Indian War Reflections on Government Policy and Duty
A critical critique of U S policy toward Native Americans argues the current war stems from mismanagement by the Interior and War Departments. It cites Canada and New York as contrasts where treaties and steady policy foster peace and growth, while the United States has bungled the issue, resorting to slaughter. The piece condemns the administration and calls for foresight and humane treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Interior and War Departments
Mules
Canada
New York State
Washington
Braddock Riot Sparks Saloon Closures After Violence
The Braddock unrest arose from holiday drunkenness among striking Hungarians. Sheriff McCandless closed saloons to curb repeats, while authorities pledge punishment for the harm caused. Foreign rioters with limited English were noted, and Hungarian laws against such actions were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Sherff McCandless
Hungary
No Dodging on Ballot Reform Pledges Across Parties
The piece argues that leading politicians from both parties must fulfill promises for a secret ballot. It condemns attempts to delay reform and urges decisive action, noting constitutional nuances that allow numbering ballots and immediate passage of necessary measures.
Law and constitutional reform urged in coming session
The piece argues for passing a perfect law and amending the Constitution. Governor-elect Pattison is said to support the measures, likely urging them in his inaugural message. The Legislature, aligned with reform, should sponsor the bills to avoid minority status when Democratic control ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Commonwealth
Petroleum fuel potential sparks steel mill debate
Industry leaders and oil producers weigh oil as a reliable mill fuel to replace coal. A proposed solution urges price guarantees for Pittsburg mills to stabilize demand and spur broader crude consumption while reducing coal smoke and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
The Speakership Contests At Harrisburg This Winter
Uncertainty surrounds the Harrisburg speakership with many candidates and divided support. Brooks of Philadelphia leads in pledges but faces coalition opposition. Possible rivals include Burdick KeKear Thompson Hays Capp and other country members, making a lively caucus likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Henry Hall
Mercer
Brooks
Philadelphia
Philadelpia
Burdick
KeKear
Thompson
Warren
Hays
Venango
Capp
Lebanon
Grangees on the Currency Memorial to Congress Issued
The Legislative Committee of the National Grange issues a memorial to Congress urging attention to Granger financial views. The address largely draws from extracts of the annual minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee
National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry
Congress
Grange backs free coinage and land security loans
The Grange endorses free coinage of silver and an expanded currency, favoring loans on land as a currency boost. It notes 100 plus U S figures with over ten million and argues distribution, not total money, limits farming prosperity, urging currency growth to 40 or 50 per capita while condemning trust power and wealth concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Congress
Notable Figures and International Gossip From The Era
Ma J J Cunas receives a 7000 cheque from Montreal constituents. Adele Marra writes an opera produced in Parma. Sar ah Bernhardt to visit with La Tosca and Cleopatra. Lap y Drgos, a Waterloo-era belle, dies in London. Senator Moopy to author Indian issue book. Lord Tennyson remains healthful at Farringford. Francis II of Naples exiled in Paris. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Palmer lead Detroit society. Miss Brappon, London novelist, admired in social circles. Prof Hytl of Vienna turns 80. Bracke experiments with animals spurring debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cunas
Montreal Center
Can
Adele Marra
Teatro Renach
Parma
Jons S& DwicaHt
Nestor
Boston
Sarah Bernhardt
Lapy Drgos
Brussels
Waterloo
London
Senator Moopy
South Dakota
Tensyso8
Hallam Tennyson
Farringford
Isle of Wight
Francis II
Naples
Garibald
Paris
Brown
H. B. Brown
Supreme Court
Washington
Whittier
Palmer
Michigan
Miss Brappon
Maxwell
Hygtl
Vienna
Snow Delays Hit Central and Eastern Kansas Trains
Snow storms disrupt railroad traffic across central and eastern Kansas with freight trains halted or blocked. West wind drives heavy snowfall as moisture moves through the state and officials report limited movement in major lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jan
Kansas
Nicemyes
Women and the age of chic in the era of dresses
A critical look at girls and women in society periodicals, urging more motherly truth over fancy etiquette. It critiques fashion driven education, calls for self reliance, and notes curbs on emancipation while urging natural behavior and real-life lessons alongside a broader social critique. The column ends with brief satirical notices on politics, manners, and culture.
New Year's Cotillion Brightens Linden Club Scene
The Linden Club at Point Breeze hosted the East End first cotillion with a fashionable crowd from Shadyside and Allegheny. Dancing and promenading filled intermissions as refreshments circulated, with patronesses named and praise for a brilliant, larger gala than past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Point Breeze
Sterret
Linden Club
Shadyside
Henry M. Bailey
George Slager, Jr
G. W. Dilworth
J. Ernestwartz
Carter C
Edward Meine
George A. Macbeth
William Nfrew
Christian L McKee
James M. Schoonmaker
William Rows Proctor
Charles P. Orr
Young Lady Attendants to Lead Ballentine Ford Wedding
A home wedding on North avenue features maids of ceremony led by Miss Graham and Miss Riddle with Miss Nellie Ford as maid of honor. The ceremony begins at six o'clock with the bride in white and the groom following the maid of honor and best man Mr Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballentine-Ford
Ford
North Avenue
Misses Graham
Riddle
Miss Graham
Miss Riddle
Nellie Ord
Mr. Jenkins
Mt Washington Youths Prepare for Ingomar Play
Mt Washington youths rehearse Ingomar to be staged in Library Hall on the 15th and 16th. Miss Edith Smithson portrays Parthenia with J C Kober as Jagomar, supported by prominent local youths and Mrs Myers among the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Washington
Ingomar
Parthenia
Edith Smithson
Byron W. King
Miss Smithson
J. C. Kober
Jagomar
C. R Swepler
Samuel Williams
J. Hageman
Joseph
Miss Pender Marries Telegraph Operator P J Deviin
Miss Agnes Pender wed P J Deviin at St Badget's Church yesterday afternoon in a ceremony led by Rev Father Graven. A large gathering attended the event with Kate Pender as maid of honor. Deviin is identified as a telegraph operator formerly with the Baltimore and Ohio, now with the Pennsylvania Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Pender
P.j.deviin
St. Badget’s Church
Father Graven
Miss Pender
Kate
Niggs .Com
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Pennsylvania Company
Exclusive Suburban Wedding at Osourn Station
A pretty but exclusive wedding at Osourn station united Miss Lide Ramsey and Will Arrott at 5 pm yesterday. The ceremony had witnesses from both families and a few close friends of the bride. The notices mention a social celebration following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osourn Station
Lide Ramsey
Will Arrott
J. W. Arrott
Family Reunion of the James B. McKee Family
The James B. McKee family held a reunion at the St. Charles Hotel yesterday with about 90 members present. The narrative notes the gathering was very enjoyable, though the report ends abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McKee
St. Charles Hotel
Fifth U P Sabbath School treats and society events
The Fifth U P Sabbath School held its annual entertainment and gifted Rev. J W Harsha with a gold watch and chain. Ella Redpath performed a recitation. Epith Rankin plans a chic party with Miss Weeks of Newark as guest. Moorhead WCTU marked its fifth anniversary with reunion, supper, and entertainment. Mrs Charles Lane Fitzhugh hosted a luncheon for her daughter-in-law Mrs Henry Fitzhugh. Redpath Concert Company at Old City Hall features celebrities. Mrs Charles E Cornelius of Sewickley honored voice by Miss Mary C Over. J J Shick editor of the Clarion J visited city with KR B Ivory. Alhambra Club to dance at Monongahela House. Mrs Morris Sali ep of Locust street received yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epith Rankin
Miss Weeks
Newark
N. J
Moorhead
Old City Hall
Charles E. Cornelius
Sewickley
Mary C. Over
J. J. Shick
Clarion J
KR. B. Ivory
Alhambra Club
Monongahela House
Morris Saliep
Locust Street
Chicago Y M C A Plans 14 Story Building on La Salle
The Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association will erect a 14 story building on the corner of La Salle and Madison streets at a cost of 1,400,000. The project stems from a bequest by the late John Crerar and gifts from other Chicago benefactors to fund the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. L
Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago
la Salle Snd
Madison Streets
John Crerar
Chicago
Nate Santi Ant Etenai Cao
There Is Hope For Kansas Prospects Flattering
Advices from southwestern Kansas counties report heavy rains this afternoon and evening. Wheat prospects are flattering as the area is the largest on record and the January first condition is the best known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huronigon
Jan
Kansas
Topical Talker: Politics Not Tarpon Now
Senator Quay departs Pittsburg with his son Assemblyman Quay for Washington to join his family and start the legislative session. He plans to remain away until summer with winter fishing in Florida cited for his lighter frame while he maintains good health and holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bewater Quay
Pitsburg
Dick Quay
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Limited
Senator
Washington
Quays
Street
Quay
Florida
Photographers complain as bad winter weather hurts business
A Pittsburg photographer notes how dark skies snow and fog hamper photo sessions. He says clear frosty weather boosts winter holiday profits, but repeated snowstorms keep people away and hinder developing photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
London Fire Perils and the British Fire Service
An American observer weighs London's vulnerability to large fires versus Chicago, explaining how building materials, street width, and historical acts shaped fire safety. He notes London’s hand engines and steam units, contrasts with Pittsburg, and praises the brigade’s sailors background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago
Thames
Charles II
London Bridge
Southwark
Carpenters' Company
Carpenters’ Company
Victoria Street
London Fire Department
Shaw
Ita
America
Pittsburg
London Department
Pittsburg to Get Koch Lymph Under Safeguards
Doubts about the authenticity of Koch lymph used by New York doctors arise in Pittsburgh medical circles. A Berlin letter says Koch has not authorized export. Andrew Carnegie aided securing a direct shipment from Koch via Minister Phelps and the State Department, with a safe trial planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Dr. Koch
Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
Koch
Phelps
State Department
Editor Edward Wright Weds Evelyn McCue in Massillon
The Akron Republican editor Edward L Wright married Evelyn McCue eldest daughter of coalman B M McCue in Massillon. Rector Hey Edward Kemp presided at St Timothy's Church the reception followed by supper and a rice shower. Over 200 guests attended from Pittsburg Akron Canton and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Jun
Edward
Wright
Akron Republican
Evelyn McCue
B. M. McCue
Tuscarawas Valley
Edward L. Kemp
St. Timothy's Church
Blanche McCue
T. H. Goff
Cleveland
Deaths of a Day in Altoona and Philadelphia
Altoona January 1 L K Lodge longtime superintendent of Altoona division Pennsylvania Railroad died of pneumonia at his residence aged about sixty five. He served in multiple railroad roles since 1870 and was highly regarded. Interment set for Lewisburg. Theophilus B Peterson, publisher, died in Philadelphia aged about sixty five. He helped build T B Peterson Co into a major publisher and printer. Sioux Falls January 1 Justin A Petti a United States Senator connected with Vine Abtstian Gelentials noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diararon
Altoona
L. K. Lodge
Altoons Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lodge
Aeers
Es Athwest Tennsylvania
Troms
Ofay
New York
Media
Philadelphia, Co and Maltimore
Pennarivania
Mikenel
Wilson
Lewisburg
Theophilus B. Peterson
Philadelphia
T. B. Peterson & Co
Sen
London
Sioux Falls, Ws
Justin A, Petti
United States
Pattimuchi
Koch's Lymph Results In New York Hospitals
Conservative doctors note early positive signs from Koch's lymph in tuberculosis and lupus patients but urge caution. Gatliard's Medical Monthly outlines cautious use, reaction monitoring, and limited promise in advanced disease while awaiting Koch's final word and broader hospital-based testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Koch
Gatliard’s Medical Monthly
Currency of Checks Surpasses Banknotes in Commerce
The Chicago Globe notes checks function as currency, with New York and Chicago banks showing only about one dollar in cash for every hundred disbursed, while six dollars move via checks. If this ratio holds broadly, checks exceed cash in circulation, as deposits are lent into the general economy rather than hoarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illcago Globe
New York
Chicago
Williamsport Wedding Unites Ada Westfall and John Rankin
Rev J D Cook and Rev Adales Allen unite Ada Westfall and John L Rankin in marriage at the bride’s home in Williamsport. Bride’s sister Lillian Westfall and attendants present. Best man Joseph M Durban of Pittsburgh with guests from Fratness attend a reception in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiLliam Mstorr
J. D. Cook
Presbyterian Church
Renova
Adales Allen
Third Presbyterian Church
John L Rankin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmerding
Ada Westfall
Williamsport
E B. Westfall
Philadelphia and Erie
Fratness
C. O. Reams
Sidney Selman
Joseph M. Durban
Mr. and Warmcastle
Alien Seamen Case Highlights Treasury Decision
Secretary Windom ruled on a schooner voyage in Cirago January. Captain Olsen discharged his alien mate John Martin Olsen then rehired him as a sailor and later retained power like a mate. The decision imposes two cents per ton per trip, a test case addressing alien officers aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Peculiar Deaths and Droll Local Notes
A Washington Star riff on battle deaths notes soldiers biting the dust while snow covers South Dakota. Chicago News jokes about Senate obstruction in a graphic way. Warren Mirror hails booming Tiona field output. A Mrs Blome of Allegheny City has given birth to seven children in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Washington Star
South Dakota
Chicago Times
Mra. Blome
Allegheny City
Gate of the Year Recalled at New Year Moment
A reflective poem fragment recalls an old man and a youth standing before a yearly gate. The elder urges the youth aside as time presses and Eve’s arrival looms, noting his own brief entry into the gate and the hopeful rush of renewal.
Curious Condensations Across the Nation
A string of brief curiosities and oddities from across the United States and beyond. Items mention a macaroni mill in Minnesota, a Kansas Legislature note, income figures, prison histories, dam construction, and various quirky records involving notable people and institutions.
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Vola
Prburg Postellice
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastenn Advertising
Thribunk Butland
Dispatch
Jirentsne’s
Union Square
T Opera
France
Cartiers
Hearh
Peor
Ivis
Lake Erie and Ohio Canal
Mr. Speer
Police Committee
Chief Murphy
Allegheny
Georgia
Congressional Silver Syndicate
Uncle Sam
California
Buffalo Bill
Two
WouLpare Harrison
Ohio
Annie
House of Commons
Willie Winele
East End
P. J. Deviin
Sloan-Rankin
First Presbyterian Church
Hraddock
Clara L. Rankin
George A. Sloan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rankin
Oton O'Clock
Thomas Rankin
U. P
J. W. Harsha
Ella Redpath
London's
L. EK. Lodge
Justin A. Pettigrew
The
Treas
Chicago News
Senator Hoar
Warren Mirror
Tiona
Cincinnati Times-Star
May
Jane
Earth
Walte
Ain
Rost Hartwick Thorne
Minnespolis
Gatchina
Robert Goelet
Rice
Canada Preachers
Wellesley College
John A. Georgia Sibley
Cobb
Colorado
Thomas Navin
Adrian
Mich
Detroit
George Redpath
Marengo
Douglas County
Oregon
J. B. Riddie
Riddies
American River
Folsom
Austria
Jesse Blugh
Maytown
Lancaster County
Donegal
Brunswick
N. C
Hammond
Kelly Thomas
Willie Stanley
Bert
Gettysburg
Arenas Taleno| Sethes
Rer
Torembovies
Na Venal
Cracow
Grenada
Solomon Schindler
Rabbi Schindler
Walter F. Boyle
Secret Service
Port Huron
Porent Mod
Olympia
Countess Tusse
Valeria
Emhas
Princess of Wales
Jones
Rusk
Granger
Farmers’ Alliance
Heston Globe
Shadrach
Meshack
Abednego
Shattuck
Keedick
Inter-cean
Free
Timmins
Enes
Ain— Indianapolis Journal
Scadds
Puck
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