The Dispatch Advertisement and Office Directory
The Dispatch lists its establishment details, offices at Connars Smithfield Diamond Streets and Diamond Street News Rooms, advertising front in New York at The Tribune Building, and distribution points including Prentano's Union Square New York. It notes foreign advertisers and friends are welcome and mentions locations in Paris.
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Diamond Street
Fastfen
Thinune
New York
Dispatch
Pspatch
Regarty
Prentano's
Union Square
Ave. de Topea
Pars
France
Daily Dispatch Pricing and Delivery Terms
Toptage Free in the United States Daily Dispatch rates list subscriptions by the year quarter month and day terms. It details carrier delivery for Sunday editions and weekly Sunday delivery priced per week with cents per week and the included Sunday edition.
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United States
Dspatch
Ee Vere
Darcy Desrarcn
Darcy Imararch
Ineraton
Fteenta
Honors To The President Inspire Southern Welcome
A Pittsburgh dated dispatch notes broad respect for the President with warm receptions in the South and North. It argues Southern cities can set aside partisan bitterness to honor the Chief Magistrate, reflecting national goodwill and potential benefits for the presidential trip.
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Fierrison
Ciites
South
Diplomatic Correspondence Between Italy and United States
The article reviews Italy's and the United States' exchanges, noting the King of Italy’s moderate demands and Secretary Blaine's peculiar reply. It discusses refuge under mob law in New Orleans and its impact on citizens, the credibility of Italy’s complaints, and potential reactions if Minister Porter is expelled.
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Italy
United States
Blaine
Ples
New Orleans
Porter
Exenge
Mr. Elsine
Public shame over street harassment prompts action
A city fracas on a main street highlights growing male harassment of women. An umbrella strike ends the incivility as readers urge police and public action to clear streets of such behavior.
Water controversy on the Southside over wells and purity
Southside residents debate private water wells as a source of clear sparkling Adam's ale. Supporters praise the supply but critics accuse aquifer advocates of sleepiness as a public meeting stalls on laying more wells. The piece warns neglect could bring consequences in summer and winter water needs.
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Adam
Southside
Southside water supply plan urged to start now
Proper steps taken now will secure water for the Southside as filling a deep well is manageable with many shafts. The article argues starting work promptly to avoid a polluted river crisis and lack of drinking water, warning that delay will reduce sympathy for the Southsiders who raise concerns.
Probation on license law gains cautious support among leaders
A Philadelphia prohibition leader condemns the Brooks interview and argues the license law is imperfect but has reduced disorderly saloons and drunkenness. He cites a ward case where licenses were revoked and saloon activity declined, urging continued enforcement and restraint rather than abolition.
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Philadelphia
Twenty-ninth Ward
Firearms for Defense Ingots Case Sparks Debate in Maryland
A Maryland burglary ends in tragedy as a householder and wife are shot by intruders. The writer argues against gun control, claiming such laws would leave law abiding citizens defenseless and turn firearms ownership to criminals. The piece notes the owner warned the burglar saying Speak, or I will fire and the burglar responded with a fatal shot.
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Maryland
The Value of Education in Dana Greeley Debate
The essay argues self education through life experience shapes eminent figures like Horace Greeley. It contrasts college training as groundwork for practical education versus overemphasis on theory. It notes two outcomes: unlearning rigid lessons and gaining real world insight from experience.
Carnegie and Tuition Debate Highlight Different Student Types
The discussion cites Mr. Dana and contrasts two tuition methods with a claim one kind benefits any man while the other is useless. It notes Carnegie’s early life ambition to be a reporter reported in The Dispatch and imagines how his approach would affect political reporting. Secretary Proctor hints at accepting the Vermont Senate seat if offered on favorable terms.
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Dana
Carnegie
DispaTch
Sta
Proctor
Vermont
Edmunds
President's Trip and Political Fortifications Debate
A Democratic journal argues the President may seek political fence repairs before seacoast defenses. It suggests he could be mistaken about timing. The House experience with lease law amendments warns that once started, amendments risk erasing the law itself.
Clergymen Denomination Entry Protest Sparks Episcopal Debate
Dr Huntington and colleagues refuse to sign a protest against Dr Rainsford and Dr Heber Newton for allowing clergymen of other denominations into their pulpits. A large faction in the Episcopalian Church resists liberalism and fears sectarian drawbacks. Italy-US tensions show signs of easing as great powers glare at each other. Austin Corbin faces blackballing by the Union Club of New York, prompting discussion. Senate recess from Thursday to Tuesday would reflect precautions against overwork.
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Huntington
Brooka
Rylance
Ur. da Costa
Mackay Smith
Rainsford
Heber Newton
Austin Corbin
Union Club
New York
Corbin
Sugar duty repeal debate and silver market note
The Boston Herald repeats the sugar duty reduction as a free trade feature but offers no explanation for why free traders opposed repeal during debate. Governor veto machinery appears strong to confine Pittsburgh legislation within constitutional limits. Silver value nears 7 cents, suggesting government purchases failed to boost price or market buyers exited. Speaker Reed lands in Italy and is expected to restrain Rudin on arrival.
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Boston Herald
Congress
Indians Avoid Enlistment Amid Army Rigors
The drive to recruit Indians into the regular army has failed as many observers note the heavy duties of soldiers. Indians reportedly prefer a lifestyle similar to politicians who live off appropriations, avoiding the demanding army life.
Legislation in Illinois: dri mshop act reform killed in House
Springfield April 15 The House killed a proposed dramshop act amendment requiring prosecutors to prove knowledge in saloon liquor sales to drunks or minors. Discussion said it would render the act ineffective. The Senate discussed mortgage law exceptions and a World Fair loan figure.
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Springfield
Int
Senate
How He Must Feel Senator Palmer Quiet Over Chicago Election
Illinois Senator Palmer has remained unusually quiet in the past week amid the controversy over meddling in a Chicago municipal election. The situation suggests anxiety over possible blander outcomes and political fallout.
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Toledo
Palmer
Illinois
Chicago
Notable World Figures Mentioned in Brief Notices
A collection notes prominent individuals and events: Grand Duke Paul to succeed General Gourke as Warsaw governor. Mrs. Sarah Wainewright dies in Brighton. Duke of Edinburgh to lead charity concert in Bristol. Prince Zoua seeks Academy vacancy after Fenillet’s death. Princess Clotilde restricts Plon Plon's political writings. Grace Greenwood’s cataract operation endangers sight. J Rogers Maxwell described as dynamic designer of the sloop Shamrock. James A Bailey recalls early show business work. Dr Patrick Stietine of Dunblane, famed for Philosophy of Trade and Gold Discoveries, noted as a Scottish literary figure.
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Paul
Greece
General Gourke
Warsaw
Sarah Wainewright
Dr. Priestly
Brighton
England
Zoua
Academy
Fenillet
Clotilde
Paris
Plon-Plon
Grace Greenwood
New York
Washington
J. Rogers Maxwell
Shamrock
James A. Bailey
Karnum & Bailey Show
Detroit
Robinson & Lake’s Circus
Patrick Stietine
Dunblane
Scotland
President Harrison's Chattanooga to Atlanta Welcome Tour
President Harrison's party arrived in Chattanooga at 3 30 am amid 3000 spectators. A salute and flag draped depot preceded a Lookout Mountain incline visit as crowds cheered. Stops along the route included Chickamauga and Resaca where General Harrison’s unit saw action. Marshal Ransdell lost an arm. In Atlanta a triumphal entry featured a cannon barrage and a welcome by Governor Northern and others. A public reception at the Capitol followed with a grand mansion gathering and a Birmingham telegram notes a planned colored church reception.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Carter Harrison
Nashville
Lookout Mountain
Harrison
Blaine
Italy
Wanamaker
Proctor
Chattanoogs
Western and
Chickamauga
Tunnel Hill
Resaca
Dog Gap
Kennesaw
Peach Tree Creek
Marshal Ransdell
Ringgold
Dairo
Cartersville
Uity
Semen
Halleck
Tain John Mledge
J. R. Lewis
Inman
W. L. Calhoun
Confederate Veterans’ Association
A. J. West
Northern
Western Atlantic Railroad
Exposition Cotton Mills
Wee Chimeda
Georgia
Empire State
South
State Capitol
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Birmingham
Ala
Doctors Differ on Briggs Heresy Case in New York
The Reverend Theodore L. Cuyler of Brooklyn recounts criticising Professor Briggs for his writings in the New York Evangelist. He notes Briggs asked him to pause further comment and cites Briggs’ controversial ideas as not Presbyterian. Cuyler predicts the Hinggs case will stir debate among church leaders in New York.
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Bau Timone
Theodore L. Cuyler
D. D
Brooklyn
Charles A. Briggs
Briggs
New York
Hinggs
Republicans Block Ballot Reform in Keystone State
The New York Press reports that Pennsylvania lawmakers debate an Australian ballot bill but are likely to stall it at session end. Republicans hold the majority and risk blame for failing ballot reform, with no Republican state yet adopting such laws. The Keystone Legislature is urged not to set the first precedent.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Two Boys Arm Themselves for Westward Expedition
Two local boys armed with rifles and revolvers began a planned expedition toward Reno. The misspelled report notes they carried bootblack kits and faced harsh admonitions, reflecting a chaotic scene from the Northeast.
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Rt Crry
Reno
Ore
Deaths of a Day William McCague Dies in Rochester Pa
William McCague died at his Rochester residence yesterday morning after a struggle with multiple diseases, the immediate cause heart failure. Born in Allegheny in 1807, he was a prominent M E Church member and the oldest Odd Fellow in the state, serving as a representative to the Grand Lodge and a member of the encampment. He moved to Rochester from Allegheny in 1471 and lived there while engaging in various employments.
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William McCague
Rochester
Allegheny
M. E. Church
Western Star Lodge
Grand
Distant Obituaries Note Washington and Local Deaths
Mrs. E W Halford wife of E W Halford private secretary to President Harrison died in Washington at 7 45 yesterday morning of consumption she was about 42 and daughter of George W Armstrong of Wilton Me married to Halford in 1406 her husband is Jeannette aged about 18 John Breckinridge longtime Lawrence county resident and cousin of Robert J Breckinridge died in Newville from complications of grip Miss Catherine Fraser wife of Colonel C T Frager died in Pittsburg from pneumonia Obituary Notes list several local deaths including D C Brennan Isaac W Jewett David H Sutro Lavi Loutz Catherine, Alma, and others with ages and last residences.
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John Breckinridge
Lawrence County
Robert J. Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
Newtle
Washington County
Robert Breckinridge
Kate
Sarah Frazer
C. T. Frager
Rippney Street
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Fraser
Samuel Fills
Kate Or
Pueblo
Col
D. C
Lavi Loutz
Cumberland Valley
Lisburn
Grip
Catherine
James Daseehney
Liberty Street
Amnney Biddle
New Caustic
Clara Jane Hovan
A. L. Hough
Robert Duff
Center Avenue
Garret S. van Wagoner
St. A
Alfred P. B. Smith
East Liverpool Gasette
Lewes
Del
Dougherty
Ann Street
Allegheny
Darits Goffs
Goffa’ Braid Mills
Union Wadding Works
Pawtucket
Montreal
South
John W. Candler
Massachusetts
St. Augustine
Frs
Brookline
Mass
John Gateart
West
Main Street
Thor
Scudder T. Dantagn
Waymart
Brooklyn
N.Y
Vince
West Bridgewater
Lowell Yourg
Portsmouth
England
Thomas J. Hanny
Barry
Treland
Brooklyn Tires
United States
EpWard Greeene
Stowmarket
Suffolk
London
Greene
Bury St. Edmunds
W.d. Heerren
Marion County
Oregon
Miscou
Albert G. Aubens
Mary B. Aubens
Brunswick
Champion bounty jumper enlisted sixteen times in Civil War
The Pension Office exposes a soldier in company E of the 110th Pennsylvania who enlisted 16 times from July 1808 to June 1864 and earned about 7 375 dollars before being shot by order of court martial. His mother filed two pension applications under different acts.
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Washington
One Hundred and Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Militiaman's Wife Insane Over Coke Region Menace
Beaver Falls April 1. When coke region troubles began Frank Cline grocer and member of Company B Tenth Regiment left for the scene. His wife, ill with grip, grew driven to insanity by fear for her husband. She imagines the mob attacking their home and threatens self harm unless guarded.
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Specia
Frank Cline
Tenth Regiment
Cable tariffs reduced for Australia wire rates drop over half
The United States Cable Company announces that from May 1 the rate from New York to New South Wales Victoria South Australia Tasmania and Western Australia will be 12 per word. Queensland and New Zealand are unchanged. The new rates cut the existing tariff by more than 50 percent.
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New York
Direct United States Cable Company
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
Queensland
New Zealand
Found a Glove Buttoner and a Maiden's Golden Trinket
Poem fragment from a 19th century verse about discovering a glove buttoner found on a muddy street. The speaker imagines the dainty wearer, a pretty maiden, and muses on sentiment, youthful love, and the costly metal. the piece reflects on value and fleeting romance.
Society in Spring Promotes Charity and a Bright Summer
The Women's Industrial Exchange reports a strong year with rising sales and steady expenses. New consignors and growing receipts show the organization remains financially healthy as it prepares for a spring opening and a broad participation day. The Order of St. Andrew hosts a notable meeting at Trinity and plans a promising concert at College Hall with a slate of performances. Private weddings mark the week, including Miss Grace Miller to Dr. G Mueller, while others travel back from Europe and celebrate along with local society events.
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Order of St. Andrew
Women's Industrial Exchange
Garret
Hens Johnston
Johnston
Henry Darlington
Henry Holdship
Lancheon Committee
Evening social events and performances light up Allegheny
The Allegheny Cotillion dances at Mopongahela House while orphans’ exit entertainment is postponed to tonight. Elocution at Third U P Church. Mrs Haslett hosts a parlor concert for Central Presbyterian. Nurses School commencement at Homeopathic Hospital chapel. Westminster Church benefit parlor concert at Mrs Irwin’s 115 Page Street with Irene Samples Cartwright Adair Jace Irwin ensembles perform.
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Mopongahela House
Anty
Elpworth
Sharpsha
Methodist Church
Sleeth
U. P
Janey M. Coard
Woman's Press Club
Dinwiddle Street
Central Presbyterian Church of
Allegheny
Irene Samples
Totten Denies World End Prophecy Sets Second Coming Date
Yale professor A Totten refutes end of world predictions and states his calculation shows Christ will come again before the year 1900 not as a prophecy but a biblical assertion. He stresses the millennium is far off and the second coming will improve the world as the first did.
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New Haven
A. Totten
Yale
Christ
Severe Canton Storm Shocks Residents and Knocks Lights Out
A Tuesday evening storm in Canton shocked numerous residents leaving pedestrians thrown about the streets. Henry Gaschett was knocked down in his room with muscles rigid for hours. Electric lights dimmed and car stations suffered damage across the city.
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Prapaton
Canton
Grand
Henry Gaschett
Petrified Bodies Found in Bosse Hill Cemetery Relic
Laborers moving historic remains from Bosse Hill to Calvary Cemetery unearthed the fully preserved body of John Creagan buried in March 1588. Earlier finds include Mrs. Creagan, both described as unusually intact. Reports from the Louisville Courier Journal note American dependents in France linked by intermarriage to French nobility.
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Younestown
Bosse Hill Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
John Creagan
Louisville Courier-Journal
France
Democrats urge Campbell to withdraw from Ohio governor race
April 1 report says Ohio Democrats pressure Governor Campbell to abandon another bid, citing discontent within his party over his Cincinnati boards decision. Rep McKinley looms as likely Republican nominee, with factional splits seen if Campbell runs again. Outhwaite predicts Campbell may withdraw but could be renominated if he insists. Republicans would exploit renomination to boost McKinley victory.
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Wasuinotos
Major McKinley
Ohio
Campbell
Cincinnati
way _an
Raprasencatios Outhwaite
Objio
Outhwaite
McKinley
Washington
English Capitalists Taken LW
New York April 16 The City of London Contract Company and the London and Chicago Contract Corporation Limited, English firms, formed a syndicate to buy American bone black carbon and fertilizer outfits. They sue to set aside the contract claiming fraud in a deal to buy Lister Agricultural Chemical Works Newark Michigan Carbon Works Detroit and Northwestern Fertilizer Chicago.
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New York
City of London Contract Company
London and Chicago Contract Corporation
Bone Black
Lister Agricultural Chemical Works
Newark
N. J
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Northwestern Fertilizer Company
Chicago
Eee
Vtec
Poteee
Bina Aj
Colow
Hoe
Ohio Senate to consider cattle shipment bill for Chicago dressed beef
Special telegram from Columbus reports Cromley’s House bill to allow cattle to be shipped into Ohio and butchered has been recommended for passage in the Senate and will be on the calendar tomorrow. The current law bans livestock from entering Ohio for slaughter but allows dressed beef. The measure may pass and another push for temperance local option in counties is outlined, giving counties power to close saloons after voter approval.
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Ohio
Chicago
Dispatch
Columbus
Fire devastates Chicago area in major blaze
A large fire struck Chicago causing extensive damage in the Windy City. Officials report property losses and ongoing efforts to control the blaze as residents survey the ruins and recover belongings.
Harris Theatre Week Brings Variety and Ship Ahoy Engagement
The theater district announces weekly attractions at Harris Theatre including Little Nugget and a new show by Kelly and Woops at Harry Williams Academy. Appie C. Davis wins an absolute divorce from J Charles Davis. May Music Festival season tickets go on sale at Hamilton's Music Store. Ship Ahoy opens at the Park Theater circuit with a Boston run praised for its nautical humor and American score. Sideshows include The Senator at the Du-Box Week with Crane and a strong supporting cast and the Old Brass Band novelty.
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Harris
Kelly and
Woops
Harry Williams’ Academy
Appie C. Davis
J. Charles Davis
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Wilt
J. M. Hill
the Park Theater
Boston
Lince
Ogres
Donnelly and Miller
Fred Miller, Jr
Pittsburg
Sine Jeans
New York
Itis
Bison Theater
Fourteenth Street Theater
Joseph Arthur
Messrs. Rogenquest
Arthur
W. H. Crane
Crane
Curious Condensations From Distant News Fragments
A jumble of brief items reports births and deaths in Philadelphia, oddities from Athens and Barcelona, police curiosities in New York, colonial notices from Europe, and peculiar local tales. Read about a 97 year old who never took medicine, a 9 year old arrested for disorderly conduct, and a fox taught to drive out rats in Pennsylvania barns.
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Philadelphia
A York, Ps
Athens
Angels
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Muncon
Humorous Misprints and Dinnertime Quips Appear in City Chat
A column of clipped jokes and gibes features a digger named Joke Ingalls and a Senator quip about digging halos. Interjections mock misheard lines and a dime museum armless wonder sparks laughter, with a brief verse about violets and Maude.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittisburg
Connar Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Pittsbburg
Southside Water
Brooks
Charles A. Dana
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Reed
Rudin
Kaness
Eine Humbert
Mr. Gladstone
Duke of Edinburgh
Bristol
Hla. Hi. Ia
Loolgut Mountain
Dr. Cuyler
Dr. Briggs
Floberts
Wiliam McCague
E. W. Halford
Andrew L. Osborne
Supreme Court
la Porte
Ind
Michigan Central
Daniel Webster
Coke Region
Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
John W. Wood
The
Brotherhood
St. James
St. Andrew's
Mrr. W. Howard Falkner
Trinity Chapter
College Hall
William H. T. Aborn
Myrtle Stuart
Haeb
Schubert
Liszt
Chopin
Mendelssohn
Handel and Kaif
Alice Davis
Blanche Bray
Jim Hinkle
Julia Johnson
Alice Weaver
Virginia Adams
Alfaretta Russell
Jennie Mitchell
Katherine, Anderson
Sallie Wigginton
Belle Andriessen
Josephine Rumberger
Joe McGinnis
Geoffrey Chaucee
Thomas de Quincey
Charles Lamb
Dr. Easton
Grace Miller
Perrysville Avenue
G. Mueller
Allegheny Bureau of Health Staff
Jeannette Hwan
Swan
W. B. Miller
Mes
Frances Swift
May
Altoona
Europe
Munich
Berlin
Ario
W. W. Wavughy
Kitty Barry
Howe
Jeannette
Bijou
Prof. Totten
Ohio Politica
Quakertown
Windy City
China
Atlantic
Steamship Company
Carroll
California
Norway
Florence
5. C
Missouri
Barcelona
America
Spain
Elogle
Chickamanga
Teturo
Reynard
Paoli
lIn
Chariton Park
Malmesbury
Eng
North Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
J. Ingalls
Aeneas Joke
Lowell
New Fore
Tommy
Paw
Indianapolis
Dime Museum
Este
Maude
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