The Dispatch Advertising and Publishing Office Address Note
The note lists publishing offices in New York and Bronte, with addresses at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and a reference to New Dispatch Building. It mentions advertising offices, printing rooms, and press locations, detailing where The Dispatch content and ads are prepared and distributed.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fastera Advertising
New York
Honest industrial delegates seek a Cin cinnatus as presidential choice
A dispatch from St Louis notes delegates from California oppose Leland Stanford and urge a candidate of toil over wealth. They favor a reformer who can lead with character, not a dictator, interpreting Cin cinnatus as a man of service rather than power.
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St. Louis
California
Leland Stanford
Cesar
Cromwell
Hegins
Cincinnatus
Rome
The New York Press Defends the Nicaragua Canal Plan
The New York Press attacks a critic who claims little work has been done on the canal. It cites 80 miles of surveying per mile of route and asserts Chief Engineer Menocal understands the terrain. The paper questions where profits would go and warns a US government build could save about 35 million compared to subsidies.
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New York
Nicaragua
Menocal
Pres
United States
The Day to Honor Washington's Birthday
A reflective call to Americans to honor George Washington by examining the nation’s progress and patriotism. The piece urges citizens to study the country’s needs and dedicate efforts to the republic, so Washington’s name remains a guiding watchword.
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Washington
Republic
Story about a Civil War anecdote with a history fix
A Boston paper recounts a tale about General Butler and a Confederate in New Orleans after Chickamauga. The soldier chose oath over Ship Island and then claimed both were loyal citizens seeking confirmation about Stonewall Jackson at Chickamauga. The piece notes the need to respect history while telling entertaining stories.
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Boston
Plympton
General Butler
Chickamauga
New Orleans
Stonewall Jackson
Chickamaeuga
Misreport on Civil War history cited in critique
The writer mocks Plympton for misreporting Civil War facts noting Stonewall Jackson’s death at Chancellorsville and disputing Chickamauga timing. It emphasizes Butler’s command change in New Orleans and dates conflicting with the published story, calling for accuracy in Dana’s paper.
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Plympton
Stonewall Jackson
Chickamauga
Chancellorsville
Butler
New Orleans
New York Sun
Dana
Gold Exports From New York Hint at Trade Imbalances
Analyses of a Saturday gold shipment of 8.5 million from New York to Europe suggest a hidden influence on the balance of trade. Experts note that despite large imports, the shift of specie abroad amid a strong grain supply indicates possible financial stress or hedging against European events.
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New York
Europe
Sterling Exchange
Real Meaning of Bland Free Coinage Debate
The piece argues Bland’s silver coinage plan devalues pensions and savings, reducing payments and eroding the wealth of investors. It contends the policy shifts wealth from creditors to debtors and harms savers and small holders, presenting a stark anti free coinage stance.
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Bland
Harter
Debate on amending anti option bill to tax futures contracts
Washington observers favor amending the measure to recognize legitimate future delivery contracts and prohibit options viewed as market bets. Critics question enforcement prospects, noting existing laws against railways and trusts often go unenforced and urging focus on enforcing current statutes.
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Washington
Congress
Public temperance debate and pulpit duties noted
The piece discusses the split public opinion on temperance and total abstinence, arguing that preachers must share sincere views on the day’s key issue while exercising delicacy in presentation. It emphasizes pastors balancing honest opinion with tact in addressing contentious moral questions.
Clerical dispute and public commentary stir in local notes
A column discusses Reverend Reagen's outspoken views and the proper channels for objections, condemning boisterous churchyard protests. It notes a humorous personal item about Eugene Field and his rumored large checks, then critiques silver coinage debates, lynch law talk, and a presidential hat trend as journalists weigh public morals and national affairs.
Congressman McKeenax Seeks Clearer Interstate Commerce Law
Nebraska congressman McKeena emphasizes amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act to improve understandability for the average reader. He suggests clearer language and structure to prevent evasion, and notes McAllister's link to a group calling itself society as a point of concern for both the public and the man involved.
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McKeenax
Nebraska
Mr McAllister
Reshaped Cabinets and Migration Debates Across Europe
The article contrasts France and England over cabinet resignations versus electoral appeals, noting France opts for rearrangement while England seeks public backing. It discusses immigration law urgency, Batfour’s bill criticisms, and the impact of heavy snow on British railways and disaster readiness.
Blair's Presidents Boom Faces Potential Side Track
The report warns Blair's push to advance presidents during the boom could be derailed if it encounters obstacles similar to the stalled Chinese mission.
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Blair
LoxCow Theater Fumigation Follows Performances
Theaters at LoxCow are fumigated after each show to curb potential grip spread. Galleries face overcrowding pressures requiring thorough disinfection even without an outbreak nearby. Ice begins to recede as preparations shift for next summer.
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LoxCow
Abuse of free ticket system in Russia exposed
The text condemns the manipulation of a relief ticket system that should aid starvers in Russia, highlighting the purchasers greedy grasp and the harsh impact on sellers forced to trade chances to reach relief centers for food.
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Russia
New Georgia Bishop Delivers Farewell Sermon
Dr Kinloch Nelson Bishop-elect of Georgia preached his farewell at the Church of the Nativity where he was rector. He will be consecrated bishop at St Luke's Cathedral in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Bernizurm
Kinloch Nelson
Georgia
Church of the Nativity
St. Luke's Cathedral
Avlanta
Williams Sets Timetable On Free Coinage Debate
The Boston Herald notes Mr Williams argues for a further consideration of free coinage, suggesting a precise century timeline remains appropriate and that a century hence would be early enough for decision making.
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Boston Herald
Mr. Williams
Washington Poet Jay Gould Leaves City Behind
The note indicates Jay Gould, a figure identified as a Washington poet, has departed the city. For a period there was concern he might not have remained, implying he left something behind.
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Washington
Jay Gould
Bia
The Great Boom Baby Farm in Chicago News
Ohio claims the title as the greatest baby farm for booms in the nation, with playful wits and a lighthearted tone highlighting regional quirks.
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Great Boom Baby Farm
Chicago News
Ohio
Wits Country
Washington Discovered Pittsburg in Fort Duquesne Era
The article recalls George Washington at age 21 leading his 1733 expedition from Will’s Creek to the Ohio junction, deciding Pittsburg’s importance, and notes Fort Duquesne’s 1754 frontier capture signaling the French English war. It frames Washington as first to “discover” Pittsburg and the start of a larger Franco British conflict.
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George Washington
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
America
Washington
Pittsburg
Kittsburg
Museum of the Propaganda
Rome
Alexander VI
Portugal
Spain
Patagonia
Hudson's Bay
Hemisphere
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Canada
Virginia
Dinwiddie
Fifth Avenue
Ohio Company
France
Will's Creek
Cumberland
Maryland
Turtle Creek
Monongahela
Fork
Ohio
Shingiss
Braddock
Swissvale
Edgewood
Wilkinsburg
East End
Three Rivers
Quebec
New Orleans
Olio
Franklin
Venango
Fort le Boeuf
Goverson Dinwiddie
Trent
Alexandria
Allegheny River
Fort Duquesne
Strong Temperance Resolutions by Evangelical Conference
At Lebanon Pennsylvania February meeting the Evangelical Conference committee on temperance urged unwavering opposition to legalizing saloons. It condemned liquor as a foe to church and nation and called members to obey church discipline against signing licenses or promoting sale. The resolution also protested World’s Fair liquor concessions and asked commissioners to veto such privileges.
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Lenasoy
Evangelical Conference
Committee On Temperance
Weneas
Great Fruit Trust Proposal Outlined in California
P J Armstrong travels to California to form a fruit trust with an estimated $50 million investment. Shares of $100 each, landowners subscribe proportionally, flat mortgage bonds up to 8 percent interest, redeemable after ten years, bonds issued for 1/5 of capital. Plan aims to boost California fruit production and lists on the New York Stock Exchange. It seeks to equalize producer returns across regions affected by drought or vermin.
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New Yonk
the Tribune
P. J. Armstrong
California
Great Fruit Trust
New York Stock Exchange
Armstrong
America’s Biggest Laboratory For University Of Chicago
Sidney A Kent pledged to fund a complete chemical laboratory at the University of Chicago. An architect is drafting plans and $150000 is set aside for the project. Construction starts immediately and the building will be ready by October 1. Kent’s brother, formerly of Chicago, gave the Kent Laboratory to Yale College. Other Chicago philanthropists are expected to fund a women’s dormitory and a gymnasium.
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Chicago
Chiago
Sidney A. Kent
Board of Trade
University of Chicago
Chemical Laboratory
America
Kent
Yale College
Chi Citiz Ehs
Reid Still Serves as U S Minister Despite Departure Plan
United States Minister Reid and his family plan to sail on the La Bourgogne on Saturday while he has not resigned his post. Reports say M Ribot is no longer in a position to sign treaties, and officials expect Reid to stay until after arriving in America and likely until the extradition treaty is voted by the Senate.
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Reagen
America
United States Senate
State Department
Count Festetics to Wed Ella Hargin in New York
Pana February 21 Count Festetics de Tolma heir to a famous family will marry Ella Hargin in New York next Wednesday. His mother Countess Festetics remains noted in aristocratic circles. The couple met at a ball at the Austrian Embassy in Paris and friends and relatives praise the match. The Count allegedly holds a substantial fortune in his own name.
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Pana
Count Festetics de Tolma
Ella Hargin
New York
Countess Festetics
Paris
Notable Quirks and Figures In Early 20th Century Society
A column notes Joan Kynox preaching political sermons becoming a fad among city divines. It mentions Justis & Morin from Vermont as an avid whist player in Washington, Sono lecturing in the U.S. for Japanese school girls. It reports Guy de Maupassant improving after asylum confinement, and Comte d Andlau as a gambler who often prevailed. Prof Burnham links memory to health, while BISMARCK receives a Burmese silver centerpiece. Thomas Brent Hox and William Henry Spnm are referenced in an admiral role. Harriet S. Monro completes a dedicatory World’s Fair ode, praising women’s contributions to the Columbian Exposition. Canada’s eloquent Dr. George Douglass, though blind and paralyzed, captivates all with his voice.
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Justis & Morin
Vermont
Washington
Mars. Te
Sono
Japan
Guy de Maupissant
Dr. Bianche
Asylum For
Comte d’Andlau
South America
Burnham
Prixer
Bismarck
Burma
Brent Hox
William Henry SpMrrn
Gilbert
Harriet S&s Monror
Deaths in Various Localities Reported in Brief Notices
Dr Talbot a Edinboro patent medicine compounder dies at home aged 41 wealth from medicine estate valued over 12 dollars widow survives. Milton Lonar Lima pioneer dies of Brights disease aged about 60. Fors of Pest county dies Friday night, brother of Seago A Furs of Beliefante noted. W E B Dalahay retired naval officer and Annapolis graduate dies at Leavenworth Kansas. Arctic expedition relief veteran. Davin W Parrison Lancaster County judge for 18 years dies following illness.
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Talbot
Edinboro
Warren County
Milton Lonar
Lima
Bright
Fors
Seago
Ue Jeannette
Dupes Davin W. Parraxson
Lancaster County
Soldier Vote Sways Elections, Says Veteran Letter
Private Dale Ln Caldwell, Caldwll, Ohio, argues the soldier vote dominates campaigns and shapes outcomes. He cites past elections from 1864 to 1884, warns politicians to heed veterans’ pensions and offices, and urges inclusion of the soldier factor in strategy.
Misstatements on Death by Own Action in Editorial
A reader from Corny, Pa, questions a New York editorial on suicide by famous figures. He challenges claims about Socrates as martyr, Castlereagh’s career, and Byron’s reference, arguing the piece misrepresents history and motives.
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Dispatch
New York City
Socrates
Cato
Castlereach
Bruno
Christ
Mars Hill
Stirs
Ingersoll
Rovert
Bob
Cicero
Demosthenes
Castiereaga
Cowardlice
Jefferys
Lord Byron
Castlereagh
Owen Jones
Corny, Pa
Washington Birthday Wryly Halts Business Two Days
The Courier Journal notes Washington's birthday suspends business for two straight days, while wondering how Americans cope with such downtime and the city’s routine grind being disrupted.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Washington
Snap convention signals and frail forecasts from Albany
Multiple 1892 era newspapers note an approaching snap convention in Albany with varied expectations. Passage mentions Senator Hill planning a keynote speech, 72 delegates to vote for him, and dates around Monday and next February, amid talk of the Hill boom and political maneuvering.
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Senator Hill
Albany
New York
Washington Star
Chicago
Portland
Cleveland
Ann Arbor
Hill
Fioston Herald
David & Hil
Denver
Uneventful Week Ahead in Congress The Craig Stewart Case Blocked
In Washington Feb 21 Congress plans a quiet week with limited action. Senate will debate the contested election Clagett Dubois while House handles Craig Versus Stewart seating and the Indian appropriation bill. Private bills face tight scheduling and Friday remains open for routine business.
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Craig-Stewart
Clagett-Dubois
Senate
House
Craig
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Committee On Elections
Crafe
O'Ferrall
Popular Branch
West Indies Interest Grows for World’s Fair Exhibit
F A Ober reports strong local interest in Puerto Rico and St Thomas for a Chicago exposition. Plans include native woods displays, syrups and extracts, Ponce de Leon's house photos, and a large relief map of Charlotte Amalia. Private party support promises a rich showing from St Thomas, St John, and Santa Cruz.
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Wasarmotos
F. A. Ober
Puerto Rico
Ponce de Leon
West Indies
St Thomas
Charlotte Amatia
Tropics
Chicago
St. Thomas
St. Joins
Santa Cruz
Withers Estate Left To Family And Relatives
The will of turfman David Dunham Withers was opened for private reading. No public bequests are named. The entire estate, possibly about 4 million dollars, is left to family and near relatives with Judge A C Munson named executor. Most funds to trusts for his sisters and, after their deaths, to nephews. Funeral reported as held.
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New York
David Dunham Withers
Virginia M. Payne
Countess de Rancourt
Reuben Withers
Paris
Robert Center
Alfred Withers
Withers
Jamace
St. Marks Ure
Ten Millions Divided in Trevor Estate Settlement
Executors of the late John B. Trevor of Yonkers file an itemized account for discharge. Surrogate Coffin approves a decree valuing the estate at 10,017,610.73 largely in railroad stocks and bonds. Executors retain 97,084.21 each for commissions and 67 for costs, with legacies to heirs to be paid by trustees.
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Wurst Prarva
N. Y
John B. Trevor
Yonkers
Will Contest Halts Sanford Estate Plan In Probate Court
In Hamden Connecticut in Probate Court the effort to set aside the will of Almeron Sanford succeeded. The will largely left land to Harmanus A. Sanford of Torrington with a provision that land not be sold for 259 years. The clause aimed to reflect Sanford’s Second Adventist belief and prevented sale during his enforced absence. The will also required Harmanus to care for a mentally ill brother in Middletown asylum, a condition that spurred the heirs to challenge the instrument.
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New Hayes
Cons
Almeron Sanford
Hamden
Conn
Harmanus A. Sanford
Torrington
Sanford
Earth
Daughters of the Revolution Convene in National Congress
The first Continental Congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens in Wasamnotos February 21. Mrs. Harrison presides at the Church of Our Father with addresses by state regents, officer elections, and receptions by Mrs Cabell and Mrs Maxwell Hale at events including a White House reception for visitors.
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National Congress
Wasamnotos
Continental Congress
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Church of Our Father
Congress
Harrison
Cabell
Association
Max M. Hailoweill
White House
No Danger of a Sweating System Withington Lost
At its present rate of progress there is no danger that the House of Representatives will develop a sweating system.
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Withington
House of Representatives
Curious Condensations From a Turbulent Ledger
A fragmented news compilation cites varied notes: population quirks in London, church income around 1000000 weekly, Moon firm Inc property value rise, a Georgia farmer’s suicide after cotton price drops, and diverse items from Koreans to weddings and weather. It sketches a wide scatter of oddities and local incidents across multiple regions.
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London
Church of Borland
Moonfirm Inc
Quirky Snippets and Dialogues From Old Papers
An ambling collage of quoted exchanges from various papers, including barbs about statecraft, doctors, lawyers, and a playful mishearings. Snippets show humor and social scenes with lines about wealth, family, and fashion from classic periodical voices.
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