Treasury authority questioned over New York health quarantine
The Sun states that the Treasury Department has no authority in administering New York City's health office under New York State quarantine laws. The Sun rejects Dr. Hamilton's claim of higher Treasury power and asserts the Health Officer Dr. Jenkins holds authority within the state framework.
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Treasury Department
Jenkins
New York City
The
Sun
New York
United States
Congress
Captain Bunsby
Constitution and quarantine power clash at port in Sun critique
The Sun debates authority over national quarantine at U S ports, arguing Congress grants power and Hamiltonian constitutional clauses support federal supremacy. It rebukes claims by Sun editorial as Republican, affirming Congress and the Constitution as the controlling framework.
Democrats Seek to Distance Themselves From Platform
A column criticizes the Massachusetts Democratic Convention for softening the national platform. It argues the state body misstates tariff policy and bank note reform, claiming the state resolution diverges from the national stance and risks eroding public trust.
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Massachusetts
Chicago
Tience
Morley suspends coercion acts amid Irish policy shift
The Chief Secretary for Ireland Morley announces the suspension of coercion laws, bypassing immediate repeal by Parliament. The piece discusses whether executive power can override legislative supremacy and praises the pragmatic outcome despite illogical politics.
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Morley
Reliant
Ireland
England
Tammany and Cleveland vote deal analyzed by Dickinson
Don M. Dickinson of Michigan backs a Cleveland ticket and opposes an independent Democratic option. He endorses Tammany securing local offices and warns of Republican vote buying, while reform organs condemn both sides’ tactics as money buys influence.
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Tammany Democracy
New York
Cleveland
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
Tammany
Northwest
Tammmsing
Debate on vote buying and public revenue corruption
The text questions whether purchases of votes with offices or with public money differ in essence. It notes Cleveland’s past stance against vote buying and suggests his new alliances with former enemies may undermine his independence and electoral strength.
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Cleveland
Senator Sherman Presses Voters to Choose Presidential Electors
The text argues voters should decide for president electors by party platforms not candidate traits. It contrasts Cleveland supporters with Harrison backers, accusing Cleveland of opposing tariffs and stable currency and praising Harrison for protection, sound money, and American industry interests.
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Sherman
Cleveland
Harrison
Education in campaign grasps constitutional provisions
The line suggests during the campaign education period, there is an opportunity to study and understand the provisions of the Constitution, with emphasis on learning essential constitutional principles and rights.
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Free Tradera
Free trade critic argues wages higher in U S than Europe
The bitter free trader notes wages here range from fifty to one hundred percent higher than Europe. He predicts tariff revenue would push continental wage rates toward parity, and warns against annexation of Hawaii despite its wishes.
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Europe
Ex Governor Hill urged to clarify speeches before campaigning
The text argues that ex Governor Hill should state which speech reflects his real opinions due to differences between his Buffalo and New York remarks. It cites the Baker ballot law as an example of actions easier to misstep than do correctly, stressing the need for consistency in campaigning.
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Hill
Buffalo
New York
New York society demotion talk and political reform notes
The column critiques society chatter over Ward McAllister, urges clean politics, and calls for action on garbage disposal, a bridge site, ballot design, and tariff protection as national policy. It references Hill, Peck, New York Democrats, and world fair pricing effects on Chicago.
Notable Figures in Brief Stretches Across Cities and Lands
A miscellany cites Sir J Whitaker Elli visiting Boston to inspect an electric car system and CarTraby Weissert welcomed home in Milwaukee as commander in chief of the G A K. Scotland’s Lord Breadalbane reputedly owns vast deer estates in Perthshire and Argyllshire, while Walter Sloan arrives in Mt. Holly with an inheritance claim. Reverend Cranfield campaigns on the Prohibition ticket and preacher Kerowix predicts 1697 apocalypse. Lieutenant Peary may join League Island Navy Yard as civil engineer. Miss Anxe Shepard Spoospr publishes Around the Lamp with 4000 subscribers. The Shah of Persia toured England and urged the Prince of Wales to secure estates by strangling the Duke of Sutherland.
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Maor
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Boston
CarTraby Weissert
Wilwaukee
Breadalbane
Perthshire
Argyllshire
Scotland
Great Britain
Walter Sloan
Burlington
N. J
Johnstown
Mt. Holly
D& Cranfield
A. N. Kerowix
Wilmington
Del
Peary
Navy Department
League Island
Anxte Shepard Spoospr
Hinsdale
N. H
Ivin
Persia
England
Stafford House
Duke of Sutherland
Prince of Wales
The Heavens for October A Sky Guide Notes
October skies mark a year’s turning point with the Hunting Moon rising near sunset and the autumnal equinox near harvest time. Jupiter shines brightest in opposition on the 12th while Mars fades. Cassiopeia Algol and Pegasus guide stargazers as Andromeda’s spiral glows faintly in mid October observations.
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Keeler
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Ounlike Mars
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Venus
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Capella
Fomalhant
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Aine
Altair
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United Presbyterians Open Maple Shade Home in Wilkinsburg
The United Presbyterian Church opened the Maple Shade Home for Aged People in Wilkinsburg. The former Bissell estate was repurposed with fresh paint furnishings and enhancements funded by local churches and donors. Dignitaries spoke, tours followed, and a large social gathering marked the debut. An urgent call went out for Southside Hospital fair planning and a Pittburg day chairwoman. A Travelers Club meeting featured Miss Matilda Hindman on Queen Isabella. Wilkinsburg aims to raise funds for a YMCA building as the town grows, with a union church meeting set for next Sunday.
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Wilkinsburg
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U. P. Church
Bissell
M. M. Patterson
John G. Brown
D. D
Dr. Robinson
Kittrick
Travelers’ Club
Helping Hand Society
Arch Street
Allegheny
Matilda Hindman
Isabella
Kate Ockleaton-Lippe
Chalmers
Presbyterian Church
Social World Gossip Leads to Elm Street Arts Night
Epworth League staged a creditable musical and literary event on Smithield Street with Misses Emma Boddington Anna Rees Carries Powelson Martha Christian and Mosers A Farlane H C Brickell and W H Weeden. Mrs Annie T Bury from Altoona Pa guest of Mollie V Wilson. Charles M Carothers a noted elocutionist plans West tour next week. Monongahela Presbyterian Society to hold semi annual meeting October 4 at 745 in Wilkinsburg First Church. Indies of Hospital Association to meet next Monday to electors.
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Epworth League
Emma Boddington
Anna Rees Carries Powelson
Martha Christian
Annie T. Bury
Altoona
St. Joseph's Academy
Greensburg
Mollie V. Wilson
John Wilson
Wilson
Charles M. Carothers
Pittsburg
West
Carothers
Monongahela Presbyterian Society of Our Young People's Christian Union
Fiist Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
No Need for Scheming and The Effect of Eggs
A playful note contrasts cautious stance on free trade and currency with a humorous remark about General Weaver's beard turning omelet hue, reflecting lighthearted editorial tone in national discourse.
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Washington Post
General Weaver
Fall Campaign Notes Front Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times notes a tendency among major Democrats to dodge issues as they begin fall campaigns. References to figures like Hill and Cleveland illustrate the shifting political focus ahead of the season.
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St. Louis
Ex-Congressman Jacob Benton Dies After Carriage Accide nt
Ex congressman Jacob Benton died after a carriage accident in Lancaster New Hampshire on a Thursday. He was born August 14 1919 in Waterford VI and served in the New Hampshire legislature and as a U S Representative from the old Third New Hampshire District known as the Comet District. He aligned with the Republican Party and served on several committees including Claims Retrenchment Pensions and Agriculture.
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Thomas H. Benton
Missour
Waterford
New Hampshire
Death of General G. T. Morris Chester in Harrisburg
A leading African American figure, General G. T. Morris Chester, died at his mother's Harrisburg home. He served the race throughout life, was a war correspondent at the front, studied law in England, and was admitted to the bar there. He held federal posts in the South and was prominent in New Orleans affairs.
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G. T. Morris Chester
England
South
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Stephen McClement
Marine Bank «i Buffato
Carl Muller
Waterloo
Berlin
Waann
Morocco
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Fererma
Dubuque
Orme
Emerald Beneficial Association
Altoona
Saitek
Death of Conrad Gerringer 67 Ben Avon Real Estate Agent
Conrad Gerringer aged 67 died Thursday at his Ben Avon home. He had long served as a Pittsburgh area real estate agent and retired from active business several years ago. The obituary notes his reminisce and interment plans.
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Conrad Gerringer
Ben Avon
Rigger
Campaign News and Comment on Free Silver and Trade Debates
The piece notes Pennoyer's defection from Democrats over free silver in Oregon and critiques the Chicago convention's stance on currency. It contrasts free government money with bank issued notes and blasts the Chicago platform as aligned with banking and railroad interests. It discusses English protectionism and warns against free trade moves by Americans, citing debates and tariff reform.
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Stewart
Nevada
Pennoyer
Oregon
Pacific
Chicago
North American Review
Ickory
Curious Condensations Curiosities From The Era
A collection of odd facts from the era noting Wormseed buds, North Dakota population figures, Chicago opera chairs, British–Irish land area parity, Australian caterpillars, projected 90 year population, Borneo hero superstition, Bombay streetcars, doctors and banknotes, football and medical supplies, West education of Japanese girls, Bible distribution, Union Army veterans, equator city sunrise, musk use, and Alabama white superstition about kissing babies during teething.
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Ireland
Australia
Borneo
Bombay
Jepsen
British and Foreign Bible Society
Census Bureau
Revellion
Summer Scenes and Conversations in Old Time Tales
An assortment of quaint dialogue and seasonal vignettes recounts summer pleasures and social schemes. Characters discuss marriage consent and wandering romances amid weather, while playful exchanges reference medical advice and a French doctor’s allegedly strict preventive measures.
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