End of Homestead Strike Opens Pittsburg for Normal Trade
The Homestead strike fallout clouds are lifting as Pittsburg clears wage disputes and industry can proceed. The stoppage damaged confidence and retail activity, but with wages resumed and supplies flowing, merchants and workers should see improved money circulation and steadier markets. Some skilled workers may seek new mills, yet their expertise remains valued for future employment.
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Homestead
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Art Society Exhibition Signals New Era for Pittsburg
The opening of the Art Society permanent exhibition marks a pivotal advance for local art. The show features a strong collection of Pittsburgh talent and promises ongoing growth with plans for Carnegie gifts. The arrangement pairs a permanent gallery with annual purchases of American art, boosting both cultural access and market impact.
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Art Society
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Political superstition of office distribution in party power
The piece argues against spoils system logic citing three presidential elections. It notes office control did not guarantee victory in 1884, 1888, and critiques the belief that offices sustain party power or create rings. It concludes the experience disproves the theory.
Spoils System Critique Across States and Tests of Fitness
The text argues that spoils distribution weakens administrations after division of offices. It notes dissatis faction caused by office rewards based on politics rather than merit, even among politicians. It favors impartial fitness tests and rejects the idea that party success requires office spoils or campaign funds.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Ewe
Pittsburgh Fumes Over Railroad Delays And Misdirect Plans
A Pittsburgh editorial denounces the Pennsylvania Railroad for postponing city improvements while spending 2 million dollars on other track enhancements. It laments higher rates and neglect of Pittsburg’s needs despite the city’s contribution to the railroad’s tonnage and calls for timely, fair improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alleged Cabinet Material for Cleveland Administration
Editors speculate on potential Cabinet picks after the Democratic victory. Nam es for Secretary of State include Bayard, Gray, Phelps, Carter, and Fuller, with a mix of diplomatic and legal backgrounds. Treasury contenders feature McPherson, Flower, Cable, Franklin, MacVeagh, and Simmons, highlighting corporate ties.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia Record
Bayard Or Gray
Delaware
Carlisle Phelps
Vermont
James C. Carter
New York
Fuller
Bayard
Phelps
State Department
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McPherson
Flower
Harrison
Ejither Wilson
MacVeagh
Harrity
Postoffice
Philadelphia
Campbell
Ohio
Duncan B. Cooper
Nashville American
J. W. Doane
Chicago
Navy
Pattison
Daniel J. Campau
Michigan
Felix Campbell
Brooklyn
Collins
General Palmer
Cabinet prospects for Cleveland reflected in mixed lists
The text argues Governor Patti son will not yield executive power to Republicans for two years and that Cabinet nominees range from indifferent to poor, with Collins of Boston a possible exception. It notes various figures like Russell, Gorman, Peck, Wallace, Abbott, Morrison, and Tree as broadly available for many posts, urging careful selection for a good outcome.
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Pattison
Pennsylvania
Collins
Boston
Russell
Gorman
Peck
Wisconsin
William A. Wallace
Leon Abbott
William R Morrison
Lambert Tree
Cleveland
Water sanitation as defense against cholera emphasized
The article argues sanitation as the best defense against cholera, stressing that a pure wholesome water supply is a fundamental element of sound sanitation and should be maintained to keep cholera at bay.
Breezy day ahead as Senator Peffer visits Pittsburg
Pittsburg expects a windy morrow with Senator Peffer and his investigative committee arriving. Locals anticipate gusts gathering where his whiskers are said to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Peffer
Flood Devastation Hits Washington State
Washington State suffers flood devastation with warnings that future science may control the elements through forestry and water-course treatment. Authorities note loss of life is less preventable than railroad wrecks and grade crossing accidents, highlighting ongoing risk.
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Washington State
International Monetary Conference Opens in Brussels
Yesterday the International Monetary Conference opened in Brussels and for weeks discussions on finance and metallic standards will unfold, drawing global attention to monetary policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Salvation Army gains foothold amid criticism and praise
The Salvation Army is urged to press its aggressive growth in the country. Its uncouth methods reach thousands untouched by other denominations. Sincerity is valued. charitable aims like elder care and rainy day funds are praised as prudent, though labor groups oppose nothing in principle.
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Salvation Army
Art Society
Snall
Pittsburg
Beton Committee
Confederate Veterans in Atlanta Align with Stars and Stripes
Confederate veterans in Atlanta decide to march under both the Stars and Stripes and the Confederate flag on public occasions, signaling a move toward national unity as the old era fades.
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Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
Georgia
Mayor Grant Views on Women on Boards of Education
Mayor Grant of New York argues there is no room for women's usefulness on Boards of Education. He shows little interest in learning from others' experiences.
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Grant
New York
Art praise and war talk mix in local reflections
Readers praise the Art Society and local artists while politics simmer with war funding and a call for accountability. A sharp line of blame falls on James Chestnut Jr and Kaiser Wilhelm as debates over expenditures and duties prompt civic comment.
Enforce Smoking Ordinance to Curb Vuleance Prosecutions
Brad calls for aggressive prosecutions under the smoke preventive ordinance to curb violations. He argues vigorous enforcement and broader scope are the path to prevent smoke violations.
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Brad
Local politics and fitness for office contrasted by appearance
A man's partisan affiliations are said to have no bearing on his fitness to serve the city, with a comparison made to clothing color or hair shade as irrelevant. The quotation casts doubt on judging public service ability by superficial traits rather than policies and actions.
Panama scheme accused but questions linger on charges
The text notes that charges of actual corruption may emerge under investigation but emphasizes the abortive enterprise was driven by careless wastefulness and folly. It anticipates Tomorrows focus on the Eastern question regarding Turkey and Greece and the nation's recurring debate on the issue.
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Panama
Comets and Courts Mock Astronomers in Quirky Note
The piece jokes that the latest comet stays ignorant of fate, while comets annoy astronomers as Reading combine feels insignificance in law courts. The tone contrasts cosmic indifference with earthly legal whimsy.
Notable arrivals and appointments reported in brief
A series of short items notes Thomas Gilroy and party arriving in San Diego with family and friends, Garfield’s son’s beard noted for resemblance, Hackes the skater traveling through St Johns to the Western States, Rev James Blair named a National Prison Association delegate, Miss Mary AneEd becomes Sister Mary Joseph in Delaware, Vos Werder to be German Ambassador at St Petersburg, von Schweinitz resigns, Ex Governor Gear accepting Treasury post, Galatz court condemns Princess Gortschakoff to transfers and rents, Mrs Cleveland and Baby Ruth at Lakewood cottage with President elect spending much time there.
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Garfield
Hackes
St. Johns
N. B
Pattison
James Blair
Philadelphia
National Prison Association
Baltimore
Mary AneEd
Iate A
Abell
Baltimore Sun
Academy of Visitation
Wilmington
Del
Mary Joseph
Vos Werder
St. Petersburg
von Schweinitz
Czar
Germany
Gear
Iowa
Charles Foster
The Stranger in the Sky and Comet Rumors
Reader letters discuss Biela's comet and its potential Earth approach on the 27th to 37th. debates on collision risk, comet weight, and planetary perturbations. The writer cites myths and Dr. Donnelly style while offering speculative astronomy and a call for caution.
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Biela
Jupiter
Saturn
Ienati
Donnelly
Bacon
Tryne
R. Pittsnure
Comet Talk Sparks Debate On Celestial Predictions
J C McConnick of Eusworths nov 21 comments on a letter to The Dispatch about a new comet approaching the sun. He argues against sensational forecasts and emphasizes astronomical caution and reliance on exact science when discussing comets and their movements.
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Dispatch
Biela
Loxell
Jupiter
Europe
Asia
Saturdayer
Chicago
J. C. McConnick
Eusworts
Deaths In Pittsburg and Nearby Areas
Colonel George Richard longtime Pittsburg settler dies at home 523 Denniston avenue East End funeral at 3 PM interment Allegheny Cemetery born Pleasant Seaman Westmoreland county December 10 he moved here as a youth and led active business life leaves four children Mrs John Porter Fannie L Wilson wife of John M Porter a Porter Foundry official died yesterday at 148 PM burial from Perrysville Avenue residence near Milroy set for 2 PM
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George Richard
Pittsburg
Denniston Avenue
East End
Allegheny Cemetery
Richard
Pleasant Seamen
Westmoreland County
Fannie L. Wilson
John McM. Porter
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
Perrysville Avenue
Milroy
Setiny
Death of Mrs. Gill a story of a young bride
Mrs. Thomas Gill formerly Lizia Wolfkill died at home on Monday afternoon from consumption. She was a newly married young woman, having wed less than two weeks ago to a chemist at the Sharon Steel Casting Core Works. She was about 22 years old.
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Thomas Gill
Mires
Lizia Wolfkill
Indas
Sharon Steel Casting
Gil
Tims
Obituary Notes From Early United States Figures
United States Commissioner Eugene A Brewster Jr died at home in Newburg New York Monday morning of consumption aged 1 year Rev Jozy Brown pioneer Methodist preacher in Illinois died Monday at Bloomington aged 91 native of Virginia moved to Illinois in 1836 member of the Lilmons conference Armaretina longtime Chicago resident former member of Munger Wheeler firm which sold elevator system to a British syndicate Encar Crover millionaire Syracuse grocer died Monday night after three weeks illness aged 84 son of John van founder of John Crouse Memorial Cal Overs otniversit re Mr Sapte jobs Community notes reflect varied prominent figures of Chicago and New York area.
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United States
Eugene A. Brewster, JR
Newburg
N. Y
Jozy Brown
Illinois
Bloomington
Virginia
Ende
Lilmons
Armaretina
Chicago
Orm of
Munger & Wheeler
Mle Yesieriay
We Ene
Encar Crover
Syracuse
John van
John Crouse
Calovers
Otniversit
Mr. Sapte
The New York Senatorship and Cleveland Opposes Murphy
The New York senator appointment fight centers on President elect Cleveland who opposes Murphy going to the Senate. Cleveland argues the people did not elect him to name senators preferring the presidency. Murphy contemplates a Senate run despite Cleveland and Croker opposition amid party pressure from Governor Flower and others.
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Cleveland
Murphy
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy, Jr
No. 12
Fiftyfirst Street
Wark
Mr. Cleveland
Senate
Mr. Murphy
J. Murphy
Mr. Croker
Mr. Murphy." Even After That Mr. Murphy
Governor Flower
Eveland
New York
Mr. Whitney
Flower
Prentiss Bailey
Utica
the Obserrer
Alliance Objects To Foreign Help On Currency
Texas delegate R. K. Robinson reports to the Farmers' Alliance in Mzemras that no final currency action has been released. He says the resolutions oppose an international conference to settle an American money question and urge Congress to handle the issue at home in line with Monroe doctrine principles.
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Mzemras
W. R K. Robinson
Texas
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Supreme Council of the
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Congress
American Congress
U.S. Rail Mileage Surpasses Old World Total
Census bulletin shows world rail mileage at 370,281 miles with the United States at 143,697 miles. It notes U.S. rail length exceeds Europe Asia Africa combined and traces growth from under 40 miles in early years to 1990 figures.
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Waterscox
Census Office Today
United States
Europe
Africa
End of the Strife Voices Across Papers on Strike
A compilation of editorial opinions from multiple papers condemning violence in strikes. Reactions range from arbitration as preferred to law and order, to praise for ending the Homestead strike and criticism of wartime rhetoric. Authorities and employers urged restraint while noting costly, divisive effects nationally.
Wedded in Trinity at Bishop Whitehead ceremony
Miss Julia B Morgan wed Mr Harry W Singer at Trinity Church with Bishop Whitehead officiating assisted by Rev Alfred W Arundel. The ceremony featured lilies and chrysanthemums, a white draped chancel, and a large bridal party including maid of honor Miss Louise Singer and bridesmaids. The couple will reside with Colonel and Mrs Morgan at the Arsenal after a brief wedding trip.
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Julia B. Morgan
Harry W. Singer
Whitehead
Protestant Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Alfred W. Arundel
A. &. Morgan
Louise Singer
Florence McKnight
Nellie Park
Harriet Watson
Rath Balley
Pattie Laughlin
Sara Ricketson
Mr. Harkness
New York
Messia
Henry G. Brown
Marshell Childs
William Patton
Henry Patton
Winfield Shiras
A. G. Motlintock
George Singer
W1il Singer
Pittsburg
Curious Condensation Sweeps Through Curious Facts
A rapid collection of notes on global trivia cites Swedish farm hands, 1168 submarine cable sections, Maine land value estimates, minors marriages percentage, European wine production, Gladstone earnings, wood goods varieties, U.S. apples count, Washington state dairy use, and fashion in lace under Louis XIII. It surveys ancient surveying, pole-axes, gluttons, amphora shapes, hotel room sizes, writing pace, barber fees, lighting, Anjou the healthiest hamlet, copper ore finds, charitable costs, memory in seasons, British infantry races, Hamburg derrick, fossilized frogs, coins, Bartlett and Sctel pears, compass plants, Basel’s oldest hotel, petroleum shipments, Archduke offspring names, the London Souls magazine, aluminum pricing, Swiss liquor controls, and world death and birth rates.
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Maine
Italy
Europe
Gladstone
United States
Washington
Louis
Pompei
New York
Trenton
Minneapolis
France
Anmone
Montana
Switzerland
Basle
Conrad I
Henry III
Rudolph
Burgundy
Calcutta
India
Maria Immaculsta
Sonate
Hieronymis Camiro Catherina Petra Cavellix
Stephen
London
Souls
de Shell Crecte
Marzo Tennant
Heraclt
Y W C G A Annual Meeting Plans Temperance Talk
The Y W C G A on Peon avenue schedules its annual meeting next Sunday with L M Gates of Scranton delivering the temperance address. Dinner will be shared with out of town July members before Thanksgiving Day. Mrs Frank Warresett and Mrs Andrew Easton depart for New York today to sail after the football game. Mr George Pearson of Pittalon marries Mrs Pearson will live at Shadyside.
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Peon Avenue
L. M. Gates
Scranton
Frank Warresett
Andrew Easton
New York
Augustine
Fila
Haten Hesver Hewr
Houston
George Pearson
Pittalon
Pearson
Shadyside
City
Washington Poet. Baseball Players Defer Salary Cuts to Election Result
The article notes that baseball players may attribute the anticipated salary reductions to the outcome of the election, suggesting plans hinge on political results.
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Washington
The Martyr’s Farewell to the Ax Man and Ancestors
A fragmented historical note speaks of returning after departure and facing death with byline flair. The speaker claims kinship with ancestors who faced execution and vows to endure the firing line for glory, predicting future generations will remember the funeral of a Turk as a pivotal moment.
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New Dispatch
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Avenue de T Opera
Paris
Teems
Darcy Dreraren
Darcy
EMO Wrefely Msratcu
Tuz Datay Disratcu
Fittsburg
James Chestnut
Kaiser Wilhelm
Allegheny
Tommorrow
Turkey
Grease
Thomas Gilroy
San Diego
Cal
Jules
John Porter
Sharon
Troy
New York World
THE
Uncle Sam
Railroads
Sraramg
Aufilo Express
Viorers
Ausfos Globe
New Fork Telegram
Washington Sar
Harrisburg
Philadelphia Prez
Brooklyn Times
Grand Rapids Herald
Detroitee Press
Pailadelphia Ledger
Verner
St. Louis
Trinity
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
Turk
James W. Colina
Maurice Coster
Eliznreth M. Davicon
Laura Dummest
Henry W. Fisher
H. A. L. Floyd
Hamilton
William Lammer Dows
Friank Wiliam Care
Ae Casth i
Mesers Om Carr
Charles
Graham
William M. Hall, Jr
Joseph H. Aay
James EK. Keeler
William Prehetuaies
Rownbaum
Charles Watt
Columbus J
Tito Wath
Helen Y. Stenger
Frank Stewart Smith
Walnut Street Presbyterian Church
Hamburg
Elmira
China
England
Tseltom
Bing
Ani
Hawthorne
Raymond
Spetfox
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