Women lead Kansas school elections for teacher marriage repeal
The women of Kansas have carried school elections on a platform demanding repeal of a rule forbidding teachers to marry. A man proud to beg or steal faces tough conditions. Crops and business are solid though water prices on Wall Street wobble. Hon. J. C. Sibley urges constituents with pension claims to send them to Secretary S. H. Gray in Franklin, Pa for forms.
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Wall Street
Kansas
J. C. Sibley
S. H. Gray
Franklin, Pa
Gray
Franklin News prosperity praised by friends of proprietors
The enlargement of the Franklin Daily News reflects continued prosperity for its owners. The paper is described as progressive and ably led, expected to suit readers in Franklin and vicinity. Old Pennsylvania is highlighted for a top state building at the St. Louis Fair next year with a major exhibitors list.
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Franklin Daily News
The
News
Franklin
Vicinity
Pennsylvania
OTICE
Oregon and Pennsylvania Quartz Company
West Virginia
Warren
A. D
Courts rule Christian Science church cannot be incorporated
The Pennsylvania courts have ruled that a Christian Science church cannot be incorporated in the state. The decision highlights tensions between religious freedom and organizational requirements, noting that Christian Science seeks to heal the body as well as the soul.
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Pennsylvania
Christian Science Church
Keystone State
Mrs. Eddy
Leap Year Rules and Holiday Shift Next Year
The text explains leap year rules and notes that holidays gain a day. It states the Fourth of July, which was on a Saturday this year, will fall on Monday next year, reflecting the calendar shift.
Grand Army to Campaign for Civil War Pensions
The Grand Army plans an education campaign to push a pension law for Union veterans. It would grant pensions when veterans reach a set age, proposed at 12 years from service. The campaign aims to secure eligibility through new legislation.
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Grand Army
Union
Real estate price jumps on talk of buying
An exchange notes how price spikes when a buyer is mentioned and falls when the assessor weighs in. The speaker wonders if tax levy valuations should align with a seller’s asking price to avoid riling buyers.
Democratic convention endorses Judge Bouton in McKean County
The county convention last week nominated Judge Bouton by the Democrats, leaving McKean County free from contest. The people show general approval of his conduct in office and the convention action unites the county tickets of the two major parties against partisan division.
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Judge Bouton
McKean County
Judge Botton
Railroad accident in Virginia kills nine workers
A recent Virginia railroad wreck left nine dead and four among them mail clerks. The comment notes the danger of railway life and says promotions often arise from such accidents, yet trains continue their schedules and job applicants remain ready.
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Virginia
Two Classes of Humanity The Knocker and the Booster
W C Smith argues humanity divides into two classes the Knocker and the Booster. Knocker dislikes everything and dampens progress while Booster offers encouragement and support lifting others and oneself. He asserts encouragement strengthens the worthy and helps others succeed.
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W. C. Smith
Prohibitionists Targeted in Distillery Offer
A newspaper man near Henessy received a letter from a large distilling firm asking for names of citizens who might support a new whisky. He sent a list of prominent Prohibitionists as a joke, and weeks later received $16.50 plus thanks when the list was found remunerative.
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Hennessy
Kansas City Journal
Roosevelt and the Unions
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues President Roosevelt shows a friendly stance toward organized labor and criticizes the Central Labor union of Washington for pressuring him on official duties. It dismisses threats to oppose his re election as preposterous.
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Roosevelt
Central Labor Union of
Washington
Organized Labor
Des Moines Register
Borough Must Not Cut Shade Trees Without Restraint
In Lycoming county Picture Rocks a church move required removing shade trees. The borough was granted rights to cut them but an injunction kept, then made permanent, ruling a borough cannot cut shade trees at will. The piece also notes a three cent oil price rise boosting producer appeal and refining value amid high demand.
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Lycoming
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Remarkable female narrative in Scribner's October
Scribner's Magazine presents a vivid narrative by a brilliant woman about Mrs. John Quincy Adams journeying from St Petersburg to Paris with her son in 1815. The piece traces Napoleon era battlefield glimpses as she traveled to join her husband on the Peace Commission in Paris. A Carrollton Maryland anecdote notes a black patient told a white doctor about missing his watch.
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Scribner’s Magazine
John Quincy Adams
St. Petersburg
Paris
Charles Francis Adams
Peace Commission
Fashion decree alters Kangaroo waist and corset style
The text announces changes in women’s fashion for next winter. The Kangaroo waist is to be eliminated and the waistline slimmed with a straight front corset remaining in vogue. It notes a smaller hip silhouette as desirable.
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Dresmakers
Ladies invited to jaggy opening at Kertcher's Sat
Event notice states ladies are invited to attend the opening at Kertcher's on Saturday in October. Best job printing services advertised at the mail office.
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Kertcher’s
Leaves Fall on Lawn and Town News Echoes Empire City Pace
A collage of brief notes from Indianapolis to Yonkers describes autumn yard chores, church architectural quirks, New York school ambitions, fast horses records, tax receipts, and a Michigan farmer’s comic suit tale.
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Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
New York City
Delmar
Yonkers
Lou Dillon
Pennsylvania Railroad Pacific Coast Tour for Bankers Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted eighteen day tour to the Pacific Coast for the National Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco. Departing Oct 14 from eastern points, the trip includes San Francisco five days and returns via Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver and St. Louis reaching New York Oct 31. The round trip rate is 190 dollars, with Pittsburgh departures five dollars less.
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National Bankers’ Association
San Francisco
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Omaha
Cheyenne
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Denver
St. Louis
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Swamp Root offered as kidney remedy in ad text
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary complaints. It claims sediment in water signals illness and promises samples and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Duties of Constables as State Game and Fish Wardens
Harrisburg September 11 1903 letter from Joseph Kalefus secretary of the Game Commission explains the 1899 Act designating constables as ex officio Game Fish and Fire Wardens. It urges citizens to report violations and promises stronger enforcement, noting a Luzerne County constable was fined and more convictions are expected.
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Harrisburg
Game Commission
Department of Fisheries
Commonwealth
Luzerene
Joseph Kalefus
The
Large Clothing Lot For Men And Ladies At Low Prices
Jacoy Keller the Tailor offers a large assortment of mens suits ladies skirts and sacques at very low prices. Call to choose your bargain and take advantage of this special sale for friends and patrons.
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Psirons
Jacoy Keller
Letters Testamentary for Martin Amann Estate
Estates notices announce Marie Salome Amann as executrix for Martin Amann of Conneango Township Warren County Pa. Creditors urged to settle debts and claimants to present authenticated demands for settlement by Sept 15 1903.
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Etters
Martin Amann
Conenango
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Marie Salome Amann
Warren, Pa
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Crawford Co
Thomas A. Morrison
McKean Co
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Ralph N. Brown
Farmington
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Carrollton
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Hades
Hell
Parmles
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Edward Lindsey
N. K. Wendelboe
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Oregon & Pennsylvania Quartz Company
Allen
Liberty Street
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A. A
Wisconsin
Kopf & Henry
Greenland's
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Penn’a Av. West
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McNett
Undertaker
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Erneston
N. Y
Geo. W. Degraff
Wall St
J. Foley
A. A.davis & Telephone Connections
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Tionesta Valley Railroad
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Sheffield Junction
Winlock
Shef. Junction
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