Points of Defense in State Impeachment Proceedings
The defense from Messrs Boyer and Moe Carpont rests on a broad denial and legal technicalities. The State Treasurer argues for authority to pay large school warrants early, asserting conflicts of laws but failing to quell public concern over fiscal mismanagement. The article views the defenses as clever legal shifts that do not soften the charge of mismanagement or the governor's position.
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Messrs
Boyer
Moe Carpont
Auditor Generals
Tit-fated Mineo reveals railway disaster toll
The report notes two deaths and five injuries from a railway accident. It flags a multi track switch overlaid on a single line near a signal tower as a factor, suggesting negligence and a dangerous setup that endangered passengers and crew.
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Mineo
Postal Savings Banks Debate Reaches Theoretical Stage
Footnotes of the Postmaster General suggest a lean toward postal savings banks despite questions of governmental scope. Officials weigh lower interest versus current bond yields while debating broader Socialist ideas like universal state insurance and the risk of expanding federal functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artigel
Wanamikers
Alather Signals for Farwers
An obscure passage notes weather cues and haying timing linked to agricultural activities. The item reflects a rural bulletin urging reader attention to seasonal conditions affecting harvest work and farm routines.
Weather Flags on Trains Could Tell Farmers
The plan to display weather flags on trains and stations would telegraph forecasts to villages with telegraph access. One reader would be chosen in each town to keep flags visible, but many farmers distant from railways would gain little while facing potential misreads. Critics warn accuracy and govt resilience could affect support for the agricultural policy.
Chicago Height Debate Spurs Real Estate Alarm
A Chicago controversy over skyscraper height cites medical concerns about light, air, and disease. Experts urge limiting height to twice street width, with a proposed cap of 185 feet, while property values argue against restrictions as the market would fall. Chicago and Minneapolis see elevators driving upward growth, unlike Pittsburgh’s lower-rise pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Real Estate Board
Minneapolis
Ittsburg
Socialism in Germany and American parallels
The Programme of the German Socialists at Erfurt shows a moderate platform mirroring many democratic ideas. The piece notes that core reforms such as secret ballots, proportional representation, universal suffrage, free education, and state support for universal health care align with U.S. practices, while maintaining individual choice in medical services and suggesting eight hours for labor. It discusses contrasts in military policy and the place of religion in public life, concluding that the eight hour movement in the United States has progressed significantly.
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Erfurt
United States
Socialism and German reforms discussed in brief
The passage contrasts German socialist ideas with U S practice. It notes a thirty six hour rest period from Saturday night to Monday morning as a near universal German standard. It argues extreme socialists would demand more, while German reforms aim for limited social change. It suggests the U S could sympathize with the German program if implemented.
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Germany
Governor Pattison Sparks Dry Bones Rattle in Politics
Govrixonr Pattison draws attention with a presidential boom. A rear end collision occurred on a Vanderbilt line near a palace car, prompting warnings and calls for stricter railroad safety. Legislative Investigating Committee largely failed to investigate, retreating from acknowledging new evidence.
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Govrixonr Pattison
Punch
Legislative Investigating Committee
Legacy of Misconduct Probes and Political Demonstrations
The text argues extra sessions cannot fix official misconduct and discusses choosing between annual Legislature meetings or letting government proceed without corrections. It mentions demonstrations against China and England with China against a Russian issue, hints at a barrel campaign in New York, and notes October shaping a strong fall season record.
Railroad Sunday Work Fined as Illinois Okays Eight Carloads
A Kentucky court fines a railroad for operating construction trains on Sunday while Illinois allows eight carloads of passengers to view a prize fight. The piece contrasts state approaches and condemns bogus reports about an ocean liner's voyage.
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Illinois
Kentucky
Poorly struck ten cent coins mar New Orleans Mint
The New Orleans Mint is producing ten cent coins deemed spurious by experts, a black eye for the mint. Officials may defend themselves, yet doubt lingers whether the Constitution itself is constitutional in this coinage affair.
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United States
New Orleans
Supreme Court asked to rule again on New York law
The article notes the Supreme Court is again asked to consider New York election law and tackles reader assumptions about the court's workload. It also mentions Sunol and Maud S racing history and a railway fatality linked to Mixee, plus Russia courting Italy, with questions about France’s reaction to potential alliance shifts.
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United States Supreme Court
New York
National Court of Last Resort
Russia
Italy
France
Senator Sherman Criticized Over Notice on Book Charges
A remark condemns Senator Sherman for identifying charges in a book that claims capitalists instigated the war to ruin the public. The statement mocks such claims as excessively silly.
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Sherman
Fragmented Snippets Reflect Varied 19th Century Tone
A collage of quirky lines and snippets cites social chatter politics and advice. The pieces mention Blaine Harrisonites Pattison and Tar Tris and Troi wordplay and puns about news and reform. The array echoes a newspaper’s comic or editorial snippets with varied topics.
The Power of Indian and Persian Magicians to Simulate Death
The London Times reports on fakirs in India and Persia who imitate death as part of religious ritual. They reportedly stay buried for months using breath control, fasting, and bodily sealing techniques, then revive with only temporary weakness and remarkable recovery.
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Queen Victoria
London Times
India
Persia
Hardships of Cabinet Life Spoiled by Balmoral and Grasse Trip
The article notes the annual toll of Balmoral attendance for Cabinet Ministers including wintry travel restrictions and no smoking rules. It highlights the Duke of Rutland’s Easter holiday assignment in Grasse where travel and hotel costs were covered, and a private villa provided him with seaside Riviera privacy at national expense.
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Balmoral
Duke of Rutland
Grasse
London
Riviera
Newcastle man returns to find wife and rival in home
A Newcastle man who went to America for work learns on his return that his wife has taken a new husband. He greets them cordially, expresses no anger, and urges them to live well, then leaves with his knapsack, whistling a jaunty tune.
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Newcastle News
Newcastle
America
Bill
Paresis
Mr.Oldboy
Mr. Nevely Marrie
Mr. Oldboy
St. Louis
Jazam
Jazzam
Gazzam
Hitterby
Mose
Jedge
Honah
How Queen Victoria Travels
An official of the Midland Railway escorts the author to the Queen's carriage at Pancras station. The saloon features white silk and gold embroidered upholstery, solid silver door handles, velvet carpet, and a six by three foot satin-wood table. Furnishings reflect Windsor Castle, cost around £6000 to £7000, with per mile travel charges cited as 7s 6d plus first-class fares for all in the party.
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Toronto Globe
Midland Railway
Pancras Station
Windsor Castle
Property Ownership in China and Crown Rights
The article compares Chinese land ownership where the state holds land and rents it, noting vast population density. It contrasts this with British law where fee simple owners have practical ownership, yet land reverts to the Crown if the owner dies intestate without heirs. It also mentions Crown ownership of international property in similar cases.
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Lancaster
China
Athepet
Lord Bramwell
Crown
John Bull's Way on Chilean Nitrate Claims
The Washington Post reports England leads foreign claimants against Chile’s postwar government for nitrate losses. Indemnities total vast sums, with individual English claims reaching 10 to 20 million dollars, while Spain and Italy claim around 3 million each. The United States asks 25 thousand, amid clashes during the war. England aims to foreclose its lien soon, risking Chile’s finances and future ties with the United States.
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Washington Post
England
United States
Egan
Legation
Baltimore
John Bull
Chile
Treasury shipments to West aid moving the reps
The Treasury has been sending large sums of money to the West to assist moving the representatives. More funds will be needed soon, but authorities are confident the money can be obtained when required.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Treasury
West
Annexation Idea: Belle River Meeting Favors Union with U S
A Windsor Ontario area gathering urged political union with the United States. Speakers included Solomon White M P and Dr Brien of South Essex, with French support from D Bodette. A Continental Union Club formed with Beachard as president and Boutailler as secretary, the crowd cheering the cause.
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Ontario
New York Press
Belle River
Ont
Essex
Canada
Windsor
United States
Patrick Strong
Rochester
Solomon White
M. P
Dr. Brien
Ehe P
South Essex
F. P. Boutailler
D. Bodette
Beacharid
E. St. Pierre
Notable names in print from a quirky 19th century column
A collage of brief biographical notes lists Mrs Junta Ward Howe at 72 reading Sophocles, Mamie Dickens preparing essays, Emily Milner as Northwestern University Superintendent, Rev Dr Jenckes asserting 70 proofs of the world’s end, and other society mentions. Also cited are Queen Livor Sky, Levit Morton, abstinence pledges, unfermented wine at service, and aging figures like the Duke of Portland and Duke of Fife with lavish expenses. The piece concludes with Charles Gaylor ill at St. Vincent’s Hospital and a long catalog of eccentric facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junta Ward Howe
Sophocles
Dickens
Mamie
Emily Huxtinctox Milner
Northwestern University
Evanston
Jenckes
Indianapolis
Liv Or the Sky
The
Sandwich Islands
Vicre
Levit P. Morton
Rhinebeck
Nassau Street
Sturgeron
Metropolitan
Duke of Portland
Duke of Fife
Christina
Spain
N. A. Parker
United States
University of Vermont
Fitzwilliam
N. H
The Indian Problem and Education as Solution
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs urges Congress to strip Indians of competency and belligerent status, pushing segregation and education. He argues for individual rather than tribal treatment, breaking up lands to promote civilization and lawful conduct.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Congress
United States
Deaths Here and Elsewhere Commodore Ingraham dies
Commodore Duncan Nathaniel Ingraham died in Charleston late yesterday. A veteran of the War of 1812 and the Civil War era, he served in the Navy and later the Confederate navy. He commanded the St Louis in the Smyrna incident aiding Koszta, and his bold action helped secure his prisoner’s release with U S support.
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Duncan Nathaniel Ingraham
Charleston
D. C
withJdolin Paul Jones
Duoran
Bureau of
Mie
Smyrna
Hungary
St. Louis
Mediterranean
Martin Kostta
Kostta
Hussar
Ingraham
United States
Constantinople
Kopeta
Koszta
Senator Mehard Dies at 61 Warmsup Home
Senator Thomas M. Mehard of the Forty-seventh district died Thursday night at his Wampum home after three weeks of illness from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and four children. Born July 2, 1844, in Württemberg, he trained as a physician at Westminster College and Western Reserve, practiced in Wampum, and was elected to the State Senate as a Republican in November 1884.
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Thomas M. Mehard
Forty
Wampum
Western Reserve
Cleveland
State Senate
Obituary Notes Include Kitty Stanley and Noted Figures
Obituary notes report the death of Kitty Stanley formerly a pianist and violinist in Watertown with ties to Bellringers. Also noted is William Jounstos longtime Hamilton County bar member who died at Loveland, and actress Clarke aged 41 who debuted in Detroit in 1870 and later supported Rhea and Lawrence Barrett.
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Kitty Stanley
Asa
Watertown
N. 4
W. J. Stanley
Hox
William Jounstos
Hamilton County
Loveland
Mark
Superior Court of Cincinnat
Mozart Club Opens New Home As Benefit Plans Unfold
Formal possession of the Mozart Club’s new Fourth avenue rooms takes place in Hostetter’s building with a reception, orchestra, and rooms devoted to rehearsal and lessons. The Southside Hospital benefit includes an November 16 chrysanthemum show with a week of dining, sales, and events hosted by local organizations and communities.
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Mozart Club
Southside Hospital
Fourth Avenue
Noor
Moxart
Rayon
English
McCollum
Patti
Chicago
Johnstone Bishop
Einb
George Hetzel
Mozart
Charles Walz
Pittsburg
Walt
Frederick Bussman
Indies
Louis Himmelrich
Jardinieres
HH. C. Frick
Prick
Frick
C.C. Mellor
J.P. McCollin
E. H. Dermitt
Johns
Scuny
Slncle
W. W. Ramsey
W. B. Wolfe
H. L. Reinecke
Henry Miller
Mra
J. McD. Bryce
Andrew Bryce
Briggs
Edward
Jol Bindley
J. Boyd Duff
Harry Ringwall
A.D. Clarke
Harry G. Brockett
More J. Bowman
John Muir
Jennie Xegley
Misa McCreery
JC. M. Fahs
Harvey Penn
Frazier
Margaret Frazier
Allegheny Iadice
East End
Southside
McD. Bryce
Redman
McMillen
Percy F. Smith
Sweeny
Spandau
M. Patterson
G. B. Hill
Cready
J. M. Riddle
Cotton
Aldred
Taylor
Kunzler
Wallace
Mt. Washington
New England
Social Chatter on Exposition Close and Local Happenings
The Exposition’s end brings mixed feelings as cousins drop by and tours wind down. Delays mark the Episcopal Orphans' Home project in Lawrenceville on Penn Avenue. University Club plans a new clubhouse amid questions of duplication. Miss Carnix Paiatxy wed to Henry Gram in January. A St Johns Church tea, a Collingwood wedding, Linden Clubhouse lessons, and Rev Samuel Maxwell marriage plans also appear amid varied social notes.
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Episcopal Orphans' Home
Lawrenceville
Penn Avenue
Wno
University Club
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Carnix Paiatxy
Graff
Highland Avenue
John Perring
Butler Street
St. John's Episcopal Church
David Cotlincwood
Kirktrick
Braddock
Miss McKnight
Cornopolis
Recitation Meeting Planned at J K Olly Residence
A meeting for recitation will be held in the evening at the residence of J K Olly. The club currently lists 24 members. Mrs George W Biair hosted a charming afternoon tea yesterday at Fifth Avenue and Putnam Street, described as a representative East End gathering. A party of ladies and men have organized to meet at the Linden Club each Monday evening to enjoy bowling.
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Pittsburg
Harvard Club
Sander
Soule
Momk
John H. Ricketson
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
J. Kolly
George W. Biair
Fifth Avenue
Putnam Street
East End
Linden Ciuble
Beaver Falls Express Train Suit at Fort Wayne Suburbs
A letter to the Dispatch complains about the Beaver Falls express train from Allegheny Railroad being restricted to Sewickley interests. Women passengers faced delays and the crowded alternative Alliance train, with blame aimed at the railway management and a Sewickley connection.
Night tram service urged for East End patrons
Residents of East End appeal to traction companies to resume or increase night car runs after nine oclock to support social events and early-morning business needs. They ask for half-hourly service to revive winter nightlife and connect Allegheny and other points.
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Allegheny
East Espen
Pittsavna
Immigration restrictions spark debate on inward migration
The New York Herald argues that European workers seek to come to America for riches and that many arrive with poverty, burdening public charity. It advocates much stricter immigration limits to protect native workers and avoid wage suppression. The piece urges Congress to push restrictive policies ahead of a forthcoming commission report.
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Europe
California
Pacific Coast
el Dorado
Atlantic
Ita
Congress
American Missionary Board voices at Ponape and Sunday closing request
At Prrrsview Massachusetts meeting of the American Missionary Board two new members joined the committee to memorialize the Government over Ponape outrages. Joseph Cook urged the Columbian Exposition to close Sundays. The board discussed next meeting in Chicago with Stearns as preacher and McLean as alternate. The Sunday Closing Committee was formed with Cook Behrends and Hisle. Funds for an extra 100000 were discussed with 9000 already raised and 35000 expected from audience pledges. 20000 more pledged from existing contributions. The board closed its anniversary with the keynote A new departure in money use.
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Prrrsview
Mass
American Missionary Board
Nore
Storrs
Ponape
Noble
Chicago
Japan
Prudential
Kumai
Lewis F. Stearns
D. D
Bangor
John K. McLean
Oakland
Joseph Cook
Behrends
W. E. Hisle
Hale
Pittsburgers Registered At New York Hotels
A list of Pittsburgers staying in New York hotels includes A A Taggart Belvidere T L White Continental J P Withe row Astor J A Alrich Westminster Mrs G Hallman Westminster A F Allen Earle s Hotel 3 Colm Union Square A B Cath Grand H Feil Astor Home A M Guthrie and wife Brunswick T E R Hostetter St James A C Knox St Denis Hotel with others.
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New York
Findings Will Be Reviewed By Pennsylvania Voters
The extraordinary session of the Pennsylvania Senate to probe state treasurer and auditor scandals is not convened. The findings of the legislature will be reviewed by voters in about three weeks.
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Chicago Times
Senate of Pennsylvania
Trade policy favors Germany in beet sugar deal
The United States grants Germany duty free beet root sugar exports in exchange for reduced German duties on American agricultural goods. The arrangement aims to shield cane sugar from strong German competition while securing a broader U S advantage in the exchange.
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Germany
United States
Wait Till Tammany Gets Hold
A terse note argues that Tammany's grip will impact New York State and city finances. It cites annual state costs of 215,009,000 and city costs of 54,000, with a wary tone about political influence.
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Tammany
Chicago
Travel Notes Hint at Weekend Movements and Trips
Joseph E. Lewis chief clerk in the Delinquent Tax Collector operations returned from a Westmoreland hunting trip. He said game was scarce but he gathered a bushel of hickory nuts and walnuts. Dr. and Mrs Frank H Wade of Allegheny have returned from a summer tour visiting eastern and western resorts. Chief Ehlers of the Department of Public Works left for Philadelphia and New York on a short business trip. Judge W D Porter went to Philadelphia for a brief business trip and will return Monday. Detective P J Murphy returned from Harrisburg where he had been on business.
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Joseph E. Lewis
Westmoreland County
Frank H. Wade
North Avenues
Allegheny
Chief Ehlers
Department of Public Works
Philadelphia
New York
W. D. Porter
P. J. Murphy
Harrisburg
Curious Condensations From Around The World
A collage of short items notes rivers rising in Lake Michigan, births in London, Berlin land values, salmon freezing in Washington, and Asbury Park police order to shoot prowling cats. Other items cover skeletons found in Virginia, a tree trunk dinner in Washington state, and varied reports from politics to science and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Washington
Asbury Park
N. J
Wi Stock
Tacoma
Wash
Edward III
Leeds
Jokes and banter in a courtroom sketch
A humorous collection of vaudeville style dialogue features judges, clerks, and citizens trading quips about marriage notices boat schemes air travel antler deals and hay fever. The skit Playfully lampoons social pretenses while preserving characters like Dr Paresis Conductor and Uncle Mose in a lively verbal rounds.
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Saraten
Dierarert
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Imsparch
Deepatente
Postal Savings Banks
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Barre
Rome
Sunol
Maud S
Mixee
Lomeued
Ohio
Arts of Industrial
Blaine
Harrisonites
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Tar
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Tris
John Bull's
Charles Gaylor
St St. Vincent's Hospital, New York
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Bennett
Thomas M. Medard
Beaver Fills
Alleghem
Ft. Wayne
Beaver Valley
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Sewickley
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Patrox
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Commission
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Tels
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Elberfeld
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