Death of Queen Victoria Sparks Global Grief and Transition
The article notes Queen Victoria's death last Tuesday at 6 30 PM and widespread sorrow. President McKinley offers condolences to Britain, praising Victoria's exemplary life and influence on peace and global affection. Albert Edward becomes the new monarch, with questions about his future success.
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Queen Victoria
McKinley
Great Britain
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Quay Triumph Ends Four Year Hunt by Philadelphia Organs
The Wanamaker organs in Philadelphia faced criticism for a four year campaign against Matthew Stanley Quay of Beaver to undermine his Senate bid. The effort ended with Quay’s victory as only The Inquirer is praised for its straight course and reliable GOP reporting.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Stanley Quay
Beaver
United States Senate
Senator Quay
Quaker City
the Inquirer
Methodist Advocate Criticizes Debt and Hypocrisy
The Methodist Advocate argues for a new religion emphasizing financial responsibility. It condemns shouts and public testimony as insufficient while criticizing church members who avoid debt accountability, stating debtors harm the church more than dancers or drinkers.
Warren County Republicans urged to back proven nominees
A Republican call to Warren county voters urges only true Republicans to hold local and county offices next month. It warns against supporting insurgent Goo-goos and Democrats and stresses nominating and backing the best Republican candidates for all offices.
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Warren County
Oil Tax Foes Rally Across States
California oil producers seek removal of a dollar and a quarter tax on wells arguing it harms a growing industry. In West Virginia producers oppose plans to tax oil and gas, facing strong resistance.
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California
West Virginia
Reapportionment Proposal Classifies Erie Crawford Warren
In a proposed Congressional reallocation bill, Erie Crawford and Warren counties with a combined population of 201 062 are designated as district No 31. The change favors Erie and Crawford, while Warren faces a tougher adjustment, highlighting the benefit of regional support.
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Pennsylvania
Erie
Crawford
Warren
Warren County
Buffalo Morning Express Low Price Boosts Circulation
The Buffalo Morning Express reports a large rise in circulation after lowering its price to one cent. The paper congratulates itself, claiming it offers more value than any daily between New York and Chicago.
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Buffalo Morning Express
Express
New York
Chicago
Ex-president Harrison Remains with Republicans
He differed with party leaders on constitutional law yet remains a Republican who thinks for himself. He shows no intention of leaving the party.
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Harrison
Kansas Brutalities and Missionary Aid Abroad
A historic editorial condemns Kansas violence against Black people while criticizing or noting concurrent missionary funds sent abroad to Christianize indigenous populations in India Africa and various islands. The piece contrasts local brutality with overseas religious outreach and calls for justice.
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Kansas
India
Africa
Harrisburg Happenings Senate Notes and Cemetery Monument Plan
The Senate met to announce the death of Senator Osbourn of Philadelphia and appointed a funeral committee. A bill by Senator Cumings creates a commission and allocates 50000 for an Andersonville national cemetery monument to honor Pennsylvania Civil War dead. The House met after a short recess and Capt. Wheelock became janitor of the committee room. The State Board of Charities lists Warren State Hospital and Warren Emergency Hospital for aid, with various city allocations from 3000 to 23000 for local institutions.
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Butler
Hamet
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Erie
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Meadville
Oil City
Corry
Oil Lake Aims to Transform Southwest Energy Debate
The article notes a claim of vast oil beneath Corsicana to the Gulf, with an oil lake offshore near Louisiana and Texas, drawing mariners to it during Gulf storms. It also discusses former presidents Harrison and Cleveland on constitutional questions about the Philippines, and Harrison’s view on territorial reach and elastic limits of policy.
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Gulf Coast
Harrison
Cleveland
Mr. Harrison
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Philippines
A Bill Aims to Abolish County Tax Collector Office
Hon. A. J. Palm of Crawford county will introduce a bill to end the Tax Collector's office in Pennsylvania. He argues taxes should go directly to county treasurers to avoid middleman salaries and losses from shortages and commissions, citing the Titusville case.
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Pennsylvania
A. J. Palm
Crawford County
Hughes
Titusville
Electrical work grows from telegraph line to world industry
The Pittsburg Post notes that electrical work began as a commercial venture in 1844 with the Washington to Baltimore telegraph line. It observes that few were employed then in the United States or Europe, yet the industry now sustains around a million workers globally, a half century growth.
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Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburg
United States
Europe
Mystery Woman Revealed After Murray Hall Is Dead
The long accepted belief that a woman cannot keep secrets is shattered by the posthumous discovery that Murray Hall, a prominent New York figure for 25 years, was actually a woman. Hall, twice married, linked to Tammany, a drinker and brawler, lived as a man until death exposed the truth. The case prompts wide curiosity about gender and public life.
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Murray Hall
New York
Tammany
West Point plebe who fought five in one day
The article recalls a muscular 1888 plebe at West Point who allegedly defeated five bullies in a single day and around thirty in total, noted by a witness at an investigation. It questions whether he later distinguished himself as an officer and a gentleman.
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West Point
Pan-American Expo Managers Face Chicago Dilemma
Pan-American Exposition managers in Buffalo confront looming issues similar to Chicago in the Sunday question and the liquor question. These challenges loom large regardless of the decisions made, signaling trouble for the fair’s administration.
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Buffalo
Chicago
West Point Ends Hazing by Older Cadets
West Point leaders pledge to halt hazing by senior students amid hopes the vow will prevent further abuses.
Majority Must Rule as Quay Reclaims Senate Seat
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Matthew Stanley Quay took the oath Thursday and returned as U S Senator. It denounces his opponents as corrupt and urges the Republican Party to purge traitors and uphold majority rule in Pennsylvania.
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United States
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
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Martins
Guffeys
Flinn
Phila. Inquirer
Return of Colonel Quay to Senate Sparks Debate
The Leader opposed the Senate accepting the Governor’s certificate of appointment, saying a vacancy during the session could not be filled by appointment after the legislature chose not to elect. It praised Quay’s service, noted he could run again by constitutional means, and marked his return as a victory celebrated by colleagues.
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Pennsylvania
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Cleveland
White House china as art treasures in national dining rooms
The article notes Congressional appropriations up to 3000 dollars for state dinner services and describes how presidential china sets from Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, and Cleveland are stored in the White House. The Hayes set is highlighted as the finest, costing about 2500 dollars, with 1500 hand painted pieces and 500 engraved glass pieces bearing US arms.
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Grant
Hayes
Cleveland
United States
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Admonition on Courtship and Marriage
The Bradford Era quotes Ella Wheeler Wilcox advising a young man to study the girl before marriage. It notes that men have long tried such study, yet often fail to uncover truth until after wedlock. The piece highlights the difficulty of understanding a young woman or a young man.
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Wilcox
Ella
Bradford
Lincoln as an Antagonist and Dear Old Penn in New Lippincott
The passage notes two pieces in the February New Lippincott Magazine. Colonel Charles Pomeroy Button contributes Lincoln as an Antagonist, a humorous complete novel. Francis Churchill Williams presents Dear Old Penn, urged for every Pennemite, with a Penn Harvard football game at the close.
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Charles Pomeroy Button
New Lippincott Magazine
Penn
Francis Churchill Williams
Harvard
Newspaper founders and health warnings in winter
Franklin News notes that ambitious publishers with motives resemble a boy probing the Atlantic, while ironic caution about motives parallels a quote from Warren Times. New York Board of Health says heavy snow helps prevent influenza by reducing dust, and villagers are advised to expect more seasonable winter weather soon.
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Franklin News
New York Board of Health
Epwakp VII Crowned King of England as Edward III Succeeds
Epwakp VII is proclaimed new king of England succeeding Edward III, the first English Edward in over three centuries. The historic accession marks a major shift in royal leadership and national continuity.
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Epwakp VII
Prince of Wales
England
Edward
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a remedy called New Great South American Kidney Cure. The ad asserts prompt relief of bladder, kidney and back pain for both men and women, with immediate easing of urination retention. Sold by Dertzel & Saner, Warren, TI.
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Dertzel & Saner
Warren
Senator Quay and Penrose Lose in Political Fight
The piece surveys Senate terms for Quay and Penrose, notes near-term political infighting, insurrection funds in Harrisburg, and partisan reactions from multiple papers. It mentions a three cent nickel with a hole, Jennie Wade monument funding, and calls for legislative ballot reform and budget bills by May.
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Quay
Franklin News
Congress
Iowa Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Jennie Wade
Women and Kidney Trouble Becomes Common
An old newspaper notice promotes Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder ailments in both women and men. It claims mental and physical decline from kidney disease, urges treatment of kidneys, and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
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