Reed the bicycle riding presidential candidate draws attention
The article notes Reed as the sole presidential candidate who rides a bicycle and links this to his appeal in American politics. It also reports the Secretary of Agriculture praising farming profitability with an $8000 annual salary, and mentions various political and economic items from tobacco use to elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Secretary of Agriculture
Sam
Washington
Cleveland
Princess of Wales Triggers Wardrobe Crisis
A social note recalls a party where the Princess of Wales wore a gown with tight sleeves, provoking silent consternation among women who feared the fashion trend would end balloon sleeves. The room felt a crisis in feminine affairs as they contemplated their own gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess of Wales
91 Year-Old Captain Joins Salvation Army Icon of Oldest Odd Fellow
Captain Thomas C. Williams of Oakland California aged 91, a forty-niner and world’s oldest Odd Fellow, has joined the Salvation Army as a new Christian convert. A lifelong Methodist since age 19 he notes he would have joined the Salvation Army if it existed then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Williams
Oakland
Cal
Salvation Army
Preparation for Saving Corn Fodder Amid Short Hay Crop
The article notes ample opportunity to save corn fodder for stock feed. Dry forage plus silage improves feed quality, and current hay shortages can be addressed by proper storage. Now is the right time to plan and prepare for the conditions ahead.
Courts Rule Bicycle A Vehicle On Pennsylvania Streets
A Pennsylvania court decision declares the bicycle a vehicle with on street rights equal to other conveyances. It may stand against a curb and claim its street share, with trespassers liable for damages, as shown by a Scranton printer who had to pay after striking a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Pacer John R. Gentry Grounds Mile Pace Record Claim
In Freeport Illinois an animal named John R. Gentry, a pacer, nearly matched a two minute mile. He ran three quarters of a mile with the pace equal to the 2 minute horse before an opponent lost a shoe and slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
John R. Gentry
New York Republicans mobilize for state and national wins
The party aims to expand its control after last November’s triumph. A new 50 member Senate and three year terms shape the 1897 election, with Morton’s gubernatorial and presidential chances tied to a successful fall campaign and a strong statewide majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Senate
Morton
Hill
Gov. Morton
Warren County
Knights Templar Plans Triennial Conclave in Boston
The Knights Templar announce their triennial conclave will be in Boston from August 26 to 28. The order reports 39 grand commanderies with 972 subordinate ones and 103,303 members, led by Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York. Accommodations are set for 20,000 visitors with 25,000 expected in the parade, and sleeping car space for about 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Boston
United States
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Railroad activity dips amid free trade concerns then rises with protection
From 1890 to 1893 average annual railroad construction stood at 4685 miles but 1894 saw only 2247 miles, a drop over 50 percent. The slump reflected funding and confidence issues while a free trade regime reduced demand for materials and labor across industries. With protectionism back, business activity improves. Scribner’s Magazine August issue highlights seven short stories by notable American authors including Roosevelt, Meredith, and Davis, with eight Abbey pastels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner's Magazine
Anthony Hope
H. C. Bunner
Hopkinson Smith
Richard Harding Davis
Octave Thanet
Noah Brooks
George Meredith
George S. Putnam
Theodore Roosevelt
Public sentiment favors old line politics in Quay era
Multiple Philadelphia area papers reflect on national and state issues. They discuss public support for the old guard around Senator Quay, party leadership tensions, and political maneuvering during a period of reform and factional disputes. Roosevelt’s enforcement of liquor laws also features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Silver
Tom Pratt
Buffalo Express
Quay
Oil City
Pennsylvania
South
Chicago
Atlanta
Harrisburg
Gilkeson
Gov
Hastings
Philo. Inquirer
Grow
Susquehanna County
Philadelphia Times
England
United States
Cleveland
U. S. Treasury
Norristown Herald
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Tammany Organs
Senator Quay
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Writer We Know as Octave Thanet in Ladies Home Journal
The August Ladies' Home Journal features a sketch of Octave Thanet with a portrait and views of Miss French's Davenport Iowa home. Ethel Mackenzie McKenna writes about the author of Alice in Wonderland and Mrs Hamilton Mott essays on Mrs Theodore Thomas. Thomas Wharton offers A Thrippenny Token. Frederick Reddall presents American Girls as Violinists with sketches and portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ladies’ Home Journal
August
Frederick Reddall
War record found for Gilkeson eight days to front
Friends of Mr. Gilkeson quote his eight day war record as search finds the record. It took Gilkeson eight days to reach the front and one day to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkeson
Quay
Denver Shoemaker Sparks Miracles in New Mexico
A Denver shoemaker has stirred New Mexico by alleged remarkable miracles and hundreds reportedly convert. The tale hints he knows about saving soles and salvation alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New Mexico
Rethinking the grand jury in criminal justice
The Buffalo Express discusses reform ideas for the grand jury system, noting abuses and delays. It cites Judge White of Pittsburgh who allows defendants held for the grand jury to plead guilty to the charged crime to expedite trials, while ensuring pleas match the actual charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Pittsburg
Grand Jury
Buffalo Express
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cures Long-Running Sore
Mr A A Snyder of Winneshiek County Iowa reports that Robert Leach used two boxes of De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve to heal a large running sore on his leg after months under medical care without relief. He adds 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
Lily Dale Community Notes On Lectures Rain And Visitors
Lily Dale reports three mails daily and four outgoing. Hon. L. V. Moulton gave a last lecture with ovation. Children’s Lyceum showcased singing calisthenics and recitations. Mrs. Tillinghast urged publishing limits on murders. Phrenologist B F Pratt advocated suppressing murder news. Rain dampened Saturday but Rev. Henry Frank drew a large audience with Sledgehammer and Trowel. Weekend crowds surpassed prior Sundays. over 1,000 tickets sold. Upcoming talks feature H S Lake and A B Richmond. Northwestern band performs weekly. test séances attract crowds. Several guests and locals remained at cottages and inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Dale
L. V. Moulton
B. F. Pratt
Henry Frank
Mr. F
Mr. Frank
H. S. Lake
Cleveland
A. B. Richmond
Meadville
Northwestern
O. L. Concannon
C. T. Thurston
Warren
Blanding Cottage
D. M. Donahue
The
Democrat
Rouse Cottage
Ledlyn
F. E. Reed
Geo. Palmer
F. G
Importing Goods Risks American Jobs and Wealth
An American Economist argues that Democratic hopes for better business rely on increased imports. He warns that importing foreign manufactured goods costs American workers and keeps money abroad, opposing free trade since Europeans only buy our food when needed and will not boost exports to balance imports.
A Ministers Experience With Heart Disease
Reverend L. W. Showers of Elderton Pennsylvania describes a long battle with organic heart disease. He reports relief after using Dr Agnew s Cure for the Heart and says a few bottles removed almost every symptom. Sold at Davis Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Showers
Elderton
Agnew
Davis Drug Store
Church memberships and properties by denomination
The report lists numbers for independent churches and unions, detailing denominations such as Churches of Christ in Christian Union with 183 churches and 18,214 members, United Brethren with 3,836 churches and 780 halls, and Disciples of Christ with 5,324 churches and 641,051 members. It also covers Christian Church, South. Evangelical Adventists. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. and Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States and Canada with their respective counts of societies, churches, members, and property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Churches of Christ In Christian Union
United Brethren Church In Christ
Disciples of Christ
Christian Church, South
Evangelical Adventists
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Reformed Presbyterian Church
United States
Canada
Quay Wins Credit For Candor In Campaign Clash
The Erie News praises Matthew Stanley Quay for frankness in backing either McKinley or Reed for the dewcy. His open stance splits the Hastings coalition, destroying their defenses and leaving opponents with little ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Matthew Stanley Quay
McKinley
Tom Reed
Dewcy
Hastings Combine
Mr. Quay
Erie News
Quay Sours Silver Fears in Presidential Nominating Dance
The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette notes that Mr. Quay backs Reed or McKinley for the nomination and opposes 16 to 1 silver coinage. His stance undercuts combine advocates who fear Cameron’s presidential bid and the state platform on silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
Quay
Reed
McKinley
Cameron
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Scheme of Corruption Drives Support Away From Senator Quay
The article reports rising anger against Senator Quay as corruption claims intensify. A delegate deemed ready to betray the senator is described as likely to be tarred and feathered and forced from his home amid growing public bitterness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkeson
Jonah
Hastings
Senator Quay
Shenandoah Herald
Quay
Frankford Gazette
Warren County
Warren Mirror
Pittssure
Pennsylvania
Hog Combine
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pot House
Indiana
H. H Robinson
Steele G. Hartman
Flinn
William C. McKinley
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Seventh Avenue
Robinson
Hartman
Indiana County
Chris Magee
Martin-Magee
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Chester County
Combine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
John H. Sandstrom
M. A. Myers
Spring Creek
W. J. Alexander
Warren Academy
Myron Dunham
South West
State League of Republican Clubs
York, Pa
Youngstown
Clara Williams
John Christopher
Stoneboro
Eugene Taylor
Col
B. F. Gilkeson
Sweet Angel of Peace
Smethport
American Canoe Association
Bluff Point
Lake Champlain
Plattsburgh
Georgia
Railroad Record
Jamestown
Celeron
Chautauqua Lake
Geo. H. Daniels
DeWitt
Sterling Accern Co
Randolph St
Spruce St
Siegfried & Co
Nape Oy
Waites Ei
Church Statistics
Commerce and Industry
Grarata
Canary Seed Trust
Marklane
London
California
Nebraska
Stockton
Deacon Denman
Scranton Republican
E. A. van Valkenburg
Tioga County
Republican Advocate
Commonwealth
Chambersburg
Beaver
Carlisle
Greensburg
Corporal Gilkeson
Blackest
Martin Porter
Bethlehem Times
Republican Party
North East Breeze
Hastings, Martin and
Magee
Martin
Pittston Gazette
Dave Martin
Chester Times
Times
Sharon Eagle
Martin Magee
Eric Dispatch
Mr. Gilkeson
Meadville ‘Tribune
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pitcher’s Castoria
Cash
Gingerbread Soldiers
Daily Mail
North Wales
Calliope
Crosby J. Graves
N. Y. Vola
David Martin
William J. Latta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Latta
Electric Trust
P. A. B. Widener
Traction
Widener
Charles A. Porter
Charles F. Warwick
West Philadelphia News
Indiana Progress
Prime Mercantile
City Mills
Minnepois
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Western
White State
Western Dairy
Do Creamery
Do Factory
Long Island
Sweets
Jersey
Maine
Bermuda
North Carolina
Charleston
Savannah
Southern
Norfolk
Virginia Rose
Youngsville
Oak Street
Eliza Siggins
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
Warren Borough
Pleasant Township
L. T. Borchers
Warren, Warren Co
Penn’a
Borough
Panama Scott
Sanford, Pa
D. Scott
Gates M. Hunter
Sarah Hunter
Enterprise
Warren Co
Nancy L. Hoffman
Ooe
Otis F. Hoffman
John N. Anderson
Elk
John Halberg
John Johnson
Scandia
Ball & Thompson, Attys
John Graham
Coneha Warren County
Pat
Mary E, Graham
North
H. S. Thomas
East St
George Ball
George. Ball
North Western
Penna
Ackley & Wheelock
C. Best
Averill P Ain
Water St
Pickett Hardware CO
Claus
Mr. Neat
Rochester
Bradford
Buffalo
Elk Co. Pa
N. K. Wendelboe
Wendelboe
N. K
Olean Monumental Works
OLEAN
N. Y
Foley Bro’s, Proprietors
Foley
Bro’s
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