Daily Dispatch circulation and postage rates printed
A Pittsburgh Thursday April 15 issue lists average circulation figures for the Daily and Sunday Dispatch, with 46 428 copies for March 1558 and 2 cent postage in the United States. It explains carrier delivery costs per week and notes two cent postage for mailings of the Sunday edition to friends.
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Tee Dispatch
Lalve
The
Dispatch
United States
Daily Dispatch
Oeuney Dai
Standard's Lima Oil Field Grab and Pipeline Plan
The Standard reportedly gobbles Lima oil and plans a Lima to Pennsylvania pipeline to ship to New York for refining. The paper notes Standard admissions and Sims corroboration, arguing the policy to dominate Ohio and Pennsylvania oil is long standing and is now boosted by the new pipeline project.
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Lima
Standard
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Sims
Standard Oil Company
Lima Oil
Milk price dispute shows dealers ready to yield to farmers
The piece notes dealers’ willingness to meet farmers’ price while shipowners threaten to maintain margins, implying the public will eventually bear the cost. It observes how traditional cartel forms reappear and hints fresh supplies may counter limits on production.
Arbor Day and Pittsburg Suggest Tree Plan for City Beautification
The Pennsylvania Governor designates Arbor Day a week away to beautify streets and homes by planting trees. Schools statewide are the focus, but Pittsburg has limited space for yards and lacks parks. Still, expanding shade trees along streets could beautify the city and raise property values if authorities and citizens act.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Notable Critics Debate Wealth of Philadelphia Philanthropist
A discussion among critics questions the legacy of LV Willismeon, the Philadelphia philanthropist, noting he had few clothes or books worth mentioning and arguing over the significance of his wealth and charitable impact.
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LV. Willismeon
Philadelphia Philanthropiet
Williamson’s legacy beyond books and libraries
The obituary notes William Williamson’s life as useful, praising his impact on tailors, widows, and orphans. It contrasts his charitable works and school hospital support with the vanity of vast libraries, arguing he benefited others more than many wealthy men with grand book collections.
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Williamson
Aqueous Fertility in City Water Supply
The Dispatch argues for better water storage and settling reservoirs to improve drinking water quality. It notes Heron Hill supply provides clear water while other areas suffer alluvial sediment. The piece suggests cleaning Bedford Avenue basins as temporary storage and urges investment in an adequate system.
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Water Bureau
Herron Hill
Bedford Avenue
Quay As A Reformer Raises Doubts On Civil Service Hope
The article quotes Senator Matthew Stanley Quay criticizing office seekers and the spoils system. It notes his expressed discontent with the siege of patronage and his suggestion that appointments should be based on tested fitness and merit. It questions whether Quay will become a civil service reformer as his remarks imply.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Quay
The Cable Charters and Cable Company Legislation
Judge McPherson's ruling that charters under the 1878 act are invalid sparks urgency for new cable company law. If sustained, all state firms face recharter questions and a Supreme Court appeal. Law would define status and curb stock watering and combinations in this public service.
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McPherson
Lafayette Traction Company
Easton
Supreme Court
Roumania Demonetization Boosts Bimetalism Claim
In 15 states that Roumania’s silver demonetization gives a blow to bimetalism. If silver interests learn of Roumania’s move they may boycott the Danubian monarchy. General Rigel’s downfall as Pension Agent warns that veterans in office require solid business ability to ensure honest work. The House moves to curb wild animals. small favors are welcomed.
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Little Kingdom
Roumania
Rigel
Editorial cites Judge Qooley ruling on railroad law
A Bi Louis Gicht Democrat editorial cites Judge Qooley's decision that railroad companies face Inter State Commerce law implications, highlighting tensions between government regulation and commerce. The piece frames the decision as pivotal for rail operations and public policy debates.
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Bi. Louis Gicht Democrat
Qooley
Court Debate Over Interstate Excursion Rates
The column quotes a debate over whether excursion rates violate the Interstate Commerce Act. It argues the claim may be technically correct but not aligned with the act’s spirit, questioning Judge Cooley’s decision and how the twenty second section permits issuing excursion tickets.
Washington and Tariff Critics Echo in Centennial Debate
A Medley of 19th Century issues including Oklahoma settlement, tariff protection, and monopoly arguments is reviewed. The piece cites the Chicago Herald and a Standard Oil claim, contrasting free trade versus protection and noting naval experts on the Trenton wreck and hawse pipe stoppers.
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Chicago Herald
Oklahoma
Naval
Washington
Trenton
Mr. Dodd
Standard Oil Company
Standar Oil refines Lima oil and bicycle locomotive
The piece notes Standard Oil's entry into Lima oil refining and reports a bicycle locomotive planned to revolutionize railroading. It questions the invention’s impact if its prototype can produce headers and hints at broader rail transport disruption. It also mentions Senator Quay’s disappearance prompting inquiry and Ma Brown’s ship canal survey from Lake Erie to the Ohio river, with Beaver county politics implied.
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Ma. Brown
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Allegheny River
Lake Chautauqua
Prominent Figures in Politics and Society
Sunset Cox lectures again as Carter Harinson of Tennessee seeks U S Marshal for the Middle District. Judge Thurman enjoys smoking large cigars. Congressman Springer, a Democrat, visits the White House and plans a Alaska trip. Ex Governor Porrton, minister to Italy, is precise in business. Barnum once edited a Danbury paper. relic jail beam gifted as memento. Bancroft greeted by ex Secretary Bayard, Wax Amaker travels between Philadelphia and Washington with rapid mail and secretary in tow.
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Sunset Cox
Carter B. Harinson
M Tenn
United States
Middle District
Tennessee
Judge Thurman
Washington
Congressman Spreinger
Illinois
White House
Springer
Alaska
PorrTon
Italy
P. T. Barnum
Danbury
Conn
Jai
Barnum
Bancroft
Waarington
Bayard
Wax Amaker
Philadelphia
Mr. Jones
Occupy & Stateroom
Wanamaker
Oak
Frightful Philadelphia Epidemic Evokes Surprising Remedy
From Chicago News A Philadelphia case details a man seized by convulsions during a meal. His face reddens and he claws the air while moaning in terror until a doctor arrives. The doctor then removes a shad bone lodged in the esophagus, restoring relief.
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Queaker
Chicago News
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Stage and Opera Weekof Entertainment
The Pittsburg stage offers The Main Line at Harris theatre and a full, well attended bill by Haxey Williams. The Casino promises curious attractions. Princeton College Glee Club performs at Pittsburg Club Theater this evening. KelIa, a renowned illusionist, appears next week at the Opera House with associates. Seat sales commence today and next week the Hanlonis visit the Bijou with La Voyage en Suisse as a planned feature.
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Harris
Haxey Williams
Tus
Princeton College Glee Club
Pittsburg
Kella
Opera House
Hanlon
Bijon
la Voyage En Suisse
March of the talking passerby and a wedding anniversary
A rambling column contrasts a railway basket nuisance with reflections on springtime peace and a California weather joke. It then recounts Matilda Ax a and neighbor discussing Bob and Matilda Ann's wedding anniversary as crepe marks appear on his arm.
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Matilda Axa
Matilda Ann
Tildie
Bob
Mrs Harrison bans handshakes at public receptions
Washington reports Mrs. Harrison asserts handshakes cause health strain and will not be exchanged at public receptions. The first lady prefers avoiding contact with White House visitors and baby kisses, citing health concerns and propriety in social manners.
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Washington
Harrison
Cleveland
White House
Erie
Jammin
Wanamaker and Clarkson Signaling Loss of Grip
Special telegram reports 147 postmasters appointed in 24 hours, indicating a sharp decline from prior days and a projected 1,000 removals in the week. List includes numerous Pennsylvania stations and named officials, though the text is partially garbled and difficult to read in places.
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Wanamaker
Clarkson
Dispatch
Washington
Pennsylva- Tvr
Oxon Et Fast Smithheld
Ourhields
M. Par Larimer
D. Stim McAllistarville
Adam Snyder
Manorvnd Scheetz
Mount
William
Mt. Chestnut
J. G. Cook
Alexpase Ceeph Robbing
Hobbine
Foster
W. H. Exe
Shirlevee
BR Harrick
Jose Tilden
C. M. Pithick
West V
Ambiguous Odds and Odd Claims In Early Newsrooms
A collage of clipped notes reports oddities including a Smithville man claiming a Gazette prize for largest family with 17 children and a confession of moral depravity attributed to Jay Gould. The column mentions Arkansas and Oklahoma land prospects and forecasts cheap lands years ahead.
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Onlcago Tribune
James Gilbert
Smithville
The
Gazette
Sihole
Arkansas
Chicago News
Jay Gould
New York
Great Barrington Obituary and Local Anecdotes
The text notes April births and local figures in Shefield, mentioning Dr. J. Leland Miller as a prominent resident. It references 77 as an age and adds scattered details about collens and neon Sealeites in the community.
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Barrington
J. Leland Miller
Shefield
Ogame
Ians Collens
Mrs Febiger Dies After Accident Near Washington
Mrs Febiger wife of Ada Febiger, formerly Mrs J C Pebiger, died after being thrown from a carriage near Dravosburg April 17. The special telegram reports the accidental death of Mrs Febiger in Washington.
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J. C. Pebiger
Loves of Great Men and the Motives of Mademoiselle Charpentier
A fragmentary survey recounts Scott and Daudet relationships, noting Mademoiselle Charpentier as a cautious wife, a clash over Marmion review, and Daudet finding a muse in Julie Allard. It compares Beethoven’s passion for Countess Ginetta Guileclardi, the immortal beloved, with her choice of rank over love and Musser’s literary life.
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Scott
Mademoiselle Charpentier
Miss Carpenter
Boots
Mra. Scott
Jeffrey
Edinburgh Review
Joftrey
Constable
Beethoven
Ginetta Guileclardi
Adelaida
M D Edselles Rocket hoax exposed by Billy Florence
The Chicago News exposes comedian Billy Florence for staging a repeated hoax titled the ascension of a human rocket. He lured crowds with promises of a man strapped to a rocket rising into the air then landing safely by parachute, a prank described in detail during his Chicago visit and in Northwest reports.
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Billy Florence
Chicago News
William J. Florence
Florence
Chicago
Mr. Florence
Northwest
Min Tribune
Siemenes
All Machine
Governor Beaver Declares 90th April Holiday Controversy
Hazamavure April 17 Special Telegram: Governor Beaver states no extra proclamation needed after the President named April 90 as a legal holiday. He issues a new proclamation favoring a general thanksgiving and constitutional government though this stance draws mixed public reaction.
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Beaver
Washington
Hazamavure
United States
Oarie Echan
Call Congress in October Proposal Sparks Fatigue
The Inter Ocean notes a plan to summon Congress in October faces broad weariness among a tired public. Critics question feasibility and impact as rhetoric rises.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Congress
Metropolitan Melange Hero Coping With Tragedy and Train
A man called McAtamney, aged five years, died after heroically removing a key from a locomotive gate near a Pennsylvania Railway line. The incident occurred on New Year’s, April 17, as the brownclad worker attempted to avert danger, but was struck and killed immediately.
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EK. Paweon
New Torx
Samuel Kennedy Dawsom
Orange
N.J
Pennsylvania
West Point
Rewtore Bureau
McAtamney
Pennsylvania Railway
Boston Considers Battery Powered Street Cars
Seventeen Boston aldermen visited the Fourth Avenue surface lines to inspect the electric storage battery system. If they deem it a success, Boston streetcar companies may adopt the technology citywide.
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Boston
Fourth Avenue
Brice Returns From Six-Week Ocean Voyage
Colonel Calvin B Brice has arrived home after a six week trip to Cuba Nassau and South America He left the yacht Meteor at Brunswick Georgia and returned by rail to his home.
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Cal
Brice
Colonel Calvin
Cuba
Nassau
South America
Meteor
Brunswick
Tragic Oil Speculator William Gould Ends His Life
At an uptown hotel this morning a six year old boy named William Gould blew out his brains with a revolver. He was the son of a former prosperous tobacco dealer who had lost his fortune in speculation. After a failed oil venture in Pennsylvania he returned home penniless and despondent.
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Alphonse Daudet
Mademoiselle Julie Allard
Ottie
Reece
Saseaie Sentimen
Baer
Ian Eal
Kane
William Gould
Gould
Pennsylvania
Boher
Mim
Ieane Keim
Reading
Glenn
Everett
Sears
Peter Berger
New York
Teres
George Baisden
Starke
Fla
Lise
Relics of Washington to Open at Metropolitan Tonight
Noteworthy artifacts linked to a prominent figure will be shown in the Metropolitan Opera House assembly rooms tonight. A press preview accompanies the exhibit, with many pieces from the Fellowcraft Club including silverware swords and clothing.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Ae Eiania
Dactares
Iene Nee Portanien
Fellowcraft Club
Aiding the Newspapers Respondence and Other Matter
Fragmented OCR text discusses department statements about seamen, a monument to a neighboring town, and training passages. The readable lines suggest a report on a bureaucratic matter affecting sailors, monuments, and press communication without clear names or dates.
Secretary Noble Reveals Why Lamar Went Hairless
Secretary Noble explains why Justice Lamar did not keep his hair. New York artist Peixotto met Noble at his rooms in the Arno and discussed commissioning a portrait. Noble notes Lamar’s haircut and humorously reflects on how the style changes with time.
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Noble
Washington Post
Peixotte
New York
The
Arno
Mr. Peixotto
Justice Toe
Lid Bale
Justice Lamar
Pein Ee
Hake
Neve
Ice Lamar
Lion Man
Marriage certificate loophole sparks state quip
In New Hampshire a man who files a marriage certificate has three days to substitute another name if he changes his mind, a remark from the Detroit Prep Press that mocks the state’s laws.
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Detroit Prep Press
New Hampshire
Wanamaker Cabinet Speculation and Post Office Roles
A collage of newspaper snippets discusses Wanamaker potential cabinet departure, his Postmaster General duties, and public perception. References include Chicago Times Boston Herald New York World and Saint Louis Republic noting ads, stamps, and political stances linked to Wanamaker's influence.
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Omana Herald
Wanamaker
Mike Lee
Chiclago Times
Washington
Postoffice Department
Boston Herald
New York World
Philadelphia
New Youre World
Quaker City
Loum
United States
Court Grants Twelve Divorces In One Day
Norwich judge Judge Park gave twelve divorces in a single day. Other briefs note trout catches, odd local happenings, and scattered anecdotes from Pennsylvania towns, including incidents near Newville and Reading.
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Judge Park
Norwich
Conn
Big Spring Creek
Newville
Steslton
Wit and Worldy Wit from Odd Corners
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from newspapers and writers. The material includes jokes about a man in Terre Haute and a Samoa commissioner traveling to Europe, with playful asides on almanacs, mirrors of daily life, and light banter about funerals and ceremonies.
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Mrs. Harrison
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Holly
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Maine
Lexington
J. C. Stilson
Galesburg
Anna Stilson
Stllson
Mort Hopking
George Gray
Farmer Bull
Pine Mill
Gray
Terre Hautes
Bates
Europe
Atlantic
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Joan
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Tom
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