State Department backs Chilean probe over war talk
A twelve page report rebukes calls for war with Chile, citing Chilean authorities pursuing due process in the Valparaiso riots. It notes the United States pressed non interference and warns against setting a double standard after the New Orleans riot, stressing firm legal process and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
State Department
Valparaiso
Senor Montt
United States
New Orleans
Chite
Hall After Vindication in Bryce Libel Case
The article reviews Prof James Bryce and his American Commonwealth chapter on the Tweed ring. It notes A Oakey Hall sues Bryce for libel amid claims Hall acted as figurehead for the Tweed coterie and ignored the theft decades ago while defending vindication for past offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryce
American Commonwealth
Bryce
Goodnow
Columbia College
Hall
Vindication Suit Faces Hall and Bryce Amid Old Bribery Claims
The text notes influential renters and public acts fading from memory after stubborn convictions. It suggests Hall seeks vindication against Bryce amid ongoing testimony in the United States, with Bryce backing his claims to complicate Hall’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce
Hall
Hill’s New York Electors Plot Stirs Controversy
A Philadelphia Inquirer idea to have New York Legislature appoint 36 electors to back Hill for the Presidency is dismissed as unworkable. The piece notes any move of this kind would require new state law and would provoke nationwide political backlash against any candidate backed by such a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
New York
Philadelphia
Inquirer
David Bennett
Governor Hill
David Bennett Hill
Electric Railway Development Weighs Prospects for Town Links
The Lancaster to New Holland fourteen mile line with a 350000 capital is cited to show electric railways can connect small towns at lower cost where steam traffic is weak. Yet critics question if steam power can be efficiently converted to electricity and offered at lower cost, arguing electric lines may not outperform steam beyond cities without cheaper horsepower and better overall economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
New Holland
Dispatch
General Grant
India
Richt Kneles
Joax M. Bates
Not the Right Cause in Monetary Debate
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues that supporters of correct monetary policy must be accurate. It cites claims that silver inflows into India caused widespread bankruptcy and stagnation, questioning whether debt payments alone explain economic downturns and urging examination of other factors such as famines or bubbles before blaming silver supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
United States
India
Money Supply Claims and Economic Trouble
An old economic argument assigns business woes entirely to money supply growth. The claim appears to be a logical misattribution, treating correlation as cause and effect without solid causal proof.
Gratuitous Steal in New York Senate Seat Election
The Court of Appeals faulted the Democratic ledgers in the Fifteenth district for an illegal canvass that favored a Democrat. A corrected county canvass return was suppressed by the Governor and Secretary of State, leading to a rushed, partisan result. The piece accuses Democratic managers of overriding law and fairness for a single seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
New York
State Board
Opposition Struggles in Early Japanese Parliament
The article notes Japan's early Parliament faced opposition difficulties as ministers sought a ruling party with a real opposition. It reports the Mikado dissolved the lower house after persistent antagonism to government measures, signaling a shift from loyalty to a population habitually opposing government actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Englaud
Political squabbles over Flower and policy debate
A survey of editorials from the Wine and Spirit Gazette and New York Evening Sun centers on Governor Flower, with the Sun defending him against Sabbatarian accusations. The piece also cites the Boston Herald on Secretary Blaine and a peaceful commerce policy ahead of the presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wine and Spirit Gazette
Governor Flower
New York Evening Sun
Monarchy and morals clash in royalist critique
The Comte de Paris warns the French public about republican government influencing religion and morals, linking the warning to the Orleans heir's recent antics. Monarchists argue the royal dynasty alone can discipline national immorality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comte de Paris
Pittburg Revolver Incident Sparks City Debate
A Buffalo report notes a Pittsburg citizen arrested for firing a revolver in the streets pleads liberty to do so here and expresses surprise that such a Pittsburg custom is banned in Buffalo. The writer calls the claim an overstatement and clarifies that the practice is not a pleasant local custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Imperial revival tale shocks readers at World Fair warning
The piece mocks a New York Recorder claim about Count Blucher suing for divorce in New York. It argues imperial supporters push sensational history, noting Blucher’s supposed Waterloo heroics as a recent example of reconstructed history used to bolster absolutist views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
New York Recorder
New York
Count Blucher
Gebhard Leberecht von Blusher
Wahlstadt
Vield Marsal
Waterloo
Rilucher
Opposition to Lottery Enforcement in Louisiana Candidate
A Louisiana lottery candidate states opposition to the lottery itself while resisting efforts to enforce laws stopping it. The stance suggests a long held view against the lottery paired with reluctance to support law enforcement actions to halt it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Carnegie Wage Cuts Hint Sparks Press Debate
A free trade paper speculates that Andrew Carnegie plans wage reductions, and the World replies with extensive commentary. The World’s past year of assertions claim Carnegie is so focused on wage cuts that little else gets done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
New York World
Carnegie
Mexican Minister Calls Garza A Nobody
M Romero, Mexican Minister, dismisses Revolutionist Garza as a nonentity. Despite the label the figure has managed to mobilize a substantial positive mass along the border through his actions and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Romero
Garza
Weather and trade views shape US Chile policy
The State Department signals fair weather for relations with Chile while Secretary Blaine argues the US should not push a rule or law it does not follow itself. He warns against harming growing South American commerce to appease naval hawks. The piece also notes a stock tip to buy artificial joy company stock as winter forecasts turn negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Blaine
United States
Chile
Prince Canistran Recovers After Duke Connaught Shooting Incident
Prince Canistran, wounded by the Duke of Connaught the other day, is much improved and out of danger. He will likely resume shooting in time but the Duke must be bonded to aim safely before firing to prevent further risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Canistran
Duke of Connaught
Les
Norway
Michigan Needs More People
Chicago News notes Michigan seeks new residents to bolster the rise of additional political parties. The piece suggests importing individuals to form more parties in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Michigan
Candidates in the West Will Furnish All Parties in 1892
The West will supply candidates for all parties if the people insist, amid an immense crop year. The Chicago Inter-Ocean notes the broad potential for political participation and reform across western states as elections approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Open Letter From Stewart to Hill on Free Coinage Clash
In a January open letter from Senator Stewart to Senator Hill in Washington, Stewart accuses Hill of wavering on bi metallic coinage and colluding with the Gold Trust via New York Chamber of Commerce. He argues repeal of the 1890 act and insists silver must regain money status, urging Democratic unity to support free coinage now and always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Senator Hill
House of Congress
Elmira
Albany
Treasury
Nevada
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Gold Trust
Chamber of Commerce
Bland
House Committee On
Hill
West
South
Pold Trust
United States
Asia
Congress
Senate
Gala Trust
Chamber of Commerce of New York
Wittiam M. Stawart
Peace in Indian Coal Fields Ends Strike Across State
Indications of renewed coal strike faded as Clinton district dispute is settled. Nearly all bituminous miners statewide resume work with only about 300 idled at Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenre Hacre
Clinton
British Guiana
Survar
Fursuson
China
Japan
Canton
Kotzebue Sound
Bering Strait
Notable Personalities Gathered in Patchwork Gossip
A collage of snippets mentions Paderewski's admiration for the poor, Lady Henry Somerset as an inn owner, Dr Charcot ill in Paris, Captain N B Gippinas now Justice of the Peace in Savannah, Prince Albert Victor's taste for fried calf liver, and various other brief notes. It also notes J W Connray turning 18 and a millionaire status, J Louis Stevenson as a "mother's boy," and Rev Dr Hepner Newton's improving health after a consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewsei
Henry Somerset
Charcot
Paris
N. B. Gippinas
Nebraska
Savannah
Prince Albert Victor
Remarkable Delaware Indian Carvings At University Museum
Three remarkable Delaware wood and bone carvings are on display at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology. The pieces include a detailed human figure in red pigment, a second carving resembling a burn owl with human features, and a deer antler rattle carving with a snake tongue motif. The works, dating to the early 1800s, were gifted in Philadelphia and are considered possibly unique and highly valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patnaperratta
Jun
Museum of American Archmology
University of Pennsylvania
Tory
Burn Owl
Striz Pratineola
C. C. Abbott
University Museum
Advande
Philadelphia
Field Turns Over a New Leaf in Jail Meal
Edward M. Field, awaiting trial, has eaten a hearty jail meal marking a fresh start. The January 1 feast featured oyster stew, poached eggs, codfish, peas, toast, chocolate and cele as wardens and Dr Cosby praise medicine and a restored appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan. J
Edward M. Field
Donlap
Bunker
Cody
Ree
Cosby
Wickedness in New York
New York reports population growth alongside a rise of 8,000 arrests to 90,207. Among arrestees 71,081 were male and 19,116 female. drunkenness accounted for 17,274 men and 7,897 women, drunken disorderly conduct 6,43 men and 2,071 women, and disorderly conduct 10,653 men and 4,733 women. Deaths rose to 43,084 from 40,290. births reached 46,204 and marriages 15,764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Soldiers Robbing the Chinese Near Fort Miacare
War Department probes fort misconduct after soldiers allegedly smuggle Chinamen from Canada and rob them. Four men were brought over at Youngstown near Niagara River. masked soldiers seized money tickets and papers, detained victims in a shed, and alerted customs officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockrort
N. Y
Sperciol
War Department
Niagara River
New York
Lewiston Road
Youngstown
Letter defending vitalized air against dental critic
A. E. Hats and S. McKeesront defend vitalized air as a safe dental anesthetic in response to Dr. Mayes and a critique in The Dispatch. They challenge credentials, claim widespread use, and urge broad publication of the letter dated December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
3. J. Mayes
Bernard Moran
Hayes
Maine
California
Vitalizeil
A. EB. Hats
D. Ir
McKeesront
New York's Misfortune and Political Fallout
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers weighing New York political fortunes. Democrats and Republicans debate the state’s outlook, loyalty to party leaders, and prospects for a Republican victory in 1892 amid recent legislative shifts and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Advertiser
Platt
Bufalo Express
Albany Journal
Utica Herald
Cleveland
Holidays on Mondays Across 1692 Year
A note says most holidays fall on Monday this year 1692 with Washingtons birthday Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day and Christmas all aligned to Monday. Thanksgiving and Election Day are the exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Collapse Threat at Shary Court House Roof
In Soranton Pa a county roof joist failure endangers the Albany Capitol project and a faulty Snaith roof earlier discovered prompts officials to evacuate. Architect Walter reported the room dangerous and a total roof rebuild is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soranton
Court House
Jonartos
Jan
Spector
Smith
Albany Capitol
Snaith
Walter
New York Recorder Urges Canada to Join Union
The New York Recorder argues that the best move for Canada this year is to enter a united federation. The article frames a Canadian join as essential for regional strength and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Recorder
Canada
Creat Union
The Winds of Time and a Golden Gift of Memory
A reflective verse on time moving on through seasons and farewells. It contrasts youth and aging, noting memories as the consoling gift life leaves behind. The poem references guests, daybreak, night, and the enduring value of life.
Steubenville Humor Essay Contest Results
Steubenville officials announce the local humor contest results. A committee of three judges found Steuben ville youth lacking in modern humor but praised their nerve for entering the contest. Essays will be published anonymously and prizes distributed among the authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Guretfe
Messrs. McFadhien & Hunter
Grentlemen
City of Paris Arrives Under Quarantine After Stormy Passage
New York January 1 The steamer City of Paris reached quarantine at 2 AM after a stormy voyage from Queenstown. Six hours late departure due to fog, five days of heavy gales and high seas slowed progress. No damage or injuries reported aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of Paris
Queenstown
Massachusetts Aid for Russia Appeal Initiated
Governor Russell calls on Massachusetts residents to aid famine sufferers in Russia. A committee led by Bishop Phillips Brooks will receive contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Russell
Massachusetts
Theu
Phillips Brooks
Gov Campbell hints at seeking Democratic nomination
Gov Campbell asserts neither Cleveland nor Hill will win the Democratic nomination, implying he could pursue it himself. The remark suggests his readiness to enter the race if party leaders shift support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston News
Campbell
Cleveland
Hill
Curious Condensations from a Bygone Era
A compilation of odd facts spanning the 19th century world. Notes on labor in Kansas on Christmas, New York cash girls, shoe expenditures, hypnotism as cure, California orange exports, government paper money losses, Asian rail and telegraph revenues, gold brought from Australia, tools unchanged for centuries, and a mix of curiosities from Egypt to Norway, Uganda, and Jamaica. Includes astronomical forecasts, insects, horses, Chicago building data, Sweden blasting experiments, and exotic trades in Africa and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
California
Australia
New York Club
Union Ob
Sweden
Cunyamwazi
Africa
Uganda
le Cauteur
Isle of
Jersey
Darwin
Vilmerin-Andrieux Et Cle
Paris
Santo Domingo
West India Islands
Rancho Carne Humana
Valie Carne Humana
Fragmented Victorian dialogue across social figures and lawsuits
A mosaic dialogue scene features Marsh missing banker, legal talk on lawsuits, a test horse trade deceit, and libel trials. Characters reference Chestnut street, a red headed man, a pea green elephant, and celestial wings as gossip swirls amid court anxieties.
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Wark Twain
Rew
Colonel Mulberry Sellers
To-Morrow
Frank G. Camenton
Mars
Commie Punx
Vanion
Henry Canor
Christianity
Rev
Groner Hopers
the Prophet
Ben Benpert
Octave Thanet
Sarah Bernhardt
Ada Bache Cone
Helen Watterson
Anna J. Dawes
Bessie Bramble
C. F. Holder
Walter Howch
Majorie Richardson
The
Home Circle
Fire Dispatch
Pittshore Post
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Peres
Teriading Saeday
Neleding Suntay
Saniay
Eucral Electric Lines
Boston Herald
Henry of Navarre
Biaine
Jos Company
Silverite
David
Curer
J. W. Connrae
LLIN
Foster A On
Esa
Revenue Marine
Pursce Irrontro
Prince Borghese
Resuit
Rome
Joux Redmond
Michael Davitt
Winterford
House of Dominons
Rupert Louis Stevenson
South Sea Islands
C. A. Daugherty
Mexico
Daniel Daucherty
Silver Tongue
Hone
Hikked
Jim
de. R. Hepner
Newton
Anthony J. Drexen
Drexel Institute
State University Museum
Wickedness
Pittssune
Hil
Hoston Herald
Tam Tiger
Washington Post
Ohio
Fanny
Hartxxepyy
Hes
Donnrys, Dd, W. Matlack
Russia
Kansas
Tel el Armama
Amenophis
Egypt
Zatkiel
Butler
Chicago
Hughs
Marsh
Clews
Chestnut Street
Miss McFall
Dominic
Edward
Dowiile
Eageris
Jean
Amy Budlong
Flora Wall
Beers
Pgesi
Hennessy
Mrs. Greatmann
Mr. Greatmann
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