one delegate per two thousand votes and an extra for any excess over one thousand. Also notes Pittsburg leaders consider J W Lee for Congress in the 28th district with Sibley likely seeking another term.
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Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
Opera House
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Frank Reeder
Pittsburg
J. W. Lee
Warren
Elk
Venango
Forest
Mercer
Honest Joe” Sibley
Lee
Dennis
Sibley
Chaotic Dinners of the New England Society
Joseph H. Choate defines the New York society’s annual Delmonico’s dinner as a gathering of an unhappy company of pilgrims who drown sorrows of their ancestors and reflect on their own virtues in the mirror of history at the flowing bowl.
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Joseph H. Choate
New England Society of New York
Delmonico’s
Uncle Sam Holds Vast Gold Treasury Lead
The text proclaims the national treasury contains more than half a billion dollars in gold, stating no other nation matches this level of yellow metal readiness for a rainy day.
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Sam
Democrats and silver men clash over bolting in McKinley era
In old party disputes the silver men denounce rivals for bolting while later, after being outvoted, they denounce those who refuse to bolt. Philippine soldiers note improvements under American occupation with rising wages and better business conditions.
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McKinley
Philippines
Islands
Publicity Aide Bennitt to Assist Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Mark Bennitt Pan-American department of publicity will travel to St. Louis on August 15 to aid publicity for the Louisiana Purchase exposition. St. Louis hosts praise Bennitt as top choice for the post. July heat shattered records nationwide with several days near 100 degrees.
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Mark Bennitt
Pan-American Department of Publicity
St. Louis
Uncle Tom’s Cabin drama draws crazy audience
After more than forty years since the play’s dramatization, the original Uncle Tom is described as crazy. The piece argues the audience’s mania for the production is a form of collective craziness.
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Uncle Tom
Kruger says fight must go on as Boers refuse orders
The message from Europe notes the Boers keep fighting despite Kruger's orders. The Titusville World laments local parents who fail to curb their children's roaming and questions the effectiveness of the curfew law.
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Kruger
Europe
Titusville
The Mal. Marks Fifty Third Anniversary Milestone
The Mall is fifty three years old this week and in good health and prosperity. The note expresses gratitude to friends and patrons and hopes for continued support and well being.
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THE
Mal
What Causes Pain In This Season Green Apples
A contemporary piece under the caption What Causes Pain discusses seasonal shifts and likens discomfort to the tang of green apples. The tone blends light metaphor with observations on current times and ordinary pains.
All Job Printing of the Malt Office
All job printing from the Malt office is accurate and fully counted with reasonable prices.
Go West Young Man Four Buffalo Men Seek North Dakota Work
The Buffalo News reports four young men depart for North Dakota to take farm work at high wages then seek claims and settlement. W F Cushing notes harvest labor is scarce. men can earn 2.50 dollars per day with board, then 1.75 to 2 dollars daily plowing. They may gain three to four months steady work, possibly winter store jobs, and in five years own larger farms on government land in Cass and Ward counties with many acres available.
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Buffalo News
North Dakota
W. F. Cushing
North Dakota Commission
Buffalo
Cass County
Ward County
Prosperous Cuba Promises Under Wood’s Guidance
Governor General Wood forecasts a bright Cuban future with a stable government and growing U S investment. He notes no Havana yellow fever cases this summer, vast resources, and a need for capital to develop. Cuba holds 1.5 million in reserve and a network of 3600 schools.
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Cuba
Wood
Havana
United States
Important Laws on Tobacco Age Restriction and Constable Fees
The act approved July 10 1901 forbids selling tobacco to anyone under sixteen and forbids furnishing tobacco to minors. penalties include fines up to one hundred dollars or up to thirty days in jail. A separate 1901 act authorizes counties to pay constables fees for returns to court and election duties, with set rates per service and per mile.
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Gov. Stone
Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic Product Claims Quick Cure
An advertisement offers Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic for bed wetting in children and adults, asserting it can save over $100 by curing the problem. It promises immediate relief and lists Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pa as sellers.
Shaw's Cash Grocery Ad Promises RicheLieu Flour Deal
An old sale notice for Shaw's Cash Grocery touts Riche lieu Flour with a slogan None better made and a bonus of two towels with every sack.
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Shaw’s Cash Grocery
Richelieu
Western commerce shifts as US tops Japan trade list
A Western editor notes US exports to Japan rising from sixth to second place behind Great Britain as imports from Europe and Japan grow. The column also highlights political ironies and a mix of local notes from 1900 era chatter.
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United States
Japan
Great Britain
Star of Commerce
Teacher certificate rules update from state superintendent
Harrisburg letter explains permanent certificates allow teaching without new exams. professional certificates valid until 1903 with future exams covering civil government and elementary algebra. Next professional certificate exam set for August 24 at Warren high school to include civil government and algebra plus other high school subjects.
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Gunning
Harrisburg
O. J. Gunning
Warren
Pennsylvania School Journal
Pennsylvania
Nathan C. Schafffer
State Supt. Public Instruction
Warren High School
Commissioner to Take Testimony in Wade Divorce
A notice in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas sets July 8 1901 appointment of a commissioner to take plaintiff’s testimony in Ella A. Wade versus W. A. Wade. The session is scheduled August 10 1901 at Spring Creek Station at 9 am for the respondent or attorney to attend and cross-examine. Levi Leonard commissioner, Spring Creek Pa July 23 1901.
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Hazeltine Woolen Mills
Warren County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Saidek
E. H. Beshlin
Warren
Ella A. Wade
W. A. Wade
Spring Creek Station
Said
Levi Leonard
Spring Creek
Notices of Adminstration Accounts Filed in Warren County
Seven executors and administrators filed final or first and final accounts for estates in Warren County. Hearings set for September 2 at 2 PM for confirmation and allowance. Names include Critt Marsh, T F Akeley, Charles E Spetz, Anna Thomas, Lilla A Babcock, A Baldensperger, T H Bines, Blanche Simmons, W J Alexander, D F Vinton, and executors of Wesley W King and Eliza Carver estates. Crandall, Register. Warren Pa August 3 1901.
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Warren County
Hans’ Court
Critt Marsh
Ella Lockeby
Orlando Lockeby
T. F. Akeley
Wm. Akeley
Charles E. Spetz
John P. Peterson
Anna Thomas
E. H. Beshlin
Henry S. Thomas
Lilla A. Babcock
Admr’x
F. O. Babcock
A. Baldensperger
T. H. Bines
Adm’rs
Roswell Wheeler
Blanche Simmons
Walter O. Simmons
W. J. Alexander
R. De-Bonis-Non
S. W. Davis
D.F. Vinton
Janette King
Aeine E. Fay
Wesley W. King
D. I. Ball
J. P. Jefferson
Eliza Carver
Co. D. Crandall
Register. Register’s
Warren
Master’s Sale in Warren County Pa Court
Public auction of 100 acre Conewango land in Warren County Pennsylvania part of tract 319 with a two story dwelling and two barns. Sale August 29 1901 at 10 AM terms: one third cash on confirmation, one third after one year, one third after two years with 6 percent interest. James W. Wiggins master.
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Court OF Common Pleas
Warren County
Charles Kitchen
John Kitchen
Warren Ae
Said County
Conewango
Pennylvania
David York
York
James Dunham
C. Byer
Byer
John Wilcox
Sam. Samuelson
Samuelson
C. Kiger
Kiger
Amos Peck
Peck
James W. Wiggins
Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Elector Qualifications in Pennsylvania
The document outlines amendments to Article Eight of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Amendment One adds a registration law clause to the elector qualification section, preserving male voting age and residency rules. Amendment Two proposes changes to Article Eight, Section Seven.
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Commonwealth
General Assembly OF the
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives of the Commonwealth
General Assembly
Geneva Assembly
United States
W. W. Griest
The
House of Representatives
Fehman Bros Dinner Set Advertisement
If you want a dinner set do not buy before seeing our line from Fehman Bros. This notice urges customers to compare Fehman Bros offerings before purchase.
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Fehlman Bros
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