Tariff Debate Dominates Senate Program This Week
The Senate debate on tariffs aims for a final vote within six weeks. Democrats oppose internal revenue hikes, especially the beer tax, arguing it harms the poor though the levy is small. The tariff is expected to pass, funding government needs while shielding US industries. Metal prices trend downward as aluminum becomes cheaper and steel rails costs plunge due to improved supply and competition.
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U. S. Senate
United States
Real Democratic President Seen in Washington Chair
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a sitting executive of over 70 million people who is described as the country’s only real democratic president in years. He moves about unheralded, speaks familiarly with acquaintances, nods to recognizable strangers, and humbles all alike with simple tastes, earning broad admiration in Washington.
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THE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington
Real business movement and cautious lending policy described by Louisville Courier-Journal
The Louisville Courier-Journal says the country is doing more real business than two years ago and has cleared away dead wood. It notes credit remains available but only to responsible buyers, with indiscriminate lending ending during the inflation period for a safer economy.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Tom
Harry
Presbyterian General Assembly Elects Moder ator at Eagle Lake
The Presbyterian General Assembly gathers at Eagle Lake Indiana with large attendance Rev Dr Sheldon Jackson chosen Moderator last Friday by 313 to 238 over Rev H C Minton Hon John Wanamaker of Philadelphia elected Vice Moderator A gavel presented to the Moderator by ex President Harrison crafted from oak poplar black walnut birch and maple.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Eagle Lake
Indiana
Sheldon Jackson
H.C. Minton
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Harrison
Arizona appoints McCord governor from McKean county
Myron McCord, born November 29 1840 in Ceres, McKean county, is named new Governor of Arizona by the President. A former Wisconsin printer editor farmer and lumberman, he has lived in Arizona the last three years and supported McKinley for speaker as an original McKinley man in the 51st Congress.
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Arizona
McKean
Ceres
Myron McCord
Wisconsin
McKinley
Forest county GOP backs Hardenburg for Auditor General and Beacom for State Treasurer
The Republican Convention of Forest county endorsed Senator Hardenburg of Wayne county for Auditor General and Hon. J. B. Beacom of Westmoreland county for State Treasurer. They appear to be the leading figures in the race so far and would form a strong ticket.
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Forest County
Hardenburg
Wayne County
J. 8. Beacom
Westmoreland County
Prohibition Paradox: Tax oleomargarine to gain revenue
A Harrisburg Telegraph argument notes thousands of pounds of oleomargarine are sold in the state despite a law against it. The piece pleads for taxation to fund state revenue and contends prohibition is ineffective.
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Harrisburg
Statue honors Stephen Girard for munificence and education
Philadelphia unveiled a statue of Stephen Girard last week. The donor split matches for economy and left 8 million for orphans, now grown to 25 million. An army of 1600 students bless the memory of the man who was saving.
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Philadelphia
Stephen Girard
Combine dead as door nail claims Inquirer critic
The Philadelphia Inquirer headlines that the Combine is dead with Dave Martin named as chief mourner in a sharp editorial critique.
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Combine
The
Phila. Inquirer
Dave Martin
Chattel Mortgage Law urged to curb risky credit in Pennsylvania
A call to enact a chattel mortgage statute in Pennsylvania argues current credit practices lack security. It notes existing liens on real estate and materials while criticizing abuses by endorsers and accommodation paper. The piece urges voters to press Senators and Representatives to pass the bill for fair dealing.
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Pennsylvania
Lousiana
Commonwealth
United States Leads in Global Postal System Metrics
A compilation shows the United States leading in officers and employees, mail matter per inhabitant, and total railroad and other transportation miles. Germany ranks second in offices and personnel, and in railroad routes. Switzerland tops offices per area, New Zealand per population, and France leads other routes. N. Y. Post.
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United States
Germany
Switzerland
New Zealand
New South Wales
Russia
France
N. Y. Post
State funding debate over Normal Schools raises questions
Kane Republican argues against state appropriations for the thirteen Normal Schools. It notes students pay tuition and board, claims no free education, and compares costs to Wilson College Chambersburg and Allegheny College Meadville. Questioning why $165,000 should go to the Normal Schools.
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Wilson College
Chambersburg
Allegheny College
Meadville
Clarion Normal School
Kane Republican
Revolu tion Ends Tale as Dictator Looms in Soldiers of Fortune
In June Scribner's Richard Harding Davis closes Soldiers of Fortune with hand to hand combat ending the Revolution and briefly making the hero dictator of Olancho. Octave Thanet debuts five short stories on labor relations, starting with The Non-Combatant showing the small gap between labor and capital in western towns. A B Frost will illustrate the pieces.
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Scribner’s
Richard Harding Davis
Soldiers of Fortune
Olancho
Octave Thanet
A. B. Frost
President McKinley Signs Cuba Relief Bill To Aid Refugees
President McKinley signed a bill providing 50000 dollars to aid distressed Americans in Cuba. The action is praised as swift relief for those driven from their homes, contrasting with the Senate's lengthy speeches.
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McKinley
Cuba
Senate
Kansas Legislator Quips on House Conundrum
Jerry Simpson of Kansas clashed in the house and asked where he was. Reed retorted that the chair had never found anyone who knew that.
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Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Reed
Nations preach peace while building battleships
Franklin News argues that nations tout peace on earth and goodwill yet construct the largest battleships, stating there are no truly Christian nations and condemning their hypocritical posturing as insufferable.
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Franklin News
Legislative Matters Condensed for the Busy Reader
Hagnissure Pa May 25 1897. House bill to protect employes of allies passed finally amid pressure. Senate reports a bill to regulate state fund deposits placing funds with specific Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg banks, others taxed. Andrews bills for expenses of his committee totaling 65 905 36 including witnesses and counsel. Lexow cost cited. Philadelphia committee expenses trimmed to 45 000. Revenue bills projected to raise about 2 million yearly, enough to cover deficits but not charity. Full 1897 98 state revenue pegged at 20 million. appropriations total 33 712512 43 with large cuts anticipated. Long session anticipated amid debates on charities, vaccinations, Sunday arrest bill, and Hastings vetoes on multiple measures. Martin to push oleo licensing as farm revenue near a million dollars annually.
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Indian Forts Commission
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Titusville
McCormick
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Titusville Hospital
Lexow
Farr
Legislature Activities And Oleo Law Report In Oil City
The article notes ongoing efforts to curb oleo sales despite a 1885 law banning manufacture and sale in the state. A committee reports illicit profits, sellers paying manufacturers $1,000 annually, wholesalers $500, and retailers $10 to $50 per sale. The state has spent on enforcement for two years with little fines collected. Other items include a Titusville hospital appropriation bill, bakery labor limits and health rules, and legislative schedule details.
Wanamaker Attacks Bosses While Prophesying Prosperity
Meadville Journal reports ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker spoke at a Philadelphia Business Men's League banquet. He criticized political bosses and tied his Senate bid to reform, while opponents accuse him of delaying prosperity by hoarding goods for foreign-made merchandise.
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John Wanamaker
Business Men’s League
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Wanamaker
United States
McKinley
Congress
Jeremiah
Meadville Journal
Immigration decline seen this year from agitation
It is estimated that foreign immigration to the United States this year will be 100000 less than in 1896. The agitation against the more undesirable class of immigrants has largely reduced it. Still the year is young yet.
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United States
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure Brings Local Praise
Mr Charles H Wetzel of Sunbury Pa testifies after using Chamberlains Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism He walked in on crutches bought a bottle and after three bottles was completely cured He commends the remedy Sworn Aug 10 1894 Pain Balm sold for 25 and 50 cents by Morris Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon
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Charles H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Melick’s
Chamberlain’s
Walter Shipman
J. P
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary problems. It claims relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues with samples available by mail. The notice urges sending address and mentions prices fifty cents and one dollar. It lists Binghamton New York as the proprietors and guarantees the product's purity.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Opportunity of a lifetime for California excursion rates
The Endeavor Convention at San Francisco in July 1897 offers reduced round rates to California. Tickets available to travelers via Erie railroad with several personally conducted excursions. Tickets valid about sixty days, allow one route out and a return via another, one way about half the excursion rate. Maps and details from F H Garfield Erie Jamestown NY.
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Endeavor
San Francisco
Erie Railroad
F. H. Garfield
Erie R. R
Jamestown
N. Y. Tryl
Erie R. A. excursion to Nashville at low rates
Tennessee Centennial runs from May 1 to October 31 offering discounted excursion tickets to Nashville and return. Inquiries may be made with any Erie ticket agent for details.
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Erie R. A
Nashville
Erie
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both sexes and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by Noyes Drug Store Warren Pa. Society camps address cards with embossed emblems offered at the Mar office.
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Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Auction Sale At Studio For Large City Move
In contemplation of moving to a larger city the vendor offers for sale to the highest bidder at the studio beginning Saturday afternoon May 15 at 2 PM and continuing daily until all items are sold. The entire stock includes oil paintings, proofs, colored photos, etchings, gravures, watercolors, pastels, artistotypes, mirrors, frames, and studies. Private sale at reduced prices during the coming week each morning. Residence on Second Street also offered for sale.
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Second Street
An Experienced Physician’s Private Remedy Offer
An experienced physician claims a simple pocket remedy cures private sexual troubles. He says nervous debility and related conditions plague many men and offers free advice and a sealed envelope recipe from Silent Adviser, Buffalo, New York, with name on every recipe for confidential follow up.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Odd Fellows Hall Association Charter Notice Grand Valley Pa
Notice of application for charter of Odd Fellows Hall Association of Grand Valley Warren County Pennsylvania No 66 June term 1897 to be made June 17 1897 at 2 PM before the President Judge under the act of April 29 1874 for an intended corporation to erect a hall for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge use and privileges as provided by the act and supplements.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall Association
Grand Valley
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Act of Assembly
H. H. Hull
M. C.kerr
Josiah G. Winger
A. Phillips
Jackson Hoover
A. L. Cole
F. A. Wood
F. M. Downing
W. A. Olmstead
T. S. Haehn
Independent Order of Fellows
Court Docket For Second Week Of June 1897 Warren Pa
List of civil actions scheduled for the second week of June starting Monday at 9 o clock A M. including Elizabeth Rmbore vs Michael O Brien Dalrymple vs Bailey Thompson vs Parshall Card vs Fields Silliman vs Ellis Co Blair vs Davis Zangerlee vs Messenger Zangerlee vs Hammond Crosby Zangerlee vs Thurston Lumber Nelson vs Anderson Mann vs Shannon Swanson vs Burden Couch Reemer vs Kirberger Electric Cutlery Co vs Smutz Billings Taylor Co vs Smutz Eclipse Store Co vs Smutz Tubbs vs American Insurance Co Thompson vs Shawkey Bennett vs Morrison Edwards Ext vs Schwab Fire and Marine Co Barr vs Wade Yates Prothonotary Prothy office Warren Pa May 24 1897
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Mbore
Michael O’brien
Geo. Dalrymple Et al
Benj. Bailey
A. J. Thompson
E. W. Parshall
Gardner P. Card
Geo. F. Fields
L. B. Silliman
John Ellis & Co
J. E. Blair
Isabell Davis
John A. Zangerlee
L. Messenger
Hammond & Crosby
Thurston Lumber Co
C. E. Spetz
John T. Nelson
Nels Anderson
M. D. Mann
W. G. Shannon
E. H. Swanson
Burden & Couch
John J. Reemer
C. H
Fragmented financial statement lines showing liabilities and deposits
The document lists capital stock, National bank notes outstanding, and deposits. It shows numbers like 20,000 00 for capital stock and 90,000 00 for notes, with liabilities totaling 299,554 and deposits totaling 286,61. The text is garbled but centers on a bank balance sheet with assets and liabilities.
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