Spain Seeks Peace Terms with McKinley in Peace Move
A Washington dispatch reports Spain requests peace with the United States and will present terms to President McKinley through French Ambassador Cambon. McKinley favors an accord on acceptable terms as Gen Miles arrives at Porto Rico and the flag is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Washington
McKinley
M. Cambon
America
Gen. Miles
Porto Rico
Berlin
Russia
Germany
United States
Buffalo Express
Record Pig Iron Boom Surpasses All Half Years
Pig Iron production in the United States in the first half of this year was the largest ever for the country and for any half year by any nation. Global pig iron output runs 25 to 30 million tons, with the U S at times producing about half of that amount in a half-year. The nation’s plants could yield about 18 million tons annually, and the U S iron and steel trade now dominates world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Quay
Andy Johnson
White House
Johnson
McKinley stance on recognizing Cuba republic
The Cuban government exists mainly on paper and Cuban troops at Santiago gave little fight. They refused to help build roads and, per press reports, were reluctant to assist in moving the wounded to hospitals, undermining relations with American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Santiago
Fine portrait collection in August Demorest honors war leaders
A fine collection of photographs in August Demorest features Hobson the Merrimac hero and Cuban patriots Gomez and Maceo. Golfing for 1898 forms the second outdoor sports installment covering etiquette on the links and promising further authoritative articles on American sports in coming issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Merrimac
Gomez
Maceo
Postoffice rule bars forwarding nonletters on address change
A new Post Office Department ruling prohibits postmasters from forwarding or returning mail matter other than letters when the addressee changes address unless postage is prepaid. Readers are urged to notify publishers by postal card of their new address instead of asking the postmaster to forward papers or magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Swallow Visits Wanamaker in Bid to Beat Quay
Swallow called on Mr Wanamaker last Saturday for a long talk about defeating Quay. A Wanamaker worker dismissed rumors of a joint ticket, insisting Stone will win governor regardless of candidates or deals.
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Swallow
Wanamaker
Quay
Stone
Pittsburg Pension Office Reports 49274 Pensioners
The Pittsburg pension office lists 49 274 pensioners on the rolls drawing 7 022 404 dollars for the fiscal year. During the year 5 390 pensions were granted or increased, net increase 461 270 dollars. Two Revolutionary War pensioners appear on the rolls.
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Pittsburg
Honolulu Women Organize Red Cross to Aid Soldiers
Prominent Honolulu women form a Red Cross society to care for sick American soldiers en route to Manila. The speaker condemns barbarism while highlighting humanitarian effort in Hawaii.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Red Cross Society
Manila
Tax Exemption for Official Government Checks Declared
Internal Revenue Commissioner Scott rules that checks drafts orders vouchers or warrants issued by town municipal and State officers in official discharge of duties are not subject to the war tax.
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Internal Revenue
Scott Thas
Grand Army Encampment to Meet in Cincinnati
The 32d national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Cincinnati Ohio from September 5 to 10. Citizens prepare to entertain and care for the veterans with great hospitality and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Cincinnati
Ohio
Supreme Court Rules Unconstitutional Tax on Foreign Workers
The Supreme Court declares the state law taxing employment of foreign born naturalized persons unconstitutional. Law not enforced broadly, sparking debate on compliance and impact.
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Supreme Court
Vacation Defined by an Exchange as a Boy’s Worry
An exchange defines vacation as that time of year when a small boy quits worrying his teacher and stays at home to worry his parents. The idea highlights parental concern as the peak of vacation worries.
Army and Navy Reach Size Milestones in U.S. Power
The United States Army has grown so large that European leaders can plainly perceive its scale without effort, while the Navy also remains a major, influential force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Navy
Admiral Dewey Given LL.D. by University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania awarded Admiral Dewey an LL.D. degree last week, celebrating his notable achievements and leadership. The ceremony highlighted his enduring influence and national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dewey
University of Pennsylvania
Admiral Dewey
War progress and national unity after three months of conflict
Three months after the April call for troops, U S forces have achieved major gains in Cuba and Spain while maintaining industrial and commercial strength. Navy and army mobilization proceeded with little disruption, and national unity between North and South improved as bond sales elicit strong public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Pennsylvania Guard
Mt. Gretna
Cuba
Army Volunteers Struggle to Meet 75,000-Need Quota
The War Department pursued a plan to recruit volunteers to maximum strength before adding more regulars. Current enlistments total 27,519 toward 37,566 needed in existing regiments. Maryland 539 of 580. Pennsylvania 4083 of 4163. New Jersey 928 of 900. several states underperform. Total regular army about 44,000. volunteers 183,000. combined strength 227,000 with Pennsylvania meeting its quota after two new companies added to the Third regiment.
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War Department
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Colorado
Louisiana
Nebraska
Tennessee
Virginia
Alabama
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Georgia
Mississippi
Oregon
Texas
Great Export Year Highlights Strong American Goods Demand
The Oil City Derrick notes exports for the year ending June 30 show breadstuffs 324,705,060 and provisions 154,454,074. Cotton reached 229,907,477, with total domestic products near eight hundred million dollars. Europe shows exports over three times imports at 901,014,786 to 281,091,002 in eleven months. North America exports led imports 127,125,929 to 81,287,488. Africa exports 16,097,959 versus 6,786,017 imports.
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Europe
North America
Africa
The American Soldier Praised by John Fox Jr
Excerpts from Harper's Weekly quote celebrate the American soldier and officer of the line. The author lauds patience cheerfulness kindness and self sacrifice amid defects in organization equipment and transport. He notes nearly 1500 killed or wounded and praises the plain soldier and American gentleman.
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John Fox, Jr
Harper’s Weekly
August Ladies Home Journal draws readers with bright fiction
The August issue features nine short stories by well known writers plus practical needlework millinery and homely topics. A musical feature titled When I Wait at the Bars for Nell is included. Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia price one dollar per year ten cents per copy.
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August Ladies Home Journal
Nell
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Peace talk remark on who cries enough during a fight
A Troy quote notes that victory in a fight does not favor the person who shouts enough, reflecting on negotiation dynamics and persistence in conflict. The line highlights how the willing fighter may differ from the one seeking an end to hostilities.
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Troy
Riverside Fish and Co. Ad Promotes Fresh Catch
Riverside Fish and Co at the corner of Hickory and Third streets advertises seafood offerings with George Smith as manager. The notice lists location and leadership details for the business.
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GET
Your and Fish of
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Echoes of the War and American Rule in Cuba and Puerto Rico
The piece notes Uncle Sam establishing a post office at Santiago and sending clerks with Gen. Miles to Porto Rico. It reports cavalry regiments en route, artillery to Cuba, and interest in opening national banks in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines. It praises Tenth Pennsylvania troops, mentions Wake Island, Manila, and Cervera, with Dewey quips. It describes Santiago under American rule, health efforts, and civilian aid. It cites incentives for head money to officers and sailors and lampoons corruption and politics linked to pay.
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Uncle Sam
Santiago
Miles
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania
United States
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Phillipines
Dawes
el Caney
Carpenas
Island
Manilla
Wake Island
Manila
Dewey
Cervera
Relief hospital ship reports success of Roentgen-ray use
Surgeons on the hospital ship Relief arriving in New York with Santiago casualties announce the Roentgen-ray apparatus saved many lives. During the Cuba voyage 75 X-ray photographs revealed bullets in locations unseen by ordinary probing. A private’s bullet tracked from arm to shoulder to chest and bone, and another bullet path ran from breast to abdomen to thigh to kneecap.
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Relief
New York
Santiago
Cuba
Island of Puerto Rico as described in 1898 observer note
The passage describes Puerto Rico as a forty by one hundred mile island unlike Cuba with non political agricultural inhabitants. Sugar and tobacco dominate exports, horned cattle and wood also traded. San Juan is the capital and port, Ponce is second largest. rail lines link coast towns, forts remain only at San Juan awaiting attack by Gen Miles and Admiral Sampson.
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Cuba
San Juan
Ponce
Havana
Santiago
Miles
Sampson
South American Nervine Tonic Promises Vast Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts a masterly wet of South American Nervine Tonic claiming permanent cure for stomach weakness and related ills. It asserts universal effectiveness, immediate relief, and certainty of cure regardless of duration, with sale by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Jon
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Wall paper stock highlights at Warren firm
W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest stock of wall paper in Warren. New concrete styles are available for customers to examine at the Exchange Block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JR
Commodore Schley Receives Compass From Crew
Brooklyn divers recovered the Infanta Maria Teresa compass from wreckage and presented it to Commodore Schley. He credited the sailors behind the guns for the victory, expressing gratitude and praise for their role in the battle.
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Schley
Brooklyn
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cook
War reporting in Scribner's August issue features Davis and Spears
Richard Harding Davis continues Chapters of the War with Tampa life before Shafter's expedition called The Rocking-Chair Period of the War. He also covers The Landing of Shafter's Army and the raising of the American flag. John R. Spears narrates The Chase of Cervera detailing Sampson's squadron from Key West to the trapping of Cervera's fleet, with acclaimed San Juan bombardment prose.
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Scribner’s
Richard Harding Davis
Tampa
Shafter
Mr. Davis
John R. Spears
San Juan
Cervera
Admiral Sampson
Iowa
Indiana
Key West
Hobson
Banner Wheat Crop Claim From State College Farm
Supt. Patterson of the experimental farm at State College Centre county reports harvesting ten acres yielding 23 loads of wheat or 759 sheaves from which 7534 dozens per acre are calculated. At 16 sheaves per bushel the estimate is about 57 bushels per acre.
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Pennsylvania
Supt
Patterson
State College
Centre County
Market Report New York Money Market
New York money market figures list money on call at 1 percent and prime mercantile paper at a percent. Sterling exchange shows actual bank bills at 4.843 and demand at 4.854 with 00 days at 4.8334. posted rates at 4.864 and 4.85 to 4.86. Commercial bills around 4.825 and 4.83. Silver certificates at 50 9 50 sgc, bar silver at 6 vc, Mexican dollars at 0.46.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Prices Summary
Market notes show flour and bread grains with prices for patent and straight varieties from Minnesota and western mills. Rye flour and cornmeal demand listed alongside barley and wheat spot sales and futures quotes. Pork, butter, and dairy values also cited with regional creamery distinctions and dairy product classifications.
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New York
City Mills
Cit Mills
Minnesota
Prime State
O. B
State
Cc.i.f
City
Brandywine
C.i.f
Elgiss
Republican loyalty and war politics in Pennsylvania
Special Correspondence from Washington notes a Pennsylvania Republican congressman praising party unity and presidential loyalty amid wartime. He recalls Curtin and Lincoln, cautions against local quarrels, and cites letters from business leaders showing support for the administration and the war effort as November approaches.
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Washington
Vania
Andy Johnson
White House
House
Ways and Means Committee
McKinley
Congress
Pennsylvania
Santiago
Manila
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
New England
Ohio
Illinois
Sagasta
Charley Stone
Harrisburg
Quay
Missionary Institute Events and Excursions Schedule
A dense schedule of lectures concerts and conferences from July 29 to August 3 including Dickens and Childhood lecture, grand concert with Ma belle Crawford Ella Wood and others, Missionary Conferences in various cities, and a ten day excursion from Erie to Atlantic City with low-rate tickets via the Delaware River Bridge Route.
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C. L
C. Council
Dickens
James L
L. T. Damon
J Henry Barrows
Mabelle Crawford
Ella Wood
Mark C. Baker
Robert Hockenhull
William Sherwood
L. V. Flagler
Harry Vincent
Far Cathay
Ruth M. Sites
Rush
Asia
John Henry Barrows
C. Vesper
The
Chautauqua Missionary Institute
W. F. Oldham
Atlantic City, &c
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie
Troy
Bellefonte
Wild Sunbury
Shenandoah
Uphin
Oneee
Atlantic
Cay Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Valon
SS Wildwood
Holly Beach
Vialvania
Atlantic City
Delaware River Bridge
Market Street Wharf
Philadel
Harrar
Williamsport
Reduced Rates to Saratoga Excursion Tickets Offered
The United Presbyterian Young People Union uses a line of travel to Saratoga with excursion tickets available at a reduced round trip fare. Tickets may be extended to August 31 1898 and require a small deposit.
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Saratoga
Youn People’ Christian Union United Presbyterian Usea
Vania Company
Agpust
Train Tickets From Philadelphia To Mt Gretna At Reduced Rates
The Pennsylvania Company will sell excursion tickets from all head points on its east of Pi and west of Philadelphia to Mt Gretna and return at reduced rates. Tickets available July 31 to August 11 inclusive. For rates and conditions apply to nearest ticket office.
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Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania Company
United Brethren Camp Meethoad
Pi and Ie
Philadelphia
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Warren Mail
BR. Cowan’s
Willis Cowar
Dwight Cowan
Warren County
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
John P
Gobin
Lebanon
Internal Affairs
James W. Latta
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
WM. D. Porter
Charles W. Stone
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
McLe Sam
Mar Orricz
Oil City
Chattanooga
Maine
N. Y
Madrid
Leonard Woop
Rough Riders
McKibbin
Dewey Arrave
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Walt
War
Bradford
James
Hastings
Union City Times
Kittanning
Market Report
Women’s Missionary Conference
James M. Buckley
China
General Missionary Conference
Rais
Amon
George W. Bain
Missionnstitute
Mission Fields
Wee
A. M
Howard M. Ingham
P. M
Madame Eleonore Meredith
Edythe Miller
Earnest Gamble
Ian A. Jackson
William H. Sherwood
I. V. Flagler
United Brethern Camp Meeting
Jamestown
Aist
F. EL Gar
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’p
Warren National Bank
Hon
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
W. F. Messner
Kinzua Company Limited
Kinzua
Es Padco. Lim. Brink
Gro. R. Bare. Sec’y
Amilen
W. D. Todd
Jamieson
Iueriements
Warren Mica
Java
East Indies
Maricaibo
Ee B Court
Aletych
Glade Ocereahiey
Irvine Farm
Alton Straight
Wees
Josiah Stewart
Milton C. Pence
E. W. Siegfried & CO
Rowland & Sons
Warren Coun Common Pleas
Florence Barber
Bellant
Li Barber
Court of Pleas
Caus
Sidon
Cour
Anson
John H. Fuelubart
Mam
Foley
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
Rio
Best
California
Westphalia
Orleans
Japan
Gunpowder
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters
Postoffee
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
N. K. Wendleboe
Warren, , PA
Greenland
Iekden
Falconer
Chautaugas
Qua Steamboat Co
Lily Dale
Lily
H. Dantes
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