Lessons in Loyalty at Schenley Park Grand Celebration
A 5 000 crowd gathered at Schenley Park for a Fourth of July morning program. Mayor Sourier Supt Luckey Chancellor Nolland and others spoke as the Great Western Band played Schenley Park and the May Festival Chorus sang the National Anthem. The event featured excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and addresses by Congressman Dalzell Chancellor Holland Superintendent Luckey and other leaders stressing patriotism immigration and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Turk
Great Western Band
Schenley Park
B. Weis
Mayor Sourier
Gourley
Ateky
Ool
State House
Adams
David Jones
Eee Penner
George M
Burleigh
John Dalzell
Continental Congress
John Adams
Continental Cong
Philadelphia
America
Desert
Tas
Bern
Jane Robe
Merand
Phason
Domeaion
Ottes
Vuhtieg
Iine
Lincoln
Patric the Toren
Clarence Burleigh
Columbia
Mr. Burleigh
George J. Luckey
Mr. Luckey
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
William Tell
W. J. Holland
the Western
University of Pennsylvania
Holland
Fendow
United States
Dalzell
Yantien
Adame
Bush
Boston
House of Representatives
Poe
Inez
G. A. Wood
Dr. Wood
E. A. Wood
Scenes of Former Days A Pittsburger Tells of a Canal and Stage Trip
An old Pittsburger recounts a boyhood trip from Pittsburg to Philadelphia before railroads. He describes steamboats in infancy, canal boats on the Juniata, stages via Greensburg and Johnstown, and a keel boat to Kittanning. The narrative recalls rough travel, a court case over a near-killing, and a Pittsburg then a wild village.
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Louisville
Philadelphia
William ‘Ore
Alter
Beaver
Pittsby
Judge McClure
Forsythe
Col
Sam Blac
Neal Darrow
Westap Ins
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Hollidaysburg
Greensburg
Johnstown
Juniata
Eyemexes
Columbia
Ollidaysburg
Kittanning
Allegheny
Monongahela
Serena Terenes
New York
Philade
General Braddock
Braddocks Field
Lyania
Esst
D. B. Caldwell
WRECKING OF WILLS A study of testamentary law across states
A historical survey compares Pennsylvania against other states on wills, dower and courtesy, noting 60 years of law with few contests and the high costs of litigation. It cites judge Hawkins and Judge Over, lists probate figures, and sketches varied rules on age, dower, courtesy, and special forms like Louisiana mystic wills.
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Pennsylvania
JJ Hawkins
Teasime
Eari
William McCall
Clark
Orphans’ Court
Cyrus 8
Gray
Supreme Court
R. H. McKeever
Mathijs Engstetter
John Scott
John P. Kirchner
Dorothea Maurer
Owen Eee Joe Sraes
Erty
Christena Francis Aoovence
K Wilson
R. C. Hederson
John McCrea
William Tomer
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Pelican State
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Mexico
New York
Texas
Childish Escapade Sparks Crawfordsville Scandal
Allison Dodd aged 18 and Miss Mary Quinlan 15 eloped to Danville and claimed marriage by wireto parents. They returned to a reception then learned Illinois denied license and no ceremony occurred. The town reels from the alleged nuptials and their parents’ opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Exp
Allison Dodd
Mary Quinlan
Danville
Ilinois
Parliament inaction on copyright act worries English presses
The British fear a flood of American printed books and lax protection. The Post regrets Parliament's delay and urges vigilance in printing trades as autumn and winter approach. It notes Germany and Spain not named in President Harrison's proclamation despite their languages in America.
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Loxpox
the Post
Germany
Spain
Harrison
America
Russian Credit Impaired Amid Rumors of Bank Failure
A major drop in Russian securities hit the London, Berlin, and Paris exchanges. Reports of bad prospects in Russia and a looming bank failure spurred declines in rouble prices and exchange rates. Authorities forecast Russia will need more bullion.
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Loxpor
London Stock Exchange
Berlin
Paria
Russia
Nauticuen
Rome
Vatican Deliberates Cahensley Scheme Decision
Rome July 4 The Vatican records American press reaction to the Cahensley scheme of National bishops in America. The Pope held several conferences with Cardinals Rampolla before reaching a decision. The note indicates a significant influence of the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
America
Vatican
Rampolla
Tonwcien
Standard Dramatic Company Returns to Harris Theater
Harris Theater hosts the Standard Dramatic Company again this week after strong patronage for Two Orphans. They present a new comedy drama titled Bair Play with lively dialogue and clever specials, promising an artistic and pleasing performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Dramatic Company
Harris’ Theater
Harris, Britton & Dean
Special July Seashore Excursion From Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Road offers a round trip to Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and Atlantic City on July 9 for 10 dollars with ten day return validity. Departure from Union Station at 8 50 A M on a fine train of premier coaches and Pullman Cars and also at 4 30 and 8 10 P M. Passengers may ride to the shore for a daylight trip with views of the region and return the following day if desired.
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Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Atlantic City
Old Ocean
Pennsylvania Road
Peinta
Union Station
Pullman
Uenmeins
The Strike’s Secrets and the Hidden Costs
An analytical labor leader reflects on the carpenters strike that collapsed despite large unions and limited funds. He notes 1427 of 1574 strikers remained out, and funds fell short with little national support, leaving workers reliant on their own reserves and wary of public scrutiny. The piece argues a better planned, better funded approach could have sustained the long fight.
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Carpenters
Gompers
McGuire
Pia
Treasuries
Flint Glass Blowers’ Union No. 4
Amalgamated Association
National Flint Glass Blowers’ Association
Fanch
National Union
Builders’ Exchange
Outlawry in China and the Missionary Dilemma
A May letter from a American resident in China describes riots around Yangtze ports, looted missions, and consulates, with delayed American gunboat protection. The piece criticizes U.S. diplomacy, praises Li Hung Chang, and weighs the impact of events on American interests and missionary work.
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China
Yangchow
Wuhn
Nangking
Shanghai
Yangtze
Pekin
United States
Italy
New Orleans
Congress
New R
Tadowenisy
Turpin
France
Li Hung Chung
Grant Descrt
Gambetta
Bismarck
Lord Beaconsfield
Ceres
Igsue
Russia
Li Hung Chang
Pacific
Reduced Rates to Minneapolis by Pennsylvania Lines
Summer excursion offer from Pennsylvania Lines with reduced fares for travel to Minneapolis on July 6 7 and 8. Tickets sold at all stations, valid for return until July 15 or extended to August 26. For details contact any Pennsylvania Line agent. Tursu Biuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Tursu
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John Palzini
Luckey
Chancellor Nolland
Dr. E A. Wood
A. Trent and Breedax
Republic
Europe
Americans For America
Americans
Asia
Africa
Corporationiat
Aoa
Taare Bette
Greece
Olympas
Andia
Sople
United Sic
Commonwealth
A. Trent
U. Trent
Mr. Trent
Leonidas
Washington
Eis
Christendom
England
Ireland
Ife
Telos
W. D. Moore
Sandiston
Speschane
Colonel Moore
Allegheny County
Emperor William
Russian Credit Impaired
the Seashore
Flowery Kingdom
Opium
John Russell Young
Biuine
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