Carnegie on Pittsburg prospects and steel trade
The piece reviews Mr. Carnegie's outlook for Pittsburg steel and iron, dismissing the Pig Iron trust as speculative gambling and arguing Pittsburg will not cede to Alabama or Chicago. It notes potential gas supply risks, freight rates on ore and iron, and laments the South Penn project being blocked by trunk line forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Pig Tron Trust
Alabama
Edgar Thomson
Chicago
Cas Wells
South Penn
Trunk Line
Curiosities of Taxation and Occupation Rates Debate
The piece highlights shifts in occupation tax under a Supreme Court ruling, noting fixed value standards for incomes and salaries and questioning how these rates compare to income tax. It argues legal fiction lowers taxable bases and contrasts thresholds for professionals and earners with the fairness of income taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Two Methods of Attacking Beef Prices Compared
The piece contrasts Western efforts against pressed beef packers with Eastern pressure on beef prices, arguing both target price control rather than competition. It notes potential on price gaps between cattle and beef, weighs if transport or distribution monopolies raise middleman profits, and urges farmers to challenge charges on moving products to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Pennsylvania
Errant Buffalo Cow Disrupts City Quiet
A lone cow roams Buffalo streets causing congestion and alarm as residents call for protective measures against further property damage. The animal was secured and relocated days ago while the New York Tribune mocks the incident. local writers urge authorities to prevent future incidents and safeguard public calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
W Peare
Lake Erie
New York Tribune
Pittsburg
Cruel City Donkeys At Large Threaten Buffalo Streets
A local screed urges Buffalo to curb troublesome pedestrians likened to urban donkeys with umbrellas. The piece compares city life to traffic hazards caused by these unruly crowds and calls for action to rid streets of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Moving Day Proposed for Real Estate in May
The piece argues for standardizing moving dates to May instead of April to reduce discomfort and vacancy risk. It urges Pittsburg real estate agents, now largely handling rentals through agencies, to adopt May as a moving date this year as a reform benefiting renters and property holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Is political corruption tolerated when tied to party interests
The World rebukes Tribune assertions of Democratic machine corruption and argues organs and party men whitewash their own. exposing corruption within parties could curb big campaign spending and end the culture of partisan shielding. It cites the aqueduct fraud probes and asks if the World will live up to its standards in a heated campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
The
Tribune
Thad. Stevens
David B. Hill
New York
Unexpected champion shapes stance on British stance to German aims
The St Stephen's Review supports Yankee rights and warns Bismarck that England will not tolerate German fleet aggression from New York to New Orleans. It notes the paper's Tory tilt contrasts with Salisbury, and suggests England may prefer negotiation over bullying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's
Bismarck
Berlin
New York
New Orleans
England
Columbia
Lord Salisbury
Broadway
France
New York society fears social collapse under new administration
Gilded circles gasp at the prospect of a failed social order as chatter spreads about Mrs Harrison biting bread, signaling a curious trivial note amid looming political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italians warned against coming to this country in print
An Italian newspaper warns Italians to avoid America citing prejudice against Italian professionals. It rails against imports from sunny Italy of certain workers and notes nationalist sentiment favoring domestic industry. The piece also mentions D B Hill’s 1892 Democratic bid, a prizefight draw after sixty six rounds, and stock notes on Union Pacific and Central Pacific for second mortgage holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mike
Count de Montereole
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Political Notes and Transit Rumors in a Turbulent Era
The column surveys rail routes toward Pittsburg and possible Dreary politics as rival rail giants resist open winters and coal prices descend. It notes electoral vote counting, declares Harrison president elect, and criticizes party leaders over voter manipulation while contrasting Northern and Southern views on race. It ends with O'Brien's victory over Balfour and a jail remark about Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harrison
O’brien
Balfour
Liberal Party
Notable Anecdotes and Society Tidbits From An Avid Gossip Page
A collection of brief items touching Marta Anato and Signor Nicobios Most Athos with its monks in Southeastern Europe. Also notes on Simm Morel Mackenzie offered to found a sanitarium in America, which he declined. Quips recount Eiffel Tower scaffolding, royal dining, and a tale of the Princess of Wales aiding a grieving mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Anato
Signor Nicobios
Most Athos
Europe
Simm Morel MacKenzie
America
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Prince of Wales
New York
Napoleon
Henry Ward Beecher
Charles Dickens
Brooklyn
Iris
Gloucester
Holmes
Aird
Free Church of Scotland
Alness
Princess of Wales
Norfolk
Lynn
Sandringham
Topical Talker notes on watches and railways
A column discusses a boy repairing a slivered watch with cotton thread and its ticking again. It also jokes about aqua para savings on prescriptions, then critiques railroad advertising by Chicago lines and praises a Pennsylvania map book. It ends with Carnegie’s Allegheny library progress and a German-American warning about Berlin tensions.
Appellate Court Clarifies Receiver Jurisdiction in Secomb Case
The Illinois Appellate Court affirms that a receiver's authority extends to property tied to Clapp & Davids, a Chicago jewelry firm, with Secomb and Judge Jamieson cited in the decision. The ruling holds the appointing court’s jurisdiction covers related proceedings in this state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Catlin
Albert L. Secomb
Chicago
Brittanic Company
Catlin
Clapp & Davids
Secomb
Washington
Jamieson
Northeastern Ohio Doctors to Probe Canton Medical Charges
In Canton the Stark County Medical Society faces scrutiny as the Northeastern Ohio Medical Association orders a thorough investigation into charges of medical practices. The move follows past efforts by Canton to review accusations against physicians who belong to both organizations, with a committee to be appointed and Alliance set as a future meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Ohio
Canton
ArkRox
Stark County Medical Society
Northeastern Ohio Medical Association
No Canned Goods Trust Proceedings Emphasize Output Cuts
The Association of Western Packers of Canned Goods met in annual session with President William D. Ballinger urging steps to reduce production due to market overhang. The group denied forming a trust and discussed the legal suits alleging soldering patent infringements against factories, with plans to address both suits and output reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chtcaco
Association of Western Packers of
William D. Ballinger
West Virginia Senate and House Pass Labor Statistics Bill in Charleston
At Charleston on February 13 the West Virginia Legislature reported no new senator developments. House approved the bill to establish a State Bureau of Labor Statistics by a large margin with four dissenters, while a militia pension measure gained House support. Senate action showed a 10 to 0 vote against a Virginia debt resolution, and another bill on railroad company compensation passed the Senate with one dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dispatch
Chancester
W. Va
Kenna
Goff
Scattering
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
House
Congress
Senate
Virginia
Civil Service Reform Conference Called in Baltimore
The Civil Service Reform Association of Maryland invites reformers nationwide to a Baltimore conference on February 2. A general policy discussion on civil service reform will precede two speeches on achievements under President Cleveland and prospects under the incoming administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Civil Service Reform Association of
Maryland
United States
Cleveland
Mtr
Hanrison
Assay Commissioners Review Coin Tolerances in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on February 13 the Assay Commissioners met at the mint to test the calendar year coinage. A sample from each lot handed to the superintendent is placed in the vault for tolerance testing, with ongoing representation from New Orleans San Francisco and Philadelphia mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Orleans
San Francisco
Deaths of a Day Funeral for George A. Morrow
The public morgue keeper George A. Morrow died suddenly at his father's East street home Allegheny after illness since the Wood street disaster. He leaves a wife and two children and will be buried Saturday at 2 with Knights of the Mystic Chain and Royal Emeralds service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Morrow
East Street
Allegheny
Wood Street
Shakespeare Street
East End
Knights of the Mystle
Arcanum
Jr. C. Vathe
Knights of the Mystle Chain
Royal Emenn
New Naturalization Laws From Becoming Climens
Washington February 13 Representative Oates from the Judiciary Committee reports favorably a bill to amend U S naturalization laws. The bill critiques abuses under current law and outlines eligibility limits, application forms, residence proof, and English reading requirements for prospective citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climens
Washington
Representative Oates
Alabama
Committee On the Judiciary
House
United States
Union
Le Caron Testimony in Sullivan Murder Trial
Le Caron’s testimony before the Parnell Commission alleges jury fixing by Sheriff Frank Agnew to aid Alexander Sullivan’s acquittal. Agnew’s term ended 1878. Charles Korn followed. Second trial ran Feb–Mar 1877, with juror composition noted. first trial in Oct 1876 ended with a hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
le Caron
Parnell Commission
West
Alexander Sullivan
Frank Agnew
Sullivan
Charles Korn
Agnew
Charlies H. Heed
Mills
Sage Moran
Chinese Rise Against French in Tonquin Frontier Conflict
Reports from San Francisco dated February 12 describe heavy fighting on the Tonquin frontier as 1,000 natives attack French forces near Monkay. Three French soldiers die and five are wounded amid alleged Chinese army reinforcements. Hong Kong residents urge Britain to press the US and Australia to drop exclusion laws, arguing they threaten Hong Kong’s trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rio de Janiero
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Tonquin
Haiphong Haner
Porte
Monkay
Encam
United States
Australia
Foraker to Sherman at Lincoln Day Banquet
The Lincoln Day banquet stretched to 4 a.m. with unlisted speeches. Governor Foraker, refusing to toast, later attacked Senator Sherman indirectly by praising General Alger and hinting at Chicago convention tensions. Ohio Republicans reportedly tire of such candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Foraker
General Alger
Sherman
Chicago
Replgan
Alger
Ohio
Simon Cameron Heads a Harrisburg Press Club
Special Telegram reports the Harrisburg Press Club organized with General Simon Cameron as President and officers including B. J. Meyer as First Vice President R. H. Thomas as Second Vice President E. J. Stack as Recording Secretary H. C. Demming as Coveting Secretary J. M. Place as Treasurer and H. Egle as Librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Cameron
Dispatch
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Press Club
B. J. Meyer
R. H. Thomas
E. J. Stack
H. C. Demming
J. M. Place
H. Egle
Wm. Rodear
Wonderful Scientific Discoveries and Oddities
A New York Evening Sun piece mocks pseudoscience and silly theories. It cites Dr Schlagenfurst of Copenhagen criticizing the phrase Swearing like a Pyrite and parodies Paris committee reports on suicide methods, electric conductor length rules, and strange weather remedies in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Schlagenfurst
Copenhagen
Apron and Necktie Social Entertains Gentlemen at Frohsinn Hall
Ladies of the Frohstun singing society hosted an Apron and Necktie Social at Frohsinn Hall last night. Guests drew aprons and ties from envelopes to pair up for the grand march, then danced with matched partners amid merriment and a served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frohstun “Singing Society
Frohsinn
Strots Hall
Chance
Phillip Lange
G. W. Backofen
William Sennen
Misa Kohlbecker
Kerner
Dr. Schneeckend
E. Loos
Illustrated art lecture by Miss Randolph in Pittsburg Club Theater
Miss Louise F. Randolph, Lake Erie Seminary history of art teacher and Western Reserve University lecturer, delivered an illustrated talk in Pittsburg Club Theater on Florence influence to Renaissance and works by Giotto Fra Angelico Raphael and others. She plans another lecture tonight and was hosted by George C. Macbeth in East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise F. Randolph
Lake Erie Seminary
Painesville
School of Design
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Pittsburg Club
Randolph
Florence
Dante
Bargello Palace
Santa Fiaceeenn
Albertinelli
Fra Hartolommeo
Andrea del
Raphael
A Brilliant Ball at Patterson Hall Lawrenceville
A well attended ball hosted by prominent locals at Patterson Hall Lawrenceville last night featured 45 couples. Gernort Guenther’s orchestra opened at 8 with a supper by Caterer Constanzer around 11 after which dancing continued to 2 am. Committee members included C N Ackerman N J Kirk N J Macauley T C McCullough and others. Guests named include Jos A Hadigan Sam Bossman Frank Coates Max Leslie Jos McCauley M Ackerman Harry Anderson Charles Davidson Willam Barger Rich Weldin Edgar Gilmore and John Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Hall
Lawrenceville
Gernort & Guenther
Constanzer
C. N. Ackerman
N. J. Kirk
N. J. Macauley
T. C. McCullough
C. J. Hook
W. E. Nightingale
E. J. Martin
Jos. A. Hadigan
Sharpsburg
Sam Bossman
Frank Coates
Max Leslie
Jos. McCauley
M. Ackerman
Harry
Election Outrages Reviewed by Senator Evarts
In Washington the Senate discussed a Privileges and Elections reform resolution. Senator Evarts supported the measure while recounting Texas political troubles, noting petitions from Republicans and asserting no misconduct by peaceful citizens. He cited two shootings of county figures and warned against an authority opposed to the Constitution and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Evarts
Washington
Senate
Committees On
Evarts
Washington County
Tex
Congress
Republican Party
Hepewkes
Joseph Hoffman
Holt
Texas
New York
Lower House Passes Cheap School Book Bill Amid Debate
The Lower House approved the measure by an overwhelming majority and sent it to the Senate. The bill would establish a commission to adopt book names acquire copyrights and handle purchases and sorting. It has stirred strong reaction among book dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Votvmars
Senate
Tribute Medal for Mme Hading Sparks French Jealousy
In New York on February 13 the French club in San Francisco honored Mme Hading with a gold medallion sent to Lafon to present on her first New York stage appearance at Palmer's Theatre. The gesture follows public neglect by the club, inflaming Parisian pride among local admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hading
New York
San Francisco
M. Coquelin
Mme. Hading
Lafon
Prenchman
Palmer’s
Psn
Prize Snake Story From Orange Woodpile
Samuel Snowden of Orange mistook a straight stick for a snake then found a four foot torpid black snake frozen on his woodpile. He carried the snake by the tail toward his house, shook it at his boy, and it split when brittle from freezing. The live head half resumed movement and sought the woodpile while Snowden disposed of the remaining piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Snowden
Orange
Mr. Snowden
Freight Train Crashes Into Wall Near Hoboken
A fast Erie Railroad freight train derailed near Hoboken and plunged into a brick wall. The engineer leaped clear before impact as the locomotive demolished wall bricks and several cars tumbled. Estimated damage about 12000 with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Hoboken
A Great Man Gone Colonel Ruth Goshen Dies at Clyde
Colonel Ruth Goshen, a towering showman known as the biggest giant Barnum ever had, died yesterday at his Clyde New Jersey home. He was about 70, stood 7 feet 2 inches, with 2 feet 6 inch shoulders and 28 inch chest, weighing 644 pounds. Four men needed a block and tackle to move him in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Goshen
Barnum
Clyde
N. J
Blaine Offered and Accepts Secretary of State Position
Thomas Platt states that James G. Blaine has been offered and accepted the office of Secretary of State. He asserts the matter was settled some time ago by correspondence and can be quoted as authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Platt
James G. Blaine
Quarrel Over a Growler Ends in Shooting Clash
Franzerco Paec and Jacques Melia fought at Melia's home over a growler. Paec shot Melia twice in the shoulder during a retreat. He fled as a police pursuit began, firing at the officer and being shot in the head by the officer after the officer ordered him to stop. Melia remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franzerco Paec
Jacques Melia
Melia
Paec
Inaugural Commanders Selected for Procession
Harrisburg reports Governor Foraker has accepted appointment as commander in chief for the grand military and civic display. General Hastings notes 50 000 expected participants with 16 000 to 20 000 soldiers from United States and state forces across various units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guards
Sgrape
Foraker
William Warner
Missouri
Grand Army of the Blic
United States
Grand Army
Jon Yron Parker
Washington
Hastings Sa
Nies and
Civic
Discouraging Silk Culture Bill Sent to Report Adversely
The House Committee on Agriculture decided to report adversely the Thompson California bill for silk culture. It proposed creating a division of silk in the Department of Agriculture and establishing experimental silk culture stations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture Today
Thompson
California
United States
Staunton and West Augusta Railroad Company Formed
Staunton Virginia February 1 The Staunton and West Augusta Railroad Company was organized last evening with John D Crowle as president and W P Tamma as treasurer from Augusta National Bank. The venture aims to develop the anthracite coal fields in the northeastern part of Augusta, about 17 miles from Staunton, with capital stock of 1,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Staunton and
West Augusta
Ormanet
John D. Crowle
W. P. Tamma
Augusta National Bank
Augusta
Scalper Trader A. P. Hart Fails to Appear in Wheat Markets
A. P. Hart, known as a heavy scalper in wheat trading, did not show up today. He offered no statement of assets or liabilities and had been operating heavily. a recent wheat advance left him unprepared for the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
A. P. Hart
Hart
Fresh theater week with multiple touring acts at Harris and Bijou
Harris Theater hosts Toe Boxce or Keys and next week the Nelsons. The Bijou nears sellout with Tre Still Alarm drawing crowds and the Australian Novelty Company bringing new acts to the Academy of Music. Swedish Lady Singers perform at Old City Hall next Tuesday. Casino Company presents Erminie Nadjy with top local comic opera talent. The Wire at Grand Opera House stars Frank Carlyle Henry Herman and a long cast with scenic work by W H Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
Academy of Music
Kieber
Old City Hall
Erminie
Nadjy
Pittsburg
Mins Tanner
Opera
Grand Opera House
Daniel Frohman
Frank Carlyle
Henry Herman
Miller Kent
James O. Barrows
John Piood
Charles & Dickson
A. W. Gregory
Berian Gibbs
Adeline Stanhope
Adelaide Thornton
Ettie Hawkins
Olive Dunton
W. H. Day
Lyceum Theater
New York
The Sweetest of Chestnuts and a Valentine
Retrospection on youth and a valentine sent to Adaline fair sixteen. The speaker recalls her beauty as the red rose and violet in her eye, noting her response the next day with laughter and a sign she liked the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline
Sweet Sixteen
Valentine
Curious Condensations and Oddities Across Nations
A jumble of misc items notes butter substitutes in London, electric welding in industry, new churches in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, a youth named Raoul Koezalaki capturing St Peters, a water wheel in Maine showing one horsepower, and tales from Balzac to police fee abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Fragmented Verse and Quips from a Ragtag Page
An assortment of whimsical lines and snippets appears, featuring misheard phrases, flirtations, and playful dialects. The text includes jesting about valentines, leap year, and mistaken impressions, with scattered dialogue and captions that evoke a period newspaper humor page.
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the Dispatch
Business Ofice
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Postagn
Darcy Maeratcn
Dany
Disrarca Bs
D. B. Hill
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Vanderbilts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressman Thomas
Ilinois
John C. New
Indiana
Mr. Blaine
Messrs. New
Grady
Knickerbockers
Western Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago Railroad
Pennsylvania Lines
L. G. McPherson
Pennsylvania Company
Andrew Carnagie
Allegheny City
Court House
Germany
Kaiser
German Empire
Umocls
Charleston
Civil Service
Cleve Iood
J. Hall
Omcaco
Houston
C.J. Hull
Bright
Hull
Wexas Atneo Neventer
B.S. Prowell
Carlisle
Prowell
New Cumberland
Ing Sullivan
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Louise Randolph
Lake Erie University
Presborg
Free School Books For
Blaine
Boreas
Valentines
Yair Adaline
Sweet Adaline
Boston Courier
John Theach
Blackbeard
Raoul Koezalaki
St. Petga Toms
Scosben
Dowdoinham
Maine
Balzac
James Rothschild
Austria
Vienna
Prontir
Gardiner
Kennebec
Jai
William Jameson
Friendship
Paul Hevero
Medincook
Medancook
Jameson
Moentetis Soeeeane
Ov House
Ecarth
Bradford's Point
Portland
Ore
Marius
Ancient
Carthage
Julius Cesar
Pompey
Romulus
Remus
Horatius
Cincinnatus
Miss Butt
George
Aleck
Waghin
McHarry
Bisvascation
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