Arbitration not sovereign in homestead wage dispute
The Boston Globe argues for a state arbitration board as in Massachusetts and questions why Pennsylvania cannot or should not rely on voluntary arbitration. It notes arbitration works only when both sides are willing, citing iron manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association resolving disputes without a formal tribunal.
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Boston Globe
Massachusetts
Board of Arbitration
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Iron Manufacturers
Amalgamated Association
The Mars Speculations of Flammarion and Keeler’s View
A report discusses M. Camille Flammarion and his visionary Mars theories as entertaining yet unsettled, noting how fresh observations advance knowledge slowly. It also praises Prof. Keeler’s astral studies, highlighting improvements to his instrument and the value of his detailed Martian drawings.
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M. Camille Flammarion
Mars
Prof
Keeler
Allegheny
Monsieur Flammarion
Flammarion
Cannonless lakes spark debates over ships and treaties
The Buffalo Enquirer argues a stone replica battleship at the World’s Fair highlights treaty limits on displaying real warships. It contends lake access, canal challenges, and the 1818 treaty shape inland security, urging modernization like a ship canal, while warning against undoing long century‑old disarmament progress.
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The
Buffalo Enquirer
United States
Chicago
England
Great Lake
Canada
Time for Sanitary Work in New York
Reports show vigorous sanitation efforts by New York health authorities. They acknowledge no immediate cholera danger but remain vigilant and keep precautionary measures in place as if the disease could occur.
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New York
Cleanliness as a defense against cholera and disease
The piece urges cities to adopt thorough sanitation like New York. It argues cleanliness prevents cholera and other diseases even if the exotic threat never arrives, calling for unified municipal health systems as the most worthwhile public investment.
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Liverpool
Southampton
London
United States
New York
Europe
Liberty Street Sidewalk Reform Plea From Mayor
The mayor moves to clear Liberty street sidewalks blocked by merchants unloading displaying and selling goods. The piece urges lasting reform to keep the nth sidewalk free and suggests extending the push to keep railway freight off the avenue during business hours.
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Liberty Street
Broadway
New York
The Rise of the Storage Battery in Milford Transit
A Milford Massachusetts trial of storage battery electric cars shows no service days lost in sixteen months. Six miles of track with steep grades operated reliably, and one car reportedly ran fifty miles on a charge with recharging on downhill segments returning 17 percent of power. Batteries use rubberized plates to prevent buckling, can be swapped at terminals in minutes, and promise elimination of overhead poles and wires, easing maintenance and noise.
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Milford
Mass
Boston
Judge Gresham and the Third Party Stamp Debate
Rumors of Judge Gresham joining the People's Party sparked hostile coverage in some Republican aligned papers. The Milwaukee Sentinel doubted the speech as reported and questioned the organ press for linking personal qualities to party ties, noting the test of virtue depended on affiliation.
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Judge Gresham
People’s Party
Milwaukee Sentinel
Gresham
Suspected train robber found while attempting escape
A suspected train robber held in California was found during a failed escape attempt. The discovery itself drew notice, while officials described the escape attempt and capture details. Grain transport proposal tied to Buffalo project noted in nearby report.
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California
Grainy plan teeters on belief and skepticism
A cautious commentary notes that substantial sense is required to undertake the venture. It also urges keeping a grain of salt as persuasion wavers, suggesting skepticism toward the scheme while acknowledging the effort needed for success.
Appalling Csar's Appetite Rouses Russian Famine Fears
Observation notes claim famine fears in Russia from reports of the czars appetite alarming readers. A separate note links heat absorption during Mars phenomena to cooler weather here, suggesting unusual atmospheric effects influence local climate.
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Mars
Pittburgh Gossip and City Notes from the Era
A collage of Pittsburgh civic chatter and social quips. Mention of Limerick faction fights, Mount Washington searchlight, a cow thief, and local crime. References to Bastions of politics, gang activity in New York, rapid transit, pedestrians, oysters season, Tammany mood, Band of Gideon secrecy, Allegheny post office site funding, grass hoppers in Ohio, flower color in Washington, Lamplighter rumor, and campaign dynamics. Observations on parks, a Buffalo strike, and Knights longer nights.
Various Global Figures Noted in Brief Biography Snapshots
A collection of short blurbs lists Ellisha McAninena named Inspector of Immigrants in New York, Herr Lepwie Runex recovering in Copenhagen, Miss Hmn Y Aakp crowned England's tennis champion, and Stoxey Woollnert traveling to England for rest after illness. Wisconsin Governor Peck comments on his office. The Czar of Russia takes up cricket, Masagagli responds to gaming rumors, Justis McCarthy described as busy and courteous, a Dutch Transvaal political split between Joubert and Kruger noted.
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Elisha McAninena
New York
Lepwie Runex
Copenhagen
Hmn Y Aakp
England
Stoxey Woollnert
London
North Devon
Governor Peck
Wisconsin
George Peck
Milwaukee
Russia
O’ Alfred Mynn
Justis McCarthy
Joubert
Transvaal
Kruger
Vast Chadwick Fortune Nears Amercian Heir in Suit
Philadelphia August 15 Cornelius Chadwick of Philadelphia nears a colossal inheritance from Sir Andrew Chadwick who died in 1768 England The estate valued at not less than 187 million pounds is tied to a New York syndicate aiding the claimant in a long Court of Chancery battle A compromise is expected to settle the dispute with Chadwick as heir Britain’s real estate empire and inherited stocks are noted in the lengthy legal fight
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Philadelphia
Cornelius Chadwick
Andrew Chadwick
England
Court of Chancery
Chadwick
Beir
New York
Sir Andrew
London
Victoria to send for Gladstones fourth time
The Boston Herald notes Victoria has once more to call on Gladstonian support as elections approach. Tammany and anti Tammany factions head toward a tense election day, with Grote-Democrats in St Louis and Cleveland weighing political options.
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St. Louis
Boston Herald
Victoria
Gladstons
Across the Continent and the Allure of Home
A travel essay extols multiple transcontinental routes from the Northern Pacific to Union Pacific, praising varied scenery and the value of seeing the country from different angles. The author argues travel broadens perspective, notes the sameness of small towns yet celebrates vastness and growth, and ends with a Pittsburgh pride call to return home.
Canadian Canal Toll Dispute Draws Newspaper Debate
Newspapers in Canada react to Ottawa's canal toll policy and U S rebates. The Mail argues against abruptly ending grain rebates and cites faulty prerevision contracts. The Montreal Herald commends Ottawa for seeking peace and an olive branch to Washington in the canal toll standoff.
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Tenorro
the Mail
United States
Messnt
Montreal Herald
Liberal
Washington
Congressmans Funeral Plans For East Rites In Massillon
Massillon Ohio August 15 Special A wave of sympathy telegrams poured in to the Warwick family with messages from General Adlai Stevenson and Governor McKinley among the early notes. The Congressional Committee will meet the remains at noon tomorrow and escort them to the Episcopal Church where the body will lie in state one hour before a 2 o'clock funeral service. A large citizens meeting assembled tonight at a call from Mayor Reed with remarks by ex Senator Howells KR Folger Judge OBE Young and others and resolutions adopted. The City Council Young Men's Democratic Club and Warwick Junior Club also took action.
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Massillon
Warwick
Adlai Stevenson
McKinley
Episcopal Church
Citrzens
Reed
Howells
KR. H. Folger
O. BE. Young
David Almater
Young Men's Democratic Club
Warwick Junior Club
New Kind of Money in Mexican Town
In Prescoo Mexico on August 1 authorities report a copper coin shortage in San Jose a Catana. An American, Jerome Walter, issued wooden money with a seal, selling it to merchants at 1 cent each. Merchants cashed many pieces but later refused redemption. The State Government plans to end the wooden currency circulation.
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Prescoo
Mex
San Jose-a-Catana
Jerome Walter
Embezzlement Scandal Taints Boston Elite Gilman Case
The probe into James E. Gilman reveals long suspected thefts dating nine years, with an estimated loss near 300000 including 180000 tied to the Walker estate. Investigators fear further undisclosed embezzlement and mention a possible female associate, reportedly connected to the South End, as the case reshapes Boston’s social and business circles.
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Bostom
James E. Gilman
Walker
Gilman
Costa Ricans Chagrined Over Colonisation Efforts
Costa Rica’s government blames the New York Company for failed colonisation in Talamanca. Poor management at a 3000 acre concession is cited as the cause, with an investigation promised. The Hornelleville Association began well but faced profit focus over colonist welfare. Congress ratified the US reciprocity pact with reduced duties on foods but high taxes on canned goods. A new farming colonising force from Oklahoma is expected in autumn.
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Port Limon
Costa Rica
United States
Talamanca
Hornelleville Association
Colonista
Q Congress
Oklahoma
Consul Eyders Irregularities Stir Denark Dispatch
Hon Clark Carr United States Minister to Denmark visited Grand Pacific on his way to Denmark. He will report to the State Department before leaving August 14 and review charges against Consul H B Ryder over 425 crowns paid to four women after their mother died. Ryder asserts full payment and Carr questions the thrift allegations as untrue.
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Curoaco
Clark E. Carr
Galesburg
United States
Denmark
Grand Pacific
Carr
State Department
H. B. Ryder
Colonel Carr
Minne
Ryder
Gresham Seeks Stump for Third Party Amid Denials
A compilation of reports from Chicago to Philadelphia notes controversy over Judge Gresham possibly stumping for the Third party. Several papers deny the plan, calling it unfounded while others joke on the idea and discuss political loyalties and coinage debates. Governor Pattison leaves Mountain House for Harrisburg, returning in a week, with Mrs Pattison and daughter staying in Cator's care.
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Cresson Statros
Pattison
Mountain House
Harrisburg
Republican Protection Every Time. New York Recorder
A fragment noting Republican protection and new factories rising, questioning who has achieved free trade and signaling political commentary from a New York Recorder perspective.
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New York Recorder
Death of Colonel Henry Clay Nutt Former railroad president
Colonel Henry Clay Nutt, former president of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, died in Boston aged about 70. Born in Montpelier Vermont, he began as a train passenger boy and rose to chief engineer on several lines before becoming a railroad president. He had long suffered from a brain disease.
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Henry Clay Nutt
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Boston
Natt
Montpelier
Peoria and
Oquawken Hallrom
Lee Burlington and Quincy , al
Poll Bluffs and
St Joe
Union Pacific
Seroma
Missouri
Bos
Alliante and Pacific Road
Aralyxes
Mrs Catharine Boyle of Pittsburg Dies at McKeesport
Mrs. Catharine BE Boyle an old Pittsburg resident died Sunday morning at McKeesport after months bedridden compaction of diseases. She was daughter of Patrick Mulraney once a prominent glass manufacturer and widow of James Boyle a well known transportation man. Aunt of Timothy O Leary Sr.’s wife, she was devout Catholic and a noted Christian worker.
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Catharine BE. Boyle
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Patrick Mulraney
James Boyle
Slice
Timothy O'Leary
Death of Hon Robert Thompson Pioneer of Templeton Resort
Hon Robert Thompson of Templeton PA died at home in his 70th year. He long operated the summer resort there and was among Armiret J counties first settlers. Known for honesty and upright character, he earned wide respect and held local offices. His political life reflected a steady, public minded citizen.
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Robert Thompson
Templeton
Thompson
Armiret
London
Lock Haven
Montgomery County
Tean
United States
Missouri
Lapwal Creek
Idaho
Obituary Notes and Notable Deaths Feature Local Clergy and Politician
Alexander G. Wilson longtime city resident died Sunday after leaving 15 years ago for the West. Rev Richard Feering aged 80 oldest Methodist preacher in Kentucky died in Chattanooga after a visit. Frank McFappeEx formerly of Cincinnati and NY ad solicitor in the West died in Cincinnati after a protracted illness. MA Grosses T. Hanatsos former congressman and notable local figure also mentioned in obituary notes.
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Alexander G. Wilson
Rand
Carently Wilson
Richard Feering
Danville
Hen- Tucky
Chattanooga
Es. Fuaxk Oh McFappeEx
Cincinnati
New York City
Western
the Good Samaritan
MA. Grosses T. Hanatsos
Summer social notes at Newport and Cresson
Mrs Ogden hosted a Saturday card party in Sewickley with four and six handed sabre amid guests Mrs Baldwin of Rochester and Miss Mina Shields friend Miss Molain of New York. Adele Grant dominates Newport fashion with dinners and dances, while Miss Leary’s gown draws notice. The Rhinelander Cameron marriage in Lucerne signals evolving wedding norms, and Miss Montooth hosted a breakfast for Major Montooth’s return from Europe. Public enthusiasm covers society drives to The Willows and local bowling wins at Bedford.
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Sewickley
Newport St Cresson
E. A. Montooth
Texas
Adele Grant
Newport
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
Cresson Springs
Stewart
Helen Rhinelander
Lewis Cameron
Calvary Church
New York
Lucerne
Switzerland
Rhinelander
Mr. Cameron
John Arthur
Edward Sullivan
East End Cow Herd Fear Causes Panic in Summer Girl
A timid woman of a Dispatch acquaintance pleads for cows and cow drivers to ease their route in the East End. She reports a rapid heartbeat while walking, watching for the cattle, and fears affecting her safety as cows and drivers press near the summer girl with a red parasol.
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Balaklava
Mammalia
Social Season Notes From Pittsburgh and Newport Social Set
Social chatter records Pittsburgh figures at Newport receptions, travel plans, and journeys. Guests include Misa Ray Far, Theodore Thomas relations, and Mull er family ties. Gutlcs of the Bijou Theater plans a five day New York break. A wave of journeys continues with Porter sailing for the Mediterranean, Horne and daughters at Babylon L. L. and other social visitors lingering in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, and Berkeley Springs as summer winds down.
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Misa Ray Far
Theodore Thomas
Muller
Sewickly
Mise Leary
Newport
Alnass
Miss Fa
M. Gutlcs
New York
Tue
Watson
Lincoln Agenus
Allegheny
Mark . Watson
Europe
Warren Lawman
Ben Venue Place
Henry Kinex Porter
Mediterranean
Helen Horne
Mr. Horne
Mas. BaLpwis
Rochester
Pittaburgh
Starr
Oaieray A
Axp
Joan Rosp
Kanmawr Hotel
Curious Condensations from a Bustling Era
A collage of curious claims and trivia from a past era. Facts span economics, geography, language, and society. Notable items include prices of old coins, production feats, race conditions in words, and quirky regional anecdotes with named places and people.
Summer girl and saint tale cross from two papers
A hammock in shade and a man who kisses lift a summer girl’s spirit in a verse from Brooklyn Eagle. The missionary’s friends call him good a saint, while New York Pram jokes the Cannibals think him good enough to eat.
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Biisa
Brooklyn Eagle
New York
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Friedensburg
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Salisbury
Miss Marsh
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Washington Star
Inland Printer
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Chaktiovten
Jon
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