Republican county meetings back Davenport and Sturdevant for Congress
In Erie county the county committee favored re election of Davenport and Sturdevant to Congress while offering no support for Charles W Stone for governor. Primaries set for April 9 with Crawford county also voting then. In McKean county support for the Warren candidate was broad during a Bradford committee meeting.
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Erie County
Davenport
Sturdevant
Congress
Pennsylvania
Charles W. Stone
Warren
Crawford County
McKean County
Republican County Committee
Bradford
Bank Failures Decline Sharply Since 1893 Panic
The article notes a better business climate reflected in bank health. In 1897 only 105 banks including loan and trust companies suspended or failed, down from 197 in 1896 and 598 in 1893, highlighting contrast with the 1893 panic.
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Loan and Trust Companies
Association of Fully-disabled Veterans formed in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn an organization of veterans who lost limbs or are similarly disabled, named the Association of Fully-disabled Veterans, passed resolutions at a recent meeting calling for purging the pension rolls and opposing special pension legislation.
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Brooklyn
Association of
Wide tires gain recognition in state laws
The article notes a surge in requests across states for laws requiring wide tires. New Jersey already enacted such a law and benefits are evident nationwide. Wide tires compact the road bed like rollers and reduce deep ruts.
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New Jersey
Misery in Cuba Spurs U S Aid Call
The piece notes a disease named misery sweeping Cuba due to hunger lack of shelter medicine and basic comforts. It cites Secretary Sherman urging quick relief and timely supplies from the United States in response to the Cuban distress appeal.
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Sherman
Cuba
Failures in 1897 Seen Low in Banking and Trade
Dun's Review shows 1897 failures total 25.8 million in banking 69 million in manufacturing 73.7 million in trading and 12.1 million in other lines. Liabilities of failing firms are lower than most years since 1892, exceeding only 1892 and 1885.
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Dun
Jefferson papers found in Congressional Library stash
A large bundle of writings attributed to Thomas Jefferson was discovered hidden in the Congressional Library. The collection shows little alignment with the Chicago platform of the Popecrats, suggesting unexpected legal or political perspectives.
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Thomas Jefferson
Congressional Library
Chicago
Railroads to Alaska Boost Expected Cost and Travel Ease
Readers are urged to wait until next year for Alaska travel plans. Two railroads are planned to be built this year at eight million dollars each, suggesting easier riding than walking.
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Mart
Alaska
Florida Governor Denies Convict Auction Allegations
The Florida governor says reports that convicts were auctioned off in the state are false and that no such event has occurred. He emphasizes there is no basis for the claim and calls for caution against spreading unverified stories.
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Florida
Speaker Boyer Resigns to Head Philadelphia Mint
Speaker Boyer tendered his resignation as a House member to chief clerk Rex to accept the post of Superintendent of the Philadelphia mint.
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Boyer
House of Representatives
Rex
Philadelphia Mint
Burglary Hits Ex President Cleveland's Buzzard's Bay Home
The former president's summer residence at Buzzard's Bay was burglarized last week with all bottled bait stolen, a setback described as part of a run of troubles.
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Cleveland
Buzzard’s Bay
Cuban reconcentrados face dire famine and plague tolls
Havana reports detail massive deaths in Western Cuba as reconcentrados suffer star vation and pestilence. Officials cite 600000 dead in 1997 alone and warn 200000 more in danger, while consular letters describe soldiers begging for food. Hope grows for Spain-US peace intervention.
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Havana
Cuba
Santa Clara
India
U. S. State Department
Spain
Pace Too Fast for Public Schools in Warren
The Mai urges readers to read Quiet Observer's article on public schools in Warren. It condemns the fast pace rush and overload in classrooms from the baby room to the academic grades. It calls for fewer studies, less frills, lighter workloads for pupils and teachers, and a calmer school environment.
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Mai
Observer
Warren
No Sentiment in Business Drives Mills to Strikes
Reductions in wages at large New England cotton mills trigger strikes and closures across Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and nearby states. Managers cite 5 to 11 percent cuts and say Southern mills offer cheaper labor and overtime, signaling a wider shift of industry to a different region as the economy adjusts.
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New England
Massachusettes
Maine
Rhode Island
National American Woman Suffrage Association Convention
The thirteenth annual NAWSA convention will meet in Washington DC from February 14 to 19, marking the 50th anniversary of the Seneca Falls 1848 convention. Susan B. Anthony will preside and give an address as papers and reports on women’s progress, including Work in Enfranchised States, are read with special railroad rates offered.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
Washington
D. C
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Railroad statistics show improving prosperity in 1897
The 1897 railroad statistics indicate national prosperity with only 18 companies bankrupt, covering 1,537 miles and $92.8 million capital. This compares to 34 bankrupt roads in 1896 with 5,441 miles and $275 million, and 74 roads in 1893 totaling 29,000 miles and $1.7 billion in capital.
British exports dip in 1897 tied to Dingley tariff
Official figures show a fall of about 20 million dollars in Great Britain's exports in 1897, with English authorities blaming the Dingley law for shutting out English goods from the US market. Decreased imports by Britain imply increased American factory activity.
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Great Britain
United States
Durrant Case Delays End as Murderer Faces Court
The case stretched through twenty nine motions and orders as a church murder suspect finally nears trial. An American criminal lawyer had tried to block courts but court action advances despite persistent legal obstacles.
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Durrant
Bill Introduced Granting Pension to Judge Charles E Taylor
Hon. C. W. Stone introduces a House bill granting a $72 monthly pension to Judge Charles E. Taylor of Franklin Venango County. A veteran captain discharged due to service wounds, he is over 70 and has never applied for a pension.
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C. W. Stone
Charles E. Taylor
Franklin
Venango
Resumption of Flint Glass Factories Raises Employment
The restart of numerous flint glass works has boosted employment as plants run at full capacity. Reports indicate orders exceed current manufacturing ability, with factories operating well above idle levels.
Dingley Tariff Proves Revenue Raiser for Treasury
If money talks the Dingley tariff is shouting in Uncle Sam's treasury as it piles up revenue. It confirms the authors' claim that the measure would raise funds for the government.
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Uncle Sam
Sugar Crop in Louisiana Profitable and Large This Year
Indications show the Louisiana sugar crop has been satisfactory and profitable for planters. The harvest is larger than last year and nearly as large as 1894, the state's record year.
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Louisiana
Too Many Studies and Too Much Work
A Pittsburg Gazette reader laments school board policies forcing 15 subjects, overcrowded classrooms, and minimal teacher time. A father describes his child studying at night, losing sleep and appetite, and asks what to do amid rising demands and demerits.
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Quiet Observer
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
Central Board
Take child from school claim sparks physician’s warning
An experienced family physician urged parents to remove boys from school citing harm from modern schooling. He warned many cases are increasing as eyes are injured and hearing impaired by classroom demands. He recounted visiting a school where teachers then faced rigid admin orders.
Crowded schools spark call for reform in teaching time
A letter from a teacher argues that large class sizes and too many studies harm learning. The writer, praising motivated educators, urges reducing subjects to four or five core areas and emphasizes health and moral training, claiming teachers are constrained by publishers and bosses.
Awakening Murmur Signals Change in Public Schools
The piece says whispers and masses foresee a new danger and stir in the common school arena after adopting a new scale. It notes long neglect by the public who trusted schools to educate and train children, hinting at a forthcoming upheaval in education.
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Gaul
Greece
Commentary and oil price overview from 1897
The Buffalo Times questions if cheaper typewriters keep prices high for buyers. The Detroit Journal notes Bryan would lecture for free in Ann Arbor if allowed to discuss bi metallicism and would take 50 percent of gross receipts for non political topics. Franklin News reports crude petroleum prices from 88 14 to 97 with a 65 low and 95 high. Pennsylvania oil output reached about 34 600 000 barrels in 1897 with rising consumption and moderate stock levels.
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Buffalo Times
Bryan
Ann Arbor
Detroit Journal
Pennsylvania
Franklin News
Church Figures Show U S Religious Breakdown by Denomination
The New York Independent compiles church statistics listing 25,919,027 communicants in the United States. One third are Roman Catholics, the Methodists lead with 5,735,898, Baptists follow with 4,175,300, then Lutherans 1,507,466 and Presbyterians 1,490,162. The Disciples of Christ total 1,051,079, Episcopalians 658,640, Congregationalists 630,000, Unitarians 70,000, Universalists 51,025. Total communicants exceed 25 million, about one third of the population. the rest of the country’s religious status is questioned.
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New York
Disciples of Christ
Episcopalians
Congregationalists
Unitarians
Stone as standard bearer could unite Republicans in Harrisburg
The Smethport Miner lauds Hon. Charles W. Stone as a credit to the State and nation. It argues his nomination would heal factional rifts in the Pennsylvania Republican party, calling him eminently qualified, a thorough Republican on finance, and free of clique ties, capable of delivering a larger majority than McKinley in 1896.
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Phila. Inquirer
Charles W. Stone
Keystone
Neck of the Woods
Harrisburg
C. W. Stone
McKinley
Smethport
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and back for both men and women and reduces water retention quickly. Sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists Warren Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mrs Casemere’s Repair Shop Promises Quality Work
Mrs Casemere offers garment repairs at 305 Second St next to the MAIL office with low prices and first class sewing. She can fix rips or tears so clothing looks better than when purchased and invites callers to give her a call.
East and West travel via the DD A V P Route
The DD A V P R R offers the best route with reliable connections and top accommodations. Direct Buffalo connections use the Empire State Express of the New York Central for Rochester Syracuse Utica and New York. Buy tickets through D A V P agents.
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Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Sane
New York
Laxa Tea Promoted For Digestive Ailments By Druggists
Advertises Laxa Tea as containing ten herbs each helpful for biliousness and stomach and liver issues. Claims guarantee and sale by druggists with packaging priced at 10 and 25 cents. Sample offered free.
Jacob Keller's Tailoring Gains Noted Public Confidence
The public shows implicit trust in Jacob Keller’s work due to always providing good clothes that fit perfectly. His first class goods stylish make and a generous cash refund policy have made his tailoring establishment popular. Call and examine the new Winter suitings.
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Jacob Keller
Keller
How to Find Out Kidney Trouble From Urine
A health note claims to diagnose kidney disease by urine tests. It advises filling a glass bottle with urine to observe sediment after hours and notes that staining linen and frequent urination or back pain indicate kidney or bladder issues.
Economic optimism dominates early 1898 market outlook
A cautious survey notes confidence across industry as prices look to rise despite last year’s bear claims. Banking and manufacturing stabilize with 54 million dollars in a single upshot and US wheat and corn exports surge, while policy shifts and Hawaiian treaty debates shape congressional activity.
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McKinley
Union Pacific Syndicate
Gage
United States
Europe
Hoar
House Committee On Rules
Reed
Dingley
Senate
Hobart
Hawaii
Dole
Washington
J. O. Carter
House
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Ohio
Foraker
Hanna
Senator Foraker
Billy” Mason
Illinois
Widows Entitled to Army Pension in Germany
Items of interest note that widows in Germany receive only 45 dollars annually as an army pension. Spain's provinces owe teachers 8,965,000 pesetas, with only five paying their debts. London's zoo reports its 20 foot python missing after twenty years, starving for two years, requiring forced feeding.
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Germany
Spain
London
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Philadelphia Weekly
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N. K. Wendleboe
Rowland & Sons
Decora
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JR
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