Weidman Fights For Congress In Venango District
The Dr. Weidman of Mercer plans a sharp challenge for a congressional seat in Venango district including Mercer Warren Forest Elk and Venango counties. The Oil City Blizzard notes he aims to test his strength against Representative Sibley, though four counties have already backed Sibley.
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Dr. Weidman
Mercer
Congress
Venango
Sibley
Warren
Forest
Elk
Weidman
Philo. Inquirer
Petroleum adopts new role in eastern manufacturing fuel
Petroleum is set to hold a significant place in future fuel for plants along the eastern seaboard. The coal strike revived a long known art of using petroleum to generate steam, especially in cities with ordinances against soft coal due to smoke.
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Seaboard
Cheerful parade moment for Pattison and Pennypacker in Pittsburg
During the Pittsburg Fourth of July parade ex-Gov Pattison and Judge Pennypacker rode together in the same carriage. The crowd called for cheers for the next Pennsylvania governor and both candidates tipped their hats and bowed as cheers rose from the onlookers.
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Pittsburg
Pattison
Judge Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Printer’s Gentleman's Dues Exchange Echoes Tall Tale
A vintage anecdote recalls a newspaper printer refusing payment from a late subscriber. The patron asks how the paper survives without payment, and the printer explains they defer until politeness fades, then demand payment when the patron is deemed not a gentleman.
Crawford Chosen Venango County Committee Chairman
The Venango Republicans affirmed C. J. Crawford as Chairman with a decisive display at Warren during the Congressional Conference. The Oil City Blizzard praises his vigorous leadership and asserts no sign of weakness in his conduct.
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Oil City
C. J. Crawford
Warren
Soldier loses arm after Fourth of July salute
A soldier named Private Charles Wilson of the Ninth, who served in Cuba China and the Philippines, returned home only to lose his arm on the second day after his return while firing a Fourth of July salute.
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Cuba
China
Philippine
Charles Wilson
King Epwarp May Resume Coronation With August Window
Reports indicate King Epwarp is recovering quickly and appears to be ready for a coronation program rescheduled for August between the eleventh and fifteenth. The plan awaits official confirmation as preparations proceed.
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Epwarp
Tesling
Minnesota Republicans Declare Roosevelt Will Seek Re‑election
The Minnesota Republican State convention on July 1 endorses President Roosevelt for a second term and pledges support for his policies. Gov. Van Sant is renominated for governor with Ray W. Jones as lieutenant governor candidate. The platform praises Van Sant for enforcing railroads law, condemns attacks on the military, backs tariff modification, Roosevelt’s Cuba policy, anti monopoly measures, and calls for direct senatorial elections and liberal veteran pensions.
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Minnesota
Roosevelt
United States
Republic
Gov
van Sant
Ray W. Jones
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Cuba
Rural Free Delivery Expands Across the Nation
The rural free delivery system extends to nearly all states, except Montana, with Nome to Gold River in Alaska already served. By next month 8,600 routes will exist, averaging twenty five miles, serving over four million farmers. The program spurs road and bridge improvements, including eighteen new bridges in five New England states and Texas fords and stone bridges.
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Union
Montana
Alaska
Nome
Gold River
New England
Texas
Surplus and Expenditures Highlight Treasury Report
The Jamestown Post notes a 750 million session total appropriations with future authorizations for the Isthmian canal and public works. It reports a year ending June 30 surplus near 92.2 million, receipts at 563.4 million, expenditures 471.2 million, and a June debt decrease of 13.0 million, amid high premium on government bonds.
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Congress
Isthmian Canal
Jamestown Post
Democrats Drift Away from Bryan in State Conventions
The article notes broad Democratic reluctance to mention William J. Bryan and his doctrines at state conventions this year. It cites Grover Cleveland’s Tilden Club address urging leaders to abandon errors and avoid paths that lead to disaster, seeking relief from issues dismissed by the public.
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William J. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Tilden Club
Pensioner in asylum found after relinquishment offer
Pension Commissioner Ware received a letter from an Ohio man claiming a $30 monthly pension and offering to give it up. A special agent traced him and replied that the pensioner is in an asylum, hopelessly insane.
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Ware
Ohio
Judge Pennypacker to resign August 1 and campaign for Republicans
In Philadelphia it is announced that Judge Pennypacker will step down from the bench on August 1 and will be prepared to give speeches in support of the Republican ticket.
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Philadelphia
Pennypacker
Best Job Printing at the Mail Office
A short notice proclaims the mail office offers superior job printing services. It highlights quick turnaround and quality work for customers needing printed materials.
Roosevelt visiting Oyster Bay and wartime leadership praised
President Roosevelt spent summer at Oyster Bay with family and aides as White House renovations proceed. He praised Cuba policy and warned against industrial excesses while commending the service of U S military personnel and pledging fair administration of laws under Attorney General Knox.
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Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
Long Island
U. S
White House
Army and
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Knox
Washington
Scolders and fault-finders debate in Congress reply
In a House exchange, Speaker Cannon from Illinois rebuked Mr. Richardson for two hours of criticism. He said the Democrats are not perfect but that the Republicans pull the wagon, do the work, and withstand ongoing scolding. He noted past power under Cleveland and urged focus on progress.
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House of Congress
Cannon
Illinois
Richardson
Cleveland
Republicans praise Warren conference district realignment
The Ridgway Advocate reports strong satisfaction among 28th district Republicans after a congressional conference in Warren. Elk and Forest counties welcome the change, viewing the district as safely Republican and promising support for county tickets and future judicial and senatorial contests.
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Ridgway Advocate
Warren
28Th
Elk and Forest
Elk County
Four Fresh Facts From Main Office Printing Service
The Main office specializes in first class job printing of all kinds with prompt neat and cheap service. Legal blanks are on hand or printed to order. Tak Main is listed as second class mail matter in Warren P. O. The Marr will publish letters from all areas if brief and signed, anonymous contributions excluded.
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Warren P. O
Marr
Dates to Remember for Voter Registration and Taxes
The last day for registering voters is Wednesday September 4. The last day for paying taxes is Wednesday October 4. Election Day falls on Tuesday November 4.
Two Paths Into Notice From Speech or Silence
A aphoristic observation notes that some men gain notice by talking much and thinking little, while others gain it by withholding talk or speaking too late, suggesting timing and prudence shape reputation.
Political shifts and clashes color 1901 election heat
Oregon Republicans cut their governor candidate by over ten thousand votes aiding the Democrat by 256 official. Supreme Court majority stands at 17 146. Bailey Beveridge clash draws blame as hot water fills the political pot amid a Cleveland era rallying cry. Global oil output rises past 165 million barrels with U S and Russia dominating shares.
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Oregon
Supreme Judge
Wanted: Cash for Old Rubber, Brass, and Iron Parts
100 Tons Wanted. Cash paid for old rubber boots or shoes, wringer rollers, circular packing, hoses, burst bicycle tires, and red rubber free of cloth or iron. Also old brass, lead, zinc, copper boiler bottoms free of iron or wire. Pickup at Watson Avenue near Boss Wagon Shop between Second and Third streets. Evenings at the Mansion House. ROBERT JOHNSON.
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Watson Avenue
Boss
Second
Mansion House
Letters Testamentary for Joan M. Brony Estate Issued
Administration notice for the estate of Joan M Brony of Eldred Warren County Pennsylvania records letters testamentary issued to the undersigned. Persons owing the estate must pay promptly and those with claims should present them for settlement by July 5 1902.
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Ald
Joan M. Broony
Eldred
Warren County
Pennsylvania
District Court of the United States
Western District
Augustus Eugene Mc ‘Hesney
Deerfield Co
Warren Co
Congress
Pittsburg
Richard J. Atridge
Baro
Warren, Warren Co
Penn’a
Leon G. Ball
Admr
Warren, Pa
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Dwight Cowan
Samuel W. Pennypacker
WM. M. Brown
Lawrence County
Isaac B. Brown
Erie County
Joseph C. Sibley
Venango County
Henry H. Cumings
POR Assembly
Lewis ©. Baker
Columbus
POR Register and Recorder
Charles D. Crandall
Peirge
Frank Hagberg
Frank M. Downing
South West
Elmer Ek, Thompson
Farmington
A.M. Bennett
Spring Creek
W. J. Farnsworth
Mead
Old Penn
Harris
Hardenbergh
Commonwealth
Henry Watterson
Buffalo Express
Baliley
Beveridge
Penfield
Bailey
Phila. Times
Russia
Globe
Canada
Peru
Galicia
Roumania
Germany
Italy
India
Japan
Sumatra
Java
Borneo
Robert Johnson
Grand Valley, Pa
Ruel M. Payne
Court of Common Pleas
Ruel M. Forbes
W. M. Lindsey
William T, Lindsey
Warren County Common Pleas
N.C. Johnson
Libellant
Jessie L. Johnson
James Brann
Isabelle M. Hazeltine
Ren i
Second Street
Malu
Jarvis Warren
Baker, PA
Kertcher’s
John F. Kertcher
Water St
West Warren
West Warren Real Estate Co
W.W. Cook
W. F. Henry
Warren Savings Bank
Crelil Olt
J Board of Health
Buffalo
N. Y
Caledonia Chemical CO
Caledonia
New York
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