Flag Day appeal and 1777 declaration cited by Pennsylvania society
The Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution urges nationwide observation of June 14 as Flag Day and wider promotion of the Declaration of Independence. It notes Congress’s 1777 flag resolution and, with political frustration, laments lack of candidates in Venango and Warren counties for Prothonotary, Register and Recorder, and Assembly.
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Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
Continental Congress
James D. Hancock
Franklin
Congress
Mr. Stone
Venango County
Register
Warren County
Politicians Gather as Convention Nears McKinley Likely Nominee
St Louis fills with Republicans eager for the convention opening next Tuesday. Indications favor McKinley on the first ballot for president with a nominee to be announced next week. The vice presidency is uncertain, but Thomas B Reed may consent to run.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
McKinley
Thomas B. Reed
Penrose Wins Penrose Beats Wanamaker In Hunt County Contest
In Huntington County last week State Senator Boies Penrose defeated ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker for the party nomination. Penrose carried about a 450 vote lead and roughly 25 delegate majority, a result welcomed by Penrose supporters in the area.
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Cameron
Huntingdon County
Boies Penrose
Wanamaker
Penrose
Smethport Miner Shrinks to Four Pages Under Bert Olson
The Smethport Miner reduces from eight to four pages and Bert Olson becomes sole owner. The change aims to suit country weekly readers and attract advertisers while maintaining a prosperous, reliable local paper.
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Smethport Miner
MAIL
Bert Olson
Economy and politics blend in Oregon outlook
The piece argues frugal businessmen pay debts reliably, while spendthrifts incur ridicule. It notes Oregon’s Legislature leaning Republican after the latest election and the Supreme Court Judge as Republican. It predicts a tight contest for two Congress seats with Republicans likely defeating Populists and Democrats.
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Oregon
Supreme Court
American envoy meets Weyler in Havana amid Cuban unrest
Gen Fitzhugh Lee arrived in Havana and pressed for the release of Dawley the Harper’s Weekly artist. The Cuban campaign is faltering as yellow fever and smallpox spread. Weyler faces private criticism and Spaniards grow despondent while insurgents move freely across the countryside.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Weyler
Dawley
Harper’s Weekly
Trocha
Sancti Spiritus
Cienfuegos
Santos Guzman
Parkersburg move by Dr. Parshall and local Fourth plans
Dr. B. E. Parshall moved his dental office to Parkersburg West Virginia and left for the new location on Wednesday. A Fire Department meeting Tuesday resolved that Tidioute celebrate Independence Day if enough land is secured, with a committee set to solicit subscriptions.
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B. E. Parshall
Parkersburg
W. Va
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Tidioute
Youngsvilleville
Emma Akins
Warren School
Sugar Grove
McKinney
Pittsfield
Ethel May Shutt
Youngsville
Fostoria
Ohio
Axtell
R Lake
Columbus Creamery
Stephen Wright
Judge Carte Elected Department Commander at G A R Encampment
At the State Encampment of the G A R in Chambersburg last week Judge Alfred Carte of Wilkesbarre was chosen Department Commander. Next encampment set for Johns town. Cumings reports four new posts formed and 16 disbanded this year. The order totals 36 876 members with receipts of 8 594 last year. Other officers include W H H Mackey senior vice commander of Chambersburg and Frank H Button junior of Corry. Chaplain Rev John Sayres Philadelphia medical director Dr J G Sloan Monongahela and council officers William J Ray Henry Y Yohn William J Patterson Harvey Miller and George H Dant. Appointed officers are James F Morrison Philadelphia assist quarter master general Abraham Levering Philadelphia and Charles A Suydam Philadelphia department inspector.
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Chambersburg
Alfred Carte
Wilkesbarre
Johnstown
Cumings
W. H. H. Mackey
Frank H. Button
Corry
John Sayres
Philadelphia
J. G. Sloan
Monongahela
William J. Ray
Henry Y. Yohn
William J. Patterson
Harvey Miller
George H. Dant
James F. Morrison
Abraham Levering
Charles A. Suydam
W R C Elects Officers at Chambersburg Convention
The Woman's Relief Corps annual convention in Chambersburg Pa last week elected officers led by Mrs Fannie Boyden as President and Mrs Elizabeth Ewing as Senior Vice President Other officers include Mrs Frances Bricker Junior VP Martha Sherman Treasurer Adelia Lord Chaplain The executive committee names Shultz Cumings Richards H Auck and Leslie The newly installed secretary is Abbie Lynch and inspector Olive Bronson The convention adjourned to meet in Johnstown in 1897 Mrs Wilbur Warren received a gold star with eight diamonds and an opal diamond ring from her staff for her service as retiring President
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Chambersburg
Fannie Boyden
Susquehanna
Elizabeth Ewing
Phenixville
Frances E. Bricker
Beaver Falls
Martha M. Sherman
Kendall Creek
Adelia Lord
Franklin
Shultz
Lock Haven
Cumings
Tidio
Methodist Conference In Cleveland Reforms Policy And Succession
The Cleveland session of the Methodist Conference reformulated policy and leadership over 24 working days. It kept five year pastoral limits, resisted relaxing amusements rules, and postponed female delegates to a vote of annual conferences. Annuity plan for superannuated preachers was adopted. Three aging bishops retired. three new leaders replaced them. Boards including Missionary and Publication are expected to push an aggressive executive policy.
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Cleveland
Bowman
Foster
Taylor
Missionary
Notable Biographies and Political Notes From The Era
Obituary notes for Col James P Sanford who died in Wheaton Illinois on June 1 1900 aged 59. Clara Barton discussed aiding Armenian refugees and risks from Kurdish Turkish tactics. Local reports cover cider vinegar prosecutions in Smethport and a jury acquittal. Market insights note stagnant wood and wool prices amid idle mills and election expectations. Congressional shifts seating nine Republicans replacing Democrats and G A R Memorial Day liquor bill debate in Pennsylvania.
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Wheaton
Illinois
Clara Barton
Armenia
Barton
Christendom
Buffalo Express
J. and
L. Colegrove
E. M. Roberts
Smethport
Kane
Dun
Congress
George W. Murray
South Carolina
G. A.R
Department of Pennsylvania
Bradford Star
July celebration planned with parade and fireworks
Citizens plan a July event featuring a sham battle by the G. A. Posts of Garland Grand Valley and nearby areas followed by a parade bicycle races tub races wheelbarrow races and a grand speech then a fireworks display McKinney’s silver cornet band will provide music and locals invite friends to join in also notes visitors Darius Mead from California and Dr J J Sigging from Philadelphia are seen in town while Mother Jones dies at 78 and a new meat market is opened by Stuart Abbott replacing E S Morris
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Grand Valley
Barrow
McKinney
McKinney Cornet Band
Home Guards
Kane
Darius Mead
California
J. J. Sigging
Philadelphia
Stuart & Abbott
East Side
Morris
Jones
Free Methodist Church
William Turner
Tidioute
W. J. Mead’s
Death of Mrs. William Baker at Spring Creek
Mrs. William Baker died Friday after a long illness and was buried Sunday. Rev. Burns and Rev. H M Burns and Rev. Henshaw conducted the funeral. She belonged to J. Baker W R C and was laid to rest in a flower-lined tomb. A sermon by Rev. Henshaw followed the service. Children’s day was observed at the Congregational church with floral decorations. Elwin Morton’s son cut his foot, losing three toes. John Maddison’s son fell from the veranda and broke an arm. Mrs. Mary Donaldson of Erie, a former resident, is visiting. Mrs. Anna Morse is ill.
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William Baker
Burns
H. M. Burns
Henshaw
J. Baker
Mary Donaldson
Erie
Anna Morse
Republican National Convention excursion tickets offered
Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to St Louis for the Republican National Convention in St Louis Missouri from June 12 to 15 with return by June 21 at a single round trip fare. Sleeping car accommodations and specific rates and timetables available from nearest ticket agent.
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New Jersey
Atlantic City
America
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Elmira
Erie
Renovo
Delaware River Bridge
St. Louis
Chicago
Ill
Democratic National Convention Excursion Fare Sale
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Illinois from July 3 to July 6 with return by July 12 at a single fare. Tickets available at ticket agents.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder troubles relieved in six hours by a new remedy named the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt relief for bladder and kidney pain, backache, and urinary passage discomfort in both men and women, including relief of water retention. Sold by Noyes drug store.
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Noyes Drug Store
Spiritualist Annual Picnic Ticket Offer
The D A V and P A R announce round trip tickets from all points to Lilly Dale for a spiritualist annual picnic in Lilly Dale. Departures from Warren on June 12 13 and 14 with return by June 15. Rate from Warren set at 1 70. George H Daniels G P A.
Erie Railroads Offer Reduced Rates for National Conventions
The Erie Railroad announces greatly reduced fares to the Republican National Convention in St Louis in June and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in July. Details and rates available from Erie ticket agents. H Garfield Division Passenger Agent Jamestown, N.Y. Also note Denver excursion tickets via Nickel Plate for J O U A M National Council from June 12 to 16. An insurance pitch highlights low cost protection against bowel illness using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available from Morris Mullen Warren P B Canfield Corydon.
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Dune
Erie Railroad
St. Louis
China
Erie
H. Garfield
Jamestown
Denver
Colo
Nickel Plate Road
U. A. M. National Council
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Nickel Plate Sunday Excursions Tickets On Sale
Nickel Plate authorities announce Sunday excursions with a single fare for the road trip. Tickets are available every Sunday, offering an affordable outing for riders seeking a weekend trip.
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Nickel Plate
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