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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1891
Page
4
First Columbarium Proposed for City Cemetery
The article notes the planned erection of a columbarium at the city cemetery to receive cremated remains, marking the first modern structure of its kind in the world. It highlights rising cremation use, past opposition, and the likely gradual cultural shift toward memorial structures replacing conventional monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couy
LeMoyne
United States
Tis
Western
Pennsylvania
Columboran
Consolidation of iron ore districts shapes regional control
A Duluth based report notes the consolidation of Gogebic, Menominee and Marquette iron districts. It argues the ore industry remains free from a single gigantically trusted dominance and highlights Chicago as a key distribution hub to reach Lake Erie and Western Pennsylvania. The discussion points to Pittsburg as a future central iron and steel production center aided by a water transit corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Eitiug
Gogebic
Menominee
Marquette
Cur Co
Chicago
Lake Erie
Ohio
Lake Superior
Ittsburg
Pittsvere
Pittsburg
Paris Press Plays Up German Leaders in Frenzied Reports
The piece portrays Parisian papers shaping narratives about Girmanmperor and Bismarck to inflame public opinion. It discusses alleged French Fleet reactions, Empress visit, Triple Alliance renewals, and the Emperor's London trip as presented to provoke rival factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girmanmperor
Bismarck
Figaro
Troussat Bisemrk
Frederick
Paris
London
Thad
Germany
Man of blood and iron in his dotage faces libel suit
The subject is accused of malicious libel against the Puris Figaro, with debate over grounds for Aceon and possible retaliation. The statement suggests a public figure known for harsh policies may be softened by age or weakened by legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puris Figaro
Museum of the Dead
Washington, D. C
Lord
Import Effects of McKinley Tariff on County Trade
The debate over tariff impact centers on imports, with Dolan noting that duties raised on woolen fabrics reduced imports while lowered duties increased them. He argues the tariff shifts favor American workers as exports surge in raw wool and related goods, reflecting broader protective aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mail and Express
Thomas Dolan
Tae-DisraTom
Dolan
Addressing urban color population congestion in Washington
A Washington correspondent argues that poverty and vice in cities affect both white and black populations equally, and suggests moving idle labor to rural lands near Washington as a policy. The piece warns against coercive deportation to rural life and notes the need for intelligent use of public funds and reform ideas similar to Booth’s Salvation Army plan in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Disratcn
New York City
General Booth
Salvation Army
London
Quay Rumored to Lead Pennsylvania Republican Move
The report says Matthew Stanley Quay may replace Andrews as Pennsylvania State Republican chairman, aligning with Quay in backing Blaine while preserving influence in state politics. The shift could complicate the party after last fall’s Republican reverses amid independent discontent with the Quay regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Senator Quay
National Republican Committee
Pennsylvania
Jack Bunsiy
Philadelphia
Andrews
Matthew Stamnley Quay
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Blaine
Quay
Matthew Stanley Quay
James G. Blaine
Quay's Role in Party Control Sparks Dissatisfaction
The piece argues that Senator Quay cannot easily quell discontent within the party as he pursues control through patronage. It suggests clever tactics may dull opposition but question how future openings will emerge, noting Quay's resistance to surrender and the impact on Secretary Blaine's backing amid ongoing factional tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Quayr
Blaine
Immigration Shift Reflected in Rome and Washington Observations
Cable reports say 14 000 laborers driven from Rome to country districts, showing a power contrast between Italy and this country. The piece notes a parallel with views on African Americans in Washington and hints some may have been brought here rather than leaving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable
Rome
Italy
Washington
Hotel charges spark seasonal profit squeeze
A local note reports hotel owners plan to compress four seasons of profits into the next three weeks by raising rates, signaling ongoing price adjustments and a push to recover delayed earnings.
Prence book contrasts U S tone with Leclere observations
The Max Leclerc work contrasts the Lepel Griffin and Hamilton Afde style, summing up friendly observations with a remark that the people appear happy vigorous and healthy breathing hope for the future. The author questions where Leclere met the sanguine Thomas V. Cocgnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.prence
United States
Max Leclerc
Lepel Griffin
Hamilton
M. Leclere
Thomas V. Cocgnar
Campaign optimism voiced by Major McKinley and Governor Campbell
The text notes Major McKinley and Governor Campbell expressing satisfaction with the Ohio campaign prospects. It implies broad approval within the group and a lack of grounds for complaint among the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Campbell
Ohio
New York banks show healthy surplus reserve above requirements
The bank statement reports a surplus reserve of eighteen million four hundred twenty thousand dollars, above legal requirements though not as large as in some years. It suggests banks are strengthening for autumn drain and that no serious trouble is foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Editor Whales Antagonist Over Duel Challenge in State Story
In Columbia South Carolina the editor refused a duel and used his rawhide to subdue his foe. The piece mocks local superstitions and hints at Mugwump sympathy while noting editor Ingalls departs for Europe. Thomas B Reed returns to influence politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Ingalls
Europe
Thomas B. Reed
Men favor dress reform to make women lovelier and healthier
A New York contemporary argues men will back the Chautauqua dress reform movement because it is cheaper. The piece asserts men will support changes in women's dress that enhance beauty and health and are willing to pay for the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Pennsylvania cremation trends lead world records
The piece notes Western Pennsylvania columns for cremation as an emerging record. It suggests continuing to build the category by adding canals to the mix, though the context and specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
King of Tramps Warned Treasury Before Congress Meeting
The purported King of Tramps warned Treasury authorities of a plan to raid the United States strong box just before the Fifty-fifth Congress session, potentially validating his prophecy more than Wiggins or Vennor predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Tramps
Treasury
United States
Clinging to the Upper Crust and Notable Arrivals
A scattered update notes Tuk Pesce or WALEs plans a continent trip this month while Hexey LAnovcHers will visit during the Indian summer. It reports the death of Rev Robert Harbour at Aix les Bains, estate valued over $800,000, and the forged fortune details of Francis Rives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Pesce
Wales
Hexey Lanovchers
Robert Harbour
Aix Les Hains
Amelte Rives Chanler
Francis R. Rives
Mr Harrison's Chances in 1892 Race
An Indianapolis man, William Hethrington, predicts Blaine as the preferred Republican nominee over President Harrison. He dismisses Harrison as weakened by enemies and in poor health, calling him small in stature and unlikely to win reelection. He praises Blaine as the party's brainiest figure with reciprocity appealing to the public.
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Indianapolis
New York Telegram
Harrison
William H. Hethrington
Fifth Avenue
Blaiie
Bennie
Blaine
Things in General and the Value of Autobiography
A discussion of Emerson and Bashkirtseff on notes and thoughts, the charm of autobiographies, and how fiction mirrors life. The piece argues novels should amuse rather than teach and defends genuine character over cantankerous types while noting how reality often lacks the tidy incentives seen in books.
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Keine
Hosalind
John Litburn
John Lilburn
John
Lilburn
Sir Arthur Helps
Lfe
Emerson
Marie Bashkirteefs
Sugar tax savings highlighted in McKinley era note
Fragmentary remark from the Pawtucket Times notes sugar price cuts tied to a tariff, claiming billions saved for Americans from 3 billion pounds imported in the year and referencing McKinley era policy. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
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Pawtucket
Peason
McKinley
European press on Mr. Elsine and US reciprocity policy
The Berlin Zeport praises Blaine for expanding US influence in Latin America and Cuba Porto Rico under the McKinley law. It notes Europe loses market share as US sugar cocoa hides enter duty free while tobacco iron ore face duties. European exporters fear shrinking European exports to American markets.
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Elsine
Folley
Petersburg
odex-Appeal
Tom
Europe
Berlin
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
United Sites
America
Spanish America
West Indies
South America
Eland
Newersey
New York
Cas
Havana
Euro
Thun
Pele Ln
Pdatmetia Ak
ZION CONFERENCE CLOSES. delegates named for annual meeting
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Conference of the Allegheny district closed with reports on finances and church growth. Delegates chosen for the September Johnstown conference include J. F. Moore, Mrs. S. D. Williams, and H. P. Derrett. A scholarship endorsement for Howard Jones was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Zign
Allegheny District
Johnstown
J. F. Moore
Pittsburg
S. D. Williams
Franklin
H. P. Derrett
Howard Jones
Allegheny City
Living College
Salisbury
N.C
Shanemeee
John Westhhurch
Ge Org
Third Church
J. F. Writt
Penn Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Snowden
Clape of
Pipualorg
New Castle
John Holliday
G. W. Clinton
B. F. Btia
Sabbath Observance Sparks Chautauqua Dress Reform Interest
The heated Chautauqua day drew attention to a new dress reform movement led by Mrs. Frank Stuart Parker as representatives from magazines arrived to study it. She plans to push reciprocity in dress and trade while the town anticipates a new amphitheater and more building activity. The American Sabbath Union held a meeting with Dr. J. H. Knowles and Dr. Crafts of New York. The New York office has sent over 500 petitions to the World’s Columbian Commission against Sunday openings. A sermon by Rev. Dr. McArthur drew large attendance as the choir conducted fine anthems.
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Pisgpatcn
N. Y
Chauimaqua
Frank Stuart Parker
Seil
Chautauqua
Y. A
American Babbath Union
J. H. Rnowles
Ats Or
New York
World's Columbian Commission
McArthur
I. E. Palmer
Hero of Two Wars: Veteran General McReynolds Remains Active
Detroit Free Press profiles General McReynolds of Grand Rapids once a lawyer and politician who raised a dragoon company for the Mexican War and led Lincoln’s cavalry in New York. He and General Kearney were wounded at Chapultepec, recalls his war relics, and he backs strong nations. The 65 year old veteran says he still plans to live years more and continues practicing law while sharing memories.
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Veeran
Detroit Free Press
Vetera
McReynolds
Grand Rapids
Detroit
General Case
Lincoln
Russell House
Cleveland
England
Supreme Court
A Gilded Ey On The Fountain And Evelyn’s Mischief
A narrative vignette describes a sunlit fountain scene with a gilded eye on a statue, Evelyn and the speaker sharing a playful moment. She shyly raises her arm for spray, then teases with a feathered motion as light and laughter frame their exchange near a dragon motif.
The Capital's Danger to Washington's Future
A staff correspondent argues Washington risks becoming a Black majority city burdened by crime and ignorance. The piece warns of rising birth rates among Black residents, calls for self-government and suffrage, and advocates relocating a large Black population to vacant Virginia and Maryland lands to form a new industrial community under strict supervision.
The McKinley Tariff Ten Months After Passage
A Chicago style assessment argues ten months after the McKinley tariff the economy shows growth in new industries and generally lower prices. It contends free trade allies predicted stagnation, but actual prices have fallen and old industries thrive while Wall Street remains unsettled.
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New York Press
Ito Ferce
Wall Street
Jan Och Jeoe
Bilerante
Boston Women Form Drews Reform Club for Rainwear
A secretive Boston dress reform club of 20 members including teachers, physicians, and actresses plans a novel streetwear on an upcoming rainy Saturday in October. Members will wear waterproof skirts, heavy boots, galters or boots, tarpaulin hats, and varied jackets to attract attention and spark change without a strict uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Drews Reform Club
Rostov
Old Shoes Turned to Leather Pulp in France
A Victorian era note explains how worn boots are recycled in France for children's footwear and other goods. Scraps are pulped to create a cheap substitute leather and used in wall coverings and various trinkets, with makers and boot lapers cashing in on the cheap material.
Pan-Republic Congress proposed for Chicago in 1805
A 300 citizen committee promotes a Pan Republic Congress in Chicago during the Columbian year 158. Delegates from free governments worldwide would meet to advance free institutions and global cooperation. The appeal invites official representatives to participate and be welcomed as equals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republic
United States
Enays
Not a Parallel Case Cuba Protection Not Like Real American
The free trade argument claims Cuba would prosper under removal of protective duties, but the case misunderstands Cuba. The island never enjoyed US protection. Spain protected Cuba, and the island’s dairy trade was run to benefit Spain, with milk exported to the United States and food bought in Spain at inflated prices.
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Cuba
New York Tribune
Free Trade Press
United States
Economic Syaten
Spain
Aed
Waeeet Reel Ag
Agree
Hawaiian Samoa
Australia
Peddler's Acre legacy linked to Lambeth parish aid
Tradition ties a Lambeth church plot near Westminster Bridge to a bequest by a traveling peddler or roamer. Portraits in Lambeth and Swartham churches reflect benefactors like Chipman and Chapma. The area once called Church Hope later became known as Peddler's Acre, with rents rising to 1500 dollars by a recent High Court decision directing proceeds to aid the parish's paupers.
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Lambech
Westminster Bridge
Lambeth
Chipman
Swathham
John Chapma
Bodkaus
Hope
Ifopus
High Court of Justice
Evangelists Encamped as Hyndman Hosts Big Camp Meeting
The fourteenth annual Camp meeting of the Evangelion Association unfolds in Hyndman with large crowds and many tents. Excursion trains from Lima, Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads bring visitors. Mrs. Dr Arccher entertains, promising a sober, organized week of spiritual services led by Kor. T. Bach, presiding elder.
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Evangelion Association
Leimore
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hyndman
Dr. Arccher
Kor. T. Bach
Death notices from Braddock and beyond obscure details
Fragmentary obituary item mentions James O. Lapaley of Braddock with unclear relations and scattered biographical fragments. References include a brother W. B. Lapaley and vague notes about birthplace, occupations, and a recent death, but the text is garbled and hard to decipher.
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James O. Lapaley
Braddock
Howe
W. EB. Peley
Fie
Jonnstavwn
Meg Ajal
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A 19th century miscellany notes rail routes in Argentina and Missouri, historic towns in Vermont and Massachusetts, forest trees in Washington and Alaska, extinct birds, strange sea creatures near Atlantic City, aging Egyptian seeds, nutrition of brains in cold climates, and a tragic Port Chester death. The piece blends curiosities, scientific curios, and human-interest anecdotes.
Fragmented Siftings Comedy and Humour Snippets
A garbled collage of quips and misquotes from Siftings features professors, travelers, and spectators. Jokes touch on burnings at Constance, fares, base balls, and social pretensions, with scattered names and punning exchanges amid jagged dialogue.
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