Treasury cash reserves uphold strong wartime finances
The Treasury holds about 300 million dollars in cash with revenues exceeding outlays, enabling Secretary Gage to offer to buy bonds during a cash shortage in New York banks. The piece contrasts with Cleveland's era when Treasury officials begged banks for gold to sustain specie payments.
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Treasury
United States
Gage
New York
Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
General Otis praised for successful campaign conclusion
The text lauds General Otis for ending the conflict, stating his enemies were rebuked by events and their charges proven absurd. It notes Otis has given full effort and that the major tasks are complete, with only minor details remaining.
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Gen. Otis
Trusts Spread in Free Trade England Brighten European Markets
Organization of trusts advances in England under free trade, confounding earlier claims that protective policy alone fosters trusts. British papers report new trusts and large corporations, while European reports show the trust phenomenon is not unique to the United States.
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Free Trade
England
United States
Alaska Boundary Debate Echoes Past Purchase Clash
The article notes broad support for keeping all Alaskan territory but recalls earlier opposition to the Alaska purchase, where critics accused the government of folly or crime. It draws a parallel between past quarrels and current sentiment on the boundary issue.
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United States
Alaska Purchase
Cee
Tme
Political notes on tariffs and 1900 political outlook
The piece cites tariff impacts on wools and prices in New York markets, mentions Agui naldo as a potential running mate for Col. Bryan, and notes the start of next year’s political contest with two Assembly announcements. It reflects on the century dating and the heated campaign to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bryan
Aguinaldo
Emma Goldman Critiques U.S. Suitability for Anarchism
Just before her sailing for Europe Emma Goldman said the United States is not a soil adapted to the propagation of anarchistic views. The remark reads as a parting compliment.
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Europe
Emma Goldman
United States
Eastward Move Open for National Republican Convention
Debate grows over where the next National Republican Convention should be held with Chicago favored for central access and Philadelphia and New York vying, as advocates urge the event to come East.
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Waar City
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Florpa Strawberries Priced Low Under Republican Rule
An exchange comments that Florpa strawberries at 90e a box are affordable for the average worker under Republican rule while noting a preference for other fruits like pranes and apple-sass.
Admiral Dewey backs McKinley for president
Admiral Dewey declares support for McKinley’s re election as president prompting comment that Democratic backers look foolish. The statement settles the Admiral's political stance and signals a boost for the Republican candidate.
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Dewey
McKinley
Idaho Silver Republicans Set to Return to GOP
Leading Idaho Republicans break from Democrats and Populists and plan to rejoin the Republican ranks citing improved prospects. The move signals a shift in party alignment and aims to consolidate conservative support.
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Idaho
Santiago Citizens Employed and Mining Prospects Hopeful
Gen Woop reports that the people of Santiago are employed and contented and that the mining interests of the province are in a hopeful way.
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Woop
Santiago
New Jersey Republicans Lead by Large Plurality in 1898
New Jersey shows a Republican plurality of 23 918 votes, far ahead of 8 455 in 1898, illustrating the growing influence of expansion in the state's political landscape.
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New Jersey
Roberts and Quay seat fights mark Senate turmoil
The piece details conflicts over seating for Brigham Roberts amid polygamy charges, Quay’s credentials, and House actions. It notes Roberts’s oath objections, Taylor’s revocation claims, Reed rules adoption, and the-prolonged seating dispute. It also covers Elihu Root’s war department report on Cuba and Porto Rico governance and tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Henderson
Iowa
J. D. Richardson
Tennessee
Alex. McDowell
Mercer
Senate
Hobart
Brigham Roberts
Taylor
Ohio
Roberts
United States
England
Queen Victoria
McRae
Henderson
Pennsylvania
House
Harmer
Philadelphia
Reed
Penrose
Senator Quay
Chandler
Committee of Elections
Col. Quay
Utah
Richardson
Judiciary Committee
Messrs. Richardson
Financial Legislation Moves Toward Gold Standard
Congress meets after last Monday with a Senate bill favoring a gold standard similar to the House plan but dropping the obligation to pay all interest bearing obligations in gold. It would redeem bonds except 4s of 1925 and substitute a 2¢ percent gold bond, lowering interest. House provisions on national banks and silver coinage may be included, with final agreement via conference committee before March end.
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Congress
Senate
House
Treasury
Pittsburg Times
Finance Committee
Sherman
New York
Conference Committee
Industrial outlook stays bright with textile gains and iron price rise
The survey notes textiles remain strong with woolen goods and wool advancing, cottons tied to wage gains in Fall River up 5 to 10 percent. Lake ore price fixed at 5.50 dollars per ton for next season, up 100 percent from last year. Staple crops ease as November slows vs October, while retailers anticipate robust activity in the coming month.
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Fall River
Lafayette dollar to be minted in Philadelphia soon
Mint in Philadelphia will begin striking the Lafayette dollar authorized by Congress to aid the monument. Railroads sell old steel rails for more than new ones cost under contract. Rep Cowherd of Kansas has a wild western name likely to become notorious in Congress.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Representative Cowherd
Kansas
Bradford
Belle C. Norton
Kinzua
Belle Norton
W. F. Main CO
Eastern
Cor. Friendship and Eddy Sts
Providence
R. I
Western
Iowa City
Non-Partisan Ohio W C T U Seeks Organic Union
A convention discussion leads to a recommendation for an organic union between the Non-Partisan Ohio W C T U and the Ohio W C T U conventions. Committees from both groups meet in Cleveland on November 16 with Mrs. Stevens as chair and Mrs. Ingham as secretary. The resolution calls for union if a satisfactory basis is agreed upon and welcomes any National Non-Partisan return.
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Ohio
Ww. C. T. U. of Ohio
M. A. Ingham
Ellen Phinney
Ingersoll
Cleveland
Dora Webb
Frank Smith
S. M. Perkins
Stevens
Anna Gordon
Clark
Special excursions to Washington from Pennsylvania Railroad announced
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run four round trips from points on the Philadelphia and Erie line to Washington for Christmas and spring travel. Excursion tickets cost from Erie, St. Marys, Driftwood, Renovo, Lock Haven and other points with return validity within ten days. Additional excursion options to Richmond and Old Point Comfort available from Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. offices and Mt. Vernon trips via electric railway. Details via handbills or ticket agents. E S Harrar, Williamsport division agent, cited.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Erie
Lock Haven
Washington
National Capital
St. Marys
Drift
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne
Washington, Alexandria
Tours announced for 1899 1900 Mexico and Florida trips
Announced personally conducted tours for 1899 and 1900 include a 45 day Mexico and California trip departing February 13 from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburg. Florida tours to Jacksonville depart January 23 February 6 20 and March 6 with two weeks in the Flowery State. Tickets available from all Pennsylvan ia railroad points.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Concoe
Mexico
California
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Florida
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
EK. Watt
Western District
B. Courtaendey, Jr
Baltimore
C. Studds
Southeastern Dist
Washington
Geo. W. Boyd
Dr. Ket Detchon’s Anti Diuretic Sold in Warren Pa
Antidiuretic claims to help children with bedwetting and nocturnal incontinence. Marketed to all ages with immediate relief. Priced at $1 and sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
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KE. Detchon
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
New CLOTHS for Fall and Winter at Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller the tailor announces arrival of new cloths for fall and winter. Prices are described as best and cheapest in town with early selection urged before rush begins.
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Jacob Keller
The Coming Census Begins June 1900 Enums Set Dates
The census will start June 1 1900 in cities with 8000+ people as of 1890 and by July 1 1900 in other districts. Enumerators receive commissions and oath requirements. Compensation ranges from two cents per inhabitant or death to fifteen to twenty cents per farm or productive establishment, with a daily minimum of three dollars for ten hours.
Pennsylvania factory jobs rise 1899 vs 1896 1897 1898
Factory Inspector Campbell reports 328000 more Pennsylvanians employed in 1899 than 1896, 293915 more than 1897, and 182207 more than 1898. He adds that if skilled labor and general workers were readily available, the rise could be even larger.
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Campbell
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Christmas Cosmopolitan feature lineup includes Doyle tale
A thrilling war story by Conan Doyle heads the December Cosmopolitan with Stock ton Maarten Maartens Olive Schreiner and Edgar Saltus also presenting stories and sketches in the Christmas number Olga Nethersole offers a personal stage experience sketch.
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Conan Doyle
Frank R. Stockton
Maarten Maartens
Olive Schreiner
Edgar Saltus
Olga Nethersole
Paris Show to Feature New York Forestry Exhibit
New York plans a forestry display for the Paris exposition of 1900 with 34 native wood specimens. Paris exhibit will also include 250 barrels of choice American apples and treated oranges in cold storage. Cincinnati's industries will be represented by a major piano manufacturer presenting a moving exhibit from raw material to finished instrument.
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New York
Paris
Cincinnati
State Schools and Social Issues Noted in Headlines
The Pedagogue reports on Michigan State's six Porto Ricans and Wisconsin coeds in short skirts. It notes Minnesota public school pupils cost $2.73 yearly, Maine plans an astronomical observatory, and Bible reading in schools rests on legal basis in nine states.
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University of Wisconsin
Minnesota
Maine
University
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A promotional notice claims the tonic cures stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. It asserts universal relief, reliability, and safety, promising permanent results and immediate improvement. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Mall job printing department offers low prices on all needs
The Mall job printing department advertises fully equipped facilities for printing all kinds of work from paper books and pamphlets to sale bills programs circulars letter heads envelopes bill heads blanks catalogues and business ecards. Short notice service is promised.
Elegant Wedding Invitations at Low Prices
At the office, we offer neat and elegant wedding invitations and calling cards. Programs and announcements are crafted with careful design and affordable rates to suit any ceremony.
Beacom Defends Pennsylvania Treasury in Behalf of Republicans
Harrisburg letter reports State Treasurer Beacom rebutted insurgent claims of fund mismanagement. His year end report shows receipts rising from 13.33 million to 15.46 million, with strong school fund payments and gains from corporate charters. The piece lauds Republican fiscal stewardship and debt reduction efforts.
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Pennsylvania
Beacom
Creasy
Republican Organization of
McCauley
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Monongahela Coal and Coke Company
American Window Glass Company
Allegheny Valley Railroad
United States Tours
Act of Assembly
Keystone
Republican Party
Insurgent Republicans Plan Large Corruption Fund in Pa
Philadelphia reports a half million dollar corruption fund to back an insurgent drive to control Pennsylvania Republican nominations for Governor Stone and Senator Penrose. The plan, tied to reform rhetoric, targets the Quay machine and features heavy money and organized campaigning.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Quay
Penrose
United States Senate
Stone
Philadelphia Record
Quay Machine
Flinn-Martin
Lake Erie
Delaware
Martin
Flinn
Allegheny
Colonel Barnett
Barnett
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowar
Warren County
Assembly
L. C. Baker
Columbus
E. W. Parshall
Mail
West
Elihu Root
Cuba
Porto Rico
Phillippines
Philippines
Root
Louisiana
New Mexico
Jamaica
Business Report
Castoria
News and Views
J. P. W. Gridley
Olympia
United States Marine Corps
Easton
Troy
N. Y
Borden Mills
Great Britain
Germany
Marine Journal
Michigan University
You
Guinaldo
Kilmer
Bright
Great Corruption Fund
ROYAL
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
District Court of the United States
Western District of
William Whitman
Kinzua Township
Warren Pa
E. H. Beshlin
George Traub
William T. Lindsey
Ora C._ G
Elk Township
Act of Congress
Court of Common Press
Aity
Atartin Cribbins
Kate Cribbins
Cc. E. Bordwell
CA M
Sarah R. Watson
William Spence
Smee
Thom Wisson
Calvin Adams
E. W. Cook
W. C. Norris
Phoebe O. Deteyupie
James W. Crull
James F. Conroe
C. M. Marston
John and Maryshiner
M. Sloan
G. N. Frazine
Frank Weaver
Pine
R. W.ins
Pine Grove
Second National Bank of Titusville
P. M. Sm
C T. Widdifield
Henry Gardner
S. Keller
Turner & Son
E. Morrison
J. Hampadmr
W. L. Brayner
Mary Mine
Ralph Carrier
A Winford E. Gibson
G. H. Marsh
R. H. Barney
D. R. Hammond
AG T Tay
A. Dunn
C.C. Bean
J. C. Goal
F. M. Knapp
Prothy
Meio
Lreal Blanxs
Great Cash Grocery
Liberty St
Warr N
Central Ave
Dunkirk, N. Y
Warren Savings Bank
Warren, Warren Co
State of Pennsylvania
Morrgages
Assia Ul
Pepe Emmenia E
State of
Ss. I
G. B. Ensworth
Ozro Nesmith
M.B. Dunham
Ames Clark
O. W. Beaty
Ae ‘Savings Bankuilding
Arren Co
Jphans
W. M. Lindsey
Gertrude Lindsey
Gertrude Fox
Emil R. Lesser
Ada
Katherine Parrott
Jones
C. L
J. Tate
W. We
A. Aban
Chas. F
WM. McCray
Register. Register’s
Charles M. Jack
Glade
Warren Co
C. M. Shawkey
T J. Foley
A. A.davis & Office
Exchange Block
Santa Claus
Kennett & Richardson
Rogers Block
Morck & Kirberger, Jewelers
Opticians
Lycoming Rubber
C. P. Ford
NEW
Boston
THE
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
the Pickett Hardware Oco
Lin’r’p
N. K. Wendelboe
Ke Ae
Armstrong & McKelvey
Liberty Street
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