Ge Dispatch. Molett No. 1 entered at Pittsburg
The Pittsburg Ge Dispatch listing its entry date November 1 07 as second class matter with office addresses at Fifth Avenue Diamond Street and publishing house locations. It outlines advertising rates and postage terms for daily and Sunday dispatches including yearly quarterly and monthly options.
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Molett
Piturary
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Houme
Tribune
New York
Pittsburg Postmaster Appointment Reflects Political Influence
The choice of McKean for Pittsburg postmaster highlights Senator Quay's sway with the President. Public service remains the priority, and locals care little for intraparty rivalries as long as mail handling improves. Larkin and Ford are acknowledged as capable, but McKean's appointment signals political leverage.
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Pittsburg
Larkin
McKean
Ford
Senator Quay
The High School Banquet Moves From Ball to Banquet
In Pittsburg the Alwwini Association of High School shifts its annual reunion to a banquet with post prandial speakers from classes dating to 1850 and various professions. The event aims to highlight public education over tradition and keeps costs low to preserve its people’s college character.
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Alwwini Association
Pittsburg
Peoples College
Coughing Disturbances during Sermons and Theater
A discussion on coughs and sneezes during sermons and dramatic performances. Some disruptions arise from voluntary mischief while others may stem from an unseen germ or force. The piece urges study to understand the disturbance and seek a remedy.
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England
Orsan
Miners Win Three-Cent Rate Amid Winter Strike
The Monongahela river miners secured a three-cent rate after a winter strike, with public support from those who believed the wage gains justified hazardous labor. Firms eased the rate, aided by steady shipments as mines operated, promising a stable era of work for scorers and laborers alike.
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Monongahela River
Irregular Justice in Wilkesbarre Case Sparks Debate
Alderman Donohue in Wilkesbarre faced a court scene after a wife testified to her husband's abuse. The judge's response involved a vigorous but irregular punishment, drawing sympathy and concern. The article contrasts this swift action with a New York judge’s deliberations over a White Caps case.
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Donohue
Wilkesbarre
New York Sun
Coloradio
Nes Es
Bolton remarks on street justice in Wilkes Barre and Colorado
A discussion contrasts a Wilkes Barre alderman’s lack of legal authority to punish in court with Colorado White Caps enforcement. The writer suggests formalizing corporal punishment by statute before any rough “summary and exemplary” actions, noting the need for lawful process and clear authority.
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Colorado
Christmas at the Stores described in The Dispatch ads
Merchants showcase a dazzling Christmas wares spread in The Dispatch. Advertisements highlight diverse gifts to please every recipient, promising quick satisfaction of taste and budget as shoppers seek holiday treasures in Pittsburgh stores.
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Pittsburg
Gift of Guinness £1,250,000 for poor housing debated
A critical view questions Sir Edward Guinness's donation to build houses for London and Dublin the aim to improve living conditions vs. risk of eroding self reliance. The piece links the fortune’s origins in beer sales and stock schemes to wealth concentration and charity motives.
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Edward Guinness
Dublin
London
Real Reason Behind New England Farm Decline
A Berkshire farm once winning best managed farm honors is up for sale at two thirds building cost as owner cannot work it and cannot find good help. The article argues tariff policy is not the main cause, noting nearby farms fail despite protection while Western lands attract settlers. It blames railroad rates shipping eastern markets for Minnesota and Nebraska goods, devaluing fertile eastern lands and driving farm abandonment.
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New England
Judge Nott
Berkshire
Minnesota
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Vermont
Mills Loses 1900 After Sildots Collapse of Party Leader
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Roger Q. Mills lost 1900 amid the Sildots event and the subsequent collapse of the party leader's reputation. The article notes the timing closely follows the reputational downfall.
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StraKrne
Rogerq. Mills
St Louis Globe-Demoeral
Gloomy Life View Used to Shield Political Figures
The piece questions how a bleak life view could shape public opinion of leaders and notes Mills’s stance against Treasury bailing out personal losses. It mentions Italy’s 72 001 000 Lire deficit, mocks liars in politics, and cites a Nob. stabbing over drinks as a foolish episode. It also recalls Quay’s Western Pennsylvanian outlook and Republican contest decisions. Real estate owners favor tenants meeting amid muddy moving day disputes.
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Mills
United States Treasury
United States
Canal Commission in first meeting delays action
The canal commission held its first meeting yesterday but has yet to begin active work. It stresses thoroughness, yet public data on project cost, route, and engineering must be provided promptly to gain public trust and approval.
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TSE Canal Commission
People of Prominence in New York and Washington
A sketch of notable literary and public figures including Edmaid Clarence Stedmar known as the banker poet, Mims MaDe Pauscerort daughter of Sir Julian Pauncefote, Marietta Holyo author of Josiah Allen's Wife, Mrs Amelia B. Enghanns English lecturer on Egypt, Jons T. Trowbridge a poet born 1837, and an anecdote on Cyrus Davis at West Point.
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Edmaid
Clarence Stedmar
New York
Mims Mavde Pauscerort
Julian Pauncefote
Legation
Washington
England
Marietta HoLuy
Josiah Allen
Adams
N. Y
Awrira BK. Enwanns
Egypt
The Topical Talker and the Rich Man's Charitable Plans
A column covers a Pittsburg post office mishap with small gifts bound for England, the retiring postmaster Larkin passing duties to McKean, a philanthropic wealthy man’s generous dona tion, and the troubled prelude to Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera facing stiff terms and financial risk for American managers.
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Foreign Mall Service
Br. Serk
International Mall
Pittsburg
England
Larkin
Express
National School Law Aims to Establish Curriculum
Senator Ingalls introduced a bill for a National Board of Education with one member from each state territory and the District of Columbia. It directs teacher appointments by local districts upon parental request, mandates English instruction, sets schooling ages up to 21, and requires a curriculum covering arts and sciences.
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Sngalle
WasHinaTon
Ingalls
Board of Education
Mismencen — Hay
Irony in Carnegie Hint on Cleveland 1872 Nomination
The Boston Herald notes Mr. Carnegie’s suggestion that he could offer distinguished support to Mr. Cleveland if he is nominated in 1872, calling it a delicate touch of Pittsburg irony.
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The
Boston Herald
Carnegie
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Lise
Millow
Air
Legton Herald
Legislative Harmony in North Dakota Legislature
A curious portrait notes a peaceful mood in the North Dakota Legislature as it reflects on modest collaboration. The column uses a playful metaphor of mixing powders in water to illustrate constructive interaction among lawmakers.
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The
Washington Post
North Dakota
Deaths of a Day in Steubenville
David Myers aged 71, longtime Steubenville resident and river steamboat man, dies after a long career on the river. He is father to William H. Myers of Western Union Telegraph Co and James E. Myers, with brothers and relatives noted in local business. William Sheets Barrion, a Milwaukee and St. Paul freight agent, dies at home. Bernard F. Given, 67, river pilot, dies at No 7 Blof Street. Edward Shaffer, 19, dies at No 7 Ackley Street after surviving a prior accident. Rev. Warner Long of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans a private funeral tomorrow morning. Dr. C H Nichols mentioned in local notices.
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David Myers
Steubenville
William H. Myers
Liberty Avenue Ofes
Western Union Telegraph Company
James E. Myers
David
Jefferson County
William Sheets
Benard F. Given
Blof Street
Smee Pitts
Depoalt National
Edward Shaffer
Ackley Street
Hac Ee
Warner Long
Methodist Episcopal Church
Predating Goods by Africa and the Trader’s Toll
A cage reporter chronicles tribes transporting goods across interior Africa to the coast. Performers load valuables on their heads, face hostile parties, diseases, and wild beasts, then reach the coast with stories of dead and missing. Traders entice return journeys with favorable treatment, shaping annual expeditions.
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Foresty
Sierra Leone
Bills Introduced in House on Tax and Land Laws
Washington December 13 The House saw numerous bills referred today including measures to reduce the tobacco tax refund the cotton tax regulate emigration amend naturalization prohibit aliens from owning land in the United States repeal pre emption laws limit congressional attorneys for railroad firms establish a graduated income tax address currency contraction motives and adjust sugar duties among others The session noted about 100 bills introduced many based on the Hisir bill and several propositions listed for possible action later The report also notes the deaths of James Lat Cox of New York and other figures announced in the day’s proceedings
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Washieton
United States
Congress
James Lat
Cox
New
HN. W. York
Tilizo
As & Rene
Senate recognizes Brazil as sovereign state in joint resolution
In the Senate Mr. Morgan of Alabama offered a joint resolution urging the United States to acknowledge Brazil as a sovereign nation and to notify foreign powers of the change while asserting self government based on popular consent. The measure was read in full and laid over until tomorrow.
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Washinvetos
Senate
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
United Tes
Brazils
Patents issued to Western Pennsylvania and surrounding states
A December 17 1980 list of inventors from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia with patent numbers and cities includes Gardiner W Baker Painesville C John C Heckfield Allegheny gas engines Henry Buttenhagen Toledo automatic cut off for engines Charla F Bush Eric knife John Dowling Wilkesbarre hydrant Edward E Dwight Toledo damping car Pstrick F Hanley Homestead rolling mill Oliver J Hess Scotsdale oil can John D Williams Scranton tube expander Grivenss Kelly Fremont U boiler tube cleaner John neade M K Win ceroeres A Marsh Sand relief valve for a steam engine Albert A New G Ing ie Abraham L Allegheny hot James Timina ers Williams Lovetts O hitching post Joseph H Hicks Lock Haven a scoticual boitere
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
C. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Gardiner W. Baker
Painesville
John C. Heckfield
Allegheny
Henry Buttenhagen
Toledo
Charla F. Bush
Eric
John Dowling
Wilkesbarre
Edward E. Dwight
Pstrick F. Hanley
Homestead
Oliver J. Hess
Scotsdale
John D. Williams
Scranton
Grivenss Kelly
Fremont
John Neade
M. K. Win
Ceroeres
A. Marsh
Albert A. New
Ingie
Abraham L. Allegheny
Hot
James Timina
Ers
Williams. Lovetts
Hitching Post
Joseph” H. Hickes
Lock Haven
Scoticual Boitere
Hoar Pension Bill Expands District Court Jurisdiction
Senator Hoar introduced a bill to give District Courts jurisdiction over pension cases. It requires judges to direct action if an application for pension or increase remains unacted for a year or has been rejected. The bill also allows petitions to proceed by deposition if needed.
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Wasutseron
Hoar
Udge Ee
Presidential appointments listed by Senate in December
The document notes nominations sent to the Senate including Nicholas Enaley of Indiana for Pension Agent in Ink and lists of postmasters for Pennsylvania and various towns. It mentions a large number of recess appointments and other nominee names in a dated December record.
Fusion to Bent Fitler in Philadelphia Politics
A Telegram to the Dispatch notes Toa McMano's people and the Democrats may unite to field a fusion ticket against the Fitler administration. The Toronto Globe reports a rising spirit of independence across Canada and beyond.
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Bent Fitler
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Toa Mc-Mano
Fitler
Canada
The
Toronto Globe
Theatrical Notes Maggie Mitchell at Bijou
Maggie Mitchell will commentate a week at the Bijou starting Monday, appearing in three pieces including Tonight and Wednesday nights. Thursday proceeds with a stirring performance. Those who have not bought seats for the matinee should secure them now.
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Maggie Mitchell
Bijon
Sr Toeehen
Litto Prea
Mas Ag Onlineitenel
Supportea
Indhoperm Svagon
Strollers Chronicle Reveals Local Oddities and Business Talks
The Strollers report shows Mr. Gilpin visiting Pittsburgh and Washington linked to tin plate tariffs. It notes mills ready to start tin plate if duties rise, and cites salt works, a police commissioner's dog incident, holiday tree markets, and lights atop the Federal building as a night display for the new postmaster.
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Federal
Smithfield Street
Gilbert and Sullivan Gondoliers rights secured in New York
New York December 1 Manager A M Palmer has secured all rights for New York City for the production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Gondoliers. John Stetson retains rights in all sections except New York east of Pittsburgh, and the broad area beyond.
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Dispatch
New York
A. M. Palmer
New York City
Gilbert & Sullivan
John Stetson
Celtics
Pittsburg
Marine Conference set to continue through next March
In Washington December 14 the House received a presidential message urging the continuation of the International Marine Conference. A joint resolution was passed, extending the conference's function and pausing other actions.
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Marine Conference
House
International Marine Conference
Secompiahed
Ana Hac
United States
Fragmented verse on life and death and mortality
A poetic passage reflects on a man's life from birth to death, contrasting bright moments with fading clouds. It contemplates the afterlife and a mystic passage to halls beyond death, ending in a symbolic chrysalis and transformation.
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Machie
Trinity Parish to Host Two Weeks Fair and Christmas Events
Gena rector of St Pauls prepares for services in the basement of the distinet church. A two weeks fair opens Monday at Trinity parochial school with Mrs Anderson Brent Jones and Tull overseeing tables. A Christmas week party and January festival fundraise for Trinity Church with officers listed. committees include Mrs Groebech and Mrs James Fenes. Proceeds support a pastoral residence as the current priest’s rent is costly.
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Gena
Rn Paul's
Ee Oe
Distinet
Trinity Parochial School
Ohn Carr Hopper
James Fee
Lya Keate
Richard Eno Ficepaerick
Ohn
James Fenes
John Ges Ng
Abie
Pep Wen Frank
Ennis
Mies Isla Hopper
Sen
Misses Lower
Alaud
St. Ee
Ieasons
Fifth Avenue
Soho Street
Alumni Banquet at Hotel Schlosser Highlights Former Classes
Pittsburg Central High School hosts an alumni banquet on Friday at the Hotel Schlosser on Sixth Street. Invitations are nonmembers of the association and must be for opposite sex. Charles W. Boorel chairs the event with speeches by Thomas D. Chantler and others, music by Garnett’s orchestra, and Edward F. Hays as toastmaster.
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Pittsburg Central High School
Alumni Association
Hotel Schlosser
Sixth Street
Te Ecoken
Charlies W. Boorel
Crotows
Thomas D. Chantler
Phestent
Charles B. Wood
Ohn T
Misa Comes
Nyeccel
Tos
Joby
Lambie
Rey
John Mots
Tausie
Garnett
Edward F. Hays
Lawrenceville Wedding of Miss Nana Keller and Mr W P Smith
Miss Nana Keller of Thirty eighth street married Mr W P Smith yesterday in a Lawrenceville ceremony. In the evening the bride's parents hosted a brilliant reception with family and friends attending.
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Nana Keller
Thirty-eighth Street
W. P. Smith
Knights of the Golden Eagle held in Western Pennsylvania
A musical literary and social entertainment closed the Knights of the Golden Eagle event in Western Pennsylvania last night. Addresses were delivered by Ms E A Montooth and A Lyttle Grand of Pennsylvania.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Widow Wills All to Intended Husband Stirring Family Fallouts
Special telegram from New York reports widow Sarah A. De Groot of Brooklyn died July 1 one day before her planned marriage to Edgar M. Hodgkinson. Her relatives challenge the will claiming improper motives and urging a share for the next of kin.
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New York
Sarah A. de Groot
Brooklyn
Edgar M. Hodgkinson
de Groot
Hodgekinson
Was Hisetos Seeks Admission of Five Civilized Tribes
December 14 report on Representative Springer’s bill to organize and admit the State of Columbia into the Union. It proposes machinery to settle the five civilized tribes under a constitution and governs their status.
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Hisetos
Springer
State of Columbia
Five Civilized Tribes
Randallites to Meet About Kellink Inauguration Plans
A Randall Club special meeting is scheduled for this evening to finalize arrangements for attending the inauguration of Hon. James E. Kellink. The Tec will depart Columbus for Pittsburg on Sunday.
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Randall Club
James E. Kellink
Columbus
Pittsburg
Congressmen's Christmas Holiday Declared Recess
In Wasakatox on December 1 the House passed a recess from December 21 to January 6. Representative McKinley of Ohio from the Committee on Ways and Means reported the resolution and it was agreed to.
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Wasakatox
Mr. McKinley
Ohio
Committee On Ways
Assistant Sergeant at Arms for House of Representatives
December 18 announces the appointment of Thomas Caugh, of Vermont, as Assistant Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. He succeeds prior appointee in the duties and will serve in the congressional chamber.
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Washington
Thomas Canaugh
Vermont
House of Representatives
Trio of Odd Harrowing Tales From Local Ledger
A Canton man swallowed a button from a dish of hash and, after days of agony, retrieved it with a buttonhole tied to a string. Grubptown tollgate near Johnstown is under guard as toll refusals turn to gate damage. A Philadelphia Market Street cable car ride left a sailor sick at heart, while Meigs county farmer reports hatched turtle eggs under a hen. Wheeling restaurant woes round out the column.
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Canton
Terribve
Samuel Srows
Meigs County
Curious Condensations and Odd Finds in a Far Ocean of Rumors
A mixed array of short snippets reports thefts and discoveries from various places. Items include a farmer near Dubuque finding copper ore, a Hood River carpenter learning of a large inheritance, and notes on oddities from New Brunswick schools to Algerian tattoo practices.
Sayings and one liners from city papers collage
A collection of quips and cartoon captions from Philadelphia and Boston papers. Jests touch on wit and manners from readers in urban life, including a mock medical exchange and a grocer gag. The snippets reflect contemporary humor and commentary.
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W. L. Scott
Wallace
David B. Hall
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Scott
London Times
Windom
Reed
Sharpsburg
Mr. McKean
Washington County
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Shepard
Revenue
Rush
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Emin’ Pasha
Mr. Larkin
Gilbert and Sullivan
D’oyley Carie
America
Gilbert
Gilbert &Sullivan
Park Theater
D'Oyley Carta
Mr. Aronson
National School Law
Edward Sheffer
Dr. C. BH. Nichols
Eee Tilden
Irs
Ste Ceed Dient
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Same
Africa
Bill Day
Brazil
National Senate
Col. Sellers
Senator Hoar
Chicago
Association
Gilpin
Mitneis Steel Company
Black Hills
John Locklin
Liberty Avenue
Newell's
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Dave
John
Haamonens
Philadelphis
Pennsylvania Salt Works
Anderson
Michigan
Pearson
John RB. Murphy
Murphy
Haymarket Square
Kriss Kringle
Youghiogheny
Bihiman
Jim
Earth
Lawrenceville
Randallites
Market Street
Wheeling
Shephera
Vandegriff
Eagiepart
Muskingum
BRM Slo
Hudson
Templeton
Oklapo
George T. Prather
Hood River
Ore
W. G. Stewart
Dubuque
O.s
Paria
Sinal
New Brunswick
N.J
Griffin
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Thomasville
Aharch
George N. Evans
Springfield
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Arka
Algeria
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Sestee
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Patladelphia
Padiadelpha Inquirer
Soston
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