Stone for Governor Leads Harrisburg Battleground
Northwestern Republicans converge on Harrisburg to back Charles W. Stone as nomination fights unfold. Col W A Stone claims delegate majority on first ballot, while Wanamaker and C W Stone camps dispute the outcome and seek compromise names Gen Gregg and Judge Stewart. Other nominations include Gobin for Lieutenant Governor Latta for Internal Affairs Grow and Davenport for Congress at large and Porter for Superior Court Judge.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Charles W. Stone
W. A. Stone
Allegheny
C. W. Stone
Mr. Wanamaker
Col. Stone
Gen. Gregg
Judge Stewart
Titusville
Warren Stone
Wanamaker
Gen. Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Philadelphia
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Erie
William Porter
Spanish forts at Santiago bombarded by American fleet
The Spanish forts at Santiago were bombarded on Tuesday afternoon and greatly damaged. The Spanish harbor fleet is described as bottled up and likely to fall to Admiral Schley. Reported American losses are not detailed. Troop totals: 30,009 at Tampa, 40,000 at Chickamauga, 18,000 at Camp Alger, Va., 7,000 at Mobile, 5,000 at New Orleans, summing 100,000 ready to advance into Cuba.
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Santiago
Admiral Schley
Tampa
Chickamauga
Camp Alger
Mobile
New Orleans
Cuba
Dewey Threatens Action Over Callao Captain
Admiral Dewey informs Manila authorities he will hold them responsible for the life of the Spanish Callao’s captain after threats to shoot him for surrender. The American fleet is in good health and provisions are plentiful. Dewey also captures the gunboat Lyte as it tried to run dispatches to Manila.
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Dewey
Manila
Callao
U.S
Lyte
Tlolio
Naval battle cartoons show close range fleets in print
The article notes funny features of picture papers depicting naval battles where fleets hug closely and bombard with giant guns while two miles apart appears as the nearest approach. It mentions Dewey’s Cavite bombardment at about twice that distance and warns closer action would be decided by the first shot.
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Dewey
Cavite
Senate approves Dewey sword honor and Manila Bay medals
The House passed a Senate resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to present a sword of honor to Admiral Dewey and strike bronze medals for the Asiatic squadron officers and men. A separate bill also passed to pay John Roach heirs 28 160 for completing the Dolphin despatch boat.
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House
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
John Roach
Dolphin
Submarine Boat Holland Seeks Harbor Mission at Santiago
The 53 foot Holland submarine boat, armed with two dynamite guns and a torpedo tube, is offered to sail into Santiago harbor. Its inventor claims it can travel underwater long enough to destroy a fleet, showing strong confidence in the project.
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Santiago
Boycotts Hover Over Paris Exposition 1990 Trade Fallout
Across the United States readers say the boycott of the Paris Exposition of 1990 will fade before opening day yet France is losing substantial American commerce that may never rebound.
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United States
France
Erie Dispatch Indicates Sibley May Not Run
The Erie Dispatch states Congressman Sibley is unlikely to seek reelection next fall, citing a letter to the Erie county Democratic committee. It notes that further developments are expected and more information will emerge.
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THE
Erie Dispatch
Sibley
Erie County Democratic Committee
War Equipment Delays Tied to Congress Funding Gaps
The text notes no single person caused the delay in supplying a volunteer army. It attributes the holdup to Congress failing to appropriate funds during peacetime. It adds that current funds exist but production of war equipment requires time.
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Congress
Congress likely to adjourn by early July
Congress will probably adjourn between mid June and early July with all work for this session expected to be completed by then.
States Ready as 121500 Troops Mustered for 125000 Call
Adjt. Gen. Corbin said on Monday that 121,500 volunteers have mustered for the call of 125,000 men and 3,500 more are in state camps awaiting mustering officers. All states and territories have met their recruiting quotas so far.
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Harrisburg
Alger
National Guard
Pennsylvania
United States Service
War Department
Camp Hastings
Adjt
Corbin
Volunteer Army
England and America in the World War a Shared Destiny
London correspondent notes that England favors liberalism abroad and that America’s strength will force a new balance of power. The piece argues the United States will control Cuba and shape the fate of the Philippines and Morocco, with Europe watching as Spain fights a slow war while the US presses to end its colonial empire. It concludes that America will gain Britain’s friendship.
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England
America
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Morocco
Germany
Japan
France
Spain
Great Britain
American
London
Harper’s Weekly
Puerto Rico
Havana
Miles
Santiago
Blanco
Pando
Holguin
Santiago de Cuba
Gibara
Battleship Maine Crisis and Early Spanish American War Timeline
A chronology from February to May detailing the Maine explosion in Havana, U S board findings, presidential messages, war declarations, key naval moves, Dewey's actions at Manila, neutral actions by Spain, and U S volunteer calls. It tracks Admiral Sampson, Commodore Schley, and major commands through May 25.
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Maine
Havana
United States Board of Inquiry
McKinley
Congress
Spain
Polo
Woodford
Madrid
Nashville
New York
Paris
Commodore Dewey
Mirs Bay
Manila
Cape Verde Island
Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Sampson
Key West
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Winslow
Cardenas
Ensign Worth Bagley
Gen. Merritt
Philippines
Martinique
West Indies
San Juan
Porto Rico
Schley
Hampton Roads
Curacoa
Sagasta
Santiago de Cuba
Charleston
San Francisco
Dewey Portraits and Spain War History Feature
The frontispiece honors Rear- Admiral George Dewey with a strong portrait, while History As It Is Made offers a full account of the Spanish American War. It includes portraits of Secretary Alger, Ex-Secretary John Sherman, the queen regent of Spain, Alphonso XIII, and other widely discussed figures. The issue also includes four pages of book reviews.
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Jane Chautauquan
George Dewey
Spain
Alger
John Sherman
Alphonso XIII
General Lee's Cuba View in McClure's June Issue
General Lee after his Havana return writes a McClure's Magazine article for the June number surveying Spanish rule in Cuba. He presents observations experiences and impressions from his tenure as Consul General at Havana. The piece is illustrated with photographs, many of them previously unpublished.
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Lee
Havana
McClure’s
Cuba
Senator Quay Bill Aims to Restore Civil War Pensions
Senator Quay introduces a measure to restore pensions for War of Rebellion veterans whose benefits were reduced. The bill sets a minimum pension of $12 per month for all soldiers, claiming the move will benefit veterans.
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Quay
Beatie Recalls Boerne Street Names
George Beatie notes changes on Third Street and nearby avenues in Boerne. He cites historical names for local streets including Senatory and Fish Boerne as part of a preservation effort.
Memorial Day Observed Across Regions In Turbulent Era
Bradford Era notes ceremonies where ex Confederates place flowers on fallen soldiers as a sign of changing times. The piece contrasts political stances on greenbacks and government spending with local sport disappointments at Celeron and rising prices debate. Oil City Blizzard reports church leaders debating Sunday combat and ecclesiastical warrant for naval action.
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Congress
House
Senate
Celeron
Oil and Iron League
Bradford Star
Conneautville Courier
Hutton
Corning
Dewey
Atlantic
Spain
Presbyterian General Assembly
Winona
Kansas
Oil City
Yankee Gunnery and the American Naval Edge Recalled
Historical note on 1812 era American gunnery proving superior to British fire in single ship duels. Citizens hear of Constitution versus Guerriere and Java, with quotes from Lafayette and Washington era officers. Modern cảnh describe advance orders, Cuban expedition, and Puerto Rico goals shaping a broader campaign.
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Nelson
Java
Nile
Trafalgar
Europe
Yorktown
Washington
Lafayette
Shaw
Knox
Maine
Shannon
Chesapeake
Lawrence
Decatur
Spain
New York Sun
Making Housewives Supply List For Soldiers Bags
The Red Cross Society patrons issue sewing instructions for housewives to be sent to soldiers. Each heavy dark drill bag measures 1144 inches long by 7 inches wide with three pockets and a middle flap. Contents include scissors, needles, thread, plaster, a thimble, laces, stay pins, and tobacco in a bag.
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Red Cross Society
Money to Loan on First Mortgages in Warren Pa
Easy terms of nt. PeNNG HAND BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION in Warren Pennsylvania offers money to loan on first mortgages. C A Peterson secretary handles inquiries.
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Penng Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren, Pa
C. A. Peterson
See
Glory letter heads on sale at the office
An advertisement notes Glory themed letter heads and colors offered at the Main Office for printing services. It invites readers to call and see the designs and keep up with the procession.
Eight Regiments Move From Chickamauga to Tampa
At Chattanooga on June 1, eight infantry regiments were set to depart Chickamauga for Tampa within 48 hours. Detachments under Generals Snyder and Carpenter, totaling about 4,000 men, will travel by rail with Springfield rifles and 600 rounds each, carrying rations for two days in haversacks and eight days in wagons, plus 50 days’ rail shipments to Tampa. The First Maine, Second Arkansas, Fifty-second Iowa, and others remain encamped, while Ohio and Pennsylvania volunteers begin pay.
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Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Tampa
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Snyder
New York
First
Maine Infantry
Second
Arkansas Infantry
Fifty-second
Iowa Infantry
Mississippi Infantry
George M. Govan
Ohio Volunteers
Breckinridge
Local Loans Noted to Warren and Columbus Residents
A sequence of loan transfers recorded listing lenders and recipients in Warren Columbus Pittsfield Sheffield and Glade with amounts from $100 to $1500. Transactions include James Royest to Paul Fox and several Homestead Loan and Trust Co disbursements to named Warren residents and others in Ohio towns.
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Jas. Royest
Paul Fox
Warren
Warren Homestead Loan and Trust Co
George Peterson
Glade
Eliza J. Green
Ida J. Holcomb
Louie Dixson
Chas. J. Bergstrom
Albert Johnson
John Angrood
Florence
M. D. Shook
N. P. Johnson
Sheffield
Two Lilies Near the River Speak of Fragile Souls
A brief poem from Brocton New York contrasts two lilies emerging from muddy sand to symbolize two lives. One soul remains pure and white while the other sinks under worldly sin. It urges trust and looking upward toward heavenly light, promising triumph at death.
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal stomach remedy and nerve tonic. It claims immediate relief and constant success, urging readers to buy from Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Laxa Tea Promoted as Digestive Cleanser
A historic notice touts Laxa Tea as a system cleanser aiding digestion and curing constipation and headaches. It claims pleasant taste, no griping, and guarantees with packages sold at 10 and 25 cents by druggists.
Fine Coffee Prices and Promises to Customers
An advertiser argues U.S. demand favors high grade Java and attacks rivals selling Maricaibo or mixed coffees. It defends pricing at 38 cents for Java, 25 cents for Maricaibo, and asserts a guaranteed quality with a fair profit.
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United States
Java
East Indies
Maricaibo
Land Parcels in Sugar Grove Township Seized for Sale
Property in Sugar Grove township Warren county Pennsylvania described in two parcels totaling about 113 acres, with specified boundaries and reservations including ten acres conveyed to William Smith and other tracts. The estate of S J Swanson deceased is selling at execution, at the suit of N F Swanson, with improvements including a dwelling, barn, well and fruit trees.
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Conenango Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Warren
Jamestown Road
Dougherty Run
Dutch Hill
C. O Fred Jewell
A.J. Davis
C. Owens
N. Kidder
Myron Waters
Conewango Township
Hutchinson
Siggins
Henry Lauffer
G. R. Starf
S Keller
Brokenstraw
County of
State of
Holland Land Company
John McKinney
Phillip Mead
Stephen Littlefield
W.C. Arthur
B. J. Jackson
Brokenstraw Township
L. G. Arnott
Archie Alexander
Youngsville
McGrew Brothers
A. Brown
Mary A. Nichols
J. H. Nichols
Corydon
Church
Washington Street
E. J. Morrison
A. J. Morrison
A. G. Morrison
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Sugar Grove Township
A. Malmstrom
Sugar Grove
Noah B. Langdon
Chandlers Valley
James L. Stuart
Said Langdon
William Smith
John Morris
Oscar Peterson
Free Lutheran
Anna Swanson
J. Swanson
N. F. Swanson
East Street
A. D. Wood
Recorder
John Mason
Uriah G. Hoyt
Recorder’s
Anna Hanson
M. P. Hanson
Glade Township
O. Hall
C. Robelin
O. Halli
Said Obelin
D. Niver
Thomas J. Reynolds
Portland Lumber Company
Kinzua
Glade Run
Pennining Pompeny
Schaff
Travelers’ Home
Acoensperger
Ursula Baldensperger
Salome Grindley
Benning Ata
Arren
A. A. Pratt
Jas.e. Tuttle
Contec Newoose
Borough of
E. E. Allen
C. Irvine
Recorder’s Office
Chestnut Street
Struthers and Irvine
City Point Tract
Point Tract
Estern New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Estnut Street
Browns
United Pipe Line Company
Guy C. Irvine
R. F. van Doorn
H. B. Cutting
Ella A. Cutting
Kinzua Creek
George K. Brown
L. M. Strong
Robert English
H. A. Jamieson
Strong
Jane M. Brown
C. Gulliman
Warren Borough
State of Pennsylvania
Livermore Tract
Alsoners
Spring Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Stone
C. B. Ayers
Anna Muscaro
James Muscaro
Annie Muscaro
Conewango Building Loan Assoon
Eldred
G. W. Green
George Lobdell
W.A. Irvine
Els Jer
Teresa B. Bush
George Bush
C. M. Belknap
William F. Dalrymple
First National Bank of
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
D. F.A. Wheelock
Chas. W. Stone
F. H. Langworthy
Matt
Icin
Manilla
Gaba
Jacksonville
War and Navy
Florida
Lacret
Tiago
General Lee
China
Reller
Brocton, N. Y
E. W. Siegfried
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty St
F. D. Coort
Selum Crosby
Lyman B
Wm. M. Irvin
Uri B. McGraw
Ohn L. McGraw
D. W. Beaty
S. J. Rous
O. Mere
Perry D. Cask, Adene
Pdm Ee Betsey Mead
Flora J. Whitling
M. H. Whitling
Geo N. Parmlee
G .C. Viene
John Wal
John F. Peterson
WM. McOcray
Mocray
Register
Seeey
Ice Office
Prompteen
Sheriff's Sales
Kinz
John Collina’ Hei
Wellington Green
John Collins
Western
New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Ng and
Reer
A. A. Davis & CO
Our Book and Stationery Department
John H. Fuellhart
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R. Il Ae Muscarro
New York Central
Crisis Lesher
Warren St. R
J. A. McCormick
Sami
McA Exr
Comwi
Sarah
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Rio
Best
Eeeee
Lewenere
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters
Postoffice
Brocatelle
Morris
N. Greenland
Rowland & Sons
C. Rowland
Rowland
W.C. Rowland
T. J. Foley
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
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