Fragmentary newspaper notice from The Dispatch page
The readable text shows page metadata and locations for THE DISPATCH offices in New York. It mentions the entry and second class matter date November 14 and distribution points Brentano’s Union Square and Opera Avenue Paris, with references to foreign and home advertisers and hotel news.
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Nstofice
Smithfield
Diamond
New York
Brentano's
Tnion Square
Opera
Para
France
Unclear OCR: Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed
Fragmentary text shows subscription terms for various durations and editions including Sunday. Rates appear scrambled with prices and days, carrier delivery details, and weekly totals, but specific figures and names are unreadable.
Altoona Conference Signals New Independent Republican Effort
In Altoona a modest Independent Republicans meeting drew attention as a sign of dissatisfaction with party machine governance. The Dispatch notes the gathering focused on views and acquaintances, yet the piece hints at broader political momentum and potential impact on upcoming elections. Senator Emery’s outspoken stance is highlighted as part of the rising activity.
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Mr. Delamater
Altoona
Emery
Lake Front favored for World’s Exposition site in Chicago
Editors note near certainty directors will return to Lake Front as site, aligning with long held plan despite Illinois Central Railroad doubts. Critics warn lakefront plan could waste time and money, arguing a lake edge site risks impractical scope and railroad entanglements.
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Chicago
Chicago News
Lake Front
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Cuburban
Lake Michigan
The Conger Lard Bill Passes House Amid Debate
The Conger compound lard bill moves through the House with licensing for manufacturers and taxes on wholesale and retail dealers. It imposes penalties for violations and outlines strict branding and stamping rules to distinguish pure lard from imitations, framing the issue as a broader fraud in the lard trade.
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Congress
Fight over lard substitutes and adulteration tax debate
A discussion on compound variability and adulteration aims to curb cheaper ingredient use. Southern cottonseed interests oppose. agricultural lawmakers push for transparency. The measure, termed the Donger bill, seeks to keep people informed about product content and may become law.
Noise and insults mark a heated House session
The House did not discharge Cannon yesterday but stayed loud as the compound laid bill passed. Personal recriminations dominated debate with epithets like liar and loafer flying about, signaling a Congress ready for a bayonet charge or rifle volley rather than measured discourse. The era of barroom language at the Speaker’s desk is deemed past in this session.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Editorial Attacks Caucus Control in Congress
The Philadelphia Ledger rails at Speaker Reed and the House Steering Committee, arguing caucus rule corrupts independence for Senators and Representatives. It laments escalating disorder and disrespect in Congress as violence breeds further injustice.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Reed
House
Republican Party
Congress
Depew urged to end New York Central strike
The article argues Mr. Powderly should declare the New York Central strike over. It criticizes Chauncey Depew for rejecting arbitration and warns the railroad will be viewed with distrust by labor unions until the road distances itself from anti union actions. Depew must prove he remains a friend to workers.
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Powderly
New York Central
Federation of Railway
Knights of Labor
Powderty
Webb
Chauncey Depew
Organized Labor
Organization of Labor
Emery Denies Compromise with the Machine in Bradford Speech
The Bradford organ of Hon. Lewis Emery rejects insinuations that the ex Senator seeks a deal with the machine. It semi-officially states Emery will indict Mr Dela mater soon in a Bradford address in the interest of truth and justice.
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Lewis Emery
Bradford
Emery
Delamater
Prolonged Washington Debate on Reciprocity Amid Foreign Policy Talk
The article notes Senator Aldrich submitting his reciprocity amendment in the Senate and discusses the push to avoid penal duties. It mentions Senator Delamater’s Williams Grove appearance and the farmer voters’ potential stance.
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Aldrich
Senate
House of Representatives Constituencies Spark Offset
Republican voters in Warren county show a hint of independence in choosing representatives, signaling dissatisfaction with traditional gauge of constituencies and momentum for local political autonomy.
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Warren County
Protectionist tariff debates and cider pricing in season
SrsatTor Plume urged higher tariffs on castor oil beans and the Senate appeared receptive. Apple cider production remains viable with new methods despite rising costs, while Mus. Hanerson may attend an event in Cresson. The text cites a run of disgraceful scenes with Juperve.
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Plumb
Senate
House Speakeasy Business and Political Phrases
The column riffs on Capitol happenings and local satire noting a busy beehive atmosphere at the House and a restless public mood. It comments on Pittsburg baseball rumors, maritime notices, and police work on the South Side while lampooning political discourse and media coverage.
Notable Figures and Worldly Tidbits Parade in Busy Page
A collage of brief notes features Prof F W Newman age 85 vegetarian since 62, Capt Couuvm finishing a US Marines history, Joax S Learr Fayetteville educated congress hopeful, Charles Frohman running 11 companies with 12 actors, Pitkin lecturing in Buenos Aires, Moresa Bey banished to Mecca, Mrs Livermore touring for lectures and conferences, Joz Jenerson famed Buzzards Bay resident, Wanamaker Welcomes a son John in Paris, Sir Edgar Vincent to wed Lady Helen Duncombe and resigns as Khedive adviser to lead Ottoman Bank in Constantinople.
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F. W. Newman
Cardinal
Couuvm
League Island
United States Marines Corps
Joax S. Learr
North Carolina
Fayetteville
Charles Frohman
New York
Newport
Helen Duncombe
Duchess of Leinster
Edgar Vincent
Egypt
Constantinople
Wire delays New York Central train at Grand Central
An electric light wire fell from a bridge and rested on the tender delaying a New York Central local to Grand Central. Passengers fled the crowded platform as an express train approached and the wire was removed by a signalman with a broom. No injuries were reported.
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New York
New York Central Road
Grand Central Station
Cara
Forty-sixth Street
Sreman
A Very Odd Battle on the Ligonier Turnpike
On the Ligonier turnpike near the Drick house a mink fought a black snake as onlookers watched. The mink leapt to strike the snake while the reptile coiled and struck with ragged blows. After the snake drew blood from its length the mink turned and fled, and the snake was dispatched by the spectators.
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Ligonier
Ligonier Echo
T. W. Singer
David Scully
Laugh
Daughters of Liberty Adjourn After Convention Closes
The National Council of the Daughters of Liberty adjourned in Sauem Massachusetts as delegates prepared to return home. Amendments to national and subordinate constitutions were completed or acted upon, with many members noting the work accomplished and departure plans.
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Diepatoer
Sauem
Mass
Nationa Council of the Daughters of Liberty
Hay Fever Convention at White Mountain Hostelry Tells of Sneeze Debate
Report from a humorous gathering where Senator Augustus Jameson chairs a Hay Fever convention. Dr Hamilton lectures on hay fever causes and cures, while attendees sneeze and wave handkerchiefs. A reporter is escorted from the room as the crowd applauds.
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White Mountain
Hawkke
Augustus
A-Kishom
Beson
Theodore Tallman
Augustus Jameson
Habilton
Hamilton
Coryza
Peculiar Cabin Noise Reveals Family Fight
A traveler hears a backwoods scene where a boy explains that the noise from a nearby cabin is his parents fighting. The boy notes his mother is the boss and advises the visitor to leave, as pitying his father would be futile while the father threatens to strike.
Pioneer settler recalls cowboys and a stubborn steer
An Ark ansas loungers tale describes a 70 mile move to the country and a boy, Jim, helping tie a stubborn brindle steer. The old settler recounts chasing, biting, and finally subduing the animal with rope and a tail hold as the sun beat down.
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Arkansas
Jim
Parker
Yealin
Pleasant Silver Wedding of Fred Maley in Allegheny
Fred Maley the well known Allegheny butcher celebrated his silver wedding last night with his wife hosting friends at home. The couple received silver tokens of goodwill from their many supporters and well wishers.
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Fred Maley
Allegheny
Fred
Euwer Elliott Reunion Draws 2000 Descendants to Springdale Grounds
The fourteenth Euwer Elliott family reunion was held at Jacob H Walters estate in Springdale on the West Penn road. Over 2000 descendants were eligible, with more than 20 of the two families present and a day filled with games, a basket luncheon, and a formal election of officers led by Squire R. K McCall as president.
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Family
Euwer- Eliott
Jacob H. Walters
West Penn Road
Old Sol
Springdale Brass Band
Mily
Bower
R. A. Kennedy
Squire
J. M. Kennedy
Andrew Paes
Scotland
Maryland
John
Muville
Westmoreland County
Sen
Dehildren
Tony
Elliot
Hiliotte
Euwer
Eurr
Samuel Eurr
Ireland
Plum Creek
Allegheny County
John Oard
Jane Elliott
Ets Lack
Tor
Pittsb
Decem
Jane Yourd
Mer
Elliott-Mawer
Austria
Seigfried
Tristan
South Atlantic
Peter Green
Robison Crusoe
Dahomeyland
William Hofman
Sebewaing
Turkey
Asia
The
M and Mahal
White House Mail Pranks Prompt Minnow of National Miniature
A Chicago girl sent three stamps and a letter to request a watch charm. An advertisement accompanied the note promising a National Miniature charm. Readers across the country sent more stamps and notes, many referencing idle discontent and political grumbling.
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Washington
White House
Executive
Chicago
Pomeonnes
Washington, D
Wisconsin
The Keystone Campaign In Pennsylvania A nd The Pattison Dilemma
A collage of editorials on the 1898 Pennsylvania contest between Pattison and Delamater notes scattered public reactions. It cites Republican and Democratic press commentary about endorsements, opposition tactics, and voter sentiment while hinting at internal party divisions and doubts about the campaign’s direction.
Prizes and Ballots Open at Exposition for Amateur Writers
The Dispatch announces a weekly prize essay contest at the Exposition with a bang of voting topics. A Dispatch booth near the Brunswick hall houses ballots and prize essays entries. Opening week topics include streetcar service, historic sites, wharf redevelopment, and Carnegie Library site choice. Prizes include a twenty dollar gold piece for descriptive essays, a ten dollar gold piece for second place, and a year’s Sunday issue of The Dispatch for third. Entries must be 80 to 1000 words, one side only, labeled The Dispatch Prize Essay Contest Exposition Descriptive Article, closing Sept 6 1890.
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Prine
Dispatch
Brunswick-Halle-Collender Company
Derattch
Pennsylvania
Taz DisPaton
Prises
Tre Disraton
DisParor
The
Disratoh
Tax Distatch
Brunswick-Balko-Collender Co
Tax DisPatch
Man Wins Guessing Prize Then Loses Travel Ticket
A New York incident describes V Mans and John McKeon in a bet on guessing the number of pins in a glass jar offering a free first class Europe trip. McKeon allegedly sold the winning ticket and is now sued by Mans and the travel line agent for the ticket value after the prize mishap.
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New York Tribune
V. Mans
No. 401
South Fifth Street
John 5. McKeon
Broahway
Bedford Avenue
McKeon
Europe
Aicheon
Noton
Forty-Sixth Pittsburg Synod Opens at Pleasant Unity
The forty-sixth session of the Pittsburg Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church convened at Pleasant Unity. It includes 116 ministers and 1 congregation, with 74 ministers and 43 laypersons in attendance. Officers elected: Rev. Dr. Keceonary as President, Rev. Demmerer as Secretary, Rev. A. J. Grapp as Treasurer, and J. A. Kearcher. The meeting discusses care for destitute and orphan children and other business.
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Greensburg
Pittsburg
Eeecal Lutheran Church
Pleasant Unity
Orep Precidens Rer
Eeah Sig Ray
Dr. Passavant
Man's Faithful Friend Cotumars Lrp Aug 24
Alfred Swee ney aged 18 left home to hunt squirrels with a bird dog. While loading his gun one shell discharged injuring his right eye, and he died two hours later. The dog led rescuers to the scene where he expired.
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Cotumars
Lrp
Alfred Sweeney
Wooney
Our Mail Pouch Admits Hydrophobia Tale
A reader replies to The Dispatch letter about a mad dog bite and Dr Marchand pills. He supports The Distance view, recounting a man near Plum Creek who fell ill, worsened after exposure to wet weather, and died, noting contagion and foam. The letter is dated August 2 from East Exp Pittsburgh.
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the Dispatch
Robert McCialp
Marchand
Howert
Plum Creek
Ast Liberty
B. F. Ferres
East Exp
Pirrsnorse
Mercury as the evening star overstatement corrected
A reader from Moonee Hovoxen Pennsylvania questions the editor about claiming Mercury is the brightest evening star. The writer argues Mercury is rarely observed near the sun and supports Mr. Moore who states Venus remains the evening star until December, blaming an almanac error.
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The
Diepaten
Moore
Bernard Riley Post to Editor Seeks Identity Proof
A man signing as Bernard Riley asks The Dispatch to verify his identity. He states birth in County Meath Ireland, parents named Patrick and another Riley, several uncles in the U.S., arrival in 187, and a desire to prove his Riley lineage with details from Meath and Weetmoreland County. August 2.
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the Dispatch
County Meath
Ireland
Patrick Riley
Riley
Riley Vine
Purissans
Weetmoreland County
Representative Republicans at Titusville Proclaimed
To the Editor of The Dispatch the writer objects to the list of representative men and leading Republicans at Titusville including Miles W. Salehana Petar McEnaney and Pattison Republican August 2 Titusville.
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Dispatch
Titusville
Miles W. ‘Salehana
Petar
Er McEnaney
Pattison
Confused Queries and Replies Mention Localities
The note references Greensburg and Pittsburgh area names, a military expert and a weather query about averages, and mentions Albany and Albany origins with Duke of York and Dutch founding dates. It reads like a fragmented reader correspondence page with scattered place names and facts.
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Greensburg
Cperbach
Troy Hill
Allegheny City
B. T
Night Snewer
Albany
N. Y
Duke of York
A Happy Meeting After Fifteen Year Separation
George Keppler of Haxston Ohio discovers his mother after 15 years apart. The 25 year old man, employed at C A Stroble's store, learned from a traveling salesman that a Nurse named AH in Springfield matched his mother. He traveled to Springfield, found her, and mother and son recognized each other, ending a long, joyful separation. The mother had spent time in the East seeking her sons.
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Haxston
Augusta
George Keppler
Mr. Keppler
Bachood
George Lees
C. A
Springfield
Mra Keppler
East
J. Keppler
Hamton
Hez
Thim
Useful Canine Signals Trains at Gravels Road Crossing
A St Louis dog trained by a Gravels road cross ing watchman at Oak HIM Railroad signals coming trains by carrying a flag in its mouth and waving it up and down to warn of danger. The watchman remains at his post to supervise and assist.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Gravels Road
Oak Him
Universal Penny Postage Visited by English MP in New York
J Henniker Heaton, MP for Canterbury, arrived in New York to pursue a universal penny postage plan. He will meet Postmaster General Wanamaker in Washington to discuss feasibility and potential costs, arguing the scheme could ship a letter weighing half an ounce worldwide without extra transport needs.
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New York
J. Henniker Heaton
Canterbury
England
Majestic
Liverpool
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Heaton
Washington
Wanamaker
Postoffice Department
Bri
United States
Captured a Bear in Nicholas County Hunt
Hon. Henderson Peck, a Nicholas County landowner, plans a large bear hunt after bears prey on his fine sheep. A trap caught a huge black bear weighing over 300 pounds as a crowd of hundreds gathers with dogs for the planned pursuit in the Alleghenies near Peck’s property.
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Parkershung
W. Va
Henderson Peck
Nicholas County
Alleghenies
Peck
Leaving the Mountains at Cresson Await Arrival of Harrisons
Report from Cresson on August 2 describes guests at the Mountain House leaving due to rain while a crowd gathers at the station for the Harrisons visit. Officials indicate the Presidential party will arrive tomorrow evening with the President following early next week.
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Cresson
Mae
Wisneosing
Cou
Chicago Second the Motion in Globe Opinion
In a Boston Globe piece the author argues the nation should mark America’s discovery with a broader celebration. The piece suggests Chicago deserves the centennial extension to search for a suitable site and reflects on national commemorations.
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Chicago
Boston Globe
America
Curious Condensations From a Distant Atlas of Odd Facts
A collage of miscellany notes from 19th century journalism covering grand claims about world metrics, mortality, travel, flora and fauna, and curiosities. It cites bodies of data on London streets, German spending on firearms, population nakedness, and peculiar tales from the West Indies, Florida, Japan, and beyond.
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Europe
London
Denmark
Germany
United States
England
Among the Aumorists in a City Barroom Parlor
A fragmented, humorous dialogue piece features quick exchanges among patrons and passersby. The text mixes playful banter with garbled OCR remnants and a punchline about real estate grammar. Names blur, scenes shift, and the tone resembles a late 19th century humorous column.
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