Johnstown Death Toll Revised Lower as Aid Continues
The Pittsburgh dispatch on June 4 1888 reports official Johnstown flood death estimates now likely between 4000 and 5000, down from prior figures. It notes broad national and international sympathy and generous aid from New York Philadelphia Memphis Connecticut London and Berlin aiding the disaster relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Memphis
Connecticut
London
Berlin
Caution Over Water Use Amid Contaminated Allegheny Supply
Citizens urged to avoid indiscriminate use of Allegheny water and to filter or boil before drinking. The warning notes possible unhealthy elements in the river and the city’s two pipe systems, advising caution despite recent reports of well water quality.
Devotion and Generosity Across Times and Crises
The piece highlights heroism and self sacrifice from Father Damien and Father Moellers with Ellen Flavin aiding leprosy victims in Hawaii. It parallels the Johnstown disaster showing rapid spontaneous aid from Western Pennsylvania rail stations and money gifts. It contrasts generosity with a few acts of depravity amid prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Damien
Hawaiian Islands
Father Moellers
Ellen Flavin
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Indictments for Railroad Law Violations Signal Change
The author welcomes indictments against railroad officials for interstate commerce law violations. It argues only rare past punishments harmed public protection and fairness. The piece urges Chicago to show it can punish corporate managers with fines and imprisonment.
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Chicago
Sudeo White as Target in Prohibition Commentary
The text shows a persistent effort to cast Sudeo White as the scapegoat for all efforts against prohibition, with ongoing commentary highlighting him as the focal point of criticism and blame. The remarks illustrate a pattern of targeting his stance and actions in the public discourse.
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Sudeo
Debate over Judge's stance on prohibition and law
A Philadelphia Telegraph critique condemns a Judge for enforcing prohibition as he sees fit while a city paper accuses him of inconsistency for not rejecting licenses entirely. The Dispatch cautions against personal attacks and argues the issue should stay focused on principle rather than conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Telegraph
Rebuilding Johnstown After Disaster Promised by Cambria Works
The Cambria Iron Works plan to rebuild signals hope after the Johnstown catastrophe. Rebuilding aims to restore the town’s economic nucleus while guarding against floods and unsafe waterway encroachments. Local residents face loss but look to renewal through industry and careful construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Works
Cambria
Discipline Versus Humanity in Johnstown Relief
The piece critiques Adjutant General Hastings for halting Battery B's relief work, arguing discipline should not impede rescue and protection of suffering citizens. It questions whether martial red tape should override humanitarian needs and criticizes state leadership's disaster response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Johnstown
Water gas patents spark in England gas market
The piece notes wild speculation in water gas patent shares and the failure of combining with older gas firms. It cites producers claiming water gas can be made cold for 4 pence per thousand cubic feet in England, versus Pittsburg prices of $1 for light gas and 10 cents for fuel gas, urging Pittsburg to heed potential price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pittsburg
Ex-trust smasher touts English salt deal in Britain
The article portrays Wellington R. Bort, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate, boasting of a plan to control English salt imports and buy US salt factories. He claims 10 to 15 million in capital will receive dividends, with the aim to shield the industry from low prices, making consumers pay. It questions Democratic opposition to trusts and hints at tariff repeal effects on the combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington R. Bort
Michigan
England
Burt
Oklahoma iron discovery fuels Boomer activity seeks gold
The report notes iron mines found in Oklahoma energizing the Boomer movement but warns wages and effort hinge on news of gold findings. A further sign of revival would be development of natural gas wells boosting national pride with complete concessions.
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Tur
Oklahoma
Digest of European diplomacy and American satire
A column lampoons Bismarck diplomacy with Samoa while mocking official bungling from the Adjutant General and the Johnstown tragedy response. It notes auctioned Langtry stage property for $25, remarks on foreign models in American literature, and jabs at Beverly Tucker and public officials amid dam rebuilds and Chicago business figures.
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Boston Herald
Lota
Sierra Nevada
Atlanta Constitution
Amelie Rives
Gertrude Atherton
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Edgar Saltus
Personal Gossip and Literary Anecdotes Across Europe
General Greely suffers mild rheumatism as he adds to his weather forecasting kit. Rochefort’s noble line ends with illegitimate heirs. Gounod’s pious plea for Bernhardt’s conversion backfires as Germans burn his house. Mrs Ole Bull’s Cambridge music room wows visitors with teak decor and informal concerts. Tolstoy’s study shuns opulence, and a publisher recalls a surprising case of parallel ideas in Maupassant and Bourget through shared plots.
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General Greely
Grimly
M. Henr Rochefort
Henri Rochefort
Garret
M. Gounod
Sarah Harnhardt
Sarah
Gounod
Charles Gounod
Faust
Count ToLstotr
Mark Twain
Tolstai
Sbe
M. Bourget
Revue Des Lettres Et Des Arte
Maupassant
No Performance at Harris Theater This Week
Te company billed to perform The Streets of New York at Harris Theater is not providing a show this week. The notice notes tickets priced and on sale but lists no date or performer, leaving patrons uncertain about the engagement.
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New York
Harris’ Theater
National League Meeting Postponed
June 8 in Lixconx reports the president of the National League has postponed the meeting that was to be held at a later date. The circular announces the delay and provides no new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Lixconx
John Fitugeree
Opening of the Calais Harbor
The new Calais harbor opening is reported with limited readable text noting a presidential figure and the harbor’s relief of port activity. Details are fragmentary, but the event concerns a significant harbor opening and associated official presence.
Curious Chirography Among Noted Authors
A discussion of handwriting quality among famous writers from Dickens to Hawthorne. The article cites Hawthorne’s remark on authorship reliance on pen and notes how many editors later recognized generally legible writing, contrasting varied historic penmanship with reception of literary works.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bowdoin College
Remainer
Perry
Aldrich
William ‘Winter
Owells
Harte
Manuscrip
Curiousities of Penmanship and Illegible Manuscripts
A note on Hawthornes and other authors known for curious script. A proposed annual featuring facsimile pages from eminent writers failed after savants found many pages unreadable. The idea evolved into a limited format showing alternate manuscript pages, with illegibility challenging readers and printers alike.
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Hawthorne
Eally
Minute penmanship by famed writers noted for tiny hand
The piece catalogs celebrated authors famed for diminutive handwriting. It cites Charles Dickens for blue ink on blue paper and tight interlinings, Jerrold’s dense blue slips, Charlotte Bronte’s needlelike script, and Thackeray’s neat feminine hand with decorative sketches.
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Charles Dickens
Antares
Jerrold
Harlotte Bronte
Thackeray
Perplexing to Printers Handwriting Experts Cited
A discussion cites Captain Marryat Rh D Blackmore and William Black for tiny, precise handwriting. It notes American writers like Cable Julian Hawthorne and Stoddard using very economical ink and compact script to fit extensive text on limited sheets.
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Marryat
Rh. D. Blackmore
Dickens
William Black
Cable
Julian Hawthorne
Peat Stoddard
Rufus Choate’s Unreadable Hand Inspires Comic Anecdotes
A historical sketch recalls Rufus Choate famed for illegible penmanship likened to a grid iron struck by lightning. It recounts a tale of his failed mantelpiece model request and a joke about his unreadable letters from Germany to Josephine, illustrating his legendary handwriting.
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America
Rufus Choate
Ter
Faetaig
Bagel Con
Gemaeny
Josephine
Remarkable penmen Horace Greeley in Tribune lore
A garbled reminiscence recalls Horace Greeley’s handwriting and a savage remark by a new compositor at the Tribune. The tale notes Greeley’s note sparked competition at a rival office and a quick substitution of a stronger hand to finish the piece.
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Horace Greeley
Tribune
Hellbastar
Mr. Greeley
Greeley
H Greeley
Cartoonish Rivalry In 19th Century Editorial Rooms
A humorous sketch contrasts Horace Greeley with Cincinnati Enquirer writer Mr Blows noting Blows as a poor penman. It describes his extreme pen angle and nearly indecipherable script to readers and even himself, with printers recalling a messy newsroom and discarded scraps.
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Horace Greeley
Blows
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lonan
Woodt
Boss Wes
Enquirer
Pepe Bens
Balzac and Other Authors Known for Proofreading Fury
The piece notes Balzac as the fiercest critic of printers among famous writers, with Wordsworth Scott and Byron also harsh. It details margins crowded with corrections, repeated proofs, and printers driven to distraction by relentless editing.
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Balzac
Wordsworth
Walter Scott
Byron
Murra
Wild boars roam the Hudson valley spared by hunters
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports European wild boars released on a Shawangunk estate have bred beyond containment. A New Yorker imported nine boars years ago to clear rattlers but they escaped, so fledged boars now roam, described as ferocious, attracting interest from sportsmen despite mounting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Alley
Shawangunk Mountains
Mrs Maybrick Too Sick to Stand Trial in Liverpool Case
Mrs Maybrick, accused of poisoning her husband, says she cannot appear in court due to illness. It is alleged that he wrote to his brother that if the charge proves fatal an inquiry should be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
United States
Maybrick
Bick
Liverpool
Vancouver Island
Bohemis
Christ
Grimm
Europe
Cornhill Magazine
Albania
Dirda
Gjon
Taboralwara
Armold Lake
St. John’s
Mich
Scolt
George Thomas
Todd Lattie
Bronson
Matagorda
Tex
Africa
Guinea
Republic
Bellini
Indy
Catania
Eugene Mo
Walter Scott
Catherine Schmidt
Wichita
The
Elysee
Carnot
Jackson
Peeaarton
Wenipee
Letter to the editor corrects report on Constitutional Amendment meeting
J M Sur corrects May 3 report from Allegheny on the Constitutional Amendment Committee. He denies accusing the Law and Order League of bad methods and clarifies a restaurant incident involved lemonade not milk. He states no complaint from the restaurant keeper and notes misrepresentation in the original account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitutional Amendment Committee
Allegheny
Law and Order League
Marriage Licenses in Ohio and New Jersey Question
The note asks if a marriage license is needed in Ohio and where licenses are required. It concludes yes in Ohio and mentions New Jersey cities as a point of reference, though details are unclear.
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the Dispatch
Ohio
New Jersay
British shipbuilding strong in face of foreign competition
The article notes British yards build high quality ships at low cost and remain in demand abroad. It cites 150 000 to 200 000 tons under construction for foreign owners, with Germany ordering 90 000 tons and Portugal 20 000 tons. It highlights John Bull’s enduring strength in shipbuilding despite global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Portugal
France
Norway
Jonathan
John Bull
Madman with two revolvers roams Trenton streets
James McCarren known as Jimmy the bum caused chaos in a Trenton lower city neighborhood at 3 pm firing two revolvers. He shot and killed a married man, age about 30, as bystanders cried out. Police officer Cleary and Lt. Umar Wahine helped subdue him and take him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
James McCaren
Jimmy
Ohay
Shay
McCuaren
McCaren
Ane
Anyon
Frank Jat
Polio Justice
Roman Canal Through Corinth Nears Completion
The Romans under Nero began the Isthmus of Corinth canal in the second century and it is nearly finished this year after about 1700 years. The four mile waterway will be eight to ten feet deep and aid large ships, advancing Greek modernization and commerce alongside the Suez and Nile routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Nero
Corinth
Greece
Rare Poplar Flower Stand Captures Interest at Private House
A reporter at a private home witnessed a rare flower stand carved from poplar. The stand sits near an area tied to Sealsies Boece and hema ante to eaves, and the flower was bought from a traveler from Seaforth, noted as a curiosity.
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Bevssens
Seaforth
Legends of Birds and Mythic Origins Across Cultures
The article surveys diverse bird lore from many cultures. It cites the jackal, cuckoo, and hyrax myths, Greek and European traditions, Zulu beliefs, Vancouver Island legends, and Albanian tales. It includes a fragmentary reference to celestial fates and star lore linked to birds.
Believers in Luck and Poker Superstitions Exposed
A column surveys gambler superstitions with anecdotes from poker rooms and racing fans. It notes black cats, lucky coins, and ritual caution as common behaviors, recounting a veteran’s tale of a cat omen and a streetcar dime that allegedly restored luck.
Superstition in Sports: Bets, Numbers, and Mascots Across Leagues
A discussion of superstition in sports cites fans and players who rely on numbers and omens. Examples include policy players passing a street and lottery players chasing a number, with dreams and premonitions guiding decisions and ticket purchases. The piece notes widespread belief among athletes and fans, and baseball mascots as persistent symbols of superstition and its grip on teams after losses.
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Orserme
Dover
Paris Exhibition Delayed Amid Construction Grumbles
A Paris resident reports dissatisfaction with the Exhibition not being ready. The morning visit describes numerous fails to meet expectations, noting ongoing construction and delays that affect the announced displays and access.
New York News Notes on Sunday Mashing Case
In New York the Police Court heard colored men accused of mashing near St. Mark's Church. Deacon Samuel Tilden Williams claimed they harassed Christian young women for weeks. The group was jailed by 12 officers but the deacon did not press charges and the judge gave a sharp lecture on the harms of Sunday mashing.
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York Sureau
New York
Jefferson
St. Mark's
Samuel Tilden Williams
Descon Wiliams
Garibaldi Day Pilgrimage On Staten Island
The Garibaldi Legion and Italian societies conduct their annual visit to the Staten Island house where Garibaldi once lived. Prominent Italians speak from the porch where he smoked his pipe for three summers. A dinner and garden dance follow the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garibaldi
Garibaldi Legion
Staten Island
Naval Hero A. D. Smith Dies in Brooklyn
A. D. Smith, longtime U S Navy man and former postmaster at the Brooklyn navy yard, died last night in Brooklyn after service on ships in the Mexican War and the Rebellion. He had sailed the world numerous times. Grover Cleveland to appear with Mayor Chapin to review a Sunday School parade next Wednesday.
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A. D. Smith
Naval Service of
United States
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mr. Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Chapin
Umbrella with Tomato Head Among Items at Auction
Police headquarters auction lists a six umbrella with a tomato head stolen from Mrs. Lillian Scofield. It was a gift from Broker Nate Hatch whose mysterious death occurred in the yard at Scofield’s home. Aimee the dead opera queen costumes and accessor ies will be sold next Wednesday in a downtown auction room. Over ten complete costumes were displayed for examination by professionals.
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Lillian Scofield
Nate Hatch
Compulsory Photography Schemes by a Detective Emerges
Charles Elborough of St Louis recalls a past plan to require every man at age twenty to be photographed by a government photographer. The image would bear name and facial data to aid crime prevention and detection, with a small cost offset by savings from fewer false leads and detective expenditures.
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Charles Elborough
St. Louis
Queer Ways of Telephones Inspires Inspection
An inspector compares telephones to humans noting idiosyncrasies that waste company money. He explains some sets fail temporarily due to induction from other wires and others need only occasional attention while some defects ruin calls and require inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotata Canatie
Curing by Hypnotish Promises Miraculous Health Claims
Hypnotism is described as curing diseases in almost miraculous ways with faith curists, pens and patents claimed to be hypnotised and taught to hate alcohol. The piece reads like a strange joke yet hints at broader moral harvests arising from hypnotic influence.
Panama Canal Shareholders Plan Immediate Panama Commission
In Paris on June 3 a meeting of 30 Panama Canal shareholders resolved to dispatch a commission to Panama at once amid wartime tension. The move signals a concerted effort to safeguard canal interests during uncertain times.
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Paris
Panama
Austria's Emperor to Visit Germany in Autumn
Vienna reports that Emperor will travel to Germany this autumn to attend commemorations. The Pesther Lloyd notes preparations and expected diplomatic implications for Austro-German relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Germany
Vienna
Jane
Pesther Lloyd
The Electrical World Highlights Electric Advances and Innovations
A survey of global electric progress notes new uses for electricity on the Thames and in medicine, a fleet of electric boats for England, census automation, and rising U S electrical infrastructure. It also introduces zirconia lamps as a rival to incandescent lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Thames Rivaor
New York
United States
North Carolina
Curious Condensations From A Far Flung Paper
A collage of odd snippets includes a Kansas bride receiving a barrel of salad, a Chicago eight year old with three lion cubs, London cures for nervousness, Denmark laws on saloons, and various oddities from the Paris exhibition to railway miles in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Frankie Raymond
Chicago
London Times
London
Abe
Denmark
Scraps of Wit and Gossip Across Local Pages
A collage of clipped witty lines, cartoons, and social notes from Somerville Journal and Philadelphia pages. Jests about office scramble, strawberries in shortcake, and quirky quotes mix with social chatter and humorous misprints.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Cle Dispatch
Dispatch
Dalinsratch
DaLyYnsratch
Sunday Dispatch
Tue Daily Dispatch
Dewnis
Waex
Stowe
Grand Jury
Beverly Tucker
Blaine
Beverly
Riddleberger
South Fork
Mr. McGamere
McGarigle
Canada
Harris
Calais
Par, Jung
Ceuely
Peopler Slong Phe
Hidson
Poland
de Gubernalis
Acataee
Tagain
St Louis
Lef
Superstitions
Faith In Baseball
Kemiths
NEW York News Notes
the Electrical World
Uni
Akron
M. de Susini
East
Jsaave
Somerville Journal
Djerasim
Deleware
Fox
Birmingham
Chester County
Marla
Mr. Cuteboy
Mrs
John
Philadepaia
Sampson
Harper’s Lazar
Mus Crowson
Mjenkios
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