Publication Office Addresses in New York and New Hotel News
The text lists business offices and publishing houses at Diamond Street and Smithfield, and advertising offices in New York. It mentions distribution channels and availability of hotel news, with scattered references to sale points and locations in New York and other cities.
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Smithfield
Diamond
T. Vequiarty
Dueatene’s
Caion Square
New York
de Copea
Pavia
Pomice
Frey
Hotel News
Pittsburg in 1890 and a call for cooperative growth
The piece surveys Pittsburg’s prosperous 1890 with industrial gains and a $125,000,000 production rise, noting gas doubts and traffic needs. It urges public spirit and cooperative effort to accelerate progress, calling for rail or canal solutions and broader local energy in the coming year.
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Stendins
Jonking
Pittsburg
Fitteburg
Municipal budget debates highlight next year’s public works
Chief Bigelow and Chief Elliott filed their annual reports. Elliott seeks modest increases while Bigelow faces opposition. The proposals cover new streets and park projects, upgrades to old roads, and funding to start free bridge access to the Southside, with criticism likely to ease if the aims are understood.
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Bigelow
Elliot
Elliott
Chief Bigelow
The Indian Outbreak Amid Surrender Controversy
The Big Foot band’s revolt, sparked by suspected mistreatment during disarmament, surged after a surrender to 600 troops. Natives numbered about 150, with 250 dependents, breaking into fierce combat, signaling a likely long conflict and possible frontier devastation.
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Big Foot
United States
Whiteside
Reckoning with Officials Amid Frontier Bloodshed
Editorial laments broken government promises to Native wards, condemns corrupt agents who divert supplies. It urges swift action to crush hostile tribes to prevent cannibal warfare on the frontier while demanding accountability for dishonor and bad faith in native relations.
Money and politics in Brice case draw mixed praise
A Washington dispatch from the Chicago Herald lauds Senator Brice's campaign as a display of political leadership through large donations, while the Philadelphia Inquirer and others mock this money driven approach. The piece notes Brice, Oliver Payne, and ex Secretary Whitney spent vast sums in Ohio, undermining claims of principled leadership and showing how corporate backing shapes elections.
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Brice
Washington
Chicago Herald
Philadelphia Inquirer
Elliot F. Shepard
Oliver Payne
Whitney
Ohio
Congressional Committee
McKinley
Inquirer
Pennsylvania
Major McKinley
Lrnce
Democrats
Death toll rises in coroner report with 200 more cases
The coroner notes a sharp rise in cases this year with 200 more deaths than last year and highlights overhead wires and grade railroad crossings as contributing factors. There were 28 homicides but no judicial hangings, while 21 people chose suicide by hanging, reflecting on law and society’s response.
Suppressed Patents and Rivalry in Long-Distance Telecom
Eastern newspapers hint at a coming clash between the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Bell Telephone Company as Bell plans long distance service. The dispute centers on potential stock value and competition, with debates over telegraphy versus telephoning for news transmission.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Company
Public attention called to long standing telegraph and telephone patent dispute
The author argues that a decade old contract joining telephone patents with the telegraph has delayed long distance telephony and undermined patent policy. He questions how many similar cases exist where patent control stifles innovation and calls for an amendment to ensure public benefit from new technologies.
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Telephone Company
Telegraph
Lafayette College offer on free road building course challenges public trust
A newspaper editorial questions Lafayette College's plan to teach a free road building course for one representative from each county. It urges proof of the college's practical highway experience, arguing durable, cost-effective roads come from actual construction, not theory.
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Lafayette College
Warner
County Workhouse
Tribune debunks Roosevelts four hundred ideas and aristocratic myths
The New York Tribune disputes Roosevelts remarks on the four hundred class and counters rumors of heiress marriages to decayed European titles. The piece also critiques Indian reports and notes on a proposed Blaine nomination, plus references a Verestchagin exhibition at Carnegie building and Mr Carnegies gift plans. It ends with satire on Vice President Mortons stance on the previous question rule.
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New York Tribune
Roosevelt
Tribune
New York
Carnegie
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Morton
New Details Surface on Adams Private Car Motto
The article notes Charles Francis Adams allowed a “God Hates a Liar” motto to be posted in his private car. It also mentions Adams' railway practices and a broader critique of stock manipulation tied to Union Pacific.
Railroad duty to public governs right to occupy property
The piece argues that a railroad must serve the public by carrying freight and passengers and may claim unused property for such use. It critiques conservative corporate mindset, notes editorial quips on skating, references political bills, and predicts industry shifts if Ohio gas wanes, urging action over rhetoric.
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Senate
New York Press
Well Known People in Brief Highlights
Countess von Waldersee gifts Minister Phelps a colored portrait of General Von Moltke. Prof Walton Balentine plans visits to Western colleges to study agricultural instruction. Kaiser wakes at 7 and bathes, then breakfasts with the Empress. General Cassius M. Cuy well in White Hall Ky after 40 years’ illness. Prof Kochn exercises horseback daily. Julius Stewart enjoys life abroad with Riviera springs and Normandy chateau. Senator Spooner gains national Senate respect. Austrian Empress attire described. gown, jacket changes. Brig. Gen John Gibbon and Gen A W Benet near age limits. Benet retires Jan 2, Gibbon Apr 2. Miss Ray Frank preaches in Spokane Falls synagogue, establishes congregation. Mrs Garfield swamped by letters answered personally. Calder Marshall resigns from Royal Academy. becomes retired. Prince Victor of Hohenlohe finishes life-size plaster of Princess of Wales for Royal College of Music. statue features doctor’s cap and gown.
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WaLton Balentine
Maine State College
Kaiser
Cassius M. Cuay
White Hall
Kocn
Hygienie Institute
Julius Stewart
Riviera
Normandy
Paris
Spooner
Senate
John Gidbon
Division of the
Pacific
W. Benet
Cinc
Ordnance
General Benet
General Gibbon
Ray Frank
Spokane Falls
Wash
Garfield
Calder Marshall
BR. A
Royal Academy
Nestor
Hook
Academy
Prince Victor
Hohenlohe
Princess of Wales
Royal College of Music
Princes Victor
Dublin
Iowa Farmers Oppose the Force Bill Resolution Passed
Iowa farmers across parties condemn the force bill urging Iowa senators to vote against it and defend the nation’s franchise rights. The Carlisle Alliance adopted the resolution claiming it fairly represents Iowa farmers.
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Drs Marxes
Iowa
Carlisle Alliance
United States
Year in Pittsburgh Sees Prosperity and Quiet Progress
A reflective review notes Pittsburgh’s year as stable and advancing with mild calamities, notable commerce growth, and new landmarks. It contrasts cautious old timers with a forward looking public, highlighting progress on steel fronts, housing, and civic pride amid routine tempests. The piece previews a brighter year ahead.
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Pittsburg
Dualife Meaning and Gladstone’s Long Welcome
A playful column from the Philadelphia Times notes a pun on dual terms, wonders what dualife could mean, and jests that a French duelist lives twice as long. It remarks Gladstone’s presence has extended into an implausible 824 years and mentions a recently bought second-hand copy of Cobbett's Advice to Young Men.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Gladstone
Cobbett
Deaths of a Day Chronicle Local Centenarian and Notables
Daniel Curran aged 108 died at his North Jackson Street home after a long life in Iowa and the United States. Judge John Mitchell, born February 24 184? in Claremont NH, died after a brief illness. he served as Circuit Court judge starting 18? and held other offices. B B Brashear, father of Prof. John A. Brashear, died at age around 70 in Bonilla. funeral arrangements announced. Brownsville note mentions a train leaving Hit depot at 7 o'clock A M.
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Daniel Curran
Lowa
Jackson Street
Ohio
Bellefonte
Ireland
Des Mores
John Mitchell
Claremont
N.hs
Hoemon
Teesacete
B. B. Brashear
Julia
John A. Brashear
George A. Brashear
Sarai Street
Bonilla
Eeeilas
Iak
Brownsville
Ex Judge Wisdein Dies in East LIVERPOOL Ohio
Ex Judge Simon Wisdein a longtime Golan bi ana county bar member died today at wishowe ra Hee piston likely from heart disease. He served as a state senator in the district and was a noted local figure.
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East Liverpool
Simon Wisdein
Golanbiana
Wishowe
Tae
Tesne
Bank ledger will probate seeks Rebecca Power will
In Baltimore on December 30 the Orphans Court heard Metro politan Savings Bank president C C Schriver offer for probate the last will of Rebecca Power cut from the ledger of the bank. The will bequeaths the funds to Rebecca Powell and Bishop Curtis of Wilmington, with a contingency that if Rebecca Powell dies all money returns to Bishop Curtis. The court delayed judgment granting time for a caveat as counsel for Powell’s siblings contested the filing. Rebecca Powell is described as a colored woman.
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Bautimore
Orphans’ Court Today
CO. C. Schriver
Metropolitan Savings Bank
Rebecca Power
Rebcca Powell
Bishop Curtis
Wilmington
Rebecca Powell
Ee Eee
Epson
Powell
Harvard Glee Banjo and Mandolin Clubs Visit Pittsburg Society
The Harvard ensembles stirred Pittsburgh society with a glee banjo and mandolin concert at Carnegie Hall and a Duquesne Club banquet. Harold alumni guests, about 70 locals, and 30 visiting members enjoyed toasts and feasting before a 3 o clock departure for Washington, D. C.
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Harvard
Pittsburg
Harvard Club
John A. Ricketson
G. Blair Painter
Gen- Wewnen
Henry Chalfant
Messrs
Painter
Chalfant
Duquesne Club House
Carnegie Hall
Greez
Thompson
Birdiig
Tom
Banjo Club
G. L. Osgood, Jr
Williams
Alfasir
J. W. Chalfant
J. H. Ricketson
M. W. Watson
A. E. W. Painter
C. L. Fitzhugh
H. K. Porter
M. K. Moorhead
W. G. Park
George W. Dilworth
Wynn R. Sewell
J. B. Oliver
Harry Darlington
Duquesne Club
Washington, D. C
Handel's Messiah Delights Pittsburg Audience at Old City Hall
The Mozart Club performed Handel's Messiah under Prof. James P. McCollum with soloists Mrs Genevra Johnstone Bishop Miss Margaret Frazer Harry Brackett and John A Strona. The concert drew a large crowd of prominent city and suburban residents and earned enthusiastic praise for the performance and vocal artistry.
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Mozart Club
Old City Hall
Pittsburg
James P. McCollum
Genevra Johnstone-Bishop
Chicago
Margaret P. Frazer
Harry B. Brackett
John A. Strona
Perthimanes
Handel
Mission Bands Convene at Pittsburg Conference Smithfield Street Church
The Mission bands of M. E. churches in the Pittsburg Conference met at the Smithfield Street M E Church. The conference includes 40 societies with about 1 100 members. Reports showed fund raising of 1 70425 for the mission cause and many boxes sent to foreign fields. Lunch was provided by Smithfield Street’s young ladies. Afternoon sessions featured progress reports, music, recitations and dialogues by children.
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M. E
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
Mission Cause
Ferencen
Quiet home wedding among Washington correspondents
The private home wedding of Miss Mary C Reinhart and Mr James B Henry occurred last evening after the groom’s mother’s death. Rev D Jones officiated at First M P Church. The bride, daughter of artist J McH Reinhart, has artistic talents. the groom is a prominent Washington newspaper correspondent. Gifts from fellow correspondents were reported. The couple left on the 3 30 train for Washington.
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Mary C. Reinhart
James 8
Henry
D. Jones
M. P. Church
J. McH. Reinhart
School of Design
Washington
Capital
Snow and scandal on Wood Street and a beaming Quay visit
A colored man clears snow from a sign on Wood Street causing near misses for pedestrians. A rich lady is splashed by soot sauce when snow falls. Early this morning a newly married man arrives home drunk, prompting talk of a doctor or a snake charmer. Senator Quay appears in good health as Pittsburgh visitors report optimism about cloture and election bills.
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Wood Street
Nan
George
Senator Quay
Quay
Under Cover, So to Speak Mackintosh and Boots in Hard Times
A victim of monetary stringency explains that a mackintosh and boots are essential for economy and dressing respectably. He notes such outerwear covers numerous clothing deficiencies and can substitute for other garments in both winter and summer use, reflecting widespread financial hardship.
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Mackintosh
Snow and Sarcasm in Allegheny Streets
A Pittsburg official claims the city’s snow removal policy keeps sidewalks clear while Allegheny towns are plagued by drifts. He mocks Mayor Gourley’s plan to prevent snow, saying it will only be dealt with in select streets once the city is in order.
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Buffalo Express
New York
London
Virginia
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Gourley
Rational Parrot Demonstrates Surprisingly Logical Tricks
A young parrot kept by Pittsburgers shows behavior suggesting rational thought. Poll drops bones into coffee to soak, then learns to repeat the process with pebbles in his cage. The bird's experiments reveal curiosity and problem solving in a humorous household scene.
American Chemists Meet in Philadelphia Second General Convention
The American Chemical Society opened its second general meeting at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with many distinguished chemists from across the country. A notable paper by H. A. Weber of Columbus Ohio was read, titled Note on Certain Reactions for Tyroxticon.
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Philadelphia
American Chemical Society
University of Pennsylvania
H. A. Weber
Columbus
Coal Prices Steady After January Production Cut
New York coal sales agents met to restrict January output to 2.5 million tons, keeping prices unchanged. Another meeting is set for January 15 to decide on policy for the coming year.
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New York, Dec
Margaret Mather to Star at Bijou Engagement Next Week
Margaret Mather and her company led by Mr. Otis Skinner brings Jules Barbier drama Joan et Arc to Bijou with Mather as the title role. The program includes Gounod incidental numbers and a varied late week schedule featuring As You Like It and Juliet.
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Margaret Mather
Mr. Otis Skinner
Bijou
Mr. Young
Jules Barbier
Joan Et Arc
Miss Mather
Joan
Damremy
France
Orleans
Gounod
Com
Fifth Avenue Theater
New York
Where the Politicians All Agree Washington West
A satirical note that politicians uniformly claim internal strife lies only within the opposing party, while keeping unity on shared critiques of rivals. The piece reflects partisan commentary on Washington politics with a sharp, tongue in cheek tone.
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Washington West
The dying year and roses of the old reign
The poem sees the dying year as a pallid bier with faded roses, some weeping for nights of rest it gave, others longing for joyful bells of the new year. It contrasts those touched by sorrow with those who welcome the next year, noting thorny gifts and glimmers of hope as the reign ends. Margaret Bytage
Curious Condensations in an Odd News Roundup
A garbled collage notes Paris arrests and a few oddities from across the U S and Europe. Items mention photographers in Jefferson City, oyster farming in New Hampshire, an electric mover invention, Edison patents, and varied oddities from Cincinnati to Maine including a blue ribbon dinner signal and a pope driven library project.
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Paris
Sudden
Jefferson City
Bho
Ity
New Hampshire
State Fish Commission
Zanesville
Edison
Massaro
Eighteenth Century Jests and Local Quips From Newspapers
A compilation of brief humorous snippets from several papers including remarks on a mule like joke about the McKinley bill and fashion prices, a Port land estate tale, and the New York servant girl anecdote. The comments touch on political figures, manners, and regional foibles with light satire.
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Iss
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Itsraven
Sanday
Ferday Distaatch
Lusraren
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Blaine
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Lowpon
New York Morning Journal
Countess von Waldersee
Minister Phelps
General von Moltke
Little Bat
Gulf Stream
Eve
Patti
Gran
Tam
Tex Tramp
Willin Winele
B. Brashear
J. B. Walker
Adrian
Mtch
Hev
J.B. Walker
Board of Ministerial Education
Will
New York Evening World
Calaveras County
Messiah
Little Mission Workers
James
Miss Maidie Siebenick
Maidie Siebenick
Joseph Brown
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Southside Presbyterian Church
McConnell-Wilson
C. L. McCurceros
Neville Street
Monongahela House
Samuel C. Walker
Ridge Avenue
Nathan McDowneelt
Fifth Avenue
Sewickley Assembly
Choral Hall
Flora Dietrich
Moorhead School
Kyre
Gertie Hemphiles
Sandusky Street
James Redman
Crafton
Tux Sloan-Rankin
Braddoct
Buena Vista Street
St. Malachi’s
Chas, E. Cornelius
Mary
Euchre Club
Elizabeth Graff
Beatty Street
East End
Mary Painver
Park Painver
Ome
Pelham Pre Lamar
Hedeoe
Lot
Margaret
Cincinnati
van Rensselaer
Bang
Copenhagen
Colby University
Ernest Meyer
Vatican
The
Republic
H. J. Hunt
Fairfax Station
James Dick
Canton
Lake View
Scheedie Lake
Canadian Pacific
Rouen
Petit Quevilly
John McConnell
Montgomery
N. Y
McConnell
Maine
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Michael Woods
Palmer
Mass
Woods
House of Correction
Dayton
York County
New York Cancer Hospital
Eighth Avenue
One Hundred and Sixth Street
George W. Cullum
Cullum
Rincon Hill
San Francisco
Central Park
Oxford
Franklin
Emaliest Io Aroostook
Hancock
Ee Shearers Androsececinis
Narnia
Somerset
Rex
Audroscoggin
Norristown Herald
Jay Gould
Scranton
Chambersburg
Philadepna Ledger
Portland
Ore
Hilladelphia Press
Philadephia Cals
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