Warren County Republican Candidates Named for Treasurer and Delegate
The party authorizes FE D. Evarts of Corydon as candidate for Warren County Treasurer and George E. Langdon of Sugar Grove as Delegate to the Republican State Convention, both subjects to Republican primary and county convention decisions. Primaries set for March 19.
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Assembly
James Brann
Warren
Warren County
Fe, D. Everts
Corydon
George E. Langdon
Sugar Grove
Warren Co
Foreign affairs and economic quips headline a varied column
A satirical, opinion laden column weighs in on wheat markets, market risk versus reward, and public figures. It notes Uncle Sam’s liberal stance aiding open door policy with Russia and Japan cooling, Carnegie’s death, colleges spending wealth, and recognition shifts including the Netherlands recognizing Panama. It also says world opinion rejects Colombia’s pretensions.
Democratic Convention Set for St Louis July Sixth
The Democratic National Convention will convene in St Louis on Tuesday July 6 with nominations still undecided. Traveling conditions worsen this winter as trains run late and snowbound trolley lines hinder the road weary.
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St. Louis
Gen. A. Wiley
National Guard Association
St. Augustine
Fla
Gov. Cummins
Washington
Roosevelt
Philo. Inquirer
Political notes on Congressional district delegation prospects
An exchange on evolution contrasts slow natural development with human choice. Likely delegates to Chicago include W. E. Rice of Warren and Major Alex McDowell of Mercer. C. D. Bleakley of Franklin is named as a possible fourth Delegate-at-Large.
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Chicago
W.E. Rice
Warren
Alex. McDowell
Mercer
C. D. Bleakley
Franklin
Sibley and Howard Seek Seats in State Legislature
Warren county voters face a straightforward choice as two familiar names, Hon. J.C. Sibley for Congress and ex-Sheriff Howard for the Assembly, enter the race. Both are described as popular and capable, with no further ado needed this week.
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J.C. Sibley
Congress
Howard
Assembly
Warren County
Harrisburg
QuitcLaim DkEpS New Lot Lately Printed for Sale
A newly printed lot is advertised for sale at the mail office. The notice is terse and lists no other details beyond availability.
Fifteen Cent Cotton Shocks Markets and Mills
The price of cotton rises above fifteen cents for the first time in over thirty years, driven by international concerns. Spinners face tighter margins as last year’s crop is largely ginned, and reserves are depleted. In England, Lancashire mills fear buying beyond existing contracts as cotton goods must rise to cover costs.
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England
Lancashire
Phila. Inquirer
N. Y
Free traveling libraries expand to farming regions
The Free Traveling Library program in Pennsylvania reports strong farmer outreach with more than 100 communities applying in three months. A $12,000 legislative appropriation funds two years of expansion, and State Librarian Montgomery anticipates broader support and a potential $50,000 yearly appropriation in the future.
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Free Library Commission of Pennsylvania
Grangers
Montgomery
Bryan Criticized as Free Silver Advocate by Henry Watterson
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal condemns William J. Bryan’s free silver stance and calls Bryan’s leadership and patriotism into question. Watterson questions whether Bryan represents democracy against plutocracy and rebukes those who worship him as the greatest figure in American politics.
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Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Europe
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tea the fittest drink for arctic crews says Franklin News
The Franklin News cites Dr. Kane noting tea outperforms coffee or liquor in extreme cold and kept crews healthy on Arctic journeys. It warns winter drink excess harms health and disease resistance, while Alaska Indians suffer with alcohol.
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Franklin News
Kane
Jack Frost
Iowa village approves dance license at fifteen dollars
The village council requires all dancers to obtain a license costing $15, arguing it will regulate dancing while critics call it a burdensome rule. The remark notes the clash between elected officials and ordinary citizens.
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Iowa
Buffalo Express
Russia Shows Caution Amid Japan Support Wind
The article notes Russia moderating its aggression due to Japan's bold stance and growing sympathy from major powers for the Japanese cause, while warning that averting war remains uncertain.
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Russia
Japan
Fulham’s Waste Power Plant Profits Garbaged Heat
Fulham in London earns 3442 dollars yearly from its municipal electric lighting plant by burning local garbage. The piece suggests Americans should study this saving plan and adopt it here to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
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Fulham
London
Seed catalogs promise perfect blooms in summer
A reader laments that flower and garden seed catalogs tempt with idealized images, but the actual plants from those seeds rarely match the pictures.
Timely Topics and Policy Snippets From 1903 Era
A compilation of brief remarks and notices from various newspapers including comments on Gov. Cummins visit, a joke exchange by Sen. Depew, labor and convict labor debates, church and editorial notices, and a data point on cotton exports led by King Cotton. The items reflect political opinion, governance, religion, and trade concerns of the period.
Stop and Think About What Newspapers Do Not Say
The piece argues editors deserve gratitude for what they omit to avoid libel suits. It notes some critics owe their social standing or jail time to the editor’s restraint, implying newspapers protect reputations by withholding potentially damaging facts.
Wedding Invitations and Programs at the Mail Office
The notice advertises wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs produced at the Mail Office with neat elegant work and low prices.
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Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
EBMS
Hha
28Th Congressional District
Joseph C. Sibley
Eorror
DD. M. Howard
Uncle Sam
Carnegie
Panama
Netherlands
Colombia
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Gan
United States
Bradford
Missouri
Globe- Democrat
Penrose
A. L. Mills
Gen. Wood
Depew
Kansas City Journal
Illinois
Middle West
Pennsylvania
Sibley
King
Phebe Hill
Bear Lake
Jay Allen
Tionesta Valley Railway Co
Sheffield
Tionesta Valley Railway Company
Penn’a
Tionesta Yov
Sprin Creek Railway Company
Jerry Crary
R. G. Brownell
Warren County Common Pleas
Clara W. Anderson
Libellant
Oscar A. Anderson
Borough of
Court of Common Pleas
R. N. Brown
Alice Frazier
George H. Frazier
Warren Borough
Warren County Oil Company
West Virginia
J. B. Eddy
W. A. Alexander
Jhereas
Conewango Creek
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Street
Fire Department
A. D
Ace
Burgess
W.B. Weed
Christian Johnson
Penna
Ment
Edward Johnson
Admr
Jarren, Pa
Ladies’ Coats
Jarvis & ‘Baker
Penn’a Avenue West
T. O. Slater & CO
Frary & Clark
Penn
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Warren, Pa
Hanan & Son
Baker & Bowman
Sorosis
Utz & Dunn
C. Smith & Son
Second Street
Hammond Iron Works
Citizens National Bank
David L. Gerould
Levi Smith
Repeyeent
S. A. Waters Teller
K. T. Hazeltine Loy Ounath
J G. Curtis
W. C. Norris
H. A. Booth
Samuel Peterson
Fred P. Hue
D. L. Gerould
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