For Better Roads. A Model Stone Road Near Warren
A government built stone road near Warren along the Allegheny river in Pleasant township shows the benefits of improved planning. It was paid by the county township and Oakland cemetery trustees with help from Warrenboro road machines and dates from September 1897. The road remains sturdy after wet weather while other areas stay muddy. Officials plan to extend it to the cemetery as funds permit, arguing long term costs are lower and produce lasting value.
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Warren
Allegheny River
Pleasant Township
County
Township
Oakland Cemetery
Warrenboro
Pittsfield
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Holland Land Company
Mary Annty
Adam Shultz
Lara Priest
Said
Edward P. Durant
A. E. Priest
J. D.and
Alice Howard Terre
Chauncey Spencer
Freehold
Thomas
Lawson Davis
Naomi Davis
J. C. Lineman
Freehold Township
Warren County
Columbus
Wrightsville
Calvin Wright
C. Wynn
E. Wright
Brokenstraw Creek
C. Messinger
James Stuart
Stuart
Thanksgiving of 1898 Echoes Prosperity and Union
The season brings record crops and peak business amid a voter verdict that steadies currency and honor. A swift and costly war has forged a closer national union with kin overseas and expanded territory since California. The year ends with rising confidence for the coming century.
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California
Open door policy explained for Philippine Islands
Representative Dingley defines the open door as equality of treatment not free trade. He says it means imports from all countries are admitted on the same terms as those from the mother country. For the Philippines it implies equal duty rates for imports from Britain and other foreign nations as for the United States.
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Philippine Islands
Dingley
Philippines
Great Britain
United States
Judge Williams Comments on Judge Gordon Resignation
Hon H W Williams states he believes Judge Gordon's Philadelphia Common Pleas departure signals his support for John Wanamaker as United States Senate candidate to replace M S Quay. He calls this the sole explanation for the unexpected resignation.
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H. W.williams
Supreme Court
Judge Gordon
Common Pleas
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
United States Senate
M. S. Quay
Utah congressman with three wives faces public scrutiny
Many papers and people say the Utah congressman should not take his seat due to polygamy. Brigham Young Roberts defends himself saying domestic affairs are private. The public debates whether a man with three wives can serve.
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Utah
Congress
Brigham Young Roberts
Elkin Named Attorney General for Governor Stone
The Republican State Chairman John P. Elkin is appointed as Attorney General, praised for faithfulness and efficiency. The author expects no better man for the role and lauds Elkin as popular with party workers.
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Harrisburg
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Gov. Stone
Volunteers to be mustered out after regimental selection
Washington reports 30,000 to 40,000 volunteers will be discharged as regiments are chosen. The remaining troops will garrison islands and maintain peace of new possessions. Manila force likely reduced once Gen Otis declares the Philippines quiet.
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Washington
Manila
Otis
Philippines
Pension vouchers cashing at any post office proposed
Postoffice Department in Washington arranges for postmasters nationwide to cash pension vouchers using the money order fund. The plan aims to aid pensioners in areas without banks and improve accessibility to funds.
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Postoffice Department
Washington
Patriots Vie for Warren County Offices Next Year
Early in reserve, Warren County shows eager patriots aiming to fill each county office. A successor to County Superintendent Putnam will be elected next May with several aspirants for the post.
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Warren County
Putnam
Warren den
Orphan’s Court
Said County
Charles Chase
Hubert A. Lane
Pine Grove
Perry D. Clark
John F. McPherson
C. F. Griswold
H. L. Greenland
J. R. King
Boon Magee
S. Warner
James Morton
F. E. Hertzel
W. A. Mitchell
W. V. Hodges
Susan A. Whaley
W. M. Lindsey
Glenn E. Magee
John Dale Greaves
Elizabeth C.le
W. R. Dawson
James G. Greenlee
Edward Lindsey
C. J. Johnson
WM. McCray
Register. Register’s
Warren
Georgia Lynching Moves Into Daylight
In Monticello a mob lynched a Black man accused of killing a white man. The incident shows mobs growing bolder, with the act occurring in daylight and tied to a single alleged crime.
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Georgia
Monticello
Two Mormon Elders Target Jamestown for Proselytizing
A reader voices strong opposition to Mormon missionaries in Jamestown, calling for their removal and stating the town’s footstool area has no use for Mormonism. The letter frames conversion efforts as unwelcome intrusion.
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Jamestown
Woman From Kentucky Aims For 1900 Presidency
Mrs JOSEPHINE HENRY of Kentucky declares she seeks the presidency in 1900 to succeed President McKinley. She is too preliminary and will not pursue the candidacy.
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Josephine Henry
Kentucky
McKinley
Congress to Hear Message as Debate Looms
Congress prepares for a key meeting amid expectations the President's upcoming message will run about 60,000 words. The focus centers on the lengthy address and its possible policy implications.
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Congress
Cumings Leads Warren County for State Senate by 1942
Senatorial results show Capt. H. H. Cumings with an official plurality of 1942 in Warren county and 1276 in the district. Counts reflect early tallies in a tight race.
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H. H. Cumings
Warren County
Athletes Outshine Minds in College Halls
William E. Curtis argues in the Chicago Record that colleges overvalue sports over scholarship. He notes heroes are athletes rather than scholars and warns excessive athletics erodes educational purpose across institutions. He cites senior valedictorians as rarely valued.
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William E. Curtis
Chicago Record
Curtis
Wisconsin Launch Adds to Historic Pacific Battleship Line
The Wisconsin becomes the second Pacific coast battleship launch after the Oregon, surpassing the Oregon in size and exceeding Spanish war era ships. It joins four other 1910s era battleships launched this year with Maine Missouri and Ohio soon starting. Secretary Long urges fifteen more battleships and cruisers to meet future needs.
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Pacific
Wisconsin
Oregon
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Alabama
Illinois
Maine
Missouri
Ohio
United States
Internal Revenue figures show large war tax receipts and stamps issued
The 23d Pennsylvania district under Collector Fruit in Pittsburgh reports 4,749 special taxpayers and 1,442,274,189 internal revenue stamps issued totaling 192,153,933 dollars. Estimated total receipts for the year reach 250 million with 100 million from war taxes. A 3 percent discount proposal for stamps over 100 dollars is urged to cut deputy needs.
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Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Scott
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Collector Fruit
Bank directors should study officials before lending
J. T. Brooks, second Vice President of the Pennsylvania Company, urged bankers at the Ohio Bankers' Association to require monthly director examinations of discounted bills and notes. He warned against loans to a single person or company and stressed learning the character and habits of bank personnel.
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J. T. Brooks
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio Bankers’ Association
New Bankruptcy Law Review of 1898 Prospers
The annual report of the Attorney General reviews the national bankruptcy law of July 1 1898. Since enactment 1 700 petitions in voluntary bankruptcy have been filed. Delaware Eastern Pennsylvania Southern Georgia Nevada New Mexico Western Virginia and Wyoming report no filings. Western Pennsylvania records 31 cases West Virginia 13 and Ohio 76.
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Delaware
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Nevada
New Mexico
Virginia
Wyoming
West Virginia
Ohio
Wheat yields by state surprise eastern readers
The Agricultural Department in Washington reports Pennsylvania wheat yields at 19 bushels per acre, while Washington state reaches 231 bushels per acre. The gap of 444 bushels highlights unexpected fertility differences, challenging prior beliefs that western states outproduce eastern ones like Pennsylvania.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
Union
Dakotas
Western States
Lehigh Teachers Move to Pension Senior Members
Lehigh County teachers plan a partial pension program for veterans of 25 years’ service. They propose state funding but will act now if needed, with benefit capped at one third of the last salary and eligibility based on good character.
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Lehigh County
Oklahoma gains prosperity and Republican gains
The article proclaims Oklahoma more prosperous than any period since settlement with more grain money enterprise and Republican votes. It argues the state should feel content and happy given these advantages.
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Oklahoma
State finances show large corporate taxes and school costs
The Philadelphia Times notes Pennsylvania revenue sources including corporate capital stock taxes near 4 million and foreign insurers around 650000. It highlights the Pennsylvania Railroad paying about 600000 directly, with schools consuming nearly half the state’s revenue and prisons, agriculture, and guards rounding out major expenditures.
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Pennsylvania
Treasury
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth
Department of Agriculture
Keep or surrender the Philippine Islands debated in press
The Philadelphia Times urges keeping the Philippines, arguing they must be held to deter foreign powers and maintain peace. It contends the islands offer wealth but require duties beyond profit, and that Anglo-Saxon leadership under the United States and England will shape future European policy. The piece frames the duty as arising suddenly, not sought, and insists on possession for stability.
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Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Philadelphia Times
Pacific
Spain
England
Europe
Expansionist stance echoed by Wheeler and Dewey
Gen Joseph Wheeler advocates imperial expansion arguing the US must access world markets and extend American civilization. He cites past leaders, notes Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico as ready markets and rails and sanitation as needs, with Admiral Dewey endorsing the view.
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Joseph Wheeler
Monroe
Jefferson
Madison
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
America
Manila
Havana
South
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Dewey as Republican and Episcopalian
W. E. Curtis in the Chicago Record notes that Admiral Dewey is politically a Republican and an Episcopalian, with his family shared in these affiliations for generations. The letter writer observes ongoing national discussion about Dewey's politics and religion.
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Admiral Dewey
Episcopal Church
W. E. Curtis
Chicago
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A promotional health notice claims a tonic from South America cures stomach weakness and indigestion. It asserts immediate relief and universal efficacy, urging sufferers to try the remedy sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Cuban Industrial Relief Fund seeks work based aid for Cubans
A New York driven plan by William Willard Howard aims to relieve starving Cubans through industrial work paid at market rates. The Cuban Industrial Relief Fund will place American superintendents on farming land, supply tools and seed, and use proceeds to sustain ongoing employment while restoring farmers home plantations.
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New York
William Willard Howard
Howard
Turkey
Herbert M. Allen
United States
Cuba
Cuban Industrial Relief Fund
Tribune Building
Contitinental Trust Company
Broad Street
Postal Receipts and Money Orders Show Growth in 1898
The First Assistant Postmaster General reports a rise in postal receipts by over 6 million dollars. Domestic money orders climbed from 25,169,055 to 27,793,078, while their value rose from 174,482,676 to 191,354,121 dollars, signaling brisk business and more money sent via mail than the prior year.
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Phila. Times
Revival of Polygamy Sparks Utah Church Address
The Presbyterian church in Utah denounces the promised end of polygamy after statehood and cites 2000 polygamous marriages and 1000 children born since January 4 1896. It warns that church influence dominates Utah Wyoming and Idaho shaping politics and challenging federal power.
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Presbyterian Church In
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Buffalo Commercial
Petroleum Production in United States 1897 Figures
According to the United States Geological Survey the total U S petroleum output in 1897 was 60 568 081 barrels valued at 40 929 611 dollars, compared with 60 960 361 barrels valued at 58 618 709 dollars in 1896.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Tailor Jacob Keller Promises Finest Fit and Service
CLoTaEs do not make the man but improve his appearance after the person is formed. A well fitting suit makes one feel courteous and comfortable. Jacob Keller, artistic tailor, can craft the very best clothes with a guaranteed perfect fit and customer satisfaction. His cutting ability is well known.
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Clotaes
Jacob Keller
Jake
Seat for the Elderly Passenger Sparks Frayed Unease
In a crowded scene a stout young woman offers a seat to an elderly passenger. The exchange reveals social tensions as the younger asserts space and patience, while the elder declines to argue and accepts the gesture, hinting at broader class discomfort.
Political Headlines From Across The Nation
A compilation of brief snippits from newspapers noting reactions to elections and policy. Topics include the Dreyfus affair, North Carolina race war, Swiss-style referendum in South Dakota, Utah’s plural marriage, Cuban prospects, Missouri election gains, U S export growth, Kane borough voting, army reform calls, Roosevelt on the army, and German Kaiser prosecutions.
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Peace Commission
Dreyfus
Pittsburg Times
Spain
North Carolina
New York Press
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Willie Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Ria
Mexico
Bears
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Cullom
Republican Party
Harper’s Weekly
Aid For
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Kansas City Journal
Brooklyn Eagle
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Milwaukee Sentinel
St. Louis
Buffalo Express
Kane
Stone
Sibley
Col. Rogers
Republican
Tionesta Republican
Col. Roosevelt
New York Post
Germany
Kaiser
Buffalo Courier
Sheriff's Sales
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Water Street
Eldred Township
County of Warren
First and
Center Streets
Center Street
First Street
D. F A. Wheelock
E. W. Thompson
Grand Valley
William H. Maultby
Incorporated Hall Association
L. B. Wood
Clara Hannon
Harriet Maxon
Hill
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
C. Baker Et al
Leonard Nyberg
Rosa Nyberg
Laura J
Caches
Morrison
Warren Borough
Charles Owens
Fred Anderson
Recorder’s Office
Ater Street
Hartman
Mary Beres
Joseph Beres
Sugar Grove Township
Samuel Cottle
Loudy McKelvy
John Faichney
J. A. Firth
Elsie Faichney
William H. Short
Jane Firth
Kirberger
Warren, PA
Hawk
Legion
Morck & Kirberger
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Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware Co., Lov
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Etters
John A. Jackson
Youngsville
Penn
Laura M. Jackson
D. W. Beaty
B. J. Jackson
Cit
George Laffenberger
Pleasant
Warren Co
Leon G. Ball
Admi
Sugar Grove
Penn’a
Admr
Great Cash Grocery
Java
Rio
Dold
Westphalia
New Orleans
Acme
Lennox
Oak Leaf
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffice
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B Dunham
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Wrightsville Hotel
P. L. Wright
Lovina Baker
Florence E. Rhodes
Purdon’s Digest
Smith
John H. Fuellbart
Sheriff’s Office
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
BANK
Penn.a
Siconten
Ted
Senates
Oae
Ireland
Scotland
Erence Bay
Appene
Liverpool
Queens
Town
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bressene Vigore
Gothenb
Brouy Varie Av
A. A. Davis & Co
Martin Blastic
Edwin H. Post
Stephen
Ackley
Charles Widdifield
C. P. Northrop
J. Net
Daniel Donnovan
Boro
Edward H. Post
Cc. P. Oo
Magdalena
King Et al
S. M. Et al
J. E. Crouser
Thomas Conway
H.H. B
Asso
Buss & White
C. T. Bordwell
C. B. Kibler
H. F. Marshall
Char Laughlin
Ghinenen
Ara A. Lynch
James C. Feer
Brown
Susquehanna Mutual Fire Nsurance Hoste
Ee Etal
Frank C. Souis
Ida Barber
Herman Barber
Christ Zimmerman
F. M. Knapp
Proby’s
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
N. K. Wendleboe
China
E. W. Siegfried
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Brocatelle
Morris
N. Greenland
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane, PA
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