Court Proceeds in Homestead Case Attacks Carnegie Officials
Twelve pages outline the latest court actions as Carnegie Company officials face murder charges related to Homestead. Judge Ewing granted some pretrial bail while delaying others and signaled a distinction between Pinkerton agents and strikers. The piece argues the legal question hinges on whether the company acted within rights and notes the case will rely on sworn evidence.
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Homestead
Carnegie Company
Ewing
Pinkerton
Pinkertons
Brennen
Blaine Formally Sets Campaign Plans in Maine
The article confirms Blaine will speak at his party's campaign opening in Maine and throughout the Maine race. It notes support from admirers and denies mutterings of personal gloom after his son Emmons Blaine's death. It portrays Blaine as a patriotic, protectionist statesman and a strong party loyalist.
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Blaine
Maine
Emmons Blaine
America
Western Chambers Back Planned Canada United States Trade Conference
Northwestern chambers of commerce from Duluth St Paul Fargo and other cities push a September conference at Grand Forks with Winnipeg and Manitoba support to pursue reciprocal trade. They urge conciliation first arguing a conference will strengthen cross border gains and deter retaliatory tariffs while protecting Western interests.
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Canada
Northwest
Chambers of Commerce
Duluth
St. Paul
Fargo
United States
Grand Forks
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Not a Democrat. Hill to stay home in the canvass
The piece notes Senator David B. Hill will not go to Europe and will instead focus on campaign work when the time comes. It emphasizes his Democratic affiliation and suggests the shift from Europe to political activity without reflecting on Europe’s gain.
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David B. Hill
Europe
Senator Hill
Lotsa
Hill as Democrat Fraud Claim Against New York Senator
The piece argues that declaring one’s Democrat status carries responsibility to party platform. It contends Senator Hill violated Democratic principles by voting for free coinage, misrepresenting New York, and thereby proving his self-proclaimed Democratic identity to be false.
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All Party Ethics, If Senator Hill
Senator Hill
New York
Cogent
Hill
David B. Hill
Mars at Opposition Reveals New Moons And Peculiarities
Observers note Mars at closest approach with two moons, one eight miles to twenty miles across, each with rapid orbital and phase cycles. The article discusses dubious canals, possible mountain reflections, and the likelihood that Martian life or communication would be unlikely given differing celestial norms.
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Mars
Schiaparellis
Earth
Cuban Rumors of Uprising Against Spain In Cuba
The article argues rumors of a Cuban revolt against Spanish rule are likely wishful thinking. It notes Cuba’s poor governance and elite control, doubts U S aid, and warns against meddling while urging stable trade ties remain. It concludes the United States should stay aloof to avoid basing insurrections on its soil.
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Cuba
Spain
United States
Anti trolley humbug public alarm over trolley deaths
The New York World article lists 76 alleged trolley accidents in Columbus for the year ending this month. Only one involved electric shock. fourteen occurred while boarding or alighting, underscoring that many reported harms stem from passenger error and not trolley danger.
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New York World
Columbus
Trolley disputes and local crime shake Addison voters
The piece argues against trolley use citing street disruption and seeks a practical substitute, notes most casualties blamed on trolleys are misattributed, questions Addison residents for not arresting armed thieves, and comments on Alabama election showing Third party overestimation this year.
Cleveland autograph value proves easily obtainable
The article notes that Cleveland does not inflate the value of his autograph and that anyone willing to write can obtain his signature, suggesting accessible authenticity rather than exclusive worth.
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Cleveland
Board Officials See Salary Rise as Easy Year End Fix
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers argues raising teachers salaries will balance the year end finances. It claims the move will please all parties and become a popular procedure.
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Allegheny Board of School Controllers
Blaine Fires Maine Stump Speech Amid Calls for Unity
The announcement states Blaine will campaign in Maine for his party with a call to end disunion within the Protection forces. The note frames the trip as a unifying effort and signals a decisive stance on internal divisions.
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Blaine
Maine
Shortage of time hinders congressional deadlock
If Congressional Representatives took as much time to think as they do to take it, the deadlock would be everlasting. Rarely when legislation passes, it may show more wisdom than is usual.
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Addison
Frank Cooley
Jack Ramsey
Faayette County
Poston Plans War Vessel Launch Amid Bean Feast
Poston will witness the launch of a war vessel for the first time since 1575 and the event will be celebrated with a traditional bean feast.
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Poston
Leaves of absence revoked may shame the House
After revoking all leaves of absence for House members, the body risks becoming a laughing stock and causing unnecessary inconvenience to itself and the country.
Division Aims to Double House Salaries
A remark notes that Congress faces strong internal opposition even to a plan to double the salaries of all Representatives, reflecting deep partisan divides and contention within the chamber.
Kaiser Wilhelm and Sam Smart in Georgia Race Fallout
The text satirically suggests Kaiser Wilhelm should stick to yacht racing and English regattas, while noting Sam Smart’s defeat in the Fifth district Georgia congressional race. It frames both figures amid political and social outcome reflections.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Senator Cameron declines to take a political stand
The piece notes Senator Cameron avoids public opinion on political questions and blames his opposition to the Shiras confirmation for a temporary stance. It casts Mars as influencing star gazing, and mentions Allegheny mayoral prospects after February and a double decker's seating. It also calls the World’s Fair a massive undertaking with ongoing Congressional debate.
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Cameron
Vacation chaos and political pivot in Dauphin County
Americans chasing a European month end up exhausted while some seek summer resorts to escape restlessness. The vacation rush strains railroad baggage handlers as the season heats up. Harrity is set to resign as Democratic National Committee chair if Dauphin County Democrats refuse to support him.
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Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Dauphin County
Democratic Committee
Various Notables and Events Mentioned in August Feature
The piece catalogs diverse figures and happenings including Mr. Cleveland visiting Frank Jones in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Jay Govutn learning snowshoe travel. ornithology notes on Olive Thorne Migr. GeorgE Walter VincenT Smith a Springfield art connoisseur to present his treasures. Rev Dr Stockbridge a navy chaplain Commodore resident in Philadelphia. Priscx Brimagck of Slav origin and Poltava tomb discovery. Harrison V’s death and Queen Victoria reference. a tin can canning note. a yachting cruise and a World’s Fair commission en route to Chicago from New York with prominent officials planning stay in Washington and then Cage for exposition.
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Mr. Cleveland
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
N. H
Jay Govutn
Tree
Austria
Empress
N Y
Olive Thorne Migr
George Walter Vincent Smith
Springfield
Mass
Egg Stockbridge
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Priscx Brimagck
Russia
Livonis
Sibesia
Poltava
D. of
Friends
Washington
Chicago
New York
Cage
George L Whitney
Kaiser William
Mr. Whitney
Nange
Whitney
William Whitney
Bubb
Miss Sutton
Indiana
Noth
England
America
A Look Around at Jadies Natatorium Conditions
A reader laments the Jadies Natatorium facilities and service. The pool reportedly lacks attendance and has poor toilet and changing accommodations. The letter suggests managers fail to educate patrons or encourage return visitors, noting the pool once was well kept and profitable.
Corner Lot Curb Deters Careless Wagon Traffic
A Fifth Avenue property owner faced heavy wagon damage as ice beer sand and stone wagons repeatedly struck a semi circular curb. After installing a large cast iron barrier on his porch the curb now shudders when hit and drivers avoid the corner at dusk, showing the dangers of exposed property.
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Fifth Avenue
Civil focus of Pittsburg detective agency discussed
The head of a Pittsburg detective agency says the firm handles few criminal matters now, preferring civil work such as patent infringement cases and civil inquiries. They avoid divorce cases, though they receive several offers monthly, arguing reputable agencies do not handle such work.
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Pittsburg
Gas Pumping Revives Pittsburg Natural Gas Business
The Pittsburg natural gas sector gains new life as pumping expands. James M. Guffey notes widespread success and $20,000 investments by Newcastle, Wheeling, and Manufacturers’ firms. Pumping could yield several times prior output, with Pinhook field showing strong gas supply and more wells coming in.
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Pittsburg
James M. Guffey
Newcastle
Wheeling
People’s, Manufacturers
Imprisoned Harper County Commissioner Reappears
Anthony County Commissioner Amos Farmer recounts abduction from his Harper home. Masked men forced him from bed and blindfolded him before locking him in a cyclone pit for hours. He suspects a rival gang sought Alex Terrill and notes threats over the bond levy dispute ordered by the Supreme Court.
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Wientta
Kax
Amos Farmer
Harper County
Farmer
Alex Terrill
Anthony
Supreme Court of the United States
Democrats Divided Over Ballot, Money and Trade
In a New York Press analysis the piece argues that wildcat money free silver coinage and anti free trade rhetoric will split the Democrats this year and hinder unity on ballots and fair counts. It suggests the party faces internal discord as it touts Democratic principles.
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New York Press
New Church Home Plans Advance With 15000 Pledged
Trustees pledge 15000 toward Shoenberger bequest to erect a new Church Home on Penn Avenue near Fort Pitt. Building expected ready by next June with a 80 foot rear setback and 135 to 180 foot depth. Annex from the Brown mansion to join the new structure. Longtime managers travel. renovations and furnishing to follow for the elderly residents.
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Friends of the Church
Pittsburg
Shoenberger
Reuben Miller
William Metcalfe
Hill Burgwin
A. S. M. Morgan
Fortinth
Brown
Alnee
Across the Continent A Desolate Prairie Transit Laments
The piece surveys distant train stops from Pittsburg to the Pacific, noting lonely stations and vigilant water pumps. It includes Sharp sketches of St. Paul barbers, Scandinavian voters, and immigrant views, with a wary tale of Wyoming cattle rustling and a defiant eyewitness tone.
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Pittsburg
The
Pacific
Ivory
Political Forecast for 1892 Presidency
English newspaper note predicting Harrison to win in 1892 and McKinley in 1896, protesting Democrats exclusion from the presidency and reflecting party fortunes in the era.
Watson Georgia congressman and drunkenness charges linger
A jumble of newspaper quotes mocks Georgia Representative Watson over claims of alcohol use by members of Congress. Various papers lampoon his investigations, noting no House action and questioning motives while suggesting political effects in debates on party lines.
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Virginia
Watson
Georgia
Paradelphia Record
Ivy Mr. Watson
Congress
Chicago Times
Concaresuan Watson
St Lowis
Curious Condensations and Oddities Across Topics
A collage of curiosities and notes ranges from a Turkish mourning color to a 26 ounce potato and a 18 pound cantaloupe owned by an Alabama farmer. It cites travel numbers, bread composition, a stamp in Trenton, swallow behavior, lobster exports, and various strange observations from literature, history, and science.
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Gastana
N.C
United States
Alabama
London
Trenton
Portland
Fragmented verse and editorial snippets in Detroit paper
A garbled passage from the Detroit Prep Press shows mixed verse about lovers and a stray editorial exchange grilling a tariff topic. The brief collage includes odd phrases about riding, waist, and a flea poem with stray lines and misspellings.
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Detroit Prep Press
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Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch Building
STERN
Venience
Brestono's
Onion Square
Kno Jork
Ave de Opera
Arcy Drarattn
Neeewe Am Banr Disratce
Dart Disraten
Darmy Disraten
Sunoay
Darcy Disraten
Sanday
Borpar Disratcon
Disratca
Ptisborg
Northwestern Reciprocity
Mark
Sam Smart
Sam
Allegheny
Harrison V
Tomat Eamples
Crespy
Jamesburg
N. J
Oods
Orld
Bee Hix
Oil Exchange
People's Company
Wheeling Gas Company
Allegheny Baseball Club
Schenley Park
Watts
Pennsylvania
D. EK. Nesbit
Hazelwood Presbyterian Church
Peoria
First Presbyterian Church
Nesbit
Library Hall
Ralph Bagaley
Bedford Springs
Lakes
Miss Grange
Gran
Church of the Ascension
Aay Fagg
Revin Bagaley
Mr. Bagaley
Tweedey
Atnor
Ford
Edward House
Mrs. House
Miss Blanche House
Master Edward
Miss House
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J. J. Gillespie
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Jenking
Wattes L. McCurmoce
Oliver McClintock
Norgait
McClintock
Abraham Garrison
John HL. Ricketson
Gronex Scott Annaman
Major Moreland
Chautauqua Society
Eva Muller
Who
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Lawrence
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Horace Dravo
Mame Axe
Lewis
Bittle
Mas. Tatg
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Tom Watson
Kansas
Ohio State Journal
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David
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Camden
Paris
Winston
Philippine Islands
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el Reno
C. T
Italy
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Justus Lipsius
South Pacific
Melvin Atwood
San Francisco
Comstock Lodge
California
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Tollspan
Bultfontein
Dareste
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Tvo
New Brunswick
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