New Pennsylvania Governor Pennypacker Inaugurated At Harrisburg
The new governor Samuel W. Pennypacker succeeds William A. Stone with a grand inaugural parade in Harrisburg. Lieutenant Governor William A. Brown and U S Senator Boies Penrose are noted as key successors. The speech urges constitutional ballot reform and restrained legislation amid calls for financial and franchise policy balance. The piece criticizes yellow journalism and cites contrast with a Washington Post hat rule debate. Congressional debates on postal currency notes are summarized with Treasury concerns and public benefits.
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Samuel W. Pennypacker
Wm. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Wm. A. Brown
J. P. Gobin
Boies
General Assembly
United States Senate
Times
Pennypacker
Bloss Named Titusville Postmaster After Rouse Term
The Titusville Herald editor J. M. Bloss is appointed postmaster of Titusville succeeding Capt. Rouse whose term ends this month. The report notes Bloss’s industry and warns against idling. Also reported is the death of editor Gonzales and demand for justice against James Tillman, cited as the killer.
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J. M. Bloss
Titusville
Gonzales
South Carolina
James Tillman
Cleveland Signals On Trade Policy Amid Debate
From the tombs a doleful sound Grover Cleveland breaks silence still favoring free trade though many better people disagree Protection wins in the current dispute reflecting ongoing tariff ideology.
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Hak
Grover Cleveland
Many called to Harrisburg for Keller's Sons event
A limited group attended a Harrisburg gathering related to Keller's Sons. The event highlighted a selection process for roles in the firm or partnership, with emphasis on eligibility and presentation.
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Harrisburg
Tyranny of Fashion at National Clothiers Meeting
A lay visitor criticized tailors for dictating men’s dress styles from business to evening wear. The tailors offered no change, and the piece notes men generally follow fashion mores while women update styles yearly. The writer scolds conformity but cites limited moral courage to defy custom.
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National Clothiers’ Association
Richard Vaux
Phil’a
Foreign Trade Figures for 1902 Show Higher Imports Than Exports
The Treasury Bureau reports 1902 exports at 1 360 697 355 dollars and imports at 969 270 009 dollars. Exports fall 104 789 468 from 1901 while imports rise 88 850 000. Overall trade nearly matches 1901’s peak. imports exceed exports by less than in any year since 1897 due to strong domestic demand.
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Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Five Pennsylvania Civil War regiments lack battlefield monuments
The article notes five Pennsylvania regiments and one battery the Forty fifth, Forty eighth, Fortieth, Fifty first, One hundredth, and Durells battery from Reading lack markers on battlefields. It proposes asking the Legislature in the current session to grant monuments or markers similar to other Pennsylvania units at Gettysburg Antietam Chickamauga Missionary Ridge and other sites.
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Pennsylvania
Durell
Reading
Gettysburg
Antietam
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Pennsylvania legislative duty to prevent coal strike repeats
The state must address the risk of another anthracite coal strike. The Legislature, now in session, should confront this issue earnestly and intelligently rather than ignore its obligation to the country. The Omaha Bee urges prudent action by Pennsylvania lawmakers.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Omaha Bee
Railroads consolidate as Reading gains new control
Baltimore and Ohio acting for Pennsylvania and New York Central jointly gain control of the Reading. Pennsylvania plans a stock increase to 400 million, funding New York tunnel work and Washington terminal, with mainline improvements. Grant family note and party caucus call readers to participate in Warren county on January 24.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Reading
New York Tunnel
Washington
Warren County
Rockefeller diet ends as court upholds six months divorce rule
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a divorce granted under South Dakota's six month residence requirement is invalid. John D. Rockefeller, long sustained on milk and crackers, is noted for enjoying a mutton chop, illustrating the era’s appetite for reform and legal strictness.
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John D. Rockefeller
United States Supreme Court
South Dakota
At Cost Closestout on 1000 Yards of Cloth for Skirts
Jacob Keller the tailor advertises cash only sale of 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts in 30 shades at cost.
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Jacob Keller
Immigrant arrivals in 1902 outpace all years since 1882
A compilation notes 714 224 total immigrants with 139 848 cabin passengers and 574 276 steerage in 1902. It discusses political candidates in Pittsburgh, highway projects, coal price speculation, and other era items from newspapers.
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United States
John C. Haymaker
Pitteburg
Isthmian Canal Commission
New York
Chicago News
Stein
Fort Duquesne
Pittsburg
Buffalo Express
Pennsylvania
Phila. Press
United States Supreme Court
Edward Beaupre
Willow Branch
Northwest Territory
Canada
Detroit Journal
Sensible Views on Vaccination and School Attendance
Prof. N C Schaeffer argues vaccination should not be compulsory except during epidemics. He notes laws allow unvaccinated children to attend school unless an epidemic arises, and urges legislative relief to harmonize statutes. A Long Island magistrate threatens leniency for coal theft if operators aim to raise prices by stockpiling coal.
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N. C. Schaeffer
Public Instructions
Long Island
100 Tons Wanted for Cash at Watson Avenue
Wants old rubber and metal items for cash at Watson Avenue near Boss Wagon Shop between Second and Third streets. Lists include old boots, wringer rollers, hoses, tires, brass, lead, zinc, copper boilers. Visits possible at Mrs Isely's on Poplar Street evenings.
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Watson Avenue
Boss Wagon
Second
Third
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and liver troubles. It claims the remedy corrects urinary issues and nocturnal urges, praises its mild effect and availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, and offers samples and a free booklet from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Arthur Kennedy
F. M. Knapp
Prsnsylvania Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W. H. Filler
Maria Keller
Warren Co
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C.T.A
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Sarah Barnett
Hannah Sawyer
John B. Miller
Franklin Trust Co
Howard H. Clark Co., Limited
Warren Savings Bank
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Garris
N.P. Wheeler
John Dusenbury
W. J. Monte
E. V. MacDonald
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Charles Simpson
James M. Crull
J. P. Conroe
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co
George L. Smith & Co
J. Walter McKinney
Youngsville Mfg. Co., Limited
J.C. Scapp
William Pier
Albert Damon
Frank Halquist
Warren Street Railway
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G. W. Price
Frank Anderson
Lottie Anderson
A Meadow
John Conover
P. H. Quinn
D. M. Fis Ward
Gardian
James D. Harris
Fk. M. Knapp
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Allie Luce
Admix
North Clarendon
C. C. Thompson
Hanan & Son
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C, Smith & Son
Second Street
W Anum PA
Etme
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
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G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
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Hammond Iron Works
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