City Finance Committee Backs 15 Mill Tax Levy
The City Finance Committee presents a report favoring a next year levy of 15 mills, up three from this year. The Dispatch argues for economy to avoid higher rates, noting a $167000 rise in bureau expenditures and about $100000 extra revenue expected from tax duplicates, urging restraint unless necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Finance Committee
Sheen Wills
Disratch
Bureau of Fire, Police
Pittsburg
The Down River Flood Threat to Cincinnati and Rivers
The article notes heavy rainfall in the Ohio Valley causing the Scioto Hocking Muskingum Kanawha and Bir Sandy to flood the lower river near Cincinnati. Five feet more rise would flood railroad tracks and bottom districts, risking homelessness for some residents. Pittsburg avoids major harm, enduring mainly mud from floods and winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ohio Valley
Scioto
Hocking
Muskingum
Kanawha
Bir
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pledge to navy questions army reform and modern weapons
The piece argues for balanced military funding, praising naval buildup while urging immediate modernization of the U S army. It condemns outdated rifles and siege guns, warns that soldiers face inferior arms, and notes risks of delaying reform amid fears of future war. It stresses the need for modern armor and reliable weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Merritt
United States
Washington
War Department
Stovers
Unity and Uniformity in City Architecture
The article argues against the belief that a city must be uniform in design. It notes advocates in class journals and cites New York and Philadelphia examples of uniform square blocks with identical houses, comparing it to soldiers on parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Architecture and individuality in urban design
The passage argues that a block of houses should preserve each tenement’s character while forming a harmonious whole. It notes modern building fails this ideal, compares architecture to social organization, and says best design balances individual character with shared circumstances to achieve unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
A Trans Allegheny Canal Proposal Attracts Attention
A letter proposes linking the Monongahela at Morgantown to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Cumberland via a tunnel. Engineers would study cost, surveys, and feasibility while highlighting potential for Pittsburg and the Monongahela and Potomac valleys to become a worldwide industrial center through cheaper transport and canal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Morgantown
Cumberland
William Black
New York
Buffalo
Erie Canal
Baltimore & Rival
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Potomac
Seaboard
Leake Erie
Senators Chandler and Call clash over Congressional Record remarks
A witless exchange between Senators Chandler and Call over an interpolated paragraph in the Congressional Record is debated. The piece argues that public airing of insults in the Record would spare time and improve debates, while preserving freedom to insult in a dedicated section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Call
Congressional Record
Senate
Florida
Mr. Chandler
Congress
New Hampshire
Tartar Remedy Claims Diphtheria Cure
Dr. Bapahinski of St Petersburg proposes inoculating with erysipelas to cure diphtheria. The text notes uncertainty about how he discovered the method and questions its safety, explaining the counter irritation approach and potential for death from erysipelas even if diphtheria is eradicated. It criticizes Russian medicine as overly aggressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bapahinski
St Petersburg
Ditmont
Mark Twain
Portland
Kennebeckca
Jar Gould
M. J
Claus Bpeerlkels Advises Tax Duty Support
A garbled 19th century text shows Claus Bpeerkels urging the Ways and Means Committee to approve the duty on raw enger. The passage mentions trust regard, refined and raw enger, and a reference to Louis Glebe Democrat Abhpreckels in a reversed or corrupted context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Bpeerckels
Ways and Means
Claus
Louie
Sugar and Gas News From The Bellevernon Field
The Sugar Trust plans to remove duties on raw sugars while letting refined sugars stand. A major gas main to Bellevernon is planned this year, signaling continued confidence in steady gas supply. An ice worm discovered by a scientist threatens ice with breakage, but the nation faces no current terror from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Glote Democrat
Bellevernon
New Yorkers Criticize World Fair Etiquette Incident
The text notes criticism of Mr Waldorff Aster for the World's Fair being in a city that sends servant maids to open front doors. It also mentions mission crusaders fined five dollars each and urges electing officers to curb illegal saloon offenses and liquor business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Waldorff Aster
Mission Crusaders
Sheffield gushers fuel oil market uncertainty
The piece argues that Sheffield gushers support the old theory that oil production remains ample when prices stay above one dollar. It links ongoing output to market expectations and price thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Weathering diverse claims in a volley of political satire
The piece attacks the Louisville Courier Journal for proposing Henry George’s land reform and an equal hair allowance. It mocks personal politics and notes that Cyclones in the South blizzards in the West and spring mildness in Pittsburgh show the U.S. can experience varied weather simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Henry George
Henry
Pittsburg
Salt Wells Discovery Highlights Trust Power in Ohio
TRE notes the discovery of salt wells in Ohio owned by the Standard Oil Trust. The commentary argues the find underscores trust strategy, implying the original trust could absorb the Salt combination and leverage water as a key resource for new stock. Water is deemed more essential to trusts than salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRE
Ohio
Standard Oil Trust
Illness of King of Spain Sparks Call for Constitution
Reports note the renewed illness of the infant king raises concerns about governance and health of the realm. observers argue the monarchy may require a stronger constitutional framework to stabilize the kingdom and ensure a clear line of succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Modest Astor Will Aims At Charitable Ends
The Astor will is framed to benefit charitable purposes and pass a large undivided estate to one successor. It notes a democratic trend toward redistribution of real estates and suggests this principle works well in the current era.
Prominent Figures and Notes from The Era
Patti pursues billiards with Nicolis while Sateen plans to take Galoe to grant. M. J. Studebaker displays a farm pig bought in New York now on display at South Bend. Thomas Stevens invited by the Royal Geographical Society to describe his Africa journey to Henry M. Stanley. A princess’s daughter’s marriage reportedly arranged for April. Victoria frowns on clergymen in amateur theatricals at Balcora. Secretary Teacr has sight in one eye from a childhood slate incident. Lord Beaconsfield’s brother retires as Deputy Clerk of the Parliaments at 5. Epwir E Boom donates 1000 dollars to the Vincent Hospital in Boston for working women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti
Nicolis
Sateen
J. M. Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
New York
Royal Geographical Society
Thomas Stevens
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Prince of Wales
Queer Victoria Ft
Balcora
Teacr
Ratre Dgraell
Lord Beaconsfield
Epwir E Boom
Vincent Hospital
Boston
Trinity Church
J. R. Vincent
Boston Museum Company
Petition from Arkansas on 1884 Bus election violence
In the Senate, Mr Chandler presented a petition from Union county Arkansas alleging a terror campaign during the September 1884 election. He claimed mobs terrorized whites and attacked colored voters while schools and churches were demoralized and ballots carried off. Debate followed over petition form and Rule Usages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Chandler
Union County
Ark
Harris
Berry
Chandier
Fromennessee
Sta Nator
New Hampshire
Aone Peple
Arkansas
Showman’s 80N: Fore Jr Takes Management Amid Chariot Race
Charles A. Davia, advancing the show, recounts to the Philadelphia Press how in Springfield Illinois last September a driver protested a chariot race. Fore Jr, stepping up as manager, asserts firm plan with three women racing regardless of opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Fore Jr
Charles A. Davia
Philadelphia
Springfield
Ill
Fotepaugh
Prohibition Nomination Highlights From February Contests
Prohibition era coverage notes limited details about nominees and regional contests. Report references tare Trekes Provinerce and state level actions with unclear journal text. Further specifics are not legible.
Cable mishap on Center and Fifth sparks delays downtown
Report describes a runaway cable car descending Wyile avenue after a standstill at Wood street. The incident follows steep Center avenue grades and prompts calls for airbrakes. Separately, Langtry draws mixed reviews after a London season at St James Theatre with aristocrats in attendance.
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Langtry Gelld
Miles Pizley
Center Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Fallon Street
Wyile Avenue
Wyliesvenue
Fulton Street
Senator Reng Calla Attacks Blair Educational Bill
The Senate debated the Blair educational bill with Senator Reagan contending the measure exceeds constitutional power and offers a bribe to states. He argued education is a state responsibility and warned the bill could fuel sectional strife while insisting on fast disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reng Calla
Blair
Wasuineros
Senate
Ingalls
Reagan
West Virginia
Faulkner
Texas
Jorge Lebma Wkee
Mary’ Ange
Blur
I Wilson
Misery and Starvation in the Mining Class
Powderly speaks on mining conditions in the region and says letters pour in from across the country. He notes offers to support families but many cannot leave Scranton, while requests come from Illinois and New Jersey about relocating surplus miners to work elsewhere. He warns hardship persists and urges practical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SonantTos
Powderly
New Jersey
Illinois
Scranton
To Keep From Laughing
Minerva turns her head as Senate investigators probe secret sessions and how reports leak out. The Philadelphia Inquirer headlines a political moment with wit and scrutiny of disclosure practices among lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Minerva
Senate
Deaths of a Day Dr Thomas Boot and Dr Thomas Scott
Obituary notice reports the deaths of two physicians, Dr Thomas Boot and Dr Thomas M Scott, both noted as prominent doctors. It gives their addresses and attributes their deaths to fevers and illnesses contracted recently, with brief biographical details and age mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boot
Thomas M. Scott
No. 8
Fifth Avenue
MISS PITLEY STARS IN JENSOPP NEW COMEDY 22 SECOND FLOOR
Pittsburg review of Mr. G H B Jensop’s new comedy 22, Second Floor praises Miss Pixley’s dual roles as the demure Mrs Bilas and the vivacious Flora Featherstone. The cast also features John F Burke and Annie Douglas, with strong applause for the baby scene and ensemble performance. The play, performed last night, could join Pixley’s regular repertoire after minor revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Pixley
Misa Pixley
Miss Pixley
Mr. G. BH. Jensop
Pittsburg
Bright
John Elis
Mins Lara Featherstone
Vlonaen Pricey
Bane
Abe Imere
Mise Flora Featherstone
Jinkerson House
Bilés
Advange Feens
Hapetwons
Ellia Aus
Peo
Mn C. Daly
John F. Burke
Annie Douglas
Pixley
Jessop
Sha Bay
Elka
Sitaiauea
Grand Opera House Offers Major Benefit Show Tomorrow
The Order of Hike at the Grand Opera House promises a big afternoon program with three great acts from Deacon's Daughter Hamlet and Shaman O'Brian plus the Legal Wreck. A 60 piece Great Western Band directed by Prof. Weis opens the program with star attractions by Annie Pixley May Hornby Exta Cols and others. Sale of seats at the box office and gallery tickets 50 cents Friday. Amelia B. Epwanos lectures Tuesday on Egypt discoveries with a prolific publishing history. Handel Musical Association at Carnegie Music Hall presents a large program for the Home for the Friendless featuring Genayra Johnstone Maud Morgan and George W. Morgan. Jefferson Florence Comedy Company presents The Rivals next week with a strong cast. Also next week Denman Thompson and George W. Ryerson present The Two Sisters at the Opera House followed by Jen Provry at the Bijou Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Hetide
Annie Pixley
Joseph Haworth
Shaman O’brian
Anns Leah Dickinson
Silvor G. Gilli
May Hornby
Exta Cols
Collins and
Daugherty
Kennette
Mathews
Collins
Great Western
B. Weis
Amelia B. Epwanos
Egypt
Barbara
England
Kleber
Amos Whiting
Genayra
Johnstone
Chicago
Maud Morgan
George W. Morgan
New York
Jefferson-Florence
Sheridan
Hob Acres
Joseph Jefferson
Lucius
Trigger
W. J. Florence
Anthony Absolute
Edwin Varrey
Captain Absolute
Frederick Paulaing
Paulkland
George Frederick Nash
David
George W. Denham
Fay
Joseph Warren
Malaprep
John Drew
Lydia Languish
Viola Allen
Lucy
Agnes Miller
Opera House
Denman Thompson
George W. Ryer
Jen Provry
New England
Tos Portresone Distatos Daily Leads In News and Market Reports
The Port Preston Journal boasts a mammoth 20 page Sunday edition with a circulation over 68 000. It offers latest news market reports sporting politics religion and general coverage and claims to be an inexhaustible mine of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preeport
Times
Tos Prrresone Distatos
United States
Banquet Held by Sixteenth Ward Republicans in Bloomfield
A festive evening at the Friendship House Bloomfield celebrated with a large turnout of Sixteenth ward Republicans. Joseph Geyer hosted after losing an election bet, presiding over toasts and a fine spread, with notable party members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toeseph Geyer
Friendship House
Bloomfield
Joseph Geyer
Seorameg
Grand Canal Project Aims to Link Western Rivers to Atlantic Ports
The article argues for uniting the Chesapeake and Ohio canal at Cumberland with the Monongahela at Morgantown by a 40 foot wide underground canal. It envisions alternating 2 hour trainofboats, cokeburning tugs, and possible doubling for traffic, to restore eastern trade to Pittsburgh Baltimore and Washington. It cites waterway gaps between water systems and Atlantic coast hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aslantic Sea
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Morgantown
W. Va
Washington
Monongahela
Pitesburgh
Mauch Chunk
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New York City
Great West
Great Lakes
New Orieons
Mississippi
Missouri
Buffalo
Cleveland
Chicago
Duluth
Waterways would boost commerce from Gulf to Potomac
Siver man argues the Mississippi system should focus traffic at Washington and Baltimore, linking Maine quarries to Baltimore and expanding the Potomac Valley for manufacturing. He envisions vast barges, model towboats, and storage barges moving grain, cotton, and livestock to foreign ports via enlarged canals and rail connections, reviving river commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
County Court House
Carnegie Library
Maine
Potomac Valley
Cheaspeake and Ohio Canal
Monongahela Valley
Gray
Iron Line
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
West
Northwest
Southwest
Ohio
Monongahela
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Possibilities of Youth Lecture by Dr Krauskoff
Rev Dr Joseph Krauskoff of Philadelphia spoke to the Young Men's Hebrew Association at the Eighth Street Temple on the themes of youth and life stages. He argued youth offers energy and ambition, followed by laborious middle years and mature, morally guided later years, urging youths to view their early years as the seed for future achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Association
Joseph Krauskoff
Philadelphia
Eighth Street Temple
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Moan
Best parliamentarian calls Legislature illegal
A North Dakota report claims every measure passed by the Legislature is invalid due to constitutional issues in the assembly’s organization. The Governor convened sessions November 19, and upon the Governor-elect’s qualification the proclamation should call a legislature to elect two U.S. Senators, a process deemed improper by the analyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Mega
Bismarck
N. Dax
Legislative Assembly
United States
Business Sateen
An Alle Aroued Newspaper Bill Scam Warned
A cryptic clipping warns readers about a gas bill scam linked to a newspaper hoax. The notice mentions Philadelphia sources and urges caution against fraudulent solicitations pretending to be a legitimate gas bill notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Inns Borough History Fete and Early City Elections
A letter to the editor discusses Anns Borough’s semicentennial, a January council meeting, and proposed actions to gain legislative support for incorporation. It notes the first city election planned for July with supervisors named, and mentions key residents and officials connected to the early borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispaten
City of
Anns
Casnail
Allegheny
Boromat
Orrison
Wasen
bill _ Sasek
Oe Ie
Connell
HE. Irwin
W. A. Chariton
Bedoni
Jatin Goering
Anderee
Robert Stewart
Peter Beard
Ces Wick
Houss
William Robinton
James A
William Gobinson, Jr
le D. McCox
Alleghery
Law Clarification Sparks Debate Over Marlote’s Rule
A reader critiques a prior editoral on Marlote’s law arguing it only applies to Siminopheria pressure and not general cases. The note attempts to explain gas behavior with references to pressure measures and volumes, though the text is garbled and hard to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriot
Law
Marlote
Cobie
Contention on Traction Route Extension to East End
A letter to the editor argues the Central Traction Company should extend by Thirty-third Ridge and Craigstressa to Center Avenue to capture hilltop traffic. The plan aims to serve hundreds of houses along the route and stimulate neighborhood growth, despite a longer trip and a detour from the direct line over Herron mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction Company
Ridge and
Craigstressa
Center Avenue
Herron Mountain
Base
Apex
Pittieung
Pensions and the Corn Crop Letter to the Editor
A reader from Pittshouns writes February 2 about corns hindering movement and questions if his condition relates to a policeman's labor. He suggests discomfort from his service and asks about ointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lispatch
Ispaitsy
Pittshouns
A Listener Seeks Old River Flood Memory at Pittsburg
A reader asks the editor for information about a reported Pittsburgh river flood seven years ago that froze ice thick enough for coal wagons to pass. The inquiry notes a youth’s recollection from 1880 and mentions garbled local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East End Gymnasium Officers Meet Costs for Membership
Feb events show East End OE erreNURS proposing new dues for gym access. Officers discuss initiation and monthly rates, aiming to standardize fees across memberships and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitel
East End
Emma Abbott Opera Company Visit to Pittsburg This Season
Inquiry to the editor asks whether Emma Abbott and her opera company will perform in Pittsburg this season. The missive, dated February B, seeks confirmation or details about the engagement and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utspaten
Emma Abbott
Pittsburg
Isquiage
Prrranvns
Cessna A Candidate for Congress in His County
A Philadelphia dispatch from Pittsburgh discusses the Twentieth District race where John Cessna, Bedford County candidate, seeks support. The report notes pressure from Somerset and nearby counties and mentions a spirited challenge against Congressman Scull, with General Koontz’s faction backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryecial Teligran
Beaprozan
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Twentieth
John Cesna
Bedford County
Cessna
Somerset Coun
Iis
General Koontz
Tts
Congressman Scull
Scull
Editorial snippets spark party and world fair jabs
A garbled editorial roundup cites Louisvi Courier Journal on race voting, Proma Secrata on regret over the World's Fair in Chicago, and Chicago Departures criticizing Democrats and figures like Depew. It notes Mrs Terry’s court remark about Deputy Marshal Frank and mentions Jones of Ha. Louis and a Southern Society dinner speech overheard in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvi Lez Courier Journal
Proma Secrata
Boss Pratt
Chicago
New York
Diter Geean
Carnegie
Standard Oil
Democratic Party
Corcresatt Commercial
Terry
Frank
Abe
Carcaco News
M. Depew
Columbus
Albany
Mr. Depew
Philadeslpsia
Jones
Lonsphe
A¢ Jonés
Ha. Louis
The
Southers Society
Joneeof
Mingnamion
Iraver Clateinad
Keller Jones
Keller Jones, Ef Sc Lew
Greve Oy
Curious Condensations from a Fractured Ledger of News
A mosaic of brief items ranges from patent bread battering machines and university debates on women’s access to higher education to political oddities in New Brunswick New Jersey and Vermont. We note a moose sighting in the English House of Commons, Prince Albert’s revenue use plans, and a panoply of eccentric anecdotes from Moscow to Maine and Kentucky.
Chicago Newspaper Snippets From A Fragmented Page
A garbled OCR snippet compiles various quotes and clippings from Chicago papers and references to New York and Washington sources. It includes exchanges about circulation, rain, an umbrella request, and stray notes on publications and editors, with no cohesive single event or clear individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wallington Star
Falco
Walington Star
New York
Washington
Humouet
New York Morning Journal
Patiadsipata Times
Callett
Singhumion
Tom Pints
Sadie
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Pittsberg Inst
Diamond Street
Tritone
Disrator
Reve
Tee
Ered G
TAE
Chandler Raleies
Young Adam Porepaugh
Ilus
Provinerce
State Prohibishoniecs Pat
New York Dude
Miss Pitley
the Dispatch
B&t
Chesapeake and Ohio
Monoagahela
Baltimoore
Pillsburg
Far West
W. W. O'Neil
New Orleans
Henry Lowry
Percy Kelsey
Alabama
Tennessee River
Atlantic
Cumberland and
Siverman
Philadelptnje
Seuretarp al
Bijom
Czach
Austriaa Reteharath
South Carolina
Lord Hough
Wemyss Reid
Houghton Beaver
Moscow
Fergus A. Dennis
Cburch
New Brunswick
N. J
House of Commons
Prince Albert
Monaco
Bas
Atlantic and Pacific
la Croua
Kb Lw
Kongliah
New Zealand
Panama Canal
Germany
Sataniete Teal Righ
Bene
Charlee Johnson
Norristown
Harry Digraw
Burgess Grady
Middlesborough
Manu
Christopher Columbus
Roy
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