Pittsburg Voters Rally for Reform Amid City Hall Counts
A Pittsburg town meeting denounces corrupt bosses like Bill Flinn and Gov. Stone, urging residents to defend liberties and punish oppressors. Mayor Isaac B. Brown announces a Republican bid for Secretary of Internal Affairs, praised for his leadership and Northwestern Pennsylvania roots.
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Bill Flinn
Gov. Stone
Isaac B. Brown
Harrisburg
Corry
Pennsylvania
Tke” Brown
Pittsburg Christmas Tragedies Rise in County Casualty Record
The Gazette reports Allegheny county fatalities last week near a record high with 71 deaths from violence and 126 total injuries from accidents. Four mill explosions caused 14 deaths and 26 injuries, while self harm, asphyxiation, railroad incidents, and various other causes claimed the rest.
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Pittsburg
the Gazette
Allegheny County
Holiday shopping drives record sales nationwide
The holiday rush hit the country last week with forecasts of a peak season exceeding previous years. Merchants report vast buying activity and a shift from wholesale to retail as agents of Santa Claus, including parents and relatives, work to make children happy.
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Santa Claus
Roosevelt calls for Maclay resignation over navy yard pay
President Roosevelt seeks the removal of Edgar S. Maclay who draws pay as a special laborer at the New York navy yard. Maclay, author of History of the United States Navy, had previously attacked Rear Admiral Sehley as a coward and caitiff in his writings.
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Edgar S. Maclay
Navy Yard
New York City
Maclay
United States Navy
Sehley
Caitiff
Teddy
Copper prices fall as trade war looms in Warren report
Warren men see copper mines no longer gold mines as prices drop from seventeen to twelve cents a pound. The decline is expected to continue amid a trade war likely to depress market values further.
Prosperity Sparks More Contributions to Conscience Fund
The article notes rising generosity to the conscience fund in Washington as the nation's prosperity grows and calls this trend a sign of heightened public spirit. It emphasizes that prosperity often stirs moral reflection and charitable giving.
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Conscience Fund
Washington
Dividend Declared for Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
A two per cent dividend will be paid on the stock of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad the last of the month. That’s better than nothing.
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Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Germans Thrive in U S Under American Tariff
Amid German tariff disputes, numerous Germans continue to migrate to the United States and succeed economically, adapting to and benefiting from American tariff policies and market conditions.
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Germany
United States
Preachers Urged to Show Patience for Pulpit Duty
Readers note that some preachers overlook how faith and patience in pews shape sermons. The remark suggests congregations seek steadier, more reflective ministry to foster lasting spiritual guidance.
Good Words for the Horse at the Chicago Exposition
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson spoke at the International Live Stock exposition in Chicago. He highlighted the cattle industry’s value at home and praised the horse, predicting its lasting role beyond automobiles and bicycles. He urged careful horse breeding as a steady asset for farmers and noted slower returns from early horse raising.
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James Wilson
Chicago
United States
Congress Adjourns for Holiday Recess and Acts Progress
Congress adjourned last Thursday for a holiday recess through January 6. The Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and reorganized committees. The House moved the Philippine tariff bill and set Nicaragua Canal legislation for early consideration with an estimated cost of 180 million dollars.
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Henderson
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Nicaragua
Laughed Too Soon: A Penitentiary Joke
Major McDowell tells a Washington tale about Governor Oglesby pardoning a homely convict for abduction. A jokey congressman misreads the punchline and later laments laughing before he saw the point, earning opprobrious remarks from peers.
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Alexander McDowell
Dick’ Oglesby
Illinois
Joliet
Springfield
Gov. Oglesby
Major McDowell
Naughty Nan a Complete Novel for Lippincott's January
The author of Madame Butterfly and Miss Cherry Blossom presents Naughty Nan as a complete novel for Lippincott's Magazine January. John Luther Long outdoes himself in delicate writing, sentiment, and plot about an engaged girl who flirts with her cousin while her clergyman-lover is abroad, courting by proxy.
FarGo Proposes Gift and Salary Boost for Amex Staff
James C FarGo president of American Express advocates a $10 Christmas gift to all 10 000 employees and suggests a $10 monthly raise to prevent perceived underpayment. He notes last year the gift was $5 and concludes half a loaf is better than no bread.
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James C. FarGo
American Express Company
State bicycle tax remains in place despite 1889 law ruling
The state Supreme Court holds that taxpayers who paid the 1889 bicycle tax cannot recover their money, even though the law has been ruled unconstitutional. The opinions confirm the tax collection stands despite the legal overrule.
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Emory Smith Frozen Out of Cabinet Over Loyalty
The Pittsburg Gazette argues Charles Emory Smith was excluded from the Cabinet for not being a loyal Republican and for not handling Pennsylvania post office appointments, implying his influence was limited and not trusted in politics.
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Pittsburg
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
Collier's Weekly Pictures and Illustrations Praised
The piece hails Collier's Weekly for December 21 as a visual and literary leader with superior illustrations and artistic execution. notes its pen and pencil craftsmanship and handsome effect.
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Collier’s Weekly
Seasonal Shifts Ahead Expect Chillier Weather
Forecast chatter hints at a lingering winter feel with hints of approaching spring. Forecasters suggest unsettled patterns may persist into early spring, delaying milder conditions and keeping plans cautious.
Weekly Mall Issue Skips One Holiday Week
The Mall confirms that a weekly issue is skipped this week for the holidays to save costs, while the publication otherwise runs year round with a normal weekly schedule.
Local Vendor Promises Goods Must Be Sold Promptly
A brief ad notes that a small amount of money will buy a large quantity of items at Kertcher's and emphasizes that the goods must be sold.
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Kertcher’s
Senator Quay and Penrose Named to Key Committees
Senator Quay will be placed on Appropriations Indian Affairs and Agriculture with another, less important. Senator Penrose keeps his prior posts Immigration and Commerce and serves as chairman of the first mentioned.
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Penrose
Immigration and Commerce
Divorce Notice in Warren County Court
The Court of Common Pleas of Warren County Pennsylvania 1901 June Term Libellant Linna Welch vs Frank Welch Divorce Commissioner will take testimony on December 30 1901 at 10 o clock in the morning at Shawkey Munns office 305 Second Street Warren borough Warren County Penna
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Equity
Samuel M. Cogswell
Frank A. Cogswell
Stacy Cogswell
Clarissa McNett
Mary P. Brodhead
George W.W. Cogswell
Elizabeth Cogswell
Jerome Cogswell
Warren
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State of Pennsylvania
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East Water Street
John H. Ensworth
Said Ensworth
Second Street
Conewango Creek
Samuel H. Cogswell
Burgess and Town Council
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Co. C. Thompson
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren, Pa
Alice M. Keenan
J. M. Keenan
Shawkey & Munn
Second St
Warren Borough
Said County
Linna Welch
Frank Welch
Rosa Owens
Libellant
DeForest Owens
Shanker & Munn
Said Ay
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Pine Grove
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Admr
Russell, Pa
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F. K. Russell
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