Flapdoodie policies and Georgia intimidation claims
The New York Morning Journal condemns Watson of Georgia for urging Federal supervisors at polls. It argues such oversight would intimidate Democratic voters and help Populists, while noting Southern Democrats’ alleged susceptibility to intimidation and the Journal’s critique of Democratic collaboration with the People's party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Marryatt
New York Morning Journal
Watson
People’s Party
Georgia
Democracy
New York
People's Party
South
Confession of New York Post Over Gilroy Biography Ad
An editorial recalls the New York Evening Post’s shift in stance from anti Tammany bioads to supporting Gilroy. It argues the Post traded independence for political convenience, printing the biography as an ad only if liability was shifted. The piece condemns this as moral pandering to Tammany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Heering Post
Gilroy
Tammany
New York Evening Post
Calhoun Democracy Promoted by Wages and Tariff Compare
The article compares Midland and Pittsburg puddlers wage levels with English Midlands wages to illustrate tariff protection effects. It argues American ironworkers earn about 175 percent more than English rivals and claims wage-cost protection helps justify tariffs. It urges voters to support the Calhoun Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Puddiers
Pittsburg Puddiers
Free Trade Press
English Midlands
Calhoun Democracy
No Truth in It No Truth in It Editorial Attack
The New York Times attacks Senator Sherman over a speech on protection and wage differences with Europe. It claims the duty on steel rails is about 50 percent, a figure contradicted by the Republican Commissioner of Labor who shows the gap is three and a half times the wage difference. The piece argues the Times repeats the error after corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Sherman
Europe
the Times
Times
Misrepresentation of labor costs in steel rail duties debate
The writer argues that wages per ton for converting iron into steel rails do not capture total labor costs. Cites a 2467 per ton labor figure and a 1344 per ton duty, claiming the Times misstates labor costs and suggests free trade logic errs by equating duty to labor costs. Imagines Italy example to question the Times stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Europe
Italy
Tinplate debate sparks cross border industry clash
An excerpt from Llanelly and County Guardian discusses the tinplate question, arguing Llanelly as the tinplate center, criticizing J H Rogers for moving industry to the U S, and forecasting tariff effects. It questions whether English tin plate policy will shift trade to colonies and warns against industrial growth that damages local journalism and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanelly and County Guardian
Welsh Journal
McKinley
Llanelly
J. H. Rogers
Wales
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Cleveland
Flanelly and County Guardian
The World Accuses Millionaires in Campaign Funds
The New York World claims vast sums flowed to the Republican National Committee from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia leaders. It cites Tae Dispatch and the Manufacturers’ Club but both stories are denied. The paper mocks the pattern of exaggerated claims, suggesting even larger sums may be rumored next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Campaign Committee
New York
Tae Dispatch
Pittsburg
Republican National Committee
Dispatch
Frick
Manufacturers’ Club
Philadelphia
Payne, Camden
Havemeyer
Brice
Benedict
Judge Gresham's Voting Hint Sparks Debate
The letter from Judge Gresham to Mr. Bluford Wilson suggests how he plans to vote. The judge, praised for ability and integrity, denies voting due to disappointment with Republicans. He says he favors Cleveland over McKinley because of the McKinley bill, with no alternative proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Bluford Wilson
Gresham Haa
Cleveland
Fated Election Turns Grim As Count Downs Approach
A beleaguered office seeker faces mounting losses as fate appears to dash his chances within days. Supporters brace for a decisive wave of outcomes that could end his bid.
Balance of power across Congress sparks voter satire
A writer imagines the third party briefly wielding equal power in both chambers and warns that dangerous legislation would be only detail to a public already wary. The passage reflects skepticism about fringe influence shaping national policy.
Overcrowding Alarm Prompts City Boarding House Action
Citizens urge prompt steps to curb overcrowding as a Pittsburg boarding house lets sixteen men share a single sleeping apartment, a plight described as a terrible evil needing immediate remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Typhoid Patient Found In Overcrowded Pest Spot
An afternoon paper reported a typhoid fever patient in a crowded eight by twelve foot room housing four beds with two men occupying by day and two by night. The piece condemns such squalid conditions as discreditable to city governance and dangerous to public health and calls for action to shut them down.
Mayor Gourley Vetoes and City Streets Face Overrides
Councils treat Mayor Gourley's vetoes and Pittsburg streets as items intended for override by traction companies, signaling political friction over street control and transit influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Pittsburg
Political magnates and betting tips spark pre election ire
The piece argues that Senators engage in gambling tips for self gain and notes the clash between Quay and Gorman. It contends pre election utterances reflect public principle while post election actions reveal private interests.
Pure Ideals Clash With Politician Funds Claims
The passage argues that moral purity cannot be extreme among politicians who accuse each other of misusing campaign funds. It discusses scrutiny, ethics, and the balance between virtue and political maneuvering without asserting specific events or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Gorman
Political Insight and Celestial Occultations Highlight Month
The piece contrasts voters backing Cleveland with those betting on his success. It notes many planetary occultations, including on the night of the eighth instant, to be visible from Earth this month, emphasizing varying importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
Earth
Judge Gresham’s Stand Revealed at Last
The nation finally learns where Judge Gresham stands, or at least what he knows himself, as public clarity emerges on his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gresham
National Car Shortage Praised Over Grain Famine
In the overall view the nation deserves praise for a car famine rather than grain shortage. The writer notes that inconvenience lasts longer than famine and a good decal is easier to endure in wartime.
Crossing removals and wire burying in Pittsburgh area
The article notes the difficulty in distinguishing a professional gambler from a professional politician. It discusses the abolition of grade crossings in Allegheny and the burying of wires in Pittsburgh, emphasizing the importance tied to how persistently these projects are postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Campaign education nears finish to avert brain fever attack
The statement suggests finishing the education campaign in time to prevent brain fever outbreaks. It emphasizes urgency and public health focus without detailing participants or locations.
Masters of Men and notables in Washington society
A column notes Jonathan Reedy who cast his first presidential vote in 1920 for Monroe, Arabi Paas health in Ceylon, Wilson Hunt’s improving condition, Senator Gorman’s winter relocation, Thomas Lixcoxy of Fountain Green Illinois, a Lincoln portrait, a bronze Albert Pike statue pledged by Winnie Ream Homie, Jeper Jonyx T Scottr visiting Washington, Baron Fava praising diplomatic courtesies, and a pope dispensation talk for Prince Ferdinand with conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Reedy
Berks County
Millmont
Union County
James Monroe
Arabi Pas
London
Ceylon
Island
Wilson G. Hunt
New York
Senator Gorman
Rhode Island Avenue
Washington
Portland
Thomas Lixcoxy
Fountain Greento’p
Illinois
Lincoln
Albert Pike
Supreme Council of the
Kite Masons
Winnie Ream Homie
Jeper Jonyx T. Scottr
Harrison
Port Townsend
Indianapolis
Baron Fava
Diplomatic Corps
Chicago
Prince Ferdinand
Hohenzolleran
Duke of Edinburgh
Ferdinand
Rain May Help Open Grain Blockade for Railroads
Rain across the Northwest boosts railroad hopes to relieve the grain blockade and car famine. Officials say bad roads will slow farmers from hauling grain and free loaded cars, easing overflowing elevators. They fear Minneapolis lake ports may face a worse backlog as business surges. Receipts have surged nationwide in the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Burns Cottage to be Reproduced at World Fair Plans for Liberal Arts Building
Burns cottage at Ayris will be reproduced at the World's Fair under a concession granted to the Scottish Home Industries Association. The association will sell trinkets manufactured locally. The Liberal Arts Building plans are complete with a ground scheme like the Grand Opera House in Paris, featuring a 160000 square foot exhibit area expandable to 200000 with a gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Bobby” Burns
Ayris
Scottish Home Industries Association
Paris
McKeesport Convent Dedicated by St. Peter's Church
The new convent of St. Peter's Church for the Sisters of Mercy was dedicated this morning. Rev. Father Nolan officiated with Fathers McClaran and McCartey assisting. Sisters from Pittsburgh Allegheny and Braddock attended. Father Nolan celebrated mass and delivered the dedicatory address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moltzersromr
St. Peter's Church
Sisters of Mercy
Father Nolan
McClaran
McCartey
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Braddock
Wing and Matchett Predicted to Lose in Presidential Race
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the current presidential situation makes it reasonably safe to predict that Wing and Matchett will be beaten. The commentary reflects early assessments of the campaign dynamics and likely outcomes based on the prevailing political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Wing
Matchett
Rise of Niagara tensions and quietus over New Orleans Saint
Fragmentary notes discuss Niagara tensions and a lasting peace in New Orleans, with a historical reference to Columbus and a call for quiet repose. The text hints at a broader news agenda but readable details are limited and context is ambiguous.
Campaign News and Comment on Pennsylvania Elections
The piece analyzes Republican strength in Philadelphia and statewide races for Congress and the legislature. It highlights five target districts Seventh Eleventh Thirteenth Twenty Fourth and Twenty Sixth with varying prospects, notes bribery scandals, and cites candidate history. It also cites Jos eph H Maxury praising national prospects and projects House composition of 45 Republicans 106 Democrats and 15 independents per the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Bucks
Montgomery
Lackawanna County
Schuylkill County
Washington, Fayette
Greene
Allegheny
Butler, Beaver
Lawrence
Mercer
Greene County
Charles X. Bromm
Schuylkill
James B. Reilley
Reilley
Luzerne County
Erie-Crawford
Flood
Sibley
The
New York World
Michigan
John Miner
Jones
Florida
Dearborn
Detroit
Registration debate colors New York politics in 1892 era
A long letter from Chairman HaArarty analyzes New York City registration figures. He cites heavy Democratic gains in Brooklyn and Kings County, warns Republican apathy, and predicts strong Democratic results in New York and other states. The piece also notes Republican-organized rallies in Indiana and Alabama and a reform-era push to court conservative voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaArarty
Empire State
Bennys
New York City
Harrison
New York
Theew York
Cleveland
Stevenson
Brooklyn
Kings County
Democratic factions clash over ballots in local election
The report suggests underlying strife within the Democratic ranks as Magee faces opposition from both party factions and clergy. Election boards may encounter added trouble with the Baker ballot amid intra party disputes and preacher influence.
Chicago Grocers Stand Up to Sugar Trust Plan
New York and Philadelphia may surrender to the Sugar Trust but Chicago wholesale grocers refuse to be dictated. A meeting led by W. F. Osborn rejected the equality and rebate plan, affirming that buyers set prices and not the Trust. Chicago and key midwestern cities opposed the scheme, while Southern towns showed mixed support.
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Chicago
Sugar Trust
Curiaco
New York
Philadelphia
W. F. Osborn
American Sugar Trust
Osborn
Dbtection Grocers
Milwaukee
Detroit
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Trust
Missouri
Gay Young Sinner Accused In Diamond Theft Case
Walter Guy Furnald, Massachusetts athlete, was discharged on a bad check charge at the Murray Hill Hotel and then jailed on a potential theft case. Chicago socialite Mrs. Katharine Post accuses him of stealing $2,500 worth of diamonds from her home around October 1. Bail set at $2,000. he remains in custody awaiting examination as authorities seek the Boston woman involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yone
Walter Guy Furnala
Massachusetts
Murray Hill
Boston
Chicago
Fornald
Jefferson Market Court
Furnald
Katharine Post
Ryan
Adlai Letter Reactions Circulate Across Papers
The sample quotes condemn or mock Mr Stevenson’s letter of acceptance as dull brief or muddled. Papers from Cleveland to Cincinnati criticize its brevity scope and impact, noting delay and lack of substantive discussion. Critics in Philadelphia Chicago New York and Brooklyn register mixed disappointment.
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Mr. Stevenson
Mr.Stevenson
Washington
Adlai
Harrisburg
Grand Repids Herald
Brooklyn Standard Union
Philadelphia Telegraph
Chicago Mail
Avzat
New York Advertiser
Stevenson
Cleveland
New York Tribune
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Tragic Electric Accident in Camden
Hiram Mollvane a Camden Heating and Lighting Company worker was handling a live wire when shocked and thrown from a pole. He landed on the pavement and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camvex
N.J
Hiram Mollvane
Hneman
Camden Heating and Lighting Company
Hospital opened to receive patients in Mosea Taylor legacy
The hospital funded by Mosea Taylor's will for the city is now completed and opened this morning. The building sits on a high knoll with a commanding view of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantrox
Mosea Taylor
Deaths of Major Henry S. Goddard in New York
Major Henry S. Goddard died Monday in New York of Brights disease aged years. He was born in New York and was the eldest son of Rev Kingston Goddard. During the Civil War he served as a commissioned calecer in a Pennsylvania regiment and later was commissioned by President Lincoln as an additional paymaster with the rank of Major. He leaves a widow, a brother, a sister, and a son. Also note: an anonymous donor contributed to the conscience fund in Hanniesvia, Pa., with state officials reporting prior anonymous gifts.
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Henry S&s Goddard
New York
Bright
Major Goddard
Kingston Goddard
Goddard
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Hanniesvia
Morrison
Philadelphia
Conscience Fund
Obituary notes mark Boston elder Choate Bueno Ham's death
Obituary notes recall CHOATE BUEN HAM a long known Boston resident who died after weeks of illness at age 73. The notices also list Marshall Illinois widow LUtxpA Harlan and other deaths including Rev C J Gibeon rector of Grace Episcopal Petersburg and Colonel W S Horton at Ridgeway from illness, along with Brennaman of Fort Perry and a Spaniard over 100 in Phoenix.
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Choate Buen Ham
Boston
Lutxpa Harlan
Marshall
Ill
Justin Marian
E. PD. Harlan
Illinois
G. A. M. Tue
C.J. Gibeon
Grace
Petersburg
Van
Richmond
Lizutexas
CoLonet
Horton
Hidgeway
Elk County
Matinpa Brennaman
George
Brennaman
Fort Perry
Hankin Station
Wiliam
Park
Alma Brennaman
DerGoo Xennixes
Art and Music Blend at Pittsburg Society Night
The Pittsburg Club Theater hosted the Art Society’s 182nd reception with Charles B. Graham lending travel art and Lois Della Cory headlining a Dresden-trained soprano program. Interludes featured John T. Irwin on violin and Carl Better at piano, delighting a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Club
Art Society
Charles 8. Graham
Enthusiastic Woman's Club meeting and society notes
An active meeting of the Woman's Club chaired by Mrs Wade discussed the closing of the World's Fair and featured papers by Mrs Shallenberger and Mrs Fleischman. Bishop Whitehead gave an address and hosted a reception at the Shadyside home. Miss Misie Jacobs married Benjamin Badoh at her mother’s residence. The Needlework Guild gathers at Thint Presbyterian Church to aid the Pittsburg branch. Prov Leonano Eaton and daughter Sadie return from Philadelphia with Miss Adiz M Stanton addressing the Pittsboro Theosophists in the Mercantile Library.
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Trere
Woman's Club
Wade
Rb Ware
Shallenberger
Seveay
Fleischman
St. Darnvavve
Guitp von Nounges
Church of
Tagrart Street
Allegheny
Tas
Thint Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Leonano Eaton
Sadie Eaton
Astelphia
Miss Eaton
New York
Metropolis
Andiz M. Stanton
Pittsboro
Mercantile Library
Major Kerbey Arrives at Moyabama Peru En Route to Lima
Major J O Kerbey writes from Moyabama Peru after 18 days of canoeing and tramping on the Amazon. He heads toward Lima over the Andes, with Pittehor friends advised to write care of the United States Legation in Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Kerbey
Moyabama
Peru
Amazon
Lima
Andes
United States Legation
Major Lambing
Corry
Seventh Avenue
Frood
Joe Sibley
Congress
Erie-Crawford
Dr. Young
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Louisville
Pittsburghers Registered at New York Hotels
A list of Pittsburgh residents staying at New York hotels includes Mrs J Brown Albemarle Mrs F E Baline Gilsey House EB Cavanagh Broadwy Central J Gardner Jr Holland House T W Hartman Imperial A Hewlett Tremont Hotel D H Hostetters Gilroy House W G Johnson Earles Hotel G E Lorch Broadwey Central Mrs Rodd Grand Hotel J W Seaver Westminster W C Stevenson Denis C Ari al Windsor G and Murray Kaperis Solomon Holland Houses J A Heed and J W Robinson among others on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Earle’s Hotel
G. E. Lorch
Browsway Central
Mrs. Rodd
Grand Hotel
J. W. Seaver
Westminster
W. C. Stevenson
Denis
C. A.rial Windsor
G. & and Murray
Kaperis K. Solomon
Holland Houses
A. Heed
J. W. Robinson
Oornyn Avenue
Tragic Halloween Crossing Claims Young Girl in Erie
Miss Etta Miller, 11, daughter of Amos Miller of Girard, was visiting Swanville with a youth party on Halloween night. She attempted to cross the Lake Shore track ahead of her friends near the taxi stand and was struck by a train, dying instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri. Pa
Etta Miller
Amos Miller
Girard
Swanville
Lake Shore
Campaign Notes Stirring Yet Unchanged
The Baltimore American and Washington Star quote mixed opinions on a campaign, noting Senator Hill’s literary contributions are minimal and urging further disruption to awaken activity. The tone suggests skepticism about progress and hints at potential explosive developments to disturb the status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington Star
Curious Condensations of Old World Facts and Inventions
A digest of scattered notes notes on silk styles printing calico armor and armor, philology and geography. It covers cocoons, newspapers, taxes in the Himalayas, printing origins, and curious anecdotes from London to Oregon with many dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Courant
London
New York
Nevada
Lens
France
John of
Grand Ronde
Oregon
Iate
Washington
Himalayas
Thibet
Massachusetts
Frayed cuffs and a cryptic note cycle through a comic office scene
A man inspects worn cuffs then writes a note, hands it to the editor of the Weekly Joker who fails to publish his joke. In a separate exchange, dialogue about cats and fruit baskets with chipped humor leads to a scene with a strong-armed Kasper and an engagement to a Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joker
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Diamond Street
New Dispatch
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IEMS
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Darcy
Mr. Cleveland
Burns
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Boston Herald
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Alabama
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Taylor Hospital
Major Henry 5. Goddard
Epworth League
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M. EB. Church
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Stella Booker
Portia
Mixa Shallenberger
Edward Young
Jackson
Misa Lillian Smith
Epworth Cerette
Rev
W. 5. Lockward
Hatever
Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
Lillian Easton
Andrew
Easton
Montgomery Avenue
Frank Whitesell
Whitesell
St. Augustine
Pla
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Powstmaster McKean
Frank A. Slocum
Mansfeld
Edgar J. Pershing
Connellsville
Central Hotel
George BR. Sheassey
J. K. Crawford
Franklin
James Dann
Mussilion
Anderson
Samuel Warden
Mt. Pleasant
Cyrun Elder
Johnstown
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Whs
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Salem
Ross Reynol
Kittanning
Duquesne
W. H. Andrews
Titusville
J. R. Balsey
St. Charles
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Mentz
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Kasper
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