Million Pensioners on U S Pension Rolls
The forthcoming report by Commissioner H. Clay Evans shows on June 30 1897 the pension bureau rolls total 976 014 with 6 852 original claims and 762 restorations unrecorded. Last year 63 648 original claims were granted and 4 089 restorations added, bringing total pensioners to 1 040 356. Most postwar claims remain unentered and will mostly be widows or kin for fallen soldiers with many tied to wounds and sickness. new war leg islation likely needed.
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H. Clay Evans
Pension Bureau
Santiago
A bumper year for crops 1898 brings record wheat yield
Reports praise a fruitful season with 1898 dubbed a bumper year. Wheat leads with an estimate of 700,000,000 bushels, while corn remains strong though under the prior banner year. Rye oats barley potatoes and other crops are also full, promising profits for farmers and cheaper living.
Conference ends in stalemate over state senate terms
The Tidioute meeting produced a three to three vote for Capt. Cumings and Col. Hullings. Warren and Venango delegates demand equal state senator terms. Another conference is set for Oil City on Tuesday September 13.
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Tidioute
Capt. Cumings
Col. Hulings
Warren
Venango
Oil City
Soldiers vote in Pennsylvania field decided
Gov Hastings and Attorney General McCormick rule the field vote for Pennsylvania soldiers. No funds exist for expenses yet citizens offer to front 7000 dollars to avoid an extra legislative session. Election in camp by commissioners under the 1864 act, with canvass at Harrisburg.
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Pennsylvania
Hastings
McCormick
Harrisurg
Philadelphia Times Seeks Public Buy of Schley Sword
Ad miral Schley is honored by a reader’s proposal in Philadelphia with a Times popular subscription. The paper invites readers to contribute and will acknowledge each donation. Congress gave a sword to Dewey. Schley should be remembered by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Philadelphia
the Times
The
Times
Congress
Dewey
Schley
Wisconsin Subscriber Cheers The Mail On Its Fiftieth Birthday
A Wisconsin reader congratulates The Mail on its fiftieth birthday and jokes about doubling the milestone while noting a need to ease up politically. The note ends with a light thank you for the good wishes.
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Wisconsin
Subscriptions Offered for the Matt in Warren County
The Matt will be sent to new subscribers in Warren county until January 1 1899 for 25 cents. Friends of the Matt are urged to recruit new readers at this low price. War taxes will continue for a time even as peace arrives, and a stamp is framed as a sign of victories and new territory.
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Warren County
John Jacob Astor
Cooper and Peabody
New York
Princess of Wales
London
Brokenstraw
Fennsylvearrennia
Ransom
Great National Petroleum Company
Nathan Siggins
Sam
J. B. Phillips
R. A. Kinnear
A. D
Pesca
Roswell Wheel
Mead
Penna
Saveeeseaseeeres
New Orleans
Prunes
Eacetsy
Bork
Perry D. Clar
Cgge
Hull Rd
Fred Jew
Gustaf A. Blomq
John
John O’nell
At Te Eta
B. E. Waugsman
Register’s Office
Warren
Fas
The Fellow Who Could Sleep Last Night
A fragment from the Franklin News questions fatigue and conscience in a brief quip about debts and a note due with no money to pay it. The tone hints at financial worry and sly humor.
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Franklin News
Bradford Era encourages nearby towns visit to note differences
A short note from Bradford Era invites readers to visit nearby towns to observe differences. The prompt suggests multiple interpretations and offers readers a personal choice in how to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Ex Admiral Schley encounter shadows Dewey return odds
The passage notes Admiral Schley's Washington moment and remarks that Dewey may not return home, joking he would be hugged to death. It mentions Mr. Bagan, once vocal on expansion, has been told to stay silent now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Washington
Dewey
Mr. Bagan
Army Staff Criticized for Delays and Drunken Surgeons
A Cleveland Leader analysis denounces the army staff for slowness and red tape that delay medical care and supplies for soldiers. It cites drunken surgeons insulting nurses and calls for dismissal of failing quartermasters and officers, urging new, duty‑focused leadership.
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War Department
United States
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Army
Cleveland
Red Tape and War Bureau Chiefs Scrutinized
Secretary Alger rejects an investigation of his department while acknowledging sickness at Chikamauga and other camps. Letters demand inquiry, and bureau heads defend their work, blaming poor coordination under four independent chiefs. Some officials urge a united general staff to prevent future failures.
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Alger
Chikamauga
War Administration
Adjutant General
Washington
Fighting Senator Quay in Pennsylvania Election Battle
The piece argues for Senator Quay, rejects the Business Men's League effort to elect a Democratic legislature, and claims Quay will win in Bradford and other counties. It calls Republicans to unite for wartime issues and a Republican Senate to back the administration, citing Hastings as defeated by the Quay stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Blankenburg
Business Men’s League
Brother Wanamaker
Bradford County
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Senate
Philadelphia Inquirer
Admiral Schley Reports Superior Readiness In Santiago Battle
Admiral Schley told the Buffalo Express mission that U S forces were fully prepared for the Santiago engagement. He praised vigilant harbor patrols and timely dispatching of ships while detailing his own tactic of taking vessels in sequence and leaving some for others to finish. He could not deny a Cuban claim about the Cervera surrender but said he had not heard of it before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albonita
Albonito
Rafael Martinez Illesca
Schley
Washington
Admiral Schley
Buffalo Express
Santiago
Vizcaya
Maria Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Cervera
Condensed War Calendar
The timeline lists key events from the Spanish American War starting January 24 with Maine ordered to Havana through August 20 when victories are celebrated in New York Harbor. It includes battles, blockades, port surrenders, annexations, and peace moves involving Dewey, Cervera, Sampson, Schley, and Merritt.
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Havana
Dewey
Cervera
Santiago
Hobson
Merrimac
Shafter
Schley
Sampson
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Spain
Manila
Gen. Merritt
New York Harbor
Conduct of the war praised as marvel of the age
The article rails against calls to investigate the war’s conduct while praising decisive U S actions in Cuba and the Philippines. It lauds Dewey Merritt Sampson Schley Cervera Hobson Shafter and the rapid victories, deeming the war a historic marvel and the conduct superb.
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Gabriel
Dewey
Spain
Manila
Meritt
Merritt
Sampson
Schley
Cervera
Hobson
United States
Santiago de Cuba
Shafter
Philadelphia Inquirer
A Treasure Island Jewel in Porto Rico Described by Staff Officer
Lieut. Col. Wm. F. Endress on Gen. Henry’s Porto Rico staff writes the Jamestown Journal that the island is well cultivated and rich with grand scenery and contented people under Spanish rule. He notes a fine climate and a 19 mile macadamized road from here to San Juan, praising local roadmaking and roads improvements by Gen. Roy Stone on Gen. Miles’ staff.
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Treasure Island
Wm. F. Endress
Gen. Henry
Porto Rico
Jamestown Journal
United States
Col. Endress
Roy Stone
Miles
Chautauqua County
San Juan
New Great South American Kidney Cure
A remedy claims rapid relief for kidney bladder and urinary pain within six hours. It promises immediate tension release and back pain relief for both men and women. Sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Oil City Fair Promises Grand Features This Year
Promoters urge attendance at the Oil City Fair running September 13 to 16. The event promises notable exhibits and attractions aimed at drawing large crowds and showcasing local industry and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Engraved Work Orders for New Consoles and Cards
Engraved work accepted for new consoles and light cards plus all kinds of engraved project items. Orders for ne cons and lite cards and all ki ean peer ographed work taken.
D A V and P R R Special Train to Buffalo Falls
A special through-coach train from all line stations of the D A V and P R R runs Wednesday September 7 to Buffalo and Niagara Falls with a side trip to Toronto at low rates. Highlights include Canada's Great Industrial Fair and Exposition praised nationwide. Americans Day follows Thursday September 8 with related features.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
United States
General Agent
Mainstreet
Buffalo N. Y
G A R Encampment Excursion Rates From Cincinnati
The thirty second National Encampment of the G A R will be held in Cincinnati Ohio September 5 to 10 1898. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets single fare round trip sold September 3 4 5 with return allowed between September 6 and 13. A twenty five cent limit extension may be arranged with deposit at Cincinnati on September 5 6 7.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bey
Px Coger
Richland
Pleasant Township
Warren County
State of Pennsylvania
Recorder’s
M. E. I. Biddle
S. D. I. Newbold
Wayne Street
John C. Conboy
John Kennedy
Exing
Towneacker
G. W. Green
George Ell
Enyrches
Eir
Teresa B. Bush
George Bush
C. M. Belknap
William F. Dalrympplc
First National Nk
Warren
Pennsylvania
Youngsville
Pardon Hazeltine
Oakstree
Hazeltine
Oak Street
L. A. Trask
K. Dunham
County of Warren
State of
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
William Davis
R. A. Siggins
R. A. Kinnear
John D. Brown
R. A
Benjamin Durlin
Jared Boardman
E. G. Buel
Lynn Road
Lawrence Johnson
John August Danielson
John
John Augustelson
John A. Oe
Spetz
C. E. Spetz
Will Spetz
E. M. Jackson
Emaline
Erie Railroad Excursion Rates to National G A R Encampment
Erie Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Cincinnati Ohio for the Pgs Pog National Encampment dates September 3 to 6 with return validity until October 2. Fares listed include merge and other city rates from Jamestown and nearby stations. Contact Erie agents at above stations for full details and booking.
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Pgs Pog
Cincinnati
Ohio
Erie Railroad
Bic City
Erie Ti
D. P. A. Erie R. R
Jamestown
Smith Business College Offers September Penman Class
Warren Pennsylvania advertises September openings at Smith Business College with a skilled penman for training. The notice highlights a fine hand writing course and college location in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Business College
Warren
Par College
Deserted land parcels in Warren County Nineteenth Century deeds
The document describes multiple property parcels in Brokenstraw and Sheffield townships Warren County Pennsylvania. It lists boundaries including roads creeks and other landowners with dates and deed book references. The properties include dwelling houses barns wells fruit trees and oil wells and are seized for execution in various suits.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willie Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
Goverrnor
John P
Charles W. Stone
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
Jamaica
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Gage
Andrews
Supt
Chicago
Royal Baking Powder Company
Helen Gould
Missouri
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
St. Louis
Col. Hawkins
Harrisburg
Sistersville
Oil Babylon
Camp Meade
Camp Alger
Albany
Thomas Wiggins
John J. A’ Becket
Ladies’ Home Journal
Blind Tom
Shrewsbury
Tom
Kittanning Free Press
Hoxsson
Navy Department
San
G. A. R. Encampment
Sheriff's Sales
County of
Poutoning
Pittsfield
W. W Whill
Recorder’s Office
Number
Pennsyl
Law
W. F. Kidder
Said Creek
Tning
W. B. Phillips
Said County
Philadelphia, and Erie
Seree and Erie
BR. A. Siggins
Robert A. Kinnear
Said
RK. H. Kinnear
B. J. Jackson
Conewango Avenue
Glade Township
Arren
Conewanee Avenue
C. W. H. Verback
Mary Verback
W. V.N. Yates
W. V. N. Yates
George H. Seager
Jessie Geer
Sheffield
Richard Dunham
John Myers
Byichard Dunham
George N. Hurst
Catherine Hurst
Hiram R. McCalmont
Thomas L. Hurst
Pleasant
Eldred
Artso
Pennsylvan
Porter
James
Nathan
Nathan Porter
Samuel Thompson
Samuel Tompson
James Cooper
N. Porter
Letta A. Porter
Abner Pless
Annice Pless
William Jewell and Son
Purdon’s Digest
Pittsfield Township
Philip Fretenburgh
A. D. Ludlow
Augustus Peterson
Benny C. Decker
Betsy C
Rae
Ed Durant
A. Anderson
Seeven
John H. Fuellhart
Sheriff's Office
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Law’r’p
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W
L. B. Wood
James Clark
M. B Dunham
L. Freeman
C. Sigel
D. 1. Ball
Ennsylvania
Curtis M. Shawkey
Aeanasus
Aset
Stoneham, Pa
WIUSS
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters
Bostones
W. En, PA
Warren County Common Pleas
Fred Mathews
Alice L. Mathews
C. T. Bordwell
Bear Lake
Penn’a
Saldty
GO. E. Bordwell, Com
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
Azariah Howard
Wing Tah
David M. Howard
Court OF Common Pleas
Iweaeee
Commonwealth of Oain
Hinckley & Ae Solicitors
Market Report
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
City Mills
Minnesota Bakers
Western
Connie
Sesow Western
Soc
I. F
HoTard
Northern
Duluth
Cf. O
Posse Oes Ates
Tpork
Java
East Indies
Maricaibo
E, W. Siegfried
N. K. Wendleboe
Brocatelle
Morris
N. Greenland
Kane ‘Summit Hospital
Philadelphia Weekly Press
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