Beacom and McCauley Profiles in 19th Century Republican Leadership
The article details H C Beacom son of Rev Beacom, a Blairsville principal and editor who entered Westmoreland county bar in 1884, served in the State House in 1886, chaired Republican county committees, and attended national conventions. It also profiles Levi G McCauley of West Chester, born 1837, Civil War veteran who lost his right arm, rose from private to captain, served in the veteran reserve, and held Chester county offices and party posts.
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H. C. Beacom
Washington and Jefferson College
Blairsville
House of Representatives
Beacom
Levi G. McCauley
West Chester
Chester County
Abingdon Center
Wyoming Seminary
McCauley
Susquehanna County
Young McCauley
Camp Wayne
Penna
Co. F
Charles City Cross Roads
Harrisburg
Veteran Reserve Corps
Register of Wills
Republican Committee
Soldiers’ Orphan Schools Commission
Grand Army of the Republic
Opera House
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Elkin
W. H. Andrews
Penrose
J. M. McCarrell
E. E. Robbins
Westmoreland
James S. Beacom
John R. Byrne
Fayette
John Crawford
Andrew G. Robertson
Crawford
Magee
H. H. Gilkeson
Phoenixville
Chester
Hicks
Blair
Harney
Luzerne
Thomas R. Morton
Susquehanna
John P. Elkin
Wheat not the only profit source for farmers this year
The American Agriculturist notes wheat is not the sole profitable crop and potato yields are unlikely to hit 200 million bushels this year versus 225 million last year and nearly 300 million two years ago. Early potatoes sell for about double last year's prices as farmers benefit from rising demand. Rye remains a pivotal bread grain. European rye crops are short, keeping foreign buyers steady at 40 to 45 cents per bushel in the United States.
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United States
Georgia’s Peach Boom Leads Nation in Fruit Production
Within a decade Georgia becomes the first peach growing state in the union with 1897 yields of 7,000,000 baskets. Delaware Maryland and California follow after Georgia. Georgia also rivals in melon quality and quantity and is among the top three states for pears.
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Georgia
Union
Delaware
Maryland
California
Grand Army Reunion at Buffalo Draws 250000 Visitors
A Buffalo gathering for the Grand Army reunion reflects national honor for veterans and preserves military spirit. An exchange notes low railroad rates drive attendance with tickets at one cent a mile round trip.
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Buffalo
Warren Republicans Prep Strong Delegation at State League Meet
Warren county Republicans anticipate a large delegation at the State League meeting in Williamsport next week. Hon. C. W. Stone will be a speaker and the gathering is expected to be successful. Sessions run Wednesday morning afternoon and evening with trolley rides and excursions Thursday.
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Warren County
State League
Williamsport
C. W.stone
Unconstitutional Pennsylvania Alien Tax Struck Down
Judge Acheson of the U S Circuit Court in Pittsburgh rules the Pennsylvania alien tax law unconstitutional. The three cent daily tax on foreign born un naturalized workers and wage deductions targets a specific class, violating the Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause.
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Pennsylvania
Acheson
United States Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Regiments to be Honored at Chattanooga Dedication
Pennsylvania regiments from Chickamauga to Missionary Ridge will have monuments dedicated in Chattanooga Tennessee on October 11 1897. The state will fund transportation for survivors who served in specified units between September 15 and December 1 1863, with applications due before September 15 to Adjutant General Thomas J Stewart in Harrisburg PA. Only railroad fare paid. Eligible units include the 27th 28th 29th 46th 75th 77th 78th 79th 111th 147th Infantry 7th 9th 15th Cavalry and Muehler s and Knapp s Batteries. Include full name and county with post office.
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Pennsylvania
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Wauhatchie
Brown’s Ferry
Orchard Knob
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Ringgold
Thos. J. Stewart
Harrisburg
15Th Cavalry
Muehler’s and Knapp
Reading party show ends with Harrity ousted
The Reading Popocrat side show last Tuesday ended in wrangling and rowdyism with Harrity ousted from the National Committee and J. M. Guffey elected in his place. Bryan and free silver were endorsed. the slate lists W. E. Ritter for Auditor General and M. E. Brown for State Treasurer. Warren, Erie, Crawford and Venango delegates opposed Harrity.
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Reading
Harrity
J. M. Guffey
Bryan
Free Silver
W. E. Ritter
Lycoming
M. E. Brown
Blairsville
Warren, Erie, Crawford
Venango County
Readville Horse Sets Quick Mile Time in 1839 Style Race
At Readville Massachusetts last Saturday the two minute horse Star Pointer paced a mile in 15944, surprising onlookers as the fine gelding showed speed in a long tradition of fast pacing from 2:28 down to the new mark.
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Star Pointer
Readville
Mass
Minnesota farmer bets on corn as fuel and feed
A Minnesota farmer argues corn is a better cheaper fuel than coal. He grew enough corn on ten acres to heat his home and feed two horses and a cow for the winter.
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Minnesota
Republican Speech Promised on Page Four
Readers are invited to enjoy a strong Republican speech featured on page four of this issue. The piece is described as worthwhile and well worth reading for supporters and curious viewers alike.
Various editorials note politics and advertising trends
A collage of quotes discusses President McKinley as parade promoter, Bryan era securities, Jersey clergy remarks about angels, Canadian lumber tariffs, C. W. Stone candidacy, and merchants underrating home newspapers while praising advertising backed by mercantile success.
Wheat and politics in improving times obscure profit from policy
The piece argues wheat prices and weather are not the cause of better times. Republican policy and wise legislation helped more than free silver. It asserts Bryan and free silver contributed nothing to revival, with the free silver advocate sharing in gains despite opposing prosperity.
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McKinley
Pittsburg Times
Bryan
New England
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bryan
Free Silver
Prosperity Rising as Industry Expands Across Sectors
Dun's Review notes broad industrial revival with sixteen iron works opening and fifteen woolen works starting, more facilities resuming, wage increases, and stronger crop movement. Grain exports surge while money markets gain confidence though crop prospects vary, all signaling ample staple supply.
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Dun’s
Titusville Testimony on C W Stone Gubernatorial Run
Sunday World says Congressman C W Stone has a strong bid for the gubernatorial nomination next year. The piece lauds his clean record and superior ability, predicting he will likely win the race without trouble.
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Titusville
C. W. Stone
Stone
Sunday World
Nebraska Republicans Back Bryan State Platform Change
Nebraska Republicans claim strength after a state convention and expect to overturn the Democratic majority. The platform notes a major shift with a hundred million dollars to farmers, mortgage relief, and waning silver crusade as wheat gains. A resolution expresses sympathy with Bryan on silver decline and wheat rise.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Farmers Benefit From Rising Prices And Money Supply
The passage notes farmers are first to feel improved business with rising product values and more money in circulation. Bradstreet's says American agriculturist has not had such opportunity to reap a large share of the increased labor reward in years as now promised.
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Bradstreet
Promm
Origin of the Republican Party explored in Chautauquan
The September Chautauquan features Charles M. Harvey on the origins of the Republican Party with a portrait of Maj. Alvan E. Bovay hailed as its founder. It showcases images of the church and schoolhouse where the first two Republican gatherings were held.
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Charles M. Harvey
Maj
Alvan E. Bovay
Laxa Tea Sold by Druggists for Stomach and Liver Troubles
A vintage remedy claims Laxa Tea contains separate herbs to cure biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles. Description notes guaranteed relief and sale by all druggists at 10 and 25 cents per package with a free sample offered.
Republican Platform Endorses McKinley Policies and Civil Service Reform
The document lauds the Dingley tariff and gold standard while rebuking Cleveland for civil service abuses. It pledges a national civil service reform and fiscal probity, commends McKinley’s administration, praises state reforms, and thanks Pennsylvania legislators, Hastings, and congressional allies for tariff and revenue measures.
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United States
Congress
McKinley
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Mylin
Haywood
Federal Congress
Pennsylvania
Daniel H. Hastings
New Great South Saar Ki ont Cure described as prompt remedy
An item promotes a remedy named New Great South Saar Ki ont Cure sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania. It claims rapid relief for kidneys and urinary issues in men and women and nearly immediate dehydration relief.
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Hertzel & Saner
Varren
Yellowstone Park Tour From New York on Pennsylvania Railway
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted eight day tour to Yellowstone National Park departing September 2 from New York. Travel by a Pullman equipped train with dining smoking sleeping and observation cars. Round trip rates from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington 235 and from Pittsburg 230 cover all expenses. Details at 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Yellowstone National Park
Rockies
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pullman
St. Paul
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
How to Detect Kidney Trouble by Urine Sediment
Instructions claim a glass bottle of urine left for a day shows kidney disease by sediment. It states that urine staining linen proves kidney trouble and notes frequent urination or back pain as signs of kidney and bladder disorder.
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Pam
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Willis Cowan
Warren
Warren, PA
James 8. Beacom
John H. Fuellhart
Frank M. Knapp
W. S. Peirce
Mr. Stone
Northwest
Cameron
Cameron County
Charles W. Stone
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Blaine
President McKinley
Cleveland
Senator Hanna
Miss Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
23D
Mcpy
Gobin
Elkins
Republican State Committee
J. B. Rex
W. R. Andrews
Campbell
Beacom, McCauley, Dollar Wheat and
Harmony
Philo. Bulletin
American Securities
Jersey
Denver Post
Uncle Sam
Bradford
Elizabeth Herald
Jacob Keller
Jos Printing
Mar
Democratic Party
Leeal Buangs
James
Levi G. M’cauley
Beacom and
M’cauley
SAA
Mathews
Hetce
In Een
Geo. F. Yates
le Ee
Aes
James Biecon
Nape
Lyda Edwardes
Martha J. Schwab
C. B. H. Sager
H Cobham
A. J. Thompson
E. W. Parghail
L. B. Silliman
John Ellis & Co
O. C. Allen Et
North Penn
Sarah F. Watson
Carl Wodeen
Behrman
Elizabeth Behrman
A. Gasweil
S. Caswell
Anna E. Daniels
A. E. Daniels
GEO. F. — Prothonotary
Probhy
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Wier Street
C. Smith & Son
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Seymour
Lady
Seymou Farmer
Charlie Kinzer
Canton, O
Prof
Lacy
L. M. Hazeltine
Warren Brasington
F. K. Russell
F. A Cogswell
James Logan
B. F. Mead
H M. Boeschlin
N. Dietch
Thomas Haskins
F. A. Cogswell
Wena Ee
Tor
Geo. R. Stearns
Fannie Stranagan
Anna Bit
Gore
M. J. Weidert
Chas. F. Johnson
Mary A. John Kinstette Sennen
Kirry
Charles A. Carlson
Lillie Elizabeth Geranson
John
Chas. Chase
Wm. A. Irvine
Arvine
Sally Harmon
Hosea Harmon
Geo. P. Fields
Jorna Hawkins
Wm. P. Fields
W. M. Lindsey
G. W. R. Catlin
Catlin Eee
J. Wood
Smith Burrows
E.ee
Florence A. Einstein
Bertha Einstein
Wek. Dawson
Joshua W. Thomson
Benj. L. McGraw
M. J. McGraw
Caroline
WM. McCray
Register. Register’s
Warren Pa
Baker & Bowman Co
Utz & Dunn
Levis & Pifer’s
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Goker & Son
Golden Horse Shoe
No. 309
Second St
Armstrong & McKelvey
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty St
Yellowstone Park
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mart
Siegfried & CO
Rowland & Sons
W. C. Rowland, J. E. Rowland, W.C. Rowland, JR
Acme
Acme Cycle Co
Elkhart
Ind
H. S. Thomas
East St
Telephone
Citizens Nat'l Bank
Myron Waress
E. T. Hazeltine
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
M. A. Myers
D. F. Hoffman
J. M. Siegfried
W. Parshall
Jas. O. Parmlee
D. L. Gerould
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lim
New York Weekly Tribune
Mail
N. Y
Weekly Tribune
W. Best
Tribune
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