Southern railroads urged to cut pig iron freight to lake regions
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports Southern railroads concede a 50 cent per ton freight cut for pig iron to points north of the Ohio River. The piece argues reduced rates would spur water transport to the lake and argues for broader cuts among rail, ore, and coke interests to revive Western Pennsylvania’s pig iron industry and support the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Birmingham
Ely
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Cleveland
Coal and Iron
Western Pennsylvania
United Work
Western
Economic Efficiency Of County License Court
The county is congratulated on its prudent management of the license court. Prompt handling of applicants and remonstrants saves resources. running costs are $106 daily. In five days the court accomplished what previously took two weeks, speeding business and reducing delay.
Public reform proves value of private enterprise in county
The passage argues that saving $600 demonstrates efficiency in public business. It claims a three weeks' sitting could finish the work, making the county $2,000 richer than past methods. It urges citizens to demand economy, noting public business can mirror private enterprise when electors act.
No Threat of War InUS Dispatch Says No Coercion
The Tae Dispatch editorial argues the dispatch to Great Britain contains no military threat. It states the issue is commercial policy and revenue, not honor, and supports the government’s protest without suggesting a war over the dispute. It adds arbitration may be dropped or seals killed to end the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Wharton
United States
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Depths of party bias in Bland bill support
The piece denounces the People's party representatives for backing the Bland bill, labeling it class legislation serving plutocratic silver mine owners. It ridicules Mr. McKeighan of Nebraska for contradictory claims about coin value and creditor contracts, suggesting compromised integrity and intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dheer
People’s Party
McKeighan
Nebraska
Sugar Trust expands as Philadelphia refineries absorbed
The Sugar Trust under its New Jersey name American Refineries Company absorbs Philadelphia refineries with a new $5,000,000 venture. The piece argues the move shows trust aims to lower costs but questions price-fixing, competition suppression, and future efficacy as a new $6,000,000 entrant appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Sugar Trust
New Jersey
American Refineries Company
Public Interest Sees Sugar Trust Restricted By Competition
The piece argues that foreign competition will curb sugar trust pricing beyond a half cent over natural costs. It mocks a scandal involving Borrowe and Drayton aboard an Atlantic steamer, suggesting public gain in their retirement from attention and a return to privacy. It notes the female party cannot defend herself and calls for the men to fade from public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Messrs. Borrowe and Drayton
Majestic
Borrowe
Mr. Drayton
San Francisco Complaint Stretches From Railroads To Steamship Lines
An eastern paper highlights a long running grievance of California shippers against the Southern Pacific Railroad now cast as a complaint against the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. It argues monopoly and exclusive railroad control drive discrimination, favoring sea routes and a single port dynamic. It notes subsidized Pacific Mail and potential joint through rates and calls for accountability in prosecutorial action against boodlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
San Francisco
Central American
Europe
United States
Central
Railway Corporation
Pacific Mail
Southern Pacific
Steamship Company
Commissioner Eat and the double standard of justice
The passage portrays Commissioner Eat decrying discharging officials without due process, yet objecting when the same action targets his son. It mirrors the old tale of ox ownership determining who is gored, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy in applying justice differently to kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eat
Heroism Seen After Hill Farm Mine Disaster
Bodies from the Hill Farm mine are buried, but the rescue effort and courage shown by workers are praised as lasting inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Farm
Sewickley Debates Road Making As A Science
The piece argues Sewickley has yet to grasp road making as a science but notes it is simple when people study others’ experiences. It warns that if the Bland bill becomes law, laborers may face tougher workloads to earn a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Kaiser WilHELM hunts as Germany weighs peace and sport
The item discusses Kaiser Wilhelm’s hunting as a gauge of Germany’s shift toward peace while he maintains influence on state affairs. It warns that forced occupation of political duties could trigger riots, and notes police-like firmness may be needed in Armstrong county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Patrol Vessels to Patrol Bering Sea Under Sealed Orders
Manders whose vessels will patrol the neighborhood of the Bering Sea set out under sealed orders. Sharpsburg is fifty years old and just.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Sea
Sharpsburg
Filip Agen
Favorites of Fame and Notable Mentions
A collage of quick notes on public figures. Frances Willard’s health rumors, Emperor William’s hunting plan, Eliot addressing 7,000 at the Mormon Tabernacle, and Tennessee hopeful Peter Turney towering at 6 feet 4 inches and 250 pounds. Entries include Julis PartiMan’s car naming, Bronson Howes moving to New Rochelle for play dialogues, Cleveland joining Sigma Chi, Saran Boutros still in Indianapolis at 77, georgeous orator Seaborn Wright, and ex Congressman John G. Redding at 88 with Webster and Calhoun memories.
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Frances Willard
Grip Bach
Emperor William
Salt Lake City
Eliot
Mormon Tabernacle
Jupge
Peter Turney
Tennessee
PartiMan
Julis
Bronson Hownes
New Rochelle
N. Y
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cleveland
Sig¢nia Chi
Saran T. Boutros
Indiana
Indianapolis
Seaborn Wright
Hill
Chicago
Johng
Redding
New Hampshire
Congress
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Thomas H. Benton
Silas Wright
Bernhardt Stars in Cleopatra at Alvin Theater
The large audience witnessed Mme Bernhardt in Sardou's Cleopatra. the production emphasizes spectacle over drama with a queenly, commanding Cleopatra. Darmont as Antony stood out, while overall sets and costumes show wear. Davenport's prior version is noted as more magnificent. The run lasted until 11 50 with hearty applause.
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Cleopatra
Sardou
Mme. Bernhardt
Fanny Davenport
Alvin Theater
Bernhardt
Miss Davenport
Messenger
Octavia
Antony
Actium
Typhon
Eventers
M. Darmozut
Memphis
Davenport
Ancient Aztec ruin unearthed by Mexican laborers near Santa Cruz
March 2 Puoyix Anz reports a work party digging the extension of the Santa Cruz Canal uncovered a well preserved Aztec city ruin about 20 feet beneath the desert. The triangular structure measures roughly 60 feet by 200 feet with a thatch roof collapsed but wooden joints intact. Inside were eighteen mummified bodies clothed in cactus fiber mantles and leggings with bone bracelets. A turquoise ornament and an idol were found, suggesting ties to Causa Grande.
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Puoyix
Anz
Santa Cruz Canal
Tucson
Arizona
New Mexico
Erill
Causa Grande
Tariff Viewed as Tax on Foreign Goods for Domestic Benefit
An article in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat defines the tariff as a tax on foreign manufactures intended to aid domestic industry and enterprise through protection, outlining its economic aim and impact.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Rhynkles And Rhymlets In A Patchwork Laughing Tale
A collage of humorous exchanges and quirky lines from various papers. It quotes Jolliboy and Chapple arguing about last night, a line about wealth and paths, a school proprietor remarking on a daughter, and a tender verse about Lent. It also includes a cartoonish exchange about monkeys and a boy from the West asking about marbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliboy
Chapple
Jollibor
New York Real
Congress Ends Night Session Amid Coinage Fracas
Washington March 25 The free coinage fight disrupted the House calendar with many members absent and no quorum for decisive votes. Corrections to the record sparked remarks as Speaker and Reed of Maine quarreled over printing errors. Various bills were reported, including a Montana fish hatchery and postal savings. Senate actions included a West Virginia court time change and a Helena public building appropriation, with Hearst memorial eulogies and a Senate adjournment until Monday. A presidential message urged funding for a D.C. encampment and land opens in Indian Territory and the Dakotas, while intruders are to be removed. The Treasury bought 170000 ounces of silver and the Mint noted no further offers until April.
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Washindon
House of Representatives
Record
Reed
Maine
Bynum
Indiana
Dong
House
Mr. McRae
Arkansas
Henry H. Sibley
Senate
Montana
Sawyer
Sherman
Wilson
Judiciary Committee
West Virginia
Helena
Mont
Stanford
Hearst
West
Stewart
Voorhees
Bate
Dolph
Morgan
Felton
Mr. Hearst
Totten's Judgment Day Rumors Sweep Newspapers
A compilation of 19th century clippings notes predictions by Lieutenant Totten about the day of judgment. Reports misstate dates such as March 20 and March 2045 while lampooning the prophecies and noting Totten’s alleged roles at Yale and as a millennial reformer.
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Totten
Philadelphia Record
Licen Teenast Torres
Totrex
Christian composure.—Fostonerald
Oledo
Lizererant Tottex
Yale
New York Evening Star
The Bond of Language Prophecy by Robert Johnson
A London based thinker foresees English as a global unifying language shaping North America Australia New Zealand South Africa and more. He argues future Anglophone unity will outpace treaties, enable world citizenship and sustained commerce, with English becoming essential for culture business and progress.
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Portland
Oregonian
Robert Johnson
Colonial College
London
North America
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
America
Canada
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
United States of Australis
United States of South Africa
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
England
Kisses Pay the Debt for Michigan Town Library
In Otsego Michigan a Ladies Library Association funded a new library by earning funds from members. To cover the remaining debt after a 20 year effort, each member raised one dollar and staged a series of kiss selling schemes in local shops and offices. The town’s notables joined the fundraising, including Maggie Smith and G E Bardeen, boosting contributions until the building debt was finally paid.
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Darcy
Darcy Drepaten
Per Quearter
Treny Dosraten
Tatey
Ceeeencee
Werner Imsraten
Orsreo
Associaton
Otsego
Lnst
Misa Maggie Smith
Miss Smith
G.E. Bardeen
Bardeen Paper Company
Jes
Mr. Bardeen
Patrons of Industry Set Platform Rejects Corporations
The Patrons of Industry Supreme Council releases a Declaration of Principles during a March 25 meeting in Toropo. It calls for curbing corporate power with taxes on stockholders, protection for farmers and laborers, a graduated income tax, stricter food adulteration laws, and public institutions becoming self supporting, uniting farmers and workers for general welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toropo
Supreme Council of the Patrons of Industry
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street
Union of Farmers and Laborers For
Deaths of J. B. Wickersham in Philadelphia
Philadelphia figure J. B. Wickersham dies after a life of invention. Patents for ornamental farm railings and fences. work in New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. Pioneer of an elevated railroad concept and early promoter of fire escapes.
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J. B. Wickersham
Philadelphia
Wickersham
New York
Washington
Becomin
New York Crystal Palace
Broadway
Death of W. J. Frost Hospital Secretary
W. J. Frost secretary of the Southside Hospital Association died yesterday at his home on Sarah Street from pneumonia. He supervised the galvanizing department at Republic Iron Works and leaves a widow and three children. The association planned a meeting to discuss memorial actions.
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W. J. Frost
Southside Hospital Association
Sarah Street
Frost
Republic Iron Works
Vibe Cerital
Obituary Notes of Various Local Residents
Obituary notes record deaths in New Jersey West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Margaret Eat of Glen Gardner Joux Hamett prominent Belmont field figure dies at Salama Virginia. Warden dies at home Thursday evening the widow daughter of Joseph Fleming. Rebeca Burkhalder aged 61 dies in McKeesport after long life and church membership. Charles Dovel among West Virginia landowners dies Thursday. Remains sent to Provi Joseru Engler Steubenville longtime town resident and early sexton buried the first minister in the Union cemetery.
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ManGaret Eat
Glen Gardner
N. J
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mceesport
Charles Dovel
West Virginia
Cen. Alesse
R. L
Imtracts
Wayne County
W. Va
Fr. Dovel
Provi
Joseru Engler
Steubenville
Mission society boosts foreign work and library gifts
Yesterday's Presbyterian Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met to report $3,2092 donated for foreign missions, hear J A Laughlin describe North China hardships, and elect officers. Pittsburg Library adds new books and horticulture notes underscore Chrysanthemum works and an upcoming Chicago exhibit.
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Women’s Home and
Foreign Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
George A. Kelly
Durin
J. A. Laughlin
North
China
Canton
SDN
Missiona Station
J. P. E. Kumler
Mra
Gilson
Nelson Shaw
L. G. Shrom
Jennicks
Pennsylvania Leads On World’s Fair Prep Amid Budget Details
Chicago reports Pennsylvania has made the most progress among states in World’s Fair preparations. Executive Commissioner Farquhar releases a financial statement showing a state appropriation of 500,000 with various expenditures totaling several thousand dollars. Several Pennsylvanian firms have secured space for exhibits, and a key Executive Board meeting is set for April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jons T Horrr
Bureau of Horticulture
Exposition
Allegheny
Thorpe
Pittsburg
R. Tho
United States
Horticultural Hall of
Chicago
Hareissrse
Pennsylvania Board of
Pennavivania
Petition circulated for Gatoh local option pill in Keever
Republican businessmen circulated a petition in Keever Iowa asking the Lower House to reconsider its action and pass the Gatoh local option bill. A Republican delegation will present the petition in Des Moines to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keever
Des Moines
Retaining the Chair in Nebraska Politics
Mr Thayer of Nebraska still keeps his claim to the Governor's chair. Mr Boyd of the same state would be content to retain only the chair in this political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Thayer
Nebraska
Boyd
Will Have the Same Old Smell Chicago Tribune
A shortened, garbled line echoes a familiar saying about entering a familiar pattern. The text repeats a proverb-like idea that familiar names or schemes retain their essence despite wording changes.
Curious Condensations From a Sundry List of Facts
A compilation of odd notes on places and peoples, from Zero post offices in Kansas to world gold stock growth and Japan’s vaccination success. It cites England’s public houses, Japanese scarlet fever immunity, and various historic curiosities about potatoes, diamonds, and rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Japan
Fraser
Manchester
the Charce
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Bessie Bramble
Oroguay
Fannie BR. Ward
W. G. Kauffmann
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Charles T. Murray
T. A. Douce
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New Dispatch Building
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Prrew
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Atlanta
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Armstrong County
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Goveley
Wyman
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Puck
Young Indies’ School
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Dockery World's Fair
House Committee On Appropriations
Navy Department
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Laguyara
Venezuela
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Representative Geary
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Kisses
Michigan
Labor Men's Platform
Patrons of Industry
Inventor
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Princess Oe
Se Joseph Een
See Tessk
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Iy Ellen Olney Kirk
W. Farrar
Prof
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George Adam Smith
Phi Kappa Pi Society
Stanter C. Reese
Henry George
Bessie McCord
Rewse
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Old City Hall
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Penn Avenue
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Miss Hartwell
Miss Ralon
Charlies H. Hamilton
Wilkinseare Council
Royal Arcanum
Wilkinsburg Opera House
Ponears Nesne College
Byron W. King
Charles Davis
Sadie FE. Kitts
False E. Beech
Louis Critchlow
All American Mandolin and Guitar Club
Chicsgo Tribune
Kansas
Zero
Globe
Bridgeport
Conn
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Newfoundland
Her Majesty
Ayne of Wales
India
Tokio
Knights of the Shires
Austria
Munnicher
Asa Gray
France
Fca
Scientific Societiea
Ocean
Broushe
Jane
Thomas
William
South America
M. Charles Legrand
Junetran
Righi
Ltve Tand
Port Jackson
Sydney
New South Wales
Nottingham
Begius
Iabor
Oabigne
Banco
Rudolphf
Ducata
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