Twelve Pages Swell The Relief Fund For Flood Victims
The Pittsburg and Allegheny relief efforts for Oil Creek flood victims have raised nearly 20000 in little more than a week. Experts estimate needs range from 200000 to 500000, with Western Pennsylvania urged to continue contributions until the district recovers and pestilence or want are avoided. Citizens are encouraged to give promptly, as many may forget at the proper time.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Oil Creek
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Principles for river obstruction removal debate
A Chamber of Commerce discussion on the pending measure to remove river obstructions yields two guiding principles. The law should avoid decisions without fair hearings or proper authority, while recognizing the need to curb encroachments by manufacturers and others. Because removal requires U.S. court action, hasty local action without due process is unlikely, and municipal orders to tear down bridges or embankments are not applicable.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
England weighs silver policy as silver conference looms
The piece argues England may shift from opposition to silver as the International Silver Conference nears. It cites England's openness to representation, gold shortages boosting monetary co-operation, and silver depreciation harming East Indian trade as factors urging reform. The author notes likely continued English conservatism but sees international effort as key to a lasting silver solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bank of England
Bank of France
Oriental Bank
Death of Hungarian Minister Prompts Zone Tariff Review
The passing of Hungarys minister who introduced zone tariffs shifts focus to railway pricing. The zone system lowers short distance fares by mile, boosting traffic while shortening average journeys. In the United States passenger rates have changed little for years as freight discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hungarian travel plan shows railroads can raise revenue by cutting passenger fares
The piece notes a steady revenue surge from reduced fares while open passenger rates lag behind. It cites Hungary where lower local fares boosted travel and receipts, and mentions partial U S experiments with excursion rates. The author argues the Hungarian approach could be profitable if tried locally.
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Hungary
Chicago cyclone shows limits of wind and design
A Chicago cyclone record shows winds near 68 mph but real damage stems from flimsy, unfinished structures and light roofs. The piece argues storms are not universally destructive and that solid brick buildings resist cyclones, while Western towns may suffer from cheap construction.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Johnstown
Illinois
Miantonomoh Monitor Seen Through New York Herald
The Miantonomoh, a monitor class vessel, can float in heavy seas but is nearly uninhabitable in such conditions. The Herald argues it cannot serve effectively in war or for peaceful cruises, limiting its role to harbor defense. Despite flaws, defenders say such ships support harbor protection and deter blockades, while cruisers alone may be inadequate.
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New York Herald
Herald
United States
Pittsburg urged to fund canal overhauls for steel boom
The article argues for a $30 million Ohio river and Lake Erie ship canal as a catalyst for vast regional growth. It cites Newcastle and Glasgow as lessons in the value of river works, noting potential coal value gains, iron and steel cost savings, and a projected population surge to over one million and three million in surrounding areas.
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Atlantic
Pittsburg
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Clyde
Glasgow
Ohio River
Lake Erie Ship Canal
Pennsylvania
Shenango Valley
Connellsville
Brownsville
Iron and Steel
Ohio
Knife possession at Fasteex Penitentiary sparks mystery
Penitentiary officials face difficulty explaining how a knife came to a life sentence inmate, who allegedly attacked the keeper. a fellow captive, the only other victim, was near the scene and the incident raises questions about security and staff responsibility.
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Fasteex Penitentiary
Iron Leaders Rally In Rivalry Ahead Of General Election
The ironclad leadership engages in heated posturing as the nation readies for a general vote. Analysts say the rivalry underscores deep divisions within the governing bloc and the opposition.
Democratic delegates face grim duties after loss at convention
The piece urges Democrats to bear sackcloth and ashes after November defeat. It notes suspensions of police officials tied to a disorderly steamboat outing and calls Platt and Miller to push hard for party nominees and protective policies. It appeals for Oil Creek relief funds and support for Mayor Gourtry’s Fourth of July plans.
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Oil Creek Relief Fund
Gourtry
Summer girl warned on ice cream dangers by a writer
A St. Louis Republic piece says a writer warns a summer girl about eating ice cream too quickly. The summer girl ignores warnings as she pursues her passionate ice cream love. Miller's appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue remains unconfirmed by the Senate and should be decided soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Miller
Internal Revenue
Senate
Senator Hunt Faces Slim Prospects After Boom Collapse
Senator Hunt struggles amid the fallout of a presidential boom's end and a cautious stance that may force belt-tightening. Phantom fears haunt Cleveland as anxious citizens anticipate worsening darkness and reduced visibility.
Flood damages to Southern railroads provoke clerical critique
A contemporay text hints floods expose stock watering practices by railroads, suggesting the disaster could teach a lesson to road directors. An allusion to "Charles Horse" a Law and Order spy appears, with a question about the baseball figure "Charleyhorset."
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Charles Horse
Law and Order
Charleyhorset
Windy Chicago opens Democrats convention amid storms
Weather prophets warn of strong winds at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as the World’s Fair buildings suffer more damage. The piece notes political betting on Grover Cleveland versus Benjamin Harrison and references ongoing turmoil around the Reid family and post election labor.
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Chicago
Notable political figures and society news roundup
United States Senator reelected is Hon Winsor W Awprica of Providence K J. Henry Labouchere named Postmaster General in Gladstonian Cabinet. Ex Speaker Reed in colorful attire. Erxst Humsert postpones Germany visit due to Italy internal affairs. Pratt of Baltimore buys a building for $30 000 to house the Maryland Academy of Sciences. Herbert Spencer visits London amusements daily. Elliott’s equestrian statue of McClellan nearly completed for Philadelphia unveiling next September. Rev John W Smmosos elected president of Marietta College. James Ripley Osgood mourned in London for Dickens walking match in 1867. Vanderbilt and Webb plan to attend Chicago World’s Fair aboard steam yachts via St Lawrence and canals.
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Winsor W. Awprica
Providence
K. J
United States
Henry Labouchere
Germany
Italy
Execn Pratt
Baltimore
Maryland Academy of Sciences
Herbert Spencer
London
Elliott
McClellan
Philadelphia
Jonx W. Smmosos
Walnut Congregational Church
Cincinnati
Marietta
D.) College
James Ripley Osgood
Dickens
Boston
America
William M. K. Vanderbilt
W. Seward Webb
Chicago
St. Lawrence
Fifth Annual C T A Society Convention in Pittsburg
The fifth annual convention of the Catholic Temperance Auxiliary Society of the Pittsburg diocese convenes at St Johns Church. Morning services led by Father Ferdinand Kitele and Father A A Lambing. afternoon services and address by James A Mc Namee and Father Lambing aided by his writer A A Lambing.
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C.T. A. Society
Pittsburg
Seasion
St Johns’ Church
Ferdinand Kitele
Lane Po
A. A. Lambing
Wi Ktnalurg
Cuminvecu Vy Ene New
Mr. Lambing
James A. McNamee
Rider Haggard Seeks Injunction Over Serial to Book
Counsel for Rider Haggard obtained a rule to show cause from Judge Green in the United States District Court. The Waverly Publishing Company of New York is restrained from issuing in book form his novel Naidi the Lily, which recently ran as a newspaper serial.
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Trzrron
N. J
Rider Haggard
Judge Green
United States District Court
Waverly Publishing Company
Ofew York
New York
Spain
Bressay
Andes
Argentine Republic
Catan
World’s Fair draws European exhibitors to America
Mrs. Potter Palmer assures that European nations show interest in the World’s Fair and will send suitable exhibits. The message emphasizes positive American reception and global participation, noting no malicious intent toward America as the event approaches.
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America
Baltimore
Depew Sees Harmony and Victory in New York
Dr Chauncey M Depew arrives in New York after the Minneapolis convention praising the Silver Flank in the Republican platform and hoping to lead the Harrison campaign In the West he meets Secretary Elkins and Whitelaw Reid While Pratt and Miller back him Depew says he will stay on the defensive for the fall campaign and denies seeking a State portfolio.
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New York
Minneapolis
Chauncey M. Depew
Grand Central Station
West
Frank Hiscock
Stephen B. Elkins
Washington
Harrison
Northwest
Depew
Whitelaw Reid
Elkina
Mr. Depew
Pratt
Miller
Platt
Percementy
State Committee
Pratt and Miller
How the Elks Stand at Grand Lodge Session in Buffalo
Grand Secretary reports for 1891 22 show 23 lodges in good standing with 18 221 members. Cash on hand 90 grand lodge assets 342 51154 total assets 433 50101. Receipts 15 300 expenses 10 100 three new lodges organized grand treasurer Bechel from Omaha reported ill at hotel.
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Grand Lodge
Buffalo
Burra O
Grand Lodge of the
U.S B. P
Elks
Pei
Grand
Rand
Bechel
Omaha
Rumors on Massey Supreme Court Appointment Discredited
Reports claiming Hon. G. V. Massey would join the Supreme Court are denied by Det. June M. Pennewill. Massey has not yet returned from Minneapolis but is expected home soon. Pennewill says no truth to the appointment rumor and notes Massey’s steadfast support of the President.
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Herlan
Benjamin Harrison
Minneapolis
Testing Michigan's Gerrymander Senate Seat
In Laserno Michigan on June 24 the Supreme Court granted an order to show cause why a writ should not issue demanding recognition of two representatives set by the Houghton county board. The move challenges redistricting provisions under an act and involves the Secretary of Binte.
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Laserno, Mich
Supreme Court
Binte
Houghton Ecoanty
Icine
General Stackhouse Dies in Washington at 1:30 A M
General Ell T Stackhouse a South Carolina congressman and Farmers Alliance leader died in Washington at 1 30 this morning His son and Representative Cate were at his bedside He served in Longstreet s corps and was a longtime advocate for Southern agriculture He was born in Marion County South Carolina March 97 184? and elected to the Fifty second Congress as a Democrat
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Wasuketon
Ell T. Stackhouse
Congress
South Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
L. L. Polk
Raleigh
N. C
Stackhouse
Washington
House of Representatives
Cate
Longstreet
Virginia
State Alliance
Increase to the marine bill to register steamship China
Representative Fowler reports a Geary bill to grant an American register to the steamship China owned by China Steamship Company limited. The bill mirrors privileges given to City of Park and City of New York and aims to spur American shipbuilding by adding two 8000 ton vessels. The Navy backs the measure amid Chile tensions.
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Wasnrsetox
Fowler
House
Committee On
Merchant Marine
Congress
City of
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Inman
Chile
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Recoid
China
Homeopathists in Session Hear Papers and Plan Chicago Institute
The morning session of the American Institute of Homeopathy covered routine business and a sanitary science address by Dr. D. H. Beckwith. Discussion favored holding next year’s meeting in Chicago and expanding homeopathy representation at the Exposition, with actions referred to a chairman’s committee. Afternoon and evening sessions held gyn and sanitary science sections, with reports from the Board of Censors and meetings in anatomy physics pathology and nervous and mental work.
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American Institute of Homeopathy
Bureau of Sanitary Science
D. H. Beckwith
Cleveland
Buchrod W. James
Chicago
Saar
Eee
Hon . Garey
Board of Censors
Prohibition Forces Gather in Large Numbers for Nomination
Applications for hotel accommodations show every State and Territory represented at the National Prohibition Convention. Some 1,400 delegates and alternates will attend. Judge Amos Brigge and Hon. James Black of Pennsylvania are being considered for the Presidential nomination.
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Amos Brigge
James Black
Pennsylvania
Democratic Nomination Prospects Center on Cleveland
Across newspapers a consensus forms that Grover Cleveland is the likely Democratic nominee for president, with many editors decrying any bid against him as impractical. Support remains broad among delegates and rank and file alike.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Minneapolis Tribune
New York World
Indianapolis
Philadelphia Ledger
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
New York Advertiser
Louis Globe- Democrat
St Paul Globe
Pity of Tt. New York Commercial Advertiser
While Join Redmond M P in preaching peace among the Home Rulers in New York the Home Rulers were practicing it in Ireland in their own inimitable way by thrashing Mr Harrington M P and wounding 100 others.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Redmond
M. P
New York
Ireland
Mr. Harrington
Burial of Long Wolf at West Brompton shocks English crowd
An unusual ceremony in West Brompton England marked the burial of Long Wolf an Ogaliala chief. He died Sunday from wounds sustained in campaigns during his captivity. The service drew both band members and a large English crowd.
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West Brompton
England
Long Wolf
Low Oll
Wee Brompton
Summersights at Wilkinsburg Lawn Fete and Society Notes
Summery social scene across Wilkinsburg with the Besutt-Lawn fete on Murray Hill Avenue. Details of garden party, church fete preparations, and a humorous postman letters mishap at Ben Venue. Highlights include Mrs Childs hospitality, reception guests, and plans for St James Lawn fete with broad church participation.
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Wilkinsburg
Murray Hill Avenue
Childs
Amberson Avenue
Garden party at Thaws inspires fairy tale scene
A fanciful garden party at Mr. Ben Thaw’s house featured fairy costumes and playful tricks. Attendants included Gingerbread and lemonade magic with a large turnout, plus notes on church committees and a nurses training school commencement at Allegheny General Hospital.
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Ben Thaw
Jake Fr
Pittsburg
Hans Andersen
Herr Grimm
Jack Horner
Adenal
King Strawberry
Shadyside
Palmer
Crooks
Hartzell
Blanche Street
Katherine Lippincott
Florence Aiken
Carter Bergs
Will Moorhead
M. E. Dawson
Martha Childs
George Dilworth
Schoonmaker
McLanahan
McLain
Lippincott
Curious Condensations from an Era of Odd Facts
A global clipping of curiosities notes Mary Evans of Harlem as licensed ship captain with her husband as chief engineer, Berlin hosts the world’s largest switchboard, and teenagers and beeswax fuel museums and mantua makers. It covers locusts, Gila monsters, Lake Zuyder Zee drainage, and a steel-eyed test for genuine diamonds.
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New York City
Mary Evans
Harlem
Berlin
Germany
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the Dispatch
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fastery Advertising
Frnene
Comrete
Brentns
Onton Square
Faris
France
The
Patst Dispatch
Sunday Dispatch
Wrrety Dispatch
Tecenis
Meents
the Coast Defenders
Cora
Mr. O'Mara
Senator Hunt
Africa
Reid
Catholic Temperance Man
Lilver
Jones
Anas
Auditorium
Celty
Vncoin
Marquette
Hamilton
Bisine
Blaine
J. M. Thurston
HY Esterbrook
G. V. Massey
Michigan
General Stackhouse
Prohibition
Democract
Ogaliala
Charles Dustan
Lakewood
N.d
Staten Toland
Hurnede
Eity
Alabama
Tie
Sonera
Hsia
Jeane Netan
Fisher
Society
Ketter
Ben Venue
Wes
John
United States Postal Service
Mr. Wanamaker
Kean
Nestman
Semanie
Presen
Hampton Place
Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church
Brushton
Edgewoodville
Swissvale
Carrie Patterson
Sadie Keller
Aids
May Weidman
Alter
Mies May Scott
Candy
Jennie McConnell
Lou Ferguson
Akis
Misa Marie Flatkowsky
Lou Campbell
Nettie Orr
Lou Brinker
Delle Brinker
Sarah Ferguson
E. T. Jackson
Millie Reed
Mary Fercuson
May Kinesbury
Myrtle Tucker
Marie Or
Miss Shrem
Carmack
Keiner
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Ladies of
Allegheny County
Ikinaburg
Pittsbm
Alleheny General Hospital
U. P. Church
Stockton Avenue
L. Mayer
Eighth Street Temple
W. IL. McMillan
M. B. Riddle
Ussite
B. Woodburn
Board of Managers of Hospital and Training School
Beatty
Katherine Perrine
Nease
Oakland Ethodial Episcopal Church
School of Design For
Mathews
Calvary Church
Mathews le
Calvary
Powhatan
Old Dominion
Rts
Surroun
South Africa
Oran Free State
Gila River
Arizona
Tandil
South America
Government of
Holland
Wand
Zoyder Zee
Noble County
W. Va
Maine
Resson
Jorelets
Amicus
F. Herold
Molly
dAtlandt Constitution
Cupid
Gunn
Eng- Janes
Jory
Jennings
York
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