Tory government shifts on land bill amid Parnell tie up
The debate on the Iaad bill shows Tory leaders aligning with Irish leader Parnell. The open consultation with Parnell signals a surrender on land policy, while Gladstone and Morley are praised for their earlier support. Irish MPs face a difficult reckoning as alliances shift and the broader British Liberal effort is recognized.
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Parnell
Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Balfour
Trish
Ireland
Morley
Quiet Thanksgiving in Pittsburg Brings Calm Observance
A Pittsburg Thanksgiving passed in near quiet and domestic fashion with little noise or revelry. The down town streets showed Sabbath like order and there was notable absence of visible intoxication and drunken fights. The day featured appropriate wintry weather and an atmosphere of orderly enjoyment.
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Pittsburg
Falling Stand At Brooklyn Football Match Highlights Safety Failures
A Brooklyn football match saw a grandstand collapse injuring spectators. The incident underscores negligent planning and the need for safer facilities at public entertainments. Owners must prove non negligence, while injured attendees seek accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Duty of Exhibitors to Ensure Structural Safety Outlined
The court emphasizes the basis for exemplary damages and states a clear duty for anyone hosting such exhibitions to ensure all structures about the grounds they rent are stable and solid, proper to prevent harm in the future.
Republicans and Democrats face post election reckoning
The piece argues that after the election swings in Congress neither party can assume lasting dominance. It urges Republicans to pursue a fair, moderate course, avoid arrogant partisanship, and leverage lessons from this year to improve the tariff debate and promote reciprocal trade in the 1892 political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harrison
Themedlges
Republican Party
Gould and Adams clash over Wall Street retirement claims
A New York correspondent may misinterpret Adams retirement amid Gould supremacy. The piece recalls Goulds rise, Adams pamphlet criticisms, and Goulds restitution move in the Erie affair, framing potential motives behind push to retirement.
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New York
Wall Street
Adams
Philadelphia Press
Gould
Ferdinand Ward
Itis
Erie Directory
Erie
Gould and Adams in Union Pacific Power Struggle
The passage argues Gould kept Adams in leadership at Union Pacific for legitimacy and profits, then discarded him as soon as his usefulness waned. It claims Adams built his reputation by attacking Gould, altering the company’s direction and public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Adams
Erie
Union Pacific
Mr Gould
Mr. Gould
Mr. Adams
Phipps Donates Books and Sunday Funding to Northside Library
Henry Phipps offers 10000 dollars in scientific books to the Allegheny Carnegie Library and proposes to cover Sunday hours for nine hours daily over three years. The gift aims to enhance a local institution by honoring public spirit and providing a wholesome Sabbath reading space for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phipps
Allegheny Carnegie Library
Koch lymph yields limited early relief but uncertain cure
A careful review states Koch lymph shows promise mainly in early tuberculosis and external lupus with rapid relief in some cases. In mid to late stage disease the remedy offers little or no benefit, and permanence remains unproven. cautious optimism urged to avoid false hopes. The report also notes Christmas mission work and skepticism about Iowa papers proposing Senator Allison as a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Koch
Koch
Senate chatter and quarrels echo through pages
A Boston letter-writer claims he has never eaten any food or drunk any beverage, prompting a joke that he lies. The piece mocks Senator Allison and notes Cleveland’s prayer for Pattison versus Black and Barclay. It also reports Russia restricting Jewish petitions, hints of persecution, and Ohio Attorney General targeting Standard Oil with a bold, growing Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lucci
Tanner
War Department to use bicycle messengers after funding rise
The article notes economy by Secretary of War adopting bicycle messengers instead of horsemen after large appropriations. It frames the savings as welcome by the public. It also mentions a New York paper sensationally claiming Charlie Ross has been found again, illustrating a dull news period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
War Department
New York
Enterprise
Charlie Ross
Vipers Gnaw at a Hard File Claim Stirring Reply
The Boston Herald asserted Grover Cleveland has been a hard file for vipers to gnaw at drawing sarcastic replies from Republican papers. They ignore the odd natural history claim that vipers gnaw files rather than responding to the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Boston Herald
Wealth, debts, and notable figures in a late 19th century snapshot
The item catalogues estimates of August Belmont's wealth from 2 million to 10 million, notes the Prince of Wales's 16.5 million in receipts with debts about 25 percent higher, and profiles Julius Hawthorne and other figures. It mentions Mrs. Howard, Senator Evans, Robert Garrett’s health, Frederic Remain d o n s riding with General Miles, Bancroft in Washington, artist William O’C lear, and Hawthorne’s connection to The Scarlet Letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
New York
Prince of Wales
Julius Hawthorne
Benjamin C. HowaRd
General Howard
Baltimore
Senator Evants
Washington
Robert Garrett
Garrett
Frederic Remaindox
Miles
Bancroft
William Onclear
Oldest Oregonians Include Early Salem Births Record
A Salem Statesman summary lists the oldest native white Oregonians with birthplaces in Salem Marion County and Oregon City. It notes Helen Leslie born 1820s, Maria Campbell born 1549, Julia Waller born 1841, Abbie Beers born 1841, George Holman near Salem, O A Waller born 1843, and Charles Parrish on the coast. outlines the immigrant timeline to 1643.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Statesman
Helen Leslie
David Leslie
Fairfield
Marion County
Maria Campbell
Hamilton Campbell
Smith
Portland
Old Institute
Salem Prairie
Julia Ellen Waller
A. F. Waller
Stratton
M. E. Parsonage
Oregon City
Abbie Beers
Alanson Heers
Jesse Parrish
George Holman
Joseph Holman
O. A. Waller
Roy. A. F. Waller
Charles Parrish
J. L. Parrish
Ciatsop Plains
Sealing Vessels Return From Behring Sea Voyage
Reports from Victoria state say the sealing schooners Triumph and Adele returned after setting out for Behring Sea in September. The steamer Bertha failed to intercept them and the Hear saw no sealers near the rookeries. Captain Cox reportedly landed a small shipment. officials remain uneasy about U S government action.
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San Francisco
Victoria
Triumph
Adele
Behring Sea
Bertha
Hear
Cox
United States
Death to the Wildcats in Foster neighborhood
In Foster, Oregon, reports describe a wildcat infestation with several sightings. A large cat was killed near W. W. Caviness's house after Caviness fired twice. the wounded animal fought five dogs before a hound dragged it to the ground.
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Foster
Lux
Deaths of a Day in Allegheny and Shaler Townships
John Gormly aged 4 and a member of Post 13 OA died at his home at No 3 North Fimonetree. The funeral is set for Sunday from his late residence. David Strohm died aged 81 in Shaler township. funeral to be held at the residence of his son in law. John M Reid, aged to an elder resident of the Fourth ward Allegheny, died yesterday at 210 Rollinson Street.
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John Gormly
Post 13
O A
North Fimonetree Egheny
Acoon
Shaler
David Strobin
Beraned
John M. Reid
Allegheny
Rollinson
St. Petersburg
Puy de la Poix
Clermont
Auvergne
Baku
Pennsylvania
Tieepe Ie
Ararat
Susquehanna County
Erie
Aji
Mr. Stanley
Equatorial Africa
Ark
Aruwimi Ana
Turi
Snapshot of Seasonal Musings and News Bits
A fragmented column blends holiday reflections, social quips, humor, and political asides. It juggles Thanksgiving mood, stock market barbs, and public figures with quick fades to verse and aphorisms, painting a broad, lively snapshot of turn‑of‑the‑century city life.
Wolves Hunt in India A Curious Pack Drive Antelope
An observer in India watched six wolves coordinate a complex chase of a herd of antelope. They split roles, using ambush and flanking moves to exhaust the prey, then a human shot felled the lead wolf, sending the others fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Temple Sar
Hridden
Ani
Scottish folk song as national soul in Carnegie reading
Andrew Carnegie speaks on Scotlandiana folk song, describing it as a pure home grown art that embodies surroundings hopes and struggles. He argues it refines national character and would erase Scottish identity if removed, linking song to homeland and spirit.
Remarkable Stumps Grow New Trees on Puget Island
A Cathlamet Gocette report describes a four foot diameter stump near Charlie Eaton's house on Puget Island in the Westport channel. Six young trees cedar chitum crabapple spruce willow and alder sprout from the stump, planted by birds dropping seeds at intervals. Nearby O H Ashley preserves an old spruce stump at Brookfield with an alder and salmon-berry growing high above ground level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Topsy
Oregon
Charlie Eaton
Puget Island
Westport Channel
Fazelle
O. H. Ashley
Brookfield
Future of South Africa in Boston Herald
The article portrays vast South African resources with gold already yielding millions yearly. It notes future railways will unlock untapped gold fields, vigorous silver mining, plentiful high quality coal, and abundant minerals. Growth in industrial populations and agriculture is anticipated with railway expansion.
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The
Boston Herald
South Africa
Parnell's Position Stirring Irish Leadership Crisis
A collage of editorials from New York and Philadelphia debate Charles Parnell's leadership, Gladstone's stance, and the fate of Home Rule. Rival views warn of disorganization, potential resignations, and the risk to Ireland's cause if leadership falters. The Irish Nationalists insist on loyalty to Parnell despite strategic peril.
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New York
Springfield
Parnell
Philadelphia
Gladalone
Salisbury
Gladstone
O’brien
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Bulletin
Three Kingdoms
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Evening Telegraph
William E. Gladstone
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Gilmore Band Delights Thanksgiving Audiences at Old City Hall
Gilmore's Band gave two Thanksgiving concerts at Old City Hall, featuring Signor De Carlo and Signor Raf Farolo on brass, operatic selections from Il Trovatore and Tannhauser, and a standout Miserere on cornet and euphonium. Miss Ida Klein and Mr. Edward O Mahoney performed fine vocal numbers as the program praised by attendees and Acme Council for a successful fundraiser.
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Gamore
Old City Hall
Acme Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Gilmore
Janis
Signor de Carlo
Signor
Raffarolo
Win
Coenenee
Latver
Strauss
Waltes
America
Puerner
Tannhaneser
EL A
Rhheinhart
Messrs, Weston
Bodie
Ida Klein
Edward O’mahoney
Casa
Miss Klein
Faust
Mr. Mahoney
Piu Andrai
Notable Nuptials in Connellsville
A storied wedding at the First Presbyterian Church Connellsville united Miss Nannie Blackstone Johnston and Colonel J M Ried with Rev W A Edie officiating. Attendees included cousins and siblings from Scottdale Beaver and Yale, maids in pink crepe and pink chrysanthemums, a bridal bouquet of white chrysanthemum, and a later departure on the night tram to the East.
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Connellsville
First Presbyterian Church
Gunthers
Misa Nannie Blackstone Johnston
J. M. Ried
Alexander J. Johnson
Butte City
Mont
W. A. Edie
John J. Rogers
Scottdale
D. R. Torrence
New Haven
Louis R. Davidson
Beaver
FE. Wilson Johnston
Yale
May
Lula Ried
Omn
Louise Johnston
Louise Torrence
Nettie Heynolds
Helen
May Huston
Uniontown
Joseph Johnston
Miss Johnston
A. M
J. B. Murdock
Mrs Nella Brown-Pond Delights Curry Hall Audience
Nella Brown-Pond impressed a large Curry Hall crowd in a varied program from comedy to tragedy. The elocutionist delivered in brilliant mood with warm applause and graceful responses. Miss Lida J Low performed several piano solos and accompanied Miss Fond as a pretty pianist.
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Nella Brown-Pond
Curry Hall
Lida J. Low
Miss Fond
Enjoyable programme at Smithield M E Church last evening
A pleasing program at Smithield M E Church featured local performers directed by Prof. W S Weeden. Performers included Misses Agnes Vogel Tillie Mackintosh Mittle Weeden Eiln Semple Maryee Mar Grabbs Nellie Brown and Messrs B Brockett F G Beer U D Forney C E Bor ler J D Creed Angus Koim J M Repp and Prof A Farland.
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Smithield M. E
W. 5. Weeden
Agnes Vogel
Tillie Mackintosh
Mittle Weeden
Eiln Semple
Maryee Mar Grabbs
Nellie Brown
Messrs
B Brockett
F. G. Beer
U. D. Forney
C. E Borler
J. D. Creed
Angus Koim
J. M. Repp
Prof
A. Farland
Pretty North Avenue M E Church Wedding
A wedding last evening at North Avenue M E Church united Miss Margaret Siemon and Mr Edward Means son of a prominent druggist. Rev T J Leak officiated and a large number of guests witnessed the ceremony. Both are well regarded in social circles and their union is of high interest.
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North Avenue M. E
United
Margaret Siemon
Edward ©. Means
T. J. Leak
Wrecking Scenes and Church Events Mark December Evening
The article notes the wrecking of Miss May Lowrie Lion and Mr. Augustus Pettibono Murdoch at East Liberty Presbyterian Church on December 11. It reports a day of thanksgiving in city churches with evening suppers concerts and entertainments. It mentions the Union League opening at its club house on Peon avenue as a notable event. It also records social visits by Mr and Mrs George Clair of Edgeworth and the Hiawatha Circle reception in St Clair's Hall and St James Church bazaar in the West End.
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May Lowrie Lion
Augustus Pettibono Murdoch
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Union League
Claob House
Peon Avenue
aAnp
George Clair
Edgeworth
Hiawatha Circle
St. Clair’s Hall
St. Janes’ Church
West End
British Parliament Opens With Ireland on Mind
Multiple papers signal an exciting opening as Parliament resumes with Ireland expected to dominate the early sessions. Editors predict one of the most important sessions, with calls for potential dissolution looming as opposition grows stronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistrox Journal
Troy Tines
Friends of Ireland
Bostox Herald
Toronto
Disgusted Coyote Dismissed in Oregon Hunt
A hunter near Fairfield while waiting for geese saw a coyote approach his tin decoys and spring onto them. The coyote collapsed in the pits, and the hunter named Adkins shot him after the creature broke two legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Oregonian
Adkins
Fairfield
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A compilation of curiosities and antiquarian notes covering lamps by Valean, Roman brass records, ancient writing on skins and bricks, 19th century travel times to Paris, Europe’s manpower, Swiss tourism revenue, palm cultivation, sun worship, global orange exports, and early views on fire and science.
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Valean
Paris
London
Edinburgh
Europe
Switzerland
Baltimore
Omens and wits mingle in a parade of old jokes
A collage of cartoonish quips and captions from various papers presents humor about turkeys prophets weddings and social scenes. The snippets include banter at receptions about color blindness misread letters and playful exchanges about Thanksgiving and manners in old city life.
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Che Bispatel
Vola, Sc. Tl
Postofice
Novouler
M. BE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Thibuse Building
Dispatch
Siso
Brentand's
Union Square
Ave de Topea
France
Teems
Dpaamey
Wspratcm
Matty Dieraton
Daicy Dispatch
Ccene
Darcy Dieraton
Inchiding Sanday
Lyear
Incvindine
Christmas Letter Mission
Allison
Iowa
Cleveland
Pattison
Black and Barclay
Russia
Charles Emery Smith
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Wildcats
David Strohm
Footsach
Earth
Harriso
Matt Quay
Harmonyites
Harmony
Warramaker
Jay Gould
John
Farmers’ Alliance
Green Isle
Hipsorm
Wal Street
Hes
Wille Winkle
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Future OF
Nannie Johnston
Outlook For Parliament
Montfancon
College Settlement
Arrington Street
Falton Street
Claudius
Lyons
St. Sebastian
Hercules
Shakespeare
W. S
Scratfors
Berlin
Daily News Telegraph
Virchow
Merry
Hal
New York Sun
Mr. Granger
Coenties
Pace
Fleecy
Mr. White
Stack
Mr. Black
Jodge
Norristown Herald
Turkey
New York Herald
Johnon
Sambo
Brown
Brown—Fenderson
Seaton
Liste
Chicago
Charlie
Newcastle Chronicis
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