Warren County Republican ticket candidates announced
The notice lists candidates for Borough Collector Sheriff Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts Delegate to State Convention for Warren county with elections pending Republican primaries. Names include E R Peirce Warren, W L Wickoff Warren borough, C W Sersall Warren borough, George W Peck Eldred Township, John H Fuellhart Warren county, B G Gregory Warren, Frank M Knarp Warren, A Dunn Tidioute, A F Crossman Clarendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Peirce
Warren
W. L. Wikoff
Warren Borough
C. W. Sersall
George W. Peck
Eldred Township
Warren County
John H. Fuellhart
B. G. Gregory
Frank M. Knarp
Warren, Pa
A. Dunn
Tidioute
A. F. Crossman
Clarendon Boro
Pointers for the Spring Election 1897 Filing Deadlines
The notice outlines key filing deadlines for the February 16 1897 election. It lists January 26 for county or city nomination papers, January 29 for township and borough certificates, January 29 for township and borough nomination papers, February 1 for township and borough nomination papers, and February 4 as the objection deadline.
Tariff Hearings Favor Moderation and Broad Protection
Congressman Dalzell reports a balanced tariff mood in hearings, aiming for a revenue measure that protects industry and endures. He notes iron and steel makers broadly pleased with current law, with demands for more tin plate protection and restoration of cotton ties to the dutiable list.
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House
John Dalzell
Road Reform Pushes State Toward Uniform Legislation
Gov Hastings argues there are over 400 special road laws in Pennsylvania and calls for replacement with general legislation to create a uniform system. Pennsylvania has about 80,000 miles of public roads outside toll roads and city streets, with $4,000,000 spent annually on repairs, and many road bills are expected this session.
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Hastings
Pennsylvania
Crowded Prisons Prompt State Charities Review
The State Board of Public Charities reports 600 more prisoners in the Eastern Penitentiary than law allows and similar crowding in the Western Penitentiary. It proposes either a new $3,000,000 penitentiary to take five years or housing minor offenders in county jails, urging counties to handle their own insane and criminals as state care tightens.
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State Board of Public Charities
Board of Charities
Four Southern States to have Republican Governors
The inauguration of George W. Atkinson as Governor of West Virginia signals a rare display of four Southern states under Republican chief executives. With West Virginia Maryland Kentucky and North Carolina all led by GOP governors this may be the first such alignment since the Civil War era.
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George W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
North Carolina
McKinley Keeps Busy As Cabinet Changes Loom
The mayor is described as daily at work on his cabinet tearing down and rebuilding while Senator Sherman is said to have accepted the Secretary of State post. Other positions are numerous to list and details will come after President McKinley completes his term.
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McKinley
Sherman
Legislature Convenes for Week. Committees to Be Announced
The legislature met Monday evening and adjourned Wednesday. When it reconvenes next Monday, committees will be announced and real work will begin as plans to elect a U.S. Senator and consider bills move forward.
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U. S
Bryan’s Parachute Return Signals Uncertain Democratic Fate
About six months after W. J. Bryan first rose to fame he landed alive after a parachute ascent. The piece notes the Democratic party’s condition remains unsettled and uncertain.
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W. J. Bryan
Judge Hemphill Strikes Down Pure Food Law
Chester county Pennsylvania judge Hemphill declares the pure food law unconstitutional amid nationwide concerns over safety and regulation. The ruling critiques regulatory overreach and questions the law's alignment with constitutional protections. The decision sparks debate on food standards and government authority.
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Hemphill
Chester County
Penrose Wins Senate Seat In Pennsylvania Election
Hon Boies Penrose of Philadelphia is formally elected U S Senator after a state capitol vote. The piece notes Penrose as a strong leader and compares him favorably to Cameron, while detailing past political service from 1884 to 1895 and outlining electoral results for McKinley Bryan Hobart Sewall and others. It also presents a long summary of electoral votes by year from 1856 to 1896.
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Pennsylvania
U. S
Boies Penrose
Philadelphia
State Capitol
House
Penrose
Chauncey F. Black
John Wanamaker
Senate
Black
Mitchell
Bradford
U. S. Senate
Cameron
William Biddle
Province of
New Jersey
William Penn
Biddle
New England
Episcopal Academy
Harvard College
Eighth Ward
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
State Senate
Matthew S. Quay
Combine
Ringsters
McKinley
Bryan
Hobart
Sewall
Mr. Watson
Watson
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
California
Kentucky
Republican Party
Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Lincoln
Breckinridge
Uglas
Bell
Union
McClellan
Grant
Greeley
Hayes
Tilden
Garfield
Hancock
Cleveland
Blaine
Harrison
Weaver
Ccecsesseroosser
Stenecereeres
Grover Cleveland
State Department of Agriculture report highlights reforms and road funding issue
Secretary Edge submitted a year in review to the Governor outlining shifts in farmers' institutes, enforcement of food laws, and a proposed division of economic zoology under a Department of Agriculture. He argues for shared road costs by state and township and notes generally high crop yields, with corn near a multiyear peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Edge
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
patent medicine makers employ large work force in US
The Sun reports 10,000 workers in US patent medicine manufactories earning over 4 million dollars annually. There are 850 factories led by New York with 85 plants employing about 1,000 and paying over 700 thousand dollars yearly. Philadelphia, St. Louis, New Haven and Lowell follow. Grand Rapids leads West outside Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati. Exports rise while manufacturers still target the domestic market.
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United States
the Sun
New York City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New Haven
Lowell
Chicago
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Mich
Prison Labor Dilemma Prompts State Legislation Debate
Legislators face a clash over convict labor. Proponents cite unfair market competition from prison-made goods and argue convicts must work to support themselves. New York recently banned prison labor, with reports noting unemployment among released criminals. The debate weighs economic sense against humane confinement.
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Mississippi
New York
Suror
Compulsory School Act Lacking Bite, Says Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times criticizes the compulsory school act as a lifeless skeleton. It calls for funding of assessors and truants, and for authorities to provide adequate schooling, arguing the law must be compulsory at all points to be effective.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Walker Preacher at Waldorf Decries Poverty and Crime Link
John Brisben Walker spoke at the Drawing room Club in New York on Thursday night arguing the church has strayed from its duty to address poverty. He claimed poverty underpins crime, but noted individuals rise above environment and moral discipline can grow from poverty’s challenges.
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John Brisben Walker
The
Cosmopolitan
Waldorf
New York
Mr. Walker
Walker
Buffalo Express
Business Men's Leagues and Political Influence Debate
The Meadville Journal argues against business men's leagues in politics, warning they foster class interests. It favors citizen participation in primaries while opposing organized political activity by business, professional, or farmer groups as a path to good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Senate
C. L. Magee
John Dalzell
Business Men’s League
Meadville Journal
Bank resignations amid silver movement shakeup
At a meeting of the Second National Bank of New York stockholders William P. St John, linked with the free silver movement, was dropped from the board. Mercantile National Bank stockholders also removed him as president and director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank of New York
William P. St. John
Mercantile National Bank
St. John
Pennsylvania Troops Entertained Washington in 19th Century Parade
The Washington Post recalls the Pennsylvania troops who impressed and tired spectators during a historic parade. The Pittsburgh Times notes the city’s relief at their arrival, marking a memorable moment from 36 years prior.
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Washington Post
Pennsylvania
Washington
Pittsburg
Feelman Bros Claim Warren Offers Best New Goods
The Feelman brothers boast of having more new goods than any other house in Warren, signaling a expansive showroom and strong inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Feelman Bros
Right Sentiment Urges Shared Effort From All Citizens
Decatur Axtel of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad argues that prosperity requires everyone to contribute. He condemns morbid views and predicted pessimism from some Democratic and Populist papers, asserting that improvements come despite such factions and that no demagogue should mislead the public. Pittsburg Com. Gazette.
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McKinley
Decatur Axtel
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
Axtell
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
Word by David Martin births a PA senator
A Philadelphia remark by David Martin sparked a political shift that elevated a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. The event stemmed from a bid by Boies Penrose for Philadelphia mayor that met resistance from local bosses and press, altering the city’s and state’s leadership path.
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David Martin
Philadelphia
the Inquirer
United States
Pennsylvania
Penrose
First Mc Prefix President Face First White House
The article notes President McKinley will be the first with a Mc prefix to reach the White House and the first private soldier elected to the presidency. It contrasts with Gen McClellan in 1864 as the only prior Mc name to be considered for high office in electoral votes.
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McKinley
White House
Gen. McClellan
State Editorial Association to Meet in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania State Editorial Association will convene in Harrisburg on January 26 and 27. Col. McClure and Charles Emory Smith will give addresses as the libel law is debated and efforts to introduce a more rational and equitable measure in the Legislature are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Col. McClure
Charles Emory Smith
Training excess kills more than it cures say experts
Joseph Jefferson voices a common worry about athletic training. He warns it strains the system and overworks the heart, leading to a collapse of the life machine long before the appointed time.
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Joseph Jefferson
Salted butter lighter than sweet butter, creamery tests show
A farmer who adds salt to butter to please his conscience learns from creamery experiments that sweet butter weighs more than salted butter. The result urges butter makers to note the weight difference and adjust accordingly.
The editor carries tools and wealth in pockets
A Bear Lake Record aphorism portrays the editor as a man who keeps scissors a lead pencil a memorandum book and his wealth in others pockets, highlighting a humorous view of media figures.
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Bear Lake
Sherman and Congressmen Expect Tariff Session Soon
Senator Sherman and other congressmen believe a session of the 55th Congress will convene shortly after March 4 to address tariff action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
South American Nervine Claims Cure All Ailments
Advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal cure for weak stomachs and nerves. It promises instant relief with no failures and sunlit health, selling at Eyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Eyes
Warren
Erie Railroad Excursion Tickets On Sale To Several States
The Erie Railroad offers excursion tickets at reduced rates to California Florida Georgia and other southern states. California tickets allow different routes for return. Pullman Tourist sleeping cars run through to California. Contact nearest Erie ticket agent or Passenger Agent F H Garfield for details.
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Erie Railroad
California
Florida
Georgia
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Tml
Administration Notice in the Walkerman Estate
Dissolution of administration for the estate of M. J. Walkerman late of Warren County Pennsylvania. Creditors are notified to present claims for settlement and debtors to make immediate payment. Margaret A. Walkerman, Administratrix, January 6, 1897, Warren Pennsylvania.
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M. J. Walkerman
Baro
Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Margaret A. Walkerman
Warren, Pa
Warren County auditor to report distribution in Century Manufacturing case
Notice that Perry D. Clark is appointed Auditor for the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County Pa in the case C M Shawkey et al v H A Kitchen et al to report distribution of funds held by the Receiver The audit will be heard at 10:00 a m on February 11 1897 at the office on Second Street Warren Pa Participants with rights to the fund should attend
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Court of Common Pleas of
Warren Co. Pa
C. M. Shawkey
H. A. Kitchen
Century Manufacturing Company, &c
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Second Street
Warren
Perry D. Clark
Isabel Davis
Geo. H. Leonhart
Warren National Bank
Seneca Oil Works Ltd
David H. Giltinan
D. M. Howard
Sheriff
Cnesepe Machine Co
the Township O
A.J. Thompson
E. W. Parshall
H. W. Gardner
A. T
E.C. Swanson
Burden & Couch
Georger Et al
Benj. Bailey
John T. Nelson
Nels Anderson
J. A. Greenland
the Gale Mfg. Co
Mathew BD. Mann
W. G. Shannon
Robert R. Armor
Charles Leisseig
W. J. Knupp
John Bright
G. F. Yates
Preth’y Office
Warren, Pa
F. M. E. Hertzel
D. A. Fried
Anna P. Allen
Court House
Pennsylvania
Glade
County of
J. Morrison
Hugh Mair
John Vidson
Recorder’s Office
Said County
J. Page
F. L. Knopf
Glade Township
Said
S. J. Page
George Vincent
Adelbert H. Page
Anna P Allen
Christian Hansen
James D. Hutchinson
Borough of
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Senator Penrose
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the Church and
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C. B. Ayers
E B. Ayers
Sale Price
Sale Ie
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Sale Me
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Morning Star
F. E. Hertzel
D. A. Arird
Pas Times
the Times
Tres
Morck & Kirbergers
H. S. Thomas
East St
D.A. V.& P. Railroad
Telephone
Webb Horton
H. H. Crary
Walter Horton
James Horton
Isaac Horton
Louis Schoellkopf
Jerry Crary
George Orton
Eunice L. Horton
James H. Horton
Lane B. Schofield
Horton. Crary & Company
Sheffield
Penna
Crary & Co
Morles x“ Rice
Solicitors
Pas
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
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Scotland
Europe
National Line of Tron
Liverpool
Queens
Town
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Wre
Paris
Coe Christania
Copenn
J. K. Ronne
Merchant Tailor
Wanamaker & Brown
Hickory St
Meverslip Manufacturing CO
New Brunswick
N. Jd
Perrins
Pickett Hardware CO
Northwestern
Empire
Syracuse
Lumbermen’s
Housekeeper’s
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. B. Freeman
C. Sigel
G. N. Parmlee
H. A. Jamieson
Wm. D. B . A. Hertzel, Gag Te Beaty
C. Schimmelfeng
A. T. Scofield
Charles Chase
D. I. Ball, Pres’t of
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