Pennsylvania Republicans debate Blaine leadership for 1884 canvass
A Philadelphia Press view argues Blaine should lead the ticket but Pennsylvania Republicans fear the sentiment is too obvious to express openly. The piece suggests Quay and other party figures fear losing credit, while Harrison aims to secure a second term for office holders and allies, shaping internal backing for the Blaine plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Starrisburg
Philadelphia
Smith
Preey
Harrison
Conrac
Harrisburg
Caliporsia in Line and McKinley Bill Benefits Coast
Pacific coast merchants report lower prices and higher demand after the McKinley bill. Carenmele notes wage gains and rising production, while rivals claim the center profits from top manufacturers. Merchants offer no hard statistics, leaving McMonleyites without solid proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
The Pay of School Teachers in Lower Wages
A critique of teacher pay argues that educators earn far less than peers in other trades despite heavy workloads. It notes long hours including non teaching duties, extended vacations with no salary, and the burden of financial strain affecting dedication to students. It calls for higher compensation to reflect workload and contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anu
Chesser
Boards of Education
Paying Teachers More Elevates the Nation
The author argues that government built on sound policy requires quality teachers and suggests higher salaries to attract capable educators. If increased pay leads to better work, education should become a true profession with proper preparation to achieve the goal of free schools.
Democratic attack on McKinley tariffs sparks farmer and manufacturer concerns
The piece argues Democrats seek to abolish duties on farm products and import foreign goods, harming American farmers coal miners and manufacturers. It contrasts this with Republicans promoting resource development home industries and broader foreign trade, claiming Democrats would undermine domestic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
McKinley
Pacific
Asisay
Call for Universal Metric System In Weights And Measures
The International Geographical Congress in Switzerland urged worldwide adoption of the metric system for weights measures and land and liquid measures. It argued varied systems hinder trade and pricing as grain quotations differ by locale. a universal system would simplify comparisons and reduce conversion time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Geographical Congress
Switzerland
London
New York
San Francisco
Nansen Plans Polar Drift Voyage By Current Theory
The piece notes Prof Fridtjof Nansen intends to start in February with a 200 ton vessel to ride a polar current toward the Pole after finding Jeannette relics on Greenland's coast. He hopes to drift to Spitzbergen or Greenland, risking four to five years in extreme latitude and potential peril to twelve companions. General Greely calls the plan illogical and self destructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Fridtjof Nansen
Greenland
Pole
Bering Strait
Mecca
Spitzbergen
Greely
A Womans Paradise in Eastern Nations
The article notes that in Japan and similar regions women greatly outnumbered by men lead to a scarcity of young single girls due to seclusion and early marriage. Married women then gain attention and may threaten family peace by claiming privileges once reserved for unmarried sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
No title available from fragmented text
The excerpt contrasts life in Japan with America and England, noting married women enjoy greater freedom and liberty in Japan. It claims Japanese society curbs license and that flirtations or genuine scandal are rare.
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Japan
Natural gas price hikes spark city concerns and crime mentions
The Philadelphia Gas Company announces a rate rise for natural gas after September to twenty five cents per thousand cubic feet with a five cent cash discount, marking a hundred percent rise from two years ago and prompting commentary on fuel monopolies and city smoke issues. The piece also notes high profile crimes and Curacao as a travel tale, plus the capture of Frank Aoy for the Warden murder in Hanover New Hampshire and civic restraint by Hanover residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Gas Company
Frank ©. Aoy
Christian Warden
Hanover
N. H
Warden Place
New Hampshire
Workingmen's Congress in Brussels Faces Empty Promises
The Brus sels congress promises benefits to labor but bids fail to produce tangible results. Delegates have only aired a few personal ideas, with little concrete action expected unless the congress adopts a new working basis.
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Brussels
Balloon and rainmaking schemes spark wide Texan experiments
An article mocks rainmaking attempts using an octo-hydrozen balloon and dynamite to produce six hours of rain over a thousand miles. It warns of dangers of balloon flight, notes balloon fatalities this season, and contrasts speculative tech with ongoing political and industrial upheavals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Namie
Objection to Name Rank and Self Respective Gentlemen
Colonel Mopsy objects to being told others are gentlemen. He says self-asserting gentlemen are humbugs. Some people grant themselves rank in life. If others act as this office, it will not be satisfactory. Fewer people praise others, and reputations should not be left to friends.
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Mospy
Dr. Flers
Ecuador
Bill Zevely
Jefferson City
Lake Pauleska
Minn
Herr A. Noll
Peringer
Black Forest
Sofia
Leman
Rowles
Farragutar
California
Whee Ranche
Nevadas
Dream book guides current Democratic stump speeches
The dream book is cited as authority for many remarks by Democratic speakers today. Looking ahead to next fall, many will wake up wishing the campaign were both diream.
Growing danger as cannibal snakes invade town
Citizens fear snakes are growing bolder with each year as a seven foot two inch black snake was found in the act of swallowing a six month old baby. The serpent was killed, but residents worry others may be lurking nearby and threaten safety.
California fruit growers fear scale bug invasion
In California growers face constant fear of the Florida scale bug imported to the state. Their seasonal refrain is Brethren, let us spray as they prepare a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Grafting controversy grows over national identity threat
SHUN grafting has suddenly come into prominence. Within the last two weeks an average of one case a day, each from a different locality, has been reported. If this remedy spreads much farther the individuality of Americans will be destroyed. Everybody will be a part of somebody else, and it will be difficult to distinguish friends from enemies.
Ohio Democrats Adopt Cactus Platform Amid Controversy
The Ohio Democratic platform for this year is nicknamed the Cactus platform. Observers say its framers fear some points while promoting others, hinting at internal divisions over the party’s direction and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Both Praise and Blame At Harrisburg Republican Convention
The Harrisburg state Republican convention nominated Gregg of Berks and Morrison of Allegheny with broad unity despite personal prefs. A Blaine resolution failed to pass, prompting the Courier to say it should have been adopted, and editors would have opposed its rejection.
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Blaine
Dubois Courier
Harrisburg
Gregg
Berks
Morrison
Allegheny
State Promises and Party Platform Debate in Harrisburg
State Promises, Harrisburg Patriot reports a convention where Quay's platform is carried amid factional strife over Blaine alignment under boss Mages. Delegates call it a principle declaration, while readers see it as party voter bait with Harrison endorsed as a partisan Republican.
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Harrisburg
Quay
Boss Mages
Harrison
John Anamaker
Pennsylvania Republicans Firm on Platform and Leadership
The Dispatch notes the convention missed high expectations but endorses Gregg and Morrison as electable, though not by large margins. It lauds the platform as comprehensive and judicious, pledging Republican devotion to party principles and urging support. Lieutenant Governor Watres is named as capable State Chairman.
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Eric Dispatch
Reyp
Gregg
Morrison
Pennsylvanis
Pennsylvania
Watres
Bioline Ondit to Be Nominated
The Republican State Convention completed its work by nominating General David McM. Gregg for Auditor General and Captain J. W. Morrison of the Roundheads for State Treasurer. The Blaine faction favors the choice and predicts strong support for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton News
Rep
David McM. Gregg
J. W. Morrison
Roundheads
Blaine
Morrison
Merrick Ticket Nominated in Harrisburg Wins Republican Backing
Or Mty Merrick of the Rep party praises the Harrisburg nomination as a strong, irreproachable ticket for this year and next. He notes Speaker Thompson would have been a strong rival and expresses confidence the Northwest will rally for the ticket despite divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mty Merrick
Harrisburg
Keystone State
Thompson
Northwest
Thut
Republican State Convention Fails to Reform Har risburg
Altoona Times reports the Harrisburg convention accomplished nothing, indicating continued old domination. Philadelphia Independents proved effective, and the people must vote out the Republican party to free the Commonwealth from government corruption.
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Altoona
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Convention Nominates Gregg and Morrison in Harrisburg
At Harrisburg a Pennsylvania Republican convention nominated General D. M. Gregg of Berks for State Auditor and Captain John W. Morrison of this county for State Treasurer on the first ballot. A resolution disallowing James G. Blaine for president was voted down. The crowd showed strong support for Blaine as the party’s national choice.
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McKeesport
Harrisburg
D. M. Gregg
Berks County
John W. Morrison
James G. Biaing
United States
Pennsylvania
Blaine Rally Highlights Keystone State Support
The convention shows strong backing for James G Blaine of Maine and Pennsylvania with broad enthusiasm yet holds back a presidential nomination for strategic harmony in Pennsylvania. The event underscores Blaine as a powerful force and inspiration within the Keystone Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Commercial Gazette
Rep
James G. Blaine
Pennsylvania
Maine
Biniie
Pennsylvania Dispatches Show Blaine Support Amid Cabinet Tension
Reports from a Pennsylvania convention describe a Blaine favored platform but with efforts to avoid direct insult to the President. The meeting aimed to bolster Blaine while cooling hurtful Cabinet tensions, as Charles Emery Smith noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Dew
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Charles Emery Smith
Mussie
Maine
Harrison
Convention Progress Throws Light on Presidential Resolve
The Philadelphia Ledger reports the convention's proceedings are public this morning with six early resolves on presidential and personal politics. It notes the Harrison resolution guides the path for a potential nominate and discusses possible future clashes between Harrison and Blaine. The editorial warns the party risks awkward positioning and pledges commitment to selecting a presidential candidate aligned with the stated aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger, Ltd
Wade
Harrison
Blaine
Runnon
Ammonite Promises Safer Explosive For Mines
New York Hallroad Gazette reports on ammonite a proposed safer explosive composed of ammonium nitrate and nitronaphthalene. It reportedly resists heat concussion and atmospheric changes, passes extensive safety tests, and has been used in English mines without igniting gases. Tests show it can outperform dynamite in certain projectiles but remains aimed at controlled use in soft rock.
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New York
United Kingdom
Sir George Elliot
England
Watterson’s Voice Heard At Chautauqua On Money And Morals
Henry Watterson, Kentucky editor and orator, attracts large crowds at Chautauqua Amphitheater. He criticizes Canada and Mexico as moral and financial retreats and extols money as the pivot of public life, while recounting a personal anecdote about borrowing money to illustrate the era’s economic mindset.
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Kentucky
CuacTauqua
Henry Watterson
New York City
United States
Caanada
Mexico
Anid
George D. Priitiss
Henry
Miscellaneous notes on notable figures and events
The items span biography and politics including Jerome Kern at nineteen, Dr. Moore’s Everglades volcano inquiry, Governor Rockne’s abroad tour, Dr. Thorndyke’s Harvard background, a White House correspondence to Mrs. ex-President Polk, births in 1819 such as Lowell and Whitman, Hawthorne’s grave fencing, the Hank family political rise in Tennessee, Helen Cloak’s allotment duties for Native nations, and Min Ropyvarp KrreLine’s travel plans to New Zealand with a visit to Mr. Stevenson in Samoa.
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Jerome K. Jerome
Moore
Everglades
Florida
Rocknek
Kentucky
Paul Thorndyke
Rachel Sherman
Harvard
Polk
White House
James Russell Lowell
Charlca A. Dana
Walt Whitman
Dr. Holland
Julia Ward Howe
Queen Victoria
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Concord
Hank
Tennessee
Congress
Leonidas Cesar Monk
Helen Cloak
Noble
Tonkawes
Nex Perces
Min Ropyvarp KrreLine
New Zealand
Mr. Stevenson
Samon
Deaths Here and Elsewhere
Mrs Eliza J Keen nee of Canonsburg died yesterday after long illness. Her husband W A Reed and a large list of daughters survive. Daughter of the late Hon Thomas Glidewell of Washington county she had been in fragile health for years prior to a fatal hemorrhage yesterday morning at about 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Need
Canonsburg
Louis Paulsen Chess Pioneer Dies
Louis Paulsen renowned as a top 19th century chess master died yesterday morning. Born in Germany, he moved to America at age two and rose to prominence as a delegate at the 1857 New York Chess Congress where he nearly toppled Morphy. He later excelled in England’s Bristol tournament before fading from public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Paulsen
Germany
America
New York
Morphy
Wile Morphy
England
Bristol
Andersen
Camdon
Murphy
Buffalo trance medium case challenged by local letter
A letter to The Dispatch questions the accuracy of Mrs. Matteson the Buffalo trance medium. The writer claims a four year earlier prediction failed and details a mistaken diagnosis while noting the absence of any verifiable symptoms in his case. The account cites a Pittsburg hospital and mentions relatives in Buffalo Jamestown and Warren.
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Dispatch
Matteson
Wade
Buffalo
Jamestown
Warren
Pittsburg
No. W
Second Avenue
Homeopathic Hospital
Secon
Mra.teson
A. A. Atedns
Lrversona
Sub rosa and mythic origins of silent talk
The note traces sub rosa to ancient Greece and myth, linking secrecy to roses and Cupid. It recounts Pausanias’ era plots with Xerxes, a traitor named Pannauniss, and various fates for the conspirator in temples and walled enclosures.
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Cupid
Venus
Greece
Pausanias
Xerxes
Pannauniss
Uwilling
Directories of Cities and Reliability of City Guides
The editor explains how to obtain other city business addresses via public libraries and gazetteers. It notes that state and United States directories vary in freshness and usefulness, often containing outdated content and broad coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
States
United States
Pittsburg
Louis Dames Et al
Forstri
Proissura
Spooks and Pencils in Lily Dale Notes
A Lily Dale correspondent defends Mr. Campbell amid debate on a platform test. The writer asserts Campbell is highly cultured and of unimpeachable integrity, praising his truthfulness and adherence to spiritual philosophy. Date August 20.
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Dispatch
The
Léth Iist
Lily Dale
Allen Campbell
Campbell
Ganlo
J Watiwra
Distance by water from New York to San Francisco
The letter notes the direct distance by line from New York City to San Francisco is about 20.8 statute miles, but sailing vessels travel a much longer distance around Cape Horn, making the water journey significantly longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Piesse
New York City
San Francisco
Pirrssone
Harper
Cape Horn
New York
Patent procedure and costs guidance request
In a August 20 note, RB. A. Tuomas asks how to proceed to secure a patent and what charges apply. The item advises writing to the Patent Office in Washington for a printed list of requirements and fees, available free of charge.
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Walter
The
Mepaten
Dran Smm
RB. A. Tuomas
Patent Office
Washington
Kaiser William Health Rumors Sweep European Press
A collage of cuttings mocks sensational reports on Emperor William II health. Cartoons and snipe at Paris and London gossip while jokes claim faked tales of madness and succession as newspapers lampoon the Kaiser’s condition and British antics aboard ships.
Summer Pleasures at Walter Residence Highlight Old Family Reunion
Fully 20 people from all parts of the country gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Walter's Springdale home for the fifteenth Walter-Elliott family reunion. Dinner was served at 12:30 in the orchard followed by a history reading. Rehearsals for the Fairiest Carnival began at the Old City Hall with Leon Vincent directing, and many families plan to return for participation in the week ahead.
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Jacob H. Walter
Springdale
Walters
Greene
Winwal
Jacat H. Walter
P. McCall
Eliza McLean
Fitza Moore
Nancy Kennedy
Samuel Enner
L. E. Stoffel
J.0. Crown and Familly
B.A. Kennedy
W.H. Ellis
Jacob Kennedy
Etta
Madge Moore
Goetz
Mra Jd
WH. Wade- Held
Old City Hall
Leon Vincent
Outing for Poor School Children by Irbrown Association
Social chatter notes an Irbrown Association outing for the benefit of poor school children at Hulton yesterday. The Riverside Y Church hosted Mrs Howarn Sutton at Brighton Road that evening and the gathering included a pleasant program. Next Monday county school teachers convene at Carnegie Hall for the annual Institute with a slate of speakers, followed by a Pennsylvatlia Railroad department program later in the day.
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Hulton
Irbrow
Howarnt Sutton
Brighton Road
Riverside
Y. K
Aliezieny County
Carnegie Hall
County Institute
Hamilton
Pennsylvatlia Railroad Department ¥. M.C. A
Science of keeping cool and avoiding worry in heat
Frank R. Packham of Superior Drill Co discusses a method to stay calm in high temperatures. He advises shifting attention from the heat to productive tasks to prevent anxiety and overheating, arguing mental focus reduces discomfort and aids in better work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld Republican
Frank R. Packham
Superior Drill Company
A Sleeping Beauty in Munith
Miss May White, 16 presumably, daughter of Thomas White the farmer, has fallen into a prolonged sleep lasting six months. Doctors hope the sleep cycle will break and she may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Miss May White
Thomas White
May
Robinson
The Old Sherman Brigade at Lakeville Camp
The Sherman Brigade traveled to Lakeville a summer resort 25 miles east for a one day camp. Hon. John Sherman led the party as crowds gathered with Lowel baskets opened and a public talk by the financier.
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Maxavienp
Sherman
Lakeville
Here
John Sherman
Bideies Moore
Starke County
Eitele
Notable travelers and officials arrive in city last night
Major Frank Patterson arrived from Philadelphia on the limited last night amid praise for the Harrisburg convention. Others visiting include George A. Caries of a refrigeration firm, Hon. Charley Robinson, Frank Murray, Mr. Bert, and several industry and military figures moving to and from Atlantic City and the seashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patterson
Philadelphia
Cumberland Valley
Harrieburg
George A. Caries
Pops
Cat Nereoal Frigerating Company
Renu
Charley Robinson
Frank Murray
Bert
Robinson
Harrisburg
W. P. Logan
H.sellers McKee
Samuel C. Weishoff
Washington
Curious Condensations From Around The World
A wide collection of odd facts and quick notes from many places. Entries mention Chicago sploons, a 2560 foot Brooklyn cable road, a seven legged cow in Athens Georgia, Bible translations, a Kansas farmer selling flowers in Oklahoma, and various curiosities from Europe and Asia.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Athens
Africa
Kansas
Oklaboma
New Mexico
Fragmented dialogue and verse critique from a newspaper page
A garbled exchange features insults and jumbled lines about marriage, money, and a widow, with fleeting mentions of Florida and Newport. The scene shows poets, editors, and townsfolk discussing verses and editor response, amid misspelled slang and unclear speakers.
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Newey
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Estesen
Spy Tork
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Enie
Brentirno
Teems
Dhocenta
St Deen
Caliporsia
Dick Turpin
Obie
Detroitaidpapers
Memphis Sharpers
Curcaco
Treasury Department
Black Hills
Milla
Minister Smith
Watterson
Eliza J. Keer
J. Henry Sleeper
Massachusetts
Marblehead
Mass
Reams Station
Richmond
Reams' Station
Demonio
Colorado Springs
Groner
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Many Deans
Willian Brown
Etna
Michael J. Walsh
Canton
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Tuomas Johnston
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Avira City Times
Cartace Anson
Chicago Tribune
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Europe
Ranms City Star
Detroit Free Press
Wilhelm
Chicago News
Kaiser William
Anaconda Standard
Emperor Wiam
Columbus
Emperor William
Cain
Kaiser Tower
Amerlea
Chicago Globe
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Sherman Brigade
Mansfield
W. Irving Walker
J. Frank Stevens
George E. Porter
Fla
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R. Tenbroeck
Caine Facies Biogreigh
Frean
K. Moore
Cleveland
Willis J. Halings
Ol City
Monongahela
J. E. Ratcliffe
Riverside Glass Works
Wellsboro
P. J. Mayer
Mra. Mayer
Mra. McLaughlin
Atlantic City
G. F. Scott
C. J. Long
Army
A. B. Scott
Wheeling
Lewis E. Hirsch
James E. Uwmbstaetter, Jr
Frank McDonald
James Hemphill
Buffalo Express
C. C. Noel
Lakes
T. J. Lindsey
Judge Porter
J. C. Brown
Museum of the Dead-Tetter
Washington, D.C
Lang
Munich
Cal
Glomgritz
Louneering
Vienna
Newhall
Bismarck
Duke of Lauenburg
Leonard Seal
Santa Barbers
Wil
Atlanta
Preece
Solent
Isle of Wight
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Proto
Scientific American
Connecticut
Edward Hinman
Stratford
Fairfield Mage
Grant
West Indies
Criminal Sessions Court
Sanmrm
Mussia
Volga
Newport Gay
Thas la Belle
Kitty
Clara
Mauil
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