Carnegie’s Fight for State Regulation of Rail Rates
The article argues railroad officials misread public concern over Pittsburg rate discrimination against Andrew Carnegie. It contests insinuations of personal motives and urges prompt, fair rate reductions to serve the city and state, noting Carnegie backs public interests and predicting a win if rivals resist. It calls on local manufacturers and merchants to back this aim and warns of a prolonged legislative clash if reform is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsboro
Pennsylvania
The Scale Question Coming Up For Wage Talks
The maneuvers of both sides before the annual wage discussion already begin with mills closing to influence the talks. Roughers and catchers push for a 50 percent wage rise, while bias exists on both sides. Past experience warns that such increases on the present market repel compromise, and the party offering a fair proposal best pursues a prompt settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iree Mille
Third Class Disillusions In Allegheny Bribery Probes
The Allegheny bribery cases stir a broad reckoning of municipal affairs, lifting the veil on local governance long seen as orderly and rustic. The piece contrasts a simple, low-debt town with its orderly Sabbath calm, a Maypole aging from memory, and Agricola guiding bees and fields as governance faces scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Arcadia
Law and Order Society
Agricola
Allegheny Politics and Money Accusations Shock Town
The passage laments corruption in Allegheny and compares it unfavorably to Pittsburg. It suggests money-driven schemes could exist in the city’s young political scene, noting earlier municipal debates in Pittsburg and expressing hope the affair is a mere dream rather than fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pleasant Valley adopts electric system for streetcars
The Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway will switch to electrical motors for its cars, aiming to rival cable transit. The move follows years of investigation and could accelerate electric trials on other city lines, pressuring cable roads to cut rates to maintain dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway
Pleasant Valley Road
Novel claim of senatorial nomination power unsettles constitutional norms
A Dispatch report highlights Senatorial voices arguing the Senate shares appointment power with the President and claims for Quay's Philadelphia postmaster nomination. The piece questions if such private title in public offices aligns with constitutional bounds and condemns spoils politics as contrary to the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Quay
Philadelphia
April Fools Move Day Provokes Local Mirth and Caution
The piece notes that many free-born households followed the tradition of moving on April first despite foul weather. It observes moving as tiresome and risky, potentially yielding little improvement, and hopes Tam Dts-PATCH readers who moved yesterday find consolation in today’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Germany England relations puzzle over British friendship
The article weighs Count Herbert Bismarck's efforts to win Britain after a recent anti English mood in Germany. It notes England's possible usefulness to Germany and questions whether London seeks friendship to aid German expansion in the South Pacific. The piece explores the European balance and potential shifts in alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Herbert Bismarck
Germany
England
South Pacific
Samoa and European schemes stir late nineteenth century punditry
A column surveys Samoa crisis talk and the role of Germany and the United States, noting Bismarckian pragmatism, financier tactics, and possible diplomatic peacemaking. It jokes about Quay, Harrisburg politics, and projected debt reduction while touching on trade, census, and regional strikes.
American baseball teams sail amid heavy swells
The New York Herald notes that American baseball teams remain favorites of high society through their ocean voyage, weather reports suggesting they face heavy swells while sporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
The Talk on War Losses and Ocean Storms
A columnist cites Mr George Haysaya a chemist with Pacific experience, discussing storms that wreck ships near Samoa and the mysterious hissing precursor sounds sailors note. He suggests weather can drive ships to sea with bare poles, while some captains fail to seek safety in time.
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Apia Harbor
George Hay
Pacific Ocean
Samoa
Pacific
Haysaya
Typewriter and spelling woes in a blurred script
An American writer hopes future inventors add a dictionary function to the London Globe debate on typewriter orthography. The piece notes the machine reveals spelling flaws, urges broad, vague handwriting, and discusses words like "ie" vs "ible" and "able" to mask weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Alway
Peculiar Tales and Awards From Notable Figures
Personal facts and fancies note Pellegrini's near poverty and the Empress of Japan abandoning plans to visit, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland moving to Paola Florida hotel rooms, and Sydney Bartlett's U S Supreme Court renewals. Reports on the Peking Gazette's age, new patent and postal officials, emperors umbrellas, and three ministers oath of office. Swedish Speech from the Throne. imperial nursery tumult and Crown Prince vs Emperor dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellegrini
Japan
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
Paola
Fla
Sydney Bartlett
Boston
Supreme Court of the
United States
Sesator Enucuwos
Washington
Peking
Co. Earroney
Connecticut
Patents
A. D. Hazen
Pennsylvania
China
Department of State
William N. Scroggs
Venezuela
Lanzing B. Mizner
Central America
John Hicks
Peru
Tor
Sweden
Oscar
Estel
Opening Up Siberia to a New American Railroad
A rumored American syndicate with 5,000,000 capital plans a railway across Siberia. Former and current American diplomatic and consular figures show interest, sharing the view with Sir Robert Morler that Siberia offers profitable development opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow Mall
Siberia
Robert Morler
Deaths of a Day Highlight Local Educators Passings
Professor Richard Prosser, age about 41, supervisor of music in public schools, died at his Allentown home after typhoid pneumonia following a brief illness. Also reported deaths include Professor Slack Davis, veteran educator and writer, and A J Melee, longtime area employee, reflecting a period of losses among local educational and civic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehard Prosser
Allentown
Seer
Slack Daria
Penn Avenue
Andrew le Bolese
A.J. Melee
Sossis Wylevente
Union Station
Obituaries and Deaths Span Several Local Figures
In Sewickley, Mrs. Sarah E G Macrom relict of the late David E Macrum died at her home after a sudden illness. Rome New York native Stephen Van Dresser ex-Surrogate of Ulfelds County and first recorder of Home city died at his home aged 72. Mrs John B Linn, sister of Colonel A K McClure, is noted in telegraphic dispatches from Chambledsporg with brief death notices. Major M A Reno hospitalized in Penchos hospital is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E.G. Macrom
David
Stephen van Dresser
Rome
N. Y
Unelds County
City of Home
Cinderella on stage at Bijou in The Crystal Slipper show
Review notes a large audience at the Bijou for Cinderella presented with refinements in The Crystal Slipper. Highlights include strong acting by Marguerite Fish, lively dancing and ballet, elaborate scenery, and child friendly elements despite satirical remarks about rival attractions.
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Cone
Pitta
Crystal
Pittsburg
Cinderella
Marguerite Fish
Charles Warren
Topsy Venn
Edwin Foy
James M
Dancin Ie
Mr. Mans
Daisy En
Vestertel Ah Joer
W. Foo
Pittsburg Ballet
Three of a Kind at Grand Opera House Delights Audience
The Grand Opera House presents Three of a Kind a lively variety show starring Nellie McHenry as Dollie Cash with Frank Blair Thomas E Teel and Dickie Martinez and Frances Herbert. The audience enjoyed numerous encores and the performers drew strong laughs from horseplay and playful routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McHenry
Opera
McHenry
Dollie Cash
Perfect Tomboy
Frank Blair
Thomas E. Teel
Dickie Martinez
Miss Martin
Wd Herbert
Rosenthal Recitation At Old City Hall Draws Large Crowd
The Rosenthal Kreisser concert at the Old City Hall last night drew a large audience and enthusiastic appreciation. A revised programme offered Chopin pieces, Rosenthal's At the Fountains, Hexameron variations, and Liszt Tarantelle, with Kriesler also delivering selections and an encore. Both artists were warmly encored, though only two encore responses occurred. Tonight’s concert promises another opportunity for music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal-Kreisser
Old City Hall
Rosenthal
Chopin
Malberg
Saweki
Laub
Harris Theater Plays The Boy Hero Held in Slavery
Harris Theater presents The Boy Hero or Held in Slavery with Martin Hayden and Miss Eugenie Besserer in lead roles. Audience response strong as Hayden centers the heroic sailor boy and Besserer impresses in a key performance. The company delivers melodic singing and dancing, with additional crowd-pleasing acts. Next week Woodman Blind with Wallack cast and scenery promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
Martin Hayden
Eugenie Besserer
Mr. Hayden
Julian
Jennie la Roche
Boenlo
Richard Lysle
Libbie Moore
Night Owls Delight Large Academy of Music Audience
A lively performance at the Academy of Music drew a large audience. The Night Owls offered a merrier show with a new and clever program that was well received, featuring song, burlesque, and a growing audience appreciation.
Notes of the Stage Bring midweek and weekend matinees
The Grand offers a Wednesday and Saturday matinee this week, with Bijou also hosting a Wednesday and Saturday showing of The Crystal Slip per. The Swiss bell ringers and other acts drew large crowds at the Casino Museum yesterday, while a tame bear entertained pedestrians on Fifth Avenue with a lively conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Casino Museum
Fifth Avenue
Complicated Question From the New York World
The problem asks if the Legislature had allocated 1000 dollars for a city grandstand what would its total cost be. It labels the issue as simple arithmetic yet notes it is actually a complex political economy question reflecting on public spending and economic constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Mathematica
The Russian Gymnasium and Its Harsh Rules
A historical note on Russian gymnasia from 1500 to the late 19th century outlines elite access, high costs, and class progression. It describes strict monitoring, censorship of banned books, and harsh discipline, with historical anecdotes about Minsk and the emphasis on Greek and Latin over science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Food for the Dead Chinamen Decoration Day in Philadelphia
Across Race street a Chinese funeral feast moves to Methodist Union Cemetery to honor ancestors. About 200 Chinamen arrive with pots and kettles. A tripod lowers water to boil chicken and pork for the graves, but the meal is left uneaten as the ceremony ends amid rose-sticks and rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Race Street
Methodist Union Cemetery
Tenth Street
Washington Avenue
Generous Donation to Confederate Home Comes From Texas Lease
New York reports Major Joe H. Stewart of the National Confederate Soldiers Home in Austin receives news that Texas lawmakers passed a bill leasing the old Capitol building for ten years at a nominal rent. The income funds 16 inmates at roughly two dollars per month per person, with about 1500 dollars already seen by Treasurer Chauncey M. Depew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe H. Stewart
National Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Austin
Tex
Texas
Chauncey M. Depew
Columbia's New Annex A Women’s College at Columbia
In New York in April trustees of Columbia College approved plans for a sister college for women. Women would gain access to degrees and expanded privileges previously denied, marking a Pagwan ace toward broader female education. Hamilton Fish chaired the trustees meeting. The Barnard lineage at Columbia is noted as testimony to long leadership.
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New York
Columbia College
Columbia
Hamilton Fish
Barna
Ir. Barnard
Preacher and His Bride Spark Church Demand Resignation
Monticello April 1. New Light Church La Place demands Rev George W Draper resign over alleged deceit involving Charlies Lampoon, a church member, and Addie Daniels. Bride outfit and wedding plans are in dispute as potential legal action looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
New Light Church
la Place
George W. Draper
Charlies Lampoon
New Church
Samson
Addie Daniels
Dray i
Tee
In Memory Of John Bright Senate Resolution Read
The Senate considered a resolution to honor John Bright, laid over until tomorrow. Speaker Stewart offered a tribute amid formal ceremonies in Washington, pledging collective respect for his long service and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
Washington
Senate
Stewart
Jobo Rae
Poe
Gossip of the Metropolis Judge Hilton Ran the Stewart Family
New York April 1–2 Kate Witherill, granddaughter of Mrs A T Stewart, testified in court that Judge Hilton controlled Mrs Stewart’s shopping at stores and even dictated her outfit at a Saratoga garden party. The testimony aimed to prove Mrs Stewart was under the judge’s influence.
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Hilton
Stewart
Tork Bureau srEcans
New Yoas
April
Kate A. Witheril
A. T. Stewart
Cleveland Gets a Good Paying Job in City Work
Ex president Grover Cleveland is named Commissioner of Estimate and Assessment for High Bridge Park work. He will appraise about 2000 city lots with two discreet partners and draw a large salary. Meanwhile the Centennial Committee faces alderman anger over ignored resolutions and missing grand stand tickets.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Esti
High Bridge Park
Arnold
MacAllister
Centennial Committee
Jersey City Saloon Keeper Beats Family After Drunken Return
John Verden a Jersey City saloon keeper aged years returned home drunk and assaulted his wife his 16-year-old sister and his 70-year-old grandfather. A policeman was summoned as he attempted to push the grandfather from a second story window. The old man died this morning and Verden awaits autopsy results without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Verden
Jersey City
Verden
Young Verden
Wedding as a Ball Bond in Jail Prompted by Promise
William List, confined in Raymond street jail for refusing to marry Lena Steffens, 19, relented after weeks of visits and was married this morning by an Episcopal clergyman in the jail. Steffens and her mother attended. the keeper officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William List
Raymond Street
Lena Steffens
Miss Steffens
List
Speculation intoxication echoes Napoleonic downfall
The London Spectator warns that cool business minds can be ‘intoxicated with gain’ even on paper stock, causing loss of proportion. It likens copper speculators to Napoleon’s overreach, noting deterioration of judgment as wealth drives reckless pursuit and followers chase success into danger.
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London Spectator
Napoleon
M. de Lesseps
Russia
Panama Canal
Faith Healers Hold Baptism in Cold New York Bay
In Jersey City on April 1 a group of Faith Healers gathered on the New York bay shore to baptize James Madden 40 from Middletown New York. Amid a heavy spray and brisk wind Madden waded into the water with Pastor Hancock while the group sang Shall We Gather at the River. Immersion occurred with a short prayer and Madden returned ashore cheerful and enthusiastic, planning to resume missionary work at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
New York Bay
Hancock
James Madden
Middletown
N. Y
Church of the Faith Healers
Mount Oneal Foot
Aes Avenue
Jersey
Costly Walk Seeks 50000 Damages From Railroad
Harvey HB Mece suing the New York Lake Erie and Western Railroad for 50000 for injuries near Dayton on February 14. He rode an Erie train to Dayton where a conductor offered to pay his fare to Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis instead of a ticket. He was put off the train and while walking back to Dayton he was struck by a train at a trestle, breaking both arms.
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Disputch
Mansfield
Harvey HB
Mece More
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Dayton
Erie
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Failures for Three Months in New Year 1880 Report
The first quarter failures for 1880, per RB C Dunn & Co mercantile agency, compare with 1888 figures. The article notes $42,738,000 in liabilities for early 1880, against $55 unknown for 188% and cites 65 failures in the first quarter, with further figures unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yeur
RB. C. Dunn &Co
A Baseball Bacarote and A Decision In Breyfogle Suit
From Lourmvnt April 1 the Breyfogle case ends with a refused petition for a receiver for the vetee or l Company. Directors win a sought victory as Breyfogle party fails. Also note Lines to Brey and tensions in a related corporate dispute. In Louisville, Harrison opens Oklahoma amid office-hunter risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brevfogle
Lourmvnt
W. L. Breyfogle
Brey
Curious Condensations From A Lively 19th Century Page
A long string of scattered notes mentions a canvoaback duck flying eight miles an hour, an English bonnet that folds for theater seating, birth rates in London, a pigeon missing at a shooting match, and a variety of odd local anecdotes. The items include a girl firing a pistol in Indiana, a parlor music teacher, a portable house built in Orlando, a whale and calf ashore at Santa Barbara, livestock capers in Georgia, and other curious incidents from American towns.
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London
New
Indiana
Ny Aes
Fragmented humorous snippets from old papers and magazines
A jumble of quoted quips and light notices from late 19th or early 20th century periodicals. Items reference public nuisance photographers, Chicago girls, fashion trends, a blue shoe joke, a cigar exchange, a Western paper deadline, a fond mother exchange, and a soft revealing error poem. Distinct voices and playful lines across publications are presented.
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Enperec
Pittsberg Postoffice
Business Ofice
Diamond Street
Dispatch
Caples
Lesue
Caplan Per Teone
Deeratest
Dary Desratcn
Electrical Transit
Bismarck
Antwerp
Stanley
Central Africa
Mataafa
Tamssese
Thin City
Harrisburg
France
Austria
Brazil
Ohio
Lower
California
Allegheny Council
Mediterranean
Apia
Roadstead
Allegheny County
Feisure
Abe
Aation
Richard Prosser
Slack Davis
Sarah E. G. Macrom
John B. Linn
Cuambedsporg
A. K. McClure
Paila- Saha Tissated Bere
M. A. Reno
Mares A. Meno
Penchos Hospital
Grand Opera House
Papir
Dis
Aapaon Som
Sendiere
Nasium
Dobroluboit
Piesareff
Gymnasiat
Minsk
Creaa Oy
Sen
Alwaye
Pergy
Ekaterina the Great
Ekaterina
FOOD
New York Evening Sun
Spalding
Anson
Fogartee
Fogartea
Louisville Courie Journal
Harrison
Oklahoma
Orlando
Toms, Is
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mr. Sweeney
Cummings
Tallapoosa
Americus
Bae Macon
Sparka
Dr. & L. Butler
Lousville
Rey 'Eshue
Abe Te
Somerville Journal
Re Ae
Stofah
Hawkins
Urs
Isa
Marsters
Jack
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