Important Protestant Episcopal Church Convention in Boston
The triennial convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church meets in Boston with a House of Bishops and House of Delegates. It lasts about three weeks and includes notable discussion topics. The Archbishop of Canterbury attends to foster English American church cooperation. Rev. A. R. Taylor of Warren's Trinity Memorial Church and his wife attend as delegates from the Pittsburgh Diocese.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Boston
England
A. R. Taylor
Warren
Trinity Memorial Church
Pittsburg
Three Candidates Seek Hackney Seat as 1906 Looms
An Associate Judge seat held by A. T. Hackney will be up for election next year. John Siggins of Tidioute and Lyman L D Wilson of Farmington Township already announce their candidacies with time for more entrants. The race forms as Hackney’s term ends with 1905 transitioning into 1906.
Judge Harry White seeks another decade on Indiana bench
Indiana County judge Harry White, after nearly twenty years on the bench, campaigns for a ten year term as an independent this fall. He lost a tight Republican primary and, in the paper’s view, should be defeated by a large majority.
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Jupge
Harry White
Indiana County
Joseph Jefferson Retires From Stage After Long Career
The actor Joseph Jefferson announces retirement due to age and infirmity after years of short seasons and travel curtailment. At seven years old last February, his departure marks an end of an era in American theater as he steps back from performance. Analysts note it coincides with heavy voting expectations in four western states where women vote. Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho show weak prospects for Parker and Davis, though Democratic managers argue otherwise for most except Wyoming.
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Joseph Jefferson
Parker and
Davis
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
New York City Circulating Library Claims World Lead
New York City asserts its circulating library system with twenty two branches and about 3 500 000 books per year is the largest in the world. The claim challenges the belief that New Yorkers have little time to read beyond newspapers.
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New York City
Parker plans hometown speeches like McKinley
JupGE PARKER declares he will deliver speeches at home in the style of McKinley and declines mandatory stumping tours. He also asserts he will not match McKinley in practical, plain speaking.
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Jupge Parker
McKinley
Pennsylvania Judge bans chestnutting as unlawful act
In a paused era tone the piece notes a judge ruling chestnutting illegal. It observes campaigns silent with about three weeks to election day and implies a Republican majority among voters as is customary.
Turkeys Reported Plentiful This Season in Local Areas
Neighborhood papers note a larger turkey crop this year than last season, signaling a strong harvest across communities. Local growers anticipate steady markets and higher yields as migrations and weather favor fowl production.
Preventing Railway Casualties in the United States
A Washington Herald inquiry reports Inter-State Commerce Commission views on reducing railroad deaths. Proposals include extending block systems, shortening worker hours, and adopting a British staff system using a brass staff to grant right of way. The panel cites causes such as traffic load, worker overwork, and single-track designs, and notes trespassing fatalities due to weak laws abroad and the need for harsher penalties.
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Washington
New York Herald
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Great Britain
Europe
Railroad Crew on Trial for Fatal Pennsylvania Collision
A freight train crew in Montgomery county faces trial in Norristown after a collision on the Pennsylvania railroad last April killed two and injured a dozen. The engineer blamed twenty two hours on duty and sleep caused the error, but the court ruled weariness does not excuse negligence and held the crew must perform duties faithfully. The duty of the carrier to protect the public from exhausted crews was emphasized and officials who require unsafe service were urged to be punished.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Montgomery County
Norristown
Kane Republican
True as Preaching Senator Knox Speaks in Philadelphia
Senator Knox, formerly Attorney General, condemns opposition to President Roosevelt in a Philadelphia speech. He argues that a few men resist laws against restraint of trade and seek to punish Roosevelt, combining with others who call federal enforcement an attack on property rights.
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Knox
United States
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Why Not Tabooed Public Thanks In Newspapers
The Meadville Journal argues publishers increasingly refuse cards of thanks and resolutions of respect from individuals lodges and societies and charge 50 cents for cards and 1.50 for resolutions. It says such items are not news and make dull reading being ads that should be paid for.
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Meadville Journal
Pensions clerk notes Civil War veterans dying at 100 daily
Commissioner Ware reports Civil War veterans die at about 100 a day while pension applications run about 700 daily. He notes rising widow and minor claims and says pensions will not drop soon due to high mortality.
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Commissioner of Pensions Ware
Doubtful Verdict for Parker Election Prospects
The article weighs Parker as a likely loser in the November presidential contest, comparing the possible outcome to Horace Greeley’s 1872 defeat. It notes Parker’s unyielding smile during the campaign despite the uncertain result.
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Parker
Greeley
Adulteration of Foods Reported in Pennsylvania
Dr. B H Warren reports 88 of 255 tests found adulterants in foods from butter to jams. Among butter 20 pure, two colored oleomargarine, one genuine oleomargarine, three renovated. Lard 5 adulterated. Milk shows 939 pure, 82 preserved, 10 watered, 2 colored, 8 skimmed, 2 skimmed and watered. preservatives used in 68 of 82 preserved cases. Tenure prosecutions: 42 for milk adulteration and 26 for unwholesome meat and related products.
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B. H. Warren
Dairy and Food Division
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Hamburg
No Mercy in Mud and Mayhem on the Gridiron
A vivid football scene depicts a battered player amid mud and crowds as rivals triumph. The writer vows a future revenge at the next match, claiming intense rivalries fuel the college game and its spirited cheers.
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Bradford Ira
Watson Attacks Parker as Roosevelt Stands Clear
Populist Watson condemns Parker in Albany remarks, contrasting Parker’s evasions with Roosevelt’s plain, firm stance. He calls Parker’s campaign a confidence game and predicts a rout, citing evasions and lack of clear positions.
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Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Parker
Bryan
President revokes order on Schuylkill Arsenal uniforms
The President rescinds a military order on making soldiers uniforms at Schuylkill Arsenal. Contractors might do it cheaper, but stopping the seamstresses risks hardships for widows and daughters of soldiers, who rely on the work.
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Schuylkill Arsenal
Phila
Bryan Seeks U S Senate After Nebraska Swing
W. J. Bryan toured Nebraska last week focusing on fusion Legislature work and declared his bid for U S Senate. He contrasted Judge Parker with Roosevelt and said Parker is too much like Roosevelt. meanwhile Miss Sill's millinery displays were spotlighted for ladies.
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Watson
Albany
N. Y
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
U.S
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Quotable Bits and Jests From The Press Spark
A collection of witticisms and sayings from The Press pages including lines about youth and consequences, lawyers, trouble seeking, pleases, beauty, aging, and work. Highlights note the St Louis World's Fair unclaimed mail in the Government Building and social advice about conviction and agreeableness.
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Philo. Press
Charles Reade
Beauty
Emerson
Philo
Puck
Chicago Journal
United States
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Dwight Cowan
Warren County
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
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John P. Elkin
Indiana CO
Congress
Joseph
Sibley
Venango Co
James Brann
Elmer D. Everts
Corydon
Pennsylvania
Adulterated Foods
Miss Sill’s
Court of Common Pleas
Nellie Palmer
Press Publishing Co
Western Reserve National Bank
C. W
Mary A. Nichols
Spencer M. Haner
Homer M. Preston
Terre
Louisa C. Peterson
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Beer Mooney
Drew Levick
M. Wade
A. F
Wm. Mason
H. M. Putnam
Myranelle Secor
Penr
Evelyn H. Radeker
Admix
Warren, Pa
Sidney D. Blackiman
Perry D. Clark
Warren County Bar
State Board of Law Examiners
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
James A. McCabe
Orphans Court
Laurence McCabe
Admr
Satururday
Warren Porensh
Rees
M. Waters
Hotel de Celeron Epacy
South Bend
Sam Q. Smith
John F. Rounce
Elizabeth Nelson
Penn Leather Specialty Company
Tidioute Cutlery Company, Limited
Tidioute Et Company Limited
Penn
Warren National Bank
Resources
T. O. Slater & CO
Devoe
Pennsylvania Avenue West
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty St
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Hammond Iron Works
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