Pittsburg June 8 1888 Protest Over Monument Hill Zoo
The Pittsburgh edition notes residents near West Park protest the proposed zoological garden on Monument Hill. It argues nuisance potential and homeowners’ rights to quiet, while noting zoos may coexist with attractions if well managed. Comparisons to London Paris and Philadelphia show varied local impacts.
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West Park
Monument Hill
Regent's Park
London
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Central Park
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Good Work Favours Johnstown Sanitation Report
The Surgeon General reports Johnstown's sanitary condition as gratifying with little disease beyond measles and no epidemic risk. It credits prompt warnings, water purification, and energetic cleanup by sanitary workers for the improvement and safety of river drinking water.
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Johnstown
Vanity, Public Gaze, and the Yale of Lookers On
A curmudgeonly critique from a Chicago News item on Russell B Harrison’s Broadway stroll. The piece lampoons vanity, noting crowds stare for a mis-sized white pocket handkerchief trailing from his coat, and warns readers to discard self conceit whether fathered by a president or a wheelwright.
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Chicago News
Russell B.harrison
Broadway
Harrison
Mr. Russell Harrison
Disraeli
Dalzell
Richelien Robinson
Wheelwright
The Old Practice in Interstate Commerce Ruling
The Dispatch discusses Judge Thayer’s reported view that the long and short haul clause barred railroads from taking less than their highest through rate as their proportion. It contrasts this with the United States Supreme Court rule, noting the judge would differ from the high court if such a ruling were made.
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Thayer
United States
United States Supreme Coourt
Railroad Report Misleads on Interstate Law, Judge Clarifies
The court records reveal Judge Thayer did not endorse the contested view. The case focused on whether the 12 cent per hundredweight difference between through and local rates under the Interstate Commerce Act was reasonable. The jury ruled on reasonableness, not the long and short haul clause as alleged.
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Wabash
Illinois
Thayer
Post-Election Views at Silver Lake Grove on Prohibition Defeat
A Silver Lake Grove meeting assessed the defeat of prohibition, praising perseverance while criticizing few sharp attacks on non-supporters. Speakers argued reform should come from temperance, not by coercive measures, and noted the challenge of converting 60,000 to 70,000 voters who favor strict regulation to full repeal. The outcome hinges on persuading a still firmly held stance against loosening drink laws.
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Silver Lake Grove
Intter
Francis Murphy
Murphy
Montana politics and constitutional balance in press notes
The Philadelphia Press comments on Montana politics after the Constitutional Convention election. It notes a narrow Democrat majority and predicts both parties cannot easily craft a constitution favorable to their rivals. The piece highlights that partisan control would block constitution making for partisan gain, and mentions Russell Harrison’s move to New York.
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Philadelphia
Politica
Montana
Russell Harrison
New York
Dictator Guzman Blanco’s Paris Vacation Proves Old Proverb
The Venezuelan dictator Guzman Blanco, ousted from power during a pleasure trip in Paris, embodies the adage that to ensure control one should stay home and govern directly. The incident is presented as a modern reminder of vigilance over autocratic rule.
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Guzman Blanco
Venezuela
Paris
Pennsylvania Hangs Woman in Deliberate Murder Case
The judge's decision in Mrs. Whiteling’s case is praised as showing that Pennsylvania does not indulge sentimentality by sparing a woman who commits deliberate cold blooded murder. The article asserts respect for womanhood requires equal penalties for such crimes as men receive.
Coal Trust Laughs At Stock Scheme Claims
The anthracite coal cartel in New York dismisses proposals to curb prices as mere talk. They ridicule plans to “paint the lily” with a coal stock trust scheme and continue to squeeze consumers.
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IsAs
New York
Thurman Retires From Ohio Governor Race After Rebuff
Allen W Thurman withdraws from the Ohio gubernatorial contest amid Democratic claims he once acted independently and declined to back the party nominee. Party organs label his stance as a grave breach of party discipline, deeming the independent move unforgivable.
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Allen W. Thureman
Ohio
Young Thurman
Africa learns civilization through liquor shipment import
A report notes an invoice on the African coast listing one missionary and 50,000 cases of liquor. The item is framed as evidence that Africa is advancing toward civilization and may eventually vote on prohibition.
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Africa
Cousin Ben Folsom May Surrender Sheffield Consulate
The Philadelphia Press notes Cousin Ben Folsom may soon give up the Sheffield Consulate. It argues his country yearns for him, yet many patriots crave the salary he currently earns with marked ability.
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Teen Folsom
Sheffield
Philadelphia
Ben
Ohio politics in every square inch of development
A fragmented sentence notes an overload of political activity in Ohio, implying pervasive political influence across development efforts. The remark reflects strong opinion about widespread political entanglement in local projects.
Ohio politicians among presidential possibilities
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch hints at potential candidates by noting President Harrison has not pledged a second term. The piece contrasts the paper's stance with responses from rivals and discusses political daring amid current events. It also reports improving fruit crop prospects despite lingering weather risks.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Harrison
Cleveland
Notable Figures and Events Highlight 19th Century Era
Prominence notes include Signor Tamago, once a mineral waters maker, Yale’s Prof Warser honored by Edinburgh, author Thomas Newsom PaGs touring Ireland, and Scuta Warp Howe studying Russian to swim in Boston. Also mentions Mrs. Harrison preferring summer at Cape May, death of John W. Bardsley, 1869 sparrow import role, Stewart L. Woodford Phi Beta Kappa oration, Ex Governor Oden Bowts pension, Monterey 1844 fight, Laura Bridgman Epoch reflections on reading and language.
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Signnor Tamageo
Prof. Warser
Yale
University of Edinburgh
Homas Newsox PaGs
Virginia
Ireland
Scuta Warp Howe
Boston
Harrison
Cape May
John W. Bardsley
Philadelphia
Stewart L. Woodford
Dickinson College
Deems
Oden BowTs
Maryland
Monterey
Colonel Watson
Laura Bridgman
Epoch
Gold Exports Slated to Cease as Money Conditions Improve
New York June 21 Henry Clews & Co predicts gold exports will stop soon as money becomes plentiful. About 5.4 million leaving by Saturday's steamers, nearly all to France, driven by bankers seeking strength amid unsettled foreign exchange and political tensions. Paris seen as weak. autumn trade and Treasury actions noted. bond purchases expected and government disbursements planned. Bulls remain in control amid volatile stock movement.
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New York
Henry Clews & Co
France
Paris
Panama
Windom
Treasury
Soldiers Parade Praises for Fourteenth Regiment at Town Meet
JonxstTown news reports a dress parade by the Fourteenth Regiment with General Hastings and staff inspecting the troops. Hastings compliments the men, noting all are doing their duty, and a large crowd watches as the unit wheels and salutes.
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Hastings
Irnom
Corre
JonxstTowns
Pittsburg
Guthrie
Senate of People
Bhrough
Eid
Israel
Helped 500 Persons by the Children's Aid Society
Staff correspondent reports that the Pennsylvania Children’s Aid Society has assisted about 500 women and children and sent roughly 100 children to the seashore. Mrs James C Biddle presides as Missey travels to Philadelphia. Cambria County to spearhead future aid efforts.
Shepard's Horse Laugh and The Fashionable Freckle
From the Nashville American and Philadelphia Press two brief items note horse and cosmetic fads. Elliott F. Shepard is pictured as a war horse smelling battle from afar and snorting. Freckles of large size in old gold tones trend this year, with sunburn and lightened tans disliked.
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Shepard
Nashville American
Elliott F. Shepard
Philadelphia
Corpus Christi Observance on Troy Hill Draws German Festive Pageantry
The Corpus Christi celebration at Father Mollinger's church on Troy Hill featured extensive home altar decorations, arches, and German color amid a large procession. Rev. Guido led Mass with a long procession, including 150 girls in white, acolytes, and the Holy Name Society, drawing about 1000 attendees and visitors from nearby cities.
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Troy Hill
Father Mollinger
Clark
Hazel, Forest
Hamilton
Father Guido
Passionists
Lengst
Holy Ghost College
Fitzgibbon
Henry McDermott
Clark Street
Hazel
Forest
Sisters of Mercy
Ron Steaua
Marceny
Society of the Holy Name of Jesus
Stanies
Edward Miller
Charles Terheyden
Hazel Street
John Seiles
Hamilton Street
John
Father Mollingar
Banking for the Chinese in Boston in 19th century notes
The article describes a Boston bank serving Chinese customers with large deposits from gentry and substantial drafts to Asia. It explains multiple Chinese names per person used at different life stages, causing identification issues, and notes that laundries’ proprietors use consistent titles.
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Boston
Celestial Colony
Asia
Agaralo
Key Recycling by a Texas Baby in Courier-Journal
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a Texas baby swallowing a door key and a landlord’s crew examining what becomes of missing keys when tenants leave. The odd tale suggests the infant unknowingly handles keys that would otherwise be lost in vacancy cycles.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Boston poker fashion signals rising financial strain
From the Chicago News a chic trend in Boston favors poker as a pastime. The joke implies the city’s social scene is paying the price of fashion by being broke.
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Chicago News
Boston
Deaths of a Day Finley Holman
Finley Holman infant son of Dr James A Holman of Arch Street Allegheny died Saturday night after a few hours illness from spinal meningitis The child though not yet six months old could say a panel of words and understand much The funeral services will be held this morning at stil o'clock.
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Finley Holman
James A. Holman
Arch Street
Allegheny
Anynix
Tim
Obituary for J W Thorn of Oil Exchange ties ends at Franklin Street
J W Thorn, known as Doc, member of the Oil Exchange, died yesterday at his No Franklin Street home after a year of illness. He was about six single years, leaving a large circle of friends in the city. The notice mentions his son Harry Goshorn and references the News Agency family in connection with the family.
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J. W. Thorn
The
Oil Exchange
Franklin Street
Swindling Aeronaut Flees Vienna In Balloon Hustle
Adolph Wever posing as Senor Jahn advertised a June balloon ascent near Vienna. He bought luxury goods on credit for his wife, then cut loose on ascent with a parachute and disappeared. Austrian creditors swore warrants and chased him across towns as the balloon drifted toward the Bavarian border. The couple reportedly smuggled away their belongings before fleeing, leaving tradesmen unpaid.
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Hao
Senor Jahn
Vienna
Bi Penteen
Senora Jabn
Aliss Fran Wever
Senor Jabw
Cty Council
Vienness
St. Poeltenae
Ling
Buvarian
Jahn-Wever
Serenad
Doctor Tries Fence Battle With Willard Millionaire
Washington June 23 A lighthearted dispute unfolds between Dr Hills a fashionable local physician and Joseph Willard a wealthy neighbor over a vacant lot at New York Avenue and Fourteenth Street. After forcing removal of weeds and a failing fence the lot is cleared and tombstones are hauled in a prank to obstruct the doctor’s home. Willard’s response suggests the clever may again be bested by the Willard millionaires.
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Dispatch
Washington
Hills
Joseph Willard
Dr. Hills
Mr. Willard
Willard
Fourteenth Street
Jaane
Lance
Willard Millionaires
Oceans of Milk An Estimate of a Great Industry
A citizen discusses dairy as a major U S industry. He cites 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 invested, 15 000 000 cows, 60 000 000 acres under cultivation, 200 000 000 in machinery, 760 000 workers, and 1 000 000 horses. Milk output about 6 750 000 00 gallons, with price insights and nutrition comparisons to beef.
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Philadelphia Press
Citisen
Statistica
United States
Buell's Lightning Proof Pig and a House Shock
In Hebron a lightning strike entered Josiah Buell's kitchen through a window. The bolt damaged walls and pantry, opened range covers, and toppled a door. Buell's 300-pound pig was struck, quivering but recovered, while the pig housed endured the shock with the pig surviving.
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Notwice
Josiah Buell
Hebron
Josiah
Chester
New York
Mr. Buell
Queer Ways of Sovereigns
A light comment on domestic quarrels and frontier troop buildups, noting that European sovereigns often show increased tenderness after tensions. The column compares quarrels and diplomatic displays to personal interactions within royal households and international relations.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Evening Comfort in the Kitchen With Cider
A rustic speaker finds the happiest moment after a long day in a kitchen lit by a warm old lamp. Jens works beside the stove yarning, children pretend to study yet yawning, while the narrator savors good cider and a lit pipe. The scene drifts to memories and hopeful dreams of life yet to come.
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Jens
Becoming Independent In Johnstown
Brigadier General D H Hastings reports progress in relief efforts in Johnstown Pa. The relief system distributed provisions and clothing despite lower weekly contributions. Key stores and bakeries operate in Cambria City and nearby towns, with many workers now employed and paid.
Relief distribution plan amid Johnstown aftermath proposal
A speaker advises forming a relief board to investigate need and allocate weekly provisions via parish in charge, funded from the relief fund. Tables show subsistence cards by district, with thousands fed, plus stock reports, and notes armed with measures to reduce requisitions. A Surgeon General report warns no major epidemics beyond tent areas, urging removal of straw to prevent eye irritation and disease risk.
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Morrellsville
Cambria
Prospect Hill
Woodville
Persons Fed
Conemaugh
Sane Fed
Rosedale
Johnstown
Keramiie
Meh Cari
Lew Temaig
A Literary Feast in Yeater's Mammoth 20-Page Number
Readers were offered a 20 page literary feast with work by noted authors and the latest news plus entertaining pieces. Flood damages in Johnstown spark potential suits against South Fork Fishing Club while other items report Behring Sea talks, political moves, bank embezzlement charges, and diverse literary offerings across Part I to Part III with multiple authors and topics.
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Johnstown
South Fork
Simon Cameron
Lacy Webb Hayes
Major McKinley
Ohio
Graham
Niagara Falls
Campbell
South
Burke
Cronin
Mra Beckham
Canal Dover, C
Behring Sea
Zoological Garden
Allegheny
Bostons
Pittsburgs
Canddton
Spokane
Chicago
Sporting News and Review
Lover's Exterprise Ends in Scranton Marriage
James J. Rodgers a South Scranton merchant and Miss Mary Manley were announced to wed at St John’s Catholic Church. Rumors then spread that Manley eloped with barber Thomas I. Rodgers did not accept defeat and pursued Manley, marrying her after a New York visit by a nurse named Mame Howley. The couple returned to Scranton and moved into their new home.
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Scranton
James J. Rodgers
South Scranton
Mary Manley
St. John’s Catholic Church
Oa Barber
Thomas i
Rodgers
New York
Thessiay
Mame Howley
Manley
Quickest Divorce Ever Granted in York County
The Lewiston Journal reports Judge Haskell in Alfred granted the fastest divorce last week. Mrs. Edward W. Kelley of Race filed to end her marriage after her husband spent much of their time jailed and recently faced a stealing liens charge. The judge affirmed the divorce saying you’re divorced.
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Lewiston Journal
York County
Haskell
Alfred
Edward W. Kelley
New Hampshire
They Should Be Careful in Europe Meeting Warned
The Chicago Tribune cautions Dr. Carver and Buffalo Bill against letting professional jealousy spark personal entanglements that could drag the Old World into a bloody war if they meet in Europe.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Dr. Carver
Buffalo Bill
Europe
Tri State Trifles From a Fractured Local Page
Locust noise fills Center county fields as farmers miss dinner tones. A man in Wyoming owns a Colt revolver once tied to Jesse James. A Coshocton man hides a $125 safe combo forgotten for three years awaiting a safe company agent. A York resident finds a squirrel skull with a hickory nut wedged on its teeth. A huge granite shaft at Conemaugh gorge split by flood. a Kingston Coal breaker in Scranton is set ablaze by a sparrow nest fueled by boiler oil.
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Coshocton
Scranton
Kingston Coal Company
Curiously Condensed Oddities and Weathered Observations
A miscellany of brief notes reports and anecdotes spans Utah population myths a Paris flying machine a Mexican robber executed in government order and a Maine prize winner. Also mentioned are garden irrigation farming rails postal tubes and strange animal and court cases with local color.
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Utah
Andi Geempant
Bowdoin
Maine
Paris
Missouri
Reese
What Wild Wits Are Saying A jumble of quips from papers
A collection of brief witticisms and misheard phrases from various newspapers. The items span absurd maxims about rain offices boats and gardens with odd spellings and humorous twists. The fragment includes references to Terres Haut Repress New Orleans Pied and other far flung lines, with a final joke about generosity and a worm in an apple.
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Tribene Building
Tux Lostatce
Tuz Disraton
Ytostace
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Tre Dany DisPatch
la Bourgogne
Havre
Soranth
Revenue
Esuions
Corpus Christi
Charles Torhoyden
H_S
Charles Terheyden,Jr
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Hamilton and
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Johnston Sree
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Harry D. Goshorn
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Suill
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Ropers Os Senente
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D. H. Hastings
Adjutant General of
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Army of the Potomac
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Tar
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Foster
L. R. Raed
Yeaterday
Peregrine Quill
Clara Belle
Blakely Hall
Mary G. Humphreys
KR. W. Criswell
Paul Pastner
Frank Leake
Beaux
Ashton Dilke
Bert E.V. Laty
Heinrichs
John Hoe
WN. Trobla
Honduras
Nym Crinkle
Frank G. Carpenter
Denver
Robinson Crusoe
Bill Nya
L. B. France
Mexico
J.C. Thomas
Bella A. Lockwood
Heidelberg
York
Minerva Spencer
George Hodge
Mateo
Ose
Theo
Center County
Epwaxp Nozr
R. Suor Maxen
Wyoming
Jesse James
Henry Gere
Conemaugh Gorge
East Liverpool
Indy
Wyom
Joe Susep
Penobscot
Sta
Jonathan Montgomery
Watkins Villa
English Channel
England
Usch
Tuck Tie
Mott Street
Tuck
St. John’s Church
Portsmouth
N. H
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King's Chapel
Hartford
Pheylan
Detroit
Nettie Rockford
Pheyian
Gressus
Bear
Surlington
Richmond Recorder
Congressional Garden
City
Hochester Post
Wellen
Lesger
Generosity
Pegg
Dleston
Cholly
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