Thanksgiving and Gratitude Across an American Century
A reflective column traces Thanksgiving origins from 1623 harvests to Puritan origins and national celebration. It recalls William Bradford initiating the tradition, Massasoit's visit, and a week of feasting and prayer. The piece also notes James McManes of Philadelphia aiding bank depositors and observes steel’s rising prominence over cotton with high profits and stock dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradford
New England
Canaan
Massasoit
Sibley to oppose Roberts seat and back expansion stance
Washington dispatch notes Congressman Sibley of Pennsylvania will vote against seating Roberts in the House but will back the administration on expansion. He also says free silver is no longer an issue amid strong national prosperity.
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Washington
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Roberts
House of Representatives
Joe
Millionaire bicycle maker spared for sidewalk crowding claim
Albert S. Pope, famed bicycle magnate who never rode a bike, is not charged with riding on the sidewalk or crowding pedestrians, according to the report. The odd contrast between his wealth in bikes and lack of personal cycling is noted.
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Albert S. Pope
Congress convenes next Monday and president to issue message
Congress will convene next Monday and the President's message is expected Tuesday. The document suggests sending it in supplement form with next week's mail and notes careful handling of the draft.
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Congress
Washington Pauses Social Life After Hobart Death
President McKinley and his cabinet cancel social engagements in mourning for Vice President Hobart. The article notes a shift in oil market sentiment from $1.60 to a hoped $2.00 per barrel as producers eye higher prices.
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Washington
Hobart
McKinley
Roberts Seat Debate Varies on Polygamy and Law
The letter argues against blocking Brigham H. Roberts of Utah from Congress despite Mormon polygamy. It cites John Dalzell and Edmunds on legal seating and two thirds expulsion, noting voting rights and constitutional guardrails.
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Roberts
Utah
Congress of the
United States
The
Mail
W. F. Crafts
House
Crafts
Congress
John Dalzell
Crafte
Sayy
McDowell
Edmunds
Vermont
Cona
Presidents lose six vice presidents to death in office
The article notes six historical cases where vice presidents died while in office. It highlights George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry as leading Democratic figures of their era, William R. King and Thomas A. Hendricks as strong improvisers on tickets, and Henry Wilson as a foundational Republican.
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George Clinton
Elbridge Gerry
Jefferson
Madison
William R. King
Pierce
Thomas A. Hendricks
Cleveland
Henry Wilson
Grant
New Telegraphy Demonstrated in Chicago Test
Prof W J Johnson and C L Fortier of Milwaukee conducted a wireless telegraphy test in Chicago last Monday. They transmitted signals through seven rooms and walls with all doors closed and through three fire proof vaults. A second test used a switchboard with thirty wires and about forty dead lines. The inventor claims superiority to Marconi and says devices can be horse portable and ready to operate quickly after arrival.
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Johnson
C. L. Fortier
Milwaukee
Chicago
Marconi
State Treasurer race leads Barnett with large plurality
Official Harrisburg returns show Barnett 438000, Creasy 327512, Caldwell 18072, Watkins 1988, Clark 3753, Woods 506, giving Barnett a 110488 lead. Creasy has 29000 more than Mestrezat for Supreme Judge and 26058 more than Reilly. Mitchell leads Barnett by 19810 for Superior court.
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Harrisburg
Barnett
Creasy
Caldwell
Watkins
Peoples
Clark
Socialist Labor
Woods
Union Reform
Mestrezat
Supreme Judge
Colorado Acts to Ban Docked-Tail Horses
The Legislature passed a law banning the import of horses with docked tails and prohibiting owners from docking tails. Violations carry a fine of at least $100 or up to 50 days in jail. The move is said to set a national trend against the practice.
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Colorado
Dentist chair pain differences cited by Kansas City expert
An Kansas City dentist argues men endure pain poorly in the chair because they cannot clench their teeth. He claims a woman's mouth is naturally open and ready to scream or talk, implying greater tolerance or different reaction to dental procedures.
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Kansas City
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
Distressing stomach weakness and indigestion may be cured by a tonic advertised as a world wide remedy. It boasts immediate relief from the first dose and claims universal success. Sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
New Chorus Tailor Receives Fall and Winter Stock
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces arrival of new fall and winter clothing. Bargains praised as the best and cheapest in town. Order early to avoid rush.
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Jacob Keller
Washington Monument Falls at Boonsboro in Md
The old Washington monument on South mountain near Boonsboro has fallen and if not rebuilt soon will be a ruin. It was the first monument erected to memory of Washington. Nearby notes discuss temperance advocate Francis Murphy returning to Pittsburg and temperance, plus a Philadelphia Press table on McKinley’s strong vote and Republican gains in the latest election.
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Washington Monument
South Mountain
Boonsboro
Washington
WyoMine County
Rancis Murphy
Pittsburg
Philadelphia Press
McKinley
Sny
Admirals Son George J Dewey Inherits Family Home
A long list of early 1900s global and domestic notes includes George J. Dewey, son of Admiral Dewey, now owner of the residence presented to the admiral by Americans, amid reports of Boer action near Ladysmith and Aguinaldo’s fighters across the Philippines. New York Chamber of Commerce hosted its 131st banquet at Delmonico’s.
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George J. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Kruger
United States
Macrum
Pretoria
Ladysmith
Aguinaldo
New York Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico's
Prospect Point
Niagara Falls
A. Wickham
Ischua
N. Y
Methodist Church
Washington
Roberts
Utah
James Jeffries
James Corbett
Newfoundland
Winston Churchill
Transvaal
New York Central Railroad
Forty-seventh
United States Volunteer Infantry
Manila
Malta
Castine
Methuen
Graf Pan
Ninth Lancers
Princeton College
James Buckley
Thomas Hackway
New York City
Bowling Green
Seneca County
Parrish
Wallace Ross
Charing Cross
London
Li Hung Chang
Godid
William of Germany
United German Soldiers’ Societies of
Chicago
von Holleben
BE. H. R. Green
Gulf of Mexico
Green
Hetty Green
Charles Coghlan
Texas
Richard Croker
Europe
Bryan
Tammany Hall
Elbert
Colorado
Galveston
Tex
Joseph Purgdorf
Red Creek
Bright
Fall River
Mass
Clery
White
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Squire Tankard
Margery Beaumont
Driftwood
Chautauqua County
Davies
New York State
Berlin
British Lancers
Navy Department
Dr. Jameson
Newark
Calla
Philippines
Young
Indiana
Russia
Persia
Mindanao
Suppo
Voice of the South praises McKinley win and southern industry
Maj. A W Wills of Nashville a veteran iron maker at the postmasters convention in Washington declares the Republican victories bring renewed prosperity. He predicts $15 to $25 iron at the furnace door for five years plus higher wages bread and meat and rising industries across the South including furnaces rolling mills steel plants and cotton manufacturies as Westward retreat ends under McKinley administration and annexation of the Philippines.
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Voice
South
Maj. A. W. Wills
Nashville
Washington
Mr. Wills
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Parkhurst and Grannis Respond to Susan B Anthony Polygamy Comment
The Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst notes part of Miss Anthony statement is worth considering and contrasts Mormon polygamy with Gentile polygamy. Mrs Elizabeth B Grannis agrees Miss Anthony is right about eastern polygamy but says the polygamist in Congress is Roberts rather than Utah.
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Charles Parkhurst
Susan B. Anthony
Roberts
Elizabeth B. Grannis
Anthony
East
Utah
Congress
RRR Exhibited in One Eee Before Low Prices Astonish
A brief ad style notice proclaims RRR displayed in one Eee once before with surprisingly low prices meant to attract shoppers. The message emphasizes savings and novelty to draw interest from readers.
Property auction notices for land parcels in Kinzua Warren PA
Seized property of Mary E. Fullerton at suit of Kinzua Building and Loan Association. Describes three land parcels bounded by Green street Warren street Leonard’s island road and adjacent lots with a two story dwelling and frame barn. Sale to occur under legal process in Kinzua.
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Kinzua
Warren
Pennsylvania
Green Street
G. W. Green
Leonard’s Island
Ellen Fullerton
Alvernon Green
Fullerton
Mary E. Fullerton
Kinzua Building and Loan Association
Township of
County of
State of
Kinzua Creek
Johanna Gunning
AxLso
Allegheny River
Cannons Island
William English
Township
Newark and
Corydon Street
Old State Road
William Whitman Junior
Etta. Whitman
Wee
Farmington
Sugar Grove
Pond
Mary Thurber
George W. Boomer
Minerva V. Er
Lena Eaton
Anna J. Eaton
C. H. Wicks Terre
Fred D. van Namee
John A. Kinsman
Garland
Warren County
Centre Street
South
Pittsfield Township
Second Street
Papary
Front
West Street
East Street
Front Street
G. W. Price
E. A. Allen
A. J. Wynn
Co. W. Stone
Property Boundaries in Warren Borough Pennsylvania
Description situates in Warren borough Warren County PA. It covers part of lot 137 on East Warren map now in recorder’s office book 35 page 177. Frontage 50 feet on east side of Second Street and depth 100 feet. Sold as property of E H Trushell in suit of A L Schellhammer for Samuel Frantz.
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Warren
Richland
Warren County
Pleasant Township
Pennsylvania
Wayne Street
Flora O’neil
M. E. J. Biddle
Newbold
Geor
James Clark
L. Clark
Borough of
County of
State of
East Warren
Recorder’s Office
Second Street
E. H. Trushell
A. L. Schellhammer
Samuel Frantz
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
James McManes
Philadelphia
People’s Bank
Fred Fonnston
Kansas
Funston
Admiral Schley
Usk
News and Views
Pitteburg Times
China
Pitteburg
History OF the
Estercourt
Mooi River
Pietermartzburg
Natal
Kimberley
Orange River
Lawton
Wheaton
Aguinalda
E. Berry Wall
Tallon
Dublin
Henry Goble
Middletown
John H. Mullen
Greenville
New South Wales
Elizabeth Campbell
Fairport
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Belmont
Cape Colony
Broken Nail
Free Orange State
Twenty-fifth
United States Infantry
O’donnell
Montgomery
Husted
Buffalo
Charles O’neill
Horicon
San Francisco
Leonard Wood
Santiago
John S. Sheehan
Sheehan
Ninth Assembly
New York
Estcourt
Willow Grove
Bill Anthony
Maine
Havana
A. Krolik & Co
Detroit
Michael Davitt
Angola N. Y
Dunkirk
Lake Erie
General Shafter
Ed Lucky
Tom Mitchell
Darlington
S. C
Josephine Lafferty
Charlee Seeber
Haven House
Proctor House
Watertown
George W. Brooks
William Himmel
Williamsport
Frankln
Fannie Law
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Minnesota
C.i.f
F.o.b
C.if
Ellow Western
City
Brandywine
Duluth
Hay—Shipping
Ppoork
Western Creamery
State
the Great Cash Grocery
Liberty St
Central Ave
Sheriff’s Sales
Hugh Marsh
Register
Ich Marsh
J. C. Sollin
Livonia
Pittsfield
Arren
Beiining
William Seeley
James D. N
William H. Seeley
Warren Academy
D. I. Ball
Sue Stranahan
Charles A. Wolcott
Dounty
Recorder
Warren Ool
Ming
Laura Carl
Chantangas National Building Loan and Savings Association of
Jamestown
New
District Court of the United States
George Traub
Western District of
Ora C. Gage
Elk Township
William T. Lindsey
Court of Common Pleas
Aity
Martin Cribbins
Kate Cribbins
E. Bordwell
Comes Pleas
Warren Co
Sena
J. P. Jefferson
T. Struthers
J ¥. M. Knapp
al i. Gadetp
B. Shirley
Frank’ Co. Oo
Ie R. Bimber
James A. McCormick
L. Reinsburrow
Geo. Worthington Co
Pickett & F. McMurtrie
Ann Grove Rove Sp
James W. Co
Calyan
Acer
John — Mary Shiner
S. M. Sloan
G. N. Frazine
Frank Weaver
Pine Grove
BR. W. Ogted
Beyond Sareen Bus
Titusville
P. M
CT. Widdifield
Oars
Gardner
S. Keller
Turner & Son
A. Pom
E. Morreon
T. 1
W. L. Brayner
Mulboney
Alph Garver
Wince Seesweg
Marsh
C. R. Hammond
TR. Uhiman
Layos
A. Dunn
C.C. Bean
J. C. Goal
F. M. Knapp
Prothy
Warn Pa
Kennett & Richardson
Rogers Block
Purdon’s Digest
Joan H. Fuellhart
Sheriff’s Office
ROYAL
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Telephone
of Ladies and Gentlemen’s
Allen
Charles M. Jack
Thane
Alexander
C. M. Shawkey
Morck & Kirberger, Jewelers
Opticians
Lycoming Rubber
C. P. Ford
New Boston
Pickett Hardware
Syracuse
Pickett Hardware Co., Sp YD
N. K. Wendelboe
Armstrong
Liberty Street
C. R
W. F. Henry
Warren ‘Savings Bank
Business Peopl
Mmie Foley
eStewe A. A.davis & Co
Exchange Block
NORE
Hersey
Admr
Aled
J. Tate
W. T
Filion Lowance
W. M. Lindsey
Gertrude Lindsey
Emil E. Lesser
Katherine Parrott
Jones Smith
C. L. Smith
Julia Neill
Samuel Teill
Helen Dusenbury
John E. Dusenbury
Adirrs
Register’s Office
Warea En Nor
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