Socialists win in Haverhill Massachusetts election
The vote in Haverhill 40 000 population manufacturing city yields the first notable avowed socialist victory in a major election. Mayor elect John C. Chase supports city ownership of utilities, free goods for needy children, public works jobs, and referendums. The program challenges traditional property rights and individual competition, aiming for cooperative distribution of labor output.
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Haverhill
Mass
John C. Chase
Suggested Ballot Changes for Pennsylvania Voters
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes proposed reforms to ballots including a single column with office titles and candidate names, secrecy in voting, prohibition on companions in booths, qualification to vote, nomination by conventions, one-line candidate names, ballot reopens upon twenty voter request, and aims for a fair and secret ballot system.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Capitol near finish with 150 rooms
Worp reports the new capitol in Harrisburg will be ready for lawmakers next Tuesday. About 200 workers decorate, lay carpets, and install desks and chairs from a church used two years ago. Green dominates the Senate, red the House. The building will have about 150 rooms, over half laid out but not finished.
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Worp
Harrisburg
Paris
McKinley
Senate
Luang Prabang
Two Hundred and Second
New York
Santiago de Las Vegas
Cuba
John Henry Collins
Topeka
Kan
United States
Havana
John Moore
Bailey
Greenup
C. A. Whittier
Manila
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Rockville
Scranton
Rochester
N. Y
Greenwich Street
New York City
Albany
Heard
Rome
Otis
Iloilo
John B. Hamilton
United State Marine Hospital Corps
Elgin
Ills
Greene
Montauk Point
Cypress Hill Cemetery
Badger
Norfolk Navy Yard
San Francisco
Malolos
Dewey
Buffalo
Harmony Grove
Jim Bolton
Pana
Tus
Frederick Marcy Linde
United States Army
Washington
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Emison
Ind
William Shaver
Greenfield
Rail mileage 1898 shows record gain across United States
Estimates by the Railroad Gazette place total U S railroad mileage increased by 2867 miles in 1898 the largest rise since 1892 when 4419 miles were added Minnesota leads with 253 miles followed by Texas 188 and Louisiana 171 with other gains listed for Alabama Oklahoma Arkansas Maine California Missouri Michigan and Georgia.
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Railroad Gazette
United States
Minnesota
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Maine
California
Missouri
Michigan
Georgia
Grip declared contagious by New York Board of Health
The New York Board of Health states grip is contagious and widespread across the North. The article notes readers with grip may feel they are in good company, but emphasizes recovery requires effort and is often difficult.
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New York Board of Health
North
Clota
Jacob Keller
Jake
G.C. G
M. M
Java
Rio
Dold
California
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Japan
Post Office in Manila Runs All Day with American Clerks
Under Spanish rule Manila's post office had 200 clerks and a daily siesta. Now 20 American clerks handle all duties efficiently and keep the post office open throughout the day.
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Manila
Record Month Brings Greatest Business Volume Yet
The year 1898 ends with the largest business volume in the nation's history, surpassing all prior totals and marking the closing month as exceptionally active.
Year Ends in Memory of Changing Days
The piece laments memory's gaze as the dying year returns. It reflects on past sunlight and the shifting path of life. The author notes sorrow dimming the eyes and the need to close the book and bid the year goodbye.
Supreme Court Announces New Bankruptcy Rules Take Effect
The United States Supreme Court under Justice Gray announced new bankruptcy rules authorized by the national act of 1898. Rules take effect Monday January 2 1899. Creditors must file claims and select trustees while debtors surrender nonexempt property for discharge.
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United States Supreme Court
Justice Gray
Supreme Court
W. E. Peckham
Jamestown
Peckham
Scribners Magazine Opens With Roosevelt Features
The January issue places Gov. Roosevelt at center stage with covers and writing on the Rough Riders, naval preparations, and postwar strategy. The frontispiece shows Roosevelt by Charles Dana Gibson, and the first chapter Raising the Regiment depicts his keen knowledge of his men and vivid battle anecdotes. George W. Cable begins a new serial The Entomologist, and Richard Harding Davis offers On the Fever Ship, a war inspired love story.
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Scribner’s Magazine
Gov
Roosevelt
The
Rough Riders
Spain
Charles Dana Gibson
New York
Col. Roosevelt
George W. Cable
Richard Harding Davis
Cuba
Mr. Davis
Scribner’s
Illustrated Buffalo Express gains school recognition
The Buffalo Express is widely read in public schools for its carefully prepared articles on travel exploration science progress and famous men. Teachers praise the publication as a recognized valuable resource.
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Illustrated
Buffalo Express
Dewey and Lee as Democratic ticket proposed
The Louisville Courier Journal muses on a hypothetical Democratic ticket featuring Dewey and Lee, contrasting it with a suggested Republican pairing of McKinley and Wheeler. The tone is speculative and political commentary.
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McKinley
Wheeler
Dewey
Lee
Louisville Courier-Journal
Admiral George Dewey Birthday Sparks Dual Celebrations
On Monday marking his 61st birthday, Admiral George Dewey’s observance prompted two local celebrations reflecting the honored figure’s impact and public interest in naval affairs.
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George Dewey
Amusing Bits and Quotes From a Busy Era
A collection of witticisms and anecdotes with references to Dewey Schley and Sampson post offices, Captain Waring on street cleaning, Roosevelt and Sharpe jokes, and notes on American girls and Lehigh valley locals. The items mix humor about aging, gender, travel, and politics.
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Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Pacific
United States
Alaska
Alutians
Philippines
Hawaii
Waring
New York
Heaven
Chicago
Bessie
Mamma
Reed
Boston & Maine
R. R
Alfred Hennequin
Lehigh Valley
Christ
Scranton
Allentown
Bethlehem
Col. Roosevelt
Sharpe
War and politics fill a busy December across continents
A sweeping summary covers General Miles and General Shafter testifying about war moves, Liliuokalani protesting crown lands, Havana evacuations, the Dreyfus affair, treason laws in France, and U S military deployments. It notes riots, capsized ships, casualties, resignations, and Senator Morrill’s death in Washington, reflecting a tumultuous global scene.
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War Investigating Commission
Shafter
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Senate
United States
Havana
Chamber of Deputies
Dreyfus
French War Department
Court of Cassations
New York
Greene
Russell B. Harrison
First
North Carolina
Fort Azores
Cuba
Maine
Sampson
North Atlantic
W. B. Ketchum
Lake Erie
Chicago
Murgridge
Second
West Virginia Regiment
Greenville
S. C
John Mattice
Two Hundred and Third
New York Regiment
Bliss
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Missouri
Russia
Honolulu
Albany
Newburg
Middletown
Wesler
Certv
Spain
Otis
Manila
War Department
Cincinnati
Santiago
Chester
Savannah
Virginia
Pope
Don Carlos
War Investigating Committee
Washington
Long
Davis Aubler Holbrook
Holbrook & Sons
Sing Sing
Melrose
Elegant Wedding Invitations At The Mail Office
The Mail Office presents neat and elegant wedding invitations calling cards and programs at low prices. Quality design and affordable options for weddings and events.
Market Report Shows Varied Prices Across Commodities
Market report lists currency rates and a wide range of commodities. Bankers bills and silver values cited, with flour, rye, corn, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs priced across multiple grades and locations.
Buffalo grain and livestock prices mixed on December market
Wheat, corn, oats and rye quotes led the Buffalo market report with No 1 hard wheat at 79 1 2 cents and No 2 yellow corn at 42 1 2 cents. Livestock values ranged from extra export steers at 5.35 to 5.50 dollars to hogs at 3.60 to 3.65 dollars, with hay and straw prices also listed.
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Western
Buffalo
F.o.b
C.i.f
New York
Duluth
State
Pennsylvania
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Warren
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William McCray
Buffalo Morning Express
Sam
Hertzel & Saner
Soclety Carrds
Ars
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Russell Harrison
Minnewaska
Santander
Cadiz
Tenth Infantry
Charleston
Massachusetts
Governor’s Island
Ethel
Millbridge
Atlantic City
Norfolk
Seth Thomas Clock Works
Thomaston
Thomas McKee Brown
Greenwood Cemetery
Syracuse
Standard
Post
Post- Standard
John E. Turner
Pokemoke City
Thomas Crosby
Edgewater
Frank Nye
Morro Castle
Taussig
Bennington
Wake Island
Pacific Ocean
Senor Sagasta
Darmsteadt
Glen Ridge
N. J
Garcia
Brooke
Idaho
Wilson
Flowergate
Liberty Island
William Smith
John Birch
England
Ida Bryan
Roger A. Pryor
New York Supreme Court
Iris
Admiral Dewey
Ron
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Morrill
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Fehlman Bros
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Buffalo Provision Market
East Buffalo
E. W. Sealy
Layre H
Merck & Kirberger
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Hawk
Legion
Morck & Kirberger
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’s
N. Greenland
Pas
Warren Savings Bank
B. Ensworth
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
C. A. Peterson
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W.H. Filler
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M.B Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Orville Holcomb
Emma P. Holcomb
Wm. C. Neill
Pittsfield
Said County
William C. Neill
Com
Tionesta Valley R’y Co
Sheffield
Tionesta Valley Railway Company
James H. Horton
R.G. Brownell
T J. Foley
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
A. A. Davis & Co
P. Duff & Sons
Fifth
Pittsburg
China
E.W. Siegfried & Co
Groceries and
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
N. K. Wendleboe
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane, PA
Kane Summit Ge Ita
First National Bank of Warren
M. F. K. Russell
Citizens National Bank of Warren
P . L. GE Rould
Oae
Warren National Bank of Warren
Elsie Faichney
Hermeniy Sugar Grove
Penn’a
J. A. Firth
Admr
Sugar Grove
Etters
John A. Jackson
Youngsville
Penn
Laura M. Jackson
B. J. Jackson
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