Warren County Republican Assembly Nomination Notice
W Parsons announces candidacy for Republican Assembly nomination with primaries on March 19. Also announced are George C Priestley and James R Mitchell as Warren County Treasurer candidates, subject to Republican primaries.
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H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
Warren-Venango
Assembly
Warren County
W. Parshall
Warren, Pa
George C. Priestley
South West Tp
James R. Mitchell
Glade Tp
Wo. E. Rice, Esq
Warren
Harrisburg
E. J. Kelly
Chandlers Valley
Blinded By Paradox In Modern Thought
A 19th century quip contrasts encyclopedias needing revision every decade with the Bible’s timelessness. It jokes that an eminent oculist notes men are more blind than women, then counters that women must see twice as much, implying a gendered take on vision and knowledge.
Mercer Dispatch Ad Mixes Faith and Finance in 19th Century Notice
An ad asks for a loan from a “true Christian” for 500 dollars, illustrating a blend of religion and business in the era. A new paper trust called International Paper Co is formed with 45 million dollars capital to influence price and output of print paper. The State Board of Agriculture met in Harrisburg, elected officers, and pledged to fund its work independently of legislative interference.
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Mercer Dispatch
New Paper Trust
The
International Paper Co
State Board of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Reading woman faints at church over hus bands first visit in twenty years
A Reading, Pennsylvania woman fainted in church when her husband attended services for the first time in twenty years. The anecdote contrasts with Warren where husbands attend church more regularly.
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Reading
Warren
Mormon Missionaries Invade North Carolina in Pairs
Two hundred Utah based Mormon missionaries travel through rural North Carolina districts in pairs with no money or baggage. They rely on local hospitality and work to aid emigrants to Utah and to convert residents, reporting success in both aims.
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North Carolina
Utah
Missouri school to erect Eugene Field monument
The Missouri school plans a $6,000 memorial on the State University campus in Columbia. A New York firm designed the monument with rough Missouri granite base and a polished granite shaft supporting a bronze figure of Eugene Field. Old Antietam veterans hear that Gettysburg Chickamauga park work on the historic field is well advanced under Col. George W. Davis, who leads the project with noted pace and economy.
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Missouri
Eugene Field
New York
State University At
Columbia
Antietam
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
George W. Davis
Publication of pension rolls in state pamphlets bill introduced
Representative Cannon of Illinois introduces a bill to publish pension rolls in separate state pamphlets. Each jurisdiction would list pensioners with names, post office addresses, pension rate, and basis. The measure claims to honor meritorious pensioners, expose fraud, and potentially reduce future pension numbers.
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Cannon
Illinois
District of Columbia
Purging the Pension Roll Lightened by Claims of Fraud
The Lewisburgh News notes press talk of large sums paid to soldiers not entitled to pensions. It recalls Judge Lochren’s Pension Bureau searches under President Cleveland that denied or delayed thousands of pensions to cut deficits. Investigations spent about $300000 with only thirteen fraud cases found.
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Lewisburgh
Currency clash over gold and silver debates in Congress
The week centered on monetary policy as Treasury Secretary Gage urged gold standard benefits and the President pressed currency reform. Congress saw Teller and silver debates, with the silver bill dying in the House and GOP opposition intact, while Indianapolis backed reform and the Senate signaled resistance to major financial change.
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Senate of the
United States
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Indianapolis
Currency Commission
United States Senate
Senate
House
Reed
N. Y. Tribune Almanac
State of
New York
McKinley
Congress
Army
Navy
Whittaker
Europe
Dunham Reports From Circle City Amid Klondike Struggles
Samuel C. Dunham, representing the U S government, sends a November 13 1897 report from Circle City noting grave but not desperate conditions. He cites food at Fort Yukon for six hundred more men and high prices in Dawson including flour at 150 a hundredweight and dogs at 500 each.
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Samuel C. Dunham
Klondike
United States
Circle City
Fort Yukon
Dawson
Birch Creek
Drift
Juneau
Congressional Talk on Indian Appropriation and Hawaii Annexation
In Washington the House debated the Indian appropriation bill with talks on politics and a potential reduction in letter carrier service. Officials said no cut would occur before June, preserving service with ongoing funding. Hawaii and annexation were discussed, ex-President Cleveland denying support for annexation while President Dole receives hospitality from the administration.
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Washington
House
Hawaii
Morgan
Cleveland
Dole
Hawaiian Republic
Secretary Gage Urges Expedited Fractional Coinage in House
In a letter to Chairman C. W. Stone, Secretary Gage cites surging demand for new fractional silver coins since 1890 exceeding production. He notes the Treasury has had to circulate worn coins and asks for authority to coin any silver bullion in the treasury and to recoin worn silver into necessary subsidiary coins.
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C. W. Stone
Gage
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Early returns show rising revenue under Dingley law
Revenue under the Dingley tariff continues to grow with August at about 19 million, September 22 million, October near 24 million, November 25 million, December 28 million, and January nearly 30 million. Analysts expect a surplus in February and March, supporting a handsome year-end balance for the new law.
New punctureless tire hits the market
A new tire advertised as combining all the merits of a punctureless tire is now available. It cannot leak and does not require pumping. The tire is made from a composition of fibre, granulated cork or rubber, with a canvas coat and rubber outer layer. It is claimed to be as light and serviceable as the pneumatic tire.
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Mrs. Casemere’s
Second St
Chambersburg calls for Stone ally to back Governor bid
The Chambersburg Repository urges Senator Quay to back Bill Andrews and for Andrews to back his candidate for Governor Congressman Stone of Allegheny, signaling a coordinated political move within party lines.
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Chambersburg
Charles W. Stone
Senator Quay
Bill Andrews
Andrews
Congressman Stone
Allegheny
President Diaz Plans U S Tour For Recreation and Insight
It is announced that President Diaz of Mexico intends to tour the United States soon for recreation and to glean lessons from our institutions. He will be heartily welcomed. He is described as a wise capable ruler of a republic that is sure to improve.
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Diaz
Mexico
United States
Political and civic notes from varied newspapers
The column compiles brief opinions and reports on state politics and public education. It highlights debates over removing the word male from Iowa's constitution, C. W. Stone’s gubernatorial bid with backing across the state, and plans for township high schools contingent on good roads. It also critiques a civil service commission as ineffective and mismanaged.
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Iowa
Cleveland
Tuer
C. W. Stone
Warren
Smethport
Philo. Inquirer
Learn More Trades In Penitentiaries Say Youths Should Train
The text argues that many young men in prisons learn trades while outside, blaming parents for steering boys toward clerical careers rather than practical crafts. It urges valuing manual labor and dignity in toil over loafing and dependence.
Pennsylvania eyes forest salvage and reforestation
The Buffalo Express notes Pennsylvania's urgency to save remaining forests and restore damaged areas. It cites deforested hills and flood and drought cycles, praising new forestry laws to acquire land for reforestation and urging private owners to cooperate. It suggests New York consider incentives to private owners to curb destruction.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Buffalo Express
Bryan Silver Debate Draws Mixed Reactions in Mexico
The first public remarks of the silver advocate in Mexico are published and disappointing to Bryan supporters. His syndicated article offers a weak explanation of labor conditions and argues free silver as protective, despite his prior attacks on protection in the United States.
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Mexico
Bryan
United States
Sealing Wax Advice for Invitations and Cards
An authority advises using white sealing wax for wedding invitations and after cards. Colors are discouraged, even pretty ones. Women avoiding black wax, even in mourning, should opt for pure silvery sticks to seal their correspondence.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy praised for prompt pain relief in the bladder kidneys and back for both men and women. It claims immediate relief from water retention. Sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists Warren Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
County Expenditures and Officials Ledgered for 1997
A detailed financial statement outlines Warren County costs including jails, courts, jury payments, fuel, clerk salaries, printing, and state taxes. It lists commissions, assessors, coroners inquests, boarding prisoners, sheriff costs, registry duties, and various miscellaneous charges tied to county governance and public services.
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Ee Rae Reform
Peas Warren Water Company
Court House
Huntington Court
Pall F. B. Jackson
Sugar Grove Township
John F. Rounce
W. J. Mead
H. M. Preston
Rouse Poor Deficiency Order Expense Co
Western — Eee
Warren County Teachers’ Institute
Warren County Fair Association
Ee Hained
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Alaska
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Franklin
Civil Service Commission
Bailey
Court of Common Pleas
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Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Prothonotary’s Office
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Bouse Poor Fund
Nedagg
M.A. Treaserer
Warren Rueete County
W. J. Porter
Asylu Vurt
F. W. Kerney, L. P. Mickleson
P. Shearman
John G. Lesser
Glade Township
Corydon Township
W. E. Porter
Conewango Township
N. P. Morrison
Deerfield Township
J.O Peterson
Frank Hagle
Pittsfield Township
I. W. Fellers
Pleasant Rae
Sao
R. Brown
Pine Grove Township
James Whitely
Spring Creek Township
M. A. Myers
Warren Boro
E. R. Pierce
Youngsville
E. M. Jackson
Columbus
C. J. Fox
Cash
J.C. Fuller
Clarendon
John Stevenson
W. P. Nutti
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J. E. Perkins
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L. P. Merrihew
E Rove
Melgreen
Breas
Deerfield
M. Devore
J. Ae Hagberg
Seceee
Red
Keefer
Freehold
Lewis Brown
Conewango
Farmington
Deloss Franklip
Glade
Peter Marti
Esesssee
Kinzua
W. H. Harris
Cosse
Limestone
T.a.mcdonald
Mead
Geo
J. Spade
Pine Grove
Frank Akley
Sereee Pleasant
L. J. Deible
Pittsfield
G. W. Brockway
Spring Creek
Geo. Lillie
Sheffield
A. H. Bailey
Sugar Grove
A. J. Johnson
South West
Fred Wales
Triumph
F. W. Kerney
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L. P. Mickelson
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Rouse
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Warren Co. Fair Asso
Warren Borough
J. P. Hansen
Roger Mooney
Thomas O’mara
Dora E. Jackson
Z. E. Eddy
Warren Bo
G. P. Mead
J. E. Faymuent
Theodore F. Johnson
Rouse Estate Poor Permanent Fund
G. W. Brownell
Julius F. Retterer
Cassius Gilson
A. Mintzer
E. A. Chipman
Warren A, Fair Asso
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Brownell
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Boro
Rouse Estate Poor Fund
Ree
Theo. Akins
A . Warren Bor
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Preston
Wm. Hayes
Jessie Hayes
Trim Farm
J. F. Retterer
Samuel Crazer
P. Sherman
Corydon Tournalee
Conewanvo Township
Deerfield Ne
B. A. Whiting
S. R. Brown
Pleasant Township
Richard Magill
Rouse Road
Rouse Poor Permanent
Trim Estate
W. D. Pierce
D. I. Ball
Warren Academy Fund
Warren Borough School
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A. Conarro
F. O. Babcock Morgage
Uragh
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John Sanderson
Emma A. McWilliams
N. B. Holcomb Mort
W. H. Seeley
Jacob Sechrist
Walter Gray
Henry Wallace
Leonard Kafferlin
Warren Bor
Edson D. Phillips
Lewis Wesley Peck
J. Sanderson
National Transit Co
Christian Johnson
E. A
E. T. Gregory
N. B. Holcomb
L. T. Deming
Peter J. Peterson
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Ira Burgett
L. W. Peck
E. D. Phillips
Ose
Rouse Road Permanent Fund
Warren H. L. & T. Co
J. E. Toy Ie
Arren
Eas Glade
Judgmer
J. E. Fay
Seewis
MM. A. Myer
S, Treas
Pennsylvania Gas Co
James
Ah Hdal of
Walter Shuler
CR. R’s Commission
Hand
Rouse Hospital
Roiler
Nevones
Clarendon Warren
M. Shuler
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Rouse Estate
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Ep. R. Allen
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L. W. Dennison
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Batman
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Parshall
Jas. O. Parmlee
D. L. Ge
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Farming Township
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Warrenborough
H. J. Musk
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N. Y. Weekly Tribune
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Taz Mar
N. Greenland
Armstrong & McKelvey
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty St
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O. Warren, PA
T J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Conoe
Buffalo
Centra
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