Dewey's Homeward sail and crowded Erie shop scenes
Reports note Dewey sailed for the United States last Sunday while the Erie locomotive shop at Hornellsville runs at peak capacity with round-the-clock work. The era also highlights a fall election vacancy in Beaver and Washington counties due to Col. Hawkins's death.
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Dewey
United States
Erie
Hornellsville
Beaver
Washington
Col
A. L. Hawkins
Kruger
Cleveland Plaindealer
Ohio Democratic Committee
Aguinaldo
Kansas City Journal
Dreyfus
Mercier
Philo. Inquirer
Kentucky campaign heats up as foes clash in speeches
Ex congressman William Claiborne Owens denounces Goebel as a liar thief and murderer. General Buckner claims Goebel is not a Democrat but a Populist and predicts Republican candidate Taylor will be elected but counted out by Goebel who controls the election machinery.
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Kentucky
William Claibourne Owens
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Goebel
Gen. Buckner
Taylor
Pay as you go urged to ease world worries and trade
A columnist urges readers to pay debts promptly to reduce social friction and boost commerce. The advice claims timely payments lubricate trade, ease social tensions, and foster goodwill. It emphasizes personal responsibility in financial dealings to improve the broader economy.
Comrade McKinley Praised by Gen Sickles in Philadelphia
Gen Daniel E. Sickles declared that Comrade McKinley stands for the people and the flag and will be sustained by Americans everywhere. He spoke as an old soldier and dyed in the wool Democrat, asserting broad support across the nation.
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McKinley
Daniel E. Sickles
Philadelphia
Fourth Class Postmasters oppose rural free delivery growth
Postmasters of the fourth class organize to block expansion of rural free mail delivery. They argue every new free delivery route closes two to six small post offices and saves salaries, nearly offsetting the cost of the system. They fear loss of favored status and income.
Booker T. Washington returns to Charleston as guest of honor
Twenty seven years after leaving Charleston as a penniless colored boy to seek education at Hampton University, Booker T. Washington came back last Thursday. He was received by the mayor and city officials and greeted by about 2,000 admirers at the opera house, a mark of his remarkable rise.
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Booker T. Washington
Charleston
W. Va
Hampton
Opera House
One Don Juan Isidro Jiminez Dominates News Nook
A note from Santo Domingo highlights Don Juan Isidro Jiminez whose name is debated as Flemeaneth with an accent on the second syllable or, for social ease, Jimmy Knees. The item suggests pronouncing choices may affect friendships.
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Juan Isidro Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Jimmy Knees
Veterans recount brutal end to Philadelphia encampment parade
Returning veterans describe the old soldiers’ final pilgrimage in Philadelphia where hundreds collapsed during the march and three deaths occurred Tuesday. They urge shortening or canceling the annual parade to spare participants.
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Philadelphia
Dreyfus Verdict Sparks Uproar Over Jewish Perception
The verdict in the Dreyfus case meets with general dissatisfaction in this country. Many see the Paris Exposition at risk due to French anti Semitic sentiment. The text asserts Dreyfus is a Jew and claims no evidence supports a conviction.
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Dreyfus
McKinley Joins Bricklayers Union and Big Corner Stone Plan
President McKinley was elected last week to the Bricklayers and Stone Masons International Union of Chicago. He is expected to lay the corner stone of the new post office building next month and, though a union man, unlikely to strike or lose his job.
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McKinley
Bricklayers and Stone Mason’s International Union of Chicago
Record-breaking corn crop marks prosperous year
The corn harvest reached 2.5 billion bushels in 1899, underscoring a strong agricultural year and highlighting the country’s vast production capacity. This record demonstrates the nation’s large-scale farming capacity and economic vitality.
Justice Beeber Declares GOP Loyalty Over Kicker Issue
Beeber states he remains a Republican first and rejects any stance tied to kickers or golden benefits. He emphasizes party loyalty as his guiding principle.
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Justice Beeber
Irvington Notes On Residents And Local Events
Irvington reports mention J F Clark returning to Lima and Mrs A H O’Brien visiting Warren friends. Mieses Maud and Mary Van Dyke, Charles Morton, Clem Almindinger travel to the grape country. Mrs Croyl stays with Mies C B McKinney. Mies left for Busti NY. Commencement delayed due to sickness. yard engine duties restored. post office clerk Elmer Gunn back. Will Gillespie resumes work after illness. Metzger family travels to Washington DC after death in the Metzger household. Ginseng harvest earns six fifty a pound. prosperity tone noted. R Stone of the US engineer corps to visit Mrs M E L Biddle. Tiona railroad accident casts gloom. head engineer is Gerlack’s son. single-track passing problem cited.
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Irvington
J. F. Clark
Lima
A. H. O’brian
Warren
Mieses Maud
Mary van Dyke
Charles Morton
Clem Almindinger
Croyl
Oil City
Mies C.B. McKinney
Busti
N. Y
Irvington School
Charles Haslett
Elmer Gunn
Will Gillespie
W. H. Metzger
Mason
Washington, D.C
Chas. W. Metzger
R. Stone
U.S. Engineer Corps
Tiona
Gerlack
Sheffield
Fusion scheme in Pennsylvania GOP hit by Beeber stance
Harrisburg reports reveal a planned fusion involving Democratic nominee Charles J. Reilly and Justice Dimner Beeber, aimed at trading Beeber for Republican votes to aid Creasy for state treasurer. Beeber refused, and Dems fell short as Prohibition leaders rejected Creasy, prompting renewed GOP loyalty to the convention slate.
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Harrisburg
Charles J. Reilly
Superior Court
Dimner Beeber
Beecher
Creasy
James E. Barnett
Josiah R. Adams
Justice Dimner Beeber
Justice Beeber
Republican Party
Guffey
Rilling
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Local notes from Wrightsville on travels and town happenings
G E Beale visited Wrightsville and residents joined excursion travelers to Buffalo Niagara and Philadelphia for the G A R encampment. Locals enjoyed a water well project at the school, a Nears hall dance, and visits from Corry Jamestown Mina Mina echoes. Leland Milspaw injured in a bicycle collision. many others returned from Chautauqua and renewed memories at home.
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Wrightsville
G. E. Beale
A. Wright
F. M. Thompson
Buffalo
G. E
Calvin Wright
Othello Allen
Thomas Yates
Toronto
Adelaide Irvine
C. Mead
Niagara
J. E. Sliter
Edith Sliter
John Thompson
Philadelphia
Will Wilcox
Corry
N. F. Wright
Near’s Hall
R. A. Fancher
Ephraim Wright
Jamestown
Elroy
Charles Haupin
Mina
Miss Westren
John Nelson
Alvin Martin
Sugar Grove
Leland Milspaw
E. J Wright
Chautauqua
Hattie Price
C. L. Wright
N.F. Wright
Olive
Eunice Wright
The Grand Army Posts and Members Decline Since 1890
The Adjt. Gen. Thomas J. Stewart report shows June 30 figures: 6 965 posts and 287 981 members, down from 248 posts and 17 922 members since 1898. Despite declines, veterans remain influential with many Civil War men still serving in later wars.
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Grand Army
Adjt
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Union
Spain
Philippines
Pittsburg Times
Death and local notices from Lander area
Mrs. Mary Lewis of Lander Pa visited her mother Mrs. A J Decker recently. John Osborn longtime resident died Sept 1 and was laid to rest at the M E church. He left a wife a daughter and many relatives. W Gleason family moved to Libby Run. W S Brown and family attended the Brown reunion at Brown Hill in August.
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Mary Lewis
Lander Pa
A. J. Decker
John Osborn
M.E
W. Gleason
Libby Run
W. S. Brown
Brown Hill
Our Latest Music Offer for Piano or Organ
Our Latest Music Offer requests names and addresses of three music teachers or performers on piano or organ and twenty five cents in silver or postage. In return you will receive full sheet music including The Flower that Won my Heart Mamie O Rourke March Manila Wey's March Two Step, and five other pages, played by the U S Marine Band. Address Popular Music Co Indianapolis Ind.
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Mamie O’rourke
Manilawey
U. S. Marine Band
Washington, D. C
Popular Music Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Buffalo Odd Fellows Fair and Exposition Opens Sept 18
Buffalo two week fair features a monster circus midway and county fair atmosphere with manufacturer displays bazaars booths bands and daily special features. Notable days include Odd Fellows Day on Sept 20 and Dewey Day on Sept 28 with cheap railroad excursions.
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Buffalo
A Brilliant Record of Odd Fellowship Metrics
The New Age notes 65 Grand Lodges 11 700 Subordinate lodges 850 000 members plus 54 Grand Encampments 2 700 Subordinate 130 000 Patriarchs 5000 Rebekah Lodges 300 000 members and 700 000 weekly sick benefits. It cites 1898 burials 4 500 and $3 400 000 paid for relief and care with total relief to Jan 1 1898 at $80 000 009. The piece argues such power benefits nation and community amid calls to oppose obstructionists.
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New Age
Odd Fellowship
Rebekah
Northwestern Ohio Democrat resigns over Aguinaldo stance
E. T. Dann, a leading Northwestern Ohio orator and 1895 Eighth district candidate, resigns as Hancock County Democratic Committee delegate to the Senatorial convention. He denounces the state platform and party after Lentz Altgeld and others praised Aguinaldo, calling the move a major sensation.
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Aguinaldo
E. T. Dann
Ohio
Hancock County
Democratic Committee
Lentz
Altgeld
Democratic Party
New CloTus Arrive at Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller, the Tailor, unveils fall and winter cloaks and coats. Early selection advised as demand grows and stock moves quickly.
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Jacob Keller
Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic Sale Notice
An advertisement offers Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic claiming it may help children who soil bedding from bed wetting. It states the product arrests the trouble at once and is sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
Railroads Face Car Shortage Amid Prosperity Booms
Railroads report traffic is so heavy that available rolling stock is inadequate. The car shortage, particularly among western lines, creates shipping delays but also underscores the era of business prosperity and rising volumes.
A Republican Rendezvous Opens at State Headquarters
Thousands of veterans and Pennsylvania Republicans gathered at 1231 Walnut street for the Grand Army encampment season. Leaders like Senator Boies Penrose, Governor William A. Stone, and Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge greeted visitors, praising McKinleyism and endorsing victory in November.
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Republican State Committee
McKinley
Keystone
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Walnut Street
Washington
James E. Barnett
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Philippines
Reeder
Grand Army
Lafayette
Easton
Brave Barnett
Messrs
Brown
Adams
Supreme
Republican State Convention
United States
Boies Penrose
William A. Stone
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Stone
Quaker City
John P. Elkin
Barnett
Academy of Music
Brennan Sentenced to Death for Slaying Neighbor
Pottsville Pa Sept 18 Thomas Brennan of New Philadelphia was sentenced to death by Judge Bechtel for the murder of neighbor Harry Elliott on June 2. Brennan remained unmoved as the sentence was read. An appeal has been filed with the state supreme court.
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Pottsville
Thomas Brennan
New Philadelphia
Bechtel
Harry Elliott
Supreme Court
Special shoot planned for Second brigade N G P regiments
Brigadier General Charles Miller of the Second brigade N G P says there will be no State rifle contest at Mt Gretna this year. The five regiments will hold a special two month shoot with teams of four top marksmen from each regiment competing for a trophy he has presented.
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Mt. Gretna
Charles Miller
Franklin News
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claim
A sensational advert claims relief for kidney and bladder disease in six hours. It touts quick relief from back pain and water retention, presenting itself as a powerful remedy sold by Fa & Saner druggists in Warren.
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Warren
Wanted Custom-Tailor Seeks Woolen Cloth Buyers
Advertising brief seeks about 300 woolen cloths at cost for ready made garments. Call and see Jacob Keller, the Tailor, for options and details. Potential customers urged to inquire promptly.
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Acob Keller
Ussee
Market Report New York Money Market And Commodities
New York money on call at 54 9 per cent with sterling rates. Bankers’ bills around 4.86 for demand and 4.83 4.88 for sixty days. Prices for flour, rye, cornmeal, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs listed with varied quality grades and regional sources.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Buffalo Provision Market Prices Grain and Dairy Quotations
Buffalo market reports list WHEAT at No 1 old 76 c No 1 northern 74 c Winter wheat No 2 red Tic CORN No 2 yellow 3 ic No 3 yellow 36 c OATS No 3 white 264 c No 3 mixed 240 RYB No 2 6 ic FLOUR Spring best patent 4.25 4.50 low grades 2.00 2.50 window pest family 3.75 4.00 graham 3.5 3% BUTTER State and creamery 2314G Lic western do 22 23c CHEESE Fancy full cream 11% 11%c choice do 10% lic light skims 8 9c skims 7 8c EGGS State li 18c Western 16 lic
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F.o.b
C.i.f
New York
City
Brandywine
Duluth
Pork—Family
Western Creamery
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Western
East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report
East Buffalo reports cattle prices with ranges for extra export steers from $5.90 to $6.60, heavy butchers around $4.00, cows and heifers $3.40 to $4.00, calves $3.80 to $4.30, and veals $7.00 to $7.60. Sheep and lambs show choice to extra segments up to $6.50, hogs mostly $4.80 to $4.85.
South American Nervine Tonic Promises Stomach Cure
Distressing stomach disease promises permanent cure by a tonic claimed to work with the first dose. Advertises relief for indigestion and weakness, saying it never fails and is always safe. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, Warren, Pa.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Large net of sundries in Warren advertised by Ed Hertzel
In Warren an advertisement touts a vast assortment of sundries at the old mill buildings run by Ed Hertzel. The notice hints at a later sale or business expansion and promises reasonable pricing and prompt service on items like bicycle parts and shafts.
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Warren
Are
KE. Hertzel
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