Senate Judiciary Committee Recommends No Action on Shiras Nomination
The Senate committee reported without recommendation on Mr. Shiras, arguing the nomination was strong and the inquiry would reveal high qualifications. Critics say the move preserves Senate control and undermines constitutional appointing power, risking damage to public service and Senate reputation.
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United States
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Quiet labor day with releases and scale dispute rumors
Yesterday's events were orderly with calm labor actions. Four Homestead men including Hugh O'Donnell were released on bail as Jude Magee found no detention warrant. A rumored Amalgamated scale signing by Andrew Carnegie caused a brief stir, later denied by Secretary Lovejoy. Frick's condition improved, and six informations began prosecutions against Anarchist Berkman and alleged accomplices. Overall, confidence and adherence to law prevailed.
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Andrew Carnegie
Lovejoy
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Associated Press
H. C. Frick
Berkman
Debate Over Anti-Options Bill Cites Cotton Wind Trade
In the Senate debate Senator George cites a wind cotton sale of 1500 bales as an example of business gambling, arguing it shows little for banning options. He notes such trades resemble gambling on horse racing and asserts legitimate uses remain for futures in grains and staples.
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George
Senator George
Gambling Legislation Debate on Legitimacy of Transactions
A discussion notes that restricting legitimate business gambling may be improper and questions whether a ban on lawful transactions is appropriate, emphasizing practical considerations in regulation.
A Doubtful Sup eriority in After-Dinner Oratory
The New York Sun compares Gladstone’s after-dinner speeches unfavorably with American public speakers. It argues English postprandial oratory lacks strong conviction and principles, while praising American talent. The piece notes Disraeli’s era and Henry Labouchere as near examples and questions national bragging rights in this art.
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New York Sun
Giladstone
England
Benjamin Disraeli
Henry Labouchere
Congress Admonishes Funds for World Fair and Local Officials
A broad array of items appears in this column: calls to fund the Chicago World Fair, warnings about national credit, and remarks on local Allegheny politics. Mentions an accident, a ball game result, and observations on weather and fire. References to Vanderbilt and Carter hint at speculative finance and political power.
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Chicago
Hamburgs Peculiar Quarantine Stirring International Debate
A Purported Hamburg policy to ship infected Russians bound for America directly, without stops, sparks criticism as a reckless spreader of cholera. The author urges U S action to restrict ships and documents, arguing localizing outbreaks protects more people than contagious routes. The piece condemns the plan as inhumane and impractical.
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Hamburg
United States
America
Perbapa
Prominent Figures Tackle Books And Honorary Roles
Notes highlight Mrs. French-Sheldon at work on an African experiences volume while Senator Plumb’s widow declines the customary $5,000. Also: Avenst Bar el plans a History of German Social Democracy, Tenniel’s health concerns, Iris predicting the Prince of Wales Canadian visit, Mme Hirschfeldt as early dentist to William II, General Pennypacker’s double-star rank, McGuster’s railway clerk past, Harold Marsh Sewall’s Samoa resignation, and Halt Carne condemning modern fiction as cynical.
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Avenst Barel
Jony Tenniel
London Punch
Tenniel
Iris
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Canada
Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Mme. Hirschfeldt
William
Pennsylvania College
General Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Mc. Guster
Mr. Barnes
New York
Mr. Potter
Texas
Harold Marsh Sewall
Samoa
Vics
Liverpool
Halt Carne
England
No Progress in Dress Reform at Chautauqua Meeting
The annual meeting at Chautauqua revisits feminine dress reform led by Mrs. Parker of Chicago who denounces heavy skirts tight bodices high heels bands and corsets. The piece argues reform hinges on changing female education and cultural standards rather than fashion alone. It notes last year’s enthusiasm yielded few durable results and suggests Parisian influence and health concerns shape enduring dress habits. The article then shifts to political commentary on Commissioner Raum and Democratic Congress actions.
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Parker
Chicago
Gold Exports Missing from Statistics
Boston Herald criticizes trade figures for omitting gold exports from 1846 to 1880. California gold produced by Americans then was shipped abroad in millions, a valuable export not reflected in national resource tallies, skewing the view of U.S. wealth and foreign trade.
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Wrich
Wanted to Hear Beecher Stuns Aging Block Island Couple
An elderly Block Island couple in Brooklyn stood before Plymouth Church as it closed for the summer. The man and woman, dressed in old fashioned attire, read a placard on the gate and debated the Sabbath. They missed hearing Beecher, lamenting the change and warm spell.
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Suiking in the Democratic Camp, St. Louis Globe-Democrat
A clipped, partially garbled note discusses Republican opposition to Harrison and lingering opposition among Cleveland supporters. It mentions Wisconsin alignment and hints at playful wordplay on a name, reflecting tense party dynamics in the era.
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The Aurora in Dispute Written For The Dispatch
The auroral display of July 16 surpassed naval scale with a clear magnetic arch and rapid white light. The piece explains aurora borealis as the restoration of disturbed magnetic forces linked to temperature changes and solar influence, arguing for a broader solar impact and differing scientific opinions.
Foster and the College Professor Scandal
In Philadelphia on July 3 a young student named John W. Foster drew a sharp comparison between a celebrated professor's latest work and ancient Greek sources. The confident critique exposed gaps between quoted authorities and original writing, shocking students and prompting institutional action and political discussion. The professor ultimately left his post.
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Philadelphia
Foster
John W. Foster
Pers
Balloon Flight Planned Over Gotham by NYC Company
A New York company begins passenger flights from Manhattan awaiting August launches. The Manhattan Air Ship Company, led by general manager E S Vacard and chief aeronaut Leon Laix, will use a 60 foot diameter balloon to carry riders about 1000 feet above the city with a ground tethered setup between One Hundred and First streets and First and Second avenues.
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New Jersey
Vacsard
Leon Laix
Black Bee Company
Monument to Hans Christian Andersen Planned for Chicago
Chicago will soon unveil a statue honoring Hans Christian Andersen the child poet. A Dane's committee chose sculptor Johannes Gelert whose bronze shows the singer of nature’s charms at a water edge with a swan while he writes. The monument needs about 10000 dollars with 4000 already subscribed.
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Chicago
Hans Christian Andersen
Danial
Oo Norseland
Johannes Gelert
The Road Question Again Urged as Proper Measures
The Portland Oregonian notes broad public debate on highways as essential for prosperity. It cites national action by Senator Manderson proposing a national highway commission and urges state and local efforts to build usable roads, arguing commerce and everyday life depend on better connectives.
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National Highway Commission
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Prospectors Barehand Fight With Wounded Bear Near Magdalena
James Moore, a St. Louis native and long-time prospector in the Magdaleon Mountains, fought a wounded she-bear four weeks ago near Magdalena. Now at St. Vincent's Hospital with six deep gashes to toe and neck, limited sight, and throat injuries hindering eating. His sister, long believed dead, learns he survived thanks to a friend who notified her.
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W. M
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St. Louis
Magdaleon Mountains
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Thomas B. Miller
Socorro County
Miller
Rainmakers Fail To Produce Rain In Hermosa Trial
The Goodland Artificial Rain Company of Kansas ended a five day test in Hermosa South Dakota without convincing officials to declare artificial rain. Wind and temperature hindered the effort though frequent storms passed nearby. The contract promised payment if visual rain occurred. Hermosa did not benefit from Sunday showers credited by the rain makers as proof of success.
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Kansas
Belle Fourche
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Hermosa
Rapid City
Romance and Ruin at Planters Hotel in Panis Texas
Ardmore Oklahoma man Strain married Mra Ellen B Mcc proprietress of the Planters Hotel after a brief acquaintance. The groom, who had offered a hundred dollars to find a wife, found himself unsettled when he could not pay his board, and was turned from the house.
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Harrison and Humbert Exchange Pleasantries Over King’s Gracious Offer
Wasatxeton July 21 19% President Harrison and King Humbert I of Italy exchange cordial telegrams on sending an Italian cruiser to October New York ceremonies as a gesture of long standing US Italy friendship. Humbert replies with gratitude and a wish to attest the sound bonds between nations.
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Chicago Inter Ocean chronicler's sharp Capitol motto
A quoted motto by Chairman Harrity declares victors take spoils and denounces doubters. The text labels Mr. Cleveland as the pretender who opposes Harrity and Stephenson, yet appoints toffee men who echo their views while he handles the rhetoric.
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Notable Monongahela Valley Philanthropist James Neel Dies
James Neel a wealthy prominent citizen of the Monongahela Valley died at St. Francis Hospital Pittsburg at 10 45 Sunday aged 76 He pioneered coal timber and river trade from McKeesport and owned the Grand Lake steam boat He held numerous trustee roles including stockholder in Farmers Deposit Bank and directorship at Monongahela City Machine Company He leaves a wife and five children including Clark James Carlos Thomas and Willis in attendance spouses and descendants in Coal Centre Fuller and McKeesport firms.
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Monongahela Valley
St. Francis Hospital
Pittsburg
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MiMin
McKeesport
Neel & Waaisr
New Orleans
Grand Lake
Farmers’ Deposit Bank of
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Monongahela City Machine Company
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Coal Centre
James
Carlos
Thomas
Fuller, Va
Willises
Death of Bishop Thomas Leigh Claughton at Dendon
The Right Reverend Thomas Leigh Claughton former bishop at St Albans died at Dendon. Thomas Nickerson aged 42 died at his residence in Boston. The text notes he was president of the Ate San Central Hatroad.
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Dendon
Thomas Nickerson
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Boston
Ka Cag
Hats and etiquette puzzle from Center County reader
A Center County correspondent asks if two men and a lady who is only acquainted with one should both tip their hats in greeting. The piece notes proper etiquette in social gatherings with ladies, and reports Pittsburgh visitors returning from Atlantic City along with several social notes about local residents and upcoming hosiery trends for next summer.
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Center County
Taz Dimrates
Inquirer
Pittebure
Lost Mine Found After Exhaustive Search
Three Salmon City men F B Sharkey Bill Smith and C E Mulkey found a rich ledge of decomposed gold quartz in Lemire county Idaho after a hunt. Storms erased landmarks and a winter pause followed, but Sharkey later located the ledge with William Burrows and P Amenson and plans to work the claim amid offers. A Boise expert calls it one of the richest inexhaustible gold mines.
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Lemire County
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F. B. Sharkey
Bill Smith
C. E. Mulkey
Salmon City
Fish Lane
Smith
Mulkey
Sharkey
William Burrows
P. Amenson
Boise
Curious Condensations from a Historic Influx of Facts
A collage of curiosities from 1510 Brandy to modern mining and science. Notes cover early poisons, coins, and papers, the Davy lamp, fruit trains, electric light health advantages, and geological tales. Numerous isolated facts on insects, dragons, and regional trivia fill this digest.
Met After Many Years Reunited Lovers Plan August Marriage
At the Richelieu Hotel in St Louis Byron Baker a Denver commercial tourist and Miss Anna McKinney of Petersburg Va were reunited last night after seven years. They first met at Washington Lee University in Lexington and were engaged then. A marriage was planned for the following year but delays occurred due to Miss McKinney's mother's death. Baker, en route back to Virginia, sought his former fiancée and they renewed their romance in the hotel parlor as the night ended with plans to marry later.
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Byron Baker
Denver
Richelieu Hotel
Anna McKinney
Petersburg
Baker
Colorado
Nim McKinney
C. B. Baxter
Richelieu
Virginia
Rimanasa
Richmond
Lectures for Chautauquans on Nursing and State Duty
The Woman's Club heard Miss Alice Stone on The Nurse and Her Duties noting nursing as a growing profession and its duties. Gates of Amberat spoke on the Duty of School to State urging laws, justice, and civic duty. Prof Da lectured on Shelley to a large audience, and Prof Merrill read a story in the evening to close the program.
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Woman's Club
N. Y
Women's Club
Alice Stone
Gates
Ambérat
Shelley
Merrill
Brice Says Democratic Campaign Paid Him 900000
Mr Harrity is to be congratulated as the Democratic House prints campaign literature for Brice. He asserts the last Democratic campaign cost him about 900000 while Buffalo Express notes the situation and comments on fundraising.
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Buffalo Express
Calvin
Brice
Harrity
Democratic House of Representatives
Protection and Reciprocity Endorsed for November Polls
The campaign issue highlights tempered protection with reciprocity as the stance the American people will back at the November polls.
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New York Morning Advertiser
What a jam we had at the wigwam
A collage of humorous quips and social chatter from 20th century columns features banter about jam, outfits, and a joke on the summer girl. It blends brief lines from critics and readers with light social observations and playful quips about fashion and seaside life.
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