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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
7
Democratic Links session ports vivid hopes in Pennsylvanian treasury probe
The piece notes a lively Democratic rally in Pennsylvania amid ongoing Treasury investigations involving Liveoey and McCamant, and calls for full, nonpartisan inquiry. It argues Republican leaders must accept accountability for officeholders and avoid derailing investigations to win public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Soota Chaneras
rTher Pattison
Anii
Pennsylvania
Heepall
Free Silver Debate Argument Analyzed In Anticipated Column
A journal column critiques a free silver essay arguing the author errs on monetary parity with gold and on demonetization causing currency distress. The piece highlights key mistakes in projecting 1873 panic causes and notes the currency was paper based with no silver token effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Analysis of Dramatic Works and Public Taste in Theatre
A critical essay examines managers and poets in drama. It argues that producers chase public taste with melodrama or high literary drama, often failing to stage Venusen style dramatic works. Historical examples include Queen Mary Harold Falcon Cap and Drowise of May with weak performances by uniform actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
Pur
Experieyes
Venusen
Tio
Harold
Tennyson's plays cannot be stage poetry says public verdict
The public verdict holds Tennyson's productions are poems not plays, too finely wrought to stage performance. A successful play needs bold essentials, while poetry remains elaborated and delicate. An American company staging his last drama unlikely to alter this judgment or greatly expand available dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Gilroy
Millais
du Maurier
Meissonier
Thomas Nast
Deaths of Boulanger and Balmaceda Highlight Ambition’s Dangers
The piece reflects on General Boulanger’s rise and fall linking his political ambitions to a tragic end. It contrasts his flawed patriotism with figures like Grant and Wellington, arguing the risks of mixing military fame with politics and noting Balmaceda’s death as a warning against unregulated ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
France
Lave
Grant
Wellington
Sherman
Sheridan
Balmaceda
Rail collision on line prompts renewed scrutiny and demand for safety
The article recalls a recent deadly crash near a prior fatal incident on the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio road. It argues negligence or inadequate precautions may be to blame, noting 3 killed and 18 injured, and urges railroad methods to prevent such tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio
Ravennya
Bond Vote Questioned as City Reads Proposed Bond Issue
The council faces opposition to the bond ordinance and debates if the people should vote on bonds or direct levy. Proponents seek a public choice with a clear understanding after full discussion, while critics challenge the form and terms of the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Tare Drs- Patch
Fear of Earthquakes Compared to Other Natural Dangers
The Philadelphia Ledger notes earthquakes terrify because they feel novel and unpredictable. It argues better understood dangers like hurricanes floods and tsunamis still evoke less panic due to familiarity and perceived control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Earthquake fears and ballot reform urged by ex president
The piece argues that fear of earthquakes is mild compared with other threats and questions whether the public should overreact. It cites a Cleveland letter urging ballot reform and stresses electing representatives who will enact genuine reform as the fastest, safest path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Naval policy shifts and global tensions draw reader’s eye
The piece weighs naval budget choices favoring torpedo boats and light cruisers over armored ships, cautions about Russia in China, and notes New York’s street-cleaning progress. It criticizes British battleship Benbow’s poor value, hints at Boulanger Balmaceda fates, misgivings on earthquakes, and ends with Tolstoy cash guidance and orphans seeking funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srecerrany Tracy
Tri Desraton
Disjointed Verse and Public Notices From a Whimsical Column
A fragmentary column mixes satire and social commentary with garbled phrases about politics, fashion, industry, and daily life. It references Campbell and Egan, Porter's census, real estate, Jersey corporations, and household chores, all presented in a brisk, informal newspaper voice.
Planets in October visible to the naked eye
The article notes Mars Jupiter and Saturn will be visible through October with Mercury near conjunctions and Saturn reappearing with a ring event. It covers Mercury and Mars positions, brightness, and rising times, Jupiter's status as main attraction, Saturn’s ring reappearance, Neptune near Aldebaran, and general planetary movements across Virgo Leo Taurus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Mercury
Neptune
Aldebaran
Whitten
Mars
Jupiter
Venne
Virgo
Spica
Pittsburg
Harrison
Planets
Earth
American
Virro
Leo
Slon
Electric launches sweep Thames as naptha fades abroad
The New York World notes a reluctance in this country to adopt electric launches popular on the Thames. Naptha launches dominate the Sound and North River, with their odor and fumes contrasting the quiet, cheaper electric boats powered by surface batteries and recharging stations along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
North River
Ouur Anglomarines
Plays to Come in City Theaters Next Week
Duquesne Theater features Primrose and West with Cashman Natus Oakland Primrose acts, blacksmith shop music, and Red Has march. Grand Opera House extends Frederick Warde engagement with The Lion’s Mouth and Mountainebank. Bijou Theatre hosts The Little Tycoon with original company in a straight tip advance sales at Hayes store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Primrose and West
Frank Cashman
Little Birk
Joe Natus
F. W. Oakland
G. W. Primrose
Borunl Brothers
Blackville
Grand Opera
Frederick Warde
Warde
Henry Guy Carleton
Moauntebank
Mr. Warde
Firgents
Richard Willianp Srexson
Bijou
Bo Graumin
Jouseph Mealey
Teddy
Alien Hosmer
Mamie Cotbi
Maurie de Bordeau
Robert Dunbar
J. Ko Adams
J. Ff. McGovern
Engag
Algin Theatre
James T
Cleveland on ballot reform letter to Pennsylvania
Ex President Grover Cleveland writes to Pennsylvanian officials urging secret ballot reform. He cites his Boston speech and urges swift, safe adoption to ensure ballot purity and voter freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
York
Gazette
Cleveland
A. B. Farquinn
Boston
Ex-Queen Isann Seeks Beauty Baths Amid Antiques Renovation
A jumble of notes describes ex-Queen Isann of Spain taking beauty baths at Sehmanach where antiques are renovated and flesh tint restoration is mentioned. Other items note resignations, explorers, and royal rumors across Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isann
Spain
Sehmanach
Deaths: Cyrus M Tracy Botanist and Civic Leader
Cyrus M. Tracy a noted botanist of Retex county Mase died suddenly at his Leon home. Born in Norwich Conn he moved to Lynn and became a pioneer in local botanical studies and forest preservation. He helped found the Free Public Forest Association and promoted Lynn Forest Park near Breeds Pond and Dungeon Rock. He also served as chair of Botany at the Maseachmartis College of Pharmacy for six years and published works on Fraser Flora and local Worcester County history. Other obituaries note Dr S Shutse superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Hospital for the Insane died at Danville in his 61st year. He served as surgeon in the Civil War and later as superintendent at Danville. Father Huber, Wheeling, a priest who remained steadfast during the cholera epidemic, performed many Catholic weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Scharz
Hambunc-American Pocket Company
Europe
Zeralda Wallace
Indiana
Lew Wallace
W. C. Wyshoor
Denver
Africa
King Solomon’s
Rider Muggard
Fremont
Los Angeles
Captain Younghusband
Mason Wissotann
Dy Continent
Sanddant
Germany
Tanga
Rilima-Njaro
Duke of Cambridge
London
W. W. Paer
New York
Episcopal Church
Clark County
W. Va
Princeton Theological Seminary
New York Presbyterian Church
Eninth Street
Seventh Avenue
Siam
Mantia
Mark
Vanrona
Franes
Wateloo
Oldry
St. Armond
de Variola
Whoring
Cyrus M. Tracy
Retex
Mase
Leon
Mr. Tracy
Norwich
Conn
Inch
Des
Lynn
Tracy
Maser Institute
Salon
Carter
Bohing
Maseachmartis College
Mharmacy
Worcester
Noble
Free Public Forest Association
Lrnu
Forest Park
Breeds
Shutse
Pennsylvania State Hospital For the Insane
Danville
Ike
Berks County
Princeton
University of Mennsylvania
Atadison
Ind
Colimnins
Lote
Father Huber
Wheeling Sunlar
Hits
Ford
Democratic candidate Alfred Crawford dies in Hut City
Alfred Crawford a Democratic candidate for Poor Director of Westmoreland county died suddenly at his Hut City home from typhoid fever. Samuel Rathraith of Iigenier township who had the next highest vote will be placed on the ticket to fill the vacancy according to party rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Crawford
Westmoreland County
Hut City
Samuel)rathraith
Iigenier Township
Notable LocalDeaths Highlight 4 Obituaries Across New York
HainaM Kong of Little Falls New York dies at 74. Veteran Purwirr Alderman of Realitg dies from war wound after Antietam. Wesny W Ratstown Elmira Iron and Steel president dies at 74 after long illness. Japan Albnones Woonmrr Bridgeton prominent citizen dies at home at 62 after political service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainam Kong
Little Falls
N.Y
Veter T. Purwirr
Realitg
Antietam
Weesny W. Ratsnown
Elmira Iron and Steel Besting MU Company
New York
Dial
Elmira Beemtay
Japan
Alpnones
Bridgeton N.d
Clore
Te County Board of
Frew Pisiehvr
Tal Lay Dudge
Republican Rallies Rally Songbook for Kansas Campaign
In Topeka and across Kansas Republicans mobilize for an off year revival. The Kansas Republican League dispatches speakers, clubs and a new song collection titled Republican Ral Hymns promoting allegiance, denouncing the People’s party, and urging youths to resist cross tickets with lines such as Have Courage my Boy to Say No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torexa
Kan
Kausaa
People’s Party
Kansas
Jolin
Pelfers
Jerry Simpsons
Mra
Republican State League Committee
Fscores
Bor
Courags
Conrace
Municipal Reform and Educating Public Sentiment
The Century argues for a career public service with expert, permanent officials as in European cities. It condemns American municipal patronage, urges a system of merit and long tenure to improve governance, and says reform is slow but essential to better city management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eittes
Berlin
Paris
Lasgow
Birmingham
Manchester
Liverpool
Shaw
Glasgow
Neshie
Thiteley
Att Slaw
Little Recruit at Wilkinsburg Returns Home
Social world notes report Mr Frank Ammen returning home and the dedication of the new Odd Fellows Hall in Wilkinsburg with the military drama The Young Recruit by Post 45 G A I. The Chautauqua season opens locally with Utopia Circle organizing and a reception planned for Mrs Peter Dick. Harry Estrer organ recital at Carnegie Hall enhances the scene with violinist Carl Maeder. Frank Am moy travels from Europe for his brother’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Frank Ammen
Odd Fellows
Post 45
Witkinsturz
Louis
Milton Hays
Peter Dick
Lincoln Avenue
Engst End
William Campbell
Unasiaw
Allegheny
Mrs. Campbell
Europe
Harry Estrer
Carnegie Hall
Carl Maeder
Mr. Maeder
W Y W C A Sewing Club to Auction Two Reds
The Young Women's Christian Association sewing club plans an evening fundraiser in November and December to raise funds for winter work. Proceeds support church and community activities and a reception at Turner Hall is planned by the Bijou in Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
Young Women's Christian Association
Hatty
Daniel Berry
Mt. Washington
Thomas Ashford, Jr
Grace Episcopal Church
Allentown
Turner Hall
The Chinese Puzzle and U S Naval Duty
The piece argues the United States should show force to protect American interests in China amid unrest. It criticizes Washington for minimizing the incident and urges sending strong warships to safeguard lives and property, warning citizens and demanding respect for rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Li Hong Chang
Washington
Opera House
China
Pekin
Notable Visitors Arrive and Depart Pittsburgh in Busy Week
New York silversmith Ludwig Redlich client Catsar A. Cuppin visits the Duquesne, praising Pittsburg life and business. Several prominent figures pass through, including Master Mechanic Bush en route to New York, and Col. Greenland joining Gov. Pottsville for a Soldiers' Monument event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catsar A. Cuppin
New York City
Duquesne
Ludwig, Redlich
Bush
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati and
Vast collage of curiosities and industrial notes from era
A garland of items reports on prices in Alaska and Canada, ships and railways, odd natural curiosities, fossilized inscriptions, and electric ventilation ideas. It mentions a 15 foot man eater shark in Longport harbor, a 225 car coal train, and innovations from aluminum piano components to underground wiring.
Fragmented Dramatic Exchanges and Dialogues Across Characters
A mixed set of overheard dialogues and theater-like vignettes capture characters in candid conversations. Snatches include Miss Smilax, Mr Bigbrats, Sappy and Lene Sun, editor meetings, a dying heathens fundraiser, and a barber scene, all featuring rapid exchanges and comic or dramatic interjections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyoung Hawkins
Leroi Piggaber
Hawkins
Jacques
Matel—Marris
Jhnlin Courter
Mies Jockeon
Vata Tiere
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