Che Dispatch Establishment Notice and Address
The Che Dispatch announces its establishment on February 8, 188, with serial details and postal information. It lists business offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets, Diamond Street News Rooms, and advertising offices in New York and Paris, noting sale points at Union Square and avenues in New York and Paris for readers.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Kastfen
Thibuse
New York
Themis
THE
Dispatch
Ones
Union Square
I Ave. de
Paris
France
Postage rates in the United States listing rates
An old newspaper advertisement lists postage prices for various publications. It specifies daily and weekly editions with terms like one year or including Sunday, and shows rates such as 0 0 0 for some items and cents per week for carrier delivery. It appears as an ad for multiple periodicals with unclear spellings and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darcy Dieratch
Cleaning After The Storm In Pittsburg
Report from Pittsburg on December 19 1590 notes rapid restoration after a severe storm. Cable lines, horse cars and some electric routes resume service with delays. City departments led by Chets Brown and Bigelow restore traffic and fire alarms, while snow clears and travel improves across Pittsburg and Allegheny with New York damaged similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chets Brown
Bigelow
Pitlshore
Allegheny
New York
Here
Prison reform avenues in county jail hospital ward
The piece argues for turning the jail hospital into a female ward and for further separation by sex. It criticizes the current mix of all ages and crimes, noting that youths and suspects are housed with hardened offenders. It calls for continued reforms to protect and classify inmates.
Debt Collection Tactics Face Postal Ban Again
The article notes that collection agencies are barred from using offensive postal envelopes and cards, with the 1888 act extending to oversized mailings. Agencies may abandon the mails or switch to in person visits by uniformed messengers, a costly but common collection method to pressure debtors into paying.
Advancing Surgery and Medical Progress
Surgeons push bold limits patching broken bodies through skin and bone grafts and even brain procedures. The medical field led by Koch and Pasteur aims to save life and relieve suffering, viewing innovation as a noble calling surpassing battles or elections.
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New York
Koch and
Pasteor
Immigrants Sought as North SouthUnity Claims Shape Policy
Delegates at the Inter State Immigration Convention in Asheville prove amarked stance against sectionalism while urging northern emigrants to move south. The body condemns force bills and emphasizes inviting immigration to develop southern resources, trusting northern capital to aid the plan.
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Asheville
D. C
Tibling
North
Convention Endorses Inter State Commerce Law Reform
The convention debates whether to apply the interstate commerce law and calls for reforms to curb abusive powers. Delegates are instructed to urge Congress to pass laws addressing current abuses and to align with progressive views on competition.
Pittsburg Mills Expand as Metal Trade Grows Abroad
Growth marks Pittsburg industries this year with mills enlarging plants and returning to coal or substitutes for natural gas fuel. The city ships machinery and metal manufactures globally, notably boilers and engines, while oil and artesian well supply manufacturing concentrates here. Railroads need expansion and a canal to the lakes is urged to handle rising business.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Hypnotism Debate as Europp Trial Sparks Public Interest
The Paris trial of Europp is igniting lively discussion on hypnotism, potentially eclipsing other case features and drawing widespread attention. In Philadelphia injections of Koch's lymph show some progress, while railroad deals face limits to six months and no subterranean wire returns have arrived.
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Koch
Philadelphia
Europp
Paris
Notable Personalities Across Europe and Americas
Ex King Milan tours the Highlands of Scotland on a shooting expedition. Empress Eugenie suffers losses from South American securities. Duke of Portland wins $125,000 on English turf. Harper’s Bazaar editor Mrs. Manganer E. Sanester described as tall and composed. Don Pedro d Alcantra, in exile, wealthier than many rulers. Senator Jones builds a Santa Monica villa with 30,000 acres. Henry George recovering after illness. may seek Southern health retreat. Alfred Russel Wallace wins Darwin Medal. Simon Newcomb and Heinrich Hertz receive Copley and Romford medals. SexaTon Pruma, Kansas, described as a tall, forceful figure with expressive features.
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Milan
Servis
Highlands
Scotland
Empress Eugenie
Duke of Portland
Manganer E. Sanester
Harper's Bazar
Eise Humpent
Italy
Parnell
Don Penno
Pedro d'Alcantara
Brazil
Senator Jones
Santa Monica
Cal
Alfred Russel Wallace
Darwin
Royal Society
Copley
Simon Newcomb
Romford
Heinrich Hertz
Miss Kate Drexel and Education for Indians and Blacks
The article discusses Miss Kate Drexel using her fortune for benevolent work in education. It argues for educational efforts with Indians and African Americans in the South as humane policy to promote peace, noting some advocate harsh war measures but asserting that schooling yields the best behaved Indians.
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Kate Drexel
South
Weathering the Winter Then and Now in a Brickbeat World
A reflective column links seasonal disruptions to everyday life. It notes how frost snow and rain derail routines, urging preparedness for delays and disruptions, and contrasts old world cycles with modern dependence on steady schedules and infrastructure. It mentions Keeley motor stockholders and public figures in a mosaic of social commentary.
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Nes
Knights Seek Immigration and Labor Law Reforms in New York
The Knights of Labor push bills to extend weekly pay to steam railroads and bar Pinkerton guards, seeking state police over private guards amid labor friction. They cite payments weekly for workers and oppose private forces, while railroads warn extra pay cars needed. Also notes cabinet changes, a four-time voter jailed, city district expansion, a lazy postmaster incident, and Gould's publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knights of Labor
Pinkerton
Pinterton
Wade denies Alliance resolution binding all members
In NasHvie on December 14 Hon. Eth. A. Wade secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee and a State Farmers' Alliance delegate at Ocala said he was misrepresented in dispatches about a claimed resolution binding Alliance members to the party platform and to oppose any candidate not subscribing. He urged nonpartisan education for farmers and individual conscience over mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NasHvie
Eth. A. Wade
State Democratic Executive Committee
State Farmers’ Alliance
Ocala
Thore
Alliance
Democrats
Sub-Treasury
Vokes Stars in Two Duquesne Theatre Pieces
Rosina Vokes appears in My Milliner's Bill and The Rough Diamond at the Duquesne Theatre delivering strong comic and character work. Felix Morris plays the crusty uncle in Percy Pendragon with deft farce, while Courtensy Thorpe and Miss Bancker and Miss Lane support with sharp, youthful charms as audiences applaud.
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Miss Vokes
Duquesne Theater
Miss Bancker
Percy Pendragon
Miss Lane
Scramble for Water Reserve Lands Sparks Rush at Wis Court House
In Wasa Wisconsin on December 15 a mob of about 150 men formed in the court house square with papers prepared and provisions for an overnight stakeout ahead of a Saturday land sale. Special police have been sworn in amid fears of trouble as would be claimants rush to take possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa
Wis
Wisconsin
Court House
Kansas Professor Discovers Pest Cholera Threat
LawReEnce Kansas December 1. Professor Suew of Kansas State University discovers a disease resembling cholera in the chinch bug. Experiments show infected bugs cause rapid, fatal spread in fields, offering farmers potential relief as carcasses of dead bugs are requested by many in the area.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie Shows Hopeful Recovery Signs
Special Telegram To The Dispatch reports Mrs Andrew Carnegie, illness improved after rest, stronger pulse and lower temperature. Family expresses renewed confidence in her recovery as she rests today in New York on December 16.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Engineering Feat Redirects Turtle Creek Channel
Near Brinton, Pennsylvania Railroad engineers shifted Turtle Creek into a new artificial half mile channel. The 20 foot wide, 6 to 10 foot deep path runs north of the Turtle Creek Valley Railroad lines, saving acres of Black's Bottoms land for a proposed transfer depot to serve the Brinton station and Edgar Thomson Steel Works.
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Brrapdpook
Brinton
Turtle Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Brinton Station
Ghost Dancers Near Home In Franklin County
A new religious sect called the True Children of God has formed in southern Franklin County. They reject fluids including tea and coffee, ban musical instruments, and preach women’s equality, with boisterous revivals and frequent shouting. Members take turns in the pulpit and funds are raised as usual. Local residents have dubbed them Ghost Dancers, predicting the world’s end before 1900.
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Franklin
Straits of Dakota People Report Farm Hardships
William Broakans of Redfield S Dak warns in Sioux City that Spink county farms face extreme mortgage pressure. Mortgaged property and scarce credit leave families starving with fuel hay and provisions running out. He cites concealed sects and falsified statistics by real estate bankers amid looming winter.
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Wlien
Spink County
S. Dak
William Broakans
Redfield
Spink
Pacific Railroads Bills Move Ahead in House
The House Committee on Pacific Railroads adopted a plan to ask the House to set a day for bills from the committee. A favorable report was ordered on a Senate measure to require duplicate government suits by railroads to be filed with the Commissioner of Railroads for full accounting. The vote was not unanimous. Chairman Dalzell will move on the next suspension day to set aside a day for the purpose.
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House Committee On Pacific Railroads
House
Senate
Commissioners
United States
Dalzell
Railroad Wages Slashed Touch Off Local Strike
In Ludington Michigan on December 1, the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad cut transfer wage from 20 to 15 cents per hour. Workers refused to operate, leaving two steamers at the dock unloaded and freight in two warehouses idle as cars sit ready. The men are described as determined and desperate.
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Ludington
Mica
Flint and
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Governor mobilizes troops as Kiowas and Comanches feared
Austin Texas December 18 The Governor reports border intelligence that Kiowas and Comanches are performing the smoke dance. Settlers in Texas grow fearful of a possible raid into Greer county prompting orders for arms and 10 000 rounds of ammunition. Rangers in the Panhandle are dispatched to the area.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Greer County
Panhandle
Death of Gunning Believed From Apoplexy in San Francisco
The body of a man about 60 years old was found in the entrance to the Belden block in San Francisco. Papers on him identify him as William J. Gunning, a Chicago newspaper correspondent. Death is believed to be due to apoplexy amid efforts to secure curios for the World’s Fair.
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San FraNcisco
William J. Gunning
Chicago
Ooe
Belden
Hong Kong
California
Two Days of Storm Without Railroad Wreck Noted
A brief weather note praises two days of storm without a railroad wreck, remarking on careful railroad management in the area. The refinery refuse claim is disputed by Chief Bigelow, who says a little crude petroleum is not injurious, though not suitable as a sprce drink.
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Chief Bigelow
Deaths of a Day Annie Margaret Coulter
Annie Margaret Coulter daughter of A A Coulter a well known real estate dealer died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness Consumption was the cause Funeral will be held Saturday in the local area with rites for family and friends disclosed by the Coulter family
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Annie Margaret Coulter
A. A. Coulter
Ikarnity
Copeland
Edith Barrett Becomes Mrs Marshall Williams
Edith Barrett youngest daughter of the late Lawrence Barrett married Marshall Williams of Rexvary at Emanuel Church in Boston. The ceremony drew over 1,000 guests and was described as brilliant.
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Marshall Williams
Boston
Edith Barrett
Lawrence Barrett
Emanue Church
Rexvary
Quay Report Sees Senator in High Spirits After Florida Trip
A Pittsburg observer notes Senator Quay appears in good health and high spirits after a Florida excursion. He is optimistic about politics and plans Christmas with family in Beaver with his son Lieutenant Anton Quay returning for the holiday. A Quay ally says Delamater’s loss disappointed Richard Quay more than the senator, as the junior senator’s support helped Delamater’s gubernatorial bid.
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Enator Quay
Beaver
Anton Quay
Quay
Delamater
Richard Quay
Sign of Sleighing Snow Sparks Local Bet
A weather wise woman predicted heavy snow after noting snow clinging to trees. The forecast proved correct as residents wagered on a thaw for Thursday. In Sewickley the narrative shifts to city snow plow needs and municipal action to clear sidewalks.
The Upghtning Change Artist and Elsie Leslie in Stage Dress
The article notes the tough demands of costume changes on stage with the out of favor upghtning change artist. It highlights Elsie Leslie who in one day changes into 40 outfits for Little Lord Fauntleroy productions, sometimes in 40 seconds, aided by her mother and maid as she moves between wings and a second dressing room.
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UICE
Palmer
New York
Arorace
Elsie Leslie
Tommy Russell
Lord Fauntleroy
Elsie
Internal Revenue Figures Show Five Month Totals Rise
Total internal revenue collections for the first five months reach 42,901,470 with a 1,720,858 rise from the prior year. Spirits lead at 14,341,121, tobacco 15,472,005, fermented liquors 12,766,574, oleomarrazine 5,370, and levees show a 21 increase.
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Wasni
Three U S Senators Elected in Idaho Session
In Boise on December 15 the Idaho Legislature elected U S Senators Governor George L. Shoupe W J McConnell and Fred T Dubois. McConnell draws a short term ending March 4 1891 while Dubois earns a full six year term from March next. Also mentions Elliott Shepard becoming president of the American Sabbath Union per Albany Argus.
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Boise City
Ipaio
George L. Shoupe
W. J. McConnell
Fred T. Dubois
United States
Albany Argus
American Sabbath Union
Elliott Shepard
Social Pleasures at Old City Hall Bazaar
The U P ladies filled Old City Hall with festive decoration and booths selling fancy goods fruit cake and ice cream as proceeds support the Presbyterian Women's Association for the coming year. The bazaar continues through afternoon and tonight with participation from U F P denomination members.
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Old City Hall
U. P
Pres Rian Women's Association
U. F P
Ity
Wedded in Allegheny A German Groom Claims Bride
A ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Brockton avenue Allegheny united Miss Lottie Heideger daughter of Mr and Mrs George Heideger Woods Run with Mr Ernst Mayer from Stuttgart Würtemberg Germany The maid of honor was Miss Ida A Burey bridemaids were Carrie Headricks and Martha Mirsch A large reception followed at Cyclorama Hall with supper by Luther Church ministers Rev J G Goettman officiating.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Brockton Avenue
Allegheny
Lottie Heideger
George Heideger
Woods
Lectures and social events fill Chester Carnegie schedule
Last evening in Carnegie Hall Mr Joux J Pivegrroy lectured on Alexander Hamilton with Mr Pinkerton among speakers. A large audience attended the John Watson and Maggie Carroll wedding, gifts shown. Various lectures, entertainments, and a Heart and Hand Society bazaar are announced along with a Curry University program for charity. The Linden Encire Club hosts a game night as well.
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Joux J. Pivegrroy
Chester
Carnegie Hall
Alexander Hamilton
Pinkerton
S. 3. Pinkerton
John Watson
Maggie Carroll
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Frank E. Glass
George Glass
Charles A. Halph
Aiken Avenue
East End
Protestant Herald Publishing Company
William Best
Philadelphia
William and
Washington
Heart and Hand Society
Third Presbyterian Church
Curry University
Society For the Improvement of the
Reconder Graham
North Avenue
Gernert
Lemington Y. W. C. T. U
Lincoln Avenue
M. E
Frances Raeser
F. H. Freyermuth
Mise Love
Washington Street
Linden Encire Club
Inter-State Immigration Convention Debates N Y Resolutions
The Inter-State Immigration Convention met in Asheville and disposed of two resolutions denouncing the national election bill. A set of resolutions inviting 30 000 northern residents to move south was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. The Railroad Committee endorsed home seekers excursions and urged extending the system and memorializing Congress to prohibit ticket brokers. The convention aims to focus on business over politics.
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Asheville
N. Y
Inter-State Immigration Convention
Committee On
Committee On Hoailroad Business
Congress
Lymph Dye Trial Begins At University Hospital
In Philadelphia on December 18 Dr J William White gave Koch tuberculosis serum by Koeb dermic syringe to a first patient at 12 o clock then to a second patient at 1 32 PM. Dr John H Musser gave the first private ward dose at 1 42 PM. The patients are progressing as well as possible with the usual early toxemia and reaction timeline described.
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Philadelphia
J. William White
University Hospital
Koeb
Koch
John H. Musser
Silver Anniversary of Grand Army to be marked nationwide
Decatur Illinois reports that on April 6 the Department of Illinois and members from all states will celebrate the silver anniversary of the Grand Army of the Republic. National Council of Administration and Commander in Chief General Veazey issued a general order calling all Grand Army units to assemble in their halls for commemoration services.
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DecatTor
Ill
Department of Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
National Council of Administration
Veazey
Grand Army
United States
Produce Exchange protests Conger lard bill in New York
The Produce Exchange adopted a protest sent to the President denouncing the lard bill as arbitrary and restrictive. It urges passage of the Pure Food bill and criticizes burdens on manufacturers and retailers. The document also supports broader food regulation.
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The
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Produce Exchange Today
Rigen
Menkers Ee Chan
Dauey
Neerber
Negroes Tackle Poll Tax to Vote in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi the sheriff reports 200 blacks who had not paid poll taxes have now settled up. Officials estimate the number will more than double in the county as other parts of the state show the same trend. The poll tax receipt is required by the constitution. A separate note mentions a nine foot circumference sun flower grown by a Cloverdale Colorado woman.
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Jackson, Miss
London
Paris
Cheyenne
Wyo
Caibang
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Rsa
Curious Condensations from a Distant Era
A column summarizes diverse curiosities from around the world and history. Notable items include leprosy in Defiance Iowa, smallpox in Guatemala, salt near Indianapolis at 640 feet, aging figures, and global trivia on industry, science, and culture. Contains numerous brief facts and oddities.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Defiance
Iowa
Guatemala
Burns’ Birthplace
Scotland
Eanapolis
Kan
Jumbled Snippet Aphorisms From 19th Century Papers
A collage of witty quotes and fragments from various periodicals including Drake's Magazine Paris theater notes Chicago Tribune New York Herald and Puck. Topics range from social satire photography crime death marriage jokes to economic observations amid fragmented dialogue and commentary.
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Drake's
Mand
Paris
Bernhardt
Ethel
Nero Fork Herald
Chicago
Puck
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G Bull
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Pattison
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Ohio
Surious
Celestial Empire
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China
America
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Vanderbilt
Wade
Rosina Vokes
Kansas Professors
Pennsylvania Company
Straits OF Dakota
Pacific Railroads
Boston Herald
Louisville Courier Journal
Emin
Emin Pasha Schuize
Senator Quay
Ohio Valley
Allegheny Yards
Ft. Wayne Road
Sewickley
Internal Revenue
U. S
Idaho
Germany
Social Charter
Quaker City
Conger
Paddock
New York Evening Telegram
Cloverdale
Col
Mr. Dana
Wellesley College
Heigtyr
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Denver
Daniel Boone
Uruguay
Multnomah County
Ure
England
British Isles
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Church of England
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Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Semie de Barbante
Talleyrand
Louis Ders
Mme, de
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Doctor Koch
New York Herald
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