Depew Discusses McKinley Bill in England
Chauncey M Depew addressed British listeners on the McKinley bill reciprocity and tariffs. He traced past cash payments to South America through England and Germany and proposed paying for raw materials in trade. He says the Democratic tidal wave stemmed partly from fears sown by Republicans and costly GOP appropriations, not the tariff alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
England
Mr. Depew
Germany
Depew
Ohie
Ta Drsrarca
Pittsburg Prospects Bright for Industrial Season Ahead
The city faces a labor outlook free of major trouble with harmony between labor and capital. The steel strikes have eased, signaling no obstruction to full employment. Westward harvests promise strong demand for Pittsburg iron, steel, glass, coal, and related goods, urging mills to prepare for a busy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Vesuvius
Mhl
Steelton
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Lord Salisbury speech signals bold stance after Wisbech loss
The Lord Mayor's banquet speech echoed confidence amid Tory reverses in Wisbech and other byelections. It framed foreign policy as aligned with public opinion while hinting at fears of a European war and criticizing treaties with the Driebund and Triple Alliance. It also denied Irish policy misgivings and suggested the Tory leader will cling to power until forced by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Wisbech
House of Commons
England
Europe
Naples
France
St. Petersburg
Saulisbury
Return of Liberals and Grand Old Man Delayed
The record notes that the return of the Liberals and the Grand Old Man is unlikely to occur before 1443, indicating a postponed reunion and ongoing delays in their plans.
Inconsistent Englishman denounces reciprocity in Montreal speech
Colonel Howard Vincent M P denounces protection while promoting preferential trade for the British Empire. He supports reciprocity with the United States yet argues Canada should shun it. The piece questions his logic on wheat tariffs and predicts Canada would still rely on the United States for supplies while Britain offers promises of open markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Vincent
Montreal
United Empire Trade League
British Empire
Cipacayes
Aed
Colonel Vincent
United States
Blaine
America
Canada
Vincent
Sheffield
Birmingham
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Great
Northwest
Canoda
England
Vincent Payls
McKinley
Midsummer Madness Cranks Spar With Grand Schemes
A 19th century column notes two far reaching proposals from mid summer cranks. Rev J W Carter of Georgia suggests buying land to create two states for people of color with constitutional change. W R Vaughan ex mayor of Council Bluffs proposes pensions for ex slaves funded by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
J. W. Carter
Georgia
United States
Mr. Carter
W. R. Vaughan
Council Bluffs
Uncle Sam
Harrison
Poem's Authorship Quoted in Bradford Reader Request
Miss Irene McCloskey of Punxsutawney appeals to readers for the author of a brief epitaph quatrain about Alexander McGine. The Bradford Era notes the line may be in Max Adler's Out of the Harry Burly, and hints at another famous obituary verse about William with colored paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Irene McCloskey
Punxeutawney
Pau
Bradford Fre
Alexander McGine
Shield’s Mall
Bradford
Closkey
Alexander McGlue
London Zims
Willie
William
Fragmentary pledge on public inquiry in Punxsutawney
A terse statement affirms that officials will answer anxious inquiries in Punxsutawney and beyond when matters of moment arise, underscoring a commitment to transparency and responsiveness to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Canal Saved and Other Maryland News
A canal revival in Maryland is praised as pivotal for local transport, with public-spirited effort averting planned canal closure by a railroad group. Immigrant policy shifts welcome penniless Hebrew entrants who gain bonds not to rely on public aid. International diplomacy and medical claims spark debate, while political twists and weather jibes color a broad wrapped-up-day telegraph of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Maryland
Baltimore
Disratcn
Owen
Philadelphia Press fights New Jersey elopement law
The Philadelphia Press campaigns against a New Jersey law that simplifies elopements. The battle aims to curb hasty marriages, but success could deprive Quaker City readers of many potentially engaging stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Notable Figures in Arts, Navy, and Society Covered
The survey highlights RupYARD Kien adopting a typewriter, Armour as a top individual commercial operator with 343 million in first year transactions, and literary figures like Axprew Lacy and Elisee Reelus. It notes Signor Salvini’s son Alexander preparing plays, Barbara Fritchie’s memorial site, and Paris journalist M. Sancey’s news network. It also profiles Narragansett Pier society, Mrs. Shepard, and Commodore Ramsey, contrasting him with Admiral Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupyard Kien
Philip D. Armour
Axprew Lacy
Mark Twain
England
Italy
Signor Salvini
Alexander Salvini
Barbara Fritchie
German Reformed Church
Frederick
Selecting a Hospital Site Visited by Commission Members
Dr Curwin of Warren, head of the governor appointed commission to locate a hospital for the insane, visited Bedford today with John M Reynolds of ord. They called on Governor Pattison at the Springs Hotel and discussed several prominent sites, including Bedford, which was being visited today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repronn
Curwin
Warren
Pattison
Bedford
John M. Reynolds
Ord
Springs Hotel
Chautauqua Arts Prize Awards Amid Storms and Lectures
A Chautauqua telegram reports prizes in music and literature at Chautauqua New York. The day featured lectures on Wagner Holmes and Loyola plus a vivid storm. Notable participants included Mr. Flagler Mrs. Sherwood and Miss Cummer with the Press Club gala event praised for its orchestral and vocal offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Holmes
Wagner
N. Y
Hogarth
China School
Sherwood
Mother Earth
Epworth League Holds Allegheny District Convention
The Allegheny District Epworth League opened its convention in Rocurston Pa with a 7 PM start. Speakers included A Whisler Miss Kate Crane J S Brecken Frank E Reader A A Davin M J Potter J H Miller W H Binck Miss Etta Beacom and J C Roberts. A pre-session lunch was served on church grounds then Rev H S Free and Rev A L Petty spoke on mass meetings and League service to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNE
Rocurston
Allegheny
Epworth League
A. Whisler
Kate Crane
J. 8. Brecken
Frank E. Reader
A. A. Davin
M. J. Potter
J. H. Miller
W. H. Binck
Etta Beacom
J. C. Roberts
Free
A. L. Petty
League
E. J. Knox
The
Governor Pattison Hosts Dinner at Wy lons
Governor Pattison entertained guests at a dinner last evening at the Wy lons. Among the attendees were former Delaware Governor Br, Governor Jackson's wife with two daughters from Maryland, and Miss Cater of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dizpraten
Pattison
Delaware
Jackson
Maryland
Mias Cater
Baltimore
New Railroad to Bring Coal Supply to Pittsburg Industry
A prospective railroad from McKeesport via Suitsburg Indiana County is planned to run along the Pittsburg coal seam, securing a large coal supply for Pittsburgh manufacturers as natural gas dwindles. The project aims to back up future energy needs with a steady coal source, though the builder is undecided between local business interests or a major railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Alreay
McKeesport
Suitsburg
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Erie Annual Conference Plans Set for Meadville in September
Rev J A Kammer announces the Erie annual conference schedule for its tenth session at Meadville beginning September 8 with Examining Committee work. Events include Epworth League observances, communion, several missionary and women’s society anniversaries, and a Love Feast. Bishop C H Fowler presides. Chaplain McCabe to address closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grerexville
J. A. Kammer
Erie
Meadville
Epworth League
A. R. Rich
Conference Veterans’ Society
Women's Home Missionary Society
Fowler
McCabe
Honest Boy Receives Praise For Honesty On Bowery
A New York World report tells of a bootblack who serviced a sleeping customer. After finishing both boots he woke the man, who then asked for five shines. The boy replied with three, keeping the price and honesty intact. The customer paid 80 cents and left, noting the boy was too honest to cheat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Deaths In Adirondacks and Nearby Regions
Obituary notices report the death of Truman Harrington a renowned Adirondack guide and woodsman at Camden New York aged 71 born Boonville He was chief forester for the Hisby Club at Winby Lake while off duty Camd en home veteran of the War of the Rebellion wounded and discharged His death follows news of Edward Lewis who died in New Castle after 70 days without food aged BY years and Daniel P Kidder D D LL D of Evanston noted theologian and former Methodist Church missionary to Brazil born in Newark New Jersey He died aged near seventy seventh year and held church and academic posts as editor and missionary deepening the obituary roll for notable region figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisee Reelus
Boston
France
United States
Narragansett Pier
Mre
William Shepard
Cettle Gwynne
Cette
King John" Walker
Truman Harrington
Adirondack
Camden
N. Y
Boonville
Wilderpeas
Hisby Club
Winby Lake
Camnden
Garters
Ninety-seventh News
Edward Lewis
New Castle
Eines
Sie
Cr. Eee Lewis
Daniel P. Kidder
Evanston
Garrett Biblical Institute
Chicago
New Jersey
The
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Brazil
New York
Hannibal Hamlin
Brown
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Col
Jesus Muaria Garcia
Place de Garcia
Don Jesus
Stephen A. Billa
Tarn River
N. J
Ashory
Atlantica
Barnegat Inlet
Point Pleasant
Charles Tilton
Life Saving Service
Bilis
Spandsn
Berlin
Dan
Rance
Toki
Sopte Dann
Calas
Lewis Island
Father Conlon
Calais
Danaus
Siem
Obituary notes list of prominent deaths across regions
A long obituary list reports Prof Emile Ernst Edward Pabst of Syracuse born in Germany, various dignitaries and actors from multiple cities, including Mrs Martha Washington of Denison Texas, Banaiah Stanton of Laporte Indiana, novelist Jesse Fo turndinn in London, As Abal om Bow andner of Scrubbgrass, Austin McLlar ky of Augusta Georgia, William Hacker, William C. Lawson, Hexar G. Hesnaxp, General Perley P. Prrkix, Franklin Doud, Lillian Andrews, D. Fisk of Chicago, Matimie Gally, Fraxx Mrgatx, and Mrs Mart Wri ghan among others, with ages and brief notes.
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Banaiah Stanton
Laporte Sayings Bank
Laporte County
Laporte
Ind
Jesse FoTurndinn
London
Miss Fothengill
Absalom Bow Andner
Company H
Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Scrubbgrass
All City
Austin McLlarky
Augusta
Silgo
Ireland
William Hacker
United States
Shelbyville
William C. Lawson
New York State Council of the Order of American Firemen
Lane Manufacturing Company
Franklin Doud
Maggie Kennett
New York
Francisco
Lillian Andrews
Fisk
Chicago
Yong Pear Rai L
B. Fisk
Matimie
Gally
Iain
Sir Hernhardt
Sles
England
Mrgatx
Adelaide Randall Opera Company
St. Joan
Mignes Hat
Canada
Mart Wrighax
Afc Reespert
South Oil City Post Office Row Sparks Seccession Talk
A letter from Citizens of South Oil City argues against forced adoption of Oil City’s free delivery. They question the 54 male and 300 plus female signers, urge residents to consider secession under Pennsylvania law, and warn of property value impacts if public interests are moved north.
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Oil City
Ths
South Oll City
South Oil City
Post Office
Act of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Citizens urge enforcement of four mile per hour limit
The Southside asks The Dispatch to press enforcement of a city ordinance banning cars from exceeding four miles per hour in certain districts. The writer cites accidents from the Birmingham electric line and argues the company must conform to the law. They note a round trip of 48 minutes for a three mile line and urge action to curb speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Southside
All Night Cars Wanted In East End City
Residents demand hourly or half hourly streetcar service all night to ease late night travel in the East End. They argue belated riders must walk or pay high fares for late calls and urge consistent midnight operation after last car to avoid breaking up gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
East End
Ursnune
East
Espen
Warned in Ample Time Letter From Prisoner
Chance R. Locke and I. E. D. Rex Tramps sign the piece as authors. The writer, once jailed in Cambria county, claims journalism experience and narrows on his own imagined news. He references games and parties while under confinement in Evuyssone, Pennsylvania, with Warden J. L. Youre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Chance R. Locke
D. Rex Tramps
Cambria County
Loyo
Erine
J. L. Youre
Evuyssone
Tuly
Advice for a Miner on Safety Lamps and Eye Health
To the Editor of The Dispatch a reader asks why modern safety lamps harm miners eyes. A Mirren from Pa. July 29 notes investigations in England show that increasing lamp lighting power will prevent eye troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Mirren
Parasawr
England
Detecting Spurious Coin and Bad Paper Money
A. W. Prrispono notes difficulty in a universal rule for detecting bad money. He explains that cashiers receive special education but counterfeit methods evolve rapidly, making fixed rules unreliable over time. The article highlights the constant emergence of new counterfeits and the challenge for currency verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
A. W. Prrispono
Hank
Citizen status inquiry and naturalization note in West Virginia
A resident requests confirmation of U S citizenship. The writer notes arrival in 1370 at age seven and asserts automatic citizenship without formal naturalization. An incomplete signature line references Dea M. Wei Wueexrrss, W Va, July 30, with fragments suggesting a local newspaper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
United States
Aleer
M. Wei
W. Va
Marriage License Age in Maryland
The question notes a change requiring a license for marriage in Maryland with both parties at least 21 years old. It cites an example stating 21 as the minimum age without parental or guardian consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Maryland
Prrrexxn
Suanon
Cablegram timing from New York to London discussed
A cablegram to London notes the time to send between New York and London depends on message length. Telegraph rates are stated as eighteen to twenty words per minute, reflecting the efficiency of long distance cable service in late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dispatch
New York
Wileixstone
Big Strike Possible in Kansas City Engineers Row
Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers failed to settle a dispute with Kansas City Elevated Railroad receivers Edgerton. Engineers refuse wage cut from 275 to 2471¢0 a day and oppose discharge of seven grievance committee members. Conference held. Arthur promised Brotherhood support if a strike occurs, with about Sj engineers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Kansas City
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
Artur
Edgerton
Brotherhood
Sudden Shower Inspires Rural Scene in Detroit
Riley on the Detroit Free Press depicts a sudden shower sweeping town and countryside. Barefoot boys rush street, schoolgirls peek from shawls, cows, horse, birds and insects respond as thunder and rain drenches gates, hedges, and gardens.
Notorious scheme targets Chicago newspaper
A Chicago firm claimed to a Morning News reporter that crooked business was being transacted at Fifth Avenue offices. The manager denied wrongdoing, insisted on transparency, and suggested the complaint came from others seeking advertising. The exchange ended with the firm remaining obscure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Fifth Avenue
Morning News
Pem
Chicago
Catholic Chautauqua Meets in Youngstown Union Branches Widely
The Catholic Educational Union, started two years ago and now present in over 100 cities, held its annual meeting in Youngstown on July 30. Dignitaries including Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop Keane endorsed it. New officers were elected: Mortan M. Sheedy president, John Klute vice president, Warren E. Mosher secretary. Board members included Monsignor Thorpe and Rev. Murphy. Courses cover English history literature church history geology and biblical science relations with science. The Catholic Review will publish supplemental studies on English Irish politics composition and church science relations. The term runs October to June 1. A summer educational retreat was also discussed.
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Distatch
Youngstown
Catholic Educational Union
Chautanugoa L. 8. C
Cardinal Gibbons
Keane
Mortan M. Sheedy
Pittsburg
John Klute
Warren E. Mosher
Monsignor Thorpe
Cleveland
John Murphy
the Holy Ghost College
M. J. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Azarius
de la Salle Institute
J. A. Richards
Georgetown University
J. F. O'Connor
St. Xavier's College
Catholic Review
Bibl
Schism in Ohio Masons Leads to New Grand Lodge
In Columbus Ohio a split among Master Masons follows North jurisdiction and Cerneau Scottish Rites disputes. The Grand Lodge bans Cerneau Blue Lodge Masons and the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio is chartered. It restricts recognition to Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason degrees, but does not punish holders of higher degrees.
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Columbva
Masonic Fraternity of
Ohio
Grand Lodge
Blue Lodge
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of
Secretary of State
Grand Body
Mrs Searles Will Disposes All To Husband Excluding Adopted Son
The will of Mrs. Mary Hopkins Searles bequeaths all property to her husband Edward F. Searles, excluding her adopted son Timothy Hopkins. Dated July 16, 159, the document notes both spouses reserve broad rights to alter or revoke wills during their lives and after death if they survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarem
Mase
Mary Hopkins-Searies
Edward F. Searles
Timothy Hopkins
Canvel
White woman and a half breed convert Chippewa on reserve
Captain Crawford reports Frank Porter and Mrs. Dempsey have worked among the Chippewa in Vermilion Tatko for three months converting nearly all to Christianity. Thirty were baptized recently by a Methodist minister at Tower. Indians gathered idols and burned them in a Dig ple ceremony.
Notable Movers and Travelers Among City Residents
Mayor Johnston of Houston and a party of citizens left New York on the early train after visiting the metropolis to sell land, with prospective buyers failing to appear. Edward Abel of the German National Bank heads to Detroit with family, while Officer Wagner travels to Baltimore. Numerous businessmen and professionals, including brick manufacturers Sankey, tube dealer Tyler, and professors, journey for tours and meetings, with notable figures like General A. W. Jones and bankers among the travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Houston
Tex
New York
Texas
Edward Abel
German National Bank
Detroit
Frank Wagner
Second
Eolice District
Baltimore
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A collage of brief curiosities and oddities spanning farms in Maine to a whale tale, a frozen air well in Georgia, a Trinidad joke about publishing births, antique patents, and a Barnegat life saving domino collection. Stories mix humor, superstition, and regional color with names like Hinman Stratford Jesus Garcia Hamlin Tilton and Barnegat.
Fragmented 19th century clips mix humor and dialogue
A collage of witty exchanges and quips from newspapers and letters spans fishing at Jackson Park, a tense question about men, late arrivals, stage banter, cornet players, and domestic remarks. The prose sketches show social chatter, humor, and everyday figures across cities.
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Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fastern
arapSiing Tribune
Orig
Homer
Ian New York
Dispat Cie
Union Aquere
Ff Awe Pars
Pointe Ata
Gsceneseneerenne Am
Sanday
Inchiding
Sundas
Jpittsburg
Apnight Outline
Alexander M'Glue
Dr. Koch
Keeh
Quay
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Uncle Jerry
Corps of Weather Sharps
Trie
Hill
Music and Literature
Woman's Club
Eliza Mosher
Richard Wagoen
I. ¥. Fingler
William H. Sherwood
College Hall
Sr.a
Raymond
Tracy
Arcade Hall
Chantauqua
Rogers Orchestra
H. A. Kelso
Colonel Parker
Burbank
J.C. Martin
Prof. Sherwood
Frank Beard
St. Louis
Friends of the Press Club
Emily H. Miller
N. Thorpe
Samuel T. Wilson
Mayville
Tenn
Daniel Fulcomer
Evansville
Mary E.godden
Salem
Masa
C. L. Chamberlain
F.S. Thorpe
Jamestown
N.Y
Chicago University
Ogden
Harper
Bayreuth
Flagler
W. H. Sherwood
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Grant Allen
Bret Harte
Walt Whitman
Back Bay
Lowell
Emerson
Eveline Cummer
Cleysland
Homer Moore
Navy
Moors
Dudley Buck
Evening Star
Epworth
Allegheny District Convention of the Societies
Rochester
Kammer
Truman Marrington, Guido
Daniel P. Kidder, D. D
E. EF. E. Pabst
Emile Ernst Edward Pabst
Syracuca
Menra
University of Rodolstadt
Schwaraburg
Atoerien
Martha D. Washington
Dennison
Dr. Washington
Aen
General Washington
Oll City
Elopers
Young Educational Union of
Mrs. Searles
Will
W. P. Tyler
Washington, Pa
Duquesne
E T. Staley
Shoenberger
LFP
Howard
R Tose Belting Company
Er. B. Phillips
Rev
C. B. Mitchell
Plainfield, N. J
Smitutleid Methodist
R. J. Beatty
J. 8. McBirney
Metropolis
Anderson
A. W. Jones
Duquesane
J. W. Tutts
Butler
Seventh Avenue
J. Kaufmann
Kaufmanns
Atlantic City
Henry Aiken
W. L. Abbott
L H. Patrick
Mendocino County
Cal
Maine
Sentland
West Chester
Maletta
G. ©. Goss
Pacific Ocean
Brooklyn
Edward Hinman
Stratford
Ae Stalka
Fairfield County
Grant
Hinman
Jackson Park
Trituma Shepard
Telegram
Washington
Mer
Philatelphia Times
Bjenke
Det. Bolite
Hjenks
Hjeoks
Henny
Hany
Brenkion Eagle
Mr. Bisbee
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