The Dispatch Publication Details From Pittsburg Postoffice
Vol. 4 No. 76 enters at Pittsburg Postoffice as second class matter. Business Office located at Smithfield and Diamond Streets. News Rooms and Publishing House at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street. Eastern Advertising Office in Tribune Building New York. The Dispatch is on sale at Brentano's 5 Onion Square New York for disappointed hotel guests.
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Pittsburg Postoffice
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Tribune
PORTAGE FREE PRESS DISTRIBUTION RATES AND OFFICE MOVE
The DETROIT style item lists subscription rates for PORTAGE FREE PRESS and related papers, noting prices for yearly, quarterly, and monthly plans, with Sunday editions included in some. It also reports the BUSINESS OFFICE of THE DISPATCH moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets in Pittsburgh.
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the Dispatch
Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Sunday Next Issue To Contain 24 Pages
The notice states that Sunday next April 7 will feature a 24 page issue with many new features. Agents are urged to send orders to reach the office by Friday morning.
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Fue Drstaten
No Fireworks At State Committee Meeting
The Republican State Committee met yesterday and approved Chairman Andrews with a vote of thanks and expressed confidence in Senator Quay, while planning to hold the convention date on June 25. The session included little material impact on candidates, though chatter about Delamater’s conduct continued. Plenty of time remains for more developments before the convention.
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Republican State Committee
State Committee
Andrews
Senator Quay
Beaver Statesman
Philadelphia
Delamater
Getion
A Dose for the Senate in Tariff Legislation
The Dispatch reports Senator Chandler proposes Senate rules to limit debate and adopt House counting of a quorum to curb obstruction to the tariff bill. The move targets Democratic opposition, with party caucus dynamics and conservative Republican resistance shaping prospects before summer adjournment. The outcome could determine whether crucial legislation passes.
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Reed
House of Representatives
Senate
Chandler
House
Committee On Rules
France's Amicable Deceiver Ends Illusion of Boulangist Power
A critique of General Boulangers popularity and President Carnots political tact. The piece portrays Boulangers cult of personality as aFrench vanity play and notes Carnots tour to appease diverse factions. It highlights theatrical visits to Napoleons birthplace as a strategic move to cement public support amid volatile provincial sentiment.
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France
General Boulanger
Napoleon
Mi Ajaccio
Carnot
Centenary Of The Stove Pipe Hat Celebrated In Europe
A humorous look at the stovepipe hat as a relic of antiquity, noting its hundred year mark and renewed interest among European patterers. The piece highlights the hat as the ugliest and most uncomfortable headgear ever made, sparking curious celebration of its centenary.
The High Silk Hat to Be Abolished within a Century
A satirical critique condemns the stove pipe hat as an ugly, ruinable vestige of fashion. It argues it harms comfort, invites ridicule, invites mishaps, and endures as a symbol of civilized pretension. The piece laments its persistence and foresees its removal in a hundred years.
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Congo
La Nona Epidemic in Europe Affects Grip Survivors
The article details an emerging European illness called La Nona seen as a sequel to La Grippe. It notes high mortality among poorly fed peasants, compares it to pellagra, and cites Dr. Irving Ose of New York. It suggests La Nona may not cross the ocean and warns grip survivors in the U S to guard their health.
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la Grippe
Europe
Russia
Irving Ose
New York
Ocean
Spirits and lies court case ends in damages for lawyer
Mrs Sarah E Bramwell, a Spiritualist, sued lawyer Husseach for 1000 dollars for legal services, while she countersued for 35000 for spiritual advice and seances and claimed medicine for scalp and liver. The jury awarded the lawyer 150 dollars. The writer mocks spirits in general, noting their unreliability and urging skepticism about spiritual aid.
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Chicago
Sarah E. Bramwell
Husseach
Husseagh
Gubernatorial Race Signals From Republican Committee
Ex president Cleveland reportedly called off ex congressman Scott in the gubernatorial fight. If more exs seek exemption, Pattison in particular, Brother Wallace could secure a clearer chance for the prize. The Republican State Committee met yesterday, seen as a sign of possible shifts, though its meaning remains to others.
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Cleveland
Scott
Pattison
Wallace
Republican State Committee
Queen Victoria in Prussian guard uniform event nears
Europe waits with calm resignation as the day approaches for the dainty figure of Queen Victoria to appear in a Colonel of Prussian guards uniform. Our local columns recount a peculiar tale of a vagrant Corneliist who blew himself out of jail, a story told with striking flair.
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Queen Victoria
Europe
Corneliist
Orpheus
Barnum Critiques Circuses With Moral Commentary
Waex notes P. T. Barnum’s habit of moralizing circus language and predicts the phrase will be widely used. He cites Barnum claiming that “a million professed Christians and clergymen attend this show each and every season.”
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Waex
P. T. Barnum
Old Sport Galrin Proves Band Still Cunning
The venerable gentleman known as Old Sport Galrin demonstrated yesterday that his band remains proficient, impressing Chicago audiences with seasoned performance and refined flair.
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Old Sport
Galrin
Chicagos
Reed charges Beaver for red tape in election proclamation
Speaker Reed alleges Governor Beaver imposes heavy red tape on issuing the election proclamation to choose a successor to Mr. Randall. Beaver is known for facing such charges. A weather note mentions rain could come as dust rises in the air yesterday, with a petition for a shower.
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Sreaaker Reed
Beaver
Randall
Oldest Clockmaker of Alleghenies Dies at 90
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports George Bartram, who built the first brass clock west of the Alleghenies, died at his Canfield home at age 90. Bartram, a Swiss native, was renowned in this county for his Gret clock and remained sharp eyed, never needing spectacles.
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Youresrows
George Bartram
Allegheny Mountains
Canfield
Bartram
Switzerland
A Pattison Enthusiast Sees Victory With Ex Gov Clendenin
A Democrat from New Castle, W. B. Clendenin, advocates Pattison for governor, arguing four years of Pattison and Cleveland elevated the party. He warns against nominating a mere party organizer and predicts Delamater as Republican nominee.
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W. B. Clendenin
New Castle
Clendenin
Lawrence County
Pattison
Cleveland
Aro Gat Aries
Modeocrac
Geenoy Eeaines Caren
Repu
Pennsylvania
Stout
Delamater
Standard Oil Company
Our Road Expedition in Conneautville Courier Plan
The Pittsungh Dispatch organizes a practical road improvement expedition across Pennsylvania rural highways. Reporters travel country roads with photographers to gather farmers’ views on road conditions and needed improvements. The effort aims to produce a complete picture of road quality and farmer impact on markets.
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Conneautville Courier
Pitssung Disratoh
Pennsylvania
Legislature Defers Adjournment Amid Push for Upper Legislature
From Columbus April 21 the Legislature refused to adjourn Saturday and may stay in session another week to push for more upper house legislation. The Toledo reorganization bill and the Railroad Commissioners bill failed again. Senator Brice plans to urge passage tomorrow and is linked to selecting the new three member commission, likely J. H. Stewart, J. A. Norton, and W. E. Boden. A key law today funds farmers institutes statewide with 200 to 300 dollars per county, while a second law requires state and county institutions to use native livestock for food, defined as stock kept in state 100 days prior to slaughter, targeting Armour and large beef interests.
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Columnus
Toledo
Brice
J. H. Stewart
Ashtabaia
J. A. Norton
Tiffin
W. E Boden
Guernsey County
Andy Ope
Armour
Forest Fires Threaten Elmira Area And Rail Line
Forest fires near Elmira New York have farmers battling blazes around the hills. The flames threaten a nearby house and the Addison and Northern Pennsylvania Railway trestle near Garnee Pennsylvania, with millions of logs and bark burned as crews fight the blaze.
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Evmira
N. Y
Elmira
Addison and Northern Pennsylvania Railway
Garnee
Gaines
Addison and Northern Pennsylvania
New Patents Issued From Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
A list of United States patents issued Tuesday to inventors in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Names include K W Bayley D O Able John A Conroy Charles M Colt Jonah J Deal Archibald Uryman C W Edwards John Garland Thomas Jenns Samuel T Jill G M Kelzer Thomas McCarty George F McAleane F waver dr Robert Neilson Morris Woodhull George J Learzaf F E Smith and others. items cover forging machines mining devices gas distribution systems locks pencils sharpeners meat cutters and related mechanical improvements with several entries tied to Pittsburg Meadville Canton Allegheny and Dayton regions.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
O. D. Levis
Pittsburg
K.W. Bayley
D.O. Able
Youngstown
John A. Conroy
Charles M. Colt
Meadville
Jonah J. Deal
Canton
Robert H. Dixon
Archibald Uryman
Sewickley
C.w.edwards
Alliance
Whitetree
John W. Garland
Thomas Jenns
Allegheny
Samuel T. Jill
G. M. Kelzer
Penn Station
Thomas McCarty
George F. McAleane
F. Waver
Pittspurg
Robert Neilson
Heynoldston
A. B. Shallenberger
Ester
Cirk Lint
Springfield
George J. Learzaf
F. E. Smith
Burg
Morris Woodhull
Dayton
Ea Carriange
George E. Yarder
Fostorin
Magistrate Succop Hosts Supper For Friends
About a dozen friends of Police Magistrate Succop gathered at John Gamble's South Side Diamond residence for a supper. The event fulfilled his pledge to treat guests if struck by lightning, a promise made before his appointment by Mayor Gourley. Speakers included Charles Ott, Langenbaker, manager of a glass factory, and Dr. Charles Deckler.
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Succop
John Gamble
Southside
Gourley
Charles Ott
Eeeore Langenbaker
Charles Deckler
Notable Miscellany of European Figures and Explorers
Dr. Schliemann pursues work at Hisarlik while James Anthony Froude turns 72. German Ambassador Count Munster writes a cook book. De Brazza begins a sixth Africa trip as money maker, not civilizer. Kipling ridiculed by Labou chere for anti-Parcell remarks praised by London Times. Breslau’s late Dr. Loewig, oldest German chemistry professor, born 1803, lecturing since 1530, Bunsen's Breslau successor. Bryant named Brookline postmaster. Long runs a Boston grocery. Grant as Assistant Secretary of War. HMARCK Parsee speaks English with German accent and deep knowledge. Sundswall, Norfolk-born Norw. day sailor, sails London to Thames, plans U.S. cruise. Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria funds free dispensaries at $50,000 yearly with Bavarian Crown annuity.
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James Anthony Froude
Count Munster
Pari
de Brazza
Africa
Ruprand Kipking
Labouchere
London Times
Dr. Loewig
Breslau
Germany
Bunsen
Cullen Bryant
Brookline
Mass
Henry W. Long
Boston
General Grant
Parsee Hmarck
Sundswall
London
Christiania
Norway
Thames
United States
Charles Theodore
Bavaria
Unique Temporary Town Saved By Poker Game Story
In Vilcrsarree Mississippi on April 2 a levee break near Skipwith led Judge Root to recount a tale of a poker game saving the town. He describes Skipwith as a tiny temporary enclave on a levee with 125 residents, many refugees, and a government boat sheltering coloreds families. The scene shows improvised life on the levee with food from planters, a butcher shop, and widespread resilience amid floodwaters.
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Sah
Skipwith
Mississppi Valley
Suror
Cher Barrie Eo
Vicksburg
Greenville
Mississippi Valley
Arthur Hitler
Hitler
Memphis
Issaquenna
Bayou
Mason, Tenesaw
Washita Rivers
Mississippi
Red River
Louisiana
Cat Bite Leads to Sudden Illness in Monongahela
In Monongahela City Pennsylvania on April 3 16 year old Annie McLain was bitten on the hand by an enraged cat. The wound swelled and worsened with nervous twitching and severe pain. Doctors say hydrophobia is not certain. the cat bite may or may not have caused the cholera like symptoms.
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Monongahela City
Annie McLain
Linn
Hte
Mabel
Dade
Ethel
Willets
Watering the Wolf Stock: Kansas Officials Arrested in Bounty Scheme
Ulysses Kansas April reports the arrest of County Clerk George W Earp and County Commissioners D C Sullivan C L Green and F L Lennart along with J D Harbor C A Robinson and George Dougherty over illegal county scrip issued for wolf bounty totaling 16 dollars. Conspirators allegedly used scam where scalps were presented to trigger fresh scrip issuance draining taxpayers.
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Ulysses
Kan
George W. Earp
D. C. Sullivan
C. L. Green
F. L. Lennart
J. D. Harbor
C. A. Robinson
George Dougherty
Kansas
Deaths of a Day Mention Mrs McCord at Mingo Junction
Death notices report the death of Mrs Margaret McCord wife of Robert McCord at age about 70 in Mingo Junction while visiting her daughter. She leaves a husband four daughters and two sons including Mrs John W. Kisher Mrs Lewis Wells Miss Sagrio and Miss Sadie McCord Robert T. McCord and William B. McCord. The family esteemed in Allegheny and East Liverpool communities with connections to Mayor Wyman.
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Margaret McCord
Robert McCord
Lnte
Allegheny
Mingo Junction
John W. Kisher
Mingo
Lewis Wells
Sagrio
Sadie McCord
Steubenville
Robert T. McCord
Columbus
William B. McCord
East Liverpool
Tale City
Sine
Fletcher
Wyman
Toast City
A Japanese Wedding to Be Solemnized at Second Church
A Japanese wedding with Japanese rites is planned for tomorrow evening at Second Presbyterian Church under Adelaide Howard Foreign Mission Society. Miss Minnie Howard and Mr Joseph Benny are the bride and groom with a large wedding party and a Go Between officiating, followed by a modest feast of ice cream cake candies and fruit.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Adelaide Howard Foreign Mission Society
Minnie Howard
Joseph Benny
Harriet Stone
Edward Wright
Lillie Goshorn
Howard Wright
Lou McLain
Catherine Howard
Margaret Sutherland
Nell Becker
Maud McLain
Margaret Sheridan
Masons Feast of Music concert in Preceptory
A second recital for Freemasons of Allegheny county presented by the A. A. 5, R. Valley of Pittsburg, in the Preceptory of the Rite. Prof J P McCollum directs with Prof John Prichard as accompanist. The Mozart Club aids, with Miss Mattin Reed, Miss Jen ni e Evans, Mrs J Howard Speer, and others in a varied program ending with Handel.
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R. Valley of Pittsburg
J. P. McCollum
John Prichard
Allegheny County
Mozart Club
Haydn
Mattin Reed
Buff and Dermite
Eber Tausig
J. Howard Speer
Flor de Marguerite
Arditt
Jennie Evans
Excelsior
Balfe
Messrs. Nuttall and Strong
Lieber
Ella Semple
Hofmann
Handel
Sevilla
Dessauer
Adah
Thomas
Shakespeare Day Entertainment and Reception in Imperial Hall
An Imperial Hall event honored Shakespeare with a British American Association entertainment and reception. Hon. George E. Gooch and J. Henry Williams spoke. The program featured mandolin, songs, violin and piano selections, readings from Shakespeare, Welsh quartet, ventriloquism, and a post show reception. many performers presented poetic and musical pieces.
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British-American Association
Imperial Hall
George E. Gooch
J. Henry Williams
Association
Aiia
Gaither Sisters
Erin
Anna Newburn
the Rhine
Morris Stephens
F. L. Fricke
J. Wrigley
Jock O' Hazeldean
Misa Tillie McIntosh
Golo
Miss L. Reddick
Mr. Join B. Ferguon
Mr. Hackett
A Saunders
Scott Day Entertainment Program at Allegheny High School
The Waverly Literary Society presents Scott Day with acts by J Charles Sheriff Nellie Marquis and Lottie Thomas including biographies anecdotes piano solos and a debate on Walter Scott versus Robert Burns The program begins at noon and features performances by students such as Annie Kearns Minnie Joseph Annis Kearns Jennie E Clary Walter A May and Bessie Crowley.
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Waverly Literary Society
Allegheny High School
Walter Scott
J. Charles Sheriff
Old Home
Nellie Marquis
Blooming Meadows
Annie Kearns
Minnie Joseph
William C. Young
Fitz James
Roderick Chu
Lottie Thomas
Woman's Exchange Annual Meeting Reports Strong Activity
The fourth annual meeting of the Women's Industrial Exchange subscribers and managers was held yesterday. Reports show 6,000 consignments received with 4,040 sold for 8511 dollars. Lunch department logged 222 consignments, 27002 people served, and a 7000 increase over last year. Mary L. Chalfant announced total year receipts of 24827.50 with a treasury balance of 2251.65. Four consignors were active. breadmaker baked 424 loaves and 1260 rolls. Albert Childs elected a manager.
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Women's Industrial Exchange
Henry Holdship
Mary L. Chalfant
Albert Childs
Four Weddings Today In Pittsburg and Vicinity
Several weddings will occur before sunrise in Pittsburg and vicinity. Miss Eugenia Oudry will marry Rev. John Proctor Davis at her mother’s Ridge avenue home in Allegheny. Miss Minnie Lloyd will wed Mr Henry King at her mother’s avenue residence. Miss Emma Gardner daughter of Charles Gardner of Montgomery avenue Allegheny will become a bride this evening. Minnie McEnulty of Wilkinsburg will wed John C. Risher of Homestead at the bride’s Wilkinsburg home.
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Pittsburg
Eugenia Oudry
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
John Proctor Davis
Minnie Lloyd
Avenue
Henry . King
Emma Gardner
Charles Gardner
Montgomery Avenue
Minnie McEnulty
Wilkinsburg
John C
Passengers from Pittsburg on Friesland to Antwerp
The Friesland of the Red Star Line sailed from New York to Antwerp with a notable Pittsburg contingent. Included were Dr and Mrs MacFarland and their child bound for Frankfort on the Main, where the doctor will continue the old family medical practice, plus Mrs William McCreery and daughter and Miss Ewing, daughter of Judge Ewing.
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Friesland
Red Star Line
New York
Antwerp
Drops From Society's Fountain Concert Tonight
The Musical Association of Allegheny will perform tonight in Carnegie Music Hall. Rev 8 BR Long, a Bur mah district elder, has arrived from Ragoon. Mrs. Charles B. Sherriff, president of the Ladies' G. A. K., returns from inspecting 60 circles. The Tuesday Night Club plans an event May 7 at the Pittsburg Club Theater featuring the operetta Breaking the Spell and the play Which is Which.
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Musical Association of Allegheny
Carnegie Music Hall
BR. Long
Burmah
Bengal
Pittsburg
Not the German Way in Detroit Free Press
The piece comments that if Bismarck were American he would receive many poems and odes in retirement, but the Germans do not honor him that way and prefer he live out his days in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Detroit Free Press
Bismarck
RoweExw
Kinois
Kelley
McMillan
Elle
Clarkson
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Geena Clarkson
J. Breckinridge
J. Kelley
Clayton
Arkansas
Grand Army
Taraney
Missouri
Fort Smith
Tariff Petition Sparks House Debate On Clerks For Senators
In Congress, a Philadelphia Manufacturers’ Club memorial presses prompt tariff action to curb imports. The House debates clerk provisions for Senators and Representatives during the legislative appropriation bill, with party lines and personal anecdotes shaping the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Pennsylvania
Manufacturers’ Club
Philadelphia
House
Payson
Ilinois
Committee On Appropriations
Bartose
Suit for damages in attachment against Richards & Co
A suit in attachment filed in court by the Construction Company of the Columbus Lima and Milwaukee Railroad against Richards & Co. seeks recovery of an alleged overpayment of 14000 dollars and 10000 dollars in damages for labor, materials, and supplies on a 43 mile Lima to Defiance railroad project. About 7000 dollars worth of ties are included in the attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Co
Columbus, Lima and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Lima
Defiance
K. Simon
Presbyterian Presbytery of Butler Closes Two Day Session
The Butler county Presbyterian Presbytery concluded a two days session tonight. A proposed revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith was discussed and rejected by a vote. E Ogden, a member of the Presbytery, delivered the principal speech in favor of the revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Presbyterian Presbytery
Butler County
E. Ogden
Fes
Mom
Evangelical row erupts into court in Chicago
In Chicago on April 22 the fight within the German Evangelical church spilled into the courthouse. Rev. Gottfried Vetter, appointed to preach at Humboldt Park Church, was forcibly ousted by Rev. A L Hellman and supporters. Hellman, William Godman, William Kingfelt and Edward Heantz were arrested for assault. They posted bail and the cases set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Utbarch
Gottfried Vetter
Esher
Humboldt Parx
A. L. Hellman
Mr. Hellman
William Godman
William Kinfgelt
Edward Heantz
Can They Capture Him From the New York World
Chancellor von Caprivi remains a bachelor as American heiresses plan a Berlin summer scene aiming to charm him. The World notes intrigue and social maneuvering surround the German chancellor’s love life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Chancellor von Caprivi
Amercan
Berlin
The Dangers of Railroading in Our Mail Pouch
A reader responds to a Dispatch article on railroading showing pay and risk disparities among train crews. The writer argues trainmen face high danger for low pay while bankers earn far more, cites past Western railroad practices, and urges better compensation and protection for conductors and other rail workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Ron
Railroa
Cyarg
Western Roads
Pauzsutawney
The Century Question Debated by a Reader
A reader argues about the century concept using dollars to illustrate, insisting century means 100 years though confusion arises from counting by groups of hundred. The letter explains centuries as concrete units, comparing dollars and years to show the counting method.
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the Displaten
Ous
Objections to the Word Cablegram in Daily Press
A reader criticizes the use of cablegram to describe cross sea messages. The letter argues telegram is the proper term for any message conveyed by cable, wire, or submarine cable, and urges newspapers to stop misnaming such communications as cablegrams.
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Dispatch
A New Commission Considers Turkish Debt Proposals
The Sultan will appoint Syacacee the ace to review council ideas for converting the Turkish debt. The French paper Stamboul is suppressed by the government for reporting the arrest of Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, a Czar’s cousin, in a revolutionary plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torker
Constantinofle
Syacacee
Ace
Stamboul
F Mayne
Constantine
Russia
Ladies' Clubs Convene At New York Federation Start
One hundred delegates from sixty four organizations gathered in Scottish Rite Hall New York to form a general federation of women s clubs. Mrs Ella Dietz Clymer presided with Jennie C Oper as secretary drafts for a constitution and by laws were discussed and sent to a committee for report delegates from major cities participated in the morning session with reports due in the afternoon and the group shown to be in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lords
Scottish Rite
Teeter Dies After Labor Dept Appointment Despite Earlier Claims
A Washington telegram claimed Harry 0 Teeter, deceased, was dismissed from Edgar Thomson Works for furnishing data to Congressman Scott and influencing a speech. The report is incorrect. Teeter was employed by Scott during the strike, later returned to his old job, then moved to a Labor Department post until his death, and was honored with a gold watch and chain by mill officers and former colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry 0. Teeter
Edgar Thomson
Congressman Scott
Congress
Teeter
Scott
Labor Department
Stanley on African Slaves at Luncheon Honoring Stanley
The anti slavery society hosted a luncheon for Henry M. Stanley. Stanley urged that ending slavery in Africa requires cooperation with local officials and occupying powers, arguing that without official direction such suppression would fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erxvases
anti-Slavery Society
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Africa
Plays to Come at Grand Opera House and Bijou Theater
Next week at the Grand Opera House the play A Dark Secret features immersive aquatic realism with real water, a Henley regatta scene, and a dramatic rescue. Edward Hanian and George Hosmer race for the diamond sculls. Monday sees Edward Harrigan at the Bijou with Old Lavender, praised for its delicate humor and poignant moments. Tonight Robert Mantell debuts D. Emery's Monbars, lauded for pathos, and ticket sales begin this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Edward Hanian
George Hosmer
Edward Harrigan
Bijou Theater
Harrigan
Robert Mantell
D. Emery
Monbars
Curious Condensations From A Busy Era
A scattered roundup from Warrenton near Astoria and other locales notes a natural gas strike at Warrenton, European trances in Germany, a Smyrna man walking 98 miles to notify a death, and school fines for defacement. It covers deer hunting near Lake Chelan, a 70-year-old man marrying a 14-year-old bride, and antelope feeding near Deming. Additional items include a Portland salmon shipment to Russia, Harvard planning a large club house, convicts released from Walla Walla, and a Kalamazoo deacon joining Adventism. a New York canoe voyage, a 1782 old paper order, a Louisville prison escape, buffalo counts, a Montreal case, notes on Anna of Bohemia and side saddles, a Crema organ with vast capabilities, and a teenage girl in Ogden slipping into biblical trance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Astoria
Ore
London
Germany
A. Keith
Matrona County
Milton W. Lee
First Congregational Church
Kalamazoo
Mich
Lee
New York
Statue of Liberty
Columbia River
Fort Canby
Wash
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Plainwell
Stephen Stillwell
Brooklyn
Heise
Louisville
Eddyville
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Texas
Colorado
Montana
Dakota
Montreal
Anna C. Brackett
Richard II
Richard
Anna
Bohemia
Charles IV
Crema
Valle di Pompese
Abicv Sen
Fragmented Theatre Jokes and Gossip From a Country Town
A collage of quips and quotes from a local theater scene and social chatter. Lines include banter about dating misfires and stage life, a joke on canal stocks, a yacht quip, and flirtations over marriage money, all reflecting small town literary humor and colorful names.
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Portage Free
Paily Orapaton
Disratom
the Grif
Alleghenies
Pepecial
Distatch
Buckeye
Difpatch
Dr. Schliemann
Hissarlik
Darkey
Mra
Mrs. Fletcher
Masons
Shakespeare
A Scott Day Entertainment
BR. Eere
Holman
Indiana
Cutcheon
Alien
Michigan
Allen
Mr. Kelley
Postoffice Department
South
W. A. Finley
Abbeville
Ward 8
Cothran
Enloe
Tennessee
Anderson
Iowa
McRae
Rogers
Post Office Department
G.O. P
Gothran
South Carolina
Femon
Arthur
Finley
Cour
Henry Washburn
Madison
Deming
Paris
W. A. Rice
San Luis Obispo
Philadel
Siphia
Dunsmuir
Siskiyou County
Portland
St. Petersba
Washington Village
Harvard
Barnum
Omar
Leigh
Wuaige
Dramatic Club Fm
Harper's Lazar
Mr. Beauchamp
Beauchamp
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