Supreme Court Reverses Itself On City Classification
The Supreme Court abruptly reverses a prior ruling, upholding the constitutionality of a city classification act and erasing Allegheny’s dilemma over third and second class status. Commentators note the decision shifts the legislative power to classify cities across many strata, while leaving questions about the court’s consistency and reasoning.
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Supreme Court
Herrmann
Northside
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Presto
T v
Critique of Scandal in Journalism
The passage discusses sensational journalism and how Judge magazine portrays unreliable reporters as fiends and scandal-mongers. It acknowledges widespread press scandals and praises contemporary recognition that sensationalism damages public trust, hoping such excesses may diminish.
Pittsburg Skins to the Smoker Joke Critique
A Pittsburg reader objects to jokes about the city’s smoke and dirt. They argue the humor is based on a lie and urge humorists to seek fair satire rather than belittle the town’s industry and environment.
Anti Annexation Arguments in Toronto World
The Toronto World criticizes annexation to the United States calling Anglo Phobia a bid to imitate English models. It argues Americans produced no poet or philosopher of first rank in 100 years while Canada rivaled Bryant Longfellow Emerson and Holmes.
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Canada
United States
Toronto
Bryant
Longfellow
Emerson
Holmes
United State
Barbers Rumors Sparkling Theory From Boston Seer
An eccentric observer from Boston proclaims modern barbers are taciturn and silent, arguing a social shift in talkativeness. The piece presents a witty, speculative theory about how conversation models have changed in the barber chair.
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Boston
The
Hub
Pittsburg Barbers Still Talkative Despite Evolution Debate
An observer’s claim that barbers on the evolution line grow quiet is challenged by real Pittsburg barbers who continue to chatter with the same vigor as ever. Jokes about barbers and tongues persist as they wield lather and language, keeping shop conversation lively despite trends elsewhere.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Editorial Calls for Broad Penalty on Oaths to Unrecognized Authorities
The New York Mail and Repress urges amending the penal code to punish taking oaths or pledges to any officer not recognized by law or to any unlegal authority. It argues corporations and trusts rely on such pledges to restrain competition and praises hard lines against capital and labor uprisings, citing railroads and Col. Shepard.
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The
New York Mail
Order of Masonry
Col. Shepard
Shepard
When Mr Scott Danced at Whitney Ball
A lively account details Congressman W L Scott of Erie dancing with Mrs Cleveland at Whitney's ball in Washington. The scene emphasizes Scott's radiant appearance, playful pride, and the political wink at Matthew Stanley Quay. The piece imagines future generations recalling the event.
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W.L. Scott
Erie
Mr. Scott
Washington
Eric
Mrs. Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
la Scala
Cleveland
Matthew Stanley Quay
Scott
Foolish prank ends in tragedy near Evansville
A young farmer Heidel dressed as a white sheet to scare a superstitious Black man as he passed through a woods. The victim attacked with an ax, fatally striking Heidel in the skull. The incident serves as a warning against mock White Caps and similar fools.
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Evansville
Heidel
Parallel of Endolf death and Pretendor plot ending
The New York Evening Sun notes a striking parallel between Prince Endolf’s death and the thwarting of the plan to restore the Pretendor, framing both events as pivotal blows to competing powers. The piece reflects on the moral and political implications for the realm and its factions.
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New York
Prince Endolf
Princes, politics, and quotes in a 19th century gossip column
A contemporary notes Henry Esmond parallels a weak prince, corrects a misidentified relation, and discusses New to the East, Canadian annexation opposition, and a Central Pacific land suit. It zigs between court intrigue, judiciary faith, and U S political moves, including Florida electoral value and Iowa cabinet representation.
Royal deaths and a royal room amid London and European notes
Reports note the passing of royal figures in Austria An nam and Vitu, while in London a new smoking room opens at the House of Commons. Queen Victoria nears her forty ninth anniversary of marriage as Mrs Dow expands the Dover horse railway profits and Emperor Wilhelm cuts household costs.
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Austria
Annam
Vitu
English House of Commons
Lonny Sackville
Knole
Victoria
Prince Albert
Mary E. G. Dow
Dover Horse Railroad
Dow
Sarjfant
Ellen Terry
Lady Macbeth
Gladstone
Naples
Germany
House of
A Tale of Two Cities A Handsomely Illustrated Book
A newly published volume titled Pittsburg and Allegheny Illustrated Review offers 12 large pages of historical sketches by local writers. It surveys industry, provides statistics, includes city views, public buildings, and portraits, with biographical matter and business histories.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
J. M. Eistner & Co
Pyramids and Sphinx to Host Exhibition Baseball Game
Romance fans celebrate a touring baseball team slated to play near the Egyptian Pyramids and the Sphinx. The crowd wonders if the ancient monument might comment on the game as an umpire, noting the hazard of calling plays.
Jekyll and Hyde on Stage Draws Mixed Reactions
A critical note on a stage adaptation of Stevenson's tale contrasts Davidson's and Mansfield's versions. It praises Davidson's grotesque portrayal while finding Mansfield's approach refined but less startling. The piece also comments on weather signs, art gallery sales, and a modest painter at the School of Design.
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Mansfrein
Stevenson
Pittaburgers
Richard Mansfield
Mr. Price
Mr. Mansfield
Jekyll and Hyde
Mr. Darideson
Street Railway Figures for the Past Year
Harrisburg reports filed with the Secretary of Internal Affairs detail 1885 and 1884 data for multiple Pittsburgh street railways. Figures cover passengers carried, operating costs, receipts, and various liabilities including capital stock and bonds. Roads noted include Federal Street and Pleasant Valley, Pittsburg Traction, People's Park Railway, and St. Clair Incline Company with details on assets and unfunded debt.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Pleasant Valley
Pittsboro Traction Arn
Firet mortenKe
Oakland
East Liberty
Gershon
People's Park Railway
St. Clair Incline Company
Justice for Poor 10 Creek Indian Treaty Sent to Congress
The President transmits a provisional Creek Nation treaty for ratification. It cedes western lands to the United States except homestead holdings, with payments totaling 2,280,857 dollars to the Nation and 500,000 to remain in U S Treasury, plus 50,000 yearly for education. The President asserts fairness and government benefit.
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Washinetox
Congress
United States
Indian Territory
Pope endows chair at Catholic University and scholarships
Rt. Rev. John J. Keane reports from Rome that Judge O'Connor of San Jose endows another chair at the Catholic University. He also notes three more scholarships secured and the Pope is preparing a brief in type or for the areas about rules people.
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Washington
John J. Keane
The
New Catholic University
Garrigan
Rome
O'Connor
San Jose
Cal
Keane
Pasteur Professors Find Diphtheria Germ Link to Vaccines
The Figaro reports two Pasteur Institute professors have identified the diphtheria germ and its role in disease. A vaccine virus is expected to follow as a preventive measure.
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The
Figaro
Pasteur Institute
Revenue bill praised by Auditor General before Ways and Means
Auditor General McCamant told Harrisburg’s Ways and Means Committee that the general revenue bill would recover losses from past court decisions and tax reforms. He outlined key provisions including taxes on mortgages and judgments of corporations, capital stock taxes, and a limited six mill tax to state and national banks. He warned against county budget bills with constitutional risks and defended manufacturing corporation taxation.
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Auditor General
PROM
Harrisburg
McCamant
Ways and Means Committee
Supreme Court
Dauphin Court
Senate
Revenue Commissioner
Philadelphia
Dauphin County
McQamant
Eeain
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Drops Iowa Freight Rates
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy announces immediate adoption of the Commissioners' Iowa rate schedule, becoming the first major line to cut rates. Other roads will follow as they revise scales, despite an injunction on the initial rate plan and a separate schedule affecting only certain routes.
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Chicago
Iowa
Judge Brewer
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Morton
Burlington
Burlin
Cedar Rapids
Northen
Chicago and Northwestern
Neck Island
St. Paul
Northwestern
Eccentric Suffolk Schoolmaster Leaves Wealth to Government
New York February 5 Surrogate Tuthill issues citation for probate of M W Merriam will the Suffolk county schoolmaster who left his bulk of property to the United States Government About 381 40 found in Merriam s room at Newport with assets expected to exceed 100 000 He was a zealous Blaine man who died in his Springs schoolroom at 65 years old His sister reportedly holds about 40 and is not expected to contest the will due to family disputes
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Dispatch
New York
Tuthill
M.W. Merriam
Suffolk County
United States
C. B. Ackerly
Merriam
Newport
Blaine
Springs
Lhe
The Forgotten Soldier exhibit puzzled visitors at the Art Institute
In the Ver estohagin collection a striking image titled The Forgotten Soldier shows rough country and sky with a watchful vulture. A visitor questioned where the soldier is, and an expert explains the name fits because the artist forgot to include the soldier.
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Chicago News
Verestohagin
Art Institute
Debated Claims on Richest Men by Max O'Rell
Discussion grows over Max O'Rell's list of the richest men with critics alleging errors. The truth will be learned next summer when the public learns which families indulge in ice.
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Max O'Rell
Astronomers Go to Court Over Star Catalogue Ownership
From New York, two astronomers sue for ownership of a catalogue listing 56,008 stars. The Chiicago News notes suits about stars are rare and usually handled by theatrical managers, while questioning what astronomers truly know about stars.
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Chiicago News
New York
Notable stage run fills Harris Theater this week
NOTES OF THE STAGE report a full house at Harris Theater for Dont Davinsons's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with standing room only each night. MONSIR PALMEE appears as My Brothers Sister tonight and at Saturday matinee. Bijou receptions also crowded. Miss ConA Tanner stars at Grand Opera House next week in Fascination with praised company and elaborate scenery.
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Cona Tanner
Grand Opera House
St.ee Es
Robert Buchanan
Clayton Brothers Speak on Arkansas Slaying Theories
Powell Clayton and Judge Clayton comment on the Arkansas murder and the bloody shirt controversy. Republicans press Congress to investigate and safeguard ballot integrity while Southern Democrats largely deny the accusations though avoid naming themselves.
Breckinridge Faces Pressure Over Clayton Murder Fallout
Representative Breckinridge of Arkansas refuses to expand on the Clayton murder controversy. A colleague urges Breckinridge to resign and seek a new election, arguing the election used improper methods undermining trust in the South and hindering Northern investment. The piece notes Democrats must confront outrages to restore confidence and progress.
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Clayton
Albany Senate Prayer Sparks Debate on Influence and Fraud
Rev. V. Leech of Albany prayed against political gamblers and immigrant influence in cities. Grady and Erwin clashed over invitations to clergy for prayers as discussions on the prayer were ruled out of order by the Lieutenant Governor.
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Albany
V. Leech
Senate
Grady
Marcy
Erwin
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Erwin
Civil Service Debate Mirrors Senate Territorial Bill Fight
In Wasnimertos February 16 a House bill for a Territorial Government in Oklahoma was referred, amid sharp exchanges. Platt and Dawes urged different committees, while Plumb condemned civil service partisanship. Stewart called the system a broad farce as Nicaraguan Canal talks and district business dominated the day.
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Hawley
Gorman
Plumb
Arthur
Agricultural Department
Stewart
There Are Words Enough From the Louisville Courier Journal
A short editorial complains about the English language expanding with excess words. It jokes that even uneducated wives never run out of words in conversations with husbands. The piece also argues that the dictionary business is overdone.
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Louisville Coarier—journal
Indianapolis Shrinks as Citizens Move to Washington and Montreal
From the Chicago News a wry note warns that if more residents depart to Washington and Montreal in coming months Indianapolis may face a shutdown for lack of workers and leadership.
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Chicago News
Indianapolis
Washington
Montreal
A Comforting Thought from the Chicago News
A reflective verse laments winter ending and spring approaching. The speaker contemplates death as painless, notes political comfort, and ponders prices and mood as seasonal change arrives.
Arbitration Fight Over Fauntleroy Rights Heads To Court
New York managers Frank Sanger and T Henry French of the Broadway Theater plan court action to settle ownership of the American rights to Little Lord Fauntleroy. French contends sole ownership from London purchase. Sanger claims half as equal partner. Arbitration by French's father escalates the dispute. Mrs Burnett, who sold the play to French, expected agent terms paid to Palmer, not to French.
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Foys
New York
Boneau
Frank Sanger
T. Henry French
Broadway
Little Lord Fauntleroy
French
London
Sanger
Mr. French
Lord Fauntleroy
Rich Swindling Trial Opens in Reynolds Case
Wealthy Dr and Mrs Reynolds face swindling charges as the Court of Oyer and Terminer hears opening statements in a long pursued case. February fire at their Flushing summer home claimed 44000 in losses, later the London Assurance agent recovered bric a brac the couple swore were lost in the blaze. Dr Reynolds is said to be worth 50000.
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Court of Oyer and Terminer
Dr. Reynolds
Reynolds
Deserted Bride Ends Short Honeymoon in Odd Scuffle
Frank L. Burnham, 25, married seven days, clashed with his wife’s guest Eddie Rothberry after a wine supper. Burnham struck Eddie as police intervened. Mrs Burnham, drinking on Sunday and Monday, packed her trousseau and left him, becoming a grass widower.
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Frank L. Burnham
Mrs. Burnham
Mr. Burnham
Trousseau
Strapping 37 Year Old Terrence Farley Seeks Missing Mother
Terrence Farley of Armour Pennsylvania travels to locate his mother. Twenty years ago he was found sleeping on a doorstep and given to a charitable society. He grew up, trained as a farmer, and now is aided by two detectives in the search.
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Terrence Farley
Armour
Na Goon
Detective Harvey Fails To Prove Clergyman’s Misconduct
Detectives led by Horatio Nelson Harvey failed after 11 days to gather proof of improper conduct by Rev. John Owenbache, Episcopalian clergyman, while employed by Rev. David Brainard Ray of Grace Church. He was unpaid, and a city court ordered payment of 177 to Harvey. The Smiths and Mrs Stewart Will Case details follow, including large fortunes and gifts tied to Mrs Stewart’s estate and the Smith family.
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Horatio Nelson Harvey
John Owenbache
David Brainard Ray
Grace Church
Harvey
Rey. Ray
Ray
Smiths
Stewart
Europe
Judge Smith
Letter from Jack the Ripper threatens waterfront murder
Mayor Grant received a morning letter signed Jack the Ripper claiming no killings for one month and warning of a murder along the waterfront within a day or so. The note raises security concerns as authorities investigate the threat.
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Grant
Jack the Ripper
Goff poised to be sworn in as governor despite contest
Charleston dispatch reports General Goff has sworn duplicate certificates from every county and will qualify March 4 regardless of ongoing contest attempts. Delegates spar over opening or reading returns as politics loom, with Carr and three Democrats siding with Republicans. Senate ballots show Kenna's slight loss, but outcome remains unsettled.
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Dispaten
Charleston
W. Va
Spriggs
Carr
Clay County
Goff
General Goff
Washington
United States
Kenna
Delighted Jonnstown couple wed at 105 Vine Street
A quiet yet pleasant wedding took place at 105 Vine Street with Miss Nellie K Davis of Jonnstown and Mr Jal Woods of Pittsburgh as the bride and groom. The couple received many warm congratulations and left immediately afterward for a trip to Eastern cities.
Proverbial Household Advice From a City Newspaper
A New York Evening Sun fragment offers satirical tips on home life and safety. It warns against overworking servants, favors pets, laments city orchid attempts, urges preserving china, and jokes about burglars leaving doors ajar to escape.
Curiously Odd Items From Across The Nation
A jumble of short notes reports curious tales from Charleston to Kansas. The piece notes teeth of 34 shark species, Franklin watch ownership, odd divorce motives, a Davenport man famed for biblical knowledge, a boy preacher in Missouri, gum stuck in an ear, tobacco in a Weymouth pocket, a Buffalo woman’s suitor dodge, Georgia’s ancient horses and mules, and calendar shifts around Lent and Easter. It closes with a Detroit minister’s comic mishap in a streetcar and a Portland shop’s humorous burglary notice.
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Major Willis
Charleston
Benjamin Franklin
Lancaster
Okie Franklin
Phiadelphia
Poughkeepsie
Albert Nuchola
Davenport
Iowa
Alberta
Philosophical Jottings and Winter Vignettes
A compact collection of aphorisms and observations on trust in credit, happiness, environment, marriage, and secrecy, interspersed with light verse about grocers, maps of winter cravings, and a playful quip about buried secrets. The tone mimics a periodical miscellany aiming to provoke reflection and gentle humor.
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