Congress urged to secure nation from cholera threat
The editorial calls on Congress to act after recess to establish national cholera measures. It urges a permanent immigration halt if needed, a robust quarantine system, and full appropriations to prevent reliance on foreign, municipal, or state authorities. It emphasizes national interests over individual lawmakers and steamship losses.
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Congress
Europe
Assembly of Congress
America
Best Naval Policy and Birdsboro Gun Trial
The piece argues against copying European naval models, highlighting the Birdsboro wire wound gun trial as a milestone. It credits Tae Dreraree for that stance and notes secretary Tracy’s remarks on armor tests reducing British protection. It contends limited use of new ideas avoids a major naval blunder and uplevels coast defenses through combined armor and gun innovations.
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Tae Dreraree
Birdsboro
Pennsylvania
New York Herald
Tracy
Annapolis
Great Britain
The
Herald
Junk Shop
United States
Rule of action and representative government debate
The piece criticizes Senator Gordon of Georgia for pledging to vote for the anti option bill to please constituents despite doubts on its impact on cotton planters. It argues representative government requires personal judgment over voting machine style mandates and predicts the rule will persist until voters elect bolder representatives.
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Gordon
Atlanta Constitution
Senate
Georgia
Congress
Anthracite Coal Debate Sparks Profit Motive Claims
The article questions coal company claims drawn from Evkley B. Coxe remarks on mine failures before consolidation. It argues press support distorts Coxe's position and notes Coxe himself previously voiced concerns in a related complaint.
Hidden coal deals cited to crush small operators
A historic ICC hearing exposed a widespread practice in the anthracite trade where a railroad charged rates for transport while a subsidiary shopped and mined coal at favorable terms, masking losses to undercut independent operators. Coxe Bros. & Co.'s case illustrates profits turned to losses by corporate structuring.
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Coxe Bros. & Co
Coxe
Sweating System Outlined by Representative Warner
Representative Warner of New York, head of the sweating system sub committee, reveals extensive proof of slave labor conditions in New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston and Cincinnati. He urges moral education and consumer responsibility to eradicate white slavery and calls for swift public action before tenements worsen and wages remain cruelly low.
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Warner
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Republic of the Free
Free Rural Mail Delivery Debated With Wanamaker Plan
The article questions free rural delivery arguing it may not save time for farmers who mainly visit the post office when needed. It notes uncertain impact on postal business and warns a costly agricultural delivery could be hard to stop once started, suggesting a cautious trial.
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Wanamaker
A French duel mocked as trivial farce and honor ritual
The writer ridicules the concept of a duel as a ridiculous ritual born from insult. He argues that personal confrontation to defend honor is illogical and unworthy, portraying the French nature as weak and unreasoning in such matters.
Congress Session Uncertain Amidst Inactivity
An extra session of Congress could do little harm if it achieved little. The current session remains inert, risking sudden disruption from unforeseen, potentially harmful activity.
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Congresa
Canapa Sees Annexationist Surge In Opinion
The piece argues Canapa hosts a steady rise of annexationist sentiment likely to grow until imperialist organs are an insignificant minority.
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Canapa
Brakes urged for electric car safety on icy rails
The report notes ice on rails is pushing electric cars beyond operators control daily. It argues emergency brakes are urgently needed and should not wait for a public outcry after a disaster. Brakes should halt cars wherever necessary to prevent accidents.
Public Health Fumigation and Embargo on Foreign Goods
The text urges strict fumigation of items entering the country to prevent disease, forbidding admission of foreign rags if disinfection cannot be guaranteed. American consuls abroad should refuse clean health certificates to vessels returning from ports with dangerous disease cases.
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Porte
Representative Holman on Economy and Centralization
The article argues Representative Holman should study national economy during recess and show by actions he is neither deluded nor insincere. It asserts national quarantine control is as essential as tariffs and urges centralized authority for national safety.
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Holman
United States
Kansas City Citizen Faces Fine for Voting Decision
A Kansas City resident who abstains from voting faces a $252 fine amid ongoing municipal governance concerns in Pittsburg where nonvoting citizens are linked to local misgovernment.
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Crizenx
Kansas City
Pittsburg
New Jersey Lawyer Saves Client Thrice Before Fourth Hanging
A New Jersey lawyer twice saves his client from execution and a third time delays a fourth hanging. The condemned man is ultimately hanged after nineteen minutes, prompting criticism of legal loopholes and the morality of capital punishment.
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New Jersey
Confusion Over Ancient Mole Power Canals and Modern Ship Canals
A reader notes the persistent mix up between the traits and uses of ancient mole power canals and contemporary ship canals. The comment laments the lack of understanding and casts the confusion as pitiable and mildly amusing.
Senatorial Courtesy and Anti-Option Bill
A compact observation notes that courtesy in the Senate and opposition to a proposed option align to curb excessive speech. The remark implies limited rhetoric and cautious governance as the outcome of this pairing.
Pope's Progressiveness Cited Amid French Trials
The French Republic faces a crucial hour testing loyalty to its governmental form. Leo XIII’s demand for ending monarchist intrigues by princes under a democratic regime moderates the crisis and shapes the national course.
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French Republic
Leo. Kil
Pricents
English Social Scandals Rival France in Humor and Cattlefeeding Demands
The article says Corcress adjourned until January 4 while noting America’s safety, and claims the Whisky Trust did not intend price hikes. it accuses the Cattlefeeding and Distilling Company of monopolistic aims and contrasts England with France in politics and social matters.
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England
France
Corcress
America
Whisky Trust
Favorites of Fortune and Civic Happenings in Brief
GuLapsTONE plans a short vacation in the South of France starting yesterday. Lapy Raxpolis Caerearmn shows improved health allowing carriage drives. The President recognizes Frank & Prott as Consul for Hawaii in the states of California Nevada Oregon and Washington. Victoria commissions Henry Charles Heath to paint a portrait of the late Duke of Clarence on ivory.
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Gulapstone
France
Lapy Raxpolis Caerearmn
Frank & Prott
Hawaii
California
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Quareex Victoria
Henry Charles Heath
Duke of Clarence
Thomas Settle
North Carolina
Marquis de Rendana
Spain
Turkey
United States
Senor Sumex Guanes
Maryland Senator Gorman Rallies for Senate Control
Maryland Senator Gorman defended Democratic aims to control the Senate amid talk of possible coalition with Populist Senators. He said Democrats want the Senate organization and are confident they will have it, while noting they are watching Republican moves in Western legislatures and will protect party interests where legislatures are close.
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Wasurrqtox
Lator Gorman
Senate
Joseph Lynne
Bellefonte
Germany
Pittsburg Teachers Best Paid But Delaware County Wins Palm
A comparative table released shows Delaware County has the longest school term at 946 months and Fulton the shortest at six months. Allegheny pays male teachers 7 to earn 445 a month, while Fulton pays the lowest. female teachers earn 1444 in Delaware and 18.45 in Wyoming.
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Hapwepvac
Delaware County
Fulton
Allegheny
Delaware
Wyoming
Cleveland seeks private secretary to blunt se seekers
A clipped item notes Cleveland aims to appoint a private secretary who can effectively hold off intruding seekers while handling personal matters, with a reference to Mrs Loses the One and the Same and a national quarantine context.
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Washington Post
Li Mn
Cleveland
Local business woes touch Orlando Metcalfe exiled to Colorado
A look around notes sympathy for Orlando Metcalfe once of this city now in Colorado amid mining ventures woes. He resigned as president of the Colorado Midland Railroad and severed ties with Pittsburg concerns. The piece also covers a proposed Pittsburg technical training school and historic church land deeds dating to 1767 and burial grounds linked to notable families.
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Orlando Metcalfe
Color4o
Colorado Midland Railrod Company
Pittsburg
Disraten
William Metcalfe
Cooper Institute
Episcopal Guild of
Thin City
Ex Chapel
Jsonc Craig
John B. Guthrie
Dennys
Darraghs
Stewarts
Mountains
Stevensons
Viginalley
Penns
Fort Duquesne
Sieur de Beaujeaux
Braddock
Englis
A House in a Big Stone at Haena Hawaii
Honolulu reports describe a tidal wave event that washed inland at Haena Kauai exposing a large hollow stone shaped like a house with complete exterior and no interior rooms. Natives say Lonian, a heathen figure, dwells there and nearby lie two notable caves.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Mauna Loa
Kauai
Haena
Speeching Newspaper Question Worth A Bold Opinion
An opinion attributed to Charles F. Crisp on whether a speeching newspaper holds twenty bangue value is sought for clarity and guidance. The writer notes the potential value of Crisp's view to resolve the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Democrat
Charles F. Crisp
Homestead Christmas Aid Appeals Across Papers
Editorial clippings urge charitable response to Homestead suffering with calls to support families. The Boston Globe, Chicago Dispatch, Philadelphia Inquirer urge timely contributions to relieve women and children affected by the loss of work and capital during tough times.
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CoursTéas
Boston Globe
Homestead
Chicage Dispatch
Santa Clave
Pirristine Disraton
Philadelphia
Ingatter
Souvenir Half Dollars Dispute and Odd Senate Proposal
In a Dec 22 letter Thomas K. Cree of New York protests the delivery of World’s Fair souvenir half dollars arguing the Sunday closing condition was not met as the Exposition opened. Treasury aide says the claim is invalid and payments continue. A bizarre Senate bill seeks death for using electric currents to hypnotize people with severe penalties for non reporting.
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Congress
Senate
Hindos
Thomas K. Cree
New York City
Foster
United States
Treasury
Cree
Senate Deliberates McGarraban Bill Amid Extended Speech
The McGarraban bill drew half of today's Senate session as Mr Hunton a Virginia Democrat ended a three day push in its favor. Mr Peffer led the anti option bill with strong denunciations of gambling. Debate paused as the Senate adjourned to January 4 and the House failed to vote due to no quorum, also adjourning to the same date.
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McGarraban
Senate
Hunton
Virginia
Peffer
House
Senate nominations and immigration inquiry updates
The president sent to the Senate nominations for diplomats in Bolivia Vienna St Petersburg and Japan plus postmasters Dickey and Buewiden. Secretary Foster noted Canevaro as Peru’s minister in Washington amid Peru’s political figures. A joint Senate House Immigration Committee plans a Cuba recess study on West Indies immigration and cholera risk, with Chandler’s bill impact under review.
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Tur
Senate
Fredeick J. Grant
Washington
United States
Bolivia
Archibald C. Coolidge
Massachusetts
Vienna
George Creighton Webb
New York
St. Petersburg
Joseph R. Herod
Indiauna
Japan
Allan P. Dickey
Waynesburg
Henry C. Buewiden, Jr
Media, Pa
Mr. Grant
Foster
State Department
Sor Canevaro
General Caneraro
Peru
Chile
House
Cuba
West Indies
Chandler
South America
Few Places in Washington
Representative Beltzhoover of Pennsylvania reports few Washington posts held by Pennsylvania Republicans are not blocked by classified service protections. He warns constituents misjudge the administration turnover and notes the president aims to protect existing officials, leaving little for the incoming administration.
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Wasurscox
Beltzhoover
Pennsylvania
Washington
Oregon Snowbound as Snow Delays Traffic Across Cities
Two feet of snow covers Port Laund Oregon with temperatures below freezing and more accumulation. Heavy snow along the Columbia River and Puget Sound regions continues into the night. Olympia reports five feet on the ground and streetcar service is halted in Tacoma Seattle and Port Laund.
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PortLaund
Ore
Columbia River
Puzet Sound
Olympia
Tacona
Seattle
Widow Rev. Shaw’s Daughter Anna Shaw Dies in Beaver
Beaver Pa December 22 special report states at a late hour tonight Miss Anna Shaw daughter of Reverend Shaw of Beaver is dying of heart disease at her home in this place She serves as the State Organizer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and faces a grave prognosis
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Beaver, Pa
Anna Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Beaver
Notable Deaths Reported in Various Cities
A string of obituary notices lists deaths of prominent figures and professionals across the country. Names include Mr Hanna Pante Wrer widow of a French engineer in Geneva, James Ludlam president of Pompton Iron and Steel in New Jersey, Novue Puts head of Phillipsburg Land Co in Tennessee, Isaac M Scheesernomn longtime Buffalo portmaster, Alexander Ellis hotel proprietor in Braddock, Dr J Haunce Hont Lake City physician, A Snows Belknap Indian Agency official, and Tony Pastor. The notices note ages, positions, and notable facts such as service in war and recent illnesses.
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Hanna Pante Wrer
Geneva
America
Jous Toomas Jonze
Tennessee
Hoosic
NM. Y
Isaac M. Scheeserhomn
Buffalo
Grant
Alexander Ellis
Ellis Hotel
Braddock
Ellis
J. Hauexy
Lake
Utah
Hunt Memorial
Fort Jarvis
Erie Haliroad
A. Snows
Belknap Indian Agency
Mont
Amateurs in Comedy and Society Affairs at Sewickley
The Sewickley Valley Club theatre hosted Meg's Diversion with an all original cast headed by Miss Oliver and Mrs Gormley. The Linden Club hosted a leap year party for 40 couples full of dancing and flirtation. Grace W Anderson wed Charles N Highberger in Wilkinsburg in a small family ceremony at home.
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Sewickley Valley
Azedey Merton
Tener
Jeremy Crow
Tate
Aytem
Javity
Meg
Cornelis
Miss Oliver
Mr. Rohrbader
Tenor
McCord
Linden Club
Orinda
Alhambra
Allegheny Cotillon
Grace W. Anderson
William Anderson
Wilkinsburg
Charles N. Highberger
5. H. Moore
Shea
Daisy Lemon
Annie Cannon
Buvinger
Robert Little
Pittaburg
Woodatrees
Community Christmas events and social notices
Grace Presbyterian Church hosts dinners at the old postoMon building for church benefit. Shadyside Presbyterian plans its annual treat and Christmas tree with music by Charles Stewart. W.C.T.U. bazaar at Mrs Jaurson’s East End home increases union funds. Miss Blanche McFarland and Mr John B. Boyar wed at the bride’s mother’s home. Holiday dances listed at Monongahela House and Alhambra. Spelling bee at the Institution for the Blind impresses. Miss Sadie Snyder marries John L. Cowen of Allegheny. Various readers and students visit or return home for Christmas. Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association appeals for contributions.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
postoMon
Werday
Cates
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Charles Stewart
Misa Blanche McFarland
John B. Boyar
Misa Catherine McFarland
Fifth Avenue
Tom Allegheny
Monongahela House
Taraz
Institution For the Blind
Lawrenceville
Kittanning
Sadie Snyder
John L. Cowen
Allegheny
John D. Schwartz
E. A. Hess
East
Macolm McKreere
Pana
Lil
Liberty Street
Many G. Forp
Glendale
Ohio
Tue Hospital
Mexico's Double Rebellion and Bandit War on Border
Lazron Dec 22 A battle occurred on Mexican soil near Guerrero on the 17th between Mexican troops and revolutionists. Five soldiers died, 400 revolutionists moved toward the interior near Ceralyo. Captain Oscar Elting leads a winter campaign from Camp Pens toward the lower border to suppress bandits. Yaqui and Mayo Indians unite with 6,000 warriors raiding Sierra Madre settlements, mass violence marked by massacres amid ongoing rebel activity against the Mexican government.
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Lazron
Txx
Guerrero
Interior
Ceralyo
Rio Grande
Oscar Elting
Third
Uni States Cavalry
Pens
San Antonio
International
Great Northern
Fort McIntosh
Sierra Madre
Mayo Indiana
Yaquil River
A Future Possibility
A fragment notes a future possibility involving food ideas and lifestyle changes. It mentions eggsless cakes and hairless options as speculative developments. The text appears incomplete and hints at daily life innovations without concrete details or names.
Holiday Spending Hits New Highs Anew
In Whitten for the Dispatch the holiday rush drives heavy buying as shops display festive blooms and greetings. Yet behind the cheer lies the looming burden of paying bills, with the second edition of holiday finery giving way to debt concerns. Tom Vickens.
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Whitten
Dispatch
Tom Vickens
Samoan Chiefs End Tribal War After Conference
Advices from Samoa report the October outbreak led by chiefs Leato Manga Faanenei and Alo subsiding after Captain Bourke and local leaders met. A public apology followed and pledges were made to halt attacks on Aunun and its people until the king's decision. Metaaf disavowed the acts and urged peace amid criticism of white officials and officer salaries.
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Eam Francisco
Samoa
Leato Manga
Faanenei
Alo
Mitenfa
Bourke
H. M
Bingarooma
Pago Pazo Bay
Lelato
Aunna
Malieton
Leato
Chiesa
Shes
Bago Paco
Lolato
Mangh
Ava
Aunun
Faatics Cetarcmaz
von Pirnoh
Samon
Mulinon
Curious figures from late election returns forwarded to state dept
Official Pennsylvania returns show votes for electors of five parties and for Supreme Court candidates. Republicans lead electors with 63 747. Democratic and Prohibition tallies appear with scattered totals for various named candidates and parties.
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State Department
Hanemaves
Pennsylvania
Justice
Cun
Elliott
Ballitt
Conway
Garay
John
Bateson
People's Party
Armbrust
Louk
Crocker
Weland
Pirst
Ark
Brandt
Froehlich
Aden
Supreme Court
Dean
Repal- Slcan
Heydrick
Brives
McCoomb
Pepples
Creist
TWO QUEER WILLS One Boycotts the Catholic Church and the Other Gives Everything to It
Boston will details reveal two contested cases. Asaph Churchill provides a life interest for his daughter Harriet with strict trust terms barring any income use for the Catholic Church. Louisville telegram notes Mrs. Margaret Monard Preston left about 40,000 in property to the Catholic church, prompting accusations of religious extremism by contestants.
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Congress
Mitchell
Senate
United States
Boston
Asaph Churchill
Harriet
Louisville
Margaret Monard Preston
Preston
Anti trust distillery bid gathers in St Louis
An effort is underway to organize an anti trust distillery in St Louis. Dirrow and Trebusen, final agents, have secured an option on the old Madison Distillery Company plant. The trust controls many customers and deters others from joining the new enterprise for fear of exclusion.
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Antoinette Pinchot
Alan Johnstone
Legation
New York
Grover W. Vandeebbilt
Japan
Archbishop Janssens
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
Allison
Morgan
Hale
United States
Southampton
St. Louis
Sct. Louis
Dirrow
Trebusen
Madison Distillery Company
Most and Women In Anarchist Controversy Spark Public Spectacle
A cascade of 19th century newspaper clippings portrays Herr Most under fire from women across cities. Reports describe horsewhipping attempts, calls for stronger actions, and varied opinions on gender and law in the Most affair.
Legislature resolves apportionment cases final decree
The legislative apportionment case was disposed of today. Attorneys waived rehearing and the clerk was directed to enter a final decree. The onus lies with the incoming Legislature to enact a new law.
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Indiaxaports
Liberals Triumph in Guatemala Municipal Elections
Guatemala reports December 11 municipal elections marked by street brawls that left seven dead. Liberals claim victory as quiet returns, while Conservatives grumble.
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Guatemala
al Hher
No Silver Purchase Act Wanted Sparked by Philadelphia Dispatch
A Philadelphia dispatch reports silence among prominent bankers on repealing the silver purchase policy and references Secretary Charles Foster. The note signals no immediate demand for repeal action.
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Philadelphia
Charles Foster
Curious Condensations From a World of Odd Facts
A collage of short items notes St Louis quail exports to London and large sums spent on buildings, state valuations, coal output, and world fair plans. It covers oddities from Forsyth Massachusetts to pneumatic tires on baby carriages, ancient theaters, bullfights in Spain, and various curiosities from science and society.
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St. Louis
London
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