A Great Man Gone Reed Dies in Washington at 63
The House adopted a memorial minutes for Thomas Brackett Reed who died in Washington on December 7 1902 after a five day illness. He served 22 years in Congress including six as Speaker and left a legacy as a powerful statesman and orator. The House adjourned in his honor.
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Thomas Brackett Reed
Washington
House of Representatives
Sherman
New York
House
American Republic
House New
Schwab to Own Costly Massachusetts Piano
A Massachusetts factory finishes one of the era’s most expensive pianos for Charles M. Schwab costing 10000 dollars, the highest price for an American piano. The middle-sized grand features a gilded Watteau leaf decorate case, yet it will not surpass Bennett pianos from Warren Pennsylvania in music or tone, despite its art and machinery.
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Massachusetts
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Warren
Commonwealth of Se
John H. Wright
George H. Barlow
W. E. Miller
Act of Assembly
Spartansburg Telephone Company
Crawford, Erie
Pennsylvania
Hinckley & Rice, Solicitors
The ladrones in the Philippines explained
The article clarifies that ladrones or la drones are thieves not tribes. It notes they plunder both Filipinos and Americans and argues they should be exterminated.
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Philippines
Surplus in Revenues Persists for Republicans
Despite repeated revenue reductions the surplus grows. For the five months ended, receipts exceed expenditures by about 32 million dollars, suggesting a year end surplus of 70 to 75 million dollars, though further revenue cuts by the next Congress remain uncertain.
School boards push vaccination rule on teachers
A Philadelphia teacher removed for noncompliance challenged the rule in court and lost in both the lower and higher courts. The article argues that teachers should be governed by the same laws as students in this matter.
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Philadelphia
Death of Thomas Nast recalls political symbols
The death of Thomas Nast last Sunday recalls his fame as a political cartoonist known for the tiger symbolizing Tammany Hall the elephant for the Republican party and the jackass for the Democrats. Nast served as U S Consul in Ecuador and died of yellow fever.
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Thomas Nast
Tammany
Republican Party
Democracy
Mr. Nast
U. S
Ecuador
President’s remark on laws amid prosperity on Southern tour
During a southern swing the President spoke from his car back platform urging no foolish laws to mar prosperity. The note reflects a message to Congress and hints at a Christmas mail subscription offer and the Congressional Record’s editor’s exchange mention.
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Congress
Congressional Record
Fix the Jail with Modern Upgrades for Warr en County
The Mail urges the forthcoming County Commissioners to replace the obsolete interior of the county jail with a modern steel cage system and new exterior doors. It calls for a rear wall door, a secure corridor around the cage, better locks, and hard iron doors to prevent escapes. The piece notes past escapes and says the project is affordable and necessary.
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Grand Jury
Warren County
McMahon
Liberty
The Ordinary Cold as Collective Illness and Microbe Link
Professor Lohnberg argues that the common cold is not a single complaint but a collection of illnesses. He warns against universal remedies and says proper diagnosis requires examining nasal passages. He blames microbes for the feverlike symptoms and critiques public focus on drafts and wet feet. Cols are not known in arctic regions.
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Lohnberg
Arctic
Warren County Common Pleas
George E. Colvin
Libellant
Anna K. Colvin
Warren Borough
Court of Common Pleas
James Brann
What Good Is It
Lieut Perry argues the United States should seek the North Pole claiming it will benefit all time. He says winning the yacht race is temporary and questions what to do with the pole once found. The Philadelphia Inquirer doubts its value or salability and notes ice is abundant here.
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Lieut. Perry
North Pole
United States
Phila. Inquirer
Rabbits Can Be Sold In Oil City
Farmers and sons in Oil City misbelieve game laws protect rabbits and fear penalties for selling them. They say deer and birds are protected but rabbits are not. Rabbits are scarce there though locals report farmers overrun by pests and can sell rabbits to meat dealers or private buyers without traps.
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Oil City
Derric
Insurance crackdown proposed on child life policies
Philadelphia cases of alleged child poisonings spark public outcry over infant insurance. Insurance Commissioner Durham plans a bill for the next Legislature to bar policies on the lives of young children.
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Philadelphia
Durham
Trusts as Weeds and Building Shifts in Material Use
Secretary Root warns that trusts resemble weeds in a garden while hollow brick gains prominence as a cheaper, superior building material. The article notes a 30 percent army enlistment acceptance rate, tech and art revolts among Hubbard allies, rising football fatalities, and a call for enforcing game laws to curb wasteful slaughter of elk. It also covers a broad Review of Reviews analysis on coal strikes and labor, plus mail misdirection figures and Christmas surge in postal volume.
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United States Army
Rover Defends Turkey Skeleton in Thanksgiving Tale
A family dog Rover snarls over a turkey bone skeleton, resisting another dog’s attempt to claim it. The scene ends with the owner praising Rover as a good dog and teaching him to give a paw.
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Rover
Holiday excursion rates to points on D A V P R R lines
On December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1903 the D A V P R R will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates good for return until January 2 inclusive Tickets also available on those dates to points on connecting lines Full particulars from ticket agents
Tailor Keller Offers Large Cloth Lot at Low Prices
Jacob Keller the tailor advertises a large and choice lot of cloths suitable for men’s suits and ladies skirts and sacques. Bought cheaply and sold very low, inviting friends and patrons to call and choose.
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Jacob Keller
New Styles In Fall and Winter Clothes at Local Tailor
Jacob Keller the Tailor introduces fall and winter garments with best work and low prices. Holiday goods are on display at Wendelboer’s with a large variety and latest novelties. Kertcher’s is promoted as the leader in millinery and Warren shoppers are urged to visit Wendelboe’s for cheap holiday presents.
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Jacob Keller
Wendelboer's
Kertcher’s
Warren
Wendelboe’s
Our Christmas Jewelry Display by Morck and Kirberger
Morck and Kirberger invite visitors to browse a prepared display of jewelry watches diamonds and novelties for Christmas gifts. The ad promises ideal material elegant designs in silver cut glass and novelties and offers to lay aside goods for Christmas purchases.
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Morck & Kirberger
Wedding Stationery Ad At MAIL Office
The advertisement promotes wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs available at the mail office. Neat elegant work offered at low prices.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Root
Ray Wiliams
Elbert Hubbard
Elbertus
Walter Wellman
Frank J. Warne
John Mitchell
Post Office Department
Just
Maria Keller
Warren Co
Penn’a
F.a.cogswell
Admr
C.T.A
Warren, Pa
Josephine Stenstrom
Swan Aaron Stenstrom
Borough of
Adda L. Kightlinger
Abram Kightlinger
Eberhart
Smiley & Bettis
Liberty St
Baker, PA
Warren Trust
Lirena M. Morgan
Columbus
Emma Chapin
Admix
Corry, Pa
Perry D. Clark
George Krimbill
Court House
Ment
Albert D. Walter
George B Walter
Onondaga Ave
Kingston
N. Y
Geo. W. Degraff
Wall St
Second Street
Penna Avenue
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