Copies per issue and postal rates in the United States
The item lists the average Sunday Dispatch circulation for March 1889 as 46 423 copies and details postage rates in the United States. It specifies yearly quarterly and monthly rates for daily and Sunday editions and notes weekly dispatch pricing and per week costs for the Pittsburgh edition dated Friday April 5, 1889. species
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The
Dispatch
United States
Dawr Imsraaten
Daty Dieratren
Dar Desraton
Danly Devarce
Daly WeraTce
T Iesratch
Stuupatt
Burglars Threaten Beaver and Western Pennsylvania
The Beaver Court House was breached by a small gang using gunpowder and a chisel, but little was stolen. The incident highlights rising crime in Fayette County and prompts warnings that police protection must improve to deter burglars roaming Western Pennsylvania.
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Pitesburg
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Beaver
Court House
Fayette
Carnegie comments on freight discrimination and interstate rates
The article argues that President Roberts silent on Western Pennsylvania shipper complaints may reflect a desire to protect stockholders by keeping high charges. It questions whether the lack of competition justifies policy that could invite a State Commission to regulate rates, potentially reshaping profitability and competition. Silence, the piece suggests, can be a fortress or a weakness.
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Carnegie
President Roberts
Western Pennsylvania
Roberts
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Personal crisis reports surge in Pittsburgh area deaths
The article notes a spike in self inflicted deaths and personal crises across the country, with Pittsburgh showing a sharp rise. It discusses possible causes such as mental distress and springtime mood changes, suggesting a combination of factors rather than a single cause.
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Pitsburg
Pension fund revolt at London and Northwestern Railway
Five year experiment by the London and Northwestern Railway put a pension fund capitalized from workers wage savings. Directors set a percentage to invest and grant pensions at sixty five. Workers initially resisted and now revolt against continuing the scheme after five years of trial.
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London and Northwestern Railroad
Labor collective saving scheme criticized for worker loss
The writer condemns a railway workers savings plan as unfair to workers who leave, switch jobs, or die early. It locks in funds, offers no cash value for home buyers, and fails to benefit widows or children, urging workers to resist such coercive savings. It extols frugality but rejects treating workers as fools.
Pittsburgh Growth Surges as Gas Forges Future Prosperity
The Pennsylvania Railroad president notes Pittsburgh’s rapid expansion aided by natural gas. Clearing House business tops rival cities, new office towers rise, housing fills quickly, and rail leaders forecast higher freight charges. The city enters a promising era with streets, libraries, theaters, and parks planned as growth accelerates.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Clearing House
Joshua
Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Pittsburgh
French Government Pressures Boulanger Prosecution
The French ministry led by Premier Tirard pressed the case to prosecute General Boulanger, a vote passing 355 to 205. The move is seen as insufficient to topple his popularity, with Boulanger preparing to enjoy freedom abroad while Paris faces its expo.
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France
Boulanger
Ulster
Belgium
Tirard
M. Constans
Dbsarber
England
Paris
Insufficient Comparison Highlights Divorce Statistics Debate
The piece questions U S divorce totals versus Europe noting about 25 000 American divorces vs roughly 22 000 across Europe while population differences alter the interpretation. It cautions other nations may limit divorces, affecting apparent morality and permanence of marriage.
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United States
Theresa
Divorce law in Michigan court cites cruelty evidence
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling holds that evidence of severe domestic abuse justifies divorce on cruelty grounds. The piece notes international variance, mentioning Austria Spain Russia Germany and England. Other items touch on baseball critics in Pittsburgh and the closure of soldiers orphans' schools by a syndicate.
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Michigan Supreme Court
Austria
Spain
Russia
Germany
England
Kauffman
Judge White’s Double Action on Saloon Licenses
Judge White links small receipts to small saloon need while noting saloons earning immense fortunes. His remarks on such saloons will be remembered for their provocative stance on licensing and wealth.
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Judge White
Braddock
Legislative debate in Harrisburg on Magee and Quayward prospects
Democratic lawmakers weigh Magee versus Quayward as prospects in Harrisburg. Quayward appears safer while Magee sinks, with Boulangist chants and a glance at Salvation shortages. Rev. Sam Small attends the License Court, urging opposition to licenses while Senator Quay ends his Harrisburg trip. The Braddock area faces possible license reductions as Judge White acts. Germany laments Swiss suspicions over potential use of territory in a war scenario, while Swiss fortify the St Gothard Pass.
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Harrisburg
Mageeward
Magee
Sam Small
Quay
Beaver
Germany
Switzerland
Republic
France
St. Gothard Pass
Cooper
William Brooks
Philadelphia
Horrific Illustrations Mark Yesterday’s Double Tragedy
Some newspaper illustrations of yesterday’s double tragedy were as revolting as the crime itself, provoking strong reactions from readers.
Coal men in Tennessee face Republican rivalries
In Tennessee, coal operators see no fear of Republican statesmen, while Pittsburg firms believe they can outcompete Blaine Alger and Foraker in business though politics remain difficult.
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Tennessee
Pittsburg
Messrs
Blaine
Alger
Foraker
Prominent Figures Parade Through Palace Gossip
A jumble of sensational notes: Mau. Jane Hading returns to Paris amid tensions with M. Coquelin. Sir John Gladstone of the Coldstream Guards at Tel-el-Kebir. Joan Pagel, St Paul physician, arrives in Washington. Lord Sackville postpones Constantinople trip. Oil king John McKeon earns about 50 000 yearly plus vast land and mills. Lady Hoare, famed for eccentric acts, recalls a catapult injury and daring exploits, famed for startling dowagers.
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Mau
Jane Hading
Paris
M. Coquelin
John, Gladstone
Coldstream Guarda
Tel-el-Kebir
Joan Pagel
Gre Ona
Lord Sackville
Constantinople
John McKeon
Alabama
Minnesota
Baltimore
Hoansr
Hiitesh
London
A Boy With an Eye to Business
Newsboy at Baltimore depot asks about a through train from the West and hawks morning papers reporting the President’s latest appointments as passengers press forward seeking updates on Ohio’s chances.
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Chicago Tribune
Newsboy
Baltimore
West
Newboy
Ohio
Illinois Visitor Sees President in White House Moment
A Chicago visitor waits as an Illinois man goes inside the White House to meet the President. The official confirms the President is engaged, prompting the visitor to sit and wait with brief suspense.
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Chicago Tribune
White House
Illinois
Theosophy Overtakes Philadelphia Says New York Press
The New York Press reports that Theosophy has overtaken Philadelphia's scene with many people drawn to its ideas. The piece notes a strong movement across the city and suggests a cultural shift driven by interest in spiritual philosophy.
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New York Press
Philadelphia
Dog Corners in the City Streets and The Booth Health notes
A column describes local dog gathering spots near Duquesne Way and Market and Fifth, noting warmth from Hugus & Hacke near Fifth and Market. It also reports actor Edwin Booth born 1833? and in poor health, yet active at a Delmonico banquet, plus: fund to educate Phil H. Welch’s children led by E. P. Clark, urging contributions.
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Duquesne Way
Allegheny
Sirth Street Bridge
Fifth Avenue
Market
Fifth
Hugus & Hacke
Second Presbyterian Church
Epwrr Bootg
Belair
Booth
Delmonico's
New York City
Lawrence Barrett
Chase
Phil H. Welch
Welch
E. P. Clark
New York Burning Post
Clark
Ward Mallister Resigns as Centennial Celebration Manager
Ward McAllister resigns as Secretary of the Entertainment Committee for the Centennial Celebration. A new Committee on Management is formed, including Fish, Olin, Joy, Winthrop, and Stokes, to carry out the manager’s program regarding police, military, and dancing.
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Ward McAllister
Stewart Building
McAllister
Messrs
Fish
Olin
Joy
Winthrop
Stokes
Law and Labor. Joseph Cook Tackles Poverty and Property
Reverend Joseph Cook spoke at Old City Hall on Law and Labor focusing on poverty and property. He argued unskilled laborers suffer from restrictive laws and ignorance, praised the middle class as social stabilizers, and criticized municipal corruption and the misuse of political power.
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Joseph Cook
Josep Cook
Old City Hall
Boston
Cook
McMillen
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Washington
Bea
Beaconsfield
America
Congress
Western Union Plea on Charter Forfeiture in Dauphin Court
In Harrisburg on April 4 the Commonwealth moves against Western Union Telegraph Co over alleged consolidation with Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Co. Pleas and removal petitions are filed. hearing set for April 17. Western Union argues interstate commerce exclusions while denying consolidation and Pennsylvania jurisdiction.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Western Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Messrs
Silas W. Petiit
M. F. Olmstead
Western Union
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Onlo Company
Kirkpatrick
Pennsylvania
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Gere
Telegraph
Treasury Windom Rejects High Bond Offers in April
Secretary Windom rejected large offerings of 4 1/2 percent bonds at 1644 and 108 3/4 as too high a price. He cited rates as the reason and declined further comment. An official noted the sparse offerings and suggested the move aimed to preserve surplus funds for a future loan. Plans for a clearer policy are expected in a few days.
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Windom
Honda
Washington
Treasury Department
Tony
Ry 3
Adam
Postmasters Named in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Postmaster General Wanamaker announcesToday's appointments include Pennsylvania posts for Benton Mehoopany Moosic Oshanter Pecksville Lackawanna and Weakan Lackawanna counties with several named appointees. West Virginia selections cover Marion County Camel Metz County Berkeley North Mountain Butler County and Tomahawk Spring.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Washineton
Wanamaker
EG. Calvin
Benton
Lackawanna County
M. §. Kintoner
Mehoopany
Wyoming County
John McCrindle
Moosic
Tackawanna County
C. P. Bowles
Oshanter
Clearfield County
A. Swingler
Pecksville
F. G. Beaman
Lackawanna
A. F. Pel
Marion County
H. L. Camel
Metz
Berkley
David Wandling
North Mountain
Butler County
J. H. Kitchen
Tomahawk Spring
Appointments Reach Several Federal Posts in Justice and Pensions
The Attorney General names Herbert Hess of Indiana as Law Clerk of the Department of Justice replacing N T N Robinson who resigned. O P M Hoobard of Indiana becomes stenographer and confidential secretary, succeeding Lyda M Ball. J G Meam resigns from Rooney Architect's office. Pease of Mosaschusess takes the Computing role. James A Vose of Maine, former Appointment Clerk, is reappointed to his old post. Clarkson Jr of Town named state secretary to the First Assistant Hamilton Reeves Jr of New York becomes Assistant Chief Clerk of the Pension Bureau.
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James A. Vose
Maine
I Clarkson, Jr
Town
Hamilton Reeves, Jr
New York
Pension Bureau
Deaths of a Day Peter Walter Jr Politician Dies at Home
Peter Walter Jr of Allegheny, noted political figure, died last evening at his Chestnut Street home after a paralytic stroke. Born March 6 in Pittsburg, he served in public life including the Harrison nomination convention and long-time councilman work.
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Peter Walter, Jr
Allegheny
Stretta
Walter
Harrison
Isi
Pittsburg
Unio Cata
Con
Rae Bela
Iran
State Capital Gossip from Harrisburg to Adjournment
Harrisburg notes report spring fever in the Capitol with talk of adjournment as bills move toward the Governor. Lytle of Huntingdon quips on shoemakers vs railroads while Quay stays distant. Cooper gains steady influence and Henry Hall, famed next Speaker, recovers in Atlantic City after a grueling session.
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Harrisburg
Goulag
Lytlelyn
Senator Quay
Henry Hall
Boreas
Capitol Park
Nature
Executive Chamber
Anaston i
Treasury Department
Evon
Atlantic City
Hall
Wherry
Mercer
Question of Importance Opens Grand Trunk Hearing
The Inter-State Commerce Commission began hearings on the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada facing charges of violating interstate law by granting rebates on traffic from U S paints to Canada and by charging less than published rates. Otto Kerchner defended the railway calling the issue of great importance and the Commission adjourned for a brief HN support of WAS grant.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Canada
Commission
United States
Otto Kerchner
Grant
New York Wedding Workaround Sparks Weekend Venues
New York officials allow Sunday weddings in uptown beer halls and hotels. Venues plan to host couples with liquor and dancing free to guests, then charge bills at exit. Proponents of Sunday morality attack the scheme as a legal workaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polies
Tammany Hallands
Uptown
Corporation Counsel
Tragic Death of Reporter John Pollock in Public Hospital
John C. Pollock once a Brooklyn Argus reporter died today in a public hospital from alcoholium. He had previously gained notoriety years ago after a fatal shooting of Isaac 8 Bourne, a Brooklyn police captain, when he unintentionally discharged a revolver he was showing.
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John C. Pollock
Brooklyn Argus
Pollock
Isaac 8. Bourne
Brooklyn
Noted Domestic Strife Ends With Severe Injuries
John Harrison and his wife, both of Orange, fought over whisky. Mrs. Harrison struck him with a sugar bowl. he drew a razor and she was cut across the head and body. She is likely to die. Harrison fled before police arrived.
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John Harrison
Forger Thomas Crawford Sentenced for Tuxedo Club Checks
Thomas K Crawford a well dressed man and former Tuxedo Club bookkeeper was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for forgery. He forged several cot tagers names on checks and cashed them at local businesses, totaling about 1000 dollars.
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Thomas K. Crawford
Widow Kate Leary jailed in satin theft case at custom house
Kate Leary, widow of the infamous Rad Leary, is jailed after detectives recover $2,000 worth of satin in her home. The driver who delivered goods to importers is missing, with his horses and truck found abandoned at Coney Island sandbanks. Leary previously fledging as a top female pickpocket before marrying a noted bank burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Leary
Rad" Leary
Custom House
Coney Island
Iron Worker Survives Molten Iron Accident
Last evening James Russell a Brooklyn foundry worker stepped into a pot of molten iron. His screams drew immediate help and rescuers acted swiftly but his right leg below the knee was severely burned.
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James Russell
Brooklyn
Indictment of Electric Sugar Execs Over Bank Funds
President Cotterill and Secretary Robertson of the Electric Sugar Company face an injunction freezing company funds held at City National Bank. They claim stock sales were open and deny responsibility for the money, alleging it backed Mr Friend's secret project as they press to bring the Friend faction to justice.
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Cotterill
Robertson
Electric Sugar Company
City National Bank
Friend
Immigration Decreasing in Early Year Figures from Castle Garden
The quarterly report shows immigrant arrivals this year at 40,085, down from 51,544 last year, with declines among Italians, British and Irish, but not Germans or Russians. Trade unions warn of possible summer surges if U S labor markets improve, while Britain sees rising Canadian migration aided by government inducements and accessible land.
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Castle Garden
Europe
United States
America
Germany
Great Britain
Canadian
Nipsic Floated Off Samoa After Cyclone Disaster
A British ship Calilope reports Samoa March 15 16 cyclone damage. It says the US Navy ship Nipsic was floated off the beach at Apia and left Samoa March 71. Navy officials in Washington await confirmation and express relief at the possible recovery of the Nipsic and Vandalia.
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Supxrery
Calilope
Apia Bay
Samoa
United States
Washington
Navy Department
Tracy
Walker
Bureau of Navigation
Vandalia
Pension rulings reversed for three former soldiers
Assistant Secretary Hussey reverses prior rulings and grants dependent father’s pension to John P. Davis for the death of Samuel B. Davis of Company G, 100th Volunteers, caused by ingesting tincture of aconite. Reversals also restore claims for William Li osc bana and John Derenzy, previously denied.
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Hussey
John P. Davis
Samuel B Davis
Company G
Crab Orchard
Og Cena
William Li
When the Green Gets Back in the Trees
Poem fragment by James Riley about springtime scenes. The speaker recalls work in the garden, bare feet, bees, and the landscape as green returns. Nostalgic rural imagery centers on spring, growth, and renewal in a dialect voice.
Idaho Moves Toward Statehood With Constitutional Conven
Governor Stevenson calls for a constitutional convention at Boise on July 4 after assurances from Delegate Dubois in Washington that Idaho will become a state next winter. Seventy two convention members to be elected June 2. Election to adopt a constitution and elect a full state ticket planned for next fall, with the new Legislature to meet next winter.
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Itosuon
Inauo
Stevenson
Boise City
DuBois
Washington
Idaho
Ermons
Will
Fraudulent Divorces Suppressed in Chicago Case
Attorneys for Mrs. Murphy of New York unearth a claimed fraudulent divorce William Murphy obtained in Chicago on May 9 163. Lawyer Charles J Beattie faces scrutiny for ties to another fraud in Mrs Gordon case as he seeks to publish notices and evidence while heirs dispute a $500 000 real estate claim and a supposed wife Julia Gray is named in the contention.
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Chicago
CaicaGo
Beattie
New York
Julia Gray
Murphy
Bible Convention Opens in Chicago with Moody Leading
Chicago April 4 A Bible Convention began this morning with D L Moody arriving from California to take charge of the event. The gathering features W Q Clark and Rev Becobiza assisting, with worship and addresses planned throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
D. L. Moody
California
W. Q. Clark
Becobiza
Family Reunion Honors Hav Herron at Herron Hill Home
Mr. 8. D. Herron of Herron Hill hosted a reception last night at his residence in honor of Hav Herron and Andrew W. Sreceicenak, with family and friends in attendance to celebrate the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. D. Herron
Herron Hill
Charles Herron
Andrew W. A Who Sreceicenak
Curious Condensations From a Damaged City Era Page
A列 assortment of odd local notes and scattered world items includes a New York Barnum show rumour, a chess counters tally on the Pacific coast, a Philadelphia parrot tale, and Berlin slaughter statistics. Brief items touch Hamilton window glass, Sumter County boy with a big tame cat and a coach whip snake, and a Fall River Frenchman Tancred Roussel seeking Canadian kin.
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Barnum
New York
Pacific Coast
Ganon
Hamilton
Becky Stevens
Nonsense Dialogues and Jest From a Sly Newspaper Snippet
A fragmented historical collage of jokes and puns from various papers poking fun at social pretensions love and work. It parodies letters misprints and social climbers with snippets about a flying machine a decoy banquet a misread proposal and a hoarse whisper from a supposed romance.
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Prttusburg Postoffice
Diamond Street
Cesar
Veterans For Veterans
Tris
A Stanley
Mary Anderson
Mr. Booth
Mrs. Langtry
Mr. Mantell
Marie Prescott
Minnie Maddern
Ward Mallister
LAW and Labor
John Murray
Marshall Town
Iowa
Grace Hawthorne
Princess Theater
W. Wells. Coivcinsati
W. W. Wells
Cincinnati Southern
Yeereey and Raeysten
Mr . Sargent
Bostox
Terner Bargent
Oliver Ee Eee
Eka Ciethe
Ietiene
Lytle
Huntingdon
Davis
Schuylkill
Mr. Lytle
Speaker
Matthew
Stanley Quayn
Samen
Napoleon
Washington, D. C
News OF Great
Gotham
Grace
Riley
Hampshire
Springfield
Berlin
Castle Peak
Ner
Mount Scowden
Sumter County
Majors
Seoneabing Sagr Inttaarng Tt
Sual Leadlek
Camden
New Jersey
Ste
Starke
Fis
Fall River
Tancred Roussel
Tancred
Bristol
Canaan
British Columbia
Exge
Singuamtion Republican
Gary
York
Miss Frost
Terre Maule Express
Wabash
Sig
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Greece
Papa
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