The Imperial Dream and Germany’s Pacification Hope
A commentary on the Empress supported Peace Society and the German Emperor’s dream of unified Europe. The piece questions consistency in his pro peace stance, notes past warlord claims, and likens Europe pacification to an iridescent, foreign dream unlikely to align with imperial politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Society
Germany
Tnat
Europe
William
Austria
Meyer
France
Ingalls
Dewey Exposed For Impersonating K of L Representative
The Knights of Labor in Pennsylvania deny any connection to Dewey who claimed ex Governor Pattison failed to respond on labor legislation. The lawful K of L committee says Pattison met with their authorized officers and Dewey had no authority and was not a resident. Campaign managers are urged to avoid fake impersonations to win worker support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
K. of L
Pattison
The
Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker
I.T
Dostmaster
Buck Kilgore
San Antonio
Tex
Athens
Vermont
Alpena
Mich
Tie Lavey Nicoll Joins Tammany Ticket For District Attorney
The Tammany slate in New York includes Tie Lavey Nicoll as District Attorney candidate. Last election he was seen as the proecutor of Broadway boodlers, but Col Fellows prevailed and no boodlers were convicted. Nicoll's nomination prompts renewed conflict among editors known as Judas and Ananias.
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Tammany
New York
Fusion
Tie Lavey Nicoll
Nicoll
Broadway
Colonel Fellows
Mr. Nicoll
Judes
Ananias
Judas
AREAIGING RAILWAY MANAGEMENT
Mr Aldace F Walker, President of the Inter-State Commerce Railway Association, urges a meeting of presidents to discuss surrendering rate setting to a small general committee. He proposes a common agency to manage traffic to and from eastern connections, warning that without this, railway managers will soon be receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldace F. Walker
Inter-State Commerce Railway Association
Railroads and the need to fix freight rates
The piece criticizes railroad executives and the Inter-State Commerce Commission proposal. It argues managers are capable and blames systemic monopoly for reckless rate wars. It contends penalties, not guardianship, will discipline stockholders and officers to prevent ruinous practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Inter-State Commission
Republican Press Signals in Pattison Campaign Debate
The piece notes how Delamater aligned Wolfe and Wallace with Pattison, exaggerating their support as a victory for Pattison while the Inquirer insults Wallace as bogus. It also mentions New York Four Hundred entertainments and Purseas Banxem predicting the Chicago World’s Fair success, plus a plan to open the St Clair River tunnel at Sarnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
Wolfe
Wallace
Pattison
Independent Movement
Philadelphia Inquirer
The
Inquirer
Philadelphia
New York
Four Hundred
Purseas T. Banxem
Phineas T
St. Clair River
Sarnia
Dividing Line Tensions and Fiscal Quips in a Newspaper Slice
The article satirizes cross border issues at a proposed tunnel between Canada and the United States noting a watch for duty free food transfers. It mocks McKinley’s opponent for Congress over speaking ability while lampooning politicians Jay Govip and Gould. Curacao plans a sixteen story building amid bold declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khovor
Canada
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer overcharges Emery as political Judas
The Philadelphia Inquirer brands Emery with a harsh epithet and notes that Ingalls and Kennedy gave it broader fame. Two Biddeford, Maine men clashed in a heated discussion and appear to be in training for Congress.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Emery
Inquirer
Messrs. Ingalls and
Kennedy
Biddeford
Congress
Government balks at recognizing French pretender
The Washington Post notes the State Department will not officially recognize the Count of Paris as France’s ruler. It asserts the government should not engage in recognizing a pretender to the throne and regards such action as not its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
State Department
Washington Post
France
Notable Names in Print Spanning Honors and Rumors
A compilation of society notes and curiosities lists Prof. C B Richarns of Yale as a Knight of the Legion of Honor, Stanley Palmer's jailhouse puzzle offer, and various noted figures including Adam BapEat, J Sanderlin the Denver barber, Jon Hicks in Peru, and Rupert Louis Stevenson. It mentions Tanon of Colorado, a Denver ejection suit, Lonp Braassey wedding details, Sybil Capell, B Frank Gilkeson, Princess Victoria of Germany, and her betrothal to Prince Adolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Palmer
New Castle
Del
New York
Adam BapEat
Comte de Pans
Pwaago J. Sanderlin
Denver
Jonn Hicks
United States
Peru
San Francisco
Sin
Rupert Louis Stevenson
England
Samoa
Tanon
Colorado
Tabor House
Lonp Braassey
Sunbeam
Misa Sybil Capell
B. Frank Gilkeson
Backs County
Quay
Gilkeson
Victoria
Germany
Frederick
Adolf
Schaumburg-Lippe
Birmingham boasts growth and iron wealth to Institute guests
Royster, a Birmingham booster formerly of Chicago, tells reporters at the Palmer House that Birmingham will host the Iron and Steel Institute. He cites rising property values, 28 furnaces, new water works, and a projected population of 350,000 in ten years. The institute party will be greeted by a 15 member committee with bouquets at City Clerk's office before touring the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahauka
Royster
Birmingham
Palmer House
State Campaign Bolters Stir Pennsylvania Races
Notes from newspapers across the state describe candidates changing sides and party tensions. Delamater in Bedford promotes consolidation against a rival, while Monroes prothonotary candidate travels by wagon. The Pittsburgh and Scranton papers discuss gerrymandering fears and party realignments amid a tense campaign season.
Deaths of a Day Presley Katz
Presley Katz longtime Plumb township resident died at his home near Unity Station at age years. He was widely respected in the community. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley Katz
Plumb Township
Unity Station
Mr. Katz
Far-Famed Canterbury Visit Described by Hodges
Rev Dr Hodges recounts a voyage to Canterbury and England’s mother church. He recalls crossing the Channel, Dover’s white cliffs, Caesar’s fleet, Hengist and Horse, Augustine’s monks, and the ongoing Christian conquest, with travel by Julius Caesar era ships to modern steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Caesar
Hengist
Horse
England
Augustine
Christ
Ver
Julius Cmaar
Tomas Cook
Custom House Inspection in Europe and England Tour
A narrator complains about customs checks in Europe calling them petty and medieval yet courteous, while noting New York robbing travelers. They describe Dover, Canterbury, and England’s green fields, trees, hedges, and parish churches as grand contrasts to the voyage. The piece blends travel observation with critique of bureaucratic formalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Touris
Europe
New York
Dover
England
Canterbury
Canterbury and Its Churches During Cricket Week
Visitors flood Canterbury for cricket week as Kent fans fill streets and hotels. The piece highlights two churches, St Martin and Canterbury Cathedral, recounts Augustine’s mission, Ethelbert’s reception, and the Roman brick in St Martin’s walls. The ivy on the west tower is 600 years old and the baptismal fort is still visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Kent
Geoffrey Chaucer
Old Town
St Martin
St. Martin's
Augustine
France
Gregory
Angles
Ethelbert
England
St.n's
Canterbury Cathedral and the old town charm
The article tours Canterbury noting its status as mother church of England and seat of the Archbishop, with contrasts to York and historic St Augustine’s Abbey. It describes Mercery Lane’s narrow, overhanging houses and old shops selling amulets beads crucifixes and images of St Thomas of Canterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canterbury
York
Northumbria
Kent
Secord
St. Martin's
St. Augustine’s College
Cathedral Gate
Man
St. Thomas of
Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Inn in Garden Cathedral Site
Descriptive piece recalls the Canterbury Tales pilgrims resting at an inn now selling dry goods. It notes the cathedral’s setting in a garden, compares English and continental cathedrals, praising English beauty, situational surroundings, and ivy-covered walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle-land
Canterbury
Cologne
San Arca
Notre Dame
Walla
Besi Ce
Canterbury and Becket Shrines Through Ruined Chapters
An account recalls Canterbury as an abbey church and the historic murder of Thomas Becket. It describes the crypt, the door used by attackers, the shrine that once held Becket’s body, and the gilded shrine’s splendor now lost to Henry VIII’s dissolution.
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Anterbury
St. Augustine
St. Augustine's Abbey
Christ Church
Canterbury
Christendom
Thomas A Becket
Becket
Erasmus
Henry VIII
G, H
Last Week to Vote at Exposition Polls
The Dispatch hosts a seven week Exposition voting event at Brunswick Balk Callender Billiard Company HQ. Voters choose yes or no on topics daily in The Distance Poll Book open around the clock. Topics include a Polytechnic School for Pittsburg youths and a City Bureau of Information for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick- Balk-Callender Billiard Company
Bureau of Information
the Dispatch
Second Avenue
Market Street
Hazelwood
Grant Street
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Choice Extracts From Mr Delamater Speech at Bradford
The New York Sun recounts remarks by Hon. George Wallace Delamater Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania at Bradford last Thursday night. The article notes harsh language and repeated accusations as Pennsylvania Republicans defend themselves against alleged falsehoods.
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Delamater
Bradford
New York Sun
George Wallace Delamater
Pennsylvania
Intelligent Dog Boards Train to Visit Blairsville Home
A dog belonging to Dr. C. W. Banks of Derry survived the Johnstown flood and rode a train from Livermore to Blairsville to visit canine friends. He returned home just as the Blairsville train prepared to depart, then awaited supper before acknowledging his hosts.
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Livermore
Blairsville
PECL
DiaraTon
Latrobe
C. W. Banks
Derry Station
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Waifs and Oddities From Allentown to Indiana County
The column lists diverse items from Pennsylvania communities including 3802 students in Allentown public schools with 75 teachers, odd Society notes among barbers, pledges by William McChall, garden raspberries by Townsend, Fulton’s squirrel box honey find, bass fishing in French Creek, and rare farm boasts. It recounts unusual auctioneers in Media, fair attractions Congo and Taggart’s six legged bull, a 22 foot shaft deer at Guthrie’s Store, a rattlesnake trophy, a Nimrod of Pine township and odd bridge remarks by actress Kate Pursell in Oji City.
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Allentown
Busquetanna
William McChall
Carbondale
Father Mathew
Streruen Townsend
Hartsville
Fulton
West Chester Park
French Creek
Connesut Lake
Jexxie E Smith
Long Reach
Lycoming County
Congo
Taggart
Guthrie
Indiana County
Cornelius Leonard
Connad
Pine Township
Kate Puessell
Oji City
Allegheny River
Allegheny Mountains
Farewell to Pittsburg Guests of Steel and Iron
British visitors praise Pittsburg as the Gas City in a farewell ode. The text notes pride in Carnegie and local industry, with lines extolling iron and steel and the city’s natural gas as lasting wonders.
Fragmented column snippets spark a tumult of names and places
A jumble of remarks mentions New York Philadelphia London fogs and Pittsburg with references to Wolfe Delamater and Dr Mary Walker. The passage mocks sensational articles, warns against trash and notes October weather affecting visitors as political chatter and personal names surface.
Pittsburg Needs More Advertising to Attract Trade, Drummer Warns
A Virginia newspaper letter urges Pittsburg to boost promotion for its Exposition and overall commerce. The writer, a long time commercial agent, argues many merchants in the region remain unaware of Pittsburg’s growth and industrial strength. He calls for concerted advertising, rail incentives, and efforts to draw visitors from Wheeling and surrounding areas to spur trade and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dispatch
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Wheeling
Hiustixoras
W. Va
Angels Rally: Pity and Love Descend to Hell
Poetic tale by Joan G Whittier depicts God sending two angels into the underworld. Love drops sunshine and Pity weeps rain upon tormented souls, transforming hell with hopeful light. Two faces rise joyful as four wings bow before the divine throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan G. Whittier
Chicago General Store Contract For 83 Million Building
A contract for an 83 million, 16 story building to cover half a block bounded by Dearborn and State streets in Chicago has been awarded. The project will house a general store. Also noted are remarks on Connecticut game being abundant with partridges entering cities, and barbers reporting hair dyeing a fading trend.
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Dearborn
State Streets
Chicago
Connecticut
Weed Street
Goose Island
Scranton
Tywfh
Blowitt
Chester
George Sykes
Swarthmore
Sykes
Reese F. Davis
Janie Anne D A Basle
West Virginia
Davis
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Pliesburg Poevelice
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastees
Thincae Building
Cies
Imepatch
Breniano’s
Union Square
Ave. de l' Opera
Prince
Sendar
MR. Nicole
Mr. McKinley
Jay Govip
Gould
Curcaco
C. B. Richarns
Yale SheMeld Scientific School
Legion of Honor
Hix City
Monroe County
New York World
Cameron Express
Boodle Gulch
Aarlisburg
Ohio
Bradfasd Star
Rep
Stewart
Graham
Warwick
McKean
the Mother Church of England
Continent
Gheen
Media
Motherland
Carnegie
F. S
Enciana
Genu
Valcan
Adam
Arica
New World
America
Earth
Tr Sypher Dramatic Company
Eve
Seal Sea
Ajax
London
Jazy
Charles
Desi Rutan
Mary Walker
Willie Winele
ExGixezn
PirTsavare
Mepaton
S. J
Pailadelphia and Reading
DT. W. Altoona
Chile
J.C. Kittanning
Pennsyylvania
A. E. H. Allegherxy
Two Angels
Fternal
Troy
Cohedell
New York City
Upper
Burma
Marcellus
Kar
Wilkesbarre Cyclone Fund Committee
Spence
Mackinsw Island
Eniis Pelotte
Rosa Louisignan
Massachusetts
Robert Coles
Montrose
Nelson Hawley
Springer
Soo Line
Giladstone
Ireland
Register Poydras
Joseph Lippencott
Woodstown
N. J
Nee Ames
Gifford Station
Staten Island
Port Jervis
Hartwood Park Association
Salvaye
Tae
Jay
Jove
Jones
Day
Wasp
Wille
Atlantic Ocean
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Rughampton
Little Johnny
Washington
Pam
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