Warren County Assembly candidate Paul W. Brown announces
Paul W. Brown of Farmington township declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Assembly from Warren County. He asks for the support and votes of all Warren County Republicans and subscribes to the Harrisburg reform platform adopted August 28, 1995. He pledges to represent the people of Warren County and the state if nominated and elected.
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Assembly
Paul W. Brown
Farmington Township
Warren County
Harrisburg
Weaver Runs for Associate Judge in Warren County
Z T Weaver of Clarendon borough announces candidacy for Associate Judge of Warren county subject to Republican primaries decision.
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Z.T. Weaver
Clarendon Borough
Warren County
William McCray Seeks Warren County Register and Recorder
The announce WM. McCRAY of Warren is a candidate for Register and Recorder of Warren county, running in the Republican Primaries. He seeks the party decision to determine nomination.
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Register and Recorder
WM. McCray
Warren
Warren County
Warren County Republican Primary County Commissioner slate
Authorized notices name candidates for Warren County Commissioner: J. F. Rounce of Warren, W. J. Mead of Youngsville, N. W. Dupree of Chandlers Valley Sugar Grove Twp, Maggie J. Snorter of Youngsville, John A. Sproz of Pittsfield Twp, Frank Hagberg of Elk Twp, and Charles Bl Sampson of Triumph Twp. All are subject to Republican primary decisions.
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J. F. Rounce
Warren
Warren County
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
N. W. Dupree
Chandlers Valley
Sugar Grove Township
Maggie J. Snorter
John A. Sproz
Pittsfield
Frank Hagberg
Elk Township
Charles Bl, Sampson
Triumph
Warren candidates named for 27th District Delegate bid
Authorized notices declare HON. OO. C. ALLEN of Warren and WILLIAM ScuNnuR Esq. of Warren as candidates for Delegate to the next National Republican Convention subject to voters in the 27th Congressional district decision.
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OO. C. Allen
Warren
27Th Congressional
William Scunnur, Esq
27Th
Warren and Youngsville Republicans nominate delegates
The notice authorizes Harry W. Neily of Warren and W P Nutting of Youngsville as candidates for Delegate to the Republican State Convention, subject to the voters at the Warren county Republican Primaries.
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County
Delgates
Harry W. Neily
Warren
Warren County
W. P. Nut- Tina
Youngsville
Letter delay hints at borough and township race picks
Russell letter arrives late for this week’s Mail and will appear next week. It urges timely selection of borough and township candidates. Dunraven’s reception here is noted as chilly. The piece comments on Republican views on pay as you go and urges Congress to pass a revenue bill quickly, raise revenue and then go home.
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Russell
Congress
Warren
Poe
Geo. W. Best
Tribune
New York City
New York Weekly Tribune
Happiness and riches clash in religious line
A religious paper argues riches make happiness harder to reach, yet many poor people disagree and doubt that wealth brings joy.
Reed's Congress remark urges concise speeches
In Congress SPEAKER REED warned that sessions are not a debating school and urged members to cut and boil down their remarks. The comment emphasizes brevity and efficiency in debate.
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Reed
Congress
Massacre of Armenians Provokes Global Outcry
The article condemns the ongoing Armenian genocide by Turkish forces, criticizing international powers for indifference and self interest as thousands suffer and endure untold horrors.
Philadelphia Traction Strike Costs Millions in Losses
The Philadelphia Traction strike was brief yet costly, totaling about $1,000,000 in direct and indirect losses. The firm faced $360,000, workers $70,000, the city $30,000, plus widespread retail disruption and public inconvenience. Strikes are costly for all involved.
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Philadelphia Traction
City of
Philadelphia
Firecracker ordinance and holiday fireworks in cities
In Memphis the new ordinance fines anyone who fires crackers within city limits up to 25 dollars, dampening Christmas mood. Meanwhile Atlanta hosted free daytime firework displays for children and private exhibits for those who paid to enjoy bursts of celebration.
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South
Memphis
Atlanta
Catching Tar tars in Cuba Wars Not A Myth Says Old News
The piece notes Spanish accounts of Cuban engagements echo the origin of the phrase caught a tartar. It relays a humorous exchange where a soldier cannot fetch a Tartars opponent, illustrating how Spanish troops claim victories by metaphorically catching Tar tars.
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Cuba
Protection for the United States in a Venezuelan context
An editorial argues for a strong presidential stand on national protection. It compares President Cleveland's stance against John Bull in Venezuela with actions at home, suggesting a purge of British influence and a blockade of markets. The piece advocates a Republican president and Congress to curb foreign intrusion.
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United States
Cleveland
John Bull
Mr. Bull
Venezuela
Congress
Do-nothing Democracy in House Debate on Bond Bill
During a House debate on the bond bill led by Cannon, the 170 to 136 vote showcased Republicans from Illinois accusing Democrats of inaction since the start of the administration. They claim Democrats oppose relief, criticize without building, and oppose lowering interest rates, framing the effort as restoring the country’s credit.
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House
Cannon
Illinois
Cleveland
Congress
Republican House
Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
House of Representatives
Monroe Doctrine summary explainer
The Monroe Doctrine declares that any European intervention in the Western Hemisphere is dangerous to U S peace. It states the United States will not interfere with existing European colonies but will oppose any attempt to oppress or control newly independent states, signaling a defensive U S stance. James Monroe authored the message, with John Q Adams cited as a key figure.
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United States
Monroe
John Q. Adams
Olney
Cleveland
Congress
Europe
James Monroe
London Dispatch
America
Buffalo Express
Harrisburg
Republican Primaries Set for April 11 1896
A meeting of chairs from Warren, McKean, Cameron and Venango counties recommended holding the Republican primary elections on Saturday April 11 1896. This date is latest possible before the State Convention on April 23, with delegates to the state and congressional conventions to be elected beforehand. County committees will act on the recommendation.
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Warren
McKean
Cameron
Venango
Republican Committee
Parshall
Warren County
E. W. Smiley
H. Hi. Mullin
Mr. Gould McKean
The Cost of Strikes in American Labor History
The tenth annual report of the U S Department of Labor chronicles seven and a half years of strikes and lockouts affecting about seventy thousand establishments. Three and three quarter million workers were out of work. fewer than half of strikes were successful and under one third achieved their goals. Losses to workers exceed losses to employers by about two to one.
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United States Department of Labor
Stone Heads Pennsylvania Coinage Committee
Charles W. Stone of the Warren district chairs the coinage committee in Pennsylvania. His seniority and proven work on free coinage debates earned him prominence after strong reports in the last Congress.
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Pennsylvania
Charles W. Stone
Warren District
Stone
Phila. Ledger
What We Eat Adulteration Found in Most Foods
The Dairy and Food Commissioner reports that nearly every item on the table is adulterated from maple syrup to buckwheat flour and common ingredients like pepper mustard vinegar cocoa cheese and butter. The only safe item appears to be eggs as a true representation of their quality remains unrivaled.
Ohio Judge Rules Wives Must Support Husbands
An Ohio judge holds wives financially responsible for supporting their husbands and families if the husbands cannot, aligning with Illinois Iowa California and Oklahoma Territory law. The suit concerned a $22 tailor bill. the wife with $10,000 real estate faces payment. The piece ends with relief the rule is not Pennsylvania law.
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Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
California
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
National Armenian Relief appeals for funds and supplies
The National Armenian Relief Co. organized in New York last week asks the public for immediate money contributions. Useful supplies are grain and coarse cotton and woolen goods. Send funds to Browns Broe. & Co. in New York Boston or Philadelphia.
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National Armenian Relief Co
New York
United States
Browns Broe. & Co
Boston
Philadelphia
Jacop Keller Presents Elegant Fall and Winter Cloths
Jacop Keller the Tailor displays new seasonal cloths for fall and winter and invites customers to call and view the collection. The updated display highlights stylish fabrics and tailored fits for the upcoming season.
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Jacop Keller
Glapstone Age 86. Gov Hastings to Asheville health trip
Glapstone's aged leader turns 86 last Sunday while Gov Hastings leaves for a three week health retreat in Asheville North Carolina. Notables report Joan Rockefeller’s 7 million dollar educational gift surpassing all living donors. Stephen Girard’s gifts exceed hers by about a million. Rev Dr Cook arrives in fragile health from Australia. death seems near. Race tensions erupt as Dunbar miners clash with blacks in a bid to drive peace or expulsion. A Grove City brass band forms led by Miss Bessie Shorts with biweekly practices ahead of spring public debut. A bronze tablet in Philadelphia marks actor Joseph Jefferson birthplace at 6th and Spruce streets with a toast to health and prosperity.
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Glapstone
England
Gov. Hastings
Asheville
North Carolina
Joan D. Rockefeller
Stephen Girard
Joseph Cook
Boston
Australia
Dunbar
America
Ohio
Grove City
Bessie Shorts
Joe Jefferson
Philadelphia
6Th and
Spruce Streets
Joseph Jefferson
State Library Adds Four Thousand Volumes in 1895
The State Library expanded its holdings by four thousand volumes in 1895, bringing total volumes to 121122 including duplicates. The State Librarian Egle praises the fireproof building and better facilities while noting defects in a recent act on free public libraries that hinder operating funds and librarian salaries outside Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
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Union
Egle
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Across the Nation Editorials Reflect Trade Beliefs and Politics
Multiple editorials comment on monetary policy, constitutional methods in foreign affairs, party shifts in Ouachita County Arkansas, congressional sessions during holidays, and tariff debates. Notable items praise Reed’s decisiveness, criticize duck hunting while Treasury issues loom, and discuss threatened European alliances to counter Monroe Doctrine concerns.
Waiting Mood Shows Wheat Exports Rise and Strong Christmas Trade
The Buffalo Express notes encouraging signs as wheat exports reach 3 457 000 bushels, up from the prior week and year. Pacific Coast shipments to Australia continue, and bank clearings reach 1 145 000 000 dollars, up 36 percent from 1894 and 47 percent from two years ago, signaling a robust Christmas trade despite modest price shifts in select commodities.
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Pacific
Australia
Buffalo Express
The New Woman Will Not Differ Much From the Old
An exchange argues that despite predictions the new woman will largely mirror the old one. She will wail and coo as a baby, attend school, play with boys, soil clothes, and seek mischief. As a young woman she will follow fashion, date, marry, have children, and pursue divorces like today.
New Year's Ladies' Home Journal Opens Red-Letter Year
The New Year’s Ladies’ Home Journal announces a new, brighter year 1896 with promises of improvements and an array of contributions from leading writers and artists.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Testimonial On Cough Remedy From Hollands Resident
Robert Rawls of Hollands Virginia recalls a severe grippe last winter that left him weak. He tried many remedies until Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved symptoms after one bottle and cured him after a second. Available at 95 and 50 cents per bottle from Morris and Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon Pa.
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Robert Rawls
Hollands
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren and
P. B. Canfield
Corydon, Pa
Lincoln Portrait Collection Planned for McClure's Magazine
Publication will feature roughly fifty Lincoln portraits spanning about twenty years, aiming to present the most complete printed portrait series of the famed American leader.
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Lincoln
McClure’s Magazine
Indigestion Averted with De Witt’s Little Early Risers
An advertisement quotes F. H. Dixson praising De Witt’s Little Early Risers as relief for severe indigestion. The wife tells of a man who shot himself rather than endure pain, while the husband dismisses him as a fool and endorses the pills for relief.
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de Witt
F. H. Dixson
Hotel Keeper Objects to Printer Embellishments
A hotel keeper objected to a printer who added ornament symbols to note heads, placing a bed bag in each upper corner. The printer believed the ornaments appropriate, but the landlord took offence at the design choice.
Le Witts Witch Hazel Salve Claims Piles Cure
F. H. Dixson states Le Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and all similar complaints when instructions are followed. The product has been tested in numerous cases with consistent results and no failures.
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le Witt
F. H. Dixson
Berger and Hall Endorse Sea Foam Flour
An advertisement urges readers to try Sea Foam Flour from Berger and Hall promising customers become regular buyers after a single use. The copy emphasizes quality and high recommendation.
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Berger & Hall
Tobacco as a public health menace and call for age limits
J. T. Martin of Pittsfield Pa denounces tobacco as a curse harming men and their families. He cites heart disease, fevers, St Vitus dance, rickets, blood poisoning, and infant deformities linked to tobacco use and argues for laws banning tobacco sales to under 21 with penalties. Dec 24 1895.
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Polk
Venango County
St. Vitus
J. T. Martin
Pittsfield
Duties of a Physician in malpractice case ruling
Judge Miller of Mercer ruled that a physician lacks an implied contract to cure. He must treat with reasonable diligence skill and care, meeting ordinary professional standards, but is not liable for all results if his conduct meets that standard.
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Miller
Mercer
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy advertised as prompt for pain in the urinary tract. It reportedly eases retention and pain in passing water for both men and women. Sold by Noyes drug store.
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Noyes Drug Store
One Minute Cough Aches Relief Offered By Dixson
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Aches Relief will ease sleepless nights by curing severe coughs and restoring health. It prompts readers to consider the product and asks if they can afford to do without it.
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F. H. Dixson
Greater Pittsburg Dispatch Book Highlights For 1896
The Pittsburg Dispatch plans a remarkable 1896 featuring extensive war coverage and exclusive reports. It will publish major authors like Conan Doyle and Kipling, plus a high level science and humor lineup, with a New Year record of 1895 and strong value pricing.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
America
Cuba
Heresay
Dispatch
The
A. Conan Doyle
Rudyard Kipling
Sarah Orne Jewett
Harold Frederic
Justin Huntley McCarthy
Bret Harte
Anthony Hope
Mrs. Burton Harrison
John Strange Winter
S. Baring Gould
Frank R. Stockton
S. R. Crockett
Pennsylvania Schools Report Praises Growth and Policy Impacts
Dr. Schaeffer the Superintendent of Public Instruction presents the 1895 report praising legislature for supporting public schools with five and a half million dollars and higher institutions. He notes library funding, compulsory education impact, and health and sanitation measures. Data show 26,088 teachers, 1,070,612 pupils, total expenditures about 18.99 million, with gains in female teacher pay and overall wages.
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Schaeffer
Our Country's Real Enemies by Ex President Harrison
Ex president Harrison writes in The Ladies' Home Journal that internal assaults on public administration are the country’s real threat. He urges patriotism guided by civic knowledge and reform, noting the need for moral watchfulness and stronger devotion to civil institutions. The dialogue adds regional dialect commentary on fashion and time.
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Harrison
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Salvation Army
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Dec 28 1895
Transfer listings from Warren County record transfers include Jennie Smalley to Mervill Pratt for 7 dollars and KE Wheelock to Ida Atkins for 500 dollars. Other deeds cover Ballou Farmington 1200 dollars and Keeler Pleasant 800 dollars with various small sums and estates. An advertising note urges printing on return envelopes to speed mail handling.
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Jennie M. Smalley
Mervill F. Pratt
Warren
Treas
Warren Co
D. L. Ball
Cherry Grove
D. L. Ball and Wife
Enterprise Transit Co
Dan’ R. Tehard
Manley L. Parker
Eldred
Mary Hotelling
Chas. R. Hotelling
Elk
Malvina J. Lacy
Rose S. Lacy
Glade
Ida J. Atkins
KE. R. Wheelock
Pittsfield
D. N. Stilson
Same
Sugar Grove
Val
Con
Jerome Davis
Henry P. Keeler
Pleasant
Louisa B. Hall
A. W. Bumpus
E. C. Shawkey
B. W. Shawkey
Nathan Branch
Annie V. Deschner
Francis Tuthill
Blanch Stanton
Kinzua
D. C. Marsh
Harvey A. Marsh
Corydon
Dan’ Donahue Etal
Jos. C. Bennett
Patrick M. Donahue
Erastus Barnes
Hibbard B. Blanding
Sheffield
Treas. Warren Co
W. D. Hinckley
Sumner Gray Et al
Saml. Grandin
John Caldin
Tidioute
G. Sid Beavis
Com
Ada Lowe
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
E. W. Parshall
Charles A. Peterson, Esq
Dunraven
the State Library
Titusville
Thomas B. Reed
Erie Dispatch
N. Y. Sun
Ouachita County
Ark
Treasury
Carlisle
Kane
Pittsburg Dispatch
Josiah
Morck Bros
August Morck
Optician
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Wargen County
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Town
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen- Co
T. C. Slater & CO
H. M. Beam
Ss. G. Beam
Jas. Hernon
Elulalia, Pa
Warren National Bank of Warren
E. Hertzel
First National Bank of Warren
K. Russell
Citizens National Bank of Warren
D. L. Gerould
Warren Avine
G. B. Ensworth
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
S. W. Waters
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren Pa
W. H. Filler
Etters
C.T. A
A. D. Wood
Florence S. Wood
Adinix
Orphans’ Court
E. M. Clapp & Co
Tiona
Mead Township
Smith Burrows
A.B. Butterfield
David Bovaird
J. A. Wood
H. S. Thomas
East St
D. A. V. & P. Railroad
Telephone
Woolen Mills
Mammoth Sale
Lad
Court of Common Pleas
South West Township
Holland Land Company
Arren County
Crawford
Warren Counties
Benedict
Henry Child
Child
EK. Whitney
I. 3
Shumake
Doral Wales
G. Zigler
Zigler
Warner Perry
S. Benedict's
Enos Whitney
Caleb Childs
Robert Robinson
Recorder’s Office
Crawford County
WM. J. Alexander
Louisa B. Weed
Anna Lill
Crawford Eakin
South West
Penna
Sylvester Eakin
Scofield
Olean
N. Y
Foley Bro’s, Proprietors
Foley Bro
China
Fehlman Bros
Monda
Seth R Et al
Henry Cobham
Eliza
Elizabeth Sager
North Penn Oil Co
Geo. O. Cornelius
W. P. Book
A. Randall
Hiram Cha
Geo. P. Fulkrod
A. J. Hazene
Darius Mead
B. D. Morris
Hannah E. Lawreng
John H. King
Yates
Prothonotary
Mam
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Warren Mills
Fiour
F Bushel
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