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Pittsburg Daily Dispatch March 9 1881
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Pittsburg Death Rate Doubted by Incomplete Report
The Distarca summary shows Pittsburg ranking twenty fifth among forty cities with an annual death rate of 213 per 1000. The article argues the statistic reflects incomplete data, industrial factors, and climate, noting Pittsburg’s manufacturing hazards skew results and urging fuller context before labeling it unhealthy.
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Link in the chain argues for ship canal control by Manchester
The article cites Manchester’s benefit from a ship canal and Baron de Rothschilds funding interest as proof of its value. It argues for local control of the waterway to maximize profit for Manchester and surrounding areas, while noting unlikely guarantees for Lake Erie canal funds and favoring Pittsburgh's first practical step if state or national aid remains unavailable.
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Observer misreads lynching debate as anti alien bias
A Louisville editorial rebutts a London Observer claim that American prejudice targets unpopular aliens. It argues native-born Americans seek equal protection under law, deny widespread punitive discrimination, and warn against blaming the United States for isolated local reform movements.
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Predictions on Alien Immigration and U S Policy
The article argues no uprising against aliens will occur and notes immigration policy will rely on legislation if needed. It asserts most emigrants are honest and industrious, while criminals and paupers are unwanted and would be kept out or sent back if they settle, but not massacred.
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Belgium moves toward universal suffrage amid army loyalty doubts
The piece argues that Belgian agitation for unrestricted voting hints to wider European shifts. It notes armies drawn from the voting classes may hinder royal control and that extending franchise could undermine hereditary rule. English public opinion and republican sentiment are touched, suggesting broad impact on government legitimacy.
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Digging for Buried Wealth Fails to Yield New Jersey Hope
The essay laments New Jersey residents digging for treasure from Captain Kidd Indian chiefs and pirate myths. It argues such quests waste labor, cause envy, and suggests planting potatoes would be wiser. It notes future efforts will resume despite past failures.
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The Young Man in Politics and Civic Duty
A metropolitan analysis urges young voters to study political science and form independent judgments rather than voting solely along party lines. It argues the citizen should value public interest over party success and cultivate informed, independent voting as the highest prerogative of citizenship.
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The Young Man in Politics and Self Restraint
The piece counsels young men entering politics to guard their own rights and avoid rushing to office. It warns personal ambition can harm the public and that leaders may fail, suggesting beneficial service often comes from declining nominations and heeding wiser, older voices.
London overhead wires joke prompts American glee
The piece mocks London misfortune with overhead electric wires, contending Americans will celebrate British woes as misery loves company. It notes no authority can remove London wires and predicts wires will go underground, sparking a race to best fix. It jokes about the queen and nobility facing the danger.
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America
Atlantic
England
Opera Singer Helps Duc dOrleans Get Free Ads
The piece mocks the Duc dOrleans and an opera singer for courting publicity and suggests the Bourbons scion is foolish for letting managers leverage his name. It notes Governor Pattison avoids Connecticut muddle, and hints at Talleyrand memoir edits. Newfoundland may become England’s new lost land.
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Newfoundland
England
Railroad agents urged to curb unrest on the line
A jumble of remarks cites rough handling of a Canadian Pacific official at Bottineau and calls for public clarity on typical enforcement of work refusals. It also notes reporters, Austrian officials, a new railroad scheme, a New York bank loan, and other varied items.
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A Few Originals Breach of Promise Contention
The verses discuss breach of promise with lines on fighting soldiers and pensions. Allan argues that the man who courts and runs away may face large damages. Diggens mentions Red Cloud the Indian chief as reportedly rich, while Biggens doubts it and remarks every cloud has a silver lining.
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They Have None Gillers Manx Cats Are Bravest Felines
Gillers asserts Gillers Manx cats are bravest felines as they never turn tail to danger. The debate centers on the bravery of Billers and Gillers in feline character.
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Pattison Administration Law Department Debuts in Court
Harrisport March 2 The Law Department of the Pattison Administration appeared in Dauphin county court for tax dispute cases. Attorney General Hensel and Deputy Stranahan led for the State with aid from ex Deputy AG Sanderson. One suit, State vs Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, sought about 100000 tax on full equipment. The state argues domicile taxation. railroad disputes include taxes on cars engines and stock across states. Another case, State vs Arrott Steam Mills, centers on a 3 mills tax on 157000 loans with manufacturing status contested. The state claims steam power constitutes non manufacturing activity.
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Arrott Steam Mills Company
Philadelphia
Pattison Veto Sustained In Real Estate Sales Bill
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pattison’s veto of a bill to validate real estate sales was sustained by the House with less than a two thirds override. Supporters voiced dissatisfaction, calling the governor’s reasoning far fetched. The piece notes debates over heirs’ estates and private sales amid potential future tax legislation.
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Asylum Trustees Debate Male and Female Doctors in Harrisburg
Dr Curwen and Trustee S K Mason opposed to women physicians as subordinate to the superintendent in an asylum system. Dr Alice Bennett supports female physicians for female patients. Committee postponed action to April 7 for further deputations from Warren and Danville asylums.
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Senator Logan Fence Bill Fails in Senate Vote
Harrisburg March 24 The Senate Railroad Committee reported negative on Senator Logan's local Crawford county fence bill. Logan Poe failed to place it on the calendar as the Senate voted 19 to 17 against the measure. The bill faced earlier opposition in the House Railroad Committee and was tied to Crawford county politics and Delamater.
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Rouse Railroad Committee
Road bill advances in Habeiburg House debate ends
The road bill clears second reading as Mr. Johnson withdraws a proposed amendment adding township road indebtedness to state aid calculations. Weber of Clearfield spoke, and sections on road compliance and supervisor penalties were revised to require willful neglect or refusal for loss of state funds and for liability to penalties.
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Delaware Representative Baker Chairs Soldiers Orphans Schools Committee
In Harresvalle on March 26 the joint committee to investigate the Soldiers Orphans Schools elected Rep. Baker of Delaware as chairman George Barton of Philadelphia as secretary and LE Johnson of Media as stenographer. The first business meeting is set for Tuesday April 7. Certified copies of all accounts and appropriated amounts will be obtained from the Auditor General along with details on contracts and dealings between the department and the mongers to aid the committee.
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Representative Baker
Delaware
George Barton
Philadelphia
LE. Johnson
Pittsburg Street Bills Move Through Senate Amendments
Harrispure March 2 The Pittsburg Street bills were read in the Senate a second time. Senator Neeb offered amendments, all but one of which aimed to improve phrasing. The German paper ad in the bill remained, while a printer omitted another provision.
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Testing Ships in a Tank on the Clyde
The Dennys yard on the Clyde uses an experiment tank of 00 feet by 10 feet to test vessel behavior before final designs. Wax models are cut to precise scales and tested automatically to estimate speed, resistance, and seagoing qualities for critical ship builds.
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Dennys
Clyde
New York Board Condemns Rochester Clothier Lock-Out
The State Board of Mediation and Arbitration reports to the Legislature condemning the Rochester Clothier Exchange boycott. It urges amended laws to harmonize employer and wage-earning relations and disputes.
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Rochester
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Rochester Clothier Exchange
Drawing the Line in a Masonry Social Clash
A social row unfolds over belonging and status as Mrs Nurich vows to erase her rival’s wife from her visiting list. The dialogue hints at class friction with tradesmen like bricklayers and hodcarriers entering social circles and challenging pretensions.
THAT RUSSIAN GUSHER. BIG OU WELL AT BAKU CLAIMS
A letter to the editor disputes reports of a Baku well yielding 9 000 tons per day, asserting actual production around 10 000 to 20 000 barrels daily. The writer notes exaggerated Russian oil claims, cites older wells, and says the new well offers only a temporary impact on the Russian oil trade. Pittsburg March 36. Jon Eaton
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Notable Figures and Rumors From Public Life
Edward Everett Harr entertains Californians with readings from his books. J. W. Arrowsmith Bristol is the dramatist behind the Jerome nom de plume. Albont marked her 65th birthday with a small musical gathering. Pauline Churchill to spend summer at Ammerleet with her mother in attendance during Lord Randolph’s Africa trip. Paulus the Boulangist singer refused 30,000 francs monthly to sing in Berlin. John Bland proposes a wider chessboard and a new piece called Premier. Sir Patrick Colquhoun, alive, not dead as reported, held posts with Saxony and Ionian Islands. Youxe Anditson, Kentucky hopeful, rose from Indiana paper reporter to state figure and author of The Longworth Mystery.
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Lord Randolph
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Berlin
John Bland
Patrick
MacCuomparcupr
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Greece
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Kentucky
Indiana
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Allison
Chicago Drainage Canal trustees seek shallower depth
Chicago March 26 The Chicago Drainage Canal trustees adopted resolutions asking the Illinois Legislature to amend the law so the canal need be only 10 feet deep rather than 11 to 18 feet. President Prendergast called the idea visionary noting lake vessels might never travel the Mississippi or Illinois rivers.
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Chicago Drainage Canal Trustees
Ilinois
Prendergast
Mississippi River
Ilinois River
Norman T. Gassette Dies in Chicago After Brief Illness
Norman T. Gassette of Chicago died at his home after a brief pneumonia illness. He helped build the 20 story Mason Temple and was a leading figure in US Masonic circles, born Townsend Wisconsin. He served in the war as a private in the Nineteenth Simple Infantry and was Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Commandery of Illinois at his death.
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Norman T. Gassette
United States
Mr. Gassette
Townsend
Asa Mason
Hlinols
George Lambert Died at Home in City
George Lambert, a well known city character, died last evening at Peter Sensenderfer’s home. He was described as weak minded, and a tame goose once followed him through the streets. Lambert gradually became totally blind about eight years ago but recognized people by voice. He was between 45 and 55 years old.
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Peter Sensenderfer
Mt. Washington
Matilda Manxelich
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Sycamore Street
Pittsburg
Her. KR
Farrand
Georgia
Gainesville
Walter Wood
Tombigbee River
Julan Wood
Hirmingham
Palmersville
Tenn
St. Helen’s Church
Isle of Wight
Hiwassee
Travel salesman George F. Russell dies in Youngstown
Telegram from Youngstown notes George F. Russell a well known traveling salesman for Youngstown Iron and Steel Company died at the Tool House this afternoon. He was 44 years old and had been ill during the holidays but resumed travel before failing again. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter in Toledo. Prior to his work here he was engaged in the iron business in Zanesville.
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Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
Irine
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Frior
Couny
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Gilmanton Iron Works
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Died at 70 Captain Thomas Held of Rochester
SPECIAL TELEGRAM DIES Capt Thomas Held of Rochester died at his home at 9 this morning in his 70th year. He lived here with his son Frank in the wallpaper and music business and previously spent years in the steamboat trade. He married in 1810 to Miss Francis Irwin, sister of the late ex-State Treasurer W W Irwin.
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Thomas Held
Reid
Frank
Francis Irwin
W. W. Irwin
Death of Christiana Bauer at Colwell Street Residence
Christiana Bauer mother of Charles and Frederick Bauer died last evening at 172 Colwell Street, hometown of Honory K Arnold. She had lived in the city for years and was highly respected. Funeral from Arnold residence Sunday at 3 PM.
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James O'Toole Dies at 69 at Ferry Street Residence
James O'Toole died yesterday at his home 28 Ferry street aged 69. A well known First ward resident he left six sons including Harry O'Toole a former First ward councilman now serving in the Delinquent Tax Collector's office.
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Ferry Street
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Young High School Student Joseph Page Dies of Pneumonia
Joseph M. Page, a promising pupil from the Twentieth ward, died yesterday after a brief illness. His death casts a shadow over the school where he was generally liked.
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State Department says no Swiss arbitration treaty negotiations exist
The State Department reports no current negotiations with Switzerland on an arbitration treaty with the United States. Previously a Swiss draft was nearly ratified years ago but stalled due to objections. A Pan American treaty with North, Central and South American nations was later sent to European powers for review, possibly prompting Swiss adherence.
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Inspectors report on Hungarian railroad workers in Pocahontas
Inspector Layton reports the Hungarian laborers employed in a Pocahontas railroad project near Elkton W Va were recruited via Mayer Kaffock. He found no violation of the alien contract labor law though he noted deception about work hours and food. Other reports claim abuse and threats of death to keep workers. Assistant Secretary Spaulding says no federal breach. redress lies with state authorities or courts.
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Pocahontas
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Mayer & Kaffock
Heer Company
Bust Spector
Spaulding
United States
Census bulletin links population distribution to atmospheric humidity
The Census Office reports climate influences on disease and shows most Americans breathe 65 to 75 percent moisture. Historical data indicate large populations along the Gulf coast and Pacific shores, with rapid growth in arid regions where populations have nearly doubled in recent census periods.
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Agriculture Department Sets New Live Stock Inspection Rules
The Secretary of Agriculture prescribes rules for inspecting live cattle hogs and their carcasses. Slaughterhouse operators must apply in writing with location address animal type weekly slaughter estimates and product quantities intended for inter state or foreign commerce. They must comply with all inspection regulations.
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Mexico’s 1889 imports and duties published by Bureau of Statistics
The Mexican Republic’s Bureau of Statistics released 1889 trade data showing total imports at 40.005 million dollars with 66 percent duties totaling 22.477 million. U.S. leads suppliers at 29.080 million in value and 1.168 million in duties, England and France follow, others include Germany Spain Italy Belgium and Switzerland with smaller values and duties.
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Gold Lump Sent to Treasury Conscience Fund
A lump of gold received at the Treasury Department from New York is credited to the conscience fund. A note signed Honor says the gold had been in Honor's possession for some time and is now turned over to the Government. The gold will go to the mint to assess its value and Honor will be informed of the result.
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Treasury Department
New York
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Supreme Court petition seeks silver bar for free coinage
A petition filed in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia on March 2 seeks a mandamus against Secretary Foster to compel him to receive a silver bar for free coinage. The case renews the silver brick issue that arose during Secretary Windom’s tenure.
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Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
George G. Merrick
Foster
Windom
Grant settles Tasunke te case turning him to civil Sioux Falls
Washington March 2 General Grant the Assistant Secretary of War directed General Miles to surrender Tasunke te the civil authorities at Sioux Falls. The Indian accused of killing Lieutenant Casey at Pine Ridge Agency during the recent trouble is thus handed over for trial.
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Burial of Evelyn Simpson at Christ M E Church
The remains of Evelyn Simpson of Pittsburg High School were buried from Christ M E Church on Penn Avenue. Rev E J Knox conducted the funeral with assistance from Rev Jennings and Rev W J Reid. Music by a choir of her former pupils and pallbearers were classmates. attendees included Frats, Mc Cutcheon, Edith Harris, and William Stevenson.
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Pittsburg High School
Christ M. E. Church
Penn Avenue
E. J. Knox
Beaver
Jennings
W. J. Reid
D. D
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I Frats
McCutcheon
Edith Harris
William Stevenson
Chicago Editors and the water and beer plea
A quoted clash in press circles contrasts the New York Mail and Express calling for more water and less beer with the Colonel who speaks plainly. The passage illustrates newspapers taking bold stances and public appetite for stricter beverage choices.
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New York Mail and Express
Resurgam Poem Appears in March 26 Verse
A fragmentary poem titled Resurgam echoes themes of spring and rebirth. It mentions flowers waking, birds singing, brooklets gliding, and nature’s resilience, attributed to Phrapves on March 26, signed by WIlls Wivele.
Brilliant Reception for Reinhart at Carnegie Hall
Pittsburg social and art leaders gathered at Carnegie Hall to honor Charles Reinhart. The artist’s pen and ink drawings and an oil piece Washed Ashore drew attention while a strong reception committee welcomed guests. Reinhart’s return to New York was anticipated after a night of music by Guenther’s Orchestra.
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Mt. Washington
Pittsburg
Charles & Reinhart
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Ss. Seger
Charles Stanley Reinhart
Salon
George A. Macbeth
Well
John Beatty
W.N. Frew
Joseph R. Woodwell
Charles W. Scovel
W. B. Edwards
G. F. Miller
Reinhart
Guenther
Western Pennsylvania Medical College Evening Class Dines
The faculty of Western Pennsylvania Medical College hosted about 25 guests for a dinner for the 1891 graduating class at Seventh Avenue. Speakers included Drs. Todd, Hamilton, Sniveley, McCreary, and Major Morgan.
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Duquesne Theater
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E. R. Doveboo
James McCann
W. J. Asdall
Board of Trustees
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King. W
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E. R. Donehoe
J. B. Murdoch
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W. R. Hamilton
Sniveley
W. McCreary
Major Morgan
Elks
Richard Golidten
Jed Pronty
Bishop Phelas
Mercy Convent
Mackey
O'Connor
McCormick
Belle
Thomas Erwin
French Spring and Axis Company
C. Venning
Union M. E. Church
Allegheny
Ann Peay
Rer Hall
Eighteenth
Jane Stream
Southside
Ladies of
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Lee Valley
Curious Condensations Across Nations And Sciences
A collage of brief notes notes cover topics from Berlin divorce rates to Indian tigers dying out, German shipping trends, Florida monkey colonies, and a Georgia mountain fissure opening with land subsidence. Also mentions Santa Barbara eucalyptus removals and a Tampa mayoral fine for auld lang syne.
Fragmented Laughs and Local Vignettes Captured in Clipped Text
A collage of satirical exchanges and stray headlines unfolds with jumbled snippets. Characters debate diaries and bows on Fifth Avenue while classroom chatter shifts to idioms and weather clerks, all stitched from terse, disjointed captions and captions-like quotes.
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