McKinley and Roosevelt Ticket Gains Momentum at Philadelphia
The National convention in Philadelphia endorses McKinley and Roosevelt with unanimous re nomination. Delegates celebrate with cheers and songs as 25 000 attendees hail the ticket and elect Roosevelt as Vice President with nearly all votes cast. The platform emphasizes protection and prosperity for four more years.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Foraker
Ohio
New York
John Brown
Teddy” Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Jung
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Teddy
Republican Headquarters to Open in Chicago and New York
Senator Hanna announces immediate openings of Republican headquarters in Chicago and New York with McKinley and Roosevelt projected to carry the states. Western leaders predict the party will regain ground lost in the last national campaign and gain elsewhere. Senator Wolcott vows a strong campaign document and pledges success to Pennsylvania with a Philadelphia headquarters set for opening on Locust Street.
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Hanna
National Republican Committee
Chicago
New York
Republican Party
Senator Wolcott
McKinley
Roosevelt
Frank Reeder
Pennsylvania
Locust Street
Philadelphia
Republican Demonstrations Through American Wars Shape 1900 Campaign
The piece traces 1840 Whig log cabin cider demos 1860 Wide Awakes 1880 Boys in Blue 1900 Rough Riders parades. It notes McKinley and Roosevelt era soldier garb, predicting the dramatic Republican canvass of 1900 with strong military iconography.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Europe arrivals hint at new skirt trend for streets
Lark reports from Europe indicate a coming fashion change eliminating the trailing skirt in favor of a compromise between golf and rainy day styles. The shift signals a sanitation minded simplification in street attire, disappointing local street sweepers.
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Europe
Convention delegates name McKinley and Roosevelt
Senator Platt telegraphed from New York to Philadelphia after the convention adjourned that the people controlled the convention and dictated the nomination. He declared McKinley and Roosevelt will win.
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Senator Platt
New York
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Rough Rider Campaign Clubs Surge in Spring
Campaign clubs form as supporters of Roosevelt era ideals unite to back Democratic candidates. The push aims to secure a broad majority so opponents face strong headwinds and fatigue.
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Roosevelt
Boss Crocker Chooses Ice Man Role At Home
Boss Crocker growls when asked how he would like to be the ice man after returning home. The lines suggest a domestic scene focused on his stubborn reaction.
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Boss Crocker
Ice Man
Boy Orator Bryan Distains Republican Platform
The speaker voices strong disapproval of the Republican platform, questioning its alignment with his views. The remark highlights political tensions and Bryan’s stance during the ongoing party discourse.
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Bryan
McKinley Era Policy Recap and National Goals
A summary of McKinley administration aims including gold standard reaffirmation and opposition to bimetallism, tariffs and reciprocity, immigration limits, support for merchant marine, veterans’ gratitude, liberal pensions, Civil Service reform, anti discrimination, rural improvements, statehood for New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma, tax relief, consular reform, citizen protections, women’s wartime contributions, Monroe Doctrine reaffirmed, South Africa mediation, Philippine self government, and Cuba independence pledge.
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McKinley
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
South Africa
Philippines
Cuba
Lodge Speech as Permanent Chairman Praises McKinley Record
Senator Lodge, as permanent chairman of the Philadelphia convention, lauds McKinley era gains including China trade and Philippines policy. He defends the gold standard, rebuts Democratic claims, and asserts Cuba independence will be kept, with loyal officeholders held to account by the Republican party.
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Senator Lodge
Philadelphia
McKinley
China
Philippines
Senate
Cuba
Republican Party
Wheat Crop Shortage Hits Minnesota and Dakota States
The lack of rain and scorching June sun severely damaged Spring wheat in Minnesota and North and South Dakota. The 2024 acreage may yield about 75,000,000 bushels, far below the 200,000,000–225,000,000 of previous years, bringing higher prices and reduced exports while winter wheat also underperforms.
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Minnesota
North
South Dakota
United States
Phila. Times
No More Bolting in Pennsylvania Politics
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Senator Hanna praised a Philadelphia display for party unity. It notes that bolters and insurgents could cost Democrats seats, and urges Republicans to support the party majority in the Legislature while allowing caucus independence.
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Hanna
Philadelphia
Magee
United States
National Committee
Convention
Republican Organization of Pennsylvania
National Convention
Phila. Inquirer
Quick relief for asthma asserted by Kansas woman
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes that eight years of asthma and multiple near fatal attacks ended after she began using FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAK with instant relief each time. J M Siegfried endorses the remedy.
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Maude Dickens
Parsons
Kansas
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
President’s China Action Stirs Debate Over Prerogatives
Editorial argues the President may order troops without prior Congress approval during global duties. It claims the people will support the executive’s actions in protecting citizens and will seek retroactive authorization if needed.
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THE
Phila. Times
China
Congress
Times
United States
Erie Dispatch calls Emanuel church murders confession a fake
The Erie Dispatch questions Pastor Gibson’s alleged confession in the Emanuel church murders case linked to Theodore Durrant and suggests Durrant was likely guilty.
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THE
Erie Dispatch
Gibson
Emanuel Church
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
Admiral Schley Declines Democratic VP Candidacy
Admiral Schley refuses to be a receptive candidate for the Democratic nomination for vice president. He is a wise admiral who profits by the experience of other admirals.
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Schley
Kidney Cure Ad Emphasizes Early Symptoms
An old advertisement urges attention to early kidney and bladder symptoms to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. It claims FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE can restore kidney health and warns against delaying treatment, quoting J. M. Siegfried.
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Bright
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
Flaxseed profits rise as foreign crop runs short and pensions progress
The report notes farmer gains from flaxseed due to a global shortfall. It cites the rural free delivery theft scare with only one robbery in thousands of boxes. Pension Bureau output for eleven months ending May 31 1900 includes 90 918 certificates with 34 968 original allowances and 55 950 increases. Porto Rico census first bulletin reports 953 243 population and density similar to Massachusetts. A patent formula for oleomargarine butter is outlined as a method producing gilt edge creamery butter for Pennsylvania.
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Pension Bureau
War Department
Porto Rico
Maryland
Massachusetts
Long Island
N. Y
Congress
Patent Office
Pennsylvania
Quay and Penrose Banter on Marriage and Politics
A Chicago banquet tale has Senator Quay ordering Senator Penrose to marry for political reasons. Penrose, at 38, explains he has not found a suitable wife and would marry only if the State Central Committee endorses the match. The exchange underscores machine politics and personal conduct.
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Quay
Penrose
Chicago
Senator Quay
Senator Penrose
Washington
State Central Committee
Kentucky Democrats and a Vault Robbery Alleged
The Kentucky Democratic group reportedly hired a professional burglar to open the state treasury vaults and seize books and money after alleged election fraud and a shifty legislature. The note recalls Dick Tate’s historic $250 000 theft from Kentucky’s treasury as context for the claim.
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Kentucky
Dick” Tate
Phila. Press
Kelley From Mansfield Credits Kidney Cure In Health Recovery
For two years Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa was in poor health from kidney trouble. He sought many doctors and spent much money on medicines without relief until using FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. He now gives this testimony to help others.
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Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
Relief of Lady Smith and Boer Soldier in Scribner July
Davis portrays the siege of Ladysmith with vivid living conditions, suffering, and endurance as defenders hold out and Buller’s relief column struggles through surrounding hills. Millard analyzes Boer field methods and how leadership lapses hindered victories amid British reverses.
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Ladysmith
Richard Harding Davis
Thomas F. Millard
Davis
Buller
Millard
Reduced Rates to Charleston by Pennsylvania Railroad
For the National Education Association meeting in Charleston South Carolina July 7 13 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from all lines to Charleston at one fare for the round trip plus 2 00. Tickets on sale July 5 to 8 good to return until September 1. Return trip allows stop over at Washington on deposit of ticket with agent and a fee of 1.00.
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Charleston
S. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Educational Association
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Cincinnati
Erie Railroad
Salamanca
Erie
Erie Railroad Offers Low Rate Excursion Tickets
The National Educational Association meeting in Charleston prompts the Erie Railroad to sell discounted excursion tickets. For details contact Erie Ticket Agents or F. H. Garfield D P A Jamestown for arrangement and travel information.
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National Educational Association
Charleston
S. CU
Erie Railroad
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
Erie Railroad Excursion Tickets to Kansas City Offered
The Erie Railroad announces round trip excursion tickets to Kansas City at a single fare. Tickets go on sale July 1, 2, and 3. For full details contact Erie Ticket Agents or F H Garfield Div Pass Agent in Jamestown New York.
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Erie Railroad
Kansas City
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Democratic nominating scene and campaign chatter across districts
The column notes ongoing Democratic nomination debates and party strategy, including distrust of Republican anti trust planks and plans to align with Tammany influence. It also covers farm labor demand, public debt changes, Cuban finances, McKinley Roosevelt era campaigning, and local views on congressional candidates Emery and Sibley in the 27th district.
Pennsylvania Railroad Tours to Canada and New York
In summer 1900 the Pennsylvania Railroad offers two personally conducted tours to Canada and northern New York leaving July 21 and August 11. The 15 day trips visit Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Rapids of the St Lawrence Quebec The Saguenay Montreal Au Sable Chasm Lake Champlain and Lake George and Saratoga with one tourist agent and a chaperone. The $125 round trip includes rail and boat fare parlor car seats meals and hotel transfer charges. For tickets contact Tourist Agent or Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Canada
New York
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Saguenay
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Champlain
George
Saratoga
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Broadway
N. Y
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Reduced Rates to Charleston for NEA Meeting Excursion
Railroad company offers one fare round trip plus 2 dollars for Charleston trip to National Educational Association meeting in Charleston South Carolina. Tickets valid July 6 to 9 and good for return until September 1 with optional stop over at Joint Agent for a 1 dollar fee.
Weekend and midseason fares to Chautauqua lake region
Ticket rates announced for James town Lily Dale and Niagara Falls travel from June to September 1900. Various return options apply with specific dates and weekend constraints, including through service via Falconer to Boat Landing and Chautauqua Steamboat Co. H Parry general manager New York Central Hudson River Railroad Buffalo.
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Chautauqua Lake Points
Jamestown
Lily Dale
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
Falconer
Boat Landing
Chautauqua
Thousand Island Excursions Set For July 14 From Warren
The W N Y P Ry announces a Thousand Island excursion on Saturday July 14 leaving Warren at 10 10 am. Round trip to Alexandria Bay and return is $6 with ten day return validity. Through sleeping cars to Clayton and breakfast Sunday morning. Berths should be booked in advance. Special rate from Alexandria Bay to Montreal for onward St. Lawrence River travel. Inquiries via W N Y P agents or traveling agent S B Newton Buffalo NY.
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Thousand Island
St. Lawrence River
S. B. Newton
Buffalo
N. Y
Mann Wired Envelope Boosts MaIL Office Gifts
The MaIL office promotes the Mann Wired Envelope as a new novelty item with low prices and options to print your business card on the envelope. Call to see the latest design and pricing.
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Mann
Jacob Keller Home Trade Promotion in Warren
Local promotion highlights patronage of home trade with Jacob Keller in Warren. The item notes first class service and emphasizes keeping commerce within the community.
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Jacob Keller
Warren
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Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren County
Warren, PA
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Edmund B. Hardenberg
Wayne Co
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna Co
Robert H. Foerderer
Joseph C. Sibley
Venango Co
Assembly
L. C. Baker
Columbus
A. T. Hackney
Glade
James Brann
Frank M. Knapp
Republican Platform
Northwest
Washington Notes
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News and Views
Franklin Spectator
Jones
Tammany Iee Trust
St. Louis Democrat
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National Bank
Woop
Philae
Bradford
Canton
White House
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Philo. Inquirer
Taylor
Sugar Grove
Emery
Court of Common Pleas
Warren v. County
Jacob Schock
Barbara Schock
Warren Borough
Said
Perry D. Clark
District Court of the United States
Western District of
James Mair
Act of Cosarees
Pittsburg
William T. Lindsey
Roseana Holmes
James Holmes
Eldred
Ingut Glu
BlaUius
Hinckley & Rice
Petitioner
Wm A. Greaves
OS. A. Schofield
Admr
John H. Swart
Orphans’ Court
Towit
Spring Creek
County of
State of
Raymond
Ymond
D. E
D. U
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Deming
George Davis
Spring Creek Township
Lyman Raymond
L. Raymond
Frank W. Swart
Borough of
John Chase
Farmington
State
Holland Land Company
David French
Chase
Asa Gregory
Asher Morgan
Recorder’s Office
Pine Grove
Daniel Houghnot
New York State Line
George Gregory
Daniel Hough
New York State
Homer Chase
Warren Ca
Stein- Bloch
Childrens
Briggan
Ever
Anderson & Salyer
Oxfords
Allen
Liberty Street
Julia Marlowe
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
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Ireland
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National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenen
Rowland & Sons
J. E. Rowland
C, Rowland, JR
Edinboro State Normal School
John F. Bigler
Edinboro
Kopf & Henry
Second St
Short St
T.w.mcnett
T. W. McNett
Warren eSavings Bank
Miss Sill’s
A. A.davis
Exchange Block
Campbell West
New Boston
B. G. Gregory
Wendelboe’s
Dow Glass
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
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