Prosperity sign as Penn Central plan eyed
The Pennsylvania Co plans to spend 100 million over three years on extensions and improvements including a tunnel under the North River from Jersey City to New York, signaling confidence in continued prosperity. A Supreme Court ruling affirms property owners own shade trees on public property in front of their homes. a damaged limb case against a telephone company sparked interest. Senator West says Republican prosperity sustains high prices for farmers and manufacturers, boosting Democratic hopes. A Johnstown disaster recalls coal mine fatalities and injuries last year.
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Maine
Pennsylvania Co
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Jersey City
New York
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
West
The Stay-at-Home Climatism Delivers Twice-Daily Comfort
The piece notes that the homebound individual enjoys climate variety at least twice daily without effort or expense, equating the stay-at-home routine to a favored vacation experience and highlighting the ease of seasonal comfort.
North Pole search tale and political jabbery
The wife of Lieutenant Peary heads north in a five year search for her husband as he seeks the Arctic. The piece jokes about Secretary Shaw and the Boston Globe noting Noahs Ark in the Arctic. The note reflects on Cleveland era politics and Treasury surplus worries.
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Peary
North Pole
Pearry
The Best Job Printing at the Main Office
Local printer offers top quality job printing services from a central main office. Prompt turnaround, clear type, and reliable service advertised for businesses and individuals seeking durable printed materials.
Cruelty to a Noble Animal Critiqued in Editorial
An editorial condemns harsh treatment of horses, noting their sensitive nervous systems and the harm of ill light and air in stables. It denounces tail docking as cruel, urges gentler handling, and calls for mercy toward beasts to earn mercy for people.
Farmers to Remember weighs Pennsylvania before moving west
The Philadelphia Inquirer urges Pennsylvania farmers to consider all factors before emigrating. It notes easier farming in the West but highlights education for children, climate, and surroundings, arguing Pennsylvania remains a strong place to live and die for the best of men.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
West
Vermont
New Hampshire
Our New Capitol At Harrisburg Plans Encouraging
Reports on the Harrisburg capitol project describe a firm design and ample appropriation. Architect Mr Huston is praised for advisors in decor and the mural work by Mr Abbey, with sculptor Mr Barnard to contribute. The Times notes public criticism of selection but expects artistic and practical success.
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Harrisburg Sound
Huston
Abbey
Barnard
Phila. Times
Governor Stone Opposes Using National Guard as Police
Governor Stone argues the National Guard should not serve as a police force. He would deploy soldiers only after civil authorities fail, preferring sheriffs to exhaust local power first. Since the coal region strike he has commissioned coal and iron police but discouraged early troop use.
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Stone
National Guard
Roosevelt Nomination Seen Likely at Coming Convention
Discussion hints that Roosevelt will be nominated without opposition at the next national convention. Prominent states like Pennsylvania and New York favor his nomination, and many others are expected to follow.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New York
Pennsylvania farms rival mineral wealth in state profile
The article notes Pennsylvania hosts 224000 farms valued over a billion dollars, ranking second in the state. It hints the Johnstown mine disaster resulted from criminal negligence and suggests a man paid with his life. Puerto Rico’s exports to foreign markets rose 54 percent and to the United States 48 percent, with Cubans attentive to the lesson.
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Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Porto Rico
United States
Jubilee predictions for papal milestones
The text speculates that if the Pope lives until 1903 he will reach a series of jubilees including a bishop's diamond jubilee a cardinal's golden jubilee and a pope's silver jubilee marking long service in church ranks.
Cleveland Stabbed His Party Not Fooling It Bryan Says
The Atlanta Journal notes Grover Cleveland may have damaged his party as Mr. Bryan claims, but emphasizes he did not embarrass the party.
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Grover Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Atlanta Journal
No Place for a White Man in the Philippines
A dispatch from Philadelphian Lt. Thos M Banes of the Ninth US Infantry argues the Philippines are unsafe for white men. He portrays Filipinos and Spaniards as treacherous while praising the Tagalos and Guoroortes. warns war may return and recalls Aguinaldo. He cites water torture and labor relations argue for arbitration over strikes.
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Thos. M. Bains
Ninth United States Infantry
Philippines
Banes
Philadelphia
Islands
Aguinaldo
Political stability urged in Pennsylvania election call
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues against upheaval in Pennsylvania and urges support for the national administration through a Republican victory. It notes the state must elect a Governor, 32 members of the U.S. House, and a Legislature that will appoint a U.S. Senator.
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Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
United States
Washington
Phila. Inquirer
Cheap Summer Excursions From Erie Railroad
The Erie Railroad offers low rate excursion tickets in June through September to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and other Colorado points, Salt Lake City and Ogden, to some South Dakota locations, St. Paul Minneapolis and Duluth, and other Wisconsin Minnesota points. Consult a ticket agent or write F H Garfield Jamestown NY for details.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Ogden
South Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Wisconsin
Minnesota
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Excursion to Western Points by A V & P R R
The A V & P R R will sell special low priced excursion tickets daily in June July and August and through September 15 to Colorado Utah South Dakota and on certain dates to Wisconsin and Minnesota. Full details available from ticket agents or J Smith G P T Cleveland Ohio.
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Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
J. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Allegheny College Opens Fall Term With New Facilities
Allegheny College begins its fall term on September 16 with a expanded endowment and new facilities including an observatory chapel library and professorships. Catalogue requests directed to President Crawford in Meadville Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny College
Crawford
Meadville
Timely Topics In National Affairs Of 1897
The article surveys diverse topics from royal health rumors about King Alfonso XIII to court martial news on Gen J H Smith. It notes party vacations, a booming picnic season, Wall Street calm, immigrant arrivals, and state reforms advancing mothers as guardians in Massachusetts. It also covers farming hardships, Beaver civic efforts, Judge Simonton’s bridge ruling, Pennsylvania political shifts, and Guthrie’s stance on the Ripper bill.
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Alfonso XIII
J. H. Smith
Washington
Republican Party
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Great
Bradford
Guthrie
Titusville
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