Anarchist Call to Meet in St Louis on November 11
A revolutionary pamphlet circulated from New York urges a nationwide anarchist gathering in St Louis to separate good from evil. It lauds vengeance for Chicago martyrs and calls Knights of Labor, Turners, and other groups to join a “social revolution” on November 11 at Elm and Third streets.
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St. Louis
Civenl
New York
Chicago
Denathis
Red
Herr Frick
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
America
Dupaton
St. Lowis
Progressive Workingmen’s Association
International
Workingmen's Association
Arbeiter Hall
Knights of Labor
Elm
Third Street
Morton’s Plan Prompts Western Association Meeting
Morton has asked minor league club managers nationwide to send reps to an upcoming Western Association gathering. An alliance of offense and defense will be formed, with stay‑put tactics until Brotherhood and other league rules are discussed. Propositions from the Brotherhood are expected, with a general minor leagues session likely if not favored.
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Mins EaPouts
Morton
Western Association
Osrs
Brotherhood
Mr. A
Western Associa- SD
Kew Jersey's Second Spring in November Reported
Rep Bask, New Jersey November 1. Mon mouth county shows springlike signs this year. An owner near Freehold is out in bloom and vines are flowering. John West, a Middletown farmer, notes several pear trees in bloom with one tree heavily laden.
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Rep Bask
N. J
Monmouth County
R. H. Erickeon
Freehold
Bison
John West
Middletown
Freshman and sophomore clash at Penns physiology lecture
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Philadelphia November 1 The send-year medical students at the University of Pennsylvania faced a severe brawl as second-year students attempted to eject a Freshman from a lecture room. The fight lasted over 15 minutes with torn coats, knocked desks, bleeding noses and a split head. Prof Reichert intervened and vowed to seek faculty discipline. The Freshmen refused to yield and insisted on taking any seat.
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Philadelphia
The
Unity of Pennsylvania
Reichert
President Harrison Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Traditions
In Wassarinoton on November 1 1888 President Harrison issues a proclamation declaring Thursday November 24 a day of National Thanksgiving. He invites the people to worship, reflect on divine providence, and give thanks for peace, liberty, harvests, and labor. The document bears his signature and the presidential seal.
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Benjamin Harrison
United States of Americas
Lance
United States
City of Washington
Jamls Harrison
Missing Conshohocken Bank Cashier Cresson Sought
AP dispatch reports William Henry Cresson cashier of the Tradesmen's National Bank of Conshohocken is missing with all stolen funds unlocated. Investigators find muddled books and altered daily deposits. directors suspect Canada while local officials doubt he left town.
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Cresson
Conshohocken
Philadelphia
William Henry Cresson
Tradesmen’s National Bank of
Canada
Squire Hayward
Conshohocken St
United States
James
Sluigloff
Geese Crag Spacer Bank
Norristown
NO FEDERATION FOR THEN AND BROTHERHOOD DELAYS
Desvek November 1 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers refused to adopt federation articles. A five member committee was appointed to draft a new federation proposal to be presented to each division for approval or rejection. Any adopted plan would allow federations with named labor groups only until the next annual meeting in Pittsburg.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Desvek
Atlantis
Arthur
Permi
Pittsburg
Committee On
States Granted Admittance Proclamation Nears Issuance
Wasa Experor reports the presidential proclamation admitting new states into the Union is nearly ready after Cabinet review. The document has approval from the President Secretary Blaine and Attorney General Miller and will be issued once prepared at the State Department.
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Wasa Experor
Blaine
Miller
Rioters in Jail Reported After Revenue Cutter Incident
Prisoners from the Alice were lodged in the city jail following a disturbance tied to a revenue cutter incident near a harbor. The Swies and Lot M. Smith were involved as officers and vessels in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M. Sreill
Sity
Campaigns Stymied by Civil Service Fear On Pay Day
Washington a November 1 pay day saw State Republican committees fail to collect voluntary contributions from federal employees. Civil Service Commission threats of prosecution kept many clerks from giving, while Indiana and Michigan Republican groups prepared follow up actions. Officers warned solicitors inside and outside departments risk arrest, chilling fund raising efforts.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Ohio Republican State Committee
Ohio
Civil Service Mission
Indiana Republicans
Indiana Repubblicans
Department of the Government
Harrison
Michigan Club
Rutherford B. Hayes
Civil Service Commissioners
Msong Committee
Back in Public Life Recall of Howgate Escape
Marshal Rans dell of the District of Columbia reinstates a deputy marshal once linked to the Howgate escape from jail. Howgate, disbursing clerk and acting chief signal officer, had fled after embezzlement charges. The deputy marshal faced dismissal during a later administration and is now restored to service as power shifts.
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Wasn Hixbox
Marshal Ransdell
District of Columbia
Howgate
Signal Bureau
Cleveland
Mar
Ranodell
Englishman and Cuban robbed by Falls area gamblers
An Englishman and a wealthy Cuban, visiting Niagara Falls, reported losses of 750 and 250 respectively after being swindled in gambling dens along the Falls and the road to Suspension Bridge. Police raids found the spots in Tom Ward's place emptied, with suspicions of collusion between police and gamblers. Hotel men deny involvement.
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Tite Dispatch
Loceport
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Falls
Suspension Bridge
Tom Ward
New York
Nyan
Horse Injured by Cable Car on Butler Street
A valuable horse owned by Lawrence Bao was struck by a cable car while being led along Butler street yesterday. The animal was badly hurt and yesterday was shot by the fallmaster of Byrne Cabe s livery stable.
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Lawrence Bao
Butler Street
Yeaterdss
Byrne & Cabe
Leaders of the Howard Faction Escape
Reports from Harlan county confirm a gunfight shot six of the Howard faction. Jo Lewis and posse fired. Will Howard and lieutenant Will Jennings escaped unharmed into Virginia. The piece also mentions local vendors and a garbled advertising insertion.
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Howard
Pineville
Harlan County
Jo Lewis
Posse
Se Gee
Will Howard
Will Jennings
Virginia
A Regular Boast Continued From First Page
The note explains federal leave rules for employees who wish to go home to vote. Regular annual leave is 30 days, with sick leave up to 830 days typical, though exceptions exist. Separate accounts track sick leave and eligibility, with Interior Department guidance pending a Treasury decision.
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Lesye
Interior Interior Cvent
the Treasury
Pennsylvania Voters Cut Off by Travel Cost
A Washington dispatch reports few Pennsylvanians will travel home to vote. Chairman Andrews urged duty to boost the Keystone State Republican majority, but civil service rules deter most. Only those in distant counties face about 25 dollars in rail, salary loss, and expenses. higher officials must go home. Commissioner Holliday leaves for Washington via Erie to visit a daughter.
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Washington
Andrews
WasHindox
Ohio
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Central Counties
Holliday
Screencer Customs
Erie
Saloonkeepers Weigh Dem Ticket Push Amid Liquor Trust Debate
A Dispatch telegraph report from Cruciswati says the State Liquor Dealers Association circulated a vote plea urging saloon workers to back Democratic state and legislative tickets to protect business and liberty. Democratic managers claim it could add 15,000 votes. anti saloon sentiment prompts counter efforts. Gomes Robinson and M Hobart deny Whisky Trust funds or involvement in the circular.
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Cruciswati
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Gomes Robinson
Whisky Trust
M. Hobart
Acceptance of Charleston cruiser by Secretary Tracy
Secretary Tracy formally accepted the protected cruiser Charleston built by Union Iron Works after a conclusive test report. The Trial Board noted contract compliance but ambiguity prompted a further report which led to final acceptance. Penalties loom for shortfalls in horsepower and boiler capacity with $4,500 for delay. Contract price was $1,017,000 with $824,875 paid to date.
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Washington
Tracy
Charleston
Union Iron Works Company
San Francisco
Department
CIA
Seventy Miles an Hour Through Louisville Visit
The All-Americas' excursion train 1053 left Indianapolis at 6 20 pm and reached Louisville in three hours covering 130 miles with speeds up to 70 mph. Coal suited to the engine was used for the first time on the trip since New York. The visitors were escorted by the Louisville Legion to their hotel as illuminated arches lined Main street and a cannon salute rang out. The party retired for the evening as a busy day loomed.
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Louisville
Indianapolis
New York
Louisville Legion
Main Street
Overcoats Offered At Low Prices In City Sale
We offer 2 000 men's fine overcoats made from chinchilla cheviette and kersey with full lining and trim matching custom garments. Original prices 24 to 28 dollars, now four-in-hand scarfs and other items from James H. Aiken & Co 100 Fifth Avenue near the new Court House.
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Cor, Grant and
Diamond
The
New Court House
Searfs
James Hi. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
Overcosts Priced Down For Today In Colorful Overcoats
The notice proclaims 1 000 durable men’s overcoats in blue black and brown shades priced at six dollars, matching higher 12 dollar counterparts and offered by G G at P C corner Grant and Dismonders opposite the new South House.
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Cor
Grant and Dismonders
New South House
Not His Very Best at Old City Hall Concert
Theodore Thomas and his orchestra disappointed Pittsburg listeners at Old City Hall last night. The large, well dressed audience applauded modestly as the program favored familiar pieces over bold contrasts, with reviewers noting uneven pacing and a lack of peak artistry despite technical skill and strong sections led by Thomas and Herbert.
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Theodore Thomas
Pittsburg
Joseffy and Wilek Perform in Diverse Orchestra Concert
A transcription reveals uneven praise for Joseffy in the piano solo, praising delicacy yet faulting rhythm and tone in Fantasie and pursuing fortissimo limits. Violinist Wilexek earns quiet respect with restrained, reverent rendering, while the Pittsburgh connections shape the audience’s reception and expectations.
Army Desertions and Remedies Urged in Howard Report
General Howard deplores rising desertions in the army and proposes remedies. The report notes varied causes including factors like food and temperaments, and recommends reorganizing three infantry battalions under general officers to address the issue. He and General Crook urge improved leadership and disciplinary measures.
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Howard
Washington
Waren Ag
Crook
Abella
Not the Benders Identified as Prisoners in Oswego
Deputy Sheriff Dick brought two Michigans arrestees to Oswego claiming they are members of the Bender family. Authorities kept the pair under guard at an undisclosed residence all day with no reporters allowed. The case hinges on identification by locals who recall the long-ago Bender murders.
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Fred Innes
Tiphs
Patrick Id Gilmore
Inn
Theodore Thomas
Blakely
Osweoo
Kax
Almira Griffith
Niles
Mich
Tiliss Davis
Lansing
Bender
Autores
Morris
Benders
Eeesa Kate
Gennes Griffith
Mra
Davis
Madison Square Club entertains friends in new rooms
The Madison Square Club of Allegheny hosted an evening for members and guests in its new Enat street club rooms. Speeches were delivered by Robert Mungler and others as attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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Madison Square Club
Allegheny
Enat Street
Robert Mungler
Alleged Speak-Eway Arrest Report In Allegheny
Fragmentary police note places James Rooks of 44 Manhattan Street Allegheny under arrest on a charge. Readable lines mention garments for sale at 13 and 15 dollars with claims they are worth more, marketing at Grant and D streets opposite a new building.
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James Rooks
Manhattan Street
Allegheny
Grant
Ree ale winter and finest goods for to da scale
Placeholder text with unclear content. No identifiable people places organizations or events are present. The readable fragment references ale and goods but lacks concrete facts for a proper summary.
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Heer
Bring Your Crab Tidist To Aufrecht's Elite
A fragmentary item notes a location on Market Street in Pittsburg with an offer involving crabs and an implied event at Aufrecht's Elite. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a promotional or sales context.
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Aufrecht
Pittsburg
Congressman's Effort to Help Friend in Political Strife
Special telegram reports Philadelphia political boss William R. Leeds pressing Congressman O Neill to back a federal post for Leeds as he seeks office a long career in city politics. O Neill shows willingness to assist but faces delegation resistance and questions of propriety as the matter unfolds.
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Dispatch
Hixor
William R. Leeds
Philadelphia
Team
Leeda
Charles
Pene
Andrew Daly Fatally Struck At Byers Pipe Mill
Last night about 11:30 Andrew Daly a Byers pipe mill employee was instantly killed while working near a shaft in the belt area. The tragedy occurred at A M Byers & Co.'s mill and is being investigated.
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Andrew Daly
Byers
A. M. Byers & Co
Alleghent Police Work Mayor Pearcce’s Export Month Oct
Local report highlights Alleghent police actions under Mayor Pearcce during October. Officials note municipal focus on crime reduction and public safety measures, with ongoing patrols and enforcement efforts recorded by the department.
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Pearcce
Te-Day Overcoat Sale Near Grant and Diamond
A local sale offers overcoats at low prices with most items labeled as men’s wear. The event is positioned near Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new area, with prices highlighted in a discount tier.
Free To Day Sales Event At Kaupmanes Store
Prospectus announces a today only sale with free tool chests and outfits for every boy and a hand some life retail prize. Kaupmanes Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street presents imported smoking jackets and robes de chambre at special prices. The ad lists a family residence at 117 Latonian Avenue and notes various promotional items and locations.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Poon Avenue
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League
KEW Jerset
University of Pennnsylvania
Harrison Insnee
Janus G. Buaine
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Onders
Boone
GAMS
Niagara Faille Kharke
Hie
Ladies
Genta
Miners
Boye
Children’s Usderwrear
Jos, Hoare & Co
Penn Avenue
P-Band Scarfs
James H. Aikex
Gora
Pacific Coast
Atte
Anderson Gas
Louis Pasthur
Ais Orchestra
Old City Hall
Thomas
Paris
Pitwburg
Seidl
Gericke
Mr. Herbert
Mr. Oosterle
von Buslow
Joseffy
Son
Miliery
Marek
Benn
Mr. Joseffy
Acre
Gracefu Seong
Pittsburgh Musicircles
von Romansé
Wilexek
Leeds
Wanamaker
Congressman O'Reill
Cameron
Bard
O'Neill
Soch
Sherif
Seastors Quay
Pananaylvanias
Arma
House of
Ton
Bill
Tor
Alleghent
Iee Life Retail
Kaupmanes
Kaupmarns
Smithfield Street
Stent
Cal
S. P. Oetts
Lationar Avanva
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