Col Barnett to Speak in Warren on State Treasurer Race
Warren Republicans and residents gather Monday evening at Library Hall to hear Col James K. Barnett the Republican nominee for State Treasurer. The event boosts local campaign energy as Schofield and county nominees push turnout for the November 7 election and a straight Republican ticket. An elderly reader laments prosperity under a Democratic President and jokes about subscribing to the Mail.
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Warren
James K. Barnett
Library Hall
Warren County
Schofield
Aguinaldo Exposes Belief in American Filipino Independence
Proclamation cites a supposed party in America pressing for recognizing Filipino independence. The rebel leader misreads Democratic figures like Bryan and Goebel, predicting U S troops withdrawal and a terror purge of foreign residents. The article asserts Democratic influence is limited in U S governance.
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Aguinaldo
America
Bryan
McLean
Altgeld
Goebel
Philippines
United States
Democratic Party
Roberts defends plural marriage claim to seat in Congress
Brigham H. Roberts of Utah admits a plurality of wives but argues marriages prior to 1890 remain valid. He says plural marriages after 1890 ceased and supports recognition of pre 1890 unions. Opposition rises in Chicago and the East as protests pour in against his seating.
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Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Roberts
Congress
Chicago
East
St. Louis Democrat
Helen Gould
Brigham H. Roberta
South African Republic
N. Y. Post
St. Louis Republic
Hell
Newman Smyth
New Haven, Conn
Prosperity Fear Drives Political Talk
The speaker argues that prosperity across farming, industry, and labor proves Republican success, dismissing calls for Democratic change as unnecessary. He claims higher wages and busy railroads reflect prosperity, and suggests a party shift would not improve personal finances.
Treasury receipts rise as spending stays in check
The text notes Treasury revenues exceed expenditures, suggesting a strong fiscal position for the Republicans. It contrasts with Democratic claims that the Dingley tariff law failed to cover ordinary government costs.
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Tus
Treasury
Monument for Morton Minn Native Ally Erected
A monument will honor a “good Indian” who aided settlers in Morton Minnesota during intertribal conflicts. Another tribute stands to Cornplanter in Warren County Pennsylvania, funded by the state.
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Morton Minn
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Libel Suit Prompted by False Information to Scranton Newspaper
The Scranton editors report that several parties supplied a reporter with false information leading to a libel suit against the paper. They warn that misleading the press invites serious legal consequences.
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Scranton
Retiring Gen Shafter to stay on at Presidio duties
Gen Shafter reached retirement age last Monday but the War department will retain him temporarily to oversee military affairs at the Presidio in San Francisco. He remains a volunteer with a light workload. Aguinaldo’s coat of arms remains undecided and the Democratic rooster is suggested as a symbol, a choice Shafter mocks as a sick bird.
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Shafter
War Department
Presidio
San Francisco
Aguinaldo
Women’s League Offers House for Admiral Schley
The Washington Women’s League proposes presenting a house to Admiral Schley but he declines the gift saying he does not want it. The item reflects public sentiment and wartime figures being honored.
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Admiral Dewey
Woman’s League of Washington
Admiral Schley
Dewey
Nebraska Republicans Foresee Victory This Year
Nebraska Republicans express confidence the state will vote Republican despite Bryan’s vigorous campaigning to avert a GOP win.
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Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
McKinley Urges Reunion of North and South Veterans
President McKinley addressed a large Evansville crowd despite rain, praising postwar reconciliation. He said unity rests in the hearts of the people, not force, and recalled troops joining the Spanish War effort from both regions. He stressed lasting peace born of mutual respect and love.
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Evansville
Indiana
Grant
Lee
Appomattox
South
Grand Army of the Republic
Santiago
Brumby
Georgia
Manila
Only a Local Issue Says Creasy and Aguinaldo Alliance
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial quotes Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania State Treasurer Creasy and Philippine revolutionary Aguinaldo pegging an election as only a local issue. They urge Democratic victory and alliance with Aguinaldo against McKinley, with Republicans urged to aid.
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Mr. Creasy
Pennsylvania
Aguinaldo
Union
McKinley
Aguinaldo, “Pray They May Win.” Mr. Creasy
Creasy
Reublicans
Guffey
Phila. Inquirer
Railroads Strain Under Growing Freight Demands Across Regions
Observers note Mr. Bryan's cautious claim of prosperity amid heavy freight pressure. East coast car shops toil to meet demand as shortages and delays persist. In the West, crop shipments push rails to the limit.
American novels vie for popularity with David Harum
The little novel writers aim for a success like David Harum. The 310th thousand is on press. One day this month orders exceeded 4000 copies. August daily average was 1306 and September 1521. When Knighthood Was in Flower follows close, with ten thousand in Canada and nearly 100000 sold in the United States, plus German translation underway.
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David Harum
Canada
Transvaal War Discussed In Northern Press Echoes
A collage of brief snatches notes reactions to Boer War events, German and French census figures, presidential races, and social commentaries. Mentions Bryan Nebraska tour, Admiral Dewey, Helen Gould, and U.S. stance on Transvaal. Also reports on demographics, industry progress, and railway labor notes.
Shamrock Loses to Columbia in Yacht Race Repeats
Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock trailed the Columbia by a mile and a half at the finish on the eighth trial last Monday. A second Columbia victory followed on Tuesday as Shamrock broke her topmast by overfore rigging. Another attempt is planned for today.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
Columbia
Orsa Sweden Reaches Prosperity Through Forest Trade
Orsa in Sweden is praised as one of the happiest places, having sold nearly five million dollars of timber in a generation and planned replanting to yield similar income every 30 to 40 years. The wealth has erased taxes and provided free railways, telephones, schools, and other services.
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Orsa
Sweden
McKinley cites expansion gains despite past opposition
In Minneapolis the president argued that expansion faced strong criticism like the Louisiana Purchase and Alaska, but both acquisitions proved wise. He noted growing railroads, business, manufacturing, exports, and overall prosperity, warning these trends could hurt Democratic campaigns in 1899 and 1900.
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McKinley
Minneapolis
Louisiana Territory
Alaska Purchase
United States
Market Report Signals Strong Demand Through Next Year
Dan's Review notes larger buying crowds push production into next year with mills at full capacity. Leather boots and shoes fetch better prices while woolen and cotton goods see brisk demand and price increases. Cotton prices rise by one cent over recent levels.
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Iron Business
Dan
Bryan Meets Prosperity Figure After McKinley Greeting
KuNEL Bryan showed visible nerves while pursuing a meeting with Prosperity. He ultimately met the figure who made Prosperity real and shook hands with President William McKinley.
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Kunel Bryan
Gen. Prosperity
William McKinley
Wedding Reported at Bride’s Parents Home
A contemporary account notes the couple wed at the bride’s parents home and will stay there until the groom secures employment. It also hints that there may be others involved.
Spanish and British clashes swirl in Africa and beyond
A sweeping World War I era dispatch lists battles in Mafeking and Charlestown with Boer forces, armored trains, and Todas. It notes a hospital train ambush near Maribogo, flag hoisting, and possible attacks on Kimberley and Iloilo. Reports cover Dewey, Manila unrest, Patria suppression, Columbia’s win over Shamrock, and other global incidents from October 17 to 18.
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Wholesale Druggist Association
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
Henry Payne
Wisconsin
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de Kalb
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Andrade
Caracas
Boston
Washington
Eugene Carl
Kingston
Colorado
Chicago Auditorium
Theodore Thomas
Alaska
State Department
China
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Manitoba
J. H. Hinds
New York
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Spytfontein
Rhodes
Bell
Porac
Patria
Shenandoah City
Pottsville
Charles Vokes
Westchester
San Carlos
Granite Canon Station
Central Pacific
Forty-sixth
New England
South Farmingham
Mass
San Francisco
India
Oliver Caulk
Dream
Rock Creek
Baltimore
John Lafferty
William A. Poucher
Oswego
N. Y
Meadville
Visa Moore
Utica
Orphans Court Auditor Notice in Warren County
Auditor appointed to distribute funds in the estate of Stephen R. Morrison deceased attends at his Warren law office on October 23 1899 at 9 o'clock A M to hear claims and report distribution to the court.
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Stephen R. Morrison
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
B. G. Morrison
Admr
Borough of
Warren
Said County
Etters
Isaac Horton
Sheffield
Pennsylvania
James Horton
Goshen, Orange Co
Subpoena in Divorce in Warren County Court
Subpoena issued in the Warren County Common Pleas No 48 L June term 1899 Agnes Beam libellant vs Geo G Beam respondent. Respondent not found and ordered to appear December first 1899 at Warren borough court house to answer libel and show cause why divorce should not be granted. Sheriff John H Fuellhart enforces notice.
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Warren County Common Pleas
Agnes Beam
Libellant
Geo. G. Beam
Warren Borough
Court of Common Pleas
John H. Fuellhart
Amos Alor
Anna Taylor
Warren
Tous Fuellhart
Warren County
Act Assembly
Anna Southland
J. F. Hegerty
Martin Southland
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Charles D. Crandall
W. J. Mead
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