The Dispatch Advertising and Publication Details
The notice lists the newspaper’s establishment in February and its volume and issue number, with physical offices in Pittsburgh and New York. It notes publication rooms at Diamond Street and Smithfield, a business office, and distribution points in New York and Pittsburgh for the Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Treuny Scilamsg
York
Dispatch
Discatch
New York
Portage Free In The United States Subscription Rates
Unclear OCR text outlines subscription options for the Portage Free in the United States with yearly rates and weekly carrier delivery details. Mentions various plans including Sunday editions and weekly charges, but data is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Darcy Merarch
Arraignment of Secretary Tracy Sparks Naval Discharge Debate
Mr Ibzsell contends Commander Reiter was unjustly discharged without trial, criticizing political influence in military decisions. The piece also criticizes foreign policy toward Guatemala and defends Milner's actions, noting Barrundia and the handling of Reiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibslzell
Tracy
Tam Distarcon
Reiter
Relter
D.kzell
Guatemala
Europe
Buncombe
Barrundia
Milner
Dalall
Protecting the Pavements in Municipal Streets
The New York Legislature is urged to require bonds from anyone disturbing city pavements to restore them. Critics argue for local control, noting undue state interference and the need for underground line planning before paving. They warn universal state mandates could dull municipal self government and civic accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strees
McKinley Bill Critique Elsewhere Gains Against Free Traders
A Philadelphia newspaper summary argues that 951 dutiable goods show lower prices since the McKinley act, while price hikes appear mainly in items not targeted by duties. It notes improved money conditions and ongoing nationwide industry growth, yet warns full effects require more time to assess as adaptation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Inquirer
Inquirer's Figures Face Stall as Reciprocity to Rise
The piece notes the Inquirer’s figures are acceptable but signals a stall in progress. It cites Elaine’s careful use of reciprocity privileges and suggests expectations for improved performance as months pass.
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the Inquirer
Elaine
Railroads and Shenango Mahoning iron traffic debate
The letter defends iron producers amid furnace shutdowns arguing railroads reap high profits from pig iron and finished iron. It challenges claims that railways cover costs and urges rate reductions to sustain traffic, noting pig iron and related freight drive major tonnage and revenue.
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Shenango
Mahoning
Pennsylvania
Mahoning Valley
Chicago
Seaboard
Contested Electoral Apportionment Ahead of 1892 Election
Analysts debate whether the presidential elector count for 1892 follows the current Congress or the new apportionment enacted earlier. If the new apportionment takes effect, Pennsylvania could shift from 28 Representatives to 32 seats, affecting its 30 or 32 electoral votes. The dispute centers on which Congress governs the 1892 vote and when apportionment applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Congress
Ihs
Presidential Electors and Congress Apportionment Dispute
The article argues whether Pennsylvania and other states should elect the same number of congressional representatives and presidential electors in 1892 or stagger by later apportionment. It notes constitutional intent for equal counts and cites The New York World and The New York Herald on potential outcomes and presidential stance supporting matching counts in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thas
Pennsylvania
New York World
New York Herald
Prevedent
Harrisburg Petition Seeks Tobacco Ban for Minors on Streets
Mr Showalter presented a Harrisburg petition urging a law to ban tobacco in public streets for anyone under 16. The piece argues smoking in public pollutes comfort and endorses private use, noting spitting and secondhand smoke as greater offenses while cautioning against broad age-free bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showalter
Harrisburg
Public health urges vaccination to curb smallpox spread
Officials report two smallpox varioloid cases and stress strict prevention and isolation. Citizens are urged to vaccinate promptly and health authorities will isolate each case and maintain vigilant monitoring to avert an epidemic.
Land claim on Capitol site proves odd non sequitur
The text notes a claim to land forming the Capitol grounds based on an old deed for four lots west of Fort Cumberland in Allegany county Maryland. It points out Cumberland and Washington are about a hundred miles apart and suggests no ejectment action against Congress will occur except by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
Fort Cumberland
Allegany County
Maryland
Cumberland
Congress
Fragmented notes reflect political jabs and legal wraps
The passage mixes a variety of items from anti lottery actions in Canada to injunctions on railroads, political nominations and editorials. It mentions Washington Louisiana lottery moves to Montreal, Williamsport’s injunction against the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, and general finger pointing at officials. It also notes remarks by Sin Julius Princepote about a Washington streetcar conversation with a reporter, and assorted takes on senators and party actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montreal
Canada
Conspiracy Aims to Oust Crispi and Shift Italian War Plans
Coll Exmot F SHEPARD argues Crispi fell due to a conspiracy among Italian conservatives enabling a shift in war aims. He suggests Colonel may relocate his base to Rona and warns against dooming the Southern States. The piece reflects mutual reciprocity with Southern neighbors and calls for prudent U S policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exmot F. Shepard
Crispi
Rona
United States
Georgia Governor declines Gould banquet invitation
Governor Northen of Georgia, a Farmers' Alliance member, declined a banquet invitation in Atlanta to meet Jay Gould. His private excuse cited Goulds monopoly and business methods as lacking official character and his desire not to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L’reaa
Northen
Georgia
Farmers’ Alliance
Atlanta
Jay Gould
Snap Shots In Season and City Portraits
A collage of reflections on urban life and social culture. The piece muses on how a town’s soul shows in its people, then shifts to scattered jests and clippings about fashion, theater, politics, and current events. It mentions wedding veils, the Wild West show, trade revivals, and poems of political wit.
Deaths of a Day James Redpath Irish Nationalist Dies
James Redpath famed Irish Nationalist journalist and Anti Poverty Society vice president died this morning in New York. He was born in Kernweed and moved to this county in 1848 with his parents. Robert Senry ex-County Commissioner of Mahoning died last night at his home near Lewellville nine miles east of here. He served six years in county offices and leaves a family to mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Redpath
Soclaty
Cleti Radios
Kernweed
Decree
Yourastows
Robert Senry
Mahoning County
Llehome
Lewellville
The Belgian King Leopold II as Traveler and Patron of Art
T OC Crawford in New York Tribune portrays Leopold II as a scholar and promoter of art. He scouts new talent in Brussels studios and purchases works to aid rising artists and sculptors. A well-traveled European ruler, fluent in six languages, he admires the United States and watches its industrial and scientific progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. OC. Crawford
New York Tribune
Brussels
Belgium
Europe
China
France
Germany
England
United States
Opera Glass Comedy at Metropolitan Opera House
A humorous incident at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House involved five people over a single opera glass. Four in one row and a surrounding cast misidentified ownership, leading to a four to five minute comedy of errors before the glass was finally returned. An eyewitness explained the mix up ending the farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Lent fast abolished by St Louis Archbishop
Archbishop Kenrick issues broad dispensation for Lent in the diocese allowing flesh meat on Sundays Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays and on all Saturdays except the first Saturday after the first Sunday and Holy Saturday effectively abolishing the Lenten fast local observers report this as the broadest dispensation ever granted in the area.
Prohibition Measure Rejected in North Dakota House
A sentence from the Temperance Committee reports favoring indefinite postponement of the resubmission bill. The majority report was adopted 31 to 25 with seven members absent, signaling a long fight. Liquor interests plan to seek reconsideration.
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North Dakota
Brmanrcer
N. D
Temperance Committee of
House
Pleasures of Society At Carnegie Hall Concert
A richly attended Carnegie Hall benefit by the State Music Teachers' Association featured standout Miss De Vere in white, performing arias from Puritani and Aida with Prof. Gittings, Carl Retter, and Franz Wilckek. The Allegheny Musical Association opened with Guilmant, Foerster, Lessmann, Verdi Liszt, and Chopin pieces, closing with Stars of the Summer Night and a Lullaby by Smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
State Music Teachers’ Association
Meesrs
Webster and Henricks
Miss de Vere
Bellini
Franz Wilcbek
Mamie Heuck
Allegheny Musical Association
Leaf
Gade
Sewickley Valley Club Stages Hobert son Comedy School
The Sewickley Valley Club presented Hobert son’s four act comedy School last night in their theater in Sewickley. The cast featured Miss Whiting and Miss Naomi Tighe among a large ensemble. Cast misrohap and strong performances by Mr. Carpenter Dr Sutcliffe and Mr. Richardson drew an appreciative audience despite rehearsal setbacks. Scenery, costumes, and George Toerge’s music enhanced the show with an after performance dance. The next production will follow Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Club
Sewickley
Hobertson
Miss Whiting
Lord Seaufoy
Carpenter
Dr Sutcliffe
McPherson
Heau Furintosh
H. M. Richardson
Jack Poyntz
Nevin
Afr
Xruz
Charles Richardson
Vaughn
Doyle
Tate
Myra
Cliffe
Burrows
Sella
Anderson
Naomi Tighe
Cruz
Dr. Sutcliffe
cePherson
Hella
Bessie Anderson
Toerge
Elegant Reception at Jackson Residence on Penn Avenue
A fashionable reception hosted by Miss Mary Jackson at her Penn Avenue home honored Miss Mary Laughlin and her Philadelphia guest Miss Reed. The mansion overflowed with flowers and artful decor, hosting society ladies from the two cities and the East, followed by an 8 PM dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Penn Avenue
Mary Jackson
Mary Laughlin
Miss Reed
Philadelphia
Charmi Osteds
Mra. F
Bissell
Pittsburgers Laud Prof Edmond Russell Delsarte Lecture
Edmond Russell is praised by the Pittsburg Society after delivering his first lecture on The Teachings of Delsarte at Mrs. A E W Painter's residence. He outlines expression, poise, dignity and body control with personal culture exercises and will give more talks at Painter's, then at Pennsylvania College for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Russell
Pittsburg Society
A. E. W. Painter
Delsarte
Notable Figures and Honors Across Atlantic and American Scenes
Prestpost Extor of Harvard leaves for a six week West stay. Mrs A B Gran donates 25 to the New York Memorial arch fund totaling 80 103. Tramey’s son described as handsome with spectacles. Blanche Willis Howard busy in letters since marriage to Dr Touffel and reportedly happy. Alfred Russell Wallace writes to Prof Ely at Johns Hopkins embracing Bellamy’s theories. Rev Howard MacQueany’s heresy trial boosts his theological book sales beyond 16 000 copies. Parks Brooks aged 55 has long served Trinity Church Boston with a 10 000 dollar salary, much given to charity. Mardi Gras royalty for New Orleans features James S Archampsey and Miss Bessie Behan. Sir Richard Burton, linguist and archaeologist, died in Trieste. Bayard Taylor and Theodore Parker contrasted in linguistic feats. Isaran T Montgomery seeks funds from Cleveland to extend a free colored school term. Henry Haynie notes American-born lyric singers dominate Paris stages. Mile Ading, leading Paris Opera prima donna, honored with violet ribbon. Prof Joan P Barrett, Chicago electrician, named chief of World’s Fair electrical department. born Auburn N Y, 64, self-taught, began in Chicago Fire Department in 1860 as City Hall watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestpost Extor
Harvard University
Gran
New York Memorial Arch Fund
Tramey
Blanche Willis Howard
Dr. Touffel
Stuttgart
Alfred Russel Wallace
Ely
Johns Hopkins University
Bellamy
Howard MacQueany
Parks Brooks
Trinity Church
Boston
James 8
Arc Hanpsey
South
Bessie Beban
W. J. Behan
New Orleans
Richard Burton
Trieste
Bayard Taylor
Theodore Parker
IsarAn T. Montgomery
Cleveland
Henry Haynie
Paris
United States
Mile
Ading
Paris Grand Opera
Joan P. Barrett
Chicago
Auburn
N.Y
Saila
Fire Department of
City Hall
Friday Evening Lectures Under St Peter's Episcopal Church
St Peter's Episcopal Church announces a series of Friday evening lectures to promote sociability and learning. The lineup includes Rev George Hodges opening with Passion Play on February 20 and other clergy like Rev E P Cowan D D Rev Marsh and Rev White presenting topics in March.
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St Peter’s Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
George Hodges
E. P. Cowan
D. D
Denier A
En Marsh
Os . White
George T
Christ
National Educational Association Convention in Philadelphia
Prominent educators will gather in Philadelphia for the National Educational Association convention scheduled in February. Noted figures include Sheldon Jackson on Northwest learning and George J. Lockey of the city will present details on teacher training and licensure for public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Philadelphia
Sheldon Jackson
Territory
Alaska
Northwest
George J. Lockey
City Public
Ballad concert linked to Masonic organ recital planned
A ballad concert will accompany the next Masonic organ recital on March 25 at the Masonic building on Fifth Avenue. Five Pittsburg ladies and several male singers will perform in solos and duets, while the organ program remains standard. A home wedding on Mt Washington follows as Miss Nellie M Noble becomes Mrs James Jessop of Virginia Futuna. families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Mt. Washington
Nellie M. Noble
Airs Ellen Noble
Fetzer Street
James Jessop
Virginia Futuna
Social Rounds At Altonia G A R Reunion
At the Altonia G A R annual reunion this month Miss Kitty Hamm recited and is expected to be named Daughter of the Regiment Professor Byron W King writes an original poem The Grand Heunion. A fancy dress ball closed Linden Club winter festivities with large attendance.
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G. A. BR
Altonia
Kitty Hamm
Byron W. King
Miss Hamer
Linden Club
McCullough
Carnegie Hall
Poat
James M. Lyssa
Henry Sphoul
Duquesne Club
J. W. Gnove
Duquesne
Auszent D. Lert
Cyclorama Hall
Kessix Youne
Teacup Club
Photography and Sleep Reveal Character
The piece argues photographs expose true character when a subject is off guard and sleep reveals the soul. It cites stories of deception and honesty visible in faces, noting the sun or a camera can strip away masks and show what lies beneath. The essay reflects on masks, truth, and human self deception.
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New York Evening Sun
James
Sisep
Unconsidered Trifles and World Shaping Moments
Dr. J. B. Parke in Philadelphia North American notes how small errors or chances alter history. From Pascal to Hugo, minor slips allegedly redirected events from Napoleon to Washington, counting a peasant, a horse, and a Cheshire gentleman among fate’s decisive causes.
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J. B. Parke
Philadelphia
North American
Aleopatra
Pascal
Antony
Comsar
Rome
Tarquin
Cmsar
Cato
Waterloo
Napoleon
Hugo
Gronchy
Hougoumont
Louis Phillippe
Orleans Dynasty
America
Cheshire
England
George Washington
Mechanics' Cooperative Bank Fails After Illusory Capital Hype
A Brooklyn bank named Mechanics' Cooperative closed after reporting a $200 million capital that was on paper. Actual figures show only $1,085 liabilities and $3,009 assets. Profits totaled $2,470 with expenses over $3,000. Deposit losses feared but limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Brooklyn
Mechanics’ Co-operative
On Guard Against Coup Over Free Silver Rules
Wall Street Investigator warns Republicans to assemble in Washington as Democrats press to attack House rules for free silver. Several Democrats may resist, but opponents must stay alert. The current silver law is functioning well and should be left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Sound
Wall Street
Washington
House
Colonel Hob Ingersoll a Loyal Tobacco User
New York Continent reports Colonel Hob Ingersoll is an inveterate tobacco user in all forms save milky white wrappers. He smokes, chews, and uses snuff, treating tobacco as an old friend he would not abandon, even at the cost of his law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hob Ingersoll
Jong
Curious Condensations From A Faded Times
A collage of brief notes from 19th century pages: reformatories report deaths from a liniment. convicts’ escape. saloons closed in Bis marck. London rings control calico printing. a flock of geese drifts to drown on ice. Russian hotels require fire escapes. a mad dog bite case in Tennille. Rothschild art gifted to Clancy Museum. Russian strike impact. jail escape leads to a return. Queen of Bouman ia gifted hair used in a needle factory. spook tales in Carthage. a lawyer defends his own hog theft case. vine and wine expansion in the U S. New Orleans racing bets via wire from Jersey tracks. Dr Gentry touts a tubercular remedy. a 75-year-old Iowa man marries a 45-year-old widow in minutes.
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Concord
Masa
Hendry Kramer
Louisville
Bismarck
N. D
London
Calico
Worts
Crawfordsville
Ind
Nathaniel Rothschild
Strauss
Hanor
Clancy Museum
Paria
Russia
Poland
Haynes
Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg
Boumania
England
Carthage
Ill
Louis C. Boston
Ant” Wright
Wright
Stan
Sullivan
Crescent
Hiw
America
California
New York State
United States
New Orleans
Ion
Guttenburg
Clifton
Jersey
W. D. Gentry
State Street
Chicago
J. A. Biegler
Rochester
N. Y
Biegler
Gentry
Waifs From Witland And Other Scribbles In The Nation
A collage of clipped quips and jokes from various papers. The fragment cites idle gossip on streetcars in Chicago and mock current events, with portraits of cartoonists, performers, and daily life observations. It notes playful banter about ghosts, body travel, and society’s shifting morals.
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