Football Dominates Public Attention Over Thanksgiving Services
The essay notes football eclipsed churches in public focus, with Yale’s victory over Princeton highlighted as proof of Yale’s discipline and democratic merit. It discusses clergy reactions, potential pulpit clashes, and the positive social value of football amid rising athletic fervor.
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John Paxton
New York
Harrison
Flower
Parkhurst
Yale
Princeton
Fusion at the Polls Shows Shifts in Oregon and Minnesota
The piece argues that fusion between the Democratic and Third parties helped Pierce win Oregon over Republican electors. It notes Minnesota's defeat ties to Democratic failure to vet fusion electors. It warns that such alliances sacrifice political principles for power.
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Oregon
Pierce
Minnesota
Admonition on Unreliable Comet Prophecies
The piece blasts sensational prophecies about comets and astral fear. It notes that experts disagree on the current comet’s behavior, while unfounded theories risk public alarm. It concludes that celestial motion is beyond human control, so speculations are not utilitarian.
Fear and health laws in facing imminent danger
The author argues against panic and unnecessary precautions when confronting potential disaster. They urge living rightly, obeying health and decency laws, and channeling energy toward the right actions rather than worrying about unlikely catastrophes.
Acquittal in Homestead Riot Murder Case Draws Court Critique
The first trial from the Homestead riot proceedings on July 6 ended in acquittal for the man charged with murder. Jurors found reasonable doubt in the defendant’s guilt and absolved him on individual merits. The piece denounces accusations that juries are swayed by sentiment and warns against undermining the jury system and due process.
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Homestead
Railroads and Chicago Merchants Debate World’s Fair Fares
A dialogue attributed to railroad magnates and Chicago hotel keepers discusses a proposed single fare round trip for World’s Fair travel. Merchants argue public convenience should trump profit while railroads claim gains justify higher charges. The piece calls for railroad duties to balance dividends with citizen needs.
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Chicago
Canadian Pacific subsidies cited in Sun attack on US rail commerce
A New York Sun claim that the Canadian Pacific could conquer American traffic is debated. The piece notes Sun cites $104,975,000 in subsidies and 25,000,000 acres land grants, but argues US subsidies to its own rails and local aid offset the CP advantage and that snow blockades and other factors affect competition.
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New York Sun
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
United States
Missouri River
the Sun
Pacific Railway
Sun
Chicago Retort Sparks Editorial Over Diana Sculpture
An editorial criticizes New York's scorn for Chicago's culture clash over the Madison Square Garden Diana statue. The piece warns that Chicago’s harsh reply risks cruel punishment and deepens a regional artistic rivalry between Chicago and New York.
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New York
Chicago
Diana
St. Gandens
Madison Square Garden
Diana at World's Fair Sparks Chicago New York Rift
Chicago authorities declare the New York Diana statue inferior and announce plans to melt it down for the World’s Fair, challenging New York’s artistic pretensions and provoking a sharp public exchange between the cities.
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New York
Diana
Chicago
Chicago Standard. &T Gaudens
Prrresvec Hosts Canadian Visitors as Fans Cheer Football
Prrresvec preserved the mood of national enthusiasm over football while Canadian visitors showed the United States does not claim sole dominance in continental vigor and resolve.
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Prrresvec
United States
Pope Leo XIII and Europe Unite For Disarmament
The text argues Pope Leo XIII cannot alone disarm Europe. It states only joint action by individual powers can halt war preparations seen as necessary for peace. The condition impedes European progress and reflects on late nineteenth century civilization and enlightenment.
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Leo XIII
Europe
Mogul of Snow Fading Amid Holiday Slippery Slopes
An observer notes the eagerness to seize fleeting snow during the holiday as the season’s magic wanes and the slick surfaces linger. The piece reflects on past vs present attitudes toward nature’s transient gifts.
Cleanup and sanitation ward off cholera bacteria
A careful focus on cleanliness acts as a barrier against disease regardless of astronomical conditions. Health authorities must avoid apathy, as a coma among officials would be worse than any comet. Proper care remains the best defense against the comma bacillus cholera.
Thanksgiving Day Avoids Desvetude Saying
A commentary notes that Thanksgiving Day has not fallen into desvetude and expresses confidence that such a day will not come to America, framing the current situation as unlikely to worsen.
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America
Fulton County Alliance Declares Nonpartisan Stance in Georgia
The Fulton County Alliance of Georgia passed resolutions yesterday declaring a strictly nonpartisan approach and banning political discussions. Similar measures have appeared after presidential contests but are likely to be ignored amid political pressures over the next four years.
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TRE
Fulton County Alliance
Georgia
Thanksgiving Day Camaraderie Eases Election Tension
A local voice notes that lingering soreness from election results should fade in the widespread goodwill and festive mood observed on Thanksgiving. The piece highlights communal cheer and shared meals as a bond beyond political differences.
Festive Interlude and a Note on Progress in a Rapid Nation
The text reflects on how celebration counters the rush of modern life and values moments to consider others. It mentions Cotomars discovering America and being the first to perform the egg trick, then pivots to football and age, citing scarce wisdom in youth. The tone mixes social commentary with quirky historical allusion.
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Cotomars
America
Office Seekers and Patronage in a Nation’s View
The text discusses office seekers and the nation’s gratitude for patronage distribution based on suitability rather than partisan service. It also mentions statisticians and figures about turkeys, advising them to keep such data for personal edification.
Pope's democratic teachings alarm monarchs in Europe
European rulers grow dismayed by the Pope's broad minded democracy. Leo XIIIII embraces the times and sees progress as essential for the welfare of secular and religious bodies alike.
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Europe
Leo Xiiii
FooTHraxt Expresses Thanks and Exuberant Feelings
The text notes FooTHraxt as a vehicle for expressing thankfulness and aligns with healthy exuberance. It describes the concept as established and readily lending itself to positive emotional impulses.
Deliberations at International Monetary Conference Begin
American delegates hoped to discuss turkey yesterday as a necessary prelude to tackling financial problems planned for tomorrow.
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Turkey
International Football Congress Planned at World’s Fair
Arrangements are to be made without delay for holding an international football congress during the World’s Fair. Delegates from various nations are expected to discuss rules and organization for the sport at this landmark event.
Football Contests Spark Elation Among Cheerful Observers
Readers praised the recent football contests noting broad enthusiasm and widespread appreciation. The piece highlights the public mood of gratitude and communal enjoyment surrounding the games.
Sunday Silence Over Work Immunity Noted
The report notes a general feeling of immunity from work yesterday with little other activity recorded.
Public Arena Notables And Odds From A Curious Page
Jerry Simpson won five hundred fifty dollars on the election and five hundred on Lewelling, plus one hundred on himself. The world and other figures like Mme Tanausohek’s two pigs and Minnister to France rumors surface as do portraits of Contos and Bjornson. Engagements in Berlin and Cray’s gift to Kentucky libraries frame a day of varied notes. Blaine remains ill with a steady appetite and sleep, while Colquitt’s wife faces paralysis.
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Jerry Simpson
Lewelling
Mme. Tanausohek
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
France
Cleveland
Lovis Contos
Berlin
Ernest George Gersedorff
Firas Ubian Guards
Nellie Peters
Louieville
Mra Colquitt
Senator Colquitt
Georgia
Blaine
Biaine
Mr. Blaine
Proportion of coal fuel in Pittsburg mills and home life hero
A reader notes about 50 percent of fuel used in Pittsburg mills is coal with growing gas and petroleum usage this winter. The piece then portrays domestic heroism in a wealthy man who, after paralysis in his wife, becomes the sole caregiver, managing home life and travel while public hero figures dwindle.
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Pittsburg
Lost Thanksgiving Gobbler and Urban Policing Quip
A letter recounts a failed live turkey scheme that ends with the gobbler flying toward Sharpsburg. The writer muses on stuffing and onions and jokes about a geography class for police, noting London officers know local streams and routes.
Electrical Storm Strikes New York Pilot Boats Off Fire Island
New York pilot boats Nos. 16 18 and 6 faced a fierce electrical storm off Fire Island last night. A lightning bolt struck the tartra il of No 6 injuring Kilot Thompson and stunning Pilot Shields. All hands wore heavy coats and boots. the taffrail suffered damage. No 18 suffered a wave surge breaking masts and skylights. repairs were sought at Poillon's shipyard.
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New Yeur
New York
Land
Fire Island
Kilot Thompson
Poillon
How to Find the Comet in the Evening Sky
The article guides amateur observers to locate Holmes comet in the southeastern sky at about 6:30 p.m. using Jupiter and the great square of Pegasus as reference points. It explains steps to trace lines from Jupiter through Alpha Beta Gamma Andromedae to pinpoint the faint comet near Mu Andromedae as it moves toward Pi Andromedae, with notes on naked eye visibility in the past.
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Hochester Democrat and Chronicle
Holmes
Andromeda
Jupiter
Pegasus
Delta
Great Nebula
Perseus
Cassiopeia
Actor Reunites with Kidnapped Cousin Bertie Kearney
New York discovers Bertie Kearney, abducted as a child from Montreal, living rough as a paper seller near West Twenty third Street. Alexander Kearney, who searched for seven years, recognizes him after seeing Bertie at the elevated steps. Bertie recalls a man with a bear and a dyed skin appearance, and says he cannot remember who took him.
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New York
Alexander Kearney
United States
Bertie Kearney
Montreal
Mr. Kearney
West Twenty-third Street
Bertie
Mr. Kearn
Emperor William's Reichstag Speech Draws Mixed Praise
Various U S newspapers offered mixed assessments of Emperor William II speech opening the Reichstag. Some praised its conciliatory tone and appeal for peace and funding, while others criticized arrogance and military display during the address.
Senator Washburn's Daughter Weds in Minneapolis
Mary C. Washburn married E. F. Baldwin an editorial writer on the New York Times Express at the Church of the Redeemer in Minneapolis last night.
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Church of the Redeemer
Mary C. Washburn
E. F. Baldwin
New York
Afail and Express
First Impressions the Best Frat Souvenir Half Dollar
A Philadelphia Record item notes the first souvenir half dollar fetched $10,000 at auction. The piece emphasizes lasting impressions and pride in fraternal culture.
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Philadelphia
Starvation in Northern Mexico and Havana Texas
The valley suffers from drought with no late crops. Many poor Mexican families lack essential foods and risk worsening conditions without timely aid. Communities urge swift assistance to avert further hardship.
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Havana
Tex
The Comet Poem by Bhaabsth Donnelly
A Philadelphia poet reflects on the approaching comet with vivid, dramatic imagery. The piece juxtaposes cosmic danger and wonder as it ponders whether the celestial visitor heralds a catastrophe or a hopeful spectacle for Earth.
Deaths: Henry Lewis Retired Actor Dies in Philadelphia
Henry Lewis longtime theatrical figure dies in Philadelphia in his 60s. Born 1803 in Plymouth England he first appeared on stage in 1822 in The Rendezvous at the English Opera House London. He later led pantomimes and managed theaters in London and America before retiring to Philadelphia and Long Branch summers.
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Henry Lewis
Philadelphia
Mr. Lewis
Plymouth
England
Smurrt
London
Plester
Coates Kenble
Pavillion Theater
America
William Henderson
Pittsburg
Neat
Mr. Henderson
Lewis
Ettie Henderson
Long Branch
Wealthy Clevelandant William J Gordon Dies at 74
William J Gordon, one of Cleveland's wealthiest men, died Wednesday evening at his Glenville summer home aged 74. He owned the famous horses Clingstone and Bor. His four young children will likely be the chief heirs.
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William J. Gordon
Cleveland
Glenville
Clingstone
Bor
Obituary Notices of Notable Local Figures
William McKinley Sr. dies in Canton after family at his bedside. William J. Gomdton, Cleveland investor, passes after long illness at Gordon Glen. Col. Whitman H Evans dies in Charleston after paralysis. he served at South Carolina College and in the Legislature. J. W. Pirkle, Forsyth County lawmaker, dies from paralysis stroke. a Third party leader. Cartan Steives White, river steamboat figure and Southern Factic captain, dies in New York. Paur W. Daten of Chicago Board of Trade firm dies suddenly amid business.
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William J. Gomdon
Cleveland
Gordon Glen
Coronel Wimttam H. Evans
Darlington
S&s. C
South Carolina College
Jd. W. Pirkle
Forsyth County
Sirkle
New Party
Cartan Steives White
New York
Paur W. Daten
Chicago Board of Trade
P. W. Dater & Co
Thanksgiving Weddings Brighten Wilkinsburg Society Scene
Thanksgiving day weddings dominated society pages as Lulu Young wed Richard Ehrens of Jamestown and Elizabeth Reed Simple tied with Joseph P. Chambers at Emma Sample’s home in Wilkinsburg. The Ehrens nuptials featured pink chrysanthemums and a brown traveling dress. guests came from Cleveland Canton and St. Paul. The Simple-Chambers ceremony followed Mendelssohn’s Wedding March with flower girls and bridesmaids in blue and pink, ending in a large reception and a long wedding journey to Everett Washington for a six day, 4,000 mile trek.
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Hymen
Ehrens-Young
Wilkinsburg
Andrew IL Young
Lulu Young
Richard Ehrens
Jamestown
Oak
Joan Young
Lotio
John
Annie Stevenson
Allegheny
Williarm Gibbon
Cleveland
J.J. Young
Canton
N. McFadden
M. McFadden
St. Paul
Minn
Pittsburg
Dakota
Elizabeth Reed Simple
Joseph P. Chambers
Emma Sample
Hill Street
Mendelssohn
Ayers
Myrtle Montesr
Sarah Ferguson
Charlie
John Sample
Mev. & I. Moore
Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church
Everett
State of Washington
Pictsburg
Miss Emmy Fox Weds Charles Powers At Oakland Ceremony
Miss Emmy A Fox married Charles B Powers at the Hezlett residence in Oakland last evening. Blanche Iarlett served as maid of honor with Eugene Hughes as escort. intimate friends attended and a reception followed before the couple's Chicago wedding trip. The bridegroom is a noted local newspaper writer.
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Emmy A. Fox
Charles B. Powers
John Hezlett
Ward Street
Oakland
Blanche Iarlett
Boner
Eugene Hughes
Powers
Chicago
Allegheny Weddings and Music Highlights This Week
Miss Flonence E Writtams of Allegheny wed Charles St Clair of Indiana Pa. The couple will travel east before settling in their new home. A large audience enjoyed the Alpine Quartet and Mylpomene Concert Company at Smithfield Street church led by Prof Weeden. The North Avenue Epworth League held an Evening of Song with the Haydn Quartet and Theodore Salmon. proceeds aid the chapter’s work.
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East End
Hhis Buliwick
Guardians of the Peace
London
Walter
Flonence E Writtams
Allegheny
Charles St. Clair
Indiana
J. H. Willams
Harrison Avenue
Alpine Quartet
Mylpomene Concert Company
Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Prof
W. 5. Weeden
Mamie Rouch
Mra Mooiling
Miss Sehmiedeke
Messrs. M. Couch
John Strauss
E. Edstrom
Dan E Nuttall
North Avenue
Epworth League
Archiatrost
Haydn
Theodore Salmon
Anna Kendiz
Death of Colonel Pinchover Washingtons Noted Crank Passes
The most remarkable crank in Washington has died at the Government Insane Asylum. Known as Colonel Pinchover, he believed Tom Scott owed him millions and sought refunds from the Government. Once he buttonholed Congress, later lived in Baltimore, ran a Georgetown tailor shop, and wandered with papers and maps to prove vast wealth. He attacked Judge Wylie and Justice Walter and was confined at St Elizabeths in 1884. After eight years there his health declined, and pneumonia led to his death at about 73.
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Wasuinctos
Washington
Government
Pinchover
Tom" Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congress
Germany
Baltimore
Georgetown
Court House
Lie
World's Fair Dormitory Association Forms in Chicago
The World's Fair Dormitory Association of Chicago has been formed to provide affordable lodging for families visiting the Exposition next year. A lease has been secured for land at Peewee French avenue and Seventy-fifth street for dormitory accommodations.
Railroads Split Chicago Transit Question in Fall Fare Debate
The Philadelphia Times notes railroads largely divide over transportation to Chicago, offering a simple Fall fare or no Fall option as a governing formula. The piece frames this as a clear split in policy approach among major lines.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A collage of curiosities cites barley as Asiatic, early fingered gloves, New York daily fish trade totals, Thebes glass staining, women drummers, Poe manuscripts, ornate currency, and imperial flora. Reports range from railroads to pigeoned wings of industry, all framed in a brisk, catalog style of late 19th century miscellanies.
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New York City
Thebes
London Museum
Quotation Snippets From Various Papers
A collage of humor and literary snippets from multiple papers. Entries include lines about politics and fathers on benches, a champion who speaks twice, fashion shifts from golden buckles to theism, and brief verse observations. Includes notes on poetry, posters, and social commentary.
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