Ball Favored for Venango County Superior Court Vacancy
The Venango Bar and many other counties back Warren lawyer D I Ball for the vacant Superior Court seat created by Judge Edward N Willard resignation. His fitness and endorsements appeal to Governor Hastings with broad local support and cautious optimism from Ball himself.
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D. I. Ball
Derrick
Venango County
D. I. Ball Esq
Warren
Superior Court
Edward N. Willard
Ball
Willard
Forest
Venango
Clarion
Cameron
Gov. Hastings
Warren Bar
Warren city fathers ban bicycles on Conewango Avenue sidewalks
The Warren board prohibits bicycle riders from using the sidewalks on Conewango Avenue East Side. They urge extending the ban to other sidewalks unless roads are muddy. They warn against racing trains on High Street, urging pedestrian safety and life.
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Warren
Conenango Avenue
East Side
High Street
Geologist Clarence King Predicts Great Mining Era
Clarence King, noted geologist, envisions a coming mining boom with a traveler’s journey from Denver to Klondyke dyke stopping at camps each night. He foresees a century opening vast resources and calls it the grandest earth has known. He hints at McKinley reelection.
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Clarence King
Denver
Klondyke
King
McKinley
Wool prices rise despite large imports before Dingley law
The article notes wool prices remained high despite heavy imports before the Dingley act. Montana wool rose from 29 cents in August to 45 cents by July 30 this year, a gain of over 50 percent, while silver fell 25 percent in the same period.
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Montana
N. Y
Sunday closing law enforcement criticized in Warren
The attempted enforcement of the Sunday closing law in Warren is deplored as causing trouble and annoyance with no practical benefit. The piece argues that persuasion and common sense would achieve more than legal enforcement of an impossible and unnecessary rule.
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Warren
Harrisburg Resigns Shakeup Hits Commonwealth Office
From Harrisburg comes news of Gen. Frank Reeder resigning as Secretary of the Commonwealth and Deputy Attorney General Elkin. Gov. Hastings declined to comment, saying nothing for publication as of last Tuesday.
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Harrisburg
Frank Reeder
Commonwealth
Elkin
Hastings
Justice Shiras Appoints Hall as U.S. District Attorney
Supreme Court Justice Shiras nominates Hon. Harry Alvan Hall to serve as U.S. District Attorney until the President appoints. Ex-Congressman Heiner of Kittanning is said to be favored for the position.
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Justice Shiras
United States Supreme Court
Harry Alvan Hall
U.S
McKinley
Heiner
Kittanning
Local News Request Encourages Reader Submissions
The editors invite readers to submit local news and items from visitors or trips. They encourage including friends from a distance and promise to publish community happenings.
Treasury reports money in circulation rises over prior year
The Treasury Department states the amount of currency in circulation has increased by more than 126 million dollars compared with a year earlier. The remark notes tough times for the per capita consumer.
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Treasury Department
Blind Indiana rider uses sound to guide bicycle ride
A story about an Indiana blind man who navigates a bicycle entirely by sound is questioned as possibly exaggerated. The tale hints he may have relied on cues from loud suits worn by other riders.
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Indiana
Farmers Burn Mortgages Not Corn This Year
A Republican campaign note contrasts prosperity reports with western farmers burning mortgages rather than corn to fuel. It frames the era as a revival of business and economic strength, suggesting policy impacts on agriculture and debt.
Costly Strike Hits 125,000 Miners Across States
Pittsburg dispatch reports nine weeks of strike losses totaling 10.5 million in wages for 125,000 miners across Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Indiana Illinois Iowa and other states. Average daily earnings set at 1.40 dollars with a two year recovery window if a compromise is reached. operators claim losses too, though offset by selling slack and mine refuse at high prices. Prospects for settlement on the eve of Friday showed hope.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Bland admits silver and wheat claim was Popocrat fraud
Bland asserts wheat rises due to crop failure abroad and silver declines as coinage is trimmed, denying the link to a Popocrat plan. He concedes higher prices may aid farmers but doubts lasting benefit for the people. He notes Bryan and other Populists cried of gold standards lowering prices, now proven wrong by prosperity.
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Bland
Blandism
Bryan
New cider quality standard under state act prompts inspections
Cider sold henceforth must meet a 40 grain 40 percent purity standard under a new legislature backed act. Pure food inspectors will enforce the higher quality rule, with prosecutions possible for dealers who adulterate or color cider. The vinegar standard rises and coloring additions will be vigilantly watched.
School boards ban gifts to teachers from pupils
Boards across the state prohibit teachers from accepting presents from pupils to avoid causing embarrassment to poorer students and to prevent influence on teacher pupil relations.
Kansas farm products value climbs to record 176 million
The season brings a total estimated value of 176,336,359 dollars for Kansas farm products, surpassing all previous valuations by about 10 million. Corn leads with 150,000,000 bushels valued at 49,500,000 dollars, followed by 55,700,000 wheat valued at 47,500,000 dollars, plus dairy and poultry figures.
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Kansas
Railroad uses oil dusting on tracks in New Jersey and DC area
Pennsylvania railroad men report success in laying dust with crude oil on sandy soils along New Jersey lines. They say crude petroleum sprinkled on the roadbed yields good results and similar treatment is tried between Baltimore and Washington.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Baltimore
Washington
Susan B Anthony on Love Affairs in Wry Self Query
Susan B Anthony said she had no romances to tell and that the man she wanted would not have her while those who pursued her were so bad that the devil would not take them. She likened herself to an old maid in her frank reply.
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Susan B. Anthony
Daniel E. Sickles
Buffalo
G. A
Congress
Hokey Smith
Comrade McKinley
Washington
Cuba
Great Britain
Canada
Troy
N. Y
Return of Captain Jackson Ends Milestone Arctic Run
Peary aims to return from Greenland this month after Captain Jackson's voyage ends in Franz Josef Land leaving Andree and Peary in the Arctic. Andree’s survival is doubtful, while Peary pursues a careful exploration method like Jackson.
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Capt. Jackson
Franz Josef Land
Andree
Peary
Jackson
Greenland
Prominent Church Member Criticized For Defalcation
The Buffalo Express warns that morality cannot be judged by church role, noting a defalcation by a well known church member and urging that a prompt paying church member is a better Christian than a loud prayers.
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The
Buffalo Express
Wheat crop prospects brighten as U S output rises
Foreign estimates show France Austria and Russia yield gains falling behind last year while the American crop increases. The world supply shortfall reaches fourteen million quarters, signaling favorable conditions for dollar wheat for some time.
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France
Austria
Russia
Those Unwilling To See Prosperity Like Smoky Glass Goggles
A proverb-like reflection condemns people who refuse to acknowledge rising national prosperity. It likens such refusal to wearing smoked glass that hides sunlight and warns that those who do not see miss the obvious truth.
Free Silver and Political Turmoil Across Pennsylvania
Reprint of editorials and remarks from Harrisburg to Philadelphia condemning or praising financial policy and party actions. Notable quotes from Harrisburg Telegraph, Pittsburg Post Gazette, and Philadelphia papers reference silver value, Brown University, and McKinley era politics with mentions of Reading convention chaos and W. Bryan. Historic voices discuss loyalty, reforms, and Cuba sentiment.
Trade Booms as August Bank Clearings Hit Record High
The August bank clearings reached 4.8109 billion dollars, up 36.2 percent from August 1896 and 16.8 percent from August 1895, with a 0.14 percent monthly gain. Western centers report their strongest August business in memory as merchants restock and the iron and steel sector expands, shipping 2000 tons of steel rails to Australia amid a coal miners strike awaiting resolution.
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Stock Exchange Clearing-house
Australia
India
Japan
Ireland
South Africa
Buffalo Express
Corn price outlook rises as harvest estimate falls
Statistician B. W. Snow of Chicago warns the national corn crop may total about 1.80 billion bushels this year, down from 2.283 billion last season, signaling higher corn prices while silver continues to drop.
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B. W. Snow
Chicago
Colorado GOP splits over Judge Hoyt in Supreme Court race
In Colorado the sole statewide race features Judge Charles D. Hoyt for the Supreme Court. The regular Republicans renominated Hoyt and backed permanent bimetallism while silver Republicans also endorsed him. Democrats may endorse Hoyt rather than fuse with Populists who named their own candidate, making Hoyt appear a sure winner.
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Colorado
Supreme Court
Charles D. Hoyt
Bryan
Denver
Hoyt
Bland on wheat prices exposes silver argument
Silver Orator Bland defends high wheat costs by citing abroad shortages, inadvertently admitting that over production would lower prices. He links past low prices to increased supply and cheaper production and transport, revealing a flaw in anti-free coinage arguments.
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Bland
Mr. Bland
Welsh rider Jimmy Michael tops American hour record in Detroit
Jimmy Michael broke the American hour paced mark in Detroit on Sept 2, riding with a pacemaking group of six. He covered 32 miles and 1,020 yards in the hour, with a fastest mile of 1:48 and a 10 mile split of 18:32, 37 seconds ahead of Lesna’s Boston record. He used a 106 gear.
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Jimmy Michael
Detroit
Lesna
Boston
Michael
Oyster season opens as Chesapeake reports rich harvest
A Baltimore dispatch notes oysters plentiful and high quality in Chesapeake and tributaries. Packers and shippers expect heavy business amid strong money circulation and vigorous trade nationwide. The industry supports over 100000 livelihoods and more than 700 vessels in dredging and transport.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake and Tributaries
Movement to erec t Lincoln monuments in cities
During the G A R encampment in Buffalo a plan to build a Lincoln monument in every city was endorsed. The National Monument Committee will be asked to take favorable action.
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Buffalo
Lincoln
National Monument Committee
Ex-candidate Bryan renews silver standard talk
The derisive cry "Dollar wheat" accompanies Bryan as he restates monetary arguments from the silver era. Supporters debate the feasibility of a return to a silver backed currency while critics mock the plan as outmoded.
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Bryan
New Great South American Kidney Cure Gains Notice
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy praised for prompt relief of bladder and kidney pain in both men and women. It relieves water retention almost immediately and is sold by Hertzel & Saner, Warren druggists.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
What’s in a Name Comfort Cure Sold by Drug Stores
A brief ad notes a corn cure named Warren’s offered by druggists for 15 cents per bottle with a claim of guaranteed effectiveness and universal availability.
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Warren
Cloud Flour Promises Better Bread Costs
Cloud Flour claims to produce more bread with whiter loaves and lower costs. The notice notes production goals and price considerations for bakers seeking improved dough yields.
Stop the Plague Reaches Ocean Springs Start
Dr Wyman says the Ocean Springs situation is under state board of health control. The Marine Hospital Service mobilizes camp material and equipment including a detachment from Pa to move within 40 to 90 miles of Ocean Springs. Portable apparatus at Savannah Ga is also dispatched for the area.
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Wyman
Ocean Springs
State Board of Health
Marine Hospital Bureau
Marine Hospital Service
Savannah
Atlanta Will Not Quarantine Fever District
Dr. Guiteras, the yellow fever expert, en route to Ocean Springs Miss.: train from New Orleans three hours late, stopped at Montgomery and other points. passengers not allowed to leave. Atlanta declines quarantine for the fever stricken district.
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Atlanta
Guiteras
Ocean 8
Prings, Miss
New Orleans
Montgomery
Yellow Fever Precautions and State Health Proclamations
The state board of health forbids entry of people from yellow fever infected points in Louisiana and Mississippi unless accompanied by a certificate of no exposure within 15 days. The Williamsport Bulletin questions anarchist overtones at the Readings Democratic convention and criticizes the conduct and candidates debates. The Philadelphia Record notes auditor general and state treasurer candidates, arguing Garman and Guffy are suitable leaders if Ritter and Brown decline.
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Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Times
Charles W. Stone
Northwest
Peter A. B. Widener
James Rankin Young
Pittsburg
W. A. Stone
W. C. Arnold
Luzerne County
William Connell
John Leisenring
Blair County
J. B. Hicks
Franklin County
Thadeus Mahon
Old Lancaster
Marriott Brosius
Lycoming County
Gen. McCormick
Coryell
Republican League
Williamsport
the Times
J. C. Grady
Philadelphia
J. M. McCarrell
Dauphin County
Beacom and
McCauley
Jacksonville
State Board of Health
Louisiana
Mississippi
Williamsport Bulletin
Reading
Philadelphia Record
Garman
Guffey
Ritter
Brown
State Committee
Trade balance shows long term shift favoring the US
A Bureau of Statistics statement cited by free trade papers is analyzed, noting that over the last 25 years the US ran a trade surplus of 2.461 billion dollars while the prior 25 years ran a 1.4 billion dollar deficit. The report links these shifts to tariff policy differences across eras.
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Bureau of Statistics
Prospects of Prosperity Under New Tariff Law
The letters express optimism that the tariff law will boost national prosperity. They predict a strong agricultural surge and a mining boom, creating a flood tide of growth next year. The writers tie prosperity to wider access to goods and higher purchasing power for workers.
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Atlantic
United States
Rising Tide Signals Prosperity Across Business Sectors
A sharp upturn in commerce is noted as many industries report stronger activity. Observers credit improved conditions to a shift away from reform rhetoric and the end of populist silver policy talk, with factories resuming steady operation and employment rising.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s Sons
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren County
Warren, PA
James 8, Beacom
Westmoreland
Levi G. McCauley
Chester
John H. Fuellhart
Frank M. Knapp
W.S. Peirce
Peru
Jos Printing
Mall Offier
Com. Gazette
President McKinley
Brown University
Andrew
Brown Corporation
Inquirer
Phila. Inquirer
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of Pennsylvania
Phila. Press
Free Silver
Garmen
Cleveland
Tim O’leary
Harrity
Guffy
Lewisburgh News
Philo. Times
Sickles
Tennessee
Mai
Iron and Steel Bulletin
Chief Cause
Mendonaton & Con Bingh
Binghamton
Merses
Tillman
Altgeld
Free
Uncle Sam
Prosperity
Walrat
Fey
Mexico
Se Tleneak of
Armstrong & McKelvey
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty St
Rowland & Sons
C. Rowland E. Rowland
Rowland, JR
Siegfried & CO
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis (Mo
Indianapolis (Ind
E. Hale
Joseph Tale
Hieaberh
Moore
M. O’brien
J. Racop
John Ht
J. E. Blair
Isabell da
Wm. Tubbs
American Ins. Co
C. Morrison
Morrison Et al
J.C. Viseta
Nenha Mutual Fire Ins
John Peltz
Printz Bros. Edwards
Martha J. Schwab
C. B. H. Saxerva
Cobham
A. J. Thompson
E. Parshall
Semana
C. C. Allen
al Trustees
North Penn Oil Co
Sarah F. Watson
Carl Wodeen
Herman Elizabeth Behrman
Behrman
Kila A. Caswell
Theo
Caswell
R Ae Geo. F. Y
Prothy
KFATR
Sishass
Roy Stone
Washington, D. C
Warren County Hose
Seymour
Lady
Charlie Kinzer
Canton
Prof. Seymour
D Lacy
L. M. Hazeltine
Warren Brasington
F. K. Russell
F. A. Cogswell
Grounds
James Logan
B. F. Mead
H. M. Boeschlin
N. Dietch
Thomas Haskins
A. Pe Beeeey
Ster
Johan
Said
Wanice
Geo. R. Stearns
Dan
Fannie Stranagan
Geo Fannie Stranagan
Anna Sill
Louisa B. Weed
M. J. Weidert
Chas. F. Johnson
Mary A. John Ki Irstetter
Charles A. Carlguardian
D’ Elizaranson
Imino
John Geranson
Charles A. Carlan
Chas
David Geranson
John Oases
Perry D. Clark
D. L. Mae
Amanda Stanton
Orrison
Chas. Chase
Wm Ee
A. . Irvine
Sally Harmon
Hosea Harmon
P. Fields
Lucy
Hawking
Wm. P. Fields
W. M. Lindsey
G. W. B. Catlin
M. Catlin
J. A. Wood
Smith Burrows
E. W. Thom
Wm. N.pson
Florence A. Einstein
Einstein
W. R. Dawson
Wm. Nelson
Caroline Card
Wm. P. Fields Deane
WM McUray
Register. Register’s
Warten Pa
Jon
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Myron Waters
T. Hazel
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
M. A. Myers
E. T. Hazeltine
O. ¥. 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’s’s
New York Weekly Tribune
Mail
Weekly
Tribune
Boe
Aaron Co
Rochal Et Peet
New York
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