Canal survey bill gains committee support for Erie to Pittsburg route
The House Railways and Canals Committee authorized a favorable report on Dalzell's bill to appropriate 49000 pounds for a survey of a ship canal from near Erie Pennsylvania to the Ohio River at Pittsburg. Supporters say the project is nationally significant, vital for Pittsburg's growth, and should lead to construction funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Railways and Canals
Dalgell
Lake Erie
Erie
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Dalzell
Holman
Conneaut
Tin plate duty ridiculed yet industry grows at home
The McKinley bill faced sharp attacks on tin plate duties but the industry expanded from five manufacturers producing 152,489 pounds of tin plates and 674,483 pounds of terne plates on September 30, 1892 to 19 makers with 1,099,605 pounds of tin plates and 1,904,431 pounds of terne plates on March 31, 1892. The Treasury agent says the shift from British supply shows progress toward domestic independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Treasury
Great Britain
Strong Citizen at Atlanta Scotch-Irish Congress
The Scotch-Irish Congress opened at Atlanta with Pennsylvanians three to one over delegates from other states. Pittsburg hosts many members and the race is noted for strong character and good citizenship. The association honors blood ties while affirming American unity and hopes for growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pittsburg
Evils of Political Pulls In Police Shake Ups
The piece argues demoralization from machine politics as it cites Philadelphia and New York police actions. It notes a Philadelphia sweep where district lieutenants were kept in the dark about arrests and a New York shake up where captains were reassigned to curb corruption. It criticizes the inadequate punishment and ongoing shielded illicit liquor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Reform of politics to curb corruption and punish lawbreakers
The passage criticizes half measures that relocate corrupt officials to new districts and permit new levies by the lawless class. It calls for a robust political reform to punish wrongdoing swiftly regardless of the offender’s position.
Ohio Republicans Unite Behind Protection in Cleveland
The Ohio Republican State Convention in Cleveland showed rare harmony as rivals with shared principles compromised on minor disputes. Governor McKinley praised as an effective orator, affirming patriotic unity and a platform focused on protection to back a November presidential victory. The piece argues strong patriotism can secure a president who upholds protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
McKinley
Commonwealth of Angels
Curtis Attacks Spoils System at National Reform League Meeting
Mr G W Curtis opened the annual Baltimore meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League with a broad critique of patronage and pre election pledges. He argues public sentiment against the spoils system grows and that citizenship duties can end patronage and corruption once civic duty is properly performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Curtis
National Civil Service Reform League
Baltimore
Quality of Immigration and the Stone bill debate
A Dispatch reader questions Congressman Stone's immigration bill requiring immigrants to have funds for three months. The paper favors quality over external factors, arguing tests of intelligence and character would ensure only capable immigrants bolster American labor and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
House
Europe
Disratca
Tre Disraten
Congressman Stone
Bostonian Burglar in Philadelphia Library Incident
A Boston man broke into the Philadelphia Library to examine the cash drawer but was stopped by a burglar alarm, a janitor, and a policeman. He claimed he chose crime over suicide with only twelve cents on hand and had a Boston address. The piece comments on municipal ethics and asks Pittsburgh’s leaders to focus on practical prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Newspapers Endure Fires and Keep Working
A regional commentary notes that a community must avoid indolence and overemphasis on making money, or else taxes and services suffer. It mentions the Leader rebuilding after a recent fire and praises newspaper resilience. The Times fire in Philadelphia prompted aid from other papers, while local rivers fell and the baseball team had no game yesterday.
Alleghenians object to garbage heaps by homes
Residents complain of garbage heaps near their front doors with savory scents and unpleasing views. The piece argues such nuisances should be better tolerated and notes license violators will face spring-suit provisions by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
When Free Concerts Raise Fares for Street Car Riders
The piece argues subscription should fund street car fares for men who gather on city corners. More park space would ease their discomfort from busy passers by. The joke notes the grip is hard to shake, likening it to the cable’s escape with a street car.
City Contract Interest Provision Sparks Debate
The proposal to add a six percent city funded interest clause from project completion to final settlement prompts careful consideration by officials. Separate efforts aim to push hop tea vendors to relocate from prohibition districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Street
McKeesport Progress and City News Snippets
A snapshot of local progress in McKeesport with a growing church and salary rise for its pastor. The day also saw multiple robberies in public spots. National notes mention ex senator Ingalls and a claim of Columbus lineage linked to a Chicago World’s Fair descendant. Pris receptions shine in fashion. Senator Quay’s health delays duties in Florida.
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McKeesport
Chicago
Columbus
Quay
Florida
Notable Figures Mentioned in A Patchwork Dispatch
A compact round up notes various figures from politics and society. Assistant Secretary Grant may represent the War Department at a Memphis bridge celebration next month. The late Amelia B Edwards is cited as a precocious author. Cardinal Manning’s successor Bishop Vaughan is described as a soldier turned preacher. Roswell Smith related to a prominent grammar author is mentioned. Wison, related to President Grevy, resurfaces as a mayoral candidate in Loches. Henry Canot Lopee's smoking in the House stirs a constituent's wife. Frederic Pextrep, a former Vice Consul General, is back in New York. Miss Mary E Burt notes Greek schooling in Athens. Ex-Governor Dillingham's Vermont career ends after a near severed foot incident. he spent time reading law."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia B. Edwards
Cardinal Manning
Westminster
Vaughan
Salford
Roswell Smith
Smith
Wison
Grevy
Loches
Henry Canot Lopee
James
Frederic
Pextrep
London
Cleveland
Paris
Riviera
Newport
New York
Mary E. Burt
Chicago
Greece
Athens
Dillingham
Vermont
Volcanic Activity Spreads Near Lake Suilubee
Report from Indians arriving in Yuma describes volcanoes near Lake Suilubee in the Gulf of California in active eruption. An earthquake on April 16 preceded the outbreak with eruption last Thursday night. The surrounding 20 miles lit by burning sulphur and lava, voices of explosions alarming hunters in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Antz
Lower Californias
Lake Suilubee
Gulf of California
Lower
California
Pacific Coast
Good Roads Hest With the Farmers
There has been much advice on good roads from the past months but farmers may be careless when called to work on roads and next winter will complain about bad utilities. The fault lies largely with farmers themselves until they make a more diligent effort.
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Scottdale Independent
Peoria Echoes on Congress Drift in Summer Session
Democratic leadership in the House signals a deliberate limp through an aimless summer session, aiming for masterly inactivity as described by Bismarckian ideas. The piece frames the strategy as a controlled drift rather than active legislation.
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Peoria News
House
Congress
Washington Races Tie Up House as Quorum Fails
In Washington the House struggles to form a quorum amid race track absences and partisan stalls. The Senate debates Indian land payments and a Choctaw Chickasaw claim while approving diplomats and cable negotiations face delay. Secretary Blaine opposes a French cable concession, and T Jefferson Coolidge is named envoy to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Massachusetts
Whitelaw
Blaine
Senate Committee On Commerce
Virginia
South Carolina
Brazil
Emphas
Otsego Ladies Build Model Club House On Substantial Funds
The Ladies Literary Association of Otsego, organized in 1871, grew with the town boom and raised $2,500 for a new club house. An "experience social" showcased inventive fundraising schemes and drew contributions from across the United States. The interior promises solid comfort despite a modest exterior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsroo
Mich
Ladies’ Literary Association
Dua
Beersheba
United States
Otsego
A Fashion Not to Be Copied
A Parisian fashion trend described as dynamite is warned against as a threat to tyrannical purveyors of modes, urging readers not to imitate the bold style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Donegal Conference Reveals Anti Harrison Senate Tie
A scramble of reports describes a secret Donegal conference where Senators Cameron Magee and Quay reportedly discussed State and national politics with visiting colleagues from Kansas South Dakota Nevada Montana and New York figures. The gathering aimed to shape Harrison's future and potential successors amid party rifts and uncertain support.
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Harrison
Wasuinatos
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Quay
Cameron
Donegal
Buttss
Cameron and
Quy
C. L. Magee
Pittsburg
Magee
Allerbeny
Mayes
Allegheny County
Georges Miller
Senate
Washington
Perkins
Kansas
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Jones
Nevvada
Powers
Montana
Platt
Miller
Macdée
Cornerstone Laid for Grant Monument and Public Remarks
The Grant monument cornerstone in New York was laid prompting editorials from Chicago to Altoona praising the progress and urging faster fundraising. Papers condemn delays, call for wealthy donors, and stress duty to complete the half million dollar memorial for the hero of Appomattox.
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Father Knickerbocker
Chicago Times
Steelsi
New York Press
America
Appomattox
New York World
New York
Philadelphia Inquirer
Grant Monument
Altoona Tribune
Empire City
Thiedo Commercial
New York Evening World
Toledo Blade
OConnor to Quit the Stage in Private Life
James Owen O Connor announces retirement from the stage due to ill health. He will live in seclusion at his Jersey City home with his wife and will not undertake a farewell tour. He mentions plans to abandon journalism and law practice, and dedicate himself to private life.
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New York
James Owen O'Connor
Storm Avenue
Jersey City
Newman
Variety Theater
Solitud
Patrick Bracken dies of heart failure in Oil City
Patrick Bracken aged 64 died yesterday in the Oil City Derrick office from heart failure. He was an uncle to Mrs. Boyle, wife of Derrick publisher P. C. Boyle, and long active in railroad construction and state road projects. He moved to Parker City in 1872 and ran the Montour House before entering oil production. He served as postmaster under Cleveland. Obituary notes follow for Ramsar, Sit a rpe, and Linox…
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Patrick Bracken
Oil City
Boyle
P. C. Boyle
New Porta
Cannellsville
Cumberland
Parker's Landing
Montour House
Ofl
Cleveland
Parker City
Die Meistersingers Recital At Art Society Rooms
Constance Howard presented Act III of Wagner Die Meistersingers at the Art Society, with piano solos and narration before a large fashionable audience. The program followed two prior acts and featured the festival finale and famous quintet, ending with praise for the evenings. May 16 will bring Mr and Mrs Georg Henschel with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for a private song recital at the Pittsburg Club Theater.
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Constances
Howard
Art Society
Wagner
Madame Howard
St. John's
Walter
Sach
Nuremberg
Sachs
Pittsburg City Theater
Georg Henschel
Pittsburg
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Henschel
Pittsburg Club
Carnegie Music Hall
Schenley Park
Community musical events and church suppers listed
This evening Grace Reform Church serves supper from 6 to 8 PM followed by Schmertz Orchestra entertainment. A tax concert at Old City Hall benefits Garfield Post 315. Mission League of Christ Lutheran marks four years with several ministers speaking. L Orme social plans a concert in Eleventh ward school hall featuring city singers. Sunset by Jeanoue K. Jrxome to be read at Mrs. Lare's Washington Street residence. An Opera House fancy dress party directed by Prof Braun. Glee and Mandolin Club of Western University perform at Carnegie Hall. Amateur Dramatic Club presents David Garrick at Sewickley Opera House. Forty Liberty Daughters host reception at New Turner Hall. Women’s sign sale in Carnegie lecture rooms this afternoon. Sims Tax East End Musical Club concert at Masonic Hall Collins Avenue tonight.
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Ladies of Grace Reformed Church
Webster and
Grant Streets
Schmertz Orchestra
Old City Hall
Superior Choral Union
James A. Garfield
Mission League of Christ Lutheran Church
W. A. Passavane, Jr
J. PE. Komler
J. C. Kuonman
J. H. Delo
J. L. Smith
L'Orme Social
Eleventh Ward
Jznoue K. Jrxome
Edwin Lare
Washington Street
Allegheny
Opera House
Prof
Braun
Tux
The
Western University
Carnegie Hall
Amateur Dramatic Club
David Garrick
Sewickley Opera House
Fipetrty Connetl Daughters of Liberty
New Turner Hall
Thirteenth Street
Id Women's Sign
Carnegie
Sims Tax East End Musical Club
Masonic Hall
Collins Avenue
Swedenborgian Will Overturned For Insanity
In Judge Wilson's court the late Mary Allen of Glendale is found not of sound mind when she made her will. The will left $50,000 to Rev. Frank Sewell of Washington in trust to establish a free circulating library and school in Glendale devoted to Swedenborgian doctrine.
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Croomsxatt
Wilson
Mary Allen
Glendale
Wager dispute over marriage ends with claim to bet
Fred Morris of the Opera House orchestra and Thomas Clark wagered 200 if Morris married within 42 days. Morris married March 23 and Clark now says the bet was made March 10. Clark offered money and a cornet to settle, Morris declines and pursues collection.
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Youngstown
Fred Morris
Opera House
Thomas Clark
Morris
Clark
Tammany Hungry and Thirsty in Tax News
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes New York taxation rose just four percent this year, while Tammany is described as hungry and thirsty. The item blends fiscal data with political characterization in a compact, period-voice style.
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Tammany
Chicago
New York
Curious Condensations From Global Oddities
A compilation of odd facts and trivia from around the world including postal offices in Wisconsin kept in saloons, a proposed crocodile river cleaning in the Thames, rare animal notes, and whimsical municipal legends. It catalogs curiosities about clocks, lakes, printing origins, and exotic customs with a light, newspapery tone.
Englishman Shows Seat Etiquette in Car Tale
Mae Tonsey notes an Englishman stays seated while a woman stands, while Ethel Van Nobs reveals Darcy Plantagenet De Vere. Zerlinda loves a troubadour as a coach and four carry off a chase. Linda's father eventually forgives them by telegraph. A phonograph quip closes the scene.
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Mae Tonsey
Ethel van Nobs
Darcy Plantagenet de Vere
Zerlinda
Linda
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Dispatch
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fasten
Tribune Building
Tite Dispatch
Oresign
Dispatch
Sue
Brenton
Cnton Square
Bac Jork
Ant Ff oAn del Opera
Ferie
Pronce
Teems
Onio
Gourley
Southside
Ths Market
Arcadia
Leader
Times
Enterprise
Record
Ingalls
Pris
Grant
War Department
Memphis
Wassixeter
Reed
Mieces
Oates
Alabama
Smitt
Venezuela
Blount
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
Allison
Committee On Indian Affairs
T. Jefferson Coolidge
France
Coolidge
Pan-American Congress
Stanley
Department of Texas
Schofield
Grand Jury
Duval County
Garza
Rei
Chickamauga National Park
Joux Joy Epsox
Citizens’ Committee
Grand Army of the Republic
Palmer
Albany
District of Columbia
Edson
Bering Sea
Robert Lincoln
England
Lord Salisbury
House Committee On
Henderson
Oend
Mansfield
St St .Baal
Minn
Eee Y
Kan
Eisses
Michigan
Grants Monument
James Owen
Maroin Ramsar
Crawfordsville
Ind
Jacob Sitarpe
Eel
Loyal Legion
St. Cooke
Paralyi
Linox W. Case
Hartford
Wins Conn
le Inves
DIE
Meistersingers
Constance Howard
Dunlevy
Lawrenceville
Bologna Hospital
John B. Dunlevy
Cli Street
Frazier
Emma Danlevy
Jean Danlevy
Louise Brown
Charles Metcalfe
John Keable
Dr. Eaton
Eliza
Sarah McCandress
Christine Metcalfe
Misa Baker
Helen Shephard
Eme Young
John Hart
Mixa Chandler
As Cone
David W
J. B
Richard Dunlevy
Globe
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Indoga
Los Angeles
Cal
Mark Kenniston
Phillips
Savannah, Americas
Paulina
Queensland
Holland
Berlin
Friedrichsruh
Derbyshire
Wiltshire
Gibraltar
Strait
Indoostan
Maine
Kennebec
Brotherman McFadden
Robbins
Jack Fardy
Charlies Por
Lee Mieruernant
James Trick
Africa
New Guinea
Lena Woodard
Thorn Creek
Barney
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Hague
Sally Hamsted
Mailison
Dutton
Hutton
Hardy
Young Jones
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