Republicans urged to vote straight ticket in Warren County
The article urges Warren County Republicans to vote the straight Republican ticket to safeguard national and state welfare. It accuses Sibley of campaigning as a Populist-Democrat and misleading voters about national issues, while praising Hon C W Stone for addressing national questions. It warns Sibley’s past House record would not please the current administration and labels him an artful dodger promoting free trade and free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Sibley
27Th
National Congress
C. W. Stone
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Prediction of Republican Legislature Victory Against Mud Campaign
The piece asserts the public will elect a Republican Legislature despite factions, says mudslinging won’t defeat voters, and credits Senator Quay with gaining strength. It argues villifiers must be rebuked and that Republicans are galvanized to fight across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenks
Swallow
Wanamaker
Quay
Public calamity feared if Congressman Stone retires
The Coudersport Journal remarks that retiring Congressman C. W. Stone would be a public calamity for the district he has served for three terms. It calls him one of the ablest Pennsylvania delegates and praises his ripe experience, integrity, and party loyalty, warning that defeat would shame the Warren McKean Republicans who seek to deprive the state of a valuable member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coudersport Journal
C. W. Stone
New York
New Jersey
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Commonwealths
United States
Washington
End of Indian War Promises Surrender
Gen Bacon telegraphs that the Indian war is over and the rebellious tribes have come to terms and promise to surrender. Authorities are urged to investigate the case, ensure justice for all parties, and punish any white men found guilty while seeking fair treatment for the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Bacon
Washington
Voting guidance urges straight ticket to ensure counting
Voters are advised on election day to mark a cross in the top circle of the first column to ensure their ballot is counted. The notice warns against marking across the ballot and risking a lost vote, urging readers to vote a straight ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laffenberger
Pleasant
Warren Co
Ball
Admr
Warren, Pa
Eight War Vessels Join U S Navy From Spain
The United States navy gains eight usable ships that recently hoisted the Spanish flag. Five join Admiral Dewey’s squadron, two enter the North Atlantic squadron, and the cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa sails under its own steam toward Norfolk to enter active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Admiral Dewey
North Atlantic
Infanta Maria Teresa
Norfolk
President avoids kissing event amid crowds in Chicago
In Chicago several women attempted to kiss the President who dodges their advances. He declines participation in a kissing bee, urging mothers with babies and young followers to heed the notice. Mr. McKinley remains unfazed by the affectionate gambit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
Get out the vote for Republicans and supporters
The message urges Republicans and others who backed Republican policies two years ago to treat the vote as a presidential campaign and work actively. It asserts that this should not be treated as an off year for Republican victories.
Havana Fortifications and Naval Prospects in Early War
Havana is found well fortified with more than forty modern cannons in its defenses. An opening naval attack would have failed, but the town, like Santiago, would eventually yield to a combined army and navy assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Santiago
Spain Faces War Price in Madrid Debate
In Madrid the war cost Spain 600,009,000 dollars, roughly equal to the Cuban debt the country is invited to help pay. Spain chose pride over selling Cuba without conflict, losing a chance to pursue practical settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Chicago and Philadelphia Budget Peace Jubilee Ad
Chicago spent about $50,000 on her peace jubilee. Philadelphia will spend double that amount, signaling the cities enterprise and civic spirit through public celebrations and promotional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Philadelphia
Hamlin Breaks With Sibley Aids Stone In Local Vote
Smethport Democrat Hon Byron D Hamlin says he cannot support Silver Joe Sibley for Congress due to free silver views and will back Hon C W Stone. He notes Sibley’s stance about vetoes and urges gold Democrats and sound money Republicans to reconsider, praising Hamlin’s own position to promote Stone’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron D. Hamlin
Smethport
Joe” Sibley
Congress
C. W. Stone
Mr. Stone
Sibley
Presiden
Hamlin
Dingley Tariff Sparks Record Customs Revenue
Treasury reports show the Dingley tariff boosting receipts to 48,178,954 for the quarter ending Sept 30 1898 the highest since 1890 except for one McKinley quarter in 1892. Pro-Tariff message urges election of Republican Congress Governor and Legislature to sustain prosperity and reject Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Business Man's Opinion on Democratic House Vote
President John K. Cowen of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co expresses that electing a Democratic House would depress American securities at home and abroad. He warns financiers would delay investments and many enterprises would stall until politics clarified. He recalls 1892 as a disastrous precedent and urges opposition to Democratic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Cowen
The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
Congress
Maryland
Europe
Buffalo Express
Bank Reformer tale cited in Swallow libel cases
Ex senator Bannon sent inquiries to Harrisburg officials regarding libel suits against Rev. Dr. S C Swallow. Delaney reports: Soldiers Orphans case not guilty with costs, Delaney v Swallow Swallow guilty on both charges, fined 50 dollars plus costs, denied new trial, appeal to Superior court pending. Swallow convicted libeller per remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney
Commission of Public Grounds
Harrisburg
Bannon
Dr. Swallow
Swallow
Commonwealth
Bradford
Porto Rico now under United States control
The last Spaniards left Porto Rico on Monday October 24 and the island is now under Uncle Sam. About $12,000 in customs duties have been collected since October 18 when U S forces took possession. Admiral Schley sails this week and hands over to Commander Snow as the Commission's work is deemed satisfactory. Porto Rico citizens will send a Commission to Washington to present local wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Uncle Sam
United States
Admiral Schley
France
England
Marchand
Fashoda
Russia
East Clare
Ireland
Wood
Santiago
London
Spain
John Plumpton
Two Hundred and Third
New York Volunteers
Syracuse
N. Y
Philadelphia
Cuba
Havana
Colon
Bullock
Georgia
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Reuben Nathaniel Dodd, Jr
Seventyfirst
New York Regiment
Bloomfield
N. J
Wiss Blanche Beck
Warren
Mississippi
William Dunham
Ithaca
Bridgeport
Conn
Anniston
Ala
Paris
War Department
Merritt
Laura Williams
Chicago
San Juan
Ortega
Hunter
Porto Rican Evacuation Commission
New York
Foraker
Cuban Military Commission
Gibara
Holguin
Maria Teresa
Cervera
Caimanera
Extravagant rhetoric and dangers of public platform speech
The Presbyterian Banner critiques speakers who wield exaggerated language on platforms and pulits. It warns that immediate public correction may be missing for lecturers and preachers while they speak to large crowds. The piece condemns distortions, sensationalism, and dogmatism that stifle dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Brother Swallow
The November Chautauquan Wide-Awake Topics
Edward G. Judge recounts The Canning Industry in the United States while L H Batchelder pursues The Chemistry of Today. William Gilbert Irwin of the 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers writes on The Campaign in the Philippines and Day Allen Willey analyzes The Nicaragua Canal its advantages and the projected cost and difficulties ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Judge
United States
L. H. Batchelder
William Gilbert Irwin
10Th Regiment
Penna
Philippines
Allen Willey
Nicaraagua
Putnamville Neighbors Active in Fall Harvest Scraps
Oct 24 Putnamville report notes Miss Millie Tucker visiting friends at Jackson Run. Peter Burgett from Lander stayed with locals. Miss Mauda Lindburg of Ackley visited Mrs Jessie Peterson. Mabel and Mary Clark and Ruth Knapp returned from Portland grape country. Apple packers from Klantone and Jamestown work here. L F Norton held first husking bee Friday. Christian Gander’s barn nearly enclosed. Lander lively. B A Whiting runs cider mill paying ten cents per bushel. Two new homes near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnamville
Millie Tucker
Jackson Run
Peter Burgett
Lander
Mauda Lindburg
Ackley
Jessie Peterson
Mabel
Mary Clark
Ruth Knapp
Portland
Klantone
Jamestown
L. F. Norton
Christian Gander
B. A. Whiting
Arbor Day Observed With Tree Planting And Donations
Oct. 24 report notes Arbor day observed by local teacher and pupils with four maple trees planted, a short address, singing, recitations, and a collection for the Lafayette monument. Also mentions injuries, new housing work, job moves, social event, and seasonal grape and apple activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Nichols
Westerean
John Johnson
Sweden
Edgar Goodwin
Thursday prayer meeting notes from Mickle Hill area
Oct 25 report records a Thursday afternoon prayer meeting at W J Gleason's. Mrs H R Bidwell has gone to assist in meetings at Ormsby. Della Fleming and children from Davy Hill visited friends and relatives recently. Mrs G W Klinger and granddaughter Iney Young visited Wesley Young of Tidioute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickle Hill
W. J. Gleason
H. R. Bidwell
Ormsby
Della Fleming
Davy Hill
G. W. Klinger
Iney Young
Wesley Young
Tidioute
Political jabs and polls swirl in Pennsylvania campaigns
A string of editorials and commentaries from St. Louis Democrat Miner McKean Miner and Titusville Herald critique Roosevelt McKinley prospects and the Swallow campaign. They cite Stone supporters in Smethport strong showing and allege Boyle and Sibley clash over Stone’s allegiance. The Swallow bid is described as collapsing with expected poor results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
St. Louis
C. W. Stone
Smethport
27Th
McKean Miner
Swallow
Pennsylvania
Titusville
Five Day Pennsylvania Tour To Gettysburg Washington
The Pennsylvania Railroad conducts a five day personally conducted tour from Buffalo Erie Pittsburg and intermediate points to Gettysburg and Washington departing November 7. Round trip price includes transportation Pullman berth hotel accommodations and battlefield drive with rates from various cities and return validity to November 17 without Pullman. Descriptive itineraries and details available from listed ticket agents in Buffalo Rochester Rochester Williamsport and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Erie
Pittsburg
Gettyburg
Suspension Bridge
Rochester
Syracuse
New York Central and
Hudson River
Elmira
Erie and Corry
Williamsport
Altoona
B. P. Fraser
Buffalo District
N. Y
F. Palmateer
East Main Street
E.S. Harrar
Williamspot
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Pittsurg
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tonic
A promotional notice claims the Nervine Tonic cures stomach weakness and indigestion. It asserts immediate relief from the first dose and guarantees a complete cure, promising safety and world-spanning efficacy. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Republican Voter Style Reflects McKinley Support
A Republican who does not vote the straight ticket this year is not a strong McKinley supporter. The President faces difficult problems ahead and Congress should back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Society secret order address cards advertised
If you belong to any secret society and want a card bearing an embossed emblem, visit the Matt office to select your design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society Corps
Matt
White Cloud Flour Advertises Bread Quality
White Cloud Flour promises more bread and whiter loaves at price parity with competitors. FEHLMAN Bros. display Cufa and decorated ware at very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Awakening of the stalwarts and party loyalty in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia reporters describe the closing weeks of the campaign as Republicans rally to old party lines amid Swallow's third place bid. The piece notes Hesitation over fusion, Harrity's support for the Democratic ticket, and a statewide GOP revival spurred by McKinley’s campaign trail.
War news round up from October glimpses and notes
A long list of wartime observations from Oct 20 to Oct 26 covers U S and Cuban events. Unfurled flags in Porto Rico mark a transfer of control to the United States while war inquiries resume testimony in Jacksonville. Spanish and American moves in Havana Paris and Manila are noted along with casualties, evacuations, ship movements, and political signals shaping the postwar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ister
United States
Li Hung Chang
China
England
France
Hawaii
Philippines
Manila
Great Britain
Lafayette
Ala
Rosalie
Vancouver
Klondike
Danyon City
Philadelphia
Bright
Cuba
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Dwight Cowan
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
John P
Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
WM. D. Porter
Charles W. Stone
W. M. Lindsey
Senate
H. H. Cumings
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
Fof
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
America
Horace Greeley
M’kinley
Stone
William F. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Guffey
Bryan
George H. Welshons
History OF the
Jacksonville
Maus
Seventh Army Corps
Sternberg
Red Cross Society
Cincinnati
Wheelock
Honolulu
Mussalsman
Candia
Rete
Michael Hicks-Beach
North Shields
Upper Nile
H. W. Lawton
Michigan
C. A. Wikoff
Twenty-second Infantry
A. M. Wetherell
Sixth Cavalry
Hong Kong
Navy Department
R. D. Frye
Third Division
War Investigation Commission
Admirl Schley
Dawson City
Harold Frederic
New York Times
Atlanta
Orient
Fu Chow
Duluth
San Francisco
James H. Wilson
First Army Corps
Lexington
Breckinridge
Davis
Astoria
Ore
Detroit Capital
Manzanillo
Guantanamo
Keystone State
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Speaker Reed
E. W. Sealy
Jon Pamurrmra
Mart
Boston
Cis
Pickett Hardware
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’s
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
M. B Dunham
L. RK. Freeman
C. Sigel
Court of Common Pleas
Florence Barber
Clarence Barber
J. W. Dunkie
Law Office
Wilbur & Schnur
Said County
J. W. Dunkle
Robert Bergman
Chas. A. Young
Ben & Young
Be! & Young
Borough of
Hendon
M. H. Whitling
Heendon
Flora J. Whitling
Java
Rio
Dold
California
Westphalia
Lord Dold
New Orleans
Acme
Lennox
Great Cash
Bry
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postofice
O Beas
E. W. Siegfried
W CO
John H. Fuellhart
I. Ohn Fuellhaert
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane
Kane, Pa
J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
Common Pleas
Oneille
John
H. Fuellhart
Ie Ae Prneens
Aeon Ete
Ates
Mail and
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
Painter
N. K. Wendleboe
Delft
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Brocatelle
Morris
N. Greenland
Iim
Warren Savings Bank
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