Suburban Transit Boom Expands Pittsburg Cable Network
The Dispatch notes a surge in Pittsburg suburban transit with Squirrel Hill Pleasant Valley and Central Traction lines under construction. New projects include a Southside cable line an electric road on the Brighton turnpike and a Wilkinsburg link via Morningside road and Stanton avenue. The paper argues expanded transit will widen residential land markets and lower housing and transit costs, while warning against overambition.
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Pittsburg
Squirrel Hill
Pleasant Valley
Central
Brighton Turnpike
Wilkinsburg
Morningside Road
Stanton Avenue
DispatTon
Conference Backs Agreement Yet Homestead Fracture Looms
The Amalgamated Association sees widespread wage settlement signs across the district with firm gains in most mills. Homestead stands as a sharply strained exception as Carnegie moves to open positions for newcomers and end accords with longtime workers. Public hopes for compromise fade only if clashes arise, urging renewed amicable settlement with old hands.
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Homestead
Carnegie
Butler and the Anglo-Saxon alliance in world politics
A historical musing on a possible Anglo American British connection led by Butler. It weighs aims and power dynamics for such a bloc and questions whether it would serve monopolistic interests or popular rights. It cautions against entangling alliances and cites Washington.
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B. F. Butler
England
United States
Ireland
Washington
Patti and Tanage to Lead U S Opera Tour
New York Herald dispatches report Abbey arranged an operatic tour across the United States led by Adelina Patti and Signor Tanage. Tanage is priced at $4,000 per performance, with Patti possibly nearing final appearances. The public has five months to save for tickets as the famous artists tour the nation.
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New York Herald
Abbey
United States
Adelina Patti
Signor Tanage
Patti
Madame Patti
The Flannel Shirt Summer Dress Code Debate
A note on wearing flannel shirts in summer months facing scrutiny in community discussions. Officials consider comfort, fabric, and tradition, weighing risk of heat and style norms against practicality. Public opinion splits as merchants report mixed demand for seasonal flannels.
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Sumer
Cabinet Meeting Debates Flannel Shirt Fashion
In Washington the cabinet discussion centers on Secretary Rusk proposing all members wear flannel shirts. The piece jokes about Wanamaker stocking shirts and the idea reflecting campaign-like promotion while noting some distrust among a few officials.
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Washington
Rusk
Jerry Rusk
Wanamaker
Harrison
Broad Street
Dull Dog Days Set Tone For Summer News
The piece laments summer ennui as dull days grip the world from America to Europe. It notes a second-rate boxing spectacle, England’s lively season, France’s Exposition, and General Boulanger’s waning influence while workers seek relief from heat and unrest amid a sleepy season.
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Exchange
United States
England
Old Shah of Persia
France
General Boulanger
London
Public Doubt Cast On Mile's Angelus Valuation
The piece argues a $143,000 U.S. purchase for Millet's Angelus is inflated and driven by hype rather than true artistic merit. It suggests funds could better support broader American art by acquiring multiple works and questions the motive of moneyed notoriety behind the bid.
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United States
France
Miller
Millet
Michigan Legislation and Sleeping Car Rates Debate
The Wall Street News attacks Michigan lawmakers for a bill cutting sleeping car rates by 25 to 40 percent, claiming lines will withdraw sleeping cars. The piece argues such regulation mirrors older granger-era tactics and predicts profitable shifts for sleeping car companies. Pullman ties the issue to broader interstate money flows and states’ money interests.
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Wall Street
Michigan
House
Irish territory purchase proposal for an experimental republic
The proposal to buy a territory for an experimental Irish Republic is novel with practical features. It would let the Irish demonstrate self government capacity and protect their cause from abuses seen in other forms of organization.
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Clanna Gael
New York City
Irregular Thoughts on Politics and Markets Obscured by Rumors
The article critiques secret societies funding Irish independence ventures and notes various theories about political finance and reform. It references Simon Cameron's obituary remark on starting poor and questions around a Private Dalzell campaign expense claim, suggesting broader political dynamics behind these claims.
Pugilists and Politics Spark a Nationwide Debate
The article surveys harsh state measures against prize fighting across Mississippi and neighboring states, notes Lord Randolph Churchill and Joseph Chamberlain in English politics, and comments on U S and British social issues. It also reflects on weather in 1889 and water supply plans for Allegheny City, urging reform and modernization.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Churchill
England
Notable Washington Personalities and Social Anecdotes
A collection of brief notices about figures such as Amherst College staff, Pension Commissioner Tanner, Saint Bernwardt’s social invites, Secretary Rosx rising among press circles, and Colonel Roser G. Ingersoll famed as a top New York cook. Also mentions Hadje Hussein Ghooly Khan’s odd social antics and a writer’s remark on his nose twisting and rib poking at Washington society events.
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Poor Mature
Amherst College
Tanner
Washington
Saint Bernwardt
Rosx
Lars Emile Zola
Roser G. Ingersoll
New York
Hadje Hussein Ghooly Khan
Northwest
Washington Society
The Very Mean Man in the Street Car and Store Frustrations
A narrator describes a very mean man on an Allegheny street car exposing his petty judgments and mockery of others. The piece follows encounters with a newsboy, a dry goods purchase fiasco over a mutilated quarter, reflections on shopping gender stereotypes, and a merchant’s reaction to a rival’s name on a fan.
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Allegheny
Alty
Proposals for steel plates for battleship Texas
Secretary Tracy to issue bids for 661 tons of steel plates for the battleship Texas under construction at Norfolk Navy Yard. Bids open at the Navy Department, with 2 tons for lower deck plating and 415 tons for lower and middle deck layers. Government to receive plates from successful bidder free of charge to the government and at supplier’s expense to delivery points as directed.
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Tracy
Texas
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Navy Department
Sepore
Norfolk Navy Yard
Millet's Widow Not In Poverty, Says Correspondent
A New York Stem correspondent rebuts claims that the widow of painter J. F. Millet lives in poverty. In Barbizon last August, Mme Millet and family appeared comfortably housed, with a Millet home described as substantial and well kept. She also retains several Millet drawings that could fetch money if sold, indicating funds are not severely lacking.
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New York
Stem
J. F. Millet
Paris
Barbizon
Mme. Miller
Millet
Mme. Millet
Angelus
University of Wurzburg
Fischer Tafel
Colombo
Hombay
Cannanore
Queensland
Gabe
Frank
Brunswick
Christian Brothers Acquire New Retreat Property Near Normal School
The Christian Brothers Province of Baltimore adds a large residence and ten acres south of the Normal School to cultivate training spaces. Brother Quintinian bought the property from Admiral Ammon, naming it La Pony Bike La Balle. The retreat aims to serve sick and invalid brothers with two rooms for use and vacation periods.
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Barrimmone
Christian Brothers
Baltimore
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Brother Quintinian
Admiral Ammon
Normal School
The
Order of Ammo
Washhere
Christian Broington
Ors
An Explanation of the Cronin Cane from the Globe
A London Globe explainer frames the Cronin case in Euclidean terms. It argues the triangle and other centers behave far from square in this mathematical analogy.
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Cronin
London Globe
Big 85 Million Suit to Wind Up Bessemer Consolidated Iron
Wisconsin courts move toward receivership as two suits seek to wind up the Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company. Plaintiffs allege mismanagement by former officers and directors after 1889 resignations. Property and bonds valued in the millions are at issue amid Gogebic troubles. The cases, filed in Wisconsin and routed to the federal court for trial, set for Wednesday.
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Bessemer Consolidated Company
Cleveland Plaindealer
Wisconsin
Besseminer Consolidated Iron Company
Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company
H. Martin
E. C. Hoffman
H. A. Bushra
BR. M. Lee
E. W. Ogiebay
J. J. Gill
W. D. Rees
J. W. Gill
Cleveland
Jon
Pele
Doctor
Streast
W C C T U Calls On Women Of The World
The circular urges officers and members of the W C C T U to honor Mrs Hayes as a model in promoting temperance. It recalls her influence on social customs and the White House dinner table, and calls for unity and loyalty among women across nations.
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Cuba
Christian Temperance Women of the World
Hayes
White House
Canada
Creek
America
Willand
Carnegie questions leaving fortunes to children in democracy debate
The piece argues against passing wealth to offspring, noting fortune compels youth into risk and vice. It critiques triumphant democrats and asks what a pater familias should do, balancing luxury upbringing with the dangers of inherited riches and a republic’s ideals.
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Carnegie
Knowles
Kode
Popslar Game on the Jersey Canat
A quirky note from Chicago News reports on New Jersey summer amusements at resorts. The piece jokes about mosquito bites and local tastes while playfully mentioning baseball and picnic ice cream as idle diversions.
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Chicago News
New Jersey
Nightingales swoop in Paris and a mock Eiffel Tower planned
A Russian nobleman buys a pair of nightingales for 1200 roubles claiming they sing national melodies. Paris reports wild west shows flourish while bullfightingcontests near. The Athens council plans a reproduction of the Eiffel Tower with electric summit light. Strawberries flood Paris markets and press freedom faces limits in Japan. Dinah Salifodu, the king of Rio Noanes, arrives in Paris with his entourage as details of the royal queen Phillis emerge.
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Paris
Thewssnas
Plaza de Toros
Rue de la Federation
Champs de Mars
Athens
Rar&ly
Faubourg St. Antoine
Champs Elysees
Japan
Jonchikyokwai Zasshi
Dinah Salifodu
Rio Noanes
Senegal
Dinah
Phillis
World population growth beyond Europe and America
The article argues German statisticians overlook Asia Africa and other regions when predicting global population trends. It notes Asia holds about half the world’s people and Africa is shrinking due to wars and slave trade, while vast lands remain unoccupied. It cautions against assuming Europe and America determine global growth.
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Europe
America
Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Asia
Africa
Yelee
China
India
Teeree Daren
Western
Central Asia
Roina
Mississippi
Canada
Mexico
South America
Australia
Great East Indian Islands
Russia
Great Britain
Java
Kentucky
Ghosts Beset the Lost Schooner George B McFarland
Sailors report a string of ill luck and paranormal events on the schooner George B McFarland from launch to destruction. A Portland medium claimed Captain Kidd’s spirit cursed the vessel and haunted the crew, yielding phantom carpenters, bruised sleepers, and repeated misfortune across voyages. The ship was abandoned, refitted, and finally set afire by the steamship Orinoco after a history of tragedy.
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George B. McFarland
Fernandina
Fla
Portland
Kidd
McFarland
Captain Strong
Ees
Or Brothers
Europe
European Pa Where She Was Refitted and Sond
Ee Aes
Orinoco
McFarrland
Thought He Was John L. Sullivan
New York police court sessions display a string of Sullivan inspired excesses as men celebrate victory with intoxication and violence. Fitzpatrick attacked Drumm and police, while others pay fines for loud cheers or revolver firing in honor of Sullivan. Three men face execution after separate murder cases.
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John L. Sullivan
New York
Sullivan
John Fitzpatrick
West Nineteenth Street
John Drumm
Fitzpatrick
Drumm
Boyle
John Hurley
Justice Duffy
Kilrain
Henry Kohn
John Fitspatrick
Electricity as an Executioner in Kemmler case
Harold P Brown testified in the Kemmler electrocut ion case about 91 accidental electrocutions and numerous animal executions to argue that electric execution causes rapid death. He described a 1300 pound horse killed by 700 volts and asserted the State’s devices would kill without delay or pain.
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Harold P. Brown
William Kemmler
Bourke Cochran
Mr. Brown
Brown
Engagement ring theft case shadows Cecilia Riskinoff wedding
Bernard Cohen, a prosperous clothier, was held for examination on larceny and breach of promise after failing to return Cecilia Riskinoff’s engagement ring and gold watch. The planned wedding was today as the judge weighs the charges and potential suit. The report also covers Centennial Committee expenses and related items.
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Bernard Cohen
Cecilia Riskinoff
Cohen
Fance
Cecilia
Miss Hiskinoff
Stuyvesant Fish
Mr. Fish
Ward McAllister
L. G. Dodworth
Hartwell P. Heath
Marriage of Edward Giles and Rose Dunlevy at St Pauls
Edward 8. Giles business manager of the Catholic and Rose A Dunlevy wed at St Pauls Cathedral at 5 30 yesterday. The bride is the eldest daughter of Jeremiah Dunlevy Walker Dunlevy Bros. Bridesmaids Miss Mary McCullough and Miss Mary Dunlevy. Ushers Frank Pollock Charles Doagphite Cou Neeb and Freeman Brady. Rev Wall officiated. The wedding party included immediate relatives with formal attire and floral detailing.
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Edward
Giles
Rose Dunlevy
Catholic
Rose A. Dunlevy
St. Paul's Cathedral
Jeremiah Dunlevy
Walker & Dunlevy Bros
Mary McCullough
Mary Dunlevy
Frank Pollock
Charles doagphiteCou
Neeb
Freeman Brady
Jos
Paul Dunlevy
Wall
Piead
Boe
Oddball Local Bits From Across Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
A collection of quirky notes and incidents including a Lima picnic wagon organ dance, a Market Street peach wrap, a bald barber story, a KensinoTos dentist joke blast, a North Dallas goat and rattlesnake sighting, a theft by several boys that funds ice cream, a Canonsburg vest chewed by a calf, and a Columbia man struck by a Roman candle leaving a bilaterally injured side.
Vast array of odd notes from a bustling era
The fragmentary clipping lists diverse topics from 60,000 cars needed to haul wheat to Topeka planning vitrified brick streets. It notes executions at Pekin, Vermont woolen mills sale, a petrified tree discovery, a Nevada wool clip forecast, a Pride of Forth bridge update, rattlesnake tales in Georgia, and crowded Brooklyn dentistry, with lively vignettes on bees in Louisville and a frog swarm after rain.
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Kansas
Topeka
Pekin
Bennington
Feemington
Sur
Prith of Forth
J. M. Ball
Pierce County
Georgia
Leavenworth
Centerville
Wilkes County
Haraves
Sarefal Ot
Brooklyn
Louisville
Esas Yan
Mas
Fnally
Maine
Twenty-first
Bank
Quotes and fragments from late 19th century papers
A collage of dialogue snippets and overheard chatter from old newspapers shows social banter about fashion comfort in heat, sea sickness at sea, doctor choices, and a smoky railway car environment with Russian emigrants. Names and punctuation reflect period style.
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St.ymdon Globe
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New York World
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Chicago
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Ann Jackson
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Lima
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East Greenville
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Justice Giffix
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Columbia
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Plymouth
William Hefferman
Hefferman
Piedmont
W. Va
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Elko
Nev
E. M. Shelton
Kansas Agricultural Based
First Baptist Payens
Surlington Free Press
Wright Field
Yale
Jones
Smith
Philadephia Inquirer
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Anson
New York Sun
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