Pittsburgh to New York political scene spills into Lewes items
A garbled page notes political maneuvering around New York and Washington, with references to party figures, campaigns, and the Democratic push amid national tensions. It mentions Pittsburgh and Wheeling context alongside a broad scatter of names and locations.
The Mystic Ties Test Bind the Sons of God Together
A fragment mentions Wisonie Minutiz and fraternal orders including Odd Fellowship Knights of Labor Knights of the Pyramid and Knights of Pythias. The text hints at binding ties among groups, suggesting a unity of fraternal or religious societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Wisonie Minutiz
Odd Fellowship
Knights of Labor
Knights of the Pyramid
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Lodge rites and notes from Grand Lodge meeting
A dense 19th century report details lodge initiations, grand officers, and ceremonies across New York and Ohio. It notes the Grand Lodge of New York, the Royal Arch chapter in Tucson, and various other bodies, with remarks on music, ritual practice, and upcoming sessions. It also records memorials, a funeral in Bellaire, and organizational updates for Masonic and allied groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
Ovebs Mirza
Yather Ir
Andrews Freenborg
Slo
Berlin
Drand Lodge
Enyal
York
Cumun
Muatat
Ander
Hasuanesban
Peter of
Seuinrlapas
Germany
Ruse
Iran
Lasige
Gibulam Lange
Vortwriom
Stvall Ark Wiitely
Hewokee
Bygits
Uunnen
Trienide
Appleone
Cinelanael
Carrel
Ehaluke
Sis
Gorringcom
Para
New Yor
Granil Lodge
New York
Willie
Maryland
Masoaachusetts
Maconie
United States
Detroit
Knoot Te Corsol
Cincinnasti
Tabison
Lilinale
Alia Bo Abden
Wisconsin
Ieee
Orand
Priet Bower
Keokuk
Iowa
Philadelphia
Reakuk
Courke
Ainsworth
el Des Moines
Crank
Borence Sherman
Derry
Foy Ius
Luther J. Geum
Henry F
Theodore A. Ros
Trenton
S.J
Joshua Vansint
Baltimore
Tre
J. W. Venable
Et Vorbis Ky
Eric Jo Taach
Depuy Feand
Toronto
Vow Tletk
Crenull Amt
Istriut
P. Garys
Cative
Baltimoré
Marylem
Mowsle Hall
Boston
Jamie Te Wiles
Ivewan
Metas
Joshus Vansant
Linge
Theodore A. Tees
Jasive L Kidgter
Cocos
Grand Lote
Tivaml
Alan Sventin
Firand Loskyr
Waa
Tri- I
Pilureday
Thieipins Lodge
I W. Ripyerot
Phureh
L. Gitter
Kut
Pharleston
Indies
Groead Lodge
The
I Sowwreigs Chaid
Ghd Felhown
ill formed items from uncertain sources in Washington and beyond
Fragmentary OCR note lists various names, places, and events across Washington, Morgantown, New York, and Germany. Mentions Egyptian treasury finances, lectures, a French tenor Victor Caport, and political mentions including sponsors and candidates. Overall appears as a scattered babble of 19th/early 20th era notices without coherent story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jopos
Jere
Washington
Cun. Bros
Morgantown
Arvbl
Erasamuise
Barses Iitewily
Clarawndl
Seaton JN
Camdes
Puckwrburg
New York
Prapiaicx Dorutis
Sicenvys Ins
Cme
Alanenow
VieTok
Hitoteary
Germany
Mar Fiasvis
Alfert Et Hetivad
Werokia Piri
Coulige
Victor Caport
Trun Harry Yraberday PeSysart Divewry
Fashion and Beau Nieces in a Victorian Tale of Wit
A fragmentary passage reflects on sartorial bravado and public judging by exalting a famed naval beau Sir Alexander Schomberg. It recounts a London street scene with a perfumed pocket handkerchief, a humorous rebuke, and a royal navy context amid social chatter. A separate anecdote describes a telegram meeting at a depot and a divorce rumor unfolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Schomberg
London
Alexander
Vane Banks
Lynn
Mathy
Echumsberg
Cine
Royal Navy
Fragments From a Court Oath Heard by Telegraph
An OCR damaged text recounts a tense scene involving sworn statements and an oath taken by a party over the telephone. The dialogue touches on a pay claim for August and a foreman’s role in repairs at a home, with ceremonial questions about truthfulness and compliance. The garbled narrative records a courtlike setting and an oath context amid unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Atyrast
Mr. Freeman Rendil Amie
Mr. Tunis
Suburban readers feast as miners meet in Steubenville
A bustling Sunday Register special from Steubenville recounts a miners meeting opposing wage cuts led by President McBride of the Miners Association arriving from Pittsburgh. Reports note Charles OConnor of Cleveland visiting, Edith McNeal’s Mt Vernon trip, and Miss Tracy Means visiting London Ontario. The Turners society hosted a ball with Wheeling Opera House Orchestra. a Steubenville Co‑op grocery store failed after a strike and bad debts, with an assignment to Hanky A. Kitheart and James Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Register
Brermesgreie
Graval
Buatard's
Yma
McBride
Pittaburgh
Charles O'Connor
Cleveland
J. L. Parkinson
Tracy
London
Canada
John Scallion
Colorado
Turners Society
Wheeling Opera House
Arbuckle & Co
Pittsburgh
John Orr & Son
Childrm
Quertion Tx Agaiteta
Thie
Rabi Eschenhumer
Vellaire
Yeserday
Cadiz Social and Doliteat Town Talk
Cadiz society notes visitations and arrivals from Cadiz and Wheeling, with mentions of figures such as Milas Kate Will visiting the Suguraras family, Frank Aukidsom and others, plus coverage of the Wheeling races and local social events including a silver wedding and county fair preparations. The piece also records political hints, church updates, and upcoming lectures at the college town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Register
Milas Kate Will
Frank Aukidsom
Cadiz
Connor
Cleveland
Cale
J. Eatep
Nh. Hanh
Jamies
Charles Slim
Auons
John
James Davia
Harry Tak Taj Moore
Ed Hanna
Civiir Sentinel
Jid
Hetin
Mtstake
Foster
Pnrelty
Harrison
Crumines
Rank Hutton Vien Assiatant
Sith
John Sherman
Babcock
Foner
Foster Tikes
Hollingsworth
Wodegrall
Muir
Congress
Hut
Hive
Hullingyworth
Eswp
Asec
Jules
Mayes
Walters
Iowa
Botti
J. J. Barerts
Keil Rupace
Basin Sins Hoe
Meer
Martin's Ferry Neighborhood News Highlights Local Visitors
A crowded Martin's Ferry column reports Emma Neuzen of Wheeling visiting James O'Neil, Henry Stepela's weeks-long stay in Weilabing, and various locals including Frank Brooks Jr visiting Georgetown. It notes church socials, modest deaths and obituaries, theater events, and a large crowd at a Methodist gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Neuzen
Wheeling
James O'Neil
E.sweeney
Blazersville
Frank Brooks, Jr
Georgetown
Ohic
Peter Harrison
Robert Graham
Third Street
Lobes eIeiSe
Henry Stepela
Weilabing
Pein
Nivel
Nivel Improved Sra
Hapah J. Martin
Hoorgeville
Merson
T. C. Marin
Accomntin
Pittsburgh
Carrie Quinlan
Steubenville
Migses Ik
Muah
Ianille College
Ear Newark
Finlel
Bev. J
Mines
Rachel Lewin
Igs
Cattell
Cacre Cattell
Mt. Trenmant
John Wwoor
H. Starke
Mia Mollie Hidreth
Argie
Jennie Gray
Pennington
Toscoe Conkling Ong
Sealthfield
Win. Steel
Waa
Om Littsinens
Wan
Gul
Orr & Huskins
Torlay
Pittsboroh
Astnaville
Mies Sallie W. Ore
L. W. Inglebright
Addie van Pelt
Denton
wWillin Hoyle
Zanoavite
I Joyle
Iments
Valde
Oscar Wileewaye
Tegeare
Bridgeport
Bacore
Steen
Rumors of a New Ocean Telephones System Connecting Europe and America
A late 19th century report outlines talk of a transatlantic telephony network linking Europe and America via a new system. It notes Wall Street bankers backing a London based firm to build repeaters and cross ocean lines, with shares trading amid expectations of rapid expansion into Asia and beyond.
Senatorial nominations and local injuries dominate county news
The piece notes senatorial nomination debates and party strategies as well as a railroad brakeman, Henry Herrick, injured after being struck by a paring engine while climbing a stone wall beside the Pittsburgh track. He was taken home with a badly swollen shoulder and possible broken bones, while other names move through the county for schooling and trade updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setae
Nowale
Lawrence
Henry Herrick
Chartiers
Pittsburgh
A. Burr
Philadelphia
Yeavenday
J.A. M. Passmore
Pottsville
Apreton
Depla
Pichitas Betas Tost
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lewes Baker & Co
Caneier, LY
Axonpt Banda
Suma
Tans Navitax Gory
Pyttaburgt
Prinsarion
Lewis
Obie University
Ags
Tom Kev
Vremsury
Hever Given
Ureland
Taliesin
Techacin
Ollwers
Ataesata
Hermuelropmtis
Arrithates
Ailonne
Helier
Arlalian
Raneatius
Preahlent Mowsiey
Fabel
Ganev
Deeray
Stemelly Gokrag
Portland
Oren
CoLovet Clatrborse
Romect
Bull Hun
London Times
Balu Warp
Butler County
Rameas
Newmar Savrit
Wile
Charleston
Jaqup Aston
Davis
Blaine- Davin’ Pallroad
West Virginia
Mos Camme Ts. Rineers
New York Normal College
Sleby
Mise
Hox
Wuraus
Virginia
Morranttown
Dee
W. W. Story
Rivne
Newport
Pieramt Morgan
Stowen
Bethel
Bern
Chester
Athrae
Qheen
Madlingn
Daive
Mowilay
Chosen
Ted
Haderneath
Hinwin
Royal
Alueh Chibters
Wilkins F
Horton
Mir Iity Jamies
Canon Anvcleworth
Mar
Help Synod
Cnr
Orn Dent
Dumah
Peett Ty Allentel
Gals Fort
Wapeir
Wisieh
Wwe
Mars
Erie
Weinitiva
Prom
Wayne Quamie
Seareneae
Sat Freeserm Rata Easceney Ste Ioe
Gitties
Iene
Mystic
Grand Army of
Republi
Ohio County
Ierry
Bellaire
Cal
Thoburn
Thoburn Poat
Martin's Ferry
Ue G
Optum Kercaciv
Uaams
Delaware
Iteam
Council of Astministrum
Chial
Department Crusaaders
Eco
Charit
F. K. Baoex
Knights of Lamar
Teele
Ida Chaser Conlertin
St. Louis
Michael Muleabith TeeeShaan
Kanne’ Mila
Joseph Mulgabltl
Tenioaplin
Acre Tect
Piven
Bo Fe Tyother
Beillaon i
Bfise
Alu Ts Ft
Tae
Orpheus
Bertie
Pater
Hugh
Grand Lodge
Wik Hoke
Loulaville
W. Lounsberry
Cincinnati
Robert Breckin
Odd Fellows
Lodewig
Black Prince Lodge No. 57
Lave
Belmont Street
EK. R
Accret Societies
Vaux Wheeling City Mand
Pivers
Cour de Teton
Mieubers
Black Prince Lodge
O. 7
Evening Star Lodge
Benwood
Weaders
K. of P
Belmont Turnverein
Fire Department
Liborty Cael
G. HH. Muth
Cour de Lion
Thin City
Sukey
Nance
Bukey
Kubuy
Femedsal Cfec Hat
Gerenat AL Lovet
Hirtwitz
Caid
Lim
Trover
Lavy
Tetrphome
Omrange
Juhi Freetan
Tesbitant
Themiare
Haine
Newt Metes
Little Washington
Frank Horn
Cantor Omtalewey
Barseayilie
Davia
David French
W. K. Naylor
Sharon
Penns
Yester
Jenny Barkhead
Orleans
Lange
Zich's
Worden
Ben
Albenson
Oni Hart Co
Pis Snead
New Orleans
Mututer
Belmonts
Residine
Falom Ani
Darmmayili
Wharton
Oto
Martin's Peery Ment
Orieana Minstrels
Stroeme Ly
Tia Moomee
Ly Puytet
George Watters
Calconta
St Clsitsville
Marta
Mf Presbyterian
Atock
Mit
Nortath
John Turner
Keres
del Bott
Rirkwoot
Isviice
Kelley
Beallsville, Oid
Koestring Donald
Beallevilla
Ohio
Annie Shafer
Nealarlie
Tevidea
Ocean Telephones
Europe
Miesna
Barpcee
Rondnost
Vera Torphone Company
Freie
Exopeg
Te Hee
Learet
Vienna
Landats
St Petersburg
Fedlaon
Bila
Japan
Syed
Ann
Thia Company
Beld
Gise
Bell Telephone 7
Tyson
Amnion
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