Treasury receipts surge under Dingley law
Treasury receipts under the Dingley law rise to a daily one million dollars and wool and sugar imports next month are expected to cover government running expenses. The Erie Crawford district sees multiple candidates challenging J C Sturtevant for Congress, including G H Higgins and Henry A Clark of Erie. Pittsburgh’s Con J M Guffey seeks Democratic Governors nomination, a vocal free silverite and supporter of Harrity, noted for generous party funding.
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Treasury
J. C. Sturtevant
Erie-Crawford
Messrs. G. H. Higgins
Henry A. Clark
Erie County
Disaster on battleship Maine shocks Havana dispatches
Dispatches from Havana report nearly 300 men killed in the battleship Maine disaster on Tuesday evening. Secretary Long orders an immediate investigation and charges of foul play by Spain will be pursued. The event is described as the greatest naval disaster in history.
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Havana
Island of Cuba
Maine
Long
Spain
Republicans win statewide contests with mixed results
The article reports Republican triumphs in Philadelphia Pittsburg and Allegheny while Democrats prevail in Erie and Titusville. Oil City Franklin and Bradford also elect Republicans. Voters show preference for change and personal choice across the state.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Erie
Titusville
Oil City
Franklin
Bradford
Media editor announces run for Governor of Keystone State
Thomas V. Cooper of Media declares opposition to trusts as he launches his gubernatorial bid. Critics once labeled him red headed and hopeful, but his silver hair and uncertain prospects loom as time passes in this 19th century political notice.
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Great
Keystone State
Thomas V. Cooper
Media
Col. McClure
Philadelphia Times
Capitol Building Commission to award contract after Supreme Court ruling
Harrisburg Telegraph reports the Capitol Building Commission will promptly grant a contract for the new State house once the Supreme Court decides the injunction case. A hearing is likely set for next Monday in Philadelphia, with lawyers predicting a favorable outcome for the Commission.
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Pennsylvania
New Capitol
Harrisburg Telegraph
Capitol Building Commission
State House
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Methodist laymen push for equal representation in General Conference
A renewed drive by Methodist laymen seeks parity with ministers in General Conference. A signed letter to all world ministers outlines twelve reasons. The Christian Advocate cites Bishops Bow man Merrill Foss Hurst Ninde Fowler Goodsell Mallalieu Cranston in favor, while Bishops Vincent Walden oppose it.
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Christian Advocate
Bowman
Merrill
Foss
Hurst
Ninde
Fowler
Goodsell
Mallalieu
Cranston
Vincent
Walden
Higgins for Congress Named in Erie Crawford District
The Erie Dispatch announces George H. Higgins as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Erie Crawford district to succeed Sturdevant who declines re election. Friends in Warren county praise his capability diligence and party work and urge robust Republican support for his bid.
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Erie Dispatch
George H. Higgins
Erie-Crawford
Sturdevant
Warren County
George
Farmers Jubilant Over 1897 Agricultural Exports
The 1897 export value of farm products reached 730 323 514 dollars, the highest on record, countering Democratic claims that a protective tariff would ruin foreign markets. Exports fell under Cleveland and free trade from 1893 to 1896 before rebounding in 1897.
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United States
McKinley
Harrison
Cleveland
Free-Trade Congress
State Aid for Roads Urged by Gen Roy Stone
Gen Roy Stone tells the Maryland State Grange that cities hold about three quarters of property while farmers own about one quarter and have shouldered road costs. He argues state aid for stone roads will prompt urban help for rural highways and end costly muddy travel.
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Roy Stone
Maryland
Phila. Inquirer
Against Pension Reform Sparks Pensions Fraud Debate
A Buffalo Express editorial attacks Congress for failing to pass pension reform. It cites Commission Evans of the Pension Bureau warning about mercenary women targeting veterans and siphoning pensions at soldiers homes. The Invalid Pensions Committee voted against the bill, seen as protecting soldiers and preventing fraud.
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Pension Bureau
Buffalo Express
State director lauds Haywood on school fund distribution
At a Harrisburg convention STATE Chairman John P. Elkin praised State Treasurer Haywood and the Republican party for the school fund distribution policy. He explained the delay stems from treasury surplus exhaustion after a five and a half million dollar appropriation, with Haywood pro rata distributing available funds to avoid a treasury deficit.
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John P. Elkin
State Association of School Directors
Harrisburg
Elkin
Haywood
Republican Party
Magazines At A Dollar A Year Spark Artist Interest
A Franklin News item notes cheap magazines attract readers and writers. An eminent author initially refused to write for low pay but considered a larger check than he’d ever received, prompting reflection on the lure of money versus art.
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Franklin News
Big Guns
Crete Governor Aide Hope Fades as Turkish Rule Persists
Russia withdraws from backing a governor acceptable to the Sultan while demanding Crete’s people be allowed to live in peace. In Thessaly the Turkish occupation continues with oppression and clashes against starving peasant communities.
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Russi
Crete
Thessaly
Warren township praised for harmony in Franklin county
The Chambersburg Repository notes Warren, a Franklin county township, would reduce court need if all were like it. In twelve years only one court case arose there, an assault and battery. The piece hints the name may promote peace and harmony.
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Chambersburg Repository
Franklin County
Warren
Kilmer
Blair County Court Orders School Directors to Justify Vaccination Rule
A Blair County court issued a writ directing Altoona school directors to show cause why they cannot admit pupils without prior vaccination. The mandamus reopens the debate on whether school authorities may impose vaccination requirements for enrollment.
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Blair County
Altoona
Manchester preacher gives up part of salary amid mill wage cuts
Rev. W. H. Morrison of Manchester New Hampshire has voluntarily relinquished 500 dollars of his 2000 dollar annual salary due to a 10 percent wage cut in local mills and the resulting hardship in the parish and town.
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W. H. Morrison
Manchester
N. H
Bellefont farmer tops state in land and grain output
Col. Fred W. Reynolds of Bellefont is described as Pennsylvania’s largest farm landholder with 2,246 acres and equipment valued at about 250 thousand dollars. He produced 30 thousand bushels of grain last year and runs a farm employing around 100 men and nearly 100 horses.
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Bellefont
Pennsylvania
David Grindley
Register
Warren County
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Warren
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Towit
Hee Street
Clemong
Hickory
William P. Grindley
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H. Cobham
W. H. Pickett
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Limestone
County of Forest
Caroline E. Watson
Anna Watson Syms
L. R. Freeman
M. R. Hardenburg
Fred Morck
Watson
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Freeman
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Bear Lake
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Marshall Devener
Theodore Hamilton
Hamilton
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Elena P. Burdick
C. T. Bordweil
Pittsfield
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Ross
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Charney Malmburg
John Swanson
Pittsfield Township
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Holcomb
Susan Durlin
Jann Durlin
William F. Dalrymple
Thomas Struthers
Said Township
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Corper
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Wrightsville
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Picoun
Judge Thomas Orders County Constables to Report Violations
Crawford county judge directs constables to report violations in their districts and make proper returns where law is violated.
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Crawford County
Politicians in Baltimore and Pennsylvania News Items
A collection of brief notes covers Baltimore politicians facing self harm and public scrutiny, local church tensions in Defiance Ohio over hats, and ongoing Pennsylvania gubernatorial speculation. Reports reference Paul Kruger’s presidency, Quay Stone endorsements, and northern campaign alignments with Wana maker factions.
The Oil Industry Revealed by State College Bulletin
The Mining Bulletin from Pennsylvania State College outlines vast oil industry figures. Pipes and tubing used in three years could encircle the globe, drilling rope could span the United States, and glycerine used in wells could flood cities if released.
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Our
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania State College
United States
Vicks Guide Catalogue From James Vick Sons
The annual seed catalogue from James Vick's Sons Rochester NY is issued with a blue pink yellow and orange cover. It features four colored plates of begonias dahlias nasturtiums and sweet peas and includes new varieties alongside standard seeds and plants for garden lawn and greenhouse. The firm offers free catalogues to interested applicants addressed to Rochester NY.
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Vick
James Vick
Tailor announces spring line and serge fabrics
Just received a spring collection featuring suitings and overcoatings as well as black and blue serges sold by the yard. The fashion plate for spring 98 has arrived. Jacos Keller, the tailor, located at Second and Liberty Streets in Warren, Pa.
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Jacos Keller
Second
Liberty
Pennsylvania Dairy Output Highlights Survey Findings
The Columbia Spy notes Pennsylvania is not usually seen as a top dairying state yet it counts 1,100,000 cows. It produces over 90,000,000 pounds of butter and 440,000,000 gallons of milk, owned by more than 211,000 farming families.
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Pennsylvania
Columbia Spy
National American Woman Suffrage Association Meets in Washington
Washington hosts the annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association this week with discussions beyond fashion. Key figures from the movement are expected to participate and push for continued advocacy for women’s voting rights.
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Washington, D. C
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Explosion Sinks U S S Maine In Havana Harbor
A devastating explosion destroys the U S Maine in Havana harbor. Many killed or wounded as Spanish ships assist and crew are evacuated. Navy officials report the ship burned and sunk, with Captain Sigsbee and officers saved, while questions remain about the cause.
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Washington
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John R. Morris
Pope Washington
Arthur Crenshaw
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Albertus W. Catlin
Francis E. Larkin
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George Helms
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New York Harbor
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