Growth of Mormonism As Political Power Warns Of War
Mrs. Anna McKean White of Philadelphia, after two years in Southern Utah, argues Mormonism already dominates Utah and holds swing power in Idaho Wyoming Colorado Nevada Arizona and New Mexico with colonies in Oregon California Washington and Montana. She predicts eleven states could be under Mormon influence and urges a constitutional amendment against polygamy. The Interdenominational Council of Women plans to push this in Congress, warning of possible bloody conflict if unresolved.
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Anna McKean White
Philadelphia
Utah
Chautauqua Assembly
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Oregon
California
Washington
Montana
Interdenominational Council of Women
Congress
White
Where Editors are Scarce in The Mirror Penitentiary
The Mirror, a weekly journal in the Minnesota penitentiary, laments the lack of editors among its inmates. It notes plentiful preachers doctors and lawyers but no editors. A friend jokes that there should be more editors in penitentiaries, though the remark reflects one opinion rather than a fact.
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The
Mirror
Minnesota
Pittsburg Sees Politician Shakeup Over Recorder A M Brown
In Pittsburg a major upheaval unfolds as changes and removals of office holders occur. Recorder A M Brown aims to run things his way and opposes Boss Flinn and allies. The public expresses approval of Brown’s conduct and a call for change.
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Pittsburg
A. M. Brown
Flinn
Secretary Hamilton Takes One Third Stake in State College Times
Secretary of Agriculture Hamilton gains a one third interest in the State College Times, a Centre county weekly. A single Republican newspaper will operate in the county, reflecting Hamilton’s active involvement and influence in local politics.
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Hamilton
State College Times
Centre County
Record Lynchings in United States Through Aug 30
Chicago statistics show 3130 lynchings in the United States over the last twenty years. The peak year was 1892 with 236 cases. Through August 30 of the current year there have been 101.
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Chicago
United States
Balloon Dollar Prompts Imagined Paradise in Colombia
A reader notes that one American dollar trades for about 41 Colombian pesos and envisions a Populist dream scenario where wheat would cost around $18 per bushel and bread about $2 per loaf, painting a picture of inflated prices and golden opportunities in a balloon dollar world.
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Columbia
General Leonard Woop Sails for Cuba This Week
General Leonard Woop sails for Cuba this week as he nears full recovery. The government is expected to remain in control in Cuba for at least eight months and through the upcoming elections.
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Leonard Woop
Cuba
Real estate fortune grows for Rev SwALLOW in Harrisburg
Rev S C SwALLOW who once ran for office spends heavily on Harrisburg real estate and is rapidly getting rich. The remark notes that wealth from property is better than political losses.
Berks Republicans Back Elkin for Governor Nomination
Berks County Republicans announce Attorney General Elkin as their favored candidate for governor. The piece notes ample time for other contenders and suggests Elkin could be a strong choice.
Post in Jamestown Aims for Republican Daily News Success
The Post is a new morning paper in Jamestown New York with Republican alignment. It pledges daily news coverage, neat printing, and good management, and wishes success.
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the Post
Jamestown
N. Y
Pittsburg Senator Claims Flinn Slamming by Governor
The Pittsburg Senator accuses Gov. Stone of a Flinn slamming while supporters say many good people are not sorry, reflecting political friction and partisan reactions in the region.
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Pittsburg
Gov. Stone
Pay the Printer in Early Subscriptions Stance
The Clearfield Journal reflects on a letter from Johnston sending $1 to credit his subscription and urges readers with long debts to pay up. It argues editors rely on prompt payments, noting a paper’s barometer-like role for community integrity and urging timely dues.
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Clearfield Journal
Johnston
Farmer Alex McDowell Addresses Harvest Home Crowd
Sharon resident Farmer Alex McDowell spoke at the Jackson Centre Harvest Home, contrasting farmers with agriculturalists and joking about farm life. He praised farming as requiring great brains, recounted a Mercer county tale, and quipped about his ancestry and work.
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Alex. McDowell
Sharon
House of Representatives
Jackson Centre
Miller
Wallace
Mercer County
New York City
Henry
Palm as Oleomargarine Advocate Scrutinized by Titusville Herald
The Titusville Herald accuses candidate Palm of shifting from a staunch defender of oleomargarine to a critic, citing his Meadville newspaper actions against butter makers and claiming Republican enforcement ends oleo traffic in Pennsylvania. The piece ties Palm’s past to his political stance and warns it may haunt him.
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Palm
Meadville Democrat
Mr. Palm
Meadville
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Gaston
Titusville
Pennsylvania Receives 67973 From Uncle Sam For Soldier Benefits
Pennsylvania’s share of the military appropriation amounts to 67973 dollars. City officials say the funds will help provide better amenities and support for servicemen and their families.
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Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
President McKinley Draws Immense Buffalo Crowd
An immense Thursday crowd in Buffalo gathers to see and hear President McKinley and his party, with locals lining streets and filling venues to welcome the presidential visit.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Best and neatest warranty deeds on sale now
Best and neatest form ever printed offered at the MAIL office. New form of the wife's acknowledgment includes a line for the notary public. Call to get a good deed.
ALU Job Printing Ad Announces Accurate Full Count
ALU Job Printing of the MAIL office is accurate and full count is given. Prices reasonable.
Child’s Tricycle for Sale Cheap in Good Condition
Public notice advertises a child’s tricycle in good condition for sale. Inquiries directed to the mail office for details and purchase.
Chautauqua Assembly Sees Record Attendance Plans Future Growth
Chautauqua's twenty eighth annual assembly reports record attendance near 50 000 amid Pan American exposition traffic. Officials note strong health and order, 125 to 150 staff, and ongoing expansion including Hall of Christ, Girls Club building plans and a new women’s club house. The program aims to strengthen education with library science English art and biblical study while expanding facilities and exhibits for next season.
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Chautauqua
Wilson M. Day
Mr. Day
Department of Instruction
Department of Administration
Bureau of Grounds and Buildings
Bureau of Publication
Bureau of Accounting and Finance
Bureau of Extension
Hall of Christ
Cleveland
George E. Vincent
Library School
Christ
Womans’ Club
A. Wilson Dods
Sunday Prohibition on Meats and Fish in New York
A compilation notes New York bans on selling uncooked meats or fish on Sundays since September 1st. The piece also mentions licensing for game hunting in Pennsylvania and carries various commentary on politics, railroads, and entertaining anecdotes from multiple papers.
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New York State
Notice of Administration for Tuomas I Baker Estate
Administration grant issued for Tuomas I Baker late of Freehold township Warren County Pennsylvania deceased. Debtors must pay immediately and creditors present claims with proper authentication for settlement by August 30 1901.
Valley Gas Company Charter Application Filed in 1901
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on September 20, 1901 by H M Preston and others under the 1885 Act to incorporate natural gas companies for the Valley Gas Company to operate gas business in McKean and Warren counties. F M Knapp, Solicitor.
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Pennsylvania
H M. Preston
John B. Cable
W.S. Hoskins
C. E. Hazleton
F. M. Knapp
Valley Gas Company
McKean
Warren
Nuttall Seeks Full Discharge in Federal Bankruptcy Case
District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania notices creditors and interested parties to appear in Pittsburgh on September 12, 1901 at 10 am to show cause why the discharge of Peter W. Nuttall of Sugar Grove Township Warren County Pa as a bankrupt should not be granted by Clerk William T. Lindsey.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Pennsylvania
Peter W. Nuttall
Sugar Grove Township
Warren Co
Congress
Pittsburg
William T. Lindsey
Testamentary on estate of Myron Waters
Notice is given that the will for the estate of Myron Waters of Warren Pennsylvania has been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted must immediately pay and those with claims or demands should present them properly authenticated for settlement to Sam Q. Smith, executor, Warren PA.
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Tuomas I
Baker
Freehold
Warren County
Penn
Myron Waters
Warren
Sam. Q. Smith
Warren, Pa
C.T.A
John Risle
Warren Comte
F. A. Steber
Admr
William Underwood
Pennsylvania
Section Four Election Method Statement
The document states that all elections by citizens shall be by ballot or as prescribed by law with secrecy in voting preserved. It notes a true copy of the Joint Resolution and is signed by Secretary of the Commonwealth W. W. Griest.
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Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives of
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Geneva Assembly
United States
W. W. Griest
The
House of Representatives
the Commonwealth
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