Pan American Tour Shows Need for Direct Steamship Links
The piece argues South American delegates should be convinced of US community of interests after their tour. It urges Congress to establish thorough direct steamship service with South America, criticizes current transatlantic routing via Liverpool and Dublin, and calls for adapting US production and trade methods to South and Central American needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Central America
Europe
South America
Buenos Ayres
New York
Inverpool
London
Aix
Congress
Australian ballot system praised after Massachusetts vote test
Testimony on the Australian ballot system notes Massachusetts success last Tuesday, with voters of varied familiarity mastering the process without confusion. Proponents claim reduced abuses under the new method, praising early advocates like Henry George for promoting its adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Henry George
Proper minds fret over Daudet tale in Harper's Magazine
Critics worry a Daudet novel in Harper's Magazine signals moral decline in American literature. They fear publishers may pander to French decadence, but insist Harper's will not inaugurate disrepute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Daudet
Harper's Magazine
Harpers
Daudet Tale to Appear in Harper's Magazine
Harper's editors announce a new Daudet story linked to Tartarin sketches. The tale, translated by Henry James, is expected to be clean unlike the racy Parisian life depicted in Sappho. The piece notes criticism of native American writers for filthier, more suggestive works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Dandet
Harper's Magazine
M. Tartarin
M. Daudet
Sappho
Harper's
Henry James
New York Court Denounces Trusts as Criminal Enterprises
The General Term of the New York Supreme Court declares trusts illegal for restraining competition. The decision faults the trust structure as under control of a board with no power over it. Despite this, further Cottonseed Oil Trust disclosures show a $500,000 cash shortfall from managers speculation, with $250,000 offered back and officers reportedly not civilly or criminally liable. Investors are urged to avoid illegal combinations and seek accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Supreme Court
Iowa and New Jersey Vote Reflect Corporate Pulls
The article notes Iowa elected a Democratic Governor by 5,500 due to corporate campaign issues and the GOP ticket near tied results. In New Jersey Abbott won by a large margin amid a long running corporate fight, signaling voters punish public officials who serve corporate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Jersey
Abbott
Tranx Fo
Zanesville
New York Indiana
Campbell
Canandaigua Experiment on Vote Buying and Library Fight
The Canandaigua electorate rejected vote buying on election day with Republicans and Democrats both avoiding payments. The piece praises the abstention as a public awakening and warns of future backsliding while urging attendance at a Library Association meeting to defend Library Hall from sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canandaigua
New York
New York State
Prohibition
Canandsigua
Library Association
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Braces for Mixed Pan American Impressions
The Pan-Americans glimpsed Pittsburg in both somber and attractive moods, leaving some with pleasure at yesterday's weather and a sense of conquest. The Ohio Republicans faced a betrayed campaign forgery and a shifting political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ohio
Political reflections on forgery faults and election quirks
The author rails at campaign forgery on both sides and notes a near unanimous reelection of Amos Cummings. The piece hints at a looming nine year old forgery exposure, a planned Westward union of cowboys, and jokes about James Clarkson reviewing Iowa post offices after a Democratic win.
Republican lawmakers warn on machine control weakening parties
A group of sixteen Maryland Republican legislators issue a warning to Democrats that corrupt machine management can erode strength in their party as well as the opposing party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Streaks of honesty and turmoil mark New York politics
The piece notes a jailed bribery case ended by a jury split, a landslide election, and calls for cleaner Gotham governance. It contrasts New York and Chicago with weaker building material for a World’s Fair and condemns attacks on private homes and the Postoffice. It mentions Louisville Democrats and a Standard Oil challenge to court decisions and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Chicago
Louisville
Petersburg
Various Notices and Remarks from the Era
A mixed jumble of brief notes mentions a sarcastic sender to J Baker of Ohio regarding Campbell’s Pleasures of Hope. It notes Rev Dr Phillips Brooks’ twentieth year at Trinity Boston and Mrs Nosse expected in Washington. Also details about Rev Passavast’s Detroit mission plans, King Louis’ leniency, a Turin language teacher seeking naturalization, General Boulanger’s eccentric lifestyle in Jersey, a monument to Victor Emmanuel near Rome, and Gladstone’s address on colonial statesmanship and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Campbell
Phillips Brooks
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Boston
Nosse
Washington
W. A. Passavast, JR
General Council of the
Lutheran Church
Detroit
Louis of
Portugal
Konsors
Turin
General Boulanger
Jersey
Victor Emanuel
Capitol
Rome
Gladstone
Amercan
Credit Mobilier settlement ends long tax case
A Harrisburg telegram reports the Credit Mobilier of America will pay $40,000 to the State Treasury to settle 18 years of taxes. The firm had valued its stock at 5 cents for taxation, claimed no assets, and faced dissolution. Special counsel had pursued suits in federal and state courts. The payment completes the state's claim and ownership of the company’s shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Credit Mobilier of America
Credit Mobilier Corporation
Avatar Gane
McCamant
Philadelphia
Raltey
United States Circuit Court
Philadel
Heston
Album of Philsberg Views by Adolph Wittemann
New York publisher Adolph Wittemann has issued a souvenir album titled The pictures of Pittsburg and Allegheny. The Albertype prints depict principal buildings and thoroughfares and are described as very handsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wittemann
New York
Pictsburg
Allegheny
Charity Bazaar at Cyclorama Hall by Trinity Church Ladies
The Society of Mercy of Trinity Church staged a successful charity bazaar at Cyclorama Hall yesterday afternoon. Volunteers organized fancy work, a grabbag, ice cream and cake tables, and a children's pageant with many local helpers, drawing a bright crowd despite poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Mercy
Cyclorama Hall
Society of Mercy of Trinity Church
Harry Darlington
S. Johnson
Jas. B. McFadden
Pap
Ridge Avenue
Hazen
New York
Oe Catherwood
Chars
Rebecca Darlington
Liszie Chambers
Madeline Langhlis
Ander Heing
Kenneth Painter
Shall Bell
Benny McCord
Brown
George McBride
Iitie Rowa
Bessie McBride
May Brown
A. E. W. Painter
Jes Lane Fitzhugh
Ross W. Proctor
Mra
Israel
Ponch
Judy
Hessie Howe
John Pickerson
Masters Douglas Stewart
Carroll Fritzhugh
Sopper
Provea
Trinity Church
Church Entertainments Bring City Dark of Joys
Local churches hosted a string of events yesterday. Sandusky Street Baptist transformed into a banquet room with a long decorated table and a host of ladies in charge. Recondegational Church featured Hindoo and Japanese tableaux vivants followed by music by Miss Sadie L. Stevenson. Arch Street M. E. Church held a sunflower concert to a large audience. Fifth U.P. Church offered a musical and literary program. Third U. P. Church announced a supper and social next Thursday at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
Woodburn
Stewart
Rudolph
Thompson
Bottenger
Irwin
Dodda
Siebert
Davis
McCullum
Prescott
Allen Rudolph
Ero
U. P
Domestic school idea proposed for Kenmare Nun in charge
Pittsburg philanthropists discuss establishing a girls school in the city with Miss Cusack of Kenmare as head. She backs the plan to teach domestic education, amid protests from Protestants and clergy. Catholics offer funding but would require church return, which she calls impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Miss Cusack
Kenmare
A charming bazaar at Swissvale Presbyterian Church
Swissvale ladies hosted a successful bazaar in the church lecture room with multiple booths arranged decoratively. The event opened at 3 and concluded with a 7:30 dinner organized by Mrs John Dalzell and Mrs H H Westinghouse, featuring numerous helpers at the toy and doll counters and dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swissvale
Presbyterian Church
Posermen
John Dalzell
H. H. Westinghouse
Will Watson
Hawkins
Brown
M. Fisher
Re Jeeam
Heazleton
Iak
Rm. Schoyer
Iss Balkam
Duff
Newmyer
Hazeltine
Hazlett
Dickson
Miss Gordon
Social notices from Allegheny Home District event listings
Invitations issued for PRANK G. Baker’s 21st birthday with a special Pittsburg rail trip for guests. Newla F. Brown to perform at Arch Street Methodist. Dr. Talmage praises a local lady’s talents. Carrie Schmert hosts a gathering. Ina Creighton and John L Collins wed in Allegheny. Various social evenings and musicales noted. Chrysanthemums blaze at Allegheny Park Conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank G. Baker
Homestead
W. F. Bailey
Pittsburg
Newla F. Brown
Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Talmage
Brooklyn
Carrie Schmert
Fifth Avenue
Craig Street
Ina
William &. Creighton
Mansfield Cochran
Sewickley
Pettigrew Chase Ends In Delayed Train Race For Dakota Land
The Philadelphia Telegraph recounts Pettigrew's secret bid for a Dakota land deed from an old Indian. A nervous Hebrew on the same train relayed messages and raced to the courthouse with a wagon at the depot, while a breakdown delayed the engine and altered the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Dakota
Air. Pettigrew
United States
Pettigrew
Court House
Suburban train service reforms urged for Ft Wayne line
Letter to the editor critiques Pittsburgh area Pennsylvania Company policies on Ft Wayne Railroad suburban service. The writer urges patron comfort over profits, proposes morning trains Allegheny to Leondale, porter at stations, in-car markets, kitchen car, phonograph cylinders, and enhanced ventilation to boost suburban traffic and Bellevue area development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Penn Avenue
Ft. Wayne
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ohio River
Fort Wayne
City
Hetae
Leondale
Imaul
Bellevue
Racers
Ber Bewickley
Bleever
Pirresure
Wilhelm Replies to Amist Letter on Anarchist Pamphlet
Mr Wilhelm defends Arbeiter Zeitung against claims of anarchistic propaganda. He labels the paper a labor organ and condemns opponents as sabre rattling provocateurs while urging civic action to suppress what he calls incitement, dated November 8, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Dispaten
Amist
Arbeiter Zeitung
Msc
Ana Ag Ieee
Ansum
Steen
Arbeiters
Tanners and Bakers
Allegheny
Knights of Saba
Cerner
Renee Y
Essus i. Oes
Rbiter Zeitung
Reese
New York Parks
Pittsburg
Sonntagediatt Und Reform
Prrvasorg
Wonders of the Gas City Pittsburg Tour
A Pittsburg visit by Pan American delegates highlights the city’s vast iron and steel works. The writer praises the scale of production and the entertainment efforts of Captain C. W. Satchelier, noting gas mains, furnaces, and the city’s modern forge sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitaberg
Pittsburg
New York Herald
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Pittaburgers
Natural
Pentleman
Aman
Committee of Entertainment
C. W. Satchelier
Fea
Southside Review Comes Out With New Look
The Southside Review debuts this week with a handsome front page design and a bold headline. The edition highlights local matters and aims to showcase the community's pride on the other side of the Monongahela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southside Review
Monongalela
Charge
Revenge of a Wronged Husband in Harlem Court
John Bergan, a carpenter, killed with a knife after discovering his wife with a friend. Bergan was arrested and arraigned at Harlem Police Court where the judge, noting injuries were not dangerous, paroled him to appear when wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MoEvily
Bergan
Justice White
Harlem
McEvily
Clearing Up the Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard rapidly clears men of war after ten weeks afloat. The Boston, Atlanta and Chicago cruisers prepare to sail to Boston on the 12th. Lancaster sails to Portsmouth for gunnery training ship conversion. Dolphin reportedly to carry Secretary Tracy to Boston for cruiser review before Europe. Tug Gins to Portsmouth for repairs. Hearsarge to be docked and repaired after Portsmouth return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Boston
Atlanta
North River
Chicago
Lancaster
Koarcarge
Portsmouth
N.H
Ex Secretary Bayard and Bride Attend Event at New York Hotel
Ex Secretary Thomas F. Bayard and his bride appeared at the New York Hotel today in a quiet social gathering. The couple’s presence drew attention from guests and local society pages, marking a notable society event of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bayard
New York
Cole
Dao
Getting Even for His Mitten
Miss Kittie Lamont accuses Harry M. Pike of planning and carrying out a jewelry theft after a breakup with the actor. Lamont says Pike and an accomplice entered her flat posing as butchers and stole diamond jewelry valued with their sealskin sacque. The landlady supports the claim and Pike is remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Lamont
Harry M. Pike
American Four
Pike
Miss Lamont
Lamont
Virginia's Greatest Wonder at Natural Bridge
A fragment discusses the famous Naters Bridge legends, noting believed carvings by a young George Washington in the rocky abutment. It recounts tales of danger, possible legends, and references to cedar creek hazards and the bridge as a monumental landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naters Bridge
Baltimore
George Washington
George
Washington
Elihu Bury
Cedar Creek
Thera
Ereetets Est
Funeral of Page Pyne Attended by State Legislators
The funeral of Andy Pyne, longtime chief of the House pages, drew many legislators from Harrisburg and surrounding areas. Floral tributes marked the ceremony as mourners traveled from Philadelphia in private cars to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisberg
TME
Haadkrsbung
Andy Pyne
House
Sap Gt
Legialare
Philadelphia
Tri State Triples and Odd Local Feuds
A jumble of short notes from Easton to Reading covers mistaken bear sightings, a skunk chase, youths courtship pranks staged at six houses, a tailor’s powder shield for faces, Prof Franx Steven teaching 32 485 people to dance in 53 years, Millersville rabbit bags, a Zanesville voter backing Campbell, and a Hamilton county election bet linked to Moser and Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franx Steven
Jacon Moser
Lima
Fletcher Cahill
Hiafftan
Campbell
Hamilton County
Moser
Reid
Curios Condensations From a City Page
A collage of clipped notes mentions Empress the circus elephant in Philadelphia, reports on French officers and revolvers, and scattered European curiosities. It refers to war, poetry, and assorted remarks from figures like Dr. Seeley, with mixed fragments about bonds, Geronimo, and a South Africa drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuotion
Philadelphia
Europe
Dr. Joh
Sharp pointed shafts and playful cartoon quips
A collage of humorous items from The World’s Fair women to hockey banter and a barber quip. Cartoon captions reference Puck style satire about marriage, minor political quirks, and social scenes. Citizens joke about fire risk and hotel life while light banter and name mentions populate the page.
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Jo Marson
OF the
George Will C. Ferris
Ethel M. McKenzie
Ernest H. Heinrichs
Bessie Bramble
Philip Braggalan
the Dispatch
Pittsburg Postoffice
Diamond Street
Easters
Tribune
the Distatron
Banday
Tne Dusrarce
Daily Dispatch
Patly Dispatch
Trusts
4 Cowboys’ Union
Cattle Corporation
Amos Cummings
S. Cox
James 5. Clarkson
Clarkson
Standard Oil
Standard
Philsberg
Trinity Church's Charity
Swissvale Presbyterian Church
Ft. Wayte
Dispate
Gossip OF
Bayards
Virginia’s
Page Pyle
Easton
Carbondale
Allentown
Millersville
Lancaster County
Virginia
Pierre
Bae
Humphrey
Breton Island
Ile
Monaco
Charles Barnes
Nathan Fubbran
George Cantina
Wolf Mountain
Mings
New York City
Abraham Tappan
Frederor
Anaes
Sanaananee
Geronimo
Mount Vernon Barrack
Alabama
Adrian, Mich
South Africa
Seeley
Ferake
India
E. Leavitt
Puck
Somerville Journal
Fire Beret
Heston Merald
Soston Mercia
Urtington
Cenet
Johnny
Mr. Stayer
Slater
Abe
Toledo
Bigbee
Ove Pears
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