Cumings Nominated in Venango Warren Senate Conferees
In Oil City on September 19 Capt H H Cumings of Warren was nominated on the 26th ballot by the 48th district conferees after eight deadlocked meetings. Judges advised against voting, then supported Cumings as Warren’s rightful nominee over Hulings, with strong support from Wilbur Dunkle Borchers. The result pleases Warren. Republicans urged unity to ensure victory next November.
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Cumings
Oil City
Venango
Warren
HH. Cumings
Warren County
Bradford
Miller
Mercer
Morrison
McKean
Phoenix Hotel
Corry
Col. Hulings
Porto Rico
Capt. Cumings
Venango County
H. F. James
Judge Miller
Judge Morrison
W. W. Wilbur
J. W. Dunkle
L. T. Borchers
McKinley
Immaa
Republicans poised for large statewide victory in Philadelphia meeting
County committee chairmen met chairman Elkin in Philadelphia and reported on their districts. Fifty eight counties were represented and the outlook was highly encouraging. The reports suggested the Republican state ticket will win by a handsome majority this year.
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Elkin
Philadelphia
Jewel sword to Admiral Schley by New York Royal Arcanum
The Royal Arcanum of New York state plans a ceremonial jeweled sword presentation to Admiral Schley in New York City. A $1,000 fund drive will raise the cost, while Philadelphia Times sword plans rely on popular subscription.
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Royal Arcanum
New York State
Admiral Schley
New York City
Philadelphia Times
Low Prickr subscription offer in Warren county
The MAIL offers new subscribers in Warren county a very low price of 25 cents until January 1, 1899. Friends of the Mar are urged to encourage others to subscribe at this remarkably low rate.
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Warren County
the Mar
Roosevelt Nominated for New York Governor
Teddy Roosevelt faces nomination for New York Governor and election with overwhelming support. Reported popular enthusiasm sweeps him toward an inevitable outcome.
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Teddy Roosevelt
New York
Texas soldiers balk at paymaster over race bias
The soldiers refused pay from a black paymaster but spared black cooks and servants. They yielded only when told they could forgo the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Uncle Sam’s treasury swells after war end
The country faces abundant cash as public funds grow daily, contrasting with other nations strained for money postwar. The piece notes unusually high treasury strength and persistent revenue gains, signaling continuing fiscal abundance for the United States.
Dewey and Merritt Safeguard American Interests at Manila
The text notes that Dewey and Merritt are present to protect American interests as insurgents have evacuated Manila suburbs.
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Philippines
Dewey
Merritt
Manila
Reelect Republican Majority Urged in Franklin District
The Franklin Citizen urges voters to back Hon. C. W. Stone as Republican nominee for Congress, arguing he matches top Pennsylvanian delegates in ability and character. It warns against voting for Democrats, cites McKinley administration support, and condemns mercenary "floaters" while calling for unity in the 1896 victory policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Pennsylvania
Congress
McKinley
Franklin
Col Stone Urges Loyal Support At Blair County Fair
Col W A Stone spoke to about 2000 farmers at the Blair county fair urging continued Republican leadership. He cited tariff gains and tax shifts, dismissed Pennsylvanian abuses as false, and warned voters against leaving the party or backing rivals. He compared opponents to a ship’s Jonah and urged staying aboard.
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Col. Stone
Blair County Fair
W. A. Stone
Dr. Swallow
Republican Party
Blair County
Pennsylvania
Juniata County
Harrisburg
John Wanamaker
Jonah
Swallow
Wanamaker
National Banks Noted For Large Business Volumes
The Monthly Summary of Finance and Commerce notes national banks in 1897 held deposits totaling 1.85 billion in 1893, with loans reaching 2.06 billion in 1892. Capital and surplus stood around 960 million, while circulating notes and bonds comprise small shares of total bank activity and reserve held.
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Treasury Department
Washington
National Banks
National Bank
Pittsburg
Letter from Frank Leach backs Col. M S Quay for Senate
Frank Willing Leach once Wanamaker’s manager declares for Col. M S Quay in an open letter. He argues Wanamaker alliances are Democratic plots to overthrow Republicanism and says Republicans must not vote for Democrats this year.
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Senator Quay
Frank Willing Leach
John Wanamaker
Col. M. S. Quay
United States
Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
National Democratic Organization
House of Congress
U.S. Senate
Leach
Senator Magee backs full ticket at Pittsburg rally
At a Republican League ratification in Pittsburg last week Senator Magee urged voters to back the Republican ticket. He contrasted the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, a Bourbon Democrat who opposed war measures and currency reform, with the Republican candidate who supports sound money and served in the Civil War era.
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Magee
Republican League
Pittsburg
Roosevelt Praises Colored Cavalry at Las Guasimas
In his final Rough Riders address Col Roosevelt saluted the 9th and 10th Cavalry on the right and left flanks at Las Guasimas. He recalled the Spaniards calling them smoked Yankees but called them an excellent breed. He said a strong bond exists between the regiments and officers, met with prolonged applause.
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Rough Riders
Col. Roosevelt
9Th
10Th Cavalry
Las Guasimas
General Brooke Wins Warm Welcome in Porto Rico
Reports from Porto Rico say Gen Brooke has gained the goodwill of Spanish officials, soldiers, and natives. His three day march from Ponce to San Juan was discreet and earned friendship, with men and women joining in the welcome and hospitality shown to the army.
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Porto Rico
Brooke
Ponce
San Juan
Loud newspapers denounce leaders over war and neglect
The text criticizes newspapers for loudly condemning President McKinley and Secretary Alger for neglect of wounded soldiers while having previously demanded immediate war with Spain. It argues the sensational press spurred the public to support intervention by urging Cuba's freedom and a strong lesson to Spain.
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McKinley
Alger
Spain
Cuba
Bounty for Tree Culture Under 1897 Tax Act
Farmers with timber land may claim tax reduction under a May 27 1897 act. Owners with at least 50 trees per acre eight inches in diameter and no clear land may receive up to 80 percent of annual taxes, up to 45 cents per acre, for up to 50 acres, by filing with county commissioners. Timber owners in several counties are already using the privilege.
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Berlin, Somerset Co
Why not discharge all volunteer soldiers now
The Valley Spirit argues for releasing volunteers after the war and replacing them with regulars to garrison occupied areas. It notes unemployed or underpaid men would enlist in the regular army, many volunteers have homes and businesses awaiting them, and questions why soldiers should not be allowed to return home or re enlist with fair government treatment.
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Regular Army
Chambersburg Valley
Fargo
N. D
Boston Transcript
East
Notable Personalities and Historic Mentions Summary
A collage of brief notes cites Admiral Dewey linked to Constitution, Hans Richter becoming Vienna's honorary citizen, Powderly as Scranton's former mayor, Lt Yates as queen's prize winner, Sir Thomas Lipton challenging for America's Cup, Solerius Geordiates obtaining a Chicago fruit stand permit, H S Treadwell recalling Weyler's 1873 salary, Hiram Maxim's emigration, Lincoln's first great-grandchild birth, Jessie Lincoln Beckwith's runaway marriage, Sir Henry Irving's many spectacles, Captain Woodrow preserving the Virginia flag, Old Geronimo at 90 with hunting still loved, Rudyard Kipling praising Cecil Rhodes and Rhodes’s vast empire'].?>
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Admiral Dewey
Hans Richter
Vienna
Terence V. Powderly
Scranton
Thomas Lipton
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Belfast
Royal Ulster
Solerius J. Geordiates
Chicago
Europe
America
South Boston
H. S. Treadwell
General Weyler
Hiram
Maxim
England
Abraham Lincoln
Mount Pleasant
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith
Warren W. Beckwith
Sir Henry Irving
D. C. Woodrow
United States Navy
Santiago
United States
Old Geronimo
Fort Sill
Monte
Rudyard Kipling
Cecil Rhodes
London
Sibley Declares Candidacy in Own District
Erie Dispatch notes Joseph C. Sibley announces a Congress bid in his district. It criticizes his acceptance letter as evasive, warns Republicans that supporting him aids a free silver and free trade Democrat, and urges backing Charles W. Stone for honest money and national dignity.
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Joesph C. Sibley
Congress
Chas. W. Stone
Sibley
Erie
Joseph C. Sibley
Erie Dispatch
Free Silver Joe Sibley Runs Against Charles Stone for Congress
The Venango candidate Joe Sibley announces his candidacy in the district held by Charles W. Stone. The Harrisburg Telegraph notes Stone’s calm campaign and asserts Republicans, statewide, will back him against Sibley’s free silver platform and barrelling challenge.
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Stone
Joe
Sibley
Venango
Congress
Charles W. Stone
Friends of
Friends of All
Joe” Sibley
Harrisburg
Sibley Accepts Democratic Nomination for Congress
The Titusville World reports Hon. J. C. Sibley has accepted the Twenty seventh district congressional nomination offered by Democrats. Details on his campaign stance remain unclear whether he will pursue free silver or state issue focus. The district remains largely Republican, with Hon. C. W. Stone as current representative, and reelection prospects viewed as doubtful.
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J. C. Sibley
Congress
Twenty Seventh
Twenty
Sibley
Hon
C. W Stone
Titusville World
Three Big Days At Warren Co Fair Schedule
Three days at Warren County Fair run Sept 27 to 30 with speakers from the Republican party on Wednesday, Democratic eloquence on Thursday, and Prohibition arguments on Friday. All events are free except races.
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Warren Co
Warren
Warren Co. Fair
Exposition Tour From New York To Omaha Special Eight Day
Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted eight day tour to the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition at Omaha starting October 1. The package includes round trip rail travel in Pullman cars, dining car meals, hotel stays and meals in Omaha, fair admission and a Chicago carriage drive. Rates vary by origin from 80 to 100 dollars with a return option until November 15 and a 15 dollar reduction from all points. Tickets available through ticket agents in New York Philadelphia and at 1196 Broadway New York.
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Omaha
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Broadway
New York
Geo. W. Boyd
Assisino
Philadelphia
Tours to Gettysburg and Washington Arranged from Buffalo Area
Gettysburg Washington arranged two five day conducted tours from Buffalo Erie Pittsburgh and intermediate points to Gettysburg and Washington on October 17 and November 7. Round trip tickets with transportation Pullman berth hotel and battlefield drive over the Gettysburg battle site and hotel stays in Washington priced at 25 with various regional rates. Tickets valid return on regular trains to October 27 and November 17 without Pullman. Descriptive itineraries from Buffalo Williamsport Pittsburg Elmira Erie Corry Williamsport Altoona and other points.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Erie
Pittsburg
Battle Field
Suspension Bridge
Rochester
Syracuse
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Elmira
Erie and Corry
Williamsport
Altoona
B. P. Fraser
Buffalo District
N. Y
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Railroad excursion tickets to Warren for fair crowds
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will offer reduced excursion fares from Erie, St Marys, and intermediate stations to Warren from September 27 to 30. Tickets will be good for return until October 1, 1898, in honor of the Warren fair running September 27 to 30.
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Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Erie
St. Marys
Warren
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure
Advertises a world curing tonic for stomach weakness and indigestion. Claims permanent relief through a great remedy with universal safety and marvels at its efficacy. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Big show at Omaha draws big money and rising crowds
The report highlights a successful Omaha spectacle with strong earnings and increasing daily attendance. It notes broad interest and ongoing momentum, reflecting strong consumer engagement as organizers plan future events.
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Omaha
N. Y
Alger
Dallas News
Gen
Oris
Pat
Uncle George Dewey
Money and exchange rates in early bank notes
Money on call at 6 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 4 5 percent. Sterling exchange active with bankers' bills at 4.833 for demand, 4.8194 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.83 to 4.83. Commercial bills at 4.80 to 4.81. Silver certificates 61 62 cents. Bar silver, 6K. Mexican dollars 47 5 gc.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Regiments Move as Camp Wi koff Drags On
Seven regiments have left Camp Wikoff with eight more under orders to move as soon as transport is available leaving three remaining. Cavalry will march across Long Island and likely parade in New York City. Delays in the Porto Rico evacuation raise fears for troops while peace protocol stands.
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Camp Wikoff
Long Island
New York City
Porto Rico
Shafter
Sagasta
Senate
Manila
Ponce
Lesser Antilles
Hoar
Great Britain
Hay
Kyle
South Dakota
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Gilman Cheney
Canadian Express Company
Montreal
Detroit
Sons of Veterans
Cyrus A. Sulloway
Congress
Robley D. Evans
Iowa
Naval Examing Board
Ohio Voluunteer
Columbus
Thirteenth
Santiago
Fort Porter
Buffalo
Toral
Vigo
Spain
Barbadoes
Troy
N. Y
Morton Hansen
Rochester
Edward C. Vrooman
William Ryan
Maryland
Garrett E. Chambers
Corland
Russia
Bern
Camp Meade
Wikoff
Allyn Capron
Fort Meyer
Paris
Vesuvius
Francis Joseph
Dozal
Philippines
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Conn
Lawton
War Department
Revenue Cutter
Grant
Alaskan
Seattle
Sitka
United States
Bennington
Honolulu
San Francisco
Conder
Dr. Betances
Vermont
Scranton
Edward Moran
Thomas Gillegan
Oregon
Aguinaldo
Alger
Fort Thomas
Madrid
O’brien
New York
Camp
Black
Cuba
Resolute
Vedado
Havana
Rough Riders
Brooklyn
Pacific
St. Petersburg
Stephen Weld
Commissariat and Supply Department
Navy
McDougall
Mill Wall Docks
London
Winnie Davis
Richmond
Alfreds. Pinkerton
Worcester
Mass
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Boston
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan’s
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
WM. A. Stone
Allegheny
John P. 8S. Gobin
Lebanon
James W. Latta
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Samuel A. Davenport
Superior Court
WM. W. Porter
WM. D. Porter
W. M. Lindsey
State Senate
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
E. W. Parshall
James R. Mitchell
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
Uncle Sam
Col. W. A. Stone
Lieutenant Yates
Third
Stone VS
Warren Fair
San Domingo
G. Arb
Helen Gould
Maria Teresa
Galveston News
Miles
Omaha Orld
State League of Republican Clubs
Archibald Mackrell
George J. Llewellyn
Wilkesbarre
J. H. Shaw
Col- Roosevelt
Buffalo Courier
Republican State Organization
Titusville Herald
Fitzhugh Lee
Admiral Sampson
Butler
Wade
Havana Harbor
Maine
Blanco
Cincinnati
James A. Sexton
W. S. Johnson
David Ross
Delaware
D. R. Pierce
Nebraska
Col. Lucas
Indianapolis
Evans
Market Report
City Mills
Minnesota
C. If
Western
Duluth
Northern
COEN
Hay—Shipping
Er—Western Creamery
Elgins
State
Western Fresh
Southern 104 LLC
Graham
East Buffalo
Timothy
Utica
Utica Board of Trade
Little Falls
Chamber of Deputies
Free Cuba Party
Dreyfus
John Hay
Foreign Office
Wichita
Kaw
Thomas F. McCormick
Elizabeth
N. J
Chili
Argentina
Hong Kong
Séoul
Correan
Silvera
Austria
Church of the Capucines
Viena
Jefferson Davis
Narragansett Pier
R. IL
Grace Perkins
Middleboro
Chile
James J. Hill
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Theodore Roosevelt
Platt
Odell
Saratoga
Ninth Regiment
Schofield
Army Investigation Commission
Father Albinger
Mount Vernon
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’p
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Ee
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. Jackson
L. B
James Clark
M. B Dunham
L. R. Freeman
A. J. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
M. H. Whitling
Clarendon
Orphans’ Court of
Flora J. Whitling
M. H. Whitling, de
Anthony Fosburg
Wm. Hodges
Chas. Fosburg
Wm. H
Fosburg Brothers
Eller
G. P. Mead
J. A. McCormick
Samuel McAuley
Phoebe Trip Morrison
J. ©. Drury
Same
Sam
Alex, Hill
B. G. Morrison
M. Lour
Thomas Conway
Jacob E. Crouser
J.C. Geer
Susquehanna Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Charles and Mary Uttka
James
Charles Bi
Lesher
Warren Street
Dygert N Bros
Farmers Bank
Marsh
Buss & White
L. Asso
Melisa Marsh
Stephen V. Ackley
Charles Widdifield
Mead & Hanson
M. Waters
C. P. Northrop
J. Wakeleley
Legee
Boro
F. M. Knapp
Proby
Roswell Wheeler
Mead
Penna
A. Balded DY Segre
Stoneham, Pa
Josephine M. Hall
Penn’a
A. Hall
Java
Rio
California
Grea
Acme
Lennox
Oak Leaf
Per
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Watere Block
Posto Warren, PA
P. Duff & Sons
Fith
Wendelboe’s
Liberty St
Painter
N. K. Wendleboe
China
Delft
E. W. Siegfried
CO. Warren, PA
Groceries and
Allen’s Shoe Store
P.O
Brocatelle
Morris
N. Greenland
Kanee Summit Hospital
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