Over Half a Million Plurality in Pennsylvania Returns
Official returns filed at Harrisburg show Roosevelt with 840 949 votes and Parker 335 430, a Roosevelt plurality of 502 951. State ticket votes indicate puzzle ballot effects with Elkin 737 978 and Thompson 306 265, a plurality over Thompson of 427.
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Electors to Meet and Vote for President
The Presidential electors will convene in state capitals on the second Monday in January to choose President and Vice President and forward certified returns to the Senate. The Senate and House will open and tally on the second Wednesday in February to declare the winners.
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Birth of Meehan Son Prompts Name Change
John T. Meehan welcomed a son in New York City just before an election and initially planned to name him Alton Parker Meehan. The next day he reversed course and chose Dennis instead, saying Dennis and Alton B. Parker are similar and Dennis sounds stronger.
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Local option liquor bill eyed for Pennsylvania legislature
A local option bill will be introduced to let voters in any city town or borough decide by vote every two years whether to grant liquor licenses, a measure already in force in Ohio.
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Dowie and the hair debate in the salvation line
The piece questions Parson Dowie’s stance on appearance as a test of salvation. It asks who Dowie is and what becomes of shiny heads or men with growing hair if hair is a sign of being saved, urging Dowie to speak.
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Nations Back Roosevelt Peace Conference Amid Backing
One by one powers show support for a second Peace Conference. Secretary Hay reports cordial acceptances from Austro Hungary Italy Sweden and Mexico to attend the conference.
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Admiral Dewey Heads for Europe on North Sea Board Tour
The article notes Admiral Dewey is booked for a European trip as Russia and Great Britain agree on involving an American of high naval rank on the North Sea board of inquiry. It quotes him affirming a square deal to every man, no more and no less.
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Christmas shopper urged to plan early for best satisfaction
The notice advises shoppers to prepare in advance for Christmas purchases choosing home store options. It urges consulting advertisers for guidance and aims to help buyers secure long term satisfaction.
Subscriptions Open for The Mail and Tribunes
The Mail and the New York Tribune offer one year rates with The Tri-Weekly Tribune and the Mail at two dollars yearly. Congress convenes next Monday and the President’s message will provide figures. The Mail also offers job printing with prompt mail orders.
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Sibley calls for graft crackdown on county contracts
The Hon. Joseph C. Sibley, a congressman from Pennsylvania's 28th district, offers a $1,000 reward for prosecuting graft in county administration, citing bridge contracts. The Gazette notes the bold move may spur scrutiny across 66 counties and urges vigilance to ensure square dealing in public contracts.
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Timely Topics and World Affairs Digest
The column surveys the St Louis fair winding down near twenty million attendance. It notes Mexico's monetary reform talks hinting at gold standard progress. Railroads plan to rehire 40 000 workers, with 11 000 already back for the Pennsylvania Company. A Minnesota manslaughter shift and Panama army incident are lampooned. Also mentions a Worcester minister’s 30 day jail, a New Jersey pig bet mishap, and Princess Cecelia's American dress sourcing.
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Success of the Pure Food Law is Upheld by Court
The Superior Court upheld that the pure food law covers beverages as well as solid foods. This will lead to many prosecutions of saloonkeepers grocers and druggists for selling impure wines and liquors. The chemistry department will expand to provide expert evidence in cases though funding remains tight. The State should supply more funds beyond fines. Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Pittsburg Bishop supports Subway Tavern concept
Bishop Cortland Whitehead of Pittsburg endorses a Boston style concept for Pittsburgh similar to New York’s Subway Tavern. He urges capitalists to open drinking places without treating to reduce drunkenness and argues for practical controls rather than prohibition, noting that liquor sales and drinking will continue despite efforts to end them.
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Sibley Re-elected in 28th District with 56 Percent
In the 28th District election 35,152 votes were cast. Sibley won 19,861 votes, over 56 percent, while his opponents combined had 15,291. Sibley led Heilman by 9,210 and Gill by 15,221 amid strong Prohibitionist activity. Derrick notes the bitter intra-county fight.
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County officials set hearings on valuations across townships
The County Commissioners announce appeals hearings for assessed valuations fixed by the Assessors. Dates span January 9 to January 26 for numerous boroughs and townships in Warren Pa. A stray quotation from a local merchant laments modern youth behavior.
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Church fair pledges new fundraiser appeal
The article recalls a Scottish minister who urges his congregation to raise funds urgently by holding a church fair after trying to fundraise honestly all year without success. The anecdote emphasizes the need for financial support and community effort.
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Mickle Siller
Government plan to open unstamped letters proposed
Caution notes that the government may open letters without postage stamps to learn writer identities and intercept dead letters. It also mentions the Mail Printery offering printed envelopes cheaper than non printed options.
Letters of Administration for the estate of Alfred E. Sill
Notice is given that Letters of Administration on the estate of Alfred E. Sill of Warren County Penna have been granted to the undersigned H A Booth Admr C T A Warren Pa dated Oct 22 1904. Debts owed should be paid and claims presented for settlement with proper authentication.
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Notices of Estates Accounts in Warren County Court
The Register of Warren County gives notice that named executors administrators and guardians have filed final first or supplemental accounts for estates including Rollins Seaman Wagland Skinner Keller Benson Sechrist Richards Walton Flacke Parmlee Dailey and others. The Orphans Court will review these accounts December 5 at 2 pm in Warren Pa.
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Ellena M. Hoop
John F. Seaman
John M. Davidson
Jennie Waggand
Adelia Wagzand
Jesse Baccus
Alfred S. Skinner
D. L. Gerould
Sextus Keller
T. S. Stanford
Peter Benson
Fred Sechrist
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W. J. Richards
Patrick Carroll
Clarence L. Walton
Cynthia A. Walton
Levi Walton
Henry Flacke
Marie Flacke
Louise Flacke Werle
Warren, Pa
Reduced rail fares to Erie for State Grange meeting
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets from all state stations to Erie for the State Grange meeting December 13 to 16. Tickets sold December 12 to 15 valid for return until December 17, minimum fare set at 25 cents.
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Erie Railroad withdraws excursion rates to St Louis
The Erie Railroad announces the withdrawal of excursion rates to St Louis and return trips tied to the Fair, effective December 2, 1. The notice notes the rate change for travelers using the excursion service during the fair period.
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Low Rates for Chicago Live Stock Exposition Tour
Tickets sold for the November 27 28 and 29 event in Chicago allow return travel until December 5. Passengers can attend the Live Stock Exposition with extended return validity at reduced fares.
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Monogram Stationery and Printing at the Mail Office
The Mail Office offers latest style stationery and envelopes with sample displays and order taking. Also touts best job printing services at the Mail Office, and hints at personal growth through self awareness.
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