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Pittsburg In Early Talks On Transport to Boost Industry
The Pittsburg paper argues for expanded water and rail transport to advance the city’s growing industries. It notes widespread interest among manufacturers and merchants in seizing new opportunities, warns against complacency, and urges prudent planning for emergencies amid a rising national economy.
Democrats Split on Silver Question in Chico Race
The Chico Democrats show sharp splits over silver policy with Congressman-elect M. D. Disrter opposing his party while Mr. Harter defends laborers with a stance against free silver. Harter questions tariff removal as European cheap labor floods markets, urging alignment with American labor interests.
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M. D. Disrter
Harter
Cleveland
Europe
Weather Dims Prospects for Southern Cotton Crop
Farmers face a ruined season as wet conditions and army worm damage slash cotton prospects. Reports from numerous localities indicate a 10 to 20 percent reduction in yield with two weeks before harvest and little chance of reaching last year's output.
Southern cotton crisis prompts rethink of crops
The article notes ongoing cotton overproduction and low prices. It argues farmers should reduce cotton area and grow cereals for self sufficiency. It cites the Farmers' Alliance efforts and the harsher market that leaves cotton planters vulnerable when crops fail.
McKinley tariff debated by piano maker in World column
Alfred Dodge argues the McKinley bill protects American wool felt and piano industries from German competition. He notes 1875 saw 16 plants employing 2,800 workers producing 5.73 million dollars, while 1885 fell to 7 plants with 1,450 workers producing about 2.9 million, due to a German wool felt trust. He says tariffs shield living wages and keep prices stable, supporting a broader home market for manufacturers.
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The
New York World
Alfred Dodge
Mr. Dodge
Germany
America
Europe
International Socialist Congress to meet in Brussels aims at piece-work reform
The Brussels congress plans to discuss abolishing piece-work a move critics say would punish skilled workers. They warn that replacing piece-work with day wages could shift profits to employers while devaluing expert labor. The most skilled workers doubt a universal ban would be supported.
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International Socialist Workmen’s Congress
Brussels
Royalty and smoke reform captivate summer readers
Old World rulers and English royals charm society as Russia and Serbia eye show and the Prince of Naples draws notice at the Wells. A humorous tale about a singing papa amuses Britain while smoke consumers tempt firms to curb chimney emissions. Saratoga citizens revolt against saloons and racing to preserve the resort’s appeal.
Rail splitter life and Prohibition politics clash
The piece jokes that a rail splitter president might ruin romance in rail splitting and warns Kansas leaders favor Prohibition or the Republican Party. It notes the approaching campaign will force sacrifices. A Russia report describes renewed Hebrew persecutions and displaced Jews seeking new homes abroad.
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Kansas
Prohibition
Republican Party
Duquesne College to Seek Charter Tomorrow in Twin Cities
The article notes Prrissoxe will welcome Duquesne College seeking a charter tomorrow. It praises the dual cities for strong educational institutions and the talent at Duquesne's head. It also mentions American windmills on the free list by San Domingo before a campaign.
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Prrissoxe
Duquesne
Twin Cities
San Domingo
Physician from Italy to tend Blaine sparks health rumors
Rumors about Mr. Blaine’s health renew as a physician from Italy visits his bedside. Dr Baldwin is expected to share candid details, asserting the public deserves the truth about the statesman’s condition and the nation gains by his honesty. Wasurerton lands the Grand Army Encampment for next year.
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Italy
Blaine
Baldwin
Wasurerton
Eddie Seifert Survives Bullet Wound in Brain
A New York boy, Eddie Seifert, seven weeks after being shot in the head, speaks about his condition. Doctors and scientists note this as a striking example of surgical progress and resilience amid political chatter at the New York Republican Club Convention.
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Eddie Seifert
New York
City Faces Daily Murders Despite Electrocution Claims
Despite ongoing fears about electrocution, New York City records show murders nearly every day. Experts have worked to portray the method as painless, yet death remains a grim fact in urban life.
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New York City
New York Wins Chieftainship of the G A BR
New York has secured the Chieftainship of the G. A. BR. The city should stop sulking and prepare to do its duty at the Chicago show.
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New York
G. A. BR
Chicago
Reveler Advertises Debts After Night Out
A New York man, after a revel, advertised for all un liquidated debts from his spree and sought to settle early next morning while his head lay on ice. Kansas farmers decide to corner wheat and to squeal about it.
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New York
Russia Prepares for War Across Land and Sea
A stark forecast that Russia aims to escalate conflict after testing weapons on the Coreans, positioning itself to unleash forces by land and sea. The piece warns of significant regional upheaval and shifts in European geography as a consequence.
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Russia
Prominent figures and residences in sprawling editorial notes
The column lists Salina's daily promenade, a Los Angeles house gifted by local ladies, and a $5,000 cottage with its lot. It mentions Count von Moltke manuscripts, a “Confession of Faith” by Felix Dahn, the German Emperor’s taste for sweet champagne, diplomat M. Wapprendreton, and various U.S. and Wisconsin figures including Miss Cora V. Diehl and Colonel Tourtellotte, with remarks on careers and secession views.
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Salina
Fremont
Los Angeles
Count von Moltke
Felix Dahn
Marshal
Gotland
Cora V. Diehl
Register of Deeds
Logan County
Oklahoma
Alliance
Alady
Vin See
M. Wapprreton
Court of St. James
Curer Justice Freup
Mia Field
White Mountains
Tourtellotte
la Crosse
Wis
Altoona
Sherman
Corse
Wisconsin
Jonn P
Knoxville
Meeting of Hamlin and Lincoln in Tremont House Remains Anecdotal
The 1860 nomination story in Chicago's Tremont House recounts Hamlin learning of his vice presidential bid from Schuyler Colfax. Hamlin says the moment, amid hotel bustle, led to a quick trip to the meeting where he delivered a brief talk that spoilt his best hand.
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Chicago Herald
Hannibal Hamlin
Abraham Lincoln
Old Tremont House
Chicago
Andrew Johnson Lincoln
Hamlin
Tremont
Cone Selene Peandl
Cari Dor
Trump
Schuyler Colfax
Hamil
Americans in London Society Aims and Delights
London letters describe Americans chasing social rank, the futility of court presentations, and the allure of titles. Some brief visitors mingle with Marlborough House circles, while many Americans face erosion of status behind the glitter, learning that true society lies beyond mere presence.
Social Quality and Democratic Tilt in English Society
The article argues that social character outweighs inherited status and that English society is more democratic than republican America. It notes many people settle into disappointment after each season, finding their level at journey’s end.
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England
America
Chautauqua Excursionists Endure Foggy Night at Lake
Chautauqua Lake witnesses a fogbound busy night as steamers rest on quiet waters. Notable guests include Miss Grace Dodge Dr. John Fiske Rabbi Gustave Gottheil Mrs Von Finckelstin Mountford and Dr Percival of Rugby School. Lectures on heroic lives conquest of Mexico and Hebrew nation draw crowds.
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Petecial Telroram
Chautauqua
Lakewood
Grace Dodge
New York
John Fiske
Mexico
Gustave Gottheil
Americana
von Finckelstin Mountford
Jacob
Percival
England
Rugby School
Arnold
Chautauqua Lake
Trinity College
Oxford
Rugby
A RIPE OLD AGE. John Duckett Dies at 110 in Washington
Washington Aug 6 John Duckett an aged patriarch of Washington died yesterday at the age of 110. Born a slave in Prince George s county Maryland he gained freedom in 1825 after being passed among owners. He witnessed George Washington only in memory and preserved a vivid recollection of the War of 1812. Duckett preached to slaves and later worked as a carpenter building his own home about a quarter century ago. Tall and strong with Indian ancestry his last years were spent in Wesley Zion Church where he served as a class teacher. He was twice married and left 18 children by his second wife with descendants numbering at least 103 and a grandchild aged 45.
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John Duckett
Gorge Washington
Washineton
Washington
Duckett
Prince George's County
George Washington
Capitol
Wesley Zion Church
Sugar bounty fuels expected output surge in 1900s
Reports to the Internal Revenue Bureau indicate a massive sugar bounty driven production surge within a year. About 4,000 maple sugar makers estimate 600 pounds each, plus 700 cane and beet producers, with a probable total of 11 million pounds. California producers plan large scale operations, while a Lackawanna County Pennsylvania citizen signals 100 acres of cane or beet work.
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Wasnixeton
Internal Revenue Bureau
California
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Their Golden Jubilee Celebrated by John Hooker and Isabella Hooker
In Hartford Hamtroun August 6 a reception marked the golden jubilee of John Hooker and Isabella Hooker. City Mission Hall overflowed with flowers from across the country. The Equal Right Club of Hartford sent the bride’s loaf. Tea was served upstairs as guests were welcomed by Senator Joseph Emory and others.
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Hamtroun
City Mission Hall
John Hooker
Isabella der Hooker
Equal Right Club
Hartford
Hooker
Joseph Emory
Rs. Crosby
Mrs. Hooker
Fastest locomotive run Crestline to Orrville sets record
Engineer W H Darby on No 144 from Crestline to Orrville logged a speed of ninety four miles an hour, covering 96 miles in 45 minutes with coal and water at Millbrook. Officials seek to confirm the record as the swiftest engine time under any standard. Separately the Johnstown Correspondents' Association to send thanks to Mayor William Hose and several civic and railroad figures for their aid to the reunion.
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W. H. Darby
Crestline
Creat Line
Orrville
British Steel Institute
Millbrook
Johnstown
Deaths in Milwaukee area obituary notes and local losses
Lambert H Meeker a veteran of the lnte war and bricklayer by trade died of pneumonia at 32 Mulberry street He was a member of the Sixth Bh Corps and the Ancient Order United Werkmen He leaves a wife and child Theobituary also notes Jonuius Riowago director of the German Stadt Theater of Milwaukee died suddenly of apoplexy James Ports ex Judge of Cambrian county district died at 83 at his home in OF City He leaves two sons and a daughter remains taken to Saucesse RA teacment William Bates superintendent of the wood working cesar i of the sare Ma chine Work and a white male child Storm Lt in Limma funeral will be held Monday under the local Masonic lodges.
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Lambert H. Meeker
Mulberry Street
Toeedaumonia
Luria
Jonuius Riowago
Stadt Theater
Milwaukee
Berlin
James Ports
Johnstown
Cambrian County
City
Saucesse RA
William Bates
Cesar i
Limma
Christian Converts Face Hostile Chinese Neighbors
A letter to The Dispatch argues John Lee’s China men paint Christians harshly while real converts like Yee Tang face threats for embracing Christianity. The writer praises honest, industrious Chinese laundrymen and urges police action to close opium dens and gambling joints fueling hostility.
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John Lee
George Lee
Yee Tang
Ohn
John Les
Lee
Yeo Tang
Pirresona
Dowexvo
Cotton Prices in New York City During the War
W. W. C. Bnappock notes upland cotton in New York City fluctuated widely by year. For 1881 prices ranged from 6 to 28 cents, 1882 from 200 to 680 cents, 1863 from 6 to 50 cents, 1864 from 7 to 190 cents, and 1985 from 3.30 to 12 dollars, marking low and high quotations for each year.
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Dispatch
New York City
W. W. C. Bnappock
No Electrical Schools Near Pittsburg Say Letter
A reader asks if any place in or near Pittsburg offers theory and practice in electricity or electrical engineering. The Dispatch notes there are no electrical schools locally but some establishments admit apprentices in the field.
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Dispatch
Pittsburg
Electho
Ittsaurg
Miss Cur ran Married In Ancestral Memory Tale
A fragmentary item notes Miss Cur ran was married, linking the union to family memory and a paternal influence. It mentions Emmett’s memory and a figure named J. F. Keury as part of the uncertain context from August 6.
Currency value inquiry notes pound equivalence
In August 6 report from Com Comxoron Allegheny the Egyptian pound is stated as equivalent to one shilling and sixpence sterling. The note seeks confirmation if the English and Egyptian pounds share the same value.
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Allegheny
Birthplace and parentage of Charles Stewart Parnell
Parnell was born in County Wicklow Ireland. His mother was American. The note requests printing the address of the German Emperor during his visit to Berlin.
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the Dispatch
Charles Stewart ‘Parnell
Mr. Parnell
County Wicklow
Ireland
Happy couple weds with many friends present
Miss Gundee M Ramsey daughter of General Manager Morris Ramsey of Southwest Coal and Coke Co marries James H Eaton in the Presbyterian Church with about 75 attendees from Pittsburg Greensburg Uniontown Connellsville and Mt Pleasant. The couple leaves after dinner for a western point.
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Gundee M
Morris Ramsey
Southwest Coal and Coke Company
James H. Eaton
V.m. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Greensburg
Uniontown
Connellsville
Mt. Pleasant
Good Measure of Love in a Twilight Romance
A whimsical verse scene captures a couple’s playful exchange of love measures as a clock slows and words escalate from “I love you” to “a million.” The lyric tone reflects youthful affection and the charm of counting endearments.
WEDDINGS IN MIDSUMMER PITTSBURGERS MARRY IN HOMESTEAD STYLE
Two Pittsburgh couples wed in intimate home ceremonies last night. Kate Heck, daughter of grocer Jacob Heck, became Mrs Daniel W Miller of West Bridgewater after a Smithfield M E Church vows. The couple plan a three week honeymoon then settle in West Bridgewater. Bridesmaids include Miss Heck. groom’s father Frank Miller assisted. Second pair, Miss Margaret Conn or and Albert Seif, wed at Wilson Conner’s Morningside home with ceremony led by Mr Thompson of Sharpsburg.
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As Orchestra
Miss A Heck
Frank Miller
Wilson Conner
Morningside
Margaret Hell Conner
Albert Seif
Lawrenceville
Golden wedding to be celebrated by local couples
Social chatter notes Ma ax Mas W A Pourza of Wa burg will celebrate a golden wedding next Wednesday night August 12. A lawn fete for Southside Hospital is planned for August 38 on Mrs J M Bryce’s Mount Oliver grounds. Antioch Baptist picnic at Rock Point drew very large attendance yesterday. A Jr 0 U A M Braddock Homestead Turtle Creek union picnic is set for Idlewild August 14. Germans Methodist Conten of Lawrenceville held a large picnic at Hulton yesterday with 300 attendees.
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Southside Hospital
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Homestead
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Lawrenceville
Hulton Yester- 7
Dalzell Club Denounces Executive Action on League
At a Swissvale meeting the Dalzell Republican Club adopts resolutions protesting a State League executive move excluding clubs not on the September roll from Scranton convention. It protests usurpation and vows to foster new clubs, pledging to uphold league principles.
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Dalzell
Republican Club
Swissvale
Commonwealth
Execu
How They Call Buffalo in Hungarian Speech
A Hungarian attempting to say Buffalo frustrates a ticket clerk at the Union depot. The exchange surrounds the words Billifee and ticket as the clerk finally punches a ticket for Buffalo, noting the pronunciation gap. The anecdote captures language quirks at the station.
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Allegheny Valley
Union Depot
Buffalo
Returning Veterans Parade Through Detroit Claims Long March
A group of Grand Army men passed through the city eastward from Detroit last night. Leaders included Captain George L. Keach of the Postoffice Department, Colonel E. B. Payne of the Pension Department, and Brigadier General Staholbron of Washington. They complained of the arduous march and lamented Lincoln as Commander in Chief, noting disappointment that he did not arrive.
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Grand Army
Detroit
George L. Keach
Postoffice Department
Washington
E. B. Payne
Ofr
Pension Department
Staholbron
Wash
South Carolina
Ces
Detroi
Charlies Lincoln
Railroad Consolidation Reported in Hantissvan
Notices of the consolidation of the Cresson Railroad Company and the Cambria and Clearfield Company have been filed in the apartment. The capital stock is 3150 dollars, entirely set by Philadelphians.
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Hantissvan
Notios
Cresson Railroad Company
Cambria and Clearfield Company
People Who Come and Go in The City Travel Diary
A jumble of society notes lists Robert Ostermaier and spouses heading to Atlantic City for two weeks, politicians Henry Wilhelm Bader Abraham Faust Christzel and James McFarland planning a Lake Mackinac trip, and numerous other locals and visitors including General Hastings Wardens Berlin Casement Kratzer and guests at Monongahela and nearby resorts.
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Henry C. Willm Bader
Abraham Faust
Christzel
James McFarland
Lake Mackinac
McClure
Denver Cove Bank
Manor Johnston
Curious Condensations From A Fractured Atlas Of News
A collage of odd notes and snippets spans topics from a Sun light to moon ratio and Earth's population doubling in two decades, to a Virginia baby named Annie Adelia Amanda Amelia and a huge Munich microscope. It reports on a San Francisco libel suit over a Chinese newspaper, the Salvation Army’s growing corps, and mentions the Guttenberg Bible, Kaiser’s voice, and a Russian restaurant’s sturgeon service.
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Italy
San Francisco
Lord Londesborough
Gladstone
China
New York
Duke of York
Moscow
Russia
Munich
Virginia
Annie Adelia
Amanda Amelia Jane Rosina
Malvina Fitzallen
Amanda Amelia
Lyons
Juiced Fragments of Gazette Humor and Local Vignettes
A collage of quips and scenes from various papers depicts humorous exchanges and oddities. The Detroit Free Press references a bear story and gowns while other clippings note a village string band, bathing-beauty chatter, souvenir spoons, a burglar admiring heaps of loot, and a lawyer advising a singer. The items span cities like Chicago, Washington, and New York with stray bits on manners and gossip.
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Sov Creneg Scort
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Earth
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Queen's Drawing Room
Prince's Levee
Marlborough House
Olymian
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Hyves
Back Bay
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Beat Society
Buresae
John and
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Miss Curran
Emmett
J. F. Keury
Mr. Parnel's
Constant Raper
New
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Campbell
Hubert Underwood
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Nicholas
Swissvale Republican Club
Robert Ostermaier
Mare Gourley
Orice
Emma Cotermaian
Lewis
Atlantic City
Alway Plensant
Union Art
Samuel McClune
Nashville
Presidous
Harry Williams
Academy of Lee
Mattie
Lizzie Barrett
Atlantic
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Mountain Hose
Cresson Springs
Yestern
Warden Berlin
W. T. Casement
Barnesville
Monongahela
Wayne Kratzer
William Kratzer
George
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Anderson
John R. Carroll
Staunton
W. Va
British Isles
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Salvation
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Ke Post
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Punta Rassa
Fla
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Culver
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Compfen
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