Pittsburg Chamber Urges Unified Drive For Growth
The Chamber of Commerce outlines three linked goals to boost Pittsburg growth. A New Orleans to Magdalene river steam line, a River Commission for the Mississippi, and end to railroad freight discrimination are cited as routes to expand markets for Pittsburg manufactures. The report urges citizen unity and proactive backing to foster prosperity.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Colombia
Pennington
Republic
New Orleans
Magdalene River
Colonel Roberts
Mississippi
Committee On Transportation and Railroads
Pittsburg Smoke Shrouds City Dark. Call For Cleaner Futures
Yesterday's fog and gloom over Pittsburg highlighted centuries old industrial smoke. The piece urges public resolve to curb pollution, push for smokeless fuels, and preserve industrial prosperity while restoring daylight and health to residents.
Partisan clash over coming Senators’ elections
The piece argues both Democrats and Republicans use fraud charges to tilt Senate contests in several states. It notes each side claims conspiracies and voter manipulation, while acknowledging the evidence is weak. Both parties defend their rights and rally, but caution against premature, sensational accusations.
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People’s Party
West
New York
Third party balance delays party power grabs in Senate
The text argues that a third party holds sway in the Senate and will block attempts by Republicans or Democrats to seize gains. It says such grabs are unlikely because each side depends on third party support to protect its own representation and avoid harming overall party interests.
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Senate
St. Louis
Chicago
Niagara
Industrial Alliance Sets City Platform for February Election
The Citizens' Industrial Alliance leads in framing a platform stressing civil service protection for city workers, municipal ownership of light and water plants, high bidder franchises, and annual department audits. It urges voters to back candidates with clear programs benefiting the city and its taxpayers.
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Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
Taz Disparcu
Industrial Alliance
Alliance
Labor
Conflicting Reports On Satolli Recall For School Question
Circles linked to Catholic leadership dispute whether Mgr Satolli will be recalled by the Pope over his school question address. Some say the address simply reiterates long held Catholic action, others warn of internal Church opposition and question papal authority.
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Mgr.Satolli
Mer. Satolli
Papel
Pontaff
Leo
Third party revolt analyzed after 1892 election results
The piece reviews claims of one million Populist votes and 23 electors plus gains for Weav er supporters, Senators, and Congressmen, while debating the impact of the Force Bill issue on the solid South. It considers Democrats and Republicans reactions, the fate of the Populists, and the hope for reform and stable politics.
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People's Party
United States
Kansas
Colorado
North Dakota
New York Sun
South
People’s Party
Greenback Movement
Industrial Alliance advocates action on local politics and pollution
The piece applauds civic interest fostered by the Industrial Alliance and calls for strong unified efforts to abolish smoke nuisance. It notes concern over air quality and support for filtration devices, then mentions Gruor? Gollup as an aggressive businessman rumored to plan a large racing stable and gambling inclination.
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GrorcEr Gollup
Representative CuMoliies Urges Postoffice Rulings Probe
A House resolution called attention to the vigorous fight by a New York trade journal against Postoffice Department policies. Postmaster General Wanamaker is slated to appear before the House to defend or explain the department and its classifications of mass matter amid charges of nonsensical distinctions and invidious discriminations.
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CuMoliies
House
New York
Postoffice Department
Wanamaker
Diamonds in IdahoDiscovery Impact on Smuggling
If the Idaho diamonds discovery is confirmed by further inquiry the temptation to smuggling would lessen and the amount of perjury encountered during customs inspections would be reduced.
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Idaho
Cleveland stance urged as prudent guide for new administration
In outlining the policy to be followed by the President elect there is a view that conservatism equals timidity. Cleveland will likely avoid rash attacks and prudence is praised as patriotism. Temerarious moves toward the radical wing of the Democratic party would show timidity Grover Cleveland should avoid.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Benison
West Virginia Election Returns Published Promptly
West Virginia officials release election returns this morning ahead of Christmas with praise for the quick and intricate calculations involved.
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West Virersia
Gould brothers aim to complete tribute collection
The Gould brothers intend to assemble a full set of tributes paid to their late father by the press worldwide regardless of cost. The piece notes they seem to heed public opinion more than he did and hopes the reflections will push them toward more moral personal conduct.
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Gould
Safer Democratic Party in Power Praised as Excellent for Nation
A contemporary editorial lauds the governing Democrats as a more stable and safer force than their opponents, arguing the in power party brings solidity and prudent governance to the country during challenging times.
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Democratic Party
Controversy Over Fight Promoters Taints Hamilton Board
The piece condemns men who attended dog and cock fights amid a disputation that cost lives and questions if the Hamilton Ohio Board of Education promoted the so called apart. It notes New York State might view Jay Gould as a benefactor while his estate is taxed at $700000.
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Board of Education
Hamilton
Ohio
Bose
New Youk State
Jay Gould
All that glitters is not gold amid gold fever in Arizona
The piece notes Arizona gold fever as a reminder of the forties with dollar chasing as a dominant American occupation. It asserts that despite progress men endure hardships and privations, and that even the clearest minds felt befogged on yesterday's black Monday.
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Arizons
America
Reform Club incident sparks House etiquette debate
The Reform Club faces scrutiny over a fatality related embarrassment to Speaker Crisp. Republicans applauded in the House, reflecting division within the Democrats and respect for Crisp personally.
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Reform Club
Crisp
House
Notable Figures and Events Catch Public Interest
A survey of prominent persons and happenings includes the Maharajah of Baroda’s teetotalism, Agassiz’s claim of a busy life leaving no time to get rich, and Blaine’s improved health noted at his house. Also mentioned are M. Biderd’s battery theory, Phelps’s doubt about a Secretary of State post, Govup’s bid for global press clippings, Rosecrans’s health concerns, a Denver preacher leaving his church, a Cabanel monument unveiling, a parade in Central Park with the Cleveland carriage, and Cleveland’s position in the coach.
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Agassiz
Mr. Blaine
Rouen
M. Biderd
Edward J. Phelps
Cleveland
England
Edwin Govup
Rosecrans
Wanbter
Ropours
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Denver
Cabanel
Montpensier
Dubois
Central Park
New York
Bradford Mill Town Visited by English MP Hutton in Washington
Alfred E. Hutton, member of the English Parliament from Bradford, visited the U S Capitol with companions Senator Walcott. He said the McKinley tariff hurt Bradford mills but noted revival efforts may await election results and American demand for goods.
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Washington
Alfred E. Hutton
Houses of
Congress
Walcott
Hutton
Messrs
T. A. Haworth
M. Coward
Training police in city streets and the Gaiety in London
Superintendent O Mara outlines a program to familiarize Pittsburg officers with street names and alleys on their beats. He cites broad city knowledge, then notes a plan to use an official handbook and new street maps to answer residents questions quickly.
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O'Mara
Pittsburg
Uty
Tracks Collapse On Lehigh Valley Line After Mine Subsidence
A large section of Lehigh Valley Railroad track near Packer colliery No.2 east of Lost Creek sank after surface cracks emerged. The 75 foot deep cavity halted coal traffic from here to Ashland and passengers are being diverted as crews fill the cave and repair length likely takes three days.
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Shesarpoan
Packer Colliery No
Lost Creek
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Ashland
Steamship Group to Carry Saloon and Second Class Only
The North Atlantic Steamship Association announced after an extraordinary meeting that from January 1 its vessels will admit only saloon and second class passengers due to American immigration rules. Fares for these classes will rise and no World’s Fair rates will be offered.
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Loxpox
Peters
North Atlantic Steamship Association
Election returns from secretary of state show party figures
The official returns list Harrison 8 235 and Cleveland 81 468 with Bidwell 2120 and Weaver 163. Cleveland leads by 4183. Pendleton leads for Congress with 2 plurality and Wilson 1 05, Alderson 1.6, Capehart close. McCorkle Governor contender has a 3915 plurality.
Ignorance Not Always Blissed in Presbytery Debate
Detroit Journal notes moderator Bliss of the Presbytery presiding over a Briggs trial causes a parliamentary tangle. Bliss contends ignorance may not be his own as the proceedings unfold.
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Detroit Journal
Bliss
Prof
Briggs
Repeal of McKinley Law Delayed by Democrats
A week into Congress the McKinley tariff repeal remains untouched by Democratic members. The Omaha World-Herald questions the currency issue and asks readers to settle the monetary bill today.
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St. Louis
Omaha World-Herald
Wanamaker Roasted Over Mall Exclusion Campaign Papers
House demands inquiry into editorial claims that Washington clerks block trade papers from malls as second class mail. Amos Cummings cites New York Sun piece accusing officials of preferential treatment, using malls for campaign documents and other materials. Committee to summon Postmaster General Wanamaker for explanations.
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Wasutxotox
Amos Cummings
New York Sun
Ultime
Post Office
Washington
Committee On
Post Offices
John Wanamaker
The
United States
Senate Deliberates on Indian Lands and Clemency Case
In Wastreotoy Sen at Dec 12 West and Berry clash over a joint resolution to open lands of five civilized tribes to white settlement and form a land agreement. West cites a pardon saga where a black defendant narrowly escaped hanging, commuted by Cleveland, sparking debate on judicial independence.
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Senate
West
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Severalty
Berry
Parker
Fort Smith
Sqner
Weast
Department of Justice
Boteler
Vest
Cleveland
Z Ee
Harrison
Kansas Debate Over Weaver Electors Sparks Legal Question
In Torexa Kansas a dispute arises over whether Weaver electors were legally chosen as Democrats instructed electors to vote for Cleveland and Stevenson. If 20000 such ballots exist Kansas may not count Weaver's vote, possibly giving Harrison the state. The issue will go to court and not alter the general election outcome.
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Torexa
Kan
Weaver
Kansas
Grover Cleveland
Adlai E. Stevenson
People's Party
General Weaver
Cleveland
Stevenson
Harrison
Parnellites Win. Aberdeenshire Poll Results Reported
In Britain election notes, the Parnellites win a petition ruling against anti Par nellite protest over East Clare seat. A separate Aberdeenshire by election returns Liberal Mr Thoms Ryburn Buchanan against Colonel Russell 9 917 votes, with a larger Gladstonian majority.
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Lonpox
Peter Esslemont
Scottish Fishery Board
Thoms Ryburn Buchanan
Colonel Russell
Buchanan
McComas Nomination Faces Senate Hurdle for DC Bench
Wasuryetoy December 12 Democrats expect the nomination of Mr. McComas to the District of Columbia Supreme Court bench to clear the Judiciary Committee but fear a Senate snag. Delegates predict a floor fight and possible delay past March 4 with sharp partisan drama echoing last summer’s Woods case.
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Wasuryetoy
McComas
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Woods
Polar Expeditions Urged to Avoid Extremes
The Philadelphia Times notes the general advisability of avoiding extremes in planning polar expeditions, cautioning that similar restraint should guide journeys to both the North and South Poles.
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Philadelphia Times
Meady for Coli Tea Cocktails in Baltimore
Kentucky raises whisky price while Congress enters its first week in session as national affairs loom large.
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Baltimore
Deaths in Cincinnati and Pennsylvania Mourn Noted Clergy
Parsons G Ogden of Cincinnati dies suddenly from heart paralysis after a brief illness. He was a bachelor about 60 years old and leaves an estate valued at $0000000. Rev B F Sawhill, retired Methodist clergyman popular in Pennsylvania, dies at 83 at W J Boggs residence Allegheny. He leaves several children including W W and A F Sawhill, both druggists in Pittsburg and Allegheny. He served as Shirwauxse postmaster from 1610 to 1878.
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Parsons G. Ogden
Cincinnati
Phil T. Armour
Chicago
B. F. Sawhill
Pennsylvania
W. J. Boggs
Boens Vista Street
Allegheny
W. W
A. F
Pittsburg
Charity on the Stage for West Penn Hospital Benefit
Ladies push ahead with a January 13, the Alvin Theater benefit featuring School for Scandal with Marie Wainwright and a Nat Goodwin act to raise funds for West Penn Hospital. Patronesses debated but may be omitted. meeting set for January 5 in Y M C A rooms to finalize plans. A separate bazaar and supper in Cyclorama Hall Allegheny supports Calvary M E Church building fund. University groups from Princeton plan a West trip on a three Pullman coach train with orange and brick bunting.
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West Penn Hospital
Indies
Alvin Theater
School For Scandal
Marie Wainwright
Lady Tele
Nat Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
Academy of Music
Y. M. CA
Cyclorama Hall
Allegheny
Calvary M. E. Church
Old Christ Church
Allegheny Avenue
Beach Street
Lending Society
Charitable Indies of Allegheny
Committee of Arrangements
Tar Musicial
Princeton
T. Harrison Garrett
Lord
EB. R
Glee Club
Mandolin Club
Carnegie Music Hall
Pennsylvania
Social and musical events brighten week in Allegheny
Entertainment planned at Sixth Presbyterian Church features Miss Leeds Miss Harris Miss Ward and others with coffee cake and ices after the program A concert at Seventh U P Church Allegheny includes the Davises Haydn Mandola Quartet and others A Ladies Aid Society meeting at St Mark s Guildhouse Southside Hospital gathers this afternoon Nuptials of Bertha Schreiner and William Stevenson set for 5 30 at the bride s parents home Avesta Cortan gave a recital at Curry University Hall with Mies Nannie Hammer and Edward Roth lever assisting Nannie Bram engaged to marry Leon Chichester in Michigan yesterday
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Sixth Presbyterian Church
J. F. Patterson
M. Leeds
Edith Harris
Katherine Ward
Seventh U. P. Church
Allegheny
Sixth Ward School Hall
Davises
Haydn Mandola Quartette
Mies Carrie Hilliard
Edward Rieber
C. D. Formey
Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
St. Mark's Guildhouse
Eighteenth Street
Bertha Schreiner
Schreiner
William Stevenson
Wellsville
Avesta Cortan
Curry University Hall
Mies Nannie Hammer
Edward Rothlever
Mias Nannie Bram
Frank Bish
Michigan
Leon Chichester
Supreme Court Considers Unusual Case Involving Railroad
In a rare move the Supreme Court weighs accepting the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company versus W B McKean record without Circuit Court of Appeals involvement due to disqualifications and a pending absence of Judge Harlan. Attorney Maxwell and Attorney General Miller present the motions as the court reviews its standard practice.
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Wassinotoux
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ohio
Indiana
United States Supreme Court
Napoleon
Henry
Ives
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company
Maxwell
W. BR. Mc
McKean
Dana as United States Senator Candidate Mentioned Across Papers
The clippings discuss Charles A. Dana as a potential U.S. Senator from New York, with varied editorials praising his intellect and character and debating party alignment. Opinions range from praise of his education and statesmanship to questions about political fit and influence.
Democracy's Still Hunt Nast's Weekly
A fragment notes Senator Hill remains a Democrat in unsettled times. The brief casts doubt on party alignment amid political shifts and ongoing debates within the era.
Curious Condensations From a Curious Era
A collage of trivia cites vast quantities and strange facts from premodern times. Tobacco usage, hens laying eggs, Nero’s alleged crime, rabbits multiplying, and early printing for the blind. Notes on theater in America, Gibraltar tunnels, Columbia river canneries, and Brisih India opium shops. Mixed statements on meteors, whist, magnesium light, and earth moon distances.
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Poppe
America
Williamsburg
Gibraltar
Columbia River
Creton
Wightingales
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