European canal plan contrasts with American on internal waterways
The piece contrasts European zeal for a Danube Oder and Moldau Elbe ship canal with American hesitation. It notes French engineers faced protest from Germans, Austrian railmen exaggerate costs, and pledges from Bohemia Moravia and Lower Austria total 12.14 million florins toward a 40 million florin project. It argues the canal would aid mining and manufacturing without matching Oslo river Erie scale. It urges renewed American enthusiasm for internal waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Danube
Oder
Moldau
Elbe
Bohemia
Moravia
Silesia
Lower Austria
Oslo River
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Mayor’s order to suppress disorderly houses faces strict law test
The mayor’s order converts discussion into practice by enforcing suppression of disorderly houses. The outcome hinges on policing power and law, with doubt whether enforcement alone will reduce vice. The real test lies in applying equal penalties for male and female offenders against chastity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Bradford labor reform proposal shows limits of socialism
A Bradford manufacturer offered unions a fully equipped mill with a year of working capital to test socialist gains. The unions declined awaiting details, prompting debate on state versus cooperative socialism and the feasibility of such experiments in depressed Bradford industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
England
Labor unions and worker ownership in business ventures
The article argues that unions recognize limits to their capacity for direct management while noting labor can profit from ownership. It warns unions may oppose liberal, lasting solutions that enable workers to become small-scale capitalists and employers in the enterprise.
Ballot Secrecy Debate and Constitutional Reform
The piece discusses C F Binck on ballot secrecy under the constitution and critiques the ballot numbering clause. It argues the Philadelphia Press favored amending the constitution rather than a constitutional convention and proposes a targeted amendment to restrain ballot numbering and abolish attested votes to preserve secrecy while preventing fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Binck
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh urged to push faster for World Exposition
A commentary laments Pittsburgh missed opportunities at the World Columbian Exposition and notes Erie applicants surpass Pittsburgh for space. It urges local business leaders to adopt more progressive advertising to raise the city’s national and international profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
Congressional committee probes coal combination findings
A congressional panel reports progress in exposing the anthracite coal combine. It notes the group controls about 113000 of 190000 acres, can restrict output to prop up prices, and that freight charges have risen. The piece argues for prosecution and stronger legal remedies beyond inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Holden
Citizens urged to grow interest in municipal governance
Movement shows growing public interest in local government. Encouragement is warranted as such engagement presents the greatest opportunity for effective civic action and usefulness by individuals toward municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnys
Immigration Restrictions Urged By County Study
A careful study cites criminal and Dauper statistics to argue for discriminatory immigration limits. It calls for barring Europe’s surplus among entering populations and keeping gates shut to the criminal, diseased, crippled, unclean, depraved, ignorant, or brainless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Scourings of the older lands and Census plans
The piece argues America can offer an earthly paradise only to the fit and urges stopping the country from becoming a dumping ground for the world's humanity. It criticizes Superintendent Porter for pushing the Census toward a permanent statistics bureau, noting its potential value depends on capable management economy and accurate output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Porter
Census
Census Office
Bureau of Statistics
December opportunities for public business in Pittenburg and Allegheny
The Select Council of Pittenburg and the Common Council of Allegheny plan meetings this afternoon and evening to handle public business. Previous meetings lacked a quorum due to insufficient attendance, which must not become habitual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Pittenburg
Common Council of
Allegheny
Connece yella as a vehicle for youth enthusiasm
A critical view dismisses Connece yella as a convenient outlet for youthful energy but deems them poor in rational thought and in American language, calling them puerile and meaningless overall.
Suppression of Hypocrisy and Clarity in Criticism Discussed
The writer urges more focus on suppressing hypocrisy than on alleged heresy and calls for clearer criticism. They note decades of progress and ample room for diverse efforts to hasten the millennium without trampling each other’s coins.
Workhouse as Easy Release for Prisoners
The workhouse is described as a convenient medium for releasing prisoners. At the current rate, a sentence to the institution may soon be as good as an acquittal.
Jupee Koun Urges Calm In Inauguration Events
Jupee Koun advises restraint during Governor Jones of Alabama's inauguration as Jones wins a majority. Any contest or disruption could lead to confusion and a display of contempt for law by those opposing the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee Koun
Jones
Alabama
End of Harrison Administration Faces Public Sympathy
The article notes the close of President Harrison's administration amid trials and public sympathy for the man enduring multiple difficulties in a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Quarantine and Sequestration Compared Against Moral Evil
The passage argues that quarantine prevents disease spread and extends the same logic to a sequestration system for restraining moral evil. It claims both rely on preventing spread by removing opposition, noting the virulence of evils grows when unopposed.
Chicago Police Struggle as Highway Robbers Rise
The article notes police practice failing to curb street robberies amid highwaymen securing loot and evading capture, causing concern for visitors to the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Speculative price rise unsettles business amid artificial machinations
When a commodity gains price despite forces that should drive it down, the advance is usually temporary and the speculator is nearby. Artificial machinations by gamblers disturb markets and create short term dislocation in the trade.
President's Message Postscript Draft Sparks Debate
The initial portion of the President's communication to Congress appears as a postscript with some observers urging acceptance of its call and others signaling strong disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
President appoints John P. Erich consul at Antigua West Indies
The President named John P. Erich of Ohio as United States consul at Antigua. Mes. Lease described as strong minded and agnostic reflecting a shift from Catholicism. Salvation Army prep for campaign in France with Booth ads in Paris papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Erich
Ohio
United States
Antigua
West Indies
Mes
Salvation Army
France
General Booth
Paris
Boston Best and Shore Club
Boot and Shoe Club
Vick
Stevenson
Washington
Congress
Bloomington
Lil
The Smoke and Its Vexed City Life
A Cleveland Leader poem laments urban smoke pollution staining clothes, walls, and faces. It questions law and order as soot and grime creep into daily life, muting dawn with gray air and turning architecture and attire dull.
December Skies and Comets Featured by the Buffalo Express
The piece explains what comets are and how they move, noting their orbits, tails, and historical predictions. It also lists visible planets for December Jupiter Mars Saturn and Venus, and describes bright stars and the Orion constellation with a request to witness the winter sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Smithereens
Holmes
Bieja
Jones
Smith
Brown
Distaron
Earth
Mars
Newton
Distarou
Jacoby
Bocke
Encke
Neptune
Regaular Sneil
Tur di States
Encks
Holley’s
Holley
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Oelock
Orion
Betolguese
Rigel
Hunter
Sirius
Canis Major
Capella
Aldebaran
Buffalo Express
Lawrenceville Steel-Workers
Lawrenceville
Rinetpan
Sassy
State tax cases decided at Hanawsune bench
Judges Simonton and McPherson heard a long list of state tax cases with many continuances due to Attorney General Hensel’s absence. Settled judgments favored the Commonwealth in several cases including Cumberland Nail and Iron Company and Ridley Parktion. Defendants won others against the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanawsune
Simonton
McPherson
Hensel
Quarryrle
Cumberland Nail and Iron Company
Ridley
Woournt Sheeping and Purior Coach Company
International Navigation Company
Crane Iron Company
Lincoln Market Company
New York
Anual Telegraph’ Company
Ems and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Washington syndicate seeks historic Lincoln era house
A Washington syndicate offered 15 000 for an old residence in Surratorille Missouri once owned by Mrs Surrate linked to J Wilkes Booth. The house then a hotel housed Booth the night of Lincoln's assassination. Now a summer boarding house kept in near original condition for a possible World’s Fair display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urren Marreono
Washington
Surratorille
Surrate
J. Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Booth
Souvenir coins to be delivered for World’s Fair
Lyman Gage reports Treasury clearance for the $2 500 000 appropriation. Arrangements start immediately to deliver the first lot of souvenir coins to the Fair directory as they are minted. The initial shipment expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyman Gage
The
World's Fair Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Act of Congress
Fair
Growth of the Carlisle Indian School Report
Captain B. H. Pratt, Superintendent of the Carlisle Indian Training School, completed his thirteenth annual report. The school shows notable growth with boys earning 16608 dollars and girls 5170 15 dollars, totaling 31889 dollars. savings amount to 15728 68 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnisty
B. H. Pratt
Washington
Bismarck in the News Across U S Papers
A cluster of foreign and domestic editorials criticize Bismarck's past actions and present demeanor. Reports reference Caprivi, Kaiser William, and rumors of a World’s Fair appearance, noting forgery accusations and the evolving public image of the ex chancellor.
Comet Names and Weather Mentioned in Dated Papers
Multiple papers discuss a newly named Cleveland comet and its elusive position. Other notes reference Mr. Cleveland and his visit, weather delays, and John L. Sullivan’s return to a bar act as a consequence of cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
John L. Sullivan
Obituaries Chronicle Local and National Notables
A string of obituaries notes deaths across regions including Hon. Bernard Reilly of Schuylkill County Philadelphia and Delaware Valley associations. Other notices cover Haven G. Clare of Omaha, Thomas Nolan of Reading, MIT Professor Burgeex Lerane in Boston and several regional dignitaries, contractors and officials with brief life details and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven G. Clare
Dupont Powderley
Ebicene
Omaha
Divcane
Thomas Nolan
Orm
Noten Bros
Bugeexs Lerane
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Hombre Astatgh
East Liverpool
Odd Fellows
Eo Pastraud
Daniel, Gilnex
Upper Strassburg
JeneMiaAn Porro
Sears
Dailey School
Roxbury
Mass
United States Custom Service
Matsachussiia
J. M. Onn
McKeesport
Jame Clawson
Pear Maysville
Armstrong County
Alain Croscit
Wendell
Harvard
Taeeday
Milton
Head
Anne Ant Wae
Olf
Dorchester
Ml Eo Bayroad
State Senate
Hexry Bac
Cama
Saratoga
East End Reception and City Society Weddings Spotlight
The elegant Hostetter residence on Fifth avenue East End hosted a brilliant season reception with floral décor and wealth of guests from two cities. A pretty home wedding followed at Mrs Margaretta Friend’s residence East End as Miss Sevilla Friend wed Mr Francis Sprigg Gibson of Alexandria Virginia. The piece notes other social items including Dr Corners O Keefe visiting Philadelphia and a Rochester special on Miss Elisabeth Winnett’s marriage to Samuel F Ewart of Pittsburg. An upcoming Art Society reception at the Pittsburg Club Theater features Mrs Edmond Hassell on the Art of Speech and a Free Kindergarten Association meeting plans to establish city wide kindergartens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Herbert Hostetter
East End
Fifth Avenue
Hostetter
Rosetta Hostetter
F. W. Gordes
Herbert DePuy
Margaretta Friend
Aiken Syenus
Sevilla Priend
Francis Sprigg Gibson
Alexandria
Priscila Taylor
Erie
Retta Friend
Geo Stephenson
Montana
Rochester
Elisabeth F. Winnett
Mark Winnett
Samuel F. Ewart
Pittsburg
Pinney Street
J. F. Jones
Pit
Sbury
Winnets
Clara Dicken
Pitesburg
Edward Dixon
Pittsboro
Art Society
Pittsburg Club
Edmond Hassell
Free Kindergarten Association
Y. M. T. A. Gollins
W. A. Herron
Ben Thaw
D. W. Beil
William McKelvy
Mra. Jones
Sullivan Johnson
W. Thompson
Adama
Wedding Date Set For Harriet Patterson and Henry Blackstone
The wedding of Miss Harriet Patterson of Western Avenue Allegheny to Mr Henry Frank Blackstone will be held at North Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr Fox officiating. A supper and bazaar for Edgewood Presbyterian Church benefit takes place at James H Ore’s home. Rev George Wendling lectures tonight in Sewickley Methodist Church as the first in the Sewickley Valley lecture course. The Central Church Christian Endeavor Society presents Mrs Daries Wroofworks entertainment tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Patterson
Jane F. Patterson
Western Avenue
Allebeny
Henry Frank Blackstone
North Presbyterian Church
Dr. Fox
E. Churett
Elizabeth Flo Winnets
Rochemer
Samuel P. Ewart
Herron Avenue
Pittsburg
Rochester
Dariey
Bride Receives 5 Million Share From Southern Admirer
Mrs. Abraham L Stahlecker of this city, widow of a month, learned she is heir to millions from Harry J P Sands who died near Montgomery Alabama with no relatives. Executor William A Cox of New York told her today the share exceeds four and a half million and could top ninety five million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erapmo
Abraham L Stahlecker
Ijaisen
Harry J. P. Sands
Montgomery
Als
William A Cox
New York
Senator Gibson at death’s door as doctors fear final moment
Senator K. R. Gibson of New Orleans remains near death at the Park Hotel. Physicians report he has grown weaker since last night and cite the nature of his ailment as very unfavorable. Attending doctors say he may die at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iort Shnines
Auk
KR. L. Gibson
New Orleans
Park Hotel
Gibson
Nine Miners Rescued From Bobtail Tunnel Cave-In
A cave-in trapped nine miners in the Bobtail tunnel today near Black Hawk Con. all miners escaped unharmed. The incident sparked talk about Democrat politics and a broader discussion of party styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk, Con
Nov
Bobtail
Curious Condensations of Oddities and Facts
A collection of brief notes from many places and times. It mentions rose varieties oats in Tennille Georgia, whale and elephant facts, strange fashion and footwear, and curious global trivia about Sweden woodlands and the Queen of Siam. It also covers crime sentences, nutrition, and ancient fisheries.
Original and Joke: December 1892 Knitting and Temperance
An excerpt with holiday musings from December 1892 contrasts sorrow and cheer. Characters Stringer Nellie and Agnes discuss gifts temperance zeal and a knitter finishing pulse warmers while commenting on thrift and social manners.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Dispatch
Feseuary & Se
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fastern
Tribune Building
Dispatch
Patsy Thsraton
Yittsbung
Polk
W. R Hearst
San Francisco
Patrick Egan
Chile
Gilseey House
Valparaiso
Para
Colon
Egan
Nathantel & Banry
Bristol
N. H
Grant
New Hampshire
Holy See
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Parma
Prince Ferdinand
Cleveland
Surrait's
Carlisle Indian School
Bismarck
Bismance
Capatvi
Lewis Post-Dispatch
Kaiser William
Boston Globe
St. Paul
William
Brooklyn Standard Union
Grover
Atlanta Constitution
Allan
Baltimore
Juge
Bernard Reilly
Schuylkill County
Helen Karcher
North Ninth Street
Judge Reilly
Ireland
Wid
Reading
Lehigh
Northern
Tral
Miitia
Reilly
House of Representatives
Court of Common Pleas
Isvlde
Dr Corners O'Keefe
Penn Avenue
Woodbury
N. J
Senator Gibson May
Hill
Frances
Tammany
Indianapolisa News
Lady
Tiger
Philadelphia Press
Tennille
London
Sweden
Pompeli
Queen of Siam
Boota
Killarney
Irela
Missouri
Ous
Abercorn
Paisley
Cripple Creek
Colombo
Simoneta
Milan
Jane Halloway
Workhouse Board
Cincinnati
Samuel
Mongolia
Mantieatti
Inigo County
Nation
Berlin
Jungdelsch
Haifa
Neuruppin
Germany
Hallenites
Oppian
Severus
Atheneus
Munich
Pettenkofer
Emmerich
Behanzin
Dahomey
Schulz
Puech
Weckel
Anc
Engels
Stringer
Nellie
Agnes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!