Twelve Pages Patriot ic Not Partisan
The Democratic Convention passed a resolution praising Governor Pattison for restoring law and order in the county while expressing sympathy with organized labor. It defends conservative unionism, rejects anarchist violence, and argues that the labor movement benefits both workers and employers when conducted lawfully. The piece frames the resolution as a patriotic, nonpartisan expression of community sentiment and supports orderly labor relations.
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Pattison
Allegeny County
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Homestead
Toe Disratcn
United States
National Guard Officers Silence on Iams Case Punishment Criticized
The text notes lack of clear answer from National Guard officers regarding Private Iams case. It argues the punishment appears cruel and inhuman, likened to medieval torture, with a broad consensus across local, national, and European readers as reflected in telegraphs.
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Europe
Inhuman Punishment Sparks Calls for Inquiry
The text condemns the cruel punishment of Sams and urges a full inquiry into the offense and the legality of actions by commanding officers. It argues military law may require changes to prevent such severity and protect public welfare.
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Sams
Senate Confirms Shiras Amidst Party Tensions
The Senate yesterday confirmed George Shiras Jr. praise of constitutional methods over office grabbing. Commentators credit Senator Quay for securing the approval despite not backing the preferred appointee. The piece questions Pennsylvania leadership and the influence of powerful figures like Dalzell and Shiras on state politics.
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George Shiras, Jr
Senate
Shiras
Quay
Justice Shiras
Buttts
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Cameron
Carnegie Avoids Responsibility In Arbitration Critics
The article discusses Mr. Carnegie’s response to criticism from English and American sources over his support for arbitration in disputes and his claims of not being in active management. It questions whether this stance shows a pattern of shifting responsibility given his substantial holdings in his company and casts doubt on his legacy as a serious figure or a mere merry-andrew.
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Carnegie
Isbor
Mr. Carnegie
Andrew
Merry
The Nonsense Of Presidential Campaign Cost Claims
A critique of claims that presidential campaigns cost the nation billions. The piece deconstructs a popular estimate, arguing the math is flawed and that production and wealth creation during election years proceed as usual. It calls such figures exaggerated and notes no real drop in crops, mining, or construction occurs due to campaigns.
Lesson on cholera shows sanitation beats quarantine
The Baltimore Sun cites 1832 cholera deaths among Irish canal workers in Baltimore and notes Hagerstown’s clean cemeteries and strict lot sanitation kept deaths low. It argues modern progress, but stresses local cleanliness, drainage, and pure water as the key defense against outbreaks.
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Europe
Baltimore Sun
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Hagerstown
Cholera Protection Measures Highlight Health Benefit
The text argues that protective sanitary measures are worthwhile even if cholera does not reach the United States, since such steps improve general health and would pay for themselves through their ordinary benefits.
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United States
The Deadly Trolley Controversy Across Newark Accidents
The New York World highlights 33 trolley casualties from Sept 1891 to July 1892, noting only one electric shock and arguing that many incidents stem from speed and other street dangers. The piece questions sensational framing and urges a safer, superior transit alternative.
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New York World
Newark
N. J
Morality in English Society Seen Through Victoria Era Standards
The piece discusses Lady Frances Balfour and others debating the morality of English society. It notes Mallock defending a harsher view and Jenne prosecuting, while Balfour argues English morals have improved over sixty years, though her comparisons to pre-Victorian times leave room for critique. The argument questions whether end-of-century morals measurably rose with Victoria's reign.
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Jenne
Mallock
Frances Balfour
North American Review
Frances
Victoria
London
William
How to See Europe for $200 on Ocean Steamer
A prominent Eastern periodical touts a $200 European trip by second class Atlantic steamers and economical rail travel. It stresses the hard part is how to actually obtain the $200 and notes the task is the practical hurdle for most travelers. Separately, the reformed pirate ship Columbia was christened in Philadelphia with state of the art speed and equipment for its duties, foretelling strong commerce.
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Europe
Columbia
Philadelphia
New York
America
Clara Childs
Pittsburg
Benton
M'lle
Clara
Friesland
State Silver League convenes in Denver under cool proceedings
Hotman is praised for weather endurance yet urged to redirect his vigor. The first convention of Colorado’s State Silver League met in Denver yesterday with a tense, brisk mood. Senator Aldrich’s Protection report faces sharp critique from free traders. Senatorial courtesy often slips into personal obstruction rather than effective conduct.
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Hotman
Congress
State Silver League
Colorado
Denver
Sesson
Aldrich
Contested Heat and Political Jabs Across Listings
An op-ed style overview notes heat hardships and political theatre around General Weaver and other candidates. It mocks campaign rhetoric, hints at policy mis steps, and mentions Canada reciprocity, Secretary of State tenure, and road improvements as partisan talking points.
Notable Inaction Among Cleveland Opponents
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat summary notes that none of the Democratic critics who opposed Cleveland’s nomination have withdrawn any reason they gave for doubting his election chances. The piece reflects on their continued stance despite developments from Isaac Gray and the Chicago Convention and comments on the political mood around the Mall.
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St. Louis
A Look Around at Pittsburgh Summer Travel Demand
The ticket office of the Pennsylvania Railroad drew crowded crowds as inquires into summer travel surged. A cited estimate places pleasure travel from Pittsburgh at about 200000 dollars, with Pullman accommodations adding about 50000. Total travel expenses, excluding hotels, could reach half a million dollars annually.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Pullman
Pullman Company
Pittsburg Travel Spending and Anarchist Views Debate
A speaker estimates Pittsburg and Allegheny County travel and hotel costs at about 2 million dollars, noting picnic trips to Idlewild deserve further study and most travel goes east to seaside or mountain resorts. The essayist recalls singing about Pittsburg anarchists and argues for stronger laws to curb them, praising Weeks for precise pig iron figures and clever analysis.
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Pittsburg
County of
Allegheny
Idlewild Stone
Maze dreams at Hampton Court and a warm Pittsburgh tale
A writer describes Curzr BIBeLow's imagined European journey to London and Hampton Court maze, referencing medieval history and park plans. The piece shifts to a note on electric fans becoming popular for summer comfort, recounting a Pittsburgh anecdote about a bank thermometer at 95 degrees and a bemused observer.
Prominence Notes From Prominent Figures Abroad
A roundup cites De Weer March, De Davie Kennam Dopee of Columbia College, and Ill inis University authorities, with Henry Harrison ill in Wilkes-Barre. It covers Tom L. Johnson’s political ties, Marion Crawford’s father Thomas Crawford, and World’s Fair directors awaiting President Harrison’s reply. Gladstone’s health, Hawarden visit by Liberals, and Inhcallis Kansas senator’s Berlin visit are also noted, with plans for September stump speeches.
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de Weerr MrrcHe
Bar Harbor
de Davie Kennam Dopee
Columbia College
Illinois University
Henry Horr
Wilkesbarre
Tom Carter
Republican National Committee
Egent
Illinois
Quincy
Marion Crawford
Thomas Crawford
Italy
Rome
London
Harrison
Tom L. Jouxsos
Oho
Washington
United States
White House
Glapfronz
Hawarden
Leeda
Gladstone
InchaLis
Kansas
Berlin
Vienna
Dresden
Europe
Baltimore Americans Endorse Harrison in Next Election
The Baltimore American argues the nation should give the Harrison administration a strong endorsement at the next November poll, urging broad support for his leadership and policies.
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Baltimore
Harrison
The Great Problem and Asto Anarchy in Labor Views
Excerpt from the first article argues for conciliation in steel mill labor relations led by the Amalgamated Association. It contends selfishness hinders peace, favors broad-minded justice with minimal law, and urges worker stakes in firms to curb wealth concentration and restore citizenship equality. The piece then notes an anarchist segment on the Frick assassination attempt and calls for proportionate justice.
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Pittsburg
Rolls Or Furnace
Spee
Republic
United States
Chairman Frick
Stevl Comee
Earkman
Frick
Leishman
A Modern Child Wondedoe Wonderfully Artistic Proclivities
A precocious 7 year old girl near this place displays remarkable musical talent on organ violin harp and accordion despite likely never having seen such instruments before. She also models miniature statues from mud and builds a play house fashioned as an artery, drawing her chosen company into vivid scenes.
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Doorirrie's Mitt, Inc
Thomas Henry
Ees
Used the Envelope Twice Peculiar Stinginess from Uniontown
A Uniontown man recounts a Green county landowner’s extreme stinginess. He sent an inquiry and received an envelope returned inverted, the same envelope reappearing after use. The Green county resident, worth at least $15,000, refused to buy envelopes, joking a law against reusing postage.
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Curcaco
Uniontown
Green County
Montown
Law Ainst
Deaths Here and Elsewhere Ex Sheriff Lingle Dies
Ex Sheriff Joseph J. Lingle of Center county died at Bellefonte Monday evening aged 80. He was elected sheriff in 1879 and helped build the Tyrone and Clearfield Railroad with ex Governor Curtin and others. He helped open the coal region and later practiced law in Center and Clearfield counties.
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Joseph J. Lingle
Center County
Bellefonte
Curtin
Tyrone and Clearfield
Center
Clearfield
Mrs Ellen Murphy Dies at 106 in Kansas City
Mrs Ellen Murphy a Dublin native died Monday at the Home for the Aged in Kansas City at age 106. Her remarkable age was authenticated by certificates from the records, and she retained all faculties to the end. She never married but had been a moderate user of tobacco and liquor.
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Ellen Murphy
Dublin
Ireland
Kansas City
Death of Braddock Resident at 70 Details Family
John Alexander aged 70 of Fifth street Braddock died Monday evening from cholera morbus. A longtime Braddock resident born in Ireland he was described as well off. He leaves three sons Thomas a merchant Joan a Braddock township supervisor and William a Methodist preacher.
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John Alexander
Fifth Street
Braddock
Ireland
Thomas
Joan
Braddock Township
William
Obituary notes recount multiple deaths across cities
Prof LLEWELLYN EWASS of Tane Seminary Cincinnati died in Bala Wales from heart disease. JOHN CRANGLE president Anchor Milling Co St Louis died Monday night from heart disease. HENRY C Morton of Lexington Ky died Monday aged 71, brother of publisher John I Morton of Louisville. NEUEMIAN HULETT of Duluth County Treasurer for three terms dropped dead at Aldrich station while running to catch a train, age 70 and wealthy. HENRY D BARE Washington tailor, died Monday after brief illness, heart failure due to heat. COLONEL S STORGEZON retired army officer died at Hagerstown Pa aged MM years, West Point graduate 186? served with First New York Volunteers, later a Danville NY resident.
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Llewellyn Ewass
Tane Seminary
Cincinnati
Bala
Wales
John Crangle
Anchor Milling Company
St. Louis
Saen
Ea Henhy C. Morton
Lexington
John I. Morton
Louisville
Neuemian Hulett
Duluth
Aldrichstation
Duluth and
Iron Range
Jie
Henry D. Bare
Washington
Barr
Storgezon
Hagerstown
Wvat Point
First New York Volunteers
Danville
Livingston County
N. Y
Flower Fad With Fair Bolles Salting Away From America
A column notes fashionable florals sent to steamship departures, anecdotes about a stylish woman who received dense bouquets on a Europe-bound voyage, and the social pressure to travel with flowers. It also discusses a Pittsburg druggist considering female clerks and a plan to mend stockings and gloves, plus assorted society notices and engagements.
Delsarte and Religious Talks At Mount Gretna Chautauqua
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua grove at Mount Gretna was hot as campers avoided lectures. Miss Lydia Newcomb drew crowds with a Delsarte lecture on the art and its practical aspects. Rev J D Miller spoke on Distinguished Men I Have Met. Rev Peter Von Finkelsten Mamreon preached Jesus of Nazareth. An Eastern peasant scene illustrated Hebrew customs. Weidner gave two NT talks from Malachi and Galatians relations to the laws.
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Mount Gretna
Lydia Newcomb
J. D Miller
Jesus of Nazareth
Peter von Finkelsten Mamreon
Jerusalem
Pesaliss
D Weidner
Malachi
Abe Ponpes
Paul Galatians
Curious Condensations Of Odd Facts From 19th Century Press
A mosaic of brief curiosities and world snippets ranges from animal sounds and oyster prices to female rulers and vast diamonds. It notes beer consumption in Germany, horse care costs, and maritime items, with oddities about Cornish fisheries, Corfu money, and a Napoleon toy sale.
Nightlife Jests and Oddities From Baxter Street Gig
A string of humorous vignettes unfolds in a Baxter Street setting with shop talk on second hand goods and new stock, anecdotes about aging and marriage, and offbeat between acts at a theater. Characters joke about sleep, a mysterious midnight hour, and a disputatious anarchist chorus. A medical man, actress, and instructor riff on everyday life with puns and one liners, ending with a peddler offering a comb to a bald man.
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Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch Building
MS Room
THE
Dispatch
FAK
Breatenes
E. T. Unteon Square
Faris
France
Patsy DrePatcr
Cccweeeere Oc
Darey
England
Weaver
Canada
Haggrty
Carter
Infantry
Chicago
Ee Mall
Issac Gray
Solomon
Josefh D. Weeks
Curzr Bibelow
Hampton Court
Windsor
Charley
Kueller
Rosamund
Henry
Clifford
Highland Park
William Tell
Rosa Clifford
Queen Eleanor
Labor Journal
Wondee
John Alexander, Braddock
Bolles
Alout
Louis H. Dravyo
M. D
East End
Harriet Codner
Utica
Sewickley
George Gormley
Old Solis
Boulevard
Brock Island
Geo Reed
Fifth Avenue
D. P. Black
Frank Slocum
Burger
McCance
Block Island
Miss Markell
W. G. Markell
Geaterpe
Toronto
Kerever
Allegheny Observatory
Keeler
Mn Witt A. Henros
W. A. Herron & Sons
Tien
Feawx Warresets
Paris
Will Whitesell
Atlantic City
Taz Shelbourne House
F.G. Fricke
the Boulevard
G. J. Young
Millie Myers
Frank Paulson
Waem
MT. Gretna
New York State
Boston
Onone
Germany
New Bedford
Corfu
Bhopal
India
Del
Morepork
Australia
Old Orchard
Napoleon Bonaparte
Cornwall
Mt. Tacoma
Mt. Heclu
Iceland
Obi
Quito
South America
Hyderabad
Jacobs
Simla
Hampton Court Palace
Windsor Castle
Royal Apartments
Prince William of Orange
Ash
Grove
Ita
Raasova
Danube
Black Sea
Douglas Jr
California
Oregon
Olympia
G. W. Exford
Carthage
Antwerp Road
Baxter Street
Cohen
Air
Oldboy
Birdie McHempen
Hostetter McGinnis
Sorrer
Enier
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