Evading Policy Clash Dampens State Convention
The editorial argues Pennsylvania Democratic leaders face a difficult choice on tariff policy ahead of a national contest. It credits management like Harrity with risk in endorsing protection and McKinley while urging clear, bold stand for protection to align with public opinion. It predicts a cautious convention stance and warns against catering to personal gain in power.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Washington
Samuel J. Randall
Harrity
Ohio
Democratic Party of
Boom Pattison
Pattison
Harrisburg
Huston and the President
The piece defends President Harrison against ex Treasurer Huston by arguing his indifference to sportsmen and party workers shows no tilt toward patronage. It praises Harrison as above office brokerage and dismisses Huston’s remarks as unworthy of a treasurer. The nation’s view of Harrison remains favorable despite political attacks.
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Harrison
Huston
Treasury
Newark Police Order Bars Underage Girls From Night Entertainment
Newark Superintendent Brown issues a moral reform edict forbidding girls under 16 to attend theaters concerts or public amusements at night unless with a parent or guardian. The move signals concern over public morality and implies theatres and streets need safety improvements to protect respectable residents. The police may close theaters that promote immorality and could have halted improper plays last season.
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Newark
N.J
Brown
New Jersey
N. J
Police urged to protect women in all streets at night
The article argues streets must be safe for women year round. It condemns the idea that young girls out after work deserve arrest, calling such thinking wicked and idiotic and urging consistent police protection.
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New Jersey
Recall and stance in Chilean affair sparks debate
The writer argues Mr. Egan cannot remain in his post due to outspoken Balmaceda sympathy and partisanship. It dismisses US-Chile tensions over the Itata seizure as groundless, noting international law supports surrender to Chile and urging resumed friendly relations with ordinary sagacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
Balmaceda
United States
Chile
Slavs Parade Promotes Citizenship in City Celebration
The National Slavonic Society parade honored the United States with flags and music. Organizers require members to become U S citizens within six years, signaling a push toward integration and loyalty to American ideals.
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National
United States
Europe opens doors to American meat and grain exports
The piece argues that as European famine pressures rise and barriers fall, American grain and pork exports will surge this fall. It notes Minister Phelps and Minister Reid pushing policies to permit American pork into Germany and France, with Senate support expected. Adding that Europe’s harvests are weak while the United States can export large meat and grain quantities without harming domestic supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Phelps
Germany
Whitelaw Reid
Senate
Russia
Austria
France
United States
H. K. Hurber
Peter Cooper
Fragmented Historical Column Scraps on Politics and Europe
A caustic column blends political jabs at Mr Harrity and Ingalls with remarks on protectionism and domestic labor, cites H K hurber’s protectionist stance, and notes Nelson III’s 1870s surrender irony. It recalls Balmaceda’s fate, Eva Mann’s play All a Mistake, and trade reciprocity trends amid South American diplomacy.
War clouds over Europe and rising farm discontent
The passage notes imminent European conflict from German papers and Sedan celebrations while American farmers face discontent as exports drop and the Farmers Alliance fades. It contrasts renewed war talk with economic decline seen in Statxy after joining the Dreibund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papera
Berlin
Europe
Notable Figures and Global Gossip in Brief
A collage of wartime and social notes lists the Princess of Wales with 13 wigs, a $7,000 dress worn by the Queen of Italy, Br C Garland’s Western tour, and Empress Frederick visiting Scotland. It mentions Emin Pasha’s Africa plans, visitors from Pittsburg to Paris, Harriet Hosmer's 1853 Browning clasped-hands cast in Rome, Admiral Gervais’ rapid rise, and Russian emigrants Rubenstein family. Also notes Mt Vernon’s naming for Admiral Vernon and British humor on the House of Commons grip.
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Princess of Wales
Italy
BR. C. Garland
Garland
Empress Frederick
Queen Victoria
Scotland
Harriet Hosmer
Rome
Robert
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Miss Hosmer
Topical Trifles in a Fractured Window of News
A collection of satirical snippets and misread headlines poking at public figures and trends. References span theater stars, corrupt schemes, fashion reforms, politics, and local grievances, with humor about milks, freckles, mortgages, and national conventions.
Social Ties and Weddings Highlight Local Life
Miss Nettie Cook and Mr. John Cage plan a morning wedding at Union M E Church. Elizabeth Norcross wed Wilbur Matthews at Arch Street M E Church with home to Wilkinsburg after October. Amelia Fee joins Captain T M Fee’s family by marrying Connellsville businessman T C Donovan.
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Nettie Cook
John Cage
Union M. E
Arnox W
Ax Makers' Strike Persists After Conference
Charles Hubbard Sr of Pittsburg head of the American Ax and Tool Company met with workers in this place as the strike by ax makers continues. The meeting followed days of dispute over terms and conditions of employment.
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Buaven Facts
Charles Hubbard, Sr
Pittsburg
American Ax and Tool Company
Sunday Question Dominates Columbian Commission Session
The National Columbian Commission debated Sunday closing at the Exposition and appointed a three member committee to hear the Sabbath Union. President Palmer praised progress and urged reducing costs while Secretary selection saw Susan Gale Cooke chosen to replace Phoebe Couzins.
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Chicaco
National Columbian Commission
American Sabbath Union
Mercer
Wyoming
Massey
Delaware
General Sabbath Union
de Young
Sabbath Union
Columbian Sunday Closing Association
Baron De Sede Crosses Atlantic as Common Sailor Arrives in Jersey City
A man calling himself Baron Paul de Sede claims to be a member of European clubs and crossed the Atlantic as a common sailor aboard the Noordland. He arrived in Jersey City on Wednesday, left on shore for days, and plans to return as a passenger next month. The baron was popular with officers, wore formal attire ashore, and sought pay from a 3 franc wager shown at Antwerp.
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Baron Paul de Sede
French Zoological Society
Royal Forth Yachh Club
Atlantico
Red Star
Atlantic
Amswerp
Antwerp
Baron de
New York
Noordland
Jersey City
Baron de Sede
Noordlan Oe
Australian ballot act ruling on challenged votes
Judge Lathrop of the Supreme Court rules on the Australian ballot act in a case from Re Vere. Citizens sought removal of a Board of Selectmen member alleging ineligible voters cast ballots. The decision addresses whether post election challenges can question who voted and how the act applies to illegal votes.
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Boston
Lathrop
Supreme Court
Revere
Board of
Delectmen
Deft
Jw Lathrop
Ex-Treasurer vents disgust with President Harrison
The Chicago Herald quotes former U.S. Treasurer Huston criticizing Harrison. He condemns the president as out of touch with politics, laments Miller's appointment as Attorney General, and recalls threats to exile him to the Cannibal Islands as he resigns in disgust.
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Harrison
The
Chicago Herald
United States
Treasrer
Huston
Indiana
Miller
Cablpus Simeeraen
Eeebiueee
Washington
Murat Imtatenad
Philanthropist Funds Sunday-Free Railway in Jura
In Ste Croix Jura a 13 mile line to Yverdon may be built by William Barbey who will finance it fully with no subsidies. Traffic would be suspended on Sundays for 25 years as a condition, with Barbey and associates providing capital for the project. Construction aims to start soon and open next year.
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el Empanies
Economist Francaise
Switzerland
Jura
Ste. Croix
Yverdon
William Barbey
W.peesa
Sarprleey
Panhandle moves to build new Ohio River route
The Pennsylvania Company surveys from New Cumberland toward Rock Springs with aims to run along the south bank of the Ohio to Pittsburgh. The plan seeks to block rival lines Baltimore and Ohio and Wheeling and Lake Erie from the river route. Rock Springs is noted as a premier summer resort and picnic site west of the Alleghenies.
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New Cumberland
Liverpool
Rock Springs
Alleghenies
Hebrew refugees arrive in Chicago for aid
Sept reports Czech refugees in Chicago, many without funds, while local Hebrew groups assist arrivals from a Russian drive. More are expected to follow, describing land loss and pitiful circumstances.
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Caicaso
Local Plate Glass Works Turn Out First Finished Plate
The Pennsylvania Plate Glass Works produced its first finished plate glass today. The immense plant now covers large buildings with many workers employed. Officials claim the glass equals the best imported French or Belgian products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
Pennsylvania Plate Glass Works
Deaths of Benjamin Noyes in Connecticut and at New Haven Hospital
Benjamin Noyes died at New Haven Hospital after a long illness of kidney troubles. He was about 75, well known in Connecticut for patriotism and wartime service aiding troops. He served as bank and insurance commissioner and worked in the newspaper business, later holding prominent public roles and leaving a substantial legacy in New Haven.
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Benjamin Noyes
New Haven
Connecticut
Inez
New Ha
Manety
Aureus
Winchester
Obituaries Note Obscure Clergy and Noted Figures
Died in Chicago Rev J B Soule a prolific author educator and D D Ph D was the last of four brothers known for scholarship in Indiana and beyond Also listed are Gideon L Soule and others with ties to Phillips Exeter Academy and education In Washington Pa oilman Bowman dies while Marion Jomax Savery and A W Beazer receive notices of death in Denver and Indiana reflecting a slate of notable figures fading from public life
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J. B. Soule
Chicago
Gideon L. Soule
LL. D
Phillips Rxewer
J . de Soule
Indiana
Ees
Ee Tien BowMan
Washington
W. F. Stevenson
Marion Jomax J. Savery
Lodi
Ind
Arene Ee
Tly Knoalee
Nd Politica
Waa
General Belkis Sa Ustrep
Cinauagional
A. W. Beazer
Denver
Colorado
Ean
Esqiriger A Daniel Aaa
Letter to editor criticizes misquotation of Norse terms
The writer complains about an alteration in a previous diary reference to Vinland and Norse terms. He objects to misrendering Winsland as Vinland and to readers mixing F and V sounds. He cites sources on Norse exploration and Asatru era terms like Skraling. He signs a September 2 letter from AlLuca Eny.
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America
Vinland
Winsland
Finland
Omren
Washington Irving
Eben Norton Horsford
Norum
Historia Viniandiae Antiques
Torfeus of
Copenhaenn
C. Hallaece
AlLuca Eny
Pronunciation Guide for Tomato Either and Neither
A brief note explains tomato uses long vowel sounds as in note and fate. Either and neither favor the long e sound though ei may be pronounced as ei in some variants. The guidance applies similarly to both words.
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St. Mary's
Philadelphia Postoffices Location Clarified
Reader asks the editor to identify the post office building site in Philadelphia and the Record building. The postoffice stands at Ninth and Chestnut, stretching through the block. the Record building sits behind the post along Chestnut Street.
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the Dispath
Postoffice
Philadelphia
Record
MoKsestonr
Ninth and
Chestnut
Record Building
Post
Chestnut Street
National Pike path through Pennsylvania and beyond
Inquiries note the National Pike crossing southwestern Pennsylvania starting at Uniontown and traversing the mountains to Cumberland, then to Washington. The cost of the Pittab court house is $2,000,000 and its construction took four years. The longest day is June 21.
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the Dispatch
Pennsylvania
BaLuvearox
Uniontown
Cumberland
Washington
the Dreputeh
Court House of
Pittab
Jonxsrows
Burlington and Quincy plans Montana coke line
The Burlington and Quincy Railroad aims to extend to Helena and Butte City Montana citing coke from Connellsville Pa and Glenwood Springs Col as the key fuel. A Merino branch and Cambria coke plant already operate with Deadwood smelters testing the coal and preferring it to Connellsville. If extended, the new line could monopoly Montana coke and influence eastern ore flow.
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Catoaco
Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Helena
Butte City
Mont
Omaha
Denver
Pueblo
Argentine
Deadwood
Connellsville
Glenwood Springs
Col
Agoa
Merino
Cambria
Pennsylvania
Montana
Burlington
Financial Troubles of the Fair Face Possible Congress Aid
The National Board of Commissioners and the National Board of Lady Managers meet in Curecaoeo to address a $23,000 year deficit. President Palmer to forgo $5,000, Director General Davis to cut $3,000, and a $12,000 abet meeting is proposed. Congress may be asked for a loan or to cover medal and award expenses.
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Palmer
Congress
Davis
Hay
Phoebe Gouna
Curecaoeo
National Board of Commissioners of the
National Board of Lady Managers
Grasshoppers Ravage Washington and Greene Counties
Special report from Washmnoroy Pennsylvania notes grasshoppers are devastating crops in Washington and Greene counties. Peaches near Jefferson and corn near Lone Pine have suffered, turnips are eaten, and celery crops may fall short due to ongoing outbreaks.
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Washmnoroy
Washington
Greene Counties
Jefferson
Greene County
Lone Pine
Washington County
Theatrical News: English Comedy Company Tops Evening lineup
The article reviews last night’s comedietta Which? and Married Life with praise for Mr Clarke as the witty footman and Miss Ford as Mrs Linz while Miss Lackey debuts gracefully. A second act features Hatten and Hart’s Later On with six dancing birds in a gavotte. Seat sales begin today for Bijou and Duquesne programs.
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Tur
Buckstone
Mr. Clarke
Miss Lackey
Miss Ford
Mr. McClannin
Duquesne Theater
Joseph Haworth
St. Marc
Fra Diano
Ruy Bins
Hanton
Singular Result of an Experiment With a Bottle of Champagne
Ensign E A Anderson of the steamer Albatross recounts a deep sea experiment with a bottle of Pommery champagne attached to a line. At 1 90 fathoms the bottle surfaced in salt water with cork intact but empty of champagne, sparking speculation on why the liquid vanished.
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Agnasin, Jr
Waang
Prine
County to Auction Tax Properties After 43 Years
Hottmarsavna Sept 2 On October 14 the Binir County Commissioners will hold the first sale in 43 years of properties bought by them in that period at the County Treasuries sale of the United States for taxes. These sales will affect some of the most valuable properties in Altoons city heart. The sales will be prolific of bitter litigation and will entail the loss of thousands of dollars of property to the present owners.
Marriage of Miss Mary Lincoln to Charles B Isham
In Loxton on September 2 a $Mary Lincoln daughter of the United States Minister$ wed Charles B Isham of Chicago at Brompton Parish Church. Many fashionable English and American guests attended and intimate friends joined a wedding breakfast at the U S Minister’s Cromwell Gardens residence.
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Loxton
Mary Lincoln
United States
Lincoln
Charles B. Isham
Chicago
Brompton
Cromwell Gardens
Noble visitors arrive in New York aboard Majestic
The Earl and Countess of Aberdeen and their daughter Lady Marjorie are among Majestic passengers arriving in New York. Aberdeen will arrange an Irish industries exhibit featuring lace making and homespun clothing to show at the World’s Fair through the Woman's Section.
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New York
Majestic
Earl and Countess of Aberdeen
Marjorie
Aberdeen
Salvadoran Efforts to Satisfy United States in Panama Incident
In Salvadon on September 2, reports say Salvador willing to make amends and negotiate reciprocity. Salvadore new Minister Galinde pledges to arrange a treaty to end the dispute and restore honor, with actions consistent with U S demands.
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Salvador
South
United States
John Bull
Panama
Senor Galinde
Iriquois Club to Attend State Democratic Convention in Pittsburgh
Johnstown September 2 The Iriquois Club announced its members will attend the State Convention of Democratic Clubs in Pittsburgh in a body. The decision followed a focused meeting with orderly drill and clear intent to participate collectively.
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Iriquois Club
Johnstown
Johxstown
Pittsburg
Dasion Cnkeine
Notable visitors and residents linger in Allegheny hotels
A stream of guests and locals, including James B. Stephenson, Sam Wallace, and John Gillespie, spend time at the Seventh Avenue and Duquesne hotels. Congressmen-elect, Democratic leaders, and businessmen from Pittsburgh, Greenville, and beyond are listed among arrivals and departures at Harrisburg, Denver, and Atlantic City during a busy slate of travel and social engagements.
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James B. Stephenson
Brennen
W. C. Shurlock
Fee XN. D
Seventh Avenue
Yestay
House of Representatives
Dakota
Harrisburg
Jacobs
Europe
Hobart Brook
Mra Brook
R. E. King
H. W. Thompson
Mixa Thompson
Isa Lawrence
Washington
Duquesne
George R. Biddie
R. A. Biddle
Mary Biddle
G D. Biddie
North Snecma Ler
Denver
James B. Ross
George H. Ahrens
Jamestown
N. Y
A. B& Churchman
Philadelphia
Anderson
Mre Gucky
A. O. Bradley
Paquesne
H. W. Weir
Boise
City
Idaho
John D
Curious Condensations From An Age Of Inventions
A garbled clipping offers a parade of curious claims and anecdotes from 19th century progress. Notes include cable systems surpassing horses in New York, cremation costs in Japan, a New York Central pass, local snake swarms in Connecticut, and a San Diego stamp collection tally.
Fragmented dialogue snippets from a humorous column
A collage of stagey exchanges and quips feature Mrs Trotter-Will, Mrs Fore, Wall Street jokes, and absurd misreadings. Characters like St Peter and Hojack comment on fate, bargains, and misprints while households discuss jam on bread and crooked coats in a playful, chaotic scene.
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Wall Street
Fall Street
Hojack
Tomdik
Willie
Grandmas
Challis
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New Dispatch
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Sanday
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Trey
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Peffer
Napoleon III
Eva Mann
Croton
New York Sun
Andes
Calamity Perren
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
He Bas
Statxy
Dreibund
Sam Saratt
English View
Atlanta
Emin Pasha
Equatorial
Africa
Paris
W. W. Laurence
J. R. Macfarlane
A. Watterson
Gervias
Portsmouth
Aira, Rubenstein
Ike Cornelis
Mt. Vernon
Edward Vernon
Porto Bello
Cartagena
Lawrence Washington
Georges
Lord Sautssury
House of Commons
Eugenie
Fixep Stars
Jefferson, Booth, Irving, Et al
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Jay Gould
Sue
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Man
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Tariff Pictures
New York Press
Wales
World's Fair National Commission
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Susan Gale Cooke
Miss Couzins
W. M. Springer
Hiinola
Lady Managers
Imer
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New York Tribune
Euston
the Panhandle
Pennsylvania Company
Irwin
Postoffics
Dispatch
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Grasshoppers
Theatrical News
Altoona
Charles B Isham
Mary
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J A. Hoeveller
Anderson Tsy
T. L. Blackwell
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Connec
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Armstrong
Sait Company
Natron
Carrie Curry
Curry
Alleghe
Wyman
N.vented
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NASA
Gener Miller
Delphia
Mra. Severanes
Lewis P. Kelsey
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R. W. Boon
First National Bank of
Sam
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Paca
A. R. King
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Friendly
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Conn
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Japan
Tokio
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Gould Han
Oregon
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Green
Saginaw County
Michigan
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Los Angeles Times
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Kron
Lexington
Mase
Cold Harbor
South Metropolitan Gas Company
Salisbury
Comny
Marshall
Annie Conant
San Diego
Sactramento
Preece
Setennesvetem Im Engluned
Solent
Isle of
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River Severn
Wi McReby
India
Aseam
Spain
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