Senator Delamater Weighs Senate Run Amid Naval Debate
The article surveys senatorial speculation surrounding Delamater’s possible U.S. Senate bid as Cameron faces defeat and critiques naval policy. It argues for cautious, experimental shipbuilding rather than rapid expansion, noting English vessel flaws and the need for higher quality, not quantity, in the U.S. Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitler
Hastings
Cameron
United States Senate
Delamater
Pennsylvania
Congress
United States
Senate
Nationalist Leaders Stand Firm Amid Parnell Uncertainty
The Sreeman's Journal argues Parnell could be separated from the Home Rule fight in divorce court notes, yet the Nationalists need no single figure. Gladstone, Dillon, O'Brien, Sexton, Sullivan and O Connor support continued resistance to Tory coercion as the Irish push for self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreeman
Irish Nationalist Party
Parnell
Gladstone
Dillon
O'Brien
Sexton
Sullivan
O'Connor
Balfour
Oklahoma Territory Libel Law Planned
An Oklahoma Idea states the law of libel will be provided for the new Territory of Oklahoma. The proposed measure outlines protections for individuals against slander while outlining duties for publishers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory of
Oklahoma
Oklahoma moves to criminalize libel against candidates
A territorial bill in Oklahoma makes publishing insinuations about a candidate or official a crime regardless of truth. The proposed law mirrors mudslinging objections elsewhere and could force the press to curb criticism, effectively silencing reputational discussion of politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial
Oklahoma
Press of
Farmers Alliance judge election sparks cross country debate
The Kansas election of a Farmers Alliance candidate to a judgeship, lacking legal training, prompts sarcasm in Eastern papers and a proposal to send him to a year of study at a distant law school. The piece questions legal training versus proven impartiality and cites historical contrasts in England and Prussia while noting broader doubts about judicial qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Law School
Ann Arbor University
New York
Tammany
Pennsylvania
Frederick the Great
Commerce
The Next Comic Opera Gilbert and Sullivan Reunite for New Satire
The article reports that Gilbert and Sullivan have reconciled and will continue producing musical satires for the English speaking world. It discusses potential themes like an Opera of Discords, and notes the public interest in their renewed partnership and possible satirical works. It also mentions cartoonists and a New York World cartoon sequel to Judge's Jealous Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Sullivan
New York World
Judge
Jim
Political Whispers and Peculiar Predictions Crosstown
A column blends political jabs and odd notes from 1880s America. It cites Clarkson favoring a wise 1882 Republican nomination, critiques Blaine and officials, mentions Gourley on the tree bridge, and notes Tippoo Tib’s muted output. It also laments executive stonewalling on post office contracts and cites diamond hoarding in Kimberley.
Weather Woes Dominate Pages With Fog and Melancholy Reflections
A long, meandering column laments persistent damp, cold, and foggy weather disrupting daily life. It contrasts mood and mind with shifting skies, notes urban quips about finance and society, and concludes with scattered poems and witticisms about stock markets and public figures.
The Pen and the Penny: Varying Paths of Fortune
A collage of aphorisms and social commentary contrasts wealth and charity with crime and folly. It cites Wall Street brokers, stock raising, and a phrase about “the pen” leading many to imprisonment, while noting vanity and memory of a kiss. It reflects satirical tones of a newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Wall Street
Macbeth misstep stirs laughs as actors tangle on stage
The performance of Macbeth last night featured Warde and Bowers in a farcical mishap as Macbeth trod on Lady Macbeth’s long train. The near collision drew amused whispers from the audience before the pair exited in solemn fashion.
Brilliant Wedding of Wood and Walton in North Avenue Church
The ceremony of Miss Nellie Walton and Mr. James Wood was held at 9 o clock in North Avenue M E Church with a lavish reception at the Walton mansion on Western avenue. The couple and guests traveled in an atmosphere of gold decor, chrysanthemums, and white attire. Afterward the couple will reside in the newly built Lincoln avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Nellie Walton
Nelle Walton
North Avenue M. E
Walton
Western Avenue
Messrs
Brady Wilkins
H. B. Patton
W. J. Patton
Henry Singer
Otis Childs
George Singer
Mr. Sterling
Miss Walton
Thomas c. Cook
James Wood Scully
Pittsburg Club
Wood
United States
Rubo
J. R. & A. Murdoch
Lincoln Avenue
Misleading Signal On Santa Fe Cow Collision
A Santa Fe railroad manager recalls how frequent stock killings on the line led to a reporting system. Engineer John Norton explains he did not report a cow strike because he thought the animal was unharmed after slowing, despite its evident injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Clark
Santa Fe
Stock Claim Department
John Norton
Norton
State Aid to Charities Debated at Philadelphia Meeting
James B. Scott attended the annual meeting of the State Board of Charity where allocations for state aid were debated. Local requests total about 1 million dollars with Danville and Norristown seeking 500 thousand each for expansions. Funds depend on the State Treasurer’s balance, with priority to state institutions and lunacy and penitentiary support. The Commission on Lunacy will convene later in the week amid discussions of isolating cases and sending troubled individuals to state asylums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Philadelphia
State Board of Charity
Scott
Danville
Norristown
Commission On
Ita Ent
Wetherell
Egyptian Manners and Customs Discussed by Rev Coburn
Rev Dr C M Coburn lectured on Egyptology at Emory M E Church East End in a fundraiser for missions. He contrasted ancient and modern fashion noting Egypt ladies carried canes wore huge bonnets and puffed while delivering jokes some apparently 4 000 years old yet engaging to listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Coburn
Emory M. E. Church
East End
Beneft
Notable Figures in Arts and Society Drawn From New England Life
A survey of prominent names and curiosities. Benjamin Constant arrives to decorate a Boston home. Moltee at 80 on his birthday imagines youth. Garrision, son of a famed abolitionist, rich and active in politics. Sen Sabin praises reciprocity in the Northwest. Dizzy nickname cited in Disraeli bio. Mrs Astor’s costly lace gowns and high value dresses noted. Blind Johnny, a six year old mendicant, valued at $20,000 travels across major cities earning wealth. Sarah Bernhardt departs from royal looks in Cleopatra. Patrick Donahue returns to the Pilot at age seven decades, a venerable journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosixt Browsixg
Benjamin Constant
Boston
Vor Moltee
William Liorp Garrison
Fie
Sabin
Minnesota
Northwest
Frows
Benjamin Disraeli
Earl of
Beaconsfield
Dizzy
England
Sarah Bernhardt
Cleopatra
Greece
Patrick Donahue
Nestor
New England
Linden Club Hosts Dance and Concert Week Events
The Linden Club plans a Friday evening dance followed by a concert Tuesday under Henry L Ringwals management. The chorus of 25 voices features soloists Misses M HR Cannon Alice Fownes and Mr Richard Cannon and Mr Edwins Fownes. The Point Breeze Orchestra will be augmented for the occasion. Card play recurs at Mrs William C Stewarts Neville Street home as the Neville Street Euchre Club hosts a supper with dessert featuring merengue glace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Club
Mystic Ring
Henry L. Ringwals
M HR. Cannon
Alice Fownes
Richard Cannon
Edwins
Fownes
Point Breze
Launching of the Maine at New York Navy Yard
The New York navy yard held a holiday scene as the armored cruiser Maine launched. Secretary of the Navy Lee arrived with his party, a 19 gun salute sounded from the Vermont, and at noon amid cheering crowds the Maine slid down the incline while Miss Wilmwording christened the vessel with champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bunting
Navy Yard
Maine
Lee
A Aa
Fred
Vermont
Wilmwording
Comet F of 1890 Visible Soon From Earth
Prof. Charles N Thornber of Vanderbilt University reports locating the comet first seen in Colombo Italy on November 14. Named Comet F of 1890, it will be visible from Earth for several months and may soon be naked eye as the nebula becomes more visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Charles N. Thornberr
Vanderbilt University
Colombo
Italy
Ladies Exhibition at East End Gymnastic Club
The ladies class in light athletics at East End Gymnastic Club on Shady avenue will stage an exhibition Tuesday December 2. Only parents of members may attend. club members themselves are barred from the event. Prof L F Kirchner has trained the students for months and several have become proficient in athletic arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Shady Avenue
L. F. Kirchner
Swift Commerce Destroyers and Monstrous Battle Ships Described
Chief Constructor Wilson submits a Navy report detailing plans for a 22 knot torpedo cruiser and a fast-class torpedo boat. The Wooden fleet declines as steel vessels rise. Cruiser No. 12 blends merchantman looks with a high freeboard and heavy guns for armor piercing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinchos
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Kree
Unioago
Boston
Atlanta
Dolphin
Thanksgiving Concert Parties at Old City Hall
Thanksgiving concert attendees include host E T Schaffner from Allentown, George Vaux of the Southside hosting Southside youths, and Carrie Henderson of Allegheny acting as hostess to a party of Alleghenians with escorts at Gilmore's concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
Old City Hall
Allentown
E. T. Schaffner
George Vaux
Southside
Carrie Henderson
Allegheny
Annual church benefit dinner and society events listed
The Lady W F M S of First Methodist Church hosts a two day benefit dinner from 11 30 to 2 each day on Fifth Avenue. Cyclorama Hall hosts a December 1 dancing class reception with Hourstrom Goernert's Orchestra. John Colwell and wife celebrate their 25th anniversary next Saturday in Edgewood. W C T U hosts a dinner today at Second Avenue and Grant Street with a supper to follow. Bethel Presbyterian in Allegheny features a concert by C L Guildersleeve last night. J J Porter and Mary Clokey wed yesterday in Springfield Ohio. Mrs H B Brockett entertained with cards and refreshments. Mr and Mrs A L Strave of Negley Avenue celebrate 25th anniversary Friday. Lysle Circle hosts an oyster supper in Masonic Hall Allegheny. Trinity Bazaar for the Woman's Guild at Cyclorama Hall today. Orphan tea at Lafayette Hall this evening. Mr and Mrs John Guntz of Fifth Avenue celebrate their wedding anniversary. C L A Club reception last evening at Uoe Hall South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Fifth Avenue
Hourstrom
Goernert
E. V. Bridge
John Colwell
Edgewood
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
C. L. Guildersleeve
Pittsburg
J. J. Porter
Mary Clokey
Springfield
H. B. Brockett
A. L. Strave
Negley Avenue
Lysle Circle
Masonic Hall
Woman's Guild
Lafayette Hall
Axp Mas
Jomn GunTz
C. L. A. Club
Uoe
Southside
County Democracy Club Admits Members at Turner Hall
The County Democracy met last evening and completed arrangements for a union meeting at Turner Hall Friday night. Ten members were admitted to the club. Resolutions expressed regret at the death of Frank J. Kirk, captain of the club. The club adjourned to meet tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Rnion
Turner Hall
Frank J. Kirk
DeWolf Hopper Plans New Opera with Davis Morse and Stevens
DeWolf Hopper held a consultation with proprietor J Charles Davis Woolson Morse composer and Manager Ben Stevens about staging a new opera next year. Stevens said there is no lack of material but the goal is a popular selection. The cost runs up to about 15000 dollars for rehearsal and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWolf Hopper
J. Charles Davis
Woolson Morse
Ben Stevens
Knights Resolve Finances After Od City Hall Reception
Officers of the First Regiment of the Select Knights met at the Central Hotel last evening to settle financial matters from the reception at Od City Hall two weeks ago. Colonel Charles Lewis reported that everything was satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Select Knights
Central Hotel
Od City Hall
Charles Lewis
Elephant Arrival Planned for Schenley Park Exhibit
Chief Bigelow received a telegram announcing the elephant for Schenley Park would arrive this morning. An experienced elephant trainer will accompany the animal and stay until park employees become thoroughly acquainted with its Eastern habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Schenley Park
Reverend Albert Gould Found Dead in Lynn Station Waiting Room
The Rev. Albert Gould of Chicopee was found dead in the waiting room of the Nevere Head and Lyon Railroad station in Lynn while en route to Deer Island for a funeral. A Wesleyan University graduate, Gould was about 60 years old, with a family, and had recent revival work on the New England circuit. He was well known in Lynn and Maple Street Methodist Church, previously serving at Mercurmar and leaving for health reasons. His death is attributed to heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gould
Boston
Chicopee
Nevere Head and
Lyon
Lynn
Deer Island
Gould
Wesleyan University
Tn Chicopair
Newind
Maple Street Methodist Church
Mercurmars
New England Conference
Funeral Notices And Misformed Biographies From Bennett Pa
Annie B Gaskins wife of J Gaskins of Bennett Pa died at home aged years. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from 13 Gallagher Street Allegheny. John Flcker of John Vlocker Co died in Philadelphia Monday. Twe re m will arrive here this morning. Mr Floc eine years old. He was the het Tp dye of rope in Pittsburg. Laurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Gaskins
J. G. Gaskins
Bennett, Pa
John Washington
Gallagher Street
Allegheny
John Flocker
John Vlocker & Co
Philadelphia
Twe Rem
Floc Eine
Pittsburg
Laurer
Robert McMahon
Ellen Hurrell
Hobart W. McMahon
Fifth Avenue
A Heroic Macbeth at Grand Opera House Delights Pittsburg
Last night at the Grand Opera House Mr. Warde gave a Macbeth praised for heroic villainy and dramatic power while Mrs. Bowers as Lady Macbeth was hailed as among America's finest. Hoath's psychical portrayal outshone others though the company overall felt uneven. The Scotland scene looked good in costume but interiors seemed modern and cheap, yet a large, appreciative audience enjoyed the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Warde
Bowers
Grand Opera House
Macbeth
Pittsburgers
Str. Warde
Hoath
Mrs. Bowers
Mia Howers
Couriers of the Air Swallows as War Messengers
Two French scientists push plans to train swallows and pigeons for military messages. Experiments conducted in Roubaix and Lille test feasibility, with Park Degony overseeing sessions at Mount Valerien. If successful, a Swallow Cote will be established to minimize night watches and trench attrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Roubaix
Degony
Cote
Mount Valerien
Still Studying Spain at Woman's Club Meeting
Two papers on Spain were read by the Woman's Club with Mrs. M J Hecker discussing Philip II and his wife Isabela and Dr Sarah Rutan presenting Woman in Her Home Temple. Mrs Wade presided and Mrs Reynolds sat in for absent Dr Reynolds. No business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
M.J. Hecker
Philip SH
Isavella
Sarah Rutan
Philip II
Mra Becker
Don Carlos
Isabella
Rutan
Treasury reports 1880s revenue jump and higher expenditures
Treasurer James N. Huston submitted to Secretary Windom the Treasury report for the year ending June 30. Ordinary revenues reached 0,080,082, up 16,080,973 from the prior year, with 11,725,191 from internal revenue. Ordinary expenditures totaled 297,736,438, up 15,748,871. Surplus was 105,344,404 with 204,234 paid in bond premiums. Post Office receipts 61,160,141. expenditures 07.011.05%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
James N. Huston
Windom
Treasury
Post Office Department
Fifteenth Ward Club Opens New Rooms on Butler Street
The Fifteenth Ward Republican Club opened its new rooms at 8525 Butler Street last night. Addresses were delivered by President Maria Kerr, T. D. Maloney, and E. At midnight refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Ward
Republican Club
Butler Street
Maria
L. Kerr
T. D. Maloney
Superintendent Gamble Wair serves notice on Mozart Club
Officials say the Mozart Club is warned to pay a license for performances or lose the privilege to stage events. The notice requires compliance with licensing rules and hints at enforcement actions if the club continues to operate without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble Wair
Mozart Club
Moody Reported to Resign From Pennsylvania Company
District Agent Samuel Moody of the Pennsylvania Company is said to resign effective January 1. The report appears unconfirmed and unclear in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moody
Pennsylvania Company
Curious Condensations From A Far Flung Ledger
A survey of varied notes covers Jules Verne works, world statistics, weather and food use, travel speeds, and animal lore. It mentions English and French capital and coal regions, Tokio baths, and a lawless deer tale in Beo Har, with trains, pigeons, and public notices threaded through.
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Che Dispatch
Pittebure
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Theoe
Compantt
Dispatch
Firentano's
Union Square
Steve de Opera
Paris
Jarey Disraten
Dainy Lieraten
Miitsburg
Yorktown
Concord
Tne Dispatch
Alliance Judges and Law
Quay
Clarkson
KR. A. Alger
Michigan
Blaine
South America
Secretary of State
Gourley
Tree Bridge
Trans Monongahela
Malone
Kimberly
South Africa
Tippoo Tib
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Connecticut
Thomas Moonlight
Ingalls
Heaven
Lake Erie Ship Canal
Women of the Land
Hashanary
Lackawanna
Mixxie Palmer
Love
Glove
Jay Govucn
Moses
Holdene
Willie Winkle
Sullival
Don Cameron
Bocrerr
Wess
Ambis
U. P
Asehe
Lady Macbeth
Board of Charities
Dr. Coburn
Johnny
Tie
Chicago
Baltimore
William C. Stewart
Neville Street
Kennedy
Tocle Sam
DeWolf Hoppers
Annie B. Gaskins
Alberta K. Edwards
John Edwards
Center Avenue
the Cornhill Magazine
Woman's Club
Huston
Treasury Department
Chiesazo Inter Ocean
Chicago Herald
Europe
Muemrearons Journal
Chicago Tribune
Bikine
Denver Times
Chicago Globe
Plas
Portland Oregonian
Hep
Jules Verne
Gevsters Secaetes
Germany
Bellam
Jacob’s Well
Great Sodan
Wyoming
British India
Canada
Martha Washington
Grant
Hancock
Webster
Tokio
France
London
Mediterranean
Australia
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
China
India
Fontainebleau
Malta
Siam
Aoe
Great Lethbridge
Canadian
Montana
Canadian Pacific
T New Galt
Great Northern
Lathbridge
Dominion Government
Herodotus
Marcellus Sidetes
Mariposa Gazette
Beo Har
William Coughran
Humor OF the Hour
Huston Heraud
Yezzir
Basar
Brown
Gray
Somerville Journal
Miss Wellalong
Miss Youngly
Heston Courier
West Shore
Speaker
Edgely
Gasaal
Puck
Yes
Press
Somerville Jownies
City Hall
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