Four Years More of Republican Prosperity Victory Report
McKinley and Roosevelt lead with 284 electoral votes, up 13 from 1896, while a Republican Senate and a solid House majority loom. Pennsylvania tops 300000 in McKinley plurality, six congressmen gain and Democrats drop to four in the delegation. Senator Quay poised to return to the Senate. Sibley leads in the district by about 2000 with Warren Venango Cameron carried. Emery victorious in McKean. Official tallies to follow.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Pennsylvania
Quay
U. S. Senate
Sibley
Warren
Venango
Cameron
Emery
McKean
Joe Sibley
Lincoln Lew
California
Emery Gang
Bryan
Whart
Chris Abdey
A. G. Beecher
Boxe
Dave
Pine Grove
Howard
Myers
Salt River
Warren County
Bronn
Daily Papers
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Dunkle
No Bolter can run Warren County campaign remark
The piece notes a remarkable campaign in the district attracting national attention. It asserts Republicans should welcome Sibley’s re election and mentions Senator Quay delivering a strong Philadelphia speech. It also references DeW subscribers seeking Mall issues and criticizes fusionist politics as mongrel with a kicking propensity.
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U.S
Sibley
Enduring Bryan era cloaked in victory and jest
A political summary of Warren County and national mood following an election victory. It notes reactions of supporters and opponents, mockery of rival figures, shifts in party sentiment, and a broad census overview showing population growth, state standings, and the United States’ rising status in the world.
Soldier letter argues for government supervision of soldier liquor sales
A Missouri soldier in the Philippines condemns civilian taverns and praises a canteen system. He asserts removal of canteens drives soldiers to whisky and trouble, cites Havana posts, and suggests banning liquor entirely is impossible. He urges government supervision of liquor sales to soldiers.
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Missouri
Philippines
United States
Havana
Increasing Exports Reach New Highs in First Nine Months
The United States sent $1,012,747,000 in exports in the first nine months, up from $835,304,000 last year. Agricultural exports rise by over $50,000,000 while manufactured goods jump nearly 50 percent, Mines outputs gain about $7,000,000, suggesting full year totals: manufactured goods around $450,000,000 and agricultural exports near $900,000,000, unprecedented in agricultural export history.
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United States
Oldest American dies in Pittsburg at age 116
EpwaRd Henry reputedly the nation’s oldest man died at his Pittsburg home last week at 116. He fathered sixty children, married five times, and used tobacco and whisky throughout life. Could abstaining from tobacco and whisky have extended his life remains speculative.
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EpwaRd Henry
United States
Pittsburg
Stead Says No One Burns Candle at Both Ends
The famous journalist W. T. Stead argues that no American business man can overwork without cost, claiming he even rushes his sleep.
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W. T. Stead
Mr. Stead
Quote on forgiveness from a popular novel
The character laments that the world never forgives while noting only God and mothers can forgive. The dialogue shifts to asking about the old man, implying a deeper moral inquiry about mercy and memory.
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God
Millinery Bargains at Miss Sill’s Latest Offer
Miss Sill presents a sale on hats and millinery with best prices and newest arrivals. Store highlights low prices designed to attract shoppers seeking fashionable headwear this season.
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Miss Sill’s
Migration of Negroes From North Carolina Sparks Alarm
A regional report describes hundreds leaving North Carolina weekly, signaling a potential exodus as Black residents flee perceived danger and loss of rights under Democratic policy. Farmers worry about labor shortages as Roosevelt completes a record eight week campaign tour with 673 speeches across 24 states.
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North Carolina
Teddy” Roosevelt
Bryan
Pullman Palace Car Co Records Show Strong Year
The annual statement for the year ending July 31 reports total revenue of 15022858 dollars, net earnings of 6623476 dollars, and a surplus of 4845944 dollars as prosperity continues for travelers.
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McKinley
Pullman Palace Car Company
Republican march to victory halted by a Stone
A political narrative notes the GOP momentum continuing toward victory, asserting it cannot be halted by a singular obstacle described as a stone. No decisive event or outcome is reported.
What is Wrong with Education
Harper's Bazar questions wealthDriven education funding as Rockefeller gifts and large endowments shape universities. It notes Chicago’s $11 million, Stanford and California as examples, warns of scholarships crowding the field, and cites eight percent of American children quitting school to work.
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University of California
United States
Harper’s Bazar
Dieting to slim waistlines in an indulgent age
A Cleveland Leader editorial warns Americans about bulging stomachs from wheat and oats, urging drastic diets. It satirically prescribes lean meats and strict habits, quipping that dieting becomes a tailor and doctor’s delight as clothes grow tighter.
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Washington
Cleveland Leader
Trans Siberian Railway Seen as Key to Far East
Henry Norman surveys the Trans Siberian Railway in Scribner's Magazine noting its vast scope from Lake Baikal to the Pacific and its potential to transform Siberia into a major wheat and mineral producer. He estimates a cost near 500 million dollars and a line length of 5486 miles, with extensive illustrations.
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Henry Norman
Russia
Scribner’s Magazine
Far East
Norman
China
Pennsylvania Railroad Advances Dividend at Semiannual Meeting
The directors in Philadelphia on Thursday boosted the regular semi annual dividend from 244 percent to 344 percent, yielding an annual seven percent. This rate is the highest cash dividend the company has paid since 1884. General Prosperity is named as one of the managers of this prosperous railroad.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Gen. Prosperity
Aggregate life insurance funds could pay national debt
The United States life insurance companies hold over twelve hundred million dollars in aggregate investments. This amount could cover the national debt and state debts, yet the idea of easing private burdens by distributing small portions of this fund is more pleasing. Uncle Sam is portrayed as secure and not orphaned.
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United States Life Insurance
Sam
Political figure Matthew Quay described as scholar in campaign
Johnstown Tribune notes Matthew Stanley Quay, long known as a political leader, is revealed as a student and reader of the classics. His speeches across the state are presented as producing works worthy of top class acknowledgement.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Johnstown Tribune
Census figures show US population in 1900
The official census of 1900 lists the United States population at 76,295,220 and Indian population at 134,158, marking a gain of 13,225,464 since the previous census. The data reflect nationwide growth and demographic distribution across regions.
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United States
Pennsylvania
New York
Empire State
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Massachusetts
Idaho
Nebraska
Kansas
Sir Robert Giffen
England
Sir Robert
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Franet
Foley's Honey and Tak Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement by J. M. Siegfried touts Foley's Honey and Tak as a universal remedy to cure after exposure or onset of a cold and to prevent pneumonia or consumption, warning readers not to accept substitutes and promising reliable results.
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FOLEY
J. M. Siegfried
Long Distance Tickets Sell to Japan via Rochester Office
A Rochester business man reserved two berths on the Hong Kong Maru to Kobe, Japan, for August 29, with stateroom 22 confirmed after a San Francisco telegram. The voyage covers 8,833 miles in 27 days with layovers in Chicago, San Francisco, and Yokohama. This marks a notable long distance sale in the Rochester office under General Passenger Agent George H. Daniels.
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Niagara River
Africa
Japan
Rochester
New York Central
Kalbfleish
Kobe
San Francisco
Avery
Oriental Steamship Company
Chicago
Yokohama
George H. Daniels
Christ Church
New Zealand
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