Outspoken Finding on New York Divorce Scandal
The New York grand jury presents a scathing view of a fraudulent divorce scheme involving officials. It accuses a judge of negligence or complicity and calls for legislative action and prosecutions from judge to minor participants. The piece also notes implications for Pennsylvania jurists and justice administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Grand Jury
Administration of Justice
Pennsylvania
New York
New York City
Old Soldiers Gather in Pittsburg for Quiet Grand Army Reunion
The Grand Army veterans reunion in Pittsburg proceeds with sparse notice and a subdued parade outlook. City residents extend a warm welcome despite modest flags, decorations, and uncertain weather, honoring the Union defenders who once were welcomed with large entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Pittsburg
the Union
Public Belt Line Railroad plan awakens Philadelphia
A Philadelphia opinion piece urges adopting a Belt Line Railroad connecting all railroads to city wharves on equal terms. It argues common use would reduce street congestion, promote passenger depots, and curb exclusive privileges, contrasting past opposition by major lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Belt Line Railroad
Belt Line
Pennsylvania Railroad
Citadel of Pennsylvania Railroad
Rise in Business Failures in Early 1889
The first nine months of 1689 show a notable rise in business failures with about 1,000 more failures than 1888 and liabilities increasing from 80 million to 101 million dollars. The data reflect strained trade conditions and overextended firms, though improvement is noted and the failure surge may be checked.
Ambiguous Citizenship Claims Tangle General Grubb
General Edward Burd Grubb faces confusion over whether he is a citizen of New Jersey or Pennsylvania. The veteran soldier, once elected captain of the First Troop of Philadelphia Cavalry, believed himself a Pennsylvanian, while others recognized him under state authority in a dispute over his allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burd Grubb
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Cavalry
Jersey
Keystone State
Himsalf
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Hastings
General Grubb and the Pennsylvania Jersey Governor Race
The piece notes General Edward Burd Grubb faced an identity dilemma between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He initially pursued New Jersey politics and a gubernatorial nomination, resigning his Philadelphia cavalry commission to align with New Jersey citizenship. The writer doubts his loyalty and foresees a potential fall election outcome favoring Grubb in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
City Officials Debate Disabled Fire and Police Pay
The Chief of Public Safety questions employing physically incapacitated firefighters and police officers. An ordinance could reform removals for cause and provide a modest partial retirement pay for those disabled by their public duties, earning taxpayer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Corner in Liverpool Cotton Market Demonstrates Trust Tactics
The Liverpool cotton market shows a successful corner by a leading speculator, illustrating how temporary combines block supply to push prices. The practice, akin to other famed corners such as Harper's wheat and Fisk Goulds’ scheme, harms trade morals and conflicts with law, while rare gains tempt others to imitate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Harper's Wheat Corner
Penn Bank Petroleum
Fisk
Gould
Steenstrand
Hutchinson
Cost
Debates on Rail Safety and Block System Efficiency
The piece critiques Chauncey Depew’s claim that accidents are unsurpassable and contrasts the block system used by the Pennsylvania Railroad with failures on rival lines. It notes a rear-end collision on the Panhandle line that could have been prevented by modern safeguards and mentions a Pittsburgh canal project as a potential boost for dated infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
Union Depot
Panhandle Road
Dolphin sails to full world cruise with modest gains
The United States steamer Dolphin returns from a 58 000 mile global voyage, two hours late due to a machinery snag, demonstrating naval rebuilding progress and serviceability despite criticism. The piece notes political and economic items amid editorials on schools, World’s Fair hopes, and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dolphin
Prominence Notes From The Era On Royalty And Politics
A wide range of brief notices covers figures from Iowa congressman Isaac Struble a Prohibitionist to royal health concerns in Britain Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. It mentions ex-Queen Natalie visiting Belgrade and editorial shifts at the St Paul Pioneer Press Portland Oregonian assignments, along with political maneuvers by Lonp Hartixotox and C P Villiers. Texas pioneer Davy Crockett’s son Patrox Crockett dies at 73 after joining the Texas revolutionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Struble
Plymouth County
Victronia
Prince of Wales
Belgrade
Natalie
Alexander
C. P. Huntington
Prince Hatzfeldt
Paris
London
Lonp Hartixotox
Wolverhampton
C. P. Villiers
Coloret Rupert Patrox Crockett
Davy Crockett
Mucker's Creek
Texas
Alamo
Santa Anna
Tennessee
Texas Revolutionists
The Corset and the Cork Back and Other Tales
A fragment from a periodical discusses ministerial titles for diplomats, domestic servants puzzled by church rules, and a humorous potpourri about staying guests and fashion. It blends commentary on social norms with verse about cooking, corsets, and dress reform.
Ex Queen Natalie Returns to Warm Belgrade Welcome
Belgrade crowds celebrate ex Queen Natalie with lavish displays as officials show displeasure at her visit to her son King Alexander. The reception moves Natalie to tears while the public decorates homes. officials fear royal tensions and jealousy from the young king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie
Belgrade
Madam Christieh
Germany
Milan
Madam Christian
Alexander
2 Pod
Servia
Monser
GENS WELCOME HOME AT WASHINGTON RECEPTION
About 2,500 people gathered at The Rink in Washington to greet Congressman Ben Butterworth on his return from Europe. He, escorted by Ohio residents and local officials, praised Germany’s industry while defending tariff policy and praised Berlin as capital, noting Washington as more beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washisdons
Ben Butterworth
Major Butterworth
Ohio
A. B. Worth
Germany
Berlin
Largest potato crop in U S history expected in 1889
The Farmers' Review predicts the 1889 potato harvest will surpass any prior year. Acreage drops slightly yet favorable growth conditions and few insect problems push production to an estimated 233.7 million bushels, about 17 million more than 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers’ Review
United States
Jury progress in Cronin case shines with common sense
Several hundred men called as jurors in the Cronin case have been convicted of common sense while the jury box remains short of imbeciles. This development is described as encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Detroit Free Press
Only a Slight Difference From The Detroit Journal
The note discusses a small typographical distinction between the words speculator and peculator. It notes that a crooked s changes the meaning and that a crooked nose marks the difference in the things themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Detroit Journal
Deaths of a Day Charles Codipp Washington
Charles Codipp, a well known member, died yesterday in his Washington rooms. This brief notice records the death of a notable figure and places the event in Washington. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles
Meeenyee
the St
Washington obituary notes death of Charles H. Stoddard
Charles H. Stoddard, a well known resident of Sha Cae Nev, died in Washington after a long illness. He had been a prominent local figure and was widely known in the area. Public notices extend condolences to his family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles H. Stoddard
Sha Cae Nev
Ciulms
Booth and Modjeska Star in Merchant of Venice at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House hosted Edwin Booth and Madame Modjeska in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Booth's Shylock drew high praise for depth and emotion, while Modjeska's Portia impressed with grace and force, though some scenes suffered from acoustics. The production featured strong scenery and period costumes, with a noted long interval between acts. Tonight shifts to Hamlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
Madame Modjeska
Grand Opera House
Shakespeare
Mr. Booth
Shylock
Portia
Marty
Persia
Bassanio
Otis Skinner
Vroom
Owen Fawcett
Charles Hanford
Centleman
Venice
Rialto
Allegheny
Water City
My Aunt Bridger at the Bijou Delights Packed House
The Bijou hosted My Aunt Bridger last night with a full audience enjoying a farce comedy. George W. Monros as Bridget Veigh and John C. as Mrs McVeigh impressed with acting and dancing while Merry Lena Melville as Polly Glider entertained with lively steps and graceful costumes. The revival of Sally in Our Alley drew repeated encores as the plot barely matters to the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridger
Aery
George W. Monros
John C
Sally
Merry Lena Melville
W Polly Glider
Raw Wilson to Speak for Layton Bureau Lecturer of Wit Promised
Eragmus Wilson is described as a genial journalist and a droll seven a tons orator whose just looks and dignified speech charm audiences. The note hints he will headline a Layton Bureau lecture, drawing a strong turnout with his original, contagious wit and explosive humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eragmus Wilson
Raw Wilson
Layton Bureau
Wilbur Opera Company opens amid mud for large audiences
The Wilbur Opera Company began yesterday at this house drawing large crowds despite mud and grain. Princesa of Trebizonde opened with Susie Kirwin in repertoire. The company lists Kobule, Tre Dewick, Con ley, Nares and others among familiar names. The chorus features bright, pretty young singers. costumes are new and attractive. An operette, Chimes of Normandy, is scheduled for this afternoon and evening, with The Grand Duchess tomorrow.
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Wilbur Opera Company
Eis
Princesa
Trebizonde
Susie Kirwin
Kobule
Tre Dewick
Conley
Nares
Com “i
Normandy
Vaudeville Program At The Theatre This Week
A varied vaudeville program eyes patrons with Kennedy's Bright Lights and strong acts. The lineup includes the Vidoogs Sheridan and Flynn Selyne and Lingard Howe and Doyle the brothers Latta and Lenah De Lauer and Debrimont Leopold and Keating Herr Jules Keller and Monsieur Emile Chevrier famed violin wizard.
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Kennedy
Vidoogs
Sheridan
Flynn
Selyne
Lingard
Howe
Doyle
The
Brothers
Latta
Lenah de Lauer
Debrimont
Leopold
Keating
Herr Jules Keller
Monsieur Emile Chevrier
Wizard of the Violin
Notable Inter State Commerce Case In Hannibal
In Hannibal Missouri Judge Thayer overruled a motion for a new trial in the United States v Jorge K Tozer agent of Missouri Pacific Soneay Company on a charge under the inter State commerce law The agent allegedly accepted freight from Chicago via a connecting line and delivered to Harper Kansas for a lower rate than Hannibal freight to the same destination The case likely heads to the United States Circuit Court and is being watched by railroads and shippers nationwide as a major test of interstate commerce rules.
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Low
United States District Court
Hannibal
Thayer
United States
Jorge K. Tozer
Missouri Pacific Soneay Company
Inter State
Chicago
Harper, Kun
Indorsing Chicago's Claims for World Exposition
By an overwhelming majority the Chamber of Commerce endorses Chicago’s claim for the 1892 World's Exposition. The vote signals strong local support and commitment to backing Chicago as the host city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
A Suggestion to the Czar From the Chicago Tribune
A concise editorial questions why the Czar cannot, as an experiment, abolish certain evils mentioned by his discontented subjects to test whether Russia would become healthier happier and safer under reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Russia
Browning Poets Ready for New Volume in Pioneer Press
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes Browning has 30 poems prepared for a new volume. The piece suggests he should be named puzzle editor immediately.
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St. Paul
Exposition Conservatory Draws Hundreds of Daily Visitors
Daily crowds between 500 and 600 visit the Conservatory during the Exposition to view 23 foot banana trees and large tropical plants. Society ladies avoid quaint facts while dentists boast diamond filled false teeth. Invitations go out for a Crafton station reception by Mrs Mary Battin next Thursday evening. PirTspure orchids exceed 5000 in stock, with the Holy Ghost orchid noted as especially handsome. Mr and Mrs Robbers of Fifth Avenue Oakland returned from a European trip, and Jenness Miller’s dress magazine sale follows a recent lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Battin
Crafton Station
PirTspure
Robgers
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Tor “Dress Magazine
Jenness Miller
Remarkable Biblical Romance Series to Start Next Sunday
The Dispatch will publish a four part series of biblical romances beginning with Joshua by Georg Ebers. It follows by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and Herbert Ward with Come Forth and a Daniel centered tale, then H Rider Haggard’s Esther concluding.
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Joshua
Georg Ebers
Ebers
Egypt
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Herbert D. Ward
Daniel
H. Rider Haggard
Esther
Ossipee Detail to Haiti Sparks Navy Turmoil
Official correspondence reveals Commander Kellogg was relieved before the Ossipee was slated for Minister Douglass’s Haiti voyage. Lt Cmdr Evans pressed to sail despite boiler dangers. a board found repairs would cost 20,000 dollars and 100 days, leading Secretary Tracy to revoke the order and cancel the sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ossipes
Douglass
Hayti
Kellogg
Evans
Tracy
Trial of 73-year-old in Blountsville assault case
In Blountsville, Blount County George Smith, 73, was tried by a twelve man jury in the Circuit Court and convicted of an assault and battery after witnesses testified he had long harassed Miss Slaughter with unwanted attentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Blountsville
Blount County
George Smith
Imported Glassworker Detained at Castle Garden
A Swedish migrant named Andrew Otter, son of a Swede, arrived to work for Everett & Lyons glass manufacturers of Indianapolis and was detained at Castle Garden under the contract labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Otter
Everett & Lyons, Glass Manufacturers
Indianapolis
Castle Garden
A Green Grave in Ireland Poem Fragment
A poem about a green grave in Ireland where a lovestruck speaker recalls Mary, his sweetheart, now resting. He laments lost hope, longs for reunion in death, and asks to be laid beside his beloved in the dreamless sleep. Written as a lyrical reminiscence with tender, mournful imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mary
Jennia Hh
Dows
Three Fatal Suicides in New York City
Gleanings in Gotham reports three deaths by self harm in New York. Hiram B Batterson, 43, a Connecticut scion and clerk, killed himself after despondency and a note asking if he was worse than his brother J C Batterson. Leopold Neuland, 68, an Austrian mechanic, drank poison after fearing family plans. he died an hour later. A young woman, well dressed, consumed a large dose of carbolic acid in Bedford Park, dying before aid arrived with a note stating she died for love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sfeciale
Hiram B. Batterson
Connecticut
James C. Batterson
Travelers
New England Monument Company
Batterson
Leopold Neuland
Bedford Park
Lawyer sought after fatal assault during street fight
A dispute outside the ashoon escalated when Alexander Graham allegedly bit off a nose piece from a friend. Mr. McKeon defended with a walking stick, was jailed on $100 bail, and Graham later died from a fractured skull. Police seek McKeon as possible murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham
Ashoon
McKeon
Graham
Centennial Judiciary Committee forms for Supreme Court centennial
At a Kingston New York meeting William Allen Butler Charles A Peabody Enoch Fancher ex Judge Robert H Robertson and ex Judge J Newton Fiero were named the Executive Committee to plan events for the Supreme Court centennial on the first Tuesday of next February The group aims to organize a commemorative celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen Butler
Charles A. Peabody
Enoch Fancher
Robert H. Robertson
J. Newton Fiero
Kingston
N. Y
United States Supreme Court
Left All to His Housekeeper in Will Case
Thomas G. Rodwell died last June. His relatives fought over burial as his housekeeper Ellen F. Cab ness asserted widow status to collect the body. The will left two city houses and lots to the colored housekeeper with only small sums to Rodwell kin. The Rodwells claim insanity and undue influence. the case is on hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Rodwell
Ellen F. Cabness
Rodwell
Castle Garden Mission Aids Over Five Thousand Immigrant Girls
Rev M Callaghan's Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary at Castle Garden operates to protect immigrant girls new to the city. The effort has aided more than 5,000 girls this year, addressing risk and vulnerability in a large urban setting. A debt of unpaid funds from the mission remains, with ongoing daily expenses and costs until the next nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Callaghan
Our Lady of the Rosary
Father Callaghan
Rome Eithing
Ant
Noormeek
Peculiar Libby prison muskets discharge during perilous accident
At Libby prison in Onicaco a musket stored near a pillar discharged sending a hole through the ceiling. Witnesses C H Rutter and George Michaels say the old war musket, loaded for readiness, exploded without explanation. The charge likely remained long undisturbed.
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Onicaco
Libby
C. H. Rutter
New Albbany
Ind
George Michaels
Eaddumann
Farley Pursues Five Million Suit to Supreme Court
St Paul reports a five million dispute reaching the United States Supreme Court. Jesse P. Farley appeals against J J Hill, the Bitton estate, and Brower after a lower court decision. Farley is determined to pursue the case to the end, with an appeal filed Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
United States Supreme Court
Jesse P. Farley
J. J. Hill
Bittaon
Age Brower
Jud Wer
Farley
Enere
United Art
Tri State Trifles and Odd Local Anecdotes
A Reading resident fears a hiss from a corner in the cellar as a muskrat is found dead after a scare. Wheeling children discuss battles and a boy answers a rallying question with a defense of English foes. A man in Stepbdenville uses roller skates to move a heavy refrigerator with no breakdowns. A Bedford informant claims 1865 Sharpshooter service and many shots, while a Huntingdon barber catches a sea gull in the river. Complaints about light sausage quality arise in West Chester. A Titusville woman faints upon finding a live mouse in a sugar bowl. A stray signed plea card with garbled text appears on a street.
Curious Condensations From A Busy Era
A mixed batch of curiosities notes odd events and local anecdotes. The New York Fire Department uses eight horses. a meeting house in Woods town New Jersey marks its eleventh year. a youth is named deputy sheriff at age three. a Maine minister preaches five times on Sunday. A dog paddles in a bay as a rider falls from a horse. a German court jokes about titles. New York architecture booms with 9 to 10 story office blocks. A fossil trout is found in Gordon creek Oregon. rattlesnakes swallow geese near Hartford City. a German court case about a chest disturbs neighbors. Catsup manufacture expands widely, shaping farming and world trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Fire Department
Friends’ Meeting House
Woodstown
N. J
Montambesu
Bay City
Speon Na Ta Cada
Punatawney
Alo “Ator
Maine
Hall Mansion
Steve Houston
Monticello
Fila
Frank Ososki
Hay City
Mra Harthones Freedowski
Dearmatadt
Vane
William G. Dillingham
Gordon Creek
Ore
Artis
Oregon
Agea
Bullskin
Hartford City
Weanl
Funny Men Pancies and Jests From Old Papers
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from late 19th or early 20th century papers. Jokes range from paralyzed by a mosquito to misheard phrases and playful exchanges about wag es and chores. The fragments showcase light repartee, shuffled dialogues, and satirical asides.
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Ge Dispatch
Pituborg
Postofice
Diamond Street
Eastern Advertising
Tribune Building
Disrates
Sa Eworn
the Dispatch
Portage Free
Daly Disratch
Disratch
Disratca
Martyr Disratcn
Disratcn
TES
Board of Steam Navigation
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Canal
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio Democratic
Ohio Democracy
First Ward
United States Internal Revenue Office
Constantinople
Sun
Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Walker
Mississippi
Pittsboro
United States Department
Joseph Pulitzer
Roland J. Hommick
Geneva
Switzerland
Hemmick
Abe
Mr. Hemmick
Society
Horton
Miss Parton
Gretchen
GENS
Congressman Butterworth
Cuodlipp
the Merchant of Venice
Bridget
Bijou Theater
Harris’ Theater
Harry Williams
Academy
Czar
Church of St. Thomas, Oakmont
Ellen Paul
Francis Hobbe Bkelding
Miss Paul
J. H. Paul
Oakmont
Skelding
Mr. Williams
Edwin Paul
Charles Metcalf
Mr. Chaplin
B. P. Norin, Sr
Miss Hubbard
Hogg
New Haven
Jean Oxnard
Metcalf
Bishop Whitehead
George Hodges
Woodbine
Sewickley
Rom
Tostgs Bros
J. R. & A. Murdoch
Fred Douglass
Haiti
Ossipee
Bineé
Bos
Gotham
Robert McChesney
Department of Arrears
Brooklyn
Henry L. Coe
Seventh Ward
Mr. McChesney
McChesney
Libby Prison
Mr. Farley
Supreme Cort
Adam Uaica
Mohlenberg Street
Reading
Bunker Hill
Stepbdenville
Jonny W. Sams
Bedford Gazetts
Patersburg
A. P. Hill
Henry Rupert
Huntingdon
West Chester
Titusville
Sadis
Leaden Weller
Fiyppe
Terre Haute Eepreau
Kentucky
Stubtoes
Detroit Free Prove
Giles
Merritt
Murper
Messenger
Wiseman
Lalwars
Vistter
Soston
Sprige
Rascal
York Dan
Samson
Rafas
Cheago Tribune
Chariie
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