Sibley Wins in 27th District With 14,138 Votes
In Warren on December 2 the return judges tabulated the district results. Joseph C. Sibley Fusion leads Charles W. Stone Republican by 2,381 and 1,158 overall, with Prohibitionist W W Hague at 1,223. County totals show Sibley carried Venango Warren McKean Cameron and others for a sine die adjournment.
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27Th
Congressional District
Warren
Charles W. Stone
Joseph C. Sibley
Fusion
W. W. Hague
Sibley
Stone
Jamestown Poised to Adopt Voting Machines
The Jamestown Journal urges city adoption of twelve voting machines at $500 each, citing proven practicality in Rochester and local manufacturing. It notes concerns about breakdowns but says overcoming them would value the city over blanket ballots. The piece also highlights rapid growth in long distance telephone networks and forecasts nationwide expansion by century's end.
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Jamestown Journal
Jamestown Councils
Rochester
N. Y
Jamestown
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas City
Boston
Union
Spain’s Peace Teeters as Civil War Threat Looms
Reports say Spain nears civil conflict as Carlists rally in northern and eastern provinces. Europe notes arms and funds flowing for a possible uprising while Sagasta predicts a likely but brief civil war and the army prepares to quell rebellion.
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Spain
Europe
Sagasta
Wood praised as right man in Cuba mission
General Wood, commander of Santiago, is praised for leadership in war, policing, road building, medical care, and justice administration. The piece lauds him as embodying Yankee spirit, earning respect from Cubans and Spaniards and instilling fear in wrongdoers.
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Santiago
Gen. Wood
High Court of Justice
Governor Tanner Denies Grand Jury Indictment
Illinois Governor Tanner rejects the grand jury that indicted him as a mine troubles figure claiming he will kick any sheriff who tries to arrest him. The remark shows defiant posture as the legal action looms.
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Gov. Tanner
Illinois
German papers warn US will influence world politics
German newspapers say the United States will be a serious factor in international politics as a colonial power, with push and energy that could interfere with other powers' ambitions and predict frequent political complications for the United States.
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United States
Change in Gaston’s plurality noted after ballot rejection
The Erie Crawford district representative Gaston’s official plurality rises to thirty four after Meadville Star reports soldiers ballots from Camp Meade were rejected for defects.
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Gaston
Erie-Crawford
The
Meadville Star
Camp Meade
Cumings Wins State Senate Contest in Franklin
Official Franklin canvass Dec 2 shows Cumings 8637 votes Gates 7359, a 1278 plurality. Cumings falls short by 28 votes of an overall majority. He ran like big majority Grow.
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Franklin
Cumings
Gates
Hobson Declines Lavish Lecture Offer Postwar War Feature
While Hobson, a Merrimac hero, will receive $6,000 from a magazine for his wartime story he refuses a proposed $50,000 for a fixed set of lectures. He argues his talks would be worthless without the war and honors the modest value of the tale.
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Hobson
Merrimac
Joseph Jefferson Retires From Stage After Noted Career
The actor leaves the stage to retire from public life after a long honorable career leaving two sons who are expected to carry on his reputation as capable successors to the popular performer.
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Joseph Jefferson
Ae Louisiana Plantation
Youngest Gould Heir Reaches Majority with Vast Wealth
Frank J. Gould, youngest son of Jay Gould, came of age last Monday and now possesses ten million dollars. With careful work he could support a family on his income.
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Frank J.gould
Jay Gould
Trade Profits Breach Scrapping in Africa
Amid British French clashes in Africa American traders are said to secure most native commerce. The piece notes that profits from trade outweigh the costs of conflict and emphasizes U S traders gaining advantage over rivals in native markets.
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Africa
Uncle Sam
St. Louis Woman Divorces and Remarries in Fifteen Minutes
A St. Louis woman was divorced and accepted a marriage proposal, then wed again within fifteen minutes. The item contrasts Chicago's view of St. Louis as slow with this rapid sequence of nuptials and separations.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Dayton predicts three seat GOP majority on WV joint ballot
Representative A. S. Dayton of West Virginia says Republicans will hold a three vote majority on the Legislature's joint ballot, with the possibility of growing it further.
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West Virginia
A. S. Dayton
Donn erwetter Too High Declares Emperor at Bargain Island Counter
Emperor Bill scolds Spain over prices as he rejects a deal on new islands. The remark echoes a tense moment at the bargaining table amid international discussions and financial pressure.
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Donnerwetter
Emperor Bill
Spain
Islands
Pennsylvania County Totals Show Stone Ahead Of Jenks Despite Trickett Votes
Official returns from 58 of 67 Pennsylvania counties indicate Stone leading Jenks by about 117,000 votes with Stone at 469,834 and Jenks at 352,222. Trickett trails, while Porter wins sizable pluralities, and Swallow polled about 130,500 in filing counties. Counts from remaining counties could adjust the margins.
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State Department
Pennsylvania
William D. Trickett
Col. Stone
Jenks
Trickett
Mr. Jenks
W. W. Porter
W. D. Porter
Dr. Swallow
Superior Court
Philadelphia
Mr. Trickett
Mr. Bowers
Foots
Mr. Jenk
Beaver
Center
Clearfield
Crawford
Elk
Fayette
Venango
Washington
Wayne
Silas C. Swallow
Prohibition
Peace with Spain Restored Through Paris Peace Commission
Citizens rejoice as Paris Peace Commission reports outline thirteen articles. They cover Cuba sovereignty, cession of Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines, evacuation terms, mutual prisoner releases, island cession in the Carolines, indemnity claims, religious freedom for Carolines, cable rights, release of political prisoners, open door pledges to insurgents, treaty revival, and other postwar guarantees.
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America
Spain
Peace Commission
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Guam
Ladrones
Philippines
United States
Kusac
Strong Island
Carolines
Peace treaty to be sent to Senate for ratification
A collection of editorials notes Senatorial stance on a forthcoming peace treaty, with references to McKinley urging ratification and opposing positions from various papers. It discusses political maneuvering, possible investigations, and contrasts between genuine and manufactured hero narratives.
Dewey Sends Sympathy to Widow of Fallen Soldier
Admiral Dewey writes Manila dated October 23 to the widow of Jesse Noss of the Tenth Pennsylvania Greensburg Pa killed at Malate July 31. He expresses deep sympathy noting the sorrow of a father and mother and hopes for eventual reunion in heaven with a sincere friendship.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Jesse Noss
Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Malate
Manila
Olympia
Pric
Secretary Alger Reports on War Effort and Cuba Rail Plan
Secretary Alger last week presented a lengthy report akin to McKinley’s message, detailing land operations in the Spanish American War and offering key recommendations. He urges raising the army to 100,000 and proposes building a Cuba rail line with branches to major cities at an estimated twenty million dollars. The document compiles Miles Merritt reports and extensive campaign correspondence, while withholding firm opinions on disputed points.
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Alger
McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Miles
Merritt
Porto Rico
Teachers Institute Warren Pa December travel fare
The D A V and P R R offer a rate of one third fare on the certificate plan for Teachers Institute in Warren from all points with local one way rates of 25 cents or more. Delegates pay full fare there and present certificates signed by H M Putnam Supt. Warren agent honors return at one third fare. Certificates valid through December 24. Gro H Daniels G P A.
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Gro. H. Daniels
Pittsburg Woman Dies From Headache Powder Use
A young Pittsburg woman died last week due to indiscriminate use of headache powders and tablets, highlighting risks in self administration.
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Pittsburg
Mission Efforts Expand in Spain and Cuba
The Presbyterian Church selects two seasoned Brazil missionaries fluent in Spanish and Portuguese to lead Philippine work with Brazilian recruits filling their positions. Bankrolling comes from congregations in New York Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania. The African Methodist Church orders Cuba missions under Rev. Charles Hunter from St. Louis with bases in Santiago, aiming rapid expansion. Hunter cites black volunteers’ historical resilience and Civil War veteran status.
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Spain
Presbyterian Church
Philippines
Brazil
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
African Methodist Church
Cuba
Charles Hunter
St. Louis
Santiago
Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Army of the Potomac
Buffalo Express
Hawaii to become U S territory on July 4 1899
The Sandwich Islands will be organized as the Territory of Hawaii with a local government and Legislature. A commission appointed by President McKinley formed the plan, including Dole and Frear, and the delegates to Congress will sit on equal terms though without a vote. A property and educational test will determine elector qualifications for the Territorial Senate and House. The general laws and tariff will apply.
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Territory
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
United States
McKinley
Morgan and
Cullom
Hitt
Dole
Justice Frear
Hawaiian Islands
Phila Inquirer
National Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Commission
Territorial
House of Representatives
Union
Safe on cruiser Maria Teresa yields treasure of gold coins
A safe in the Norfolk navy yard once aboard the cruiser Maria Teresa was opened last week to reveal only money. The bags hold Spanish and American gold and silver coins worth about $75,000. Officials will receive the treasure and the safe will go to the national museum in Washington.
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Maria Teresa
Norfolk Navy Yard
National Museum
Washington
Fruit Dish and Ice Cream Sets Offered Here
A sales note advertises fruit dishes fruit plates ice cream sets and salad sets available locally inviting readers to view the catalog and choose from the selections.
Great blizzard wreaks havoc coast to coast and abroad
The report catalogs wrecks and deaths from severe storms near Provincetown and Block Island, with many vessels lost and lifeboats overwhelmed. It notes ships abandoned on Lake Superior, Alaska, and Maryland coasts, plus other storm and war related updates from Havana to Manila and Washington.
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Nervine Tonic
An advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It promises rapid relief from the first dose, claims universal efficacy, and urges readers to buy from Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Elegant wedding and society notices at the Mall office
Wedding invitations and programs advertised at the Mall office with refined embossing options for secret society emblems. Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. at Hickory and Third streets promotes oysters and fish with George Smith as manager.
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Matt
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
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Warren County
Warren, PA
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Buffalo Courier
Sennator Hoak
Louisville Courier- Journal
North Carolina
Congress
Pritchard
Admiral Sampson
War Department
Shafter
Sampson
Navy Department
Phila. Times
Mar
Fehlman Bros
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
History OF the
Portland
New England
Highland Lights
Provincetown
Mass
Block Island
Rhode Island
Havana
el Carmen
Playa de Marianao
Brooke
Department of
H. W. Sibley
Fox Island
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Joseph Choate
England
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John Dupuy
Memphis
Tenn
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Sedalia
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James H. Shaw
Republic of Ecuador
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Orient
Aldridge
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Salvador
Honduras
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Academy of Music
London
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
Alamo
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Corcoran
Durca Pa
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Manalia
Inglesias
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Anglo-American Commission
Val Academy
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Tw Hundred
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Savannah
Grant C. Gillett
Kansas
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Viciny
Home Life Insurance Company
Roger-Peet
Postal Telegraph Company
Fifty-fifth Congress
Des Moines
World’s Fair Association
United States Supreme Court
Chamounix
Sallanches
St. Jerval
Mont Blans
Henry Glass
Charleston
Yerba Buena Island
San Francisco Bay
James G. Lindsley
Kingston
Arthur Sterling
Panama Canal
Puerto Principe
Erie
Canada
Grand Trunk
Helen Gould
Lincoln Theater
Lake
Ward Department
R. B. F Pierce
Indiana, Decatur and Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Davis
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Peekville
M. F. Corcoran
Duryea
Senor Sagasta
Sagasta-Robledo
San Juan
Mississippi
Lee
Chickanauga
George H. Ellis
Evergreen Cemetery
Ellis
Society Corps
E. Detch
Morck & Kirberger
G. H. Strickland
Postofice
Kirberger
Hawk
Legion
N. Greenland
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’p
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
Resources
U. S
Chro Ea
Spocle
U.S
Total
Paes
Ae Ital
Penn’a
County of
D. L. Gerould
Rose E. YattEs
M. Waters
E. T. Hazeltine
M. Siegfried
First National Bank
Esco
U.S Treasurer
Pennsin
I. F. K. Russell
F. K. Russell
E. E. Brown
F. H. Rockwell
F. A. Hall
Perry D, Clark
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
M. B Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Warren National Bank
Ae Fund
Penn
Vise Bank
Rea
F. E. Hertzel
Hier
D. Hoon
Sains
BANK
Wad Ke Partes
Mengara
Tee Ae
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Queens
Birdamattry
Chrisatia
Copenhagen
Isenburg
John A. Jackson
Oungsville
Ee M. Jackson
W. Beaty
B . Jackson
Laffenberger
Leon G. Ball
Admr
Mat
Ember
Charles Chase
Hubert A. Lane
Pine Grove
Perry D. Clark
F. McPherson
C. F. Griswold
H. L Igor Yyes
J. R. King
Boon Magee
Warner
James Morton
F. B Hertzel
W . Mitchell Aoennen
Wy ’. Hodges
Susan A. Whaley ii
Guardian
Register. Register
J. E. Crouser
Thomas Conway
B & L. Asso
Buss & White
Hy .B.& L Asso
Melisa Marsh
Bordwell
C. B. Kibler
H. F. Marshall
Calista KE. Arthur
Fred J. Swift
Anna Watson
Charles B. Er
Warren Street
B’y Co
Charles McLaughlin
Ara Lynch
James C. Lyn
Eens
A. Oefarsh
B. O Willey
H. E. Brown
Christ Zimmerman
F. M. Knapp
Proby’s
Evsiz Faichney
Grove, Syeeeee
J. A. Firt
Rove, Pa
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
N. K. Wendleboe
China
E.W. Siegfried
CO. Warren, PA
Groceries and
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane, PA
Kane, Pa
Copvnricuts &c
Seth Munna
Scientific American
All
EMN & CO
F St
J- Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis
Exchange Block
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