Exploding Boiler At Munroe Yard Prompts Censure
The Coroner’s verdict censures the boiler owners and Inspector William Trenter for disobeying the law after a deadly explosion at RE Munroe & Son works. The boiler had not been inspected for two years and the piece calls for strict adherence to annual inspections and broader steam safety. It notes a federal inspection provision and likens steam boiler risk to land-based boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Munroe & Son
William Trenter
Jessen
Wherry Fires First Shot in State Treasurership Campaign
The Democratic battery in the Harrisburg Assembly opens the treasurership campaign with Representative Wherry in charge. He reveals the ammunition and target in advance, signaling no ambush and aiming to show Republican mismanagement of the sinking fund. Debate was promised for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wherry
The Wheelmen Debate Pants and Knickerbockers
A Boston rider in a League of American Wheelmen meeting declares trousers are long pants, provoking a lively exchange. The piece urges clear terminology for riding garments and warns against the casual use of "pants" while debating knee-breeches, demi trousers, trouserlets, or knickerbockers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Wheelmen
Boston
League
Tere
Allegheny County
Two Very Different Classes in Alien Labor Tax Debate
The article critiques a proposed alien labor tax bill as sweeping, arguing it would apply to all nationalities. It notes federal limits on imported labor and urges focusing on policy over broad bans, warning the plan risks economic and political folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dravo
Coke
Dearden
United States
Immigration and labor market impact in Pennsylvania debate
The article argues against broad alien exclusion and for enforcing existing immigration laws. It notes productive value of self supporting immigrants who contribute to trade and labor demand. It urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to address contract labor violations and consider economic effects of immigration on business and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
Pennsylvania
Yale Uproar Over Vandalism of Silliman Figure
The Yale faculty condemns the act of vandalism by students who toppled and smeared the Silliman bust. Students met and censured the culprits, who face possible expulsion and later legal punishment. The editorial laments the line between college pranks and lawlessness and urges accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Silliman
Fon
Oklahoma Boomers Face Legal Risks For Defying Law
The piece condemns Oklahoma boomers who push land grabs despite unsettled homesteading rules. It warns such actions threaten their prospects for securing land and expose them to federal enforcement, urging respect for U S authority. The author notes Oklahoma’s natural abundance but emphasizes it's not yet open to homesteaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Uncle Sam
Judge White critiques liquor ethics in License Court
In session, Judge White argues money-making is an incident to saloon business, urging the public's accommodation as primary. The commentary suggests many saloonkeepers prioritize dollars over service, conflicting with public welfare views and even with utility workers like plumbers and gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Barriers Forma Against Office Seekers At Washington
Government officials clamp down on job applicants with strict interview and petition deadlines. Secretary Windom requires requests before 1 p.m. and warns persistence will harm candidates. President Harrison echoes no promises stance amid widespread sollicitations for posts across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Harrison
Reply by Willie Winter to Boucicault Critics
The article presents a reply by Willie Winter, drama critic of the New York Tribune, defending the American stage against Dion Boucicault and other censors as discussed in Harper's Weekly. It characterizes Winter as a keen, embattled observer of theatrical censorship and public taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Willie Winter
New York Tribune
Dion Boucicault
Rise of notable actors since 1850 noted by Mr Boupicault
The report mentions Lily Langtry among actors praised for their rise since 1850. It questions why Mrs Potter is overlooked. Michigan weighs paying the Governor 14.0 daily instead of 3, criticizing the policy of office seekers. Wanamaker plans to reduce laziness by extending clerk hours to nine and a half hours and hiring new clerks next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wanamaker
Washington
First-rate reporters urged for Haiti and Samos postings
The proposal urges top reporters to represent the government in Haiti and Samos to obtain reliable news. Health notes report actresses Mary Anderson Lily Langtry Minnie Maddern and Rhea nearing recovery. The Japanese Interior Minister travels to Berlin to study Germany's system of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Samos
Mary Anderson
Lily Langtry
Minnie Maddern
Rhea
Willie Winter
New York Tribune
Harper's Weekly
Berlin
Bismarck
Senator Sherman Declines to Recommend for Office
The article notes Senator Sherman says he makes no recommendations for any office. It suggests he is aiming to please the administration by pursuing a prudent course to gain favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
English shift toward Henry George theories noted
The piece jokes about Britain embracing Henry George ideas and tests his theories in practice. It mentions Hazen opposing the green stamp and Salisbury’s Tory machine commitments looming to 1893, then warns an office hunter to stay quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Great Britain
Notable Names and Oddities Highlight Daily News Snippets
A collection of brief items mentions Mr BaLFous purchasing 4000 acres in New Smyrna, Charles Russell described as a cross-examiner with a deep voice and coal-black whiskers, plus numerous Washington hotel registrants from Pittsburgh. It notes Sir Julian Pauncefote receiving K C B marks, Beecher’s farm sale, Vienna buzz around Baroness Vetsera, and the busy routine of the Interior Secretary amid office seekers. It also covers the Chinese minister in Washington spending$1000 weekly on telegraphing, with costly ciphered dispatches to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
New York
Julian Pauncefote
M. G
Henry Ward Beecher
Peekskill
Beecher
Vienna
Marie Vetsera
Noble
Emma Abbott to star in The Yeomen of the Guard at Bijou
Miss Emma Abbott will appear as Jese Maynard in The Yeomen of the Guard at the Bijou Saturday matinee and will sing at every remaining performance. A Saturday night reception at the Opera House will be led by Matilda Starr, with the Florences’ playful comedy popular with theatergoers. The entire lower floor is sold, a large block bought by the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Abbott
Jese Maynard
Yeomen of the Guard
Bijou
Miss Abbott
Matilda Starr
Court A Curious Coincidence in The Dispatch
A reader asks if a cheek dimple can be created. Three eminent surgeons say no, noting risks and scarring. The piece then titles a Fort Wayne court scene with Judge White and a touching moment with a mother and children. It closes by linking Benjamin Franklin and Whitelaw Reid as a curious coincidence in American diplomacy.
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Fiere
Misa Evelyn Malcolm
Evelys MaLcone
Gotham
Lance
Evelyn Malcolm
France
Benjamin Franklin
Whitelaw Reid
Ohio
Tribune
New York
Reid
Stars and Stripes Display Provokes Irascible Exhibit Controversy
The Ontario crowd at Erreston witnessed an event titled National Nations. Miss Annie Harold played Queen of England as the Stars and Stripes stood on a throne. Professor Marshall of Queen's University directed the scene provoking Loyalist ire and debate among graduates over endowment sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Erreston
Ont
Annie Harold
England
Marshall
Queen's University
Zealand
Warned to Keep Off New Indian Lands Warning Telegram
A March 21 telegram from Washington reports a warning to prevent entry onto lands ceded by the Creek and Seminole tribes. The message directs troops to protect the territory and record names of violators for enforcement after proclamation opening the lands for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Chicago
Act of Congress
United States
Japanese Party Arrives in Chicago After Pacific Tour
A Japanese party led by Count and Countess Stana with Marquis and Marchioness Malda and others arrived in Chicago from Tokyo via San Francisco. The Scarty departed Tokyo February 1 and reached San Francisco, then continued to Washington and New York before heading to Chicago.
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Chicaco
Stana
Malda
Yospi
Sailon Kato
Miura
Horinch
Pris Sre
Tokio
Japan
Scarty
San San Francisco
Niamews
Washington
New York
A Hard World to Live In
A London Globe correspondent notes dangers from colored candles arsenic wallpaper and ver milion pigments. He recounts a Christmas tree party where nearly all children were poisoned by candle fumes and warns of risks from arsenical decor and green foods.
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London
Eng
Globe
The
Times
Painting sale at Chickering Hall ends in controversy
New York March 2 The sale of Erwin W. Davia collection at Chickering Hall concluded last night. A report claims the high priced paintings were hidden away and purchased by initials, leaving the purchaser of Joan of Arc as unknown and the overall sale under dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erwin W. Davia
Chickering Hall
Beware of Bluffs Plays It Rarely Safe In Poker Hazard
Detroit Free Press reports a dangerous incident linked to a heavy poker game in Kansas City with two people harmed after a fall. Police investigate possible causes and safety concerns at gambling events.
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Detroit Free Press
Kansas City
Deaths of a Day Major Simon B Brown Chicago March
Major Simon B Brown of Chicago died last night at his residence in Illinois. He was father of George Y Brown, longtime Pullman Palace Car Company manager, and had lived in Chicago before moving to Illinois many years earlier. A telegram from The Dispatch notes his passing and references prior positions.
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Chicago
Simon B. Brown
George Y. Brown
Pullman Palace
Ill
Eipaatent Eet Lineal
Assurant
Peau Cies
Newans
Barney Sheridan
Western Union
Colembas
Ane
Yankee slang roots in old English writings noted
A Montreal paper claims much Yankee slang originates from classical English sources and appears in standard authors. The piece jokes that Uncle Sam's interest in Mrs Canada has left an impression on the coy maiden.
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Chicago Tribune
Montreal
Uncle Sam
Mrs Canada
Rhode Island Republicans Nominate Governors at Convention
The Rhode Island Republican convention opened with nominations for Governor. H C White named Royal Taft, who declined the honor citing prior January decision. General William Ames nominated Herbert W. Ladd, unanimously approved. Enos W. Bam nominated for Lieutenant Governor. Ladd addressed the convention, praising party principles and opposing late liberal pension reforms, urging voter judgment on any proposed constitutional amendment.
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William Ames
Herbert W. Ladd
Providence
Enos W. Bam
Emerson
Lapham
Daniel G. Littlefield
Ladd
Erne
United States
Parrison
Republican
General Assembly
President Harrison Plays Billiards in White House
The president and Halford attempted billiards in the unused Arthur-era room after rain stopped his walk. They debated three balls and cushion play, chalked cues, and struggled with the score as the Private Secretary admitted he had forgotten to keep it.
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Lige
Washington Post
Harrison
Halford
White House
Arthur
Mr. Halford
Indianapolis Journal
King Dinah Chooses Not to Attend Paris Exposition
From the New York Sun. West Africa’s King Dinah, famed for his hermetically sealed beer brewery and the Nunez river legend, says he cannot afford the Paris Expo after estimating costs. He told French officers at a banquet and recalled a planned trap for a rival chief, which never occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
King Dinah
Nunez River
West Africa
Dinah
France
Paris
Secretary Windom Overrun by Office Seekers in Washington
Secretary Windom in Washington pleads for patience as office seekers flood the Treasury. He announces he will receive Senators and House members 10 to 11:30 and other applicants 11:30 to 1 PM, urging filings before 1 PM to focus on departmental business. He warns that after 1 PM, visitors will not be seen.
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Washington
Windom
Tressary
House of Representatives
Bishop of Alaskan Islands to tour parishes by Russian ship
The Secretary of the Navy has learned through the Secretary of State that the Bishop of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands plans an early inspection tour to distant parishes. He will be provided with a Russian war vessel for the voyage, and the Navy will extend the command of U S ships in Alaskan waters to support this mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HiInGros
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of State
Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
Secre
United States
Practical Arithmetic and Puzzles from Life
A collection of arithmetic brainteasers and word problems including reducing quantities, rates, and money losses. It asks about converting jacks to gillw, whisky to drunks, barrels in a campaign, and a series of other curious questions drawn from Life magazine style quizzes.
Grand farewell concert delights crowd at hall
The hall overflowed with local talent led by Fidella Zitterbart Fred Toerge and Charles Cooper. A silent piano moment followed Cooper cello performance before a grand forest chorus and violin solo by Prof. Fred. The Frobsinn quartet and audience applauded as dancing continued past midnight.
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Toom
Fidella Zitterbart
Fred Toerge
Charles Cooper
Ita Dotalig Aarekuvaag
Zitterbart
Beethoven
Mr. Cooper
Winn
F. Fidella Zitterbart
Perpecanti
Eee
Pitsetbert
T Frobsinn
Aiss G
Guenther
J. Burgy
A Cheres
Prof
Fred
Frobsinc
Musical and Dramatic Entertainment by Local Orders
The Order of Melon and The Star Lodge No 5 hosted a musical program at the Sixth Ward School Hall Allegheny. The Crescent Orchestra performed several numbers while the Iron City seamoaghy led by Horner and Snook was joined by Wy Loa and the Misses Reed for remarks urging attendance.
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Star Lodge No. 5
Order of Solon
Sixth Ward
Allegheny
Crescent Orchestra
Iron City
Messrs
Horner
Snook
Reed
Hebrew Association Variety Show Draws Large Crowd at Cyclorama
The Young Men's Hebrew Association staged a well attended entertainment at Cyclorama Hall in Allegheny. The literary portion was followed by dancing lasting late into the night. The event capped the recently concluded series and drew about 400 attendees.
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Young Men's Hebrew Association
Cyclorama Hall
Allegheny
YMCA Entertainment Delights Local Audience
An enjoyable event by the Young Men's Christian Association drew a well attended crowd yesterday evening at the association building. The Troberton Combination performed ventriloquial and Bren character acts to entertain attendees.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Party for the Little Ones in Allegheny
Mrs James Chambers hosted a child party at her Ridge Avenue residence in Allegheny yesterday afternoon. The young guests enjoyed delicacies and the exquisitely decorated dining room enhanced the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chambers
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
Like His Grandfather He Loves to Live Simply
A Berlin Tageblatt writer details Emperor William II living modestly at the castle. He rises at 7 20 and dines at 1 with the Empress, spends time with his children, reads in private, and handles letters that bear arms or handwriting while other mail is set aside. He keeps one body servant for dressing and manages a small nursery staff. The Empress oversees education and religious training. the emperor rarely speaks in public, earning a reputation as a man of few words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Peror
Pennsylvania Patents Issued Week Ending March 21
List of patents issued by the U S Patent Office for Pennsylvania for the week ending March 21 indicating inventors and cities including Pittsburg Coraopolis Wilkesbarre Philadelphia Norristown York and others with items such as rotary measuring wheel wire twisting machine pressure regulator sheet metal pipe elbow water valve and can filling apparatus.
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Dispatch
Washington
United States Patent Office
State of
Pennsylvania
Milo B. Stevens & Co
Solicitors of Patents and Claims
Glover Building
Washington, D.C
Robert J. Buchanan
Pittsburg
Cyrus M. Carnahan
Coraopolis
Mgnor
Dickey
Willis J. Gordon
BE. DD
Gilbert
Philadelphis
Solomon L. Gregg
Greene
Changin E
Fulladelphis
W. Berals
Teleptone
James Hom
Simon A Hllier
Phis
Philadelphia
Beaver Pails
Ence
Gustav Seedi
Philadelphis. Com
Wetmore
Vehic
Feo i Toes
Alieg Enibere
Vre Winter
Alexbony
Rend Dering
Coal Production in the South Trade Report
Chattanooga March 2 The Tradesman compiles from official reports a table detailing coal production by Southern states including output figures and comparative trends across the region.
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South
Chattanooga
the Tradesman
Sigel’s Ban Sews Severe Sentence In Pension Case
New York March 21 Young Robert Sigel son of the Pension Commissioner for New York was sentenced to eight years at hard labor in Erie county penitentiary for a pension forgery scheme while a clerk in his father’s office. He pleaded guilty last Thursday Judge Benedict delivered a sharp denunciation of the conduct. The prisoner appeared unmoved. his wife showed little emotion while his brother fainted in the corridor and was carried away by an ambulance crew. General Sigel was not present.
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Sigel
New York
Robert Sigel
Erie County
Ap Byer
Rowregay
Hoe
Benedict
Sige
Feather Workers Strike at Cohnfeld Fails
About 200 feather workers at the Cohnfeld Company walked out two months ago over the hiring of non union girls at lower wages. After extended hardship the strike ended today with 150 returning to their jobs while the rest remained unemployed. the movement spread to other feather shops as unions were not recognized.
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Cohnfeld Company
Cohnfeld
Convict Berkley Reappears in City After Five Years
William Scott alias Berkley, a bank burglar linked to the Northampton Bank robbery, was released from Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia after five years. He was recognized by two detectives on Fourth Avenue and brought to the central police station where he was arraigned and discharged as there were no complaints. His rogues gallery portrait is No. 420.
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Willian Scott
Berkley
Dunlap
Northampton
Moyamensing
Philadelphia
Fourth Avenue
Scout
Rogues’ Gallery
Billy McGlory Sells Armory Hall in Harlem Auction
Billy McGlory failed to obtain licenses for Armory Hall on Hester Street and the property and two adjoining buildings sold at Real Estate Exchange for 33,200. Mrs. McGlory bought the hall three years ago for 1 000, with plans to open a legitimate business resort in Harlem, where Harry Hill previously operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy McGlory
Armory Hall
Hester Street
Real Estate Exchange
Mra
Mc- Glory
Harlem
Harry Hill
Houston Street
Theodore Thomas Concert Revival Planned in Central Park Area
A project aims to revive Theodore Thomas Orchestra summer concerts in a new music hall near Seventh Avenue and Fifty-ninth Street. The venue, formerly a mammoth panorama site, will host 3000 with a main listening area and a balcony for smoking and drinking. Thomas supports the undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thomas
Central Park Garden
Seventh Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
Madwon Avenue
Booth at Delmonico's to honor Players' Club gift
On Saturday night next week at Delmonico's, Mr Booth will be the guest of seventy five notable literary social and dramatic figures in recognition of his gift as a home to the Players' Club. Supper will not be served before 11 30 as Booth plays in Williamsburg that night.
To Be Coached by Coquelin at Berkeley Lyceum
Coquelin will coach a group of amateurs who are to perform Le Pondre aux Yeux at the Berkeley Lyceum next week. The charity show benefits a French school in South Washington Square.
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Coquelin
Berkeley Lyceum
South
Washington Square
Women club convention ends in Washington with Sorosis leadership
Last day of the New York convention of women clubs ends as delegates say farewell. Mrs Clymer reports strong representation and votes to form a federation. She is chosen president of the committee guiding the new federation with a quorum to be established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Clubs
Washington
Dispatch
New York
Women’s Clubs
Sorosis
Clymer
Cusinman
Ex-President Cleveland Enjoying Cuba Trip Says Herald
The Boston Herald notes Cleveland should have a happy trip to Cuba with no press agent tailing him to report every sneeze marking a rare moment of quiet for the former president.
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Boston Herald
Cleveland
Cuba
Greenland whale washes ashore at Cattegat Denmark travels to museum
A 00 foot Greenland whale has beached at Cattegat Denmark the first in years with a plan to send the skeleton to Copenhagen Museum. English silk and lace lamp shade makers earn good wages in London. A python over two feet on the Birma deck at Singapore thrived against attackers before being harpooned. Queen Victoria and daughter ride past a blind accordionist. the Queen orders a form for him amid public uproar. Telegraph losses in England total over a million and a half last year.
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Cattegat
Denmark
Copenhagen
Bowe
England
London
Vienna
Marie Vetsers
Birma
Singapore
Quier Victoria
Windsor
All England
Nat
Telegraph Department
Post Office
Glasgow
Coats
Paisley Cotton Thread Manufacturing
Curious Condensation and Notable Local Items
A sifted round of small town notes covers Two Harbors election snippets featuring T. A. Burgard, a tale of curious accidents in Elderville, and charitable Portland flour gifts. Reports from Orillia Canada recount A Daniel King fatality, while European artillery and science pieces detail the Griffis gun, boiler explosion data, and medical cautions.
Fragmented socially typed notes on marriage and society gossip
A jumble of clipped lines from society notes and conversations. Topics include marriage motives, language learning claims, fashion items, a courtroom scene, a secret, and social behavior. The piece mocks manners, shopping hints, and recurring social rituals in a late era column style.
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Hazen
Salisbury
Queen Victoria
Balfous
Ireland
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China
Milwaukee
Havre
Aden
Arabian Sea
Hindostan
Siam
Pekin
Amer
Canada
Ona
Foster
Joan of Arc
Angus
Vee
Angem Pettenkefan
Rhode Island
Maine
Wall Street
Frobsian
Order of Melon
AY. M. C. A. Entertainment
Emperor William
Keystone State
Standard
Philadelphia American
India
Ondersaw
Standard Oil Company
Ran & Pipe
Melange
Two Harbors
Minn
T. A. Burgardie
Astrakhan Scientific Society
Volga
St. Petersburge
Portland
Port
Orills
Daniel King
Danie
Europe
Mets
Griffis
Wea
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Wussem
Toulon
Cada
M. Margaine
M. Pyanet
M. Lesendier
M. Lescudier
Pyanett
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Davidson Sys
Clort
Berkey
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