Not an Easy Life A Texas Writer On Railroads And Humor
The article profiles Peter Wise, a New York humorist from Texas and co proprietor of Texas Siftings, visiting Pittsburgh. He discusses Sunday law debates, the tough life of a newspaper funny man, and how he sources jokes from deckhand poets and tips, noting the rise of Sunday supplements since 1881. He plans to visit his Texan ranch before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Armey Enox
New York
Funny Man
Lone Star State
Dispatch
Texas Siftings
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Knox
New York Syndicate
Thuredar
Hoffman House
Teo
Bruffianism Dead in Texas and Hardenbrook recalled
W T Hardenbrook of the Hotel Register and Accompanying Armory Knox spoke in Duquesne about old Texas crime and ruffian days. He recalled desparados along the Rio Grande, railroads reducing crime, and Southern hospitality for well behaved Northerners while noting his New Orleans Exposition appointment as a Texas official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Knox
W.T. Hardenbrook
Hotel Register
Texas
Rio Grande
Duquesne
Plains
Teane
Hardenbrook
Peter Wise Emerges As Stay-Behind Hero At Meboniog Mine
Peter Wise former District Master Workman of the Knights of Labor earns respect among Connellsville coal diggers for his steady, self sacrificing involvement at the Mahoning mine disaster. He refuses rest, vows to stay through the crisis and help secure the imprisoned miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Peter Wise
Knights of Labor
Connellsville
Mahoning
Kerioot
Bishop Joyce Dedicates Methodist Church in McKeesport
Bishop L W Joyce, renowned as a great church dedicator of the Methodist denomination, arrived in Anderson yesterday. He traveled 1,200 miles from the South to open a new church in McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L W. Joyce
the Anderson
Bouth
McKeesport
Liberian dignitaries study emigration during Pittsburg visit
Hon Newton J Squires and Rev C M Billsby from Liberia toured Pittsburg en route to Chicago to study opinion on American emigration. Squires, a former Secretary of the Interior and Liberian official, spoke of seeking skilled African settlers to develop Monrovia, while Billsby discussed Liberia’s colonization plans and future new provinces named after first volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Squires
C. M. Billsby
African Republic of Liberia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Squires
National Council of Liberis
America
Billsby
Central Africa
Morocco
Liberian Colonization Commssion
Liberia
Colonization Commission
Monrovia
New York
Pew
Standard Oil Influence Shadowed in Local Election
A hotel clerk fears Delamater's election due to Standard Oil grease and one barrel at his disposal. He doubts a Democrat could beat him now, but says things could change by fall and a 50 000 state majority for Delamater would be a left handed slap against Harrison’s legacy.
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Delamater
Standard Oil Company
Harrison
A Simple Remedy For Cramps From Flour And Whisky
An ancient physician prescribes a heating mixture of flour and whisky to relieve cramps. He explains the decoction soothes the inflamed stomach and, if used persistently, restores health.
Dull Freight Business Among Railroads Cited
Rock Island official J A Hall notes slow freight across lines as summer lull lingers. He cites a 17000 ton rail order to Choctaw Coal and Railroad of El Reno and shipments of splice bars bolts and spikes, with large May totals from the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hall
Rock Island Read
Choctaw Coal and Railroad Company
el Reno
Ind
Manufacturers balk at Amalgamated steel scale after long talks
Negotiations over the 1890-91 Amalgamated Association scale drag into a second day at 102 Fourth Avenue as manufacturers refuse to sign the proposed rate. Disputes center on the boiler and rougher catchers sections with plans to revisit tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Fourth Avenue
Roberts
Association
James McCutcheon
Amalgamated Committee
McCutcheon
Typothetae Move Decries Union Antagonism
H P Callow a city printer says the Typothetae group seeks mutual protection in business and rejects any antagonism toward Typographical Union No 7. He notes no link between the proposed organization and the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Callow
Typograecal Union No. 7
Major Montooth at Home Returns From Washington
Major Montooth came home with his sister after a journey to Washington. He was tired and asked for rest. He denied going to the Capital to see Senator Cameron and said he had not decided about supporting any candidate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Major Montooth
Washington
Senator Cameron
Picnic Reunion Draws Flint Glass Workers
Several thousand flint glass workers from Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia will join a Wheeling reunion tomorrow. The local committee will guide excursionists over the Panhandle route, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad plans to land many participants within ten minutes’ walk of Wheeling Park, on its line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Wheeling
Panhandle
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling Park
Judge Shipman Rules on Copyright Law and Britannica Reprints
A U S District Court judge rules that an American author can own and assign copyright to a foreign reprint, upending a dispute over photography based book reproduction. The Henry G. Allen Company faced an injunction request from Blacks Scribners and Walker. The ruling may keep Britannica reprints accessible or halt them pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
United States District Court
Encyclopedia Britannica
Messrs. Blacks
Edinburgh
Henry G. Allen Company
Britannica
Scribners
Francis A. Walker
United States
Sonat Buineee Ee Ee Cypman
Supreme Court
Jodie Shipman
Pittsburg Pipe Makers Return from New York Meeting
Captain C. C. Murdoch and Pitts burgers returned from a Friday meeting of the Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association in New York. Former prices were reseformed and reports indicated the trade was in a condition. The association sanctioned the oll country association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Murdoch
New oil country group forms for manufacturers agents
The newly formed oil country organization held its second meeting in the National Tube Works office. Exclusive coverage notes the group is now complete and expected to benefit manufacturers' agents significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DisPuTcs
National Tube Works
Hugus and Hacke Introduce Summer Half-Holiday Hours
The firm Hugus and Hacke starts a summer half holiday system in their stores. Employees will be released at six o clock and at eight thirty P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugus & Hacke
Judge denies charter to Master Plasterers Association
Judge Magee refused the Master Plasterers' Association a charter yesterday, holding the association's objects unclear and the application not in proper form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
Master Plasterers’ Association
Excursion Tickets On Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg
Excursion tickets at a single fare for round trips between all stations west of Pittsburg go on sale July 3 and 4 and remain valid for return until May 6. Adult fares not below 25 cents and children not below 5 cents. Tosu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Tosu
Road Improvement Plank Emerges in Republican Platform
The Republican platform at the state convention includes a call for a state appropriation to improve public roads. An amendment by H H Byram of Pittsburgh, backed by farmers seeking road taxes, was adopted, but many papers missed the line when printing. The Dispatch now publishes the omitted item, highlighting the party’s commitment this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Byram
Pittsburg
Byram
Dispatch
Judge Refuses Injunction in Negley Avenue Railcase
Judge Stowe upholds the right of Craig Street Railway and Duquesne Traction to build on Negley avenue. He finds the question hinges on charter interpretation and the act's constitutionality. The court rejects the injunction and notes plaintiffs may seek damages via common law if rights are lacking. The ruling allows the project to proceed pending a full hearing.
Sunday School Convention Shifts Meetings to Weekdays
The Executive Committee announces meetings will be held on Wednesdays with Sabbath sessions continued, using Mechanical Hall for the gatherings to reduce Sunday travel. The change aims to convenience attendees and maintain ongoing religious instruction.
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International Sunday School Convention
Peel Aise
Mechanical
Seaside Excursions By Pennsylvania Railroad Gain Popularity
The Dispatch notes the July and August rail trips to the seashore by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Departures are July 10 and 24, and August 7 and 21. The $10 round trip fare covers ten days from sale, with parlor cars and Pullman service described as highly elegant. The trips attract businessmen and workers alike for affordable ocean visits.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Atlantic City
Cape May
Jersey
Jordan's Swimming School opens for all in New Opel
Captain Jordan runs a broad day and night swimming facility below Sixth Street Bridge with a 150 foot clear water space and 112 dressing rooms. Men receive free trunks, strong bathers supervise, and no undesirables admitted. Ladies may swim Tuesdays and Fridays in summer with lady teachers and free swimsuits.
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Casptain Jordan
Jordan
Jane Reduction Sale at Campbell & Sons Muslin Underwear
Headquarters for tente Pittsburgh Water Proof Co. at 426 Liberty Street advertises a reduction sale with dozens of styles in muslin underwear corset covers gowns chemise drawers and more open until 9 PM Saturday A G Campbell & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tente, Pirtssurg Water Proof Co
Liberty Street
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Ticket Offers for National Education Week
July 1 to 7 the line sells tickets to St Paul Minnesota and return for the National Educational Association event and on July 6 and 7 to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the Knights of Pythias gathering at very low rates. A $2 book Our Eyes and How to Preserve Them by mail 2 cents or free at Chessman Mannion Opticians 42 Fed Co Allegheny offers best $1 spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad
St. Paul
Chessman-Mannion
Opticians
Fedco Allegheny
New York Hops and Fire Sale at Local Grocery
New York hops dominate domestic beer making while a great fire at Salp Still continues. The New York Grocery advertises canned goods dried fruits teas spices Bosps and more with a next ten days sale for clearance.
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New York
California
London
M. BE. Thompson
Market Street
Third Avenue
Pittsburg and Western offers half fare to St Paul and Milwaukee
From July 1 to 7 the Pittsburg and Western Railway sells round trip half fare tickets to St Paul for National Educational Association events. Chicago express with Pullman sleeper leaves Allegheny at 2 30 P M arrives Chicago 6 25 A M. Cabinet photos offered at low prices. July 5 6 7 excursion tickets to Milwaukee for K of P Conclave.
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Pittsburg and Western Railway
St. Paul
National Educational Association
Chicago Express
Allegheny
Central Time
Chicago
Milwaukee
K. of P
The Finest Line of Etchin at Jasob J. Fuchs
Advertisement notes engravings exiles and other items at lowest prices at Jasob J. Fuchs 1710 Carson St. and mentions Rosenbaum & Co offering lawn waists for ladies tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasob J. Fuchs
Carson St
Wits
Rosenbaum & Co.’s
Daughters and Sons of St George Picnic at Ross Grove
English descendants enjoy a lively Ross Grove gathering on the West Penn Railroad day of national note. Cricket matches, races, dancing, and a bell race animate a scene with Eureka Club, Allegheny City Lodge, Mt Washington, Grand Army Orchestra, and many spectators.
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St. George
Ross Grove
West Penn
Atlantic
Tower and Bastion
Queen Victoria
Columbia
John Bull
Ross’ Grove
Grand Army Orchestra
Hart
Eureka Cricket Club
Allegheny City Lodge
Eureka
Alleghenies
Crawford
Woods
Allegheny City
Mt. Washington
Hogg
Allegheny
Boyce
Ehge
Surrey
Yorkshire Cr Otts
Kent
Johnny
George-the-Dragon
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J. Armoy Knox
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Meboniog Mine
Tark Comntey
MR. Delamater
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Prom
Tetervie
Filet Glass
Morrow
P. E. BR
Jordan's Swimming School
Sixth Street Bridge
New Opel
O. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
R. Smythe
Isaac Socks
Claysville
T. N. McKean
Easton
Theodore Mistelski
J. H. Davis
Findlay
E. E. Carter
H. Peckett
Warren
Jane Reduction Sale
Paul
Mion
Sixth Street
Wis
Real English Sport
Real English Sports
Heapquvarriers
JeRsays
Huous & Urssu
Pitcairn’s
Me. Hutchinson
Alex Hutchinson
New Merchants’ Hotel
Water Street
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
Merchants
Old National Hotel
Hutchinson
Fidelity Title & Trust Co
Jos
EL Hbaum & CO
HE Argyle
N. J
Ocean End
Connecticut Ave
Ocean
W. Ferguson
South
Tennessee Ave
HE Strand
Kingsley
Asbury Park
N.J
W. Crawford
Jeu
K Ape May
F. Theo. Walton
Wingfield
Ocean Ave
Pennsylvania Railroad
M. Cassio
pMitEp States Hotel
N.S
Anderson
JJ Otel Gilsey
Connecticut
Alex
M. Oppenheimer
Bell & CO
Wood St
Hochheimer
Plana
H. Hochher
Ceterer
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Ie
Edford
Ian Panee
L. B. Doty
Dlewood
Sixth Ave
M. Staneford Jackson
Albion
Co. B. Hamm
Merchant Hotel
Johnstown
Khopp
American House
Trenton
Mountain House
Cresson Springs
Allegheny Mountains
Atlantic City, N. J
Superior Te
Hamilton, Je
R. E
J. E. Schrock
Pyle P. O
Park Place
Sewiceley
P. Ft. W
Cig
McKelvy
Arkleton
D. E. Baer
Markleton Station
Somerset County
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Casselman River
Toross Gaponte
Harles McGlade
Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach, N. J
J . Oomon Ousa
Hotel Lafayette
Philadelphia
The
Danziger’s
Notion and Art Departments
Pcemipceen
Pelgen
Flan Dekerch
People
Penn Ave
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