The New Road Plan debate splits Butler County readers
A letter column urges farmers and citizens to oppose a state driven road plan, arguing it swells public offices and costs, cites salary hikes for county officials, and calls for local resistance to “Parental Government.” It questions the public burden versus private effort and references local figures and a broader economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lispatch
Farmers’ Alliance
Alljlance
Issi
Speer
Disratcr
D. B. Corry
Pennsylvania oil producers face price manipulation claims
An ally of the Pennsylvania oil industry argues that production cuts and stock shortages, aided by Standard Oil and Lima oil, depressed crude prices while refining advances benefited refiners. The writer accuses major firms of hoarding wealth and manipulating markets, calling for action against perceived theft from producers.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania
National Transit Company
Standard
Jor Craig & Co
Lima
Chicars
Bese
Willie Winkle
Gould
Rocksfeller
Old Country
Cooper’s Candidacy Buzz Sparks 1891 Republican Treasurer Talk
A letter to the editor argues Republicans must unite in 1891 to win in 1892 and touts Thomas W. Cooper as the likely State Treasurer nominee. The writer cites Cooper’s long service as Republican State Committee chair and notes his broad support among Republicans, while recounting a December 6 inquiry to Collector Thomas V. Cooper and a December 11 reply that he would not seek the 1891 nomination.
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Thomas W. Cooper
Republican State Committee
Cooper
Republican Party
Thomas V. Cooper
G. F. Wener
Mr. Olives
South Americas
Caracas
Bogota
Quito
Panama
Colombia
Para
Maranham
Cape St. Roque
Pernambuco
Bahia
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Europe
Australian Ballot System Aims and Details Sought
A reader asks The Dispatch to explain the Australian ballot's object and workings in full. The answer notes prior explanations and suggests obtaining Massachusetts law for complete details. A second reader asks about Canadian political parties and which would aid the United States, with an attributed reply referencing the Liberal party as most US-friendly.
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Dominion
Dispatch
Canada
Butles
Dee
Erasin Winan
Liberal Party
United States
Life in Mexico and South America in the 1840s
A vivid survey of urban life in Mexico City and major South American ports. It contrasts aristocratic mingled European populations, colonial wealth, and lavish social scenes with the harsh realities of conquest, revolutions, and regional inequality across Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia.
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Mexico
South
Central America
Germany
Europe
New York
United States
Maximillian
Bross Extradition Fight Moves Toward Toronto Return
Inspector McKelvy and Special Officer Carrigan boarded the 5:20 train for Toronto to bring John C. Bross back for trial. Upon arrival in Pittsburg the prisoner will be taken to the Twenty-eighth ward station then county jail. Canadian courts have ruled on the case, and Bross faces forgery charges upon extradition to the United States, with other possible charges to follow after serving any sentence.
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McKelvy
Carrigan
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Third Police District
Toronto
Canada
John C. Bross
Brosi
Twenty-eighth Ward
Hie
Supreme Courts of Canada
United States
Slaughterhouse Dog Fatality Sparks Attack Scene
Yesterday workers found a valued Newfoundland dead in the yard at William Boder's slaughter house on Spring Garden avenue Allegheny after a crowd set dogs to fighting. An ax attack followed when John Ballsinger was bitten. the crowd dispersed and the bulldog vanished. Bader reports intent to prosecute. Earlier break‑in aleged calf’s throat and heart removal at the same business.
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William Boder
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
John Ballsinger
Mr. Bader
Three Men Held on Suspicion of Robbing Pittsburg Steel Works
Thomas Boges Frank McKenna and Frank Fisher were committed to jail yesterday by Alderman McKenna on charges of larceny from the Pittsburg Steel Company yards at Twenty fifth and Smallman streets. A hearing before Alderman Dictenna is set for Wednesday.
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Pittsburg
Thomas Boges
Frank McKenna
Frank Fisher
Alderman McKenna
McAleese
Pittsburg Steel Company
Twenty-fifth
Smallman Streets
Alderman Dictenna
Jewelry and furniture holiday ads clutter Smithfield street
Hardy & Hayes displays crescent chrysoberyl diamonds pearl necklaces and engraved gold and enamel pieces at 529 Smithfield. Michigan Furniture Co touts a large Christmas stock of chairs rockers desks and tables at 457 Smithfield. Various ads urge gift purchases from 437 Smithfield 100 Fifth Ave and 609 Penn Ave while late news briefs cover fires accidents and business failures.
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Hardy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
Michigan Furniture Co
Cit
Michigan Furniture Con
Mosquitoes Darken Alaska Trip Warned by Captain Brown
Captain A M Brown recalls Alaska exploration and warn of harsh winter, mosquitos swarming inland and along the coast. He notes Russians and Indians, dangers of witchcraft superstition, and rough conditions for the Frank Leslie party seeking the Yukon and Mt St Elias. Also announces United Presbyterian Woman's Association meeting for December bazaar planning.
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Alaska
A. M. Brown
Duquesne
Bebrings Strait
Frank Leslie
Departure Bay
Mt. St. Elias
Yukon River
Behring Strait
Wells
United Presbyterian Woman's Association
First United Presbyterian Church
Seventh Avenue
Old City Hall
Americans Buy Mexican Mine in San Luis Potosi
The Ramos mining district in San Luis Potosi State has been sold to an American syndicate led by Mr. Kirkland of Milwaukee. The sale marks a major acquisition in one of Mexico’s richest mining regions.
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City of Mexico
Ramos Mining District
San Luis
Potosi
Mexico
Kirkland
Milwaukee
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C Sutler
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Oxford
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Mr. Hodges
Divinity Schools
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Moses
USA
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Spain
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Ohio
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Michigan
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Neil Campbell
Buffalo
Barber Asphalt Company
Hancock, Hallame & Co
Gracey Tobacco
Clarksville
Venn
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Reep
Hamilton
Ont
Charles W. Norton Company
Chicago
Emmil Simsen
Denmark
Joseph Marshall
Charles
Herbert Cooner
Harbor Springs
Mich
Jos
Fomine É Son
Ames H. Arken & Co
Elgin
Waltham
Dueber
Hampden
Columbus
Rockie Howard
Henry Teeheyden
Jos, Houun & Co
Penn Avyonte
Stories OF
New Jersey
Fort Rangell
Lalso
Dry Goode Houses
Dow Jos.horne&co
Holiday Presents
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Trefousse
Reynier
Foster
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