Railway Giants Dominating Transcontinental Routes
A detailed critique of Gould and Rockefellar era railroading notes their alliance controlling one fifth of U S railway mileage and three transcontinental systems. It warns of anti competitive tactics, potential expansion into iron and coal, and calls for regulated, conservative banking focused on commercial paper to curb speculative bubbles. It also questions banks favoring Wall Street over legitimate merchandise notes.
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Gould and
Rockafellar
Pew
Southern Railroads
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio
United States
Warar
Messrs
Gould
New York
Wall Street
Tin plate manufacture advances with Niedringhaus plan
In an interview republished from elsewhere Congressman Niedringhans of St Louis predicts a bright future for tin plate manufacture in the United States. He has placed a large order with Pittsburgh firms for machinery and will start a tin plate factory at the earliest chance. He cites his experience in tin manufacture and warns against abandoning protectionist policy when tariffs pose temporary setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhans
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Ustry
Jtrons
Another Compromise Verdict in the Myers Case
The verdict yesterday in the Myers case is a clear compromise with curious features. It rests on a lack of evidence for premeditation or passion, save for ongoing quarrels between the murdered woman and her nephew on trial. Some jurors doubted strong evidence for hanging, prompting a plea for imprisonment, a partial denial of the rule requiring acquittal when doubt remains. The piece argues such compromise betrays legal principles, contrasting Cronin in Chicago where similar tensions produced unpunished guilt or punished innocence.
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Wlowhos
Chicago
Bank directors urge free purchase of commercial paper
The Fourth National Bank of New York directs its officers to buy freely of commercial paper. New York papers generally hail the move as wise and timely, though the explanation offered shows it as a shift away from a course deemed extremely unwise earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth National Bank of New York
New York
Weathercock Statesmanship and the tariff debate
The piece denounces Senator Cullom for claim he will revise the McKinley tariff and the interstate commerce act to win back support. It argues his shift shows lack of conviction and labels him a weathercock. It condemns Republicans for abandoning protection and urges waiting to judge the tariff’s effects after a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
Ilinois
Illinois
Inflation debate mirrors Wall Street bias in Treasury role
The financial pages discuss issuing 200 million dollars in 2 percent bonds by the National Treasury to support bank circulation, while arguing against currency inflation for farmers. The piece notes political maneuvering around Blaine and Harrison, and ends with the King of Holland siding with the majority in a growing contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Papers
National Treasury
Wall Street
Treasury
Financial
King of
Holland
A. Ao
Powers of Europe to get into a fight over
A fragment from a historical page discusses European power clashes and the demise of a defunct monarch as a key life feature. It notes Pennsylvania’s congressional Republican majority and protection debates, mentions Barings restructuring as a joint stock syndicate, and ribald asides about Langtry, Robert Buchanan, and global influence of Gould and the Rockefellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York Politics and Weather Notes Mix With Crime Report
Governor Hill chooses no Senate bid and aims for the Presidency while a New York political summary outlines the scene. A brief summer respite follows a harsh season, and a Myers case jury nears a verdict as another speak-easy murder triggers police action against illegal liquor. Segalls warns of a ghostly Senate chase that will not materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Road Commission Reports Aim to Improve Country Roads
The Road Commission’s work on a bill to improve country roads is highlighted by reports of nearly impassable roads across the state. Legislation to free farmers from the mud blockade would be an unqualified blessing.
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Road Commission
Burra o Bit to Winter at North Platte Ranch Neb
Burra o Bit will spend the winter on his ranch at North Platte Nebraska. Mass Many Garrett of Baltimore has a bath lined with Mexican onyx costing four thousand dollars. Charles Dudley Warner of Hartford will air for Europe soon and stay abroad a year. Messia Walter Besaxt William Black and Thomas Hardy write to the Atheneum protesting attacks on Rudyard Kipling. Count Molteke enjoys quiet musical evenings with Dr Joachim. Governor Hoard of Wisconsin will speak on topics in several states after leaving office. Alexander Barings link to the Webster treaty recalled. J P Capien receives a cryptic letter from Jack Crawford about Stewart’s big iron hotel in New York. Lowell cancels lectures on Old English Dramatists. Krak Munro’s Florida home tale noted amid railroad talk.
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Burra O Bit
North Platte
Neb
Mass Many Garrett
Baltimore
Charles Dudley Warner
Hartford
Europe
Messia
Walter Besaxt
William Black
Thomas Hardy
Atheneum
Messra
Harper
Rudyard Kipling
Count von Molteke
Dr. Joachim
Hoard
Wisconsin
Badger State
Ohio
New York
Massachusetts
Canad
J. P. Capiean
Park Avenue
Stewart
Big Iron
New York City
Jack Crawford
Plains
Jones Rossect Lowell
University of Pennsylvania
Elmwood
Krak Munrro
Florida
Cuba
Gulf
Munro
Village Shoemaker Beams With Light Hearted Craft
A lively village shoemaker sits by a large window all day mending and sewing. He chats with customers and children, whistling while hammering and waxing, loved by the townsfolk for his warmth, skill, and cheerful wisdom. The scene shifts to short wry notes on public figures and oddities, including remarks on politics and culture.
Financial outlook from Clews on gradual recovery ahead
The New York report notes improved general finances but warns recovery will be slow due to widespread caution. Clearing House vigilance shows sound banks and limited distress among credit institutions, suggesting the crisis mainly hit speculative and investment interests while interior commerce remains largely unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yeas
Henry Clews
Stock Exchange
Clearing House
Wall Street
The Indian War News Across Papers
A compilation of editorials from New York Star Tribune Philadelphia Press New York Journal and New York Herald debating potential Sioux uprising in Dakota and Northwest. Writers warn of delaying action while noting mismanagement of funds and government tradeoffs amid looming conflict and harsh portrayals of Indigenous people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Prema
Dakota
Northwest
New York Journal
New York
Congress
Red Man
New Yosemite Park Vastly Surpasses Old Reserve
The New York Sun reports a sprawling autumn designation of a national pleasure ground in California surrounding Yosemite. It covers the Merced watershed, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne, Mt Lyell glaciers, and protects Mono Pass and Lake Eleanor from lumber operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Rocky Mountains
Autuno
Rhode Island
California
Yosemite Valley
Merced River
Tuolumne Peak
Unicorn Peak
Cathedral Peak
Mt. Lyell
Buena Vista Peak
Hetch Hetchy
Yosemite
Tuolumne
Bierra
Endid Range
Mt. Dans
Mt. Gibbs
Mono Pass
Merced
Lake Eleanor
Age of Presidents Says Blaine Still In His Prime
The New York Sun discusses Blaine's age noting he is not yet 61 and in full vigor. It compares ages of early presidents at first and second elections and argues opponents should not count him out based on years. The column implies several presidents were older at election and asserts Blaine remains competitive.
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New York
Blaine
United States
Hisine
North America
France
Frankfort
Germany
General Washington
Virginia
Iurper's Magazine
Tommy
Hicks
Mra. Hicks
Nan
Becauce
Newo Lurt
New York Commercial Advertiser
Central Africa
The Field of the Camera and Moltke's Grand Moment
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the camera becoming essential to historic scenes as Moltke is honored by the Emperor with a silver marshal baton. Moltke kisses the Emperor’s hand. a page captures the moment, ensuring a lasting image of the ceremony and its glittering entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Moltke
Count Moltke
Aep
Werner
Fish Exhibit Plan for 1892 World’s Fair
The U S Fish Commissioners met at the Palmer House with nineteen members present to finalize an exhibition plan for the 1892 World's Fair. Three proposals were discussed. the favored option would group each state’s exhibit under one roof adjoining the Government building, preserving state identities under a single aquarium display. A committee was formed to seek appropriations for the exhibit and will convene in Detroit in December.
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Fish Commissioners of
United States
Palmer House
Detroit
Notable Allegheny Doctors and Citizens Die in Wake
Obituary notices report the deaths of Thomas Mabon M D a renowned Allegheny physician age 70 at his North Avenue home. Katharine Kilb widow of cigar maker Christine Elli. William Anderson eldest son of Captain W B Anderson died Saturday morning and funeral arrangements noted. Elizabeth A Dean wife of Joseph A Dean overseer of Western died yesterday. W D Mullen a Mt Pleasant magnate died after illness. Frances Elvira Edwards daughter of Rev John Edwards D D died at her parents home.
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Thomas Mabon
Allegheny
North Avenue
Katharine Kilb
Christine Elli
St. Alary’s Church
William Y. Anderson
W. B. Anderson
Anderson's Crossing
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Elizabeth A. Dean
Joseph A. Dean
Ee Western
Nixon Street
Mins Praeces
Elvira Edwards
John Ed@ewardéds
Real Midnivilwsehuaws
The Football Victory Sentiment Across Newspapers
Multiple New York and Philadelphia papers hail a major college football clash as the era’s best. Harvard, Yale, and Princeton are discussed with pride and prospects of future professional enthusiasm, while Thanksgiving plans shape upcoming matches and rankings.
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New York Tribune
New Youk Star
New York Press
Harvard
Yale
Springfield
Massachusetts
Princeton
Eastern Park
Brooklyn
Phiadelphia Press
New York Post
Great Cities
London Newspapers Compared to American Journals
London papers number around 400 with ads dominating content. The three popular papers are Telegraph Standard and Daily News, plus the Times, which costs three pence and is less read on streets. Advertisements in London papers lack the display variety of American papers, often broken into large, blocky segments rather than styled pages.
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London
The
Telegraph
Standard
Daily News
Times
Universal News
W. H. Smith
Her Majesty
the Times
London papers and their vast ad laden pages
A closer reading of a London newspaper shows 40 of 64 columns devoted to advertisements plus markets and shipping. Births marriages and deaths lead the notices, with undertakers and charities listed. The piece laments sensationalism and praises the sober Teutonic seriousness of London journalism.
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London
Telegraph
Messrs. Merryweather & Sons
Spain
English Newspapers In London And Beyond
The author contrasts British papers with American ones noting the London Herald family and New York papers. Editorials dominate content, with long, literary pieces on politics, social issues, and international topics. English papers are described as thoughtful, accurate, clean, dignified, and respectable.
Cost Of Standing Armies Figures Of Military Costs
From the Darrisburg Telegram. Europe’s great powers spend vast sums on war preparedness. Berlin figures show Russia Germany Austria-Hungary Italy together total about 5.16 billion last three years, over 1.5 billion yearly. U S expenditures about 145 million, or about 290 million with pensions included.
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Darrisburg
Europe
Berlin
Hussia
Germany
Annia
Hungary
Italy
Ee Aa
Nareens Bt
Great Britain
United States
German Immigrants Enticed by Ottawa Farmer Wife Pact
A November 23 telegram in New York reports Peter Miller, a childless Ottawa NL farmer, seeking a wife among German immigrant women. He lists a six acre farm, bank account, two horses, a furnished six room house, and good character. Women crowd Silberstein for details but none chose him.
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New York
Weber
Peter Miller
Ottawa
Silberstein
Miller
Jay Gould In Wall Street Dominance
Reports from New York and Philadelphia recount Jay Gould rapidly expanding influence in major railroads and steamships. Press outlets note Gould’s control of Pacific Mail and rising momentum for railroad acquisitions amid market shifts and a potential subsidy debate.
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Jay Gould
Wall Street
Curious Condensations From A Far Flung Gazette
A jumble of brief observations and curiosities on crime, science, travel, and everyday life. Notes on prisons, parrots, albatrosses, pilgrim rings, harvestmen, and underground London, with small items about an Indian boy, reform school statistics, and a Brooklyn church service featuring canaries.
Witty exchanges and oddities from a playful page
A humorous collage of quips and vignettes from various sources. Jests about marriage, art, umbrellas, and stealing humorously mingle with social satire. The snippets feature witty retorts, light dialogue, and urban snapshots reflecting daily life and absurdities.
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Ele Dispatch
Vola
Postonce
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Theuse
Dispatch
Brentone’s
Union Square
Wive. de Popera
Paris
Teems
Dreraten
Tae
Gould-Rookafellar Alliance
Weathercock
Cooper
Washington
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Rockafellars
Governor Hill
Segalls
Boston Post
Baring
Alexander
Lord Ashburton
Webster
England
Fitler
Senator
Sitting Bull
Far West
Prof. Koch
Woolly West
Pully
Lincoln
Sam
Pine Ridge
Moonce
Sarah Bernhardt
Uncle Sam
lLife
You
Agency
Sullivan
Wasamakee
Rockefeller
Hanvanra
Adam
Wiilliz Winkle
New York Star
New Yore Tribune
New Yosemite Park
Thomas Mabon, M. D
Mrs
William ¥. Anderson
W. D. Mullen
Mt. Pleasant
Ming
Beart
Fie
Alx
Frances Elvira Edwards
George Hodges
Dental Hospital of
Dental Hospital
H. RH
Duke of
Cambridge
K. C
Hospital of
Duke of Portland
G. 8
Measom
J. P.alldogs
Aeting iPter
Apnea
Esac
Matthias Culam
Royal Aquarium
Panta
Maxey
Hattie KB. Downing
Madam Tussand
Chamber of Horrors
Kemmler
Auburn Prison
U. T
M. A
Cantal
Ivydale-Road
Nunhead
Peckham
Aupitonte
Orier
Smiths
Jain Earnest
Hengst
Horsa
Thanet
Punch
United States of America
Africa
India
Russia
America
Cet
Lamidon
L London Pets
New York Herald
Table d
Liverpool
Southampton
Danube
Chien
Liverpool Mecu Y
Manchester Guardian
Stobman
Glasgow Herald
G. A
Chicago Fair
Chicago Times
Boston Herald
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Demorr Journal
Jay Gonla
Standard Oil Company
Wall Street Daily Investor
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific Systema
Mr. Gould
Adams
New
Pmuaperrmta Inquirer
Allance
Brooxlus Eagle
Tucson
M. Bollee
le Mans
Lake of Uramia
Persia
Dead Sea
United States Mail Service
Express Companies
Marcus W
Jabbulpore
Minnesota
Oxford
Hegent
Auuditorium
Bobby
Clara
Jiarper
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