Immigration Should Stop Until Cholera Fears Subside
The author urges President Harrison to halt immigration to curb cholera risk, criticizing lax port inspections and arguing that only decisive action will prevent imported disease. He cites failures at New York and Philadelphia docks and calls for immediate use of executive power to stop arrivals until the threat is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
James Lowther
Ramsgate
Gladstone
Washington
United States
Lowther
Benjamin Harrison
Europe
New York
Hamburg
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Harrison
Congress
Workers own stock to align capital and labor interests
The idea proposes workers becoming their own employers by owning stock in their mills. It argues this reform could solve labor conflicts as workers gain capital presence, urging changes to corporate abuses. If workers held majority stock in large mills like Homestead, wage decisions would influence rivals’ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey F. Black
Black
Amalgamated Association
Laborers of Homestead
Braddock Works
Free trade blind alley on American tariffs and prices
The piece argues free traders and protectionists clash over prices. It cites Colonel Oates of the Homestead Committee claiming protection spurs capital investment and overproduction lowering prices, while critics say consumer costs rise. It warns free trade leads to reduced American industry and wages, urging wary stance on tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Oates
Homestead Investigating Committee
Oates
Uncle Sam
Europe
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Wattersom
England
City to seek funds for thorough sanitary cleanup
Chief Brown will ask the Mayor and Council for a special meeting to authorize unlimited spending to comprehensively clean up the city. He warns against penny pinching, arguing that timely, robust sanitation investments will yield strong returns and help shield against cholera whether it arrives at ports or within city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Factional Stir Over Withheld Statistics in New York
The Hill Democrats are accused of withholding a report until after an election to aid their candidate. Cleveland Democrats denounce the move as treachery while defending political purity. The debate centers on whether suppressing industrial statistics serves party interests or the public good, with Republicans seeing a boost to protectionist aims.
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Labor Commissioner of
New York
Hill Democracy
New York State
Cleveland
Free Trade
Peck
Hill
Cleveland Democrats
Quarantine Critique On New York Pest Control
An arriving Pittsburger from Europe aboard La Touraine criticizes New York quarantine checks. He says first and steerage passenger examinations were not 80 percent as strict as expected and condemns possible contamination from baggage and merchandise. He calls for a thorough reform of the city’s safeguards against pestilence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
New York
Great Plant of Merit Stirs Crowds at Rail Station
In a region famed for its unpretentious character, the scene at the railroad station showcases the genuine merit of notable prize fighters who have earned fame through hard work and self-made success, away from aristocratic pretensions. The crowd waits patiently to honor these athletes arriving and departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Coed
Hood
Chatham
London
A Better and Surer Way to Make Money
A concise adage asserts the wiser route to wealth is saving rather than betting, encouraging restraint and prudent finances over risk taking.
American coal expansion and Alaska cargo signal mining strides
Alabama coal monopoly expands into the Cuban market while Alaska ships its first coal cargo to San Francisco. A proper garbage disposal system emerges as a key factor in urban health, highlighting growing infrastructure needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alaska
San Francisco
Fragmented observations mix comedy politics and social notes
A garbled column surveys diverse topics from New Orleans violence to social science and elections. It references Corbett Sullivan McKnight and Schenley Park and derides ballot laws, Debates, cholera scares, and political factions. It hints at press snubs, urban cleanup, and railroad safety concerns.
Campaign News and Comment Amid Political Campaigning
Republican and Democratic groups prepare for national campaign events with Sept 15 Buffalo convention for the Republican League and Oct 4 National Democratic Association meeting in New York City. Williamsport hosts the State League on Sept 2 with speakers including General John M Clarkso McKinley and Reed. Maine ballot law changes draw attention as parties warn voters of marking tricks while the People’s party contemplates a Twentieth district congressional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
National Democratic Association
New York City
State Republican League
Williamsport
Dalzell-Robinson
Robinson
Stuart
Scrinton
Reeder
John M. Clarkso
McKinley
Whitelaw Reid
Thomas B. Reed
John B. Foraker
Charles A. Boutelle
Burnseron
Burlington
William McKinley
Ohio
Hue
Congressman Powers
Vermont
Applane
Itis Speec
Griffiths
Indiana
Cave Wehort
Pa Een
Kreetor Avrand
Joan E. Knasell
Masachusetts
E. J. Phelps
England
Lieutenant Totten Warns of Widespread Disappearances Predicts Mystery
Aug. New Haven report shows Lt Totten filing a deed of gift to his wife Mary Totten for all personal effects and assets with a prophecy about disappearances to unfold. Col N G Osborn and Col L L Morgan of the Register witnessed the deed. Totten warns crowds will gather at churches as unexplained events increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Totten
Mary Totten
Sions
N. G. Osborn
The
Register
L. L. Morgan
Homage and Praise for Renowned Physician Poet
A collection of celebratory excerpts from newspapers across the United States praising US poet, novelist, essayist and physician Holmes for his longevity, cheerful spirit, and lasting impact. They laud his simple, honest verse and autobiographic touch, noting his influence on readers and a life of notable reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Holmes
Washington Star
Faltimore Imrican
Boston Herald
Brooklyn Eagle
Chicago
New York Press
Bia
Atlantic
Filludelphia Beard
It Makes Them Travel Faster campaign lies equipped with tires
A fragment notes pneumatic tires mark this year’s campaign rhetoric, suggesting faster travel or progress. The unreliable phrase hints at wartime or political advertising language. No clear persons or orgs are named in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Judge McMillan Shafter Dies at 76 in San Francisco
Judge James McMillan Shafter, a Vermont native and Yale Law School graduate, aged 76, died at his San Francisco home Monday night from diabetes. He served in Vermont and Wisconsin legislatures, was Secretary of State for seven years, twice nominated for Congress in Wisconsin, helped shape California's early law, sat as Superior Judge and as a California university regent. Colonel William R. Shafter, his nephew, commanded at Angell Island. Mrs Lindsay of West Middletown, Washington County, died recently after a long illness, leaving a son, the United States District Court clerk, who received the shock of her death at her home.
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James McMillan Shafter
San Francisco
Vermont
Yale Law College
Wisconsin
California
Pobern
San Francisco University
William R. Shafter
Angell Tland
Nccstate
W. T. Lindsay
United States District Court
West Middletown
Washington County
Linday
Mr. Lindsay
Lindsey
Rev Thomas H Stockton Missionary in South America
Rev Thomas H Stockton once of Philadelphia became a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church in South America with headquarters in Buenos Aires. He is now described as deaf and is aged four years, the son of Rev Thomas Hewling Stockton former head of the National House of Representatives and nephew of novelist Frank Stockton. He gained attention last year by claiming contact with Gideon W Marsh a fugitive Keystone National Bank president in Buenos Aires.
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Thomas H. Stockton
Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South America
Buenos A
Thomas Hewling Stockton
Cho
National House of Representatives
O Wns
Frank Stockton
Stockton
Gideon W. Marsh
Keystone National Bank
Buenos Aires
Elizabeth McKim 92 Dies at Hawkins Station Home
Mrs Elizabeth McKim aged 92 mother of Alexander McKim an iron forge owner near Hawkins died at her sons Hawkins station residence yesterday afternoon at four oclock. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 138 PM in Pittsburg neighborhood home.
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Elizabeth McKim
Alexander McKim
Hawkins
Hawkins Station
Pittsruices
Obituary notes list multiple deaths across nations
The notes announce the deaths of Earl of Egileton in England Davin Lyall a New York tobacco man ex Judge Jonns Sander son in Patterson New Jersey Tep Taylor an English comedian in Leicester county N Y Mrs F A Shingleue widow of ex Governor Lowry of Mississippi four months married died Monday Colonel Lathlor M Taylor founder of South Bend Indiana Tep Taylor and other figures are named along with details of their regions and roles Joclius E Pattison in New Orleans Miss Isabel Campbell engaged to Cadet Pattison Port Leavenworth Kansas and other obituary items appear from various locales and professions
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Earl of Egileton
England
Davin
Lyall
New York
Jonn Sanderson
Patterson
N. J
Tep Taylor
Leicester County
N.Y
F. A. Shingleue
Lowry
Mississippi
Lathhor M.taylor
South Bend
Ind
Taylor
St. Joseph
HeTtriz Warp
Nottingham
Kate Vawatt
W. W. Mages
Easton
Schouley
Paede Gainveare
Servicecreek
Raccoon Township
Beaver County
Dr. Anderson
Service Theological Seminary
JocLius E.pattison
New Orleans
Piteumuala
Louisiana
Isabel Campbell
Cadet Pattivon
Indiana
Sunda
Port 1
Leeavenworts Kan
Bargain mania and social notes on Pittsburgh life
A look at bargain season shows silk and dress material discounts as housewives hunt value while men react with humor and restraint. Local church events include West Union United Presbyterian’s 50th anniversary and Birmingham Needlework Guild drives. Clergy vacations end as community fairs, concerts, and charity events resume, with reports on etiquette debates and a visitor’s humorous Pittsburg impressions.
Social news notes from the Southside region
Social hatter Mrs. Robert Surra and son Joseph return from a seven week pleasure trip to Keiths bury and Iowa Penitentiary Ft Madison Ia. Bellevue’s H W Angrava with daughters Missea Henrietta and Mary were in two weeks’ visit. Brigantine open air concert by Avery Club at Wilkinsburg drew a large crowd and good music. E E Corton and Mrs Bincham Street Southside return from Mackinaw outing. Southside Hospital fair plans to be set at Ladies Aid Society meeting next week. Miss Acott Loove of Butler visits with cousins on Millwood avenue.
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Robert Surra
Joseph
Keithsbury
Iowa Penitentiary
Ft. Madison
H. W. Angrava
Bellevue
Missea
Henrietta
Mary
Wilkinsburg
Avery Club
Axp
E. E. Corton
Bincham Street
Southside
Mackinaw
Southside Hospital
Ladies’ Aid Society
Acott Loove
Butler
Larkin
Millwood Avenue
Notable figures and callbacks across nations and times
The report lists diverse figures: Hon. C. E. Carr returns to Copenhagen as Denmark’s minister after leave. W. H. Grewret, Hereford MP and former Oxford oarsman. Eusoce C. Hast, Milwaukee’s first physician, dies at 80 after 57 years in the city. Senator Kesna of West Virginia advances amateur photography. Prof. Max Muttes attacks anti-Semitism. Prof. Muller shows support for historical race. Constable Daly, 6 ft 8½ in, leads Royal Irish Constabulary. Sgt. Mffett of Ballyshannon stands 5 ft 4¾ in. General Jon J. Perry of Portland, Maine, a long-serving ex-congressman, recalls early U.S. politics with sharp memory and health.
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C. E. Carr
United States
Denmark
America
Copenhazen
W.H. Grewret
Hereford
Bine
Eusoce C.hast
Milwaukee
Senator Kesna
West Virginia
Washington
Max Muttes
Muller
United Kingdom
Constable Daly
Royal Irish Constabulary
M.ffett
Ballyshannon
Jon J. Perry
Portland
Curious Condensations From A Patchwork of Facts
A sprawling collection of curiosities and oddities cites varied topics from electricity in matchmaking to Galileo’s thermometer, world population math, canary trade, and strange local anecdotes. It threads miscellaneous stats, inventions, and social notes in brisk, fragmentary form.
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Bonelli
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Eastern
Tribune
NEW _ YORK
Dispatch
Brentano’s
Union Bouare
Paris
France
Secereall
Dany
BURG
Corbett and Sullivan
Social Science Association
Texas
Schenley Park
McKnight
McHinley
Salisbury
Berlin
Dana
Tom and
Harry
Venezuela
Portugal
Liason
Chicago Mail
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Campaign News
Corry Fy
Maine
Baker
Pine Tree
People's Party
E. H. Werner
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Alliance
D. D. Blough
Johnstown
Weaver
Iowa
J. P. Abernathy
Pulaski, Tenn
D. K. Cox
Mr. Cox
Ed BR. Cox
J. B. Stacey
8. E. Rose
Cox
Jasper Cox
J. A. Roberts
Jim
Ater
Charles C. Abernathy
Thmas Martin
William Battle
People’s Party
Kansas
Perkins
Kanas
Republican Committee
Fleming
Holmes
Judge Jams
Shafter
Mrs. Linsay
Thomas H Stockton
Els
McKim
Atmand Youtrex
Haittany
Ils
Conservatoire
Odeon
Jessica Io Srne
Merchant of Venice
Beauty and Bargains
Barzaing
West Union
D. F. Mewill
D. D
Birmingham
Needlework Guild of America
Birmingham Guild
Allegheny Guild
Southside Presbyterian Church
Norcross
Female College
European
Joseph Borner
Ocean Grove
Beaver College
M. M. Patterson
Wilkinsbur
U P
Mr. Thompson
Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church
C. B. Millizan
East End
U. P. Church
J. D. Herver
Shiney Sheeneress
J. F. Patterson
Stack Prestan
A. A. Mealy
Dr. Kennedy
First Presbyterian
Allegheny
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
James C. Hull
Helen
Pittsbury
Social
Order of the Legion of Honor
Michigan
Jake Jack
New Jersey
Rome
Massachusetts
Union
Lochnager
India
Glassutte
Germany
Chine
Glasow
Amoy
Glenshiel
Evenson
Aeasatie
Sizamilies
Mr. Smudge
Cateago Inter-Uessa
Wage
Mr. Wickwire
Detrit Pree
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