Guide to Carnegic Library governance in Allegheny
Editorial argues for a non partisan, independent board to run the Carnegie Library in Allegheny. It calls for clear control free from ward politics, gradual board turnover, and selections based on qualifications to maximize donor confidence and public benefit. It warns against municipal politics undermining the library’s munificent gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegic Library
Allegheny
Board of Commission
James B. Scott Esq
The Carly Road Strike Dispute at Pittsburg Traction
The Carly Road strike pits KE L members against company managers over alleged discharge for union membership. Management cites unfair recruitment as the cause. The quarrel, if not settled amicably, may move to formal arbitration, with public hope for lawful resolution.
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Pittsburg
KE. of L
Honorary Degrees Questioned by College Presidents
The piece argues that honorary degrees have become a reckless mass practice, with rich or popular figures receiving D D or LL D titles for no demonstrated merit. It cites Vanderbil t University data showing thousands of such degrees issued historically and notes a decline since 1885, urging restraint and merit-based honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsoo
Siter Nis
Termes
Manu Cube
Smith
Vander Bilt University
Middle States
Not a Creditable Coves e Until Interview With DA
A convoluted passage argues against a recent interview about Dudler's block-of-five letter. It questions the DA's stance and calls the document an honorable patriotic product. The piece faults attempts to shield the letter from court scrutiny and insists on full investigation of ballot corruption.
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United States
Indienspolis
Dudler
Court of Justice
Law and its enforcement at Governor Goodell's proclamation
An editorial comments on Governor Goodell of New Hampshire and his proclamation urging statewide enforcement of prohibition. It discusses unity in support, urging public adherence and predicting the proclamation's impact on law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodell
New Hamp
Governor Goodell Proclamation on Enforcing Laws
The text argues that public sentiment cannot uphold every law yet urges the value of enforcing laws enacted by representatives. It compares liquor sales, mob violence, and gambling statutes to illustrate dangers of dead-letter laws and the need to prompt public action through proclamations.
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Goodell
New Hampshire
Pittsburg
Carnegie to Gain Control of Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Reported plans indicate Andrew Carnegie will acquire a controlling stake in the Pittsburg and Western Railroad in the early part of the coming year. The move is expected to influence Pittsburgh industry by aligning railroad policy with local manufacturing interests and promoting lower freight rates to boost traffic and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Pittsburg and Western
Brazil as Republic or Dictatorship Debate
The New York World questions Brazil’s provisional government. It notes military rule, press censorship, and absence of a constitutional assembly, urging the US to wait and judge if Brazil becomes a real republic or risks liberty under dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bose
Dom Pedro
Brazil
United States
Encouraging signs of rival bids for efficient city government
The Dispatch notes potential competition between Amoskeag fire engine in Pittsburg and Libby in Allegheny as a widening sign of rival civic efficiency. It urges both cities to pursue contest and recognition of better governance, welcoming any genuine step toward public-spirited reform.
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Brown
Amoskeag
Pittsburg
Libby
Allegheny
Allegheny Fire Committee
How We Shall Know Them and the Four Hundred
An 19th century social sketch notes Ward McAllister's claim that admission to New York's famed Four Hundred hinges on insider knowledge of haute cuisine. It suggests attendees define aristocratic taste, while hinting at the elitist barriers and pretensions of New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward McAllister
A Satiric Slice on Social Rank and Cuisine
The piece rails at social classes using food as a gauge, praising McAllister for revealing a stove‑top code of rank. It jokes that the elite know fancy meals while plebeians endure plain fare, likening Americans to George IV in a playful, ironic tone.
Banquet Passages Cite Sir Ed Arnold on Japanese Courtesy
The New York Herald quotes strong compliments paid by Sir Edwin Arnold at a Tokio banquet praising Japanese courtesy. The remarks are viewed as a remarkable testimonial to Japanese character and may hint at connections with Arnold’s wartime words in this country.
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Edwin Arnold
Tokio
New York Herald
Asia
Castle Blarney
City Growth Sparks Building Boom and Policy Debate
The year shows 3,241 buildings completed in Pitwuburg up from 2,670 last year, with 7,00,000 expended to meet city needs. Discussions urge cost control for homes, while critics question gas price rumors and advocate prudent engine testing before purchases. A new city science union is praised, and editorial notes touch on public office, bridges, and votes amid a backdrop of civic affairs and national issues.
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Pitwuburg
Remains of Browning to be Buried at Westminster Abbey Today
A brief montage of notable figures and events includes Browning’s burial in Westminster Abbey today. Other items mention Rep Pasty Greer Leskin a Baptist preacher and Virginia congressman, Gladstone’s birthday thanks, Alfred Cowles estate split among three children, Corean Legation members in Washington enjoying society, and ex Mayor Nouma Gilly's release from Sainte-Religio prison.
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Browning
Westminster Abbey
Sterxiak
Pasty Greer Leskin
Virginia
Gladstone
Alfred Cowles
Chicago Tribune
Alfred Cowles, Jr
Harrah Frances Cowles
William Hatchinson Cowles
Yors
Yo Cha Yan
Kang Sing
Corean
Legation
Washington
Wischisvous
Yo Cha Tan
Yeo Wan Yong
Nouma Gilly
Nimes
Freeh
Irouaetis
Almost 107 Years Old Die at Home in Mt Bavage Poster
Ron Carter, Allegheny area oldest inhabitant, dies at home in Mt Bavage Poster Sycaen aged 100 years and 0 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Carter
Allegheny Anly
Mt Bavage Poster
Sycaen
The Adonis Dixey Gossip At Pittsburg Theater
A column notes heavy advertising for the play After Dark in Pittsburg and public demand at Hijou Theater. It recounts a tale of Richard Golden and Henry E Dixey's onstage feud and later reunion, framed as theatrical gossip and influenza chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adonis Dixey
Pittsburg
Boucipash
Hijou
Aatre Eomurnos
Richard Golden
Neifer
Boston
Henry E. Dixey
Charles MacGos
Golden
Dixey
Hut Dixey
Union Square
Jed Pronty
Logsy
Massachusetts Insurance Chief Attacks New York Life Policy
Massachusetts Commissioner Merrill charges New York Life Insurance with unlawful acts and misleading discrimination in a policy. He sent an open letter to President W H Boers detailing alleged unfair practices, while Major Calef of New England North America Life says experts viewed the scheme as acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Merrill
W. H. Boers
New York Life Insurance Company
Commis Ae
Phage
Bis County
Antes
Septemle
B. Calef
New England
New York Life Insurance Dany
The Ex tinction of the American Bison A Publication
A readable illustrated volume presents scientific facts on the extinction of the American bison. The work by W. T. sakeneee, copied for The Dispatch, is valued for its Smithsonian Institution endorsement and engaging presentation.
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W. T. Sakeneee
Smithsonian
A Dignified Exit From the Washington Fest
December arrived in hikes Lamb and exits like a dandelion in a Washington festival setting.
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Washington
Deaths of a Day and Local Notable Figures
The notice reports the death of J Morton C. Fisher a wealthy Californian famed in New York and London found dead in his chambers after an evening at a friend's house. It also notes Dr G Elila Porter of Cumberland MD dying at Lowaconing in his eighty fifth year a Republican and Mason with a long military and medical career.
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Morton C. Fisher
New York
London
Morton
Meeker
Coleonel G. Eliia Porter
Cumberland
G. Elila Porter
Porter
Coronel
Tyland
Cumberland Hospital
Alexander Hamilton Dies at Irvington Home
Alexander Hamilton died this morning at his Irvington on the Hudson residence from heart failure. The grandson of the first Secretary of the Treasury was reported in frail health and had long suffered illness. His passing is noted in the local obituary record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Hamilton
Evi
Death of Rev. David McFall Pastor in Boston Church
A telegram reports the death of Rev. David McFall, pastor of the Chamber Street HK P Church in Boston. He was a son-in-law of a noted local family and connected with a prominent religious association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McFall
Chamber Street
P. Church
Boston
McFall
Eee Ae
Ie Legate Resea
Amociation
Galteliolond Voras
Mrs Maria King and In Memoriam Notice
Widow of the late Dr M King, of Seaside city, is thanked or remembered in a short memorial notice from family and friends at her home.
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Maria King
M. King
Seas
Her
Howe
Enis City
After Dark at Grand Theaters Thrills and Sights Described
The crowd applauds William A. Brady's Dion Boucicault melodrama After Dark at the Grand Theater. Key scenes include a moonlit Thames water tank and an underground railroad chase with a train approaching. Performances by Laura Bigger and Frank Richardson noted, with mixed reception of some cast as stakes peak in acts three and four.
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Newsies
Ag Wa
Cee
William A. Brady
Dion Bouaiacl
Thames
London
Medha
Mance
William A
Mance Bright
Sperte
Frank Richardson
Richard Knatchbull
Laura Bigger
Blea
Marie Rone
Kelly
Murphy
Bobby Gaylor
Grand Opera House Review of A Hole In the Ground
The Hoyt comedy draws big laughs with a strong cast. Frank Lawton drives the merriment in a bushy set piece while Julian Mitchell appears as a unique baseball mascot. Katie Hart impresses in the chorus and the dances thrill the crowd.
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Hoyt
Frank Lawton
Julian Mitchell
Mr. Stanley
Hayseed
Gilfoil
McDowell
Misa Katie Hart
Out in the Streets melodrama thrills crowds at theater
N. 5 Wood presents a new play titled Out in the Streets a first class melodrama with an all star company and elaborate scenery. Mr Wood stars as Harry Farley and the performances drew standing room only at matinee and evening shows yesterday.
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Wood
Waa
Harry Farley
Vaudeville at Harry Willams' Academy This Week
Harry Willams Academy presents a vaudeville company for New Year week with two popular acts featuring character sketches and a nostalgic revue. Audience favorites return in a lively program staged at the house venue.
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Harry Willams
World’s Museum Faces Recession of Eliza at Heather Attractions
An unintelligible fragment notes Eliza in a featured display at a museum setting, mentioning a singular system of assets and a windy recession in a court-like scene at Heather attractions, lacking clear dates or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Heather
New Postmaster in Prevstown Speaks on Office Plans
PrevSBURG appoints James McKean as postmaster with sister aiding, says he will run the office in city interests. He notes temporary holding by John B. Larkin until February 1 and promises no known abuses, with removals possible and soldiers given preference. McKean, a familiar Pittsburg figure, travels often and returns home by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
James& McKean
Pittsburg
John B. Larkin
Theoldiers
Mr. McKean
Emperor honors cabinet ministers in Vienna action
Emperor Francis Joseph elevates Gautsch von Frankenbaum to minister of worship and education, creates a baron, transfers Weltersheim to the upper house, and decorates Falkenhayn and von Schornborn. The moves signal overt confidence ahead of German and Bohemian talks in Vienna.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Gautsch von Frankenbaum
General von Weltersheim
Raicheratp
Boe
Order of Leopold
Count von Falkenhayn
Order of the Iron Cross
Count von Schornborn
Vienns
Saeery 14
McGinty Joke Author Urged to Mark New Year Quietly
The Harriabury Patriot notes a humorous nudge urging the creator of the McGinty joke to observe the first day of the new year by blowing out the gas before retiring. The remark implies forgiveness if a calm start is observed.
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McGinty
World’s Fair subscriptions spark debate across cities
Multiple papers discuss which city will secure the World's Fair, with New York pushing for funding and Chicago and St Louis showing varying levels of optimism or doubt. Delegations, committee influence, and congressional funding loom large as contenders lobby for support.
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Cmcaco Tritone
Sr. Pav
Pionser Prem
Knickerbockers
Wasuingtos
New York
St. Louis Post Dispatch
But. Louis
Ubiseago
Pronto Transcript
World's Fair Fund
New
Congressman Flower
Flower
White House New Year Festivities Planned in Washington
Washington society learns of the White House New Year programme with January 7 ministerial dinner and a January 14 diplomat reception. Mrs Morton reportedly taken ill with La Grippe threatening participation in the events. The calendar also includes a January 2 Congressional reception and a February 18 public reception amid the social season.
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White House
Bire
McHier
Merton
Coreesfondest
WasmiInatoy
Washington
Harrison
Morton
Blaine
Menarrison
Grand Congressional
Army
Navy
Cavalry
Artillery
Brillant Post Lester
Quay
Cameron Lightner
Freakish Wildcat Well Strikes Oil Then Flows
A wildcat well on the John Kennedy farm in Adams County drilled by Bredin and Heyerick yielded oil in the 100 foot sand but the casing split and the well caved in. After six weeks a new rig was prepared and the abandoned well unexpectedly began flowing, sending oil and water across the lease toward the Dean farm amid local excitement and speculation about further drilling in the area.
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Butler
Bredin & Heyerick
John Kennedy
Adams Bome
Dean Farm
Ee Egheny
Une
Sevumane
Pittsburg Cotillion Club Debut Lacks Interest
The first dance by the Pittsburg Cotillion Club and Monday Evening Dancing Club drew little excitement. Elaborate stage decorations and a 12 o'clock supper contrasted with the ongoing lack of enthusiasm for the evening’s heady, formal display.
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Pittsburg
Delack
Rene Wes la
William Progtor
Mairy
Sinner
Mra
Mn Eicken
Skoy
Our Fishermen in Canada The License System
The Gazette notes a January government plan to extend the licensing system for another year. It describes how licenses enable Canadian and United States fishermen to exercise treaty rights and prevent conflicts while preserving valuable international rights and territorial access.
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Montreal
Gazette
The
Arole
Canada
United States
Venes
Unable to extract a coherent headline
Fragmentary text provides no clear event or entities to summarize into a valid news card with actionable details. The readable portions do not identify people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes.
Local Church Letters Urge Unity Yet Respect Free Will
A Washington letter from Bras Ca Ley argues denominations should encourage conversion without coercion, urging Methodists and others to invite seekers while honoring individual church choice. The missive calls for pastors to share zeal and faith through collaboration, warning against public coercion or interference.
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Piorious
Ana
Cohen
Thea
Thas
Church of Christ
Wasnineaton
D. C
Decembo
Why He Parvare Washington to Host World’s Fair
J. H. Johnson of Pittsburgh argues the nation’s capital belongs in Washington for the World’s Fair. He urges federal management, permanent buildings, and extensions of government use, citing logistics, funding, and representative access. He supports a plan that keeps facilities usable after the exposition. December 3, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ths
Ihs
Thia
J. H. Jouxmon
Pittsburg
Veteran asks why soldiers receive pensions and status
A reader from Wellsville Ohio argues that enlisted men sacrificed for war should not be treated as free agents or left to hardship. He questions why privates with land warrants or promotions are scarce and whether county and army officials favor officers in benefits.
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Pahalo
Perncey
Mackeet Wellsville
When was the American flag unfurled and first displayed
A letter to the editor discusses the origin of the flag, noting the June 14 1777 resolution establishing 13 stripes and 2 stars as representations. It mentions the flag possibly first shown at Fort Schuyler in August 1777 during the British siege and references Captain Abram Burramouwt, Paul Jones, and the Ranger. It also covers the 1794 change adding a state and stripes.
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Wilelysburg
Continental
United States
Fort Schuyler
Rome
Oneida County
Abram Bwrarmwout
Paul Jones
Ranger
Inaccuracies in Introduction to An Ancient Protest
A Sunday issue notes errors in the introduction to An Ancient Protest concerning George Plumer Smith and a banking house purchase by the Bank of Pittsburg directory. It traces the Bank of Pittsburg to wartime failures, listing connected banks and dates including a Fourth Ward location and the Bank of the United States lineage.
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George Plumer Smith
Bank of Pittsburg
Bank of Pitwbu Waa
Echanies
Secoml Bank
Pittsburg
Bea Prylied Tec & Pa
Ebetbank
Pieter
Eemaet
Defunes
Zanaing
Uea
The
United Tates
Piteaba
Prrisner
Curious Condensations Of An Old Time Page
A collage of curious notes: Damascus as oldest town claim, giant Port Lincoln oysters, Ceylon oyster dive yields 11 million shells, Elmwood medical tale, Ansonia cures for membranous croup, Salem trade shift to Boston, trained seals in Central City Park, influenza history in Europe and London deaths, romance relics from 1774 letters, and hair bleaching misadventure.
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New York
Europe
Ansonia
Conn
Salem
Mam
Africa
Boston
City Park
Novoe Frempa
London
S T. Petersburg
Bos i
Lowe
Enguia
Pasi
New York Time Museum
Yin of the
The Demon Who Turns to the Left and Other Bits
A scanned page fragment mixes poems and snippets about social types and urban life. It references a Native American land claim joke tone, a Wisconsin phrase, a Belle of Old, and a cartoonish demon who turns to the left as a recurring figure among varied street scenes and sayings.
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York
Uncle Sam
Dam
Chicago Trie
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