Harrison Not a Candidate for Presidency Declares
Ex President Harrison tells two Syracuse friends and at the State Fair he is not and will not be a candidate for the Presidency. A Western judge notes the White House memories and suggests Mrs Harrison's death influences his view. Retail coal dealers in Pennsylvania plan to sell by the pound, not the ton, with loopholes in pricing.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Harrison
Adirondacks
Theoren L. Poole
Joseph L. Sayles
Rome
Gen. Harrison
Forge House
White House
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Hastings Literary Bureau
Combine
Quay
Alleghenies
George Welshons
Chris Magee
Pittsburg
South Eighth Street
Gilkeson
B. F. Fisher
Bucks County
Hastings
Centre County
Delethus
Africa
Dave Martin
Magee-Hastings- Martin
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Allegheny County
Crawford County
Cambridge News
Pennsylvania at Atlanta Exposition to showcase state products
Pennsylvania will be well represented at the Atlanta Exposition next fall with a state building costing over 5000 dollars. The old Liberty Bell will occupy a prominent place in a main building and a large display of mineral and manufacturing products will be shown. Governor Hastings leads the Pennsylvania Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Gov
Hastings
Pennsylvania Education Law Delayed Through 1896
A new compulsory education statute for Pennsylvania won’t take effect until next fall. Assessors must compile a spring child registry, but the 1895 spring assessment was completed before passage, so no new registry will be made until the following spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Court schedule sets three week terms in Harrisburg and more
The new Superior Court will sit three weeks in Harrisburg, three weeks in Williamsport, one month in Scranton, and two months in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The arrangement yields a five month annual vacation. Warren County lies in the Pittsburgh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Scranton
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Warren County
Senator Sherman declines presidential bid with candid remark
Senator Sherman says he is not a candidate for president and would not accept the office even if all people offered it. He notes he once desired the role but, having lived long enough, no longer cares for it, a stance seen as a notable trait in an American statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
The Weekly Paper Reaches Farmers and Townspeople Alike
The weekly newspaper proves more lasting than the daily as amusement managers and business men learn its value. It travels to farms and towns, is read by all, and is often kept for future reference.
Quay Hastings Rivalry Shown In Pittsburg Vote Report
The Com. Gazette last Monday tallies 3639 votes for Quay and 121 for the Governor. The Times counters Hastings still gains, a claim the writer finds unhelpful in shaping the statewide contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay-Hastings
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
Quay
Times
Hastings
Trinity Towson women raise funds for Rector bike
The women of Trinity Episcopal Church Towson Maryland are collecting donations to buy a bicycle for their rector. The bike will be used for pastoral visits and other church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Towson
Cleveland's Third Baby Marion Becomes White House Name
The article notes President Cleveland's third child named Marion and muses that marriage adds harmony to life as a singer may bring more music, especially if the child has the colic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Cleveland
No. 3
Secretary Hoke Smith Restores Elizabeth Key to Pension Rolls
Secretary Hoke Smith restores to the Pension Office rolls the name of Elizabeth Key granddaughter of Francis Scott Key, the author of The Star Spangled Banner, saying he had to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Pension Office
Elizabeth Key
New York Supreme Court Admits Four Women Lawyers
Four women gain admission to practice in the New York state Supreme Court. One new member is Mrs. Minnehaha Love McKinley Smith, a name deemed noteworthy by observers. The passage hints at broader political weariness over a second term in the era of Cleveland, contrasting with the milestone in the legal profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York State
Minnehaha Love McKinley Smith
Republican stance on money favors the best known to civilization
A historical note claims the Republican party consistently supports the best money available, asserting it will not endorse any other form now or in the future.
One Ballot Soon for New York Voters Next Fall
In New York state next fall voters will have only one ballot offered instead of four or five as formerly. The move is described as economical and better in several respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Election timetable spans twelve states and one territory
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes next fall’s polls will cover Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and Utah with Utah approaching statehood. Connecticut votes October 7 on town offices and redistricting. States set to elect senators and executives including Allison Blackburn Gibson Brice in varying offices.
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Harrisburg
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Utah
Oregon
Rhode Island
Michigan
Wisconsin
Connecticut
United States
William B. Allison
J. C
Blackburn
Charles H. Gibson
George
Supreme Court
State University
Calvin S. Brice
Superior Court
House of Delegates
Senate
Governor Approves Bill Creating Game Commissioners and Protectors
Gov Hastings signs a measure to appoint six Game Commissioners from distinct districts who will serve without pay. The Board will protect wildlife, enforce game laws, and appoint ten Game Protectors led by a Chief Protector who also acts as Secretary. Protectors share half of fines after expenses. No official may draw compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Protection. Gov
Hastings
Capitol
Harrisburg
Fruit Report Shows Decline in Apple Condition
The Agricultural Department July fruit crop report notes a moderate decline in overall condition. Apples show a material drop since June, with losses concentrated in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Piedmont zones look better and peach crops are favorable. Georgia and Connecticut lead among major states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Piedmont
Georgia
Connecticut
Wagons in Germany Propel by Petroleum Highlighted
Harper's Weekly shows wagons in Germany propelled by petroleum. Chicago Times-Herald offers prizes for top horseless carriages. Electric storage batteries seen as key for future highway travel. By 1995 horses may be rare curiosities in menageries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Germany
Chicago Times-Herald
West Chester appoints twenty female teachers with marriage pledge
Twenty women hired to teach in West Chester public schools for the coming year must sign an agreement not to marry during the term. The policy bans marriage but allows courting outside school hours.
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West Chester
Pilgrimage of Christian Endeavor Delegates Through Revolutionary Boston
The Boston convention visitors toured historic Massachusetts sites including Concord and Plymouth. Delegations left wreaths at the grave near the Concord battlefield while a Boston paper notes an impromptu Longfellow graveside service with recitations and songs reflecting broad Union representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Plymouth
Salem
Concord
Concord Battle Ground
Longfellow
Growth and Prosperity of Youth Religious Unions
The Buffalo Courier notes Baltimore hosts the Baptist Young People’s Union of America in its fourth year, amid parallels with Epworth League and Christian Endeavor among evangelical groups. It cites Epworth League’s 900,000 members and 13,500 local chapters, plus junior leagues, and estimates about 5,000 delegates and over half a million Baptists in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Baltimore
Epworth League
Chattanooga
Young People’s Society of the Christian Endeavor
Boston
United States
Christian Endeavor
New York
America
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Congregationalists
Disciples of Christ and Christians
Cumberland Presbyterians
Dominion of Canada
Methodist Church
Cleveland
Oxford League
Methodist Episcopal Church
England
Epworth
Eng
John
Charles Wesley
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Buffalo Courier
Catholics Ban Orders On Fraternal Societies In Chicago
At the close of the nineteenth century the Catholic Church ordered more than 8,000 Knights of Pythias and many Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance in Chicago to leave the societies or face church bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance
Chicago
Baldwin Locomotive Delivers Light Engine for Reading
The Baldwin works recently delivered to the Reading a new locomotive with a single pair of drivers seven feet high. It is expected that with a light train this engine will reach speeds of ninety miles per hour.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Reading
Immigration business barometer shows expansion in arrivals
The measure notes immigration rises with good business and falls with poor. In the past two months about 30 percent more immigrants arrived than in the same period in 1894, indicating growing intake as economic conditions improve.
Hopperdoser Machine Suppresses Grasshoppers in Minnesota
A hopperdoser machine for grasshopper distraction is operating successfully in Minnesota. When used properly it kills one to three bushels of hoppers daily, and more than four machines are currently in use in the state.
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Minnesota
Cameron County Press
CuicaGo Publishes City Directory With 1 780 Pages
CuicaGo reveals a city directory of 1 780 pages and 507 300 names, 108 172 more than the rival New York city book. The release emphasizes breadth and local listings useful to residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
New York City
Summer Excursion Rates From Warren on D A V P R R
Warren travelers can buy summer excursion tickets on the D A V P R R from June 1 to September 30 1895. Jamestown and Celeron round trips cost 1 25 season tickets good to Oct 15. One day tickets available Wednesdays and Sundays for 85 cents. Lily Dale round trips: season 1 70. Wednesdays and Sundays 85 cents. Saturdays and Sundays through the following Monday 1.00. All Chautauqua Lake points round trip season 1 60. Wednesdays and Saturdays 1.00 for the day. GEO H DANIELS Gen Pas Agt tos30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
Celeron
Lily Dale
Chautauqua Lake
Geo. H. Daniels
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Credited By Winneshelk Supt
Mr A A Snyder of Winneshelk County Iowa reports that Robert Leach cured a large running sore on his leg after months of medical care using two boxes of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. He says it is a sure cure for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Snyder
Poor Farm
Winneshelk Co
Robert. Leach
de Witt
F. H. Dixson
Good Roads Move Reaches Connecticut Road Reform
Connecticut joins states enacting new road laws to appoint three road Commissioners to oversee macadam road work and share costs among town county and state. Commissioners will organize immediately and begin an efficient campaign to improve roads, stressing that good roads mean profit and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Phila. Inquirer
Road design for farms eyed by agriculture experts
Reports from Agricultural Department specialists sent to Secretary Morton conclude the ideal road for farmers is a narrow solid stone main track with an earth side track. The report favors a fine dry smooth dirt track as perfect, easing horses and vehicles and reducing noise and jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Morton
Roy Stone
McKeesport Man Questions Desertion of Quay for Hastings
A McKeesport man voices doubt about deserting Quay in favor of Hastings. The quote reflects local sentiment amid ongoing political or military discussion. No additional context provided.
No-to-bac tobacco cure advertised nationwide
The Sterling Remedy Co promotes No-to-bac as a harmless tobacco habit cure. Claims promise to calm nerves and remove nicotine poisons, with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists or via mail from Chicago and New York offices. Warren dealer Siegfried & Co. handles local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St
Siegfried & Co
Warren
Chautauqua Week Highlights Lectures and Concerts
The past week featured Prof. W H Mace on The English and American Constitutions Compared and Prof. C T Winchester on An Old Castle and London 1780 along with three astronomical lectures by Garrett P Serviss. Madame Belle Cole and the Accolian Quartette highlighted the concerts with Myrtle Mericle recitations and other favorites. The Ohio Christian Endeavor delegation was hosted with a reception in the Hall of Philosophy followed by illuminated grounds displays. Dr. John Henry Barrows and Dr. Wayland Hoyt preached on Christianity’s worldwide effects and healing themes respectively to a large Chautauqua audience.
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W. H. Mace
Syracuse University
C. T. Winchester
Wesleyan University
London
Robert Burns
Walter Scott
Garrett P. N. Y
Serviss
Brooklyn
Winchester
Chautauqua
Chautauquans
Madame Belle Cole
Accolian Quartette
Buffalo
Myrtle Mericle
Jamestown
Wm. H. Sherwood
Bernard Listeman
I. V. Flagler
Ohio
Boston Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Boston
Epworth League
Charles Roberts
Hall of Philosophy
John Henry Barrows
Fist Presbyterian Church of
Chicago
Parliament of Religions
Wayland Hoyt
Minneapolis
Palmer
Pleasant week at Lily Dale with concerts and arrivals
Last week at Lily Dale offered fine weather, many musical offerings, and constant new arrivals. Daily conferences featured short talks under ten minutes and open air Forest Temple meetings from 9 to 10:30. Activities include a free kindergarten, Lyceum programs, boat rides, a bowling alley, and hotel Leolyn operated by C. H. Gregory. Notables present include Edgar W. Emerson, L. V. Moulton, and Rev. Henry Frank with weekend visitors from Warren and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Dale
Nellie Austin
Chicago
Lyceum
Library Hall
J. E. Purpont
Warren
Leolyn
C. H. Gregory
Youngsville
Edgar W. Emerson
L. V. Moulton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Henry Frank
Jamestown
Mr. Mix
Sugar Grove
Buffalo Street
D. M. Donahue
The
Warren Democrat
Mrs. Donahue
W. W. Wilbur
Mildred Howard
J.S. Campbell
Butler
J. P. Miller
Diverse editorials reflect politics and money in national issues
A mix of opinion pieces discusses sound money and gold, the silver dollar surplus at the U S Mint vaults, a bright Christian Endeavor convention in Boston, and Pennsylvania editorials on Governor Hastings and Senator Quay with regional spread and critique of editors aligned with the Governor. The Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto excursion framed the debate on party leadership and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Senator Quay
Gov. Hastings
Mr. Gilkeson
Kane Republican
Vacationing From Many Standpoints in Demorest’s August
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Minister's Battle With Heart Disease Brought Relief
Rev. L. W. Showers of Elderton Pennsylvania describes years of organic heart disease with palpitations and fluttering. He reports Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart gave instant relief and a few bottles rid him of most symptoms. Sold at Davis Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Showers
Elderton
Agnew
Davis Drug Store
Fond Father and Friend Debate Sons Future Path
A father laments his knowledge of his son’s abilities while a friend suggests a sea voyage to reveal the boy’s true potential and talents.
DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure Endorsed by Dixson
Advertising copy urging immediate use of DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure to treat cholera infantum or summer complaint in children and infants, with no alternatives recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
F. H. Dixson
F.H. Dixson
National Guard viewed as vital to defense and civil order
The National Guard numbers 114 147 members and could form a 500 000 strong volunteer force in weeks. It serves as a ready defense in peace and a civil administration aid, with guardsmen often spending their own money to maintain units. The Ledger notes its value and calls for public support.
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National Guard
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
New York
West Virginia
Phila: Ledger
Cameron Bugaboo Fails to Shatter Quay Ambition
Harrispure July 22. Quay stands firm as the Martin Magee Hastings combine fears a direct test of strength. A letter from Williamsport Republican chair James S. Smyth elicits Quay's stance on Cameron and free coinage. Magee backs Cameron while Quay runs for the Senate, with historical ties to Cameron shaping current loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrispure
Martin-Magee- Hastings
Quay
J. Donald Cameron
Cameron
Combine
James S. Smyth
Republican City Committee
Williamsport
J. D. Cameron
United States
Republican Party
Reed
McKinley
New England
Hastings
Martin
Warwick
Gilkson
Magee
Repulican
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
National
Repulican Committee
Europe
Porter
Hog Combine
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the Warren
G. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
John H. Sandstrom
M. A. Myers
Spring Creek
W. J. Alexander
Warren Academy
Myron Dunham
South West
Daniel
McKeesport
Malil
N. Y. Post
St. Louis Democrat
United States Mint
Philadelphia Times
Christian Endeavor Society
Boston Globe
ALU
Chief Dunn
Joe Jefferson
Thomas Dixon
Cyrus W. Edson
Camille d’Arville
Demorest
Pitcher’s Castoria
the National Guard
Cc. E. Hamm
Castoria
Warren Retail Markets
Fehlman Bro’s
Saeed Clara Ks
Rccssse
Cessssee Cvervee AB
Martin-Mayes
Bradford County
Major Wells
Newell
Tioga County
Jonah
Shenandoah Herald
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art
Philadelphia Polyclinic
Howard Hospital and Infirmary
Martin-Magee-Hastings
Meadville Tribune
Tweed
Borough of
East Main Street
Oak Street
Eliza Aris
Chas. H. Kay
Burgess
G. A. Jackson
Court of Common Pleas
Hercules L. Near
Mina A. Near
Hinckley & Rice
Warrenborough
James W. Wiggins
Allegheny River
EALED
Warren Borough
Pleasant Township
L. T. Borchers
Warren, Warren Co
Penn’a
A. B. Kehr
H. A. Messenger
Joseph Owens
F. Griswold
Township of
Pleasant
Panama Scott
Sanford, Pa
D. Scott
Gates M. Hunter
Sarah Hunter
Enterprise
Warren Co
Etters
Adj
Nancy L. Hoffman
Otis F. Hoffman
John N. Anderson
Elk
Pennslvania
John Halberg
John Johnson
Scandia
Ball & Thompson, Attys
John Graham
Conewango
Mary E. Graham
North Warren, Pa
H. S. Thomas
East St
D. A. V. & P. Railroad
Telephone
Bia
George Ball
Northwestern
Penna
Ackley & Wheelock
Averill
Water St
Pickett Hardware CO
Rogers
Claus
Rochester
Bradford
Elk Co. Pa
Neat
N. K. Wendelboe
Prore
Wendelboe
Liberty St
Olean Monumental Works
Olean, NY
Foley Bro’s, Proprietors
Foley Bro’s
Olean
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