The Dispatch Office Adverts and News Rooms
The Dispatch announces its offices at Corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets with rooms in the Thuine Building New York for advertising and distribution. Readers in New York and Paris can access complete files of The Dispatch at Brentene's Union Square and 7 Avenue de Cygne Paris where hotel news is available.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Thimune
New York
Dispatch
THE
Repulearly
Brentene’s
Union Square
7 Ave. de
Paris
France
The Dispatch Rates and Carrier Notes
The Dispatch explains delivery terms including year and month rates, Sunday editions, and per-copy pricing. It warns carriers and agents about failures to deliver full numbers and requests prompt reporting and address updates to avoid interruptions.
Italy Ultimatum Quietly Prolonged in Cable Dispatch
A cable dispatch notes only a slight shift in the Italian affair with Porter not ejected but asked to leave and the US granted three days to answer a final letter. It argues Rudini’s coping with pressure, potential risks to Italy’s cabinet, and possible harm to bilateral relations regardless of hostilities.
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Porter
United States
Italy
Crispi
Rudini
New Orleans
Friends of
Caspi
Rudin
Rome
Peace at Morewood Arises From Arbitration Hope
The Morewood riot ends with no bloodshed and a peaceful week ahead. Arbitration is urged to settle the coke operators vs strikers dispute, preserving lives and property while avoiding violence and the hiring of unskilled labor.
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Morewood
Peffer Vote Shift Spurs Republican Suspense
A Kansas senator Peffer has signaled he will side with Republicans on parity questions beyond Farmers' Alliance issues. The revelation unsettles Republican editors who had praised his independence. His stance implies leverage for his own projects, drawing attention from party managers.
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Peffer
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Tagether
Bry
Republican Party
Coad
Sud
Kyle
Pefler
Cheap money promise shapes political scene says Peffer
The text notes that most have more money and that obtaining it will cost less. It suggests Peffer will likely vote on partisan issues, making the cheap money concept a prominent feature of the political landscape.
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Peffer
Court decisions on street assessments mirror our own woes
The Maryland Court of Appeals overturns a century old street assessment system for nonpayment and due process concerns. Pittsburgh shares the struggle, noting both states require a court hearing and a formal remedy, while Baltimore shifts to suit or equity actions for collection, possibly ahead of Pittsboro in practice.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore
Maryland Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Pittsboro
The Decline of the Grip in City Mortality
A notable morning report notes a drop of about thirty percent in grip related deaths. The city had seen sixty to seventy death notices daily for weeks, and readers are urged to acknowledge this improvement in daily worship.
Lawmaker Brooks Seeks Amendments to High License Act
The article discusses Mr. Brooks proposed amendments to the high license law. One plan would bring wholesalers bottlers and brewers under retailer regulations, tightening restrictions. Another would cut license fees in class three cities and base licenses on population, a clear easing of strict provisions despite doubts from wholesalers brewers and bettors about acceptance. It questions public need for more saloons without reflecting population or court views.
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Brooks
Reduced Passenger Rates and Suburban Growth Prospects
A special article argues for broad railway fare reductions to spur suburban expansion in rural districts. It notes freight price drops over 20 years boosted traffic and profits, while passenger rates lag. A universal cut could increase travel and expand railroad profits, supported by Austro-Hungarian experience and rising travel in general.
Railway fares and the dream of cheap country living
A writer argues for lower rail passenger fares to expand suburban growth. He suggests cheap five cent fares could let city workers live in the country with garden plots. The piece asserts such reductions would boost railroad business and meeting living costs for the masses.
A Better Policy in Coke Labor Talks
The article lauds coke workers for discussing negotiations with operators and urges settling wage disputes by reasoned, mutual concessions. It cautions against forceful strikes and endorses sincere, dispassionate dialogue as the path to fair, lasting settlement and public support.
Vermont Census of Green Mountain Boys in Edmunds Shoes
A public census of Vermont men willing to fill Senator Edmunds' shoes is anticipated. Aspirants will likely accept a loose fit with few fatal objections as they consider the potential roles and responsibilities ahead.
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Vermont
Green Mountain
Senator Edmunds
Blair Shuns Press In Fresh Career Phase
The New Hampshire senator Blair avoids comment after a recent public appearance. He tells a reporter I have talked too much already. The remark marks a shift in his career, seen as a new idea for a seasoned figure.
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Blair
New Hampshire
Senate
Copper Trust Organizing at Philadelphia Near Completion
Report claims a new copper trust is near completion in Philadelphia while the old trust wreck and federal law appear not to deter its organizers. The note implies confidence in evading legal threats and advancing a unified scheme.
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Philadelphia
Classical History Echoes Shape Ames Commentary
A reference cites three hundred Spartans in New York offering to form a defense against barbarian invasion as proof that Greeks in America remain no more friendly than ancient Romans. The remark suggests that better classical education may not always be useless in modern Ames.
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New York
United States
Ames
Louisville Bets on Bourbon for Consumption and Koch Lymph
Louisville reports favorable results from Dr Koch’s lymph for consumption but Kentucky clings to local remedies, favoring Bourbon whisky as the preferred treatment option.
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Louisville
Dr. Koch
Kentucky
Sherman to Resign Rumor Circulates in Legislature
The report claims Senator Sherman will resign but observers note his calm, long headed nature and doubt a resignation while a Democratic Legislature would choose his successor. He continues ordinary work on his barn and other tasks.
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Sherman
Indian Tribes Seek Delegates to Washington for Aid
Four tribes plan to send representatives to Washington to request more funds as they argue progress in education and civilization accompanies modern development.
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Washington
Nebraska Legislator Outlawed From House Floor Nicotine Escape
A Nebraska legislator asserted the right to speak on the House floor under government guarantees to enjoy life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Speaker and Sergeant at Arms barred him, forcing the lawmaker to smoke outside the legislative chamber.
Henry George rides bicycle to public notice fades
The article notes Henry George gaining public notice for his bicycle riding. It remarks that his riding hobby is less prominent now than two or three years ago.
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Henry George i
Hellamy School Vationalist to Cease Publication
With the recent issue of the Vationalist the Hellamy school organ will stop publication. The paper supported the association and campaigned against the competitive system. Pressure from rival papers overwhelmed it, and it ceased.
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Vationalist
Hellamy School
Natural Gas Poem Sparks Pitts Burgers Regret
A poem titled Natural Gas appears in a neighboring column. It evokes regret about a past matter concerning Pittsburg residents and their former situation.
Coal prices differ between Europe and our seaboard
The report notes European and German coal prices are twice those on our coast. It suggests Western Pennsylvania mines could load barges to ship direct to the seaboard, bypassing transshipment to unlock a larger market.
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Europe
Germany
Pennsylvania
CHINAS WATERWAYS Improve Navigation To Ease Famine Threat
The article notes China waking to the benefits of water transport as Wen Tsao creek near Woosung and Soochow creek undergo deepening and widening. Governor oversight aimed to ensure dam safety, enabling inland villages to connect with markets. Proper waterways could prevent famine by improving distribution of abundant food.
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Wen Tsao
Woosung
China
Honest Conductor Takes Small Change Twist
A German job applicant turned conductor at Dr Case's Baden and St Louis line began stealing fares for seven months. After leaving, he returned 45 cents saying he was in hard lines but now free of the road. Case offered more pay to stay, but he declined. On one trip he kept 26 cents while the doctor rode as a passenger.
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L Louis Republic
Baden and St. Louis
Dr. Case
Tme
A Century in the Senate Notable Harrisburg Careers
A staff correspondent recalls long service in Pennsylvania politics as Botes Penrose, James G Blaine, and others shaped the Senate. The piece notes Penrose's lineage, early service, and Blaine's famed knowledge of political history. It ends with the younger Penrose calling Blaine the greatest headsweller in the United States.
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Harrisburg
Botes Penrose
James G. Blaine
Senate
Charles B. Penrose
Cumberland County
Philadelphia
James G. Bisine
Boles Penrose
Washington
Maine
Penrose
Jimmy Blaine
United States
Presiding Officers of the Pennsylvania Senate a Century Ago
A historical survey traces 75 men who served as President pro tem or Speaker of the Senate since 1791 and names notable figures who later became U S Senators or Governors. It highlights Richard Peters William Bingham Samuel Adams Daniel Sturgeon William Bieler and William Wallace, plus governors William F Johnston and William Bigler and their political resumes.
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Senate
Richard Peters
Continental Congress
William Bingham
Waas
United States
Hingham
State Senate
United States Senate
Samuel Aday
Daniel Sturgeon
Illiam Bieler
William A. Wallace
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
William F. Johnston
Shank
Johnston
Morris Longstreth
William Bigler
J E. A. Bigler
United States Revenue
Cleveland
Allegheny County
Bigler
Notable Senate Leaders Remembered in Later Years
A historical roll of Senate presiding figures includes Daniel I. Sherwood of Northumberland who returned to the House in 1883, David Taggart of the same county who led in 1853, and William M. Francis of Lawrence and Mercer known for long service as Speaker. Kert M. Palmer of Schuylkill served as Lincoln’s envoy to Argentina and died en route home. Louis W. Hall of Blair, active in 1882 and 1867, and George W. Lawrence of Washington, a 40 year career figure, are noted for ongoing political influence and a long record across the state.
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Senate
Daniel I. Sherwood
Northumberland County
Hoe
David Taggart
Sherwood
William M. Francis
Lawrence and
Mercer
Washington County
House
Congress
Monongahela City
John P. Penny
Allegheny County
William J. Turrell
Susquehanna
Wilmer Worthington
Chester
Butler B. Strang
James L. Graham
George H. Anderson
Allegheny
Anderson
Pitusburg
James S. Rotan
Heaver County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
John Neeb
George H. Cutler
Erie
Elisha W. Davis
Philadelphia
John C. Newmyer
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Cooper
Republican State Committee
Cooper
FESS
A.J. Herr
Harrrisburg
John Lamon
William L Newell
Harrisburg
Notable Pennsylvania Legislators and Officials Remembered
The obituary note honors John P. Penny of Allegheny and William J. Turrell of Susquehanna among others, recalling their roles under the old constitution. It mentions George H. Anderson, James L. Graham, James S. Rotan, and Thomas W. Cooper, detailing offices held and terms in the Legislature and related posts.
Pennsylvania Senate Leaders and Notable Members Through 1887
The article surveys Pennsylvania Senate figures around 1887, noting Bugh McNeill of Allegheny as a long-serving former president, John E. Heyburn in Congress, Amos H. Mylin of Lancaster as a strong Pennsylvania German representative, and other Philadelphia and Quaker City leaders. It highlights their traits, terms, and prospects for office, including potential candidacies and leadership roles.
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Bugh McNeaill
Allegheny
Senate
Pennsylvania
John E. Heyburn
Congress
William D. Kelley
Heyburn
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster
McNeill
Mene Aieeu
Randy Smith
Philadelphia
Chesterfield
Smith
Grady
Finance Committee
Quaker City
Penrose
Heyryr Haut
Conflicting Press Attacks on Johann Most
The Chicago Times comments on national press quarrels over Johann Most amid funeral scenes for Fricks, questioning the severity of condemnation for his outspoken talent.
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Chicago Times
Johann Most
Notable Names and Brief Life Snippets Collide in 19th Century Notes
A collection of short paragraphs lists prominent figures and curiosities: MaxNnaG as godfather to Mr W H Gladstone's Henry name, Gary Hamilton's careful life details, the Sultan's possible emigration, Emile de Keratry authoring works, and Butler’s fixed luncheon. Also noted are Epimoxyd Dehauld de Pressense’s writings, Lord Stanley’s football zeal, Dr William I Harris as Education Commissioner, Grand Duke Michael’s age and marriage history, Jonathan Trumbull buying ancestral war offices, Mrs Bull signing a pledge against animal cruelty, Senator Allison on Sunday votes, General Albert Pree’s Aryan literature research, and the vast 17-volume manuscript set with perfect condition and old quill pen.
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Cardinal Maxnnag
W. H. Gladstone
Henry
Gary Hamilton
Turkey
America
Emile DE Keratry
Legion of Honor
General BuTiee
Epmoxyd Dehault DE Pressense
Critical School
Jesus
Renan
Lord Stanley OF
PrEstTox
Canadas
Old North Enda
William I Harris
United States
England
Prince of Wales
Ole Bull
National Council of Women
Washington
Miss Willard
Allison
Dubuque
Albert Pree
French Photographers Accused of Stealing Souls in Madagascar
A Spectator essay recalls a French expedition to Madagascar where Dr. Catat and two companions photographed the royal family near the Bara region. The next day the party faced warlike accusations that they had captured local souls to sell in their own country. They denied the claim but were forced to “catch the souls” and return them in a large basket.
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Madagascar
London Spectator
British Columbia
Catat
MM. Maistre
Foucart
Bara
Deaths of a Day Mrs John Dies at 91 in Pittsburg
Mrs. 8. R. P. John died last evening at her sister's residence. Born on Second Avenue near Wood Street on April 2, 160, she retained mental faculties to the end. Her father Henry Parry was a Welsh architect, her husband Enoch L. D. John led the Indiana State Bank, and she was an artist who painted at 69. As an orstologist at Trinity Church she educated many noted locals at the first ladies seminary in Pittsburg for 86 years. Her circle included Bishop Hopkins and pupils such as the Dennys, Grimes, Laughing, Irving, Snowden, and Towns.
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R. P. John
Second Avenue
Wood Street
John
Dilworth
Henry Parry
Wales
Mims Cadwalader
Philadelphia
General Cadwalader
Enoch LD. John
Indiana
Hank
Hugh Lowan
Old Trinity Church
Sixth Avenue
Bishop Hopkins
First Ladies
Pittsburg
Dennys
Bimpsons
Orniga
Grants
Pendantis
Grimes
Laughiing
Irving
Towns
Snowdens
Hays
Sellers
Rakewells
Senator J M Avery of Iberia dies in New Orleans
Senator J M Avery of Iberia Louisiana died in New Orleans at age 47. He was a Louisiana native, son of Judge D D Avery, and helped mine Avery Island salt used by the Confederacy. He joined the Confederate Army and later served in the state senate from 1888 until illness struck during the last legislative session.
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J. M. Avery
Iberia
New Orleans
Louisiana
D. D. Avery
Avery Island
America
Federacy
Avery
Richard Taylor
B. Buckner
State Senate
Death of Robert Bole Local Resident 74
Robert Bole died Friday at his Bellevue residence after a long city life. A native of County Down Ireland he came to this city in 1840s and was 74. He leaves five children Joseph Cleveland Allen Hobert J C Bole and Mary A Bole and a large number of relatives Hugh M Bole and A BK Hole listed among survivors. He was a Republican in politics.
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Robert, Bole
Bellevue
County Down
Ireland
Hugh M. Bole
A. BK. Hole
Varnns
Ns. Hoe
Joseph Ekole
Cleveland
Allen, Hobert
J.C. Bole
Mary A. Bole
Death toll in Parliament rises with two Conservative members
The British Parliament mourns the loss of Thomas Keay Tapling MP for South Leicestershire and head of Tapling & Co. wholesale carnet and warehouses, and Colonel Charles Joseph Theophilus Hambro MP for South Dorset. Both were Conservatives and held notable civic roles.
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Thomas Keay Tapling
South Leicestershire
Tapling & Co
Charles Joseph Theophilus Hambro
South Dorset
Kres
George Wolfe Buehler Dies at 57 in Harrisburg
George Wolfe Buehler, aged 57, died yesterday in Harrisburg. He was a Yale graduate with high honors and a prominent figure of his class. He was the grandson of George Por many yeara Meede.
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George Wolfe Buehler
Harrisburg
Yale
Georg Por
Lykens Register
AOE
Notable Early Victorians Pass Away in Mixed Obituary Listings
The notice collection lists numerous deaths including Dr George W. New, one of Indianapolis’s oldest physicians and brother of John C. New, who died Friday. Also listed are Mus Catharine M, wife of Nicholas Whi, who died yesterday at her residence, aged &, and Elizabeth Kay of Middle Island Deddridge County West Virginia, aged 99, pioneer settler. Other names include B Hollar, merchant and brother of a Shippens man, who died from grip. Ann Jones of Hollidaysburg. Joan Boces, 78, residing at 102 a Street Allegheny. Captain J. Mott of Barnstable, who commanded Providence line transports. and Bakeaba Hartman, mother of Alder man E. H. Hartman, who died at No. 9 Plus a street Southside aged, with funeral to be held at St. Michael’s Church.
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George W. New
John C. New
Indianapolis
Catharine M
Nicholas Whi
Davis Ayee Aleeny
Eastes
Mus
Elizabeth Kay
Middle Island
Deddridge County
W. Va
Gongs B. Hollar
Ae Aiean
Shippensb
Ann Jones
Hollidaysburg
McClelland
Joan Boces
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Chtef Homelt
Orea
Colum River
Egan
Bannock
Aise
Joseph Hartman
St. Michael's Church
Able-Bodied Beggars and New York Street Life
Murray argues in a blunt social meditation that New York harbors able-bodied beggars more than Rome, blames urban laws for pushing the poor into crime and the streets, and questions American labor protection policies while calling for humane yet firm policy discussion. He notes organ grinders and German bands gain limited rights, while native beggars and tramps dominate the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Upper Broadway
Wagner
Lee
Germany
Roper
Blaine
Humbert
Politico
Shipboard Life and Weigh Changes Narrated by Travelers
A fragmented excerpt recalls sea crossing experiences with weight changes. One narrator claims gaining 15 pounds aboard a voyage while another notes losing 45 pounds on the return trip. The dialogue touches on fitting humor in addressing the British passenger.
Tragedy Echoes Around Hoffman House Trio
A gray dressed man Ed Stokes and a bearded companion Jore aT plus ex-Congressman Phil Thompson met at the Hoffman House bar. Onlookers sensed a dramatic, fatal past for all three as whispers ran through the crowd.
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Hoffman House
Ed Stokes
Joreat
Thera
Phil Thompson
United States
Two-Dollar Bills Sweep New York Circulation
The article notes widespread use of two-dollar notes amid alleged counterfeit activity. Genuine and bogus notes circulate rapidly as tradesmen pass them along. If the same pattern holds nationally, the notes will wear out in about six months.
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New York
Jerry Simpson
Ex-Congressman John Ambler Smith Targets Spencer
Washington attorney John Ambler Smith, acting for ex-Senator Spencer of Alabama, claimed a one third share of funds collected from a government claim. Smith said Spencer fled after payment, first to New York then to Philadelphia, and vowed to pursue the fee or Spencer's "hide" in retaliation.
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John Ambler Smith
Washington
New York
Spencer
Alabama
Smith
Philadelphia
Subtle domestic grief and assertive action shape male behavior
A New Yorker in a black silk muffler signals deeper domestic grief beyond appearances. The narrator notes that when a man begins a certain act, he can overpower the weaker sex, highlighting the tension between outward image and inner motive.
Julia Marlowe's Return Elevates Shakespearean Stage
The article lauds Julia Marlowe after a serious illness and notes she resumes leading Shakespearean roles. It reflects on the era's dramatic figures, death and retirement among peers, and praises Marlowe as having a brilliant future at age 22 with a held clear of rivals.
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Julia Marlowe
John McCullough
Lawrence Harrett
Hoath
Meilson
Mary Anderson
Frederick Ward
Mantell
Marie Wainwright
Juli Marlowe
Ingomar
Hunchback
Rosalind
Juliet
Imogen
Julia
Galatea
Anderson
Asalind
Diosalind
Delight for the Yachtamen at Thirtyfirst Street Eatery
A popular restaurant near Broadway offers a daily dollar table dhote dinner. The front room features sporting scenes and equipment such as foils boxing gloves and baseball clubs, creating a themed, sportlore atmosphere.
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Thirty-first Street
Broadway
Yachting Hall With Shipboard Decor Charms Visitors
A decorative interior features a central chandelier styled as anchored flakes with sea moss and incandescent lights. Full rigged sail portieres flank a mast section while ship lights and a clock bell frame scenes of famed yachts. Stained glass panels display vessels and yachting pennants in a nostalgic, ever-evolving setting.
Jerry Simpson speaks on fame and duty
Hon Jerry Simpson warns that rising attention harms his future and usefulness to constituents. He says public expectations will overwhelm him and lead to disappointment and backlash, leaving his public service diminished. The remarks appear in a New York message by Charles Theodore Murray dated April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Jerry
Charles Theodore Murray
New York
Salt Snow of Utah Explained by Salt Lake City Study
Eveland reports to the Philadelphia Public Ledger that a February Salt Lake City storm left snow with salt and a red tint. University of Deseret analysis finds soluble parts with acids and bases, forming common salt, gypsum, and silicates, the deposit chiefly silicate of alumina or clay with little organic matter.
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Eveland
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Salt Lake City
Utah
University of Deseret
Territorial University
East Lake City
Potassa
Magnesia
Miya
Epsom
Imperial Edicts From The Peking Gazette On Snow Pleas
The oldest newspaper reports two edicts. One elevates Prince Chun’s sons and grants ranks and allowances to Tsai Hsun and Tsai Ts0, while the other notes scant snowfall and renewed prayers at Ta-kao-den with noble deputies named for worship at multiple shrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking Gazette
Taal Fong
Ch’un
Tsai Hsun
Tzai T
Prince Chun
Ta-kao-den
L-Kuan
Ching
Shih-ying-kong
Tsai -1
Drake Trai Lau
Taal Ying
Teal Chin
Sine Ee
Rumor Of Gold In 1801 Philadelphia Cents Spreads In Boston
In Boston many believe 1801 cent coins minted in Philadelphia contain gold. People seek to sell the coins at Skinner's Colm Agency and elsewhere for high prices while officials deny the rumor. Some claim 1891 cents or other coins are involved, with various buyers offering inflated sums. Skinner has contacted the Philadelphia mint for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Skinner's Colm Agency
Skinner
Mr. &Kinner
Philadelphia Mint
Bright Six Year Old’s Quip Sparks Sunday School Lesson
A St Louis Sunday school scene shows a sharp six year old boy who answers Mamie’s question about saving her soul with a joke. When asked what Mamie must do, the child quips Walk on her heel, provoking laughter among classmates and exposing child wit in a moral tale.
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St. Louis Repubiie
Mamnie
Mamie
Jimmie
Vermont Politician Seeks Mantle of Senator Edmunds
A Vermont politician urges supporters to align early for the chance to inherit the mantle of the respected Senator Edmunds during the April political atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Travel Beneathful Outing To Boost Second Term
An undated fragment from the Philadelphia Record hints at a 9,000‑mile journey aimed at making the Second Term more buoyant and vigorous. The text suggests a promotional travel plan to energize a political or organizational tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Firework Adulation in An Odd Landscape Fantasia
A poetic fragment praises a radiant flame or explosion with vivid marching imagery and shifting colors. The text invokes a nameless narrator asking what tale the blaze bestows upon trembling mortals, closing with the signature aWitt WALLACE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Curious Condensations From a Large 19th Century Scrapbook
A collage of trivia covers many topics from 1880s America and abroad. Notes report counts of dogs in Kansas, sparrows funded by Michigan, and a 12 year old delivering mail on a 73 mile Arizona route. Local anecdotes describe a nail driving contest in Bristol Pennsylvania and a jail case in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar County
Mieh
Tucson
la Pas
Ariz
Lexington
Maine
Six Sunday Smiles and Dime Museum Gags
A collage of light comic bits and quips from period papers. Jokes about marriage money bearded ladies and show business mix with brief domestic gags and the humor style of late 19th century tabloids.
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Peppers
China's
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Norwich
Connecticut
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Robert Bole
M. P's
George Wolfe Bachier
Murray
Ber Sole
Coffio
Holivar
Bethlehem Pa
Norristown
Bristol
Fairton
N. J
Fonda
Brookville
Ind
Jersey Central Railroad
New York City
Great Britain
Manhattan Club
Stewart Oo Walters
Savannah
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Camden
West Coast
Ninth Criminal Court of
Wheeling
King Lear
North Carolina
Interior Department
Jackson and
Swain Counties
Fatima
Durance
Caienee
Chicago
the Tribune
Dtr Westen
Carter Harrman
Plattdeutach
Bavaria
Palatinate
Wartemberg
the Knablach
Switzerland
Austria
Luremburg
Pertman
van Leer
John Jones
Harperty Sasar
Dime Museum
Dime Museem
Puck
Johnny
Astro
Yankee Slade
Wooden
Marrisee
Hoston Courier
Harrison
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