Official Ballot Reform Challenge in Supreme Court
A bill filed yesterday by leading citizens asks the Supreme Court to rule on using separate ballot forms for national state and county offices versus a single ballot. Proponents claim cost and handling benefits while opponents warn the law requires ballots to be identical at voting places. The court must decide if the measure aligns with the existing statute and its intent.
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Supreme Court
Priere Court
Processional avenues eyed to ease Pittsburg parades
The piece argues that modern politics fall short of public displays and proposes creating dedicated parade streets in Pittsburg. Opening Diamond Street from Old Avenue to Penn and cutting through O’Hara Street parallel to Penn would yield three to five miles of parade route, reducing streetcar conflicts and enabling safer processions alongside ordinary traffic.
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Pittsburg
Jack
Diamond Street
Old Avenue
Penn
O'Hara
Lawrenceville
Bluff Street
Oakland
A Versatile Organ Attacks McKinley Act With Free Trade Fury
The New York World is praised as unique in politics for its free trade rhetoric. It claims the McKinley act caused farmer losses by citing September 1891 grain exports versus 1882, arguing reciprocity is a sham while noting lower prices for corn oats and wheat.
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New York World
Europe
Debate over McKinley act and farm price effects
In September 1891 commentary weighs the McKinley act’s impact on farm prices. The piece notes a circular logic as the World condemns price increases then supports eradicating the same act after claiming it lowers prices. It cites prior criticism by Tue Dreratca and calls the journal's economic versatility unserious.
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McKinley
Tue Dreratca
Columbus remembered for discovery not character
The article argues against judging Columbus by moral faults, saying the celebration honors his achievement of locating and sharing new lands with the Old World. It says even if he were a flawed figure, his discovery conferred immense benefit to humanity, and the jubilee centers on his navigational achievement rather than personal ethics.
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Columbus
Tourgee
Mr. Mitchell
Washington Irving
Nero
Hemisphere
Progress in London Water Supply and Public Morale
The piece traces gradual improvements in London's water quality through filtration and subsidence, noting public opinion and Parliament as the driving force. It argues local conditions determine the best filtration system and stresses urgent demand from citizens for pure water and a healthy environment, extending to Pittsburgh's civic duties and growth.
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London
Loss of Strikes Highlights Wage Costs Across State
A compilation shows nearly three million dollars lost by labor and over two million lost by employers due to strikes. The piece argues labor investment and wage-sharing could create productive value, while brute force strikes harm both sides and hinder a fair wage system.
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Philadelphia Record
Dispatch
Meaning of fusion in Northwest politics
The New York World argues the fusion of Democrats and the People's party in the Northwest aims to secure Cleveland’s election. It states the method matters little if the result strengthens the Democratic cause and warns the movement serves Democratic interests.
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Democrats
People’s Party
Northwest
New York World
Cleveland
White House
Fusion Debate Called for by Democratic Press
The piece argues Democrats should back the fusion plan despite Campaign misgivings, warning that ex-Republicans joining the People's party could fracture the slate and restore old party lines.
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People’s Party
Sensational spy Le Caron blasts Johnson and Fenians
Le Caron, a professional spy, recalls a fairy tale view of ex President Johnson and the Fenians. He claims Johnson delayed the raid on Canada before proclaiming against the Fenians and that Parnell favored physical force to free Ireland. He alleges Clan na Gael courted Russia for torpedo boats and predicts the book may sell.
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le Caron
Johnson
Parnell
Canada
Ls Caron
Ireland
Clan-na-Gael
Russia
Parnell Commission
le Cearon
Secret Service Fund
London courts as stage for murder crisis and public exposé
The author laments limited seating at London courts while comparing the murder crisis and social exposes to the Romans theater, where crowds gathered for spectacles. The piece suggests public fascination with sensational trials mirrors ancient spectacle.
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London
Tammany's Grip and Gilroy Nomination Questioned
A tersely critical voice notes Tammany Hall's firm control and laughs at any rival names to Thomas Fr. Gilroy. The piece calls Tammany the world’s most efficient political machine while condemning its immoral motives and corruption in electing a president. It also hints at hidden messages in the day’s partial law eclipse.
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Tammany
Thomas Fr. Gilroy
Tammany Hall
Totten
Kentucky Orators Targeting Home Front After Chicago Return
Fifty armed men are abroad on Scott's Ridge due to family feuds and may clash soon. The scene offers a dramatic stage for a persuasive evangelist to sway the semi barbarous group with fluent, sweet discourse.
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Chicago
Kentucky
Scott's Ridge
City of Paris Cuts Trans-Atlantic Record Run
The City of Paris has broken the trans-Atlantic record in a fast voyage. The achievement raises the risk to more lives as competitors push to beat the new time.
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Paris
Ordinance to Limit Smoke Nuisance Seeks Rapid Passage
City council plans to introduce a smoke nuisance ordinance in the business quarter on Monday. Support is expected with no opposition as it would improve health wealth and convenience by becoming law promptly. Irony over McKinley’s West Virginia train is cited by free trade advocates in a protection debate.
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Pittsburg
McKinley
West Virginia
Free Trade Party
Juvenile Crime Sparks Debate Over Jury Acquittal
The report condemns rising juvenile crime in Pittsburg and rejects claims that leniency by the jury led to a boy murderer’s acquittal despite strong evidence. It notes careless actions and mocks misaddressed notices to Christopher Columbus reaching dead letter.
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Pittsburg
Christopher Columbus
Columbus Day Preparations Stir Debate in Pittsburgh
The piece notes splits among Democratic leaders over protective legislation and a lack of concrete substitutes. It warns that Columbus celebrations may provoke discord among officials and groups while urging Pittsburg residents to decorate proudly and schools to recall the discovery date, framing the holiday as a patriotic, red letter day for youth.
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Apolla
Columbus
Pittsberg
America
Notable Figures and Events From Hobnob Society News
Count Bozenta and Mme Modjeska discussed Polish celebrity books. Hamilton Frso becomes sole NY governor pre 1879 survivor. Chauncey Depew recalls Oberammergau visit as highlight of Europe trip. Epwtys Boors, once ill, now homebound but feeble in Lakewood NJ. Czar donates 500000 for women’s medical school in St Petersburg. Archbishop of Canterbury bans Sunday letters. A Garter vacancy filled by Earl of Rosebery. Mr Guapstore rises early. attends church with Mrs Gladstone. Dr Fraxxer fined 35 for criticising German army tactics. Hartleigh nearing completion of Ericsson statue for Orange spring dedication.
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New York
Chauncey Depew
Ober-Ammergau
Epwtys Boors
Lakewood
N. J
Tux Czar
St. Petersburg
Archbishop of Canterbury
Order of the Garter
Duke of Sutherland
Earl of Rosebery
Guapstore
Gladstone
Fraxxer
Weimar
Germany
Hartleigh
Ericsson
New York City
Orange
Campaign Fund Boost by Beauty Grover Cleveland
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a $10,000 contribution to Chairman Harrity's campaign fund attributed to Kelly, Montague & Co. The gift is linked to a beauty and to Grover Cleveland in the referenced context.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Grover Cleveland
Chairman Harrity
Delaware and national races stir readers in 1890s debate
Reports from Delaware and New York scene intense contests as Republicans seek gains while Democrats rally. Mentioned are Higgins in Delaware, Bayard’s tour, Sickles in New York, Sheehan in Buffalo, Weaver's third party surge, and local pressures shaping the 1890 election landscape.
Confident Parties Forecast in New York Election Battle
Chairman Harrity of the National Democratic Committee voices strong optimism for the Democratic ticket in New York. Murphy Sheehan Croker and other leaders push hard for Cleveland and Stevenson, while Republican managers expect Harrison to gain strength as Cleveland fades, noting wide reading of the Constitution in this campaign.
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Weaver
Geo
Kansas
Harrity
National Democratic Committee
New York
Murphy
Sheehan
Croker
Cleveland
Stevenson
Harrison
Trial for Heresy of Prof Henry Preserved Smith Ignites Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Presbytery has scheduled November 14 for the trial of Prof. Henry Preserved Smith on charges of heresy. Indicted for doctrines opposing church orthodoxy, Smith is accused of questioning doctrinal qualification for ordination and teaching errors on inspiration, including alleged authorship claims on Chronicles and Isaiah. The case draws intense interest as students and churches react.
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Cincinnati
Henry Preserved
Smith
New York
New England
America
Aes
Henry Pre- Smith
Dayton
Lane Seminary
Lane
Cincinnati Ministerial Association
Ain Ee
Evans
Ths
Aoc
Allegheny Seminary
Presbytery
Drmith
J. Smith
Europe
Pres
Presbyterian Church
ANDY JOHNSON A FENIAN PLOTTER
Reminiscences of Dr Le Caron the spy reveal alleged White House talks with President Johnson about Fenian aid to invade Canada and neutrality laws. The tale cites plans for a submarine torpedo boat, a plot to assassinate the Queen, kidnapping the Prince of Wales, and a Davitt rescue. Parnell is quoted on armed action and funds.
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Johnson
le Caron
Clan-na-Gael
Russia
Prince of Wales
Michael Davitt
Vison
Joell
Parnell
Ireland
League
le Carona
Uff
Gladatone
Phanix Park
Exan
Anxious Seminary Directors Debate Million Dollar Gift
The Union Theological Seminary directors voted to cut ties with the General Assembly over the disposition of more than one million dollars donated while loyal to the Presbyterian faith. Opponents include Russell Suse Marcellus Hartley William G. Ritch and an heir of ex Governor F D Morgan. Some fear legal action if funds are moved to Rev Dr Booth amid talk of his imminent resignation.
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New Yorks
Union Theological Seminary
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Russell Suze
Marcellus Hartley
William G. Ritch
Fayerweather Estate
F. D. Morgan
Booth
General Assembly
Deaths: John E. Anderson Fayette County and Nicholson area
John E. Anderson of Fayette County died at his home in Nicholson township after a lingering illness. He was the father of the county official known as Register and Recorder Anderson. He had moved to Illinois after marriage and later returned home. He was a Republican, despite his son winning election on the Democratic ticket two years ago.
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John E. Anderson
Anderson
Fayette County
Nicholson Township
Tie Gist
Illinois
Madame Blavatsky
America
India
England
Carlyle
George Eliot
Longfellow
Emerson
Matthew Arnold
Browning Ise
Lowell
Walt Nr
George William Curtis
Whittier
Tennyson
Edward Sliney Dies at Lakewood New Jersey
Edward Sliney died yesterday morning at Lakewood New Jersey. He was proprietor of the New Kent House on Lake Chautauqua and was popular with Chautauqua tourists. His death will be regretted by many residents who vacationed at the resort.
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Edward Sliney
Lakewood
N. J
New Kent House
Lake Chantanqua
Sliney
Chanagan
Ahmed
Miles N Carpenter Dies in New Orleans River Figure
Miles N Carpenter died at his New Orleans residence. He was brother of Mrs. P F Collins of Pittsburgh. A well known river man, he had been connected with river interests for many years.
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Miles N. Carpenter
Orleans
P. F Collins
Pitteburg
Carpenter
Notable Deaths Across Cities Mark Week in News
The obituary notes multiple deaths: FAMESS DALTON a Latrobe merchant dies of peart disease on Tuesday. Myna Goopwix a New York soubrette dies of heart failure last Saturday and is buried Tuesday. Jomes OLIVER Miien prominent Marylan Court of Appeal figure dies at 68 in Ellicouttitr. Mason DAVID FE. Canowen aged 71 Lexington Morning Script proprietor dies after two months since selling script. Superintendent E G St Jos of the British Twenty-ninth Infantry dies of stomach cancer. St John born in Sussex England served in army, marked by long career ending in death.
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Famess Dalton
Latrobe
Peart
Myna Goopwix
New York City
Jomes Oliver Miien
Marylan Court of Appeal
Ellicouttitr
Mason David FE
Lexhigton
E. G. St. Jos
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Maha
Eae St. John
Sussex
England
Pat Caves
Rothe
Doings of Society in Pittsburg and Area Wedding Day
The Pittsburg Hospital for Children lists needed beds and linens for donation as the Epworth League opens its training school convention at Wilkinsburg M E Church. Multiple weddings are noted, including Miss Henrietta Reizenstein and Benjamin Powdermaker in Cyclorama Hall Allegheny City and Anna Esterline with Harry Rose, among others.
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Pittsburg
Epworth League
Wilkinsburg
George W. Klotzbaugh
Louiss Edwards
Mittie
W. H. Weeden
Richard Cannon
Ray
Andrew C. Ellis
Smithfield Street
J. A. Ballantyne
Appleton Hash
League
J. A Ballantyne
T. 5. Eaton
J. W. Miles
Grobe
Misa Lelia Stitt
Laula Kable
Martha Booth
Roland E. Remley
L. Wood
J. W. McKnight
Hubbs Weimer
Cyclorama Hall
Allegheny City
Henrietta Reizenstein
Charles Reizenstein
Benjamin Powdermaker
M. Powdermaker
Philadelphia
Dr. Meyer
Elrose
Elsie
Myrtle
Belle Reizenstein
Powdermaker
Bertha Powdermaker
Mark Powdermaker
Philadel- Pet
Joe Powdermaker
Washington
H. Powdermaker
Wilmington
Del
J. Boeizenstein
Wheeling
M. L. Jacobs
Dayton
Anna Esterline
Harry Rose
Allegheny
Briggs Case Recurs in Church Split Debate
The Briggs heresy case again fuels Presbyterian disputes across the era's papers. Commentators urge independence from pretended authority, note Union Theological Seminary’s stance, and predict possible internal church division as votes reveal support for or against dissolving ties with the General Assembly.
Republicans confront four aces in split election race
In a tight contest, Republicans face off against McCulloch McVeagh Gresham and Sohurs as strategists weigh odds. The article questions whether GOP strength can counter a four ace lineup in a high stakes political battle.
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Ben
Journal
McCulloch, McVeagh
Gresham and Sohurs
Curious Condensations Across Science and Daily Life
A jumble of notes notes on naturalization counts in Rockford Utah mining lore a ten foot ostrich from Sierra Leone and the first American flag at Cambridge Mass. It mentions tobacco consumption in 1941 and 1891 and odd customs in Mashonaland. Also notes on diamonds carbon ivory and tiny watch screws highlight a collage of curiosities and historical trivia.
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Cambridge
Mass
Mashonaland
Fragmented humorous dialogue volleys and stage bits
A curio of comic snippets and anecdotes recounted by theatrical types and clergy. The Rev and a theology student debate beliefs while a somnambulist confesses. Jokes include hats, elections, a chariot to Washington, and marriage doubts with a running cast of characters.
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