Lobby inquiry slated as Senate presses probe
The Senate passed Senator Chandler's resolution calling for an investigation into a lobby seeking to raise naval officers pay. The debate flagged the lobby's fees and a 10 percent bite, with Chandler arguing publicity would cripple the scheme. Senator Butler avoided defending lobbying while urging scrutiny of all such groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Butler
South Carolina
Senate
Chandler
Congress
Senator Chandler
Navy
Weather Wonders Turn Christmas Cheer Into Springlike Warmth
The piece reflects on unseasonably mild midwinter weather that invites open-air gatherings and shopping bustle. It contrasts old Christmas snows and sleigh bells with current mild days, noting health concerns but praising the cheerful, sunny atmosphere enjoyed by crowds in streets and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nick
LoomAeebtchego
Kris Kringle
The Glass Trust Promised to Regulate Prices and Wages
The piece defends trusts as stabilizers of prices and wages in the interest of capitalists, workers, and consumers, citing the Glass Trust in New York and the Cottonseed Oil Trust as examples while noting price declines and instability when competition returns. It argues trusts aim to prevent price shocks and ensure fair distribution of industry rewards, though acknowledging broader doubts about combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Americas Club Leads in Canal Project Awareness
The Americas Club success in supporting the ahip canal project is highlighted, with a note that state political clubs both Republican and Democratic should follow this example. It stresses that politics is more than seeking office and urges young, active men to engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Club
Public interest urged in ship canal project across states
The article argues for prioritizing the Lake Erie to Ohio ship canal as a unifying, nonpartisan effort with lasting benefits for Western and Eastern regions. It urges leaders and Congressmen Bayne Dalsell and others to collaborate, stressing broad support from business interests and the public for a united, forceful push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Sanatera Quay
Cameron
Bayne
Dalsell
Famine in Northumberland Coal District Sparks Aid Call
The article reports coal mines in Northumberland county closed due to weak demand, leaving thousands of miners unemployed. It warns of possible unrest near Pittsburgh as winter climate worsens miner hardship, with starving families and immigrant workers among the suffering. The piece urges immediate substantial aid and criticizes outmigration of Hungarian and Italian miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland County
Pittsburg
Northumberland
Tae Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Police Duty and Protecting the Innocent
An English judge urges police to protect innocent people as much as to pursue the guilty. He argues current practices reward high arrest counts rather than safeguarding the innocent, creating a bias toward convicting suspects and punishing officers for acquittals. The system, he says, is not righteous and undermines proper policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wills
Consul Turner in Cadiz Suppresses National Humor
Protest grows over Congressman Turner's actions in Cadiz after he secured his relative’s appointment and blocked the publication of the consul’s first report. The narrative notes Turner's blunt speech and jokes that pleased locals, contrasting with diplomatic expectations and hopes for more candid overseas commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Kansas
R. W. Turner
Cadis
Senate
Cadiz
Kanes
Spain
America
State Department
Printing Office
Sonal Tecal de
Forter’s Unique Tales and Harrison Encounters Disputed
Pittsburg police handle a tangle of romance and class contrast as a "Hiding, Who Bas" husband defends a groundless claim of education while an accomplished Hagoist wins affection. President Harrison hears Sioux Jon Grass report a curious claim about a “cole Vole” and a Philadelphia inventor Keely wins an extension for his provisional engine amid stockholder doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jon Grass
President Harrison
White House
Yesterdaay
Harrison
Mr. Keely
Philadelphia
Esoly Company
Pan American delegates and Pittsburg manufactures claim
The World argues the Pan American delegates learned nothing about Pittsburg manufacturing without visiting. The quote emphasizes that exposure to local industry is essential to understanding Pittsburg's production and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Pittsburg
Influenza talk and burials spark city debate in historic notes
The Philadelphia Record links coming influenza to gagging speak easies while predicting plain speaking will rise with no flu. It notes New York burials gain support for sanitary and economic reasons and argues monuments may not be funded when great men are buried at sea. Congressmen Dalzell quips Let it rest to end post office dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
New York
Tragic Love Rejection Leads James 5B Allen to Death
Reports say James 5B Allen killed himself at Merchantville after a servant girl refused his love. He signed his farewell note with vanity, addressing Galiveree a former assistant at the Galiveree store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 5B. Allen
Merchantville
Mr. Allen
Farewall
Falr
Mall Galiveree
WasBingoen
D.C
Notables Roam Washington and London Gossip
Secretary and Mrs Blaine returned to Washington from New York. Miss Jasm Fuller daughter of Chief Justice Fuller is elected to the Children's Christmas Club. English writers support material for charities as Sir Edwin Arnold travels. Henry Adams and Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes are cited with literary plans. A Persian minister Hassai declines to return to Tehran as U S relations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seecretary
Mra Blaine
Washington
New York
Jasm Fuller
Fuller
Capital City
Sir Edwin Arnold
India
Chicago
Oliver Wexdele Holmes
Tennyson and
Browning
Hans Hasse Exoory Kaigy
P Tlan
Beran
Hassal
President Harrison Receives Sioux Delegation at White House
Fifty Sioux Indians visit Washington on a peaceful mission with leaders Foster Warner and Crook. President Harrison, Mrs. McKee, Wanamaker and others attend an East Room reception where John Grass and American Horse address the President through an interpreter. The delegation urges education and homes for their people and expresses trust in future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Foster
Warner and Crook
Sioux Commission
Harrison
McKee
Scott
Wanamaker
Warner
Indiana
John Grass
Standing Rock Agency
Death of a Salvation Army Officer Minnie Shea
The coffined remains of Minnie Shea lie in her father’s Hamilton home awaiting burial. A bright, healthy young girl she became a Salvation Army officer near Ottawa a year ago and died a martyr to her perceived duty. Army officers provide no aid from headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Dupatch
Ottawa
Minnie Shea Iie
Hamilton
Miss Shes
Headquar
Senator Stanford Seeks 78 Million for Pacific Fortifications
The Chicago report notes Senator Stanford asks the Government for 78 million to fund Pacific coast fortifications. The California senator hints he may request additional items, urging swift action. The Philadelphia Press adds the German Emperor invited Emin Pasha to visit Berlin, with a caution about past incidents involving the explorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Stanford
Pacific Coast
California
Philadelphia
Emin Pashs
Explorer
Mystery Weather Forecast From The Zanesville Times
Fragmentary notes from the Zanesville Times Hesordar and Jooks of the doses of beidg esteebed fellow citizens suggest a strange weather or civic event in Zadesrville. The garbled text hints at a flood or floodlike incident affecting the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pachlonzble
Saoose
Zanesville
Zadesrville
Ft Id
Skeleton teased at bar with Watson exchange on Diamond street
A humorous scene unfolds around Mr. A. M. Watson as friends tease him about a skeleton found on his estate. Watson responds with a grave yet witty retort while a crowd of lawyers gathers on Diamond Street. The piece also notes local happenings at a Federal Street poolroom and holiday excesses affecting sidewalks and storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Watson
Mr. Watson
Diamond Street
McGinty
Bookwalter Named for Senate by Democratic Delegation
Captain Ballantine of Springfield and other Democratic leaders arrive in the city presenting John W. Bookwalter as their Senate candidate. He is described as a manufacturer with a $2.00 title, and managers remain confident despite questions about sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bookwalter
CoLomnea
D. C. Ballantine
Springfield
Senate
Bookwaler
Brice
Lima
Boy Dies From Fear Of Hydrophobia At Bellevue
Henry Daub aged 15 died at Bellevue Hospital after fearing hydrophobia. Two weeks earlier a bite on his hand by a dog prompted anxiety when he read of another Brooklyn boy’s death. He told his mother he feared he would die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yours
Henry Daub
Bellevue Hospital
Doe
Brooklyn
They Got it for Nothing in Influenza Talk
A column notes New York avoided fundraising during a flu scare while Chicago faced it. Another item says 400 New Yorkers waited for Ward McAllister to announce a public appearance amid European influenza talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
New York
Chicago
Atlanta Constitution
Ward McAllister
The Pleasure of Winter Romance They Saw
A fragmented verse scene depicts lingering winter gloom and a flirtatious courtship in a dimly lit parlor. The poem contrasts long nights with whispered kisses and a advancing romance as a suitor presses his suit amid a sleepy household.
Gevertren Contest Initial Hearing Returns to Committee
In Wassington December 18 the subcommittee completed its work this morning with notes of cases across multiple districts including Virginia Alabama and Florida. The arrangement plans two hearings January 7 and two more thereafter with cases reported to the House in hearing order. full committee may alter the schedule tomorrow.
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Wassington
Cate
Marylane
Buchanas
Virginia
Chalmers
Langston
Hooker
Godrich
Bullpek
Florida
Saker
Forman
Silinos
Baker's
Interference sparks fight over Internal Revenue post
Culbertson pledges to push Dr. James Hays of Fairfield for the county Collectorship of Internal Revenue and cites rival bids from E. E. B. Chambers and Jod Hewitt. He accuses Andrews and supporters of meddling in a matter he says should be decided by local hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
James Hays
Vairview
Internal Revenue
E. E B. Chambers
Chambers
Scott
Jod Hewitt
Culberteen
Bork
Andrews
George Coenen
Foniog
Sensation in the Senate as intruder wakes gallery
Washington reports a secret session of the Senate with an unexpected disruption. An 18 to 20 year old man was found seated in the gallery, asleep during the proceedings, causing brief confusion before the doorkeeper escorted him out. Historians note no prior similar occurrence in this chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sanata
Bassett
Senate
Pama Ke
Turner Objected Recall of Cadiz Consul Report
Senate confirmed R. W. Turner as Consul at Cadiz. His first report critiqued Cadiz residents harshly saying they would be more attractive if cleaner. The report was recalled and re pigeonholed after a sharp exchange with Representative Turner who feared national mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreasmos Turner
WasHinerox
Senate
R. W. Turner
Cadiz
Turner
Kansas
State Department
Government Printing Office
Government Printing Office, Along With the Others To Be Printed,” Gras
Castaway Tale From San Alessandro Island
A passenger on the Belgic describes Japanese castaways on San Alessandro after a gale drove a small vessel away in October 1885. Castaways endured with improvised shelter and scarce food while women searched for inhabited land, and the fate of those who left remains unknown.
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Fapecial Teleonam
Digpatcn
San Frattcisco
Belgic
San Alessandro
Tsugara Straits
Iesare
Idlang
Bonner Sees Montana Senate Fight Narrowing
The Montana election dispute is discussed by Hon. EL Bonner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He names Judge Knowles Powers or Heisenfield as likely Republican Senate picks. Bonner predicts the next candidate may face a tougher path but could win under changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
el, Bonner
Montana
Nominations Confirmed by Senate Include Governors and Officials
The Senate confirmed several nominations, including Cyrus J. Fry as Marshal of South Dakota and Arthur L. Thomas as Governor of Utah. Also approved were Benjamin Memm as a general and Cavranagh as Surveyor General of Washington, with additional appointments noted for Arizona and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wassinatow
Tod Say
Cyrus J. Fry
South Dakota
Arthur L. Thomas
Utah
Benjamin Memn
Arizona
Cavranagh
Washington
Unclear manuscript notes from Chicago report
Fragmentary text from a December Chicago entry mentions individuals and a bill or loan action. Details are unreadable, with many missing words and garbled phrases, leaving the exact event, people, and place undetermined.
The Stroller's Stories Care and Corridor
A vivid behind the scenes tale recounts two actresses who travel together yet speak little off stage. After a fainting on stage, a kiss reunion and later public kisses spark talk among Republicans. Baltimore visitors, money in clerk’s hands, and federal depositors populate the city scene along with plans to repair the Monongahela House and the burned corner roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcurrect
Stillbere
Monongahela House
Utah Commission report on Industrial Christian Home
The Vice President today referenced a report by the Utah Commission on the management of the Industrial Christian Home in Utah Territory. The report notes funds totaling 421 dollars remain unexpended and mentions three women involved in related legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasumeaTax
Senate
Utah Commission
Industrial Christian Home
Utah Territory
Arlakeee
Tri State Triples Story and Miscellany
Avorra Huxha of Davenport writes to Lancaster mayor seeking official proof he is alive after false declarations. A 1833 trunk pawning and Italian Hoss connection led to a death and misattributed burial, with later claims unsettled. Hydrophobia rumors about a Berks county dog bite. A Zanesville girl plucked blossoms. Dr. Evans of Pottstown Landing refrains from butter for four years. A Wheeling creamer’s wife loses her pug then finds it in a store back room after three days.
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Avorra Huxha
Davenport
Edgerly
Lancaster
Hoss
Hoenke
Henrig
Heorig
S Wheeling Creeer
Celambus Oyster Supper Sparks A Large Tournament Event
A community oyster supper accompanies the WDORRE tournament with plans for a larger scale entertainment program. Organizers expect strong turnout as preparations include decorative improvements and a warmer social atmosphere for all attendees.
Shaw-Doty Nuptials Quiet Ceremony at Bride's Residence
The wedding of Miss Maggie Shaw and Mr. James C. Doty was held at 6 o'clock last evening in Ballers at the bride's parents home. Rev. B F McGill of the Sixth P Church and Rev. X Georgs Curves of the First were the pastors.
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Maggie Shaw
James C. Doty
Ballers
B. F. McGill
P. Church
X. Georgs ‘Urves
Chatobe Tinbury
Monsion
Newsboys
Emma Wolfe
Soot
Mozart Club
Carl Rotter
Avery
George McFarland
Lombard Street
Cumberland
Pata Dowxa
Pittenparg
Bya Éo
Mra. EM. Ferguson
ST Ee
Braddock Montefiore Irish Hebrew Promenade Hop
The Braddock Montefiore Association held its first annual promenade hop at Leighton's Rink Braddock. A large crowd enjoyed fine music and an excellent supper in a event praised as a bright memory for the Hebrew community and surrounding citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Montefiore Association
Leighton’s
Braddock
Pitab
Pitaargare Amirers
Tasting and Toasts Mark Cochran Society Event
The Cochran Literary Society of Pittsburgh Central High School held its annual treat yesterday afternoon. Jefferis presided as WP readied lines and members offered toasts including Our Boys by Miss Baird and Our Girls by Mr Walsh. The faculty and general committees were named with several members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg Central High School
Jeferis
Miss Baird
Mr. Walsh
C Mittes
CC. Jeferria
W. A. Greenand
Henry Epping
Misses Baird
Musical Benefit at Grace Reformed Church Society Affair
Grace Reformed Church at Grant Street and Webster Avenue hosted a musical fundraiser by the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. The event featured singing by MIdim Hocker, Dr W, Miss Tillie, and Lotis Schmertz, delighting a large audience and earning praise for a well executed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
Andrew and
Philip
Grace
Grant Street
Webster Avenue
Midim Hocker
Tillie
Lotis Schmertz
Annual Fulton Council Jr. O U A ML Hose Reception
The Fulton Council Jr. Order United evening featured an enjoyable annual reception with music and entertainment. Notable attendees included Tanei, Kerr, Tanner, Lewison, Smith, Garder, Fite, Mululx, and Bardsisy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Council Jr. O
U. A
Fulton Connell
Junior Order
Seana
Tanei
T. Kerr
A Tanner
Lewison AW Smith
Garmer
J. W
Mululx
R. M. Bardsisy
Banquet Plans for New Postmaster McKears Rise
Friends of James McKears, newly appointed postmaster, arrange a modest welcome banquet. Early morning, supporters gathered to organize the spread and ensure the host fulfills his promise to attend. Volunteers dispersed across streets to secure details and logistics for the event at the Hotel Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. McKeas
Hotel Duquesne
Willing Workers Present Free Church Entertainment
The Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Willing Workers stage a two part free program in the church lecture room with a ten minute interlude for social chat. Local talent will perform musical numbers and entertain an appreciative audience following last night’s concert at the Third Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Audi
Seananen
Curious Condensations From A Bustling Machine
Oddities and quick notes describe a wide mix of curiosities from ancient Egypt to Italian craft, a San Francisco crab shower, a desert expansion in Tunis, and rare wildlife sightings. Reports touch on a French invention, ivory price shifts, a drunken bank incident, and bear hunting in Austria and Hungary with dramatic peril.
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Masnatural History Museum
Gahars
Egypt
Tanis
Tunis
Wrecking & Battle Creek Bank
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Leratce
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Forter
Hell
Dalzell
Harrison and
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Eueane
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Walla
Old League
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Busie
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Blaine
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Garfield
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Alaine
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Pittaburg
Warmcarte
Second National Hawk
Captain Chamberlain
Lesiie
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Second National
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New York City
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Hiss
Garrett Crossan
Fifth Avenne
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Croman
Nowell
Sérou
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Allegheny Cemetery
Jonathan Hatter
Berks County
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Pottstown Landing
Cheater County
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Ross
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PINE
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Fourth Avenue Church
Mamie Reach
Annie Flower
Carrie A Beatt
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Beal
Social Chater
Hudesa
Italy
William Gwynn
Naps
Cal
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Who
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Clee
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Sheffield, & Sons
Astims
Morgan Street
San Francisco
Persia
Gulf
Austria
Hungary
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Tyrol
Sonnenthail
Puck
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Caar
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Jones
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