Oliver Optie’s Creator William T Adams Turns Stories
Oliver Optie’s stories remain popular with readers including grandfathers as William T Adams of Dorchester Massachusetts. Adams born July 30 recently reached seventy four and has penned over a hundred books selling about 1100000 copies. He started as a school teacher in 1842 and kept teaching until 1865 then devoted to writing.
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Oliver Optie
Oliver
William T. Adams
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Adams
Field Flowers Monument Souvenir for Eugene Field
Chicago editors compile Field Flowers a bound volume of delicate verses to honor Eugene Field. The Eugene Field Monument Souvenir sells for one dollar with proceeds aiding his family and funding a monument. Warren sales are handled by A A Davis & Co inviting admirers to purchase the artistic keepsake.
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Committee of Chicago
Eugene Field
Warren
A. A. Davis & Co
Gen Sickels urges veterans to back McKinley in Binghamton
Gen Sickels addressed Union Veterans in Binghamton New York urging old soldiers to reject Popocrat rebellion and third party schemes and to vote for McKinley and Hobart. He warned pensions could be cut by free silver if Popocrats win. He noted Tom Watson’s letter criticizing Sewall and linking to Bryan Watson unity.
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Gen. Sickels
Binghamton
N. Y
Union
Sickels
McKinley
Hobart
Sound Money
Popocrat
Tom Watson
Sewall
Bryan-Watson
Watson
Chicago
Bryan
Populists pledge on Free Silver and high prices warned
In 1892 critics claim Democracy misled voters with cries of change and free trade. They say the same party now pushes Free Silver and high prices, urging the public to reject Popocrat promises after three years of experience.
Free silver debate depresses bullion value
Last week silver touched 60 cents per ounce for certificates, making bullion in the dollar worth 5116 cents. Commercial causes drive the decline, but the threat of free silver influence contributes to the trend and the stance of Mr. Bryan's proposals.
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Bryan
Bicycle Tire Trust Forms To Promote Cooperation
Major tire producers create an association to foster sociability among members. The group represents $28,000,000 invested in rubber and bicycle patents and aims to maintain current high bicycle prices.
Republicans nominate E. E. Robbins in 69th ballot convention
The deadlock in the 21st Congressional district ended last Saturday as E. E. Robbins of Westmoreland county secured the Republican nomination for Congress on the 69th ballot at a conference in Kittanning Pa.
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E. E. Robbins
Westmoreland County
Congress
Kittanning
Secretary Hoke Smith Resigns from Interior Post
Former Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith steps down from President Cleveland's cabinet amid reports he backs William Jennings Bryan and free silver. Smith has held the post since March 4, 1893, with a successor considered readily available.
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Hoke Smith
Cleveland
Bryan
Sewall Sons Speech Tours Stir Maine Campaign
Harold M. Sewall, son of the Republican presidential nominee, campaigns in Maine for McKinley and Hobart. He remains friendly with his father but cannot publicly endorse his politics.
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Harold M. Sewall
McKinley
Hobart
Maine
Uncle Sam issues new silver certificates in small sums
New one dollar two dollar and five dollar silver certificates are issued by the government and will be accepted at par to replace old notes. At the Mall office, old certificates will be redeemed without questions.
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Uncle Sam
Tnt Ratt
Chairman Hanna Says McKinley Won't Hit the Trail
In a pointed remark Chairman Hanna states William McKinley will not campaign publicly, arguing he is not in the stump business and thus unnecessary for the effort.
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Hanna
McKinley
Silver craze fades amid future forecasts
The piece laments the uncertain outlook of silver investment, calling it elusive and overhyped as the market swings and past gains fade, leaving memories of speculative fervor behind.
McKinley Accepts Letter Prepared for Public View
A letter from McKinley is reported ready for public release and will be issued within the week.
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McKinley
Crown of thorns on labor under Wilson tariff
The piece argues the Wilson tariff harmed American workers and farmers, citing a 1894 labor report showing wage losses, increased idleness, and fewer employed in New York and New England. It compares these losses with McKinley protection and notes declines in exports, grain and flour trade, and farm value from 1892 to 1895.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Platte
Commissioner of Labor
United States
New England
New York City
New York
Europe
Cuba
America
The Noisy Frogs Tale
A man tried to sell three car loads of frogs at a restaurant but settled for three dozen. The next day he returned with a basket and counted eleven frogs. The buyer challenged the claim, and the seller explained the frogs’ pond noise caused him to overestimate the load.
Oculist Warns Americans on Electric Light Use
A New York oculist warns Americans are the most reckless with eye care. He urges halting the practice of electric lights without ground-glass shades to prevent future sight loss and possible generation of nearly blind people. He says naked light causes retinal paralysis akin to snow blindness.
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New York
Editors Back Bryan Ticket Despite Silver Flap
A Harper's Weekly notice criticizes Democratic editors and proprietors who support Bryan and the Chicago ticket while opposing free silver, calling their stance hypocritical for lacking principle and decision to bolt the party.
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Harper’s Weekly
Bryan
Democratic Papers
Chicago
Pennsylvania Democrats Split by Factional Meetings
The Democratic party in Pennsylvania shows two divided camps. The sound money group met in Philadelphia with broad statewide attendance excluding Warren county. The free silver Populist faction gathered in Erie with strong showings for the Chicago ticket and for Bryan’s nationwide tour.
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Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Sound Money Ead
Philadelphia
Warren County
Free Silver
Erie
Chicago
Bryan
Senator Quay Plans NYC Visit for McKinley Victory
Senator Quay writes from Florida that he will travel to New York City around Septist ready to roll up his sleeves for McKinley and victory. Republican campaign managers anticipate a clean sweep in Maine.
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Quay
Florida
New York City
Septist
McKinley
Victory
Maine
Nashville Banner Probes Cheap Money Debate
The Nashville Banner questions whether the public should chase cheap money and asks if earning more dollar by spending it reduces value, framing the dollar debate in stark terms. It challenges supporters of inflationary policies to justify demand for cheap credit.
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Nashville Banner
Interior Secretary Pick Likely Ex-Gov Frances of Missouri
The new Secretary of the Interior will be Ex Governor D. R. Frances of Missouri after September 1. He is described as a prominent and active gold Democrat in the report.
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Secretary of the Interior
D. R. Frances
Missouri
Milwaukee Hosts Large Attendance at National League of Republicans Meeting
Milwaukee hosts the annual meeting of the National League of Republicans this week drawing a large attendance from party members and supporters. The event highlights party gatherings and organizational planning for upcoming campaigns.
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Milwaukee
National League of Republicans
Major McKinley Decries Free Trade in Canton Speech
Major McKinley, catering to a crowd of about 6 000 in Canton, Ohio, argues that the Chicago Democratic wing favors free trade and free silver, condemns tariff policies, and claims protection is essential. He contrasts this with the other Democratic wing, praising patriotism and cautioning against a silver standard.
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Major McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Lawrence County
Democratic Party
Chi
Harrison
Chicago
United Party
McKinley
Women and the Vote in the American Republic
Rachel Foster Avery argues that women must engage in voting to shape education, public health, and governance. She laments male domination in politics, urges women to express opinions at the ballot box, and notes limited states granting women voting rights for upcoming elections.
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New York City
American Republic
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Rachel Foster Avery
Bicycle factories shrink as market dips and debts rise
The article notes a bicycle boom turning to bust with 372 manufactories six months ago, only 241 remaining, and 131 failing. Debts total about 2.5 million dollars, and a large wheel stock awaits liquidation amid high prices and weak demand.
McKinley Urges Domestic Labor Over World Silver
McKinley argues it is better to open U S mills to American labor than to open U S mints to world silver. The statement contrasts domestic work with global silver markets, implying national economic prioritization over international metal flows.
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McKinley
United States
America
Bryan
New York
Governor Hastings to Open Republican Campaign in Chicago
National Chairman Hanna asks Gov. Hastings to deliver the opening Republican campaign address in Chicago on the evening of September 2. He will be the chief speaker. The Governor will also speak the night before at the State convention of Republican Clubs in Peoria.
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Gov. Hastings
Hanna
Chicago
Peoria
Hill and Bryan Dine in Albany Amid Ticket Uncertainty
Messrs. Hill and Bryan met in Albany last Tuesday and dined together. Hill did not attend the mass meeting afterward and has not announced support for the Chicago ticket, remaining silent on the issue.
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Messrs
Hill
Bryan
Albany
Mr. Hill
Chicago
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Widely Endorsed in Report
The piece extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as mild and effective for bowel issues. It cites broad acceptance and a testimonial from Mr B B Buffman of Friendsville praising its stomach pain relief. Available through Morris & Mullen in Warren and P B Canteld in Corydon.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s
B. B. Buffman
Friendsville, Susquehanna Co
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canteld
Corydon
Political Opinions and Local Politician Movements
Clips show Bryan supporters accused of European ties and large campaign spending funded by silver mine owners. Tariff and protection debates frame farm road costs and road needs. J D Hancock withdraws as Elector at large candidate citing Democratic tradition against Chicago populism.
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Bryan
Baltimore American
Public sentiment on currency and leadership
The piece argues wages earners and fixed salary groups oppose devaluation and seek fair prices. It labels Bryan unfavorably, praising silver opposed by popular sense. It mocks Coxey and predicts Bryan cannot rally voters beyond Coxey’s army. Source: N Y Sun.
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Bryan
Coxey
Washington
N. Y. Sun
New Great South American Kidney Cure
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder distress by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the urinary passages in male or female and quickly eases retention of water. Sold by Noyes drug store.
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Noyes Drug Store
In Commodity of Numerous Warren County Lands Seized in Foreclosure
A lengthy foreclosure listing covers several parcels in Warren County Pennsylvania. Properties include Kin zu a and Glade Township tracts with multiple dwelling houses and outbuildings, road reservations, and rail line adjacencies. Purchasers are Helping Hand Building and Loan Association. buyers include Lewis and Elvira Everett and James S Green among others.
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Kinozua
County of
Warren
State
Nnsy Rei
Corydon Road
Buffalo, New York and Pittsburgh
Cory¢on Road
Benjamin
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Kinzua
State of
Pennsylvania
Corydon Street
Minnie Shaffer
Fey Beeen
Gulum
Kinzua Creek
C. B. Lawrence
William Whitman
John
Lewis Everett
Elvira Everett
Big Island
Conewango Creek
John Carlson
James Brown
William Kline
Eliza Kline
Pichard Oil Company
James S. Green
Defendent
Jas. Himebaugh
Clyde L. Himebaugh
Terre
Spring Creek Township
Warren County
Spring Creek Station
Mead’s Mill
Henry E. Whitsey
Nellie Wrightman
Columbus
Garland
P. A. Middleton
William Burch
H. A. Lewis
Lottie Moore
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E. Cowan’s
Dwight Cowan
Willis Cowan
Warren, PA
William McKinley
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Charles W. Stone
Assembly
E. W. Parshall
Register
WM. McCray
T. Weaver
N. Clarendon
Charles A. Peterson
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
J. F. Rounce
WM. J. Martin
Deerfield
R. Allen
WM. A. Clark
Pine Grove
Truthful
San Francisco Chronicle
Omaha
Department of Agriculture
Buffalo Courier
J. D. Hancock
Hancock
Democracy
Democratic State Committee
Franklin Citizen
The
Piso Company
E. T. Hazeltine
Treas
Etters
Samuel T. Neill
Siv
Pennslvania
Julia Laura Neill
Rhoda Bucklin
W. D. Bucklin
KE. B. Crissey
F. E. Spencer
A Baldensperger
Township of
Jade
L. J. Childs
Crawford
T. W. Tyler
Warren Street Railway Co
Glade Township
Phebe Tripp Morrison
J. C. Drury
J.C. Drury
Otto Anderson
Flora A. Smith
E. C. Swanson
Burden & Couch
Sheriff
Alanson Pierce
Ada L. White
Lucius White
Seine Road Machine Co
L. B. Wood
Epstein & Friedman
J. W
Plimpton, Cowan & Co
E. M. Chipman & Co
Fredonia Nat. Bank
Clara S. Blood
Exix
Kanana Lumber Co
Reynolds Lumber Co. Et al
Offerle & Brown
Reynolds Lumber Co
A.J. Thompson
Geo
F. Yates
Proby’s Office
Orphan’s Court
Said
M. A. Myers
E. B. Hyde
John Lindstrum
Admr
Charles Johnson
Jones Smith
Elizabeth West
W. M. Lindsey
Aan Blakesley
Perry Blakesley
E. H. Bradley
Sutta
Helena McMeekin
Julia
A. Hazel
Chas. E. Beecher
Moses Beecher
Sarah Hunter
Gates M. Hunter
John Johnson
John Halberg
Tina Smith Walton
Geo. M. Smith
F. A. Beebe
W. E. Stephens
WM. McCray, Renee
Register’s Office
Sheriff's Sales
Fieri Facias
Levart Facias
Seieri Facias
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Second Street
A. C. Blodget
Mary L. Palmer
C. D. Jones
Jones
H.R. Delong
Als
William Delong
Delong
L. C. Arnott
Arnott
J. B. Phillips
C. H. Kay
Permillia Eighmey
Permilla Eighmey
John D. Mead
George
Palmer
Hattie I. Martin
Martin
John A. Jackson
Gade Township
Otte
William Hodges
William I. Bachop
William S. Bachop
H. Briggs
H. Bri
Frank J. Schuler
Belle Fuler
W. I. Bachop
Citizens National Bank
Sheffield Township
Cherry Grove Township
Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove Range
Kinzua Township
Mead Township
Brokenstraw
Watson Township
Andrew H. Ludlow
Roman Schnuar
Triumph
Daniel 8. Boughton
Boughton
Will McCue
McCue
Andrew M. Parker
J. W. Colby Terre
Patrick Fraher
Hannah E. Allen
Homer J. Muse
Muse
J. O. Rollins
Carl Swanson
Hazeltine
Hannah FE. Allen
Rollins
Swanson
H. J. Muse
Glade Run Highway
G. B. Williams
C. B. Willey
Betty Swanson
Georgianna Co. Cobham
Alice Mead
Henry Cobham
Ee Road
Irteen
Albert Lauffenberger
A. Mintzer
D. A. Arird
Fox Hill
Jason Andruss
Norman Marlett
Marlett
George Stark
Stark
Summer
L. E. Akeley
Ida J. Atkins
Recorder’s Office
Joseph B. Drudge
Frank E. Drudge
Smith
D. M. Howard
Sheriff’s Office
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Rkeley Institute
Grand Haven
Michigan
Costas
Elk
Fred
Fox Hill Road
Akeley
Begiauth
Elizabeth M. King
H. A. Jamieson
Parker Symms
J. E. Wilkinson
Philadelphia Weekly. Press
New York Weekly Tribune
WY Tribune
Wakrren, Pa
Tribune
York
W. L. Macgowan
Lucie C. Richards
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Myron Waters
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
C. A. Cornen
K. T. Hazeltine
C. F. Hoffman
J. M. Siegfried
W. Parshall
Jas. C. Parmlee
Furni
Ture
Greenland
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