Unique apology ends baccarat scandal in Commons
The House of Commons accepted an official apology for the Prince of Wales and Lieut. Berkeley Levett. The statement says the Prince now sees an error of judgment and Levett regrets not following army regulations. The piece notes the apology does not admit gambling with a baccarat set and questions its effect on the Prince's throne chances and high society morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
Lient
Berkeley Levett
Levett
England
Wm. Gorton-Cumming
William
Swiss Bridge Disaster Highlights Rail Safety Issues
The Basel area train crash shows European railways face grave risks as a bridge collapse into the river caused many deaths. The fall suggests neglect in inspecting iron bridge components, with masonry intact, underscoring need for constant checks on aging structures and cautions about elevated rail systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Basle
Forth
Scotland
Gulf of Death
Farmers Alliance to Open Grain Warehouse Bank
The Kansas Farmers' Alliance plans a grain warehouse offering loans on deposits, challenging East bias and private banking. Critics call it a private pawnshop for farmers, but its success hinges on its ability to match or beat Western bank credit terms, which sometimes reach high rates on grain invoices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Farmers’ Alliance
Journals of the East
West
Sub-Treasury
Project viewed as viable with careful business management
The article argues that a new project can advance if guided by solid business principles, meeting a legitimate commercial purpose. It emphasizes prudent management to realize potential value and avoid unnecessary risk.
Editorial dispute over Republican role in emancipation
The piece rebuts New York Herald claims that Republicans deserve no credit for emancipation, noting emancipation was a military necessity and that Democrats opposed the war. It argues for honest political judgment by Black voters based on present issues and warns against misusing history for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Herald
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Abandoned Policy Tests Republican Capacity and Debt Care
The Troy Times argues that while the US has the smallest national debt among large nations due to surplus revenue, Republican leaders in the last Congress abandoned the policy of keeping expenditures below revenue. It contends this excess spending worsened Treasury conditions and jeopardized the goal of paying off bonds, exposing a weak point in the party’s current stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Troy 7Ames
Rothschilds and Romanoff Clash Fueled European Crisis
Reports claim a financial battle between the Russian imperial house and European Jewish bankers nears a conclusion with Rothschild victory. Russia’s need for funds stalled war plans with France and Britain, while czarist reforms toward Hebrews arose after Rothschild pressure. The St Petersburg order to curb persecutions publicizes this shift amid broader alliance tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
France
Danube
Bismarck
Crispi
Rhine
Bosphorus
Rothschilds
St. Petersburg
Sergius
View of finance and tariff debate on exports and war funds
The piece argues that the absolute monarch of finance may win concessions for money, questions whether Russia will fund more war next year, and cites the Philadelphia Record noting breadstuffs exports were 630 million dollars lower year over year. It links obstruction of imports to export declines and calls for recognition of a crop shortfall reducing breadstaff exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Philadelphia Record
Cereal Crops Promising as Wheat Yield Forecasts Rise
The report notes promising cereal prospects with predictions of a record wheat yield. It also observes that many early crop speculators may now face losses and reduced wealth.
Panama Canal Scandal Reflections On De Lesseps And China
An observer argues that De Lesseps deserves scrutiny for misleading Panama Canal investors while noting the broader harm to France and its people. The piece contrasts public sympathy for leaders who fail with the danger of rewarding corruption and mentions Chinese beliefs and practices as a cultural aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lesseps
France
Indiana Republicans Talk Blaine Movement Amid Dec 1802 Hook
A meeting of Indiana Republicans is described as an early effort to organize for a Blaine movement. Colonel Dudley calls the plan foolish, noting the convention was set for December 1802. The piece suggests working politicians should organize and press to be acknowledged, while dismissing the hot weather quips as threadbare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Dudley
Mr. Goeringer
Public Morals and Politicks in a Quaker City Echo
A Philadelphia piece notes public shaming for public kisses and calls for ending coercive labor practices. It recalls echoes of Boston and Montreal and mocks imperial lectures while lampooning the Kaiser and English sentiment. It ends with a wry jab at Uncle Sam and fiscal minting in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Montreal
Prominence Gossipy Notes From Barbs and Bays
General Lew Wallace fishes on the Kankakee while Rev Dr Scott heads to Port Townsend with Judge Scott. Sir John Macdonald's invalid daughter recalls her father's death with quiet strength. Mrs Harrison's husband’s wife aids Jone Chandler Harris. Marie Wainwright tours New York stores and plans Saratoga visit. Florence Garner, bride of Sir William Gordon-Cumming, loses parents in a yacht tragedy near Staten Island in 1470. James W. Bradsbury of Augusta, Maine, a former U.S. Senator, turns six amid strong mental and physical vigor. Bill Nye enjoys a high altitude North Carolina village writing a new play. William notes Shakespeare’s birth of a new work in a letter. President Palmer muses on opening the World’s Fair on Sunday amid Sabbath concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace
Kankakee
Dr. Scott
Harrison
Port Townsend
Wash
Judge Scott
Jone Chandler Harris
Marie Wainwright
Twenty-third Street
New York
Saratoga
Florence Ganwner
William Gordon-Cumming
BiLt Nye
North Carolina
Stuart Robson
William
Shakespeare
Palmer
Chicago
New England
Fritz Emmett Remembered as Beloved Actor and Charmer
A reminiscence of Fritz Emmett recalls his early fame at the Surrey and Bijou theaters. He drew broad audiences though critics varied, as women and children especially adored his singing and dancing. His magnetic stage presence united rich and poor, leaving lifelong memories of his lullaby and performances.
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Fritz Emmett
Bijou
Fritz
Surrey Theater
Thames
Fritz Emmet
Emmett
Seerion
Formett
Pee
Emmett's Mysterious Charm in German American Comedy
A tribute to Emmett the actor notes his skill in creating a German immigrant type on stage. It highlights his warmth, musical talent, and appeal to families, with praise for his Fritz character and a late career featuring a big St Bernard dog. Anecdotes recount Buffalo impresario memories and audience delight.
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Emmett
Ular
Nans
Abne
Fritz
Prrrestram
Fits
Meech Brothers' Academy of Music
Buffalo
Guiless
New York Central
Toding
Brooklyn Man Builds His Own Small Steam Yacht
Charles Thwaite built a 31 foot steam cabin yacht in Irish Town Astoria from raw material over 14 years without help. He crafted the hull machinery lathes and tools himself and launched the vessel named for its owner in Astoria cove opposite Ward's Island.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Astoria Cove
Ward's Island
Charles Thwaite
Thwaite
Ter
Island City
Porns
Summer Amusements and Stage Attractions
The Octoroon at Harry Davis' Museum offers curiosities from around the world gathered by Emmett Fostelle with a Moonlight River excursion aboard the Mayflower under George C. Jenks. A performance of The Danites by the Standard Dramatic Company also plays at the Cheater with a strong, humanly interesting plot and solid cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis’ Museum
Locust Street
Allegheny
Mesars
Charles Hager
James Cooper
Louise Hofer
Columbus Letter of 1493 Among Rare Manuscripts
A February 15 1493 letter by Christopher Columbus aboard his ship near the Canary Islands discusses the discovery of America. Bernard A Quaritch values the copy at 1760 and holds the original found in Spain. a Latin and Spanish translation exist. Also featured is Campoallan Aztec chronicle, and a Granada 18th century Deed of Nobility valued at 1000 with vellum art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Christopher Columbus
Luis de Sant’ Angel
Escribano de Racion
Kingdom of Aragon
America
Canary Islands
Columbus
Bernard A. Quaritch
Spain
Bernard Quaritch
London
Asia
Cate
Michael Kearney
Quaritch
Editorium
Campoallan
Tesouco
Llulxoch II
Tezeuco
Cortes
Brasseur de
Granada
Philip II
Art Critic Says Americans Easily Fooled by Fake Masterpieces
Victor Bernard, French art critic, told Chicago Herald that Americans are easily deceived by purported masterpieces. He cited New York samples claiming to mimic Meissonier, noting a subtle horse flaw and warning many Pictures are overvalued and misattributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Bernard
Chicago Herald
Palmer
New York
Napoleon
Meissonier
Eisseaien
Street Car Stove Ordinance Ruled Invalid
Chicago July 15 The City Council passed an ordinance requiring heating for street railway cars in cold weather. West Division Company refused and a suit followed. Judge McConnell ruled the ordinance invalid saying the council lacked power to impose such a burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Division
McConnell
Counel
Footprint chase for Columbus sparks Chicago Hopes
The Chicago Herald seeks the first Columbus footprint on American soil, a quest that proves difficult as Columbus never lived in Chicago. The Post-Dispatch notes the unusual expedition, highlighting the challenge of locating a Columbus connection in the city.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Chicago Herald
Columbus
America
Herald
Card scandal mirrors different press norms in US
The San Antonio Express notes that American journalism diverges from English practice as the card scandal would have prompted a quick interview with Queen Victoria and widespread photo coverage in the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Queen Vic
Comedian J. K. Emmett Dies at Cornwall NY Rusty Stage Star
J K Emmett known as Fritz Emmett died yesterday at Storm King House Cornwall NY after pneumonia developed in the past week. Once a saloon barkeeper he rose to fame entertaining patrons and later ran a vaudeville style act despite heavy personal expenses from his convivial lifestyle.
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J. K. Emmett
Fritz
Emmett
Storm King House
Cornwall
N. Y
Obituary Notes From Various Cities Across the Nation
Obituaries report the death of several notable figures including WELTY of Greans at age 60, J T Dickinson of Parkersburg Pa a physician in diseases of the throat, Jonsx J Lona of Norristown a US resident and war veteran, Euta Grat wife of Eara 8 Gray editor of the DuBois Courier, One E C Wharton a novelist playwright and retired journalist near New Orleans, and Chancellor Summerfield A Rex who died in Chattanooga at 81. The brief notices identify their roles and places with limited biographical detail.
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Jonx
Welty
Greans
Eco
Feara
J. T. Dickinson
Parkersburg
J. Lona
Norristown
Euta Grat
Eara
Gray
DuBois Cowier
Ad Petia Sei
Summerfield A. Rex
Chattanooga
United Io Smile
Tweed
Hayes
Hearst Estate Agent Denies Anaconda Mine Sale Report
Irwin C. Stump, agent for the Hearst estate and principal owner in Anaconda copper mines, denies knowledge of a probable sale as reported in the Eastern watches. He says the property remains bonded to a company and no buyer has been confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst Estate
San Francisco
Irwin C.stump
Anaconda
Evening of Song at Curry Institute Highlights Society
Dissatisfaction over Curry musical medal led to a solo and ensemble program with Miss Sophia Simon replaced by Miss Jennie Clary. Performers included Miss Birde Kuntz Miss Ora Gry Miss Ric Donnell and others with organists Simeon Bissell and W McStevenson. Bowman Institute commencements follow at Trinity Episcopal Church with diplomas for Caroline Carson Kelly Miller Reynolds Seely. Social and church events fill the day including a Walton M E Church music night and a Y W C A movement for a new city chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Institute
Bowman Institute
Curry
Sophia Simon
Laura Jacenhaus
Jennie Clary
Birdice Kuntz
Miss Ora Gry
Ric Donnell
Florence Kyle
Maschera
Edna
Lulu Vogier
Emma Grifith
Trinity Episcopal
Local society events and weddings in Pittsburgh area
Multiple social items report Tae McKee Chalfont and Tue Rose-Whiting weddings tonight in Sewickley and Edgewood lawn fete by Tae Woman's Club. A Curry class conducts exercises, Youen's Club Braddock hosts a Sip benefitting Idlewild. A complimentary concert honors Lillian A. Reddick in Moorhead building. Daughters of Avalon Serian plan straw raffle tonight in Kok Prov school hall. A three-play push by local groups aims for Pittsburg amateur drama palm. Margaret A. Dushane Council 44 D of I offers first annual river excursion to Rochester Economy return by 7 PM.
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Tae McKee-Chalfont
George Jenks
Sewickley
Tae Woman's Club
Edgewood
Curry
Tae Youen’s Club
Braddock
Idlewild
Taz Wash m Infantry
Atermoon Sud
Silver Grove
Mise
Lillian A. Reddick
Moorhead
Tae
The
Avalon
Serian
Jared Wil
Kok
Krvo
Pittsburg
Margaret A
Two Men Fight In Park Saloon Brawl Ends After Drink
The Portland Oregonian reports a Park row saloon incident where two men, aided by a third, fought over finishing or restraining a drunk man. The armed conflict ended with one man carried away and the crowd unsettled. A bear attack near Central Point left William Lever badly injured but alive thanks to cousins and a passerby.
Pittsburg Leads in Rapid Transit Efforts and Visitor Notes
Moncton’s Dion and Ottawa’s Soper registered at the Duquesne evening. They report Pittsburg ahead of other cities in rapid transit with Westinghouse systems. Notables include ex Congressmen, engineers, and military officers visiting or staying at local hotels for events and industry talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dion
Moncton
Boy Barometer in Centerville Draws Attention
Johnson of Centerville Illinois claims his 12 year old son Walter can predict storms three days ahead. The boy’s hair curls before a storm and straightens after, a pattern observed as farmers reported a heavy storm Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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St. Louis Republic
Centerville Township
St. Clair County
Johnson
Kansas
East St. Louis
Centerville
Walter
North Carolina Gold Debate at New York Hotel
John H. Sweeney of Waynesville N C discusses Western North Carolina gold finds at a New York Hotel. He notes abundant gold in the Blue Ridge but limited water for washing and clay forming robbers that trap gold, challenging mercury use and quartz mining. He warns against inflated hopes of millionaire returns from postwar mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
North Carolina
John H. Sweeney
Waynesville
N. C
New York Hotel
Blue Ridge Mountains
Vanderblit
Nate
Citons on Murray Hill
A Manhattan Club member hosts his father's friend, a retired prosperous merchant, at dinner in New York. The elder man recalls his start years ago farming near the area and growing citrons for market, tying past and present fortunes to Murray Hill.
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Manhattan Club
Hudson
Stewart
Tifa
Chivalrous Shiner By The Shoes
A Detroit street scene shows a well dressed man with a deformity needing a thick sole on one shoe. The shoeblack refuses extra pay saying five cents is enough, noting the days of chivalry are over as he accepts the coin with quiet dignity.
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Detroit
Romance in a Detroit Church Choirmaster Resigns
Deraorr June 15 Harold Stewart choirmaster of Grace Episcopal Church resigns after falling in love with the daughter of a wealthy pillar. The girl's father and vestrymen demand his resignation, while the Hoy Singers pledge not to sing until he is reinstated, and vestrymen meet to resolve the dispute.
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Hoy
Deraorr
Harold Stewart
Grace Episcopal Church
Stewart
The Troubles of an Eric Young Man and His New Suit
A young man at a Water street hotel buys a cheap suit with a flawed vest. A friend secretly fixes the vest with button holes. He plans a grand kick next morning, but the seller notices the repair and the young man ponders what was wrong with him that night. In Detroit a separate item notes alleged thefts by ex City Treasurer Bardsley leaving the city stripped of roof and cellars alike.
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Eric
Eric Dispatch
Water Street
Detroit. Journal
Bardsley
Philadelphia
Presa
Bronson
Longnecker
New Fort Merald
Griggs
George
George Washington
Madrid
Detroit
Fret Press
Yosatr
St. Peter
Fort Herald
Superintendent of Public Instruction Doorway Observation
A Statesman report describes an impressionistic scene of a reporter lingering near the door of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, noting the light atmosphere and airy wave imagery in the prose. The anecdote focuses on mood rather than actions or policy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Statesman
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rediscovering Town Etiquette and Social Cues
A quirky set of old fashioned admonitions urges readers to mind their manners in public. It advises listening discreetly, avoid boasting, greet neighbors politely, and resist interfering with streetcars, crowds, or police actions while preserving decorum and personal discretion.
Curious Condensations from a Wary World
A mosaic of brief notes cites large sums and oddities from 19th century life including life insurance for the Prince of Wales, wine production in Italy, coal costs, Yale College gifts, a whale struck by a boat, Tampa cigar output, a 127 year old death, and various curiosities from Georgia to Chicago, with fires, fireside relics, and strange natural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Pennsylvania
Yale College
Atlantic Ocean
Tampa
Mra
Chloe Ouden
Indianapolis
Bowdoin
Chicago
Griffin
Jacob Steel
Fayette County
Boston
New York
Pitts Ling T
Philadelphia
Union Pacific
Cochran
Quips and Quirks From a Bygone Paper Jokes and Snatches
A collage of jokes and quips from a historic issue includes sharp wits on doctors souls and diamonds state headlines, misheard as if by a chorus of editors. Silly exchanges about servants, guests, and room assignments mingle with pithy lines on love regret and discipline.
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the Dispatch
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
News Dispatch
Astern Advertiseroom ii
Dispatch
Uspom
Daly
Tasy Deeraren
Fexmay DisraTer
Weeany Disraten
Rothschild
Romanoff
Durham
Jack Bunsby
Kaiser
Germany
John Macdonald
Canada
Jones
Binghampton
New York Democrats
Sir William Gordon-Cumming
Uxcle Sam
Sir John Macdonald
Frits
J. P
J. Palmer O'Neil
Bierbauer
Victe Sperch
New Yorks
Buffalo Enquirer
Westside
Hindoostan
Usband
Brent
Comedian
Society IN the Sun
Y.W.C.A
Mra. H. M. Poles
Washington Y. W. C
Walton M. E. Church
Southside
Jennie Brooks
Swearer
Rosalind Forster
Irene Sample
Messrs
Harry Mays
H. R. Swearer
Lord Graber
Maceee
Mason Cuantis A. Mitterr
Morris P
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Miller
Ee Mt. Airy
Is Diazers
Straw Hata
Tiesmmene
Dr. Lipp C
C. Mellor
John W. Black
Mr. Beatty
Portland
Niedlinghouse
St. Louis
Heem
B. B. Richards
Texas Pacific Road
Law and Order Society
D. W. Flagler
Ordnance
Chis. Shaler
Major McKee
Captain Shaler
Schlosser
W. O. Mehl
Erie
C. M. Cole
A. B. Heard
Seventh Avenue
Aeey
Penitem
Syiner
Mr. Moses
C. L. Davis
Thomas B. Moreland
W. J. Moreland
John Porter
McKeesport
Theodore Phillips
Middlesborough
J. Neilson
Youngstown
Anderson
George T. Perkins
Akron
W. HL. Koontz
Somerset
Monougahels House
Citeons
Murray Hill
New York Times
Texas Journalism
Maxz
Prince of Wales’ Life
Japan
Camden
N. J
Florida
Houston County
A L. Dixon
Ohio
Paris
Jacob Amadene
Good Inn Land
Risoe
Syma
Oakesdale
Beecher
Brooklyn
Stowe
Ann
Lnte
Emma Abbott
N & Mystery
Mieimhcueyuedtonie
Brown County
Ind
Nashville
Sisters of Loretto
Durango
Col
Mother Goose
Elizabeth Foster
Isaac Goose
Bos
Rowton
Dominics
Sewick- Tey Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Richmond
Ringgold
Chickamauga
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