Political contest grows as 1900s senatorships loom
The North East Breeze reports opposition to Cumings with Charles Schimmelfeng of Warren as a potential rival and notes W. P. Nutting of Youngsville as another state senate candidate. The piece also forecasts a busy next year with multiple local races. In Oklahoma Territory, Ton Ton Lawton near Fort Sill rapidly grows to 10 000 residents with 400 businesses and 1 000 Indians in a week surpassing Pithole. The 1900 bank act yields 665 new banks in 16 months with total capital over 34 million, majority under 90 000, expanding to smaller communities.
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North East Breeze
Cumings
Charles Schimmelfeng
Warren
Sandborn
the Breeze
W. P. Nutting
Youngsville
Senate
Congress
Assembly
Register and Recorder
Lawton
Fort Sill
Oklahoma Territory
Faro
Pithole
National Bank
Wanamakerism Defined as Selfish Power Grab
The Philadelphia Inquirer denounces Wanamakerism as a selfish scheme to undermine Pennsylvania politics and the Republican party. It claims Wanamaker seeks a U.S. Senate seat, uses influence over the district attorney race, and would place personal interests above strict justice and local governance.
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Senator Quay
Wanamaker
McLaurin Faces Pressure Over Party Resign Call
Senator McLaurin defies South Carolina Democratic committee urging resignation and accuses four members of seeking the U S Senate seat. Tensions rise against Tillman and his faction as power struggle looms within state politics.
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McLaurin
Democratic State Committee of
South Carolina
United States Senate
Tillman
Treasury Gold Reserve Rises as Prosperity Seen
Democratic editors skirt explanation of over half a billion dollars in U.S. gold since the McKinley era. The gold’s presence is defended as proof of national prosperity, credited to Republican governance and policies.
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U.S. Treasury
Harrisburg convention hints at fierce split in Democrats
At the state convention in Harrisburg the race between stalwarts and fusionists backed by the Wanamaker faction looks heated. A Republican victory is anticipated next November in the same city. Fusion is again arranged in Nebraska among Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans with Bryan active in support. The piece notes Iowa Republicans field a strong ticket and signals broad endorsement. Agricultural notes report peaches stable but a shorter potato crop with early runs at $1.25 per bushel.
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Harrisburg
Wanamaker
Nebraska
Bryan
Potatoes Boost Value This Season
Small potatoes may be stricken from sneering phrases as the tiny tubers prove worth money this season.
Law for Peddlers Licenses Issued by Governor Stone
Gov Stone approves an act licensing hawkers and peddlers in boroughs and townships. County treasurers may issue yearly licenses for selling clothing, dry goods, notions, crockery and tinware within the county. Fees are 10 dollars on foot and 40 dollars with a vehicle. Exempts sellers of own manufacture and disabled soldiers. Penalty for unlicensed sale is a fine of at least five dollars or 3 to 12 months in jail.
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Stone
Court of Quarter Sessions
Tariff Reform Signals Shift in Southern Democratic Policy
In New Orleans the tariff debate has softened the old cry of robbery, with The Picayune noting the South now seeks tariff protection as great manufacturing states rise. Samuel J. Randall is cited as a former Democratic leader whose stance aligns with a revised policy keeping principle intact amid changing conditions.
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New Orleans
the Picayune
Samuel J. Randall
Philadelphia
South
Randall
Negro Bankers Seek Convention and New Bank in Philadelphia
A call for a September convention of negro bankers in Buffalo highlights a budding national effort. Only seven state black banks exist, but a strong push aims to establish more, with a new Philadelphia bank opening soon as the first north of the Mason Dixon line, to be followed by others.
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Buffalo
United States
Philadelphia
Mason and Dixon
Wanamaker-led group plans statewide store buyout network
The Bradford Star notes a new eastern company organized by John Wanamaker and others to acquire all country town stores in Pennsylvania. Merchants retiring from each town would be barred from reentering business for several years as new outlets open.
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Bradford
John
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Pepper Piano Music Magazine July issue highlights
The August issue of the J. W. Pepper Piano Music Magazine for July offers ten songs and eleven instrumental pieces all original and pleasing. Priced at 10 cents, it can be obtained by writing J. W. Pepper, publisher, 8th and Locust streets, Philadelphia, or through newsdealers.
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J. W. Pepper
8Th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia
Georgia Peach Shipment To Northern Markets Increases
Georgia is sending fifty carloads of peaches daily to northern markets as the main crop begins to move. The southern fruit season promises ample peaches across the United States, with this region forecasting a bumper supply.
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Grorgia
United States
Illinois
Calls at Shaw's Cash Grocery for Riche lieu Flour
Shaw's Cash Grocery advertises Riche lieu Flour with a value offer of two towels per sack. It also promotes suspenders at ten cents a pair and is presented by GEO. BALL CLOTHING Co.
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Shaw’s Cash
Richelieu
GEO. Ball Clothing Co
News and Views Roundup From Various Papers
A collage of brief notes on politics and policy from the era. Topics include cotton prices and crop prospects, Democratic and Republican party tensions, postal service reforms, social commentary on public figures, and international trade trends. Also mentions market growth in Germany and the US, union-employer tensions, and various local notices and advertisements.
McLaughlin Widow Seeks Admin of Deceased Husband
Mrs Janet Mc Laughlin of North Warren Pennsylvania will on September 2 1901 at 10 AM or soon after in Warren county Orphans Court apply to be appointed administratrix of her husband Clark McLaughlin late of Conewango township Warren county deceased. Attorneys Armlee Lindsey Warren Pa announce notice dated August 12 1901.
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Ster
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Critt Marsh
Gd.n
Ella Lockeby
Orlando Lockeby
T. F. Akeley
Wm. Akeley
Charles E. Spetz
John P. Peterson
Anna Thomas
E. H. Beshlin
Adm
Henry S. Thomas
Lilla A. Babcock
Admr’x
F. O. Babcock
A. Baldensperger
T. H. Bines
Roswell Wheeler
Blanche Simmons
Walter
D.I. Ball
J. P. Jefferson
Eliza Carver
C. D. Crandall
Register. Register’s
Warren
Janet McLaughlin
North Warren
Pennsylvania
Clark McLaughlin
Conewango
Notice of Appointment in Spencer v Spencer case
In the Court of Common Pleas Warren County Pennsylvania case 25 September Term 1899 Katherine Spencer libellant v Charles Spencer respondent. Commissioner Bordwell to take oath for libellant attends August 24 at 3 P M at C George Olmstead office Main Street Corry Erie County to hear if the respondent attends.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Katherine Spencer
Charles Spencer
Enen
C. George
Testamentary Notice on Estate of William Hoop
Administration notice for the estate of William Hoop of Corydon Warren County Pennsylvania grants to Ellena M Hoop executrix asks all debtors to pay promptly and all claimants to present demands for settlement located in Cornplanter Pennsylvania dated August 6 1901
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William Hoop
Corydon
Warren County
Penn
Ellena M. Hoop
Cornplanter, Pa
Hazeltine Woolen Mills Petitions Dissolution
In Warren county Common Pleas a 1901 dissolution petition is filed by Hazeltine Woolen Mills seeking surrender of its charter powers. A rule to show cause was granted returnable the first Monday of September with publication in six newspapers. E H Beshlin acts as solicitor for petitioner.
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Hazeltine Woolen Mills
Warren County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
E. H. Beshlin
Yee Printing a Specialty at the Mail Office
A brief note touts Yee Printing as a specialty at the Mail Office with mottos promising promptness neatness and cheapness.
Public Auction of 100 Acre Conewango County Farm
In Warren County Pennsylvania Master James W. Wiggins will sell at public auction on August 29 1901 at the Warren courthouse the parcel described as about 100 acres in Conewango bounded by York Dunham Byer Samuelson Kiger Peck and other lines with a two story frame dwelling and two barns. Terms: one third cash on confirmation, one third in one year, one third in two years with interest at six percent.
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Court OF Common Pleas
Warren County
Charles Kitchen
John Kitchen
Equity
Warren Hoxagen
Conewango
Arren County
Pennylvania
David York
York
James Dunham
C. Byer
Byer
Said Byer
John Wilcox
Sam. Samuelson
Samuelson
C. Kiger
Kiger
Amos Peck
Peck
James W. Wiggins
Amendment Proposal for Pennsylvania Elector Qualifications
A joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments for Pennsylvania. It adds a registration clause to Section 1 of Article Eight defining male voting qualifications, including U S citizenship, state residency, district residency, and tax payment within specified periods. Amendment Two to Article Eight, Section Seven is noted.
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Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives of
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ees
Geneva Assembly
United States
House of Representatives
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Dwight Cowan
Sno Socary
Z.T. Weaver
North Clarendon
Geo. C. Priestley
Bos Evans
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
Robert
Iowa
Democratic Party
Juniata Herald
Louisianaews
Postmaster General
Louis
Scranton Republican
Canada
Sampson
New Orleans Democrat
Bob” Evans
Germany
Bufalo Express
Order of Maccabees
Sherman News
Louisville Courier- Journal
Fehlman Bros
Hegister
W. W. Griest
The
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T.w.mcnett
T. W. McNett
Struthers Station
Warren, Pa
N. Greenland & Son Telephone
Chicago
Appa
J. L. Mead Sycle CO
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