Stone securely renominated for Congress in Kane
The unanimous re nomination of Hon. C. W. Stone for Congress at Kane last Thursday is a tribute to his merit and faithful service. He is highly regarded in Pennsylvania and nationwide for his legislative ability and usefulness to constituents. He is expected to win a large majority in the 27th district. Meanwhile a Madrid dispatch dated June 25 notes US peace terms include Puerto Rico, Cuban independence under US protectorate, a US naval station in the Philippines, and a coal depot in the Canary Islands. Spain is urged to accept soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Congress
Kane
Madrid
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
U. S
Philippine Islands
Canary Islands
Epwake E. Robbins
Pennsylvania
Chickamauga
Gen. Wiley
Altares
Basquiri
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Jefferson County
Jenks
G. W. Delamater
Delamater
Meadville Journal
C. C. Hinuchman
Capitol
A. B. Rorke
State House
Harrisburg Telegraph
Depew
Cleveland
Strauss
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
N. Y. Herald
Republicans Endorse Veteran Representation in Twenty-seventh District
The Twenty-seventh district, comprising Venango Warren McKean and Cameron counties, has long backed veteran lawmakers over novices. Scofield Watson and Stone, all from Warren, shaped a policy favoring experienced reps, a trend the Philadelphia Times notes as yielding effective leadership in Congress.
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Venango
Warren
McKean
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Stone
Glenn W.W. Scofield
Lewis F. Watson
Scofield
Watson
John Dalzell
Erie
Congress
Phila. Times
Venango County Volunteers Grow With War Call
Franklin Citizen notes eighty more Venango men volunteered for the U S Army bringing total county volunteers to about 350. It lists officers appointed from Venango including Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major and Adjutant. The piece urges voters to retire a long serving State Senator in Warren county.
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Venan
Army of the United States
Venango
Franklin
Warren County
Quay’s interference upsets Pennsylvania GOP race
An editor from Washington comments on Quay’s meddling in the Pennsylvania Governor race. He argues C W Stone would have won the Republican nomination with less interference and notes Stone’s rising popularity with voters. The piece warns Swallow’s potential Prohibition alliance could rally independents against Quay.
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Washington
F. A. Hazeltine
South Bend Journal
Quay
C. W. Stone
Pennsylvania
United Party
Rev. Swallow
Prohibition
Lieut Charles G Ames to face court martial for leave defiance
Lieut Charles G Ames at Camp Alger is court martialed for absence without leave and disobedience after seeking a Columbus marriage trip. He was refused leave but traveled to Washington then Columbus and stayed away for several days amid conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Charles G. Ames
Camp Alger
Columbus
Washington
Stamp tax on checks and notes under war revenue bill
All drawers of checks and makers of notes must affix two cent stamps to each check after June 30 and two cents per $100 on notes. The war revenue bill imposes a fine up to $100 for issuing unstamped documents.
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George V. Forman
Fidelity Trust & Guar
United States
U S Plan to Sail Battle Fleet Against Spain
The Administration orders a squadron led by Commodore John C. Watson to sail with the battleships Iowa and Oregon and cruisers Newark Yosemite Yankee and Dixie plus three colliers to attack the porte of Spain and disrupt commerce. The move aims to force Spain to terms by showing U S resolve.
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Iowa
Oregon
Newark
Yosemite
Yankee
Dixie
John C. Watson
Spain
U. S
Yankee tourism shifts mute Europe trade drop
There is a notable decline this year in Yankee tourists sailing for Europe. Old World landlords and shopkeepers expect to lose millions normally earned from this travel. Many tourists will instead spend the season at camp meetings in Cuba, wearing brown duck and cartridge belts.
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Europe
Cuba
Stone backs Wheelock for lieutenant colonel
Support grows for Capt. D. F. A. Wheelock of Warren to be promoted to lieutenant colonel in the United States volunteers. He is recommended by Gen. Wiley, all officers of the 16th regiment, and many citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
D. F. A. Wheelock
Warren
United States Volunteers
Wiley
16Th Regiment
Porte Cochere
State Hospital For the Insane
North Warren
Cornell Rowing Triumph Highlights Pure American Sculling
The Cornell victory over Yale and Harvard showcased a crew that rowed with pure American sculling methods, while Yale used English methods and Harvard English-American techniques, emphasizing different approaches in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Yale
Harvard
German War Aims Reported Amid Quiet Endgame
According to the latest account Germany plans to stay silent through the war and pursue a port in the Philippines for a coaling station after victory. The report notes that the distinction between demanding and obtaining is significant.
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Germany
Philippines
Senatorial Nomination Should Go to Warren Says Derrick
The Oil City Derrick urges fair play in the Warren Venango senatorial race. It argues Venango has held the nomination more often, notes past district balance, and contends Warren deserves the seat to even the political score and prevent boss domination. Col Hulings' record is questioned versus Capt Cumings.
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Warren
Col. Hulings
Venango
Senate
Capt. Cumings
Cumings
Derrick
Oil City
Higgins endorsed by Republicans in Titusville region for Congress
The Herald of June 23 publishes interviews with leading Republicans of Titusville and Eastern Crawford praising George H. Higgins of Erie as the Republican nominee for the Twenty sixth District. The piece cites a united regional support, confidence in Higgins as a strong standard bearer, and expectations of a large victory in November over any Democratic opponent including J. C. Sibley of Franklin.
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the Herald
Titusville
Crawford
George H. Higgins
Erie
Congress
Pennsylvania
The
Herald
Higgins
J. C. Sibley
Franklin
The First Shot of the War in Scribner’s July Number
Richard H. Davis, correspondent for the London Times, shares his vivid eyewitness account from the flagship New York. He describes the Buen Ventura seizure and the bombardment of Matanzas, detailing life aboard a warship in action with snap shot photographs enhancing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner’s Magazine
Richard H. Davis
London Times
New York
Matanzas
Mr. Davis
Miuit Taky Belts Shirtwaist ce 8 a and Pompadour Combs
A fragment listing fashion accessories including belt styles labeled Miuit Taky Belts and shirtwaist items with pompadour combs. The OCR reads as a catalog-like note of apparel and grooming goods. The text hints at product names and a period-appropriate tone without full context.
War News Highlights From the Manila Campaign
General Shafter and Roosevelt's Rough Riders draw praise for bravery at La Quasina. Admiral Dewey consolidates authority at Manila as ships approach. Army life trials and pension steps surface amid dramatic war reports.
Tailor Jacob Keller Promises Perfect Garments
A curator of menswear, Jacob Keller, the artistic tailor, guarantees the best and latest clothes ensuring customers feel courteous, comfortable, and agreeable in well fitting attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clotaes
Jacob Keller
Fall of a Cuban City Shakes Spanish Monarchy
The Buffalo Express notes Spain’s Cortes in disarray as Santiago de Cuba falls. It cites the Queen Regent's tears, royal decree dissolving Parliament, and the monarchy facing crisis with Sagasta’s government resigning amid accusations and blame. Dethronement fears grow for the boy king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Chamber of Deputies
Sagasta
Buffalo Express
It Is a Good Thing Push it Along War Tax
The piece argues that people accept the war tax as necessary and pass the cost along to others. Bankers brokers cigar sellers brewers and saloon keepers all raise prices or fees and shift the burden to customers, presenting the tax as a civic duty enjoyed by none. The tone satirically notes this “easy-going” behavior as the country unites in paying for war through indirect costs.
Free coinage collations fade as Oregon lesson spreads
The piece argues free coinage advocates rush to form coalitions across states like Kansas and Illinois but warn such alliances will only help sound money Republicans. It cites Oregon’s election showing gold standard support prevails even with united free coinage factions, predicting similar November outcomes as crop profits reinforce confidence in a dollar worth one hundred cents.
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Oregon
Kansas
South Dakota
Michigan
Illinois
Phila. Times
United States
Java
East Indies
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Tonic
A sensational health ad promises permanent cure for stomach weakness using a tonic from South America. It claims instant relief and universal effectiveness, touts safety and reliability, and lists Warren Pennsylvania druggists Hertzel and Saner as sellers.
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Warren
Hertzel & Saner
Erie Railroad Excursions From Nashville to Saratoga
Erie Railroad announces round trip excursion fares from Nashville to several cities for various conventions and associations. Tickets go on sale on specified July to August dates with one fare or additional per mile charges. Details available from Erie ticket agents or F. H. Garfield, D P A.
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Erie
Nashville
Tenn
Christian Endeavor Convention
Washington, D. C
National Educational Ase
Buffalo
N. Y
Baptist Young People’s Union
Hicago
Ill
Young People’s Christian Union
Universalist Church
Saratoga
Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Ind
National League of American Wheelmen
Knigh
Pythias
F. H. Garfield
Erie BR. R
Jamestown
Summer excursion rates from Warren announced
D. A. V. and P. KR. R. announce summer excursion fares from Warren from June 12 to September 15. Season tickets good for return before October 15. Fares include Jamestown and back 1.15, Chautauqua lake and back 1.50, Lily Dale 1.70, Niagara Falls 5.15. One day tickets sold Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jamestown return 0.75. Chautauqua lake return 0.90. Weekend sales, Lily Dale return 1. Gro. H. Daniels P. A.
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Warren
Jamestown
Falconer
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Steamboat Co
Lily Dale
Niagara Falls
Return
Gro
Reduced Rates to Nashville for Christian Endeavor Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Nashville July 2 to 5 at one fare for the round trip in connection with the Christian Endeavor International Convention July 5 to 12. Tickets good for going July 2 to 5 and returning to July 15, with possible extension to August 1, 1898 if deposited with a Nashville line agent by July 15.
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Nashville
Christian Endeavor International
Tenn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Chautauqua Mt Gretna Rail Fare Cut
Reduced fares announced for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt Gretna from July 1 to August 4 1898. The railroad will sell tickets to the public June 20 to June 24 from stations along its Pennsylvania line and from Washington Baltimore and Canandaigua to Mt Gretna and return at reduced rates.
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Mt. Gretna
A Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Washa
D.C
Baltimore
Canand
N. Y
Matt Office Wedding Cards and Invitations
Elegant wedding cards and programs offered at low prices. Call at the Matt office to see selections and order now. Crest that gains at FEHLMAN Bros. offers the best in town with neat design and lasting quality.
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Matt
Society Corps
Matt Office
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E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Sil
Warren, PA
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
John P. S. Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Philadelphia
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
W. M. Lindsey
Charles W. Stone
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
Glade
Kinpencer & Morck
Shafter
10Th Penna
Pacific
Manila
Henry Jackson
Co. K
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Joan Church
San Francisco
John
la Quasina
Santiago
Hobson
Morro Castle
McKinley
Elsie R. Monfort
Council Bluffs
William Franklin Montfort
Maine
Nittany Mountain
C. V. Gridley
Olympia
Arlington
Key West
Tampa
Dewey
Great N
Roosevelt
Guama
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Sam
Gen. Shafter
Beacom
People’s Bank
Clearfield County
Joseph M. Alexander
Col. E. A. Irvin
U. S. Senate
Western Penitentiary
Board of Inspectors
France
Lewiston
Mai
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fehlman Bro’s
Kertcurr
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
A. A. Davis & CO
Our Book and Stationery Department
Hans’ Court
Court House
Borough of
Orney Cee
County of
State of
James D. Harris
Alexander Arthur
Allegheny River
I. Ball
Martha Shearman
Sant
Cees
Pam Mail
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Bescha
Rio
New Orleans
Evcce
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters
Postoffice
N. K. Wendleboe
Brocatello
Morris
E, W. Siegfried
China
Rowland & Sons, Exchange Block
Sign Decora
W. C. Rowland
Coors
Caine
N. Greenland
I. J. Foley
Gerdes
A. A. Davis & Office
George Ball Clothing Company
Penn’a
George Ball
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