Northside councils urged to keep Carnegie Library free from politics
The Allegheny City Property Committee refused to reconsider steps to retain control of the Carnegie Library. The author urges councils to act with higher motives and amend the ordinance after reporting to councils, so the library remains free from electioneering and vice-pulling and protected as an educational institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City Property Committee
Carnegie Library
Northside
Dispute Over Engine House Site Price in Thirty‑First Ward
The Chief of the Department of Public Safety faces a dispute with ward residents over the purchase of an engine house site. Mr. Brown urged non-concurrence after a cheaper lot was found, while affidavits claim the agreed price reflects market value. If ward competition exists, it should drive the site price down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Thirty-first Ward
Brown
Lawyers Roast James F Foster in Campaign Printing Case
The suit between Tallmadge & Martin of New York and the Republican League of the United States seeks 12000 for campaign printing. James F Foster testifies amid grilling by lawyers who accuse him of authorship of the fry the fat circular, which he denies. Foster admits sympathy with frying fat from rich manufacturers but says he did not write the circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Foster
Republican League of the United States
Tallmadge & Martin
New York
League
Foster
al Daggett
Mr. Foster
Republian
Inter State Commission report cited as flawed by critics
The report critiques extracts from the commission, arguing they fail to reflect interdependence in a voluminous document. It notes press summaries misrepresent key points and questions the commission’s recommendations on rail pricing, commissions, and regulation. It warns against overreach beyond existing law and cautions about misreading water transport comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- State Commission
Commission
Railway
Az Tyalapost
City wires to be buried under ground by Bigelow plan
The head of the Department of Public Works, Mr. Bigelow, announces an arrangement with electric companies to bury all overhead wires this year. The move promises a major reform, avoiding public conflicts while requiring a comprehensive plan backed by municipal ordinance and future-proofing for new wires and high and low tension lines. If timing proves right, this could rank as a standout achievement alongside the Schenley Park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Hst
Schenley Park
Brice Senatorial Aspirations Questioned Over Corporate Abuses
The piece argues Brice’s rise via stock watering and loading Nickel Plate with bogus securities questions his fitness for the Senate. It asks whether success in thimble rigging signals qualification for lawmaking and frames corporate abuses as a warning in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mr. Brice
Vanderbilt
Pittsburg Reads of West Virginia Rail Link Plans Revival
A Pittsburgh article praises a proposed Pittsburg and West Virginia railroad linking West Virginia ores with Pittsburgh manufactures. It argues the venture will create wealth and markets, urges local support, and notes allied legal context about rail rate reductions for theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and
West Virginia
Virginia
Fire Engine Bid Tests Spark Broad Competition
Present indications show test bids for a fire engine are open to many makers. The outcome favors machines capable of a clear victory, signaling potential supremacy for the best class of engines.
Weather Service Forecasts Another Cold Wave
The Signal Service urges renewed prediction of a bitter cold spell aiming to end the recent mud and icy conditions. Officials promise steadier forecasts this time, hoping for clearer guidance for residents and travelers.
Squeeze in coal trade and fire engine test judge noted
The piece warns that coal prices in Cincinnati are below delivery costs, implying a squeeze and urging operators to avoid costly sales. It also notes the Cleveland Fire Department chief being named a fire engine test judge, signaling a decisive competition outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cleveland Fire Department
Sale prices suggest strong return for creditors and bank
The bids at Long & Co. property sale imply a solid return to creditors and the Lawrence Bank, though exact recoveries depend on a forthcoming statement. Depositors worried as statements are delayed and test patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Co
Lawrence Bank
German savagery in Africa blamed on Captain Wissmany
A Pittsburgh era newspaper excerpt labels Captain Wissmany as crusading to civilize and Christianize Africa through massacre. It notes the eight hour workday fight in Pittsburgh, warns of electric wire hazards, and reports Sworn-in officials COLLIER and Johnston. It also ponders English syndicates and possible ice supply deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Exchange
Pittsburg
Super Collier
Johnston
Political speechmakers judged by pay rather than power
The remark contrasts Brice and Thomas with Foster and Alger, suggesting they value politicians who deliver speeches as long as they receive payment. It implies a skeptical view of paid political orators and party leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixquieres
Brice
Thomas
Foster and
Alger
Notable Nominations and Naval Ship Launches Highlight Era
Prominent figures receive honors and relics while Louis Bonaparte and Louis Errsox gain recognition for social and artistic efforts. The Happshannock, Maine’s largest square rigged wooden ship, was launched at Bath with Arthur Sewall presenting a Harrison portrait to adorn its cabin as it sails to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly G. Whittier
Puoxes
Louis Bonaparte
Paris
Creat
Russia
Louis
Hnasia
Henry Errsox
Farragut
Boston
Queen of
Maine
Bath
Arthur Sewall
Harrison
New York
San Francisco
Inter-State Commerce Commission Proposes Amendments
The third annual report to Congress outlines recommended changes to the railroad law. Proposals include clarifying first section language on interstate and international transport, refining routing and through rates, and deposition testimony rules. New sections address the accountability of ticket sellers and mileage charges for private cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commision
Witneses
Siees
The Topical Talker and The Unharpy Czar
A reflection on bonnets and fashion contrasts with a satirical piece about the Czar of Russia. The fashion note notes waning bonnet elaboration and lingering trends at a Grand Opera House performance, while the second item mocks the Czar’s autocratic theater of state affairs with rhymed verse and irony.
Alice Jackman's Strange Story Abduction Tale Recounted
The St Louis report says Alice Jackman, a young heiress, returned drenched to Dayton Street and recounted being seized near a grocery, forced into a wagon, and taken to Mrs Brouthers' house. Witnesses question the tale and note her inheritance is under 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Alice Jackman
Albert Spink
Dayton Street
Brouthers
Allie Jackman
Mr.thers
Congress at Work in Washington Senate and House Meet
The Senate reconvened after recess with a slim quorum as bills were read for discussion. Pensions for certain injured servicemen were increased to 72 dollars per month and various appointments were announced by the Speaker to Smithsonian and the Columbia Institute for the Deaf and related boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United
House
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Butterworth
Wheeler
Smithsonian Station
Messrs. Hitt and Hemphill
Columbia Institute For the Deaf
Aristocratic Wedding United Edith Godfrey and Charles Hyde
Miss Edith Godfrey daughter of Charles A Godfrey married Charles Livingstone Hyde at the Church of the Heavenly Rest. A wedding breakfast followed at the Godfrey home with guests including Mr and Mrs Anthony Drexler and Hon John Wanamaker. The couple will reside at 500 machines after their return from the bridal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Godfrey
Charles Livingstone Hyde
Ditatch
New York
Charles A. Godfrey
Charles Livingstone Hise
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Lizzie Glendenning
Helen Brice
Mindle Wwer
Aes
Hertha
Mise Marie Leech
Ada
Aeiae
Amoe
Ae Anthony J. Drexeh
Calvin
Brice
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Hyde
Machanes
Cleveland Democrats Honor Grady Society Meeting Notes
The Grover Cleveland Democratic Society of Allegheny county met at Houston's Hall in Lawrenceville with a large attendance. Members read letters from J G Canton, Grover Cleveland, and Jesus acknowledging honorary membership. A death notice honored Hon. Henry Woodfin Grady, with resolutions and a tariff-lecture address by D. F. Patterson before adjourning to February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Celene
Echols
BH. W. Grady
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society
Allegheny County
Houston's Hall
Lawrenceville
Withal
Society
Boliman
Walcome
E. Conner
New York
Sante Coenies
Grover Cleveland
Hixeton
D. C
C.E Conner
Cleveland Democratic Society
Ienes
J. G. Canaisie
Hrookville
Conner
Tam
Jesus
Grady Wag Ee
J. W. Be
Henry Woodfin Grady
Thia Society
Atlanta
Seago
Union of States
D. F. Patterson
Americus Republican Club Names Officers After Election
The Americus Republican Club met to hear the official election results from Saturday. Tellers announced the ticket with H. S. Paul as President and James S. McKean as Third Vice President, among others, with several members marked by an asterisk as elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Republican Club
Paul
Baer
James 8. McKean
A.M. Voight
George
Letehe
I Cc
B. Ege
Hers, Jr
D. Hoble Aw
Davis Tig Eirsi Taree
B. Dain
H. C. Stewart
William Kiaber
NONE BETTER IN THE STATE Editor praises The Dispatch
The Bedford Gagze lauds The Prirrsnvac Dispatch as the best newspaper in Pennsylvania. It calls the Sunday edition a library and notes record circulation west of Philadelphia. The editor predicts the proprietors will buy another of Hoe's presses early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Prirrsnvac Dispatch
Philadelphia
Hoe
Bedford County Democrats unite under shared chair
The Reynolds and Kerr factions of Bedford County Democrats elect Frank Fletcher as chairman and form a bi faction executive committee. Speakers J M Reynolds and B C McNamara urge party unity and success as harmony returns to local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford County
Reynolds
Kerr
Frank Fletcher
J. M. Reynolds
Hop. B.C. McNamara
Wedded at a Hotel Dubois Bedford
A wedding took place in the Bedford House parlors tonight uniting George N Evans and Miss Ella Dubois. Evans is the son of Hon N C Teinene from the county, with a quiet ceremony observed despite local family opposition.
Fire incident at City Hall vault destroys papers
A fire started Friday in a fire proof vault on the top story of the City Hall Council Chamber. The blaze burned until this morning, but only unimportant papers were destroyed and no injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicasco
Council Chamber
Deaths of a Day Mrs Lazarus Coblens
Mrs Lazarus Coblens aged Hebrew mother died at Darton Ohio after a long life of charity. Survived by two daughters and several relatives in this city and by Parker family connections. Also notes the death of George W Rogers, 43, son of William Rogers of Bellevue, at his father in law Captain Rogers residence in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus Coblens
Darton
Osona
Oak
Daniel Coblens
Jack
George W. Rogers
Rochester
George W. Hogers
William Hogers
Bellevue
Weenie
Pittsburg
Magee Club Moots Plans for Councilmanic Endorsements
The Magee Club of the Thirteenth ward met last evening to discuss endorsing councilmanic candidates but adjourned to Monday due to a hall misunderstanding. Only a few members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Magee Club
Thirteenth Ward
Too Much for Old Prob From Savannah News Weather
The Savannah Weather Department struggles to forecast the biting cold. Officials warn residents of ongoing chill and hard conditions as recent forecasts prove insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Weather Department
Baker's Dirge for a Soldier noted by Springfield Republicans
The Springfield Republican recalls George H. Baker with comment on his Dirge for a Soldier written for General Philip Kearney. The verse laments a fallen soldier, reflecting on duty, sleep, and memory amid snows and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
George H. Baker
Philip Kearney
Massillon Electric Light head resigns amid confusion
Charles E. Hamill, secretary of the Massillon Electric Light Company, is noted in a brief dispatch from Massillon dated January. The fragmentary item mentions Hamill and a forthcoming action or change at the utility, with unclear details and damaged wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Charien BE. Hamill
Massillon Electric Light Geom
Shenandoah at Pittsburg Bijou A Powerfully Woven Civil War Comedy Drama
Bronson Howard’s Shenandoah at the Bijou Theater in Pittsburgh is praised as a masterful American drama. The four act comedy drama blends vivid character drawing with war’s human side, featuring an ensemble cast and strong staging that brings to life battle smoke and battlefield emotions without onstage muskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson Howard
Pittsburg
Mr. Howard
Oraing
William Dean Howells
Shenandoah
Howard
Shenandosh
Sural
Dan
Pitteburg
Sheridan
Mr. Han
Frank Carlyle
Kerehwal West
Haverill
Selfer
Union
Pasneres
Moraes
Primrose and Weat at the Grand
The Primrose and Weat minstrel show at the Grand is praised for its unique and gorgeous performance. The first part features smooth exclamations and songs by Smith, Davis, Samuels, and others, with humorous interludes by Le Mack and Moore. The program includes a daring gymnastic display by Har une Van Aucken and a clever burlesque by Hilly West and colleagues, concluding with a lively company chorus and a farce titled The Haunted Mill drawing strong crowds.
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Itterin
Pagens
Perusose
Ascen
Smith
John H. Davis
Fox Samuels
Thomas LeMack
Raymon Moore
George Primrose
Shadin
Pavey Fagan
Hilly” West
George Powers
Solomon Phere
O Dondreary
Barber
Barney Fagan
Messrs
West
Fagan
le Mack
Daly
Magee
Gordon
The Hu Dolpt Aronson Comic Opera Company in Boston
A Baltimore telegram reports the Aronson Comic Opera Company direct from New York opened a second and farewell engagement at Hollis Street Theater in Offenbachs The Drum Major. The company featured James Powers John Brand Edwin Stevens Charles Campbell Ellis Ryse Dennin Eva Daven Florence Hell Grace Golden and more before a large enthusiastic audience. The curtain call transformed the stage into a garden of flowers as the troupe received honors for their performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Disraten
Baltimore
Hudolpt Aronson Comic Opera Company
New York Casino
Hollis Street
Offenbach
James Powers
John Brand
Edwin Stevens
Charles Campbell
Ellis Ryse
Dennin
Eva Daven
Florence Hell
Grace Golden
Bootes vna Restaurant and Tableaux Soleil entertain
Lorenc and Banks present an amusing start to a night of art and entertainment featuring an unusual menu and a lively tableaux performance by Prof. Campbell.
Prominent Manager Looks Ahead to Banner Week in Season
The article highlights manager Scott anticipating a peak period as a banner week unfolds. It notes a cast iron stamina figure who endures all kinds of challenges and a standout performer with a distinctive stage presence. A new Wig bill is also prepared for the theater program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Promega Kant Tescellathe
Opening of Whittier School Honors Patriotism and Education
A large crowd attended the Whittier School opening in Mt. Washington last night. A flag and a portrait of Prof. Whittier were presented by Mrs. Harper, with remarks praising American education and patriotism. Speakers highlighted community growth from 1800s to present, noting ward valuation rise and the schools’ foundational role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Thirty-second Ward
Mt. Washington Library Association
William Penn Council, Jr. C. U. A. M
Prof. Whittier
Harper
Samuel Harper
H. S. Gourley
Sian
E. Lindsay Grebees
Jr. C
America
Thomas 'T. Ashford, Jr
Com
Nee Eee Jr
Thomas E Ashford
David
Foraker Declares State Recovery From Riots and Strikes
Governor Foraker’s retiring message contrasts Ohio’s current calm with four years of unrest. He cites riots in Cincinnati and Hocking Valley, May 1893 strikes, stalled industries, and tax burdens eased by a healthier balance of income and expenditure. He notes Cincinnati’s regained stability and improved governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Ciocinnati Sod
Hocking Valley
Geneva
Lael
Warne Aitien
Cnet
Cincinnati
Partea
Supreme Court Rules Utah Land Sale Case Settled
Washington January 1 The Supreme Court affirms the Utah land grant decision in favor of Nephi Wston Auditor of the Accounts and upholds the 1858 act creating the Pogatants for popular election. The court also rules in Miller Worrell Daclap et al versus Texas Pacific Railroad, awarding costs and setting arguments for March 1 on related railroad specialization questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Court of Ee
Nephi W. Ston
Utah
Miller
Fort Justice
Han Tular Railroad Company
California
U_ of States
Allegheny Central Club Elects Officers After Speechmaking
Allegheny Central Republican Club held its annual meeting in the Second National Bank building hall. Treasurer Dalsell reports a $12 treasury balance as President Hugh Cannon congratulates the group. several members are named in the elected officers and board positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Central Republican Club
Second National Bank
Allegheny
Dalsell
Hugh Cannon
Prophesied Blaine and Bennett in Dour Plate Spotlight
From the Philadelphia Press, the Kansas City Star notes the office will seek the moment Blaine and David Bennett Billy rise to the most conspicuous styles in dour plates as the prophecy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James G. Blaine
David Bennett
Curious Condensations: Miscellany From Far and Near
A jumble of items notes trials and inventions from distant places. topics include theft of shingles, artificial glaciers, peculiar eggs, a Reading Eagle postal card, a French lighthouse windmill dynamo storage, a vast penknife across Ghester county, new turfa oil in Haifa, sales in Lancaster and York, hydrocarbon costs, a dogged chase to fetch a doctor near South Fork, Kentucky cigarette laws, aging bridges at Potedam, a Philadelphia veterinary prescription mix up, a Maine marksman, Great Salt Lake life forms, Irish tenant land sales, and architectural and military tech advances in Britain. A Norfolk parish clerk hears via telephone aiding church services, and Springville Utah reports a remarkable musical clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johne Town
Dean
Lehigh
Strondisba
Cape de Is Hogue
Frances
Accumu
Great Salt Lake
Earl of Egmons
Eiland Etne
Ashbourneac
American Institute of Architects
Norfolk
Brn
Pete Reer
Aaron
Springville
Utah
Martha Stevenson
Provo
Arizona
Poe
Nestion
Remsias
Meyers
An Old Friend and Humorous Snippets
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various local papers. Jests about workhouses marriage plans and resolutions unfold with light satire and dated town talk across Somerville Journal and neighboring papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapa Baise
Farper
Lawrenes Institution
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the Dispatch
Pittsberg
Fifth Avenus
Diamond Street
Tribune Building
Uxites
Darcy
United States
Southern Railroad
New York Herald
Ax Associated Press
Ohico
New Jersey
South
Mexico
Captain Wissmany
Germany
Quay
Vialt
Diepatoil Beaver Fasl
M. 4. Quay
W. H. Grim
Ell. Cunningham
Central Hotel
Florida
Grom
Cunningham
Eer
Cate
Aeakoes Wooks
Wilkinsburg
J. D. Carothers
WasHinerox
Emma Juch Company
Czar
Bealde
Cleveland and Carlisle
Americus Club
Khnown
A Ben
N. C. Evans
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mice and Matches de Mirchiet
Magee Club
Kansas City Times
Kansas
Albany Argus
Baker’s
Auman
Charles E. Hamill
Primrose & Weat
the Grand
Casino Comic Opera
Harris’ Theater
Reuben Gine
Johnny Prindie
Mr. Prin
Harry Williams
Academy
Healys
Aeee Ying
Lucet
Colonel Uipts
Oo the Sheerans
Shep ‘Pard Sisters
Misa Lillie
Cain
Whittile
Alec
Allegheny Central Club
Joka Fit Dames Norb
Thomas Wm
J. Gill
Neth
Beeo Heeh Monnery
Fesident, Wm
Kansas City Star
Joke Dengins
Tacumeee Ghester
Red Sea
Haifa
Phil Bauman
Lancaster
Ee York Aan
Canada
McDermott
South Fork
Frankfort
Kentucky
Potedam
Abbot
George Brown
Oe Fox
Somerville Journal
Willie
Haston Freddie
Miss Snell
St. Paul
Snell
Kearney
Tommy
Seston
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