Prohibition paper and Treasury souvenir plans noted
The Venango Vindicator, a new Ib page Prohibition paper from Franklin dated August 28, outlines party material. Treasury issues souvenir gold dollars in 1904 for the St. Louis Fair with McKinley and Jefferson portraits, signaling observance of automobility caution and bank clearings data from New York and London.
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Venango Vindicator
Wranklin
St. Louis Fair
Secretary of the Treasury
McKinley
Jefferson
Democratic policy criticism article excerpt
The piece attacks Democrats as having no plan or policy and no leadership while accusing Republicans of aimless actions. It argues the parties lack issues, organization, and clear stance, claiming both aim to raid the public treasury.
Haying time wallet recovered by hay buyer in Arcade
A year after losing a pocketbook containing 750 dollars William Sale of Arcade New York recovered the money when Ira Parker who bought a load of hay from Sale found the cash inside the load. The Jamestown Morning Post celebrates its first year with praise for its news coverage and advertising base.
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Pittsburg
William Sale
Arcade
N. Y
Ira Parker
Brooklyn Eagle Praises Bryan as Hard to Ignore in Democratic Affairs
The Brooklyn Eagle calls Mr. Bryan a good man to ignore for a potential gold standard platform, but notes he remains a hard man to ignore in Democratic matters and cautions adopting any candidate named by the Democratic national convention.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Cleveland Group
Bryan
the Eagle
Prosperity fuels Republican hopes in 1902 crops surge
The article argues that Roosevelt era confidence boosts Republicans. It asserts farm yields and industrial prosperity will surpass all prior years, with 1902 crops expected to exceed previous records. Voters are portrayed as preferring continuing current prosperity over change.
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Roosevelt
Coal strike settlement tensions rise as prices loom
Public sentiment favors miners as operators refuse arbitration and insist nothing can be settled. Consumers face higher prices while miners and mine-owners lose large sums due to the strike. Pay your subscription.
Calamity as a Campaign TacticCritique of Democratic crop-failure politics
The Bedford Inquirer argues that Democrats rely on crop failures to bolster support, portraying their record as calamity ridden with taxed burdens and government stagnation. It claims such tactics fail in an era of widespread schooling and public accountability.
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Judge Pennypacker
The
Bedford Inquirer
Tariff Test and Pennsylvania Iron and Steel Growth
A census bureau bulletin highlights Pennsylvania as a leader in iron and steel, driven by protective tariffs. In 1900 PA had over half of national capital in active establishments and wage payments, with $283,142,785 of materials costs. Product value reached $434,445,200, about 54 percent of U S totals, reflecting the state’s dominant role in the industry.
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Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
United States
Roosevelt narrowly escapes death in Pittsfield car crash
President Roosevelt and a party were traveling from Pittsfield to Lenox Massachusetts when their carriage collided with an electric car at about 10 a.m. Secret Service Officer Crane was killed and the driver died hours later. Roosevelt Gov Crane and others escaped with minor injuries. The President planned to leave Washington soon for a southern tour.
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Virginia
Tennessee
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Chattanooga
Great Corn Crop Seen In Seven Western States
The seven leading corn states expect a crop over 1.7 billion bushels this year doubling last year’s yield and surpassing 1911 by 400 million. If reached, western railroads gain about 10 million in gross earnings and farmers’ incomes rise though corn prices may drop from last year. A large crop could boost merchandise exports by at least 50 million.
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West
Payments to Pensioners Show Large Army Pension Outlays
Disbursements from the army pension appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1902 totaled $133,556,039. Survivors of Mexican Indian and wars past, $863,020. invalids, $100,707,109. widows, $28,155,687. minors, $1,112,304. dependent relatives, $2,400,616. helpless children, $123,939. army nurses, $93,362. Navy pensions reached $3,844,709.
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Sam
Washington
The September Review of Reviews Reports on Farmers
A large portion of space is devoted to farmers and their interests. Cy Warman surveys migration of American farmers to Northwest Canada. Clarence H. Matson cites improved farmer life with Kansas notes. William R. Draper presents the farmer’s balance sheet for 1902. Prof. Henry C. Adams analyzes farm prosperity diffusion from the consumer view.
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Cy Warman
Canada
Clarence H. Matson
Kansas
William R. Draper
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Henry C. Adams
Tariff Debate Sparks Free Traders Clash Over Revisions
Secretary Shaw’s speech on tariff and protection provokes free traders who urge tariff revision by the Democratic party. The Pittsburg Gazette mocks the idea, saying revision in spots may be needed and should be done by physicians, not undertakers.
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Shaw
Pittsburg
Lawmakers face arbitration move on miner strikes
The Pittsburg Gazette argues state ownership of coal mines is not desired and a minimum wage law would not fix the issue. It urges an extra session to adopt a compulsory arbitration act binding on one side, since miners act individually and unions lack incorporation and liability.
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Pittsburg
New Samaria and summer stories in Lippincott issue
The August edition of Lippincotts Magazine features a novelette titled New Samaria by Dr Weir Mitchell. The issue also includes eleven summer stories by noted writers, promising engaging fiction for readers.
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Lippincott’s
Weir Mitchell
New Samaria
Free Traders Propose Breakup of Domestic Trusts
San Francisco Chronicle notes that the American Free-Traders advocate dismantling U S trust industries by methods to spur importation of trust products from other nations.
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San Francisco Chronicle
ToLsTor on parenting by example over advice
ToLsTor argues that parents influence children more through examples than through advice, stressing practical conduct as a better teacher. The remark highlights practical values over verbal instruction for shaping character.
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ToLsTor
One Cent Philadelphia Daily Press Price Change
The Philadelphia Daily Press lowers the paper price to one cent while maintaining its role as a premier home newspaper with extensive news coverage and market reports. The Sunday edition remains five cents.
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Philadelphia Daily Press
Pennsylvania
Old-time cash for junk items on Watson Avenue
Robert Johnson advertises ready cash for old boots hoses bicycles tires and metal scraps free of dirt and iron. He posts location near Boss Wagon Shop between Second and Third streets and invites old friends to the Mansion House in the evenings.
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Boss
Mansion House
Kidney Trouble Hurts Women and Men Alike
An advertisement explains kidney and bladder problems reduce vigor and spirits across genders. It promotes Swamp-Root tonic from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York, claiming quick relief and offers a free sample and pamphlet by mail with the paper’s mention.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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