The Dispatch Volume Four Number Eighteen Notes
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Portage Tree in the United States Daily Advert
The text lists various daily and weekly dispatches with subscription terms. It notes prices for daily editions including Sunday and a weekly dispatch with carrier delivery details and rates per week. It reflects old style newspaper marketing for print subscriptions.
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United States
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Deraten
Itcleding Sanday
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Am‘tin
Imonth Buspay Dreraton
WEKLY
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Summer Dispatch Offers Postal Rates for City Readers
The Dispatch announces a summer edition plan for readers leaving the city. It promotes forwarding at 0 cents per month or 2 WH for three months, with Sunday edition included. Address changes allowed if both old and new addresses are specified.
Business Office Moved to Corner of Smithfield and Diemond Streets
The business office of The Dispatch has been relocated to the corner of Smithfield and Diemond Streets. The move updates the location for customer service and mail delivery routes. Public notices note the new address for payments and inquiries.
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Smithfield and
Diemond Streets
Speaker under fire over Northern Pacific land grant policy
A historical critique argues the Speaker favored railroads over public land rights. It cites opposition to the Interstate Commerce Law and a cited act showing support for Northern Pacific funds unearned beyond deadlines. The piece urges a clear reply or defense from the Speaker.
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Stone
House of Representatives
Northern Pacific Corporation
Sony
Northern Pacific
Republicansem
Lec
Building and loan associations eye national expansion
The article argues for enlarging building and loan societies from local to national scope to equalize interest rates and money supply. It stresses improved supervision and security, and warns that moving operations beyond a single locality risks fraud without strong checks, citing a New York lawsuit against officers of a national firm.
Proposed large scale loan organization faces trust issues
The text discusses forming an enlarged loan system by existing associations but warns that without absolute security against negligence or dishonesty the venture could devolve into schemes to swindle, lacking receipts or proper accounting for funds. It notes talks of financing but stresses need for checks like those in local business.
MANNERS FOR MALES DEFEND LIMBS AND SHIRT SLEEVES
A historical editorial argues against overzealous reformers who would bar crossed legs on streetcars and force coatless workdays. It defends long legs and shirt sleeves as natural, practical, and symbols of American industry, urging decorum aligned with circumstance and efficiency.
General Clinton Fisk Dies Ad Elocution Prohibition Advocate
Obituary notes General Clinton B. Fisk who died yesterday. Known as an eloquent Prohibition advocate and 1886 New Jersey governor and 1888 presidential candidate. Fisk held roles as merchant miller and banker before the Civil War and rose to Major General of volunteers. His later work in religion and education added to a diverse career.
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Clinton B. Fisk
Fisk
New Jersey
Michigan
Union
Experts say Dunbar accident laws enough if enforced
Experts advocate stricter enforcement of mine inspection laws statewide after the Dunbar disaster. Inquest findings proceed with no comment on responsibility, while reporters note the need for more searching and thorough inspections as a logical safeguard for miners' lives.
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Dunbar
Tur Dis- Patch
Wolfe Defined in Gubernatorial Campaign Position
Dispatch's Harrisburg correspondent obtained a statement from Mr. Wolfe yesterday denying rumors about the Prohibition party candidate. Wolfe clarifies his stance and the party's platform remains as presented.
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Charles 8. Wolfe
Dispatoh
Harrisburg
Wolfe
Campaign nuance shadows Wolfe Pattison clash
In the campaign, Mr Wolfe avoids denying his dislike for ex Governor Pattison while reaffirming support for the Democratic candidate's principles. The passage notes health and personal dislike coincidence as a notable incident in an otherwise ongoing contest.
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Delamater
Wolfe
Pattison
Mr. Pattison
Public Safety Dogs Crusade Sparks Debate On Cruelty
The Department of Public Safety will begin its annual crackdown on unmuzzled vagrant dogs tomorrow. Debate centers on humane methods, with critics urging nets and private slaughter instead of street shooting or poison. The piece critiques past practices and cites concerns over cruelty and public health. It also references editorials and political opinions from the Philadelphia Ledger and Baltimore American on related issues.
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Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg Growth With Westinghouse Keeps Mutual Advantage
The article notes Pittsburg’s economic growth remains tied to Westinghouse. It argues the partnership benefits both sides, with manufacturing advantages offered by Pittsburg and leadership from Westinghouse. It also mentions sentiment to preserve the Black House location and a Park idea by Mrs. Schenley. It references Congress members taking leave to check fences and tariff bill delays in a seven month session.
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House of Representatives
Dangerous dog dispute cited in city orders
The other fellow’s dog is danger ous. Canine owners vow to follow Chief Brown’s orders only if their dogs are exempt.
Commentary on Holland and Congo trade duties debate
The article critiques Holland's acceptance of a general anti-slavery conference act citing Congo Free State import duties possibly hindering Holland gin diffusion among Congo natives. It questions whether the United States would similarly hesitate. The Mercury notes Manne shirts fans hammocks and other hot weather goods retreating yesterday.
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Congo Free State
Congo
United States
Mercury
France to turn Seine into ship canal with 2000 ton vessels
The passage argues that France plans a Seine ship canal costing about 27 million dollars to handle vessels of 2,000 to 2,500 tons, implying the United States could invest wealth to improve and connect its waterways.
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France
Seine
Paris
United States
Territory Loss and Political Mockery in Indiana
The piece notes land seizures and confiscation threats against an English backed venture in Mexico and mocks a rural Indian paper for Turpie’s literary taste. It argues the Indiana political language diverges from classic English as the hot wave fades and venture ambitions wane.
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Indianapolis Journal
Turpie
Junius
Indiana
Personal Sphere Notes From Various Figures
A miscellany of brief notes cites Lonp Salisnuay praising naval strength, Governor Hill returning to Albany, Sydney Rosenfeld writing for Mrs Helen Ward, Halifax appointing MaLacut Bowes Day as Lieutenant Governor, and Elisha Holland aging gracefully while cultivating hair crops. Ernest Richardson named Princeton librarian. A A McLeod leads Reading Railroad from humble railroad beginnings. Lonp Tolueemache, an English gentleman, shares three distinctions, while Jay Gould gifts Broaday land to churches. Little Princess Elizabeth remains near her grandfather, the Emperor. Princess Victoria described as pretty athletic and skilled in riding driving and tennis.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Ernest
Richardlson
Princeton
A. A. McLeEop
Reading Railroad
Stephanie
Jay GouLp
Broadway
Irvington-on-the Hanson
Gould
Victoria
Empress Frederick
Current Timely Topics in Texas Gubernatorial Race
A collection of brief comments on Texas politics. References to Hoee as a gubernatorial candidate, a potential Democratic split, and reaction to lottery issues. Mentions Ex President Cleveland visiting a small hamlet and opposition to a lottery bill. An ill conceived illuminated cat novelty is noted as a rat deterrent.
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Texas
Democratic
Cleveland
Thomas
National Convention of Colored Catholics Opens With Speeches
A National Convention of Colored Catholics met with temporary leadership by D. A. Rudd and Charlies H. Butler. Arch bishop Elder and Bishop Watterson addressed the gathering about unity and sustained effort, while Dr. Bolton spoke on the 8,000,000 colored population and Catholic education. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
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Columbus
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Washington Parker
New York
Bolton
United States
D. A. Mudd
Williamsport resident dies age 56 in Cambria county
State notes report the death of Joan T. Williams, a likely Cambria county resident, aged 56, with no board of health. Warren reports a population of 4 000 after a 1 500 increase in ten years. A rugged list includes a woodsman killed by a falling tree, a charter granted to Fisher Oil Co of Cannonsburg, and several local updates from Erie to Bradford.
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Joan T. Williame
Olilent Citien
Cambria County
Tyre
Warren
Abe Hunchbarges
Clearfield
Fisher Oil Company
Cannonsburg
State Department
W. H. McAlLasren
Erie
R. A. Alger
Sharpless
Cheater
Alexander
Philadelphia
Oil and rowing scenes greet visitors in early Pittsburg notes
The piece chronicles oil field activity around Allegheny county with derricks near Pittsburg and in Coraopolis and Haysville, including reports of dry holes and a rare 500 barrel annual estimate. It also observes a solitary sailboat near Bellevue dam, a bustling Sixth Street bridge sculling scene, and a look at Carnegie Library with Librarian Stevenson guiding a growing reader crowd.
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Pittsburg
Sixth Street
Pretty Allegheny wedding unites Miss Annie Ogden and Mr Frank Freeman
A quiet 9 o'clock ceremony at the Ogden home on Federal street Allegheny joined Miss Annie Irene Ogden daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ogden to Mr Frank G Freeman of Boggs and Bubl. The couple were surrounded by friends and given a celebratory supper. Also noted a party led by Mrs Wm P De Armit Miss Julia De Armit and Mr and Mrs John S Davis will travel to Cape May for the season with Mrs De Armit later moving to Ebenburg apartments.
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John Ogden
Federal Street
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Frank G. Freeman
Boggs & Bubl
Cosy
Hagan
Wm. P. de Armit
Julia de Armit
John 8. Davis
Cape May
de Armit
Ebenburg
de Artmurt
Pattison support and political maneuverings across Pennsylvania
Old-time Republican P Borer of Titusville declares support for Pattison. Conferees in Warren Forest district adjourn after 251 ballots, resuming July 14. Ha rrickty, new Democratic state chair, rests at Cape May then plans to return. Greenspan of Clarion says Pattison will boost Republican strength. he notes Pattison's appeal to Clarion Democrats and many county Republicans. Philadelphia Times notes Republican primaries in Delaware Chester district on the 2nd. Robison vs Johnson sparks fierce intra party contest. Erie farmers' allies consider Joshua C Thornton for Congress, possibly backed by Democrats. Harrisburg Patriot suggests Democrat day at Williams Grove Fair to limit granger exposure and keep Republicans speaking and shaking hands. Wilkesbarre Evening Leader urges Eckley B Coxe to run in Luzerne district as trusted party figure. State Journal reports racial dynamics at Harrisburg and Scranton conventions. colored officers barely recognized in Harrisburg. Dauphin County’s N J Bucer named Sergeant-at-Arms in Scranton. Journal reporter seated at press table. two representatives of the Democratic Colored State League invited on stage.
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Republican State Committee
Quay
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Delaware
Chester
Robinson
Isaac Johnson
Erie County
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Avonia
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Congress
Thornton
Williams' Grove Fair
Wilkesbarre
Eckley B. Coxe
Luzerne
Coxe
State Journal of Philadelphia
Association of
Colored Journalists
Scranton
N. J. Bucer
Dauphin County
Journal
Democratic Colored State League
Boy dies after fence fall in Boonsboro town
In Mippletown on July 2 a 10-year-old boy, Hugh Miller son of Reverend 8 8 Miller of the Re formed Church in Boonsboro Washington county, fell from a fence on July 4. He cut his lip badly, it bled freely until yesterday morning and he died from exhaustion despite efforts to stop the bleeding.
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Essay on training schools to boost American skilled labor
A letter to The Dispatch argues that American manufacturers lack native high priced mechanics because foreign skilled labor dominates high training fields. It urges government‑backed training schools and thorough native youth drilling in mechanical arts to counter foreign control and demoralization.
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United States
England
Scotland
Americs
New Casruz
J. A. Freup
Club Autonomy Upheld in Philadelphia Union Case
The Supreme Court of the State affirmed a club s right to govern itself. A member expelled from the Union League Club of Philadelphia was denied reinstatement, with the court ruling that if a club’s constitution bylaws and rules are followed fairly in expulsion, courts will not override the action.
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Supreme Court of the State
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Philadelphia
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Save the Block House Preservation Letter
A Pittsburg letter urged saving an old block house and keeping it in place as a relic of past times. The writer laments modern neglect of history, criticizing interest in bull-dog fights and baseball over national heritage, and signs Mar. Bor from Pittsburgh dated July 4, 1890.
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Block House
John L Salilan
Mar. Bor
Vacation With Pay Spreads Among Pittsburg Firms
A letter to the editor notes Pittsburg firms beginning this year to grant employees a week’s vacation with full pay. It cites Rosenbaum & Co. as having offered such a vacation for over twelve years and hopes more firms will follow to improve clerk health and morale.
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R. M. Pittsburg
Study of English for Shakespearean acting in Pittsburg
A reader asks if a person must speak more than English to be a Shakespearean actor and whether a night school exists in Pittsburg or Allegheny. The reply notes there are night schools, but not at that season, and suggests applying to a board of education for information.
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Co Board of Education
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John Stuart Mill
Ministry of Education
Ezra Cornell
Matthew Vassar
Marriage License Requirements in Ohio Question
The note asks if a woman must produce a parental affidavit proving age or if the license clerk can attest age. It states 18 is the legal age and that a dated affidavit from bride or groom suffices. The text uses archaic wording and mentions July and Mary as names in the context.
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Ohio
Formation date of first Junior Order council in US
Inquiries note the first council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics formed in the United States. Washington Council No.1 of Germantown Philadelphia was instituted May 17 1838. The organization remains active with nearly 40 members. Pittsburgh July 9.
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Firat Council
Order of American Mechanics
United States
Washington
Germantown
Philadelphia
E. U.P. Pirtrsrurg
Elect Figured Out. Please publish the number of legal holidays in this State
The list of legal holidays includes New Year, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. The state seeks a decisive count to settle a dispute and requests official confirmation of these holidays.
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Washington
Prohibition Candidate Clinton Fisk Dies at 61
General Clinton B. Fisk died at his residence 175 West Fifty third Street at 1 00 a m in his 62d year Services will be at Madison Avenue Methodist Church Friday at 8 o clock Burial at Coldwater Michigan Saturday Fisk born York New York He was a Missouri Civil War officer and later a reform leader connected with Fisk University and various colleges He was known as a genial leader and Prohibition party presidential candidate in the last national election.
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Pennsylvania
Drew Theological Seminary
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New Jersey
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Michigan
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Pin in Ear Threatens Mind At University Hospital
Maggie McGagearn, 20, suffered severe ear pain after a pin lodged in her ear on Thursday. Doctors at the University Hospital, led by Dr. Hamil, used a silver tube and an air tube through the nose and ear to release the pin and extract it, with a highly successful operation.
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Philadelphia
Maggie McGagearn
University Hospital
Hamil
University address urges balance of liberal education
George William Curtis spoke at the New York University convocation on the value of the University of the State of New York. He warned against letting material prosperity override intellectual and spiritual aims, citing John Stuart Mill and earlier donors like Ezra Cornell and Matthew Vassar as models for educated public service.
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George William Curtis
Lony
University of the State of New York
French Academy
New York
John Jay
Gulian Verplank
James Kent
Addison
Portrait of a Scholar's Final Moment in Nature
In a tranquil summer scene the speaker recalls his scholar friend who died after seeking deeper meaning in nature. The poem sketches inland seas, skies, and fading light as the friend kneels at nature’s feet, seeking the potent why and leaving a final, quiet farewell. George Horton.
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