Fire Dispatch Era Notice and Address List
Fire Dispatch publication data from 1566 includes publication details, post office entry, and office locations. The item notes offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets in Pittsburgh and advertising access in New York at the Tribune Building and Brentone’s in Paris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fasteen Adveitisisg
Toom'n
Thibune Building
New York
Dispatch
Hepratch
Dispatch & Veoularty
Washington Birthday Memorial Parade in Allegheny
The Junior Order of American Mechanics unveiled an equestrian statue of George Washington in Allegheny Park. A huge parade through Pittsburgh and Allegheny accompanied ceremonies honoring the nation’s founder and his role in early American and local history.
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George Washington
Order of American Mechanics
Allegheny
Washington
Littl
Allegheny Park
Responsibility for a tragedy in Columbus editor clash
The Columbus fatal editorial quarrel is condemned as a disgrace to the town. The piece argues journalism thrives only with civility and condemns personal rancor in columns. It asserts readers share responsibility when they tolerate virulence that leads to such events.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburg Seeks Full State Aid for Charitable Institutions
Representative Titman notes Pittsburg requests for state funds to aid hospitals and charitable services are lower than other regions but warns any cut would harm humane support. The Dispatch urges restraint on treasury raids yet urges full appropriations to avoid suffering and ensure proper care.
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Titman
Committee On State Appropriations
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Commonwealth
Smooth pavements blamed for London street accidents
A novel point argues that London's smooth streets encourage faster horse-drawn trotting and endanger pedestrians. Some science headquarters dispute this, claiming smooth pavements are unsafe for urban pedestrians who risk being run down.
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London
Sapience
Cities Should Not Forsake Pavements For Speed
The argument notes that better pavements enable more street travel and speed without unsafe driving being inevitable. It cautions against reverting to medieval streets to avoid reckless driving, arguing the duty is not to halt progress but to address safety through proper measures while maintaining improvements.
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Mity
London
Nicaragua Canal scheme backed by Uncle Sam under fire
The Nicaragua Canal Company is accused of exploiting a public fund by using a government guarantee to support bonds. Senator Sherman is criticized for promoting the plan as a credit guarantee rather than direct funding. Critics argue the treasury risk is excessive and favor government ownership and control of expenditures.
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Nicaragua Canal Company
Sherman
Sam
Nicaragua Company
United States
Mr. Sherman
Nicaragua Canal
Uncle Sam
Pacific Railroads
Great Lakes
Ohio
Mississippi
Nicaragua
Discontent and Progress in the History of Reform
A critique of Prof Bryce on how discontent sparks reform, tracing the pattern from the Reformation to the French Revolution and to modern times. The essay weighs whether discontent is the primary cause or a result of evils prompting reform and notes ongoing social wrongs and widespread discontent.
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Bryce
The Promise of Peaceful Reform Across Nations
The text argues that reform advances with less violence where discontent is allowed to influence government. It cites Bryce on peaceful change, notes that parliamentary rights aid nonviolent reform, and warns against suppressing dissent as it risks tyrannical backlashes or explosive upheaval as seen in Russia.
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Bryce
France
Russia
Good Fellowship
Brotherhood of Man
Jerusalem
Calvary
Damascus Gate
Joy
Narrow Views Of Sympathy Over Johnstown Flood
The New York Tribune is accused of exploiting Johnstown’s misery by blaming residents for not preventing the disaster and criticizing Cambria Iron Company. The piece argues sympathy should not be limited by perceived past errors and counters claims about Chicago’s World’s Fair funding, urging restraint in judgment.
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Johnstown
New York Tribune
New York
Cambria Iron Company
New York Herald
Herald
Political miscellany and legislative gossip of the era
A late session proposal to relocate Congress and the presidential inauguration to January and April 30 faces delay. Texas Congressman Crain vows action next session while Kyle of North Dakota is praised for wood sawing at Oberlin. New York census politics, police testim ony disputed by Republican outlets, and criticism of federal inspectors are noted. Trade tensions, diplomatic titles, and U S staffing questions are discussed along with Kansas railroad bills and a quip about a physician for idiots.
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Congress
Crain
Texas
Kyle
North Dakota
Oberlin College
Senate
Matthew Stanley
New York
Legislative Committee
Byrnes
New York Papers Push Memorial Funds for Washington Sherman
One New York paper urges completion of the Washington memorial fund while another launches a Sherman monument fund. The Grant monument fund effort fades as the defunct sheet passes from memory, but The American Mechanics begins a new push.
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New York
Washington Memorial Fund
Sherman Monument Fund
Grant Monument Fund
Reciprocity urged with Canada in Congress delay
The piece calls for immediate passage of reciprocity resolutions with Canada while noting the Dominion’s squabbling. It urges the United States to inform its neighbor that reciprocity is available if desired and not otherwise, stressing timely action.
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Canada
Congress
Dominion
United States
Notable Figures and Behinds The Headlines From 19th Century Notices
Prof Palmer becomes Yale chair, third Western Reserve graduate to do so. Mrs Salter of Argonia governs City Council firmly. The late Charles Bradlaugh excels at chess and checkers. Abe Gould to head purchasing for Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific under proposed consolidation. Civil war generals Grant Sheridan Hancock Meade Logan Hooker Thomas Lee Bragg Pickett Sherman noted. Senator elect from Georgia described as tall and scarred. Berlin philosopher Peer Potsxon popular at 45. Hoker relic sale yields 1900 for The Federalist volumes once Washington owned. Gladstone’s three nuts riddle noted. Russian tsar praised for height strength and seven languages. John D Arce Rop of New York linked to Standard Oil as trusted lieutenant. Miss Jane Mrape Welch, Americanism preacher, described. Mrs Meagher gift to Red Jacket Club of Canandaigua a silver medal once given to Red Jacket by Washington.
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Palmer
Old Western Reserve College
Yale
Salter
Argonia
Kan
Charles Bradlaugh
England
Abe Gould
Jay Gould
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
General Grant
Sheridan
Hancock
Meade
Logan
Hooker
Thomas
Lee
Bragg
Pemberton
Hardee S. Pickett
General Sherman
Goorxuxor Gonpos
Georgia
Peer
Hearst
Gladstone
Tsar
Russia
Romanoff
Jonnx D. Arce Rop
New York
Standard Oil Trust
Leutenant
Rockefellers
Flaglers
Pratts
Jane Mrape Welch
Mia
Cleeveland
Constitution
Meacuen
Thomas Francis Meagher
Red Jacket Club
Canandaigua
Red Jacket
Washington
Changes From Presbyterian Confession Revision Sessions
Dr. W E Moore reports on the Presbyterian General Assembly committee revision of the Confession of Faith. Sessions at Washington February 4 to 16 revised chapters and adopted tentative changes, with presbyteries to report suggestions by December 1, 1801, for final Assembly action in 1920s.
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Presbyterian Assembly
CoLuMaus
W. E. Moore
Presbyterian General Assembly
Washington
Allegheny
Frances Willard Delivers Notable Address at Opening Session
Washington February 23 The first triennial meeting of the Women s National Council of the United States opened at Albaugh s Grand Opera House Frances E Willard spoke at length praising Katherine Drexel for consecrating her fortune to Indian and Negro service and commenting on social purity and women s designation.
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Frances Willard
Washington
Women's National Council of the United States
Albaugh’s
Grand Opera House
Frances E. Willard
Miss Willard
Kate Drexel
Katherine Drexel
Spinner
United States
Treasury Department
Sue
Ex Prendest
Cleveland
Annual session of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Washington report notes the tenth annual meeting in which about 200 delegates attended, with a large share from Pennsylvania. The secretary listed 240 death claims filed in the past year totaling $62,200, including claims from Monongahela, Genshohenken, and Steelton councils in Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Order of United American Mechanics
Pennsylvania
Monongahela Council of Pennsylvania
Utina
Genshohenken Gosnell
Steelton Council of
Why Some Do Not Marry Cultural Egotism Sparks Matrimonial Chill
A satirical piece argues excess culture makes individuals hard to please and unlikely to marry. It critiques a critic who prizes fresh spontaneous thought and labels him a prig, noting the irony and limited bearing on marriage as a whole.
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Guy Fawkes
Tegan
Saloon Licenses Prompt Rants on Public Festivities
A sprawling collage of quips and anecdotes from an Ohio editor and others condemns or questions public celebrations and social mores. The piece weaves reflections on licensing, patriotism, religion, journalism, urban life, and political honesty with sharp witticisms and social observations across many topics.
The Dispatch News praised for growth and reach
The Dispatch is lauded as a world wide news source with a growing audience and strong Sunday size. It is described as an independent Republican journal that covers truth and public interest with a daily circulation around 30 000 and Sunday circulation over 60 000.
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New Cumberland
W. Va
Independent
Dispatch
Ths Diprattoh
Thz Dispatch
Marie Tempest Stars In The Red Hussar At Pittsburg Grand Opera House
Marie Tempest leads the Pittsburg premiere of The Red Hussar at the Grand Opera House with a bright company. Bassett and McLaughlin shine in supporting roles as the cast delivers sparkling singing and dance numbers, while the Duquesne Theater presents A Brass Monkey with strong performances and comic energy.
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Marie Tempest
Pittsburg
Pitts Burg
Bolomon
Apa
Billy Carrol
Grand Opera
Venture
Gassit Dressi
Rodney
Charles O. Bassett
Red Hussar
Tempest
Charles
Bassett
Ralph R
Miss Tempest
William McLaughlin
Oo Barytone
My Castle
Spain
Ofr
McLaughlin
Leonore Snyder
Barbara
John A. Mackay
7Ange
Irving
Duquesne Theater
Hoyt
Duquesne
George F. Marion
Jona
Mr. Marion
Jonah
M. L. Hecker
Tim Murphy
Dodge
Otis Harlan
Mr. Barns
William Hatter
Mr. Potter
Martin Hayray
Doolittle
Aie
Cata McHunne
August Frost
Ants Sansagene
Ey Fin Yoolds
Savage Hoggs
Jfrisco
Sadie Kirby
Lone Canning
Hope
Mr Barnes of New York at Bijou Theater Review
The Bijou presents Mr Barnes of New York closely following the novel. James Neill leads as the hero with a strong performance supported by Emily Rigl Horace Lewis Annie B. Bianche and Frank Covington in notable roles as the audience applauded the production.
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Mr. Barnes
New York
Barnes
James Neill
Gunter
Mr. Neill
Bob Hilliard
Emily Rigl
Marma Paoli
Horace Lewis Piays
Annie B. Bianche
Maud
Frank Covington
Edwin Anstruther
Sheridan Black
Count Musso
New York Show Highlights Elmer Collins and Local Performers
The Fifth Avenue Museum hosts a brand new show this week featuring Elmer Collins the fasting man. Mrs Shields widow of Pat O Brien Irish giant is noted as the tallest exhibitor. The Ivot Quartet and Coupe family provide musical entertainment while Miss Blanche Andrews sings. Local actors Irvin Bosh and Ha Foster are praised for merit.
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Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Elmer Collins
Ivot
Theaterium
Blanche Andrews
Coupe
Ha Foster
Irvin Bosh
Williams and Orr's Meteors at Harry Williams Academy
The two shows at Harry Williams Academy drew full houses with loud spontaneous applause. The program featured Coyne Sisters Miss Ida Howell Tachibana Oume William J. Kaye Ada Henry Mason Halston Zenora Poden Wems Brothers Lawlor Thornton J Pettineili P Gale C DeForest D Sullivan Jant and Flora praised as an inimitable attraction nationwide.
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Flora
McGinty
Couno
Struck Gas Delights Barris Theater Audiences
The Barris Theater hosts Struck Gas drawing two large crowds despite a free street show. Miss Lillian Harper shines with a vivacious Telephone Duet alongside E. A. Sullivan, plus songs and dances enhancing the skit. Manager Starr predicts a big week.
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Barris’ Theater
E. A. Sullivan
Starr
World’s Museum offers a tiny genius of curious claim
The article describes a two year old weighing nine pounds, called a bright fallow who talks intelligently and acts like a small man of the world, highlighting the oddity and curiosity surrounding this child.
Metropolitan Novelty Company Vaudeville Theater Show
The Metropolitan Novelty Company presents an entertaining vaudeville performance featuring well known stars. The show promises an hour of lively acts and stage variety led by prominent entertainers of the era.
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Andy Gaffney
Metropolitan Novelty Company
Fon
A Bright Young Manager in the Wa Beebleeshey Era
A terse fragment notes a bright young manager, labeled as one of the brightest in the wa Beebleeshey. It references the Hog’s role as manager of a brass ensemble in a Hasan mechosenio context.
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Beebleeshey
Martha Washington reception at Monongahela House marks Washington's Birthday
The Martha Washington reception by the Ladies' Aid Society auxiliary to Major Samuel Harper Camp No. 162 Sons of Veterans closed Washington's birthday with a formal event at the Monongahela House. Attendees wore period attire, Guenther's orchestra played, and a banquet followed a dancing session from 8 to 10.
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Mongahela House
Second Presbyterian Church
Washington
Martha Washington
Monongahela House
Ladies’ Aid Society
Samuel Harper
Sons of Veterans
George
S Fifth Avenues
Guenther
Colon W.L. Poulk
I. K. Becker
Sidney Omohandra
Chinese Gentlemen as Guests at Second Presbyterian Supper
Guests from the Chinese delegation were hosted at the Second Presbyterian Church for an annual supper. Long decorated tables held festive delicacies as hosts joined the guests for a two hour meal and a program of toasts poems and musical selections led by Rev. Dr. Sutherland and others.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Nee Dock
Dr. Sutherland
W. P. McJunkin
Wee Tang
Miss Ford
America
E. BR. Donohoe
Bassett to Wed Miss Cooley in Dubuque Ceremony
Miss Mary Cooley of Dubuque Iowa will marry C W Bassett of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the Dubuque Methodist Church on Thursday evening March with a reception at the bride’s Locust Street home afterward. Bassett is the general passenger agent of the Pittsburgh and Western road and the couple plan to reside in Sewickley after May 1.
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Mary Cooley
Dubuque
C. W. Bassett
Pittsburg
Dubuque Methodist Church
Locust Street
Bassett
Piesburg Estern Road
Dubaque
Sewickley
Musical and Social at Christ's M E Church
A stylish gathering of socially inclined people met in the Christ's M E Church lecture room for a monthly musicale and social. The church choir performed solo, duet, and quartet numbers between sociable chats and luncheon, creating a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Christ's
M. E Church
Visitors from Youngstown Entertained by Union Veteran Legion
A large delegation from Youngstown visited Encampment No 1, Union Veteran Legion, in Pittsburgh. The meeting recalled General W. T. Sherman and Captain W. M. Daigtelsh delivered a tribute to the late commander.
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Union Veteran Legion
Youngstown
Pittsburg
W. T. Sherman
W. M. Daigtelsh
Social events highlight East Liberty YMCA February program
The East Liberty YMCA hosts a February evening with performers including the Apollo Club Quartette J Foster McCune B C Taylor Dr Y J Gallacher and H G Dickey. The Allegheny Hebrew Association presents its second 1891 lecture at Eighth Street Temple led by Rev Dr Stolz. Sixth Presbyterian Church women plan their annual missionary supper this Thursday. An entertainment is set at West Penn Hospital and the Pittsburg German Club dances tonight. Hoyt Miller wedding reported for this evening.
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East Liberty
Young Men's Christian Association
Apollo Club Quartette
J. Foster McCune
B. C. Taylor
Y. J. Gallacher
H. G. Dickey
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Allegheny County
Eighth Street Temple
Stolz
Chicago
Sixth Presbyterian Church
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Hoyt-Miller
Very Few Fashionable Women Wear Earrings Now
The article notes a shift in ear ornament styles, with few women wearing pierced earrings today. It says two out of three women once wore earrings and that most girls asked for ear piercing, but now society, except for Italian and Portuguese women, prefers studs and hides pierced lobes.
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New York
The Only Way. Chicago News Satire Fragment
A brief historical note mocks Mr. Cleveland and the New York Sun with a quip about pleasing the paper. The piece suggests that death by one’s own action hinders him from attempting the feat.
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Chicago News
Cleveland
New York Sun
The
Sun
Fate's Hour Drives All Toward Wealth and Fame
A fragmented verse passage describes Fate as a force guiding humans through cities deserts and seas, promising fame love fortune and power to those who pursue it. It warns that hesitation leads to failure poverty and woe, urging relentless pursuit and warning against doubt.
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John Ag Merotte
Tyuta
Curious Condensations From a Distant Page
A mosaic of brief items: German ships under construction, a New Haven physician fined, a Danbury style list of oddities, and notes on weather, aviation, and science. The clippings mention a ghost in Kansas City, a Scot terrier rider, and a Port Huron child character, among other curious tidbits.
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Kansas City
Onanasorites Gannetons
Bosphorus
New Haven
Humorous Fragments Mix Inward Laughs and Lies
A collection of cartoonish exchanges and quips from various papers features a tramp seeking work, a pension claim, a inquest on a collar button, and a referee halting a bout. Readers glimpse playful dialogue and mischief across Chicago and Brooklyn pages with sly wit and social bite.
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Bostos
Chicago Tribune
Fiesco
Brooklyn Eagle
Henehaw
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Seeday
Tee Daily DisraTou Ts
Honges
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Gentlemen of
Wall Street
Kansas
the Confession OF Faith
Council OF Women
National Body of American Mechanics
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Stanley
Country
Edwin Arnold
New York Tunnel
the Grand
Reat
St. Patrick
Harrisbore
Chief Brown
East End
Ingersoll
Willie Winkle
What
Indianapolis
Bijou Theater
Harry Williams’ Academy
World's Museum
Miss Cooley
M. E. Church
Missouri
Objecta
Yorkshire
Connecticut
Genessee County
Mich
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Port Huron
Tobaovo
West Shore
Steubenville
Paris
Ashland
Ore
Oregon
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Louisiana
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Marshal Ney
Montana
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Warrensburg
King-Pau
Pekin
China
Carroll
Cherokee
Dawson
Lampkin
Habersham
Hall
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McDuffe
Meriwether
St. Li
Paben
Gy Warren
White
Wilkes
Annes
Far
Neas
Esid
Harper’s
Basar
West
White House
York
Belle
Helen
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