State Apportionment Move Aims for Legislature Reapportionment
Gov Pennypacker backs a plan to reapportion the state into Senatorial and Legislative districts. Under a constitutional apportionment the House would hike to 207 seats, with Allegheny gaining 8, Philadelphia 2, Luzerne 3, Lackawanna 3, and several counties 1 each.
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Pennypacker
House of Representatives
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Blair
Cambria
Clearfield
Fayette
Jefferson
Northumberland
Westmoreland
Adams
Bradford
Bucks
Center
Chester
Clarion
Crawford
Huntingdon
Indiana
Lancaster
Lycoming
Mercer
Montgomery
Susquehanna
Wayne
Governor-elect Douglass of Massachusetts Remembered in Colorado
In Colorado a reminiscence recalls Governor-elect Douglass of Massachusetts who as a youth ran a cobbler shop in Golden. His wooden shack stood near the present Crawford House site, and locals never imagined Will Douglas would become a leading global shoe manufacturer and later Massachusetts governor.
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Colorado
Douglass
Massachusetts
Golden
Crawford
Will
Douglas
Old Bay State
Cotton crop estimates reflect rising U S figures
The South projects this year's cotton crop at about thirteen million bales, valued near five hundred million dollars. The trade picture shows New England looms likely to grow busier and a growing commerce with China and the East.
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New England
China
East
GOP strong enough to win with reform needed for Democrats
Kansas editor William Allen White says the greatest national problem is reorganization of the Republican party. The GOP is strong enough for many victories like the recent upheaval, while the old Democratic party needs reconstruction.
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Kansas
Wm. Allen White
White
Pension rolls reach over one million names in Civil War era record
The McLE Sam pension list now exceeds 1,000,000 names, up 4,000 since June and the largest total since the Civil War. The rise follows order No 78 allowing veterans aged 62 to certify disability by affidavit.
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McLe Sam
Weather Forecast Quip Sparks Postal Dept Debate
The misquote collection notes an Attorney General remark about guessing contests as illegal and humorously questions daily weather predictions, urging dialogue with the weather-maker to resolve the order of forecasts in a satirical tone.
Works on Harrisburg Capitol Advance to House Legislature
The Harrisburg capitol construction is far along and will provide accommodations for the Legislature at the upcoming session. Inconvenience is expected as completion is not required by law for another year.
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Harrisburg
Voters Apathetic Amid Record Harvests At Polls
Last summer and autumn political managers blamed apathy but farmers had a valid excuse. They were busy with the greatest crops they have ever reaped and were satisfied with conditions, and they showed it at the polls.
Pennsylvania Cruiser Sets Record Speed on Trial Run
The cruiser Pennsylvania built by the Cramps of Philadelphia proved the fastest armored vessel for the U S Navy with an average four hour speed of 22.43 knots on her trial. During the run she topped over 23 knots at times.
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Pennsylvania
Cramps
Philadelphia
United States Navy
Judge Acquits Man For Stealing Bread In Hunger Case
A Delaware judge refuses conviction for a man who stole a loaf of bread while unemployed and hungry, calling the decision righteous and sensible in a rare humane ruling.
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Delaware
New York Proves Affordable Living Across Wide Incomes
An observation notes a man can live well in New York on incomes from $2,000 to $100,000 yearly, illustrating the city’s accommodating nature for a broad range of budgets.
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New York
Curious World Fair buzz and debt advice
A fragment notes the St. Louis World Fair drawing wide interest while hinting at practical concerns like paying debts before Christmas gifts. It mentions cigar smoking and saloon visits as distractions and notes a local job about 150 pressed brick available at the Malt office.
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St. Louis
Satz
The Passing of the American Forest
An essay notes timber industry remains a major employer with high wages while forests recede rapidly. It surveys declining northern woods and rising southern and western timber use, urging scientific forestry, national forest reserves, and expanding forestry education. Arbor Day observed in most states, with legal holiday status in seven.
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United States
Southland
Maine
Pacific Slope
Rocky Mountains
Bureau of Forestry
Nebraska
W. Frank McClure
Booklovers’ Magazine
Diaz Opens Seventh Term With Gold Standard Move in Mexico
Gen Diaz was inaugurated for a seventh term as Mexico's president amid plans to adopt the gold standard. Wealthy Mexican finance circles favor the shift, while American investments surpass half a billion dollars seeking stability.
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Old
Mexico
Diaz
Desertions rise in U S Army amid discontent among new recruits
The article notes far more soldiers desert than sailors and explains motives center on general dissatisfaction among new recruits who fail to adapt to military life. General Chaffee cites no single cause, only pervasive discontent with military life as a factor.
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United States Army
Chaffee
Healer Dowie Seeks Medical Aid for Wife Illness
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes Dowie and his wife are under medical care with two physicians. The Bradford Era questions why a healing preacher would employ doctors, calling it a serious, non-fake response to a dangerous situation for his wife.
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Dowie
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Elijah II
Bradford
Four Prohibition Leaders Accused in Funds Shortage
A report claims a fifteen thousand dollar misappropriation within the Prohibition party. The shortage went unnoticed until prominent reformers uncovered that four senior figures allegedly diverted funds through improper means. The episode stains the party’s reputation amid its anti liquor crusade.
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Great
Prohibition Party
Rum
Thanksgiving Dinner Across Cultures in St Louis
A remarkable Thanksgiving feast in St Louis brought together children from twenty two nationalities. Guests included Negrotos Hindoos Sinhalese Eskimos Indians Ainus Yankees and Chinese. The event stood without color lines and ignored geographic distinctions.
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St. Louis
Editor backs Sibley for Cabinet post but favors current role
In a Franklin News editorial the editors say they do not expect Congressman Sibley to be chosen for a Cabinet post now. They acknowledge he could secure such a position if he wished, but praise his current work and endorse his remaining in his present role.
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Congressman Sibley
Sibley
Franklin News
Farmers Owe Nation Millions for Rural Free Delivery
Farmers reportedly owe the Nation eight to nine million dollars for the year’s Rural Free Delivery service. The note claims the debt does not trouble them. Philadelphia Inquirer. Fatt and Winter Millinery showcased at Miss Sill’s.
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Phila. Inquirer
Miss Sill’s
Canning factory work advances at Sugar Grove site
County clippings report a large workforce preparing abutments for the sugar grove canning factory with aims to start building proper by week end. Other items note Thanksgiving visitors, deer harvests nearby, and local notices on post office work, births, and local industry shifts.
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Sugar Grove
Suit challenges Maccabees insurance raises in Ohio
In Ohio a suit tests the right of the Supreme Tent of the Knights of the Maccabees to raise insurance rates for older members as recently done. A similar suit is in progress in New York against the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. Santa Claus headquarters are at Merck & Kirberger's with gifts at low prices. Dr J E Jordans Dental Parlors Hoffman Block appointments by 295 B Bell. The latest in trimmed millinery at Kertcher's.
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Ohio
Supreme Tent of the Knights of the Maccabees
New York
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Santa Claus
Merck & Kirberger’s
J. E. Jordan
Hoffman Block
B. Bell
Warren man made bankrupt in Western District of Pennsylvania
In the matter of Aaron C. Batchelder bankrupt No 2718 creditors of Warren Pa are notified that on November 25 1904 he was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held December 20 1904 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at Warren Savings Bank building Warren Pa to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. E H Beshlin Referee in Bankruptcy Dated Warren Pa December 2 1904.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Pennsylvania
Aaron C. Batchelder
Warren
Aaron
Batchelder
Warren Savings Bank
E. H. Beshlin
Warren, Pa
Petition to dissolve Kinzua Building and Loan Assn
Notice that a petition will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas in Warren County Pennsylvania at 10 A M on December 26 1904 asking for a decree dissolving the Kinzua Building and Loan Association and confirming its Directors account. Sydney D Blackman attorney invites interested persons to appear and be heard.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Kinzua Building and Loan Association
Sppeer
Sydney D. Blackman
Warren County Commissioners Plan Public Land Sale
The Warren County Commissioners announce a public sale by outcry at the Warren Court House on January 10, 1905 at 10 a.m. for numerous tax delinquent tracts across multiple townships including Brokenstraw Maud Coleman Sheffield and Sugar Grove, listing owners and tax figures. Sale continues daily until all properties are sold with Frank Hagberg W H Houghtling also listed as commissioners and Geo F Yates as clerk.
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Warren County
Court House
Borough of
Warren
Mike Cartney
Brokenstraw
McGrew Bros
Maud Coleman
David Joy
John Colby
Sheffield
Hammond & Allen
South West
L. F. Watson
W. J. Knupp
Jno
Frank Haynes
Elk Township
Albert Reynolds
S. Morse
O. C. ‘Allen
W. M. Crocker
Ms Day
Margaret LaDow
Eldred
John Brown
G. W. Robbins
Freehold
Wm. Carter
Glade
E. W Dow
Pens.il Co
Geo
F. Yates
N. W. Cor
F .Yates
Metcalf Bros
Geo. F. Yates
S. E. Cor
Eee
Pavia
Davis
Penn Oil Co
Vives E Ods
Parker
Odell Et al
Culbertson
Winery
Coy Kaff
C. J. Dinsmore
Edd
Amlerson
L. & Bldg
Kinzua Township
Limestone Township
W. S. Grove
B. Gorman
L. M. Carson, O. & M
Alfred Roe Et
S. A
Devon
Myron Waters H. Fr Andrews O. & M
G. B. Scott
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T.H. Ellis
Baltimore
Anundson
Gust Nelson
Jamestown
Erie
Grinnels
Andrew Lawrenson
Swedish Lutheran Church
S. H. Secor
Klinestiver
David Mainwaring
Mai
Cambridge, Mass
Cambridge
Alice Spencer Geddes
Estelle J. Norton
Bessie F. G. Brainard
Cornelia C. Cowen
Kertcher’s
Etters
Jones Smith
Columbus
Julia E. Smith
Charles E. Brown
Warren Borough
F. M. Downing
Frank Hagberg
W. H. Houghtling
Commissioners
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Illam Muir
H. A. Jamieson
Jacob Hesch
W. F. Messner
E. E. Allen
Herbert G. Eaton
8. M. Willock
Riverside Acid Works
Allen & Son, Solicitors
Alfred E. Sill
Penna
H. A. Booth
Admr
C.T.A. Warren
Jarvis & Baker
Penn
Wendelboe's
N. K. Wendelboe
Wwatren
Dayton
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