The Dispatch 1657 transit notices and offices
The Dispatch issue lists publication details with post office entry on November 14 1657, mattering Diamond Streets offices at 75 77 79 Diamond Street. Advertising office in New York and Paris venues Brentano's Union Square and Arc de Opera Paris offer access to complete files and hotel news stands for readers abroad.
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France
Salaries and Road Improvement Debate in The Dispatch
A Dispatch column questions road construction funding and county official salaries linked to the 1800s road plan. It argues for township unsalaried commissions funded by county and state aid, while warning against new high paid posts. It contrasts with concerns over county salaries and urges cautious use of government credit.
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Tue Disratcu
Road Commission
Allegheny County
Railroads Form Traffic Plan Amid Gould Press Critique
The Gould led Standard Oil railway bloc proposes a board managed traffic regulation avoiding strict pooling. The plan allows withdrawal after 90 days notice, seen as convenient for Gould to buy or sell lines, while critics warn it skirts the law and harms public interest.
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Mr. Gould
Gould
Standard Oil-Gould
Gould Party
Michigan Grange Rejects Direct Treasury Loan Policy
The Michigan State Grange denounces the National Grange and Farmers' Alliance plan to loan large Treasury note issues directly to people. It condemns the measure as dangerous, forecasting credit mania, favoritism, and dependence on government aid, arguing it would undermine thrift and democracy.
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Michigan
New York
Washington
Wall Street
Messrs
Windom
Sherman
Michigan State Grange
National Grange
Farmers’ Alliance
Treasury
Clergymans Bold Theater Stand Sparks Debate in Norwich
The Rev. Leonard Woolsey Bacon, known for independent thinking, advocates a nuanced church stance toward theaters. He argues modern drama contains both wholesome and harmful works and urges Christians to support pure performances while opposing degeneracy. His sermon signals a shift toward a more tolerant yet principled church relation to the stage.
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Leonard Woolsey Bacon
Norwich
Conn
Bacon
Miss Yonge
Zola
Dr. Bacon
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Hazel Kirke
Depew forecasts shocks for investors before June 1 1892
In Chicago Chauncey M Depew warns investors and business men that by June 1 1892 hair will stand on end or vanish due to the next Democratic Congress. He suggests Republicans may gain if they wait for the webasies to pass.
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Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Democratic House
Cleveland
Republican Party
Mr. Depew
Republican Congress
Ingalls
Stanford
Hiscock
Prophecies about Democrats and Republican alarmism debated
A reader questions the frequent political premonitions of economic disaster tied to Democratic gains. The piece argues Republicans overstate risk, cites Depew and others, and notes past forecasts failed to materialize while Congress debated various bills. It also discusses Sitting Bull and a Saratoga cafe crime wave as separate concerns.
Population shifts and rail rate tensions in 19th century press
A reflection on Pennsylvania towns like Uniontown and Lewisburg amid census surprise. Sightlines include coke works near Uniontown and a rolling mill at the border, plus rail Presidents seeking higher rates and Jay Gould influencing leverage. The piece contrasts wheat prospects with press editorials on prosperity and free silver coinage.
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Pennsylvania
Uniontown
Philadelphia Inquirer
Lewisburg
West Chester
Jay Gould
Fire-escape Law Backed as Vital Safety Measure
Public Safety department endorses the three story rule and calls for mandatory fire-escape safeguards in all buildings of three stories or more to prevent tragic cremations and improve occupant safety.
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Department of Public Safety
The
Powers That Be
Diverse Views on Indians, Politics and Education Echo News
The piece critiques Buffalo Bill shows as potentially humane for Native Americans and hints at reform in entertainment. It notes New York papers backing Charles A. Dana for Senate and praises Pennsylvania Grange for boosting common school funding. It mentions panic easing in the East, Stanley’s Pittsburg reception, and a call for African jungle exploration to accompany Africa’s wonders.
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Buffalo Bill
Sioux Reservation
William F. Cody
New York Press
New York Herald
Charles A. Dana
New York
Dana
Senate
Pennsylvania
Stanley
Pittsburg
Africa
Mass
Mystery Readings and Modern Wit in a Fragmented Canon
A sprawling, old newspaper collage blends passages on mystery and discovery with aphorisms and quips. It juxtaposes philosophical reflections with light verse and social musings about gender, work, and urban life, all framed as a stream of snippets and captions.
Mindful Rules and Rumination in a Century Past
A stream of maxims and wry observations on love faith and work echo in a century old tone. Names like Private Dalzell and Census Superintendent Porter surface amid reflections on conscience rule keeping and future aims.
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Dalzell
Porter
Notable Happenings in Society and Public Life This Week
A parade of society notes includes Mrs Jefresson Davis collecting 45000 subscriptions for her late husband Pot Sumner of Yale, while Mrs Betva Lockwoop declines presidential candidacy. Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin plans retirement after his term, and John G Whittier prepares for his 83rd birthday at Oak Knoll. Historian Bancroft, 91, has ceased writing. Minister Yaw to Mexico draws 12000 dollars salary but spends lavishly, leaving little net. Cyrus Field golden anniversary features, and Rev. Faroe Franxe Barnum, Baltimore native, loses a legacy upon joining the Jesuits.
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Pot. Sumner
Yale
Betva Lockwoop
Robert Dale Owen
Smithsonian
Washington
Senator Sawyer
Wisconsin
Jonn G. Whittier
Oak Knoll
Danvers
Mass
Bancroft
Washington, D. C
Ma. Yaw
Mexico
Blaie
United States
Cyrus W. Field
Field
Faroer Fraaxe Barnum
Catholic Church
Alaska
Baltimore
Zenus Barnum
Barnum's
Father Barnum
Jesuits
Hotel Guests and Clerks Judge by Writing Sayings
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece notes hotel clerks estimate guests by handwriting. Bold penmen appear arbitrary and demanding, while neat writers are courteous and easy to deal with. Local pride from Boston and New York guests is said to irritate Clevelanders who value manners and demeanor.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Salida
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Highwaymen in Chicago Too Common in Public
The Chicago Herald laments rising highwaymanship with daily assaults and robberies in crowded streetcars and thronged areas. It condemns bystander paralysis and police inactivity while urging courageous public action to defend victims and pursue thieves.
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Chicago Herald
Chicago
Lield
Pleasant men and wary policy in empire politics
In Toronto and Empire circles Sir Richard is praised as pleasant though his policy clashes with former leaders. The Denver Times notes the Jacarilla Indians at Armato N ML dance not to threaten war but to keep off smallpox, showing faith in dancing over vaccination.
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Uni
Empire
Sir Richard
Canvey
Denver
Armato
N. ML
Gossip and opinion pieces on public figures and publications
A critical collage notes Mia O'Shea and Kate Field publishing history and apologies. It remarks on Mr McKinley’s influence on Mexican pork imports and cites quips about Joe Howard reading his own writings in papers.
Deaths of a Day Mrs Matilda Dodge Passes
Mrs Matilda Dodge aged 73 died in Yorn on December 4 after moving from Owego. The obituary notes ties to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F Tracy and mentions Florence Erskine Westinghouse, oldest daughter of H H Westinghouse, linked to the air brake company. Readership details and family notes follow.
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Matilda Dodge
Secretary of the Navy
Benjamin F. Tracy
Owego
Rena
Chenantians
Florence Erskine Westinghouse
H. H. Westinghouse
Air Brake Company
Fends
Rosina Vokes in Three Good Plays at Duquesne Theater
Rosina Vokes headlined three one act pieces at the Duquesne Theater with a strong ensemble cast. The program featured A Game of Cards The Circus Rider and A Double Lesson plus the dramatic The Charity Ball, praised for wit pathos and polished acting by Vokes and supporting players.
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Rosina Vokes
Shenandosh
Duquesne Theater
Felix Morrin
Morris
Miss Vokes
Advan
Thorpe
Bell
Stephenson
Mac Barger
Torns
Henry M. Stanley
Belasco
de Mille
Lyceum
Dick Fan Buren
Wall Street
Phyllis Lee
Tech
Phyllis
Pranklin Cruger
Anne
Jon Jeanna
King
Beas van Buren
Ricz Robinson
Charity Hall
Et Lyceum
Henry Herman
Dick Tes
White Seabee
Bartoo
Potoam
Frances G Garect Dag
Phyliie Lee
Soskhot
Ruth Carpenter
Newark
Joomy Tyree
Ser Thomas
Alex
Ethel Greybrooke
Thomas Burns
Logan
A. W. Gregory
America
Shenandoah Wow at Bijou with Nanetta Comstock in lead
The Shenandoah war drama by Bronson Howard drew a large Bijou audience. Nanetta Comstock's Jennie Buckthorn captivated many eyes while Frank Burbeck played General Haverill. The Nine Al company from Chicago performed with strong cast including C Macy and Joseph Adelman. The troupe planned a cross country route to New York and Chicago before summer, playing major cities like Pittsburg.
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Mr. Howard
Alride
Nanetta Comstock
Jennie Buckthorn
Bronson Howard
Frank Burbeck
Haveriil
Miss Comstock
Unis
Chicago
Francis Caton
Percival West
C. Macy
Beabe
Joseph Adelman
Jon
Francis Carlysle
West
C.L. Elliott
New York
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Minnie Oscar Gray Returns to Stage After Accident
For the first time since a serious Columbus accident Minnie Oscar Gray appeared yesterday in her famed repertoire. She drew large audiences with her trained dogs, praised as highly as the company, and Camille Townsend played Louise in The Old Oaken Bucket. A bill change is planned for Thursday and the show runs today and tomorrow.
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Columbus
Minnie Oscar Gray
Sr Adran
Mise Camille Townsend
Louise
Pepe
Ragged Conemaugh shipwreck reappears at music academy show
At Larry Williams' Academy of Music last night the familiar wreck of the Conemaugh river flood era returned in annual fashion. The ragged operator drew mixed applause as a dog pulled him from the stage and Irwin Bros. combo drew a large crowd.
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Academy of Music
Johnstown
Jack
Alege
Irwin Bros
Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Bears Steal the Show
The museum draw features trained bears performing clever tricks in a wrestling style exhibit. Visitors find the bear display the most interesting attraction at this venue.
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Fifth Avenue Museum
Bear City
Stage Variety Noted For Keating and West Knockabout
In the noveltiad era program the stage offers several feats with the standout being the knock-about comic act of Keating and West. Their routine draws laughs as part of a broader lineup featuring numerous acts and performances.
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West
Wedding of F W Mack and Emilie Hepburn in New York
The marriage of Frank Walstein Mack and Emilie Hepburn was celebrated at St Mary the Virgin Church New York. The bride wore white India silk and a velvet hat. Rev Thomas McKee Brown officiated and guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Me tlanies Williams. Mack is a newspaper man and former editor of Auburnian now Western Union desk editor for the Associated Press.
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Emilie Hepburn
New York
Frank Walstein Mack
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
West Forty-fifth Street
Thomas McKee Brown
George E
Alonzo Hepburn
River View
Peteca
Venting Auburnian
Auorp
N. Y
Western Report
Ated Press
G. G. Hepburn
Alexander Varrénaes Frazer
The
Revenue Marine
Richard
Tlanies R. Williams
Hl, Redfern
The Smoker's Revenge in a Parisian Train Compartment
A Parisian tale from Illustrated American recounts a railway car argument over smoking. Madam Potin rebukes a male passenger for lighting up, then theatrically ejects his cigarette as he mutters amid the scene. She then asserts a separate compartment for dogs, ending the exchange with a sly smile.
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Ana
Iai
Panic Eases Wall Street Lifts From Panic to Normalcy
New York Times reports confidence returning to markets as money on call grows easy and gold flows toward safety. Time money rebounds and lending pressures ease, with circulating credit rising while physical cash remains a small part of total transactions.
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Wall Street
Treasury Department
Bradford County Presiding Justice P D Morris Dies in Towanda
Hon P D Morris president judge Bradford county died in Towanda last night aged 62 years. He studied law with the late Chief Justice Mercur and was admitted to the bar a year later. His career included service under the Supreme Bench.
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Bradford County
Towanda
Wilkesbarre
P. D. Morris
Hamilton
Morrie
Mercur
Newey
McColla Miller
Supreme Bench
Gnease
Royalty Prevents a Trust
In Indianapolis the barbed wire industry struggles to form a combine due to disagreement over royalty payments, a rare intervention by royalty altering trust plans.
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Indianapolis
Editorial Opinions Collected From Various Papers
A roundup of editorials comments on Ireland at war Kilkenny cats Jay Gould buying 1000 acres and possible Farmers Alliance pension reforms water system reliability panic forecasts Congress grade of Lieutenant General and King Kalakaua claims about U S visit with digs at US Treasury and politics.
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Buffalo Express
Ireland
Kilkenny
Philadelphia
Jay Gould
Farmers’ Alliance
Harrisburg
Alania
DuBois Courier
DuBois
Omaha World-Herald
Strauss
New York
Lewis Republic
Republican Party
Aligona Tribune
Louis Globe-Democrat
Congress
New York Star
King Kalakaua Dlenies
United States
Sandwich Islands
Uncle Sam
Phantom Night Verses Echo in Quiet Hours
A nocturnal poem of restless thoughts, buzzing with imagery of burning thoughts, racing blood, and distant stars. The speaker hears a tender silence and a distant voice promising protection as darkness deepens and strings of sound drift through sleep.
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Sin
Curious Condensations From an Old Newspaper Page
A miscellany of short items notes Dennis O Day of Oakland fined for tail cutting a cow, grape haul from Brockton, a relic in Amherst, a 19 year old Amherst youth, a long alleged serpent in Saginaw river, and various benign scientific curiosities.
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Dennis O'Day
Oakland
Cal
Ryckman
Brockton
Ee Lee
Jackson
St St Helena
Amherst
Saginaw River
Mich
Vineyard Sound
Bussard's Bay
United States Fish Commission
Hiram Ludwig
Boyertown
Germany
Butcher Sprachlie
Casper
Wyo
Buxton
King of
Hae
Calliope
Samoa
Admiralty
Sydney
Montana
Ihs
England
Greenwich
Whimsical Fragments From A Mocked Up Page
A miscellany of garbled quotes and stray tidbits from various papers. Jumbled phrases reference overcoats microbes recipes and fashion while odd spellings and misprints flood the clippings.
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