Quay foes and supporters brace for a brutal party fight
The Philadelphia Times reports that Quay’s defeat in Washington hardens the anti Quay insurgent bloc in Pennsylvania. Supporters vow fierce, uncompromising resistance to any Quay ally while anti Quay Republicans seek fusion with Democrats to win Legislature seats and challenge Quay in the Senate race. Col. Guffey uses the moment to push for control of the Legislature and his U S Senate bid. Fusion tickets are expected in many counties with strong prospects of success.
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Quay
Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate
McKinley
House
Col. Guffey
United States Senate
Republican nominees chosen at Harrisburg convention
The Harrisburg convention selected a strong Republican ticket led by Auditor General candidate Edmund B. Hardenberg of Wayne county and Congressmen-at-large Galusha A. Grow of Susquehanna and Robert H. Foerderer of Philadelphia. The platform endorses McKinley, calls for national defense and navy expansion, favors popular election of US Senators, ballot reform, and opposes trusts.
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Harrisburg
Dr. Blood
Crawford County
Edmund B. Hardenberg
Wayne County
Erie Railroad Company
St. Louis
House of Representatives
State Senate
Commonwealth
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna County
National Congress
Pennsylvania
Robert H. Foerderer
Philadelphia
McKinley
United States
Gov
Stone
Quay
Roosevelt Prefers Governor Post to Vice Presidency
Governor Roosevelt states he would rather remain a private citizen than serve as Vice President and would welcome renomination as Governor of New York. He argues he can better serve party and public in the governor’s office and notes Teddy Roosevelt has clear aims.
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Gov. Roosevelt
United States
New York
Teddy
Porto Rico Gov Takes Charge Amid Liberal U.S. Policy
The government for Porto Rico is described as more liberal than that given to Louisiana at statehood. The new Porto Rican governor arrived last week and assumed duties, with Democrats expected to remain dissatisfied while experience tests Republican aims.
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Porto Rico
Louisiana
Island
Anti Expansionists Gather Over Philippine Casualty Figures
Senator Hoar stated in a speech that the Philippines cost the United States 6,000 lives. The New York Post's weekly statements put total casualties, including the wounded, at 3,800 with deaths under 2,000 from all causes.
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Hoar
Philippines
United States
New York Post
Washington Post praises Quay as lasting power in state
The Washington Post declares that Mr. Quay is not "out of it" and will be a strong force in his state once rival critics fade into insignificance. The piece argues a temporary setback will not diminish his authority or future influence.
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Quay
The
Washington Post
Philippines
New York Herald backs McKinley in presidential race
The New York Herald declares its independence and urges defeat of Bryan as the American aim. The editorial calls for McKinley support and hopes the paper will remain true to its stance.
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New York Herald
McKinley
Bryan
Herald
Nation's meat exports top world, $200 million in year
The country last year shipped more meat products, excluding sheep and mutton, than the rest of the world combined. The value was nearly $200,000,000 and Indian corn crops underpin this trade.
Vermont Woman Seeks Vice Presidency with Dewey Ticket
A Vermont woman announces her candidacy for vice president on the Dewey ticket. The piece notes a strong feminine element as the admiral enters politics.
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Vermont
Dewey
Oom PatL Ready to Take Gun in Pretoria Question
Oom PatL in the field with four sons thirty three grandsons and six sons in law prepared to take a gun himself if the question rises to Pretoria in the ongoing dispute.
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Oom Patl
Pretoria
Liquid air and its remarkable uses in industry
Liquid air is produced by cooling atmospheric air under high pressure and is safe to handle except for skin contact which can freeze. It is manufactured in New York and shipped in specialized vessels. Experiments show liquid air can ignite steel like a pine stick, needing 3,000 degrees to burn steel, and its medical and commercial potential is proven beyond doubt.
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New York
Express
Farenheit
Movement to change discipline at Methodist conference
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago will discuss altering the rule that bans dancing card playing and theatre going. East coast meetings in Danbury and New York adopted memorials for the change with few opposing members. The New Jersey conference also adopted a memorial, and some preachers say only younger members want the shift, with little effort to oppose it.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Danbury
Conn
New York City
New Jersey
Kansas mills to supply bread for six million people
The Leavenworth Times reports Kansas mills will produce enough flour this year to feed about 6,000,000 people. Last year the state grew 44,000,000 bushels of wheat, and mills ground nearly 20,000,000 by March 1, with over 8,000,000 more expected before harvest. Seed has 6,000,000 bushels, leaving little surplus wheat for export.
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Kansas Mills
Leavenworth Times
Kansas
Some Picturesque Sides of the Exposition
Scribner's May issue presents four illustrated pieces on current events. F. C. Peixotto both writes and illustrates the lead article on the Exposition's appealing facets. H. J. Whigham continues the Boer War narrative and critiques British generals' strategy and disputed campaign points.
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Scribner’s Magazine
F. C. Peixotto
H. J. Whigham
President McKinley suffers cold on Canton trip
The president contracted a cold during his Canton journey. The Hawaiian bill passed with his signature. The Boer sympathy resolution failed in the Senate 29 to 20. Col. Quay and Mrs. Quay left Washington for Pennsylvania, urging mail to go to Senator Penrose. Debates cover debts, pensions, and federal projects in this Washington bulletin. Advised expansion of the canal and domestic industry tied to labor and shipping.
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McKinley
Canton
Senate
Quay
Washington
Lancaster County
Penrose
Hawaii
United States
Admiral Dewey
Northwest
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Committee On
Secretary of the Interior
Post Office
Depew
Carroll County
Post Office Department
Maryland
House
Congress
McCLURE's May highlights General Lawton and eclipse study
McCLURE's Magazine May presents Gen Lawton as man and soldier with Philippine campaigns in an obituary-like profile by Dean Worcester. An article by Simon Newcomb explains the May 28 solar eclipse and reviews past eclipse lessons and what this one may reveal.
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McClure
Gen. Lawton
Philippine
Philippines
Dean C. Worcester
Simon Newcomb
Excursion Tickets to Far West From Erie R R
Erie R R offers excursion tickets one way and round trip to Washington Oregon Montana North and South Dakota at very low rates. Rates from this section are cheaper than other lines. Ticket agents provide details maps and timetables. Contact D S Rowe Corry Pa or F H Garfield Jamestown N Y.
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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
Reduced Rates to Cincinnati for People's Party Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers one first class fare round trip from all stations to Cincinnati for the May 9 session. Tickets on sale May 7 and valid for travel only until May 12 returning from Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
People’s Party
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Erie R R Excursion to Chicago From Jamestown or Corry
In observance of the M E General Conference the Erie Railroad offers a round trip excursion fare from Jamestown or Corry to Chicago with return at one fare plus $2 Tickets go on sale May 1 2 7 14 and 21 and are valid to return by June 1 Sleeping car berths can be reserved in advance For details contact any Krie ticket agent or F H Garfield Division Passenger Agent Jamestown NY
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Erie R. R
Jamestown
Corry
Chicago
Krie
F. H. Garfield
Jacob Keller's Tailor Offers Best Fit in Town
The tailor Jacob Keller advertises the best place in town for suit and overcoat fittings with attractively priced options. Call and see for yourself.
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Jacob Keller
Patronizing home trade in Warren touted by Jacob Keller
Claim highlights local sourcing and first class goods in Warren promoted by Jacob Keller. The note encourages supporting area merchants and emphasizes quality and community benefit.
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Jacob Keller
Warren
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A health claim notices a masterly tonic that cures stomach weakness and indigestion. It promotes immediate relief from the first dose, guarantees a complete cure, and asserts safety and universality, sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
The Glass of Fashion Shapes 1900s Wardrobe Trends
New York Sun notes revival of old fashioned blond lace for veils and lace flouncings in circular shapes. Cheviot dominates tailor gowns in pale, blue, and gray tones with silk skirts and jersey yoke tops. Beaded leather trims and lace net capes appear among new wraps with chiffon ends. Millinery highlights lace hats, lace Toques over chiffon, black velvet bows, white satin and transparent straws.
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New York Sun
Best and Cheapest Job Printing at the Malt Office
Advertises economical printing services at the Malt Office. Highlights value pricing and quick turnaround for job printing needs.
Debates and opinions on Quay and Dewey in 1900 politics
A collage of editorial snippets from multiple papers commenting on Senator Matthew S. Quay and Admiral George Dewey, discussing party discipline, leadership, possible candidacies, and public perceptions of political wives influencing campaigns. It includes references to elections, coal production trends, and notable figures like Sibley and Cleveland.
Trans-Missouri Committee Meets at Brown Palace
The Trans Missouri Committee of the Western Passenger Association holds its annual meeting at the Brown Palace hotel. General Passenger Agent Sebastian of the Rock Island announces four June 20 departures from Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Omaha to Colorado points at one fare plus 2 round trip with a return by October 31. Return excursions will run from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Eastern points at the same rate, enabling both sides to make summer tourist trips.
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Trans-Missouri Committee
The
Western Passenger Association
Brown Palace Hotel
Sebastian
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Denver Times
Orchard and Garden Pruning and Planting Advice
Guidance on pruning and transplanting fruit trees and grape cuttings. Emphasizes removing diseased roots and leaves, preparing fine soil, avoiding fresh manure near roots, proper apple pruning for light and air, early planting of young trees, grape cuttings planted promptly, vines preferring wires, and cultivating young orchards with corn while avoiding potatoes or beans.
PITH AND POINT: ADOLESCENT PROVERBS FROM CHICAGO NEWS
A collection of aphorisms on character happiness thought opportunity and relationships attributed to Chicago News. The quotes stress silence contentment action timing and the wisdom of letting go in life.
Wedding Invitations and Programs at the Mal Office
The Mal office offers wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs in neat elegant designs at low prices.
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Mal
Census 1900 Preparations and Enumerator Details
Supervisors prepare for the 1900 census across the United States detailing badge design, enumerator gear, and a long list of questions. Class A and B fee schedules vary by location with per-inhabitant, farm, and establishment rates. Data collected includes name, relation, birth, citizenship, occupation, education, home ownership, and farm specifics. Pneumonia caution references FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR as a reminder of health guidance.
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Jane
United States
Allison
Washington, D. C
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Frank M. Knapp
Washington Notes
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Colonel Quay
Scranton Tribune
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Chris” Magee
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Sibley
Buffalo Courier
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Joe Sibley
N. Y. Sun
Matthew S. Quay
Titusville World
Liverpool Post
Liverpool
George Dewey
Cleveland
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J. M. Siegfried
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Bright
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Armstrong County
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Warren Borough
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Laurence McCabe
Orphans’ Court
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J. W. Crawford
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Warren ‘Savings Bank
Anchor Fence CO
Jamestown, N. Y
Paine
Boston
Gregory
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
D. W. A. T. Scofield
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G. N. Parsnioshudow Hoey
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