Winning Ticket Nominated at Harrisburg Republican Convention
The Harrisburg gathering nominated Justice W D Potter of Allegheny for Supreme Court and Hon Frank G Harris of Clearfield for State Treasurer. The convention was quiet and harmonious with J O Brown of Pittsburg as temporary chairman and David H Lane of Philadelphia as permanent chair. The Republican platform endorses state and national administrations, supports capital and labor rights to organize, urges mediation for labor troubles, denounces Democrats as untrustworthy, and praises the state treasury’s condition.
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Harrisburg
W. D. Potter
Allegheny
Supreme Court
Frank G. Harris
Clearfield
J O. Brown
Pittsburg
David H. Lane
Philadelphia
New Factory Inspection Act Expands Scope and Protections
The act passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Stone widens coverage of factory inspections. It requires seating for women and girls in factories and mercantile establishments and extends inspector powers to hotels hospitals schools and other places needing fire escapes.
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Stone
Grand Army encampment in Cleveland expected big turnout
Cleveland hosts the Grand Army of the Republic encampment beginning Sept 9 drawing 75,000 to 100,000 veterans and double that number of visitors due to reduced transport rates. Elk County Republicans seen regaining strength per Ridgway Advocate urging a strong majority.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
Elk County
Ridgway
Elk
Endowment to Aid Philadelphia Teachers By Lewis Elkin
The late Lewis Elkin of Philadelphia left $2,000,000 as an endowment fund to support aged and needy school teachers. The writer notes this charity as noble and compares it to the censure others of wealth face in these times.
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Lewis Elkin
Philadelphia
Mercer man declines Congress bid favors Sibley
Henry Robinson of Mercer issues a letter saying he will not seek Congress in the district and that Joseph C. Sibley deserves a second term. He is deemed wise and prudent and many in the area are said to agree.
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Henry Robinson
Mercer
Joseph C. Sibley
Henry
Record exports reach new July high of thirty million
American exports for July rise to 30 million dollars, seen as a strong sign of ongoing prosperity since the Republican party's rise to power. The report highlights export growth as a calm forecast for the national economy and political stability.
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Republican Party
Voter Registration Urgency Urged for Republicans
The notice stresses every Republican should check their name on the registry before September 4. It urges all voters especially young men who reached voting age last year to ensure registration so they can vote this fall.
Democrats in Ohio Plan Early Campaign Picnics
Democrats in Ohio plan a series of campaign picnics to build momentum before the election. The strategy aims to engage voters now, as the pace of campaigning will quicken after polls close.
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Ohio
Soldier Costs and Value Compared Across Regions
Statistics indicate American soldiers cost five times more than European troops yet are valued ten times higher in combat effectiveness. The comparison underscores higher expenditure without clear efficiency gains in warfare.
Edison outlines future of electricity and storage batteries
Edison spoke at the Pan American about advances in electricity and storage batteries. He praised the battery’s light weight and potential to transform autos, traction, tidal power, and future energy storage while asserting Niagara Falls will remain local and Lake Erie water may move to Ontario with machinery.
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Tesla
Marconi
Edison
Pan-American
Niagara Falls
Mr. Edison
Niagara
Lord Kelvin
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
St. Louis
Buffalo
Hungry Democracy in Harrisburg Denounces Republicans
The piece condemns Democratic fault-finding at a state convention in Harrisburg, notes fusion talks with Wanamaker's faction failing, and profiles nominees Harman Yerkes for supreme court and Andrew J. Palm for state treasurer while predicting voter sentiment ahead of another convention. It contrasts with other states and comments on party dynamics and national issues.
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Harrisburg
Republican Party
Wanamaker
Democracy
Harman Yerkes
Doylestown
Andrew J. Palm
Meadville
Ohio
Maryland
Pennsylvania
How Many Hours A Day For Farm Labor
A debate on the length of the workday for farm hired men. Observations suggest ten hours can be a full day including chores. In many cases twelve hours are expected, while some push to fourteen to sixteen hours. One successful farmer reportedly uses a ten hour plan for both field and chores, maintaining good farm condition. The exchange notes ten hours may become standard in farming with modern facilities.
Windy talk, but many stock subscribers dodge payments
The Pan-American Exposition company sues non paying subscribers while local push and energy appear to center on those who refuse to pay. The article urges the Pan-American people to recover their money from these reluctant investors.
Industrial Alabama prospers as mines and mills reopen
Industrial Alabama shows renewed activity with coal mines and rolling mills resuming work after a wages settlement for a year. Machine shops and foundries are busy with orders for sugar mill machinery for Cuba Porto Rico and Mexico and Corliss engines for the South. McKinley’s administration is popular in Alabama’s industrial circles. The industrial South depends on his patriotic leadership.
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Alabama
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Corliss
South
McKinley
Ireland to Send Potatoes in Return for Help
Ireland plans to ship potatoes to the United States as its harvest is larger this year. The note recalls U S aid of shiploads of petaties to Ireland when help was needed and suggests reciprocal shipments now.
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Ireland
United States
J. L. Mead
Cycle CO
Chicago
Great Steel Workers Strike Keeps Raging On
The steel workers strike continues with both sides determined to win. The duration remains uncertain, prompting concern over production and national economy.
Fehman Brothers Urge Exam Before Dinner Set Purchase
If you want a dinner set, don’t buy before seeing ours from Fehman Brothers. The ad urges shoppers to compare styles, prices, and quality before making a choice.
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Fehlman Bros
Discharge Hearing Set In Bankruptcy Case
District Court of Western Pennsylvania notices creditors and interested parties to appear in Pittsburgh on September 12 1901 at 10 a.m. to show cause why Peter W Nuttall Sugar Grove Warren County Pa may not receive a full discharge of debts. Clerk William T Lindsey.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Pennsylvania
Peter W. Nuttall
Sugar Grove Township
Warren Co
Congress
Pittsburg
William T. Lindsey
Hazeltine Woolen Mills
Warren County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
E. H. Beshlin
Court Docket of Multiple Civil Actions
Prothonotary lists numerous cross suits including H. H. B. & L. Association vs Buss & White J Pero vs C W Pero Irvine D Smith vs Marcus and Jane Day J H Fuellhart vs M Waters et al Samuel S and Kate Palmer vs Warren Stowe Co 6 Maines vs Christine F A Beebe vs J L Ace George L Smith vs Taney Muntz George L Smith & Co. vs H J Muse T N Barnsdale vs H E or Admr G W Sill vs P D Clark Admr John Gene vs C vi Shortt et al Ager vs Darius Magee Libbie Ager vs Darius Magee B Lindsey vs Jesse Lindsey M B and P get vs Frank Soule et al Proth'y Office Warren Pa Aug 19 1901.
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L. Asso
E’n
Buss & White
J. Pero
C. W. Pero
Irvine D. Smith
Marcus
Jane Day
J. H. Fuellhart
M. Waters
Samuel S
Kate Palmer
Warren St. We Co
Maines
Christine
F. A. Beebe
J. L. Ace
George L. Smith
Taney Muntz
George L. Smith & Co
H. J. Muse
T. N. Barnsdale
H.E
G. W. Sill
P. D. Clark
John
Ene
C. vi Shortt
Ager
Darius Magee
Libbie Ager
B. Lindsey
Jesse Lindsey
M. B
P.get
Frank Soule
M. Knapp
Probhy’s
Warren, Pa
Janet Mc Laughlin Seeks Discharge as Administratrix
Mrs Janet Mc Laughlin of North Warren Pennsylvania will apply to Warren County Orphans Court on September 2 1901 at 10 a m for discharge as administratrix of her husband Clark McLaughlin late of Conewango deceased. ARMLEE LINDSEY Attorneys Warren Pa August 12 1901.
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Janet McLaughlin
North Warren
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Clark McLaughlin
Conewangowee
Armlee & Lindsey, Attys
Warren
Notice of Commissioner's Testimony in Spencer v Spencer
In Warren County Pa the court appoints Commissioner C E Bordwell to take testimony for libellant Katherine Spencer in the case against Charles Spencer. The deposition will be held Saturday August 24 at 3 PM at C George Olmstead’s office on Main Street Corry Erie County.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Katherine Spencer
Charles Spencer
Linnet Granted Testamentary in Warren County Estate
Notice is given that Linnet has been granted testamentary upon the estate of William Hoop of Cone township Warren County Pennsylvania. Creditors must pay promptly and all claims or demands must be presented to the undersigned for settlement.
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William Hoop
Cone
Warren County
Penn
Notice of Estate Accounts for Warren County Orphans Court
Notice states that accounts of multiple executors and administrators have been filed in Warren County and will be presented to the Orphans' Court on September 2 at 2 PM for confirmation. It names Critt Marsh guardian of Ella Lockeby and other estates including Wm Akeley John P Peterson Henry S Thomas F O Babcock Roswell Wheeler Walter O Simmons Wesley W King Eliza Carver. C D Crandall, Register. Warren Pa Aug 3 1901.
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Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Critt Marsh
Gd.n
Ella Lockeby
Orlando Lockeby
Lilla A. Babcock
F. O. Babcock
A. Baldensperger
T. H. Bines
Roswell Wheeler
Blanche Simmons
Walter O. Simmons
W.J. Alexander
S. W. Davis
D. F. Vinton
Janette King
Áine E. Fay
Wesley W. King
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Cornplanter
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Equity
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Conewango
Arren County
Pennylvania
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York
James Dunham
C. Byer
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John Wilcox
Sam. Samuelson
Samuelson
C. Kiger
Kiger
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Peck
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