Reform and Rhetoric on Labor and Society in New York
A long, opinionated critique blends social satire with commentary on crime, governance, and labor. It argues that corruption taints politics, employers, and unions while noting wage struggles, rising industry, and the need for balanced power between labor and capital. The piece compares cities, laments moral decline, and envisions a future where workers gain proportional opportunity alongside capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn Industriess
New York
Fara
Marisoth Ferranes
Nnne
Inebor
Asia
Martinsville items and local notes mix in cluttered thrift
A jumble of community items from New Martinsville notes March 19 recalls school closures at the high school and a coming revival at the Methodist Church South. Local humor and social remarks mix with church notices, social calls, and scattered anecdotes about residents, plus odd snippets from dances, pickpocket stories, and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Methodist Church South
Puterkin
Thia Episcopal Tie Case
St. Ann's Church
Jim
Mayoral race shocks Moundsville as votes tally
A local election in Moundsville yields surprising results with incumbent mayoral candidates withdrawing and a Secret First ward council lineup named. Names include Jos W tallghar and GO Gordon among ward representatives, while judicial actions surface with John Stroup serving a prison term for arson and Ed Zinn taking office as Powhatan postmaster. The report notes coal works employment and property transactions on Western Avenue, plus various municipal updates and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. W. Tallghar
GO. Gordon
Robi. McConnel
Heary
Biggn
Frank Blake
G. W. Firaco
T. R . Rogers
CA. Weaver
de White
B. B. Dovener
Hooke
Gilebriat
Ohio
John Stroup
Jrfferson County
Saik Weaver
W. 4. Weaver
Bay
Mewell
J. B. Alexander
Andes
Cincinnati
Wes Hates
Cavanaugh
Weatern Avenue
Moandaville Coal Works
Lockwood Va
Pardy
Waa
Baseball News and Conflicting Club Updates
A fragmented sports note talks of preparations for weddings and receptions, club decisions, and upcoming baseball shifts. It mentions Pittabury Club score cards, Barkley testimonies, and rule changes, plus Chicago New York and Philadelphia contrasts, with player movements and season plans ahead of April games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeight
Barkley
Association
Hartley
Mypett
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Sbarsig
Bartle
Pittaburg
Smith
Spaulding
JG. Clarkson
Mim Ella M. Harr
Beaton Patter
Boston
Louinville
C. P. Caylor
Dan O'Leary
Police Department of
Washington Club
O'Leary
Gaffney
Iria
Torgason
Connell
Relema
Batecurook
Washingtona
Estarbrook
Billy Taylor
Dominick NcCulleny
Dave Rowe
Runsan City Club
Athletic Club
Hows
Metropolitana
Washington
Local Bellaire items mix politics and town life notes
Bellaire residents hear political talk in March primaries while town events unfold. reports mention court steps, new minstrel troupe formation by Hague Holmes Co, a saloon incident at Ayers Beale Co, and community meetings for church youth and M E church activities.
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Cris von der Abe
Crummirsies
Barkley
Agarne
Washington
Wis F. Turner
Exa Alexander
Martin's Ferry
Kanes City
Hankel
Ely
Louisville
James Mstacley
G. W. Doyle
Gazette
Robert Clarke
Beooklyn Club
Columbia
Mknight
Jas C. Cochran
Wheeling
McCauley
Campbell
West Hopedale
Lewis’ Milla
John Hague
Montgomery
Ala
Hague, Holmes & Co
Hague
John
Mena
M. E
Murray Brothers
New Court
Jonny Barton
Barton's Station
Ayers, Beale & Co
Cincinnati
Ramee
Mina
McGirezor
Pinea
Sohn Overbaugh
J. W
M. E. Church
Wheeligg
J. A. Et
Liverpool
Komaons
Jadiea
Bacoa
Bellaira Nail
Democratcic
Richland
St Claire Estaide
Villege
Duckega Building Association
Usdal
Frank Wenner
Aid
Renaive
Darrah
EL. Wiley Hat Wen
Thair
Miss Ryan
Ryan
Hinds
Ohio
BF Keeler
Mellaire M. Churet
Hew
Binkley
Mr Peck's Enemies and the Long Rail Ride Witness
A fragmented travel narrative describes a train journey with a boastful narrator claiming to see wonders first, recounting moments of awe at the Pacific, snowy Rockies, dead cattle, and Pike's Peak. The speaker arouses conductor and passengers with sensational accounts and hints at a past grievance. The piece ends with frustration at being outpaced by a fellow traveler.
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Bilt
Perkinsum
Pacific
Senee Aral
Ncran
Mba
Karnes
Indies
Ron
Rockies
Pike's Peak
Aed Thal
Thet Mos and Mev Randorpn Contend For Local Constable Seat
The piece notes George W. Nosle as present incumbent and candidate for Constable on the Democratic ticket. It mentions G. Moser, the efficient Corporation Clerk, seeking reelection this spring, and urges the Democrats to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thet Mos
Ibi Randorpn
George W. Nosle
Ho Han
G. Moser
The
Democrata
Prohibition Mass Meeting Sparks City Turmoil
Clarksburg reports a heated prohibition mass meeting at the Coast House with New York and state speakers, a push to form a third party, and rising tensions as burglaries and court actions surface. Local politics shift with John Tarbet’s mayoral bid ending and the Prohibition ticket listing candidates for mayor and other posts amid ongoing civic projects and religious meetings.
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Mii
Coast House
New York
John Boyds
Baltimore and
Ubioral Road
Fleming
Palrmeet
W.va
Thomas F. Gill
Smith
Swell
Baltimere
Peesby
Erin
Erin Ehueels Some Oe Attenpied To Berglarize the Rouse of Sir, WelBwns
Sin City
Hares Court House
Opnely
W. W. Walker
Martin'y Percy
Hammond
R. Swopey
TL Gantt
Adiswaid
Indalgedin
Mees
Hack
Trlover
G . Scanver
Cieteland
Stephen Tresinger
John Edy
John A. Gallagher
D. C
Tchor
Steve Pearce
Oliver Williams
Will
Gasse
Rye Wilkinson
Rye Myers Wan
Bia Ome Bientke
Tale Bamile
Bert Moegsn
Kev J
Barnesville
Tae Sanden
Sleeping Positions and Wedding in Prolific West Virginia Event
The March 12 social event in Dzapito, W Va featured the marriage of Edward Powell to an unnamed bride, with relatives and friends attending at Powell’s residence. Rev Gowans officiated. guests included Thomas Powell and George Burton among others, while the narrative notes dance, attire, and celebratory activities plus unrelated health and sleep position discussions from local medical commentary.
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Muda Powell
T. Sharp
Bayy
W. Va
Dzapito
Mrtisana
Edward Powell
Powell
United States
Sharp
Gowans
China
David Barton
Ingross Garmany
Thaee
Vari
Rick
Velvet
Beidenmaids
Mies
Frankie Powell
Mattie Burton
Neat
Ieorze Burton
Thomas Powell
William
Authorelly Guarnet
Green
Jobs M. Null
George Briggs
John Powell
Mattie Barton
Linda
Tara
Briggs
Frankes
Willa Skasy
Beuwood
Union Barisa
D. D. Powell
B. Hafer
Beons
Washington Gossip and Senate Pranks in 1870s Tale
The narrative recalls a Capitol visit with vivid scenes of Senators Brown and Hoar during a long prepared speech, a manuscript slipping pages, and a joke about an electoral count. It also notes Alex Bowen, Mr Bowen, and a California Senator Miller believed dead, plus social antics around temperance rallies, court cases, and local society mentions in Washington and nearby towns.
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Spartak
Register
Wanmserox
Senate
Brown
Colorado
Isitora
Vermont Statesman
Bowen
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senme
Santora
Edinga
Mr. Bowen
Howl
Bower
Miller
California
Miler
Capitol
Heroic
Senator Lampton
Goode
Mr. Goode
Hampton
Pendleton
Ohio
Payne
Gil
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West Virginia Printing Co
Pratana Deepa
Bol
Audi
Jake Sharp
Lamueciiow
America
Tus
Obic
Ely Tabi
Borgiam
Lass
Max Ald
Dypewacy
Bie
Amea
Ibiy Coe
Brewaare
Aceon of Zalhage
Payina
Ammenee
Rai
San Francise Legh
Hesey
Maser
Ealet
Teere Ian
Uch
Todia
Middle Age. Another Speaker Said That If Cusisrabesld
Ned Susser
Lalge Orry
Cme
Becaye
Jae Aw Bad
New Martinsville
Boesforis
Col Boodle
Aket
Pri
Saeday-tekesl
Rov
Jane
Kentucky
Dobbs
Litle
Beosin
Fannie
Amin
Alverton Eadly
Hal Smith
Maine
Poage Drug Store
Americas
Moundsville
Marion Jeferaon
Fel
Sporting
Baseball Notes
ST. Clairsville
Lisegue
Pittabury Club
Bellaire
Foster
Will Lewis
Mingo
A. P. Tallman
First National Bank
Dees Terle Keene
Ring
George Muth
Newfoundland
Bellaire Stamping Company
Moss Davis
St. Clairaville
Ohio Lantern Company
Pope Lowman
Clesk
Benjamin Cowan
T. Sattarwaite
Vargo
Ateol
Wm Danies
Benzing
Gisorge Haver
Tomanseille
Miss Battelle
Isat Weel Mple
MR. Peck
Proctor
Clarksburg
Bell
Medica
Sotautt
Renuutco
Hayden
Senate Chamber
Fairmont
Suley Regiater
Paravoxz
Castaig Bart
Circuit Court
Jackson
Mises
Palmer
Wareet
Lucy Watson
Turher
Wnh
Mont Normal
Ita
Paty
Spencer Strum
Spencer
Ardena Greenback
Locust Point
Newburg Oriel Coal Company
Lloyd Coal
Monongahela River
Charley Wells
Misa Sweeney
Gypaie Fleming
Mise Steele
Buchannon
Jobn S. Robinson
Mannington
Zach Robinson
Zach
Judge Dille
Morgantown
Eee Woode
Eit
Taylor
G. BK. Jarvis
Win
Matlonee
Geo Hi
Shaffer
Grafton
Bile Williams
Coun
Bebont
Misesi
Milonang
Shroyer
Jackson Street
John HK. Crane
Alex Bobout
Moundsvilla
Pat Barbor
Ogden
Main
Howard Kelley
Locust Avenue
MM. Henson
Palatina
John A. Canningham
Oliver P. Floyd
Elma Heathen
Thomas Stone
Jan. W. Radabaugh
E. L. Parker
Streve Ronde
Tol
Treasury Department
Jovel
Siwet
Abe
Peter Joase
Bonnet
Ion
Panies
Jerchief
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