Candidates Named for Offices in State Slate
The slate lists FOR CONGRESSMEN AT LARGE GALUSHA A GROW of Susquehanna SAMUEL A DAVENPORT of Erie FOR JUDGES OF SUPERIOR COURT WM W PORTER of Philadelphia WM D PORTER of Pittsburg FOR CONGRESS CHARLES W STONE of Warren ready for ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
Philadelphia
WM. D. Porter
Pittsburg
Congress
Charles W. Stone
Warren
Stone Elected President of National Republican League
Col George Stone of San Francisco was elected President of the National Republican League at the July 15 session after a close first ballot. Final tally favored Stone amid support from Pennsylvania and Illinois. Dingley and Sobel trailed. D H Stine was elected Secretary and M D Young Treasurer by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
George Stone
San Francisco
California State League
National Republican League
J. Cookman Boyd
Baltimore
Stone
Boyd
E. N. Dingley
Michigan
Isador Sobel
Pennsylvania
Illinois
D. H. Stine
Newport
M. D. Young
Postmaster Sobel
Erie
Pennsylvania Troops Ordered Into Active Service
Gen Brooke, a Pennsylvanian, takes command and leaves Washington for Chickamauga to direct the First and Second divisions. Troops at Tampa Charleston and Camp Alger to be hurried forward as transports are found. Shafter stays at Santiago. It is time for Pennsylvania soldiers to prove their mettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Brooke
Washington
Chickamauga
Tampa
Charleston
Camp Alger
Shafter
Santiago
Routes and Rates for Summer Tours 1898 book by NY Central
The N Y Central and Hudson River R R Co issued a grand travel book for 1898 packed with 228 illuminated pages. It features over 150 illustrations and a list of 800 hotels, plus routes and rates for more than 600 summer excursion combinations to Niagara Falls Thousand Island resorts White mountains Adirondacks Halifax and Maine sea coast spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Central & Hudson River R. R. Co
Niagara Falls
Thousand Island
White Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
Halifax
Maine
Porter Nominated for Superior Court by Republican State Committee
At a Philadelphia meeting last Tuesday Judge William David Porter of Pittsburgh was placed in nomination to fill the Wickham vacancy on the Superior Court. A resolution urged Pennsylvania soldiers to vote in November wherever they are. Warren County sent E. W. Parshall as proxy for George F. Yates and W. E. Rice as Republican Executive member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
William David Porter
Pittsburg
Superior Court
Wickham
Pennsylvania
Warren County
E. W. Parshall
George F. Yates
W. E. Rice
Republican Executive Committee
Attorney General Rules Stamp Tax Applies to Carriers
Assistant Attorney General Boyd rules the stamp tax on bills of lading is a tax on the carrier not the shipper. Railroads and express companies must provide pay affix and cancel stamps. He warns shippers that carriers refusing shipments under this rule may be lawbreakers liable for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Railroad and Express Companies
Revenue rulings classify judgment notes as promissory notes
The commissioner of internal revenue holds that a judgment note is a promissory note and subject to stamp tax, while receipts for payments need not be stamped. The Harrisburg Independent agrees many people would stamp a receipt if they could collect the money due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Harrisburg
Gosin
United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bible Society reports large English Bible circulation
The American Bible Society notes since 1878 about 13,870,000 English Bibles and Testaments circulated. Last year 622,135 volumes were issued, 574,880 sold and 47,255 granted, excluding shipments to foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Bible House
Governors Elect on Same Day in Three States
New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey will elect governors on the same day. The states have differing cycles, New York biennial, New Jersey triennial, and Pennsylvania quadrennial, making a shared election date a rare occurrence unlikely to recur for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Two Spanish Fleets Sunk at Manila and Santiago
eighteen ships were sunk with over 2800 killed wounded or captured. American losses were one dead eight wounded and no ships badly damaged. The sinking of the Spanish fleets makes the Maine a memorable event in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Santiago
Maine
Monitor Monadnock Reaches Honolulu En Route to Manila
The Monitor Monadnock arrived in Honolulu on July 4 and is expected to reach Manila by the month's end. Admiral Dewey will command a fleet sufficient to deter foreign intermeddlers from profiting from a U S victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Manila
Dewey
United States
Receivership Decline Tied to Prosperity
The article notes that only seven railroads were placed with receivers in the first half of 1898, arguing that receivership falls out of favor as Republican prosperity stabilizes. It attributes the trend to enduring economic strength and political conditions.
Bond sale closes as applications top one billion
The 3 per cent bond sale closed last Friday with applications filed for over one billion dollars in bonds. About two hundred millions were requested, and the market remains confident in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
General Shafter Praises Troops After Santiago Surrender
General Shafter spoke to an AP correspondent on July 14 praising his forces for a hard campaign and the surrender of all territory and troops east of Santiago. He commended Toral as a worthy foe and noted stubborn enemy resistance and ten days of protracted negotiations before bombardment and surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Associated Press
Santiago
Washington
Toral
Delightful Honolulu Described by Col Hawkins
Col A L Hawkins of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers writes from Honolulu to his wife detailing a modern American city. He surveys paved streets, grand houses, parks, tropical flora, street cars, water works, electric lights, ice plants, diverse stores, and abundant transport. He notes English instruction, English newspapers, churches, bright natives, and fertile volcanic islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
A. L. Hawkins
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Manila
Washington
Gen Shafter Complimented On Santiago Surrender
The U S President thanks Gen Shafter and his army for the Santiago victory and surrender of the Spanish forces under Gen Toral. Messages from President McKinley and Secretary of War Alger praise gallantry, endurance, and care for the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
Washington
United States
Toral
Father of Mercies
William McKinley
Line of political forces coalesces for state ticket
The Magee faction in the west joins the Hastings interior camp and the Martin group in the city for the state ticket. Magee has spoken for the west and Attorney General McCormick’s Saturday endorsement of Col. Stone signals Hastings backing. Martin’s lieutenants show lukewarm enthusiasm but are likely to back the state ticket in November. Van Valkenburg guerrillas abandon the fight against Col. Stone after failing to strike a deal with Democrats for Judge Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Martin
West
McCormick
Col. Stone
van Valkenburg
Judge Gordon
Phila. Inquirer
War Department plan to ship Spanish forces from Santiago
The Secretary of War endorses Col. Hecker's bid plan to transport about 1 000 Spanish officers and 24 000 soldiers home. Ships to carry officers in first class and soldiers in third class with standards per US army rules. Vessels to report to the chief quartermaster at Santiago between July 30 and August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Col
Hecker
Santiago
Cadiz
United States Army
Death of Francis E Willard Ends Chicago Temple Bid
Francis E Willard’s death halts the Chicago Temperance Temple project. W C T U State Presidents vote to stop efforts to obtain ownership of the building which carries an enormous debt load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Willard
Chicago Temperance Temple
W.C.T.U
Lra at BLanxs Cheap and Neat
Readable fragment notes an event at Matt Orricz involving Lra at BLanxs branded as cheap and neat. Details incomplete.
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Matt Orricz
Surrender at Santiago Ends Spanish Siege
After the surrender, about 20,000 Spanish troops relocate to Spain while American forces gain control of eastern Cuba. The nine article capitulation sets terms on arms, transportation, archives, and parole. McKinley and Shafter preside over ceremonies as the flag rises and order is established in Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Spain
Porto Rico
Shafter
Toral
Capron
McKinley
McKibben
Santiago Harbor
Cuba
United States
The Spanish Pretender and the Carlist Claim
A Berlin interview cites Don Carlos as the force prolonging Spain’s war. The Carlist lineage rests on gendered succession, not throne tenure, fueling a long standing claim and a dangerous domestic feud as Spain seeks peace with Britain and France watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Don Carlos
Spain
United States
Alfonso XIII
England
France
Ferdinand VII
Don Carlos of Bourbon
Count of
Molina
Ferdinand
Isabella
Carlos
Buffalo Express
Rowland Sons Advertise Large Stock of Wall Paper
W C Rowland & Sons advertise a large stock of wall paper in Warren, inviting customers to examine the range of tests, styles and colors now on offer at Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
We Paper
Warren
Conpac
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Wedding Invitations and Programs at Main Office
Elegant wedding invitations and calling cards offered at the main office. Neat designs, refined invitations, and ball programs available at affordable prices. Local shop promotes stylish, low cost wedding stationery options.
Iowa in Spanish fleet engagement Iowas bold dash and exchange
Capt Robby B Evans of Iowa recounts the 1898 battle when the Iowa led the firing upon the Spanish fleet from harbor exits. He describes general quarters at 9 33 am the helm to starboard and the keel to port and the Infanta Maria Teresa taking hits near the bow. The Oregon Indiana Brooklyn and Texas supported while the Cristobal Colon outran others and fired shells that damaged the cofferdam and dis pensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby B. Evans
Iowa
General Quarters
Infanta Maria Teresa
Oregon
Indiana
Brooklyn
Texas
Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Colon
D A V P BR Summer Excursion Rates from Warren
Summer excursion rates announced by D A V P R R from Warren start June 12 and run to September 15. Season tickets valid any day and good for return before October 15. Detour and return via Falconer street cars priced at $1.15. Includes lake trips with street car and other conveyances on Sundays and Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
South Jersey
Pennsylva Railroad Company
Erie
Troy
Bellefonte
Williamsport
Ee Sunbury
Shenandoah
Dauphin
Atity
Atlanta
Cape May
Conn City
Seaise
Lesea
Widwood
Aglecen
Iene
Humors of the War and naval wit in the Spanish American conflict
The piece surveys wartime humor from the Matanzas mule episode to stern realities as Spain suffers defeats. It cites Captain Clark’s Horn voyage dispatch “Don’t tangle me up with instructions” and Schley’s remark on bottling up the Spanish fleet, plus Sampson’s line about awaiting later details of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanzas
Blanco
Madrid
Clark
Board of Strategy
the Horn
Schley
Santiago
Sampson
Cervera
Rostee
Delightful Summer Tours to the North via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two summer tours to the North on July 26 and August 16. Destinations include Watkins Glen, Niagra Falls, Thousand Islands, Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga, and the Hudson Highlands. Tours are escorted with a chaperon, cost 100 dollars from major eastern cities, covering rail and boat fare, parlor seats, meals, hotel entertainment, stage charges, and carriage hire. Tickets and details available at listed PRR offices and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Watkins Glen
Ni Falls
Thousand Islands
Quebec
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Champlain
George
Saratoga
Hudson
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
Trenton
Philadelphia
Org
Baltimore
Washington
Broadway
Fulton Street
Broad Street
N.J
Geo. Wista
W. Boyd
Philade
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cures
Advert reads that a nervine tonic cures all stomach weakness worldwide. It claims permanent relief with a dose, praises safety and pleasantness, and notes Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pa as sellers.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
John P. 8. Gobin
Lebanon
Internal Affairs
James W. Latta
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
James R. Mitchell
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
Front
R. A. Alger
Uncle Sam
Germany
Fillipeen
Hawaiian Islands
Military Department of California
McKintey
Syracuse Courier
Boston Herald
Gov. Lowndes
Maryland
Winfield Scott Schley
Gen. Miles
General Shafter
Watson
Miles
Merritt
Gen
Joe Wheeler
Gen. Hubbard
Blandin
Capt
Philip
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
71St Regiment
Wheeler
Joseph, Jr
Tom
Columbia
Annie
Sherman
Democratic Party
Mercer
Portugal
Belgium
Congo
Holland
Java
Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin
Denver
Gov. Adams
Colorado
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Switzerland
Montenegro
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Eden
State House
Cervantes
Chautauqua
Vincent
Philosphy
New York State Teachers’ Association
Theodore Miller
President Miller
Palmer
Charles McIlvaine
L Dupont Lyle
Eliza M. Mosher
Tyrol
Annie S. Peck
Mary P. M
Lecvaree Srna
Russell H. Conwell
Mable Crawford
Ella Wood
Mark C. Baker
Robert Cenanyi
William Sherwood
I. V. Flagler
Soltaaeoemin
Harry Vincent
H. L
A. M
Dickens
Gradgrind
McChoakumchild
Childood
J .L. Hughes
Garibaldi
Edward R. Sill
H. Clark
Mexico
Potepetl
Orizaba
Peck
Emma P. Ewing
James L. Hughes
W. L. Hervey
Jennie Pratt Cobb
The
Kentucky Mountaineer
John Fox, Jr
Blimber
S. Ella Wer
Robert Hockenhull
Bn Eee
I. V.ler
M Marcosson
Ty Vincent
Ovb
Kertcher’s
Bob
Ovg
E. W. Sealy
Fehlman Bros
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Liv’r
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Cornplanter Refining Company
Warrenborough
Mneting
W. F. Messner
Court of Common Pleas
Celia Lindsey
John Lindy
Evehy
John Lindsey
Warren Borough
James W. Wiggins
Kinzua Pad Company Limited
Kinzua
Warren Co
Ieve Kholders
Kinzua Pad CO. Lim. A
BRINK
Geo. R. Rank, Sec’y
East Indies
Maricaibo
Conmay Lane
F. Messner
C ‘Jamieson
Conmonereaith
Warren Mica Lubicant Company
B. Solletters
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Borough of
Don
Warren and
James D. Harris
Alexander Arthur
Sileeneng
Jllegos
U . S. Ball
Martha Shearman
Saidough
Clara
Blood
A. R. Blood
H. Fuelihart
A. W. D. Watterson
Knaka
John H. Fuellhart
E. W. Siegfried
China
Rowland & Sons
W.C. Boa
Ian J. E Rowland
Foley
General
Teaming
A. A. Davis & Office
Mail’ d
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Dold
California
Westphalia
Great Cash Grocer
G. H. Strickland
Posto W.reen
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
N. K. Wendleboe
Brocatelle
Morris
Greenland
Exchange Block
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