Webster Case and Secret State Paper Suppressed
A February incident reveals a state secret slipped into congressional public docs and canceled before distribution. The piece explains why a State Department report and a presidential message were kept confidential and the Webster land claim to Great Britain, with Britain’s reply and ministerial notes. A Pittsburgh Coal Exchange delegation sought a Harbors Committee hearing on Monongahela dams purchase, facing fiscal caution in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
United States
Bliaine
Committee On Foreign Relations
William Webster
Great Britain
Trede Sem
Hiim
Department of State
Webster
United Stats Department of State
Lincoln
Lord Salisbury
Pittsburg
Oriation Lightner
Considered Herself Divorced A Woman Who Had Sought Freedom
A report from Chicago dated February 4 states Imogene B. Collis of New York pursued a second marriage before finalizing divorce from George B. Collis of Whiting Manufacturing. Earlier filings show a local separation petition denied January 16. A Newark notice on January 31 announced William H. Lyon’s marriage, not to Imogene (Collis) Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGco
Imogene B. Collis
New York
Collis
George BR. Collis
Whiting Manufacturing Company
Newark
Noted subject contemplates self harm amid extradition wait
The account describes a man in custody, Fitzsimmons, plotting self harm while awaiting extradition to New Orleans. He resists aid, is found with a penknife, and nearly dies from neck wounds. authorities intervene, and a minister is secured. His wife Lucy Rebecca Borch and Mississippi connection noted as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taffy
Beltzhoover
Chicago Opposes Federal Help for World Fair Plans
Chicago directors of the World’s Fair announce no federal loan or appropriation will be sought. A $4,000,000 appropriation will be requested for National Commission tasks, with Chicago bankers guaranteeing any potential deficit. Funds for building come from local sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
National Commission
Chrcaco
Chicago
Congress
United States
Directors’ Committee
St. Clair
Pars
Board of
Lady Managers
National Commission, Exploitation and Calariet
Medical Record critiques Harris poisoning trial experts
The Medical Record discusses the Carlyle W. Harris murder case and how expert disagreement muddled the jury. It argues for impartial scientific commissions to advise the court and notes morphia as the likely cause of death despite contrary testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Medical Record
George F. Shrady
Carlyle W. Harris
French Banks in Trouble Arrested Bankers to Be Released
Two Paris financial houses faced crisis as two firm members were arrested last night and placed under intense inquiry. The Temps notes releases are planned to shield a high political figure and avert a 6,250,000 franc panic tied to Ottoman negotiations with a Swiss banking syndicate. An ensuing banker rumour proved to be a deficit in a family guaranteed industrial project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim
Fatal scaffold collapse at Sioss furnace injures workers
At the Sioss furnace in Rrem Misen Ham on February 4 a scaffold 58 feet high collapsed trapping and throwing workers to the ground. Two men, John Staton and John Richie, died. Six others were wounded, three of whom are African American.
Has Signed At Last In Pittsburg Baseball Talks
Ed Hanlon will captain the Pittsburg club next season after a conference with President Temple and Manager Buckenberger. Buckenberger gains full managing authority while Hanlon handles on field duties. Hanlon Beckley and Baldwin plan to travel to Hot Springs for conditioning as Swartwood considers staying in Pittsburg to train locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Buckenburger
Ed Hanlon
Pittsburg
Hanlon
Backenberger
Buckenberger
Philadelphia
von der Ahe
Beckley
Ed Swartwood
Pittsburg and Chicago Club Set for Washington's Birthday Game
The Pittsburg and Chicago Athletic Club football teams will play at Exposition Park on Washington's Birthday. The Chicago club demands a 23 guarantee which Pittsburg agrees to, ensuring the game proceeds. Officials call it the most important Pittsburg match, with Exposition Park loaned for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
Exposition Park
Washington
Goodwyn
Goody
Nebraska Futurity Stakes at Syracuse Nebraska
Breeders urged to nominate foals for the $20,000 Nebraska Futurity Stakes open to world entries. Stallions must be nominated by April 1 with payments due in ensuing years. foals eligible are those born in 1908. Multiple starters allowed from the same sire if within rules. nominations follow ownership in case of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Hill
Syracuse
Neb
Nebraska
English wrestler Winstanley reappears as Reuben Collinge in Philadelphia
Robert Winstanley, the English grappler, reemerges in Philadelphia under the name Reuben Collinge. He seeks matches with any man of 0 to 10 pounds in catch as catch can style, after defeats and a cancelled forfeit in Newport and Chicago. He has a history as a trickster with victims across large eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winstanley
Bert Walker
Newport
Dinkyaink
Philadelphia
Reuben Collinge
Walker
Winstanley
Chicago
Windy City
Quakers
Mississippi
Times-Star
California Club Considers Six Round Fight Choynski Slavin
California Club directors discussed a six round bout between Joe Choynski and Frank Slavin. Slavin is due soon and seeks a large purse. If arranged Californians could gauge Slavin against Peter Jackson. Choynski aims to be first to back the match and believes he can hold his own against Slavin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Joe Choynski
Frank Slavin
Choynski
Slavin
Peter Jackson
Goddard
Nanita
Davis Museum Shaving Contest Draws Thousands Yet
Unbounded interest surrounds the shaving contest at Davis Museum where thousands watched spiritedly yesterday. Contestants performed artistically and were cheered as crowds filled the venue. At 10 p.m. last night the scores showed John Haab still holds the record for fastest shave with a 1 minute 3 second run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Museum
John Haab
New Stud Book Planned for High-Class Trotters
At a meeting February 4 the Executive Committee of the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders voted to establish a new stud book for registering exclusively high-class trotters. The move follows the American Register Company in Chicago admitting pacers to their register. Eastern breeders oppose pacer admission. New York will host headquarters with U O Gue of Des Moines Iowa as Recording Secretary. Regulations for records and admission were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders
American Register Company
Chicago
New York
U. O. Gué
Des Moines
Hart to seal Pietfer deal in Louisville soon
Special dispatch says President Hart of the Chicago club will visit Louisville in a few days to consummate the Pietfer deal. Fred has returned and believes the game here will proceed, with Louisville likely proposing to exchange Browning Crown and Canovan for Pfef fer Wilmot and either Dahlen or Gumbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hart
Chicago
Pietfer
Fred
Browning
Crown
Canovan
Pfeffer
Wilmot
Dahlen
Gumbert
Reilly May Be a Giant in Croomeaui
Croomeaui February 4 Special Long John Reilly is likely to play first for the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
Croomeaui
Long John Reilly
Orst
Giants
Ewing Seeks Return as Arm Sounded in Debate
Ewing has asked his club to arra Rey and terms are now under consideration. He asserts his arm is sound, and the move follows that belief. The phrasing suggests ongoing negotiations about a possible return or contract details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Ara Rey
St Paul Curling Club hosts busy day of draws and prizes
In St Paul Minnesota the national bonspiel progresses with the Challenge Cup third draw completed and Jobbers Union games resumed. Matches see S Harstone and A McCulloch among others and the resulting draw leaves two Winnipeg and two St Paul rinks in contention for the top prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mixx
Tom Hastings
Minneapolis
A. J. Craig
Fargo
Milwaukee
Dr. McDonald
Brandon
Harry Hunton
Duluth
J. B. Hill
Chicago
Winnipeg
G. Harstone
Alex McCulloch
F. L. Patten
John McCullochh
Guitenberg Track Meet Reports and Local Sports Notes
Results at Guitenberg show five furlongs race won by Conbor with Martin B second and Jay F. Dee third in 17054. Xenophon leads one mile race with Narboone second and Granite third in 1353. Azrael wins six furlongs with Prodigal second and Ben Arthur third in 122. Hancocas takes five furlongs with Fleu rette second and Basil Duke third in 1208. Sir George wins mile and a furlong with Let Grippe second and Eleve third no time. Bill Barnes takes seven furlongs with Longstrode second and Corinne third in 1:05 4. General Sporting Notes mention Tom Brows stealing 443 bases in four years. Local dog show offers a $100 trophy for best Saint Bernard. Tom Brown gains league interest after previously unwanted. Bowling contest planned between East Ert Grmnastic Club members next Thursday. MonGAs the English sprinter returns to running. Collis elected captain of Columbia’s Mott Haven team. broke intercollegiate mile walk record last spring. Forfeit of £20 noted for Schaefer. Ives likely out until March 23. Brooklin Handicap commentary questions Longstreet handicap. Hugh Venny and Captain Sam Brown reach understanding. Penny to ride in West. Debate over two big leagues. Boston open to reorganization. Maher-Fitzsimmons fight date shifted around March 3 in New Orleans context. Western Association players include Quinn, Sullivan, Swartzel, Clingeon, Motz, Letcher, Mavertisburg’s offer at £2,500. Sandringham Gold Cup announced as premier two-year-old race in England with £300 trophy and 500 sovereign stakes. nominators may bring three entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorrentens
Conbor
Martin B
Jay F. Dee
Xenophon
Narboone
Granite
Azrael
Prodigal
Ben Arthur
Timer
Hancocas
Fleurette
Basil Duke
Sir George
Let Grippe
Eleve
Bill Barnes
Longstrode
Corinne
East Ert Grmnastic Club
Mongas
Salford Harriers
Liorp Collis
Columbia
Mott Haven
Collis
Flaxkives
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Schaecfer
Ives
New York
Longstreet
Proceeis
Hugh Venxy
Captin Sam Brown
Penny
Peter Wimmer
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wero
Maher-Fitzsimmons
Olympic Club
Ted O'Clock
Needham- Wysn
Metrolitan Club
Metropolitan Club
New Orleans
Western Association
Tommy Quinn
James Sullivan
Park Swartzel
Billy Clingeon
Frank Motz
Tom Letcher
Mavertisburg
England
Sandown Park
Church organ sale offers wide selection and low prices
S Hamilton at 91 and 93 Fifth avenue Pittsburg Pa advertises a large range of church organs from $3800 to $15000 with genuine pipes and brands like Clough and Warren Scribner tubes Estey and others. Exhibitions in local churches and salesrooms highlight models for city churches schools and colleges across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Butler Street
M. E
Scottdale
Hamilton
Clough and Warren
Scribner
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hamilton’s
Pittsburg
Incoherent OCR fragment from local page
The readable text provides no clear names places dates or events. It appears as garbled OCR with repeated letters and no coherent facts or context to summarize into a valid news item.
River News and Notes Louisville Traffic and Disasters
Special telegrams report good business and rain with the river falling. Ohio River flow from Cincinnati to Memphis, Missouri to New Orleans, departures for Cincinnati Carrollton Evansville and Memphis. Steamboat Courier disabled near Moundsville, W Va, taken in tow by Liberty. Passenger Jared injured with a bad bruise on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Memphis
New South
Missouri
New Orleans
Big Sandy
Cincclnmati
Sherley
Carrollton
Tell City
Evansville
Bellame
Mowndaville
W.va
Liberty
Frederick Wn
Jarede
Weather summary from Allegheny Junction to Browns ville
Upper gauges show river levels ranging from 7 feet at Allegheny Junction to 65 feet at Brownsville with readings rising or stationary. Cloudy, cold conditions persist. temps around 4 to 61 degrees at various stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Junction
Mougastown—Hiver
Brownsville — Niver
Wathes—Hiver
River Traffic Report Amid Ice Dikes And Rising Levels
The bulletin notes rising water on the Ohio and Little Kanawha with navigation resuming. ships depart and arrive at Wheeling Cincinnati and St. Louis while river depths range from 8 to 14 feet and falling. one vessel repairs after breaking a pillow block near Sunny Side as Chattahoochee assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piasburss Hudson
Ben Hur
Wheeling
Menphis
Kate Adams
Arkansas City
the Crescent
Harry Brown
Caxcinnati
Keystone State
Pittsburg
Wicksaune
Elver
Guiding Star
Chattahoochie
St. Louts
Cherokee
Memphis
Providence
Natcher
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Europe to New York
Arrivals list ships from Bremen and Liverpool reaching New York. Vessels include steamers with origins in Bremen and Liverpool and final port New York. No clear cargo or dates provided in readable text.
Fire destroys Jom Roebling shop in Trenton blast
At Trenton New Jersey the Jom Roebling Sons Company three story brick braiding shop burned in an explosion credited to spontaneous combustion. Loss about 150000 dollars. The blaze followed two prior fires in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Jom Roebling Sons’ Company
Kent Alley
James Wright
Hugh McClain
Gingham Sale Offers Handsome Styles at Low Price
Cotton and gingham fabrics advertised as new and stylish at 12 1/2 cents per yard. Emphasizes superior cloth and colors and broad selection.
Wash Dress Goods Remnants Closure Sale
Wash dress goods and remnants from the last three months are closed out today at very low prices at Jos. Horner & Co. located at 609-021 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Department
Foreign Office
New Zealand
Masonic Saviows Dank
Fitzsimons
Murphy
Parish
Fitzsimmons
Pender
Sam
Imt 1
Gol
Louisiana
Lucy Rebecca Borch
John Eckel
Tom
Harris
Ad Gumbert
Slavin and
Gomber
Carlers
Guitenberg
Tom Brows
President Barbour
St. Bernard
Tom Brown
Musical Matters
India Silks
Horxr & Co
Penn Avenue
Pennsybania
West Virginia
Kansas
Indian Territory
Ohio Valley
Gulf
Texas
Alleghenies
Atlantic States
Upper Dixie
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesots
As Masessens Svsveses
River News and Notes
Will Beecham
New York Depot
Canal St. Oh
Grand Opera House
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Westinghouse
Penn Ave
Ninth &T
North America
North American
Fit
Scott
York
Ebremen
Atizone
Iateag
Liverpool
J. W. McFarland
Fulton Street
Morganfield
Waggoner
Lowell
W. Va
David Echol
Garza and
Fitz
City OF
Mexico
Garza
U. S. Gov’t
Brandreth’s Pills
Brandreth
Jos. Horne & Co
Men’s & Boys
Eaat Tay
I. C
Wallace
Columbia Germantown
Fleishman & CO
Urket
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!