River Front Lands Overvalued Yet Riverside Farms Demand Change
A debate on land valuation highlights a gap between assessor figures and market prices for river front farms. Proposals aim to raise McKeesport and nearby valuations by millions to reflect true value and boost county taxes. Proponents urge fairness, noting improvements should be taxed at their true worth.
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Wylie
William Reed
William Glen
Department of Awards
Jefferson Township
Department of Charities
River Front
Mesers
Mercer
Boyle
Ti Iz
McKeesport
Stowe Township
Coraopolis
Tarable
Quetie
Hoop Snakes in Western Pennsylvania Stir Court House Talk
A county court room discussion centers on hoop snakes and the blue racer. Reports describe sightings from Western Pennsylvania with vivid, nontechnical recollections of a swift, elusive reptile and a fatal shot that felled a dog-tiring chase.
Notable New Brighton Resident Linked to Local Allegations
The text identifies Mr. Howe as a long-time New Brighton resident of over six decades and notes his credibility. It mentions a blue racer and asserts its established status, though herpetologists may be less familiar with it. The passage underscores trust in testified statements from named individuals.
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New Brighton
Richard Howe
Eve Moresy
Mr. Howe
Old Scratch
Howe
The
Liepaten
H. W. Hargreaves
Jefferson County
Ala
Allegheny County
South
J. W. WiiLrams
McKee
Bocns
Westward Farmer Soffel’s Cashless Harvest Tale
Alderman Jacob Soffel recalls his Kansas farming venture with oxen that refused to yield cash. He films a grand solo plow through a 1 acres, gathering abundant crops but leaving him cashless as stores want cash. After years of shortages and locusts, he returns to Pittsburgh embracing small-town limits.
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Jacob Soffel
Common Pleas Court
Kansas
Soffel
Mrr. Soffel
Texas
Soffe
Ecclesiastical Politics in the Methodist Episcopal Church Exposed
A Chicago published volume gathers views from six regional Methodist ministers alleging widespread church politics. It accuses ministers of electioneering and cliquish favors, urges reform through denouncing bosses, and cites abuses in Western, New York, New England, Southern and Pacific slope conferences.
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Chicago
Pacific Slope
New York
New England
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York Sun
Clacquer
Charles Parkhurst
Zion's Herald
Boston
Methodist Church
Parkhurst
Aed
General Conference
Origen
Tte
Smith
Brown
Jones
Saat Ae Reve Esate
Middle District
Enuegland
Friends of the Methodist Church
South
Yvonue
Parkhurat
Clendenniog
F. M. Bristol
Methodist Episcopal Courchh
Ladies Hat Stock Displays French Ticket Free Style
Ladies invited to inspect a stock of pattern hats from Connelly Dunlap Francois Aiken with reasonable prices. Locations listed at 94 and 96 Federal Street Allegheny and 56 Sixth Street Pittsburg. Also mentions all wool reefers in black and navy with silk cord fastenings priced at 250 dollars.
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Connelly
Dunlap
Francois
Aiken
Gros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
New York
Booes & Bux
Early Spring Millinery Show and Bargains Announced
The notice advertises an Early Spring Opening on March 19 and 20 at various Pittsburgh and Allegheny locations, with pattern bats and millinery novelties. It lists E. & Gries with addresses, a special ladies reefer sale from Rosenbaum Co., and a Tulsa jeweler offering Prof. J. F. Dodge as optician. Deposits and interest rates are noted for a bank on Smithfield Street.
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E. &. Gries
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Allegheny
Treason Against England in Canada Sparks Government Debate
Reports from Toronto indicate Edward Farrer may face high treason charges under current law. A Toronto firm advises possible conviction, while Parliament members could face punishment. Some urge sending five to ten British regiments to major Canadian cities to deter annexationists.
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Toroyyro
Osr
Edward Farrer
Toronto
Lord Salisbury
Canada
Halifax
Quebec
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Manya upane family seeks Western fortunes amid dangers
The passage describes a family seeking fortune in the West while avoiding emigrant and frontier hazards. It extols a medicinal defense that supposedly protects pioneers, travelers, and tourists from malaria and miasma taint of water, enabling safe travel through dangerous conditions.
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Manya
Special Clock and Bronze Sale at August Loch’s Jewelers
A public notice advertises a sale of clocks and bronzes at August Loch's, 145 Federal Street, urging customers to take advantage of a bright day. It also promotes photography by Dabbs at 602 Liberty Street and mentions a pricing note of 125 dollars per item.
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August Loch
Optician
Federal Street
August Loch’s, Jeweler and Optician
Tursy
Dabbs
Liberty Street
Voice Of The People Protest Of An Oil Producer
Letters to the editor discuss opposition to a proposed state bill banning drainage of oil well salt water into streams. Critics warn it would halt mining across the Hundred Foot field and hurt landowners while coal miners would be protected.
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Lieparch
New York
Virginia
Hundred Foot
Burdick
Patent Centennial Celebration Planned in Washington
A notice requests readers to participate in the Patent Centennial Celebration marking the second century of the American patent system. Events run April 8 to 10 with addresses by eminent inventors, a grand reception at the Patent Office, a military parade, an excursion to Mount Vernon, and a banquet. Notables include Cyrus W. Fields, Thomas A. Edison, George Westinghouse, and George M. Pullman. Organizers anticipate a national inventors and manufacturers association formation.
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Washington
National
Harrison
National Association of Inventors and Manufacturers
Patent Office
Secretary of the Interior
Mitchell
Cyrus W. Hield
Thomas A. Edison
Eorge Westinghouse
George M. Pullman
Mount Vernon
Marshall Hall
Navy Yard
National Museum
The
Republic
Call for decisive action on canal project in state
A Pittsburg letter urges the General Assembly to pass prompt legislation for building the Ohio river and Lake Erie ship canal. It argues a 4 percent bond issue could be sold quickly, criticizes local press silence, and calls on Harrisburg representatives to support broad industrial and commercial development.
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Disputch
Pittsburg Press
General Assembly
Ohio River
Lake Erie Ship Canal
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Treasury
Commonwealth
Disputos
Harrisburg
Ant
G. L. E. Beaver Fass
Jail In Farelle County Jail Seeks Better Treatment
Letter to the editor urges the Dispatch to press authorities for improved conditions at Farelle County Jail. Writer cites inmate health and welfare as a priority and asks for space to highlight jail oversight.
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the Dispatch
Farelle County
Examinations Not Conclusive and Public Inquiries
Readers press questions on examinations versus practical experience, asking about militia records, London population, Gladstone age, river freezing, marriage licenses, riverboat firing chances, Rev. Samuel Jones’ race, and a medical cure advertised with a sale guarantee.
Chicago Mayoral Race Seen in Turbulent Campaign
Chicago faces a volatile campaign with two major parties each nominating a regular and an independent. Carter Harrison eyes a Democratic bid while Elmer Washburn and Hempstead Ashburne headline rival tickets, and Cregier governs with streetcar and liquor issues shaping the contest. Harrison’s novel rally style and paymasters fuel debate as observers question his chances and potential impact on city politics.
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Carter Harrison
Harrison
Chicago
Carter
Pittsburg
John Dunphy
Dunphy
Baulea
Merald
John K. Walsh
the Herald
Walsh
Cregier
Harrisan
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