The Diplomatic Appointments and Political Tensions
The list of diplomatic appointments sent to the Senate shows Lincoln to England, Halstead to Germany, and Rice to Russia. Critics note Halstead’s stance on Senate investigations may hinder his service, while the selections reflect party balance rather than narrower faction interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Robert Lincoln
England
Fred Grant
Lincoln
United States
Murat Halstead
Germany
Allen Thorndike Rice
Russia
Whitelaw Reid
Paris
Halstead
Halstean
Payne
Schuyler
Grant
Republican Party
Reid
Rice
Blaine
Sherman
Gresham
Why Judges Salaries and Mileage Should Be Expanded
A Wilkinsburg meeting argues against proposed hikes to Judges salaries and against mileage allowances, noting current passes for travel. It contends judges deserve liberal pay, and that establishing a mileage rate would end corporate courtesies and improve judges’ financial security and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Allegheny County
Elective Postmasters Debate Spurs Local Referenda
A revived idea to let citizens choose postmasters gains attention as Winchester Massachusetts adopts a town meeting style vote. Henry Cabot Lodge supports letting locals pick postmasters to reduce partisan influence, though critics warn it would entrench politics and complicate constitutional reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mass
Hammondsport
N. C
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Bones Cargo Flows Into New York Steamer Port
A large steamer recently docked in New York Harbor delivering a cargo of bones, a curious shipment noted by local observers days after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Desert bones for patent tonic and sugar refining
An article notes ancient North African bones collected by a German and proposed for American use in sugar refining paper manufacture and as fertilizer. It mocks the idea of ground bone powders in bottles with bold labels and imagines a patent medicine titled Herones of Courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North African
Desert
Transparent pretenses over railway through rates and the law
A local article argues that railroads withdraw trans Mississippi through rates under amended law to evade the long and short haul rule. The piece insists the fourth section remains unchanged and that West of the Mississippi high local rates, not through rates, trigger penalties. It contends shippers suffer while rail lines claim legal compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter State
Pittsburg
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Omaha
New York
United States Supreme Court
Wabash
Illinois
Chicago
trans-Mississippi
John Bright Dead Distinguished English Commoner
John Bright, renowned English commoner, has died after a long public life dedicated to freedom and peace. He supported the Union during the Civil War and maintained friendship with Americans, though aging may have clouded his judgment on Irish rights. He earned posthumous praise for aiding the weak and preserving peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
Mr. Bright
Feedom
Ireland
Trends in State Votes Over Women's Suffrage
The Dispatch reviews recent legislative votes on women's suffrage, noting defeats in Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts, with Vermont and Maine showing strong opposition and Massachusetts faring poorly. It also cites undecided or mixed outcomes in Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Connecticut as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Vermont
Maine
Senate
House
Dakota
Ohio
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Votes Down Connecticut Women Suffrage Amendments
The article notes numerous defeats or shelving of constitutional amendments in several states, cites Vermont Maine and Massachusetts as showing growing support for suffrage, and mentions Massachusetts Assemblymen voting 78 to 127 in favor of municipal voting rights for women. It also comments on criticism of Standard Oil funded hotel investments and critiques presidential appointment philosophy with examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necticut
Women’s Suffrage
Vermont
Maine
Massachusetts
Friends of the Women's Suffrage
Winter ruin at Binghamton and pension politics noted
A winter building collapse in Binghamton, N Y underscores the need for winter proofing. The piece critiques Pension Commissioner Tanner s role and calls out Senate courtesy in response to Murat Halstead. It comments on Elliott Shepard, Henry Cabot Lodge style diplomacy and fears about cable road funding Harrisburg bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Murat Halstead
Personal Facts and Fancies from the Era of Portals and Parliaments
The handsome Duke of Portland gifts his betrothed a sable cloak and a pearl necklace said to be England’s finest. Ex President McCol l returns to Princeton in frail health and remains homebound though improving. Watt Waitmas stays incapacitated in Camden, with the famed poet unable to write. Times editor Walters plans to cover all expenses of the Times’ foolery and related costs. Beaufoy, a fresh Kennington MP and descendant of the 1787 repeal advocate, is highlighted. Rev Dr Scott, Harrison’s father in law, continues at his Pension Office desk despite requests to resign. Harrison urged him to retire, but he declined, noting long habit and routine. County peers and pension staff report no change in Scott’s conduct since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Portland
England
McCoiil
Princeton
Watt Waitmas
Camden
Walters
London Times
Times
the Times
Beaufoy
Kennington
Erskine May
Scott
Harrison
White House
Pension Bureau Sry
Windom's Winsome Ways
A Chicago News sketch lauds Secretary Windom for his polite rejections of office appointments. The piece jokes that his bland sympathy makes applicants forget their aim and long for permission to die for the captivating secretary. It calls Windom a genius deserving eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Windom
Chicago Man Claims Egyptian Embalming Powder Discovery
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet reports a Chicago man asserts he has found the powder used by ancient Egyptians for embalming. The piece humorously imagines Chicago mummies may be shipped to Illinois museums two thousand years hence, reflecting on current civic conditions.
Pophouse Postoffice Song and Pup Raising Tale
The piece mixes a comic post office song about politics with a humorous pup-raising tale. It also notes robins seeming scarcer due to various rumors yet counts 25 redbreasted songsters in a field near Allegheny City Hall, near iron mills along the Ohio valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bac
Allegheny City Hall
Iron Mills
Ohio Valley
Diplomatic Appointments Under Harrison Described By Watterson
Louisv ille March 17 The Courier Journal notes Mr Watterson criticizes Harrison appointments as party aligned yet well intentioned. The list includes Wanamaker and son and places Murat Stead and Rice in key roles in Europe and Russia with high regard for their experience and stature. The piece highlights new ministers to France and Germany and London postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harrison
Watterson
Courier- Journal
Eee
Wanamaker and Son
Bolsa
Eral Ag
Senate Yraterday
Rover
England
Stone
Pete
France
Savekens
Ufe
Wittelaw Held
London
John C. New
Murat
Germany
Thornd Ke Rice
Husala
Rice
Mmtesoan Ees
Borit
Berlin
Isa Culariy
Wermans
von Moltke
Eee Ancellor
Yeal Anuain
Harrison Receives First Month Salary in Treasury Draft
President Harrison was paid his first month’s salary of 4835.58 dollars today, issued as a Treasury draft for March minus the first three days. Mr. Cleveland collected that portion of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cleveland
Wasshiker Tos
Harrison
Treasury
Cleveland
Quay and Cameron Absent from Washington Meeting
A telegram from Washington reports Senator Quay and Senator Cameron absent from a Senate joining meeting. The dispatch notes Pennsylvania was unrepresented as Quay traveled to Philadelphia to view a postmastership puzzle concerning Jane. Some senators were expected to return the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Cameron
Washington
Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Senate
Colonel Quay
Phils
Jane
Papoth
Deaths of a Day and Other Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Baltey an old and well known resident of this city died Wednesday morning. Born in Pittsburgh in 1816 her maiden name was Mary Graham daughter of Mr Graham of the war of 1812. She married George Baltey then W G G M tie. Frances L. Hanna another long time Allegheny county resident died recently at age sixty five. Ex Congressman Mahoney of New York died at the Arlington Hotel after the inauguration. Funeral arrangements pending with services in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baltey
Pittaburg
Mary Graham
Mas. Graham
George
Sfaliowing
Bert G
Mats G
Ida Malloy
Georne Kinzer
Searing Weeks
Senate
Vires
Patel
Frances L. Hanna
Allegheny County
Springdale
Philadelphia
Wits
Hanns
Mahoney
Peter Paul Mahoney
New York
Arlington Hotel
Harrison
Babs Hay Publicomee Unik Hens Ste
Miss F
Cleopatra
Sam
Tiedrich
Clarence
Eloise
America
Alee
Controversy Over Scott Exclusion Act to Be Heard
The Supreme Court will hear Chae Chan Ping versus United States on the constitutionality of the Scott exclusion act of October 1, 1888. The Chinese laborer, who left for China in 1887 and returned in 1888, was denied landing rights. habeas corpus was sought, and appeal to the Court follows. Ex-Governor Hoadly and James O. Carter represent the appellant. Solicitor General Jenks argues for the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaselngtos
Supreme Court
Chae Chan Ping
United States
China
San Francisco
Chan Ping
Hoadly
Ohio
James O. Carter
New York
Jenks
Messia
J. F. Swift
Johnson
California
Deceived by Spirits A Modern Jeremiah Prophesies
Middletown New York March 27 Jeremiah Eigmie a Hancock farmer consults spirits of Washington Franklin and Greeley for prophecy He predicted Cleveland would win in 1884 and bet others He later claimed a lying spirit deceived him and Democrats after a failed 1888 forecast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah
Middletown
N. Y
Jeremiah Eigmie
Hancock
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Horace Greeley
Beer Bigmie
Cleveland
Jereland
Private joint stock firms not taxed as corporations
New York March 27 Judge Barrett ruled that joint stock private organizations are not liable to taxation as corporations. The Supreme Court reviewed the Tax Commissioner action on the capital stock of the National Express Company formed in 1853 but not incorporated. The decision holds that such privileges do not create a corporation and cannot be compelled by state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barrett
Supreme Court
Tax Commissioner
National Express Company
A Disgrace to Journalism Editorial Comments on Press Bias
A dispatch reports The Evening Post criticizing journalism as a profession in which editors paid to advocate opinions invite discredit and confusion. It likens biased editors to envoys sent as propaganda and warns that journalism when compromised loses coherence and respect.
Lincoln Nominated by Harrison as Minister to England
The Hon. Robert T. Lincoln was informed he had been nominated by President Harrison to be Minister to England. He said he would consider the position and his business interests carefully, noting he did not wish to discuss his affairs publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Robert T. Lincoln
Harrison
England
Mighty Dairy Trio Weighs Over A Ton In Georgia
In Talbotton Georgia on March 27 Mr I m Buck Brown of Meriwether county near the line of subos shows a trio of cows and an uncle pig weighing over a thousand pounds. The three together tip the scales at more than a ton with the heaviest cows around 333 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbotton, Ga
Buck Brown
Meriwether County
Subos
Brown
Caught on the Grip Line and Funny Exchanges
A collage of humorous quips and social jests. Ward McAllie and Vandy spar over New York society and art echoes. A book agent humorously touts The Life of Grover Cleveland with Dan Lamont, while a political note comments on presidential baby kisses and family scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Grover Cleveland
Dan Lamont
Speaker Boyer Faces Liquor Law Dilemmas and Plans
Capital Gossip notes Speaker Boyer supportive of temperance aims despite past high license vote. It highlights his evolving stance on liquor licenses and predicts strong local backing, with remarks from a friend emphasizing political resilience and potential influence from liquor interests in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Ffrom
Haribburg
MacDonald
Spain
Liquor License Fees Stir Third-Class Cities
The discussion centers on Crawford county towns Titusville and Meadville adopting the Wallace Act. One town pays 800 dollars per license, the other zero, highlighting a variance in license fees under Attorney General rulings. A related county case notes third class cities under 10 000 population not chosen by the planning authority, projecting license fees at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Titusville
Meadville
Sn Eye Ae
Wherry ends candidacy for State Treasurer amid Democratic turmoil
The text notes Representative Wherry pledging not to take the State Treasurer post, a move Republicans see as removing him from the race yet leaving him a potential subject for future political maneuvering. Democratic leaders discuss attacks on the Sinking Fund Commissioners and consider Captain Clay of Elk County a strong potential candidate, with veteran party members seen as steadying influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wherry
Henry Hall
Harrisburg
Disrateh
Eisner
Black
Clay
Elk County
Ken Ot
A Very Vexed Question
Senator McCreary of Erie discusses timing for adjournment near April 25. He explains voting to refer the resolution to the Appropriations Committee to review pending bills before adjourning and mentions desire to learn each bill’s status before voting. He notes House delays and hopes to depart for the Washington Centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Washington
Panama
Behind Mr Quays Throne
A Washington returnee notes Frank Welling Leach wields political power as Quays private secretary keeping tabs on office appointments and local prominence in Pennsylvania He says Leach can block or push candidates by marking who is or isn’t one of their people and mentions Magee supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Welling Leach
Washington
Quay
Pennsylvania
Dennis
Conviving Member of the Third House Abstemious on Trip
A conviving member of the third House became abstemious during a pleasure trip. Another voice says the change would have ended the fun. A method to enforce drinking is recalled, involving restraint and forcing the bottle to the person’s mouth, implying potential harm.
Acme Council Celebrates First Anniversary Event
Acme Council No. 29Jr. C U A M held its first anniversary with a creditable program. The Toerge Orchestra provided music for the concert and subsequent events. Performers included Mathilde Besseree and Miss Lillian Burkhart with recitations, and Mr Fred Toerge delivered a violins solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Council
Fred Toerge
Lillian Burkhart
Young Druggists Reception in Cyclorama Hall Pittsburg
Graduates of the Pittsburg College of Pharmacy held a reception in Cyclorama Hall Allegheny last night. About 1,000 couples attended with dancing as the main feature. The grand march was led by H. D. Marshall and Miss Pritchit. supper served at midnight. Arrangements were by Howard Marshall Sam Wentline John Capenhofer B. Si Henderson and J. P. Knayp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy
Cyclorama Hall
Allegheny
H. D. Marshall
Formal fair opening at Coli seum under Lorena Lodge K of P
The formal opening of the fair at the Coli seum under the auspices of Lorena Lodge K of P will be this evening. The G A BR Band will perform and the Horse show will present acts for the crowd, with entertainment lined up throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Lorena Lodge, K. of P
G. A. BR
Ag Poocemy
Oklahoma Open at Last Proclamation Opens Lands for Settlement
President Harri issued a proclamation opening the Oklahoma lands to settlement starting April next at noon. It forbids entry before the stated time and mandates officers to enforce the acts of Congress against unauthorized entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
Harri
Oklahoms
Sox
Actress Mary Anderson Recovering After Park Drive
Philadelphia report states actress Mary Anderson is mending rapidly after a drive through Fairmount Park. The brief item notes she remained quiet and rested following the incident, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
A LITTLE GOTHAM GOSSIP
A man ate more than he could pay for at a Gotham restaurant. He ordered a large meal and said he felt able to fight Sullivan after eating. The proprietor pressed for payment and the man, McBhana, smashed two door panes and was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
McBhana
A Good Start in Housekeeping
Montclair New Jersey five year old Casper Grissing wins a wife by selling his four thousand dollar house to Miss Minnie Treen for one dollar. They marry after the deed transfers on Saturday. Egyptian Embalming a Success is a morgue test where a Chicago embalmers process shows no decay after a week near a hot stove despite a hundred degree room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Grissing
Montclair
N. J
Minnie Treen
Minnie
Chicago
Bound to Get Into Trouble
Percy P. May brother of Fred May and Edwin Kelly son of Eugene Kelly banker were arrested at 1 this morning for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Kelly gave the name Edwin Callaghan at Thirtieth street station and both spent the night in cells. They were fined 83 each in police court this morning. May has a habit of attracting newspaper attention. two years ago he was horsewhipped by a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy P. May
Fred May
Edwin Kelly
Eugene Kelly
Kelly
Edwin Callaghan
Thirtieth Street
May
Elopement Ends in Return to Ireland
Mrs Alice Cannon fled County Kildare with her two children and eloped to this country with neighbor Patrick Condon. They were sent back today on the Guion steamship Wisconsin, with Patrick and the children reshipped. Mrs Cannon resisted being sent aboard and was bound and carried, threatening self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cannon
County Kildare
Ireland
Patrick Condon
Wisconsin
Patrick
Cannon
Rumors Clarified on Tennessee Coal and Iron Ownership
The Manufacturers' Record reports no foundation for rumors that Carnegie or Cooper Hewitt have bought a controlling stake in the Tennessee Coal and Iron and Railway Company. It notes a change in control occurred Monday but emphasizes the absence of an immediate Carnegie purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honda
Baltimore
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
South
Pratt Coal and ¢ Company
Coalburz Cinet’ Hapartans
Pratt
Alabama
Tennessee
Tne
Carnegie
Cooper, Hewitt & Co
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Mr. Carnegie
Palmer Likes Spanish Onions In Wanderer Mission
Senator Palmer says he will depart for Michigan tonight then return in a few days. He discusses his hopes of a life tied to agriculture, onions, and diplomacy while expressing mixed views on his Spanish mission and wintering abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumeatox
Palmer
Michigan
Spain
Bose
Rss Gita
Michto
Man Found Hanging Card Claims Lazy Death Motive
A man found hanging from a tree in Missouri did not die by suicide though a card pinned to his back read I die be cause I am too darned lazy to live An inquest is to be held to determine the cause and circumstances of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
How it Got its Name From the Detroit Free Press
The Texas umbrella tree grows as a favored shade plant in California. It is noted for its umbrella-like shape and its ability to provide shade year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free
Texas
California
Harrison Seeks Two Rest Days From Campaign Duties
President Harrison asks for two days of rest from office seekers. He plans Sunday for church and Monday for public business matters. The Philadelphia Times reports the request as a pause in campaign engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Times
Harrison
Appalling Deaths and Oddities Reported in 1489 British Record
The 1489 British football record notes eight deaths and five serious injuries. Auction notice for a Worcester leasehold property created in 1600. Joseph Donoghue called a future great abroad amid a dispute over a Norwegian challenger’s Stockholm feat. Australian idea for advertising on the back of postage stamps prompts a government sale. A Fresco lady finds carriages and horses declined since earlier years. Strobeck village in Haberstadt region reportedly teaches chess in schools with annual prize events. Pall Mall Gazette statistics discuss marriage rates, ages, and widower trends, plus birth rates and life expectancies in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcestershire
Joseph Donoghue
Godager
Stockholm
London
Haberstadt
Strobeck
Pall Mall
England
Curious Condensations of Oddities and Accidents
A collage of brief curiosities from the era includes sparrows nesting in Atlanta lamps, a Rockmart man killing 72 aeeT cafeteer boat, and New England shoebox production. Reports cover a floating theater on the Volga, an immense Flor ance sawmill boat, and India ink secrecy in China. Also noted: a severe New Hanover hailstorm near Wilmington, a tragedy at East Darr Queensland, and Vienna coronial customs surrounding Crown Prince Rudolph. A British bill proposes harsher penalties for night intruders with weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ee Yarbrough
Rockmart
New England
Volga River
Florance
Wis
India
I. Peonoie
C. Finker
Union Post
Gal
Morris
Windsor
Ont
Baptist Church
Soevie
New Hanover County
North Carolina
Moore
Wilmington
East Darr Station
Queensland
Barcaldine
Cope
Fragmented Silent Playlets on Matrimony and Society
A collage of comic vignettes and dialogues on marriage, money, and social pretensions. Characters riff on fidelity, divorce, dress, and clever quips in a stagey exchange full of caricature and flirtation. The sketch satirizes modern romance with quick-cut lines and shifting voices.
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Ble Dispatch
Pittsburg Postoffice
Business Ofice
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Darcy Lespator
George Alfred Townsend
Ponce de Leon
St. Augustine
Standard Oil
Harkisos
Binghamton
N.Y
Pessios
Tanner
Congress
Elliott F. Shepard
Secretary of the Interior
Mason
Joun Bright
Jay Gould
Wall Street
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pitsburg
Yeomen of the Guard
Magee
Pittsburg P
Anora
B. Fat
Ana Be
Larkin
Bold
C. L
Willie
Prasces L. Hanna
Jacob Burset
Cincienatl
New Yor
Free State
Asie
Ecasne
Bismarck
Neapirs
Actin
Arces
Parent
Bic
Vandy
Ward McAllie
Tert
Gotham
Joe Howard
Joseph
Bhannsex
Mr. Herriaon
Capital Gossip
Mr. Quay
College of Pharmacy Commr
K. of P. Fair
New York Herald
Vienna Hofburg
Rudolph
Ja Lange
Vicons
Vienna
Franz Karl
Meyerling
Imperial House
London “Times
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