Warren County Republican Primaries Scheduled for Jan 23 1909
Warren Pa Republican Committee announces primaries for county offices to be filled in February 1909. Only qualified Republican voters may vote in their precincts. Polls open at least three hours with local Vigilance Committees setting hours. Notices to be posted locally. The February election will be on February 16 1909.
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Hogs
Republican Co. Committee
Warren
Warren County
Republican County Committee
Keystone State Takes Its Place in Taft Administration
Pennsylvania asserts its influence as Taft’s choices place Philander C Knox as Secretary of State and Senator Penrose and Congressman Burke gain prominent roles. The piece highlights Pennsylvania’s population and Republican standing, noting Olmsted as temporary Speaker pro tempore and Knox chairing the Senate committee, signaling strong local pride and greater federal representation.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Knox
Taft
Pennsylvania
Philander C.knox
Washington
Penrose
Hitchcock
United States Senate
Marlin
Olmsted
House of Representatives
Senate
House
James Francis Burke
Pittsburg
Keystone Commonwealth
Telegraph
Pennsylvania Legislators Back John Sheatz for Senate
Twenty members of the upcoming Pennsylvania Legislature sign a pledge to vote for and support John Sheatz for United States Senator. The document, signed by Republican Senators and Representatives, asserts Sheatz’s high character and qualifications for the national post.
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Prirrs Bourg
John ©. Sheatz
United States
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
John
Sheatz
Committee names list for election effort
A long paragraph lists numerous political figures pressed into forming a committee of twenty to secure an election by using all honorable means. Names include Senator George T Weingartner and a group of representatives and senators from multiple counties across the state.
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George T. Weingartner
Walter S. Reynolds
Lawrence County
Robert L. Wallace
William S. Morrison
Beaver County
Frank F. Brierly
John M. Martin
Mercer County
John M. Williams
Armstrong County
R. H. Mcgraw
Thomas Hays
Ira McLunkin
Butler County
Hyatt M. Cribbs
Allegheny County
Arthur W. Dennison
Warren County
James A. McKean
McKean County
M. C. Watson
Indiana County
Amos W. Knepper
Somerset County
W. H. Flora
W. B. Simpson
Huntingdon County
David Speer
Franklin County
Thomas McDowell
Chester County
Frank H. Rockwell
Tioga County
Penrose Considered for Currency Commission Vacancy
Washington Letter reports Senate leaders urge Senator Penrose to accept the Currency Commission seat created after Philander Knox resigns. Penrose, health improved, is valued for his finance expertise and role on the Senate Finance Committee, with Pennsylvania honored by his potential appointment and the commission's major, long term currency reform work.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Penrose
Currency Commission
Philander C. Knox
Knox
Commission
Finance
Pennsylvania
House
United States
Congress
Lynching Records Broken in 1908 Across States
The 1908 lynching total reached 88, including 84 Black victims and 4 white. Most occurred in the South, with Springfield Indiana scene of major race riot. Texas saw a sixfold rise from 1907. Kentucky reported a quadruple increase. Oklahoma Maryland Missouri Iowa Nebraska had no 1908 lynchings.
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Curcaco
Springfield
Indiana
California
Mississippi
Georgia
Texas
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Maryland
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Trade and industry update from Dun's Review
Retail sales are large for holiday goods and staples while jobbing and wholesale activity remains dull. Fall River mills and other plants closed briefly. other shops report strong orders and inventories that may pressure deliveries after January 1. Iron and steel output rises with Gary blast furnaces added. prices show little change. Trade activity surpasses last year, with improved sentiment and rising security values. Lake traffic falls 29 percent versus 1907, idle freight cars drop due to grain and coal moves. Foreign trade in New York shows import gains and export declines from 1907. December railway earnings up 8.6 percent year over year but below 1906. Money circulation remains free, mercantile collections steady. bank exchanges rise sharply in New York and other cities. Commercial failures sum to 10,218,932 with manufacturing leading, weekly U S failures 240 vs 280 last year. Canada 19 vs 24. Dun's Review.
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Fall River Mills
Gary
Sault St. Marie Canal
New York
United States
Canada
Dun’s
Local Paper Shapes Opinion and Shopping Habits
M W Lawrence reports that 77 percent of farmers in Ohio and Michigan do not read national magazines. He predicts higher percentages elsewhere, noting the local paper often is the sole reading material in homes and wields strong influence on public opinion and consumer choices. Local merchants overlook the power of local ads against mail order catalogs.
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M. W. Lawrence
Ohio
Michigan
Lawrence
Judge Criswell Pitch For Supreme Bench
Franklin Pa December 25 The Venango County Bar Association urged Judge George S Criswell of Franklin for the Supreme bench to replace James T Mitchell whose term ends January 1910 The resolution was adopted unanimously with support from Republicans and Democrats Speaker Christopher Hendricks a former Supreme Court Justice endorsed Criswell He has 20 years as a lawyer and more than 14 years on the bench.
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Franklin
George S. Criswell
Supreme Bench
James T. Mitchell
Venango County Bar Association
Christopher Hendricks
Supreme Court
Criswell
Pennsylvania considers laws to curb drink adulteration
Dairy and Food Commissioner James Foust seeks legislation to ban adulteration of all beverages sold in Pennsylvania. Two bills are drafted one regulating soft drinks and forbidding coal tar dyes or substitutes for fruit syrups, the other requiring accurate labeling of alcoholic bottles. Foust says Pennsylvania has become a dumping ground for adulterated mixtures and stresses the need for pure drinks as for pure food.
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James Foust
Pennsylvania
Foust
Scientist finds smoking may aid singers’ voices
Sir Charles Sandy reports that smoking does not harm singers voices and may improve clarity when used in moderation. He cautions the finding should not spur widespread smoking among men.
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Charles Sandy
Christmas Tree Deforestation Hurts Hills and Pockets
Dr. MacArthur says Christmas tree farming deforests hills and burdens fathers financially as families face higher costs. The remark links landscape impact to rising expenses from holiday tree sales.
Why Children Should be Taught to Play
Elizabeth Burchenai argues in New Idea Woman's Magazine that play is a child's birthright and essential for a healthy future nation. She praises American respect for childhood, schools as joyful spaces, and the rights of children to laugh play sing and learn without burdens.
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Elizabeth Burchenai
New Idea Woman’s Magazine
America
Alaska’s Minerals and the Push for Westward Railways
Review of Reviews for December argues Alaska holds vast mineral wealth surpassing major regions and remains land-locked for 1,000 miles, making rail connections essential. It envisions a Valdez to Yukon corridor unlocking immense value as farmers seek arable land and commerce expands.
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Alaska
California
Australia
South Africa
Pennsylvania
Wales
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Pacific
Yukon
Tanana
Susitna
Valdez
Yukon Valley
Speaker Cannon a revolving howitzer to meet attacks
A note suggests Speaker Cannon adopt a revolving howitzer to counter attacks from all directions including the rear, reflecting a defense strategy proposal amid political pressure.
Time of evacuation sparks forecast of new revolution
The remark notes that as American troops withdraw from Cuba another revolution could arise and annexation may follow, suggesting a pattern of upheaval in the Caribbean region.
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Cuba
Taft Election Confirmed by State Returns, Reports Say
Mr. Bryan notes official returns from several states corroborate the rumor that William Howard Taft won the election. The remark frames Taft as the clear victor based on the tally across multiple jurisdictions.
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Mr. Bryan
Taft
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