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The Champion Fool
An opinion piece condemns Niagara Falls stunts by Brodie Graham and Donovan, comparing them to Sam Patch and other sensationalists. It argues such feats are foolhardy publicity schemes, urges scrutiny of reports, and praises the instinct to suppress these sensational acts as a public service.
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Judge Stowe Rules Milk Sale On Sunday In Shops Distinct
The ruling follows prior decisions on care and distinguishes milk sales in shops from milk delivery under the law. The court enforces the statute as written but notes public policy could support amendments to modernize it. The writer suggests allowing milk, cordial water and similar beverages to be sold to the thirsty on Sunday without harming public morals.
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The Bull Season Prospers Yet Warns of Looming Downturn
An Eastern observer notes that this bull year brings rising prices and active commerce across rail, crops, and iron, signaling broad prosperity but warning of inflation and a potential crash similar to 1871-72. Despite gains, investors should stay cautious amid anticipated booms and eventual corrections.
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Wall Street
Johnstown
Pittsburg
The Great Strike in London
Public sympathy favors dock laborers on strike for higher wages as London’s poorest workers face hard, unstable conditions. British shipping, a pillar of wealth, seeks investments abroad while domestic poverty persists amid uncertain commerce.
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London
Burns Shapes London Dock Strike With Measured Tactics
The report highlights John Burns guiding London dock workers to press for twelve cents an hour more, seeking legitimacy for labor. He rejects a sympathetic general strike, avoiding public riot and alienation, thereby elevating his status in England’s labor movement.
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John Burns
Burns
London
England
Legitime’s Complaint Against U S Overthrown Dictator Exposed
The deposed Haitian president Legitime fails to attract international attention as his claims against the United States and the Cleveland administration reveal common excuses of overthrowing powers. He argues neutrality violations, but the public recalls a thorough Haitian inquiry before the steamer was returned and notes his paper blockade claim as likely misinformed. Legitime’s protest would have mattered only while his government held de facto authority.
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Haytion
United States
Cleveland
Logic of the Latins on Italian immigration debate
The piece critiques Eugene Schuyler's view in the Political Science Quarterly praising Italian descendants in American labor. It questions the claim of 2,000 years of civilization, noting Latins’ use of hostages against defaulting contractors and suggesting such tactics date to barbarism. It warns of regressing humanity rather than advancing.
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Political Science Quarterly
Eugene Schuyler
Schuyler
Europe
Wages Advance at Pottstown Mill Prompted by Trade
A Pottstown rolling mill raises puddlers pay from 325 to 350 per ton, up from 300 a year ago as iron demand improves. The article argues this liberal move surpasses districts with lower wages and notes Pittsburg pays 200 to 250 more per ton, highlighting regional wage disparities.
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Pittsburg
Congo's Future Vision Drives Congo River Plans
A report discusses the Belgian king possibly visiting the Congo to assess ongoing work and future gains. A railroad to Stanley Pool is seen as opening vast interior lands, offering civilizing influence, a counter to slave traders, and potential Christian outreach.
Continent control and royal visits amid global unrest
A condensed column discusses imperial ambitions in Africa and Congo influence, Vanderbilt worries over American cuisine, beef trade politics, and possible shocks to New York World Fair funding. It notes law and railway trust dynamics, library hall issues, and threats to public order with various figures named and dated sentiments.
Notable Call to Exile Arabs Sparks Editorial Controversy
A controversial statement urges Arabs reportedly arriving in the country to fold their tents and silently leave, claiming a supposed racial and proper characteristic. The remark attributes a national poetical authority as justification, prompting debate on immigration and prejudice.
Prominent Figures Share Diverse Career Notes
Dart mouth graduate Davin Blakely receives English instructor and financial manager post at the American college in Aintab Turkey. Senator Evants criticizes comic artists for hat depictions. Marta Dra x, Helena physician, reports a 12000 dollar yearly income from her practice after study in the U S and Berlin. Granch Ewens, 62, Leipsic Egyptology professor, turns to novel writing due to illness. William Stephenson, Lehigh Valley Railroad GM, traces Quaker roots and early canal work. William Croey named Gen Manager of Andes railway in South America. George Cilley, aged 530, long railway worker in the country. William Scott, Pennsylvania millionaire, bedridden as Chaos wins Futurity at Coney Island. he reportedly never wagers on his horses. Judge John Erasers of Georgia claims record tenure, on bench since 18M, overseeing Georgia from start.
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Dartmouth
American College
Aintab
Turkey
Evants
Marta M. Drax
Helena
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Berlin
Granch Ewens
Rider Haggard
Leipsic University
WiLlliam H. Croey
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Andes
South America
Cilley
Whilliam I. Scorrt
New York
Chaos
Coney Island
Congressman Scott
Joupge Joux Erasers
Georgia
United States
Strange contributor and a monkey who ate hats
A New York weekly editor tells of a trusted contributor who turns out to be his wife writing under his name. He recalls the reveal that he deceived the editor for years and how a female author used his name. A second item recounts a South American monkey placed with a Pittsburgh fire company that ate all the hats and was returned to a physician.
Moving by His Satanic Majesty A Berks County Litera tures Curio
A Philadelphia Inquirer item reports a German tramp peddler found hanged in a Pike township barn. A county inquest charges Martin Weitzler with self murder under demonic influence, noting the execution of the act by twine and ladder amid scorn for pious restraint.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pike Township
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Berka
Grover on the stump in campaign swing to Ohio and beyond
Washington dispatch reports ex President Cleveland to campaign in Ohio and possibly Pennsylvania and other states. A New York Democrat connected to Cleveland says he will tour the Western states under the guise of private business but ready to aid the Democratic cause wherever planned by party managers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Will Carleton nets season's largest catch at Thousand Island Park
Famous poet Will Carleton today hauled the season's largest catch at Thousand Island Park totaling 108 pounds of mushega longe and several large pickerel and bass. The remarkable haul drew considerable attention from onlookers.
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Thousand Island Park
Will Carleton
Newark Man Holds Remarkable Relic In Ring Tale
A Newark man is described as possessing an oddly trivial relic linked to a wedding ring set by Marty Luther. The peculiar object, once tossed at a devil, may still resurface, as locals recall a quirky inheritance tale from Boston Gieba.
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Boston
Deaths of a Day Morris Wertheimer
Morris Wertheimer, only son of Emanuel Wertheimer of North Avenue Allegheny, died yesterday morning at age 3 after two years of lung illness deemed incurable. Friends recall his honest nature and gentlemanly conduct, with his death causing poignant sorrow among those who knew him. Later in Sharon, Father Hartman, aged 70, died this morning at eight o'clock.
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Emanuel Wertheimer
North Avenue
Allegheny
Dispatot
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Father Hartman
Landlord Palmer Bans Tips at Palmer House Hotel
Chicago Tribune reports Potter Palmer forbids tipping for all service staff at the Palmer House. A past incident with a tipped head porter exposed how tips fueled wealth, prompting a rule that any employee who accepts tips is dismissed. Tipping is controlled through the hotel manager and boot black accounts.
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Chicago Tribune
Potter Palmer
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Boot Black
Gettysburg Monument Dedication Transport Plans
Harrisburg reports nearly 11,000 soldier applicants have free transport to Gettysburg for the Pennsylvania monument dedications, with tents and meals provided. Average transit cost per man is about $4, totaling roughly $44,000 of $50,000 appropriated. Adjutant General Hastings seeks all honorably discharged soldiers from the three days’ battle to attend. If funds run short, additional provisions will be made.
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Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Hastings
New Haven To Share $609,700 In Murky Benefaction
The death of Mrs. Ellen M. Gifford triggers a trust division of over 609 thousand dollars from the Marett estate. One-fifth goes to Seanader Hospital Society, another fifth to funds for free beds, one-fifth to Yale College for scholarships, one-tenth to the New Haven Orphan Asylum, one-tenth to St Francis Orphan Asylum, one-tenth to New Haven for a public library, and one-tenth to Connecticut for an institution for the mentally disabled. The estate totals 609,700 dollars.
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Ellen M. Gifford
Philip Marell
Arthur N. Gifford
Yale College
Marett
Soa
Seanader Hospital Society
Pater
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St. Francis Orphan Asylum
City of
Young Men's Institute
State
Connecticut
Reporter as a detective resolves missing girl case
Dersborr September 7 Miss Anna Klink a domestic disappeared last Monday. Police searched two days and handed the case to the detective bureau. The Vidocqs learned cries were heard along the river and a murder was suspected. Frank P Gessner traced the case and found the girl with a friend. she was delirious and sick and sheltered there.
Attack by a black snake saves Tilson with dog
James Tilson, while plowing on his farm east of Franklin, was attacked by a nearly six foot black snake that coiled around his neck. His shepherd dog, following him, fought the serpent and killed it, likely saving Tilson from grave danger.
Secretary Halford Falls Ill at White House
Private Secretary Halford grew faint at the White House and left work to seek medical treatment. Doctors diagnosed bowel inflammation and he is resting at home after days of fevered effort.
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Washington
Halford
White House
Deadlock broken as Cravens wins 1455th ballot for Arkansas judge
In Russellville Arkansas the Democrat convention deadlock over the Fifth Judicial Circuit vacancy ends with ex senator Jordan E Cravens nominated on the 1455th ballot to preside over the court that would try Clayton's murderer if found. Free Trade silence noted amid London strike coverage from the Toledo Blade.
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Toledo Blade
London
Thief Hides Four Hours Listen to Family Piano Lessons
A London thief who broke into a home four mornings ago hid in the music room for four hours while the family played piano lessons. He then surrendered and asked to be taken to a police station.
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New York Evening World
London
Butler Knocks Out Sullivan in Boston Poll
Boston readers vote on the city’s best known man. General Butler wins with 105 of 233 views, John L. Sullivan second. Butler credits caricaturists for his fame in a late interview noting only once in 25 years has preco failed to recognize him.
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Chinese Minister Arrives in United States With Wife
The Chicago Times reports a new Chinese minister will travel to the United States with his wife. She will be kept from visitors and will live at the capital without hearing gossip or idle scandal.
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United States
Chicago to Claim Role as Intelligence Center in Cronin Case
Washington notes a shift as Chicago positions itself as an intelligence hub, boasting that not twelve citizens in the city are deemed fit to sit on juror pools for the Cronin trial. The commentary highlights concerns over juror eligibility and municipal influence on the case.
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Chicago
Gore
Cronin
CHAT OF THE CAPITAL The Pennsylvania Appointments Are a Source of Congratulation
Correspondence notes the public interest in private matters when they affect welfare. It argues for reliable profit statistics from the Bureau of Statistics under Treasury to illuminate political economy. A census-era effort may improve data but likely won’t align with current timing.
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Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau O Statistics
Pennsylvania Appointments Praised for Civil Service Virtues
In strong defense of patronage, the writer extols Pennsylvania appointees in Washington, praising Hazen in the Post Office, Commissioner Holliday of the Customs Bureau, Controller Gilkeson of Bristol, the Railway Mail Service chief, and Rankin of Bellefonte, lauding their integrity, approachability, and state’s unbroken record of qualified officials.
Dunbar Works on Waite Bust and Other Death Masks
Sculptor Dunbar creates a life bust from Chief Justice Waite death mask and photographs, aiming for a marble work to honor a Supreme Court justice in the old Senate chamber. He also casts Justice Matthews death mask showing greater emaciation, and a marble hand from a tragic carriage death with no photo available.
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National Art Gallery prospects and Corcoran gallery notes
A National Art Gallery may be established next Congress session to fund a representative world collection. The Corcoran gallery struggles to expand its reach, with Rousseau landscape bought in Paris still unsettled and valued above $16,000 upon hang. Corcoran’s art school building nears completion behind the residence, with the Taylor collection moving upstairs. Private galleries of John Wageaman and works by Richard Cooke promise added pictures, signaling strong prospects for Washington art.
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Washington
Two burglars in bath room raid Omaha home
In Omaha on September 7 a widow at 635 Park Avenue heard water running and found two strangers in her bathroom tub. They ordered her to stay quiet, finished their bath, then ransacked the house and fled without stealing anything.
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Accommodations for Lodgers in New York
The Chicago Tribune cites the New York Sun noting 130000 people sleep in station houses annually in New York. The piece argues that such figures illuminate why New York is touted for World’s Fair visitor facilities, demonstrating the city’s lodging capacity.
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New York Sun
Gotham
New York
Summer Path Under Cloudless Skies
A serene poem-like reminiscence of a couple strolling past meadows and a brook on a sunlit day. The narrator recalls gifting her heart with her hand at a crossing and later sharing a quiet twilight moment on a vine clad porch. The scene ends with a blush and a felt ecstasy.
Brooklyn girl jumps into river amid rescue bid
Lena Hoertiog, 19, of Brooklyn, leapt from a Grand Street ferry dock as it left the pier. Ticket chopper James Kelly, famed for saving 13 lives, fought to restrain her as she fought for escape. After 15 minutes in the water, Kelly brought her ashore and she was revived. She was to be arraigned in Belle Vue Hospital tomorrow, angered by a rejected romance with Henry Senger.
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Brooklyn
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Grand Street
Benger
Missionary Party Sets Sail From Liverpool to Beyrout
William Walter Phelps the United States Minister to Germany was called to Bremen on the Elbe. A missionary party aboard the Servia includes Prof. and Mrs. Harvey Porter, Miss Eliza Everitt, Prof. Day of Beyrout Protestant College, Beyrout Syria, Miss Elfrida Post of Beyrout, and Miss Mitchell daughter of Arthur Mitchell Secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. They will travel from Liverpool to Marseilles then take a Peninsular and Oriental ship to Beyrout.
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Syria
Elfrida Post
Miss Mitchell
Arthur Mitchell
Presbyterian Board of Foeign Missions
Liverpool
Marsailies
Susan B Anthony urges women’s exhibit at World’s Fair
Susan B Anthony writes to Mayor Grant proposing a dedicated permanent building for women at the World's Fair. She argues women’s work should be showcased as a helpmeet to man, contrasting with men building temples for Columbus.
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Indorsing Corporal Tanner at Rankin Post meeting
At a Rankin Post No 10 Brooklyn meeting tonight resolutions pass endorsing Pension Commissioner James Tanner for his consideration of war claimants widows and orphans. Other Brooklyn Grand Army posts are understood to commend the corporal's pension regime.
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Wants a Job as Hangman in New York
A letter to Warden Osborne at the Tombs from Belvidere Kent England asks for consideration as New York State executioner. The applicant cites seven years of abstinence from alcohol and willingness for strict scrutiny, while noting another offer to perform executions for a small fee. Osborne replies that demand has fallen due to the use of electricity, ending the inquiry.
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New York
Betting Favor Searle in London Boat Race
A London cable dispatch says Searle leads O Connor £6 to £4 for Monday’s boat race. O Connors friends are confident. both men in good condition. The dispatch also notes a bare knuckles bout between Frank Slavin and Jem Smith for £200 aside, Slavin willing to fight for no more. Pelican Club offers £1,200 for an elbow gloves contest between Peter Jackson and Jem Smith, with £1,000 to the winner and £900 to the loser. Jackson has accepted, Smith has not replied.
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Brooklyn man fatally shoots self after wounding wife
George Herbichg fired twice at his wife on Thursday night at 101 Troutman Street Brooklyn, missing her, then shot himself in the head and died today. He refused his wife’s hand before dying, calling for a pistol to harm her. The couple quarreled often, centered on their daughter and a picnic dispute.
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Brooklyn
Prohibition League Meets In State Convention
On September 7 Harrisville reports that three state conventions have occurred in the past month and another, the Union Prohibitory League, will convene in the House of Representatives hall. The group will not field candidates but will back officials who favor strict prohibitory laws and enforcement. A county branch forms with ex-Representative Jackson of Mercer as President.
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Tri State Trifles From A High Hill Yard
At Sidney Ohio workmen uncovered a stone wall five hundred yards from any building. The hill above town stands seventy feet over the street and the wall is said to be built of niggerheads. About 500 toads were hauled out as excavations deepened. The find is thought to be moundbuilder work. A West Chester man cured a whistling habit by gum. A Saucon mother found her 2 year old playing with a black snake and two others in the room. all were killed. A mowing machine cut a 15 foot blacksnake into pieces. The head of an empty barrel broke and knocked T P Kline into his own barn where he was kept prisoner for hours. A Harrisburg Telegraph correspondent reports a four foot long ear of corn weighing 36 pounds from Ida county Iowa. Thousands of blackbirds roost at the old Allentown Fair Grounds. A Wheeling saloonkeeper says he will vote prohibition.
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Washington
Hazen
Easton
Cleveland
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Holliday
Customs Bureau
Erie County
Frank Gilkeson
Bristol
Jon
Jerry” Rask
Rankin
Ballefonte
Division of Indian Accounts
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Rockland
Lane School
Rockville
Ind
Wilbert Blue
Montesuma
Parta
Capa- Brey Lee
Clei Namie
Sis Noua
Ls. Ga
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Seo Towne
M. Phillippe
Bouffes Parisiennes
Paria
Danfoskie Island
Georgia
Curious Cordensations A four legged chicken wonder
A jumble of curious items from Wymore Nebraska to Georgia coast notes strange creatures and odd events. Diamonds rumored in Guerrera Mexico. A convict pardoned Governor ng. Cranes and storks visit Danfoskie Island as a flock of 600 cranes erupts from a marsh at twilight.
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Guerrera
Mexico
Pat Brady
Ma Bee
Ng and
Mixed humor snippets from early 20th century papers
A collage of witty quips and exchanges from various publishers and locales. Jokes touch on vanity, legal matters, trials, and daily life with brief dialogue and light satire. Names and places appear in scattered fragments, reflecting a comical newspaper bits page.
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