The Dispatch Advertsing Office and News Rooms
Fragmented OCR notes describe an advertising office in Pittsburgh and publishing rooms on Diamond Street. Mentions of The Dispatch distribution in New York at Prentomo’s and Union Square, with references to foreign and home advertisers and readers in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Prentomo's
Union Square
New York
Avec
Paris
France
Street bill defects debated over parties in interest
The discussion centers on a street improvement bill faulting the phrase a majority to number and interest to define interested parties. Some doubt whether lessees or owners hold interest, but the issue is deemed not fatal as it would await judicial construction if challenged.
Philadelphia Delegation Faces Scrutiny Over Anti-Discrimination Bill Vote
The Philadelphia delegation’s near solid opposition to placing the anti-discrimination bill on the calendar sparks accusations of a political ruse. Critics say Mr Fow urged Republicans to back the bill while signaling loyalty to railroad interests, staining public trust and raising questions about future legislative intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fow
Ernel
Philadelphia Record
Statesmman
Goschen adopts Liberal plank in Tory strategy signals
The Salisbury cabinet chancellor Mr. Goschen claims a large debt reduction and proposes using half of last year's surplus for free education. Liberals attack the move as stealing their platform while noting Tory habit of delaying new issues then adopting them to save their party. The piece cites Peel and Beaconsfield and hints Salisbury may align with Parnell on Home Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goschen
Salisbury
Treasury
Gusechen
Peel
Beaconsfield
Parnell
Larceny Compared To His Creditable Financial Statement
The remark notes that the larceny claim cannot outweigh the subject's otherwise creditable financial statement, implying a cautious assessment of his financial integrity in light of alleged theft.
What Kind Of Road Bill
An editorial notes the House narrowly passed a road bill after last minute vote changes. It questions whether the measure will improve road methods or merely waste a million dollars annually, criticizing legislators and urging genuine reform led by intelligent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Road Commission
Experience with the sugar duty and bounty reception
The article notes growing acceptance of the sugar bounty for domestic raw sugar, arguing it boosts consumption and keeps protection for producers while lowering costs for the public. It discusses anti-trust tensions, a German sugar import threat, and the limited immediate price drop from a 2 3 cent duty reduction, with further declines anticipated as supply catches up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Free Trade Papers
Sugar Trust
Boston
Germany
Sugar
Blair Rejected as Minister to China in Sailor-Jester Gossip
Ex Senator Blair’s appointment as Minister to China is rebuffed as China refuses to receive him. The piece lampoons his speeches on the installation plan and notes the political fallout for US figures while predicting continued debate on suitable replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
China
Prencent Harrison
United States
Huston
Pittsburg
Butler and impeachment fears and reform trust in Brooklyn ward acts
The article notes General Butler seeking a fair hearing before tribunals and hints at Supreme Court leverage, while accusing the Washington Post and contributors of stealing the term Mugwump credit. It also discusses Brooklyn ward associations condemning Secretary Tracy's navy yard reform, suggesting possible cost-saving motives behind the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mansep
Carpenter Coud
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Brooklyn
Tracy
Navy Yard
Retary
Asphalt Pavements Prove Superior in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Record notes experience shows asphalt pavements laid on solid foundations prove superior. It suggests improving Pittsburgh asphalt projects to achieve the same result and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
London Tory papers versus American reciprocity dispute
The Graphic claims reciprocity will strengthen propaganda in Canada and Newfoundland, a blow to Sir John Macdonald and Sir Charles Tupper who have negotiated for Canada US reciprocity. The Globe attacks the US educational system as a test of Tory ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Graphic
Canada
Newfoundland
John Macdonald
Charles Tupper
United States
Giobde
Delaware Moves Against Residency Divorce Bait
The Delaware Legislature passed a bill to prevent obtaining a residence solely to secure a divorce. Rhode Island may be quick to act on similar divorce commerce. The piece critiques William Henry Blair and political rhetoric, notes canalinvestigation tensions in New York, and includes brief items on Supreme Court justice influence, farm labor eight-hour day talk, Illinois wheat corner schemes, and Whitehead torpedo use in the Chilean war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Dela Ware
Rhode Island
Mule case sparks verdict of justifiable homicide
An Ensstern drummer who shot a mule to avoid being kicked to death was vindicated when the owner sued for damages. The jury found the act justifiable, effectively condemning the animal in a highly discerning peers’ ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri Makes Mention
St. Louis Globe Democrat notes a clash of parties in Pennsylvania where critics argue Republicans lack sufficient party unity while highlighting the broader national political tension and calls for stronger Republican alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Notable European Nobles and Americans Highlight London Benefit
Madrid singer CnuisTixE Mussox travels to London for Sims Reeves benefit. Portraits and society figures like J W Alexander and editor J L Lamb figure among cultural patrons. Mentioned are the Duke of Edinburgh at a London concert and Frank Vincent receiving a Venezuelan decoration for geography work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnuistixe Mussox
Madrid
Sims Reeves
London
Joux W. Alexander
Walt Whitman
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mas
Mantua J. Lamb
Amvlican Magazine of History
Europe
United States
Doxsa Simpora CavsrNo
Chile
Duke of Edinburgh
Pope Leo XIII Encyllical On Social Justice Aims To Lead
A Rome dispatch reports Pope Leo XIII prepares a social encyclical. The pope aims to harmonize doctrine with modern currents and place Catholicism at the center of the democratic movement, urging state intervention for justice while avoiding doctrinaire extremes. The document seeks unity among Catholics amid debates in France and Belgium and to guide social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Leo XII
United States
Europe
Archbishop Gibbons
Leo Tii
France
Badium
Liege
Leo XIII
Charity
Xul
Lew Xiid
Leo XT
America
Pictures in a Washington swall society residence
A Washington social story recalls a swall society scene at a fashionable home. The hostess is showing handsome photographs to a female guest when a fresh caller arrives. The hostess urges the admirer to leave but the guest insists she will stay and continue viewing the photos before the hostess hastily gathers the photos and departs.
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Washington
Poets Earn Little, Shuffle Verses to Newspapers
Browning earns about 10000 pounds yearly from his poetry while many poets throughout spring and autumn donate their verses to newspapers, showing a gap between earnings and published work.
Sir Morell Mackenzie Papers On Exercise For Health
Sir Morell Mackenzie, renowned English physician, contributes a long article to THE DISPATCH on physical exercise for health and longevity. He outlines rules for seven life stages, drawing on a lifetime of observation. The Dispatch promises the piece will appear next Sunday and eclipse prior efforts.
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Morell Mackenzie
Dispatch
Sir Morell Mackenzie
Effective Year of Missionary Work by American Sunday School Union
The report recounts a year ending in 1801 with 1820 new Sunday schools in destitute areas, 7 080 teachers and 8 210 scholars. It notes aid to 2088 other schools, 15 201 teachers and 125 024 scholars, plus 50 previously reported schools aided again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sunday School Union
Alard
Pittsburg
Felix BR. Hrmnot
Charles J. Clarke
W. N. Frew
Thomas Wightmas
Andrew Howard
John B. Jackson
Joan G. Holmes
Thomas H. Lane
J. H. McCullagh
Deaths of a Day: funeral for David T. Evans held
The funeral for David T. Evans, 70, was held yesterday from the family home at Madison and Steinley streets Southside. Evans died at 4:00 A M Sunday after a life as a builder, Civil War veteran, and founder of the Welsh Congregational Church. He leaves five sons and two daughters with several prominent relatives in local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Evans
Madison and
Steinley Streets
Southside
Evans
Horn
Wales
Fourteenth
Penneylvania Cavalry
Southelde
Welsh Congregational Church
Sidney Streets
Ths
T. D. Evans
D. J. Evans
Evana Cunningham & Jones
D. Evans
Ulver Iron and Steel Company
Hannah
Prof Prosser
Henry Evans
Emporis
Kay
Achsah
John Jones
Thomas
Jenkins
Arthur Evans
Oliver Tron and Steel Company
Samuel L. Gerry Dies in Roxbury Mass a Leading American Artist
Landscape artist Samuel L. Gerry died in Roxbury Massachusetts on Sunday. He rose to prominence as a portrait painter after early miniatures and spent 49 summers painting the White Mountains. He helped found the Boston Art Club and wrote noted works including an illustrated article on Boston’s Masters. He supported abolition and William Lloyd Garrison. Dr Wilfred W Fetterman also died, born in this county 41 years ago, studied medicine and practiced in Salt Lake City Tombstone and Lilleburg where his remains will be buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annxiz
Louise Cary Rayadéxn
Maine General Hospital
Presedest Narerson
Mexico
Arthur
Thousand Islands
Rosa Boxmeer
Highlands
Argyleshire
Fontainebleau
United States of Venezuela
Federal Council
Bolivar
Frank Vincent
John Bigelow
France
Frank Slavin
Charles Mitchell
Treasury
Samuel L. Gerry
Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Gerry
Bout
Hoston
New England Agasins
Hotton Art Club
Dirm
Willan Lloyd Garrison
Wilfred W. Fetterman
Fetterman
N.P. Fetterman
Hoffmann
Hahnemann Medlenl College
Rena
Salt Lake City
Tombstone
Ariz
Lilleburg
Obituary Notes Parade List of 20th Century Notables Dies
A long list of obituary notes reports deaths across the United States. P up Granger a variety actor dies in New York at age 4. Thomas Metcalf of Chardon Ohio dies at 89 after nearly 70 years there. Several other figures include Mrs Sean Lryxcn of Green Castle Indiana aged 77, General D. W. H. Day in Columbus Ohio, Fred Leslir in London at 2, Samuel War in Boston, and George Fredewchs in England aged 44. Frederick Hale, founder of the United States Pharmaceutical Association, dies in Brooklyn. FrancEss Barre, veteran English actor, age 70, once taught music with Macready. Thomas Cuffelle of the War Department dies in Washington from heart trouble. A prominent colored DC citizen dies in Washington after long illness. The notes cover actors, musicians, military-linked figures, and civic leaders across several cities.
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P Up Granger
New York
Thomas Metcalf
Chardon
Sean Lryxcn
Lynch
Pierce
Green Castle
Ind
D. W. H. Day
Ohio Senate
Columbus
Mus
Fred Leslir
England
Agate
George Fredewchs
Ercunao Guirriras
Order of the Knights of Labor
Chicago
Griffiths
Ulrich Stevens
Order
Mie
Many Howard
Brooklyn
FrancEss Barre
Dance
Macready
Buckstape
Ben Webster
Mre Keeler
Cuffelle
Quartermaster General
Oice
War Department
Washington
District of Columbia
Washiegion
Virginia
Oberlin
Tormpil Butler
Miss Couzins Faces Board of Control Over Minutes
The National Columbian Commission's Board of Control called Miss Phoebe Couzins to appear after charges from the Board of Lady Managers. Couzins claims the minutes were altered by the ladies and cites letters from Mrs. President Palmer asking changes. She vows to show original copies and photographs if summoned, and says she will not tamper with records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChiicaGo
Board of Control
National Columbian Commission
Phoebe Couzins
Board of Lady Managers
Miss Couzins
President Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Dimes Scarce Prompting Banks to Seek Coin Supply
A Pittsburgh Allegheny region report notes dimes are in short supply across banks and stores. Banks with streetcar or bridge company deposits show higher dime availability, while others report demand outpacing supply. Advice suggests requesting dimes from Washington Treasury if shortages persist. A dime bank fad links to reduced general circulation and a puzzled thrifty poker anecdote follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Spang,Chalfant & Co
Swaith Bros. & Co
Little Dime Savings Bank
Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Chicago
Manchester
Herron
Fort Pitt National Bank
Pittsburg
Treasury
Washington
Uncle Sam
Wagner Lecture Inspires Deep Thought At Art Society
H E Krebbiel drew praise with a Wagner talk on his operas and art work. He argued themes of salvation through faithful women and noted the mythic roles in the music. Carl Hetter accompanied on piano as audiences reflected on Wagner as poet and composer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Krebbiel
Art Society Festine
Richard Wagner
Carl Hetter
Wagner
Krehbiel
Old City
Meistersinger lecture to headline Old City Hall tonight
Mr Kreisrer will deliver a third lecture in Old City Hall this evening on The Meistersinger. May Festival and Mozart Club guests attend free. Carl Retter and J H Gittings assist at the piano. East End Young People's Societies meet at Shadyside Presbyterian Church with a social program. MR and Mrs E Goprary to Chicago this evening with Alaster Dickson who has recovered. Dr Frank McDosalp returned home after Peoria Hill wedding duties.
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Lincoln A. Wagenhals
City
Wagenhals
Nelle Wageshala
Edna Morrow
East End
Pittsburg
the Duquesne
Miss Morrow
Neove A Super
Hotel Duquesne
Mr. Wagenhals
Kreisrer
Old City Hall
Mozart
Messrs
Carl Retter
J. H. Gittings
Krei Biel
Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Mrs. E. Goprary
Chicago
Alaster Dickson
Fair City
Prince of Wales Bids Warm Greeting to James G. Blaine
The Prince of Wales is reported to have cordially grasped the hand of young James G. Blaine and spent considerable time conversing during his presentation. The scene underscores the ease of recognition among kindred spirits in a crowded gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltimore
Prince of Wales
James G. Blaine
Washington County backs Blaine in observer report
E F Acheson of the Washington Observer said from Harrisburg last evening that strong feeling favors Blaine in Washington County He was unsure about J B Finley’s chances in the race for State Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Blaine
E. F. Acheson
The
Washington Observer
Harrisburg
Notable Visitors Share Comic Sketch of Trade Talks
Swedish consul Witheling Kurtz visited Montreal en route to Washington to press trade restrictions removal for Manitoba Minnesota and Wisconsin colonies. Congressman Billy Mason of Chicago urged renominating President Harrison during his Pittsburgh transit. Several officials and engineers, including J H Huehart and Edward J Chibas, depart or arrive for meetings, mining, or encampments, reflecting a busy cross section of regional business and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witheling Kurtz
Montreal
Washington
Manitoba
Minnesota
Wisconsin
James P. Peavey
Sioux City
Harrison
W. L. Abbott
United States
Lauw
Charles 3. McKee
George Voo Bonnnoret
Robert McGunigle
H.C. Fry
Rochester
Edward J. Chibas
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
J. H. Huehart
Grand Rapids Road
Digdeane
Pennsylvania Company
Mesers
Colestock & Martino
Muddy Creek
Seventh Avenue Hotel
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie
New York
Fred Zimmermes
Steubenville
Pittsburg
Deis
Coselete
Jobin
Arters
Parker
Seventh Avenue
W. A. Lynch
Canton
Akron & Western
H. Swart
Arendon
Nesville
Schlosser
Deinmater
Memiville
A. Ooh
Glasgow
Duquesne
J. Hablitzel
A. Oda
Curious Condensations From a Distant Paper
A collection of short items from a London and international press notes various social clubs, inventions, strange customs, and oddities. Topics include a London MA for Befriending Young Servants, a new boot-cleaning machine, German and Italian religious trends, and peculiar scientific observations. Notable facts involve population figures, beards in the Ottoman Empire, and curious animal longevity claims.
Fragmentary Humor and Gist of Local Satires
A garbled dialogue montage presents quick snippets of humor and social mores. Characters discuss buying a brindle pup, marriage references, critics, and a drummer’s wife amid fragmented newspaper dialogue. The piece reads like a collage of faint exchanges and quips with missing context.
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Che Biswateh
Pittsbore
Houm
Tmiaune Buulaing
Comepeete Stes
Fereign
Menor Mierarca
Randary
Senday
Suffolk County Bar
Carpenter
Washington Post
New York Sun
Henry W. Blair
Bradley
Supreme Court
Illinois
Missouri
Entiorr F. Shepard
Hamilton McK. Twombly
Florence Vanderbilt
Justice L. Q. C. Lamar
Pope
Socialism
von Moltke
Berlin
Count von Moltke
General Staff
William
Saxony
Haden
Saxe-Weimar
Hesse
Roya
Labrie
Gaysler
Prince Bismarck
Twelve Apostles
Samuel War
Ir Country
Pittaburger
Hablita
South
New Orleans
Washington Monument
Capitol
Fort Dearborn
McVieckar
Banker Hill
Boston Court House
Union
Hot Springs
Ark
Reidsville
Journal
Mr. Krebbiel
Eleventh Ward
Washington Camp
Patriotic Sons of America
H. P. Ford
Clarence Burleigh
P. &. C. H. Hawksworth
P. B. W.T. Taggart
Agnes Hamilton
Toerge
Lescallette Council No
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William AH. Lebner
A. J. Peayaeae
H. Hott
Frank J. Longwaker
John H. Wayman
Edward &. Jackson
Ersner Vincent
Calvary Ghurch
Cincinnati
Sliss McGill
Vincent
Frank McDosalp
Peoria H Ill
Broken Bow
Neb
M. A. Buy
Metropolitan Association For
Lady Guide Association
Detroit
Vienna
Central Council of Church
Nuremberg
M. Berthelot
Port Madison
Wyoming
Esen
Alps
Cedros Island
Royal Aquarium
St. Petersburg
Sandwich Islands
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Bascom, O
Santaaras
Deater
Yantes Hinds
Gotrox
Gotrix
Young Gotrix
Annie Rooney
Pwek
Pittubure
Alemt
Edgars
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