Republicans Convene in Philadelphia Nominate McKinley Roosevelt Soon
At Philadelphia the Republican National Convention opened after a large parade. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts elected permanent chairman and delivered a strong speech. A firm platform was adopted and the convention adjourned to today with McKinley and Roosevelt likely to be nominated. Teddy says he does not want the post but friends insist. Victoria's 64th year begins, with potential reach into the 20th century as her reign nears, surpassing many monarchies in length.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
McKinley
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Teddy
Queen Victoria
Louis XIV
France
Flinn Boss of Pittsburgh Faces Backlash Over Dismissal
William Flinn the reformer and city boss is accused of targeting Director Bigelow after interference with Booth and Flinn jobs. The Pittsburgh council voted last week to remove Bigelow, signaling more trouble ahead for Flinn.
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William Flinn
Bill Flinn
Pittsburg
Mr. Bigelow
Public Works
Bigelow
Booth & Flinn
Flinn
Kernel Bryan becomes Lincoln's richest personal property holder
Lincoln Neb. assessors list W J Bryan as the citys wealthiest individual in personal property. His return rises from 2980 last year to 4560 this year with 3900 in bank and other credits. The piece notes political context and references McKinley and the Chicago platform in a tonal aside.
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Lincoln
Neb
W.J. Bryan
Treasury praises low borrowing costs and dollar as gold standard
The United States Treasurer asserts that the nation borrows money at a lower rate than all others and that every dollar equals gold. Senator Spooner counters Senator Allen of Nebraska with a blunt Populist epitome, saying the Populists oppose what is and favor what is not, a concise summation of their stance.
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United States
Spooner
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Admiral Dewey Withdraws From Presidential Race
Admiral Dewey said last week he withdraws from the presidential race. His wife is ill and he would not be vice president if he could. The remark follows gossip that he was ever a candidate and notes changes since his marriage to George.
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Admiral Dewey
George
Tammany Delegates Face Extra Charge for Bath Rooms
A Kansas City convention note says delegates must pay $2 more for rooms with baths attached. Many delegates may opt for a bath in the bar room instead.
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Tammany
Kansas City
Capital and Labor Unite or Fall in Trust Formation
Capital alone cannot form a trust and without labor cooperation it fails. Even capital and labor together cannot form a trust without the consumer using products, highlighting the consumer as essential to any trust structure.
Tammany Ice Trust Clash with Kansas City Hotel Men
Democratic leaders battle the octopus as they oppose trusts. A dollar in gold buys 1600 paper Colombian pesos, illustrating the skewed currency value. South American Populists push theory into practice with predictable results.
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Tammany Ice Trust
Kansas City
Colombia
Removal of Mayor Van Wyck Demands Rail at NY Press
The leading Democratic paper in New York urges the mayor’s removal amid widespread anger over the ice trust looting of the poor. Partisan journals echo the sentiment as protests mount against local officials and corporate abuses.
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van Wyck
New York
Ice Trust
Kerr says DCCC sent few 16 to 1 speeches this year
Chairman Kerr of the Democratic congressional campaign committee reports little demand for silver literature and notes he has issued almost no 16 to 1 speeches this year.
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Kerr
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Republicans Forge Win in Oregon Election
The article notes Republicans made large gains in Oregon, signaling the end of the Populist era in the state and indicating a significant political shift in the election results.
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Oregon
Grip on Prosperity: GOP slogan linked to party support
A slogan stating G. O. P. stands for Grip on Prosperity is described as tied to backing the Republican party. The phrase appears as a political messaging concept without broader context or event details.
Democrats Defeat Constitutional Amendment Limiting Corporate Power
House members vote 154 to 131 against a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to empower Congress to dissolve corporations and unions for restricting competition and fixing prices. Five Democrats supported the measure, while Newlands and two Republicans crossed party lines. A separate Democratic push to admit Cuban and Puerto Rican sugar free of duty would drain treasury revenue and aid the Sugar Trust, blocked by the Ways and Means Committee.
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United States
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Sibley
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Nevada
Loud
McCall
Richardson
DeArmond
Missouri
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Maine
Judiciary Committee
Tennessee
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Porto Rico
National Treasury
Sugar Trust
Wall Street
Great Sugar Trust
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Missionary Accounts of Chinese Hostility to Foreigners
Rev Dr W S Sayres describes Chinese fear of foreigners and the need for passports. He notes officials use falsehoods to oppose foreigners and praise Confucian rites. He portrays Chinese conservatism, ignorance, and reluctance to modern infrastructure, citing a 19th century Shanghai railroad revolt and late telegraph deployment.
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Phila
Sunday Times
Confucius
Lao Tze
Orient
Shanghai
Bradford tourist doubts Pyramids’ impressiveness
J. Harvey Rose, returning from Egypt the Holy Land and part of Europe, says the Pyramids impress only by size. He argues Brooklyn Bridge surpasses them as an engineering feat and notes the Pyramid of Cheops lacks appeal next to the Colosseum and modern construction methods.
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J. Harvey Rose
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Holy Land
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Rome
Roosevelt declines vice presidency as Dewey rejects ticket
Col Roosevelt refuses a Republican vice presidential bid while Admiral Dewey declines a Democratic nomination. Many other contenders sought the position as McKinley pursued running mates.
Navy Debate Framed By Republican and Democratic Positions
The Republican party aims to strengthen the American Navy while the Democratic party consistently opposes the policy at every opportunity, highlighting a sharp partisan clash over naval expansion.
Kidney Health Warning By J M Siegfried
A quotation warns that ignoring early kidney or bladder symptoms can lead to Brights disease or diabetes. The speaker notes the folly of delaying treatment and cites Forrys Kipgey Cure as a remedy that makes the kidneys well.
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Bright
Forrys Kipgey
J. M. Siegfried
Democrats split over endorsing Republican nominee for Congress
Multiple papers report mixed Democrat reactions in the 27th district to endorsing a Republican nominee. Observers caution the party risks internal conflict and seek clear guidance on support or opposition as Emery weighs his own nomination.
Nine Days in a Salt Barrel Sheep Tale
The Punxsutawney Spirit recounts a true tale of a sheep owned by G. W. Painter near Punxsutawney that entered a salt barrel to lick salt on the side, became stuck for nine days, and could not back out to escape, despite having a simple exit.
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G. W. Painter
New Lippincott July issue features summer stories
The July New Lippincott presents a summer story number with Ellen Olney Kirk’s An Anti Climax, five seasonal short stories, and Stephen Crane’s Great Battles of the World continuing with Wellington at Vittoria. Crane’s death casts a poignant backdrop to the series finished before his passing.
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Lippincott
Ellen Olney Kirk
Stephen Crane
Wellington
Vittoria
South Africa
America
Europe
Mr. Crane
Fifty Cent Bottle Promoted as Cure All Ailments Here
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey Cure as a cure for Brights disease diabetes and other ailments claiming many have been insured by its use. The testimonial cites J M Siegfried urging readers to take Foley's Honey Cure and not to take any other remedy.
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Bright
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
Resolutions of Respect For F L Thayer
Resolutions from Valley Grange No 846 P of H mourn the death of member F L Thayer. The charter will be draped in mourning for sixty days, a copy sent to his family and local papers, and the resolutions placed in grange records. The devotion of the departed is honored with a ceremonial tribute.
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F. L. Thayer Valley Grange
Grange
Golden Shore
Reduced Rates to Kansas City for Democratic Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations to Kansas City for the National Democratic convention on July 4. Round trip first class fare. Tickets valid July 1, 2, 3 outbound and return travel until July 9. Good on all trains except the Pennsylvania Limited. Continuous passage required.
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Kansas City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Wanted old rubbers and metals for cash
I will pay cash for old rubber boots and wringer rollers circular packing garden hoses and other items free from cloth iron or dirt. I also buy bursted bicycle tires red rubber old brass lead zinc copper boiler bottoms free of iron or wire. I can be found in my room in Johnson's Exchange second floor Second and Liberty streets to see old friends and others anytime.
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Johnson’s Exchange
Liberty Streets
W C Rowland & Sons Promote Wallpaper Stock
Warren retailer W C Rowland and Sons highlights the largest complete wallpaper stock in the city with frequent new designs and styles. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the Exchange Block location before purchasing.
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W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Mann Wired Envelope Promoted At Mal Office
The Mal office advertises the Mann Wired Envelope as a novelty with low prices and business card printing. Call to see the new envelope and its features.
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Mann
Mal
Blank Deeds and Mortgages for Typewriter Use
For sale at the Mail office. Blank deed and mortgage forms suitable for typewriter use. Includes standard pages and blank spaces ready for recording. Limited quantities available. Ideal for legal and real estate work.
WANTED Bark-peelers at Bacock Lumber Co. job notice
Wanted two hundred bark peelers from May 7 to August 1 at Bacock Lumber Co Ashtola Somerset Co Pa near Johnstown. Wages 1.75 per day. Do you believe in patronizing home trade Then go to Jacob Keller All work is done in Warren by first class ors.
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Warren
Warren County Common Pleas
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Call on Miss Sill for Best Prices and Styles in Millinery
Local shoppers are urged to visit Miss Sill for the best prices and styles in hats. The milliner offers a range of selections to suit varied tastes and occasions.
News and Views Notes on Economy and Politics
A miscellany cites silk mills rising in the United States, Oregon Republicans widening margins, and revenue receipts up by 19.4 million. Comments praise Governor Cope, discuss Charles Miller’s ambitions, and note European interest in American machinery and a New York road-prison project in Oneida County.
Kelley of Mansfield Gains Relief with Kidney Cure Testimony
For two years Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania suffered kidney trouble and poor health. After consulting several doctors and spending much on medicines without relief he used FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE and now offers his testimony to help others.
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Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
Second-hand square piano for sale with organ exchange option
Easy payments offered for a second-hand square piano. Organ may be taken in as part payment. For details contact D. D. at 108 Jackson street Warren Pa.
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D. D
Jackson Street
Warren, Pa
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A Warren druggist advertises a tonic claimed to cure stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. The millennial cure promises reliability and universal relief, urging sufferers to try the Nervine tonic sold by Hertzel & Saner.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Postmaster General Grants Guam and Philippines Equal Postage Rates
The Postmaster General announces the United States will apply domestic postage rates and conditions to Guam, the Philippine Archipelago, and adjacent Samoan islands. The note follows a broader push to standardize postal and tariff rules across territories.
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Charles Emory Smith
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Philippine Archipelago
Tatuilax
United States
Treasury Department
Pacific Coast
Japan
Canada
Jersey City
New York
East Side
Bureau of Statistics
Reduced Rates to Charleston for National Educational Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Charleston S C for the National Educational Association meeting July 7 13. Tickets at one fare for the round trip plus 2 00, selling July 5 8 and valid to return by September 1. Return trip may stop in Washington on ticket deposit with agent and fee paid.
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Charleston
S. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Educational Association
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
Reduced Rates to Cincinnati for Baptist Young People’s Union
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion round trip fares from all line stations to Cincinnati for the B Y P U annual convention July 12 to 15. Tickets good July 10 to 13 for outbound travel and return to July 17. if deposited with the Joint Agent at Cincinnati by July 14 and a 50 cent fee paid, return is extended to August 10.
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The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reduced Rates to Chicago For Prohibition Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a round trip rate to Chicago for the convention. Tickets are valid for travel June 25 and 26 to Chicago and return by June 29 with proper validation. A 25 cent fee is charged by the joint ticket agent upon return validation.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Summer Rail Rates to Chautauqua Lake and Nearby Points
D A V and P R R announce summer rates from June 10 to Sept 15 1900 for Chautauqua lake Jamestown Lily Dale and Niagara Falls tickets sold on certain Saturdays Sundays or weekdays with specific return validity and through routes via Falconer and streetcar to Landing and Chautauqua Steamboat Co H Parry General Manager New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Buffalo NY.
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T Landing
Chautauqua
Anti Diuretic touted for nocturnal enuresis in children
Advertisement claims Dr. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic can stop bed wetting at once. It targets both old and young and may be worth over $100 to users with a child who soils bedding. Available for $1 from Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Youngsville Milling Change as Anna A Jackson Purchases Interest
Mrs Anna A Jackson has bought John L Sheldon s share in Youngsville Milling Company and will run the business as before L Jackson and wife moved into Mrs J D Meads West Main Street home Dr Frank White son of Mr and Mrs J B White Kansas City Mo died June 10 at age 24 after accidental gun discharge Family brought remains home J A Stillman laid cement walks on Main Street with more planned including F Z Jones and George Downing Sugar Grove notes wedding of Prof C B Percell and Miss Bernice Caskey at Frewsburg June 7. Caleb G Smith former Sugar Grove township resident died June 4 in Keister Pa and F L Thayer Chandlers Valley merchant died June 11. Sugar Grove School Directors elected teachers for next year with L H Holmes principal and Miss Gregg Miss Mae Jenner and Mrs F F Rexford in various roles
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John L. Sheldon
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J. D. Mead
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J. B. White
Kansas City
Tipsoute News
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George Downing
Sugar Grove
C. B. Percell
Bernice Caskey
Frewsburg
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Jamestown
Caleb G. Smith
Sugar Grove Township
Keister
Butler Co
C. M. Fletcher
F. L. Thayer
Chandlers Valley
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North Clarendon
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relief claimed within six hours by a tonic advertised as New Great South American Kidney Cure. The ad cites prompt relief of bladder, kidney and back pain for all genders and immediate urine retention relief, sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
The Latest In Wedding Invitations and Ball Invitations
A Matt office offers neat elegant wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs at low prices. The notice markets refined stationery options for broad social events and formal occasions.
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Erie Railroad Prohibition Convention Ticket Offer
Erie Railroad will sell round trip tickets from principal stations for June 26 and 27 at a single fare. Tickets may be returned until July 4. Details of Erie ticket agents provided.
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Erie Railroad
Erie
For SaLEA Backus Water Motor 3 h p in good running order
Printing office item offers a Backus water motor of 3 horsepower in good running order for 50 dollars. Includes lead feed pipe and valve and can run several presses under eighty pounds pressure. Contact Mail Office Warren Pa.
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Warren
Erie Railroad Fourth of July Excursion Rates
The Erie Railroad offers round trip fares from all stations west of Salamanca to stations within 200 miles, tickets on sale July 3 and 4, valid for return through July 5. Details available from any Erie Ticket Agent. ek is done in Warren by first class Ons.
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Erie Railroad
Salamanca
Erie
Hotel Barn Taken Over By John Stinger For Farmers
The Struthers Hotel Barn is now in charge of John Stinger who will give special attention to farmers horses. Transient trade will be accommodated as there is no livery in connection. Removed Mike Schwing moves his restaurant to Hickory street near Third with pleasant rooms. Bar offers liquors and meals at 25 cents each.
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John Stinger
Mike Schwing
Hickory Street
Third
Mike
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