Twelve Pages The Chairmanship Question
The Republican National Committee proceedings on Clarkson’s retirement bear more symbolic weight than real impact on the campaign. The President favors Campbell as new Chairman, Clarkson retires, and the committee concedes the President’s right to choose. Democratic consolidation lessens personal rifts. Campbell offers new leadership amid broad Republican interests.
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Republican National Committee
Clarkson
Minneapolis
Campbell
The Final Struggle Over Home Rule Campaign
The dissociation of Parliament triggers a general election in Great Britain. Debates over Liberal supremacy with Home Rule versus Salisbury and Balfour policy hinge on the English vote. Borough elections occur next week while county contests stretch to July 14. The Home Rule cause aims for self government for Ireland by mid next month.
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Great Britain
Friends of Home Rule
Ireland
Debate on Gold and Silver Coin Ratios in North American Review
The July North American Review discusses shifts in the gold silver ratio. Senators Sherman and others favor twenty three to one with a larger silver dollar, while four congressmen push fifteen to one. They argue about global monetary use and historical precedent under free coinage, noting risks of unifying the ratio to one to one.
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North American Review
Sherman
Daizell
Stewart
Bland
Springer
France
Metals relative value near twenty to one
The passage argues that metals sit between the present market ratio and the old coinage ratio with room for opinion. A careful estimate of all factors affecting relative value should place the ratio around twenty to one.
British Protection Debate Earns Sharp Reproach in Trade Congress
The British Trade Congress denounces American protection as selfish and warns that if McKinley tariffs persist it may retaliate by shielding domestic products. The piece argues free trade could harm both nations and asserts the US protectionist system benefits American industry, not foreign rivals.
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Trade Congress of
Great Britain
Chambers of Commerce
Congress
London
British Trade Congress
Democratic Party
Samuel Johnson
Chicago
United States
Uncle Sam
England
Uncle Seam
English Congress
Bull
Groundbreaking set for Carnegie Library in Schenley Park
On the Fourth of July in Schenley Park the formal ground breaking for the Carnegie Library will take place. Plans have been prepared since the city received the gift from Andrew Carnegie and the project will enhance park access and popularity while serving as a patriotic example of civic philanthropy.
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Schenley Park
Carnegie Library
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnégie
Col Roberts Opposes River Bill Regulation Plan
Col Thomas P. Roberts explains his vote against endorsing a river and harbor bill clause. He argues regulation of riparian actions should fall to state law, not federal, and notes the Chamber of Commerce supports a state run scheme with a commissioner to set water lines and port wardens to curb encroachments. The issue is broad and warrants study.
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Thomas P. Roberts
Col. Roberts
Chamber of Commerce
Roberts
State Rivers Debate Demands Careful Action by Legislature
The article argues rivers require protection but cannot be rushed to disposal. It warns that relying on State legislation to safeguard waterways will demand strenuous lobbying and decisive work by lawmakers to pass effective measures.
Public reaction to central board exam results controversy
The Central Board of Education High School Committee released only a list of numbers for exam results, sparking indignation. Critics claim publishing names and subject percentages would foster competition, transparency, and lessoned weaknesses, and warn the issue may recur at the next board meeting.
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Central Board of Education
Kaiser Wilhelm Eyes Battle Leadership Speech
Kaiser Wilhelm on Monday suggested leading his people in battle if war breaks out. He warned that if a war starts from a trivial cause the warlord would not bear the burden and the bold rhetoric may prove hollow.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Stanley claims for Lambeth seat lack clear basis
The writer questions H. M. Stanley's reputation as an African explorer and his wife’s Cromwellian lineage as evidence for his fitness to represent Lambeth in Parliament, noting the lack of clear connection to the role.
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H. M. Stanley
Lambeth
Oliver Cromwell
Stanley
Philadaphia Press
Electric traction abuses prompt calls for safe speed
A sharp demand states that an electric traction company must maintain tracks to prevent frequent shocks to passing teams. The text argues that such amateur electrocuting is dangerous and unacceptable and should be addressed quickly.
Prohibition Convention Benefit to Cincinnati Reveals Study Aims
The article notes Cincinnati offers excellent facilities for garden study during the Prohibition Convention. Attendees, including ladies and gentlemen, are seen exploiting the event to collect evidence.
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Cincinnati
Palac to Europe and political tides anew in era of splendor
A collage of items notes Palac to Europe after presidency gains and hints at lavish living. objections to publishing exam results by numbers. warnings about political passions, civics, and mob rule. various regional notes on politics, ships, venues, and summer life.
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Palaccto
Europe
Venezuela
A Man With Expectations
The piece contrasts Hill and Cleveland noting Hill knows he cannot become president while Cleveland wrongly expects election, highlighting their political prospects and public perception.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hill
Cleveland
A Look Around European Travel from Pittsburg Grows
Steam ship Agent McCormick notes a sharp rise in European travel from Pittsburg since Queen Victoria Jubilee. First class departures averaged 500 yearly, now about 2500, with this year exceeding all prior. Railroad officials report strong ticket demand and rapidly filling excursions to American resorts.
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Axp
Pittsburg
McKean
McCormick
England
Portraits and duties in a Pittsburg tale of two cities
A Pittsburg physician faced duties on porcelain portraits mailed from Europe, protested a 100 percent classification as plaques, paid under protest, and awaits further action after a Philadelphia lawyer’s mysterious letter. Croquet gains Philadelphia notice as a contrast to cricket.
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Pittsburg
Germany
Dresden
Washington
Pittsburger
Philadelphia
Custom House
New York
Town Caving In Threatens Taylorsville Homes
A large coal vein under Taylorsville has caused a three‑quarter mile crack in the ground. Residents move to safety as pillars left by Taylorsville colliery have been robbed and the surface may collapse at any moment engulfing nearby houses.
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Minersville
Taylorsville
Company 1
Notable Figures and Events Across Europe and America
Lorp Texwyson nears 83 as Emma Nevada tours Spain amid regal reception. Paderewsi stays in Paris, plans October return from London. General McCoox summoned to Washington on Arizona affairs. Daly's star Apa.Rehan rich with railroad stock and a $30,000 New York house. Governor Russee rides to Boston for official business daily. Rev. William P. Kane elected president of Wabash College. Guapstone inundated with inquiries after a injury. Queen and Lord Salisbury among respondents. Amproise Thomas contemplates Paris Conservatoire retirement as health declines. Potsdam parade features Crown Prince in full dress, Queen of Holrlraat queenly and approving.
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Emma Nevada
Spain
Paderewsei
Paris
London
Bricapick
McCoox
Department of Arizona
Washington
Apa.rehan
Daly's
New York
Governoor Russece
Cambridge
State House
Boston
Willliam P. Kane
Bloomington
Wabash College
J. F. Tuttle
Kane
Guapstone
Queen
Lord Salisbury
Amproise Thomas
Paris Conservatoire
France
M. Thomas
Potsdam
Queen of
Holraat
River and Harbor Debate Divides Rivermen and Chamber
A letter to the editor from Tuomas P. Ronmgrs argues overhauling federal river law to allow private attorneys in US courts. He urges state US collaboration, port wardens, and local authority to fix channel lines, regulate banks, and balance riparian rights with navigation interests in Pittsburgh and Gayate. June 28.
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Dispatch
Chamber of Commerce
River and Harbor Committee
United States
Pennsylvania
Chamber
Lahall
Pennsylvan
Rivera
Board of Supervisors
New York Harbor
Boston Harbor
Philadelphia Harbor
Pittaberg
Pittsburg
Pittabury
Gayate
America
Tuomas P. Ronmgrs
Stanley's Electioneering and Public Perception Across Papers
A collage of comments from multiple papers on Henry M. Stanleys bid for Parliament. Critics label him ill-suited for stump speaking and mock his dual American-English status while noting his African exploration fame. The piece reflects varied editorial stances on his campaign credentials and rhetoric.
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Staxier
Baltimore Herald
Hever M. Stanley
Boston Herald
Juperne
Henry M. Stanley
Philadelphia Inquirer
Africa
England
Haerrisburg
Stanley
Lancaster Examiner
Catfish and Salmon Block City Water and Elevator
City water failed at the Grand Hotel yesterday due to obstructions in the supply pipe. Plumbers removed a foot long catfish after three hours of work. Shortly after, the Seventh Avenue elevator stopped. investigators found a four pound salmon wedged in its power pipe.
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Grand Hotel
Seventh Avenue
Obituary notices for several prominent figures
Mrs Boutelle wife of Congressman Boutelle died suddenly in Bangor Maine of heart failure. Senor Segundo Zuvillaga Cuban merchant and Banco Espanol counselor died Monday. Rev Charles DaMg Maine Congregational minister died at Falmouth born Acton September 1810. A F McLane died at home Mahonington aged 4 years. B McLane Roanoke Virginia is father of deceased. A J Borlet Lebanon Pennsylvania prominent citizen dropped dead in New York. Ivauis and hiv. pcs heats fait ete
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Boutelle
Bangor
Senor Segundo Zuvillaga
Banco Espanol
Havana
Charles DaMg
Maine
Falmouth
Acton
A. F. McLane
Mahonington
Hing-Zag Nuptials Shine at Bellefield Church
Pittsburg society recounts the June wedding of Miss Zug and Mr. King at Bellefield Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured white satin, orange blossom veil, and a home reception at the King residence on Fifth Avenue. Attendants included Rhoda Edwards Zug as maid of honor and Frank Jones King as best man.
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King
Charles Zug
Fifth Avenue
John K
A. Murdoch
Ceesde
John Ean
Augustus Ps
Europe
Misa Rhoda Edwards Zug
Mr. King
Frank Jones King
Mrs. King
Peorly
Pont Breeze Presbyterian Church
Maury
A. Benham
Wits Benham
James Duncan Dithridge
Marton
Ind
Robert Monroe
Norman Nock
Edward Dithridge
William Humphreys
Janie Livya
Margaret Bell
Edith Dithridge
William M. Benham
Benham
James Munroe
Bentonnieres
Joseph Gittings
Mendelssohn
A. M
J. Is. Murdoch
Boulevard Place
Indiana
Dithridge
Dithridge Bros. Lead Glass Works
Mary A. Benham
Point Breese Church
Benham Band
Point Breeze Church
Curious Condensations From Some Oddities and Facts
A collage of brief notes on diverse topics including a cabbage remedy for intoxication, marriage rates among widows, vanilla from an orchid fruit, China’s foreign trade, a Philadelphia undertakers college, and odd human skin similarities. It covers astronomy, animal behavior, portraits, insect domestication, bullfighting, new electrical machines, and social quirks across cities and nations.
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Indis
China
Philadelphia
New Hampshire
England
Henry VIII
Sumatra
iIt
Amon
World’ Sr
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Carlisle
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Etta Reed
New Wilmington
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Newtle
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Norcross
Pittsburg Female College
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Humane Society
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