Higginson Lectures Stir Chautauqua Crowd at Amphitheater
A bustling crowd packed the Amphitheater to hear Colonel Higginson on history, with ministers, professors, and students scrambling for seats and almost standing on chairs as he discussed how to study history and the dangers of rote memorization. The event featured his reflections on Gettysburg and the balance between celebrating heroes and recognizing opposing bravery, followed by Dr. Beckley addressing preventable versus unpreventable failure and the value of making history engaging through stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drararom
Lake Cuarravera
Ben Hur
Messala
Toureaux
Cape Rush
Chautaugns
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Tve Times
Jones
Cam
United States
Gettysburg
Pickett
Republic
Dr. Beckley
New York Christian Mivocate
Sider Speech Echoes Self Esteem Debate
Fragmentary quotation centers on ego and self esteem with phrases about surplus energy and a boy swearing. It references a speaker named Ulien and a claim that lacking self-esteem shows weakness. The piece reads as a speculative dialogue fragment with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulien
Valued quilt gifted by Mrs. Reid to Mr. Orr in thanks
John Orr of Greenfield area acquired a 1238 piece quilt from Mrs. Whitelaw Reid now in Cedarville. The 16 squares house 976 pieces and the quilt honors Orr for sheltering Reid and his wife during a mudbound stop en route to Green. Mrs. Reid, in her 86th year, crafted the quilt herself as a token of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H
John Orr
Orr
Reid
Whitelaw Reid
United
Ingister
France
Mr. Orr
Dr. Reid
Cedarville
Greene County
Green
Greenfield
Jackson
Blaine Defends Reed and Affirms Friendship
Boston report quotes James G Blaine denying coldness with President Reed and asserting strong friendship with him. Blaine praises Reed as able and audacious, pledging support if nominated in 1892 and endorsing protection of American labor and the Republican pledge to working people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret of Friends
Boston
Mass
Augusta
Blaine
Reed
Boycott Declared Against Pro Lottery Papers in New Orleans
The Anti Lottery Convention in Baton Rouge reconvened with many delegates gone and fewer attendees. Resolutions adopted include boycotting the Times Democrat and Daily State of New Orleans for pro lottery sentiment, amid a $30,000 guarantee for a morning daily in New Orleans opposing the re chartering of the lottery. Convention adjourned sine die.
Cleveland’s health noted as he visits Manniroxr
In Manniroxr Massachusetts on August 8 Grover Cleveland grows thinner since arrival. He and Mrs. Cleveland avoid meats, living on fruits and vegetables. He rows and fishes daily, does his own boating, and reportedly takes only one solid meal. Observers note increased fatigue and shrinking stamina under exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manniroxr
Mass
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Remarkable growth at Harcourt Place Seminary Gambier
The Harcourt Place Seminary for young ladies in Gambier Ohio reports its third year enrollment from 16 states. Growth has been remarkable and a catalog is available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt Place
Gambier
Ohio
Bargain Clothing Sale At Pirrssourg Combination Clo
Today only a limited time sale offers men’s shepherd plaid suits six dollars, imported worsted frock suits eight dollars, worsted dingy cassimere suits ten dollars. Early shopping advised, store open tonight till 11. Pirrssourg Combination Clothing Co at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clotelxg Co
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Court House
Local business listings and ads feature bank move and sales
The Allegheny Nation's Bank for Savings relocates to 110 Federal Street with new hours and mortgage services. Beaton Railroad offers August excursion tickets. Advertisements tout Walker's War Soap, handkerchiefs, ladies' wear, and Marvin's coffee sponge cake, with retailers listed along Fifth Avenue and Filth Avenue venues.
Wheat and grain reports mix with steel price rise in view
From New York reports Bradley's notes mixed crop prospects across regions. Southern commerce expands on cotton and rice yields while Western grain prospects soften. Wheat stocks decline globally. steel rails may rise soon. Leather and hides strengthen with firm hog and cattle markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Behring Sea dispute sparks Canadian reaction and debate
Ottawa August 8 A Dominion lawyer criticizes Mr Blaine asserting U S exclusive jurisdiction over Behring Sea is untenable He cites Kent and international law in opposition The Dominion Mail and The Globe weigh in urging closer trade with Britain and U S settlement to ease friction in Canada US relations and tariff policies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Ottawa
William MacDougal
Blaine
Bebring Sea
MacDougal
United States
Behring Sea
Julian Pauncefote
Russia
Kent
the Mail Today
Window
Cullom
Treasury Department
Washington
Canadian Pacific Railway
Oo States
Atlantic
The
Globe
Con
Canadian Pacific
Cnand
Britain
Canada
Fire destroys White's Wheel Works in August blaze
Fr Wayne August 8 at 7 o clock this evening fire caught in the engine room of White's Wheel Works. The fire, fueled by inflammable materials and distant location, spread rapidly and within an hour the plant covering five acres with costly machinery and stock was in a bright blaze. Only portions of brick walls remained. the works were sold two months ago to the American Wheel Company of Chicago for 500000. Insurance stands at 150000 and about 120 employees are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Wayne
White's Wheel Works
American Wheel Erange
Chicago
N. G. Old’s
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Mich
American Wheel Company
Better Than Hanging Kemmler Execution Utterance
Albany August 8 Warden Durston arrived en route to New York and declared in an interview that between hanging and electricity Kemmler’s death was the more successful. He called the execution a great success and urged consideration of the doctors’ statements as proof. He criticized Auburn dispatches as telegraphed for effect and challenged claims of a Westinghouse man at the switchboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Durston
New York
Kemmler
Auburn
Westinghouse
Ohio crop prospects show wheat and fruits below average
The State Board of Agriculture reports August 1 conditions from township correspondents across Ohio. Wheat at 77 percent of average, apples 20, peaches 11, pears 13, corn badly injured with poor prospects. Threshing results disappointed growers and overall prospects declined since July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unaus
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana Crop Losses From Drought Heat Floods
Reports to the Agricultural Board from Indiana describe wheat at about 65 percent of normal, corn at half a crop, and widespread damage across the state. Western flatlands may exceed corn yields if rain returns, while southern areas are drowned out. Eastern and northern zones suffer drought and extreme heat causing roots to burn. Potatoes and other ground crops decline and fruit fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
California
Nebraska
Indianapolis
The
Agricultural Board
Rebekah Degree Activities Across Cantons and Excursion
Curcago hosts the Odd Fellows gathering as Ruth Lodge Omaha and Elite Lodge Chicago continue Rebekah degree work. Canton Indianapolis and Marion Indiana join canton contests on the Lake Front. A fall dress ball awards Rebekah prizes and an excursion to Wheeling is planned for tomorrow with trains at 8:30 a.m. from the Baltimore depot. Mohair brilliantine offered at 60 cents a yard by Hueys & Haces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Cantonment
Ruth Lodge
Omaha
Elite Lodge
Chicago
Canton Indianapolis
Canton Marion
Indiana
Wheeling
Baltimore & Ohio Depot
What the Lawyers Want Uniform Laws on Depositions
The National Bar Association completed its session in Indianapolis focusing on simplifying federal procedure. Speeches by Duke of Virginia Reynolds of Maryland and Ketcham of Indiana highlighted uniform laws for depositions, international bar links, legal education, admission standards abroad, and codification. Amendments to the constitution were approved and committees assigned to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Bar Association
Messrs. Duke
Virginia
Reynolds
Maryland
Ketcham
Indiana
Bar Association
Committee On Uniformity of Law
Bar Associations
Kansas crops lost in heat wave scar Kansas fields
Kansas City reports harsh drought and extreme heat reducing corn to fodder in many counties. Only a few counties show fair corn yields, estimated at 50 to 80 percent of average. Wheat harvests progress, with better yields and excellent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Fragmented Pittsburgh notices span sales trips and obituaries
A jumble of business ads and death notices from Pittsburgh area papers lists Echols McMurray & Co. pen sales a James H Aiken Co. store items, train excursion reminders to Wheelin and Wes, and numerous obituaries and funeral notices for Crowley De Roy Hays Hopp Kirkpatrick Lane Main Mensendeice Roderus Sands shutte Thompson Vetter with dates August 1890. The fragmentary text preserves names addresses and timings, including trains from Timore Ohio depot and several family notices at various streets in Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowiey
TP. M
Cornelius Crowley
Mary Barry
Fountain Street
City
DE Roy
Grove Station
Pitsburg and
Castel
Louis L
Israel and
Kittie de Roy
Federal Street
Pitsburg
Ronbay
Philadelphia
Hays
Mattie E Bars
Robert W
Isabella
Center Avenue
Pittsborg
Ce Horr
Cane Nana
Arthur Street
Pittsburg
White Cloud Tribe
O. BR. M
Lion City Lodge
Jones Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Julia Lawn
Ashton Street
Allegheny
Avalon Station
Fu. W
C. R.R
George Mary
Mensendeice
Mollie Mensendeice
Uee Giancy
Aa Sewickley
Fred Mensevele
Lake Street
Allegheny City
Roderus
Braddock
Conrad Rodberus
Sands
Black Lick
William Midler
George
Jean &. Sands
Eighth United Presbyterian
Bennett
Thompson
Athia
Stewart's Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Samuel A. Thompson
Vetter
Marguerite AnnaEe
John J
Minnie
Locust Strest
Taterment
Hosiery bargains and prices in 1900s advert
200 dozens Ladies Heavy Weight Fast Black Hose with double sole 25c per pair. Will stand comparison with most 5c ones. 1go dozens Ingrain Fast Black Hose white heels and toes at 5c per pair. For service and durability none better. In choice designs and colorings 25c a yard an exceptional bargain.
We'll Make the Clothing Better Than Talk
A historic shop touts genuine appreciation for its substantial clothing and reliable goods. It promises quality and price with absolute confidence, offering ready made apparel, about 1 000 styles to choose from, and made to measure options with warrantied skill.
Gentlemen's Neckwear and Shirts Sale Notice
Prices listed for neckwear linen collars cuffs and outing shirts with discounts noted. Gentlemen's neckwear at 156, collars 14 cents per pair, shirts reduced from 74 and 98 cents to 49 cents, all subject to additional percentage reductions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Higginson
St. Paul
Oliver Wendell Holmes
England
John L. Sullivan
Europe
George Eliot
Tom Sayers
Welf
Daniel Webster
Emo Fiou & Corporation
Waine A. Antaase
Mr. Cleveland
Parcets
Jax
Ladies’ Suit Parlor
the Nation's Bank For Savings
Beaton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Th. Bee
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Tresa Houevus & Hacer
Marvin
Urissa
Simmen Negkwear
James H. Aiken & Co
BR. G. Dun & Co
Senate
West
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Detroit
Congress
Sauk
Beries Serrativsediol Eck
Ase Weer Corres
Wayne
Doraton Ansette
Ohio Crop Prospects
Miles
Joa
Sandusky Street
Wes
Timore & Ohio Depot
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horne & Co
Wheelin
Fame Hesidenaa
Andrew Pynro
Margaret Kane
Frank Rinensrt
Dors Gruguakl
Tapestry
Brussels
Body Brussels
Securor
McClintock&Co
Boggs & Buhl
Horne & Ward
City Hall
Wanamaker
Brown
Cor
Sixth St
Penn Ave
Ween Archibald D AO
Pebosaes
Ieee
Western Insurance
Alexander N
Pe Girne
Sixth ST. and
Globe Library of Novels
Lovell's
International Library
Dodd, Mead & Co
Dodd, Meat & Co
Riverside
Eatry Library
Rialto
Ticknor's
Worthingto
Hissory
Fpalixa Millinery
Market St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!