Postage Free Is the United States 1589 Notice
June 1 1589 publication fragment shows references to daily and weekly dispatch editions with terms like including Sunday and per day rates. The data conveys pricing for newspapers and subscriptions and notes Pittsburg as location with a June 1588 date.
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United States
Lhsratch
DaLynsratch
Daeraren
Darr Disratcu
Dax Disraten
Disratocu
Sunday Dispatch
Disratch
Disratcu Padivarel
Carrtaniek
The Horror Grows After Johnstown Disaster
The account worsens as days pass with reports of looting and mutilation of victims, grisly punishments, and hundreds of bodies in the aftermath. Official tallies show three thousand recovered dead and ten thousand still missing, with pestilence feared from decay.
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Johnstown
Need for Prompt Central Action After Johnstown Disaster
The report stresses immediate need for strong central authority to direct relief and prevent looting. It calls for guarding the destitute district until civil law returns, organized debris cleanup, and burial of thousands of dead to avert pestilence and further danger along the river towns.
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Johnstown
Exchanges End Public Quotations to Buckets Shops
The New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade halted sending quotations to tickets, aiming to curb bucket shop gambling. Analysts note it may reduce speculative betting but could shrink large trading activity while public information remains available through newspapers.
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New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Ius
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Reform faces quick reversal as exchanges balk at profits
The reform is unlikely to endure, as exchanges fault the plan for cutting into their profits and push back. Analysts warn a rapid retreat could follow once resistance solidifies.
Public safety limits mob justice after Johnstown tragedy
The Disratcn condemns lynch law while acknowledging the need for strong action to protect the dead and homeless from looters. It supports state control to prevent mob executions, insisting only clear guilt justifies summary punishment and lawful authority must govern Johnstown.
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Disratcn
Johnstown
Modern Catastrophes and the Johnstown Flood
The article compares the Johnstown flood to disasters in China, India, Tyrol and Switzerland, noting Western values and the unexpected local peril for Johnstown residents. It calls for active relief efforts to spare the public prolonged distress and to provide care for survivors.
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Conemaugh Valley
China
India
Tyrol
Austria
Switzerland
Alps
Johnstown
South Fork
Stop the sightseers in disaster zones
An impassioned call urges authorities to bar sightseers from the flooded Johnstown district until relief work is complete. It condemns looting and eating relief provisions and argues only workers should enter to aid the homeless, bury the dead, rebuild railways, and restore homes.
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Johnstown
President Harrison and partisan clashes over use of yacht
A partisan dispute erupts over President Harrison using a yacht owned by a free trade editor. The letter questions party loyalty when government posts remain in opposing hands and labels the President a political heretic and Mugwump.
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Wm. M. Bingerly
Harrison
Chicago Humored Return Terms Stir Population Prep
The text rails at McGarigle’s return to Chicago under lenient terms tied to census prep and Missouri trust laws. It denounces beer price hikes by St. Louis brewers, warns against anti-Republican attacks, and notes relief work at Johnstown should finish before sightseeing. It mocks Ben Burien’s presidential bid and Bens last campaign.
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McGarigle
Chicago
Chicago 1
Missouri
St. Louis
Prominent Figures in Brief Dying and Returning
Veteran actor John Gilbert reportedly died in Boston. Arctic explorer Schwater returns to the U.S. after a Mexico tour. France's President Caenot backs capital punishment, more active guillotine in Paris. Professor Blackie critiques 19th century literature as pretentious but hollow. Rev Richard D. Harlan and Mrs Swift to wed in Geneva next Wednesday. English comedian Bancroft jokes about marriage. his wife says she did marry well. Washington’s handsome woman is wife of ex Senator Bruce. Bruce is light-colored.
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JoHn Gilbert
Boston
Lirevrzexant Schwater
Arctic
Mexico
Caenot
France
M. Grevy
Paris
Blackie
London
Justice Harlan
Richard D. Harlan
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
Twelfth Street
New York
Swift
Geneva
N. Y
Bascroft
Mrs. Bancroft
Washington
Bruce
Defects Few in Pittsburg Government Building Report
Inspector Patterson reports few defects and finds work satisfactory on the Pittsburg Government Building. The extensive memo details the structure and praised work, but notes criticisms of Superintendent Malone and shows Patterson seeking to revise parts of the report before final transmission.
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Patterson
Pittsburg
WasxixeTos
Windrim
the Treasury
Malone
Dearne
NO DELMONICO THERE The Famous Restaurant Long Since In Hands Of Others
From the New York World the piece discusses Delmonico s management now under Charles Cris not Frank Worth with Cris using his uncle s name to inherit. It describes Cris as quiet and lean with a team and a few vices, noting old rules still in force at Delmonico s clear of admission to the older era and the house s large debts in its ledgers.
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New York World
DelmonicO's
Frank Worth
Charles Cris
Delmonico
O'Neill
Half Scared to Death in Wisconsin Road Obstacle
In Hartland County Wisconsin on June 2 John Schlagenhaft Jr. reported encountering a moving trunk-like form on the road between St Anthony and Allentown. He fled in fright and later described the object as a long snake in a meadow, estimating about feet long and nine inches in width.
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Hartford
Wis
John Schlagerhaft, Jr
St. Anthony
Allentown
Schiagenhalt
Sid Goutleman
Heme
Gates Graus
Porter’s manager blocks talks with press says Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes Mrs Porter’s manager bars interviews with reporters, prompting questions about her and Kyrle Bellew’s public appearances and the media’s role in promoting their stage work. A Wisconsin train robbery where passengers paid the robber and fled admits to cowardice, critics say.
Cronin Tragedy Coroner Jury to Begin Evidence
Cuiiaco June 2 The coroner's jury will begin hearing evidence in the Dr. Cronin case tomorrow. Superintendent Hubbard said no reason exists to delay a further hearing and expects the prosecution to present most of the evidence gathered. He noted the police and superintendent anticipate no further actions until after the grand jury meeting.
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Cuiiaco
Cronin
Hubbard
How He Sold Axle Greane
James McClure was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Pearson yesterday for dis orderly conduct. He dealt out whisky from a bucket found floating in the river, giving it to a group of thirteen week old children, making them deaf, and swore, leading to his arrest.
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James McClure
Pearson
Iver
Corner Stone of Colored Methodist Church Stolen
GSHURG Ky June 2 The cornerstone of the colored Methodist Church was laid when thieves rifled the stone in the morning. Officials reported the inscription and contents hidden inside were disturbed and missing.
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Ealing
Gshurg
Colored Methodist Church
Western Pennsylvania Responds to Johnstown Disaster Aid
The prompt and wholehearted response from Western Pennsylvania to the Johnstown disaster relief efforts stands out as a bright ray amid the gloom. The article highlights widespread local generosity and rapid aid to the affected community.
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Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Kansas Congressman Speech Sparks sectional politics debate
A Kansas congressman's trip into Arkansas and a blunt speech condemning political murders drew Democratic critics who called it an improper partisan stunt while others viewed it as testimony to lingering sectional tensions and national political polemics.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Arkanaas
Prohibition Debate Cites Detroit Saloon Attitude
A Detroit Journal excerpt quotes a saloon patron opposing local option and liquor restrictions saying beer makes a man fat, while a Prohibitionist counters with a quip about jeans, highlighting the ongoing public debate and social tensions surrounding alcohol laws.
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The
Detroit Journal
Detroit
Jean
Dr Duncan Loses Buggy in Penn Avenue Collision
Yesterday afternoon on Penn avenue a horse drawing a buggy collided with a Citizens Traction Company car after the horse frightened by the vehicle. The buggy was demolished and Dr Duncan sustained injuries described as slight.
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Duncan
Penn Avenue
Citizens Traction Company
Dr. Duncan
Astronomical Eclipse Notes and Time Habit References
The article discusses the difference between apparent solar time and mean solar time for Eastern standard time and local meridian alignment. It notes the sun’s apparent diameter around 31 arcminutes, shrinking about 4 arcminutes through the month, and mentions an annular eclipse on the 27th with the moon not covering the Sun’s entire disk, observed from Africa with limited scientific yield.
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Africa
Evening Star Mercury and Planets in June Observations
The article outlines Mercury's inferior conjunction on June 10 and Mercury visibility issues. It notes Venus as the morning star with changing apparent diameter and distance, Jupiter's high current interest and upcoming opposition, Saturn waning with viewing tips, and Uranus and Neptune positions with transit and moon phase data for June.
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Mercury
Mr. M
A. Seneas
Seiten Sh
Venus
Tae Dune S.e
Jane
Saters
R. Me
Mt. Uranus
Sica
Neptune
Earth
Uranus
Adulteration of Food Across Minnesota and Canada
Investigation reveals widespread tampering with food items ahead of the August 1 law. Dairy products, spices and coffee show notable adulteration in Canada, while Minnesota law leaves gaps but promises enforcement and inspections.
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Minnesota
the Deminion
Canada
Dairy Department
Mocense Opton Mills
Jones for governor primary yields Jones delegates
A light vote was polled in Younestown and county Republican primaries last month. Jones forces sought to unseat delegates favoring General A. W. Jones for governor and back an unpledged ticket, but the Jones faction won by about 800 votes. It is probable Lemuel C. Obl Daris has been nominated.
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Younestown
Jones
A. W. Jones
Lemuel C. Obl Daris
Benzine Barrel Burst at Druggist Store Fire Alarm Sent
A barrel of benzine exploded yesterday afternoon in Ed Braun's drug store at the corner of Sandusky and Lacock streets. Firemen answered the alarm and subdued the blaze. No injuries are reported.
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Ed. Braun
Sandusky and
Lacock
Iname Man Takeo In Arrested in Union Alley Home
An Iname Man Takeo In, George Holsh, described as slightly insane, was arrested last night at his home in Union Alley Allo on a complaint to his mother who wants further action.
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Takeo
George Holsh
Union Alley
Allo
Protest Against Linking Cronin Murder To Irish League
A Pittsburg reader challenges sensational media links between Dr. Cronin’s murder and the Irish National League of America. He argues membership does not imply guilt and urges public denouncement by Irish-Americans to counter unproven accusations. He defends Irish justice and calls for lawful means to seek freedom.
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the Dispatch
Cronin
Irish National League of America
Sullivan
League
Paris
Egan
Ser
Sheridan
Pittsburg
Groves Landes
Pittseueg
The Word Mascot and Its Etymology
The letter traces the origin of mascot from La Mascotte and earlier uses among gamesters in France. It notes Provencal and Gascon patois meanings, links to masque, and suggests mascot as a luck bringing household figure. It compares mascot to penates and brownies in mythic tradition.
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Audran
France
Provence
Gascony
England
Steamer Caroline Miller Escaped Fire From Legitime Vessel
A U S steamer Caroline Miller from Hayti outran a chasing Legitime man of war after opening fire. Captain Fred Miller believed he had news of Legitime’s fall but the story proved corroborative. The ship, chartered to bring Gatling guns, fled toward Port-au-Prince as Legitime fled the fortifications.
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Legitime
Caroline Miller
Cape Hayti
New York
Carolne Miller
Hayti
Rei Hook
Fred. O. Miller
South
Cape Pe Fay Head
Gay
Hippolyte
Port-au-Prince
Ppries
Waterways Surge Through City Streets Amid Flood
The Potomac riverfront floods exceed the historic high as waters swell six feet and more. Boats drift along avenues near the Pennsylvania Railroad station while the market and factories flood, raising property damage estimates into thousands of dollars as residents assess affected buildings.
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Avenus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Baltimore and Potomac
Potomac
el md
Sulia
Vision of a future reformer on clothing history
The piece imagines a distant historian narrating a twentieth century crusade against modern Western dress. It predicts a shift from armor inspired garments to ancient Greek and Roman styles reimagined for later ages, noting how figures like George Washington became symbols of restrictive attire.
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Portland Oregonian
Carlyle
Geo Washington
O Pera
Celebrated Ford will case settles in Kansas City
A phase of the Ford will contest, ongoing in courts for years, was decided in Kansas City. Rev F F Ford of Madison left an estate of 250 000 largely to his minors. His widow Margaret Bort of Manpisox claims a dower share, with the estate divided as directed by law.
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Manpisox
Wis
Ford
Kansas City
F. F. Ford
Madison
Margaret Bort
Roe
Margaret Ford
Indy
Minnesota
St Paul
George Wade
Cadillac, Mich
Fragmentary City Times Snippet From Cin cinnati Reader
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Ranags City Times and a Cincinnati name, with unclear spelling and a casual tone. The readable bits point to a local newspaper snippet rather than a full story, leaving many details uncertain.
Amber Origins and Ancient Wonder of a Precious Resin
Amber is a hard resin found in alluvial deposits and Baltic region forests. Ancient belief linked amber to electrical effects and mythic tears of Phethon. Romans named it succinum. Major amber beds lie along the Baltic coast between Ekenigsberg and Memel with layers of wood bearing resin beneath sand and clay.
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Thales
Miletus
B. C
Phethon
Eridanus
Baltic
Nero
Rome
Ekenigsberg
Memal
Prussian
Amber mining and sea amber trade along European coasts
The article describes amber extraction from shallow coastal waters and hillside open pits up to 100 feet deep. It notes the sea amber industry employs many, with workers recovering amber from seaweed after storms and through shore nearshore patches. The Prussian government monopolizes amber trade, with occasional finds in Sweden Denmark England and Sussex.
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Sussex
England
Amber sources across seas and continents
The article notes amber occurrences along Sicily and the Adriatic coastlines with Catania highlighted for its color play. It mentions finds in Siberia and Greenland, and occurrences in North America including Amboy New Jersey and Cape Sabine with marl or tufa formations.
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Sicily
Adriatic
Catania
Siberia
Greenland
United Sim
Amboy
O Vineyard
Soi
Cape Sabl Land
The Fortune of Opportunity in Great Men
A reflection on how ordinary individuals rise to prominence during national trials. It argues that hidden traits emerge under pressure, citing Cromwell Lincoln Grant and others as examples. The piece warns against predicting future limits and notes how chance and circumstance shape achievement.
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Philip Gilbert Hamearton
Scribner's
Cromwell
Grant
Lincoln
Scott
Brron
Keats
Miss Evans
Ttinking O
A Councilman's Dilemma Over Prohibition Vote
A Urbana City Council member faces pressure from his father to veto the prohibition ordinance, while his girlfriend’s father threatens consequences if he supports it. The man's fate is tied to the ordinance, with the outsider’s stake described as minor and the girlfriend noted as attractive.
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Urbana
Chicago political rumor surrounds William J. McGarigle return
The note suggests former official William J. McGarigle has come back to Chicago aiming to regain reputation and regain social standing. His exact plan to seek candidacy remains unclear.
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Chicago News
William J. McGarigle
Chicago
Dreaming by the Streams of a Hamock Era
A nostalgic lyric recalls a long ago search for dreams along winding country ways beside singing streams. The speaker describes a vision of a merry figure with hare-bell blue eyes, a bright smile, and a carefree moment before reality intrudes with a cheery exclamation of There’s dad.
Disaster at Conemaugh Valley Claims Wide Losses
The Dispatch reports the Johnstown disaster far surpasses initial figures with 3 000 to 10 000 dead or missing. Relief pours in as Pittsburgh people watch the flood’s wreckage along the Conemaugh River. Homes menaced, survivors suffer, and trains feared to carry victims. The paper adds heavy literary pages and Conemaugh Valley coverage, plus notable contributors.
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Johnstown
Tus Dispatch
Ite
Pitteburg
Cabies
Conemaugh Valley
Joaquin Miller
Bill Nye
Frank G. Carpenter
Blakely Hall
Lillian Spencer
L. B. France
L. S
Mary G. Humphreys
The First Rubber Shoes in U S History
An article traces the early import of rubber shoes from South America, noting their thick heavy design and usefulness against moisture. It explains a shift to domestic rubber production, the coagulation of raw gum, and the development of rubber footwear despite crude beginnings.
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New York Times
United States
South America
They Gathered In The Grove For Open Air Prohibition Meeting
A well attended prohibition meeting was held yesterday afternoon at Silver Lake Grove East End conducted by Bav W D Chalfant. Joseph Hunter Esq introduced the first speaker urging immediate action to secure votes. Thomas a Cleveland closed with fiery attack on liquor and traffic citing rising liquor consumption.
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Silver Lake
Silver Lake Grove
East End
Bav
W. D. Chalfant
Joseph Hunter
Thomas A Cleveland
Pes Hume
Reid Clings to Ohio Dialect in France trip report
The Chicago Times notes Whitelaw Reid carried his Ohio French tongue abroad showing he will drop the Cincinnati dialect for the Champ de Elysees while living in New York. The piece mocks the persistence of regional patois despite residence history in Ohio.
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Chicago Times
Whitelaw Reid
Ohio
France
Reid
New York
Ohio River
Champa Elysees
Women’s clubs and suffrage movements gain ground worldwide
Reports show increasing activity in women’s organizations. Frederick Harrison and Mrs Ward organize an anti suffrage group in England while New York hosts multiple women’s clubs led by Mrs Laura C Holloway. Georgia and Mississippi consider state schools for girls as more libraries of women’s writings emerge in Germany.
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England
Frederick Harrison
Ward
Hubert Elemere
Leid Society
New York
Laura C. Holloway
Brighton Beach
Woman's Club
Oulda
Georgia
Mississippi
Agricultural State College
Germany
Vienna
Leipzig
Alizemeine Deutsche Frauen Verein
Mispab
Emma Lazarus
Curious Condensation From a Flawed OCR News Column
A garbled 19th century clipping lists scattered items: a barn raising tragedy in Gaiem Illinois with hundreds killed, enslaved Indians in Florida, odd animal tales, fashion notes on paper clothing, a patent hobby horse, and a prophecy claim about Rev John Jasper. The fragmentary lines mention races, snakes, punishments, and a rattler den discovery.
Funny Men’s Fancies Page Teems With Oddities
A montage of humorous misprints and quirky quotes from newspapers and magazines. Bits include mohair from Angora goats, jokes about star route frauds, a cab proposal, and playful exchanges among readers and editors. The fragment showcases early 20th century wit and light social satire.
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