State Republican nominations named at Harrisburg convention
The Republican State Convention in Harrisburg elected slate includes William L. Mathues for State Treasurer and Dr. William P. Snyder for Auditor General. Superior Court judges named are John J. Henderson and Thomas A. Morrison. The platform endorses Roosevelt, backs protection policy, opposes tariff tinkering, omits press-muzzle law reference, and Senator Penrose becomes State Committee chair.
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Harrisburg
William L. Mathues
Delaware County
William P. Snyder
Chester County
John J. Henderson
Crawford County
Thomas A. Morrison
McKean County
Roosevelt
Gov. Pennypacker
Penrose
Senator Quay
Bank Charters Surge in Pennsylvania
The Banking Department reports 10 new banks and 43 trust companies chartered since November 30, a record rise that stretches examiner workloads and prompts calls for more staff to meet legal duties.
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Pennsylvania
Banking Department
Reminder to settle small bills to clear accounts
Our delinquent subscribers are reminded that a little of the circulating medium would put them in better standing on our books. Time flies rapidly and people get further behind than they imagine if we don't keep reminding them gently where they are at. It is easier to pay small bills than large ones, and short settlements make long friends. Come and see us.
Roosevelt on preparation and naval strength in Manila comments
President Roosevelt in San Francisco cites prewar naval readiness as key to American victory at Manila. He recalls lessons learned while serving as assistant secretary of the navy and notes that preparedness underpins strong war fleets. The remarks tie history to current capabilities.
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Manila
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Masonic Home Proposed for Western Pennsylvania District
A Masonic Home for the Western Pennsylvania district is proposed with lodges taxing each member fifty cents for sustentation. The plan aims to create a fitting fraternal institution and could spur competition among towns to host it.
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Pennsylvania
Venezuela Indemnity Installment Brings Bowen Mention
The long running Venezuela dispute returned to memory as lands send Germany the first indemnity installment, a settlement arranged with Minister Bowen. The episode attracted world attention earlier and now recalls ongoing tensions between nations.
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America
Venezuela
Germany
Bowen
Postmaster General Payne Faces Broad Criticism
Payne bears the brunt of blame for longstanding abuses in the postal department with critics arguing faults stem from predecessors and not solely his tenure. Supporters say others escape scrutiny while he bears the political impact.
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Payne
Civil War Veterans Dying At High Rate
Pension office figures show Union army veterans dying at about 40000 per year and Confederate veterans at a similar rate. More than half of Civil War participants have answered the last muster.
First Berks County Delegate For Roosevelt Welcomed
The first delegate to be chosen in this country for next year’s presidential convention will be a steadfast Republican supporter of President Roosevelt in Berks County Pennsylvania.
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Roosevelt
Berks County
Fourth of July Party marks Casa’s first birthday
Casa celebrated her first birthday last week with a grand family gathering on May 20. A racehorse recently sold for 60 000 dollars, valued at 60 dollars per pound, a sale that would surprise the Beef Trust.
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Casa
Beef Trust
Don’t dodge difficulties meet them at Kertcher’s millinery
A brisk admonition urges every lady to visit Kertcher’s to see a fine millinery display. The message promises confidence in facing trials and highlights the shop’s latest hats as a destination.
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Kertcher’s
Kertcher's
The Hurry Habit and Its Dangers to Health
The piece warns Americans especially women to avoid hurry and adopt slower work pace. It links haste to nervous prostration and poor digestion, arguing quick lunch culture fosters shallow effort and careless outcomes. The alienist notes fast meals and rushing staff as signals driving the impulse to hurry in society.
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Lightning Express
Law for Justices Requires Seals and Expiration Dates
An act signed by the Governor requires Justices of the Peace in the Commonwealth to use a seal of office on affidavits transcripts and official papers. The seal shall resemble a Notary Public seal with the Justice’s name county and the words Justice of the Peace. Each certificate must include a plain English statement of the commission expiration date.
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Justice of the Peace
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
W. M. Lindsey
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
F. W. Phillips
P.S. Tarox
J. E. Hazeltine
G. A. Bloomquist
Gust Hill
North Warren
Prothonotary’s Office
Marriage Licenses Issued In A Busy Week
Cupid is busy as last week saw licenses issued to Abe Kantrowitch and Rosa Ab ramowitz Gregorio Raspa and Lunciata di Cicco Jonas Petryk and Maggie Avi zenuti Wasyl Karpiak and Mary Zien ciak Jacob Kmviatkowski and Anna Margulowa and Grzegorz Mitchel and Agata Skwiot The New York Mail notes there are no signs of lockjaw.
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Cupid
Abe Kantrowitch
Rosa Abramowitz
Gregorio Raspa
Lunciata di Cicco
Jonas Petryk
Maggie Avizenuti
Wasyl Karpiak
Mary Zienciak
Jacob Kmviatkowski
Anna Margulowa
Grzegorz Mitchel
Agata Skwiot
New York Mail
Scribner’s Magazine June features Civil War tales and Government article
A veteran soldier notes Scribner’s June issue includes John Fox’s Civil War serial Morgan’s men adventures Gen John B Gordon memories Antietam Chancellorsville, and the fifth article in The Government of the United States series on Military Administration. Brigadier General William H Carter, War Department expert, provides a concise history from Revolutionary Army roots to the global modern force.
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Scribner’s Magazine
John Fox
John B. Gordon
Antietam
Chancelorsville
United States
Military Administration
War Department
Civil Administration
William H. Carter
Cleveland not forgotten as free trade woes ripple nationwide
The New York Press notes Cleveland remains a symbol of national distress as values fall for moderate investors, mills shut, banks fail, soup houses fill, Coxey marchers approach, crops unsold, and broader commerce and industry stall.
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Cleveland
New York Press
Coxey
The Great Consummation chapter on Standard Oil history
Tarbell’s eighth chapter in June McClure’s The Great Consummation vividly narrates the 1879 failed attempt to prosecute Rockefeller and associates for conspiracy and the rise of the first great modern trust. It portrays the collapse of the last independent stand against Standard Oil and ends with the birth of a vast corporate empire.
Bryan to Stump for Republicans if Cleveland Nominated
The text suggests Mr. Bryan will campaign for the Republicans if Theodore Roosevelt Cleveland is nominated next year. It notes Republicans could win without him but expect managers will not bar the Nebraska man from aiding the ticket. The outlook for 1904 is described as especially bright.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Nebraska
Governor Pennypacker to Move Family to Schwenksville
Governor Pennypacker returned from Philadelphia. Next week his family will move to Schwenksville near Philadelphia for the summer, with the Governor to follow soon after. May 23 report from Harrisburg Telegraph.
Grange Notes Show Growth and Plans Across States
New York granges report rapid membership growth since January and plan a large delegation for the national session in Rochester in November. Michigan lists 36,000 members across 579 working granges, with over fifty new granges formed. Northern New York to host a Grange Day at Thousand Island Park. The movement notes substantial influence on state and national agriculture law, and welcomes auto safety concerns and the Bailey bill. The role of rural sentiment in law passage is highlighted.
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New York State
Rochester
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Franklin
North Brookfield
Mass
Michigan State Grange
New York
Thousand Island Park
St. Lawrence
Fredonia Grange
Sunday School Institute Planned for Warren County
A call to all Warren county Sunday school workers to attend a planned institute in Warren on June 1st and 2d. The emphasis is on expanding training, improving methods, and securing better equipment for teachers and officers to boost the growth and impact of Sunday schools nationwide.
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United States
Warren County
Warren
Sohpia Morck
Pennsylvania
WM. Schnur
Hoffman Block
Cambridge Springs Health Resort as Waterway Town
An old observer notes Cambridge Springs owes its existence to medicinal springs and a river runs through the city. The town relies on visitors for livelihoods with low rates and no profiteering, offering affordable lodging even at peak season. A pamphlet on the resort is available from D. W. Cooke, General Passenger Agent, New York.
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Cambridge
Penn
Cambridge Springs
D. W. Cooke
New York
Reduced Rates to Asheville for ASCE Meeting
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Asheville North Carolina for the ASCE meeting June 8 to 12. Tickets are valid for travel June 5 6 and 7 and must return by June 15 from all lines at a single fare for the round trip plus twenty five cents. Consult ticket agents for rates and conditions.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Asheville
N. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Parm
Summer Excursion Tickets to Western Points via Erie R R
Daily from June 1 to September 30 first class round trip tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs St Paul Minneapolis and other western destinations at extremely low rates. Return limit October 31 Erie Agents will furnish particulars.
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Erie R. R
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Erie
Paper changes debut this spring at low prices
N. K. Wendelboe announces a cheaper spring line of new papers on display with prompt service for all orders marked by the Good Screen.
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N. K. Wendelboe
Des Moines Capital and Other Timeworn Observations
A collage of editorial snippets notes press liberty under muzzle disputes, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on streetcar seating, Pennypacker’s consolidation bill boosting Pittsburgh area to about 600,000, Roosevelt’s humane moment in Salem, German farm tool adoption, postgrad career questions, poultry laying terms, and Fifth Avenue dog culture observations.
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Grover C
Des Moines
Phila
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
One Way Excursion Tickets Offered by Erie Railroad
On May 19 and June 2 16 July 7 21 Aug 4 18 Sept 1 and 15 the Erie railroad will sell one way low rate excursion tickets to points in the South Southwest West and Northwest including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Maps timetables and details will be furnished upon application to any Erie Ticket Agent or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
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Erie Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Low Rates Every Sunday on Dunkirk Allegheny R R Tickets
Agents of the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Erie R R offer Sunday spring and summer reduced rates. Beginning June 1 1903 1000 mile Refund Tickets will be sold for one year from issue date for owner only with 150 pounds baggage. Agents provide full particulars.
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Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Oe R. R
Pennsylvania
Erie
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C. E. Spetz
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E. L. Ae
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F. M. Knapp
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Charles A. Carlson
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Louis Simon
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J. L. Carr
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James O. Parmlee
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