Baker and Jones Named in Warren County GOP Slate
Columbus candidate L. C. Baker seeks Assembly seat from Warren county subject to Republican primaries. Chandlers Valley resident A. W. Jones announced as Warren county Sheriff candidate, pending primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
O. C. Allen
Warren
27Th Congressional District
Assembly
L. C. Baker
Columbus
Warren County
K. W. Parshall
Warren, Pa
John H. Sandstrom
James Brann
A. W. Jones
Chandlers Valley
Frank M. Knapp
Expansion benefits shown by rising US exports to Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines
The article argues expansion will boost trade, noting US exports to Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines reached 38 million in the first eleven months of 1899 up from 16 million in 1898 and 15 million in 1897, while imports from those islands rose to 58 million in 1899 from 39 million in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Hanna Surveys 1896 Republican Platform in Philadelphia
Senator Mark Hanna in Philadelphia as chair of the Republican National Committee says the next campaign will focus on prosperity for working people and the Philippines issue. He asserts McKinley is certain of renomination, avoids naming a probable vice presidential candidate, and notes the convention building is ready and the committee seeks funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaRk Hanna
Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
Philippines
McKinley
Quaker City
O. K
Quay Loyalists Sweep Philadelphia Republican Primaries
The Quay faction secured a sweeping victory in Philadelphia last week with firm control of the local delegation to the national convention and nominations for all magistrate posts. The gains extend Quay influence across the state as opponents suffered defeats in county contests throughout the year.
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Col. Quay
Philadelphia
Cooper enters race for Assembly seat in Delaware county
Ex Senator Thomas V. Cooper announces candidacy to replace Richard Baldwin who declines a third term. Cooper pledges to align with the Republican organization and push unity, praising Baldwin's leadership and urging voters to elect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas V. Cooper
Delaware County
Assembly
Richard Baldwin
Cooper
Baldwin
Republican
British Chiefs Arrive at Cape to Press Boer War
War began October 12 in South Africa. After three months the British prepare to strike hard. Generals White and Buller failed to win, and Lords Roberts and Kitchener arrive to mobilize full British force against the stubborn Boers.
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South Africa
White
Buller
Democratic Party seeks 1900 issue amid shifting positions
The piece notes the Democrats must find a defining issue for 1900 as free trade free silver and anti imperialism are dead. It cites the American Woolen Company raising wages 10 percent as evidence that even so called trusts are not wholly bad and can aid workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
American Woolen Company
Mail Thanks Patrons for Renewals and Prompt Payments
The Mail thanks subscribers for renewing their subscriptions and notes the money received is put back into circulation. It urges others to pay up and promises not to hoard funds but keep them moving.
Senator Beveridge declares U S should keep Philippines
In a Senate address Senator Beveridge argues the Philippines must remain under U S rule claiming Filipinos lack capacity for self-government and that Congress has broad power to govern the islands.
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Philippines
Beveridge
U. S. Senate
Congress
Ex Presidents in Brief Misfortunes and Hunts
Ex president Harrison was kicked by a horse but without serious injury. Ex president Cleveland is duck hunting down south, reported in local papers.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Free Rural Mail Delivery Praised for Benefits
Rural residents express strong support for free rural mail delivery and urge Warren County to adopt the service to gain similar advantages. Proponents argue improved mail reliability and service reach would boost communication and daily life in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Senate confirms W. W. Brown as Navy Auditor in PA link
News notes Brown's Senate confirmation as Auditor of the Navy Department and cites Pennsylvania figures on agriculture taxation and road spending proposals. It also covers Hawaii racial demographics for future rule, postal letter registering changes, and a mix of law and political commentary from Beveridge to oleo legislation.
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W. W. Brown
Pennsylvania
Senate
Navy Department
Penrose
United States
Industrial Commission
John Hamilton
Agricultulture of
Hamilton
Hawaii
Interstate Commerce Commission
Conkling
Indiana
Philippines
Beveridge
House
Tawney
Minnesota
Representative Smith
Maryland
Smith
Open Door policy boosts Pacific trade prospects
The open door in China is praised for expanding U S commerce with the Orient and Manila's stay. Secretary Hay’s diplomacy complements military efforts, signaling vast foreign trade potential. Pacific coast exports rose from 26 million to 73 million dollars over a decade, showing growing overseas demand.
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China
Orient
Democratic Party
Manila
United States
Washington
Hay
Islands
Pacific Coast
Bryan Opposes Anti Expansion Push in 1900 Campaign
The article cites Kernel Bryan in a Minneapolis AP interview as supporting expansion of the Republic to include any intelligent people who wish to join, opposing the anti expansion platform. This stance undermines the plan to feature Bryan and anti expansion in the 1900 Democratic campaign.
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Bryan
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Republic
Foley's Honey and Tab Cures Coughs Quietly
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tab as a remedy for coughs easing irritation and clearing phlegm without strain. Claims medical relief and faster healing for lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Republican rally and economic notes cross 1899 press
The piece notes Republican meeting attendance, funds and census year concerns. It cites congressman Sibley shifting from silver, and boosts US pig iron and coal output in 1899 with Britain overtaken. It mentions Department expenses down 38 percent and a treasury surplus over 21 million, plus a critic of Sibley defending trusts.
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Sibley
South
Wak Department
Treasury
Philippines
Great Britain
United States
Joe” Sibley
Republican Party
Buffalo Courier
Great Britain silent on war news and ship events
British Aden authorities release the German mail steamer General after finding no contraband. Jamestown gas plant destroyed for about 75000 dollars. Fifteenth U S infantry arrives in New York from Cuba. Many other reports from North America Britain and South Africa include mutterings of war and disasters.
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Aden
Admiralty Islands
Pacific Ocean
Produce Exchange Trust Company of New York
Samuel Thomas
Edwin Gould
Lawton
Fifteenth United States Infantry
New York
Cuba
Jamestown
N. Y
Washington
Reichstag
United Verde
Arizona
Ottawa Dispatch
South Africa
Halifax
William Andrews
Toronto
Ferguson
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
George Dixon
Boston
Brooklyn Athletic Club
Dixon
Ripley
Tenn
Great Britain
Brown
Baysville
Ont
Poultney
Alfred Thibodeau
Adirondacks
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Cape Town
George Potter
Mabel Hogue
Sandy Lake
Stoneboro
Thomas Cole
Newcastle
Oak Ridge
Miss
Chattanooga
Julia Morrison James
Frank Leidenheime
Lewis E. Goldsmith
Port Jervis National Bank
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Matthias H. Arnot
Elmira Reformatory
Roosevelt
Russia
Persian
British War Office
Ladysmith
Rochester
German Foreign Office
Nolan
Eeleventh Cavalry
Maig
Luzon
Schley
Montevideo
F. E. Green
Otis
Daniel T. Bowman
Manila
Lord Methuen
Wood
Albert E. Russell
Company L
First Infantry
Guanajay
Nagasaki
Japan
Thomas
United States
Senator Pettigrew
United States Senate
Philippines
Squire Tankard
Michael Clarke
Manhattan Electric Company of
South
William Goebel
Kentucky
Corrinne Blackburn
Snator Blackburn
Henry Jenkins
Duke of Marlborough
Frederick Carrington
Ireland
Austin K. Wheeler
Lemon & Wheeler
Grand Rapids
Mich
Catskill
Vienna
Charles Macrum
Pretoria
Port Said
Milwaukee
Elder-Dempster Line
William
London
Charles Warren
Tugela River
Weenen
George W. Jamieson
Claude Williams
Glens Falls
Mississippi
Matoouzene Township
David G. Colson
Ethelbert Scott
Luther Demaree
James Golden
Charles Julian
Harry McEweny
Capitol Hotel
Frankfort
Pale and Sickly Children Grow Strong After Powder
A short health remedy note claims pale and sickly children improve after taking Sweet Worm Powder sold for 25 cents. The item prompts cautious reading as a historical medicinal ad.
A Standard Among Newspapers
The Pittsburg Times proclaims its widening circulation and stronger advertising, presenting itself as a clean dignified reliable paper. It aims to cover world events daily for a complete page of history, appealing to families with wholesome instruction and entertainment.
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Pittsburg Times
the Times
The
Times
Pennsylvania Railroad Mexico and California Special Tour
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a 14 day Mexico and 19 day California trip starting February 12 from New York and Philadelphia, with stopovers in San Antonio Tampico Guanajuato Guadalajara Mexico City Cuernavaca Los Angeles San Diego Riverside Pasadena Santa Barbara San Jose Del Monte San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver and Chicago. The round trip price is 550 east of Pittsburgh and 545 from Pittsburgh with full expenses included and booking through multiple city ticket agents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Mexico
California
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
North America
Colorado
San Antonio
Tampico
Guanajuato
Guadalajara
Queretaro
City of Mexico
Cuernavaca
Aguascalientes
Los Angeles
San
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courtaender, Jr
Baltimore
Colon Studds
Southeastern District
Washington, D. C
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Special Pennsylvania Railroad California Tour by Pullman Cars
The Pennsylvania Railroad arranges a guided round trip from New York and Philadelphia on February 27 to California, returning by March 29. Travel uses a Pullman drawing-room sleeping car and connects at El Paso with the Mexico and California Special. Round-trip tickets with all expenses covered are $375 from all PRR points.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philadelphia
el Paso
Mexico and
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore
Colin Studds
Southeastern
Washington, D. C
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Boyd
Pennsylvania Railroad Jacksonville Excursion Leaves NY and Philly
The first PRR tour of the season to Jacksonville offers two weeks in Florida. Excursion tickets include railway transportation Pullman accommodations meals en route both directions and depart from New York February and Philadelphia with set fare options: New York 50 Philadelphia Harrisburg Baltimore Washington 48 Pittsburg 53 and proportionate from other points. Tickets and itineraries available from listed agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
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Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Court Street
Brookly
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore District
Colin Studds
Southeastern District
Washington, D. C
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Geo. W. Boyd
Special Pullman Tour Through Old Mexico From New York
A special Pullman train tour departs New York and Philadelphia on February 12 visiting major sites in the Land of Montezuma with five days in Mexico City. The trip covers necessary expenses of 300 dollars from all Pennsylvania Railroad points. Ticket and passenger agent contacts are listed for Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Old Mexico
New York
Philadelphia
Montezuma
City of
Mexico
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broadstreet
Newark
N. J
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore
Colin Studs
Southeastern
Washington, D. C
Thos. E. Watt
Western
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Distant
Albright Offers $350000 Art Gallery for Delaware Park
Buffalo financier J J Albright offers to fund an Art Gallery at Delaware Park costing 350000 dollars if the city sets aside enough land for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
J. J. Albright
Delaware Park
Lawton Fund Reaches Ninety Thousand
Washington reports the Lawton fund total has risen to 90 909 dollars as of January 17. The fundraising effort continues to support its namesake cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Fund
Washington
Lawton
New York Money Market Report Highlights Rates
New York money market shows on call rates and mercantile paper around six percent. Sterling exchange quotes reflect bankers bills at about 4.87 dollars for demand and 4.83 to 4.84 for sixty days with posted rates near 4.87 to 4.88. Commercial bills run about 4.82 to 4.88 with silver and Mexican dollar prices noted.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Prices Across Flour to Potatoes
Market report lists prices for FLOUR ranges from winter patents to buckwheat, rye, cornmeal, and oats. Includes WHEAT No. 2 red and No. 1 northern Duluth, BARLEY, CORN, OATS, HAY, PORK, BUTTER, CHEESE, EGGS, and POTATOES with c.i.f and f.o.b quotes for New York and surrounding regions.
Buffalo Wheat and Market Prices Report
Buffalo markets list grain values for January16 including No 1 hard wheat at 12% fob afloat and 70% spot for No 1 northern, No 2 red at 70c, corn mixed yellow prices, rye at 58c, butter at 25c, cheese 11-12c, eggs 20c, potatoes 48-65c, cattle and sheep ranges, hogs 4.00-4.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Jersey
Hay prices for timothy and baled straw
Listing of hay and straw pricing: No 1 timothy loose 15 dollars, No 2 14 14.50, blue grass 11 12, baled hay prime 4.50 15, baled hay No 1 per ton light 13 14, baled hay No 2 per ton 11.50 12, straw baled 7.00 9.00.
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Timothy
Agricultural Exports Show Europe Dominance 1894 98
Washington reports the first detailed stats on US agricultural exports for 1894 to 1898. The average annual export value reached 663.5 million dollars with 60 percent going to the United Kingdom and dependencies, 13 percent to Germany, 6.6 percent to France, and major shares to the Netherlands Belgium Canada and Italy. Exports rose from 636.6 million in 1894 to 858.5 million in 1898, with the UK up 82.6 million, Germany up 46.4 million, and France up 33.4 million. About 88 percent of farm products were sold in Europe, averaging 586.96 million annually.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Canada
Italy
Europe
Bill Restricting Immigration Reported in Senate
Senator Penrose reports from the immigration committee the Lodge bill restricting immigration. The measure is unchanged from the last Congress except Section 3 allowing free immigration from Cuba has been removed due to Cuba's changed conditions.
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Washington
Penrose
Committee On Immigration
Lodge
Senate
Cuba
Brother-in-law killed in Halifax shooting dispute
Harrisburg report says Elmer Barner shot and killed his brother-in-law Isaac Miller at Miller's Halifax home. Miller sought acknowledgment of an unjust dealing. Barner drew a revolver and fatally shot him near the left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Elmer Barner
Inlaw
Isaac Miller
Halifax
Miller
Barner
Ten Die In Avigliano Dynamite Factory Explosion
A dynamite factory near Turin at Avigliano exploded destroying five buildings and damaging many homes. Ten bodies were recovered from the ruins and several people were injured and hospitalized.
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Turin
Avigliano
Guffey Wanamaker Rivalry Shapes Pa Republican Rift
The piece details tensions within Pennsylvania Republicans as insurgent leaders align with Guffey Democrats and Wanamaker, aiming to influence the state convention and U.S. Senate outcomes. It covers Fetterolf’s resignation, his role with insurgents, and doubts about his leadership impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
James M. Guffey
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Guffey
United States
Wanamaker
Quay
Republican Party
Senate
Penrose
Guffey Democrats
Fetterolf
House of Representatives
David Martin
Republican Insurgents
Charles E. Voorhees
Voorhees
McKinley
White House
State Committee
Commonwealth
Quaygo
South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure For All
Advertises a tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. Claims immediate relief from the first dose and says it never fails or disappoints. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Folk snippets and jokes from various papers quoted
A collage of humor and light notices references several papers. Jokes about popularity underdogs and dogs top cards appear alongside dialogue from police reports and a handyman ad for Banner Soap. The items mix quips about luck, Irish stereotypes, and a boast on a soap’s healing power.
Administration Notice for Sewardt Capy Estate in Columbus Pa
Letters of Administration granted to Flora Cady for the Sewardt Capy estate of Columbus Warren County Pa decedent. Creditors must pay promptly and those with claims present them properly authenticated for settlement. Dec 4 1899. Columbus Pa.
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Etters
Sewardt
Capy
Borough of
Columbus
Warren Co
Flora Cady
Admx
Columbus, Pa
Trial Calendar For Fourth Monday Of January 1900
Prothonotary F. M. Knapp announces a trial list for the fourth Monday in January 1900. The docket includes Harry Thompsot et al v Grade Tp Calvin Adams v W W Cook et al and multiple cases against Pine Grove Tp and others. Prothonotary's Office, Warren, Pa. January 8, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompsot
Calvin Adams
W. W. Cook
W. CG. Norris
Phoebe Dalrymple
James M. Crull
James P. Conroe
S. M. Sloan
Geo. N. Frazine
Frank Weaver
Pine Grove
R. W. Siggins
T. Widdifield
Henry Gardner
J. C
Eliza Henry Etal
N. P
Sarah M. Canfield
W. P. Nutting
Chas. M. Lynn
C. W. Nichols
Daniel Clark
F. M. Knapp
Proby’s
Warren, Pa
Eee
R. BR. Co
A. Dunn
K. A. Brown
B. J. Jackson
Lyall Brown
O. P. Brown
B.J. Jackson
State Bank of Sherman
N. Y
M. P. Carr
Elizabeth Caton
Ellen Landon
Ada A. Barnes
Pickett Hardware Co
Ae Rothchilds
D. J. Bennett
A. F. Olson
F. Knapp
Prothy
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
WM. C. Watron
17Th
William P. Nutrina
Youngsville
Mart
Washington Notes
General Lawton
Philo. Times
History OF the
Northwest
Marshal Roberts
John Schnaeble
Indianapolis
George H. Sharp
Kingston
J. S. Harrison
Kansas City
Adelaide
South Australia
Wilhelmshaven
Ackley
Kruger
Providence
Genesee
A. J. McLaurin
Georgia
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Illinois
Egypt
Robert Hilabrant
Johnstown
Danville
Bessemer Steel Company
Frank Conrick
Chicago Builders’ and Traders’ Exchange
Earl of Ava
Marquis of Dufferin
B. A. Prise
Griggs’ Mothhr
Paterson
Kid’’ McCoy
Joe Choynski
Alfred Morrison
Mount Vernon
Peter Bebee
Rensselaer Falls
Rock City Falls
William T. Jones
Pine Bush
Post Office Department
Guthrie
United States Army
Abel Foster
Glen Castle
George Landon
Avon
Ottawa
Colorado Springs
Col
Hildur
Buenos Ayres
Corbin
Guy W. Henry
Methuen
Paris
Mr. Albright
Market Report
C.i.f
City
Brandywine
F.o.b
Duluth
State
Long Island
Jersey Sweets
Southern Do
Buffalo Provision Market
East Buffalo
Castori
Itv
W. N. Y. & P. Railroad
Swamp Roct
Bright
Kilmer
Lee
WIT and Wisdom
Chicago Daily News
Atchison Globe
Rafferty
Sorr
Portland Oregonian
Murphy
Utica
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Fehlman Bros
State of
Mary A. Clark
Frank I. Harding
William E.wall
A. Grant Lyons
Geo. B. Siddall
F. A. Hall
Perry D. Clark
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Conenango Refining Company
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lim’r’s
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Golf Capes
Opportunity
Kennett
the Ohio Iglesia
Ohio Farmer
Agricultural Press of America
ROYAL
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
C. R
W. F. Henry
Savings Bank
Rowland & Sons
C. Rowland J. E. Rowland
C. Rowland. JR
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati, O
the Mail Office
Pisa
W. H. Drouen
U. S
Dearborn
Is Foley
A. A.davis & Office
Exchange Block
First National Bank
F.H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
BANK
Penn’a
England
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen
Ylove
N.greenland & Son
Scribner's
J. M. Barrie’s
Tommy and Grizel
Theodore Roosevelt
Oliver Cromwell
Richard Harding Davis
Norman
Walter A. Wyckoff
Thomas Nelson Page Henry James Henry van Dyke
Ernest Seton-Thompson
Edith Wharton
Octave Thanet
William Allen
Faris
Frederic Irland
Harvard
Senator Hoar
Puvis DE
Walter Appleton Clark
E. C. Pelxotto
Henry McCarter
Dwight L. Elmendorf
Charles Screibner
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