Proposal to move inauguration date to spring
A House joint resolution by Representative DeArmond suggests constitutional amendments to shift presidential terms ending and starting from March 4 to April 30 at noon and to realign Congress dates. It would set a new cycle where the Fifty-ninth Congress ends on January 8, 1907, and the Sixtieth begins, with future Congresses starting on January 8 at noon.
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Congress
House
Representative DeArmond
United States
Government Dollar Framing Debates Silver and Paper Currency
The commentary questions why the government should place a dollar mark on thirty six cents of silver while a cheaper pledge option exists. It argues the paper dollar can be redeemed for gold as fully as silver dollars and cites Secretary Shaw’s recent recommendations supporting the change.
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Shaw
Warren County Republican Primaries Set for January 24 1903
The Republican primaries in Warren County are scheduled for Saturday January 24 1903 to nominate candidates for borough and township offices to be elected on the third Tuesday of February. The County Chairman will issue notices and instructions soon.
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Warren County
Fuellhart
Martha W. Sewell
Arthur Kennedy
F. M. Knapp
Warren
First National Bank of Warren
M. F. K. Russell
Citizens National Bank of Warren
D .L. Gerould
Warren Savings Bank
M. G. B.ensworth
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren, Pa
Frank M. Lucke
Clarendon
Stratton
Ate
Pennslvania
Allie Luce
Admix
North Clarendon
C. C. Thompson
Warren County Common Pleas
Josephine Stenstrom
Swan Aaron Stenstrom
Borough of
James Brann
James Breann
iGeorge
E. Colvin
Libellant
Anna K. Colvin
Jarren
Court of Common Pleas
Orphans Court
Court House
Pennsylvania
Richard J. Atridge
County of
State of
High Street
John Masterson
William Carlow
Richard Atridge
Edward F. Atridge
Warren National Bank of Warren
Hertzel
Appointment of Henry S Dotterer as Pennypacker's secretary
The first action of Governor elect Pennypacker is to appoint his old friend Henry S Dotterer as private secretary. Dotterer, assistant treasurer at the Philadelphia Commercial Museum, is a veteran accountant. The choice is stated as a personal, non political move by the incoming governor.
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Pennypacker
Henry S. Dotterer
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
Mullin to contest Pennsylvania legislative seat
Hon H H Mullin editor of the Emporium Press contests the November election results that gave F X Blumle a 78 vote lead claiming fraud and irregularities. The piece ends with a hopeful note that Harry will win.
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H. H. Mullin
Emporium Press
Pennsylvania
F. X. Blumle
Blumle
Mullin
Harry
Holiday trade surges nationwide as shoppers fill stores
Trade reports from across the country indicate expectations for a strong season are being realized. Mild weather and rain have replaced snow at times, yet stores remain crowded with Christmas shoppers.
Oil wells debate sparks fury over Sunday Inquirer
A reader says last Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer printed garbage on oil wells and blasted the newspaper for publishing such rot. He faults the paper for sensational photos and poor coverage, accusing it of bias against Pennsylvania oil regions.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Royal birth sparks boy child hopes across thrones
The Prince of Wales welcomes a fourth son while the Russian Czar and Italian King long for a male heir. The note recalls that royal succession remains unsettled even with new births.
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Prince of Wales
Czar
Russia
Italy
Monroe doctrine warned as live wire for nations and debt
In Washington officials caution South American readers not to misinterpret the Monroe doctrine as a tool to reject debts. The piece likens the doctrine to a live wire that can hurt if meddled with. The column reflects on Christmas joy and sorrow, noting children asking for coal rather than toys in eastern cities.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Great efforts propel Methodist drive for church extension
The Methodist Church reports progress in financing spiritual expansion. Three years after a $20,000,000 goal was set, it states that every dollar has been raised, securing the material means for continued outreach.
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Methodist Church
U S Minister Bowen in Venezuela dealings with officials
The U S Minister Bowen emerges as a dominant figure in Venezuela negotiations. He is described as the biggest toad in the pond, representing the United States and, by implication, England Germany Italy and Spain in talks with Venezuelan officials. A commercial note mentions plush robes at Keller's Sons.
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Venezuela
Bowen
U. S
England
Germany
Italy
Spain
Christmas Day as charity and joy for every child
The piece extols Christmas as a moment to practice Christian charity and happiness for all children. It urges generosity beyond gifts, highlighting peace, goodwill, and the duty to ease the burdens of those less fortunate, envisioning a season of universal benevolence. The text cites biblical and poetic visions of peace and shared prosperity.
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Christendom
Tennyson
Print the Laws Plea for State Session Law Publication
The Connellsville Courier urges publishing session laws in state newspapers, citing New York as a model. It notes Gov Stone’s past opposition due to bad finances, then better finances but ongoing libel-law battles, and argues publication costs are trifling and no excuse remains.
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Connellsville Courier
New York
the Courier
Gov. Stone
Sstate
Protestant Foreign Missions Grow Strong Worldwide
Rev E E Strong of Boston cites figures showing Protestant foreign missions expanded in the past year. Donations reached 18 360 163 with 456 more missionaries and over 8 500 additional native workers. Communicants exceed 160 000 as stations total 29 081 and adherents reach 3 208 447 with 1 020 000 under instruction.
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E E. Strong
Boston
Protestant Foreign Missions
Renovations Modernize White House Interiors in Washington
Extensive changes brighten the White House with new furnishings in the East room and the red blue and green parlors. The stained glass partition between the vestibule and red corridor has been removed to create one open space for large evening receptions.
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White House
Washington
Printing and Engraving Highlight in The Baby Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer section titled The Baby showcases printing and engraving work and features a variety of anecdotes and playful jabs at the Inquirer staff.
Dewey Shelters Ships Near Venezuela Under Monroe Doctrine
The article notes Dewey has seven battle ships and many other vessels near Venezuela, excluding torpedo boats, with the Monroe Doctrine seen as secure while Dewey is present.
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Dewey
Venezuela
Christmas adornments at Wendelboe’s millinery
In Tiny Tim style the notice wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year while promoting Wendelboe’s for pictures and frames as Christmas presents. It also highlights Kertcher’s as the Mil linery leader with a fine display of latest and best in millinery.
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Tiny Tim
Wendelboe’s
Kertcher’s
Timely Topics and Transatlantic Sparks of 1903
A collage notes W S Bryan declining 1904 presidency, Boer trek rumors to Colorado and Texas, Presbyterian Faith Confession revisions, Marconi wireless milestones, East coast Christmas tree trade to Latin America, Swedish famine aid, U S manufacturing exports near 415 million, and a quip on kissing.
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Oil City
America
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Presbyterian General Assembly
Parliament approves Washington union railroad station plan
Congress passes a bill enabling the Pennsylvania Railroad to relocate near Pennsylvania avenue. Trains will run through a tunnel between the Capitol and the Library to a new station north of the Baltimore and Ohio terminus. The old grounds become a public park and adjacent blocks may be added to the Mall.
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Washington
Congress
Union Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Congressional Library
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Station
Phila
Inquirer
New Styles In Fall and Winter Cloths At Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller the tailor offers fall and winter clothing with best work and low prices. The Greek American Store features fresh candies daily.
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Jacob Keller
Women and Kidney Trouble Promises Relief
An old promotional notice argues kidney and bladder issues affect both genders and degrade vigor and mood. It touts Swamp Root by Kilmer as a quick remedy, offering samples by mail and emphasizing authenticity with the Binghamton N Y address and bottle labeling.
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Binghamton, N.Y
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RE. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Keller
Christian Missions
The
W. J. Bryan
Marconi
Atlantic
Cape Breton
Cornwall
Porto Rico
Cuba
Mexico
Brazil
Sweden
Bureau of Statistics
Renry
Gertrude Phillips
Orrin G. Phillips
Savings Bank Building
Warren Boro
W. H. Filler
Maria Keller
Warren Co
Penn’a
F. A. Cogswell
Admr
C.T
Miller Warren, Pa
Smiley & Bettis
Liberty St
WAR
Jren
Baker, PA
Leon G. Ball
Just
Etters
Lirena M. Morrgan
Columbus
Emma Chapin
Route 4
Corry
David Walter
Glade
Albert D. Walter
George B Walter
Onondaga Ave
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