Decision Voids 2 Cent Fare Law Against Railroad
Judge Shell in Bloomfield declares the recent 2 cent fare act unconstitutional as applied to the Susquehanna River and Western Railroad Co., citing confiscation of earnings and bondholder rights. He condemns legislative reform zeal and warns it would deprive transportation facilities and stockholders of property.
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Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River& Western Railroad Company
Duncannon
Bloomfield
Shell
Perry County
United States
Treform
Madame Rowland
New Butter Tax Rule and Milk Price Rise
The article notes a new tax rule for butter dealers based on water content and ownership in sales. It also mentions newspaper publishers considering Roosevelt’s stance on paper manufacturer combines and a Dun Kirk milk price increase to seven cents per quart starting October first due to higher cow feed costs.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue Capers
Dunkirk
To Republicans Just A Word
A Republican call to nominate John O Sheatz for State Treasurer and punish Capitol looters. The piece rejects Democratic blame, argues party equality in corruption, and praises Governor Edwin S Stuart for vigorous prosecution and Republican unity against graft. It defends honesty in both parties and urges voters to back Sheatz.
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Capitol Investigation Commission
Capitol
Republican Party
Democratic
Republican
Pennsylvania
Col. Guffey
Mr. Harman
Harman
Maine
California
Bryan
Republcan
John O. Sheatz
Edwin S. Stuart
Philadelphia
Republican Treasurer Candidate Faces Democratic Critique
The Johnstown Tribune argues that Republicans should ignore Democratic attacks and not be swayed by Democratic claims of honesty. It warns that if Pennsylvania appears to favor Democrats, the party will face a sharp, cynical reaction the next morning.
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Pennsylvania
Johnstown Tribune
Opportunities in Pennsylvania Horticulture
The August issue notes a shift to tree crops in Washington county Arkansas and praises orchard investment in Pennsylvania. It cites rising land values for orchards, strong apple markets, and state college studies by Prof. Stewart showing varied success and need for better storage and marketing. It urges growers to adopt intelligent orchard development and join Pennsylvania State College experiments.
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Washington County
Ark
Pennsylvania
America
San Jose
Pennsylvania State College
Stewart
New York
Philadelphia
Department of Experimental Horticulture
State College
Penn
Poker Reading the Papers Echoes in Detroit Prompt
A man bets as three affinities and a pair of artists hold the pot. The other notices three queens and two jacks, realizing he’s playing poker with one who reads the papers, a quip tied to a Detroit Free Press item.
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Detroit Free Press
Strenuous Spokane Chief Orders Shoot to Kill Policy
A Spokane police chief advocates drastic methods, classing hold up men and burglars with murderers. He orders night officers to shoot to kill if necessary and to avoid parleying, aiming to hit the target. He bans visible thieves from the city and warns crooks to beware.
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Spokane
San Francisco
Coast
Pennsylvania Seeks Homegrown Sumatra Wrapper Leaf
Reports show Sumatra leaf buys for 3.50 to 5 a pound and 30,000 pounds used by the cigar trade in the census year. Pennsylvania, producing a quarter of national output, potentially saves 35 million annually. Experiments in Lancaster County with sandy loam soil yield fine wrappers at 1 per pound cost, valued by manufacturers at 2.75 to 3.50. Local option status noted in Missouri with 44 counties, near half the state. Oil City Blizzard warns the Prohibition wave awaits the “show us” faction.
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Pennsylvania
Florida
William Frear
Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Experiment Station
Lancaster County Tobacco Growers’ Society
Lancaster County
Missouri
Oil City
Marriages Listed in Warren and Jamestown Area
On the 19th inst by Rev John Sailor D M McLeod and Miss Charlotte Mead both of Warren. In Carroll on the 12th inst by L B Brown Esq Mr Thomas Gregg of Limestone Pa and Miss Salina Gibbs of Sugar Grove Pa. At Sugar Grove House on the 16th inst by G W Buel Esq Mr Lewis Scott and Miss Marion Betts of Jamestown N Y.
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John Sailor
D. M. McLeod
Charlotte Mead
Warren
Carroll
L. B. Brown
Thomas Gregg
Limestone
Salina Gibbs
Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove House
G. W. Buel
Lewis Scott
Marion Betts
Jamestown, N. Y
Warren Academy Public Examination Next Friday
A public examination of Warren Academy students will be held next Friday at the close of the term, in both forenoon and afternoon sessions. A general invitation is extended and citizens are urged to attend to support the students.
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Warren Academy
Railroad Meeting At Court House Thursday Evening
The notice invites attendance at a railroad meeting at the court house on Thursday evening the 26th. Judges Galbraith and Miles are expected from Erie with other supporters of the project, possibly some from Philadelphia.
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Court House
Galbraith
Miles
Erie
Philadelphia
Mrs Taylor dies of East Pasca goula
Mrs. Taylor widow of President Zachary Taylor died at East Pascagoula on the night of the 14th inst. Texan papers report Gov. Bell received orders from President Fillmore to raise 500 mountain rangers for frontier protection. The barn of B. T. Bennett at Youngsville burned on the 19th inst, likely caused by children playing with matches.
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Taylor
Zachary Taylor
East Pascagoula
Bell
Fillmore
B. T. Bennett
Youngsville
Post Offices Established in Elk Mead and South West Townships
A new post office named Ger many is established in Elk township with Phillip J. Trusher as postmaster. Mead township follows with Mr. Mott as postmaster and a third office opens in South West township led by R. M. Brigham as postmaster.
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Elk Township
Germany
Phillip J. Trusher
Mead Township
Mr. Mott
P. M
South West Township
R. M. Brigham
New M. E. Church Dedication in Sugar Grove
The Sugar Grove Methodist church will be dedicated Tuesday August 31 at 2 p m. Rev J H Whallon will preach the sermon. Several ministers are expected to participate and a general invitation is extended to all.
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M. E
Sugar Grove
J. H. Whallon
E'L
Norton Develops Potato Digging Machine in New Hampshire
The item notes a potato digging machine now in New Hampshire, drawn by a team of horses or an engine, reflecting industrial progress and agricultural innovation in the region. The report hints at the machine's potential impact on local farming practices and efficiency.
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Norton
New Hampshire
Farmer Harvests Potatoes as Horses Pull Cart
A rural scene shows horses pulling a cart loaded with potatoes while a farmer walks beside them whistling a patriotic tune. The image emphasizes old time farming practices and a casual mood on the fields.
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Columbia
Cholera Rages in Jackson Missouri and Surrounding County
A letter to the St Louis Republican from Jackson Missouri dated June 30 reports cholera raging in and around the town. Fortynine deaths occurred in the town with about forty in the adjacent county. Several physicians died and residents fled the area in a state of panic.
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Missouri
St. Louis Republican
Jackson, Mo
Franklin Whig Banner launches in Venango County
A new paper titled the Franklin Whig Banner debuts in Franklin Venango County Pennsylvania. It is sized like the Mail and shows promise in ability and taste. The editor is R Lyle White Esq and the venture aims to serve the Whig cause and garner patronage from true Whigs.
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New Papperr
Franklin Whig Banner
Franklin, Venango Co
R. Lyle White
Venango County
Marble grave marker for Reverend Reuben Edwards in Warren
A large marble slab at Warren Marble Works is being prepared by Mr Underhill for the Reverend Reuben Edwards who died while ministering to the M E K church in Warren last year. The stone features a large hand pointing to Heaven and the words Gone Home. Donated by church member Joseph Carver.
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Underhill
Warren Marble Works
Reuben Edwards
M. EK
Warren
Joseph Carver
Praise for Rev Isaac Carey in Springville sermon
The writer compliments Rev Isaac E. Carey formerly of Carroll New York for his sermon last Sabbath praising his piety energy and promising talents. It notes he is temporarily preaching at Springville New York after Yale College and near completion of Auburn Theological Institution.
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Isaac E. Carey
Carroll, N. Y
Springville
N. Y
Yale College
Theological Institution
Auburn
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