Republican primary filings for Warren county offices announced
Authorized notices announce W L Wikoff and W Sersall as candidates for Collector of Warren borough and FRANK M Knapp of Warren Pa as candidate for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts with decisions pending in Republican primaries and as a Delegate to the State Convention.
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E. R. Peirce
Warren
W. L. Wikoff
Warren Borough
W. Sersall
George W. Peck
Eldred Township
Warren County
John H. Fuellhart
Frank M. Knapp
Warren, Pa
A. Dunn
Tidioute
A. F. Crossman
Clarendon Boro
Lawmakers set to work amid broad agenda and reform hopes
State legislators began winter session with plans for numerous amendments to ballot laws and city measures, plus reform laws from the Republican convention. Expect changes to game and liquor laws, electric and trolley regulations, and corporate oversight. House and Senate organized. Speaker Boyer and leaders praised. Republicans hold large majorities as sessions open and Governor Hastings’ message is read.
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House
H. K. Boyer
Philadelphia
Jere B. Rex
Huntingdon
A. D. Fetterolf
Montgomery
Senate
Lyon
McCarrell
Cochran
Franklin Citizen-Press
Ed. W. Smiley
Gov. Hastings
A Turnover in Warren News Editor Acknowledged
The Warren News switched to a Republican paper under Jos A Schofield replacing D D Reed who seeks new fields. The new editor pledges a clean wholesome newspaper loyal to the party and devoted to city county district state and nation.
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Warren News
Jos. A. Schofield
D. D. Reed
Sterling Republican
Copperhead Ledger
Scott
Mat
Protectionist leader Kelley predicts southern protection demand
The late Wm. D. Kelley warned that the South would seek tariff protection. Representatives testified before the Ways and Means Committee seeking a three cent per pound duty on Egyptian cotton, arguing it undercuts Mississippi valley extra staple cotton. The era he foresaw seems at hand.
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Wm. D. Kelley
Pennsylvania
South
Congress
Committee of Ways and Means
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi uses convict labor on 8000 acre farm
Mississippi farms out convict labor on an eight thousand acre site earning the state about $40,000 last year. Professional farmers oppose the plan arguing it creates unjust competition with honest farmers, calling it a sensible but disputed method of making convicts earn a living.
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Mississippi
Republican pledge on international bimetallism stated
The party declared it would do all it could to promote international bimetallism and would not miss any opportunity to advance the policy, signaling a firm commitment to bimetallic standards.
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Republican Party
Economy and Public Confidence Amid Banking Woes
Despite a bank's occasional failures, honest business is steadily improving and public confidence remains intact, reflecting a cautious yet hopeful economic outlook and trust in lawful enterprise.
Penrose Victory Dominates Harrisburg Republican Caucus
In Harrisburg 211 Republicans voted on the Senate successor to Cameron. Boies Penrose led with 133 votes, Wanamaker 75, Cameron 4, Robinson 1, and Rice 1. Penrose won the oil region support and led in both Senate and House tallies, as party papers praise his victory and attack his opponents.
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Cameron
Harrisburg
House
Boies Penrose
John Wanamaker
J. 4. Robinson
Superior Court
C. E. Rice
Wilkesbarre
Penrose
Merrick
Tioga
Meredith
Armstrong
Shortt
Warren
McGough
Speer
Venango
Wenk
Forest
Parshall
Wanamaker
Malil
Representative Parshall
Mr. Wanamaker
Mr. Penrose
A Serious Objection to Wanamaker's Senate Candidacy
Bradford Era comments on wealth as a barrier to popular government. It argues wealth should not determine political honors and urges the Republican party to reject wealth as a ticket to high office. Emphasizes government by the people, not rich men.
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Mr. Wanamaker
United States Senate
Republican Party
Bradford
Republican Tariff Outlook Says Moderate Duties Likely
Leading Republicans align with public sentiment on tariff demands. They expect moderate duties to offset international wage and interest gaps and shield domestic producers from fierce foreign competition. Producers prefer reciprocity over high duties to avoid political backlash before the 1900 election and curb policy tinkering.
Robert E Lee mine at Leadville and its price drop
L D Roudebush of Denver, wintering in California for health, helped finance the Robert E Lee mine paying 250000 for it and taking out 6000000. In five weeks profits paid for the purchase and left 25000. He later owned the Golden Cross mine, investing 70000 before selling. Current owners ask 1500000 for the Leadville property.
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Robert E. Lee
Leadville
L. D. Roudebush
Denver
California
Roudebush
Golden Cross
Mohave Desert
Ex Senator Eomunps Warns Cuba Recognition Risks National Position
Vermont statesman and constitutional lawyer says recognizing Cuba as a separate, independent state would place the United States in an undesirable, uncivilized position. He urges pity and condemnation of atrocities but insists on national self-respect and restraint.
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Eomunps
Vermont
Republic of
Cuba
Value of world gold product tops crop values in 1896
The 1896 world gold output reached about 220 million dollars, less than half the US corn crop and about 100 million less than the hay crop. The US gold yield rose to 51.5 million dollars, up 5 million from 1895.
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United States
Will of Capt George E Lemon Suspends Major Papers
The will of Capt George E Lemon of Washington provides for immediate suspension of the National Tribune and American Farmer. The Tribune was a lucrative publication with a circulation near a quarter of a million, making the suspension surprising to readers and the industry.
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George E. Lemon
Washington
National Tribune
American Farmer
the Tribune
Senator Wolcott Seeks International Bimetallism Support
Senator Wolcott of Colorado met Major McKinley to press for international bimetallism. He states the incoming President is deeply interested in the cause and wants the Republican platform pledge to be fulfilled by prompt legislative action.
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Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Major McKinley
Blind Man Sees Light Through X Ray Experiment
Dr Edson of New York demonstrated a light that enabled a blind man to perceive light and detect a dark object between the eyes. He expressed enthusiasm and believes the blind may soon see many objects with the aid of the new light.
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Edson
New York
Frames to Order by N K Wandlebee
N K Wandlebee offers custom made picture frames with prompt service. Stock of mouldings just arrived. Visit to select style and finish.
Wanamaker in Harrisburg in a bargain counter scandal
Oil City Derrick reports Wanamaker visiting Harrisburg amid criticism of his campaigning methods. The piece accuses him of aligning with dubious political bosses and a fake Business Men’s League, questioning his years of pious public image and the honesty of his campaign. It names Frank Willing Leach Magee Flinn Hog Combine leaders and notes their support in Harrisburg.
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Wanamaker
Business Men’s League
Harrisburg
Frank Willing Leach
Senator Quay
Messrs
Magee and
Flinn
Pittsburg
Hog Combine
Philadelphia
Oil City
Wendlebee Frames Offer Custom Mouldings Soon
N K Wendlebee makes picture frames to order neatly and quickly. Elegant mouldings just received. Call for details and prices.
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N. K. Wendlebee
Moe
Nation's financial woes and political battles headline new year
A sweeping survey of troubles spans Van Nortwick Bros failures in Batavia Illinois to Farmers' Trust of Sioux City, widespread industrial collapses, and treasury remarks on steamer trials. Reports from Newark to New York chronicle fires, strikes, political splits at Tammany Hall, and notable homicides and legal actions as January opens.
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van Nortwick Bros
Batavis
Llls
Farmers’ Trust Company of
Sioux City
Treasury
Three Friends
Dauntless
Neuvitas
Cuba
Schock
Washington
Maddox
Waller
Newark
Decatur
Tils
Canton
McKinley
Henry D. Purroy
Tammany Hall
Tammany Society
Purroy
John Sheehan
L.W. Bancker
Philadelphia
Myra Corrigan
New York
Albert Franz
Dayton
Bessie Little
United States
Archbishop Fabre
Montreal
Henry Ward Beecher
Stamford
Conn
New Haven
Ways and Means Committee
House
Niagara Falls
New York Central Road
Henry M. Weed
New York City
C. B. Howry
Court of Claims
Senate
McAlpin
National Guard of
Edwin W. Vance
Columbus
Jacob Fisher
St. Louis
John Hobbs
Illika Islands
Ella Collin
E. A. van Valkenburg
Wanamaker
Harrisburg
Patriotic League of America
Great Britain
McLewee
Morton
Seaboard
North Carolina
Maceo
Zertucha
Physician -Baptist
Tabernacle Church
Daniel C. Potter
D. M. Conrad
Holdredge
Neb
George Pace
Bedford
Ind
George B. Wilkins
Commercial National Bank of
Selma
Ala
Ruis Rivera
Antonio Maceo
Tuckerton
Deux Freres
Calais
Williamsport
Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Boston
Bradley
Kentucky
John Gaylor
John Summers
Constantinople
Grand Jury
Hart
Florida
Spain
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Miss Hadley
Rochester
Cincinnati
Henry Durk
First National Bank of
Charles Whittemore
Providence
James Duffy
George Justice
Massillon, O
Hartford
Belle Smith
Elkins
Skerrit
Palmer
Chicago
Theodore George Wormley
India
Illinois
West
Richard Cornelius
National Farmers and Planters Bank of Baltimore
Belle Morgan
England
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Dan Stuart
St. Paul
Ways and Means Committee of the
George H. Wells
Leroy
N. Y
Francis J. Kieckhofer
Treasury Department
Stewart Gross
Middletown
Grand
Rome
Merchants National Bank of
Devils Lake
N. D
First City Bank of
Noran Springs
L. W. Abt & Co
Wholesale Jewelers of
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Dwight Cowan
Teres
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Bryan
Etruria
George Poynter
Liverpool
Atlantic
J. J. Davidson
Beaver
Phoenix
Arizona
Dan
N. Y. Press
Canada
Cripple Creek
Pittsburg Times
Knoxville
Tenn
Round House
William Sexton
Croft
Sexton
N. K. Wandlebee
J. M. Thompson
Decker’s Point
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen
Wine Paarren
Canfield
Corydon
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Tchman
Washington, Maddox
Norwalk
Bre
Hanover
Nun
Theodore Flannagan
Atlanta
New York State
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Admiral Kerrett
Republic of Colombia
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Frank S. Black
Schenectady
Joseph Betz
Columbus, O
Barrett & Sherwood
San Francisco
Frederick Brown
Carrie Johnston
Pueblo
Colo
Pera
Borough of
D. J. Ball
Lucie C. Richards
Pres’t
Arren County
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Clarendon
Prothonotary’s
Dinsmoor & Peterson, Solicitors
First National Bank of Warren
F. K. Russell
Warren Savings Bank
G. B. Ensworth
Hilane Tel Ae Bence
Janus
Steet Board of Directors
Beeee Ana Ee CT
Helping Han Building and Loan Association
Association
S. W. Waters
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Acne Ea
Rectavtvanie Giannua Ie
TC Company
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W. H. Filler
Prieeelek Weis Jou
Rite John Wed Dee
BS Cos
Gies
Clothiers
Neverslip Manufacturing CO
New Brunswick
N.d
Pickett
Northwestern
Penn’a
Empire
Syracuse
Warren National Bank
Consis
N. Pabnlee
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Urban G. Mease
Citizens National Bank
Wanna Paa
First National
Bank
F. H. Rockwell
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Econ Dere
Accede
Sauk Bane
Ireland
Scotland
National
Line of Iron
Antwerp
Hambu
Gothen
Renetis Bod Cohen
Michete
J. K. Ronne
Merchant Tailor
Wanamaker & Brown
Hickory St
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J
A. J. Haseltine
C. W. Beaty
W. Beaty
Weakood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
ML B
Dunham
W. Ifinnesy
le A. J. Haseltine
Sigel
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