Election turmoil roils Pennsylvania Republican clubs
In a contentious race for president of the State League of Republican clubs, Rolinson won after a bitter contest. The campaign exposed local rivalries and personal attacks, revealing a shift toward lower political tactics rather than high principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolinson
State League of Republican
Yesterlay
Pennsylvanies
Pennsylvania
Roth
Aml
Tank Dispatrer
John Daleell
Ehul
Tpost
Wny
Oratorical Flights at Scranton Convention Flaunt Metaphor Rich Speeches
The Scranton nominating session featured Major More and Mr. Schoeffer delivering flamboyant oratory. They praised and criticized party leadership with colorful, dramatic language, noting the era of strained party unity and the value of pointed rhetoric amid a prosaic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Major Moreland
Calwell
Prince Rupert
Somers
Whiel
Schoeffer
Delaware County
Robinson
Weerth
League
Balmaceda Death Reported Amid Escape Rumors and Reflections
The text discusses Balmaceda presumed to have died by suicide after escape attempts and delays in confirming his fate. It notes his letter blaming generals for deceiving him and reflects on rulers’ fall when opposing constitutional government. Comparisons to Lincoln and Jefferson Davis are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmaceda
United States
Mir
Ragan
alO@hie
Suleuie
Darius
Napolwa I
Qaoagine Lincoln
Jefferson
Balmaceda’s Usurpation Lays Blame on Dead Dictator
The article argues Balmaceda misled his army and overestimated presidential power. It condemns his claim of usurping all government powers and asserts his downfall as a warning against executive overreach and the overthrow of constitutional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmaceda
Congress
America
Debate over middlemen profits and farmer cooperation
A Buffalo contemporary attacks local fruit distributors for lacking enterprise and urges farmers to form cooperatives, open stores, and sell directly to consumers. The piece argues competitive trade typically keeps profits fair and notes perishables complicate profit margins. It contends merchants' skill and market vigilance often drive lower consumer costs through competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Rain making tests near El Paso spark broader rainfall debate
An article reports on El Paso rain making experiments causing showers in New Mexico Kansas Colorado and Wyoming and heavy rain in San Antonio. It questions whether explosions produce rain at the site or up to 300 miles away and discusses implications for Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
New Mexico
Galveston
San Antonio
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Monument delay sparks rebuke over Hudson inscription
The piece cites a Democratic source doubting Bliss’s bid for the Republican nomination while attacking missteps in Wisconsin and a delayed Hendrick Hudson memorial. It mocks Porter’s unfinished census and says New York should finish a timely memorial by September 1908, highlighting reputational concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelinng M. Bliss
Bliss
Jones
Hendrick Hudson
New York Telegram
Atlantic Highlands
New York
Emperor and Chancellor in speculative reconciliation report
A speculative report claims the young German Emperor seeks reconciliation with Bismarck, likely groundless and reflecting European tensions. The piece notes Sir John Gorst’s blunt calls for reform, Bardsley letters linked to McCamant, and Democratic protests against meddling in big cities. Judge Jones reports Pacific coast favor for Blinne, recalling last year’s trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bismarck
Jupge Jones
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Binnie
Our King of Italy Plagued by Uranus
Zadkiel notes god finds the Treasury exhausted while praising republican institutions. Elliott F Shepard’s Armil press hints Blaine will refuse, seen as ex cathedra by the Harrison camp. The country, with mills producing 30 000 barrels weekly, fears no bread riots from scarcity but cites whisky overabundance as a riot trigger. Europe’s coming bread danger may temper gore thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Uranus
Zadkiel
Met
Elliott F. Shepard
Armil and Xpress
Blaine
Harrison
Europe
Gossip of the Town. Dakota climate spurs height claims
Lieutenant Maxwell of the United States Army recounts a Dakota tale claiming climate effects on growth. He says at West Point he stood 5 feet 9.44 inches and, after a year in Dakota, grew 3.14 inches to 6 feet 1 inch, noting the climate’s reported influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Sewickiey
Hilstory
Maxwell
United States
Amy
Dakotas
West Point
Dakotana
Wanderers of the Little Sewickley Cliffs Foretell Fates
For weeks a Gypsy camp has set near Little Sewickley Creek drawing many from the Sewickley Valley who seek fortunes from dark eyed fortune tellers. Predictions have varied from heart matters to ominous prophecies with one woman noting a sudden death of a four legged worker at her establishment and a dog being run over the next day. The camp has since moved a short distance away leaving the seer busy with followers and pilgrims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley Creek
Sewickley Valley
Trne
Sewickley
Edgeworth
Sewickley Village
Balti more and Ohio line reshapes Pittsburgh Chicago traffic
Railroads in Pittsburgh and Chicago monitor the Baltimore and Ohio route as the Akron to Chicago Junction shortcut boosts B and W passenger flow. The 63 mile line cuts 23 miles, improving straightness and patronage. A through Chicago to New York vestibuled train via Pittsburgh is contemplated within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Akron
Chicago Junction
Chicago Express
New York
West
Library fines and habits at Carnegie Library discussed
A report notes many borrowers fail to return books within two weeks paying two cents daily in fines. The largest fine on a single volume was eight cents after forty days. A regular user estimates paying ten cents per volume over six months due to forgetfulness, calling the library a great conveniene. The library’s usefulness grows as readers revive after summer, especially women settling into city homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Agvet
Mbrary
Hbrry
Ervat Conventenos
Chicago Abolition Efforts Target Smoke Nuisance
A Chicago observer notes that despite reductions, many chimneys and locomotives remain smoky. He cites Illinois Central’s compliance with anti smoke laws and a locomotive scene in the yard showing persistent soot. Pittsburg is described as not lagging Chicago in smoke abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois Central
Illinois Centre Yard
Pittsburg
Snow Forecast Amid Heat Wave Fuels Public Hope
The public eagerly awaits the end of the sun’s intense rays as cooling weather is anticipated in two to three months. The writer notes a shift in desire from coolness to relief from the current glare, reflecting seasonal expectations.
Intelligent road making in the United States and Britain
The article contrasts England’s 18th century road reforms led by Rennie and Telford with the United States where intelligent road making is largely unknown. It notes England’s improvement from 1762 paving acts to richer, healthier society, while criticizing U S road work as a misapplied folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Merald
England
Arthur Zong
Scotland
Selkirk
Edinburgh
Glasgow
London
Rennie and Telford
Simpson Pass
United States
Demands of German Catholics Formulated at Buffalo Congress
The German Catholic Congress in Buffalo approved its platform and elected officers. The platform backs papal temporal power and a world Catholic congress, supports German mother tongue instruction, and Catholic education for youth. Officers include Bernard Hehl as National President and Philip Schindler as Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
Father Zurcher
Jeter
Ete
Archishop Elder
Cincinnati
Catholic Congress
Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
Corrigan
Holy Father
Fulliberty
Bernard Hehl
Pittsboro
Philip Schindler
New York
Charles C. Och
Pittsburg
Joseph Reiman
Joseph Matt
Buffalo
Honry Bose
Orst. Louis
Minneapolis Novel Celebration Opens with Harvest Parade
Misr Karolta reports a perfect harvest festival in Minneapolis with night work completed and Nicollet Avenue dressed in arches of wheat. Tenth street features a 47 foot high arch made of thousands of barrels, grain sacks on supports, and long festoon decorations. Religious services occur at the Cathedral and Opera House, with a 1000 vehicle floats parade starting at 2. The lumbering trade is showcased from logging to sawmill, while Street Railway displays trace transit growth from early cars to full electric operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicollet
Tenth Street
Gounod
Ingald
Fragmented Snapshots on Politics and People
A collage of stray lines covers politics and society with mentions of Fitzsimmons, a prizox cell, and Gen. Tumidity. It notes the National Convention of the United Order of American Mechanics electing officers and planning next year’s session in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Troy
The
United Order of American Mechanics
National Council
National
Thoms B. Chapman
Hartford
Counecilor
R. A.cassidy
Ohio
John Lerner
Philadelpia
Joseph J. Shion
Camden
NX. J
J. A. Campbell
Jaws
Albert E. Dodeo
Manchwunter
NX. H
Er. Co. Owen
Virginia
Munchester
Major McKinley Targets Dishonest Money Schemes
The St. Louis Star reports that Major McKinley is giving close and convincing attention to the dishonest money schemes of his adversaries rather than dodging the tariff issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McKinley
Prominent Figures and Society Notes From World Honors
Ex senator Spooner pledges two week timelines to McKinley in Ohio and Fassett in New York. Lady Henry Somerset plans October U S visit for World W C T U meetings. Rev De Burewarn ill in Saratoga. Emmet widow relocates to Albany with ample means. Proctor’s first public office noted by Vermont villagers. Guidance on pronouncing Liliuokalani and its meaning. A visitor to Ibsen described in disarray and satire. Wiss-Ann leaves Europe for Africa, plans expedition from Sandant and a German railway project toward Kilimanjaro. Jens Ruskin aids Fisking water supply. tablet honoring Joan Ruskin. Mrs Whitneys diamonds valued at 100000 dollars. Begum Ahmmedo praised in London society as singer of note. Earl of Warwick ill and near death. Lady Brooke keeps estate private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Emmet
Albany
Senator Proctor
Vermont
Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Ibsen
Mason Wiss- Ann
Europe
Snadant
Germany
Tanga
Kilimanjaro
Jens Rusk
Fisking
Sussex
England
Joan Ruskin
William C. Whitney
Hixpoo
Begum Ahmadeo
London
Delhi
Earl of Warwick
Indy Brooke
Lady Brooke
Declining for Blaine and Northwest Politics
The article labels a NY Mail and Express claim that Blaine will refuse the Republican base. It mocks Harrison faction tactics led by Russell and Shepard allies. It questions authority to speak for Blaine and notes skepticism about Northwest influence and party fundraising maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Blaine
New York Mail
Fixpresa
Russell Harrison
Elliott F. Shepard
Northwest
Shepard
Gilmore Band to Headline St Louis Exposition
The St Louis Exposition Board of Directors closes a contract with PF B Gilmore to perform in St Louis and at the 1893 exposition. The band will include about 100 first class musicians, the largest in the world aside from the French Guard Republique. Lonie vows a national character for the event.
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St. Louis
Sept. S
St. Louis Exposition
Gilmore
ISR
Guard Republique
France
T. Lonie
Deaths of Crowell and Bruce Across States
Obituary notes the death of Hon. Joseph T. Crowell former New Jersey Senate president and assembly speaker who died in Rahway at age nearly 73 after a career as a printer and publisher. Also reported is the death of Ben G. Bruce editor of the Line Stack Record in Lexington Kentucky, described as secretary of major jockey clubs and founder of a leading stock publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Crowell
New Jersey Senate
House of Assembly
Rahway
United States
Croisedl
London
Exmoe
Crowell
Ben G. Bruce
Line Stack Record
Lexington
Bruce
Lontaville Jockey Clut
Latania Jockey Cla
Chicago Jockey Club
Fin
Brice
Ruth Widow Virginia Rath Dies on Louisiana Plantation
Mrs Virginia Dimitry Rath died Tuesday morning at her son in law’s plantation on Carencro Bayou Louisiana. Born in Washington she was daughter of Prof Alexander Dimitry and sister of writers John and Charles Dimitry. She married Enoch Fenwick Ruth who led an Arkansas company in the Mexican War. Rath contributed to Southern prose and verse and ran a small school for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Dimitry Rath
Carencro Bayou
Louisiana
Washington
Alexander Dimitry
John
Charles Dimitry
Enoch Fenwick Ruth
Arkans
Notable deaths and obituaries from Kentucky and nearby states
Jorx DB Bowman regent of the Kentucky University died Tuesday in Harrisburg Kentucky. Rev Eston formerly of Indian Lin died at Greensburg TL aged old age. John Cowan official of One Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died in Millersburg Ohio in his 40th year. Wallace T Dudley proprietor of the Dudley House died suddenly Monday night aged years. formerly a leading merchant of Doylestown and Asbury Park. Captain John Lightfoot died in Bloomington Illinois aged 77, a veteran of the Republics founding in Decatur Illinois and Kentuck.
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Jorx DB
Bowman
Kentucky University
Harrisburg
eSton
Greensburg
Hal
John Cowan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Millersburg
Wallace T. Dudley
Dudley House
Vdd
Ieaty
Doylestown
Asbury Ark
Cartain
John Lightfoot
Bloomington
Gran Ring of the Republic
Decatur
Kentuck
Wee
Dili
Blair May Get Japan Posting Amid Cabinet Shuffle
The New Hampshire Statesman reports ex Senator Blair, lingering for an appointment, may be sent to Japan if the cabinet vacancy leads to a reshuffle. Bowden in Virginia discusses party leadership, Mahone's followership, and potential shifts before the presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Statesman
Japan
Estee
WaAsi Hi Na Ton
Bhur
New Hampshire
Blair
Swift
Bini
Ching
Ester
California
Proctor
Noble
Miller
Manchester
N. IL
Washington
Bowden
Norfolk
Virginia
Parsons
State Committee
Alienwder
Don Eane
Harrison
Ohio Methodist Benefit Society faces fund details and debates
The eighty yearly Ohio Conference met at Second Methodist in Zanesville with Bishop Powler presiding. The Preachers Mutual Relief society discussed superannuated ministers, noting a $67,000 fund and perfect repayment history. Debates on women lay delegates showed mixed votes in Columbus and Chillicothe districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
Second Methodist Episcopal Church
Powler
California
Preachers’ Mutual Relief Society
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Smith
Gr Anid
Sis
J. C. Jackson
Columbus
T. KR. Taylor
Chillicothe
Plays to Come at The World's and Nearby Theaters
The World's Museum Theater will present Tes Nights in a Bar Room by Carl Brehm with a brass band and open air concerto. The Alvin Theater starts the season with Tae Mencuaxt described as refined and prize work. Duquesne hosts W T Carleton Opera Company in Indigoa. Grand Opera House screens Antanas Lixcoty about President and era. Harry Williams' Academy features Toxi Pastor. Advance seat sales begin today across theaters. Pauline Hall performs Madame Favart at the Alvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Museum Theater
Carl Brehm
Morgan and Slade
Newton
Tae Mencuaxt
Madison Square Theater
Lyceum Theater
Alvin Theater
Duquesne
W. T. Carleton Opera Company
Carleton Company
Archibald Gordon
McKee Rankin
Toxi Pastor
Harry Williams’ Academy
Williams
Pauline Hall
Madame Favart
The
Alvin
Opening of trial raises questions on juror conscience and rights
A letter from K. Wameus of Pa protests a judge in a Lucy Fitesimmona case for mocking jurors conscience rights. The writer cites perceived overbearing behavior and calls for respect for constitutional conscience, referencing Quakers Roger Williams and Rienzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Fitesimmona
Rienzi
K. Wameus
Area of Pennsylvania and United States in 3557 000 square miles
The document discusses the area of Pennsylvania and the United States. It notes Pennsylvania not in square miles and cites a total area around 3 557 000 square miles including Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pitebary
United States
Alaska
First Glass in Pittsburg and Loyal League Inquiry
Inquiries from Ene. Allegheny and McKeesport ask when and by whom Pittsburg first made glass with 1787 attribution to Albert Gallatin. Also a question about the Loyal League, a name linked to postwar Negro organizations in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disputchs
Pittsburg
Ene
Allegheny
Albert Gallatin
Loyal League
The
Dapatel
McKeesport
South
Public funeral for millionaire statesman draws crowd
The Scott mansion opened to the public as the funeral for Mr Scott, noted as a millionaire statesman, drew a steady stream of attendees including many former employees. Mrs Strong allowed children in and Mrs Scott ordered no discrimination. Tomorrow the mayor’s proclamation suspends all business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Mansion
Mr. Scott
Scott
Clarke
Quiet East End Wedding Ties City Elite to Railman
A quiet wedding occurred at Mayor Gowrley's home on Stanion Avenue East End. Bride Carrie Gourley Palmer is the mayor's niece and wed Frank Knight of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Rev G W Cnalfant of Park Avenue Church officiated. The couple left for Barrington Iowa and then Fort Madison to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. J. Gowrley
Stanion Avenue
East End
Carrie Gourley Palmer
Frank Knight
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
G. W. Cnalfant
Park Avenue Church
Henig
Barrington
Fort Madison
Allison and Marcha Mclenee Wedding at Washin Hall
The marriage of Dr R W Allison and Marcha McNeill takes place at the bride’s home this evening at seven. A social program with cards and instrumental entertainment will follow at Washin Hall Beaver Avenue Allegheny led by Prof J M Caldwell and wife under the auspices of W C T U No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Allison
Marcha
Samuel McEinee
Washin Hall
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
J. M. Caldwell
Progress at the World’s Fair in Cucaco
Work on the Mince and Mining Building advances with truss arches set and the central arch rising 15 feet high. The women’s buildings near completion. foreign commissioners conclude their investigations and are treated to social events in the city, including a Union League Club dinner and a theater party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Union Toague Club
Davis
Holilsaat
Memphian Sones recalls Civil War days on eastern express
The report notes Phil B. Sones of Memphis riding the Eastern Express and recalling the Rebelion era. Anthony Leemott of Winterburn suffers a knee injury from a self-inflicted cut. he is sent to Mercy hospital. Various railroad officials, passengers, and notables travel through Beaver Fair, Duquesne’s interests, and other lines with routine movements and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil B. Sones
Memphis
Tenn
Eastern
Alto
Anthony Leemott
Winterburn
Clearfield County
Sam V. Meyers
Sam Moody
Tood
Ralph H. Wells
Anderson
Duquesne
George R. Wells
Baltimore
Sam Moody's Friends Will Be Glad To Hear That His Liverarold
George R. Thompson
New Orleans
J. & L'Amoreaux
Ballston Spa
George W. Crouse
Akron
Daniel O'Day
Buffalo
Momong Bely
J. W. Lee
Franklin
W. Hope
Liverpool
England
N. E.i Chapman
Philadelphia
Gee, & McCreary
Lewistown
Pan
A. G. Smith
Florance, Alm
Lo.nongahela
Moundaville
W. Va
Sacan
B. E. Ryan
Chicago
Gen
Hi, Smith
New York
Pope J. K. Crawford
Craws Franklin
The
Central Hotel
Cistieiee
John C. Grey
Sladelphia
Curious Condensations from a Distant Era
A collage of world notes ranging from technology and industry to oddities and curios. Mentions include London drainage expenditure, California fruit output rise, a Parisian electrician, lunar-scale rail gauges, and locusts in North Africa with anthropologic asides.
Lifting from Life Scenes and Schoolroom Snippets
A jumble of humorous vignettes and classroom dialogue features characters like the Summer Man and The Sumner Girl debating engagement and winter plans. A commuter quip about 30 cents to New York contrasts with teacher and pupil exchanges on reading and arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Pia York
Orange
Singer & Walt Railroad
Dinnis
Mickey
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Fire Dispatch
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Comer Smithfield
Diamond Streets
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New Dispatch
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Tostagr Trey OX
Piathy Thepath
Pittsnckg
Tue Wah
Miusitrooms
Sonam
Wisconsin
Porter
Binghamton
Mesaa_Sim
Brooklyn
Jonn E. Gorst
India Omee
Johm
McCamaant
Bardsley
Auditor General
Croker
Congress At
Minneapolis
Deacon White
Barperey
Tie
Ales
Oren
Fitz
Joux Bout
Spooner
Fassett
Henry Sommerset
British Women's Temperance Association
C. T.U
de Burewarn
Ben C. Bruce
Mrs
James Melvin
Locust Street
Pitteburg
Melvin
From County Down
Georgia
Alabama
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ala
South Carolina
Maryland
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Queer Benefit Society
Miniatera
Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference
Glass
MR Scott
Foreign Commissioners Banquartted
Salvador
Russia
Natal
Siam
Phoenix
Ariz
Hae
Norway
Vatican
Tim
Pern
Inuto
Maneh Chank
Calcutta
Queenstown
Mawel Chant
Honeko
Sam Francisco
Ray County
Antelope Valley
Nev
Reno
Chattanooga
Oregon
Ontario
Canooda
Mary White
Munich
Mich
Connecticut
Meriden
Dinaters
London Daily Graphic
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Koonsta
Saltatoria
Sauerelle
Africa
Biskra
Sahara
Miss Coquette
Mr. Fuut
Mr. F
Tsuppore
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