Which site best serves a free bridge to the Southside
The piece argues for a free bridge to the Southside, praising a plan that links Second Avenue Forbes Street and Fifth Avenue to serve three main arteries from the Southside. It notes current limited access beyond Grant Street and urges prompt site selection now that funds are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Wards
Liberty Valley
Schenley Park
Second Avenue
Forbes Street
Firth Avenue
Lee Avenue
Soho
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Trusts and Energy Costs Drive Up Prices Across Nation
The piece notes a 15 to 25 cent per ton coal price rise in the East and a prior 25 cent move to the West. It rails at the Electric Trust with large fiat capital charging the World’s Fair extra for lights. It also cites the Sugar Trust adding about 15 million annually to sugar costs, warning that living costs rise as trusts cheapen goods in a paradoxical way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Trust
Fiat
SugarTrust
Democratic Delegates and Republican Prospects for Harrison
The New York Commercial Advertiser outlines 31 conventions showing 248 pledged and 390 uninstructed delegates. It notes a 6 percent edge of uninstructed delegates, signaling a shaky renomination outlook for Harrison without a viable opposing candidate. The uninstructed bloc is split, with many tied to patronage interests, limiting unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Dirsparen
New York
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Harrison
Indiana
Nebraska
South Dakot
South Dakota
District of Columbian
Gresham
Political Analysis Says President Faces Weak Opposition
The passage notes the President is not unchallenged within his party and that the opposition lacks strength to counter federal patronage. It suggests Reed could propose broad partitions of spoils, highlighting uncertainty about party cohesion and the rival camp's leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
Fire and Insurance debated after city fire
Major William McCandless, president of the Board of Fire Underwriters, argues for stronger downtown fire protection including more fire plugs, smaller engines for residence wards, more crews for three inch hose, a fire boat, and water towers. The Dispatch supports necessary protection expenditures while insurance rates show Pittsburg dwelling owners paying far more than Philadelphia for similar coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCandless
Board of Fire Underwriters
McCandless
Tae Dispatca
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Venezuelan turmoil and threats amid Caracas siege
The piece argues Venezuela shows progress needed as a dictator threatens to shoot a rebel general’s son if his forces approach Caracas. The rebel father vows retaliation by burning the hostage, illustrating the harsh tactics fueling the southern revolt and prompting comparisons to past lynchings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Tere
Palacio
Caracas
Crespo
Legal Claim Supports Toll Right On Monongahela River
An analysis argues that state charters authorize tolls on inter state freight via the Monongahela Navigation Company. It notes railroads gain rights from state law, equity favors toll collection, and suggests condemnation with compensation to remove tolls. The United States has begun this process, urging patience among stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Morgantown
Monongahela Navigation Company
Bradley
Walmsh Vs
Ilinois
Disratron
Monongahela River
Spain Faces Tax Hikes as Cuba Sale Talks Emerge
The New York Press notes Spain seeks higher taxes to boost revenue and hints diplomatically at Madrid open to selling Cuba to the United States. It cautions Spain will not surrender sovereignty and recalls Cuba’s unrest, bandits, ex-slaves, and unrepublican landed proprietors amid potential territorial moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
United States
Silence on Cuba Shapes U.S. Politics and Victoria Woodhull
The text argues common sense blocks Cuba on any terms until a government willing to sell or give Cuba is found. It notes a possible window of opportunity and mentions SILVERFRIEND as Victoria Woodhull's private secretary, suggesting the lady’s success depends on geography and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverfriend
Victoria Woodhull
Pittsburg Growth Celebrated by Commercial Gazette
The Commercial Gazette highlights Pittsburg’s rapid rise in a special business edition. It lauds daily progress across classes, noting seven league boats and widespread civic enthusiasm that accelerates the city’s expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette
Pitteburg
Flower and Blaine Clash Over Presidential Health Rules
Governor Flower takes two leaves from Blaine's playbook as Blaine cites weakness threatening his bid. Flower trains nightly, boxing with Arab as he seeks to bolster statesmanship. Mere Delaurtism abandoned ahead of the presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower
Blaine
Transparency Row Roils New York Republican Club
A Harrison transparency sparks a heated dispute within a New York Republican club. The issue centers on internal governance rather than the President's civil service views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club
Convict Aid Claim Attributed To O Donovan Rossa
The statement asserts O Donovan Rossa says convicts are aided here by the English government and notes his presumed bias toward the British interest he supports, given his history of fostering that cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donovan Rossa
Dark horse presidents eyed as stalking or talking figures
A description notes multiple presidential hopefuls described as stalking horses for others or as talking horses for themselves, reflecting how some candidates act as stand-ins or loudmouth advocates. The piece analyzes the roles and implications for campaign dynamics.
Railroads urged to limit juries by rider status
The piece argues railroads should exclude tramp riders from juries after wrecks to spare paying passengers. It notes the Huntingdon Reformatory officials faced investigation and riotous inmates will be tried, implying broader accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon Reformatory
Truths on taxes debts and courage in McKeesport raids
A Kentuckian defends non payment of taxes while a colonel must show moral courage for drastic measures. McKeesport’s profitable speak easy raids boost city treasury and threaten illicit business. Dampening firemen’s zeal is deemed unwise as existing efforts already suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
The Drummer Boy of Shilo Theorizes Spring Underwear
A fragmented note hints at a theater bill The Drummer Boy of Shilo. It mentions spring underwear implicitly via a poster cue, but no clear event details or dates are given. The readable text centers on a poster and a wardrobe suggestion rather than a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilo
Sherman Opens Door to Presidential Bid Rumor Circulates
Rumor spreads that Senator Sherman has reconsidered his stance on the presidential nomination. A Chicago man reports that Sherman would not refuse if offered the prize, and the Chicago contact believes the claim. The piece notes calls for fuller details to substantiate a possible Cleveland boom for the Chief Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Chicago
Cleveland
Senate Air Quality Deemed Not Very Bad by Experts
Experts say the air in the U S Senate chamber is not as poor as popularly believed The query notes that explanations may rest on records labeled leave to print in the Record rather than direct delivery on current topics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Mayor as a Leader With Fiscal Acumen
The quote argues a mayor must be more than a figurehead, yet a head for figures is a valuable trait for such an official, highlighting the balance between leadership and financial savvy in municipal governance.
Weather in Philadelphia and Pittsburg Explain School Strike
The passage suggests spring fever and school fatigue explain a 500 boy grammar school strike more than a principal change. It implies mild weather in Philadelphia reflects conditions in Pittsburg as a factor in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Coleman Drayton and Aurelian Scholl Shoot Time Trial
Coleman Drayton and Aurelian Scholl take aim in a joint shooting session as they prepare to test their skills together. The event centers on practice and potential progress for both shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Drayton
Aurelian Scholl
Legal quirks in sea law and a postal quip from Allegheny
A witty remark contrasts sealing fines in American and English law urging avoidance of danger. It notes British vessels may arrest poachers and ends with a local jab about a wrist equal to a mile and a woman in the Allegheny post office outperforming a Myler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Sea
Allegheny
Myler
Anarchists Target Self Destination. Pittsburg Conservatory Featured
The article notes anarchists focus on self destination tactics and predicts rising notoriety unless restrained. It describes DeEEMING in irons and warns he will become hard to locate soon. A glass and iron conservatory symbolizes Pittsburg industry, urging more enthusiasm for industrial art than currently shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wate
Deeeming
Irons
Pittsburg
Pole Attraction Drives Arctic Quest Amid Insanity Claims
Scurecy Deeming stands at the center of an Arctic expedition as authorities consider his alleged crimes. The latest allegations appear to be a final bid to prove his insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurecy
Retire or Return for McKeesport Spy Controversy
The McKeesport Herald notes pressure from law and order agents as spies are exposed. The piece suggests MecClure should return to his country home and seek a more worthy use for his talents than the Sunday newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport Herald
Law and Order
Grant Monument Association urged to stock precious metals
The Chicago Times notes it is high time the Grant Monument Association of New York built up a store of precious metals, remarking the organization is old enough to have silver threads among the gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Grant Monument Association of
New York
Toleno Commercial Chaos Reflects Democratic Discord
A historical blurb notes noise and confusion among Democratic hosts, suggesting clashes and lack of harmony. The fragment highlights enduring party tensions and portrays discord as a lasting condition rather than a temporary storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toleno
Backward About Coming Forward in Texas Sighs
In the St. Louis Republic remark, a claim suggests Texas shows strong Hill sentiment yet remains backward in advancing public stance. The quote implies hesitation or resistance among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Texas
People's Party of Maine Adopts Articles of Faith
Ganpiser Maine May 3 The State convention of the People's party of Maine with 100 delegates endorses platform from St Louis Industrial Conference 1892 calling for flexible currency free silver graduated income tax government ownership of railroads telegraphs and telephone systems and strict anti liquor laws The slate nominates L C Bateman for Governor and J B Clark W O Harris as electors with delegates named for the National Convention at Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party of
Maine
Ganpiser
People’s Party of Maine
Committee On
St. Louis
Couness
United States Treasury
L. C. Bateman
Scaramont
J. BR. Clark
Banter
W.O. Harris
Auburn
J. I Swan
W. G. Soule
Wm. Hobbs
G. C. Walker
J. E. Campion
W. M. F. Harris
Henry Petts
Omaha
Methodist Pastor Resigns to Join Episcopal Church in Norfolk
Rev. Dr. William E. Evans of Granby Street M E Church resigns to seek orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church. He told his Presiding Elder by letter and plans to move to the Alabama diocese. Evans earns a $5,000 annual salary and cites happiness and usefulness in the Anglican ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William E. Evans
Granby Street
M. E
Virginia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopalians of
B. D. Tucker
St. Paul's P. E
Evans
Gtage
South
Diocese of
Alabama
Russia's Vigilant Police Track Mrs Kraemer
New York reports Mrs Theophila Kraemer may be headed for Russia to join Red Cross relief but risks capture by the Russian secret police. Authorities suspect she plans to elude vigilance and aid Nihilists. Kraemer, a naturalized Polish woman, has lived in the United States most of her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theophila Kraamer
Russia
Hastile
Red Cross
Mra. Kraemer
Tynehead
Mrs. Kraemer
German Empire
Prussia
Bavaria
Orb
Wuertemberg
Baden
Elsass-Lothringen
Hesse
Tumen
Great Britain
United States
Denmark
France
Netherlands
Portugal
Switzerland
China
Mexico
Poor Ben's Troubles General Butler Sued Again
General Butler faces another lawsuit from the C. F. Jewett Publishing Company of Boston. The firm alleges Butler violated a September 15, 1899 contract to publish his book and seeks damages of 30000. Butler must answer within days. a prior suit by the same plaintiff challenged his obligation to perform under the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
C. F. Jewett Pubishing Company
Bostos
B. F. Butler
Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court
C. F. Jewett Publishing Company
Butler
Supreme Court
Pierce’s Boomers Die. Boston Obituary for George B. Proctor
George B. Proctor of Wellesley Mass died Monday at an old age. He gained fame around half a century ago by starting the presidential boom for Franklin Pierce. From 1812 to 1832 he ran the Democratic headquarters in Boston and helped launch a political headquarters movement that aided Pierce’s rise to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George B. Proctor
Wellesley
Mase
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Force
White House
Pierce
Notable Figures Face Illness and Shifts in Faith
Pertinent and Personal Ambroise Thomas is seriously ill in Paris. Archbishop Kenrick’s inability to confirm engagements causes anxiety in Catholic circles. Senator Stanford contemplates donating his Nob Hill residence in San Francisco for a free public library. Emperor William will visit Queen Victoria in August, arriving at Cowes aboard the Hohenzollern. Mrs I W Sloan, Brigham Young’s granddaughter, noted as an attractive Utah figure. Anna Dickinson improves in New York and is declared out of danger. Dr Mansfield Merriman of Lehigh University receives a Chicago University chair offer at 7000 dollars yearly but has taken no action. Rev Dr George H McGraw renounces Methodism and joins the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Nob Hill
San Francisco
Emperor William
Queen Victoria
Cowes
Hohenzollern
Utah
I. W. Sloan
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Anna Dickinson
New York
Mansfield Merriman
Lehigh University
Chicago University
George H. McGraw
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Lectures by Miss Jane Meade Welsh Planned by DAR
A DAR meeting at Mrs Park Painter's Ridge Avenue Allegheny organized a series of lectures by Miss Jane Meade Welsh starting May 9. The schedule includes topics on The Making of the Constitution and figures like Alexander Hamilton Jefferson and Adams with venues at Miss Denny's home and others. Tickets are on sale through committee members. The new Central YWCA at 421 Penn Ave will open Friday with a reception and aims to provide affordable lunches and a welcoming club space for women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank LeMoyne
Ewing
W. J. Holland
Walter McCord
Burgwin
Charlies McKnight
Miss Welsh
Pittsburg
Central Young Women’s Christian Association
Penn Avenue
Allegheny
James B. Scott
Essie Price
A. J. Norcross
Oe D. Robinson
J. Sewis
Colonel James Farman Addresses Western University Audience
Colonel James Farman delivered a thoughtful address on art before Western University students and faculty yesterday. The speaker held the audience for nearly an hour and received heavy applause at the conclusion. Chancellor Holmat praised the discourse and urged Pittsburgh to establish a legitimate art school worthy of the city’s wealth and intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farman
Bernadette
The
Western University
Holmat
Erelong Pittsburg
Iron City
Coraopolis Cornet Band Delivers Splendid Presbyterian Concert
The Coraopolis cornet band gave a splendid concert in the Presbyterian church last evening under Thomas F. Kirk. The band played several fine selections ending with a cheerfully received piece titled A Go Humored Band. Noted artists participated among the local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Philharmonia Society Orchestra at Pittsburg concert draws large audience
A strong program featured Miss Bertha Galentin soprano Mrs LaBelle Kennedy mezzo soprano and Joseph Breil tenor with L A Ricketts baritone Harper Smith cornetist and Harry P Ecker accompanist. Credit to manager Mr Kirk for his artistic work and the audience applauded loudly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Galentin
LaBelle Kennedy
Joseph C. Breil
L. A. Ricketts
Harper Smith
Harry P. Ecker
Philharmonia Society Orchestra
Pittsburg
Kirk
A Reaper Counsels Against Law and Order Espionage
A letter from McKeesport dated May 3 argues that Sabbath law enforcement via paid agents corrupts honesty. It condemns organized espionage and the Law and Order organization as immoral, calling for legal reform and denunciation of spies posing as prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Law and Order
Taritus
McKeesroat
Unlucky Mary Stuart by Modjeska at the Duquesne
Mme Modjeska and her company staged Mary Stuart at the Duquesne Theater last night. Schiller's drama impressed with an artistic overall interpretation as Modjeska crafted a romantic Queen of Scots while Thalberg offered restrained Earl of Leicester and Miss Knute Meek delivered a clever Queen Hess. A fair audience applauded the acting and the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modjeska
Echilier
Mary Stuart
Schiller
Duquesne Theater
Mme. Modjeska
Mr. Thalberg
Earl of Leicester
Miss Knute Meek
Queen Hess
Toniahs
Wen
Political party conventions and presidential speculation
Clippings note various 19th century political maneuvers with references to Cleveland Hill Boies Flower and Sakamway. Reports discuss New York housing, county and state conventions, endorsements, and potential presidential futures with humor and cautious optimism.
Deaths: Dr John C McQuiston of the Southside
Dr John C McQuiston of the Southside died Monday night at his home on Picnic street and Berg avenue after long illness from bowels inflammation. He was % years old and survived by his wife and four children. He belonged to the Southside Medical Society and the staff of Southside Hospital. An autopsy was held by his physicians to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McQuiston
Southside
Picnic Street
Berg Avenue
Southside Medical Society
Southside Hospital
Indiana Lawyer William Henderson Dies at 72 in Indianapolis
Honorable William Henderson of Indiana, a leading attorney, died suddenly at noon yesterday at his Indianapolis home. He was 72, survived by a wife and two children, including Rev. W. B. Henderson, who is managing editor of the St. Louis Mid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Henderson
Dent Hendricks
W. BR. Henderson
St. Louis
Obituary notices for several notable figures
Jd Foxcroft Cole, Boston landscape painter, died Monday evening at his home of mania at age 51. Coest Horstzixpore, eminent Danish statesman, is dead. Tuomas Hochler, former opera singer and husband of Dowager Duchesse Lewenstie, died in Monte Carlo. Hermann Cossack, head of Comex Co., Buffalo, died aged 64. Murphy, superintendent of the Southern Division of West Jersey Railroad, died of heart paralysis at home in Millville, age 27. Robert D Fowler of Anglo-American Provision Co., Chicago, died in London of typhoid fever. Rev Jon K Deman, D.D., Gettysburg pastor, died at his mother's Hackensack home, age 40, after a long illness. He had served Beiyaburg church 17 years and recent resignation was not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coest Horstzixpore
Deai
Tuomas Hohler
Duchesse Lewenstie
Monte Carlo
Heermans Cossack
Comex & Co
Buffalo
Sines
Murphy
Southern Division
West Jersey Railroad
Millv Ile
Ronert D. Fowler
Anglo-American Provision Company
Chicago
London
Hackensack
Beiyaburg
Curious Condensations Of Odd Facts From The Era
Miscellany items note trivial counts and curiosities from science history and geography. Topics include ancient skeletons in Merced, Dore’s art, pirate-like bullets of garnets, Greenland’s long newspaper name, and social facts about food costs and famine in Russia and Germany.
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Che Dispatch
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
EL Adventuring
TH. Riegune
Dispatch
Alwaye
Brentano’ S
Owion Squerr
Mee
York
Ave del Opera
Faris
Presidere Anyaine
Antemera
Winin
Portage
Darwy Hararen
Dany Sraten
Sanday
Southside Free Bridge
TNE Trust
Fire and Insurance
Trep
Methodist
Choece
Ben
Boomer
Ambroise Thomas
Paris
Kenricks
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sterrett W. C. T. A
Sterrett W. Co. T. A
North Avenue
Blanche George
Luther Harper
Carrie Herber
Amelia Hill
Alexander
Lindsay Barr
Allegheny Day Nursery
Old City Hall
Germania Band
Toatoight
Mt. Washington
Homestead
Weat Liberty
Germany
Bertha Vierhellers
Sanssoci Castle
William
Kaiser
Pattison
Garfield
McKinley
Yellowhead
Canada
Bell's Station
Sawmill Run Road
East End
Park Avenue Church
Amelia May Smith
Dean D. Goeney
Lou Latty
Lon Stewart
Will Means
James Adams
Niagara Falls
Monongahela City
Harriet Hamilton_ Hazzara
Larun Irene Carson
Margaret Eleanor Alten
Florence Roselian Dickerson
Mary Catharine Bricgs
Jane B. Benalt
Margaret Cecilia Cascady
Emily Clarke Byers
Mary Jane Anderson
de van Voorhis
Marg Erat Pollock
Cora Latta
William Taggart Walt
Social Catter
Oma Dancing Academy
Terpsichore
Westmoreland County Christian Endeavor Union
Parnassus Presbyterian Church
Greensburg
Latrobe
Jeannette
Mt. Pleasant
Derry
Livermore
Delmont
Parnassus
C. Applegarth
D. D
John F. Patterson
Constance Howann
Pennsylvania College For Women
Dalla Albiats
Pennsylvanian College For Women
T. McCrettaxp
Clevetanso
Senator Hill
Governor Flower
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Bors
Blackhawk
Toledo
Hill
Chicago Tribune
Iowa
Boies
St. Lewis
Allver
Boston Herald
Jd. Foxcroft Cole
J. Foxcroft Cole
Ft. Cole
University of Oxford
Merced
Napoleon L
Europe
Portland
Lake County
Gustave Dore
Nifigern Falls
Uniteddom
Mississippi
Normandy
United Seas
Greenland
Oldtown
Japan
Kashmir
Martinsville
Ind
Gabara
Claudius
John Middleton
Hale
Lancashire
James L
Ecclesiastical Commissionera
Church of England
Durham
Charles
Atlas
Mays
Adlet
New York State
Briggs
Miss Pinkerly
Griggs
Penfield
Bangle
Miss Duno
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