Canadian reciprocity talks collapse in Washington
After a week of secret sessions the Canadian commissioners left Washington without an agreement on reciprocity. They rejected a plan for general reciprocity and proposed a limited list of manufactured articles, which the United States rejected as non reciprocal. Discrimination in canal tolls and unequal treatment of American vessels prompted further dispute and ended hopes for a treaty with Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sproval
Wassixcron
D.C
Ortewa
United States
Canada
Xem
Great Britain
United
Ortugal
Spain
Dominion
J. W. Foster
Ottawa
London
Itrom
England
Julien Pauncefoie
Lord Salsbury
Lord Salisbury
United Sates
Erie Canal
Welland Canal
Charles Tupper
Secetary Blaine
Harrison
Blaine
Washington
Senate
Tory Sttt
Julian Pauncefote
Pressent
Practical Banking Lab Opens at Boston English High School
A $1,000,000 bank with regular daily operations began today in the English High School. Students handle cash, deposits, and stock and bond transactions to learn practical bookkeeping and business methods, with plans to expand to more students next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dispatch
Maverick Bank
No Italians Located in City After Immigrant Search
Health inspectors searched for Massilia passengers in Pittsburgh after reports of Italian arrivals. Three Italians were found on Liberty Street opposite Union Station, having come from the anthracite regions months ago. Officials doubt any new cases. claim those affected were removed to a New York penthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massialia
Liberty Street
Union Station
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
A Preacher's Dilemma in Shesandoah Church
In Shesandoah Pennsylvania Rev Lloyd EB West was arrested after a dispute over a christening. A husband David Jones interrupted the ceremony claiming the infant’s baptism, while the wife Mrs Jones urged the service to proceed. The pastor was held on bail for court following the confrontation at the Protestant Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shesandoah
Protestant Episcopal Church
Lloyd EB. West
West
David Jones
Jones
Men and Women at Alvin Theater critics fault play
The critics pan De Mille and Belasco for a structurally weak three act drama with an original third act that fails. The bank scene and the director meeting are praised for realism while William Prescott is deemed unlikable. Strong performances by Woodward and Hamilton mix with uneven pacing and a disruptive onstage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMille
Belasco
William Prescott
Villian
Messrs. de Mille
Thelasco
Bank Directors
Sinbad Returns to Pittsburgh in Sold Out Duquesne Theater
Sinbad again wowed a full house at the Duquesne Theater, with 8s warmth for the cast and dances unchanged. Edith Craske replaces Madeline Morando in the troupe, while songs like The Ogre Man and That’s What the Wild Waves Are Saying draw praise as rail and club groups plan outings for a two week engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinbad
Pittsburg
Duquesne Theater
Little Ninetta
Madeline Morando
Edith Craske
Ainbad
Order of
United American Mechanica
Tenants Dispersed After Disturbance at Centennial Flats
Patrol officers removed residents from the Centennial apartment house on Ferry near Liberty after a daylong disturbance. Dozens of occupants faced intoxication and disorder, with authorities naming Mary Donahue and her daughter Mary Keineman as alleged operators. Also arrested were Mary Sarver Rose Devine Mrs Donovan and Tim Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
Liberty Streets
Mary Donahue
Mary Keineman
Mary Sarver
Rose Devine
Donovan
Tim Sullivan
Fitz Simmons Death Knife Mystery From New Orleans
New Orleans reports say Fitzsimmons received the knife used in his suicide from desperado Murphy. Murphy is jailed as the grand jury investigates the case. Fitzsimmons' remains will be moved to his boyhood home after a year at the New Orleans cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fitzsimmons
Murphy
Sinbad Plays Draw Packed House in Pittsburg Engagement
The article notes a large audience for Sinbad in Pittsburg with many theater boxes filled and prominent grand army of the republic ladies among the attendees, praising it as the era’s most popular entertainment in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Pittsburg
Annie Ward Tiffany Shines In The Stepdaughter At Grand Opera House
A Monday night crowd applauded Annie Ward Tiffany in The Stepdaughter at the Grand Opera House. Tiffany dominates the action as Pauy Logan, with strong supporting actors and a dramatic cliffside finale featuring Peggy Ronan’s daring rooftop escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ward Tiffany
Little Green Isle
Biddy Renan
Biddy Ronan
Miss Tiffany
Grand Opera House
Tiffany
L. BR. Shewell
Pauy Logan
Aft
Egerton
Cliffden
Peggy Ronan
Gus Hills Galaxy at Harry Williams Theater Review
Last night Marion and Keene headline Gus Hills Galaxy with a topical song. The bill features Fred Huber Miss Kitty Allyne Estelle Wellington and Al Reeves whose act falters though his The Man in the Moon stands out. Maudemerelyas sings but struggles with English delivery. Fields and Hanson reprise their Wood Sheppard mimicry. Acrobatic judges impress while the afterpiece Push and Pull departs from the grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Keene
Harry Williams
Gus Hill
Fred Huber
Kitty Allyne
Estelle Wellington
al Reeves
Beneath the Waves and Blue Beard Draw Busy Theatre
The Bottom of the Sea thrills audiences with spectacular melodrama and fine scenic work on its second local visit. Ella Lewis shines as Fatima and Harry Fitzgerald scores as the amusing Shacaboe. Also offered is Henry J. Byron's Blue Beard by Fitzgerald & Lewis, with a chic Fatima impersonation and strong comic turns, plus curios in the hall drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maginty
Henry J. Byron
Fitzgerald & Lewis
Ella Lewis
Fatima
Harry Fitzgerald
Shacaboe
Curio Hall
Captain Chittenden
Curios
Dodretti
Samson
Held by the Enemy: A Veteran War Drama Returns
The war drama Held by the Enemy drew large crowds at the theater yesterday with strong scenery and goodacting. Reviewers note it is among the earliest of its kind and remains popular, with only minor weaknesses in a few scenes.
Rowing Show Opens with Ross Monnagher Clash at Fifth Avenue
A large crowd gathered at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum for the first day of a six day rowing tournament featuring Wallace Ross and Ed Monnagher. The event was complemented by snake charmers mind readers a traveler with Indian trophies and the Fitzsimmons relics along with a vaudeville program in the theater drawing additional attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ross
Ed Monnagher
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Fitzsimmons
Sexton’s Irish Bomb and Chilean bullion affair debated
In Loupon February debate, MPs discuss Russia's treatment of sects, the Espiegle bullion shipment to Balmaceda, and the Ashbourne land act. Sexton seeks to indict English incapacity to legislate for Ireland, urging Irish independence as the Parliament backs the throne address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel
Chile
Montevideo
Balmaceda
Lord George Hamilton
Southampton
London
London and River Plate Bank
Chancery Court
Sexton
McCarthyite
Ireland
England
Ashbourne
Jackson
Mr. Sexton
Fanatic mob burns church in Athens Piraeus attack
A fanatical mob attacked the Protestant Church in the Port of Athens yesterday, maltreating the minister and attendees, stealing valuables, and setting the interior ablaze. Troops arrived to quell the fire and arrest numerous vandals as the church burned beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Piraeus
Emperor William tour World’s Fair rumor denied
BeRirs reports no foundation in the circulating story that Emperor William planned to visit the World’s Fair after a banquet hosted by Dr. Von Boetticher. The claim was circulated locally but has been proved unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BeRirs
William
von Boetticher
Imperial Home Office
Crispi retires from politics in hopes of aiding opposition
Romer reports ex Premier Crispi will quit the Chamber of Deputies to remove an obstacle to a strong opposition, resigning leadership to Signor Zanardelli and hoping his views endure until the proper time. In Warsaw German agents push pan Germanic agitation among Poles, praising the Dreibund over the Russo French alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romer
Crispi
Chamber of Deputies
Zanardelli
Germany
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Lent Edict Eases Lent Restrictions Amid Grip Pandemic
Pope Leo XIII issues a Lenten relaxation due to the grip disease still prevailing in Europe and America. The edict, read in churches on February 2, may allow meat during Lent and relax fasting rules to aid health recovery, with details to be announced in church readings. Mgr Farley notes uncertainty but expects similar modifications as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Leo XIII
Europe
America
Italy
France
Mgr
Farley
Licking and Thumbing Seals in Historic Binding Practices
The article recalls ancient and medieval methods of validating agreements by thumb印 presses and wax seals. It notes variations among Goths Therians Scots Moors and rustic couples who joined thumbs or licking fingers to seal vows, then pledged lifelong fidelity.
Lamar Window Glass Manufacturer Faces Failure in Weoverly
Alonzo C. Lamar a leading window glass maker in Weoverly and Philadelphia failed this morning. Executions against him total $20,000. Lamar estimates assets at $30,000 and says he can pay all debts if permitted to continue. It is believed he will be allowed to carry on his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Prescott
Weoverly
N. J
Alonzo C. Lamar
Philadelphia
Lamar
A. L. Thornton
Vancouver
Clark County
Wash
Pittsburg
Dr. A. & Benwee
Lowe
Penn Avenue
Doctor of
Portland
Ore
Thornton
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Kidney and Bowell Comfort
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting and effective remedy for kidneys and bowels. It claims prompt action, cleansing effects, cold and headache relief, and constipations help. Sold in 50c and 1-dollar sizes by reliable dealers and purveyors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ailure
Anada
Ery
New England
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Atchison, Union Pacific
Oregon Navigation
West End
Bay State, Gas
Qld
Annie Ward
Tiffany’s
Marine Marvels
Alvin Theater
Byron Douglis
John Woodward
Mr. Fendieton
Woodward
Theodore Hamilton
Hamilton
Alvin
Ester Lyon
Hattie Schell
Mr. Dalton
Jerad Cohen
Great Bank
Stone
Commonwealth
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Henderson
Fitz
Gus Hill's
The
Academy of Music
Bijou Theater
World's Museum Theater
Harris Theater
Museum Theater
Parliament
Mr. Balfour
Lent
U.S
Belgemana
York
Ginscogne
Havere
Antwerp
Spsbevenaers
Melee
Orleans
Lonnon
Vilna Aaiheang
Baltimore
Condon
Alifax
Lord Clive
Aurania
Liverpool
Syqupihici
California Fig Syrup CO
Sousville
Cassimeres
Sixth ST
Hotel Anderson Block
Jaca
Pacific Coast
Catarah and Dyspepsia Institute
Jet-imau
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!