Republicans attacked over tariffs and state control in Pennsylvania
A critique mocks Republican claims that national tariff policy rests on sand and that Pennsylvania voters must accept state decisions over federal law. It argues most assertions misrepresent the McKinley bill’s durability and ridicules charges that twelve to fifteen Republican Senators would derail the tariff or void revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Tuttioon
Demeti Ves
Iung
Republican Congress
House of Representatives
Republican House of Representative
Ice Business History Rings Through Summer Hopes
A clipped note reflects on the year’s ice industry as summer nears mentioning early conditions and lingering signs. The piece hints at how prior events shaped expectations for the coming season and local commerce.
Ice Prices Fall as Supply Outlook Brightens
Editors report a thaw in ice markets as Kennebec stone reserves exceed three million tons with half to be carried into next season. U S ice crops prove larger than usual and prices drop from twenty dollars a ton to one or less, exposing icemen overreach in past shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Kennebec
United States
Reciprocity and retaliation in tariff strategy across nations
The article argues that reciprocal concessions in tariffs broadly succeed, citing Canada Cuba Brazil Mexico and France as responding to U S tariff measures. It notes France may pursue a minimum tariff for friendly nations and a maximum for unfriendly ones, while the United States contemplates retaliation and reciprocal shifts affecting pork, lard, and Western Hemisphere markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
France
United States
California railroads owe 140 million to government
A California economic critique exposes the Pacific railroads’ debt to the U.S. government at about 140 million when interest is compounded. It argues the lines remain poorly constructed with sleepers laid on desert and trains limited to 19 mph, noting public scrutiny of corporate financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Banker's Magazine
United States
Stanford
Huntington
The Road Question and Road Improvement Pictures
The League of Wheelmen issues a circular seeking photographs of good and bad country roads. It urges prioritizing images of well maintained routes to illustrate progress and counter the common focus on road deterioration. The article notes widespread public awareness and invites broader, constructive illustration.
Improvement of roads through Wheelmen League demonstrations
The author urges the Wheelmen’s League to demonstrate the gains from good roads to farmers, using actual illustrations of improved highways and economies of power. It argues for documenting durable road methods, especially where limestone is scarce, to guide economical highway improvement beyond lamenting current bad conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelmen’s League
Wheelmen's League
Wheelwen’ S League
Identical Interests Preserve McKinley Support Amid Tariff Debate
The piece argues tariff policy benefits Ohio and Pennsylvania voters across party lines. It claims business interests bind Republicans and Democrats alike, warning Democratic leaders against gerrymandering McKinley’s district. It asserts McKinley remains viable despite opposition within Ohio Democrats.
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McKinley
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Alaska's Lofty Impostor Mount St Elias Debunked
The United States Geological Survey explorers cap Mt St Elias height at 13 500 feet, far below earlier 18 000 to 19 500 estimates. The claim to be North America's boss peak is debunked as several Rocky Mountain summits exceed it. The piece jokes about renaming the mountain Mr St Eli Perkins.
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Mt St. Elias
Alaska
United States
Geological Survey
North America
Rocky Mountains
St. Elias
Mt. St. Elias
Mont Blanc
South America
St. Eli Perkins
Henry Staxter to Start Lecture Tour in United States
Mr. Henry M. Staxter will begin his lecture tour in this country next month. Mr. Stanley will face no obstacles to exploring the great American pocketbook but will contend with reporters demanding “charge” or tribute in interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Staxter
Stanley
Erie Dispatch questions New Mexico policy on education and territory
The Erie Dispatch debates New Mexico's constitution and public education, noting hostility to free schools could affect statehood. It asks if Pittsburgh would accept admission of states tied to ring power and corporate taxation, and reports Cannos on Busey’s silence in Illinois canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Dispatch
New Mexico
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
Erie
Me Cannos
Lllinois
Samuel Busey
Mir. Busey
NY Prom calls Bourke Cochran kin a fair example of Tammany role
The New York Prom denounces a relative of Bourke Cochran who received a 1200 dollar Registers office appointment before naturalization and a 1300 dollar sinecure for delicacy as a rank example of Tammany politics. It questions whether such figures justify running a governor candidate whose public traits rest on nullifying state laws and constitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Cochran
Registers Office
New York
Alaska Representation at World’s Fair Commission Questioned
The Boston Traveller views Alaska’s lack of representation on the World’s Fair Commission as an oversight, noting the territorial presence will be via its resources and skins, though it may not change much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alaska
Indes Gokeson Faces Republican Endorsement Rift
A coroner's jury absolves blame in the Dupont powder mill disaster. Indes Gokeson weighs responding to a Republican paper's claim that a man with Dela mater's record cannot honor Republican principles. An etiquette authority favors forking and quartering peaches. Exploding locomotive advances in lethal efficiency like the blast furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indes Gokeson
Delamater
Dupont
Panama Canal Scheme Halts, Editorial Claims Revival
An editorial in the New York Press reports the Panama canal project is stopping, contradicting earlier New York peers who said it was dead. The piece suggests renewed vitality has given the plan new life despite prior assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notable Personalities From An Era Of Public Life
Rosenat Sellars the oldest Mason in Canada dies in Kingston at 100. Archbishop AncHres Hop Empares of St Louis is 85 and the oldest living American Archbishop. Thomas Wixans, millionaire, on his deathbed desires to eat bread and butter. Douglas Slade Australian dog spends month in Nepigon and will visit Montreal and Boston. Barrundia's married daughter travels to the US to consult the President over her father's murder. Theodore Winterens, Democratic Nevada governor nominee, escapes asphyxia in a Virginia City hotel by blowing out gas. Governor Frances T Nicol of Louisiana is visibly scarred by war wounds. Rev Dr Heber Newton cites New York poverty caused by misrule and urban waste. Sir Edward Shelly, nephew of a poet, recounts long travels across Africa and America before settling in Hampshire.
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Rosenat Sellars
Canada
Kingston
Ont
J AncHres Hop Empares
St.Louis
Tnowas Wixans
Douglas Slade
Nepigon
Montreal
Boston
Barrjundia
United States
Oaxaca
Mexico
Theodore WiInTeEns
Nevada
Virginia City
Frances T. Nicol
Louisiana
Chancellorsville
Stonewall” Jackson
Winchester
Heber Newton
Baring
New York
Edward Shelly
Hampshire
Africa
America
Prairies
San Francisco
Japan
China
India
Repentant dog causes fatal fall after fire set by lamp
An Irish setter owned by John Barden of 1 Pearl Street Brooklyn died after it toppled a burning lamp and started a fire. The dog leaped from an open window to its death as flames spread, with house damage over 5000 dollars and furniture loss of about 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Aon
John Barden
Pearl Street
Brooklyn
Barden
Navy completes designs for new construction fleet
The Navy Department, after approving six new vessels at its last session, issued proposals for building the ram torpedo boat and torpedo cruiser. It notes two exceptions the Thomas submarine monitor and a Vesuvius duplicate unlikely to be built. Design work and contracts followed the adjournment within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Concrees
Silver on the Increase Observations of Mining Country
Washington reports E O Leech director of the mint has toured Western mines. He notes rising silver production and great activity in camps. He cites price changes from fractions of a dollar to 110 per ounce for silver and six cents per pound for lead, warning metals must be found and are exhaustible.
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Leech
Washington
E. O. Leech
The
Mint
Flag
United States
London
St Petersburg
Preatene
Washington County
Egro
London Spectator
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mays
Philadelphia
Deaths of a day at Mansfield funeral of Stella Steen
Stella Steen died Saturday and her funeral will be held today in Mansfield. A beloved figure in family and church circles she lived in youth and left a lasting memory in her home and community. Her mother, father, and siblings find comfort and guidance in her loss.
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Mansfield
Stella Steen
Miss Steen
Ee: Prterian
Fire safety claims at burned Syracuse hotel spark debate
The Boston Traveller suggested the burned Syracuse hotel had all fire appliances in place, a remark the writer condemns as comforting to proprietors. The piece notes the tragedy and questions any solace found by those who perished in the fire.
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Boston
Syracuse
Memory mark of childhood a timeless personal landmark
A reflective column on memory and the first vivid recollection from infancy. It traces how a single moment becomes the defining mind mark, stretching from cradle to old age, preserved as a bright page in life’s book. The piece blends memory with snippets of verse and topical asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Reed Brings The Woman Hater To Grand Opera House
Roland Reed staged The Woman Hater a farcical comedy by David D. Lloyd at the Grand Opera House last night. The performance drew a large audience and showcased Reed’s eccentric humor with strong support from Harry A. Smith Isadore Roush and Trust, plus Maud Mohroe in a promising ingénue turn. The reviewer praised the improved wit and health of the company since the first production and noted the ensemble’s earnest, hard working effort.
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Roland Reed
Kiralfy
Inshavogue
Whallen & Martelle
David D. Lloyd
Mr. Reed
Grand Opera House
Reed
Harry A. Smith
Aliss Isadore Roush
Miss Trust
New Scenery and Costumes Mark Revival of Around the World in 30 Days
The Bijou Theater crowd enjoyed Messrs. Etralfy’s revival with fresh scenery and a new company. Dancers in the Mikado ballet wore bright costumes while the Hindoo necropolis and ship scenes impressed, though fidelity to Jules Verne’s tale remains doubtful. The overall show is entertaining with strong visual spectacle and a lively if uneven cast.
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Messrs. Etralfy
Atwest
Jules Verne
Hindoo Necropolis
Tadies
Pittsburg
Elephant
Mojesty
Mazouk
Phileas Fogg
Sir. Slaytor
Mr. Frankel
Opening Vaudeville Reopens After Fire at Academy
The Academy reopened last night after a two week closure due to a fire. The venue has upgraded scenery and seating to be ready by week’s end. Horace Rocuclere and Mildred Rocuclere, aided by the Martello Brothers and Gracie Cummings, headline a night of first class talent with impressive magic and acrobatics.
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Academy
Harry
Mildred Rocuclere
Luns Rouclero
Martello Brothers
Gracie Cummings
Insbavogue Draws Large Irish Drama Audiences at Florence
Florence theatergoers flocked to Insbavogue drawing two large crowds yesterday. The familiar play features a deep plot and a villainous antagonist, with W F Hillips earning double encores for The Irish Jubjee and Lottie Winnett captivating with song and Irish waltz dancing. The company, overall strong, promises another week of solid business at the H Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
W. F.hillips
Inte
Lottie Winnett
H Theater
Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Draws Crowds with Curiosities
Prof Campbell's flying machine and other curiosities drew crowds yesterday at Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum. The Chinese Dwarf and various entertainments entertained audiences at the World's Museum, highlighting a lively showcase of novelty exhibits.
Laurel Fire Company to Celebrate Centenary in York
York Pa October news notes Laurel Fire Company centennial events this week. A parade Wednesday will include Montgomery Hose Company of Norristown with eight members and many civic groups. An historical sketch accompanies the visit, followed by banquet and ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Laurel Fire Company
di Rade
Montgomery Hose Company
Norristown
Laurel Company
The Straggler Abroad and a Wedding
Hon. C F McKenna spoke to the Union Veteran Legion at U V L Hall about his European travels in a lecture titled The road metrons. Miss Jennie Featherston will wed Charles H McBride at St Pauls Cathedral, with a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home before their departure for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McKenna
S J. Paul's Cathedral
Jennie Featherston
Watson Street
Charles H. McBride
Pennsylvania Company
Chicago
City police plan street clearing amid weather concerns
Police prepare to clear streets as officials consider weather impacts on city operations. The plan aims to restore order and safety, coordinating with the fire and transportation departments to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.
Musical and Literary Evening Hosted by Lilian Swift
One of those delightful musical and literary entertainments under the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in Wilkinsburg last evening. Miss Lilian Swift hosted the occasion at her Ross street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Temperance Union
Wilkinsburg
Lilian Swift
Ross Street
Judge Gilkeson Encounters Delamater and Wauger in Bucks
The Second Comptroller of the Treasury Judge Gilkeson arrives in Bucks County amid surprise over Delamater and Wauger. The visit centers on financial matters and local governance, with officials noting unexpected questions and cordial exchanges.
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Gilkeson
the Treasury
Bucks County
Delamater
Wauger
Reception in Swissvale for Idaho Attorney General Edgar Wilson
Mrs. A E Sailor hosts a reception this afternoon from ? to ? o clock in Swissvale honoring Edgar Wilson and his bride Miss Dashiel both from Idaho. Wilson is the state’s attorney general and the couple are on their wedding trip.
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A. E. Sailor
Swissvale
Edgar Wilson
Mr.Wilson
Idaho
Dashiel
Stanton Sought as Associate Justice by Labor Alliance
Washington October 21 The local Wage Workers Political Alliance presents a view to President Harrison urging the Senate to appoint Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton as Associate Justice in the place of a retiring judge at Miller's Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wace Workers’ Political Alliance
Harrison
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Senate of the United States
Linden Club Hosts Promising Opening Concert Tonight
The Linden Club opened its winter concert series with Gernert's Orchestra delivering a varied program. Mrs J Shirp McDonald gave an aria, followed by Wagner, Mendelssohn, and other selections. The audience praised the performance, marking the event a success.
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Linden
Linden Club
Gernert
Jubel
von Weber
Batiste
Foerster
J. Shirp McDonald
Gounod
Rubenstein
Lohengrin
Wagner
Nerenade
Hippel
Charles F. Cooper
Mcdonald
Morris
John Gernert
Mendelssohn
Henenel
Parsifal talk at Art Society 150th reception in Thaw mansion
Mr. Ethelbert Nevin led a discussion on Parsifal Wagner’s last drama and its willful ban from Bayreuth. The evening marked a bright new era for the city’s oldest arts society as it aims to expand lectures and exhibits with plans for a musical library and photo and sculpture displays.
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Wagner
Bayreuth
Ethelbert Nevin
Art Society
Thaw Mansion
Nevin
Knights of the Grass
Palestrina
Poperegory I
Karl Merz
William Thaw
Delightful Carnegie Hall concert entertains at fundraiser
Boston’s Carnegie Hall hosted a benefit entertainment by the Ladies’ Schubert Quartet with Miss Lizzie Gleason. The quartet, Maud Nichols, Jonnie Barker Wooster, Elizabeth Roberts, and Anna Louise Whitcombe, impressed with solos and ensemble work to support the Busses Vista Streets M. E Church.
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Boston
Carnegie Hall
Schubert Quartet
Lizzie Gleason
Busses Vista Streets
M. E Church
Maud Nichols
Jonnie Barker Wooster
Elizabeth Roberts
Anna Louise Whitcombe
Miss Gleason
Asmingers
Bank cashier to wed in Grand Rapids
Prominent Grand Rapids resident notes that James W. Painter cashier of the First National Bank Kittanning will marry Nellie Moors Stanton, niece of Mrs Judson W Stanton, on October 3 at St Mark's Church in Grand Rapids. Reception on Livingston street follows. They will reside in Kittanning after November 12.
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James W. Painter
First National Bank
Kittanning
Judson W. Stanton
Grand Rapids
Nellie Moors Stanton
St Mark's Church
Livingston Street
Painter
Kitransing
Pittsburg Club Evening Promises Notable Reception
After the Pittsburg Club entertainment tonight Mr Walter C Wyman of Chicago will assist Mr Ethelbert Nevin in hosting a reception at the Hotel Schlosser limited to a select number of guests Mrs Wyman is described as a charming society woman and Abs Wyman is noted as a brilliant vivacious prima donna with a strong reputation in Chicago and Boston for dinner parties.
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Pittsburg
Walter C. Wyman
Chicago
Ethelbert Nevin
Schlosser
Mrs. Wyman
Abs. Wyman
Boston
Informal reception for visiting engineers at Carnegie Hall
Allegheny Ladies hosted an informal reception for visiting engineers and their wives in Carnegie Hall lecture room. A baby grand piano adorned the center while guests sat in circles around the room. After a musical program, an elaborate supper on nearby tables provided good cheer and sociability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Carnegie Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary Tox Nn No. 2
Vast array of varied notes and oddities from 19th century press
A compilation of brief items touching on geography and demographics, industry, science, and public affairs. Mentions Mexico census, India funding cuts, London school attendance, railroads, tobacco trade, whistling talent, ink removal, land office transfers, and cross Atlantic telecomm dreams. multiple named places and figures appear in disparate snippets.
Frolicsome Fancies and Folklore Tidbits
A collage of humorous notes and quips on law versus custom, odd sayings, and stray anecdotes. Items include a sailor right of way vs custom, a boy with a four sail tea party, a Kalamazoo girl prank, a Battle Creek ivory knife tale, comic exchanges from Paris to New York, and snippets about a woodchuck in a steel trap.
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Street
Smits Goodawa
Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
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Moyer
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John Delaney
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Harris’ Theater
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Mr. Nevin
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Government of India
E. M. Carter
Jumbo
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Railway Age
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Montreal Chamber of Commerce
Washinton
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Great Britain
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Great Northern
Union Pacific
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Len CG. Hatcher
Cimsterfon County
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