Congressional heat in the House over statesmanship and quorum
The piece mocks a heated House dispute between Mr. Whoeeler of Alabama and Mr. Watson of Georgia. It notes high temperatures provoking harsh rhetoric, questions motives, and hints at a quorum issue while urging charitable view of congressional friction amid partisan excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whoeeler
Alabama
Watson
Georgia
Washington
Mr. Watson
South
General Wheeler
Wayback
Paris Record Feat Sparks Debate On Safety And Speed
The Cry of Paris claimed a transatlantic speed record cutting thirty one minutes, earning praise for speed while raising questions about safety as similar attempts by City of Chicago and another vessel ended disastrously or near catastrophe due to fog and rocks near Kinsale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chicago
Kinsale Heal
Ireland
Public safety in ocean travel gains attention
The article notes that both ships endured shocks that tested crew resolve and prompts a call to value ocean travel safety as highly as speed. It argues for public regard of maritime safety alongside progress and speed.
Democratic platform defends free trade amid logic critique
The piece criticizes a Democratic defender of free trade and Sen Curtissas arguments against protective policy. It argues the selected industry groups distort facts, downplays McKinley act benefits, and asserts overall American prosperity stems from fostering domestic industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Curtisla
Wales
America
Democratic Party
Senatorial Skit on Harrity for Quay Seat in Pennsylvania
The New York Sun hints that National Chairman Harrity could win a U S Senate seat from Pennsylvania if his party prevails nationally and Democrats gain a legislative majority. It argues Harrity’s practical politics and convention experience qualify him, but notes the lucrative Commonwealth Secretary post and political odds counter the bid. Garrity is unlikely to become a senator this year or any year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Crawford
Kaiser
Pittscers Phil
M. Quad
Bowser
Canada
Pittsburg
Stephen Massett
Clay M. Green
New York Sun
Senate
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Sun
Harrity
William F. Marrity
United States Senate
Brice
Quay
Gorman
Hill
Empire State
United States
Wm. F. Harrity
Matthew S. Quay
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Stevenson
Clarkson
Garrity
Johann Most
Jong Aco
Zlokes
H. Gerrick
Fierdman
New York
Sugar bounties and tariff policy critique in New York World
An editorial notes the Internal Revenue report showing seven to five million dollars spent on sugar bounties last year and argues the World’s tariff critique is flawed. It compares U.S. duties, bounty effects, and costs to European practice and contrasts with the Mills bill proposed by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Republican Party
Germany
Sugar Duty Debate Highlights Republican Advantage Claim
The text argues the Republican policy leaves citizens 39 to 40 million dollars better off than a Democratic approach on raw sugars, with larger gaps when refined sugar duties are included. It notes Tre Disratcu’s earlier stance against a 1 cent refined sugar duty and asserts the Democratic tariff would protect Sugar Trust allies far more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Disratcu
Water shortage risks amid hot weather in Pittburg
The article notes that Chicago and Philadelphia faced water outages during heat waves, with Pittsburg narrowly avoiding shortages in a decade. It warns of rising demand stressing pumps and the need to rebalance supply, possibly via curbs on large users or expanding capacity in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Handy in hot weather over World’s Fair appropriation
An editorial notes Major Moses P. Handy of the Bureau of Publicity and Promotion failed to sway Congress during a hot spell. It jokes his famed eloquence wields less impact in summer, suggesting winter hearings might better suit Congressional digestion for the $5,000,000 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses P. Handy
Bureau of Publicity and Promotion
Europe
Congress
Washington Post
Major Handy
Congressional
Handy
Jim
Cholera Rumor Reaches Vera Cruz and Mexico Border
Ty denies cholera in Vera Cruz though the claim could bring the illness closer to home. Mexico's sanitation would enable a stronghold if it entered, and the land border complicates quarantine more than seaport entrances. Corpett invited to speak at an Asbury Park church with expected sizable collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Corpett
Asbury Park
Senator wagers against own party in Montana bet
A Republican Senator bets Democrats will win Montana while a jockey or owner risks odds on his own horse or property, seen with suspicion. The House again indulges in its favored round of personal attacks, a habit the nation tires of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Henry Watte rson and his pen endure speech loss
Henry Watte rson remains productive with writing despite temporary speech difficulties from tonsillitis. He has spoken less since Cleveland's nomination. After Congress departs Washington, there is hope for relief from the intense political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Henry
Cleveland
Minstrels Arrive As Portspere Ball Team Struggles
Seasonal talk notes public sentiment on coal trusts and beneficence while predicting a cold spell. Portspere’s ball team underperforms with two teams in the league and one in tenth place. Weather bureau foreshadows a deluge soon, hinting at changing conditions and an oil can tragedy avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portspere
Secretary Noble Warns Trespassers to Leave Colville Reserve
Washington July 29 Secretary Noble issues a public notice warning all persons on the Colville Indian reservation in Washington without express authority to depart immediately. The warning follows reports that large numbers of trespassers entered the reservation and more are preparing to do so. If necessary, the trespassers may be removed by the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washimgton
Noble
Colville
Washington
Cipn
Seeman
Oeville
Worien
A Look Around Highlights Local Posts and Figures
A Look Around surveys public life from Atlantic City to Holmestead with notes on Eighteenth officers praising soldierly conduct. It covers Andrew Carnegie’s vast payroll, anarchist threats, New York and Pennsylvania security concerns, and postal and street act updates with Washington politics and Ernest Acheson’s visit.
Building Ships of Iron In Maine by Arthur Sewell & Co
United States aims to compete with Great Britain as iron shipbuilding begins in Maine. Arthur Sewell & Co plan a four masted iron hulled vessel of about 2,000 tons with iron masts, keel laid early winter, and launch anticipated around August 20 for California and foreign trade. Gran Joseph P. Hamilton to command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sewell & Co
Aare
Maine
Hull Tne
Harold Sewell
United States
England
Congress
California
Gran Joseph P. Hamilton
The Result of Protection in St Louis Gold Supply
The article argues that despite a small Treasury reserve there is no scare. It notes the country holds more gold than ever before, suggesting protectionist policy effects on national gold reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Reed Renominated Amid Rumors of Retirement
The Boston Herald notes Mr Reed is unanimously renominated while rumors of his retirement linger as a distant rumor. The report of his retirement and a rumor about ducks stopping swimming illustrate the speculative chatter surrounding his political future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Reed
Democrats Worry Over David Bennett Hill Influence
In Cleveland Leader commentary, silent men are deep plotters and the piece notes how Democrats dread the clout of David Bennett Hill, signaling political maneuvering and unease within party ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David Bennett Hill
Notable Figures In Brief Interest Across The Nation
Reports from Washington New York and Paris note Mary Howe Elliot studying Salvation Army work while Mrs Harrison shows improvement. Miss Amy Green to wed Sir James Home-Speira in London. Henry Watterson of Louisville ill in Chicago with severe tonsillitis. Meissonier son buys late father’s Paris home to make a museum. Senator Colquitt weakened by heat in Washington may return to Atlanta. Young emperor of Annam, 12, a cigarette smoker with toy fondness. Sultan of Jahore to visit United States a vain fashion plate. James W Bradbury the oldest living ex Senator celebrates 90 at Augusta Maine after a career with Webster Calhoun Benton and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howe Elliot
Washington
Salvation Army
Loon Lake
N. Y
Harrison
Amy Green
William Green
San Francisco
Cal
James Home-Speira, Bart
London
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Chicago
Charles Meissonier
Boulevard Malesherbes
Paris
Meissonier
Senator Colquitt
Atlanta
Emperor
Annam
Jahore
Mhon
United States
James W. Bradbury
Augusta
Iceberg export idea gains traction from Pilley Island voyage
Captain Owen reports ice blockage near Pilley’s Island Newfoundland during the Petunia’s perilous voyage from the area with pyrites ore. Locals already outfit machinery to harvest pure hard ice, aiming to ship hundreds of thousands of tons south, promising a new revenue stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pao Lapecrata
Petunia
Owen
Pilley’s Island
Newfoundland
Bay of Notre Dame
Kite
Peary
Sseamship
Pilley's Island
Cantein Owen
Petonia
Idaho Teachers Face High Marriage Rates
Reports to the Idaho State Superintendent show trustees struggle to retain teachers as many women marry within three to six months of starting. East coast recruits flock to Idaho seeking husbands, leaving schools mid term. Some suggest hiring only male teachers, with higher costs, or contracts prohibiting marriage during terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Crry
Spaio
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Idaho
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Mysterious Wealth in Beans Leaves Town in Turmoil
Noah D Keeler of Liberty township died recently at an old age. He reportedly left a large sum of money, about seven thousand dollars, hidden among bean barrels. A county pursuit recovered some cash from the beans, but much remains missing. Locals joke that anyone entering must be sieved first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksos
Mrcu
Noah
D. Keeler
Liberty Township
Tun
Somerset Center
Caele Noah
Cleveland platform repudiation sparks voter backlash
The Cleveland tariff plank in the Chicago platform may be false yet the public will repudiate Cleveland. The Outlook for November warns Grover Cleveland faces annihilation of the Democratic party if free trade Democrats prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
Chicago
Toledo Binide
Grover
Democratic Party
Deaths: Ex-Congressman Francis B Brewer
Death notices for Francis B. Brewer former New York congressman age 71 died in Westfield New York after a short illness. He lived in Titusville Pittsburg and Erie and led Dispatch Publishing Company. He will be buried in Pittsburg. Also J M Crowe died in Grantails New York from sun stroke and brain hemorrhage aged about forty. He was a traveling salesman for Fast Live Sewer Mipe Company and is survived by his brother Rev N M Crowe. Burial planned from his mother's home on Highland Avenue.
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Francis B. Brewer
Westfield
Keene, N. H
Ebenezer Brewer
Pittsburg
Brewer
Pennsylvania
Titusville
Erie
Dispatch Publishing Colony
Willevie
New York Future
Krewer
J. M. Crowe
Grentails
N. Y
Crowe
Fast Live Sewer Mipe
N. M. Crowe
de Haven
Highland Avenue
Obituary notes from a Newark area with multiple deaths
Thomas W. Langstroth, Newark lock designer, died in Bloomfield of paralysis. He born in New Hope Paradese and held early patents on lutches with a monopoly in state prison locks. Obituaries list many other deaths including A O P Gurry, The Most Rev Mirechal, David Gose, William Davidge widow, Dr. William Lofibaut, Joan Lantzer, Jo turney, Henry A. Schnoeder, and Adam.
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Thomas W. Langstroth
Newark
N. J
Bloomfield
N.J
A. O. P. Gurrry
West Newton
Hewce
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Louis Dolphis Adolphe Mirechal, Cie
Quebec
Elizabeth Many DavidGse
William Davidge
Brooklyn
Victare
William Lofibaut
Dubuque
Joan Lantzer
Massilion
Josara Tubney
Cleveland
Henry A. Schnoeder
Mobile
Narragansett Pier
Maine
Southern Bank
Adamm
Canton
Reee
Floating Outing by Four University Men on the Ohio River
A group of four Pittsburgh young men led by Walter Witherspoon travels from the Ohio River by flatboat and skiff to explore landings and Mammoth Cave with a camera for snapshots. The CAMP HILARITY summer camp on the Cheat river hosts more attendees including E. K. Baker and John Foster with chaperones, offering an upscale rustic experience with a long list of social participants and home comforts.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Walter Witherspoon
A. K. Hamilton
W. C. Gill
McKirdy
Green River
Kent
Mammoth Cave
Pleat Ge
University Pean
Hilarity
Glenmore House
Cheat River
Pittaburgers
E. K K. Baker
John Foster
Sidney Lorenz
Tennant
Shister
Carrie Reed
Misa Irene Myers
Wheeling
Anna Foster
Alice Altman
New York
Dora Louise Dorsey
Gertie Hays
Mary Gregg
Blanche Anderson
Bliss Lucy Johnston
Morgantown
Charles Hays
Samuel Pickerson
J. M. Reed
Wade
Ar. Jackson
Kenwood
Joseph McDermott
Mount Morris
Courtney
G. Postner
Thomas Anderson
Foreign Correspondent Annie Davis and Society Notes
A Miss Annie Davis of Pittsburg, resident missionary in Japan, is celebrated as a special writer for her family and shares humorous and reflective letters. The piece also recounts anecdotal dispatches from Rose Beers, including a train departure mishap and a shopping tale about a bathing dress. Engagements and society updates follow, noting Miss Bailey and Mr Henry P. Wyatt, Nellie G. Speer and P. B. Harrie, and Miss Cargie Corvis and A. E. Wilson. The column touches on cottage life at Cresson and the ongoing “Sunday husbands” in town, with commentary on dining and social routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davis
R. S. Davis
Pittsburg
Japan
Miss Davis
Davis
Rose Brier
Boston
Worcester
Boston and
Albany
Charlies
Farrell
Duke of
Larkboro
Cresson
Pittsburg Guests Make Plans For Summer Tours
A jumble of names and trips unfold as Pittsburg residents plan visits to Denver California and the Pacific coast. Notables include Mr. J Garton Townsend and Mrs Townsend at the Hotel Duquesne with a schoolmate set to join in Pittsburg August visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. Garton Townsend
Hotel Duquesne
Hadeonia
William Kuanz
Carnnell College
Quincy Scott
North Hishland Avenue
Kranz
Scott
Wroems
McKeesport
Denver
Tancred
Pacific Coast
California
Wiggins
Ope
Henderson
East End
James Shannon
Itina Magee
Miss Graham
Tancred Commandry
George Brown
Mex Holmes
Hotel Kenmnawr
Froeesce McCowacner
Johns
Ape Res
Ae. Bowe
Fruzigr
Distréet
Johnstown
Chautauqua Guests and Summer Travel Notes
Detailing residents and visitors planning summer trips to Chautauqua and nearby resorts. Includes craft and Miss Craft families from Crafton and Bedford avenue, Anna Pearl High, Mrs C H Brack and Beth Bracelet heading to Magnolia Beach, and Jas Powell of Allegheny Bank. Also notes Prof John A Brashear's illness and upcoming Lakewood visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Aso Mra Craft
Crafton
Craft
Alice Craft
Alice Barnett
Bedford Avenue
Chandauqua
Hick
Chautauqua Circle
Mise Anna Pearl High
Assembly Ortlands
C.H. Brack
Mian Beth Bracelet
Magnolia Beach
Mass
Cartarmasp
Cnantes Batountor
North Highland Avenue
St. Lair's Fiata
Gronee BK
Pittsburg
Bedford
Chacrarqua
James Powell
First National Bank of Allegheny
W. O
Democrats Move Into Central New York Headquarters
The Democratic National Committee prepares central quarters in New York City. Agent John Crimmins has held the property for six months with owner consent. The house, part of Mariana Coleman’s estate, is linked to James W. Coleman of California and M F Tarpy, a Californian Democratic committee member. Rooms expected ready in a day or two.
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New York
Democratic National Committees
Lis
John Crimmins
Democratic Committee
Mariana Coleman
James W. Coleman
California
Coleman
Ex isting Condition of South American Republics noted
The letter by William McElroy Curtis lauds Chile as a rising power in map making and hints at regional influence as it expands. H Vincent’s talk on Six Remarkable Books amused attendees, noting modern paper’s cheapness and aristocratic tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaurarqua
N. Y
William McElroy Curtis
South American
Mr. Curtis
Uncle Sam
Chile
South America
Princs
Bismarck
Curtis
H. Vincent
Bib Humanties
Vincent
Ares
Ohioans to Be Cared For Buckeye Club Forms in Denver
The Buckeye Club of Denver announces to Ohio readers in Denver that locals gathered for the Knights Templar Conclave have formed a welcoming group with headquarters at the Commercial Club. Ohio visitors are invited to register upon arrival and use a Denver resident directory and Ohio paper files during the conclave, open August until August 1 with letters directed to the Buckeye Club of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Buckeye Club
Ohio
Gagiat
Knights Templar
Commercial Club
Letera
Indorsement for Judge Stowe by Democratic Convention
Judge Edwin H. Stowe of the Allegheny Common Pleas Court, nominated by Republicans, received unanimous Democratic Convention endorsement. He has served nearly 30 years and is expected to be reelected without opposition. The article notes cross party support for competent judges and ethic of bipartisan retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edwin H. Stowe
Allegheny Common Pleas Court
Stowe
Democrats
Allegheny
Witich
Miniature Galveston Model to Represent City at fair
The Texas World's Fair Exhibitors Association seeks 1 075 square feet in the transportation building to showcase a miniature Galveston harbor and city. The exhibit would highlight the port of entry, docks and buildings and promote its advantages and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroano
Galveston
Sinoong
Minnesota man to attend Democratic meeting at last
A Minnesota resident, long rumored asleep for years, plans to attend a Democratic meeting and hear familiar speeches. The event highlights political engagement amid long-standing public curiosity about the individual's condition and intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Binade
Minnesota
City of Paris and City of New York Transfer to American Register
Multiple editorials hail the transfer of the City of Paris and the City of New York to American registration. They praise enhanced naval resources, national pride, and the ships’ continued dominance in transatlantic speed while noting wartime America gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
City of Paris
City of New York
United States
Cleveland
Philadelphia Ledger
Great Britain
France
Germany
New York Times
Atlantic
New York
Breskrsa
Moe
City of
Delaware
Curious Condensations of a Global Tangle of Facts
A sprawling list of curiosities and fragmentary notes covers gold objects, a Florentine coinage shift, herring dominance, life spans, Sheffield carpet lore, young heroines in Scott, and a wide mix of inventions, landmarks, and early scientific tidbits drawn from various nations and eras.
Lynching in the West and a satirical verse mix
A fragmented column mocks Western lynching rumors and court taunts. A cartoonish verse about a tall street thermometer mocks the heat and public bravado, reflecting a satirical local vibe from a Detroit newspaper page.
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L. Drake
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Est
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New Dispatch Building
New Tork
York
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Ator Phesravett
Sterns
Iuttsec RG
Carlisle
Weather Bureau
Eaiser
Atlantic City
Holmestead
Hicks
Andrew Carnegie
Krupp
Eason
Carnegie
Moreland
Ernest Acheson
Greene County
Waltz
Grea Britain
Thomas W. Lancstroth
Tom
Sohbe
Miss Bailey
Murray Verner
Henry P. Wyatt
The
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Nellie G. Speer
W. F. Speer, Esq
Oakland
P. B. Harrie
Cargie Corvis
Shadyside
4. E. Wilson
Lakewood
Gormley
Pittaburz School of Desire For Women
Chautauqua
Helena
Walter Scott
Tinh
Nuremberg
Honolulu
Tarkesat Adiares Institute
Cyrus McCormick
Venice
Switzerland
Lesage
M. Marey
Niagara Falls
Jamaica
Greece
Bank of England
Russia
Hansen
Mars
Earth
Austria
Belgium
Marie Stuart
Mayenice
Princeton
Ironton
Bonndlor
Fom
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Detroit Five Press
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Sam Foo Big
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