Discriminations Against Pittsburg Exposed In Rail Rates
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie’s letter on railway discrimination, detailing excess charges on pig iron and coke per ton mile. It questions why Pittsburg pays higher rates despite multiple competing lines and notes changes by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The piece urges legal reform and sustained agitation for a thorough remedy.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Disratcn
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Cannellsville
Chicago
Carnegie
Senate adjourns sine die amid President clash
The Senate adjourned sine die after a clash with the President, a move possibly tied to tensions over Mr Carnegie's confirmation. Senator Cameron blocked further conflicts with a decisive motion, ending the session, as the chamber’s leaders note adjournment can resemble statesmanship.
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Senate
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cameron
Milk Trust Backfires As Dealers Rebound With Competition
The attempted milk price fix to create a single agent system collapses as dealers protest and fall back on competition. With 411+ farms within shipping range of Pittsburgh, excluded dealers will seek supply elsewhere, likely driving down margins and deterring further price hikes.
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Pittsburg
Dispatch Questions Spoils System Rationale
The Dispatch critiques the political claim that spoils are needed to sustain a party in power. It argues the theory is unsupported by reason and deserves no refutation, yet acknowledges its persistent survival makes discussion relevant.
Rupture in Republican ranks over spoils and patronage
The article argues that four weeks of patronage distribution to reward party work have fractured the top Republican powers as the President clashes with Senators over offices. It claims Senators see offices as private property and threaten to abandon party principles to preserve spoils, exposing tensions behind Harrison's administration.
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Halstead
Senate
Harrison
Boulanger Withdraws from French Political Battle
The article discusses General Boulanger’s abrupt retreat from French politics after his duel. It notes ridicule and possible criminality or pusillanimity in retreat, mentions his Brussels refuge, and contemplates a future return and potential dictatorship based on his public actions.
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Boulanger
Brussels
Belgium
France
John Bright’s Deserts and New York Monuments
A critical column notes New York City’s appetite for monuments to great men and argues against placing John Bright on a pedestal equal to Grant. The piece praises public generosity but questions Bright’s comparable stature to Grant and Lincoln.
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New York City
U.S. Grant
New York Tribune
Empire City
John Bright
Lincoln
Mr. Bright
Grant
New York
One-Sided Enforcement of Conspiracy Laws Debated
A New Jersey master workman linked to Knights of Labor is jailed for conspiracy after urging a strike. The Dispatch argues for equal law enforcement against both labor leaders and capitalists, noting gaps that let powerful interests evade action and calling for reform to curb wealthier offenders.
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New Jersey
Knights of Labor
Everrone
Cultivation of Chestnuts by G O Praetorius
A dated column by G O Praetorius titled The Cultivation of Chestnuts treats aged jokes with pretended seriousness. The piece uses a sympathetic tone to critique the joke market and its persistence in contemporary discourse.
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G. O. Praetorius
Zicesth
Chestnut Cultivation Debate and Public Notices
A reflective column critiques chestnut cultivation advice by Mr Praetorius as unclear and jokes about keeping nuts fresh. The piece covers political duels, press freedom, and diverse topics from railroads, church tract disputes, to Lord Wolseley's Civil War plans and the Prince of Wales dine invitation with Mrs Mackay.
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Lord Wolseley
Gordon
Lee
Prince of Wales
J. W. Mackay
Prominent Figures In Europe Headline Weekly Echoes
A collage of society notes reports Mooor’s evangelistic work in Chicago, Austria’s Empress’s crippling illness, Count Hoyos joining anti slavery efforts in Africa, Pauncefote sailing to New York, Marlboroughs renovating Carlton House, Hegre Joacurm receiving a Stradivarius, ex King Mina’s Vienna outings, M Best critiquing Thiers and Hugo, King Walde mar and Princess Marie Denmark skating scene with a royal act of helping a boy with his skates.
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Evangelist Mooor
Chicago
Empress of
Austria
Count Hoyos
Prince Rudolf of Austria
Cardinal Lavigerie
Africa
State Department
Julian Pauncefote
United States
New York
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Hegre Joacurm
Viotti
Mina
Servia
Vienna
Constantinople
M. Best
M. Thiers
Victor Hugo
Bonnst
Boston Transcript
Paoxck Waldemar
Princess Marie
Denmark
Greensburg Press Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
The Greensburg Press marks its seventh anniversary this week with fanfare in the thriving town. The celebration highlights local industry and community achievements amid a festive mood and public interest.
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The
Greensburg Press
Circle of Pittsburg Widening and Local Notes
The article surveys suburban growth around Pittsburg including Chartiers and Bellevue, noting hundreds of new dwellings in 12 months and rising population. It references Corapolis and Wat Corabolis area expansion, then mentions cultural notes and poems by Davis, plus a playful Nonsense about a pig puzzle and a French pigeons paper.
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Pittsburg
The
Ohio
Chartiers
Teiders
Bellevue
Fort Wayne
Garrett Party Travels Leisurely Toward Wilmington
Special Telegram to The Dispatch Charleston April Mr Garratt and party left for Wilmington N C after two days in the city. Garrett says he enjoyed Florida and health benefits of its air and criticizes no trip to Mexico. He plans to spend time in Wilmington and cities south of Baltimore before returning locally.
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Mexico
Dispatch
Charleston
D. C
Robert Garratt
Wilmington
N. C
Garrett
Florida
Tuz DisPatce
Baltimore
Richmond
Failure of a Religious Crank Prints on Checks
New York stock broker C D Towt of Broad Street suspended from the Stock Exchange after years of carrying engraved checks with religious mottoes. A bank clerks mocked him by placing a mocked image in the window, prompting complaints. the bank removed the depiction following officials’ advice.
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Dispatch
New York
C. D
Towt
Ms Towt
Baylor
Sponges Found in Pond Near Coultersville
Report says very large sponges have been found growing in a pond at Coultersville near Pittsburg. Some of the largest contemporaneous sponges can be seen daily in front of the free lunch counter at the great American institution.
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The
New York Tribune
Coultersville
Pittsburg
Free Lunch Counter
Deaths of a Day Alexander McCue Ex-Treasurer Acknowledged
Brooklyn April 2 Alexander McCue former assistant treasurer of the United States suffered a stroke and died at noon. He was born in Mexia on May 1 and had recently returned to Seattle.
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Brooklys
Alexander McCue
The
United A Sora
Mates Mexia
Telah
Bluebird
Gireen Arathe
Brown
Tom
Jim
the Besch
Web
Obituary notices for Hiller Phillips and others in the city
The page records multiple obituary notices. G W Hiller editor of a prominent iron makers paper died at his Colwell Street home after a long illness. R B Phillips longtime city resident died suddenly at Squirrel Hill. Mrs Augustin Bill and Mrs Augusta Bill widow of Samuel RU are noted among the deceased with mention of a family of four children and her charitable nature.
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Augusta Bill
Samuel RU
Q. W. Hiller
G Paper
Colwell Street
Emil
X. B. Phillips
Suirrel Hill
Dramatic Court Scene Ends With Shortened Sentence
In Baltimore on April 2 George 8 aged 20 was jailed two years for jewelry theft after drugging a drink to steal items valued at $225. A defense plea for leniency moved the judge to reduce the term to six months, eliciting an emotional courtroom scene and a fainting fit from the prisoner.
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Baltimore
George
Litteton C. Bandel
Massamore
Bandel
Marshall
Tadeo
Phelps
Aoa Ie
Hiss
Mareameys
Iemure
Byrnes
New York
Secret Sessions Doom in Senate Vote Outlook
Senator Teller believes his open session proposal to consider presidential nominations may pass, despite mixed reactions. He cites recent Republican opposition and Riddleberger’s actions, insisting open debate would clarify motives and avoid improper pressure on confirmation of Mr Halstead. He expects a majority in the Senate to favor open sessions.
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Teller
Washington
Senate
Murat Halstead
Berlin
Banatar Teller
Congres
Adall
Ublican Vob
Pratt
Riddleberger
Teevs
Halstead
Fident
Sena’ l
Knights of the Golden Eagle Parade in Rainy Harriaberg
Special telegram reports the 13th annual Knights of the Golden Eagle session in Harriaberg. About 1,000 members in uniform lined principal streets despite heavy rain. Grand Chief Stilz announced 6,187 members aided since 1875 and relief funds totaling $154,003.60 with $70,129.70 spent and $24,002.75 on hand. The Grand Castle will continue sessions through June.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Harriaberg
Hannisuvnre
Knight of the Golden Eagle
Order
Leite
Pennsylvania
Olivet
Wavercross and
Wootten
Philadelphia
Rastng
Stilz
Grand Castle
Jureday
President nominates numerous naval officers and patent official
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Robert J. Fisher of Chicago for Assistant Commissioner of Patents, advancing Bartlett J. Cromwell to captain and several lieutenant commanders to higher ranks. Fisher also faces consideration for the Appeals post, described as a high authority in patent matters. The report notes broad satisfaction with the nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France Ma
Albert B. Conden
J. Cowle
Harry K. White Marine
Robert J. Fisher
T of Appeals
Fisher
Haytian Republic Sold At Boston Auction
The steamer Haytian Republic, long used as a trader between Boston and Hayti, sold at auction this morning. Buyer William Lewis of New Bedford plans to outfit the vessel as a whaling supply steamer for Behring Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
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Haytian Republic
Boston
Haytiace
William Lewis
New Bedford
Republic
Behring Sea
Arctic Ocean
Sweet April and the Rise of Springtime Vibes
The verse paints April bringing sun and relief from rheumatic pains as rain nourishes fields. It notes early fruit appearing, wardrobes lightening, and rural life awakening with blossoms, bees, and music. It forecasts May’s arrival and the ongoing cheerful countryside mood.
State Capital Chat and a Modest Reformers Scheme
Fayette representative Campbell fights a bill to tax alien labor and employers amid opposition from Knights of Labor. The House praises Rep Fruit as perennially cheerful. Adjournment before May 10 unlikely. committees plan extensive reviews including Western Penitentiary visits. A modest reformer joins a new stance on travel passes, while a quirky park capital scheme seeks a 10,000 acre site for outdoor recreation. Brooks faces a satire misstatement over bar masque, and Senator George Handy Smith grapples with spring fashion in trousers as he recovers away from his seat.
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Congress
Coke
Campbell
Harrisburg
Atien
Senate Committee On Appropriations
House
Burn
Senate
Graham
SOE Heck Dee
Rte Ag
Moses
George Handy Smith
Philadelphia
Solomon
Senator Smith
George Jones
Philadelphia Associated Press
Biwpsox
Elopement Endorsed by Helpful Relative in New Haven
William Bassett and Lizzie Knowles, both from East River, ran away to New York last Saturday to wed against parental wishes. They have returned and live with Bassett’s grandparents in East River. MoE Elmer Knowles, sister-in-law of Lizzie, aided the elopement and later fled, leaving clothes behind. her husband Elmer Knowles and cousin Relay are involved in the ensuing churchyard gossip.
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New Haven
Conn
William Bassett
Lizzie Knowles
East River
Henry Bassett
New York
Bassett
Moe Elmer Knowien
Basset
Prine Mab
Elmer Knowles
River
Ample Excuse Notion in Terre Haute Express Dialogue
A humorous dialogue from Terre Haute Express features a mother questioning a daughter about a late night departure. The daughter offers a toked excuse claiming they did not cut the last pig in the pen until around three.
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Terre Haute Express
Laura
Lauis
Mamma
A Great City's Small Talk and Odd Editorials
A fragmented collage reports on an annex educational venture led by Mrs. Theodore Myers and students admitted to arts courses. It shifts to grisly morgue scenes with four babies cremated by poverty, then praises an olive branch to aldermen, and ends with Mrs. Booth's baby sashes bearing religious emblems.
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Vesse
Theodore Myers
Myers
Ballington Booth
Commander Booth
Salvation Army
Baby Booth
Jesus
Violation of the Law Tied to Continental Hotel Case
An unnamed young woman, staying at the Continental Hotel, died by gas and chloroform used to attempt suicide. Dr Robertson and Tevis helped revive her. a $70 fund was raised for her. Police plan to arrest the woman and charge the hotel proprietor and physicians as accessories.
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Edward L. Merrifield
Prietor
Continental Hotel
F T
Kentucky Statesman Notes Harrison Nomination Letter
A Philadelphia report describes the University of Pennsylvania trustees acknowledging gifts and an autographed Henry Clay letter about William Henry Harrison’s presidential nomination. The missive to Clay’s son highlights the general’s surprise and the statesman’s shared patriotism despite aging, fragile document conditions.
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Philadelphia
The
University of Pennsylvania
Samuel G. Lane
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Clay
Harrison
Selees
Statesman
Important Pension Ruling on Death of Beneficiaries
Pension Bureau Commissioner Tanner announces a ruling approved by the Interior Secretary. If a pension certificate is issued and the beneficiary dies before payment, any amount due to minor children may be paid to the widow or to the executor or guardians as allowed by law and the secretary’s discretion.
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Washerton
Tanner
Pension Bureau
Secretary of the Interior
Act of Congress
The
Change in New York treasurer offices prompts money count
New York reports that the transfer of Treasurer Hyatt and Assistant Treasurer McUee will trigger a full count of all moneys and securities in both offices. The process, described as a work of great magnitude, will take about four weeks to complete while bonds remain in effect until accounts are settled. Huston and Roberts are named as new appointees, assuming duties once bonds are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hyatt
McUee
Ap- Huston and Roberts
Pointes
Paintings from Bielman collection sold at Gillespie gallery
Sales of paintings from the Bielman collection at Gillespie's gallery accelerate as Diaz and a sheep scene by Jacques sell to a prominent collector. Additional works by Munler, Kleehaus, Ortlelb, and Perez titled The Vi sound are auctioned, signaling Pittsburgh’s growing market for paintings as the Bierman stock nears depletion.
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Bielman
Gillespie
Diaz
Jacques
Munler
Kleehaus
Ortlelb
Perez
Ene
Simon
Pittsburg
Bierman
Fleece and the Phonograph Challenging Enunciation Test
London Globe notes a Thursday night discussion by Colonel Guenied on phonograph powers. The key test for clear speech is pronouncing the word “Geece,” a challenge even early machines struggled to reproduce accurately.
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London Globe
Guenied
Curious Condensation and Sundry Odd News Items
A collage of curious notes from Athens Georgia to Griffin Georgia recount odd school flower trends and janitorial burdens, a revived walnut tree in Gibson bearing nuts, a Chicago wedding scuttled, a drunken street coaster and horse mishap in Whitefield, and a dangerous Italian political scare. Local quirks include a New England voter overvote report, a Kennington England horse in a window, and a Vermont village testing the Australian voting method amid erasures. An Austrian army suicide by rifle prompts a grim cautionary tale.
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Athens
John Powell
Gibson
John T. Reddington
Chicago
Whitefield
Kennington
England
Rutland
Tome
Treasury Department
Iestavacatee Haa
Soase Lagal Ra
Oast United
Mangestus
Elausenburg
Pont
Reveries of a Philosopher and scattered quips
A collage of humorous anecdotes and aphorisms on life manners and society. It mixes jokes about drinkers migrants asylums and fashion with playful wordplay and reflections on happiness misfortune and prediction.
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M. Charles Sibilict
Slace Davis
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G. W. Hiller
R. B. Phillips
Mercer
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A. M. BE
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Stewart
Dolly Varden
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John Heston
State College
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Kentucky Statesman
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