Conferees deadlock in 48th Senatorial race at Franklin
The first session of the conferees for the 48th Senatorial district met in Franklin on Friday June 17. Three ballots were taken all ending 3 to 3. Capt Cumings of Warren county favored for nomination by L T Borchers P W Brown and A Dunn. Oil City set July 12 for the next meeting and Cumings expected to be nominated. Venango county has held the seat fourteen years to Warren’s ten, a factor in Cumings favor.
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Franklin
Capt. Cumings
Warren County
Messrs
L. T. Borchers
P. W. Brown
A. Dunn
Col. Hulings
Venango
C. D. Bleakley
G. F. Marks
T. H. Nicholson
Oil City
Venango County
Warren
Cumings
Court of Common Pleas
Erie County
L. Hammond
Court House
City of
Erie
Sheffield Township
Deerfield Township
Arren County
Penna
Pittsfield Township
William Toa Post
William Cullum
Ning
Wm. H. Burdick
Enos Ketchum
Wm. H. Burdic
Miles Rounds
D. W. Benjamin
Thomas Robshaw
D. W. Et
E. H. Christoo
Mer
Lind
First Mo
M. Wi
N. R. Heath
Corry
Hammond
U S and Spain War Neares Landing Off Santiago
The conflict has lasted over two months with about 16,000 U S troops off Santiago preparing to land. Washington reports established cable links with the Cuba expedition and marines in Cuban territory, backed by a squadron and most Cuban ports blockaded. Dewey’s Manila victory adds to the admin’s pride.
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United States
Spain
Santiago
Washington
Cuba
Dewey
Manila
Flynn urges support for Stone and regular Republican ticket
State Senator Wm Flynn of Pittsburg urges Republicans to unite after factional splits and back Governor candidate Wm A Stone. He asks readers to vote for Stone and the regularly chosen candidates for state and county offices to achieve a successful climax.
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Wm. Flynn
Pittsburg
Wm. A. Stone
Republican Victory Seen This Year Says State Chairman
State Chairman J. P. Elkin predicts a Republican win this year. The campaign opens after September first, with Elkin insisting party success rests on its own ticket and not on Democrats’ mistakes. Legislative contests are in good shape with no apprehension.
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J. P. Elkin
Mr. Elkin
Beav er Pa Judge Wickham Dies. David I Ball Urged as Successor
The death of Judge John J. Wickham in Beaver Pennsylvania last Saturday June 18 leaves the Superior Court seeking a successor. Several gentlemen are mentioned with none more able than David I Ball Esq of Warren. The writer urges Gov Hastings to recognize Ball as the suitable choice, predicting broad satisfaction in the region.
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John J. Wickham
Beaver
Superior Court
David I. Ball
Warren
Sibley Nominated by Erie Crawford Democrats for Congress
The Erie and Crawford county Democratic conferees plan a meeting next month with Pops conferees as visitors to nominate Honest Joe Sibley for Congress. The question remains can he beat George Higgins, and the editorial says it’s Joe’s turn to stay at home.
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Erie
Crawford Counties
Joe” Sibley
George Higgins
Joe
Tea tax history and rates since 1861 act
The war revenue bill imposes a ten cents per pound tax on tea, with a blunt curb that avoiding tea avoids the tax. The first tea tax dated back to August 5, 1861 at 15 cents per pound, later raised to 25 cents, last seen in June 1872.
Republican con feres nominate C W Stone for 27th district
Kane hosts Republican conferees who expected to nominate Hon. C. W. Stone of Warren for representative from the 27th district. Stone is portrayed as unbeatable, with long faithful service deserving unanimous endorsement.
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Congress
Chas. W. Stone
Kane
C. W. Stone
Warren
War Loan Oversubscribed as Prefers Small Subscriptions
The war loan has far exceeded expectations with demand five times the available amount. The Treasury will prioritize subscriptions of 500 dollars or less and warns that capitalists will not receive all they seek.
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Treasury Department
Senator Penrose Favors Mail Copy of War Revenue Law
Senator Penrose backs a mailed copy of the recently enacted war revenue law to be issued as Congress moves to put it into force. The measure aims to implement new wartime taxes and duties as national policy begins.
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Penrose
Congress
Water Drains Tax as Only Drinkable Beverage Cited
The new revenue bill exempts only water and sparkling water from taxation. Critics note the statement but phrase the claim as a claim about the bill’s scope and impact.
War era taxes on checks, tobacco, and fuels described
The Oil City Derrick notes new wartime taxes after July 1 including a two-cent stamp on checks, a $50 bank capital tax plus $2 per extra $1000, postage-like charges for telegraphs and messages, cents per seat car tax, $5 per bowling alley or billiard table, and higher rates for patent medicines, chewing gum, and legal papers. A one quarter of one percent tax on gross receipts above 250 thousand applies to oil and sugar refining and pipeline transport. Various businesses including brokers, tobacco, theatres, museums, circuses contribute. Taxes recall earlier stamp taxes and urge public adaptation to the new order.
Cuban soldiers recount Havana siege conditions and shortages
Two Cuban soldiers describe leaving an insurgent camp and reaching Havana where food is scarce. They report flour at high prices, half rations for the army, no supplies entering by sea, and widespread confiscation of horses for troops. Traffic in streets is minimal.
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Key West
Havana
Cienfuegos
Arolas
Buy a Bond for the War Loan Opens Subscriptions
The new war loan will be sold at par through July 14 1898. Subscriptions are simple for individuals who obtain blank forms at money order post offices banks or express offices and mail them to the Treasury with their remittance. Interest starts when funds are received and customers receive a check for three percent at delivery. Coupon bonds come in 20 100 500 and 1000 denominations while registered bonds are issued in 20 100 500 1000 5000 and 10000 denominations.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Law Protects Volunteers in Pennsylvania Credits
The 1887 act shields families of soldiers in service from civil processes and creditors during enlistment, suspending statutes of limitations for claims against the service member until 30 days after discharge. The law applies to service in the State or United States during the term of enlistment.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Pennsylvania Party backs McKinley platform in 1896 era tone
The Mall endorses the Ebensburg Herald urging Pennsylvania to uphold a sound currency and protect industry. It says the party must support Republican principles and Governor candidate, and stand by William McKinley’s administration to maintain the state's reputation in Congress.
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Mall
Ebensburg Herald
Pennsylvania
Congress
William McKinley
McKinley War Crisis Profile in McCLURE's July
McCLURE's Magazine July will publish a portraited account of President McKinley's daily life during the war crisis. It will feature wartime scenes from the White House and departments, life drawings, and photographs of prominent men directing the war effort in Washington.
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McClure
McKinley
White House
Washington
Government plans to fund war with 200 million loan
The war revenue law and a 200 million dollar popular loan are seen as sufficient to finance government needs for the duration of the conflict. If more funds are required, authority to issue additional bonds is provided, ensuring cash flow regardless of war length or expenditures.
Stone Mention Sparks Senator Speculation Across State
A Philadelphia Press appraisal notes Congressman Charles W. Stone as a well qualified possible U S Senator candidate, prompting widespread complimentary notices from press and politicians statewide. Stone is praised for fitness and leadership for the high office.
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Charles W. Stone
United States
Stone
Philadelphia
President McKinley Warned Against Excessive Caution
The president is urged to balance caution with action as soldiers risk their lives. Precautions are needed to prevent needless sacrifices while the war continues.
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McKinley
War News Briefs From The War Front And Politicking
War notes report fourteen soldiers killed and thirty five wounded in the US forces. Lieut Hobson granted promotion and thanks from Congress. US plans daily steamship links to Gen Shafter and a 14000 troop Manila voyage, with Para ready for third expedition. Spanish surrender hopes tempered by Cuban relief needs. naval actions and diplomacy feature alongside state governors funding volunteers. Japan favors US Britain alliance in exchange for East role. Powell promoted for Santiago action.
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United States Army
Navy
Wheeler
American naval actions in Cuban coast and Manila expedition notes
Chronology details key events from May to June including General Miles at the front, Hobson’s crew sinking the Merrimac to block Santiago harbor, Sampson’s fleet bombardments, Reina Mercedes sinking, Shafter’s 15,000 troops sailing, Guantanamo Bay occupation, and a second Manila expedition of 8,400 under Gen. Greene.
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Congress
Hobson
War Department
Shafter
Philippines
Para
San Francisco
Manila
Merritt
Guantanamo Bay
Key West
Santiago
Vizcaya
Christobal Colon
Almirante Oquenda
Reina Mercedes
Infanta Maria Teresa
Blue
Miles
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Monterey
Gen. Shafter
Tampa
United States
F. W. Greene
Jacob Keller Tailor Delivers Best and Latest Clothes
An advertisement extols Jacob Keller as the artistic tailor who makes well fitting suits that make a man feel courteous and comfortable. It praises his cutter’s skill and promises satisfaction to patrons.
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Jacob Keller
War news and national concerns drift through the era
A column of varied items notes flag sales rising as patriotic demand grows, Spain plotting Manila moves, pensions for widows of old soldiers, and a Kansas City patriotic note. It also covers statehouse corner stone plans, McKinley support, Adjutant General payrolls, Germany’s stance on Manila, tax and loan impacts, and crop/wheat statistics across states.
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Capitol Building Commission
State House
Allen B. Rorke
Harrisburg
McKinley
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Clarion Gazette
Adjutant General’s Department
Germany
United States
Manila
Congress
Dun
Confederate Monument unveiled in Jacksonville ceremony
In Jacksonville Florida last Thursday a Confederate monument was unveiled as a united country paid tribute to brave men. Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Frederick D. Grant commanded the marching regiments while on the reviewing stand stood Lieut Sartoris grandson of President Grant and Maj Harrison son of President Harrison. A regimental band from the old Yankee side played a march and Old Glory fluttered in the breeze as both Yankee and Confederate veterans marched past the stands. The crowd heard the Liberty colors mingle with the Confederacy as the two flags faced each other in a shared ceremony.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Fitzhugh Lee
Frederick D. Grant
Lieut. Sartoris
Grant
Maj. Harrison
Harrison
North Carolina
Virginia
Dixie
Pronunciation Guides for Spanish Place Names
The Pittsburgh Chronicle notes prounciation hints for Spanish names in newspapers. It lists Caimanera Ciudad Canas Cape Haptien Guadeloupe Manzanillo Guantanamo and rules on stress: words ending in consonants accent last syllable, those ending in vowels stress penultimate, with exceptions Cordova Jucar Caceres on first syllable.
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Caimanera
Ciudad
Canas
Kah-Nahs
Cape Haptien
Hay-Te-En
Guadeloupe
Manzanillo
Guantanamo
Gwahn-Tah-Nah-Mo
Cordova
Jucar
Caceres
Pittsburg Chronicle
Reduced Rates to Nashville for Christian Endeavor Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion round trip tickets to Nashville at a special stage rate for travel to the Christian Endeavor International Convention July 5 to 12. Tickets are valid July 2 to 5 for going, with return travel through July 15, or extended to August 1, 1898, if deposited with a Nashville terminal line agent before July 15.
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Nashville
Christian Endeavor International
Tenn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Recruits and Unit Roster From Warren Area
The list published by First Sergeant Risher shows officers Captain D F A Wheelock and Lieutenants Clark Cook and Dinsmoor with a group of six other officers and several musicians. It also notes new recruits who left Warren on June 17 including Barrett Orris and Charles W Campbell among many others from Warren North Clarendon Pittsfield and nearby towns.
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Tidioute
Risher
D. F. A. Wheelock
Louis M. Clark
E. Cassius Cook
Warren
Barrett
Orris
Borden
Arthur L
Brown
Charles W
Campbell
George W. Jr
Carlson
Charles A
Chapel
Charles Vance
Flatt
Sylvester
Cecceres Corydon Fuellhart
Charles E
Tidioute Green
Glenn L
Clarendon Green
Guern W
Hines, Francis J
Hinton
Irvine W
North Warren Hillman
Roy
Youngsville Jones
Thomas J
Warren Johnson
Charles B
Klist
Youngsville
Cesesee
Warren Sweeting
Clarence P
Sweeting
Glenn W
Turney
Clifford
Seeassvezance Wheelock
Carl A
Vesuvius: A New Naval Wonder Using Air Driven Explosives
The Vesuvius, a small U S Navy ship at 929 tons, carries three three pounder guns and three air driven dynamite tubes behind the bow. These air guns fire seven foot long shells about fifteen inches wide, using compressed air due to danger of powder. Tests against the Santiago fort last week prove the shells are safe and highly destructive, signaling a new war technique.
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United States Navy
Santiago
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
An advertisement claims a miracle cure for stomach weakness through a masterly tonic from South America. It promises permanent relief regardless of duration and assures the remedy is safe, pleasant, and universally effective. Sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Reduced Rates to Altoona for Democratic State Convention
The company offers single fare round trip rates for travel to Altoona Pennsylvania for the Democratic State Convention on June 29. Tickets sold June 27 28 and 29 are valid for return to July 2 1896 inclusive with a minimum rate of twenty five cents.
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Altoona
Thempany
Pennsylvania
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending June 22 1898
Transfers involve Linch and Nichols to W C Nichols. Linck to Mary Linck. Joneson to Christina Lundquist. Grace Green to Louis Green. Witham to Catharine Horn. Rowe to Amelia Spencer. Warren Co Treas to W D Hinckley. Hinckley to L R Freeman. Flora Henry to Hinckley. Falconer et al to Hinckley. Lindsey to Hinckley. Amounts range from 1 to 1200 dollars with several properties in Conewango and Watson.
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Amelia Spencer
Columbus
Treas
Warren Co
W. D. Hinckley
Watson
L. R. Freeman
Flora M. Henry
Same
F. K. Falconer Et al
W. M. Lindsey
Summer excursion rates from Warren announced
Summer excursion rates from Warren begin June 12 and run to September 15 with several return ticket options. Rates include Jamestown and return via Falconer street cars at 1.15, Chautauqua Lake intercity and Chautauqua Steamboat Co. 1.50, Lily Dale 1.70, Niagara Falls and back 5.15. One day tickets sold Wednesdays and Saturdays allow Jamestown return 0.75 and Chautauqua Lake return 0.90. Sunday sales return Monday Lily Dale 1 Gro. H. Daniels G P A
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Warren
Jamestown
Falconer
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauques Steamboat Co
Lily Dale
Niagara Falls
Gro. H. Daniels
Pennsylvania Chautauqua Mount Gretna Reduced Fare Notice
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt Gretna Pa from July 1 to August 4 1898. Tickets go on sale June 20 through August 4 with return validity to August 10 from Penaene stations Washington D C Timore Md Canandaigua N Y and other intermediate points to Mt Gretna and back.
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Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania Rail Company
Penazene
Washington, D.C
Timore
Canandagan
N. Y
Pein
Erie Railroad summer excursion tickets on sale now
The Erie railroad offers a full line of Summer excursion tickets to destinations in the east, west and northwest. Circulars detailing rates and tickets are available on request, and special rates to major conventions are offered across eastern and western regions. Address Erie ticket agents or F. H. Garfield in Jamestown, N.Y.
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Erie Railroad
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N.Y
Laxa Tea Promises Digestive Aid and Cleansing
An old advert claims Laxa Tea cleanses the system and aids digestion curing constipation. It touts guaranteed returns of 3 10 and 25 cents per package and urges readers to purchase.
Fine Coffee and Java Prices in U S Market
An ad asserts U S coffee sales outpace East Indies production and argues for premium Java. It claims Maricaibo and Kaibo grades are sold at different prices, with Java at 38c per pound, and condemns competitors for undercutting with cheaper blends. The dealer promises fair profit and guarantees.
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United States
Java
East Indies
Fifty Cents a Suit Advertisement Offer
A printed ad touts a fine lot of suits priced at five dollars each, claiming unmatched value and inviting customers to request to see the collection.
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Masons
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James W. Merritt
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Burgess
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Liberty St
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