Ohio Republicans face a split as Bushnell bid stirs dissent
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports on Ohio GOP tensions over the Senate race. It accuses independent Ohio Republicans and Bushnell supporters of governors’ ambitions and warns the party to reject collaboration with Democrats. It contrasts with Pennsylvania Republicans who refused any Democrat alliance and praised Hanna's political leadership.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Henry W. Oliver
James A. Beaver
United States
Bushnell
Foraker
Hanna
Ohio Republican Party
Harrisburg
Hanna’s Ohio Senate bid faces tight race and factional battle
Senator Hanna may win the Ohio Senate seat next Monday by a narrow margin as Democrats allied with anti-Hanna forces seize control of both chambers. The fight, nicknamed first blood for ex-State Chairman Kurtz, has Gov. Bushnell and Senator Foraker quietly backing him amid statewide Republican disarray. The national attention on Hanna centers on his two-year national profile and the volatile Ohio scene.
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Hanna
Senate
Ohio
House
Kurtz
Pension Commissioner Evans Calls For Direct Pensioner Deals
Evans seeks abolition of pension attorneys business and urges government direct dealings with pensioners. Public and press generally approve though pension attorneys and allies condemn his outspoken stance, claiming he will lose his job. The writer hopes he remains and defeats the pension-grabbers.
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Evans
Star Pointer Seens Two-Minute Trotting Era Near
Readville Mass in September saw Star Pointer pace to a two minute mile, signaling the arrival of the two minute trotter era. Authorities expect the mark may be surpassed soon as the pace record stands at 2 01 and time record 1 59 14 while Alix’s 2 05 14 from 1894 remains unchallenged in 1897.
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Star Pointer
Readville
Mass
Alix
Five new stamps planned for Trans Mississippi Exposition
A proposal to issue five special postage stamps in honor of Omaha's 1898 Trans Mississippi Exposition follows the pattern of 1892 Columbian stamps. Denominations will be 1, 2, 5, 10 cent and 1 dollar.
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Omaha
Sibley urged to endure hits in libel suit
The Titusville Herald mocks Mr. Sibley for suing Oil City Derrrick editor over political leadership. It says if he cannot handle the hard knocks of public life he should quit and return to private life.
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Titusville
Oil City
Sibley
Calendars received from Philadelphia and Buffalo firms
The Mail acknowledges receipt of elegant calendars from Thomas W. Price Company of Philadelphia Central Ohio Paper Company of Columbus Courier Company of Buffalo and Irwin N Megargee & Company of Philadelphia.
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Thos. W. Price Co
Philadelphia
Central Ohio Paper Co
Columbus
the Courier Co
Buffalo
Irwin N. Megargee & Co
Phila
Senator Quay Moves to Sewickley Home
The senior Senator will reside in Sewickley in the same county as Chris Magee and plans to move in the spring after purchasing a fine home there.
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Quay
Chris Magee
Sewickley
Swedish Bradford residents back C W Stone for Pennsylvania governor
Swedish residents of Bradford and nearby areas endorse Hon. C. W. Stone of Warren as a candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, signaling local support for his bid.
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Bradford
Vicinity
Hon. C. W. Stone
Warren
Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad Records Highest Quarterly Profits
The Erie Railroad reports its last quarter net profits as the largest in the road’s history, signaling a peak performance year for the line and its investors.
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Erie R’y
First Class Passenger Service Boosts Railroad Prosperity
The article extols first class passenger service as driving freight and express traffic and aiding mail operations. It highlights the New York Central line, noting its superior service, thriving towns along the route, and the Empire State Express covering the full length daily. It cites through traffic at 203,093 and local way passengers at 22,963,390.
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New York Central
Oil City
New York
Buffalo
Hudson
Albany
Mohawk Valey
Yonkers
Sing Sing
Newburgh
Kingston
Poughkeepsie
Roy
Stervliet
Cohoes
Schenectady
Amsterdam
Little Falls
Utica
Rome
Syracuse
Auburn
Rochester
Batavia
Lockport
Tonawanda
Empire State Express
Silk Industry Shows Strong U S Prosperity In Silk Journal Review
The American Silk Journal reports a robust year for the U S silk trade with output valued near 100 million dollars and raw silk consumption at 64 548 bales valued at 28 474 347 dollars the largest bulk in history. Fifty seven new factories were erected with expansions to existing plants and thirty four new firms formed, signaling bright prospects for the coming year amid general prosperity.
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United States
American Silk Journal
Pennsylvania’s Military Strength and War Mobilization
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports that Pennsylvania could field 839,528 men fit for duty, enough for 839 regiments of 1,000 each. In war, many would rush to Canada or abroad, leaving a depleted force behind.
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National Guard
Pennsylvania
Adjutant General
Harrisburg
Canada
National Guard unit adopts anti liquor resolution
The officers of the Sixteenth regiment of the National Guard of Pennsylvania at a recent Oil City meeting passed a resolution deprecating and discouraging the bringing of intoxicating liquors into camp. The paper suggests the measure may be needed to justify officers leaving camp for supplies.
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Sixteenth Regiment of the National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Conneantville
Couple United in Marriage by Telephone in Bradford Era
A couple wed by telephone with vows plighted by wire and two ministers officiating. The dispatch notes the unique ceremony, mentioning no ring beyond the ring of the telephone.
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Bradford
Doctors mock stomach and liver roles in life extension
The passage jokes that doctors deem the stomach unnecessary for life and imagine humans surviving without livers. It contemplates a world without dyspepsia or a dark brown mouth taste as a result of removing these organs.
Holidays fall on different weekdays this year
This year holidays spread across weekdays with Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day all on Mondays. The New Year starts on Sunday, Washington’s Birthday on Tuesday, and Christmas on Sunday.
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Washington
Bradford Star Celebrates Twenty Years Of Publication
The Bradford Star marked its twentieth anniversary last Monday with a new winter tone in its type and a hope for many more years of service. The paper is described as valuable and newsy, reflecting its enduring presence in the community.
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Bradford
The Jaw Bone paper at Mayville aims high in reform
A new Mayville issue named The Jaw Bone makes bold political reform claims but is suspected to be a mere kicker rather than a genuine reformer.
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Mayville
Record of Lynching 1897 Exceeds One Hundred Fifteen
The Buffalo Express reports 115 lynchings in 1897 with about two thirds of victims being Black. The item notes race as a major factor in the executions recorded that year.
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The
Buffalo Express
Pension lists publication serves veterans and claimants
The publication of pension lists cannot harm rightful claimants and benefits the deserving veterans who should review the other list as well.
Christmas Business Heavy Across Stores and Post Offices
Storekeepers postmasters and press agents nationwide report unusually heavy Christmas business for 97 with brisk sales and strong year end activity.
Postmaster plans and roads gain interest in Congress
The Postmaster General's bill faces a likely Senate fight but Gen Gary believes it simple and beneficial. He cites Canadian postal savings as a model and favors investing deposits in first-class securities or county bonds for road building. Treasury figures show a November surplus and rising exports, while immigration tests may come up early in the new Congress.
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Washington
United States Senate
Gary
Congress
Canada
United States
Gen. Gary
Gen. Stone
League of Good Roads of America
Treasury
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Walcott
Senate
Gage
St. Louis
Republican Party
Cleveland
More people receive Christmas gifts and enjoy a happy New Year
The season brought more people receiving Christmas presents and expressing happiness for the New Year than in years past, signaling festive cheer and improved spirits.
Meadville Opens Free Public Library With New Librarian
Meadville opened a free public library last Monday with Miss Susan McCracken serving as the librarian.
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Meadville
Free Public Library
Susan McCracken
Jacob Keller's Tailoring Offers Refund on Fit and Style
The public shows confidence in Jacob Keller's work due to well made, perfectly fitting clothes. His establishment promises first class goods, stylish make, and a cash refund if customers are dissatisfied, inviting patrons to inspect the new winter suitings.
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Jacob Keller
Keller
Society Camps Em bossed Emblem Address Cards Call In
If you belong to any secret society call at the Main office to obtain an address card featuring a handsomely embossed emblem of the order.
Pennsylvania Railroad Sells Excursion Tickets to Southern Resorts
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. will place on sale at its main ticket offices excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia the Carolinas Georgia Florida Cuba. Tickets are at low rates with liberal return limits. Free illustrated book describing resorts routes and rates will be provided on request to ticket agents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Warren's Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
To allow your feet to become disfigured when Warren's Corn Cure never fails. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists at 16 cents a bottle.
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Warren
Notable Names in Politics and Society Spark Headlines
Cecil Rhodes timing praised while Governor Powers of Maine is called the wealthiest officeholder in state history. Dreyfus case mentions Major Paty de Clam as prosecuting officer. Newark's Robert F. Ballantine gifts a $40,000 diamond to his wife on their 40th anniversary. Vanderbilt heir George W. Vanderbilt holds a $1,000,000 life policy. Gladstone reads Tennyson biographer Macferron and compares powers. Ex President Cleveland and Secretary Gage to speak at Warsaw Indiana assembly opening next June. Bradley Martins head to Egypt amid cosmopolitan social life. Widow of Napoleon Sarony marries Domenico Bonnand in New York. John Temple Graves cites Woman as a problem in a lecture. Harvard grants two doctorates to Tyler. four men have twice earned this honor. Galusha A. Grow and John Baker, long-serving House members, noted. Baker born 1822. Thomas McKean of Philadelphia donates $100,000 for Penn Law building, descendant of Chief Justice McKean.
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Dreyfus
Paty de Clam
Robert F. Ballantine
Newark
N. J
George W. Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
Mr. Gladstone
Tennyson
David Macferron
Alleghany City
Cleveland
Gage
Winona Presbyterian Assembly
Warsaw
Ind
Bradley Martins
Balmacaan
Egypt
Napoleon Sarony
Domenico Bonnand
New York
Europe
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Amherst Record
Tyler
Harvard
House of Representatives
Washington
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
John Baker
Illinois
William R. Morrison
Baker
Grow
Thomas McKean
Philadelphia
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Delaware
Stage Glints and Plays on the Move
Denman Thompson nears 64 and resists stage makeup. Tim Murphy renames Wilks Barra and debuts The Carpetbagger. Clara Morris writes personal life based stories. Frawley company returns from Honolulu and opens in San Francisco. Flo Irwin shocked by live wire on stage in Kansas City. Maud Harrison to return in O Susannah. Forsyth writes a four act society play for eastern production. Hibard’s Marlborough set in Queen Anne era at Lyceum New York. Wild Yeamans Collyer form vaudeville sketch team. Nat C Goodwin stars in Nathan Hale in Chicago and elsewhere. French dramatists receive 10 percent gross and 100 francs in tickets per performance.
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Denman Thompson
Tim Murphy
Wilks Barra
Clara Morris
Frawley Company
Honolulu
California
San Francisco
Flo Irwin
Kansas City
Maud Harrison
Susannah
George A. Forsyth
Five Forks
George Hibbard
Lyceum Theater
New York
France
Novelty glass and leather accessories headline season
The season showcases iridescent Cyprus glass and long leather handbags with chain attachments. Brass, onyx, teakwood, and marble pedestals and lamp stands appear alongside crystal table bells and glazed Italian plaques. Mahogany trays with marquetry borders and brass handles complete the new decors.
Chicago Emerges as a World Center of Learning and Culture
The Columbian exhibition opened eyes to Chicago as a major intellectual and material hub. Chicago’s new public library may be the continent’s best library building, with a million-book year 1896 circulation. The city hosts the Newberry, University of Chicago libraries, and a rising academic scene alongside strong daily press.
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Atlantic
Chicago
America
Birmingham
Boston
Manchester
Newberry
University of Chicago
What's in a Name Comfort Ease and Pleasure Corn Cure
An old advertisement notes a corn cure named for comfort and ease. It promises reliable results with a guaranteed formula sold by druggists for 15 cents per bottle.
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Aston Tue
Onsie
Money on Call and Market Rates Report
Money on call 394 percent. Prime mercantile paper 4 percent. Sterling exchange and bank rates listed. Commodities include barley malt, corn, oats, pork, western creamery products, eggs with regional and price details across several grades and delivery terms.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Actes
Bardiver
Wic
Éoc
Buffalo Market Report Prices for Wheat Butter Cattle Hogs
Buffalo listings show grain prices for winter and spring wheat and corn, oats, rye and flour. dairy butter prices from state creamery and western varieties. eggs, cheese skims. cattle and calf prices for extra export steers and heifers, veals and cows. sheep and lambs ranges. hogs values. and Buffalo hay and bale pricing for timothy, baled hay and straw.
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Buffalo
Graham
Canada and
Western
Europe Cornering the Silver Market
The steamship St. Louis sailed to Europe today with 200000 ounces of silver.
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Europe
New York
St. Louis
Personally-Conducted Tours By Pennsylvania Railroad 1897-98
Pennsylvania Railroad offers personally conducted tours for 1897-98 with Golden Gate Special service to California and Jacksonville tours to Florida. Departures listed from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg with multiple dates. Tickets available at principal stations. detailed itineraries and rates provided by agents in Pittsburg, Williamsport, and Philadelphia. Also advertising tailor services for winter attire.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
California
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Golden Gate
Florida
Jacksonville
E. Watt
Harrar
Williamsport
Geo. W. Boyd
D A V and P Rail Route Promotes East and West Travel
The D A V and P R R promotes its line as the best route to the East or West with direct connections at Buffalo to the Empire State Express via New York Central to Rochester Syracuse Utica Deer and New York. Tickets available from D A V and P agents.
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Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Deer
New York
New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder diseases with the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It quickly eases bladder and back pain in both men and women, relieves water retention, and offers fast relief and cure. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, Warren, Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Great Cash Grocery Promises Lowest Prices on All Goods
An advertisement touts deep discounts at Great Cash Grocery with promises to beat all dealers on every item. Featured items include Reception Blend coffee at 30c, Arbuckles coffee at 10c, 5c to 7c staples, and butter, eggs, lard, and cereals priced below competitors.
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Great Cash
Ten in One Laxa Tea Offered for Stomach and Liver Relief
A historical ad touts Ten in One Laxa Tea containing ten distinct herbs claimed to cure billions remains and all stomach and liver troubles. Sold by all druggists with 10 and 25 cent packages and free samples. Also notices choice bon bons and vases in Bohemian and Venetian glass at FEHLMAN Bros.
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Chorce
Fehlman Bros
How to Tell Kidney Trouble From Urine Study
A nineteenth century home remedy guidance notes that filling a glass bottle with urine and letting it stand for a day reveals sediment indicating kidney disease. It claims linen staining by urine proves kidney trouble and cites frequent urination or back pain as signs of bladder issues.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren County
Warren, PA
Charles W. Stone
H H. Cummings
Tidioute
Warren-Venango
George C. Priestley
South West Tp
James R. Mitchell
Glade Tp
Watsonville
McKean County
Dubois
Mat
Cecil Rhodes
Governor Powers
Maine
Chicago’s Literary Advance
EPORT
Barrley
Wec
I. F
Milwaukee
Manitoba
f.O.b
Sige F.o. B
Elgins
State Dairy
Southern
Buffalo Provision Market
East Buffalo
Lambert
Syract
Orrin N. Lambert
Syracuse Industrial Benefit Association
Kellar
Helsing Handpee
Isge
Wena, Donee
Sugar Run
Isaac Horton
E.G. Brownell
Tienesta Valley Railroad Company
Shefield
Tienesta Valley
James H. Hortor
R. G. Brownell
Firet Ni Bank of
P.M. Eee Mae
Warren Savings Bank
G. B. Ensworth
Pas
Sigan National Denice
Warren National Bank of Warren
Etters
Amelia Brookfield Wetmore
Warren, Warren Co
Etmor D
Ball
Beate Sai
Porter B. Canfield
Career
Penna
Sarah Maria Canfield
Corydon, Pa
N. Greenland
Myron W
T. Haze
Davin L. G.erould, Caghier
W. Dennison
M. W
the Warren Savings Bank
Ee Tee
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Ae Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
A. J. Haseltine
C. Sigel
T. O. Slater & CO
Water Street
Builders Hardware
Ae Dove
Frank Larson
M. Swanson
C. E. Carlson
T. Farnsworth
James Lo
G. W. French
Chas. Forsberg
Wm. Hodges
Standard Fashion Co
Ate Ennis McNett
F. P. Cobham
M. F. Pr. Tal
G. F. Yates
Herothonotary
Proby’s
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O. Warren, PA
Pawnee Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W. H. Filler
Court of Common Pleas
Joseph Horne
Herifef
Court House
Borough of
Kinzua
County of
State of
Enoch Marsh
New York and Pennsylvania
Beinning
AxLso
Kinzun
McEvoy
Rai Road
Catherine Schott
George Schott
John Bradley
John H. Fuellhart
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Armstrong & McKelvey
N. K. Wendleboe
By Mail
the Sunday Sun
the Sun
Scribner’'S
Ings
A. T. Mahan
T. Chapman
Harry Fenn
Walter A
Leigh
Coe the Prince Prom
Senator Boned
Cuantzs Scarsnen’s Sons
First National Bank
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Cop Dagen
Ft. Ele R Wal Oo Fonds
England
Ireland
Scotland
Tee National
Liverpool
Great Cash Grocery
WK. Strickland
Powell, PA
Foley
Ee Eerie
A. A. Davis
Acme
Home Cycle.Co
Elihart
Tnd
C. Smith & Son
Baker & Bowman Co
Utz & Dunn
Levis & Pifer’s
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Goker & Son
Golden Horse Shoe
No. 309
Second St
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