Obsequies and Veterans Death Toll Highlight Capitol Week
The nation paid tribute to late Senator M S Quay with praise from many lawmakers in the Senate and House. A quarterly pension bureau report shows Civil War veterans dying at about 100 daily and many veterans remain on the unknown army outside pension rolls.
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M. S. Quay
National Capitol
Senate
Penrose
Knox
Spooner
Scott
Foraker
Gallinger
Pension Bureau
Commissioner Ware
Ware
Spring Thaw Forecast From Local Weather Scribes
The recent thaw has melted snow and filled streams while dampness hints at a flood risk if rain follows. Weather prophets warn of Noah’s time waters, but advise against umbrellas until rain arrives. frequent thaws are expected through February and March, gradually clearing snow this spring.
Death of Gen. Lew Wallace A Civil War Hero and Author
The obituary notes General Lew Wallace died on a Wednesday February 15. He rose from Colonel to Major General in the Civil War and later served as Governor of New Mexico 1878 to 1881 and as Minister to Turkey 1881 to 1885. His novel Ben Hur appeared in 1880 and remained widely read decades later.
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Lew Wallace
New Mexico
Turkey
Ben Hur
Supreme Court Supports Compulsory Vaccination Laws
The Supreme Court handed down a decision last Monday sustaining compulsory vaccination laws. The ruling is broad enough to apply to most state vaccination statutes and should ease duties of health officers regardless of the debate on vaccination’s merit.
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United States Supreme Court
Republican State Convention Set for April in Harrisburg
The Republican State Convention gathers in Harrisburg on April 26 with Warren county allotted two delegates this year, down from three, following Roosevelt's smaller vote share versus McKinley in 1900.
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Harrisburg
Warren County
Dealers Urge Air Test for Canned Corn Dishes
Food dealers propose emptying every can of corn into dishes and exposing contents to air before use to reduce ptomaine poisoning risk. The idea may also apply to other canned goods to lessen danger.
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Herag
Easter Timing Shifts With Ash Wednesday March 8
This year Ash Wednesday occurs March 8 pushing Easter to April 23. The latest possible Easter is April 25, a rare occurrence.
Wisconsin Legislature to probe corset injuries causing harm
Lawmakers plan an inquiry into injuries from tightly laced corsets, focusing on women. The question arises why similar scrutiny of men wearing constricting garments is not included.
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Wisconsin
Roosevelt Targeted by States in Oil Trust Crackdown
With President Roosevelt and the Legislatures of Kansas Texas and Colorado all gunning for the Standard Oil Co. the nation faces a broad assault on the powerful trust. The recent stormy week is described as the most severe in forty years.
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Roosevelt
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
Standard Oil Co
Old Trust
Buffalo Express
Washington
New York
Georgia
Colorado Springs
Rough Rider
Mountains
Kicking’s Role in Sports and Weather Reflection
Kicking serves as a tactical maneuver in sports and a metaphor for confronting winter’s chill. In games it drives field position and scoring options, while cold weather tests resilience and endurance through daily routines.
Harrisburg Legislative Roundup Delays and Bills
After adjournment a lull in law making persists as the House Appropriation Committee inspects state hospitals for funding needs. A Senate bill would transform the Admin and Library building into a State Museum. Banking figures show a $32 million cash rise and $75 million in deposits in 1904. A Dairy and Food Commissioner salary raise to 5,000 is proposed, not affecting current incumbent Warren. Blue laws and Sunday work remain unlikely to change. Senate also passes bills on cigarette restrictions for minors, mine department staff, school director pay, and sewer district creation.
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House
Montgomery
Senate
McAfee
Dr. Warren
Mc.Nichol
Pennsylvania
State Department of Mines
A Good Mixer and Roosevelt’s Popularity
The Utica Press describes President Roosevelt as a master of social ease who makes himself at home anywhere. He treats rich and poor with equal cordiality and maintains a high degree of friendliness across classes without sacrificing dignity.
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Roosevelt
Utica Press
Electric Century Predicted by Senator Depew
Senator Chauncey M. Depew told the Transportation Club that in ten years electric locomotives will replace steam in main rail travel, while trains will clip the seconds off 75 miles per hour. He noted engineers once doubted universal electric traction for suburbs, but now foresee rapid progress toward an electric century.
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Chauncey M. Depew
The
Transportation Club
Law bans scratching Uncle Sam mail boxes
The article notes that scratching or mutilating mail boxes is a misdemeanor and applies to rural delivery boxes as well. It warns that extracting mail from any box by any person for robbery is a crime, offers $500 for arrest and conviction on rural route mail robbery, and condemns assaults on persons in mail custody as serious offenses.
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Uncle Sam
Waycross License Fee Attracts No Revenue
Waycross Georgia charges a $30 000 license fee for saloons. Any applicant can open if willing to pay, but none do as four police keep order. School attendance is 3 percent, nine of ten whites own homes, no poorhouse. The fee seems to boost local profits despite no direct revenue.
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Waycross
Kansas Senate faces strange influences amid voting rights debate
The Kansas Senate refuses to pass a bill allowing women to vote for Presidential electors. Observers note possible inspiration from neighboring Colorado. The piece hints at unusual local events shaping the debate.
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Kansas
Carnegie hero committee scouts for snow free sidewalks
The Newark News notes the Carnegie hero committee remains vigilant in hopes of finding a man who keeps his sidewalk clear of snow and ice. The idle period ends when such a citizen is found and recognized for public safety.
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Carnegie Hero
Newark News
Willard Statue Tribute Highlights Women’s Role in Nation
The piece notes Frances E Willard being honored in the Washington Capitol rotunda alongside male figures, calling it a timely tribute to her contribution to purity and the home. It also comments on gender progress in national memory and public honors.
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Frances E. Willard
Capitol
Washington
Move to curb water pollution gains broad support across Commonwealth
The Department of Fisheries drafted a bill to ban new industries that dump waste into streams and to require joint action by the State Board of Health, Commissioner of Fisheries, and State Veterinarian to abate pollution. It warns of costly water purification, typhoid linked to polluted streams, and dairy and farming impacts, urging public pressure on lawmakers to pass the measure promptly.
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Commonwealth
Department of Fisheries
Senate
Godhharles
Commissioner of Fisheries
State Board of Health
Fewer divorces tied to cautious marriage logic
The Atlanta Journal argues both sides of divorce rates. If divorce were harder to obtain, ill considered marriages would fall, as couples would not marry hoping to bail out when bored. caprice divorces would decline as serious commitment is enforced.
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Atlanta Journal
Republican Candidate Announcements for Warren County
A series of Republican primary announcements names John Siggins of Tidioute A. T. Hackney of Glade Twp Nelson P Curtis of Conneaut Twp A Spetz of Pittsfield Twp L D Willson of Pine Grove Twp Edwin R Allen of Columbus Boro WM D McLaren of Warren Boro F M Downing Frank Hagberg Elmer E Thompson A M Bennett Emil A Swanson R S Hartley Putnam of Farmington Jury Commissioner Republican Primaries Mar 25th.
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John Siggins
Tidioute
Warren County
A. T. Hackney
Glade Township
Nelson P. Curtis
Conenango
John A. Spetz
Pittsfield
L. D. Willson
Pine Grove Tp
Edwin R. Allen
Columbus Boro
WM. D. McLaren
Warren Boro
Office of Register and Recorder
F. M. Downing
Frank Hagberg
Elmer E. Thompson
Farmington
A. M. Bennett
Spring Creek
Emil A. Swanson
Youngsville
R.S. Hartley
L. D. Putnam
Y M C A Convention Concludes in Johnstown
The 37th annual Y M C A of Pennsylvania gathering closed in Johnstown with three large meetings. The next convention site and a new state secretary to replace S M Bard will be decided by the state executive committee at its Harrisburg meeting in the coming weeks.
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Pennsylvania
Johnstown
S. M. Bard
Harrisburg
East Warren Oil and Gas Company Incorportation Notice
Legal advertisement announces an application to the Governor on March 20 1905 by Samuel Peterson Christopher Jensen W C Wood Peter Nelsen and J C Jensen to form East Warren Oil and Gas Company under the 1874 act for oil gas drilling mining and piping with rights and property to be acquired as needed J H Beshlin solicitor Warren Pa February 22 1905
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Samuel Peterson
Christopher Jensen
W. C. Wood
Peter Nelsen
J.C. Jensen
Assembly
East Warren Oil and Gas Company
W.D. Todd
E. E. Allen
W. F. Messner
C. B. Jacobs
M. W. Jamieson
C. W. Jamieson
Allegheny Oil Company
Notice of Administration for J Samuel Mather Estate
Letters of Administration on the estate of J Samuel Mather late of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania having been granted this day to the undersigned notices are given to all persons with claims to present them properly authenticated for settlement H P Stone Admi Warren Pa February 15 1905.
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J. Samuel Mather
Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
H. P. Stone
Admi
Testamentary notice for estate of W A Dutton in Warren County
Notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of W A Dutton late of Columbus Township Warren County Pa were granted to John Dutton administrator Corry Pa Route Three. Debts should be paid immediately and claims presented properly authenticated for settlement. February 7 1905.
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John Dutton
Corry
Notice to creditors of Joseph Hill estate Warren county
At Joseph Hill late of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania deceased notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands properly authenticated for settlement Frank Richardson Admr Warren Pa Feb 11 1905.
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Etters
W. A. Dutton
Columbus
Warren County
Joseph Hill
Warren
Frank Richardson
Admr
Warren, Pa
J. Foley General Carting and Teaming Services
J Foley operates a general carting and teaming business with railroad freight handling. Specializes in heavy moving and careful handling of pianos and household goods. Orders accepted via A A Davis & Co with telephone connections to N Y and P Co. No 2 B Warren Tel Co No 84.
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A. A.davis
B. Warren Tel. Co
Trial list set for March 6 1905 in Warren court
Cases to be called in the Court of Common Pleas Warren County Pennsylvania on Monday March 6 at ten o'clock include Louisa C. Peterson v Pennsylvania R R Co lessees of P and E R R Co Warren Savings Bank v School Board Pleasant Township KR F Pickett v The Davis Drug Store Co Lt L D Willson v Emmett Batchelder Lizzie Logren v Mary Holden and Frank Holden J O Mattison and Alice F Barton v Curtis Johnson Alfred Hultquist v Swanpee Philander Wood v W J Kn anon Conarro v Frank H McLaughlin H J Muse v O P Purdy J M Gearhart v Louisa J Rogers Howard H Clark & Co Ltd v Warren Savings Bank.
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NHE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Louisa C. Peterson
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
P. & E. R. R. Co. Warren Savings Bank
School Board of Pleasant Township
KR. F. Pickett
The
Davis Drug Store Co
L. D. Willson
Emmett Batchelder
Lizzie Logren
Mary Holden
Frank Holden
J. O. Mattison
Alice F. Barton
Curtis Johnson
Alfred Hultquist
Swanpee
Philander Wood
W. J. Knanon Conarro
Frank H. McLaughlin
H.J. Muse
O. P. Purdy
J. M. Gearhart
Louisa J. Rogers
Howard H. Clark & Co. Ltd
Warren Savings Bank
Legal Notice of Guardian Final Account in Warren County
Prothonotary of Warren County Pennsylvania will on Monday March 5 1905 present to the Court for confirmation the final account of N B Holcomb guardian of Mary Ann Heed M Putnam Prothon Warren Pa January 1905.
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Warren County
Pennsylvania
N. B. Holcomb
Mary Ann
M. Putnam
Warren
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Register and Recorder
New York Tribune
New York City
Hoff Business College of
T J. Foley
Jarvis
Penn’n Ave
T. O. Slater & CO
Gillette Razor
IT. O. Slater & CO
Citizens National Bank
Levi Smith
Fred P. Hue
David L. G.erould
F. A. McDowell
KE. T. Hazeltine
J. G. Curtis
W. C. Norris
H. A. Booth
D. L. Geronuld
the Mail Office
H. M. Putnam
Prothy
R. N. Brown
Orphans’ Court
Lee Phillips
Orpha E. Phillips
Grant Putnam
P. P. Putnam
Nettie L. Acocks
Julia A. Acocks
Parmlee
Jas. O. Parmlee
Jessie M. Galbraith
Perry D. Clark
Kathryn
May
Anna Moran
William Moran
Robert C. Nelson
David E. Davis
Sarah QC. Starret
T. T. Moll
C. Moll
C.J. Frantz
Chas. Woleen
Philip FE. Fehlman
Edward D. Fehlman
Wm. B. Hale
Edward T. Hale
C. D. Crandall
Register, Register’s
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennevans
Pennsylvania Avenue West
Waterstreet
Iaid
Allegheny River
Pennsylvaia Avenue
Water Street
Pleasant Bridge Company
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