Fire Dispatch Advertisement and New York Office Details
The notice lists advertising offices for FASTERN ADVERTISING and THE DISPATCH in New York City and Paris. It notes locations in the Tribune Building Room 31, 79 Diamond Street, Brentand's 5 Caton Square, and Ane de Tipen in Paris, inviting advertisers and readers to obtain the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastern
Tribune Building
New York
Dispatch
Cope
THE
Brentand's
Caton Square
Teems of the Dispatch Daily Dispatch details prices and delivery
The Daily Dispatch provides subscription options and delivery terms including postpaid annual and quarterly rates, Sunday and Saturday editions, and weekly carrier delivery in Pittsburgh. The notice lists prices and discount options for different formats and mentions a Tuesday December 2 date.
Convict labor boosts road work via Harmer township macadam trial
Superintendent Warner’s large scale macadam test near Hulton Ferry in Harmer township shows hard blue stone may replace limestone for durable roads and demonstrates convict labor can yield positive results. If cost goals hold, Allegheny county could solve its road problem. the reform could benefit workers and public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Harmer Township
Hulton Ferry
Allegheny County
Interstate Commerce Case Tests Penalty Provisions
The Counselman case from Chicago reaches the Supreme Court on whether a Grand Jury can compel testimony about receiving special railroad rates. Judge Lidgett ruled he must answer, but the issue is stayed until the high court decides, raising questions about extending penalties to shippers who accept rebates and the law’s reach over private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Counselman
Chicago
Blodgem
Triple Interest
Counselman
Northwestern
Lidgett
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Inter-Siste Commerce Commission
President's Message Urges Continuation of Republican Policy
The President advocates continuing the Republican policy from November with focus on tariff and related bills. He notes two new disclosures on McKinley era reciprocity and the Barrundia affair recall. Critics argue the message is behind the times and favors partisan aims, while urging discussion on bankruptcy law and water supply in arid regions. Secretary Blaine stands out as a dissenting leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrundia
Tare Dispatch
Congress
Wall Street
Blaine
Sugar Duty Debate Shows Misread McKinley Bill
A Philadelphia North American critique of the sugar schedule in the McKinley bill is challenged as misinterpreting tariff logic. The piece argues revenue reduction aims to ease taxation, notes sugar duties average about 75 percent with 14 percent remaining on certain grades, and contends the paper misstates how duties affect prices and domestic supply.
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Philadelphia
Villard
Gould
Rockafellar
Sugar Price Puzzle and Tariff Delay
The text argues that sugar price gaps persist despite tariff changes due to an 1891 duty reduction not taking effect until April 1. It mocks claims about sugar importers manipulating prices and offers the simple explanation that the tariff act’s delayed implementation explains the lack of price decline.
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United States
Pumpkin Pie and Winter Weather Opinion Piece
A long editorial dissects fall trends and seasonal change. It denounces squash and sweet potato pies as impostors of genuine pumpkin pie while critiquing damp early winter weather and referencing Jay Gould and Rockafellar in a broad survey of economics and public figures.
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Brice
Monticello
Snapshot of a village bully and scattered witticisms
Fragmented prose sketches describe a village bully feared by children, fading into memory, and a series of aphorisms on politics, society, and culture. The piece pivots between reminiscence of youth terror and quips about trains, tariffs, weather, and sports, ending with a note on football’s rising prominence.
Elocution Talk At Methodist Meeting By Prof King
Methodist ministers invite Prof. Byron W. King to speak on elocution and voice culture for pulpit orators at their meeting next Monday. Attendance is expected as ministers are eager to hear the discussion.
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Methodist Episcopal
Byron W. King
The Farmers' Importance to the Toronto Empire
The article argues that farming stands as Canada’s most vital diversified industry and urges policy must favor the agricultural community for national prosperity. It stresses farmers’ role in the Canadian economy and calls for beneficial agricultural policies.
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Toronto Empire
Canada
Sudden Transformation in Pittsburg Football Social Scene
A New York Fifth Avenue Hotel gathering of 650 guests reveals Yale and Princeton colors worn by Pittsburg socialites. Mrs W R Sewell and Miss Amy Watson travel, while Dr John Dickson hosts a grass widower’s dinner for eight. A society member wins ten dinners but suffers indigestion.
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Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
New York
Princeton
Br. Jones
Yale
W. R. Sewell
Amy Watson
John Dickson
Agnes
Annie Scaife
Ctty
Four brill iant reception planned by Mrs Laughlin Jr
A very large and brilliant reception will be hosted by Mrs James Laughlin Jr on December 11 at their Allegheny and Lincoln avenues home. The event, possibly the season’s largest, opens at 5 pm with guests from the older circle and features a Torelre orchestra guiding dancing into the midnight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Laughlin, Jr
Allegheny and
Lincoln Avenues
Allegheny
Europe
Toerre
Ochestra
Reverence for Pastor Leads Wilkinsburg Youths to Tender Him Gifts
Pupils of St James R C School Wilkinsburg honored Rev A A Lambing on St Andrew feast day by presenting a surplice, fancy articles and three bouquets. They staged an entertainment Friday for his benefit and a church bazaar is planned in a few weeks after a large Sunday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ R. C. School
Wilkinsburg
St. Andrew
A. A. Lambing
Will in February Engagement of Stanley Anderson and Lide Murray
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Lide Murray of Sewickley to Mr. Stanley Anderson of the firm James P. Witherow & Co. The couple are well regarded and plan a February wedding with formal society pomp. Also noted is Mrs. Lucy Rider Myers addressing a Smithfield Street M E Church mass meeting on deaconesses work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Anderson
Lide Murray
J. Murray
Sewickley
James P. Witherow
Lucy Rider Myer
Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Tableaux and Musicale Planned by Saratoga Council
An event Thursday evening at Old City Hall presented by Saratoga Council No. 262 Jr. O U A M features tableaux and a musicale with many acts and talents from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Saratoga Council No. 262, Jr
Open Meeting and Charters at Farraron Lodge
Farraron Lodge No. 14 of the Order of Salon will hold an open meeting with charter presentation and musical entertainment at hall No. 18 Third Street, Allegheny, tomorrow evening. The Woman's Club meets this afternoon in the Teachers' Library. The Mozart Club gathers this evening at Old City Hall. The Watson reception is also slated for this evening.
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Farraron Lodge
Order of Salon
Third Street
Allegheny
Woman's Club
Teachers’ Library
Personal Jottings and social notes from the era
Jay Gould buys three salt plants in Kansas. An art reception in Boston features a portrait bust of Edward Everett Hale by William Ordway Partridge. William Walter Phelps’s friends plan a farewell banquet at the New York Union League Club. he sails for Berlin. Edward Atkinson urges wealthier and poorer classes to understand each other. Herman Oel BCHS and Tessie Fair of San Francisco host exclusive New York dinners. H A Aldrich resigns as Mendon postmaster. Mrs. Bradley Martin buys Marie Antoinette’s crown in Paris. Thomas J. Würwagen, Walt Whitman’s brother, dies. he helped Memphis water works. Ashton Drake advocates free libraries. Emile Zola’s wealth rises from writing. he earns 5000 dollars per story. Dona Mitchell recovering from Rye injury suffers another accident when his carriage horse runs away Robert Mitchell injured.
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Jay Gould
Kansas
William Ordway Partridge
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
William Walter Phelps
New York Union League Club
Berlin
Eypward Atkinson
Axd
Herman Oelbichs
Tessie Fair
San Francisco
New York
H. A. Aldrich
Mendon
Mass
W. H. Harrison
Bradley Martin
Paris
Marie Antoinette
Thomas J. Wurfwax
St. Louis
Walt Whitman
Memphis
Brooklyn
Ashton Drake
Times
Emile Zola
Dona G. Mitchell
Rye
N. Y
Edgewood
Miss Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Glimpses of the 800th The South’s growth and railroads rise
The article praises the expansion of the southern railway system over the past decade. It highlights the Pennsylvania Company’s booklet A Handbook of the South as a handy reference with accurate maps, readable profiles, and engravings. The piece credits the book for promoting better northern southern understanding and profitable ties.
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South
East
New South
Pennsylvania Company
Art in Pittsburg Touts Beatty by Alfred Trumble
Alfred Trumble commends Pittsburg artist John W. Beatty in the Collector with high praise for his growing reputation. The piece notes Beatty's rising prices and key collectors like John Caldwell and H. H. Westinghouse, reflecting Pittsburg’s revived interest in art and local schools galleries and studios.
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J. W. Beatty
Pittsburg
America
Alfred Trumble
Mr. Beatty
Walter Shirlaw
Frederick Keppel
John Caldwell
John Walker
H. H. Westinghouse
Mr. Trumble
Pennsylvania
Reinharts
Alexanders
John W. Beatty
The Apportionment Problem in the New York Advertiser
The article argues a larger House reduces district size but risks smaller representatives. It notes smaller districts may produce lesser men and that more members lessen personal responsibility to the nation.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Opening of Congress Draws Sharp Political Forecasts
Across editorials in New York and Philadelphia papers, leaders clash over the new session of the Fifty-first Congress. Opinions range from vigorous action on President Harrison's message to warnings about forced legislation and constitutional reform.
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New York World
Dem
New
New York Morning Journal
New York Herald
Congress
Reeds
Philadelphia Inquirer
Republican Congress
Fifty-first Congress
Harnson
Washington
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
New York Times
Mugwomp
Timely defense of tin plate industry and loan associations
A letter argues against critics of a tin plate plant plan, citing skilled labor, import rules, and Welsh works experience. It counters failures due to poor management and capital, notes assurances from Welsh makers, and urges patience and perseverance before new investment. The writer also critiques Granite State Provident fraud and defends building and loan associations, stressing regulatory approval and prudent operation.
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Wales
Elcct
John Jones Jenkins
Joseph Mayberrys Nen
Welch Press
Reciprocity and Kansas Statehood in 19th Century Trade Questions
A reader asks about reciprocity meaning in tariff terms and its effect on U S customs revenue. The letter notes Kansas was admitted as a state and comments on its political alignment, suggesting it never neared Democratic status as in a recent election.
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Dispatchy
United States
Kansas
Name for a Political Club
To the Editor of The Liispatch asks for a proper name for a Republican political club in this era. The writer notes that a prominent party leader’s name, living or dead, is often used for club naming.
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Liispatch
Thomas B. Crow
Prrisnuae
No Religious Test at ATL
To the editor J Smith asks if any law in the Constitution prevents a Roman Catholic from being elected President. The letter notes concern over religion in national leadership and seeks clarification on constitutional provisions.
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Dispatch
United States
J. Smith
West Newros
Correcting Pittsburgh spelling in the Mail Pouch column
A reader from CONSTANT Heap ALLEGHENY asks the editor which is proper: Pittburgh or Pittsburgh. The note seeks guidance on correct city spelling.
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iNspatcn
Pitburgh
Pittsbore
Constant Heap
Allegheny
Lawyers and Legislatures from the Boston Herald
The piece laments Kansas and Massachusetts lacking lawyers in their legislatures for judiciary committees. It notes Kansas and Massachusetts once faced similar gaps and recalls Massachusetts appointing a non lawyer as Judiciary Committee Chairman, then requiring at least one outside legal profession member on the committee.
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Boston Herald
Kansas
Massachusetts
Judiciary
Navassa Island ruling affirms Brother Jonathan ownership
The Supreme Court declares Navassa, an island near Haiti and Cuba, belongs to the United States. The island lies near Washington's latitude, with Haiti’s earlier claim now formally rejected.
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New York Sun
Supreme Court of the United States
Brother Jonathan
Antilles
Navassa
Washington
Cuba
Rose
Haiti
Thas
Wonders of Nature Menacing the Amazon and Brazil
A collage of notes on Amazonian tides and currents, plant fertility, and mangrove growth. It cites Brazil’s luxuriant vegetation, Brazil’s climate with minimal seasonal heat variation, and long riverine navigation. Also covered are animal behavior, insect swarms, and museum finds alongside brief civic and railway facts.
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Brazil
Rio
Amazon
Tts
Fragmented quotes mix in a restless newspaper page
Observations and quips from various papers highlight snippets on gender sports misperception court banter and a bizarre letters page. The snippet collage includes remarks about football in women's sphere and a lobster order to illustrate quirky exchanges.
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Fire Dispatch
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Teems
Postagh Free
Sugar
National Bank Examiner
National Banks of
National Bank
England
Congo
Thomas L. James
Colonel Ingersoll
Prof. Laches
Messrs
J. D. Rockafellar
Epward EvEffert Hale
Ught
Somerset County
Western Penitentiary
Cleveland
Newark Herald
Herald
Corree
Santa Claus
Larrie Cupid
Ags
Parnell
Gladstone
Circe
Lopes
Bill Fame
Emorson
Commonwealth
Thure
Pittsburg Ameka
Toby
Willi
New York Star
Will
Deacone
Social Charter
Watson
ART
CrxersnaTt Commercial
Gaeette
Enem
the Dispatch
Wrixiss
Hubbard, C
Colmona
Granite State Provident Association
Sefton and Dunn
Birkbeck" Association of England
Caerita
Thou Bar Brothers
Birkbeck
Building and Loan Association
Sefton & Dunn
McCrapy
Verutabs Ft
University of Michigan
St. Petersburg University
Siberia
Krassniy-Yar
Lomovata
Cluny Museum
Jules Jacquesmart
Maranhao
Brehm
Humboldt
France
Manhattan Island
Wit and Wisdom
Somerville Journal
Sanso
China
Redd
Conrad
Philadelphia Times
New York Dun
Eugene G. Blackford
Ant West
Jew Fork Journal
Charlie
Sallie Harkins
Lan
Ted
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