Che Dispatch Establishment and Advertising Notes
Advertisement and publishing office details for The Dispatch. Includes address listings in Pittsburgh and Diamond Street offices, newsroom locations, and instructions for advertisers including foreign and home clients. Also notes distribution points in New York Union Square and Paris, with mentions of hotel news stands.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Eastten
Thibuse Bullimng
New York
TME Dispatch
THE
Dispatch
TRE Dispatch
Prentano
Union Square
Jre de Pope
Pats
France
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH TOOTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES
Daily Dispatch and Weekly Dispatch rates described. The text lists subscription options including daily and Sunday editions and carrier delivery charges. It references terms of service and various time frames for subscriptions.
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The
United States
Taty Drerarest
Desraton
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Making Up the Record for Pennsylvania Republicans in Harrisburg
The piece argues Pennsylvania’s 1888 election hinges on local issues like a new road law and railroad discrimination protections. It urges Harrisburg to act boldly on a ship canal plan and to pass a fair tolls adjustment amid national tariff debates, warning against paralysis.
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Pennsylvania
Cameron
Quay
Bisine
Sherman
Ingells
Delaureter
Congress
Harrisburg
Standard Oil Company
Nica- Tagua
Tiact
Republican Party
Dispute Over Wharf Market Use Seems Easily Settled
The debate over allowing market gardeners to use the Daoquesne wharf for selling produce from wagons appears resolvable. River interests oppose permanent structures but a proviso to forbid them and to surrender space as river traffic demands could reconcile the views of both sides and clarify city rights.
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Flins
Daoquesne Way
Fiinn
Women as Corporators in Philadelphia Club Reform
A Philadelphia discussion argues the married women's property act blocks married women from acting as corporate organizers for a women’s club. The Dispatch supports amending the law to allow women equal corporate rights, noting men organize trusts and monopolies freely. The piece urges equal privilege for the "softer sex" to address corporate wrongs.
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Hensel
Philadelphia
Ate Dispatch
Ladies organize corporations to respect constitution and laws
A remark suggests that if women are allowed to form corporations they would better observe the Constitution and laws than men have sometimes done, offering a hopeful view for future governance.
Internal waterway unity blocks Nicaragua credit grant
A New York paper warns against a $100 million government credit for the Nicaragua Canal, arguing Congress should prioritize internal navigation projects. It cites Erie Canal expansion, Hennepin and Ohio Mississippi improvements, and a Pittsburgh Lake Erie canal as national priorities, urging lawmakers to unite these projects before foreign schemes. The piece emphasizes that canal and river upgrades serve national interests and should be funded first.
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New York
Illinois
Capitol
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Chicago
New Jersey Patriots
Mills
Texas
Galveston
Panhandle
Hennepin Canal
trans-Mississippi
Nicaragua
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Ship Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Congress
Hudson River
Lake Erie
Missouri
Lake
Mississippi Valley
Union of National Projects
A Queen's Quandary Over Hawaiian Succession
A Sandwich Islands report outlines the political drama after Queen Liliuokalani's accession. Cabinet ministers refuse to resign, insisting the Queen cannot appoint a cabinet, as the oath binds her to the cabinet, not the reverse. The piece notes this monarchic constraint echoes in other constitutional systems.
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Sandwich Islands
Liliuokalani
Kalakua
Monarch's Influence Fades in Hawaii Cabinet Shift
The article argues Kalakaua's reign left a weak cabinet under Queen Liliuokalani, creating a historic shift where the monarch's power is minimized. It notes the cabinet's aim to keep policy inside the offices and questions the monarchy's authority in this arrangement.
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Kalakua
Liliuokalani
Firearms Debate Over Home Protection Sparks Strong Opinion
The Philadelphia Times argues against banning firearms for home defense after a young man wounded his sister in a burglary scare. It likens discarding protection to abolishing rail travel due to accidents, asserting home safety is more important and that preventing burglary justifies responsible firearm use despite risks.
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Philadelphia
The
Philadelphia Times
Cheap Southern Labor and the Race for Market Preeminence
The piece argues Southern iron mills offer 50 cents daily to unskilled Black workers, but contends this wage is inadequate to attract capital or skilled labor. It notes Northern mills pay higher wages and foster educated workers, suggesting the South must raise pay and quality to compete. It warns that rising education among Southern Black workers could end cheap labor advantages.
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Southern Iron Mills
South
Northern steel wages beat Southern in rail mill report
The piece notes a Baltimore contemporaries claim that Southern steel rail mills pay higher wages, but the report confirms broader evidence that Northern iron and steel workers receive higher wages. It suggests Southern mills will pay similar wages once they reach market parity with the North.
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Baltimore
South
Committal proposals and Indians in sports debates in old commentary
An Eastern paper argues against committal treatment of foreigners upon arrival, warns of anarchist loopholes, and cites an ex baseball player noting Indian pitchers in the Far West. It also ridicules World’s Fair ethnology efforts and endorses a Nicaragua Canal fantasy of grain routes via the Mississippi and Pacific to Europe.
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Far West
Nicaragua Canal
Chicago
Controversy Over Cleopatra Looks and Opinions
The clash between Fanny Davenport and Bara Bernhardt over Cleopatra’s appearance centers on personal blame. The New York Press calls the Democrats’ plan to omit thanks to Speaker Reed small and puerile, while the Philadelphia Times mocks the Tar State’s publishing by noting the Legislative Record falls short.
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Fanny Davenport
Bara Bernhardt
Cleopatra
New York
Reed
United States
Legislative Record
Philadelphia Times
Illinois Republicans back Payson for Senate in a fragmented field
The piece notes Illinois Republican legislators rallying behind Congressman Payson as a senatorial candidate while contending with farmer votes and a split field. It cites Cliff Street property owners settling assessments after street completion as a model. A Colorado lynching evolves into regret but signals no halt to mob justice.
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Illinois
Payson
Farwell
Colorado
Pennsylvania Direct Tax Refund Supports Farms and Public Works
Pennsylvania will receive a dividend of 1.6 million dollars from the direct tax refunding. The funds are expected to aid conflicting farms and help finance road improvement education and charitable institutions under legislative plans.
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Pennsylvania
Snap Shots In Season Reflects On Publicity Then And Now
A reflective, humorous meditation compares historical newspapers with modern publicity. It argues earlier presses hid scandals quietly while today all deeds are broadcast, then weighs whether current society is as sinful or virtuous as ancestors, noting social shifts and lingering paradoxes.
Great Newspaper Tops Regional Field Says Uniontown Paper
The Genius of Liberty praises The Dispatch of Pittsburgh as the leading newspaper in the region. It commends its comprehensive news gathering, attractive presentation, and broad coverage that keep its readers growing and satisfied.
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Uniontown
Liberty
Dispatch
Pittsburg
Jerry Rusk's Horse Diseases Book Praised Publicly
Washington reports Secretary of Agriculture Jerry Rusk hails his new 566 page work A Special Report on the Diseases of the Horse. Eight leading veterinarians contributed, with extensive plates, and early demand promises large editions and high interest from Congress and the public.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Dispatch
Washington
Jerry Rusk
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Michener
New York College of Veterinary Surgeons
Law
Cornell University
Liautard
New York Veterinary College
Huidekooper
Philadelphia Journal of Comparative Medicine
Jess
Saloon Superstition in a Morning Favor
A town resident recalls visiting Jack’s saloon where with no small change he offered to pay later. The bartender allegedly believed saloonkeepers gain luck by trusting the first customer of the day and the customer ended up paying with a found suspender button rather than cash.
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Providence
K. I
Evening Telegram
Jack
Billy
Sol
Reform Needed as Postal Service Deteriorates Worldwide
A letter from a Philadelphia correspondent condemns the general post office for declining efficiency and irregular letter delivery. The writer cites delays, strikes, and widespread disaffection at St. Martin's-le-Grand and urges sweeping reforms to restore promptness, security, and civility.
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Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
General Post Office
Times
Belgium
United States
St. Martin's-le-Grand
East End Wedding Unites Miss Lillian J Spencer and Joseph M Patterson
Miss Lillian J Spencer married Joseph M Patterson last evening at the bride’s East End home. Bridemaid Miss Blanche Liddell, daughter of ex mayor Lid dell, and J W McCormick attended. A large gathering offered many costly gifts. Miss Spencer is daughter of Joseph Spencer senior at Spencer McKay & Co brewers.
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Lillian J. Spencer
Joseph M. Patterson
East End
Blanche Liddell
Liddell
J. W. McCormick
Miss Spencer
Joseph Spencer
Spencer, McKay & Co
Musical and literary event at First Congregational Church Allegheny
A Y P C E evening program features vocalists Nannie Hammer Tillie Mackintosh reciters Mary Byron Alma Krueger accompanists H M Gardner Ian Graham with Bellevue Male Quartet and Allegheny Philharmonic Club. Western Theological students present Bad Advice at Pittsburg Club Theater after three months of rehearsals. Patronesses are prominent society ladies, ensuring social success.
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First Congregational Church
Allegheny
Nannie B. Hammer
Tillie Mackintosh
Mary Byron
Alma Krueger
H. M. Gardner
Ian Graham
Bellevue
Allegheny Philharmonic Club
Pittsburg
T’theater
Western Theological Students
Local Church Events Promote Arts and Community
A musical and literary entertainment is planned at the First Congregational Church. The Shady Avenue Baptist Church bazaar and fair begins this afternoon. The annual supper and social of the Sixth Presbyterian Church is scheduled for this evening.
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First Congregational Church
Shady Avenue Baptist Church
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Prominent Figures Reach Across Borders in Varied News
Prominent personages include President Draz of Mexico arranging a trip to France and President Harrison fond of billiards. Prof Macalister earns $10,000 yearly as best paid U.S. teacher. Other notes cover diplomats, authors, and musicians with scattered, mixed fortunes across Europe and the Americas.
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Draz
Mexico
France
Harrison
Prof
Macalister
United States
Eclectics Seek Fair Play in Harrisburg Medical Act
A letter to The Dispatch explains why Eclectic Medical Association members demand equal professional rights under Pennsylvania’s 1881 registration act. It cites university endorsements, college refusals, and historic pressure against eclectic and homeopathic diplomas, urging nonsectarian application of the law and equal registration access.
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Dispatch
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Keystone Journal
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall
Tuxehannock
Xeyelone Medical Journal
Eclectic Medical Association of Pennsylvania
Medical Colleges of
Philadelphia
Eclectical Medical Colleges
University of Pennsylvania
A. B. Woodward
State Medical Association
Deak
Armen
Leonid
Medical Department
dJusg Pary Leor
Hahneman Medical College
A. B. Thomas
A. B. Woop Ward
EM. A
W. A. Gordon
Georgia Eclectic Medical College
Western Pennsylvania Medical College
Pirosscas
C. Beam
SI. D
Src
Cincinnati
Asdale
Penn Avenue
Joux
Venango
Absconding cashers seek no penance after the take
A New York Recorder item notes few men who steal money turn themselves in to authorities until they have spent their ill gotten gains. It ponders the link between penitent acts and poverty. The remarks reflect on crime, conscience, and financial fate.
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New York Recorder
Deaths of a Day and Noted Local Figures
Colonel James F Stokes of Bolivar county Mississippi died suddenly at Sunny Villa near Gunnison after returning from Nashville to improve health. He was son of lawyer Jordan Stokes of Lebanon Indiana and served at Mississippi's Constitutional Convention. Also noted: N B Palmer Pennsylvanian, aged, died at Fair Oaks residence. funeral for church member in Sandusky Street Allegheny awaits services. wife and three daughters noted.
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Roseve
Miss
James F. Stokes
Bolivar County
Sunny Vitla
Gunnison
Nashville
Tenn
Jordan Stokes
Lebanon
Yenn
Mississippi
N. B. Palmer
Pennsylvania Company
Fair Oaks
Pennsylvania Spa
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Melearea
California
Tehama County
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Brokse
Georgia
Echols
Chariton
Water crisis in Pittsburgh and nearby cities sparks conservation push
Chicago Mall reports Pittsburg Allegheny and Johnstown face severe water shortages as officials seek immediate methods to reduce consumption and ease supply strain. The article notes ongoing efforts to identify solutions and curb demand.
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Chicago Mall
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Johnstown
Upcoming Theatre Season With Multiple Pittsburgh Venues
The article lists next week theater events in Pittsburgh at Harris Theater Harry Williams Academy Thatcher's Duquesne Grand and Bijou. Beaux Brummell Prince Karl Gus Williams John T. Kelly and Richard Mansfield headline amid vaudeville and musical comedy with dancing and lively acts.
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Harris’ Theater
Harry Wiliams
Academy
Gus Hill
Seama
Richard Mansfield
Beau Brammell
Pittsburg
Mr. Mansfiel
George IV
Mr. Mansfeld
Beau Brummell
Prince Kar
Gus Williams
John T. Kelly
Death of Mrs. Jane Chambers Saint Louis Pioneer Benefactor
Mrs. Jane Chambers, sole surviving daughter of John Mullandry, renowned benefactor of St. Louis Mullanry Hospital and Sacred Heart Convent, passed away last night near Fermont Se iodves tee. Her grandchildren noted her legacy and charitable actions.
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St. Louis
Jane Chambers
John Mullandry
St. Louis Mullanry Hospital
Sacred Heart Convent
Uns City
Isa
Fermsont
Senator Cameron Seeks Mint Bill With Word Joule Amendment
Philadelphia report notes Senator Cameron pushing a mint bill through the Senate. An amendment adding the word joule is proposed to ease passage. The Buffalo Courier warns that after a few troublesome days Congress may end, leaving the current era as a dismal dream.
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Philadelphia News
Cameron
Senate
Buffalo Courier
Congress
Ike
Tyrosyns Tyrone marriage death notices mix in Tyronetown
The Tyrone area reports the death of S. Blair's wife after a late night incident causing shock in religious circles. Also noted is the death of Prof H D Garrison a Chicago medical educator and former Helene College chemist. Dr W W Dale a prominent Carlisle physician dies at 74 from pneumonia.
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Tyrosxn
S. 9
Blair
Tyrone
Cena Ee Raltroada
Pennsylvania
Chicago
H. D. Garrigon
Heloie College
Bright
Carlissr
W. W. Dale
Pucamonis
Curious Condensations From The Times Of The World
A long list of curious notes from diverse places and times. Items include Vermont senators, California libel law, a London underground speed claim, and a Detroit born electric motor riddle. The miscellany also reports medical, naval, and weather oddities along with odd animal sightings and a San Antonio electrical incident.
Headlines and quirks from scattered cartoons and quips
A collage of humorous quotes and satire from several newspapers. The excerpts include comic banter about purses at breakfast, mistaken identities, and playful jests on soldiers colors and Wall Street. The tone mirrors early 20th century humorous miscellany.
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Jerry
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Felix Adler
Society of Ethical Culture
Germany
Hansbrough
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Mare
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Italy
Milian
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Kyle
Cincinnat
Conservatory of Music
Juyee Grinnell
Rouskin
America
Eleanor Clauses
London
England
Pompadour
Peror Bacigalupi
Lima
Lera
Oakland
Poru
Lina
Guvranson
A.B. Woodward
State Eclectic Medical College
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Eclectic
Wallace
Docron
M. B. Palmer
Geezes Thatcher
Duquesne
Thatcher
Mrs. Jane Chambers
H. D.garrison
W. W. Daie
Vermont
United States Senate
Bumover County
Kan
French Alps
Pike's Peak
New York City
West
Marine City
Mich
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Massachusetts
Willing E. Russell
New York State Board of Health
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Wyoming
Zanesville
Blissfield, Mich
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Minn
Station House
St. Petera
Moscow
Kent
Portawouth
Highgate
Canterbury
Aion
Liverpool
Sansalito Bay
San Salito
San Antonio
Inces
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Cleveland
Yaas
Bunco
Buffinlo Express
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New York World
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Wall Street
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St. Paul Globe
Watts
Ibis
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Aman
Indianapsity Journal
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