First Woman Elected Syracuse School Commissioner
Anne Huntington, daughter of Rt. Rev. F. D. Huntington, becomes Syracuse’s first elected woman to hold public office by winning a two year term as School Commissioner. Paul Dana named editor of the Sun, with Tribune quip noted. Government to reclaim full lien on Union Pacific sale marks McKinley era triumph.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Anne Huntington
F. D. Huntington
Episcopal
Central New York
Paul Dana
Tribune
The
Sun
Union Pacific Railroad
McKinley
Wellington backs Gaky for Maryland seat
Postmaster General Gaky is described as Senator Wellington's candidate for the Senate seat once held by Gorman. Wellington is said to command a Maryland Assembly following of 21 to 24 members. He may not lead as before but remains a key political factor in the state.
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Gaky
Wellington
Gorman
Maryland Assembly
Tue Phila
Dr. Swallow
Cuban Leadership Demands Independence Prompting Tense Standstill
The new Captain General Blanco lands in Cuba to push reform but Cuban leaders insist on full independence. They signal readiness to fight and casualties loom unless the United States intervenes to shield Cuba.
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Blanco
Cuba
United States
Treasury customs receipts rise first time under new tariff
For the first time since the tariff law, Treasury customs receipts show an increase over the same date last year. Treasury officials anticipate sufficient revenue by early next year to meet current indebtedness.
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Treasury
Free trade score in history shows tariff influence on prosperity
History credits the protective tariff law for national prosperity after the Wilson low tariff act was repealed. The piece notes the 1893 to 1896 depression as linked to the Wilson measure and reports the opening of Washington's Congressional Library on November 1, with a six year build and site cost of 6 250 000 dollars. The library's vast capacity is expected to satisfy demand for over a century.
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Washington
Congressional Library
Local sports violence and a deadly assault described
The passage condemns excessive violence in sports and recounts a brutal assault scene. It contrasts football deaths with prize fighting, mentions Warren avoiding a fall, and portrays a pursued poet who is eventually beaten, his face battered, life blood staining the ground.
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Warren
Woman Leads Chicago Street Cleaning Crew Praised
Sweepers applaud a female supervisor in Chicago for humane management. An interpreter notes the foreman previously cursed and mistreated workers, while the woman greets them politely, encourages better effort, and earns visible improvements in performance.
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Chicago
Republicans Sweep Several States in Key Elections
The column reports Republicans carried Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio and Iowa while Democrats won New York Virginia Kentucky and Nebraska. It notes two Kansas and South Dakota Senate seats switching to Republicans and warns of a shift against Populism. It cites state race totals with Beacom and McCauley leading in their roles and praises Warren county Republican loyalty and a potential Stone gubernatorial bid.
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Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
South Dakota
New York
Virginia
Kentucky
Nebraska
U.S. Senate
Beacom
Brown
Swallow
Thompson
Ind
McCauley
Ritter
Dem
Lathrope
Republican Party
Charles W. Stone
Warren County
Erie County Sheriff Race Narrow Victory Report
In Erie county the Republican nominee George Barnett of Waterford won the sheriff race by 287 votes over Erie city candidate Schultz. Beacom leads by 1143 in his race. McKean county Judge Morrison leads Eugene Mullin by 960. Potter county backs Mullin but not enough to overcome Morrison’s McKean majority. Forest county elects Republicans P. N. Clark, James D. Davis, and J. W. Morrow to District Attorney, County Surveyor, and Coroner. Venango county selects A. R. Olmer District Attorney and William Hastings Jury Commissioner amid standard Republican majorities despite criticism of a Pittsburg editor.
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Erie County
George Barnett
Waterford
Schultz
Erie City
Beacom
McKean
Morrison
Eugene Mullin
Potter County
Mullin
Forest County
P. N. Clark
James D. Davis
J. W. Morrow
Venango County
A. R. Olmer
William Hastings
Franklin Spectator
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Dubuque County
Iowa
Boston
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Monroe County
Monroe
William Rococo Thompson
Harrisburg
New York
Parkhurst
Plattites
Bryan
Ohio
Henderson
Meadville
Gazette
John J
Frank J
The Miner backs C. W. Stone for Pennsylvania GOP standard bearer
The Smethport Miner urges voters to nominate Hon. C. W. Stone of Warren as the republican standard bearer for Pennsylvania in 1898. It argues Stone is peerless in the state and that every county should seek the purest men to uphold Republican principles.
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United States
Miner
C. W. Stone
Warren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Smethport Miner
Government ends envelope printing by press and mail
Newspaper men who run job offices face tough competition as the government ends envelope printing. Businessmen who used government stamped envelopes will soon print envelopes at their home offices since the government will stop printing return cards. A recent ruling also requires the date and time letters are to be held to be printed on the envelope, with holdings up to 30 days unless specified.
Football dangers prompt halt or game change
The New York Herald warned that the 1897-98 football season had already produced many maimed and killed, suggesting the sport had surpassed prize ring violence. It urged stopping play or altering rules to reduce danger.
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New York Herald
Herald
Pittsburg Woman Sues for Divorce Over Cruelty
A Pittsburg woman files for divorce on extreme cruelty alleging her husband throws silver dollars at her. The Franklin News notes such conduct as grounds for complaint and wryly remarks on women as a queer invention.
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Pittsburg
Franklin News
Senator Quay Leaves Washington for Florida Ahead of Congress
Senator Quay departed Washington for Florida last Sunday and plans to return around December 6 when Congress resumes. He was joined by his son Captain Andrew and fellow senators Penrose West Merrick of Tioga and Jacob H. Ridgway of Philadelphia.
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Quay
Washington
Florida
Congress
Captain Andrew
Penrose
West
Merrick
Tioga
Jacob H. Ridgway
Philadelphia
South bids for coal market share with Alabama exports
With 100000 tons of Alabama coal destined for Mexico to power locomotives, the South appears to challenge English coal in the global market, signaling a bid for a larger share of world demand.
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Alabama
Mexico
South
CaLton Kellar Tailor Promotes Winter Suitings
CaLton Kellar the tailor showcases late styles in suitings and urges customers to prepare for winter. Jos PRINTING at the Mal office appears in the notice.
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CaLton Kellar
Jos Printing
Mal
Election snips and partisan jabs across press outlets
A mosaic of editorial quips on election outcomes from 1890s papers. Notes praise and criticism of Hanna and Cleveland, shifts in county offices, Boston mayor races, and Platt Cox tensions, with remarks on voter turnout, party momentum, and implied fraud or intimidation in Kentucky.
Postal Savings Banks Favored by Galesburg Banker
P F Brown president of Galesburg National Bank endorses postal savings banks. He argues they educate saving habits from youth, gather small, wasted money, and lead to judicious investments like homestead loans. He sees them as an adjunct to banking, broadening business and prosperity without harming traditional banks.
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Postal Savings Banks
P. F. Brown
Galesburg National Bank
Galesburg
Inls
Postal Savings Bank
Homestead and Loan Association
Postal
Paying Toll to England and the Merchant Marine Issue
The piece urges Congress to wake public interest in rebuilding the U S merchant fleet. It cites the loss of our merchant flag, tolls paid to England equal to three-fifths of national revenue, and growing English influence in finance and trade, contrasting American aspiration with Britain's hold on sea power.
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England
Congress
North American Review
Election results from Warren Academy and county recap
W D McLaren wins Warren Academy Trustee on Republican ticket with 3480 votes and no opposition. M W McLean gains Prothonotary on the People’s ticket with 34 votes. Recap shows Beacom over Brown 1418 to 1846, McCauley over Ritter 1309 to 2438, Fuellhart over Backus 388 to 2450, Peck 2173, Knapp over McLean 1609 to 2988, Peirce over Clark 1504 to 2959.
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W. D. McLaren
Warren Academy
M. W. McLean
People’s
Beacom
Brown
Swallow
McCauley
Ritter
Lathrope
Fuellhart
Backus
Chase
Peck
Knapp
McLean
Pinney
Peirce
Clark
Pentz
First Annual Report of Pension Commissioner Evans Released
The report, dated November 6, shows 54,073 net additions to the pension rolls year to date with 41,122 losses and a total of 976,014 pensioners as of June 30, 1897. It notes 94,454 certificates issued, $139,947,717.35 disbursed, and Ohio leading states in pension totals.
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H. Clay Evans
Treasury
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Thanksgiving Proclamation and partisan critique from Harrisburg
Gov Hastings proclaims November 25 a day of thanksgiving and prayer citing prosperity and loyalty. He urges reverent worship and aid to the needy while praising labor and harvests. The piece also includes a Franklin Citizen Press critique arguing citizens should remain partisan and support party leadership and reforms from within.
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Harrisburg
Gov. Hastings
United States
Commonwealth
Daniel H. Hastings
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy touted as prompt for both men and women. It claims immediate relief from urinary retention and back pain. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Republican Party Stands for Gold Standard and Expansion
The NY Sun asserts the Republican party upholds the gold standard the one hundred cent dollar honest public debt redemption and the preservation of institutions against radicals. It credits the party with national leadership in foreign policy and industrial prosperity and declares the Sun supports it in national state and local politics.
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Republican Party
N. Y
Fire destroys Hotel San Marco in St Augustine
The Hotel San Marco in St Augustine burned to the ground, causing about 250000 in losses with under 50000 insured. Fire bugs cut the fire bell rope and damaged water supply lines delaying control. Owner William Beale of Boston leased to McDowell and Palmer. steam pumps now kept ready at Hotel Ponce de Leon. A 500 reward is offered for the arsonists.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Hotel
San Marco
William Beale
Boston
McDowell & Palmer
Hotel Ponce de Leon
State Treasury Balances Over Four Million Dollars
The October close showed State Treasurer Haywood with a little over 4 million dollars in the treasury to meet upcoming bills, despite claims by some legislators that the state is bankrupt.
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Pennsylvania
Haywood
Harrisburg
Laxa Tea Promises Many Herb Benefits
Purported remedy Laxa Tea claims ten distinct herbs cure billiousness and all stomach and liver troubles. Sold by druggists with guarantee and sample free. Pricing listed as 10 and 25 cents per package.
Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Remedy
An advertisement argues kidney and bladder distress are often misattributed to female weakness. It urges urine tests, cites back and urinary pain, and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with sample offers and mail order at fifty cents to one dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co. bin
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Curtain Raisers and Theatre Figures Move in European Circles
Fanny Davenport oversees six weeks of scenery for a major stage work. Keene notes The Passion Play as the longest speaking parts. Barnet credits hard work for librettist success and claims extensive opera reading. Jones says The Liars reflects London society. Mounet-Sully plans a southern France residence after Theatre Francais. Backus expects more comedy and sharper humor. Loftus to return in The King's Children at Court Theatre London. Perley cites Modjeska’s sensitivity to audience warmth. Hanford inspects settings before each Keene performance. Gilbert’s The Fortune Teller flops, aging plot shows dated feel. Rejane to perform in Berlin Dresden en route to Russia, affirming willingness to work in Germany.
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Thomas W. Keene
R. A. Barnet
H. A. Jones
Charles Wyndham
Mounet-Sully
France
Theatre Francais
George Backus
Mr. Backus
Cissie Loftus
King’s Children, ’’ Humperdinck
Court Theater
London
Frank L. Perley
Modjeska
Charles B. Hanford
W. S. Gilbert
Rejane
Berlin
Dresden
Russia
Germany
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