President's strained summer plans and secluded rest
Close observers note the President faces mental and physical strain since the war. A New York trip to review troops at Montauk Point is promised, with possible visits to seaside and mountain resorts and a visit to Vice President Hobart discussed. He enjoys evening Potomac rides with Cabinet members aboard the Triton and maintains steady habits amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montauk Point
Hobart
Potomac River
Triton
Mustering Out Of 16000 Volunteers Scrutinized
President McKinley backs mustering out up to 16 000 volunteers with mandatory medical examinations to protect pension rolls. Regimental discharges face resistance from officers seeking continued service while privates seek home earnings. Pennsylvania's Sixth Regiment at Camp Alger votes to be honorably discharged, a move not echoed by other Keystone regiments. Governor Hastings awaits War Department guidance on which Pennsylvania units are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHinley
Pennsylvania
Chester
Camp Alger
Hastings
War Department
16Th
Senatorial Letter Denies Withdrawal Pressures
Capt. Cumings from Norph Madison Ohio dated August 17 1898 rejects rumors he will withdraw in favor of Col Hulings. He asserts he will pursue the nomination and asks supporters to stand firm until stronger reasons arise. The note responds to Venango public sentiment surrounding the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Cumings
Norph Madison
Col. Hulings
Hulings
H. H. Cumings
Meadeville man enters race against Higgins in Erie district
Democrats finally named A. Gaston of Meadville to oppose Republican Geo. H. Higgins after a drag-net in Erie and Crawford counties. The piece notes Lily Dale ties, questions Sibley’s plans, and suggests Higgins would win easily if matched again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Crawford
Geo. H. Higgins
A. Gaston
Meadville
Lily Dale
George Higgins
Silver Joe” Sibley
Higgins
Promotion for Col Hulings in the Fighting Sixteenth
Dispatches from Washington announce Col Hulings will be promoted to Brigadier General. The local eye expects other promotions for Major Windsor and Captain Wheelock as additional officers gain rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. Hulings
Neck O’ Woods
Major Windsor
Wheelock
Stamp tax on bank checks repealed by Congress in 1883
An exchange notes the stamp tax imposed during the Civil War on bank checks was collected through the fiscal year 1883 and formally repealed by Congress in March 1883. The repeal ended the tax after decades of enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Reunion of the Army of the Potomac at Niagara Falls
The reunion of the Army of the Potomac at Niagara Falls on September 1 and 2 promises to be one of the largest in recent years. The G A R meets at Cincinnati the following week with extensive preparations for a grand time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
Niagara Falls
Cincinnati
Roosevelt Seen As Likely NY Governor Candidate
Talk of Teddy Roosevelt as the Republican candidate for governor in New York meets with broad support statewide. Gov Black’s friends push to renominate him despite the war candidate rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy” Roosevelt
New York
Gov. Black
Rest from active duty for Captain Clark of the Oregon
Capt Clark of the battleship Oregon retires from active duty for a few months due to long strain. The article notes the country will not begrudge him the rest and mentions potential winter resorts in Ponce and San Juan being prepared for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Oregon
United States
Ponce
San Juan
Foreign trade shows large surplus in seven months
In seven months of the present year foreign exports exceeded imports by 317,132,861 dollars. Such an exhibit with a war on hand would be impossible in any other country.
War staffing flags 21 Major Generals and 72 Brigadier Generals
Government hires for war duties lists 21 Major Generals and 72 Brigadier Generals with staff appointments totaling 781. Old glory has flown over the Sandwich Islands since August 12 and is said to remain there now and forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
The Philippine Islands and Their Vast Size and Population
The Philippines stretch about 950 miles from Luzon to Mindanao, totaling roughly 114,300 to 115,500 square miles. Luzon covers 40,875 square miles, Mindanao 37,256, with Mindoro and Panay together about 8,060, and Samar around 7,000. About 1,209 islands exist, most uninhabited, and population estimates range from 8,000,000 to 10,009,009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Manila
New York
South Carolina
Philippines
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac River
Mindanao
West Virginia
Roanoke River
North Carolina
Charleston
N. C
Mindoro
Panay
Iloilo
Samar Island
Pennsylvania's Generosity in State Institutions
Auditors report from Harrisburg shows about 31.3 million dollars paid from the State Treasury to penal and charitable institutions. Soldiers' Orphan Schools have received nearly a third. totals include Warren Asylum 1.062 million, Morganza Reform School 1.26 million, Huntington Reformatory 1.9946 million, Erie Soldiers' Home 1.257 million, Polk Feeble Minded Institute 0.789 million, plus 6.9 million since 1885 for indigent insane care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Auditors General
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
State Asylum For
Warren
Reform School
Morganza
Huntington Reformatory
Erie
Western Pennsylvania
Polk
Republicans Urged to Check Assessments for 1898
The notice urges Republicans to call in persons in their election district to verify assessment for 1898 and have the Assessor register them if needed. Assessors must be at the voting places on September 6 and 7 from 7 AM to 6 PM, with September 7 as the last day.
Senator Bacon Weighs Policy On Philippines and Cuba
Senator Bacon of Georgia visited Washington last week and presented a practical view on war issues. He opposes retaining all the Philippines, urging a substantial resting place for future needs including a coaling station. He believes Cuba and Porto Rico pose current problems but will resolve satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Georgia
Washington
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
War Spain pension filings rise with early claims
About 3,000 pension claims have been filed for the Spanish War. The first was a widow’s claim filed in mid May, three days after her husband died in the hospital following enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gould Heir Frank Jay Gould Nearing Majority
Frank Jay Gould the youngest child of Jay Gould will reach adulthood next month. By the late millionaire's will the vast fortune is to be divided among the heirs upon his coming of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Clearfield
Frank Jay Gould
Jay Gould
Whose Mail Are You Reading War Question Echoes
The wartime slogan questions loyalties as citizens ponder who controls and reads mail. The phrase signals postwar debates on censorship, surveillance, and civil liberties amid shifting public trust and media scrutiny.
Carpet Cleaning Works at Mansion House
E. W. Sealy announces carpet cleaning and laying services including chenille curtains and feather renovation with guaranteed satisfaction. Work conducted at rear of Mansion House. orders to be left there with the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Sealy
Camp Thomas and Camp Meade figures in postwar army drawdown
General Brooke governs Porto Rico and brings home sick Pennsylvania soldiers from Chickamauga for hospital care in the state. Secretary Lane pushes Navy cutbacks as War Department plans the mustering out of 100000 volunteers and maintains about 116000 array. Camp Meade near Harrisburg hosts 25000 troops while Camp Thomas declines as regiments return to Knoxville under General Wiley. Chaplain Brown at Santiago defies arms rules to aid wounded troops.
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Brooke
Porto Rco
Porto Rico
Jupeine
Camp Thomas
Knoxville
Tenn
Wiley
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Chickamauga
Lane
Navy Department
Santiago
Brown
Arizona
Col. Roosevelt
Camp Meade
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Middletown
James Young
16Th Regiment
Richards
18Th
13Th
War Department
The Fighting Sixteenth Pennsylvanians at Coamo
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, praised for discipline and steadiness, marched from San Juan to Coamo where they defeated a seasoned Spanish force. Sixteen Spaniards were killed, about 50 wounded, and 200 taken prisoner, while the Keystone regiment, newly armed, proved its combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
San Juan
Hulings
Coomo
Coamo
Philadelphia
Last of the Season Ten Day Excursion From Erie Area
The last low rate ten day excursion departs Thursday September 1 from Erie Troy Bellefonte Macanaqua Sunbury Shenandoah Dauphin and intermediate stations to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach. Excursion tickets returnable within ten days are $10 from Erie $5 from Williamsport and lower from other points. Atlantic City travel options include the Delaware River Bridge Route with ten cents more than the Market Street Wharf Philadelphia rate. For rates and schedules see hand bills or inquire with E S Harrar Williamsport Division ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Troy
Bellefonte
Macanaqua
Sunbury
Shenandoah
Dauphin
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Pennsylvania Railroad
Williamsport
Delaware River Bridge
Market Street
Philadelphia
E. S. Harrar
G A R En Campment Excursion Fares From Pennsylvania
For the thirty second National En campment of G A R in Cincinnati Ohio from September 5 to 10 1898 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell single fare excursion tickets. Tickets are valid for travel to Cincinnati September 3 4 and 5 with return allowed not earlier than September 6 nor later than September 13. A twenty five cent extension of return possible by depositing the ticket with the Joint Agent at Cincinnati on September 5 6 7 8 or 9 and paying the fee allowing stay until October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Richland
Pleasant Township
Warren County
State of Pennsylvania
Recorder’s
M. E. S. Biddle
D. I. Newbold
Wayne Street
M.E. S. Biddle
John C. Conboy
John Kennedy
Gas Rates Set by Pennsylvania Company for Warren Area
The Pennsylvania Gas Company announces new charges starting September 1, 1898 for domestic gas in Warren Clarendon and nearby areas at 24 cents per 1000 cubic feet. A 2 cent per 1000 discount applies to bills paid on or before the tenth day of the month after delivery. By order of the Board of Directors. C N Payne President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Warren, Clarendon
Vicinity
Board
Pennsylvania Gas Company
C. N. Payne
Excursion Rates to Cincinnati for G A R Encampment
Erie Railroad offers excursion tickets to Cincinnati for the 32nd National Encampment of the G A R in Cin cinnati Ohio from Sept 3 to 6 with return by Oct 2. Rates vary by station from Meadville 6 60 to Salamanca 8 05 and Jamestown 8 00. Contact Erie ticket agents or F H Gates D P A Jamestown for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinnan
Ohio
Erie Railroad
Cincinnati
Salamanca
Randolph
Jamestown
Corrice
Union City
Meadville
Oil City
Erie
F. H. Gates
Erie R. R
New Great South American Kidney Cure Aids Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promptly relieves pain in kidneys bladder and back for both men and women. It stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by Hertzel and Saner Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Moon aligns twice in one month for first time since 1883
The article notes a rare celestial event as the moon is visible twice in a single month marking a historic pattern not seen since 1883. The text emphasizes the unusual omen and the celebratory tone of the skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
War era quips and tariff talk mix in editorials
A collage of editorial snippets discusses fashion trends from the Ladies' Home Journal, naval prowess and ships, diplomacy jokes about protocol, Dewey and Merritt victories at Manila, Uncle Sam’s spreading brand of Americanism, and praise for the Dingley tariff amid wartime debts.
Land parcels in Warren County described in 19th century deed records
A legal sale of multiple land parcels in Brokenstraw and Youngsville Warren County Pennsylvania. Descriptions include parcels with dwelling houses, orchards, mills, and wells. Several deeds reference transfers from W Aill, R A Kinnear, and R A Siggins to R H Kinnear or George H Seager, with accompanying easements and road issues. Sale follows execution in the B J Jackson case and related suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstrew
Vania
W.aill
R. A. Kinnear
Recorder’s Office
Brokenstraw
County of
Warren and
Sta
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Warren
State of
W.B. Phillips
Sai County
Youngsville
Philadelphia and Erie
William Davis
R. A. Siggins
Robert A. Kinnear
Conewango Avenue
Glade Township
Arren
Conewan Avenue
C. W. H. Verback
Mary Verback
W. V. N. Yates
Lana
W. V.N. Yates
George H. Seager
Jessie Geer
Farmington Town
Porter
James Cooper
Nathan
Nathan Porter
Samuel Thompson
Letta A. Porter
N. Porter
Abner Ploss
Annice Ploss
William Jewell and Son
Pardon Hazeltine
Oak Street
S. K Dunham
Hazeltine
John D. Brown
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
A. C. Blodget
J. W. Brown
Commissioners
M. A. Myers
Pomona Grange Plans Third Quarterly Meeting
Warren County Pomona Grange No 10 will hold two day sessions at Mountain Grange hall near Tidioute on Sept 8 and 9 1898. The program includes opening exercises minutes reports discussions women hour entertainment questions on agriculture war effects on farming and grange influence and a fifth degree Pomona conferral September 7. Mountain Grange members will meet travelers by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Pomona Grange
Mountain Grange
Tidioute
Claud Summerton
G. W. Chappell
New London
C. H. Whaley
Mable Kinnear
Mary E. Young
The
Grange
N. S. Wheelock
Kaith L. Young
Ann Siggins
Chaiman
M. Crockerr
Geo. A. Woodside
Edinboro Normal School Promotes Prospective Teachers
Edinboro offers a historic normal school education founded in 1861 with 1200 alumni and an 8000 volume library. The fall term starts September 12 for fourteen weeks. last year attendance reached 460 students as it grows. address J R Flickinger principal for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro
New England Conservatory
J. R. Flickinger
World snippets and oddities from Costa Rica to Copenhagen
Items of interest cover canary birds and parrakeets as delicacies in Costa Rica, the fall of Santiago tied to the Bastile anniversary, German foxes shipped to England, the Columbia sailing from Boston in 1787, Copenhagen’s 11th century tower to be moved for street widening, and advice that new boots last longer if worn after six months or longer if kept over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
Santiago
England
Boston
Copenhagen
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Warren Mail
Dwight Cowan
Illis Cowan
Warren, PA
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
Ohn P. S. Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
WM. D. Porter
Pittsburg
Jarles W. Stone
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
E. W. Parshall
Ames R. Mitchell
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
President McKinley
America
Legal Buanxs
Oteap
Mar
Fehlman Bros
G. A. R. Encampment
Ladies’ Home Journal
Susquehanna Journal
Maine
Grand Rapids Herald
St. Louis Democrat
Mantua
Dewey
Merritt
Omaha Bee
Uncle Sam
New York Mail and Express
California
Malate
Buffalo Enquirer
Rome
N. Y
Sheriff's Sales
Court of Common Press
Borough of
Number
Sheffield
Richard Dunham
John Myers
Richard Danke
George N. Hurst
Catherine Hurst
Hiram R. McCalmont
Thomas L. Hurst
Pleasant
Joseph Lester
R. McOwen and Company Et
Eldred
State
Coun
Tahereenta
G. W. Green
George Lobdell
W. A. Irvine
Towitnning
Elier
Teresa B. Bush
George Bush
C. M. Belknap
William F. Dalrymple
First National Nk
Pittsfield Township
Philip Fretenburgh
A. D. Ludlow
Augustus Peterson
Tees County
Betay C. Decker
Betsy C
Page Niety-One
Miles Run
Edward Durant
A. Anderson
Landster Gustafson
Begi
Eabove
Benjamin Durlin
Jared Boardman
E. G. Buel
Lynn Road
Lawrence Johnson
John August Danielson
C. E. Spetz
Will Spets
E. M. Jadmin Tor
Spetz
Emaline
John H. Fuellhart
Sheriff's Office
Warren County Common Pleas
Fred Mathews
Alice L. Mathews
Eecetheeinsek
C. E. Bordwell, Com
Azariah Howard
An Roves
David D M. Boward
Pomona
State Normal
Kertcher's
Warren Public Schools
Seeone
E High School
Department of Science
W. L. Macgowan
Leon Ensworth
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Law’r’p
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B Dunham
L. Freeman
C. Sigel
Etters
Josephine M. Hall
Penn’a
F. A. Hall
Court OF Common Pleas
Penn
Glade Run Methodist Episco Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Prothonotary
Hinckley & Rice Solicito
Warren Col . Soa
Said
Perry D. Clark
Jemima G. Hull
Fred Jewel
D. Clark
Okae Oh
John O'Neil
B. E. Waugaman
Common Pleas
Florence Barber
J. W. Bonner
Clarence Barber
Java
East Indies
Maricaibo
E. W. Siegfried
China
N. K. Wendleboe
Rowland & Sons
W. ©. Rowland, J. E. Rowland
W. OC. Rowland, JR
Kane Summit Hospital
Kane Summit
Kane, Pa
Bertha Kearney
Thomas Kearney
Paagh
Warre
EL Furlamaer
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