Cabinet slate hints at Lincoln era style with four names
The Cabinet lineup includes Bisine Allison Wanamaker and Alger, signaling a bloc of leading candidates for the presidential nomination. The plan echoes Lincoln’s first cabinet by combining top contenders, while Blaine's diplomacy could help or hinder. Critics doubt the final six names, with New York observers hopeful of exclusion.
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Bisine
Allison
Wanamaker
Alger
Lincoln
Blaine
Optimism on Samoa Policy Amid War Doubts
The author argues Senator Sherman's stance favors U S rights in Samoa while deeming war unjustified. War with Germany is seen as absurd, yet Germany’s action against Malietoa prompts reconsideration. The piece questions whether the U S should risk conflict to enforce treaties and dignity, noting Bismarck’s belief that America won’t fight.
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Sherman
United States
Samoa
Germany
South Pacific
Malietoa
Bismarck
Millionaires V Vanderbilt and Roberts in Dead Dog feud
A comic clash between W K Vanderbilt and Christian Roberts over a deceased St Bernard, once belonging to Vanderbilt, who claimed legal action after the dog died in Roberts' yard. The dog remains dead and the dispute escalates to threats of court action.
Meat Question Debate in York Gazette Opinion
Signed by initials, the piece argues for a bill to ban imported dressed meats in the state. It claims protections for live cattle shippers against a supposed dressed beef syndicate, asserts price effects, and denounces alleged monopoly power while critiquing the reasoning and intent behind the proposal.
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York Gazette
Black
Equal rights in competition opposed to railroad monopoly
The article argues for equal access to all competition methods and opposes rail rate tactics by a clique, warning against plans to restrict cheap food transport to push meat prices up. It claims the bill violates the U S Constitution and notes meat prices have hardly fallen in 25 years.
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Harrisburg
the United Stats
New York Street Car Strike Sparks Violent Disorder
The article argues that violent street car strikes undermine a self governing nation and threaten equal street access. It condemns mob action as contrary to law and urges labor and capital to avoid civil warfare, warning Pittsburg is beyond such medieval tactics.
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New York
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company and Pittsburg Freight Rates Debate
A Pittsburgh Dispatch analysis argues the Pennsylvania Company pursues sane rate policy amid Western ore and coal traffic. It notes iron ore to Pittsburgh may be shrinking profits for rivals while ore traffic remains highly profitable, urging railways to accept smaller profits on ore to protect long term interests.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Chicago
United States
Western Pennsylvania
Bayard Backed Into Question on Samoa Policy
The piece questions Secretary Bayard's lack of protest over Germany's seizure of Malietoa in Samoa. It cites 1886 instructions to Pendleton and argues Bayard could have authority for a firmer stance, suggesting he should have opposed the violation and remained in the Senate for credibility.
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Bayard
Germany
Malietoa
Bayard Coult
Pendleton
Berlin
United States
Samoa
State Department
Congress
Signs at Court House Question Constitutional Ban
A playful critique notes lawyers without fear of the law may cite constitutional issues over court house signs. It mocks a railing sign claiming only roosting is allowed outside and argues the Constitution does not reserve sidewalks for an unsavory unshaven class.
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Court House
Rates raise and irrigation aid in congressional proposals
The piece notes possible rate hikes for western rail traffic to benefit the Pennsylvania Company and questions timing of ore and iron rate cuts. It cites Colonel Shepard’s Saturday journal motto I am not come to destroy and discusses Southern reactions to religious journalism. It mentions a 250000 appropriation proposal for irrigation aid in Congress.
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Congress
Political chatter and policy notes from a old editorial page
A collection of editorial opinions touching foreign policy threats from Germany and imperial Germany, party politics and cabinet prospects, and social issues. The piece cites water use, prohibition, a Chicago shooting case, Bismarck’s colonial policy, and opinions on Whitelaw Reid and James Gordon Bennett, ending with Thurston declining a cabinet role.
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The
New York Herald
Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Tribune
James Gordon Bennett
United States Navy
Public People Paragraphed
Two grandsons of Abd el Kader arrived in Paris from Damascus to study. The Chinese Minister in Washington set out for Havana with his suite. The Duke of Newcastle fell downstairs in babyhood and has been a cripple. Mrs Josefa Chamberlain makes many friends at Birmingham. Her talents and cleverness appeal to Mr Barents at Rochdale. An ancestor of Mr Bright was a fox-spinner at Monyash. Mrs Patit was jealous in Paris of De Keszke the tenor praised by audiences. Patti says it is foolish for a woman to appear with a handsome man before Parisian audiences. The King of Spain will celebrate his third birthday soon with royal style, his manners described as simple and democratic. Count Bismarck gains reputation for boorishness at the Vienna banquet and Pesth Hungarian Club remarks. He aspires to be a chip of the old black and shows brusqueness.
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Abd-el-Kader
Paris
Damascus
Washington
Havana
Duke of Newcastle
Josefa Chamberlain
Birmingham
England
Todler
Hernent
Bismarck
Vienna
Prince of
Postmaster General relaxes notices for unpaid mail
The order adds a provision to Section 625 allowing delivery to addressees with known street and number where postage is unpaid or insufficient. If the addressee refuses postage, the item goes to the Dead Letter Office. otherwise, postage is collected on delivery by stamps affixed to the item.
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WasuHixoTos
Does the Greater Include the Leas in Wedding Writ?
A humorous medley from the New York Tribune discusses a Montana wedding where the best man elopes with the bride during the ceremony. It argues a best man may not meet the ethical standard of a good man and plays on linguistic misuse.
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The
New York Tribune
Montana
Senator Allison May Be Lured by Indiana Fisherman
In Chicago the article notes Senator Allison of Dubuque travels to Indianapolis to discuss a possible Cabinet role with General Harrison. Harrison, described as an expert fisherman, is portrayed as potentially catching the wavering Iowan with strategic talk.
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Allison
Indianapolis
Harrison
Dubuque
Larkin to Remain Postmaster as Talks of Change Linger
The piece notes Postmaster Larkin will stay at Pittsburg post office until January 1400, amid Republican support and improved mail service. It also observes a rising taste in art in the city, plus a humorous fiction blurb about a bank janitor promoted for reading private letters and a barber shop tale of a dancing school enterprise.
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Larkin
Pittsburg
Coaches for Dead Men in Buenos Ayres Street Cars
Philadelphia report describes Brill Car Works finishing three street cars designed to carry the dead in Buenos Ayres. First class for wealthy, third class for paupers, with ornate interior and altar. Cars run on regular tracks and are switched near homes of the deceased.
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South America
Philadelphia
Brill Car Works
Desig
Buenos Ayres
Mexico
Central America
Gard du Nord
Paris
Western railway presidents race over amended agreement
A bombshell change halted progress at the Western railway presidents meeting. Burlington and Northern VP Harris insists on signatures from Soo Duluth South Shore Atlantic St Paul and Duluths and Eastern Minnesota before the prorated treaty can be signed. A committee will seek missing signatures as the adjournment extends to the next day.
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CaicaGo
Chicago, Burlington and Northern
Western Railway
Harris
Burlington and Northern
Soo
Duluth
South Shore
Atlantic
St. Paul
Duluths
Minnesota
Mackinaw City
Thieves’ Meanness Noted in New York Crime Spree
The New York World reports a bold confidence man who befriended a guest at the Sturtevant House, stealing his watch money and valuables and even his trousers to leave him a prisoner until he could establish credit.
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New York
Sturtevant House
Union of Critics Questions U S Foreign Policy
The speaker challenges current foreign policy assertiveness and questions officials’ actions. The remarks reference Lord Sackville, Admiral Luce, President Cleveland, the Samoa crisis, and the State Department’s understanding of Samoa’s location and issues.
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New York
Lord Sackville
Luce
Port-au-Prince
Cleveland
Canada
State Department
Samoa
Deaths of a Day Sheldon Nobles
Sheldon Nobles, president of the McKinley Club and senior partner in Nobles & Sherlock Iron foundry, died suddenly at his Dayton home in the afternoon. He was a prominent and enduring figure in local and state Republican politics.
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Dayton
Sheldon Nobles
McKinley Club
Nobles & Sherlock
Au Ton
Nobles
Davis Crawford County Bar Pioneer Dies in Meadville
A Stewart Davis a veteran Crawford County lawyer dies at his Meadville home after a long career as a school teacher and public official. He was born east of Meadville on June 4180 and served as register and recorder and later clerk. He left a sizable fortune and widow with two daughters.
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Dispatch
Meadville
A. Stewart Davis
Crawford County
Decessed
Egister
Democratic Senators Press for Confirmation Policy
Democratic Senators in caucus this morning sought to press for a favorable agenda and to confront Republicans over delaying nominations. They noted about 400 executive nominations awaiting action and urged Republicans to state whether they intend to confirm President Cleveland's appointees or let vacancies persist.
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Wasukeron
Harris
Sherman
Senate
Pethes Tee
Tois
Sousters
Harrison
Cleveland
Marriage of Miss Helen E. Myers and Mr William H Allen
The marriage of Miss Helen E. Myers daughter of Mrs Helen M Myers of Point Breeze East End and Mr William Allen of Edgewood took place last evening at 6 in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate friends. Rev Dr Robinson President of the Western Theological Seminary performed the ceremony and Caterer Kennedy managed the room. A short reception followed and the couple left on an evening train to begin their life together in the city.
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Helen E. Myers
Helen M. Myers
Point Breeze
East End
William Allen
Edgewood
Dr. Robinson
Western Theological Seminary
Kennedy
Allen
Pleasant 6 O Clock Tea In Allegheny Society Hosts
Allegheny society people enjoyed a rare social event hosted by Mrs. James R. Reed and her daughter Mrs. Charles L. Lyon on Fayette Street. From 4 to 6 o clock carriages arrived and guests mingled during a combined tea and reception, illustrating seasonal social pleasure.
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James R. Reed
Fayette Street
Charles L. Lyon
Ella Martin Weds Robert Carson at East Liberty Yards
The marriage of Miss Ella Martin daughter of Caleb Martin General Yardmaster East Liberty Stock Yards Lincoln Avenue East End took place last evening. Rev C V Wilson of Emory M E Church officiated after one tour the couple will reside in the East.
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Caleb Martin
East Liberty
Lincoln Avenue
East End
Ella Martin
Robert Carson
J. W. Arrott
C. V. Wilson
Emory M. E. Church
East
Seeker Thomas Wins Right to Search Hell Gate Treasure
New York January 20. Treasurer George W. Thomas of Hackettstown New Jersey wins court approval to resume seeking sunken treasure in Hell Gate. Case against J C Hartshorn dates to 1884 and involves 4 500 000 in gold aboard a wrecked English frigate. Work to resume in spring.
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New York
George W. Thomas
Hackettstown
N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals
Hell Gate
J.C. Hartshorn
Providence
Thomas
Sapid
Assar
Pot Rock
England
Newport
R .L
Supreme Court
Cincinnati Pride as Chamber Moves to New Palace
CreerxNxati reports Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce closes quarters and moves to a new gray granite palace at Fourth and Vine. Designed by the late H. H. Richardson, the 100 by 100 foot site houses a 60 foot high exchange hall and extensive offices and storerooms. Opening exercises are set for tomorrow with General E. F. Noyes as principal.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fourth and Vine Streets
Chamber
H. H. Richardson
Fourth Street
Baker Street
Exchange Hall
Ieir
E. F Noyes
United States
Business Always Booming Post Office Revenues Rise
Advanced returns from the largest U S cities show gross postal revenue for the quarter ended December 1 1888 of 5 691 002, a 9 percent rise from the same quarter a year earlier. Receipts for the quarter ended September 5 1885 totaled 3 590 701, up 84 percent from the previous year. If this rate continues, total cross revenue for the current year including money orders would reach 6 440 800, about a million over prior estimates.
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Washington
Postoffice Act
The Hading Veil Outdone in Paris Fashion
The piece describes a novel French veil that can be untied and raised to expose the mouth and chin. It notes possible uses as a fly trap, mask, and disguise with sliding attachments and speculates on future trends and gimmicks in couture.
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New York
He Will Have Company From the Chicago News
A short column notes the officeholder and the crocuses facing a cold March outing, implying an upcoming political or civic event with shared plans. The piece uses a witty tone to link winter imagery to March appearances and duties.
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Chicago News
Thieves Candle Folklore and Corpse Candle Beliefs
A London Standard report surveys the South Russian case of four peasants who murdered a girl to make candles from her body to render robbers invisible. It links such corpse candle beliefs to European criminal folklore, Aubrey’s notes, and German legal history, noting widespread fear among thieves and cautious public interpretations.
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London Standard
Vienna
Kursk
Europe
Lard Compound Branding Across Midwestern Refineries
Chicago reports that leading lard refiners in Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Kansas City Omaha and other points have conferred and now brand their product as Lard compound replacing refined lard. The move aims to ease criticism and objections to the article and satisfy consumers.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
State Department Stumped Over Samoa Sailor Policy
Secretary Whitney asks Secretary Bayard if sailors should stand idle or engage in fighting in Samoa. Bayard has not yet replied, leaving the State Department in a stumped state.
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Whitney
Bayard
Samoa
State Department
Colonel Grant Seeks Chinese Mission At $12000 Salary
New York January reports Colonel Fred Grant seeks the China minister post at twelve thousand dollars a year. He says he has long been interested in expanding American trade to China and aims to help merchants gain favor there. He claims acquaintance with several mandarins and knowledge of Pekin Yamen but will not pull wires to win the post.
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New Yoas
Fred Grant
China
Anya
Grant
Pekin
Testimony Intensifies in Stewart Will Case Amid Court Turbulence
The Stewart will suit grows bulkier as Frank Osborne a Chicago lawyer and relative by marriage to Mr Stewart testifies about Judge Hilton’s ties to the family. Osborne claims he and his wife did not discuss the matter more than forty times in ten years. Court quarrels flare as Surrogate Choate ends the hubbub and the day resumes with more testimony.
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Stewart Will
Frank & Osborne
Chicago
Mr. Stewart
Mariage
Judge Hilton
Stewart
Mr. Osborne
Hippolyte's Present Policy in Haitian Conflict
The Oranje Nassau arrived from Port-au-Prince with no $50,000 demnity for the Hayden Republ ic owners. Legitime presses money to defeat Hippolyte while his Belize gunboat detains loiterers for St. Mark's. Hippolyte stays passive to win friends and avoid bloodshed as Legitime plans swift land and sea attacks.
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Oranje Nassau
Port-au-Prince
Hayden Republic
Legitime
Hippolyte
Belize
St. Mark's
Doctor Tumblety Defends Character Amid Ripper Suspicions
Dr Francis Tumblety faces London scrutiny over Jack the Ripper links. He touts popularity with women and shows a duchess's poetry. He claims letters from prominent men including Abraham Lincoln Horace Greeley Morse and Williams praise him as a gentleman and physician.
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Francis Tumblety
London
Jack the Ripper
Abraham Lincoln
Horace Greeley
F. B. Morse
Williams
Guion
Dr. Tamblety
Legal dispute over Higgins funeral expenses in court
Mrs Higgins and her brother in law clash over funeral costs for John Higgins. She says $600 advanced, claims $140 surplus not refunded. he swears $713 total and that she owes him $111. Trial today featured coffin plate and dried flowers with inscription My Husband and numerous undertakers' bills.
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John Higgins
Higgins
Remains a Mystery Surrounding the Horton Wreck
Captain Lewis formerly of the British steam ship Stephen D Horton arrived on the Advance from Pernambuco today. The Horton burned at sea nineteen days out from Calcutta on December 7 last year. The captain his wife and several seamen escaped in a lifeboat and landed at Pernambuco five days later. They refused to discuss the loss and all details remain a mystery.
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Lewis
Stephen D. Horton
Advance
Pernambuco
Horton
Calcutta
Banquet Honors Samuel J. Tilden by Harlem Democrats
The Harlem Democratic Club plans a February 9 memorial banquet for Samuel J. Tilden with invitations extended to prominent Democrats nationwide. Toasts to Tilden will be delivered by Henry Watterson ex Governor Hoadley John E Russell Roger A Pryor Charles A Dana Simon Sterne and other veteran Democrats.
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Harlem
Democratic Club
Samuel J. Tilden
The
Union
Tilden
Henry Watterson
Hoadley
John E. Russell
Roger A. Pryor
Charles A. Dana
Simon Sterne
Colonel Fellows
Photographer Held on Bill for Postmaster’s Son Portrait
Pho J. E. Hunter of Long Branch is held in bail awaiting grand jury action after arrest for failing to collect a $15 bill from Postmaster Bennett for his deceased son William H. Bennett’s portrait. Hunter previously used a sale display tactic to pressure payment, prompting local dispute and testimony.
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Long Branch
Pho
J. E. Hunter
Hunter
Bennett
William H. Bennett
Sugar Bennett
Sugar
William
Long Branchers
The Most Drunken Country in Europe
Belgium tops Europe in alcohol consumption with 290 quarts of beer and 13 quarts of spirits per person yearly. The piece notes restrictive laws aimed at curbing drinking and reports on government action against selling to minors and serving liquor to the intoxicated.
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Belgium
Europe
Controller resigns as Currency Chief to the President
The article notes that Colonel W. L. Controller of the Currency tendered his resignation to the President. The event marks a leadership change in the currency bureau and sets the stage for a new appointee to be named by the administration.
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Treeholm
Omen Coe Aeeany
W. L
Day
Curious Condensations from the Era of Oddities
A collage of eccentric notes from a late 19th or early 20th century UK US paper reports 70 million suspenders made in the United States last year, curious finds in Brattleboro and Camden, and a dog thwarting a radio of a burglar in Darien. It also notes Paris residency decrees, a long list of international residents, and advancing scientific tidbits from Washington to San Francisco.
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United States
Brattleboro
Boston
Canada
John Norton
Humorous quips and social observations mix in scattered jokes
A collage of light humor remarks on marriage, fashion, churchgoing, cigar makers, diamonds, and chores. Brief exchanges touch on courtship, a drunk husband, cooking school chatter, and mourning styles as a neighborly tableau of small talk and satire.
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