Political slate listings for several Pennsylvania offices
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL, EDMUND B. HARDENBERG, of Wayne Co. FOR CONGRESSMEN AT LARGE, GALUSHA A. GROW, of Susquehanna Co. ROBERT SH. FOERDERER, of Philadelphia. FOR CONGRESS, JOSEPH C. SIBLEY, of Venango Co. FOR ASSEMBLY, L. C. BAKER, of Columbus. FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE, A. T. HACKNEY, of Glade. FOR SHERIFF, JAMES BRANN, of Warren. FOR PROTHONOTARY, FRANK M. KNAPP, of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund B. Hardenberg
Wayne Co
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna Co
Robert SH. Foerderer
Philadelphia
Congress
Joseph C. Sibley
Venango Co
Assembly
L. C. Baker
Columbus
James Brann
Warren
Frank M. Knapp
Billion dollar Congress seen in coming years
The Pittsburg Times notes the first session of the Fifty sixth Congress spent over 3709 729 000 and predicts spending will surpass a billion dollars every two years. It cites 1899 receipts of 611 000 000 and post office revenue near 100 000 000, with pensions and customs taking large shares as the country grows.
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Spain
Philippines
Post Office Department
Department
Post Office
Congress
Pittsburg
Costly Strike Ends Week Six as St Louis Transit Fizzles
The St Louis street car strike covers six weeks with 3,500 workers on strike. 10,500 dependents, 12 killed, 2 insane, 66 shot or injured, 90 other injuries. Wage losses $220,500. fare losses $1,080,000. total business losses around $22,000,000 as police ease tensions but riders fear riding.
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St. Louis
Transit Company
Broadway
Police Department
Cheap Things and the Cost of Cheap Goods
The piece argues that consumers get what they pay for and warns that demand for cheap products fuels adulteration. It contends public insistence on value would curb fraudulent manufacturing practices harming quality.
Congress Builds Record With 132 Acts And Hawaii Alaska Porto Rico
Congress has a creditable record with 132 acts approved by the President. The measures include a public debt refinancing bill, a territorial government for Hawaii, a complete Alaska code, a temporary Porto Rico government, and other beneficent laws. At the Paris show, missionary efforts push corn bread and related foods. Hugo Krause of Milwaukee, six feet four and a half inches in uniform, leads the corn annex. he declares corn bread as proof of corn’s utility for meals.
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Hawaii
Alaska
Porto Rico
Paris
Hugo Krause
Milwaukee
Corn Annex
Grange of Warren County Accused in Political Fit
The piece accuses Warren County Grange of being used to aid enemies of Republican state officials and argues Grangers should not be pawns in political schemes. It cites Philadelphia papers on Oregon voting as a national lesson and warns the Pacific coast pronouncement will be considered.
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Grange
Warren County
Philadelphia
Oregon
Pacific Coast
New York Man Dismisses Paris Exposition as Fraud
Rupert B. Roosevelt of New York claims he just returned from the Paris Exposition and denounces it as the worst fake and fraud ever seen, saying it is worse than a Bowery show and far less interesting than any dull performance.
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Rupert B. Roosevelt
New York
Bowery
Russian Agents Seek 56 Million Loan for Rail Lines
Russian agents are in the country seeking 56 million dollars to complete Trans-Siberian railroads. Two months earlier they obtained 15 million dollars for the same purpose here. The episode is cited as evidence of our sound financial reputation abroad.
Credit Builds Goodwill With Local Grocer
If you run an account with a grocer or dry goods merchant and have cash to spend, patronize him and not the credit guy who offers no credit. Your cash payments will make the credit man think highly of you and keep your credit strong.
Eight Hour Heaven Excludes Farmers and Homemakers
Commentary notes that the eight hour ideal excludes farmers, country newspaper men, and housewives who perform domestic work. These groups will continue to work 16 hours daily for 10 hours pay.
Queen’s health praised as she remains vigorous at eighty one
Loyal subjects express joy and surprise that the Queen is still strong and healthy past eighty one with a keen mind and lively interest in current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Prosecution of Neeley Team Persists in Cuban Postal Frauds
The administration continues pursuing Neeley and his associates in the Cuban postal frauds until the guilty are sentenced.
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Neeley
Red Cross Bill Signed by McKinley in Recognition
President McKinley and Congress recognize the American National Red Cross, granting protection against impostors and enabling stronger fraud penalties. He congratulated Miss Clara Barton, head of the society, for its wartime services and gave her the pen that inscribed his approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Red Cross Society
McKinley
Congress
District of Columbia
Red Cross
Clara Barton
The
Miss Barton
Pittsburg
Kidney Health Ad Warns Against Delay in Cure
An old advertisement asserts fatal mistakes come from ignoring early kidney and bladder symptoms. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidney health and argues delaying treatment is foolish.
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Bright
FoLey
J. M. Siegfried
Blank Deeds and Mortgages for Typewriter Use
For sale at the mail office. Blank deeds and mortgages available for typewriter use.
Summer Rail Rates to Chautauqua Lake and Nearby Points
Travel rates listed for D A V P P R KR lines to Chautauqua Lake Jamestown Lily Dale and Niagara Falls for June 10 to Sept 15 1900. Fares include 1.50 to Chautauqua Lake 1.15 to Jamestown 1.70 to Lily Dale and 5.15 to Niagara Falls with various Saturday Sunday and weekday sale constraints and return validity. Tickets routed via Falconer Street Car Boat Landing and Chautauqua Steamboat Co. H Parry Gen Manager N Y C H R Buffalo NY.
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Chautauqua Lake Points
Jamestown
Lily Dale
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
Falconer
Boat Landing
Chautauqua
Free McKinley portrait souvenir with Sunday Inquirer
On Sunday June 17 readers will receive an artistic twelve color reproduction of President McKinley with every copy of the Sunday Inquirer. The Flohri portrait is large, well printed, and designed to fold for framing without creasing. It serves as a campaign keepsake and decoration ahead of the Philadelphia Republican Convention.
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Sunday Inquirer
McKinley
Flohri
Philadelphia
N. Y. C. and H. R. R. Summer Excursion Rates
W. J. Sparks Warren Pa tickets agent announces new N Y C and H R R summer excursion tariff in effect June 1. Prompt travelers to inquire round trip rates to Adirondack mountains Thousand Islands Clayton Toronto Niagara Falls Saratoga Saranac Lake Long Branch Old Orchard Nantucket and other principal resorts.
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Adirondack Mountains
Thousand Islands
Clayton
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Saratoga
Saranac Lake
Long Branch
Old Orchard
Nantucket
Ummer
W. J. Sparks
P.A. R. Ticket Agt
Warren Pa
Excursion Tickets to Philadelphia For Republican Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets from all stations at one fare with a minimum of 50 cents for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Tickets are valid for going June 15 to 19 and returning June 26.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Erie R R Excursion Tickets to Far West at Low Rates
The Erie R R offers one way and round trip excursion fares to Washington Oregon Montana North and South Dakota. Rates from this section beat other lines. Ticket agents provide details maps timetables and rates. Contact D S Rowe Corry Pa or F H Garfield Jamestown N Y for information.
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Erie R. R
Washington
Oregon
Montana
North
South Dakota
D.S. Rowe
The
Erie R.R
Corry
F.H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Distressing stomach disease cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A Warren Pennsylvania druggist advertisement touts a miraculous cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims the tonic cures all invalids with first dose and promises relief, safety, and universal applicability, sold by Hertzel & Saner.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Patronizing Home Trade in Warren Promoted by Jacob Keller
Support for local business grows with Jacob Keller endorsing Warren as a hub for home trade. The message urges the community to favor locally sourced goods and services, citing quality and proximity as benefits.
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Jacob Keller
Warren
New Jersey adopts radical new approach to combat consumption
The state amends its sanitary code to list consumption as a reportable disease, marking the most radical action yet by any state. Other items note mail loss rates, street car misfortunes in St. Louis, a Jamestown Journal report on St. Louis fair funding, and 1899 metal output gains with a National Tube Company price cut of 20 percent starting May 1.
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United States
New Jersey
St. Louis
Congress
Jamestown Journal
Engineering and Mining Journal
National Tube Company
Forry's Honey Cure Promoted By J. M. Siegfried
A vintage advertisement touts Forry's Honey Cure as cheap insurance against Bright's disease diabetes and other ailments with a fifty cent bottle urged as the sole option.
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Bright
Forry
J. M. Siegfried
Real estate transfers for week ending June 13 1900
Transactions list numerous conveyances across Warren County towns including Eldred Pine Grove Warren Youngsville and Conneaut from buyers such as Chas Bates Roger Sherman A Frantz Martha OBrien and Clara Blood to buyers like Henry Collins Martha O'Brien and Caroline Gemmill with amounts ranging from 1 to 5000 dollars. Notable parcels include Eldred School District to L B Wood Co and Emerson properties in Conewango and Sugar Grove.
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Chas. Bates
Henry Collins
Eldred
Roger Sherman Goin
Same
A. Frantz
Taylor & Crate
Conewango
Jerome Arnold
Martha O’brien
Pine Grove
R. S. Hartley
B. J. Jackson
Youngsville
D. A. Knight
E. E. Ellsworth
Clarendon
Clara 8
Blood
Caroline
East Warren Real Estate Co
August Johnson
Warren
W. R. Dawson
Admr
J. A. McCormick
Deerfield
Wm. M. Irvine
Benj. F. Byers
Triumph
Cynthia McCoy
Chas. KE. Donaldson
Martha L. Strickland
P. Coleman
Conenango
L. B. Wood Co
Frederick R. Peterson
Caroline E. Watson
R. S. Raver
Cherry Grove
Selinda
Prohibition Convention Fares Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Chicago for the National Prohibition convention at one fare. Tickets valid for going June 25 and 26 and returning by June 29, with 25 cent validation fee collected by the joint ticket agent.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reduced Rates to Kansas City for National Democratic Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations to Kansas City for the convention at one first class fare round trip. Tickets valid July 1 2 3 outbound and return by July 9, usable on all trains except the Pennsylvania Limited. Continuous travel required.
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Kansas City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Gymnastic Union Festival Excursion Rates Announced
The Gymnastic Union and Festival North American event in Philadelphia June 17 to 24 will feature reduced Pennsylvania Railroad excursion fares. The railroad will offer single fare round trips from all line stations, with sale dates June 15 and 21 and return by June 26.
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Gymnastic Union and Festival
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cash for old rubber and salvage items offered at streets
I will pay cash for old rubber boots and wringer rollers circular packing garden hose fire hose and other rubber goods free from cloth iron and dirt I also buy bursted bicycle tires red rubber and metal boiler bottoms brass lead zinc copper and more Old items sought at my room in Johns son s Exchange second floor Second and Liberty streets open to friends and others.
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Johnson’s Exchange
Liberty Streets
Wallpaper stock with new designs in Warren
W. C. Rowland & Sons offer the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren. New designs are constantly added showcasing latest styles and colors. Before purchasing, customers are urged to examine the stock at Exchange Block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C RowLand & Sons
Exchange
Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic Sold Locally
Advertisement claims Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic helps children bedwetting by preventing urine during sleep. Mentions price of $1 and availability from Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Mann Wired Envelope Promises Low Prices at Mall Office
The Mann Wired Envelope offers low priced novelty envelopes printed with your business card. Call to see the newest and best envelope option available at the Mall office.
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Mann
Bark-peelers Wanted for Lumber Work in Pa
Wanted two hundred bark-peelers from May 1 to Aug 1 at $1.75 per day. Work by first-class men in Warren. Babcock Lumber Co. Ashtola Somerset Co. Pa near Johnstown. Also an up-to-date Crescent bicycle offered by F Barsbetta at the first stairway west of Carver House.
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Teee Babcock Lumber Co
Ashtola, Somerset Co
Johnstown
F. Barsbetta
Carverouse
Warren County Common Pleas
Tidioute and Economy Bridge Company
Warren
Tidioute and
Sal
Tidioute News
Warren Mail
Congress Finances Stumble Through War and Reform Notes
Congress ended the session amid record federal expenditures surpassing 1900 levels by about 24 million, largely driven by the Spanish-American War. Major items included a 5 million rider for the St Louis Exposition and promotions for Miles and Corbin. The Senate backed armor production options, debated canal plans, and West Point’s social mix challenged aristocratic myths. Public debt declined slightly in May and national bank circulation rose. The Cuban extradition and Sherman anti trust reforms advanced.
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Congress
Spain
Senate
Miles
Adj
Corbin
Military Academy
Army
House
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
United States
Hanna
Canal Commission
West Point
Secretary of Agriculture
Sweden
Wheeler
Otis
Rochester
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
Messrs. Caffery
Culberson
Gallinger
Hale
Heitfeld
Hoar
Mason
McEnery
Burrows
Sullivan
Neeley
Cuba
Littlefield
Mann
First
Illinois
Chicago
Ray
Committee On the Judiciary
Berlin Celebrates Crown Prince William’s Coming of Age
In Berlin from May 4 to 6 gala days marked by triumphal processions, arches, and dazzling illuminations. Emperors William and Francis Joseph, along with princes and diplomats, celebrated with state dinners and the Zapfenstreich while the Crown Prince pledged fidelity on his eighteenth birthday. The events underscore the strength of the Triple Alliance amid cheering crowds and European goodwill.
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Berlin
Germany
Matt
William the Great
Empire
Europe
United States
William
Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
Royal Palace
Prince Henry
Prussia
Unter den Linden
Henry
Brandenburg Gate
Paris
House of Hohenzollern
Lustgarten
Hapsburg
Siegmund
Siegesallee
Joeterbog
Quick Relief for Asthma In Kansas Letter
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes of lasting eight years with asthma and near death during attacks. She reports using FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR and claims it has never failed to give immediate relief. J M Siegfried notes the testimonial.
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Maude Dickens
Parsons
Kansas
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
New Mann Wired Envelope At Matt Office
A new product named the Mann Wired Envelope is showcased at the Matt office. It is described as a novelty not more expensive than the old style and invites readers to call, view, and place a trial order.
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Matt
Jacob Keller's Tailor Offers Best Fit Suits in Town
Promote your tailoring business with a call to visit Jacob Keller's for a best fit in suits and overcoats at reasonable prices.
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Jacob Keller
KERTCHER'S HAT STOCK SHOWN IN WARREN
Kertcher's displays the largest trimmed hat stock ever shown in Warren with wide assortment for shoppers.
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Kertcher’s
Warren
Kidney Cure Helps Mansfield Man After Long Illness
For two years Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa was in poor health from kidney trouble. He consulted physicians and spent much on medicines without relief until FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. He now says it may aid others and shares his testimony.
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Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease said to be relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Advertised as prompt against bladder, kidneys, and back pain with immediate relief of water retention. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
For SaLE A Backus Water Motor 3 h p in good running order
Printer advertisement describes a Backus water motor 3 horsepower in good running order priced at 50 dollars, includes lead feed pipe and valve and runs several presses under eighty pounds pressure suitable for a printing office. Address or call at the MaIL OFFICE Warren Pa.
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Warren
Struthers Hotel Barn Taken Over by John Stinger
The Struthers Hotel Barn now operates under John Stinger. He will give special attention to farmers horses and other animals. Transient trade available as no livery is connected.
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Struthers Hotel
CIA
John Stinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Ocowork
A. T. Hackney
Glade
PP. R. KR
Convention Souvenir
N. Y.C
News and Views
Heal
Robert H. Johnson
Washington Notes
Naples
Hinckley & Rice
Tiibute
Economy
Company
Allegheny Bridge
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny Bridge Company
MAIL
Weekly Democrat
F. M. Knapp
Pickett Extension Table Company
Court of Common
Warren Mirror
Aim A. Greaves
Jos
C. Smith & Son
Allen
Liberty Street
Julia Marlowe
Baker & Bowman Co
Utz & Dunn
Levis & Pifer’s
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Goker & Son
Kopf & Henry
Golden Horse Shoe
No. 309
Second St
Rai
OBE Telegraph College
Lexington
Kentucky
Sousa
Italy
America
Malis
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen
Anderson & Salyer
Rowland & Sons
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JR
U ci Anchor Fence CO
Disiabie Agenta
Penns
Short St
T.w.mcnett
T. W. McNett
Savings Bank
T J. Foley
A. A.davis & Co
Exchange Block
Wendelboe’s
Dow Glass
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Campbell West
New Boston
B. G. Gregory
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Kuron Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
HL. A. Jamieson
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
the Mail Office
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