Venango DA targets road supervisors over neglected roads
The Venango County District Attorney proposes indictments against road supervisors in five townships for maintaining a common nuisance by failing to improve roads. The move aims to deter neglect and enforce road maintenance duties, with Conewango and other Warren townships also at risk if conditions persist. The river road between Warren and Irvington is cited as needing urgent repairs.
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Venango County
Venango
Conewango
Warren
Irvington
Pension Order Expands Disability Evidence Yet Small Uptake
President Roosevelt and the pension department faced criticism for the new pension order linking age to disability. Pension Commissioner Ware reports that in 3.5 months only 28,806 of 375,000 eligible pensioners sought increases. Less than five percent of the $1,500,000 special appropriation was used. the remainder returned to the Treasury.
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Roosevelt
Pension Department
Ware
Treasury
Rain Calls End to Farm Work, Farmer Quotes Riley
A rural note quotes poet Riley on weather and mood as a farmer adapts to rain. The verse suggests choosing to rejoice rather than grumble when rain halts field tasks.
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Riley
Bisa
Nosopy challenges Judge Parker on admin spending
The article notes Nosopy opposing Parker's claim that the current Republican administration spent more than any prior Democratic government. It argues growth raises costs and cites varying public reactions. The piece mentions the Fourth of July incident and Fairbanks being described as a cold iceberg, yet rated positively in the West.
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Nosopy
Judge Parker
Idaho Teen Aids Stage Coach Hold Up Victims
A young Idaho woman plays a pivotal role in thwarting a stage coach robbery. She assists passengers and alerts authorities, contributing to the capture of suspects. The incident underscores courage and quick action by a civilian in a rural setting.
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Idaho
Populist Leader Predicts Roosevelt Backing Across Nation
Ex Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina, a longtime Populist figure, says about half of the country’s Populists will back Roosevelt. He asserts this shift is the sure way to defeat Parker.
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Marion Butler
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Parker
Capitol new building finishes for January 1905 use
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports the new Capitol building at Harrisburg will be finished in time for the Legislature to use on January 1, 1905. The note comes amid a sunny but brief Summer and forecast of rising gas bills in Winter.
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Harrisburg
Maine Republicans back Vermont motion as expected
Maine GOP signals continued party alignment with Vermont allies and pledges stronger showing next November. Local Republicans express confidence in improved results and party cohesion across the state.
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Maine
Vermont
National Grange Plans Largest State Meeting in Erie
The Pennsylvania State Grange prepares for a December Erie gathering with strong turnout expected as the Erie and adjacent counties promote the event. Five Patrons of Erie promise support, and organizers anticipate record attendance amid rising membership and broad interest statewide. Worthy State Master W. F. Hill reported 70 picnics across Michigan and Pennsylvania, with large audiences and steady participation. Aaron Jones and Oliver Wilson toured the state, boosting coordination with Penn’a officers.
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National Grange
Oregon
Northwest
Penn’a. State Grange
Erie
Pennsylvania
W. F. Hill
Michigan
State Grange
Grange
Aaron Jones
Oliver Wilson
Illinois State Grange
Penn
Thistles Must be Cut and Law on Canada Thistles
Landowners must cut Canada thistles to prevent seeding. A conviction carries a 15 dollar penalty. Any resident may notify a Constable or Supervisor who may issue five days to destroy the thistles on the land. If refused, an officer may destroy them and collect 2.50 per day. Supervisors must clear thistles along roads with a 10 dollar penalty for failure.
American capital fuels Canadian industry growth
Up in Canada there is no tariff on American capital or U S money. American capital is developing coal mines in adjoining provinces and building iron and steel plants with Dominion bounties. An American locomotive maker bought a Montreal plant and will expand it. A large U S car maker plans a Montreal plant to capture Canadian business. These effects stem from the lack of reciprocity between the two countries.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Montreal
Great Apple Crop Is Ahead for Thanksgiving
The nation faces a bumper apple harvest with output about 30 percent larger than last year and 14 percent above the ten year average, totaling 70 million barrels. New York leads with a 17 percent rise, while New England Kansas Illinois Indiana Washington and Oregon also report gains. exports to Europe valued at 5,237,894 dollars may stabilize prices.
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New York
New England
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Washington
Oregon
Europe
Risk and tragedy in nitro-glycerine work warned by Jamestown Journal
The Jamestown Journal notes nitro-glycerine work is less deadly than oil well shooting yet still highly dangerous. It recalls past stealth shotting and night rides ending in blasts, citing a Upper Sandusky well explosion that killed five spectators and injured five others.
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Jamestown Journal
Upper Sandusky
How to Make Puffed Sweet Corn Snack
Enjoy a simple method for drying large ears of sweet corn on the stalk then parching them. Dry ears are tied in bunches and hung in a dry place until ready. Shells are fried with moderate heat until puffed brown, then served with butter and salt.
Roosevelt Letter Seen as Masterpiece of Political Exposition
The article lauds President Roosevelt's letter of acceptance as a powerful state paper and sharp political analysis. It portrays him as a bold political gladiator exposing opposition hollow arguments, defending protectionist policy, and highlighting achievements from tariffs to the coal strike and Philippine policy, with a strong call to support his administration.
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Roosevelt
Panama
Northern Securities
Parker
United States
Friends of Protection
Philippine
Philippines
Phila. Press
Frosts Reported in Northern New York and Esopus Chill
Frosts have been reported in Northern New York with Esopus described as quite chilly. The report notes a promising USDA corn condition with Sept 1 at 84.6 percent vs a ten year average of 79.6. Altoona and Pittsburgh RR shops resume full operation affecting 15 000 workers.
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New York
Esopus
Pittsburg
Department of Agriculture
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
West Philadelphia
Mukden
England
London
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