Public Health Funds Backed by Private Aid Prompt Action
The State Board of Health receives $20,000 of a $50,000 fund from Pittsburg after swift private advancement led by H. Frick of Carnegie Steel. The article contrasts private funding with government delays, criticizes Governor Pattison and the Legislature, and urges ongoing sanitation work to avert a potential epidemic.
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State Board of Health
Pittsburg
H.©. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Commonwealth
Pattison
Verdict On Berkman Anarchist Murder Conviction
The conviction of Berkman, an anarchist assassin, is cited as strong evidence that anarchist murder and arson cannot take root here. The 22 year sentence is seen as inadequate to express the heinous crime and its insult to labor. The court suggests even harsher measures may be needed to deter anarchistic acts.
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Berkman
Mr. Frick
Sugar Trust Debate Draws McKinley Law Into Politics
A Buffalo Courier note cites a Republican contemporary accusing the McKinley tariff of aiding the sugar trust. It critiques claims that raw sugar is duty free and that the act provides protection to refiners, urging factual comparison in campaign debate.
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Buffalo Courier
Sugar duties debate tied to McKinley act and Sugar Trust
The article argues over the impact of the McKinley act on sugar prices, asserting the act reduced the price-raising capacity of the Sugar Trust and contrasting it with the Mills bill and earlier duties. It accuses Democratic papers of distorting facts and urges full truth about duties and trusts.
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No. 16
D. C
Courier
Sugar Trust
Speech by Hill Draws Mixed Response in Brooklyn
The senator delivered a lengthy address pledging allegiance to the Chicago platform while signaling discomfort with the party nominee. He argued against the constitutionality of Protection and treated negro-domination as a campaign issue, framing himself as sacrificing for the cause rather than pursuing individuals.
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Hill
Brooklyn
Chicago
Tull
Saip
Warning to Congress on quarantine readiness
Dr. Irving A. Watson head of the International Quarantine Committee warns that no North Atlantic port has modern sanitary means and methods. He says Congress and state legislatures must act now to prevent a future epidemic, stressing 65,000,009 lives are at stake and urging prompt quarantine inspection and disinfection reforms.
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Congress
Irving A. Watson
International Quarantine Committee
North Atlantic
Democrats Open Fusion Talks With South Dakota Independent Party
The New York World notes a potential fusion where Democrats would endorse Independent electors. The move may benefit Cleveland by shifting votes to the People's Party, possibly steering the election toward an occasion where Republican ballots influence the House outcome. The People's Party should see that voting for their electors could effectively be a vote for Cleveland.
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People’s Party
New York World
Independent Party of
South Dakota
Cleveland
House
Democratic self exposure and meat price gripe in NY Post
A reader accuses Democrats of self exposure and blames Major McKinley for a 19 percent rise in meat and vegetable costs over two years. The letter argues against free trade rhetoric and questions how such claims would be collected, reflecting testing of propping protection logic.
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New York Post
McKinley
Debate on Tariff and Farm Prices in The Post
A critic questions the claim that tariff policy raises farm costs, arguing that meat and vegetables have risen about twenty percent in two years. The writer urges free trade advocates to settle whether tariffs actually increase agricultural prices before continuing political campaigning.
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Post
McKinley
Airline to shorten New York San Francisco distance to 00 miles
Iris notes a proposed airline to cut the New York to San Francisco route by 00 miles when traffic opens at century’s end. She credits improved internal communications as nationwide benefits but warns safety remains paramount over speed in travel and other life or death endeavors.
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Iris
New York
San Francisco
ParneРellite Section Urged to Proceed Cautiously
The Parnellite section of the Irish party should go slowly and remember that home rule in their hands is of greater value than the satisfaction of all their demands in detail in the bush.
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Irish Party
Sweating System Abolishment Suggests Royalty Death Cause
Report notes PossTB system measures target abolishing sweating in England and suggests the Duke of Clarence died from disease germs carried from a sweater's workshop. It contrasts royal death with hardships of workers in Britain and mentions a deadly train incident in Dayton Ohio where a cow derailed a car, killing one man and injuring another.
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England
Duke of Clarence
Dayton
Ohio
Peck Proposes Parallel Columns On His Past and Present
The proposal aims to publish two columns showing Democratic party remarks about him, past and present. Supporters call it a striking before and after depiction of his leadership and achievements, suggesting it would illustrate needed reform.
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Peck
Bald Eagle Screams While David Hill Squeals
The piece contrasts the American eagle with David Bennett Hill, noting the bird’s piercing scream and Hill’s high pitched squeal as a humorous likeness with a clear difference in sound.
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American Eagle
David Bennett Hill
Chicago gifts twenty acres for four new hospitals
Chicago donates twenty acres for the construction of four city hospitals illustrating the civic generosity of its citizens. The gesture stands as a model of municipal spirit for other cities, including Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Patriotism Aimed at Washington City and National Prosperity
A concise reflection on how patriotism aided Washington City and the nation around three decades ago. It argues protection of U S industries remains essential to sustaining America’s industrial strength and prosperity.
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Washington City
America
Cleanliness as defense against epidemics urged in notice
An editorial stresses that inspection disinfection and isolation form a powerful trio to halt disease spread, but underscores that perpetual scrupulous cleanliness is the best preventive defense against illness.
Cixcrxxati Faces Large Strike as Labor Seeks Legal Respect
A tense standoff unfolds as Cixcrxxati confronts a major strike with hopes that the law will be observed. Unions press for fair treatment and compliance amid mounting labor tensions.
Saloon Shutdown Question Divides City Labor Bodies
Debate over closing the World's Fair on Sunday pits saloonkeepers in favor against the Trades and Labor Assembly of Chicago opposing by a large margin.
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Trades and Labor Assembly of
Chicage
Grover Fails to Placate Opponents in Original Supporter Row
The piece sketches Grover attempting to mollify anti snappers while his core followers remain skeptical. It notes the lack of soft concessions and ongoing tensions within the political circle surrounding the issue.
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Grover
World-wide warning on anarchists and trust growth
The article argues Berkman faces twenty-two years in prison as a warning to anarchists that preachings will be punished in Pittsburg and across America. It links the year’s campaign to disputes over what principles govern the country and notes growing trust power as a major national menace.
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Berkman
Pittsburg
American
Iron Hall and Golden Rule: a Lesson in Loss
A concise moral frame suggests if Iron Hall followed the golden rule, the Golden Rule would have faced no loss from Iron Hall’s collapse. The remark positions ethical reciprocity as a safeguard in organizational failure.
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Iron Hall
Wirk-PULLERS urged to honor patriotism at EH encampment
They warn the Wirk-PULLERS to avoid political maneuvering and focus on commemorating past and present patriotism at the G. A. EH. encampment. The smoke preventive ordinance, though intended as useful, has proved only ornamental to date.
Politician's Son Faces Mail Robbery Trial in Ohio
A prominent politician's son is to be tried for mail robbery in Ohio. The case invites close watching to prevent insinuations against the law as a respect for persons.
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Ohio
Morrow’s Chance to Be Second Officer of the Government
The remark notes that Morrow finally has an opportunity to realize his role as the government’s second officer. The statement frames his potential advancement and the significance of the position within the administration.
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Morrow
Government
Notable 19th Century Figures in Brief Miscellany
A parade of brief notices covers David B. Hrot purchasing the Fritz Emmet villa on the Hudson and a comedian’s home becoming a fair site for Tammany river. Harold M. Fow xen accepts a Greek chair at the University of Texas with a higher salary. vandals plague Whittier’s grave prompting extra police. Captain Thomas J. Spencer recalls 45 battles and seven Confederate prisons. John Jacop Astor touts an automatic road sweeper invention. Secretary of War Elevis falls ill on a Davis W Va trip. Jefferson Coutmer returns from Cherbourg to Paris and Switzerland. De Susans Janewar Coutman harbors a cats collection valued at 65,000. Colonel Roosevelt, Brussels consul, returns from Homburg and remains housebound with old wounds, a Gettysburg leg and a Medal of Honor.
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Fritz Emmet
Hudson
Tammany River
Harold M. Fow Xen
Phillips’ Exeter Academy
University of Texas
Exeter
Washington
Thomas J. Spencer
Jonn Jacop Astor
Elevis
Davis
W. Va
Cumberland
Harrison
Elkins
T. Jefferson Cootmer
United States
Francs
Cherbourg
Paria
Switzerland
de Susaxs
Janewar Coutman
Germantown
Skye
Zanzibar
Roosevelt
Brussels
Homburg
Anti-snappers' caution halts bites this year
In a witty note from the New York Press the anti-snappers say they will refrain from snapping this year for fear of biting off more than they can chow.
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New York
Pennsylvania Campaign Prospects in Presidential Race
The Pennsylvania canvas shows uncertain strength for Republicans with estimates from 60,000 to 100,000. Philadelphia's Democratic base is weak, Dem leaders fear large losses there, while statewide gains hinge on labor issues and the Australian ballot system. Cleveland backs Pattison, but local party organization remains fragile and voters face ballot changes.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania and Kansas election prospects in 1883 context
The article surveys 1883 Pennsylvania and Kansas political races with details on party nominations. It notes Democratic strongholds in several districts, key races in Schuylkill Lackawanna Luzerne Crawford Erie, and contests in Western Pennsylvania. It mentions Judge elections, nonpartisan judiciary moves, and Powderly labor campaign material.
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Hicks
Pennsylvania
House
Craig
Stewart
Mieehler
Wolverton
Beltzhoever
Knibbs
Erdman
Schuylkill
Lackawanna
Luzerne
People's Party
Arnold
Philadelpha
Stowe
Allegheny
McPherson
Dauphin-Lebanon
McKean- Porter
Judge Olmstead
Judge Pershing
John W. Reed Age
Didate
Koch
Cholera Battle and Coal Trust Bacillus Claimed Unchecked
The Baltimore American reports on efforts to hold cholera in check despite high costs while the Chicago Tribune notes ongoing ravages of the coal trust bacillus with no effective containment found.
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Baltimore
Chicago Tribune
Coal Trust
Public Health Probe Finds Philadelphia Best Equipped Port
Dr. Irving A. Watson reports no North Atlantic port fully equipped for sanitation against cholera and yellow fever. New York is underprepared, while Philadelphia is noted as the best equipped. calls for stronger federal and state quarantine measures and a suspension of immigration from cholera infected countries for a year or more.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic
Cowconp
N. H
Irving A. Watson
International Quarantine Committee
Hoarda of Health
North Atlantic
Dr. Watson
National Congress
New York
Health Department
Congress
Governors and Odd Fellows Welcome to Portland Oregon
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows was welcomed in Portland by Mayor Mason and Governor Pennoyer. Pennoyer praised the order and its benevolence while Grand Sire Busbee noted the state’s freedom for the organization. The address highlighted Odd Fellowship as a vast, influential fraternal body with over 60 000 members and generous relief efforts exceeding four million dollars last year.
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Thare
Oregon
North Carolina
Permatt
Old North
South Carolina
China
Mount Etos
B.C
Richard Hoe
Nashua
N. H
Peculiar burial of 552-pound woman in special coffin
At Roff's Creek in Gresne county a 34 year old woman Rachel Johnson died after a fast stomach tumor and possible strangulation by excess flesh. She was buried in a 6 by 2 ft 10 in coffin 21 inches deep as no hearse could handle the bulk. Her father vanished days before, missing and unseen since.
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Wasarsetos
Roff's Creek
Gresne County
Rachel Johnson
Wilmerding to vote on $75,000 debt increase
Wilmerding borough residents will vote tomorrow on increasing the boroughs indebtedness by seventy five thousand dollars. The current debt remains just over ten thousand dollars and the proposed funds would be used to construct a sewer system and pave main streets. The measure is expected to pass by a large margin.
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Brappock
Wilmerding Borough
Allegheny Man Seeks Name Change to Trewski
Simon Hamietrowski of Allegheny petitions the court to change his name to Trewski. The notice hints at a playful preference to drop Hamietrowski and Hamletrowski elements, leaving Trewski as the sole surname.
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Philadelphia Press
Simon Hamietrowski
Allegheny
Trewski
Simon
Hamletrowski
Hamiot
Deaths Here and Elsewhere Luther Beecher Millionaire Eccentric
Detroit magnate Luther Beecher dies leaving a fortune and a string of eccentricities that drained his wealth. His real estate ventures and idle properties, including the Biddlie House, cost millions in unproductive rents and care costs. He earned income from railroad and land deals, but long rental contracts and royalties reduced his estate significantly.
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Luther Beecher
Detroit
Penicenla
Bereher
Obituary notes round up of notable deaths
Colonel Nicholas Anderson of Cincinnati died in Lucerne Switzerland while serving as a former Sixth Able Infantry commander. Matilda Keena of Horton Pennsylvania, one of the area’s oldest residents, died from an accident. James D. Rontycon, president of Grand Rapids Savings Bank and Fifth National Bank, died Friday night at age noted. Ex Mayor Fowann F. Srence of Los Angeles, California delegation chairman to the National Republican committee, died of heart failure.
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Larz Anderson
Cincinnati
Lucerne
Switzerland
Anderson
Lonworth, Sr
Washington Iiesco
Lara
London
Mas
Matilda Kena
Horton
James D. Rontycon
Grand Rapids Savings Bank
Fifth National
S K
That City
Mator Fowann F. Srence
Los Angeles
California
National Republican
Eee
Fashion Permits Black Gloves in Pittsburg Winter
The Pittsburg fashion scene favors black kid gloves to hide dirt from coal soot. Styles include mousquetaire, button, and sack gloves in black, with a shift away from tans and slate colors. Alsatian bows and plumed sides on bonnets are criticized as ridiculous, though some seek extravagant designs.
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Pittsburg
Pretty wedding at Bayne mansion in Bellevue
A wedding is planned at the mansion once occupied by Col onel Bayne in Bellevue on Thursday evening. Miss Blanelhe Stackhouse will wed Mr William A Thompson with Rev Newton Donaldson officiating. Guests from Allegheny and Pittsburgh expected to witness the ceremony at the bride’s parents home on Lincoln avenue.
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Colonel Bayne
Blanelhe
Stackhouse
William A. Thompson
Newton Donaldson
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Lincoln Avenue
Bellevue
Annual W C T U Meeting Opens in Allegheny County
The W. C. T. U. of Allegheny County begins today at the Smithfield Street M E Church with three sessions. Mrs Hi M Grackenride of Brackenridge gives an afternoon tea from 4 to 6. The event highlights local civic activity and family hospitality.
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Allegheny County
Smithfield
M.e.charen
Hi. M. Grackenride
Brackenridge
Hanry Y. Revissyorr
Elsworth Avenue
East End
Philadelphia
New York
Eleanor V. Dauler
Elliott Rolgers
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Henry T. McClelland
Ladies’ Aid Society
Southside Hospital
Mans
Epwin R. Socarvax
Oakland
Joan H. Scroennencen
Pittsburg
Fifth Moon of Jupiter Sparks Witty Commentary Across Papers
Readers across the press debate a claimed fifth Jovian satellite. Editors compare Jupiter’s new moon to political maneuvers and party realignments while crediting Lick Observatory for the potential discovery.
Lady Manager's Badge Design Awarded
New York on September 19 Miss Martha D. Bessey of this city won the prize for the best badge design to wear by the Board of Lady Managers of the World's Fair. Sculptor St. Gaudens selected the winner from 247 designs.
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New York
Martha D. Bessey
Board of Lady Managers
St. Gaudens
Suggesting the cactus as national flower
The Chicago Inter Ocean proposes the cactus as the national flower, arguing it has more fine points than any other candidate mentioned.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Curious Condensations From a Distant Era Chronicle
A compact digest lists varied facts from ancient eruptions to modern industry. It notes steel rails lifespans, trade totals, weapon counts, press inventions, and global curiosities. Entries touch geology, warfare, finance, science, and social oddities in brisk, period voice.
The Beach and Winter Woes Across Newspapers
A collage of verses and quips from the Indianapolis Journal New York Press Washington Star Meo Fork Pom Detroit Free Prose lampoon a winter blues theme. A young man longs for a summer romance fears the changing season and seeks warmth while money and fashion poke fun at social mores.
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Indianapolis Journal
New York Press
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