Army Growth and Philippine Force Plans
The War Department aims to form ten new regiments to reach about 95 000 soldiers, with a target strength of 100 000 by law. Plans call for 63 000 troops in the Philippines, potentially 7 regiments by December and 50 000 there, while 13 000 would be held in reserve. The remaining 32 000 would garrison Cuba and Puerto Rico and other U S posts.
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Uncle Sam
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
New York Hotels Record Busy Season as 1899 Prosperity Grows
Hotel keepers across New York report unprecedented summer patronage and a bustling first week of September. Managers of all sizes credit the country s boom year of McKinley and protection for a surge in business, while noting a lodging shortage for visitors hoping to see Dewey.
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New York
McKinley
Dewey
Central Park
Odd Fellows Lodge Reports Largest Membership Rise in Detroit Meeting
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Detroit reports 30,225 new members across branches. Relief expenditures total 3,422,986 with encampments and Rebekah lodges adding further costs. subordinate lodges show 4,159,726 in expenses and 8,766,393 in revenue. Total invested funds reach 27,185,241.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Detroit
Rebekah
Kruger Proposes Franchise Shift in Transvaal Crisis
Kruger offers the Outlanders a voting franchise after five years residence if Britain withdraws suzerainty and promises noninterference. The English government refuses. Kruger reverts to a seven year franchise and adherence to the 1884 treaty with British suzerainty still claimed. John Bull awaits Britain’s next move.
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Africa
Kruger
Transvaal
Krager
John Bull
Rising prices blamed on national prosperity not trusts
The article argues price increases in key goods result from robust prosperity rather than trusts. It notes production surpasses prior records while demand grows even faster, driving prices up during good economic times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Political Appeal Denounces Prosperity urging Bryan Vote
A Warren merchant laments over-sated demand stating manufacturers cannot fill orders fast enough. He blames excessive prosperity and urges voters to elect Bryan to curb the spending boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bryan
Admiral Schley urged to accept South Atlantic fleet post
The piece mocks supporters of Admiral Schley over his appointment as commander of the South Atlantic fleet. It quotes him asking to be saved from friends and notes his duty to obey orders rather than protest to the president.
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Schley
South Atlantic
McKinley
Ex Secretary Alger quits Senate race in personal note
Ex secretary Alger declares withdrawal from the senatorial contest in a letter to an Ann Arbor friend. He cites personal and business reasons for quitting. Senator McMillen likely faces no real opposition for re election.
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Alger
Ann Arbor
McMillen
Pittsburg lumber dealers lift hemlock prices to 18 and 20
Hemlock lumber in Pittsburg advances to 18 and 20 per thousand feet as local mills claim Pittsburg buyers secured large lots. Warren county lumbermen mourn missing pine and hemlock trades while recalling raft trips and lost profits.
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Pittsburg
Warren County
Kane Republican Marks Sixth Birthday In New Fall Style
The Kane Republican celebrates six years with a refreshed appearance in the latest fall style. the paper notes its continued growth and calls the neighbor’s prosperity evidence of local progress.
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Kane
Pennsylvania Libel Law Shift Protects Defendant Rights
The Pennsylvania libel laws now provide more balanced protection for defendants, strengthening their rights and interests compared with earlier one sided standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Prosperity term edges into Democratic calamity remarks
Democratic papers show unease over calamity rhetoric as they drift toward restraint. The phrase apparent prosperous tone appears in editorials reflecting shifting stance on economic distress coverage.
Bryanism’s Unyielding Push for Fundraising Seeks Debut Collection
The remark notes Bryanism’s pattern of seizing every chance to raise funds, emphasizing its habit of scheduling collections at every opportunity.
Dreyfus Pardoned and Freed to Return Home
The former prisoner Dreyfus is granted a royal pardon and released. He returns to his residence to rest after years of imprisonment and public scrutiny.
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Dreyfus
Growth of United States manufactured exports surpasses imports
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes the nine year surge in U S manufactured exports from 151 1 million in 1890 to 338 6 million in 1899. Imports fell from 356 7 million to 263 2 million while population growth was about 19 percent.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Republican Party
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Senator Hanna Sees Campaign Issues in Industrial and Philippine War
Senator Hanna arrived in New York from Europe and told a reporter that industrial conditions and the Philippine war will shape the coming campaign. He predicted Democrats will frame the Philippine war as an issue, but expressed confidence in a Republican victory and said trusts would be hard to turn into politics.
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Hanna
New York
Europe
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Profits in the Banking Business Viewed by Russell
President Russell of the American Bankers Association says in his Cleveland address that over 25 years banks have increased sharply, competition rose, discount rates improve, depositor benefits grow, and profits shrink as more capital enters the sector. He notes more work and responsibility with less return.
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Russell
American Bankers’ Association
Cleveland
Pav
Pittsburg
Japan
McKinley
Sam
Roosevelts Vice Presidential Prospects Shaped by Hobart Health
V P Hobart is said to be in poor health and unlikely to seek renomination. Senator Lodge urges Gov Roosevelt as running mate to President McKinley. Senator Platt opposes, fearing Roosevelt’s later presidential bid and preferring him renominated as Governor next year.
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Hobart
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Gov
Roosevelt
McKinley
Senator Platt
President Schurman on Philippines duty at Cornell
President Schurman arrived at Cornell University from the Philippines stating national honor forbids turning back now. He argued annexation brings heavy responsibilities beyond expectations and emphasizes a wise general government to supervise each island tribe while allowing local municipal and provincial self rule.
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Schurman
Cornell University
Philippines
Bryan shifts stance on troops in Philippines and campaign targets
On the Pacific coast Bryan rejects withdrawing troops until a stable Philippine government is set. He denounces imperialism in Missouri and urges voters to condemn the President. He tailors messages across Nebraska Missouri California and plans Goebelism promotion in Kentucky.
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Pacific Coast
Bryan
Philippines
Missouri
Nebraska
California
Kentucky
Dewey Visits City as Impending Imperial Plans Rise
The article notes anticipation around Admiral Dewey's upcoming visit to New York City and speculates on actions by imperialist factions, highlighting tension between national power and port city interests.
Dr Detchon’s Anti Diuretic aids sleep in young and old
A vintage ad promotes Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic as a remedy for bedwetting. It claims immediate control of nocturnal incontinence and notes a $1 price at Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren Pa.
Kine praise and Dewey holidays in presses of 1900
The dispatch notes General Kine praising Indians in Manila and returning soldiers regaining health after service in the Philippines. It covers Dreyfus pardons, Uncle Sam’s powder plant prep, Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving proclamation for Dewey’s return, and various global shipping and naval notes with statistics on the U.S. and British fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine
Manila
Philippines
Dreyfus
Pitteburg
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes and aids retention of water almost immediately. Sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists Warren a.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Bufralo Odd Fellows Street Fair Opens Soon
Bufalo two weeks beginning Sept. 18 presents a monstrous circus midway and county fair atmosphere with manufacturers exhibits bazaars bands and daily special features. Major events include Odd Fellows Day on Sept 20 and Dewey Day on Sept 28 with cheap railroad excursions.
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Bufralo
Buffalo
Money in Circulation Rises Sharply Since Bryan Nomination
The in circulation in the United States has grown by about 450 million dollars since Mr. Bryan's nomination. On July 1 1896 the total was 1 506 434 966 dollars and by Sept 1 1899 it stood at 1 942 131 141 dollars, a substantial increase likely to embarrass free silver advocates in the 1899 1900 campaign.
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United States
Bryan
Pale and Sickly Children Grow Strong with Worm Powder
Advertises a remedy labeled Sweet Worm Powder priced at 25 cents promising relief for pale and sickly children, claiming they will grow strong and well after use.
Fehman Bros Advertises Lava Dust and Kitchen Dishes
A fragmented ad item mentions Fehman Bros offering Lava Dust and cookware including Chaffing dishes Fern dishes and Jar dineers. It urges buyers to inspect items before purchasing.
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Fehlman Bros
Harrisburg Letter Urges Tenth Pennsylvania to Parade for Dewey
Harrisburg correspondent reports Lieutenant Colonel James E. Barnett has invited the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, which fought in the Philippines, to a New York parade honoring Admiral Dewey. Governor Stone promised arms loan for proper parade gear as Philadelphia plans a royal welcome with civic leaders and expositions offering honors and possible bronze cannon presentation by Barnett.
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Harrisburg
James E. Barnett
General Roe
New York
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Philippines
Manila
Alleghenies
Luzon
Keystone
Barnett
Roe
Stone
Olympia
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Ralston
Quaker City
Tenth
Ashbridge
The
Barnett battalion forms to back Barnett in Pennsylvania
Soldiers from Snyder Northumberland and the Twenty seventh district organize a Barnett battalion modeled on Philadelphia's unit. They aim to elect Lieutenant Colonel James E. Barnett of the Fighting Tenth for state treasurer. The group promotes patriotic support and plans to escort Barnett on a statewide tour.
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Frank Reeder
Republican State Committee
Barnett
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Alleghenies
Philippines
New York
Roosevelt
Keep Up the Vote in Pennsylvania Charge
Colonel A Nevin Pomeroy of the Franklin Repository urges readers to back the Republican ticket in Pennsylvania. He argues party prosperity and future peace depend on a large Republican majority, backing McKinley for re election and discouraging opposition in 1900.
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A. Nevin Pomeroy
Franklin Repository
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
McKinley
Barnett's Welcome at the Academy of Music
The Philadelphia Call reports Colonel Barnett’s Philippine speech at the Grand Army encampment as a tribute by the old soldier to the heroism of the new and a worthy recognition of Pennsylvania’s role in war history.
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Barnett
Academy of Music
Philadelphia Call
Grand Army
Pennsylvania
McClures Magazine October Dewey Special Preview
McClures Magazine will publish a special Dewey number on September 27 three days earlier than usual to greet the Admiral upon his Manila return. A Dewey cover by C L Hinton and C D Graves will feature a color print and a Dewey portrait. Governor Roosevelt contributes an article detailing Dewey’s assignment to command the Asiatic squadron and Navy hopes for his leadership.
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the Navy
Dewey
Navy Department
Nickel Plate Offers One Cent Per Mile Military Group Fare
The Nickel Plate railroad provides a one cent per mile round trip rate for military companies and uniformed bands of 50 or more to attend Admiral Ere’s arrival celebration in New York City on Sept 29 and 30. Tickets go on sale Sept 26 to 28 and return by Oct 2. Individuals pay a fare and a third round trip, with tickets available on the same dates and return by Oct 4. Inquiries to local agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Admiral Ere
New York City
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to use Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims many have kidney trouble unknowingly and offers bottles 50 cents to a dollar and a free pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
Republicans Plan Joint Campaign Across Pennsylvania and Ohio
General Frank Reeder heads Pennsylvania campaign efforts with Ohio Republican leaders to unite efforts for a strong fall canvass. Senator Penrose says both states will back McKinley and aim for overwhelming Republican victories to mirror national triumphs. Colonel James E. Barnett and other Ohio Republicans will tour Pennsylvania, coordinating speeches with state chairman Reeder.
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Philadelphia
Frank Reeder
Republican State Committee
Commonwealth
Reeder
Republican State Committee of
Ohio
Keystone
Buckeye
Pennsylvania
United States
Penrose
McKinley
Barnett
Ohio Republican State Committee
James E. Barnett
Fighting” Tenth Regiment
Pittsburg
Manila
Senator Penrose
York County
Dewey Day Excursions and Buffalo Odd Fellows Carnival
The Erie railroad offers public excursion rates to New York City for the Dewey Day reception. Tickets good Sept 26–28 return to Oct 4, with $12 round trip from Jamestown. Buffalo Odd Fellows host a large Street Fair Sept 18–30 with themed days and 60,000 to 100,000 attendees to help pay the temple debt.
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Dewey
New York
Erie Railroad
New York City
Admiral Dewey
Jamestown
N. Y
Erie
Buffalo Odd Fellows
Amerca
Odd Fellows
Buffalo
Farmers of
Odd Fellows Temple
Balance sheet excerpt from a national bank report
The document lists capital stock paid in, surplus fund, and undivided profits. It shows interbank items including national bank notes outstanding and amounts due to other banks. It also notes dividends unpaid and various deposits and checks including demand certificates and certified checks with specific figures.
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U. S
U.S
Goolveis
Ae Westeeesereseeseeesees
Ecceses Eveseveersenses
Ecesseeeserreres
Pennsylvania
Warren
F. K. Russell
Aeee Meres
Iaeasia
Serene Pingteaai
Capital Stock
Peeteeneeenansennans
Reserve Ag
National Bank
Fractional Paper Currency, Inc
Cccess S
Commonwealth
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Willis Cowan
Waeren, PA
Supreme Court
J. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Josiah R. Adams
Charles A. Peterson
Register and Recorder
Charles D. Crandall
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
John F. Rounce
G. M. Pelton
Freehold
A. M. Bennett
Spring Creek
H. A. Putnam
Farmington
News and Views
Buffalo Express
Friends of the Navy
Congress
Philo. Inquirer
Texas Stockman
Oceanic
Maybrick
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Harper & Brothers
Harper’s Magazine
Humphry Ward
Rudyard Kipling
Mark Twain
Frank R. Stockton
I. Zangwill
W. W. Jacobs
Stephen Crane
Soldiers of Union
Snyder and
Northumberland
Feventy
Fehluny Bros
Etters
Isaac Horton
Seen
Horton
Goshen, Orange Co
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Court House
Warren, Penn’a
Por
Ora C
Elk Township
Jason Andrus
George W
Ely Rook
D.M
Ora
H. J. Muse
C. Gage
First’ National Bank
E. E. Brown
F. H. Rockwell
T. B. Clawson
Perry D. Clark
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
State of
Penn’a
County of Warren
D. L. Gerould
Earl H. Beshlin
M. Waters
J. M. Siegfried
E. T. Hazeltine
Warren National Bank
Resources
Reats
Ban Pocic
Total
State of Pennsylvania
F.E. Hertzel
F. E. Hertzel
W. H. Allen
H. A. Jamieson
C. Schimmelfeng
A. Hertzel
Warren Savings Bank
First National Bank
Warren, PA
F. Forthdrawal
Serge
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of
Tronee
Water St
Lake Shore
Lake Erie
Great Cash Grocery
Dunkirk
Java
Graham Waters
Glade Raw
Stoneham
Clarendon
Waters Block
P.O
Gray Bro
N. K. Wendelboe
Armstrong & McKelvey
Liberty Street
Agency
Allen's
Styles
Liberty St
Postoffice
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Ypetwore State Normal School
J. R. Flickinger
Edinboro, Pa
M. Bawley
Chautauqua Assembly
Couning
Mawlay
Lucius E. H. P. O
Chautauqua, N
J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A.davis & Office
Exchange Block
Wesee P. Duff & 5 Sons
Fini Pane
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Low2’p
Rowland & Sons
Sea Decorativ
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W.C. Rowland, JE
Jitty
Conte Sousa
Geo. W. Thornton
Papa
G. B. Encamment
So Music Publishing Co
Montgomery Av
Phila
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