Dispatch Ad Office Notice From New York
The Dispatch announces its advertising office in the Tribune Building New York with convenient services for foreign advertisers and friends visiting the city. It notes regular sale points at Brentano’s in New York Onion Square and Paris London venues where the publication is accessible.
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Tribune Building
New York
Dispatch
Hoge
THE
Brentano's
Onion Square
TT Ave. de [Opera
Paris
France
Strand
Londo
Eng
Postage Rates and Delivery Options Listed
Public notice item outlines postage rates for United States mail and newspaper delivery options. Details include daily, weekly, and Sunday editions with varying quarterly and annual prices, plus carrier delivery terms.
The Dispatch for the Summer Rates Announced
The Dispatch offers summer mail service with The Distance forwarded by earliest mail to any address at 95 cents per month or 2 for three months. Sunday edition included. Daily edition is 7 cents per month or 2 for three months. Address changes require both old and new addresses.
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United States
Patly Disraton
Darcy Disrares
Darcy DisPraton
Dart Lisraton
BUSINESS OFFICE Moved to Corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets
The business office of the district patch has been removed to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets, indicating a relocation of operations.
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Milesburg I
DIS
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Dem State Convention Report Prompts Timely Agent Notices
Dispatch outlines reception at Scranton and Theradsy vext report while urging agents to supply extras by 9 o clock FP Wednesday. Promises forthcoming gossip in Tuesday and Wednesday morning issues.
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Scranton
Pittsburg Leads Amicable Steel Wage Negotiations
Negotiations on the iron scale for the coming year proceed toward an equitable settlement with no work stoppages. Three major firms outside the city have agreed so far, while Pittsburg conferences continue quietly. Some local firms reject the new scale for roughers and catchers, but threats of a shutdown are downbeat. The outcome is expected to keep mills operating and set a national example of fair wage settlement.
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Pittsburg
Pitteburg
City plans to convert Schenley estate into wholesale center
The Schenley property at the Point is poised for warehouses and manufacturing as part of a broader city upgrade. The plan envisions widening streets, new modern pavements, and transit facilities to create a future wholesale quarter, with Liberty Street freed from rail tracks.
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Ferry Streets
Scheoley
Sach
Ziberty Street
Pittsburg Seeks New Era Through Public Improvements
The article argues that two key projects could mobilize traffic from all quarters and that a thorough City effort to improve Point promises a new era for Pittsburg. If the city shares in the work, the coming decade may bring greater progress than the last.
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Pittsburg
Consolidation Debate Grows Over Allegheny City and Pittsburgh
Census estimates place Allegheny City at about 105 000, with growth and a push toward consolidation under a single government. Discussion spans Greater Pittsburgh including Braddock McKeesport Verona Sewickley Mansfield and even a Greater New York style approach. The paper argues consolidation could elevate the region to a higher national rank and urges full study of all implications.
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Allegheny City
Pittsburg
Northside
Allegheny
New York Papers
New York
Braddock
McKeesport
Verona
Sharpsburg
Sewickley
Mansfield
Philadelphia
United States
Wine Fountain at World’s Fair Brings Out Bold Idea
A California grape grower seeks permission to erect a fountain at the World’s Fair that would spew wine fifty feet into the air. Critics warn the rush to the lee ward side could color the exposition with vinous hues and demoralizing effects. The piece suggests the Whisky Trust might imitate such a fountain, turning the fair into a battleground of practical politics.
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California
Whisky Trust
Prosperity By Reduction In Railroad Charges
The Philadelphia Press argues that passenger traffic lags freight growth unless fares are cut. It cites Chicago and Northwestern data since 1875 showing freight moves rising from 454 million to 1.804 billion ton miles after freight rates fell from 2.10 to 1.01 cents, while passenger rates fell 25 percent and mileage barely doubled. The article notes traction lines increased receipts by cutting high fares and criticizes rail groups for resisting fare reductions despite six year national fare drops about twenty percent.
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Philadelphia
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Mississippi Treasurer Sentenced Five Years in Prison
Hemmmowat, last Mississippi State Treasurer, is jailed for a $900000 shortfall while other treasurers escape with minimal punishment. a New York youth who stole fifteen cents received fourteen years, illustrating the uneven nature of justice.
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Hemmmowat
Mississippi
New York
Reading Railroad Presidency Change Report
The Philadelphia Press notes Mr. McLeod will continue Corbin's policy on labor and coal trade, implying the corporation will restrict traffic to protect its property interests. The move signals a planned continuation of prior labor and trade stance rather than expansion.
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Wrrn
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia Pressesys
McLeod
Corbin
Trafic
Naval naming shows clash of haste and pride in ships
The passage notes expansion aims to attract public favor and mocks the Philadelphia paper for claiming the United States cruiser Philadelphia as the fastest in its class. It argues naval naming ignores harmony and cites the John Rosch shipyards being acquired by a British syndicate for four million dollars, suggesting prior leadership overstatement of bankruptcy.
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Philadelphia
United States
John Rosch
Cleveland
Debates on tariff, Dunbar rescue, and city improvements
Senator Hawley predicts ten days of tariff debate in the Senate though ten days may exceed the needed time. A Sottree rescue operation at Dunbar ends with no definite result after heroic efforts. Schenley tenants at the Point resist lens removal for city improvement. A milder summer claim is contested by a sunny blast of heat. Chancellor Caprivi’s German Army bill passes with all provisions intact, despite opposition amendments, likened to Quay's political mastery in Pennsylvania.
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Hawley
Senate
House
Schenley
Caprivi
Reichstag
Quay
Pennsylvania
Unfolding Coalition Opposes Federal Election Law
A rare alliance forms between Southern Republicans and Tammany figures against the Federal election law and its implications for voting power and party influence.
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Tammany Heelers
Notable Figures and Eccentricities Across Nations
A collage of brief notices mentions monuments at Quatre Bras for Duke William Frederick of Brunswick, William Vanderbilt’s land purchase in North Carolina, Arnold offered 100000 for his poem, and Pasteur’s dog bite statistics. It also notes actors, readers, a fortune teller’s superstition about a July wedding, and commentary on Senior Wrangler assessments.
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Quatre Bras
William Frederick
Duke of
Brunswick
Thexerson
Williard Sears
Newton
Mass
Trinity Church
New York
Xourxe
Jon Jacob Astor
George Vanderbilt
Buncombe County
N. C
Sta Enwix Arnold
Frederic Lemaithe
Frederic
Versailles
Paris
Paasteve
Bowis Boorn
Hamlet
James Owen O'Connor
Charles Stewart Parsell
Balfour
Ireland
Stanley
Mies Tennant
Wren Labouchere
Lst
A Civil War Prisoner Proposes Mule Brand Conspiracy
An insult to a captured soldier leads to a court martial. He offers to reveal a mule branding scam to General Banks in exchange for leniency, proposing to steal and sell mules for a month. The General adds an extra year to the sentence instead.
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New York Sun
Banks
Geneal
Love Waits for Wealth on Hamburg-American Arrival
In New York Elsie Colson, a California woman about 28, greets Richard A. Hall upon the Normannia's dock arrival. The two met on passage to America in 1883 and, after years of separation and Hall's fortunes from gold rush expeditions, she seeks marriage as wealth accrues.
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New York
Normannia
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Elsie Colson
California
Richard A. Hall
Atlantic
Elsie
Hall
American
Beaith
Gona Gold Seas Watche
South Kiden
Notable Louisville Figure Falls Victim to Accident
John Day longtime superintendent of the Louisville New Albany and Chicago Railroad and four term state senator from Floyd and Washington counties suffered a severe accident while in Cincinnati. While eating peanuts his tooth shattered and his jaw was damaged, leading to immediate return home and a surgical amputation of the jaw as doctors treated extensive cancerous involvement.
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New Awnanny
John &. Day
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
Legislavore
Floyd
Washington
Cincinnati
Stockton Burglars and Elizabethan Tales Review
A critique of Frank B. Stockton's The Stories of the Three Burglars and related works. It praises Stockton distinctively, notes humorous and ingenious burglar tales, and contrasts with Burnett's Saint Elizabeth's and The Brighton House, highlighting character depth, village life, and moral undercurrents.
Erie Daily Times Sunday Edition Features Extensive Coverage
The article praises the Erie Daily Times Sunday issue as highly readable and comprehensive, with political, sports, and general news, plus special articles by notable writers. It notes the dispatch avoids sensationalism and emphasizes solid reporting.
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Erie Daily Times
Pennsylvania
Dispatch
Deaths of a Day John Basler
An 8 year old resident of Bloomfeld died yesterday at his Cypress Street home. He lived in the Sixteenth ward for 2 years and leaves six sons, two daughters and a widow. The notice also mentions Mary Elizabeth Mason and a confusing line about an estate and a hospital.
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Cypress Street
Bloomfeld
John Basler
Mary Elizabeth Mason
Albert A. Home
Allegheny
Population growth in Omaha and South Omaha
Letter to The Dispatch discusses Omaha City and South Omaha population estimates, noting combined figures near 195,000 to 145,000 as cited, and compares Omaha’s ten year growth of 470 percent since 1880 with smaller gains in New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. The writer cites census data from 1890 and 1880, dated June.
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Dispatch
Omaha City
Neb
South Omaha
Omaha
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Krrraxsine
June B
J.P
Breathing Holes In Mince Opinion Letter
Readers discuss safety in mines proposing surface drilled holes to entries and rooms enabling rescue and supply. The letter cites Hill Farm at Dunbar as an example and mentions J G G Rapen Pa June 28. A separate inquiry asks who won a bet claiming Wolfe the indecent candidate for Governor in 1882.
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Dispatch
Hill Farm
Dunbar
J. G. G. Rapen
the Dispatch
Wolfe
James
Priorsnore
Mechanical draughtsman training guidance sought
A reader from Ellsytile, Ohio asks where one can learn to be a mechanical draughtsman or de wena. The Dispatch notes the inquiry appears in a reader’s column dated June 28.
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Dispatch
Dewena
Ellsytille, O
First Car Record Office Year Began by Railroad
The column questions which railroad established the initial car record office and the year of its start, noting Pirrsmvxre and a June 24 subscriber reference.
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the Dispatch
Which Park Holds More Ground Schenley or Allegheny City Park
A reader asks which park covers more area, Schenley Park in Pittsburg versus the city park in Allegheny. The question notes Schenley as larger but asks for authoritative area figures.
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Schenley
The
Dispatch
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Priorssune
Distrust of the Silver Bill Baffles Wall Street
Henry Crews & Co. warns that banks may sterndly limit credit as silver legislation nears passage. The article notes possible gold out of circulation, reduced purchasing power, and cautious market sentiment. It cites the North River Sugar Refining case weakening trust structures and a Treasury cash drain after July 1, with weak interior currency reflux.
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Jone
Henry Crews & Co
Wall Street
State Court of Iune
North River Sugar Refininges
Sugar Trust
Stock Exchange
Ew York
Dedication of St. Luke's Braddock Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Braddock was dedicated today after a spring construction costing about $20,000, with total site cost near $22,000. Bishop Whitehead attended. Rev Dr Irvine preached both morning and evening sermons and urged prayers for parishioners and builders while work proceeds toward debt liquidation for consecration.
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Braddock
Dispatch
St. Luke's New Episcopal Church
Revishop
Whitehead
Ingram W. Irvine
Obar
Per of
Sixth Street
Plea for Personal Rights Moves Turner Gathered Crowd
Ten thousand people attended the Turner societies annual games in Chicago where Judge Murray F. Tuley urged preserving personal rights and liberty. He called for equal protection before the law and oppose restrictive laws while urging vigilance in safeguarding personal freedoms.
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Turner Societies of
Chicago
Murray F. Tuley
Appeal to orators for Fourth of July tribute to France
Dercert June 2 orators nationwide are urged by Dr Seward Webb Chauncey Depew Gov Buckner Lucius Deming Charles Pinckney Clifford Sims and the French Testimonial Committee to follow California in delivering patriotic speeches. The talks will endorse the Sons of the American Revolution fundraiser to send a grateful testimonial from America to France and support the effort led by M H DeYoung of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Dercert
Seward Webb
Chauncey M. Depew
New York City
B. Buckner
Kentucky
Lucius P. Deming
New Haven
Charles Pinckney
Charleston
D. C
Clifford Stanley Sims
Philadelph
California
M. H. DeYoung
San Francisco Chronicle
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
America
France
Elected Ita Officers for St Pauls R C Orphan Asso
The annual meeting of St Pauls R C Orphan Association held at the episcopal residence elected officers including Rev. J R Canevin Rev D Kearney Villmane O Rourke J B Larkin Ed Kelly and others. The gathering was large and noted as interesting with multiple assongers chosen.
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St. Paul's
R. C. Orphan Association
Nng Phelan
J. R. Canevin
D. Kearney
Villmane O'Rourke
J. B. Larkin
Ed Kelly
Jy O
Walker Family Sparks Amid June New York Social Row
Mrs Walker Rowarne of New York notes a June social in honor of Admiral J G Walker and the Misses Walker as they appear among local society circles.
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Walker Rowarne
New York
June
Mre
Admiral J. G. Walker
Walker
Amour Thear
A Day Among Ruins in Pompeii's Buried Streets
A late Christmas Eve visit from Naples takes readers through Pompeii’s sunlit ruins and lava-locked houses. The tour reveals marble baths, frescoed walls, and theater ruins, with Vesuvius glow and a preserved glimpse of ancient domestic life amid desolate streets and tombs.
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Leoog
Pompeli
Atlas
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Cicero
Christine Nilsson’s gambling allure draws her to Monte Carlo
A private letter from Nice reports world famous singer Christine Nilsson has become a devoted gambler. She spends much time in Nice and Monte Carlo where she plays at tables, sometimes losing large sums, while her health and appearance reportedly decline due to her gambling habit.
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Stockaholm
Jane
Nice
Christine Nilsson
Nilsson
Monte Carlo
Pat
Christine
Nic
Wealth leads world United States average figures cited
The Baltimore American notes aggregate wealth in the United States surpasses other nations with an average around one thousand dollars per person. The article hints at wealth realization possibilities and discusses the economic standing of individuals and families.
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United States
Quay Loyalist Delamater Nominated for Pennsylvania Governor
Across multiple papers the convention result is hailed as a decisive victory for Senator Quay with State Senator George W. Delamater chosen on the second ballot to run for governor. Hastings opposition fades as Quay’s grip on the Pennsylvania GOP remains strong.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Republican Convention of
Pennsylvania
Delamatar
Senator Quay
Republican Party of
Mercer Press
George Wallace Delamater
Quay
Quay Nominates Delamater for Pennsylvania Governor
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes the Pennsylvania Republican convention naming Delamater, seen as Quay’s choice and a symbol of corruption. Quotations from multiple papers accuse Quay of using party power to install his proxy, with Delamater described as the corporations’ man and a poor GOP exemplar.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Titusville
Quay
Delamater
Republican Party
Senate
Delamater Seen as Likely Governor Pick in Pennsylvania
The Butler Eagle notes the ticket is unremarkable but likely to gain party support in convention. It praises Senator Delamater as a trustworthy candidate with a strong public record and predicts a vigorous campaign. The N Y Commercial Advertiser suggests Democrats must nominate a pro Quay candidate in Scranton to ensure Delamater’s victory.
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N. Y
Scranton
Quay
Delamater
Pennsylvania
Keystone
All Hope Abandoned in Commonwealth Ruling
Boston Herald criticizes Pennsylvania governance criticizing Camerons and Quays for spoilsman influence. It argues the people cannot be vindicated while they remain under a system run by unworthy idols controlling state affairs. The piece laments lack of effective leadership and calls for reform.
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Boston Herald
Ind
Camerons
Quays
Pennsylvania
Quay Dominates Pennsylvania GOP Nomination Tactics
The Minneapolis Journal reports Senator Quay’s firm grip on Pennsylvania Republican affairs as Delamater, a Meadville banker, is named at the convention. Quay’s supporters praise his service while critics warn that his political control unsettles many Republicans wary of his dictates.
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Minneapolis Journal
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Meadville
Quay
Treasury
Kickers
Colonel Carter
Amater
Man After Quay's Own Heart in Erie Herald
The Erie Herald notes Dem Delamater aligns with Quay, facing charges within his party. The piece argues voters must decide if Quay and Delamater deserve vindication and questions Pennsylvania’s willingness to approve alleged official wrong doing by electing Quay’s ticket.
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Erie Herald
Delamater
Quay
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Tin Mining in Malacca Yields Rich Tin Output
Chicago dispatch reports W L Johnson of South Dakota observing Malacca tin mining. He notes a simple process: surface and subsurface removal, ore carried via wooden flume washed by water, coolies remove lighter soils, ore melted in small furnaces, and refined tin flows out. He believes Dakota mines could be as cheap, boosting exports.
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W. L Johnson
South Dakota
Malacca
Dakota
Like a Giant to Them in New York Papers
The Brooklyn Standard Union notes Speaker Hedd has quickly extended his autocratic influence over the Democratic and Mugwump press in New York. They now admire him as they once admired John L. Sullivan.
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Brooklyn Standard Union
Hedd
Democratic
Maugwump
New York
John L. Sullivan
Remarkable Miscellany From Unusual Corners Of The World
Curious items from Austria to New England feature a world’s tallest schoolgirl near Sterzing, a California wine fountain proposal at the fair, a Napa Valley vineyard note, a hunter’s tale of a 500-pound bear, a lobster with bright yellow and red spots, a Russian catacomb discovery, and anecdotal animal oddities including snakes and a dog protecting an injured rooster, all recounted with brisk, folkloric flair.
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Hiednam
Sterzing
W. H. Crabb
California
P. Co
Sullivan
South Fork
Bore
George Exander
Austria
Fc Rhe Nan Bacco
Robert Staplins
Stonington
Conn
Fishers’ Island
Spo
Renee
San
Nana Eeapecaion
Emeronie
Miscellaneous Humorous Snippets and Musings from 19th Century Papers
A collage of quirky exchanges and light verse. Dialogue shows a Harvard graduate seeking work with modest pay and a secretary’s sigh of relief as a landfall is made. Quips about parrots, real estate talkers, and two lovers on a moonlit beach mirror period humor and sentiment.
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H. Watts & Co
Mra Burnett
St. Nicholas
Prince Fairyfoot
Birch
Lord Fauntleroy
Daunt Eliza
Brighton House
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Trollope
Londerby
Biles Perry
Ellerton
Collma
Bill Trumball
Evans
Ease
Binns
John Stewart
Wall Steel
Bishop Whitehead
Chicago Turners
Ita
Naples
Pliny
Eolica
Diomedes
Guinea
Bome
Baltimore Herald
George W. Delamater
Hastings
Washington Star
Harrisburg
Boss Quay
Joses Quay
Butler
Butler County
Kertech
Russia
Sarak
Scottsville
Bruce
Sumburg
Scotland
H. A. Martin
Bennington
Haa
Albany
J. ©. Whittecker
Rochester
Adi
Rockville
Carlo
Sincad
Chappe
Rovererss
Roe
Harvard
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Polly
Boston
Bowe
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