President Harri son letter critique of Republican platform
The President's acceptance letter is praised as a thorough, incisive overview of campaign issues. It argues for a stable national currency, opposes inflationary proposals, highlights ocean carriage trade and Blaine boosted commerce, and defends protectionism against Democratic free trade. It portrays Democrats as Bourbon and Calhoun aligned, placing Republicans on the offensive and aiming for victory.
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Harri Son
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Blaine
Republican Party
Philadelphia Board of Health Demands Reform of John A Clark
The Philadelphia Board of Health orders John A Clark to reform after using political influence to pass a steamer as safe before safety checks were completed. The dispatches label the act peculiar and a violation of quarantine. Officials warn that continued noncompliance could brand him a public safety offender.
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Philadelphia Board of Health
John A. Clark
Clark
Philadelphia
Demand for Investigation of Luzerne County Labor Conditions
A call for a prompt investigation into alleged abuses by railroad contractors toward colored workers in Luzerne County. The piece claims about 300 men were lured from Virginia with promises of high pay, then stranded, nearly starved, and forced to work in harsh conditions, urging state or federal action.
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Luzerne County
Virginia
Pennsylvanis
Fugitives Accused Employers in Threats and Arrest Warrants
The text reports threats of violence and failure of promises, with attempts to escape blocked by firearms. It alleges employers issued false accusations to justify arrests. A formal refutation is urged to avoid severe penalties as implied by the charges.
Free trade writings spark cholera scare over McKinley bill
A Chicago Herald article blames the McKinley tariff for cholera by arguing protected wages draw European labor and immigrants to the United States. The critique notes inconsistency and defends protection as boosting wages while condemning free trade theory.
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Chicago Herald
Herald
United States
Europe
The
McKinley
Blaine Urges Immigration Pause for Cholera Threat
The piece argues President Harrison should heed Blaine who champions suspending immigration to curb cholera risk. It notes Blaine’s view that protecting human life outweighs economic costs and suggests administration heed his principled, direct counsel over other advisers. The overall tone favors decisive action.
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Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Washington
Harrison
Foster
Chicago suppresses procession floats at inaugural ceremonies
The article condemns the plan to use elaborate floats for Chicago’s inaugural ceremonies. It argues Exposition funds, raised by workers, should not support grotesque medieval style displays. The author prefers stopping the float idea despite the projected £70,000 loss.
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Chicago
Washington
Liberal Programme Outlined by Labouchere and McCarthy
Debate over Gladstone's plan centers on home rule and English reforms as key steps. McCarthy favors passing English measures to force Lords to cave and avoid immediate dissolution, while Labouchere urges prioritizing English reforms to secure Irish policy. The clash with the Lords remains the central hurdle.
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England
Mr. Gladstone
Labouchere
McCarthy
Labondiere
Gladstone
Commons
House of Lords
Lords
Sunday Edition Planned by Pittsburg Post
The Pittsburg Post announces a Sunday edition starting next Sunday to cater to readers seeking longer weekend issues. It defends Sunday papers on grounds of reader access and variety, promising a first class publication with broad appeal and room for diverse content.
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Pittsburg Post
Pos
Law and
New Orleans Attracts Minds as Cholera Debate Heats Up
European evidence argues against immigration bans during cholera abroad. Political chatter spans Harrison's acceptance letter to education, with local notes on Turtle Creek elections, school term starts, and weather affecting schedules as Cleveland shifts focus.
Prominent Figures and Notable Movements in Europe and America
A survey of public figures includes Empress Frederick spending winter with Queen Victoria in England, Hackett of the New York Republican State Committee, Rev Dr Mrvrs the ex Chaplain, and Stephen A Douglas junior planning marriage to May Tudor of Wells College. Paderewski’s constant piano practice disrupts travel.
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Germany
England
Queen Victoria
Hackett
New York Republican State Executive Committee
Mrpvrs
House of Representatives
Mississippi Valley
Joni Chandler Hanes
Uncle Rewus
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
May Tudor
Wells College
Aurora
N. Y
Hall Caine
Frederick
May Wright Sewall
Indianapolis
Europe
International Congress of Women
Chicago
Sanpop
Earthquakes Daily Rock Mexican City for Three Months
In Guapiela, Mexico, Jutla Haste, Sept 1, tremors have struck daily for three months. Shocks grown stronger causing damage to the town hall, pipe and State building, with walls cracked and residents shaken. Officials link activity to the Colima volcano eruption.
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Guapelasa Ara
Mex
Colima
Medical Students’ Riddle Stirs Names And Terms
A Washington Post note recalls medical students calling a condition “cholerine” and hints at insults around the term dneterines, turning on how nomenclature can spark debate among peers. The fragment suggests a clash of label usage within a professional circle.
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Washington Post
Campaign News and Comment on Ballot Law and Parties
The article surveys a Baker ballot law provision affecting nomination wording and party labeling in the Twenty-fourth district with debates over which Republicans, including Roheson Jobes and Acheson, will be the official nominee in Greene and surrounding counties. It notes court procedures, Western campaign views on silver, Alabama politics, and Chicago convention delegates, plus New York Mayor race timing under the electoral ballot law and Tammany Hall's cautious nominating schedule.
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E. F. Roheson
Washington
Fayette
Allegheny
Campbell Jobes
Greene
Acheson
Common Pleas
Campbell
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Mississippi River
Kentucky
East
Ohio
Cleveland
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
West Virginia
Elkins
Alabama
E. N. Barrett
Chicago
Birmingham
Jones
Kolb
Kolbeople
Cleveand
Harrigson
Almbema
Rey Prementeece Capen
New York City
Tammany Hall
Tamman Hall
County Democracy
Republicans
Tammany
Wade
Huch
Dar 2
Feld
Hugh Grant
All roads lead to New Orleans this week travel tide
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes travelers converge on New Orleans this week as rail and road routes funnel traffic toward the city, suggesting no counter attraction or rate can divert the flow.
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New Orleans
Signs of Tammany’s Democratic ticket losing steam
A Baltimore American report suggests Tammany Hall’s appeal to the Democratic ticket is waning, presenting the idea as a summer flirtation rather than durable support and implying a shift in political momentum.
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Baltimore
Blaine Urges Total Trade Suspension Over Cholera Threat
Blaine favors a complete halt to traffic with the Old Country Canada and the United States except for mail and citizens abroad. He proposes a land and rail shutdown, strict fruit inspections, and border policing by proclamation to prioritize public safety over any commercial ties.
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Baroon
Blaine
Congress
New York
Bar Harbor
Walter Damroseh
Biaine
Adams
Harrison
Canada
United States
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Damrosch
Boston
Uruguay Germany reach three year treaty of commerce and navigation
The Bureau of the American Republics reports a treaty between Uruguay and the German Empire granting mutual most favored nation rights, with national duties aligned by each country’s laws. The pact lasts three years from ratification with an optional one year extension upon notice. Costa Rica declared duties free for staple consumption and reduced raw sugar and meat duties to one cent per pound.
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Bureau of the
American Republic
Republic of
Uruguay
Ermeny
Brazil
Germany
Bureau of the American Republics
Hard Times for Peary Kite Icebound Off Greenland
The Philadelphia Record reports possible failure of the relief expedition for Lieutenant Peary and his wife. Cryolite traders from Ivigtut to Philadelphia are icebound off Cape Race since June, delaying relief ships and raising hazards for the Kite’s return voyage via Copenhagen.
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Philadelphia Record
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Peary
Greenland
Ivigtut
Philadelphia
Cape Race
Fox Ma
Copenhagen
Moers Troney
Adis's Loss and Whitelaw's Gain in Chicago Tribune
The article contrasts Adlai Stevenson with Whitelaw Reid, noting Reid's rising prominence as Stevenson’s visibility grows. It emphasizes Reid gaining influence in Chicago and broader circles as Stevenson’s profile expands.
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Whitelaw
Chicago Tribune
Adlai Stevenson
Whitelaw Reid
A Thing That Never Falls
The Boston Traveller notes the lawyer's bill may be fairly said to follow suit, reflecting on financial and professional conduct in legal services.
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Boston
Socialists nominate Wing for President amid cartoonish wit
Multiple editorials note Simon Wing a Boston tailor chosen by the Socialist Labor party for President and Charles H Mackett as VP. Witty commentary from papers in Boston Cleveland and New York mocks the ticket, calling Wing a tailor and predicting limited impact on election day.
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Lewisville Courier Journal
Laws Post-Dispatch
Tax Socialistic Labor Party
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Suion Wire
Boston
Socialist Labor Party
Omie State Journal
Vewiew
York
Simon Wing
Charles H. Matchett
Wentlowen
Socialist Party
Chicago News
Simion Wire
Andrew Johson
Simon
Kansas City
Tus Socialista
Websie
Philadelphia
Tue Socialista
Charles H. Mackett
Brooklyn
Victoria
Puffolo Reprees
Pittsburg Women Nod Equal Taste in Paris Bonnets
In Pittsburg 700 new Paris bonnets arrived in a fashionable millinery shop. Critics say Pittsburg women rival global peers in refined fashion with winter hats featuring satin velvete and jeweled buckles. Also noted: lawn fete for Church of the Good Shepherd funds, Seton Hill drama and academy openings draw local attendance, with emphasis on modesty and independence in the workroom.
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Pittsburg
Paris
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New York
Lair
Hill Burewin
Hace Hil
Church of the Good Shepherd
Hazewood
Local Social News Highlights From Duquesne and Nearby
Miss Lillian Chambers hosted an art reception at Duquesne College yesterday. Residents from South Side and Sandyside returned from Ridgeview Park and Oaklaw Terrace gatherings. Euchre winners were Miss Gene, Miss Nicholson, Mr McElhaney, and Dr Haines. Rev and Mrs Tarr plan a tea party in Wilkinsburg for St James parish with high expected interest.
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Lillian Chambers
Duquesne Collinge
W. H. Basts
Southside
A. H. Morrison
Sandyside
Ridgeview Park
B.C
Oaklaw Terrace
Gene
Miss Nicholson
Mr. McElhaney
Dr. Haines
Amp Mas
V. Tarr
Braddock
New Eaton
Air. Tait
India
Tatts
Hebrew Colonies in Michigan Plan Colonization Near Kalamazoo
The Hebrew congregation of Kalamazoo plans to buy a farm near the city to colonize three to four refugee families. The effort, largely philanthropic and aimed at Americanizing newcomers, mirrors successful schemes elsewhere and hopes to build a growing community with support from Baron Hirsch funds.
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Kalamazoo
Mior
Iyomepee
Baron Hirsat
Deaths Mrs Mary Sherwin of North Braddock
Mrs Mary Sherwin of North Braddock died yesterday from a stroke of apoplexy. She was 67 and born into a Washington county Revolutionary era family. Survived by her husband John Sherwin. previous husbands were Jobn Holmes and Elijah Bean, both deceased.
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North Braddock
Sherwin
Washington County
O Ao
Jobn Holmes
Elijah Bean
John Sherwin
North Bradick
Curious Condensations From an Old News Clipping
A miscellany of curiosities and observations includes notes on railroad mileage, early envelopes, diamond cutting, shoe making in California, Paul’s Epistle, London paper consumption, bicycles in Turkey, library book issuance, Atlantic cable manufacture, print speed, British coast ship losses, a meteor in Idaho, a Missouri Mother Goose claim, domestic service in England, Hindoo sentries, porcupine quills in a dog, melted dolls in heat, Chicago rail plans, Paris boulevard water, Saturn ring storage, New York carriage factory, tears from a Canary Island tree, the passion flower, a Detroit woman’s hair turning white then darkening, Newark umbrella maker, tin plate process, Cahoes Roman-era walls, and other assorted notes.
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California
Paul
London
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