New Women Suffrage Views Shift Toward Secular Labor Vision
Reports from Wassicoxet describe the Women's Suffrage Convention with emphasis on a growing secular approach, a push for industrial equality, and leadership by Matilda Joslyn Gage and Caroline Everhard McCullough. The piece notes rising younger delegates, admiration for Susan B. Anthony, and a trend toward independent organizing beyond church influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conanue
Clso
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Caroline Everhard McCullough
Huge Virginia land claim could restore vast Walcott holdings
A Virginia Legislature bill seeks to compensate Walcott heirs for delinquent taxes on more than a million acres in Wise, Buchanan, Russell and other counties. If approved by the State Auditor, it could enable lawsuits to restore the lands now home to iron furnaces and thriving industries valued in the millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcott
Commonwealth
C. N. Boyce
Walcott Heirs
Senate Finance Committee
Walcotts
TWO CLEVER OLD EAGLES
An old railroad builder recalls how two parent eagles protected their nest while the crew built a river ravine bridge. The birds fed their eaglets with precise drops of fish and guarded the pen, eventually accepting the workers as allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Printing on Envelopes Faces Repeated Setbacks in Congress
Washington February 25. Efforts by printers and envelope makers to ban Government printing on stamped envelopes and to stop production and sale have repeatedly failed. Proposals to require return request printing on envelopes were shelved after committee recommendations to indefinitely postpone the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Post Aga
Terrence Murphy Former Southside Councillor Dies
Terrence Murphy ex councilman of the Twenty-eighth Ward died last night at 1am after a brief illness of grip and mania. He owned a saloon and was a well known Southside figure noted for civic principles and bridge safety debates. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence Murphy
Carson Street
Southside
Murphy
Jos. Dickson
J. M. Duff
Tree Bridge
Annie Is All Right At Grand Opera House
Ano Pixley arrived in the city at midnight and will appear at the Grand Opera Home tonight. Though tired from the Philadelphia ride she says she is all right to perform. Newsies are hopeful her charm remains intact as she recovers from a brief indisposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ano Pixley
Grand Opera
Philadelphia
Newsies
Charmis
Wan
Aenebasalak
Shy Tulford
Movement to enforce Columbus scale among Brockwayville miners
A special telegram from Brockwayville dated February 23 reports miners in the district pushing to enforce the Columbus scale. They seek a four foot ore vein allowance and 55 cents for veins below that figure, with rates still under dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockwayville
Chickades
Germany Faces Shift Toward Parliamentary Government
In an interview Major Wilhelm Kauffman notes the Socialist rise stems from Bismarck era anti socialistic laws. He forecasts Germany drifting to a parliament favored by middle classes, with expanded Socialist influence and end of expulsion provisions, pensions, and labor protections amid a shifting crown role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wilhelm Kauffman
The
Anzsiger
Europe
Major Kauffman
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Singer
Berlin
France
Alist
Bismarck
Socialistic
Ple
Socialistice Party of
Sacre Seay
Pittsburg's Position in Clearing House Exchanges
Boston dispatches show last week’s gross exchanges for several cities, with percent changes over the prior year’s corresponding week. The Pittsburg figures are highlighted to indicate its standing among the listed markets and how its activity compares to 1869 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shadowed Shifts in City Positions Spark Debate
A trusted source says mayoral clerk W. H. McCleary will resign to run for sheriff. Ostermaier appears likely to back him, with Hugh Flinn joining as potential rival. Police magistrates mostly secure, but Brush fate uncertain amid Leslie faction pressure. Southside magistracy may pass to David McGarey or C. E. Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McCleary
Robert Ostermailer
Hugh Flinn
Southside Police
Judge Brokaw
David McGarey
C. E. Succop
Reverend I M Joiner Runs Out of Dolph County
News from Rateten North Carolina reports the Rev I M Joiner an alleged English subject who was run out of Dolph County before the holidays appeared in Oberlin a northern Methodist Church settlement near Rateten. He preached last Sunday but was not invited to a pastorate and left the village after a church meeting objected to his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rateten
N. C
I. M. Joiner
Dolph County
Oberlin
Randolph County
Tennyson and Our Mary The Poet Laureate and Actress
A visitor recalls a summer Isle of Wight scene with Lord Tennyson and actress Mary Anderson. The tale links their friendship to Marys illness and mentions Alma Tadema and Mrs Black admiring her, with Tadema painting her in various roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Evening York Sun
Lord Tennyson
Isle of Wight
Tennyson
Mary
Mary Anderson
Alma Tadema
William Black
Mrs. Black
Child Performer Describes Stage Audience Reactions
A juvenile performer discusses how audiences resemble white spots to her and how she enjoys making them feel the play. She notes New York crowds listen closely while her sister Dora is more nervous and mentions her dolls Aladdin and Todkina shared for stage routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dora
Aladdin
Todkina
Todkins
Frohman
He Returned from Washington And Ate With The President
A village man recounts his trip to Washington where he met the President and dined with him, claiming a special appointment. Townsfolk question his claims about connections and status, then humorously plan to visit a local tavern to meet the fighter who fought in Buffalo last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strip
Washington
George
Bor
Ben
Church
Buffalo
Notoriety Fever Among Society Women Prompted Portrait Offers
A St Louis woman sent her portrait to P F Collier editor of Once a Week offering payment for a biographical sketch and front-page placement. The editor declined, noting money cannot influence selections of social leaders. The incident highlights society women craving publicity and flattery from published portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Collier
St. Louis
Lany
Ace
St. Louis Society
Amin
Wanamaker Brown Winter Stock Sale Cuts 20 Percent
Neighbors are urged to visit Wanamaker Brown for a complete closeout of winter stock including ready made and made to measure garments. The sale offers a uniform 20 percent discount on all items with no stated end date and a reserve to close at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker & Brown
The Place for Spring Wraps at Campbell & Dice
The People's Store advertises a line of jackets and wraps described as the place for spring fashion. Located on the right side of the street, Campbell & Dice features the featured apparel line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St the People Store
People’s
O Nga
Campbell & Dice
Dress Goods Sale Attracts Attention With Cut Prices
Importers announce 2000 pieces of dress goods crowded shelves and demand a dramatic sale. 75c for 38 40 inch tailors, 1.00 to 1.25 for 50 50 inch and Scotch stripe goods, 8c to 25c for plain color broad cloths and 36 inch American cloth patterns. Store promotes quick movement and big profits through aggressive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Importers tout French challis collection at bargain prices
The ad announces a large demand for challis and a special challis department at the center counter in the goods and silk room. It claims the best challis at sec with superior styles and urges inspection to prove the claim. Last season patterns sold at 25 and 35 cents. Cloak rooms receive new jackets capes and other garments daily with new lace curtains and upholstery fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Toung
Wassixoetox
Woman's Congress
William Lford Garrison
Wendell Phillips
Grant
Lincoln
Garrison
Eee
Susan B. Anthony
Labor Organization
Socialista
Biatch
London
Elizabeth Cody Stanton
Teo
Mia Biateh
Robert Purvis
England
Connelly
W. C. Connelly, Jr
Associated Age
Republican Leagues
Choice
Jos. Horse & Co
Ee Peon Avenue
Virginia
Annie
Pixiey le
Kauffman
Pittsburg
de Mansas City
Osen
Denver
Anne
Indiana
Columbus
Duluth
Joseph
Los
Ear
Jewelers
Fifth Avenue
Falt-Uwr
Seecnam
Pelresty
Eighteenth Street
Attie
Maggie Heathloins
Mompay
Carey Alley
Ferson
Wylie
John A
John Fe
Monpar
Robert B. Miller
Jack
F. W
Ae Ok M
Mra Ja Janz L
de Tarot
Moyday
Canton
Tov Carers
S. Temeaxce Muephy
McCall
Hia
Luna Street
Easta
Jone
Frank McCant
Independence Street
Thirty-fifth Ward
West End
McKenna
Ton Avenue
B. McKenna
L. Gieseenkamp
St. Mary's of Mercy Church
Third Avenue
Ferry Shest
Petticord
el Wansham
Fu Dorn E. Prehioomn
Webster Avenue
City
Wellsville
Wellaviie
Pg Bandiy
Barstow Mcc Spelland
Yeas
George B
Lydia Smitson
Reed Street
Eleventh Ward
Stephenson
Hazel
Saturfor
Wood
Dalley
Pittaborg
Tesdat
Old Butler Pike
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Lum
A. M
J. B. Joedoch
John B.&a
Smithfi Street
Diablo
Beata Power Secu
Our Mary
Spring Capes
Fl. Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
Felo
Acorda
Lestie
San
New York Law
the Money Saving Stores
Sixth Street and
Penn Ave
Fell
Abraham Lincoln
Hood
Blocker
Fleishman &Co
Pittsburg, PA
Nellie Bly
Globe-Trotter
Knox
Wanamaker
Brown
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Storage CO
West
Be Bey Telephone
biSuwr
Painver
Caiannies
Te Anson
Joseph W. Wm
Farka M. Be
Patehn'ts
Wood ST
Robert Dickey & CO
Bogos & Buhl
Federal Street
Allegheny
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!