The Organ as King of Instruments in Music Critique
The Philadelphia Musical Journal discusses Dr. Hugh A. Clark's proposed book The Scratch Club, arguing the organ's distinctive expressive power, its tonal range, and the need for modern organists to master both classical and contemporary works. It notes San Francisco union clashes and a court martial for parade disobedience, warning about labor ties.
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Philadelphia Musical Journal
Hugh A. Clark
University of Pennsylvania
Clark
Clarke
Hanach
Rink
Aisir
Aufair
Pest
Mendelsohn
Smart
Guilmart
San Francisco
Vuonfederal Tradessembly
Musicians’ Union
National Buard
California
Musical notices and society events from Philadelphia to Paris
Obituary notes for Chantes W. A. Taumrnen, conductor Cant Berer, and Wil(l)iam Thaw. Announcements of a Paris Conservatory prize, a wedding anniversary surprise in Sewickley, a medical update on Mrs Brown, and casting for Miss Erma Romeldi. Gloucester festival plans, revised prospectus, and detailed program highlights with beneficence totals for Gloucester Worcester and Here.
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Chantes
W. A. Taumrnen
J. Wineees
Philadelphia
Cant Berrer
Pittsburg
Hrighton Beach
Anton Seidl
Tre
Henri Herz
Paris Conservatory
Planool
Sane
J. Sharp McDonald
Sewickley
Samu M. Brown
Alliance
Sirs
Sopra
Geox Sarto All Fein
Geox Sarto All Fein Ie He In Hearty Wishes For Her Speedy Acovery. Romkldl
Foster
Boston Ideal Opera Company
Cables
Paris
Erma Romeldi
Pauline L'Allemand
Romeldi
Milan
Europe
Wil- Mam Thaw
Art Society
Alreat
Tix Gloucester
Albani
Ambler Brereton
Anna Williams
Hilda Wilson
Mary Morgan
Edward Lloyd
William Miees
Pe Foote
Brereton
Lee Moms
Carrodus Betes
Ackenzie
Em of
Jaba
Litt
Hosman
Mr. Viens
Bethany
Creati Sullivan
Becce
Gloucester
Worcester
Long Distance Telephone Test Connects Chicago and Milwaukee
The South American Telephone and Telegraph Company inaugurates long distance lines between Chicago and Milwaukee. Tests show improvements in complex circuits and demand for metallic circuits for clear speech. Positive reception by business leaders suggests rapid westward expansion toward New York and integration with the eastern system.
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CuicaGov
New York State
South American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Long Distance Telephone Company
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Railroad Taxation Occupies North Dakota Convention
BisMarce August 17. The North Dakota Constitutional Convention spent the afternoon debating railroad taxation. Support for a gross earnings system favored by railroads won a pivotal motion to reconsider the existing equal-tax section after a sharp clash. Wallace of Steele, opposing the amendment, battled to keep time but yielded after an hour. The committee on engrossment approved the engrossed draft and the convention likely to adjourn sine die before midnight.
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BisMarce
N.D
Wallace
Steele
Howard Method to be Taught in Pittsburg for Six Weeks
New Yorks John Howard originator of the Howard method offers six weeks of daily lessons in Pittsburg starting tomorrow. He claims a simple program with six core tongue, palate and throat actions yielding a certain artistic singing tone and substantial time savings. His studio will be at 720 Penn Ave with lower rates than his New York prices and a plan for daily instruction.
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John Howard
New York City
Pittsburg
Howard
New York
Ng Theat
Wally Boplas
Gil Bs. Howerlety Sien
Jean Wallace Webster
Rosa Weber
Ross Dram
J. M. Bullock
Richard Cannon
T20
Penn Ave
Parliament Absentees Swing Vote in Irish Row
A London dispatch reports Irish MPs absent without excuse during key divisions inflaming government motions. Key figures like Parnell rallied the party, noting potential majorities shifted by absences. The piece also notes Victoria’s Wales trip amid tithe tensions and a controversial Welsh bard Tom Gee provoking Queen’s stance.
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Parnell Aive
William
O'Brien
Ireland
Rapent
Paris Bans Boulangist Materials and Ruactions
The French Interior Minister Constans issued a decree forbidding the hawking or placarding of documents from General Bou langer Count Dillon or Henri Rochefort in Paris. Bou langer published a new manifesto addressing “the honest people” blaming the Senate for his conviction. The German Emperor and Empress received a royal welcome in Bayreuth with demonstrations of enthusiasm.
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Paris
M. Constans
Interior
General Boulanger
Count Dillon
Henri Rochefort
Senate Mber
Singat Captured by Friendly Tribes in Soudan State
Dispatches from the scene report Singat captured by friendly tribes in the Soudan state. The report notes ongoing engagements and possible shifts in control as tribes consolidate gains.
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Singat
Carmo
Soudan
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Pittsburgh Area
Multiple death notices and funeral announcements from August 1880 detail passings including Leota De ANNIE on Blaff Street Pittsburgh Annie Oaton, Peter Kerra age 87, Catherine Murray, William Mundell, John McMahan, William Powell captain, Swenney child, Joan Stewart, George Williams. Family invites to attend services at various residences and churches, with dates August 14 to August 19 and times listed.
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Kate Eekenen
Sasuath
Sixth Street
Jeannette
Keating Street
Eleventh Ward
Brockmann
Averst Brockmann
Fifth Avenue
Holy Trinity Church
Fulton
Center Avenue
Pana
Edna Pearl
Susan McLain
Oil City
Beaver
Rowe F. m
South
Bce
Catherine
Adam Kounim
R. m
Ewing
R. U
Samuerl Ewane
Ewina
Leota A. de Annie Oaton
Mary McCaslin
Spences
Blaff Street
Pittsburg
Keitz
Peter J. Kerra
South Twelfth
Diamond Streets
Murray
Catherine Murray
Palaterta Row
Maxpar
Mundell
William H
Alisha Mundell
M. McMahan
John McMahan
Power
Wolliam J. Powen
One Hundred and
Mane Ce
Swuxxy
Oldvat
Thomas
Sweeny
Atwood Mvanue
Charters Township
Uniontown
Williams
Jackson Street
Allegeny City
Geoner A
Sundat
Kittanning
What Doctors and Women Know About Corsets
Doctors know more than they admit to patients and fear losing them over corset advice. Women share the same knowledge and agree on Ball's as the proper corset. You can purchase Ball's, wear it for a few weeks, and return it for a full refund with store assurance.
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Ahi Cacketehig
5 Er
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