American lanterns dominate global export market
American lanterns are sent worldwide with South Africa South America Australia and New Zealand receiving large shares Europe receiving fewer. Most lanterns now burn kerosene and tubular designs aim for better combustion and brighter light. US makers export many lanterns and claim higher quality at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
South America
Australia
New Zealand
Asia
Europe
England
Germany
Rice Bread Across Cultures and Persian Lawash
The article describes rice bread as a staple for Chinese, Japanese, and much of India, and explains Persian lawash made from rice flour and milk baked in a ground oven. It details the oven construction, dough handling, and rapid baking. The bread is noted as cheap at one cent per sheet, sweet and nourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Persia
Java
Rio
California
Westphalia
New Orleans
Acme
Lennox
Oak Leaf
Vege. plea and anti expansion spark at Akron meeting
Dr. J. T. Brooks urges against territorial extension and insists trade should follow the flag only when peaceful. He attacks conquest as costly and hypocritical while praising restraint, and warns against ruling Spain or Philippines through force. He calls for generous, nonexpansionist foreign policy. Then a letter from Dunbi criticizes meat eating and Thanksgiving as cruel to animals, urging vegetarian ethics and mercy for turkeys and other creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brooks
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Akron
Ohio
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Defeat of Congressman Stone Regretted by Republicans
The losses blamed on Sibley corruption and post office appointments in Oil City and Franklin spurred calls for change. In Warren county Captain Cumings led with a plurality over 1,200 while Parshall narrowly won in a hard uphill fight. Sibley's district lead hovered around 2,800 with Venango backing. McKean county added about 200 as Swallow Prohibs aided. Stone acknowledged Warren and Cameron counties' Republicans who backed him. Across districts Reynolds remains in opposition to the GOP. In Erie Crawford, Higgins won by a safe margin in Erie, while Crawford’s A Gaston led by about 800, with final counts pending.
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Congressman Stone
Sibley
Oil City
Franklin
Stone
Warren County
Cumings
Venango
Parshall
Sibley-Wanamaker
Venango County
McKean County
Cameron County
Arnold
Congress
Erie-Crawford
George H. Higgins
Erie County
Erie City
A. Gaston
Crawford County
War Death Rate Prompts Praise of US Victory
The article notes 247000 of 250000 Spanish American War soldiers are alive after six months with under 3000 deaths. It argues the war was swift and decisive, claiming no parallel in history and defending the administration against criticism. It compares wartime mortality to peacetime urban rates.
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Spain
United States
Yellow Journals
New York City
Americans Buy More Home Made Goods In 1898
The British Accounts of Trade and Navigation show the United States reduced foreign purchases in 1898 versus earlier years. Nine months of 1898 indicate higher exports and lower imports, a development welcomed by Republicans and others favoring American prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Kingdom
Methodist bishops launch record 20 million fundraising drive
The Methodist Episcopal bishops plan a 20th century bank offering aiming to raise $20,000,000 for charitable and educational institutions. The effort is described as possibly the largest church fundraising in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Bishops
Methodist Church
Movement to honor Colonel George Waring in New York
Ex Mayor Strong launches a campaign for a memorial to George Waring to express New York citizens’ appreciation and to provide for Mrs. Waring during her lifetime after the Colonel’s sudden death left finances in confusion.
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George Waring
Strong
New York
Waring
Election Night Closures in Forest County Marks GOP Victory
In Forest county Dr. Towler won as Republican nominee by a 71 vote majority. Col. Stone's plurality reached 260. Congressman Arnold held a 356 majority but faces probable defeat in the district to Mr. Hall of Ridgway.
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Forest County
Assembly
Dr. Towler
Col. Stone
Arnold
Hall
Ridgway
Dances Named for Dewey Hobson Highlight Season
The Bradford Era notes military themed dances will lead the season with new Dewey and Hobson named dances. It remarks the kiss is omitted in Hobson dances, comparing kissing and hugging as twins and prompting questions about the omission.
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Dewey
Hobson
Bradford
Roosevelt Victory in New York Governors Race Celebrated
Widespread rejoicing greets Col. Roosevelt as the New York governor elect with the Democratic Party praised for hard campaign efforts. Citizens hail the Empire state win as a notable achievement for the party and state.
Republicans Caution Amid War Weariness and Quiet Plea
Pennsylvania Republicans urged restraint and silence on Tuesday, arguing Democrats and Swallow should let the public rest after widespread suffering and avoid adding to the national strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Swallow
Pennsylvania
America, a leading warship nation in shipbuilding and fighting
The article extols America as the top warship nation, praising its prowess in building, manning, sinking, and raising ships, while noting an exception in losing any vessel to an enemy.
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America
Double US exports in 1898 despite tariff claim
The text notes that in 1898 the United States exported twice the value of its imports during the first year of the Dingley Tariff, challenging the belief that protection harmed export trade. It presents a paradox between tariff policy and export growth.
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United States
Doctor from Buffalo Claims Cancer Germ Isolated
Dr. Pakk of Buffalo believes he has isolated and propagated the germ that causes cancerous growths. The statement expresses hope that his belief is correct.
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Pakk
Buffalo
President McKinley Votes Straight in Canton Trip
President McKinley traveled to Canton and cast a straight Republican ballot, aligning with party voters. He urged support for GOP candidates and emphasized unity and progress after arriving in the city.
Pennsylvania UK And Warren County True to the Republican Ticket
The Republicans of Pennsylvania and Warren County stay loyal to the party and President McKinley. Col W A Stones plurality for Governor is about 125000 with similar margins across the state ticket. Large Republican legislature promises a Republican U S Senator and Elkin earns credit for the campaign. Republicans sweep New England, New York and other states. Democrats win few Southern states. No state carried by Republicans in 1896 has gone Democratic.
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Col
Keystone
McKinley
Col. W. A. Stone
U.S
Elkin
New England
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Ohio
West Virginia
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Vote tallies show Col Stone leads with 1335 plurality
The report lists Col. Stone the Republican governor candidate with a 1335 plurality over Jenks and notes a 181 majority over Jenks and Swallow. Stone leads Sibley by 471 for Congress, Cumings by 1960 for State Senate, Parshall by 86 over Bovee for Assembly, and Lindsey by 10 with Mitchell close behind. Official results to be published next week.
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Col. Stone
Mr. Jenks
Jenks
Swallow
Congress
Mr. Stone
Mr. Sibley
Senate
Capt. Cumings
Assembly
Parshall
Bovee
Lindsey
J. R. Mitchell
State Capitol at Harrisburg near ready for Legislature kickoff
The Harrisburg state capitol will be ready for the Legislature opening in January. Interior work is largely temporary, but the building is nearly roofed and construction is being pushed rapidly.
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Harrisburg
Roosevelt Pronunciation Hint After Governor Election
A political note urges the new Governor of New York to adopt a pronunciation resembling Rosevelt. The remark reflects public interest in correct naming after Teddy Roosevelt's election to the governorship.
Fashoda and Cuba dominate seven day war news flash
Nov 3 to Nov 9 items report France and England drifting toward possible arbitration over Fashoda while Cuban and Porto Rico troop movements and evacuations continue. casualties ships and hospital ships sail, while outbreaks and political shifts unfold from Lima to Washington with significant arming and diplomatic maneuvering.
Turbulent Turkish Soldier Dares Death on Battlefield
The account extols the Turk as exceptionally stoic and undeterred by wounds. It notes a Turk shot through both legs and an arm fought for twenty four hours before removal to hospital, and another with a abdomen wound marched ten miles after reporting the injury.
German Plan to Use Kites for Antarctic Atmospheric Study
Proposals in Germany suggest expeditions to the Antarctic regions would carry scientific kites to explore the upper atmosphere. The aim is to learn high altitude temperatures near the poles and to study air current directions, with photographic gear on the kites to reveal surface areas not accessible by other means.
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Germany
Antarctic
Poles
Horseback Exercise Affects Weight Differently by Timing
Some physicians say horseback exercise can both increase and decrease weight. The effect depends on timing: riding before meals tends to add flesh, while waiting about an hour and a half before eating leads to a weight decrease.
Robust Child of Protection Silk Industry Growth in the United States
The silk industry in America shows strong growth from 1860 to 1898 with production rising to about 150 million dollars while imports decline from 38.96 million to 23.52 million. The United States competes with France in manufactured silks and expects growing foreign demand for superior American silks. Great Britain’s silk fabric exports fall by half over the past decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
France
Great Britain
Titusville resident questions trolley car steering on curve
In Titusville a rare scene unfolds as a bystander watches a motorman operate the trolley car controller and brake and then asks how he steers around a curve. The moment is reported in the Sunday World as a humorous local note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HeElix
Titusville
Sunday World
Autumn Preparations Prompt Local Tailor for Winter Wear
The piece urges readers to ready for autumn and winter as leaves fall and frosts approach. It highlights Jacob Keller, a Warren County tailor, who offers stylish durable clothing at low prices to fit men and boys for the coming cold season.
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Jacob Keller
Warren County
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Nervine Tonic
A Warren Pennsylvania druggist advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic as a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose, no disappointment, and safety, urging invalids to purchase from Hertzel & Saner.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Wedding Invitations and Programs at the Mall Office
The mall office advertises neat elegant wedding invitations and announcements at low prices.
Secret Society Address Cards Promised at Matt Office
If you belong to any secret society under the sun, you can obtain an address card featuring a handsomely embossed emblem of the order. Call at the Matt office to make your selection.
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Secrety Corps
Matt
FEHLMAN BROS GLASSWARE PROMO CLAIMS UNBEATABLE PRICES
Local advert proclaiming no underselling in China or glassware with a call for customers to inspect a large stock and obtain prices from Fehman Bros.
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China
Fehlman Bioss
Notable figures and curiosities from public life
A collage of biographical tidbits lists Justice of the Peace Reynolds omitting obey in a marriage rite. Michigan congressman William Alden Smit once a Grand Rapids newsboy. Pan-European traveler Dosse called the most traveled man in Europe. Admiral Schley’s large family. Ian Maclaren’s planned U S stay. David Linton described as Ohio’s richest man. Ex Postmaster General Wilson’s rural roots. Albert Bryant resembling William Cullen Bryant. Princess Carlotta Iturbide runs a lemonade stand in Mexico City. Sir Herbert Kitchener’s Palestine surveys. General Merritt’s succession line. Rev M C Harris decorated by Japan. a Kentucky congressman’s daughter with a Hawaiian royal emblem. and President Dole returning the sign to Queen Liliuokalani.
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Philippines
Navy Department
Capitol
Washington
Supreme Court
Law
Alfred Betancourt
Havana
Bianco
Arolas
Cuba
Diario de la Marina
United States
Rui
Young
Second Army
Camp Meade
Middletown
Kentucky
Williams
Guantanamo
Fourth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Columbus
National Capitol
Supreme Court Room
Chicago
Camp Thomas
Michigan
Connecticut
Augusta
Sagasta
Spain
Philippine Islands
London Daily Mail
Leonidas
Maria Teresa
Hampton Roads
Santa Clara del Sur
Masso
Manzanillo
Los Andes
Barcelona
Satrastiqui
Schley
San Juan
Porto Rico
Newark
Paris
Breyfus
Court of Cassations
Justice of the Peace
Reynolds
Denver
William Alden Smit
Grand Rapide
Herr Dosse
Europe
Admiral Schley
David Linton
Ohio
Mexico
Herbert Kitchener
Palestine
General Merritt
United States Army
Miles
M. C. Harris
Pacific Slope
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Congressman Berry
Liliuokalani
Dole
Find Out If Kidney Trouble: Swamp Root Remedy Ad
A vintage ad explains using a glass of water with 24 hours standing to test for unhealthy kidneys. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues and offers sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton 2
Warren Mall
Size not age to count for steamboat fares
A Bavarian steamboat company now bases children's fares on height rather than age. Kids under 60 centimeters ride free, those between 60 and 130 centimeters pay half price. The rule aims to prevent parents from misrepresenting a child’s age to secure a cheaper ride.
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DUNBI
Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren
Canton
Sibley Gang
Calestoriea
Teddy
Empire State
Rosevelt
Fashoda
Upper Nile
San Domingo
Hernandez
War Investigation Commissioners
Lexington
Huntsville
Ala
Fifth Cavalry
West Indies
Norfolk
Santiago
Victor
Postoffice Department
Vienna
Minnesota
Pingree
United States Supreme Court
W. H. Dewitt
Cleveland
Frank E. Foss
Hill, N. H
Cuban Provisional Government
Camp Hamilton
Wood
Port Victor
Montserrat
Cadiz
Edward O’brien
Rough Riders
Fifty-first
Iowa Regiment
San Francisco
Manila
Pueblo
London Post
Two Hundred and First New York
Pine Ridge Agency
South Dakota
Clapp
John Burke
Milo Center
Argentine Republic
Chili
Ben Wheeler
Thompson Wagon
Minneapolis
Annie E. Gorman
Troy
N. Y
Donaldson
Gibara
Holguin
A. H. Appell
Olivette
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Guasinas
War Department
Neuvitas
Chester
Massachusetts
Springfield
Marchand
Cairo
Anna Marie Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Daniel Lee
Stafford County
Virginia
Sarah Donovan
Rome
Amos Webster
Grant
Richmond
Isaiah Do. Carpenter
Salem
Maes
Caimanera
Norfolk Navy Yard
San Salvador
Gran Antilla
Malaga
Wonderland Theater
Detroit
West Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Puerto Principe
Clyde Line
Croton
Georgetown
D. C
Cape Charles
John Bailey
Muncie
Ind
Lavina Black
Bailey
Provisional Government
Quebec
The
Mikado of
Marquis Ito
Frederick Karpp
Ian Maclaren
West
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. K R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Boston
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’p
E. W. Siegfried
Elsie Faichney
Sugar Grove
Warren Co
Penn.a
J. A. Firth
Admr
Nquse
Court of Common Pleas
Florence Barber
Clarence Barber
J. W. Dunkie
Law Office
Wilbur & Schnur
Said County
J. W. Dunkle
George Laffenberger
Pleasant
Leon G. Ball
Orphan’s Court
Charles Chase
Hubert A. Lane
Pine Grove
Perry D. Clark
John F. McPherson
C. F. Griswold
H. L. Greenland
J. R. King
Boon Magee
S. Warner
James Morton
F. E. Hertzel
W. A. Mitchell
W. V. Hodges
Susan A. Whaley
Glenn Bee
A Magee
John Dale Greaves
Elizabeth C. Dale
W. R. Dawson
James G. Greenlee
Edward Lindsey
C. J. Johnson
WM. McCray
Register. Register
Wuchow
Japan Mail
M. de Royer
Boston Herald
Martin Blastic
Edwin H. Post
L. Asso
Buss & White
Melisa Marsh
Stephen V. Ackley
Charles Widdifield
Northrop
J. Wakeley
Daniel Donnovan
Boro
Farmers Bank
A. J. Marsh
C. B. Willey
H. E. Brown
Fred J. Swift
Anna Watson Syms
J.G. Green
Susquehanna Mutual Fire
T. N. Barnsdale
Estate
B. Eldred
G. W. Sill
E. B. Eldred
G. H. Strickland
Roa Arren, PA
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
Painter
N. K. Wendleboe
Kab Aes Savings Bank
J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Brocatelle
N. Greenland
Kane Summit Hospital
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