The Dispatch Rates and Circulation Figures
The notice lists per issue copies and average net circulation for the Sunday edition of The Dispatch for three months ending July 1. It outlines postage, pricing, and delivery details for daily and weekly editions, including Sunday and carrier rates, with the publication city as Pittsburg and the date August 3.
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the Disratch
United States
Tesraten
Disraten
Ineratcn
Desraten
Sandsy
Danyimeraten
Burday Dispatch
Peents
Democratic County Convention Indorses Clean Judicial Nominations
The Democratic Convention yesterday endorsed Judee Collier and nominated Eri H. Johnston for District Attorney. The move signals integrity over partisanship as Republicans may cross party lines for capable justice.
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Judee Collier
Eri. H. Johnston
G. A. R. Reunion Opens With Enthusiasm in Milwaukee
The first day of the Milwaukee G. A. R. reunion drew large crowds for parades reunions and campfires showing warm veteran greetings and public honors. Business meetings will address pending questions, with conservative moderation seen as beneficial for the Grand Army and the nation.
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Milwaukee
Grand Army
Real estate deal hints at Congo sale and rail imperialism
The article suggests King Leopold may sell the Congo Free State as US railroad magnate C P Huntington contemplates expansions in the east. It speculates on Huntington buying the Congo, gaining river water rights, and becoming a king of another domain through leveraged investments and railroad royalties.
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Leopold
Belgium
Conzo Free State
Congo
England
Germany
France
Italy
Portugal
C. P. Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Congo Valley
Huntington
Congo Free State
Transformation of New England and French Canadian Assimilation
The Forum cautions that French Canadian migration to New England may hinder assimilation and preserve language and customs. It notes a Massachusetts Rhode Island convention to resist US integration and questions whether the nation should welcome populations refusing to become part of America.
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New England
Canada
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
United States
Divergent Views on Liquor Legislation Prompt Debate
Varied opinions emerge across groups over the liquor law. notably Mr. Bradley presents one influential critique while supporters urge reform. The discussion reflects sharp contrasts in policy aims and public sentiment as legislators weigh changes.
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Bradley
Prohibition Debate: High License vs Local Option
The founder of Asbury Park argues high license better halting liquor evils than prohibition noting failure to suppress illicit traffic. Detroit Free Press cites Pittsburg speak-easies as evidence. Philadelphia Record supports local option but distinguishes it from statewide prohibition, urging continued debate on liberty and regulation.
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Asbury Park
Detroit Free Press
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Philadephia
Consolidation in the Coke Industry
The H. C. Frick Coke Company bought J. W. Moore coke properties giving it about 7 000 of 13 000 ovens in Connellsville region. The shift toward a few firms controlling most of the trade continues with new fields opening elsewhere and persistent competition keeping coke prices at or near production cost.
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H. C. Frick Coke Company
J. W. Moore Company
Connellsville
Canada Separation from England Gains New Impetus
The piece argues Canadians angered by English action over seized sealers may push toward separation from Britain and alignment with the United States. It warns that antagonizing Canadians harms potential union and stresses that irritating Canada undermines any possibility of friendly incorporation.
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England
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Exposition Ideas Prompted Innovations Beyond Decoration
The writer argues the Centennial shaped major progress in printing, electricity, telephones, and machinery, stressing expositions as catalysts for industrial advances and urging local organizers to apply the lesson to future fairs. It also notes political commentary on Confederate veterans and pension policy reflecting shifting party alignments.
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Edward Atkinson
Atkinson
United States
Exposition plans and politics stir readers as 1900s issues rise
The piece discusses Chicago Exposition preparations and mixed press response, adds thoughts on patronage and family connections at Sheffield consulate, notes editorial reactions from Eastern papers, and condemns a Southern plan to dictate franchise by property. It also mentions Columbus prize essays and a critical view of constitutional loyalties.
Wheat advance in Chicago tied to European crop worries
The piece questions the wheat price rise in Chicago amid known European shortages and whether it targets August shorts. It also notes a Democratic Convention nominee's Allegheny county roots and reflects on major annual business failures linked to debt.
End of Civil Service Reform Debate Cited by Oberly
Ex Commissioner Oberly argues that publishing the eligible list signals the end of civil service reform though opponents may criticise the process. The article notes the exam results and selections are public matters and unlikely to harm reform efforts.
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Oberly
Ing
Law conflicts erupt over NY capital punishment laws and utility interests
The notion that New York State capital punishment laws may conflict with the interests of an electric light company is creating a contentious debate in lower Manhattan.
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State of
New York
Manhattan Island
New Southside Bank Planned After Farmers and Mechanics
The creation of a new bank on the Southside to replace the defunct Farmers and Mechanics signals continued banking needs in the area. The article expects prudent management with no speculation for several years.
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Farmers and Mechanics
London strike proves fault lines in free trade pattern
About 130000 workers in London walk out, showing that proponents of free trade face tangible disruption. The nationwide labor action highlights pressure on government policy and industrial relations amid economic debate.
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London
Prominent People and a Philadelphia Death Report
The item notes Osborne estate at 6500 acres and mentions Captain Henry Crawford’s recent death in Philadelphia as the wealthiest boat owner in Pennsylvania. It also lists figures such as Oliver Wendell Holmes and Max Muller with brief remarks, plus a curious note on the name David appearing in various historical incidents.
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Osborne
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Warse Macveagh
Pennsylvania
Belator Sherman
Henry Crawford
Philadelphia
Max Muller
Oxford
England
Henry
Cables
New York
San Francisco
David Rune
Ufe
Terry
David
David C. Broderick
Broderick
David D. Colton
David J. Brewer
United States
Eighth Judicial District
Inci
David Nagle
Justice Field
Aged Lady Seeks Lodging After Long Hard Luck
An elderly woman identifying as Mrs. Catharine Eliza Wright of Louisville Kentucky, 72, sought lodging at Jamaica town hall after arriving by Long Island Railroad. Widow twice, mother of ten with eight deceased, she has kin in Riverhead and Jamaica connections. She describes years of hardship including work in a printing basement and saving money while wandering.
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New Yore
Catharine Eliza Wright
Louisville
Jamaica Town Hall
Wiliam Wrright
Horace
New Hira
Wright
Abe
Rentania Loseee
Ain't Sayin a Word. Blame Politics Over Cabinets
A short Chicago Inter-Ocean commentary notes President Blaine avoiding direct retorts to opposition Democrats. It argues Democratic organs have hammered the Cabinet and produced little tangible results, frustrating party allies and readers.
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Chicago
Inter-Orean
James G. Blaine
Sleep Habits Across Genders Unearth Odd Nighttime Rituals
A columnist catalogs varied approaches to sleep, noting which side or position people adopt to drift off. He cites specific routines from a brain worker and mentions a pension official as a case, then obsesses on darkness, streetlight, and even a gas jet’s impact on sleepers. He ends promising more on women’s slumber quirks and an expert’s future access.
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Corporal Tanser
Pensions
Tom
Colored minister to Hayti sparks merchant opposition
New York merchants debate Fred Douglass potential as Hayti envoy, arguing seuage is color based. They claim Haytians respect white diplomats more and advocate replacing Douglass with a white envoy who can advance American interests. Debate reflects racial and diplomatic tensions in Hayti relations.
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Fred Douglass
Hayti
Yoas
New York
Douglass
Haytian
O Neill Sees Uncertain Path to Speakership
Congressman Charles O Neill returned from Washington and spoke on the Fifty first Congress caucus. He warned that many new Pennsylvania Republicans hold decisive votes and their caucus position is not assured. He noted potential 71 PA votes and a likely 55 percent threshold to secure the Speakership.
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Philadelphia Record
Charles O'Neill
Washington
Oery
Pennsylvania
Suer
Ex Civil Service Chief Fears Public Eligibles End System
Ex-Civil Service Commissioner Oberly declares the plan to publish the list of eligibles ends the civil service system. He argues publication destroys competitive examinations and enables political influence to decide appointments, undermining merit-based hiring across departments and bureaus.
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Oberly
Washngton
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Pecea Ayr
Uae
Sakenfon
Texas Battle Ship Could Serve As Submerged Fort
Washington report says the Texas battleship, cost over 3 million dollars, may only function as a submerged fort. Plans from an English firm and Secretary Whitney receive praise, but experts doubt sea worthiness or topwater performance. Congressional inquiry expected as officials weigh radical design changes.
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Washington
Texas
Whitney
United States
Ae Nortel
Navy Yard
Tracy
Department
Navy
Forsman Divine Charged With Forcible Kissing in Ambler
Forsman W. J. Divine of Keasty and Mattison chemical works faced Squire Hitting in Ambler on four counts of kissing Mrs. Elizabeth Keller and her daughter Lizzie against their will. Prosecutor A. Br. Oliff described the incident. Divine posted bail at $200 and claimed the acts were mere kisses after a quarrel. The magistrate's office was crowded during the proceedings.
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Dispatch
Reading
Nettie Stoner
Divine
President Faces Pressure Over Silver and Blair Bill
Washington August 27 President Harrison faces strong pressure to use his annual message to back three reform schemes. Supporters of silver the Blair bill and unlimited coinage urge him to advocate in their favor. The clash pits Western and Eastern interests with the South leaning toward Cleveland anti silver stance.
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Friends of
Washington
Harrison
Friends of Silver
Congress
Cleveland
Ant
Patchwork Clippings From Wheeling Area News
A Parkerburg man was arrested then released after taking possession of several hand satchels tied to a theft report in Wheeling. Mrs. Connert of Ellis, Gilmer county, found a black snake in a martin box and killed it after a second box also contained a large snake. A farm report notes a cow’s milk production dropping from five to one gallon daily after a tail removal. Rumors mention a monster snake near Mount de Chantal Academy and a noisy Akron parrot yelling fire throughout the neighborhood.
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Parkersburg
Wheeling
Maxon Connert
Ellis
Gilmer County
W. Va
Mount de Chantal Academy
Boston to test new mail scheme with fifteen package stations
A Boston telegram from August reports Postmaster General Wanamaker will establish fifteen package stations around the city. Merchants and residents can mail without visiting the main office to obtain stamps and mail packages, with stations placed at caters and news agents to issue notes and supplies.
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Boston
Wanamaker
Wes
Saencios
Minister Wanted at Hayti Needs An American Leader
An American minister is sought for Hayti as the community seeks a capable envoy to guide religious and social work. The call emphasizes local leadership and forward vision for the town’s spiritual services and civic matters.
Deaths of a Day: William E Rowe Civil Engineer
William E. Rowe, an old civil engineer, died at the City Poor Farm on Monday night at age unknown. During the war he was sent to Pittsburgh by the Government to supervise the construction of a number of apa built by Tomije eon Str. Rowe re cal at education in the ts Bedie ebetee iakewene wad.
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William E. Rowe
Pittburg
Tomijeeon
Rowe
Washington Irving Home and Romantic Hudson Valley
A feature recalling Washington Irving and Sunnyside near Sleepy Hollow. The article paints Irving’s welcoming nature and the local legends tied to his home, noting encounters with neighbors and visitors and the charm of the lower Hudson Valley.
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Valley of the Hudson
Washington Irving
Sunnyside
Irving
Wolfers
Sleepy Hollow
Irving and His Cotemporaries in American Letters
A compact appraisal of Irving as a singular voice in 19th century literature. The piece notes mixed modern regard, praises his good nature and refined art, and recalls contemporaries praising him amid political noise and public adulation for his graceful fancies.
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Irving
Derma
Spain
Modest American writer cherished simple country life
A reflective tribute to an American writer famed for a modest, amiable nature. The piece notes his lifelong preference for a simple country life, his ability to mingle with all kinds of people, and his enduring charm despite public honors and rewards. An anecdote with Irving mentions a child and a tree on a place.
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Irving A
George
Knickerbocker Family in New York History
The Knickerbockers emerge as notable early Dutch settlers in the Hudson Valley. Herman Knickerbocker, nicknamed the “Prince” for hospitality, was Irving’s close friend and a frequent source of anecdotes about this representative family.
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Knickerbocker
New Netherlands
Batrving
New York
Hudson Valley
Herman Knickerbocker
Prince
Irving
Knickerbockers
Ans
Trenton
Denver
Bwler
Sleepy Hollow recollections amid modern village strolls
A reflective piece traces Sleepy Hollow from legend to present day, noting the lazy road past Beckman’s mill pond and the Dutch church bridge where Ichabod once rode. It recalls Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones, and the famed schoolmaster as the tale’s familiar hinges.
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Sleepy Hollow
Beckman's Mill Pond
Poncantico
Ichabod
Katrina van Tassel
Brom Bome
Katrina
van Tassel
Ichabod and the Headless Horseman Legend on Stormy Banks
The tale recalls Ichabod Crane's pursuit by the Headless Horseman on a bridge, his vanishing after a pumpkin marker. It notes colonial legends tied to the Hudson and Donner Berg, and mentions Major Andre, Katrina, and ghostly Dutch traditions in New York folklore.
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Ichabod
Lot
Connecticut
Goblin
Missile
Bram
Katrina
Vine
New York
Major Andre
Hudson
Peeksville
Irving
Anthony
Irving’s Grave in Old Dutch Churchyard Reveals Silence
In a historic graveyard near the Dutch church, the resting place of a great American author lies marked by a plain white slab bearing only the name and date of death. A worn path to the grave testifies more than praise to a life and work shaped by the country’s growth.
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Irving
Jacob Meixel Dies After Illness at Carlisle Funeral
Jacob Meixel died after illness in Carlisle. The report notes his passing and funeral arrangements being held, with local observers mentioning the ease of attendance and community response to the news.
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Carlisle
Jacob Meixel
New York City Flea Complaint Leads to Sanitary Report
Hampies note in Gist of Gotham's Gossip recounts Mrs. Switzer of Harlem complaining about flea infestation after sand dumping in a vacant lot. A formal health report is filed, with four dead fleas attached, citing widespread Harlem flea presence and referencing adjacent properties at 479 East 115th Street and 477.
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YORK
NCBA
Switzer
Harlem
Board of Health
Mundred
Fifteenth Street
Work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Amid Repairs
Fourteen hundred men work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as riveters and iron-plate crews push the Boston’s damaged bottom toward repair. The Chicago’s engines perform well and the Brooklyn may head to Norfolk for extensive repairs in two to three weeks. The Yantic will join Baltimore’s celebration next month before it goes to Norfolk. The steel cruiser Maine is progressing slowly and the Lancaster will be dismantled at Rotten Row.
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Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Norfolk Navy Yard
Baltimore
Norfolk
Maine
Lancaster
Girl clings to rail in burning tenement as mother missing
About 25 people flee burning eastside tenement using ladders while a young girl in nightdress refuses to descend awaiting her mother. Firemen rescue the girl after a tense climb. she reunites with her mother on a lower level and collapses.
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Fnally
Peghon
Shoe
Lost His Last Friend and Descent of a Chicago Man
George M. Storrs son of late Storrs of Chicago faced robbery charges after stealing several hundred dollars' worth of bric-a-brac from roommate Rob for mercy in court. Place withdrew the complaint. Storrs lamented ruin and disgrace. His troubles trace to an affair with Aline Le Huray leading to divorce, desertion, and a child theft arrest, with bonds and divorce actions ongoing.
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George M. Storrs
Storrs
Chicago
Rob
Young Place
West Side
Miss le Huray
Abrupt Abduction Ends in Shipboard Attack
Mrs. Solo fled her Italian husband to live with Captain Clark aboard a bay scow. Solo arrived with a summons, Clark felled him with an ax after recognition, severing shoulder flesh. A Government tug rescued Solo and Clark was jailed.
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Thomas Solo
John Clark
Bens
Clark
Solo
Captain Clark
Mrs. Solo
Bolo
No Time to Exchange Compliments
Dr. Sayre faced charges over remarks about Dr. Hammond and Brown-Sequard elixir. Hammond called Sayre a liar. Sayre dismissed the dispute, declining to discuss with a “blackguard” and denying the charges, preferring to let his letter answer itself.
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Lewis A. Sayre
William A. Hammond
San Francisco Examiner
Caught an Old-Timer at Cunard Pier Theft
Thomas Collina known as Long-faced Kelly alias Coffin was seized by Detective Mallan on the Cunard pier after stealing Mrs. Ennis purse. Identified by Detective Sergeant Lyman as a Philadelphia crook with prior prison terms. He was arraigned before Judge O'Reilly at the Tombs with bail set at 2500 dollars for the grand jury.
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Thomas Collina
Mallan
Casthm
Rogue’s
West Virginia election contest details from Fleming Wilis
Senator Kenna of West Virginia at the Hoffman House discussed the governor election contest. He said the committee will finish soon with only McDowell and Mercer counties left to canvass. He noted Democrats allege voting irregularities with out of state Negro voters from Virginia. Goff's apparent 10 vote win may stand only as a small legal plurality if investigations prove illegitimate ballots.
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Kenna
West Virginia
Hoffman House
McDowell
Mercer
Virginia
Goff
Old
Fleming
Converts Arrive on Moravia Steamer in New Land Wave
The steamship Moravia brought 123 Mormon converts to America. Most were peasant women and a majority were persuaded by elders to undertake the voyage.
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Moravia
America
Attacked by a Copperhead in Swererville Barn
Robert of Washington township was bitten on the arm by a large copperhead snake in a barn at night. He was found by a passerby and his arm began to swell rapidly, with doctors fearing serious consequences from the bite. The incident occurred near the Swererville inn on August 2.
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Swererville, Inn
Robert
Washington Township
Hindoo Steamer Arrives After Ten Day Fire
The Hindoo freight steamer reached port with a hold fire burning for ten days. Insurance firms would prize such slow blaze as a model for wide use. The report notes that cases like this are not rare and discusses the unusual fire. A Denver Times item adds a quip about a man’s wife and a mantwol betile, reflecting weathered humor of the era.
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Boston Glove
Hindoo
Denver Times
Curious Condensations Highlights Oddball Local Tales
A collage of fragmented notes from Milford to Harrisburg covers birthdays, citizenship papers, unusual pets, a giant umbrella journey, a chicken walker device, and peculiar ailments. Notable items include a 104 year old Frenchwoman in Jamestown gaining papers, a white kitten entangled in a window hook, and a 3 foot alligator found near the Little Blue river.
Fragmented Wit Nuggets From Earliest Papers
A collage of humorous quips and quick takes from various papers. Snappy lines touch on law, real estate, romance, crime, and politics. Names of cities and periodicals appear in snippets, reflecting a lighthearted cross section of era humor.
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