Daily Dispatch Rates and Delivery Terms Noted
The notice lists various newspaper delivery terms including daily dispatch options for one year and one month with Sunday editions. It notes delivery by carriers and weekly rates, referencing terms like including Sunday and per week charges.
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Opatch
Daly Disraten
DalLy Disratcn
Danly Disratch
Sandsy
Disraten
Imonth
Sundat InsPraTon
St Treente
The Dispatch for the Summer rates and delivery options
The Dispatch offers summer mail forwarding to any address at 00 cents per month or 2 for three months. Sunday edition included. daily edition at per month or 2 for three months. Change of address requires mentioning both old and new addresses.
Reciprocity on tariff bill to grant President discretion
An interview with Senator Stockbridge of Michigan outlines Republican leaders and the President agreeing to add a reciprocity clause to the tariff bill. The plan would let the President suspend the tariff for countries granting us reciprocal duties, with sugar terms tied to sugar producers.
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Stockbridge
Michigan
Harrison
Bisine
Ieaders
Republican Party
Senate
United States
Cuba
Spain
Blaine
Pierce
White House
Question of Supremacy in Pennsylvania Rail Control
The piece questions whether a Pennsylvania corporation owning or controlling South Penn can bypass constitutional and court bans on competing lines. It argues public law conflicts with corporate asserts that equity and courts already forbid. It frames the issue as a test of whether the constitution or corporations hold supremacy in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Corporation
South Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
French views on seat issue spark municipal debate in Havre
French press notes Havre council rejected a proposal to compel men to yield seats to women on streetcars. The idea, framed as enforcing gallantry by law, contrasts with individual rights and private carriage norms, highlighting government overreach and public transport capacity norms.
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France
Havre
Paris
Regulative Enactments In France And The United States
The text argues that in that case men may be required to give up their seats and ride standing, implying France can fail to enforce its regulations as the United States does. It compares regulatory effectiveness and enforcement between the two countries.
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France
United States
Ohio
Bellevue Dam
Two Brothers
Tariff turmoil shows parties struggle to crack a hard nut
A critical snapshot notes the feud between President and Blaine amid tariff battles. It argues both parties fail to advance reform, with Reed and McKinley opposing Blaine, and predicts tariff tinkering will disrupt parties more than fix policy. The piece frames tariff woes as political education for voters.
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Blaine
McKinley
Reed
Cannon
Illinois
Republican Party
House
Mr. Blaine
Morrison
Cleveland
Randall
Senate
Congress
Salt Water Threat to New Navy Sparks Fresh Water Plan
In a vivid interview the Secretary of the Navy warns salt water damages iron and steel ships. He favors a fresh water basin near New York to keep vessels from exposure while noting the paradox of a navy built to sail yet kept in salt-free storage.
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Secretary of the Navy
New York
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Frederick William
Joseph Porter
Sir Joseph
Boycott scheme dies as Atlanta backs away
In Atlanta the boycott idea tied to retaliation for the Federal election bill is denounced by the Atlanta Board of Trade as insane and pernicious. The Atlanta Constitution faces ridicule as supporters waver. The South shows no sympathy for drastic political plans and awaits broader justice to counter the law. Governor Hill is set to speak to New York farmers on the Original Package Decision and interstate commerce in political boom topics.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Board of Trade
Atlanta Constitution
South
Stockbridge
Hill
Farmers of
New York
W. Jennings Demorest
Remark Reflects Southern Political Outlook
A New York Press remark in good faith notes that men of the South favor a particular political viewpoint, reflecting regional attitudes in the era's discourse. The statement underscores the press’s perceived alignment with Southern perspectives on governance and policy matters.
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New York
South
Judge Tompkins Endorses Harrison on Tariff Issue
The Atlanta judge once a Democrat now backs General Harrison on tariff policy and argues for fair consideration of objections to the Federal election law. The remark implies a claim that Southern voters who did not back Harrison lack fair consideration, a stance reflected in Congress and echoed by a newspaper voice.
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Henry B. Tompkins
Atlanta
General Harrison
Tompkins
Harrison
Congress
Newspaper round up on political and social notes
A patrol of opinion pieces quotes the Derrick on the Disratron and Lima oil, cites paternal government concerns, and satirizes newspaper influence. The piece mentions Ward McAllister, Prince George of Wales, and a New York Press editor. It also notes Alabama disorder, Deaconesses honored in Chantsugda, Pittsburg baseball losses, a Farmers Alliance bid in Louisiana, anti-lottery sentiment, and a Central Park obelisk decay claim.
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Oil City
Disratron
Pennsylvania
Lima
Distatce
Lima Oil
Farmers’ Alliance
Louisiana
North
Loumianat
Central Park
Egypt
New York
Personalities and travels fill a restless nation
Theodore Tilton vows no return to America while figures like Congressman Reeverson buy lands off South Carolina and Lord Brassey holds vast Australian acreage. Horace Greeley’s nephew works as a barber in Warren County, and George Francis Train plans a 57 day world orbit from Tacoma. Col. James Youre turns 70 as a celebrated progressive farmer. Jno P Buchanans joins Tennessee race with wartime Confederate service. Major Tucker tours Europe as Mrs Logan plans Boston GA R visit.
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Theodore Tilton
America
Bexsam Min P
Shillaber
Coloxel IncEeRious
Stanley
Dr. Parker
London
GovEzxon Warmoth Land
New Orleans
Horace Greeley
Warren County
George Francis Train
Tacoma
China
Globe
Long Branch
George M. Pullman
Palace-Car Fame
James Buchanan
James Youre
Pennsylvania
Union
Beaver Falls Veterans Plan Extended Tour of Civil War Fields
A Beaver Falls party of four old soldiers James McGeehan James Lowry James Watson and another departs in a two horse wagon for a southern battlefield tour. They carry a tent and cooking gear and expect a multi week trip visiting Martinsburg Gettysburg and the South Carolina route winding through key Civil War sites.
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Beaver Falls
Beaver
Watson
James McGeehan
James Lowry
Pitts
Sandwiests
Maracanany
Martinsburg
Bouthersby Valley
Gettysburg
Pension Awarded and Applied For in Baltimore
The Baltimore American reports a pension granted to Mr. McGinty and another pension application filed by Annie Rooney. The piece suggests their wealth should be kept distant from public attention, implying the public would cheer their absence.
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Baltimore American
McGinty
Annie Rooney
The Randall Club and Pittsburgh's River Ties
A retrospective look at the Randall Club's growth alongside Pittsburgh. Mentions Franklin Fyles and Chauncey Black, a Silver Lake Grove festival in 1887, and the club's ascent to national political prominence. Describes Ohio River towpath customs with horse-drawn boats and early Venango oil era transport on rivers.
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Pittsburg
Silver Lake Grove
Pattison
Randall Club
Samuel J. Randall
Chauncey F. Black
Pack of oddball items from scattered notices and quips
A quirky compendium reports a Ky grand jury dismissal, a Pa tarantula venture, a Chicago property purchase, stockade thefts, a drowning of elephants and camels, unusual crimes, and political shifts. Also notes a Mendon trout fine, Stanley jokes, and a Washington Star quip on trade.
Irish National League of America Appeals for Funds
The Irish National League of America announces urgent need for funds to aid the home organization in Dublin. Branches and individuals are authorized to forward donations directly to the League office in Dublin at 43 Upper O'Connell Street. Signed by President John Fitzgerald and Secretary John H. Sutton.
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League
Nearoenion
Dublin
League 8Ule
Ireland
Jongh
Kenney
Upper O'Connell
John Fitzgerald
Charles O'Reilly
John H. Sutton
Chicago reporters doubt Teed's Godhood claim
The Pioneer Press notes Dr. Cyrus Teed of Chicago asserts he is God Almighty. Chicago journalism largely discounts the claim, with reports evenly split on belief versus skepticism among papers.
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Pioneer Press
Cyrus Teed
Chicago
God
Summer Pleasures At Windsor Park Concert
Tom Select Knights of the A C W and other semi military groups join a summer night concert at Windsor Park hosted by Bellevue Legion No 81. The Gerperts and Beleot Knights Cornet Band provide music while Keystone Brewing Company workers entertain at Hommel's Garden on Mt Oliver. Idlewild excursion planned by Merchants' Association for August 5 1800. West Newton M E Church and Sunday school held a picnic at Aliquippa yesterday.
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Windsor Park
Bellevue Legion No. 81
Gerpert’s
Beleot Knights
Keystone Brewing Company
Hommel
Mt. Oliver
Idlewild
Merchants’ Association
Tur West Newton M. EB
Aliquippa
Deaths of a Day General Benjamin F Pratt
Death notices report the death of General Benjamin F Pratt in Weymouth Massachusetts. The brief item notes his service and passing at a Wor hospital, with limited legible details due to transcription errors.
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Nontth Weymouth
Mass
Benjamin F. Pratt
Wor
Gompeng Ki
Tautpaht
Massachuse
Reed Defends Counting Quorum Against Criticism
A Democratic leader argues against expanding power of the clerk in counting a quorum. Speaker Reed discusses that presence of a majority constitutes quorum, and that yeas and nays reveal how representatives voted. He contends constitutional intent was to inform the public, not shift quorum rules.
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Gerous
Reed
Yeas
Who Should Count the Quorum A Democratic Leader Debate
August North American Review discusses the danger of giving the clerk power to count a quorum in the House. It argues the House should tally all members present, not just those voting, to avoid vagueness and improve record integrity.
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Reed
Congress
German drummer pursues runaway bride Christina Antspitz
Moritz Varin, a German drummer for a Berlin factory, arrived on the Friesland seeking his runaway fiancée Christina Antspitz who eloped with Heinrich Schepkes on her wedding night taking 2000 from Varin along with presents. Schepkes' wife also traveled aboard. The two suspects were expected to reach Chicago tomorrow.
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New Yeak
Moritz Varin
Germany
Friesland
Christina Antspitz
Christina
Berlin
Heinrich Schepkes
Varin
Schepkes
Chi and
Behepkes
Renewing Their Vows At Golden Wedding In Newark
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Barrows, among Newark's oldest residents, was celebrated at their home yesterday afternoon. A number of old friends responded to invitations and presented the couple with gifts reflecting their long marriage and good standing in the community.
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Newark
A. Barrows
Spectral Special on the Night Express Tragedy
A fatal misrouted switch causes a brakeman to die saving passengers on the Fast Mail as the train subdues the dangers of the lower crossing. Comrades recall his noble act, naming Kalamazoo Detroit and Ann Arbor while the dying man cries out to reach his Mary.
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Ente
Mary
Detroit
Charley
Kalamazoo
Jackson
Hiraginaw Road
Allence
Ann Arbor
Alisa Sam Martyn
Boston Globe
Deaconess Day Advances Women Church Work at Chautauqua
The Deaconess Society gains strength across America with talks by Miss Jane M. Bancroft and Bishop Thoburn. Speakers urge sustained female leadership in hospital and social care, while noting the movement spreads from England to the United States and includes college and correspondence courses.
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Organizitee
Tois County
College of Liberal Arts
Tia
Dispatot
Chautauqua
Assembly Association
Business Educators’ Association
Aden
Thoburn
Jane M. Bancraft
Washington, D. C
England
America
Passavant
Pittsburg
Fliedner
Methodist
New York
Sanaa
Episcopal Church
Germany
Lucy Mercer
A. Spaeth
Lr. W
D. Crawford
Missee
Hypnotized Everyone by New Mesmerism Device in Pa
Dr Eric Munck of Mokersfort Sweden claims a novel hypnotic instrument using a rapidly spinning circular mirror. He says prolonged fixed gaze induces mesmerism and has sought a patent. Report notes several cures attributed to the machine amid limited verification.
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Mokersfort
Eric Munck
Uniting Cities and Quarrels Across Borders
A playful New York Sun note suggests St. Paul and Minneapolis unite to boost future census numbers. It also imagines a clash between Patagonia and Terra del Pasgo to vindicate a Pan-American Congress, in a light satirical tone.
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The
New York Sun
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cincinnati Enquirer
Patagonia
Terra del Pasgo
Pan-American Congress
Letter to the editor denounces Mrs Woolson on German studies
Albert Exgan of MvUsterz Corracs Chautauqua writes in July at Chautauqua Point that Mrs Woolson’s Germany lecture misrepresented German universities and history. He cites Prague Vienna Heidelberg Leipzig and other early institutions, defends German education including Leibniz Kant Copernicus and Humbolt, and urges accuracy over rhetoric.
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Abba Woolson
Germany
Halle
Harvard
Prague
Charles IV
Vienna
Heidelberg
Cologne
Erfurt
Leipzig
Tubingen
Wittenberg
Lena
Mra. Woolson
Luther
Reformer
Hamlet
Shakespeare
Habsburg
Stamburg
Imperial House of Austria
Switzerland
Basle
Zurich
Mia
Prussia
Frederica
Mediterranean
Trieste
Marseilles
Holland
Europe
America
Ana
Woolson
Ase
Albert Exgan
MvUsterz Corracs
Chautaoqgas
A Driveway to Schenley Park Proposal
A reader urges The Dispatch editor to build a park approach from the city’s lower area. The plan envisions a Ross street bridge over railroad tracks and a loop around the old glass works to Bailey Street then toward Schenley Park, praising Hiuff street views and noting no personal stake.
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The
Dispatch
Schenley Park
Liverty Avenue
Center Avenue
Bigelow
Ross Street
Second Avenue Park
Try Street
Second Avenue
Glass Works
Bia Street
Maurice Street
Hamlet Street
Emily
Bates
Hiuff Street
Loss estimates for Ife in Johnstown flood report
New Haven Pennsylvania July 9. Secretary Kremer of the Flood Commission cites that 92 percent of the dead were male with 483 identified and 262 not identified while 1 210 females were lost with 617 identified and 0 identified. Forty nine under one year old and 136 from ages 1 to 5 along with other age breakdowns are listed.
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Dispatch
Johnstown
New Haven
Kremer
Flood Commission
Cambria City
Woodvalle
Conemaugh Borough
Millville
South Fork
Mineral Point
Franklin Borough
East Conemaugh
Brewer stamp reuse question triggers citation doubt
A reader asks The Dispatch whether a brewer may reuse a tax stamp if beer is returned unopened after sale. The paper notes no law covering the case and offers a common sense view that an unopened keg is an original package and would not require a new stamp until disposal.
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the Dispatch
United States Internal Revenue Law
Piriisuna
Parade of Turn societies in Wheeling on July 8
About 2000 men participated in a Turners parade in Wheeling with divisions and numerous Turnvereins from Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Johnstown and others. The event featured bands and decorated wagons, followed by a day of admittance and a sommernachlafest in progress at night.
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Wheeling
Pittsburg
A. A. Frangheim
Leo Ruester
John Koch
Louis Delbrusge
E. W. Spiel
Turnverelo
Central Turnverein
Allegheny
Turnverein
Johnstown
Southside
Lawrenceville
Birmingham
Allentown
Manchester
McKeeport
Germania
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Beaver Falls
Tae
Pi SB
Seravere Cece
Whied
Eeling
Teevity
Aed Sige McKeesop Paraun
Sooeties
Patoula
Meennerchor
Teuton
Pitts
Tura Bexrk Band
Pitts Pa
Allechony Turnverein
Jobnet Town
Outhside
Lawrence Turnverein
Birmincham
Columa
Dalotier Name Quay Travel and Infused Terms
A cryptic note from the St. Coulis Post-Dispatch discusses a traveling or circulating term around infusing "yiger" into a computer and the mixed reception of the word "boodie" while noting a variant spelling "virar" and a dain tier designation of the same concept.
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St. Coulis
Curious Condensations and Oddities Across Nations
A winding recap of strange notes from Philadelphia to Georgia, with odd births, a towering owl, a giant shoe in Macon, strange names in Athens, Ga, and a decaying Civil War relic cabin in Philadelphia. Also reports on a remarkable sleeping jail inmate, fog in Paris Illinois, and peculiar hospital needle case in Buffalo.
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Philadelphia
Superior
Wis
Will Lennon
Macon
Charlotte
N.C
Ann D. Carter
Henry Edick
St Joseph
Mich
Deerid
Conn
Steee
Edick
General Grant
James River
Fairmount Park
Grant
Sherman
Lincoln
Sheridan
Meade
Admiral Porter
Huntingdon
W. Va
Case
Apps
Athens
Mary Magalina
Mandy Medtum
Elizabeth Betsy Polly Mack Barrett
Alice O
Anoa Yorena Barrett
Mattie Francis Anna Tranna Barrett
Emory Speer Walker Barrett
Tila Cory Coston Estaire Liniment Exiie Isidaler Barrett
3Nasine Cinica
Paris
Ill
Ransom’s Ford
Indeca
Washington
British Columbia
Sean
Hawkins
Africa
Amories
Forro
Guinea
Ferro
Fergus McCarthy
Presbyterian Hospital
W. B. Gilliard
McCarthy
Coundry
Abram Altman
Buffalo
N. Y
Mande
Bisque
Hoston
Funny Men and Wit from a bygone column
A humorous medley of quips and cartoons with flirtations about dancers students and witticisms. The piece reviews social foibles and clever one liners from public figures and commoners alike with light satire and playful banter.
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Fasterk
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Sfird
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Ward McAllister
Newport
Prince George of Wales
Met
the Sun
Cape May Point
Alabama
Chantsugda
Patsavant
Randol Club
Mr. Fyles Ic
Ls Low—Towing
Hief
Pittaborg
Atlantic City Beach
Monongahela
Allegheny City
Sixth Street
Department of Public Safety
Tam Dis- Patch
Frapoklin
Franklin Fyles
Venango County
Allegheny River
Mason County
Bomerset
Somenooy
St Joe
Lawrence
Downs
Mendon
Washington Star
Ourely
Derj. F. Pratt
Dan
Denceno
College of Liberal Arte
Harper
McClintock
Waters
Ely
H R
Heinrich Heine
Leon H. Vincent
German Empire
Napoleon
Heine
Don Quixote
Schaumeyer
Catholi
Monsieur le Grande
Charles G. Leland
Deaconness Society
Lilspaten
Internal Revenue Law
Turseres
Burlington Free
Cumso—Jaysmith
Bprch
F. E. Spinner
Wigerer Co
Lowell Courier
Simpson
Racer
Nam
Westher Bureau
Teseber
Betty
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