The Dispatch Advertising Offices and Sale Venues
The Dispatch lists its business offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and publishing spaces on Diamond Street. Advertising rooms are in Tribune Building New York, with foreign and domestic advertisers welcomed. The Dispatch is sold at Brentano's in New York and at Arc de Triomphe Opera Paris for readers abroad.
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Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Eastees
Tribune Bullying
New York
THE
Dispatch
Howe
Fespatch
Brentano's
Union Square
Arc. de U Opera
Paris
France
More Business Buildings Demand Spurs City Growth
The Dispatch notes rising demand for stores from nonresidents and argues for expanding downtown retail space by widening streets, lowering grades, and modernizing pavements. It contends lower city avenues and Court House hill offer room to triple business facilities, boosting rents and development in the coming season.
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Tur
Penn Avenue
Market Street
Ross
Court House Hill
Causes of Railway War in 19th Century Policy Debates
An exploration of why periodic railroad rate agreements fail, tracing incentives from management salaries to stockholder losses. The piece critiques subsidies room to favoritism, underbilling, rebates, and classifications that fuel rate wars, while urging reform to curb entrenched corporate interests and false traffic economics.
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Philadelphia Press
Wall Street
Railway rate wars and railway control argued in critique
The piece contends that trans mississippi road conflicts stem from railway manipulators and pooling aims. It argues railways cannot cure rate wars when competition is hampered and prices fall below cost, contrasting with manufacturing where monopoly pressure triggers cut-throat pricing.
Senate Deliberations Question Domiciliary Visit Provision
In Senate debate on the federal elections bill the domicile provision prompts Republican critics to demand amendment or removal. Supporters cite necessary registration supervision, but fear house to house inquiries would threaten voter privacy and allow party influence. The Senate's deliberative process may strip the provision from the bill.
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Gray
Delaware
Reed
Senate
House
The
New York Times
United States
Edmunds
Washington
New York Census Recount Question Faces House Panel
Representatives from New York pressed the Census Committee on whether NYC should gain a seat without a recount. The debate stressed justice and full representation, arguing for a thorough census to correct possible undercount and to show a fair national growth pattern.
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New York City
House Census Committee
New York
Congress
Controversy Over 200 Acre Poor Farm Land Purchase Ordinance
The ordinance for buying a Poor Farm aims to avoid past pitfalls but is flawed by rules urging a minimum of 200 acres and siting on a navigable stream. Critics say large-scale farming costs clash with practical needs and current land values, potentially excluding viable options.
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Department of Charities
Reform thoughts on river location and election costs
The piece argues riverbank sites for the Poor Farm offer little saving over land cost and requires adequate land, water and drainage. It cites ballot reform cutting costs, calls for a Pennsylvania divorce commission, and notes hope that Fitler may become president of the Philadelphia Union League.
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Fitler
Philadelphia Union League
Union League
Dowering Daughters With Cheerful Dispositions and Courage
The answer to whether daughters should be dowered is simple. They should be endowed with cheerful dispositions, cultivated affections, and training that lets them perform life’s work bravely and well. Such dowered daughters are worth more to themselves and their families than money or bonds.
Senator Stanford’s £100 Million Farm Loan Bid Sets Record
The Pacific coast race sees Senator Stanford offering loans to farmers totaling £100,000,000, a record bid. The move signals a bold strategy to influence agricultural policy and secure support among rural constituencies.
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Stanford
Tory shift on Parnell shows political inconstancy
The Tory press once warned against Parnell and now favors him as a rival to Gladstone. The turnaround stems from Parnell's opposition to Gladstone, with Tories ready to back any approach that defeats the Liberal leader. The piece labels this as a striking example of inconsistent political strategy.
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Parnell
Gladstone
Dakota Sioux Census Sparks Critique of Enumeration
The Dakota Sioux challenge the adequacy of their census claiming it undervalues their community. Officials and residents react to the contested counts as debate over representation and resources continues.
New Jersey Millionaire Plans Faith Cure Temple
A New Jersey millionaire intends to build a temple for faith cures and says he will spend 500000 if necessary to perform miraculous cures. The piece links such spending to political fundraising and notes talk of increasing whisky taxes to cover a deficit. It questions House leaders about treasury surplus projections.
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New Jersey
Secretary of the Treasury
Prominent Personals Note European and American Figures
The item lists John Livingstone in Toronto, Cuavancey F. Bunes returning to Washington journalism, Marvel writer using a left hand, and a Vienna illustrated art catalogue of the Duke of Cumberland. It notes Nathaniel Page praising James G. Birnie and Grover Cleveland, Dublin's nine women earning degrees, and the death of geographer Heinrich Berghaus. It then reports Wilhelmina crowned Queen of the Netherlands and a tale of Queen Emma driving with fearless dignity.
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Stanley
Toronto
John Livingstone
Livingstone
Cuavancey F. Bunes
Washington
New York World
Marvel
Duke of Cumberland
Vienna
Nathaniel Page
London
Berlin
James G. Biniie
Grover Cleveland
Royal University of Dublin
Maud Joynt
Portia
Frances Helena Gray
Heinrich Berghaus
Cleves
Prussia
Munster
Alexander Keith Johnston
Edinburgh
Berghaus
Peiscnss Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Lesa
Trout in a Well Signals Subterranean Outlet Mystery
In SasTa Banuara on December 8 a well sunk near San Buenaventura beach yielded a 143 foot depth with a 35 foot spout. Water carried young trout about two inches long, eyes intact, with thousands removed by each jet. Temperature around 1 Fahrenheit. Officials believe a subterranean connection to the Santa Clara River exists, though the river itself is distant.
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Santa Clara
Snowbound nostalgia and city notes in a winter miscellany
A collage of winter scenes and reflections from a Pittsburgh area paper. Vignettes of sleigh rides across deep snow, a riverside bay, and the charm of cold days mix with短 commentaries on society religion and public life. Quips on politics, culture, and winter habits pepper the column.
Scribbles and Sidelights From a Curious Page
A fragmentary column mixes odds and ends from politics and business. It notes a Greevy-Scull race in Congress and a Pittsburg Iron mill reducing firemen due to natural gas over supply. It hints at a Berlin trip for Koch mail, a Kremlin style joke, and various aphorisms on society, geography, and divorces amid a jumble of names.
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Pittsaunrg Iron Mill
Texan Lad Fights Wolf to Death in Brazos Region
Robert Livermore, 16, son of a widow near Rath, Texas, battled a large ferocious gray wolf on Harker's Flats along the Brazos. Armed with a leather whip, he fought the animal, sustaining serious wounds but choking the wolf to death after a brutal struggle. He is recovering from bite injuries and blood loss.
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Rath Crry
Tex
Robert Livermore
Brazos
Livermore
Cleveland’s Gift to Charity Hospital Bazaar
Norristown Pa December 8 Ex President Grover Cleveland replies to Miss Rex with frank note on charity gifts. He explains that he cannot value or purchase art objects and suggests contributing a set amount toward the hospital while returning the painted work for the donor to settle with the fundraiser.
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Norristown
Charity Hospital
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Madison Avenue
Rex
Millionaire's Will Allocates Education Funds Across Colleges
Daniel B. Fayerwether's will, dated October 6 1590 and probated after his death on November 15 1590, leaves 2 100 000 to colleges and 95 000 to hospitals. Executors Justus L. Vaughan and Thomas V. Rich. Bequests include Yale Sheffield 400 000 Columbia 20 000 Cornell 200 000 Bowdoin 100 000 Ambert 100 000 Williams 100 000 Dartmouth 100 000 Wesleyan 100 000 Hamilton 100 000 University of Rochester 100 000 Lincoln 100 000 Virginia 100 000 Hampton 100 000 Marysville 100 000 Union Theological Seminary 50 000 Lafayette 50 000 Marietta 60 000 Adelbert 80 000 Wabash 50 000 Pach 50 000. Residue to executors per codicil. Hospitals named in this will receive specific bequests. rest divided among his family.
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New York
Daniel B. Fayerwether
Justus L. Vaughan
Thomas V. Rich
Yale College
Sheffield Scientific School
Columbia College
Cornell University
Bowdoin College
Ambert College
Williams College
Dartmouth College
Wesleyan University
Hamilton College
University of Rochester
Lincoln University
Vee
Virginia
Hampton University
Marysville College
Union Theological Seminary
Lafayette College
Marietta College
Adelbert College
Wabash College
Pach College
Mason and Dixon Line Defined and Historical Stakes
The Mason and Dixon Line runs along 39 43 minutes north, marking the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon from 1763 to 1767, it features large stones every five miles bearing Baltimore and Penn arms, plus smaller mile stones marked P and M.
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Corlonus
Louis Republic
Mason and Dixon
Pennsyvania
Maryland
Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
Lord Baltimore
Penn
Pennsylvania
England
Mason and Dixon Line
Robin Hood Delights Pittsburgh Audiences in Debut
The Bostonians presented Robin Hood at the Duquesne Theater last night featuring Reginald de Koven and Harry B. Smith. The new comic opera drew a large, vocal crowd applauding repeatedly. praised for its witty libretto, melodic score, and careful staging with strong performances from Barnabee Lang Stone Davis MacDonald Cowles and others.
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Robin Hood
Bostonians
Lotta Shi
Cleveland
Reginald de Koven
Harry B. Smith
Pittsburg
Duquesne Theater
Messrs. de Koven and Smith
Gilbert and Sullivan
Chicago
Sherwood Forest
Nottingham
Maid Marion
Friar Tucx
Wilt Scarlet
Jame Durden
Green Woods
Nottie
Beeches
Gilbert
Eugene Field
Old
Sherwood
Mr. Barnabee
Sherif
Peter Lang
Guy
Miss Stone
Marion
Ding
Erand
Tom Kari
J. Studley
Robin Hoo
Edwin W. Hott
Ee. Reines
H.C. Barnabee
Little Jain
Minstrelsy Triumph at Grand Opera House Pitssburg
Last night W S & Cleveland's Consolidated Minstrels drew near sell out crowds at the Grand Opera House. Fred M Winans Billy Emerson Hughey Dougherty Luke Schoolcraft Barney Fagan and the Craggs family delivered standout acts. Lotta gave a lively performance and the audience responded with numerous encores and cheers.
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Grand Opera House
W_ S
Cleveland
Consolidated Minstrels
Mephistos
Fred M. Winans
The
Desert Amn
Billy Emerson
Hughey Dougherty
Luke Schoolcraft
Barney Facan
Barney
Kirally
Fields
Hanson
Craggs
Pitsburg
Admirers to greet her after two years away
A large audience last night praised her return as a premier performer in this city. The article lauds her vivid portrayal of a familiar character, noting her freshness, voice, and stage presence. Co-stars Helen Dayne as Maud and Mising as Sir Hugh Tracey are highlighted for their high talent.
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Noie
Lotta
Booth
Courda
Helen Dayne
Maud
Mising
Sir Hugh Tracey
Ina
Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Promises Diverse Exhibits
The Excelsior Jubilee Singers performed genuine plantation songs to large crowds at Harry Davis Museum. Miss Mattie Lea Price’s power is to be investigated by four city physicians next Wednesday. The water queen, man fish, Jocco the monkey, prairie dogs, and zoological additions enrich the exhibit. The theater features Le Roy and Lincoln, Dutch comedians, the Taylor sisters, John Murray, and Florence Murray with a topical song.
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Excelsior Jubilee Singers
Harry Davis’ Museum
Mattie Lea Price
Zoological Garden
Jocco
Big Monkey
le Roy
Lincoln
Taylor Girls
Charles
Jenny Welch
John Murray
Florence Murray
Peck's Bad Boy Draws Overflow Audiences With New Skirt Dance
The show needed repairs but proved attractive to two overflowing audiences. In the second act a novel skirt dance and several new songs plus varied routines drew strong approval and promise a solid week of business.
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Peck
Harry Williams' Academy Delivers Notable Night
Reilly and Wood present an attraction at Harry Williams' with Pat Reilly, Papillon dancers from Katanka, Leoni Clarke's cat circus, and other features. The crowd last evening was larger and more enthusiastic than usual.
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Reilly
Wood
Harry Williams
Pat Reilly
Leoni Clarke
Rosina Vokes Opens Week at Duquesne Theater
Rosina Vokes begins a week at the Duquesne Theater with three plays per performance. The week’s lineup includes A Game of Yards The Circus Rider and A Double Lesson plus Percy Pendragon My Milliner Bull and the Roach Diamond with Felix Morriss in the company. Advance seating for the Stanley lecture drew over $1,000 in net receipts by yesterday and is expected to sell out by Thursday.
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Duquesne Theater
Roach
Fate of the Famous Twenty Ex-Confederates
A New Orleans sleeper death traces the life of a colonel from Johnston’s 1865 brigade under General John C. Biggs. Papers reveal a checkered postwar career, loyalty to the group known as the Famous Twenty, and final words saluting General Biggs before burial in Vicksburg Mississippi.
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Milan
Tony
Dee
Harry C. Janet
New Orleans
Johnston
John C. Biggs
Atlanta
Vicksware
Miss
Bigs
Rival Suitors Dine Overnight With Local Lady
In Brack New York a well regarded young woman hosted two suitors from the county interior. Both men stayed late and, after breakfast together at six o clock Sunday morning, departed with the girl’s amused consent. The scene highlights social customs of courtship and shared hospitality.
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Brack
N. Y
Dee
Nyack
Addition to the Domain A New Washington Valley
Seattle reports a newly found valley above Gray's River Falls attracting interest. It runs along the south bank of the river offering easy ingress and wide beach lands suitable for cultivation. The valley may host 100 or more families and lies partly in a county north of the Wab-Pacikiakum area.
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Seattle
Gray’s River Falls
Fio County
Wich
Wab- Paci Kiakum
The Indian Question Across Newspapers
A compilation of diverse editorials on Native American grievances and policy. It notes hunger from inadequate rations, calls for fair hearings, and urges government action to address disturbances and reform in Indian affairs.
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New York World
New Yous Herald
Clheve Lawn
United States Army
Custer
Denver
New York Tribune
Curious Condensations From a Turbulent Era
A collage of brief notes on military costs, weaponry, natural oddities, and curiosities from the era. References include Indian wars cost estimates, the Maxim gun, edible bird nests, Arctic owls in Maine, giant clocks, and ancient legends.
The Humor Corner And Tough Lineman Comic Bits
A collage of humorous exchanges and verse from early 20th century papers. Jokes reference matrimony mutinous dogs anarchists and a tough lineman who sells lightning rods, all framed as light entertainment in a city newspaper style.
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