Pinkertons and Homestead clash over private guards power
A condensed discussion contrasts the Pinkerton congressional statement with a Homestead advisory address. It denounces private mercenary guards and defends civil authority, arguing governments must rely on courts and local officers rather than outside force. It questions state impotence and the use of nonlocal deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkertons
Homestead
United States
Pinkerton
Pinkerton Guard
Mercenares
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Critics condemn Pinkerton abuses and urge lawful reform
The piece argues against wholesale swearing in of foreigners to quell unrest at Homestead, praises the Advisory Committee for advocating lawfulness, and warns that moral responsibility cannot override existing property rights. It stresses constitutional change via ballot and public debate over illegal actions by capital or labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pinkerton
Homestead
Andrew Carnegie
Ferwmn
Carnegie Company
Committee
Pig Iron Production Surges in 1892 Half Year Figures
The first half of 1892 shows pig iron output soaring to 10,875,000 tons with a prior six months total of 6,334,000 tons, reflecting sustained demand and a market balanced by rising consumption. Stocks rose modestly, while production declines are anticipated as the year progresses amid continued high activity in iron and railroad construction.
Senate Finance Committee finds mixed tariff impact on prices wages and cost of living
The report shows retail prices for 215 commodities fell 4.40 percent from 1889 to 1891 while farm product prices rose about 18.67 percent since the McKinley act. Wages in fifteen general occupations increased 0.34 percent, and British cost of living rose 1.9 percent, prompting a debate on tariff effects and other economic factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Finance Committee
Great Britain
Tariff report suggests cautious view on prices and wages
A historical summary notes living costs fell slightly, wages rose slightly, and farm product prices jumped but were partially erased after 1891 yields. It argues the McKinley act’s effect on prices and wages has been uncertain, and the forthcoming report should enable informed public judgment on tariff policy this fall.
The Silver Act of 1890 and Its Open Supporters
The article traces advocates for repealing the Silver Purchase function of the 1890 act, noting the New York Chamber of Commerce Senator Sherman and manufacturers urging an end to compulsory silver purchases. It discusses the act as a makeshift toward a silver basis, Treasury gold depletion risks, and the political difficulty of repealing the measure before upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
Sherman
New York
Distator
Foster
Fusion talk shows both parties ready to aid People's party
The piece argues that Democratic and Republican organs push fusion with the People's party to gain local advantages while discarding principles. It says such fusion risks little benefit beyond potentially steering votes toward Grover Cleveland, and that cross party support may mislead voters in the West and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
People's Party
South
Northwest
Cleveland
West
Kansas
Dakotas
Grover Cleveland
The Mercantile Tax Criticized as Tax on Enterprise
A Philadelphia protest claims the mercantile tax punishes enterprise by taxing gross sales and profits differently. The Philadelphia Ledger echoes that the tax targets hidden values and is a relic of dark ages taxation. It notes real estate also suffers from valuation affidavits and cites inequities between margins and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
The Strike at Duquesne Shocks Carnegie Plant
A surprise strike at the Carnegie Duquesne mill erupts as non-union workers quit to press for union recognition elsewhere. The move follows a history of nominally non-union status and reflects broader tensions in the Pittsburgh area craft unions amid industrial conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
Heat Wave Persists Across Nation With Tepid Relief Hints
The country endures a broad hot spell from the Mississippi to the Atlantic. Relief from local showers remains unlikely while a cool wave from Texas to the Dakotas may offer brief respite in days ahead. Expect the heated term to continue through weeks near September as workers seek rest and moderation. Other notes warn about food care and restraint from alcohol to endure summer heat. A Forestry Day event will feature talks on preservation at Mount Gretna Park under Pennsylvania Forestry Association auspices. Cyclones threaten places of worship as well as theaters and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Atlantic
Texas
Dakotas
Mount Gretna Park
Council of the
Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Adlai Echoes and League Roads in a Dizzy Column
A jumble notes connections between Adlai Stevenson and Adlai T. Ewing in Illinois politics and World’s Columbian Commission affairs. It then approvingly cites the League of American Wheelmen and their drive to improve American roads, alongside varied asides on weather, explosives nicknames, and Pittsburgh health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Adlai T. Ewing
Cosmopolitan Cullings
A collage of brief biographical and historical notes. Mentions M. Stambuloff once a bartender, Lorp Texxyson cruising the English Channel with son Hallam, births of 1819 figures, MoosesEA at a California ranch with Count Bozenta, W. Oliver Wendell Holmes near eighty, Edward Eggleston named associate professor at Columbia College, Gladstone welcomed at Hawarden, Gov Pattison arriving in Bedford for summer amid labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stambuloff
Lorp Texxyson
English Channel
Hallam
Cyrus W. Frep
Queen Victoria
John Buskin
Charles Kingsley
Thomas A. Hendricks
Julia Ward Howe
Charles A. Dana
Moosesea
California
Count Bozenta
Pattison
Bedford
R Day
Pittsburg
Springs Hotel
Remarkable Aurora Display Linked to Solar Spot
The Aurora observed Saturday night was the most striking in years, tied to a specific sun spot. The writer viewed from Craig street noted beams and flashes across latitudes and described its duration, color, and pattern while debating solar energy influence on Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Buxpay
Loomis
Craig Street
Surores
Sincse
Earth
Tee-To-Tom Opens as New York City Club
The Tee-To-Tom, America's first club of its kind modeled after London institutions, opens at 158 Essex Street in a five story building. Charles Janes Wills proposed it to Fulton Cutting, who funded the venture. The ground floor offers affordable cooked foods while the second floor houses a men’s club with games and recreation and the rear serves as a low‑cost refreshment area. The second floor is allotted to a girls’ club of three rooms run by the Girls' Friendly Society with Mrs. John Greenough as secretary. dues are five cents and a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Street
London
Charles Janes Wills
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
New York
Fulton Cutting
Inen
Girls’ Friendly Society
John Greenough
Watchman Quits Drinking After 50 Years of Habit
Steubenville July 22 George Linton a watchman at the Jefferson Keg Factory quit drinking on the Fourth after a half century of sipping He resolved to drink for 50 years and has kept his last resolution with the same tenacity he showed in beginning his habit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
George Linton
Jefferson
Salisbury administration clings to office amid bargain chatter
The Salisbury administration sticks to office like Democrats in this country and shows readiness to strike any bargain to secure its continued control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Salisbury
Ex-Secretary of State for Northern Japan visits Curoaco
B Hushiguchi from Tokio visited the Auditorium and discussed Japanese policy and its potential effects on the United States. He noted Japan's move from despotism to a limited monarchy, highlighting education, railroads, and telegraphs as outcomes of representative government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoaco
B. Hushiguchi
Japan
America
Biblical Students Edified at Pennsylvania Chautauqua Assembly
Edward F P Elliott entertained Chautauquans with humorous recitations and impersonations as Dr Wiedner lectured on Old Testament History. Dr Wiedner then spoke on New Testament History focusing on Revelations. Dr De Motte discussed Visible Sound with devices, and Dr Charles A Young from Princeton spoke on the stars with stereopticon views. Bach to Beethoven piano selections preceded. Harrisburg Sunday schools ran a grove excursion increasing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chautauqas
Gretna
Edward FP. Elliott
Boston
Wiedner
John de Motte
de Motte
Charles A. Young
Princeton University
Best Portrait of Columbus in Family Possession
The Hull family of Cowaver Conn reports possessing what may be the best Columbus portrait in the United States along with a Vespucius likeness. The pictures, over 200 years old, were backed twice for preservation and later retouched. Their age and origin have drawn interest from collectors and exhibitions in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowaver
Conn
Isaac Hall
Christopher Columbus
Vespucis
Hull
New York
United States
Lumbus
Chicago
Venezuela Conflict Escalates As Rebels Seize Areas
Government forces capture two sloops carrying arms near Tuca cas and defend against rebels at Manzanares river. Barcelona under threat as troops arrive to repel besieging forces. Caracas faces meat shortages and high prices while treasury irregularities prompt stocktake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Mars
Tucacas
Manzanares
Lujo
Barcelona
Cumnaia
Congress
Supreme Court
Villegas
Cres
Revolutionary Movement
Con
Palieto
Everal
Simpler Orthography Advocated at Cuartareva Lecture
Melville Dewey urged phonetic spelling as the practical path to simplification in a July lecture at Cuartareva New York. His talk drew a large audience while local teachers anticipated little disruption from reform, as university extension lectures continued with courses from Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Dewey
Cuartareva
N. Y
School of Physical Education
Chilean apology settles long dispute
Chile agrees to a $75,000 apology, deemed ample and complete, and reconciliation efforts may begin immediately. The Chicago Tribune notes the settlement could pave the way for rapid rapprochement and restoration of ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Chile
Deaths of notable figures across regions and eras
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Dr. Aaron L. Chapin former Beloit College president in Beloit Wits aged fifteen. United States Army (retired) McK Hupsoyx in Washington. Mrs Curw wife of J J Chew secretary of the American in Wisconsin in Marien Dan Peritonitis. Henry J Seana former Massachusetts governor 1885 to 1858 died in Met Priday night. Ingham long serving Warren Machine Co superintendent in Phillipsburg N J. John Lynch head of First Maine line with labor peace and wealth noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cononsi Epwamp McK. Hupsoyx
United States Army
Washington
Warren Eae
Machine Commissens
Phillipsburg
N.J
Qarthe
Joan Lynch
Maine
British Minister in Fez Quarrel Ends Diplomatic Rift
Sir Charles Euan Smith, British Minister to Morocco, arrived aboard Amphion after a tense confrontation with the Sultan of Fez. The mission faced attempted tampering with a treaty, a $150,000 bribe offer, and the removal of embassy horses and servants before Smith severed relations and prepared to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Johnny Fall
Tanares
Charles Euan Smith
Morocco
Fez
Amphion
Sir Charles
Charles
Conan McLeod
Carleton
Gibraltar
How Cholera Spreads in Panic on Railways
Strange scenes described by the Novae Verny a from Baku to Tiflis show panic among railway passengers as cholera spreads. Fugitives crowd stations and trains, sit on floors, soldiers sanitize with carbolic acid, doctors check pulses, and patients are moved while others fill their places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterssone
Novae Vrenrya
Baku
Tiflis
Kipling Shuns Montreal After Courteous Start
Rudyard Kipling arrived at the Windsor Hotel with his wife to a mixed reception in Montreal July 22. He refused all disturbances and told callers he did not wish for new acquaintances. The Pen and Pencil Club and other local literary figures were snubbed when invited to a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrnrat
Quebec
Rudyard Kipling
Montreal
Windsor Hotel
Kipling
Pen and Pencil Club
Minion
Harrity as a National Democratic Leader
A compilation of praise and criticism from multiple papers on William F. Harrity of Pennsylvania. Articles hail his campaign leadership for Pattison in 1890 and his potential as Democratic chair, while noting opposition from New York Democrats and describing him as shrewd, vigorous, and capable of steering a divided party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hastrry
Philadelphia Record
Hie
New York
Harrity
New York Sun
Buffalo Express
Hanatry
New York Herald
Mac. Hagertr
Twedo Commercial
Hanarrr
Philadelphia
William F. Harrity
Brooklyn Eagle
Private Secretary Post and Tariff Talk Across Papers
A Washington Star note argues no man seeks the Cleveland private secretary role for a sinecure. Buffalo Express cites a long New Bedford cotton mill as indicative of tariff abuses. The New York Recorder reports General Weaver optimistic about carrying Western states alongside Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Cleveland
New Bedford
Mass
New York Recorder
Weaver
Curious Condensations from an Early Gazette
Long list of miscellaneous items noting world curiosities and trivia. It cites coal gas production, Persian mourning customs, Niagara Falls tunnel length, a 500 pound meteorite near North Bend Wisconsin, dynastic marriage costs in China, English noblemen arranging marriages, a Milan Tennessee recluse, and weaving in China. Also mentions cigarette production in New York, marriage law parity in two states, a tall Chinese man, telegraph links at Pike’s Peak, tobacco germ-killing claims, sun-triggered fire in New York, honey from flowers, and free milk in Philadelphia, among many scattered facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Niagara Falls
North Bend
Wis
China
Ben
William Spooner
Milan
Tenn
New York
California
Idaho
Pike's Peak
Denver
Rome
Philadelphia
Brussels
Antwerp
Belgium
Africa
Bombay
England
Hebrew Journal
Great Britai
Ireland
Untitled Dialogue Snippet with Characters in Conversation
A fragmented dialogue among Miss Pinkerly, Mr. Tutter, and others reveals romantic snags and social banter. The scene touches on love, propriety, and misunderstandings as characters discuss meetings, affection, and discreet relationships.
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Russia
Carpenter
ST. Petersburg
Pullman
Crawford
Henry Tockley
Paris
Allegheny
Ida M. Tarbell
W. A. Croffutt
Maverich
Aliee MacGowen
Plains of
Gotham
Marie Jourean
Alabama
Sporting Paper
the Dispatch
Postoffice
Iss
Smithfield Diamond Streets
D Publishing House
Mond Street
York
THE
United Etatea
Arry Meraven
Dowd Deeraton
Serarch
Jarny Esraron
Funday
Vicery Usraton
Trek
TRON
Buyard Kipling
Whistler
Docsare
Aone
League of American Wheelmen
Highland Park
Venezuela
Palacio
Carter
Health Bureau
Keeler
Academy of Science
New York City
Columbus
Connecticut
Aaron L. Chapin
Ediacstor
Aaton Lucius Chapin
Beloit College
Beloit
Wits
New - York
Great Britain and
Ergauette
HE IS
Charit
Baron Hirsch
Miles Darden
Tennessee
Nie
Bates
Athens
Harvar University
Studen
Untes
Electrica
Newark N. J
Springwells
Mich
Poland
the Times
University Museum
Robert Morris
Iniaekes
Charles Carsis Harrison
Oscar Moore
Harrison
Judge
Pana
Willie
Miss Pinkerly
Mr. Tutter
TutterNo
Codling
Mawson
Cociing
Dil. Briggs
Griggs
Johnny
Johny
Linda
Bella
Linds
Dick Hardaway
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