Ground Shift Shows Democrats Mull Tariff Face
The letters between Senators German and Ransom and Charles A Dana reveal a tactic to push a force bill as the campaign issue. The plan signals Democratic division and aims to push the Presidental candidate into the background while centering on a tariff fight as the defining contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German
Ransom
Charles A’ Dana
Tar DisPatcor
Messrs
Dana
Gorman
Cleveland
Road reform urged at Mt Gretna encampment
At the opening of the annual encampment of agriculturism at Mt Gretna yesterday J B Meyers of Cumberland county urged focus on better country roads. He cited Tae Disratca investigations and said road improvements matter more to farmers than national political issues. He urged united effort to start a campaign for road reform to aid the state's prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
J. B. Meyers
Cumberland County
Tae Disratca
Tinware wagons and tariff lies in a McKinley campaign
The Buffalo Enquirer recalls Warwick’s campaign tactic of using tinware wagons to inflate prices in a bid to sway votes against McKinley. The plan supposedly boosted his margin by 32, then a Democratic gerrymander helped, with Democratic plurality about 1.5, yet later cuts in 1890 suggest the gimmick was not a lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
The
Buffalo Enquirer
McKinley
Major McKinner
Major McKinley
Monaco's gambling tax and reform under a progressive prince
A historical view praises Monaco under a reforming prince who profits from moderation of gaming. Once tax heavy and repressive, Monaco now thrives with a small, well cared for population. The prince forbids gambling infractions with penalties and maintains sanitary measures during outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaco
Europe
Sardinia
Monaco and the risk of gambling profits across Europe
The piece notes Monaco’s government profits from gambling while condemning personal vice. It parallels this with domestic examples where cities tolerate commercial gambling for revenue yet crack down on bucket shops. The argument contrasts princely restraint with local laxity and criticizes profit from vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaco
Europe
Pottery Buyout in Trenton Pushed by Tariff Claims
The Philadelphia Record notes a syndicate bought all Trenton potteries for 1.25 million and values them up to 5 million, citing a 55 percent duty. It questions if tariff policy spurs price hikes and watered stock, pointing to 1883 duty rates and comparing broader industrial combines like coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
Philadelphia Record
New York World
McKinly
Nancy Hanks Beats Maud S. Record At Chicago Mile
The Distance yesterday noted Nancy Hanks pace a mile in 2 07 14 at Chicago on a regular track, surpassing Maud S. who had held the seven year record. The favorable performance follows criticism of yesterday’s Grand Rapids effort and coincides with Ter Dispatch highlighting the new champion.
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Nancy Hanks
Grand Rapids
Mich
Maud 8
Chicago
Maud S
Sunol
Ter Dispatch
A California flour monopoly threatens bread prices
A California milling combine forms a wide monopoly on Pacific coast mills. It claims no price rise, yet aims to reduce costs and regulate supply. The piece warns that railroad rate favoritism could entrench extortion, while New York mills face stiffer competition. It recalls medieval outrage over bread price oppression and questions U.S. citizen response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Minneapolis
Treasury cashes notes tendered by New York bank firm
The United States Treasury confirms it can make gold payments by cashing notes worth a million dollars tendered by a New York banking firm. The text calls for universal distribution of such notes and notes a reward for the capture of the Cooleys may be secured by West Virginians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
New York
Faverte County
West
Potomac Torpedo Station Prep Prompted to Guard Washington
The report says a torpedo station and other defenses will be set up on the Potomac to deter invasion while noting the precautionary plan avoids influencing the presidential or congressional campaigns. Pedestrians are urged to stay alert and comply with new safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac
Pennsylvania
New York
Homestead
Democratic money moves and political chatter in Buffalo
The item notes Mrs. Pourtzer and Colonel Shepard contributing large sums to campaigns, New York editors scrambling to move money, and various political maneuvers. It references a Home for Incurables name change, debates over free trade, and local district conference calls. Also mentions Montana Attorney General nomination and parade aftermath.
A Look Around in Pittsburg Lights Crowd Life and Local Happenings
A seasoned look around Pittsburg shows crowds at parades with music and uniforms drawing families from Woods Run to Fifth Avenue. The piece notes property shifts near the Court House and a potential boom as Carnegie and government buildings draw attention. It questions local art displays on Wood Street and laments dwindling amateur rowing, while reporting upbeat local politics and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Woods’ Run
Wilkinsburg
Lower Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Court House
Carnegie
Grant
Prominent Figures and Odd Anecdotes From Afar
President Gombers of the AFL receives over 100 letters daily and keeps a large waste basket. Luce the faster is insane and housed near Aris with delusions about beds Caesar and Napoleon. John R. Keeling serves on Cooper Union duty and historical works. Lively notes on Lovurs G. Breens AX and a 660,000 Russia offer for a torpedo, Tamce Bismarck’s honorary Hanoveria ties, Henry Pettitt’s seven day play feat, Jolly Sartain of steel engraving, Queen Lilivoralani’s temperance efforts, and Marquis Guercchi, former Rome mayor, now Italian ambassador in Berlin.
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Tamce Bismarck
Hannoveria
Goettingen
Henry Pettitt
Jolly Sartain
National Art Congress
Lilivoralani
Sandwich Islands
Women's Temperance Union
Marquis GuerIcchoni
Berlin
Guiccioli
Byron
Rome
Mutiny Governor Hanged Over Drumhead Trial
A century ago in a British West Indian island colony a mutiny was quelled by Governor Wall who ordered a drum head court martial. A prisoner was flogged and died, leading to Wall’s murder indictment and eventual execution after jurors ruled he must have heard the testimony to be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wail
British West India Islands
Wall
England
France
Rocead
Iewal
Governor Wroll
Richest casket on record for Benedict burial in silver and gold
Russell Benedict, who died in Marienbad Austria on July 2, is to be laid to rest in a coffin of solid silver lavishly adorned with gold. The eight gold handles six lion’s legs and gold draperies surround the casket. A two foot gold crucifix tops the box with angel figures at each corner. Benedict, a wealthy man born in this city, had long resided in Austria.
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Dansum
Coxx
Russell Benedict
Marienbad
Austria
Angel
Benedict
Thery
Senator Hoar Attacks Democratic Policy on Calhounism
Boston Aug 17 Senator Hoar criticizes the Democratic Party for opposing protections for American manufacturers and alleges alignment with Confederacy principles. He accuses Democrats of denying colored citizens rights and pursuing power by undermining election purity, referencing the force bill and court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hoar
Draper
Republican State Committee
Paris
Democratic Party
Calhoun
Confederacy
Grover Cleveland
Webster
United States
House
England
Cana
Fusion in the South Republicans Join with People's Party
In New Orleans Aug 17 special report notes the Republican League elects Andrew Hero Captain General for Louisiana. It plans to back no Republican candidates in the First Fourth and Fifth districts, backing the People's party candidate instead. Grace is supported in the Fourth and Boatner in the Fifth, with J. to be nominated as a straight People’s Party ally in the Sixth.
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People's Party
New Ogtlane
Republican League
Andrew Hero
Louisiana
T. J. Grace
C. J. Boatner
Hon. J
Sap
The
Fie
Fitvs
Isle of Wight Journey Recounted in Old Boston Herald
A fragment from the Mountain era notes a travel tale in the Mo Boston Herald about Isle of Wight connections. It hints at misdirected journeys from Gladsions to Glad Wien and to the Isle of I, leaving uncertain details and names.
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Boston Herald
Isle of Wight
Gladwien
Isle of i
Naval transfers coming duty at San Francisco and New York
Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi is set to leave the North Atlantic squadron command for a new assignment in Washington, with Commodore John G. Walker remaining in charge of the evolving squadron. The Philadelphia shifts as flagship to Walker, then sails to Newport for Naval War College events, while ships Baltimore Charleston and Yorktown move to New York and Hampton Roads for short port-to-port cruises ahead of maneuvers.
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San Francisco
New Toro
Bancroft Gherardi
John G. Walker
Philadelphia
Bar Harbor
New York
Gherardi Iz
Washington
Baltimore
Charleston
Yorktown
Boston
Honolulu
Atlanta
Newport
Concord
Veanrius
Miantonomah
Cushing
Naval War College
Chicago
Feaaghathen
Welker
Chautauqua Recognition Day Honors Graduates at Exercises
Recognition Day at Chautauqua EN Y features 400 graduates this year amid a daylong program. Graduates and alumni form six divisions, receive diplomas, and hear speeches by Prof Harper and Dr Gunnælus. Lotus Glee Club performs as sun and weather favor clear skies.
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Cratrrarqua
EN. Y
C. S
Hall of Philosophy
Prof. Harper
Golden Gate
Guneaulus
Chautanga
Outbreaks at Buffalo Rail Strike Spark Cross-Opinion Press
Voices from Boston to Detroit condemn the Buffalo railway strike violence and call for lawful action. Editors urge organized labor to denounce rioting and incitement, warn that troop involvement signals disorder, and stress the need for justice and order while noting the strike’s stirring but controversial sympathy.
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Bretmie
Buffalo Express
Buffalo
Washington Star
New York
Brooklyn Hagle
Detroit Free Press
Cleveland Leader Sees Pittsburg Park Gems and Boulevards
The Cleveland Leader praises Pittsburg for valuing parks and boulevards, noting Schenley Park as a jewel and a planned splendid boulevard. It contrasts Cleveland’s inaction and missed opportunities.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
Schenley Park
Reflecting on Her Age in St Louis Globe-Democrat
Gladstone is hailed as the Grand Old Man while Victoria resists the title being applied to her as the Grand Old Woman in this reflection on age and public life from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Gladstone
Victoria
Whit ney seeks new post as city editor noted
The piece hints that Whitney desires a fresh assignment while Cleveland’s Jupiter remains a dominant force and Bt. Loula Grote-Democrat comments suggest underlying tensions in the newsroom.
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Loula Grote
Whitney
Cleveland
Jupiter
Deaths in Carbondale and Other Notices
Obituary notices report Judge Daniel Kirtland Morse dying at his Carbondale residence. He served Luzerne County as Associate Justice after a political career with the Democratic party. The column also lists other deaths including public figures, ministers, and notable locals across regions, with brief biographical details and surviving relatives.
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Daniel Kirtland Morse
Carbondale
Green County
N. Lathrop
J | Morse
Democratic Party
Luzerne County
Edgewood Park Name Changes Stir Local Social Notices
Edgewood has shifted names from Edgewood to Edgewoodvills and finally Edgewood Park, causing mail and invitation mixups with a Philadelphia suburb. The current Edgewood Park label persists though railways still use Edgewood, hoping the present name lasts while residents await steady mail delivery. Also notes remodeling of Charles Donnelly’s Fifth Avenue home, an Edgewood Park summer picnic chaired by multiple G A Circle delegates, and mentions Grace and Nanna Hamilton, daughters of Samuel Hamilton, entering Baltimore College for Women this autumn.
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Edgewood Park
Edgewood
Edgewoodvills
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Chang
Cowoodville
Ville
Pittspore
Samuel Hamilton
Grace
Nanna
Baltimore College For
Baltimore
Hamilton
Pennsylvania College
Musical and social events highlight Valley Camp gathering
Social chatter notes a Friday evening music program at Valley Camp with noted performers led by Misa Mamie Reuck and others, plus a quartet and soloists. Mrs. T. B. Cotes returns from a Southern visit, and J. Coles brings Mrs. Coles home after a Louisville trip. The Women’s Club plans September meetings at Edgewood Park while the Young People’s Society hosts a lawn fete and apron social on West Braddock’s Old Wood’s estate.
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Misa Mamie Reuck
Frans Wilezsk
Misa Ruth Renuck
Mise Millie Gardner
E.H. Dermitt
Mise Lizzie Read
Misa Wilson
D. T
Nellie Jackson
T. B. Cotes
Walnut Street
East End
J. Coles
Louisville
Coles
Tax Women’s Club
Charles IL Warle
Edgewood Park
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church of
Grange N. Y
Miss Thompson
Lang Avenue
Miss Rowe
Andrew Easton
Ireland
Carnegie Library
Oakland
East Liverpool
Stevenson
la: Avenue
Clara Rowe
Orange
Mra Stoxey
George Luckey
Erat Schools
Atlantic City
Rosne
Point Freee
Akan
Killikelly
Cresson
Wages in Scotland Compared with American pay
New York correspondence Wallace Bruce, Consul at Edinburgh, argues wages in Scotland run about two thirds of American levels. Apprenticeships last five years with pay under 20 shillings weekly. dairymen earn little per year plus board. car drivers and conductors work long hours for modest wages. Living costs nearly match U S, with rents similar to Philadelphia, meat and butter higher, and fruit twice as dear.
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America
New York
Philadelphia Ledger
Wallace Bruce
Edinburgh
Scotland
United States
Philadelphia
Architect Ed Brooke Heads to Chicago for World’s Fair Buildings
WashmeTon reporter says Supervisor Archi tect Ed Brooke has gone to Chicago to select four government sites for the World’s Fair exhibitions. One building will display practical signal service rations for a fully equipped army hospital. Another will show Indian schools at Carlisle. A third will replicate the naval observatory in Washington with an equatorial telescope and other astronomical gear.
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WashmeTon
Ed Brooke
Chicago
Signal
Ariy Hospital
Carlisle
Naval Observatory
Washington
Carnegie to Star in Novel From Highlands Coaching Trip
In Lownom on August 17, Andrew Carnegie will gain prominence as central figure in a forthcoming novel by William Black. The book stems from Carnegie’s notable coaching trip to the Highlands, attended by Mary Anderson Walter Damrosch and other notable people.
Democrats and People's Party of Iowa Seek Unity Uncertain
The Chicago Tribune questions how the Democrats and the People's party of Iowa can unite when the Democrats themselves show internal division and hesitation. The piece examines political maneuvering and the prospects for a joint ticket ahead of upcoming elections.
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Chicago Tribune
Democrats
People's Party of
Iowa
Curious Condensations of odd facts and quotes
A collection of short items from 1590 to modern references. Notes on telescope origins, languages, wolf scalps cost, football roots, printers on vacation, ship visits, naturalization rules, and various curious claims about geography, science, and culture. Contains many named places and people, with brief remarks on inventions, measurements, and social trivia.
Jolly Items From Judge and Town Gossip
Fragmented humor and brief chatter mix. the page includes banter about summer labor coal yard work and sun being late, with playful exchanges about Prohibition, flirtations, travel, and a divorce mention for Fosdick. Notable names appear in dialogue but events are vignette style.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch Building
Tribune Building
Dispatch
Brevmno’s
Union Square
Arc de Pera
Noyone
Ccccsercess
Mit-Borg
VICE
Anew Record
Pittsburg Dispatch
Liberty Street
Isaus
Faroe
Hill
White House
Guapstorn
A.lapy
People’s Party
Montana
Garza
Bering Sea
Sesson
Bristol Board
Upper Fifth Avenue
Christ
Pilate
Wood Street
McRretson
Harrison
Mercer
McCandless
Board of County Commissioners
James Weir
James
WarTen
Gombers
American Federation of Labor
Way
Senator Hoaer
Homs Industrica
Gherards
Sens
Burrato
Giebe
Svcm
Pinker
Chicago Times
Jexxie Minco
Bedina
Jacos N. Geayhius
River Brethren Church
Masor Towna
Banon Fiscuer
Victoria Nyants
Bauman
Renees
Tickle
Aundand
Henaes Thas Chy
Edward Incramam
Charles Donnelly
Donnelly
Rock Point
G. A Biare
Braddock
Margaret Edwards
Lysie
Mary Lampie
Geary
Mary A. Jones
Clark
Shreiner
Hays
Tillie Craig
Custer
Rebecca Sallude
Garfield
Brooks
Draker
Lincoln
Hannah Turner
Thomas Circle
Fannie Black
Lowrie
Annie Lambing
Humbert
Sarah Beck
Humphries
Mary Darman
Griffin Circle
Mary Sweitzer
Moody Circle
Ace Ballman
Connor
Amands Moffatt
Mra. Smith
Alsa
Mra C. V
Social
Mr. Carnegie
St. Louis
Cour d’ Alene
Minnesota
el Paso
Texas
New Bertford
Edward II
Ane
Bermuda
Sulletin
Wicomico County
Raleigh
N.C
Governor Barrington
George II
Sweden
Norway
Kansas
Springfield
Throndbjem
Jase
Krzoxecki
Indianapolis
Ind
Fisheries Department
New England
Duke of York
Connecticut River
Delaware Bay
Alaska
New London
Conn
Denver
Col
Smithsonian Institution of Washington
Farmington
Edwin Arnold
Jollyiems
Matthews
Benson
Mawson
Hicks
Charlie Hardup
Miss Sharp
Mr. Staylate
Mist Sharp
Jim—Padlewski
Filansigan
Prohibition
Jaum
Jim
Wien
Louis
Freddy Fangie
Freddy
Mia Gazeam
Gasram
Fosdick
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