Ties That Bind a Divided Nation Across Regions
An essay argues American unity grows through shared institutions and mobility. It cites Roosevelt and Civil War ties, Pullman cars, and intermarriage to show how regional prejudices fade. Emphasizes tariff reform and education as antidotes to sectionalism while stressing national identity over local differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Arnold
Theodore Roosevelt
Gettysburg
Atlantic States
Massachusetts
Virginia
Lowell
South Carolina
Georgia
New Hampshire
Harvard University
Wes
F. H. Hedge
Universao
Eliot
State University of Michigan
Press and national standards guide a united America
Thomas Wentworth Higginson argues for a national press ethos set by worthy standards beyond local biases. He says only a genuinely patriotic, united view can revise world judgments, opposing sectionalism and urging a press that reflects a growing nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Motley
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Cambridge
Mass
British Ambassador Letter on Canada U S Trade Talks
Ottawa April 1 dispatch from the British Minister in Washington informs Governor General of Blaine's note setting October 12 as the conference opening date for a reciprocal trade agreement with Canada. The letter asks if this date suits the Dominion Government and whether to inform the U S Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Washington
Canada
United States
Blaine
Charles Tapper
Doerminion
Secretary of State
Late News Roundup From Chicago to India
The oat millers form a Chicago combination. King Humbert aids orphans with $100 each. Louis Holling escapes a New Orleans gallows. Spanish US treaty draft completed in Madrid. Russell Petty seeks new trial for murder in Kentucky. Major Talbot commits suicide in Boston. Challis stage attack blamed on white robbers. Whisky Trust elects new officers. Gibson not reinstated. Petrified corpse found in Goshen. Mercier banquet in Montreal. Argentine political intrigue unsettled. Denny dies from injuries in Illinois. Portuguese draft modifications discussed. Lebanon boiler explosion kills one, injures another. Kirby Smith sues for false imprisonment. mistrial. Gladstone on opium traffic debate. Keweah colony fraud exposed. Riots in Benares over waterworks site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criss
Frederick Schwatka
Arctic
Alaska
Spain
United States
Madrid
Russell Petty
Paducah
Benjamin ¥. Talbot
Boston
Philadelphia
Challis
Blackfoot
Idaho
Whisky Trust
Gibson
American Glucose Company
Peoria
A. L. Antwater
Goshen
Ind
Mercier
Army
Navy
Roca
William Denny
Cumberland Presbyterian
Greenville
Ysterday
Thatcher
Lebanon
Indd
David W. Campbell
William Stewart
North Carolina State University
Kirby Smith
Golnsboro
Hattle
Midlothian
India
Glad Stone
Pease
House of Commons
Keweah
Tulare County
Cal
Bellamy
Benares
Jubilee programs for Southern Education Society meeting in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg and Erie M E Church conferences plan a quarter centennial jubilee for the Southern Education Society to be held April 19 and 20 at Christ Church with morning and afternoon sessions, addresses by Rev Hartzell Rev Prentiss and others, plus an evening mass meeting at Smithfield Street Church and numerous services across city churches noting dedicatory and educational themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Erie
M. E. Church
Southern Education Society
Christ Church
Christ Methodist Episcopal Church
Pittaburg
J. W. Miles
D. D
Pirsburg
Hartzell
South
C. W. Smith
J. N, Doyle
Draven
A. L. Pew
Allegheny District
le Auliman
Cincinnat
L. E. Prentiss
J.D
Knoxville
Tenn
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. C. Hartzell
L E. Prentiss
Kruexville
W. L. Davileon
Cincinnati
W. J. Holland
Bellefield
X. B. Ewing
D.D
Universalst
Curry University Hall
Sixth Street
Lawrencerilla Baptist Church
Forty-fourth
Bauer
D. S. Mulhern
Eighth Presbyterian Church
E. R. Donehoo
Christ
Southside Presbyterian Church
Corner Twentieth
Sarah Stree's
F. KR. Farrand
First English Lutheran Church
Grant Street
Edmund Belfour
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
George T. Purves
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
KS. Farrand
Denny
Ligonier
Strer
U. P
Seventh Avenue
William J. Reid
Central Christan Church
Wiliam P. Shrom
Oakland Baptist Church
Bates and
Atwood Streets
William Ward West
Lima
Shady Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian
J. W. McKay
Il A. W
Unitarian Church
Mellon Bank
Old Smithfield Street
Townsend
Paul
Patterson Street
Southside
HL J. Buckingham
God
First Christian Church
Mansfield Valley
O. HL Phillips
Jesus Christ
Forty-Fourth Street
J. D. Sands
Ea. A
Pr. Om
Jonah
Central Presbyterian Church
Forbes Avenue
Seneca Street
A. A. Mealy
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Franklin and
Townsend Streets
J. F. Patterson
Shackside United Presbyterian Church
J. Miller
Asceola Street
Baum Street
Sbhadr Avenue Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
W. A. Stanton
HA M
Bible School
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Collins Avenue
East End
Ker
Metrews
DeWitt M
Secona Presby Church
Pennsyeans
Oakland M. E. Church
T. N. Eaton
C.W. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Christ Church
G. W. Izer
T. KE. Prontisa
D. L. Ankman
Cincinninals
Mt. Washington M. P
New
Virginia Avenue
Bigham Street
F.crowther
DP. S. Stephens
F. N. Foster
Otter
H. J. Heing
W. K. Gillespie
T. F. Scott
Soceceon
Allegheny
Montgomery Avenue
Kev. D
Stewart
Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Nawton Donaldson
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
BF. Woolborn
Arch Street
W. F. Conner
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. EH. McAiflan
Moses
Carnegie Hall
David
Kennedy
MecClure Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. Ginstor
W. A. Kinter
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stockton Avenue
Andrew Fichthorn
Lewistown
Anderson and
Lacock Streets
Hey
S. B. McCormick
A. W
Free New Church Society
Caledonia Hall
Third National Hank
Federal Street
Providence Presbyterian Church
Liberty
Chestnut Street
J. Giles
Pr. Mt
Second Congregational
Corner North
Grant Avenues
William Me. Cracken
Sterning
Sinai
Central R. P
Sandusky Street
J. W. Sproull
Nixon Street Baptist Church
Charthers Street
Manhattan
J. S
Riverside M. KE
Kerr Street
Geo. W. Willis
Cleveland
Ohio
Bnvena Vista Street
J. I. Miller
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Educational Society
Ab. L. Aultman
W. F. Richardson
Peator
Ne Fe
Women's Indian Association of Western Peninslvvania
Christian Endeavor
Our Prices Talk Plainly to You at Clothing Company
A promotional note from CLOTHING Company at Grant and Diamond streets advertises men suits and overcoats priced well below rival stores. It highlights black cheroots, hairline cassimeres, plaid patterns with sale prices from six to nine dollars and compares favorably to higher prices at other shops. The ad urges customers to visit the store near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
PC. CC
Prrissurne Comptmcation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Opp
the Court House
Engines for sale at less than cost by Porter & Doubhett Co
Due to rising business and need for storage space we offer immediate sale at below cost for any engines in stock. Call or write The Porter & Doubhett Co founders engine builders and boiler manufacturers Darragh streets and Raver avenue Allegheny Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icall
Porter & Doubhett Co., Limited
Darragh Streets
Raver Avenue
Allegheny
Local promotions tout free shirts with $10 suits at Saller & Co
Advert promotions claim free Manhattan dress shirts with every $10 suit at Saller & Co cor Smithfield and Diamond streets. Other offers include discounted corsets at Rosenbaum & Co sales on wall paper at Welty's and discounts on hats and gloves from Campbell Dick and James Arres & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Saller & Co
Car
Diamond and
Smithfield Streets
Cor. Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Streete
Forged Widow’s Will Sentences for Two Men
John Cosgrove and James McElligott were found guilty of forging a wealthy widow Louisa Jerome’s will. Cosgrove received nine years and McElligott three years in the penitentiary. The case drew on alleged signatures and a forged document after Jerome’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoreAgo
John (. Cosgrove
James BR. McElisgott
Cosgrove
Mra
Louisa A. Jerome
Jerome
James K. McElligott
Koblsaxt
Costrove
McKellisgott
New York City
Massachusetts State Prison
Population of Cities in the United States in 1890 Census Bulletin
The Census Office reports urban population growth from 2.35 percent of total in 1800 to 51.58 percent in the North Atlantic by 1890. Urbanites exceed eight thousand in 443 cities, up from six in 1700. New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia lead with over 1,000,000 in 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
North Atlantic
Missing Since Sunday Threatens to Erupt in Arrests
Fred B. Gebret has been missing from home since Sunday with fears of foul play. He was last seen with two men not employed for a living. His wife doubts the Pittsboro visit. Police hold the case and may arrest tomorrow if no word arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commins
Fred B. Gebret
Gehbret
Pittsboro
Gebret
Neglect in a Poorhouse Leads to Inmate Death
Shocking case at the Moorhouse in Newport Kentucky reveals Mrs Noonan an aged inmate and Mrs Kerrigan of Cincinnati left ill in a locked room for days with no visitors. Kerrigan died on Tuesday and her sister finally secured help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romulus
Ciscinsati
Newport
Noonan
Herms
Kerrigan
Cincinnati
The Grip Epidemic and Natural Heat Laws
A 19th century analysis explains how heat transfer between organs air water and ice affects health. It links polar ice flow in 1888 1890 to cooler seas and to a widespread grip outbreak. It argues heat draft from warmer continents to colder waters causes illness and sudden deaths among all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Polar
Atlantic
Gulf Stream
Atlantic Ocean
Ocean
Luck Favors Jefferson Center Once More in Oil News
Wildwood field reports varied output with Waterhouse Hailey lease producing 16 bbls/hr then 5, later up 10. Whitesell No 12 shows sand and hold. Kress No 12 up to 22 inches/hr. No 13 increasing. Jefferson Center pool productive with Swaney farm ten bbls/hr and Benewith farm at 60 bbls/day. Mellon well near Blacksville flagged as not producing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Center
West Virginia
WiLdwood
Hailey
Whitesell No. 12
No. 13
Heidleberg
Colbar
Roth Oil Company
Peeples
Murdocksville
Murdocksvile
Dispatch
Finegan & Co
Stevenson Farm
Phillip & Co
McDonald
Porter Farm
Ohio Valley Gas Company
T. W. Phillips
Swaney Farm
Phillips
Benewith Farm
Blackesville
Greene County
Blacksville
Mirule Run
Muddy Creek
Harmony
A. Zeigler
John A. Stell & Co
East Brady
Hunt & Risher
Seibert
McDoynaLp
Boys Gas Company
Santer Farm
McCurdy
Fisher
Palmer
McC
Minnesota and the Fair
The World's Fair bill was in the Senate this morning. It had passed the House with a proposed $50,000 appropriation and, despite efforts in the Senate to raise the sum, the amount stayed at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Pawn
Senate
House
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Whitten
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Dogland
Ireland
England
Scotland
Dor. Johnson
Scotchman
Schmidt
Mannel
Pacific
Farmers’ Alliance
Greager Organizations
St Louis
Saturtley Review
Atlantic Cities
Aleutian Islands
John Sherwood
Brubp
King Humbert
Louis Holling
Aeetee
Newea
M. E. Southern Education Society
LC. Pershing
M. E
Monongahela City
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Ross Street
Applegarth
Haven M. E. Church
Duquesne Heights
W. H. Rodenbaugh
Moraine
Fifth Avenue M. E
L. McGuire
St. Mark's Memorial Reformed Church
North Highland Avenue
Cyrus J. Musser
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Herron Avenue
McClelland
First Church of Spiritualists
Edgar W. Everson
Manchester
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Iron City Brewing Company
Iron City
People’s Store
Fifth Ay
Campbell & Dick
Welty’s
Parkway
James H. Arres & Co
Rosenbaum & Co
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Bee Our Spring
Gente
500
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Welty's
DISF
Wildom
Muedoceksville
Europe
Michigan
Wellsville
Mellon
Muppy Creek
Hockenberry Farm
Matson & Co
Minnesota
World of Sports
Dr. Koch
Morrell Mackenzie
Isner & Mendelson
Pastilles
Fleming ‘& Bon
Market Street
Mhi
Beinleta
Miss Lin
Robkets
Sanity Hook
Prince Blood Bitters
Mick Heavache Creme Wittie Biver
Brazil
JOS
Fleming & Bon, Druggista
Market St
Pistsburg
Apis
Syqupsics
Ram Pe Sons
Ans
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Louisville
JOS. Fleming & 50N
Pittsheare
Railroads
Pittsberg Asien
Pennsylvania
Costes Ting
Ourma
Cincooatl
St. Louis
M. Dennison
M. Steuben
M. Hulger
Wida
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M. Gebourne
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Wayne
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Rochester
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N. Des Wl
Fae Aday
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Baia SH
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Nilen
Jaukstowy
Beaver Falla
Ittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Coalpany
Central Time
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Clevelana
Cinemond
St.Louis
Tig
Salamanca
New Castle
Iy Po
Beares Falla
Misasmerd
Fey
Esplen
New Haven
West Scowton
West Eat Newton
Keesport
Elizabeth
Bela
Milsa
McKeespory
Damy Deans
City
Smithfeld Street
Baltimore
Puna Deloata
Cumberland
Connellavilla
Connellsville
Uniontown
Vincinnati
Dwily
Wood St. Wrich
Lubgheny Valley Railroad
East Beady
Hisgere
Buffato
Bir
Kittanning
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Hulton
Wadee
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Kreeburn
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Daiiy
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Davi McCargo
Gen
Shannon
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New York & Chica
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Braddock Accom
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Monongahela Division
West
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Monongshels
Izabeth Acecom
West Pennsylvania Division
Aligheng Chu
Apollo
Allegheny Junction
Marraville
Raat
Fourth Avenue
Cnet
Union Station
Chase Pugh
Mall
Butler
Clarion
K Day
Akron
Toledo
Nutler
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Pallman Butler Ally
Amt Caine
Whittier
Sunda Wa
DR Wate
Pittaborg
Janipsawk
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Emil G. Stucky
Mand
Penn Are
Carner Wyle and
Fultonst
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Fda
Sanden Electhil Cou
Broadway
M. RG
Oloens Imasg
P. U
Ens Ave
Dth St
Pitesborg
B.C. Powler
Mil Waulel
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