The Dispatch Front Page Notice and Address Details
The Dispatch shows publication details with office locations at Corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets and 78 and 80 Diamond Street. It notes advertising services and postal information with a period city postmark and mentions engagement with readers and advertisers in Paterson New Jersey.
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Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Dispatch
New York
Terms of the Dispatch Postage Rates in the United States
The page lists daily issue postage and subscription prices in the United States for various durations including year and quarter. Different rates appear for regular and Sunday editions and for carrier delivery within temperate regions. The date shown is Pittsburg Tuesday June 30 101.
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United States
Msrateu
Disratca
Dieraven
Tempes Seek
Stiewite
Right Way Advocated for City Bond Issue Over Certificate Plan
The Controller urged councils to present a formal bond proposal to voters to pay city contractors. The Distr ict opposed the certificate plan for constitutional concerns and urged using bonds funded by a tax levy or extended repayment. The plan aims to satisfy legal requirements, save interest, and gain popular approval.
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Morrow
Municipal Mystery Over Fire Protection Delays
A city debate centers on delaying measures for increased fire protection in the business district. Critics note current protection lags 1880s levels and electric wires hinder firefighters. They demand disclosure of what "additional information" prompted sending the proposal back to committee for summer inaction.
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Legi
Rain making gone wrong shows dangers of excess
A historical column bluntly critiques overzealous rain making tied to Senator Farwell and the Agricultural Department. It notes four weeks of deluge from a rival and warns that too much success can flood towns, drown farms, and turn popular support to dislike. The piece questions the benefits of forced rainfall.
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Farwell
Agricultural Department
Canton
Bose
Senator Farwell ‘Fort
Iowa
Farmers' Candidate Secures Single Delegation
A brief report notes the farmers' candidate for President winning a single delegate, underscoring the cautious approach needed when pursuing large goals and the value of measured progress toward major aims.
Mayor’s veto on Poor Farm ordinance highlights fiscal restraint
The mayor blocked a Poor Farm ordinance arguing 75 to 100 acres suffice for inmates and river frontage is unnecessary. He cites Sewickley water sources and warns against spending $500 per acre on large farmland, despite the council’s passage of the measure.
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Gourley
Drerarca
Sewickley
York Gazette Vouches for Independence From Corporate Influence
The York Gazette is cited as supporting the legislature’s independence from corporate pressure over the Constitutional Convention bill. The writer argues the Gazette’s stance contradicts known actions by corporations and political bosses who opposed constitutional provisions restricting them and influenced ballot reform and convention passage.
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York Gazette
Gasette
Burdick
Lords Fight Irish Land Bill Marks Conservative Dissent
A harsh Conservative setback in the Lords over the Irish land bill reveals deep party resistance. Lords Derman the Marquis of Ripon and the Duke of Argyll denounce the measure while party discipline looms. The piece contrasts Lords independence with the Salisbury ministry’s likely pressure to pass the bill. It also notes Cincinnati concerns on coal smoke and a shift in anti Parnerl tactics amid Mrs O Shea marriage debates.
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House of Lords
House of Commons
Lord Derman
Marquis of
Ripon
Duke of Argyll
Salisbury
Colby Barge Demonstrates Canal Route Feasibility
The whale-backed Colby towed from the upper lakes to the St Lawrence river demonstrates barge adaptability to the canal project. She unloaded to pass the Lachine Rapids, but had already carried cargo through, showing practical viability of the route.
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Colby
St. Lawrence
Canal Barges and Political Ghosts Stir Local Headlines
The piece argues Welland Canal depth limits compare with Lake Ems and Ohio River routes as new lake freighters prove canal viability. It notes political fights, mayoral vetoes, and wary optimism about infrastructure costs and future implications amid disclosures about Wanamaker and Keystone Bank.
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Welland Canal
Lake Ems
Ohio River Canal
Directors Not Responsible for Every Railroad Accident Say Some
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the corporation view in the New York and New Haven case. It asks if directors should be liable for persistent legal violations by their companies, noting some New York judges share this view.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
New York
New Haven
Councils Split Over Fire Protection Funding Comment
A city council session showed division on funding extra fire protection for the business district, contrasting with an apparent push to purchase costly poor farms, highlighting fiscal priorities and disagreements among members.
Airship Ascension Attempt at Columbus Leaves Unattended
The report notes an attempt to fly an airship in Columbus Ohio. The flight was not successful though praised as a more commendable effort than unfulfilled ballooning. The text then mentions a dispute with Dorman B. Eaton and a defamation threat against Headsman Clarkson amid further alleged mugwuamps.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dorman B. Eaton
Clarkson Amugwuamp
Clarkson
Eaton
Amherst Studies Regressions On Smokers And Non-Smokers
Statistics gathered at Amherst regarding physical characteristics of smokers and non-smokers favor non-smokers from a hygienic view. Yet smoking continues in colleges and elsewhere as do many other activities with worse physical and moral results.
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Amherst
Scaffold Fall Hurts Four People No Fatalities Reported
Four people were injured when a scaffold fell yesterday. Authorities say Providence likely prevented fatalities, rather than proper scaffold security being in place.
Notable People and Happenings Roundup from Across America
Wrosstow the Boston forger now resides in Buenos Ayres as D W Law and publishes a leading city paper. Mrs Groreta Kexprier is elected lady principal at Vassar College. Colonel Mason of Egypt plans a Cairo street scene for the World's Fair in Chicago. General Alger to speak on Grand Army Day at the Missouri Chautauqua Assembly. Dr Dovelas Hyng arrives in New York after hunting near Fredericton. Mrs Porter widowed Admiral Porter summers with Lt T C Logan USN. Porter cottage rented in Philadelphia. Rev Henry Jackson Van Dyke to succeed Shedd at Union Theological Seminary. Anthony Schubert heir to Schubert estate, eyes 5 000 000. Walter Fearn heads Foreign Affairs for the World's Fair, Yale graduate, later diplomat.
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Wrosstow
Boston
Buenos Ayres
D. W. Law
Groreta Kexprier
Kendrick
Vassar College
Mason
Egypt
Chicago
Cairo
Evssell A. Alger
Perthe Springs
Dovelas Hyng
Trinity College
Dublin
New York
Fredericton
N. B
J. C. Strawbridge
Philadelphia
Henry Jackson van Dyke
Brooklyn First
Schubert
Walter Fearn
New Orleans
Yale
Eccentric Bucks County Recluse Buried With Own Coffin
Aaron Ivans Cook, longtime Yardley resident and Lower Makefield stableman, was buried in Yardley Bucks County yesterday. For 30 years he kept a coffin and shroud in his garret and even prepared his own shroud and coffin material. He selected the undertaker bearers and hostler, and was a well known figure in nearby counties.
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Wilkestraine
Yardley
Bucks County
Aaron Ivans
Cook
Lower Makefield
Street Car Stablemen Strike Over Hours and Pay
About 70 street car stablemen in Indianapolis are locked out after a wage and hours dispute. They had been working ten and a half hours daily and earning 125 to 50 cents per day, with the company seeking shorter hours and higher hourly pay, which would reduce total earnings. The union anticipates a possible general strike if demands are not met.
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Indianapolis
Gas taints water supply after well plugging
Special telegram from the Dispatch reports that after the Columbia well of the Philadelphia Company was plugged, nearby wells began to bubble with gas. The water acquired a petroleum smell and taste, making it unfit for domestic use. Citizens demand action and accountability from the company amid rising unrest.
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McKersront
Columbia
Philadelphia Company
Jury Declares Poker A Skill Game, Not Chance
A Montana jury ruled poker is a game of skill rather than chance. The decision aligns with testimony from witnesses including fanatics and a senator, highlighting strategic play and calculations as decisive factors in the game.
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Detroit Free Press
Montana
United of Fan
Aanics
Senator Farwell
Notorious Fitzsimmons Trial Opens in Criminal Court
A crowded Criminal Court room watches the sensational Fitzsimmons case begin. Judge Slagle and Judge Porter preside as lawyers gather at the bench, with Tom Marshall Major E A Montooth and Mr Robb forming the defense and prosecution teams alongside Detective Murphy.
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Court House
Criminal Court
Fitzsimmons
Judge Slagle
Porter
Slagle
Tom Marshall
Ight Gray
Major E. A. Montooth
Robb
Silver Hatred
Murphy
Fitesimmons the Prisoner Described As Curious Foe
Fitesimmons appeared unshaken in court, a peculiarly featured man with bright eyes dark brows and a prominent aquiline nose. He smiled often and laughed nervously, while his long fingernails and angular jaw drew attention as the case against him unfolds.
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Tuk
Fitesimmons
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Pet
Witness Snowden Captivates Court In Fitzsimmons Case
Laura Hill or Snowden, known as Snowden in court, testified on the last year of Fitzsimmons life. The witness, a composed, demure woman with light brown hair and blue eyes, drew jurors and lawyers, while spectators strained to hear through faulty acoustics. A detective noted alleged hypnotic influence over bystanders and the defendant.
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Hanocrless
Laura Hill
Snowden
Fitzsimmons
Mr. Marshall
Weil
Miss Snowden
Delamatees Departing After Bank Failure Echoes
A Meadeville telegram reports the Delamater family fleeing after the Delamater Bank collapse nine months prior. George W Delamater, former Governor candidate, is in Washington state. T A Delamater, ex superintendent, is with his sister in law in Sharon. cashier Delamater’s widow travels with relatives. G W Delamater senior remains at Put-in-Bay. the family plans to leave as their husbands and fathers depart the area.
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Meadville
Delamater
George Wallace Delamater
Gets Sound
State of Washington
T. A. Delamater
Atendynle and Linesville Railroad
Sen
Vic Delamater
Sharon
Forbermaw
Ee Farker
George Delamater
Put-in- Bay Island
Lake Erie
Ae Nod
G. W
Wes
Weavingway Westinghouse Brakes Save Basel Train
The Basle Switzerland excursion train of two engines ten coaches plunged into the river but the Westinghouse air brake saved many lives. Six coaches stayed on the track while the forward cars toppled into the water. Six bodies recovered and forty one injured were taken to Basle Hospital as rescuers labored to clear debris.
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Ogiogno Gazette
Basle
Switzerland
Weatinghouse
Moenchenstein
Birs
Westinghouse
Brice Portrayed as Affable Ohio Senator in New York Home Visit
The Chicago Tribune describes Senator Brice of Ohio as genial and affable, welcoming visitors, and eager to discuss Ohio politics with anyone who calls at his New York home.
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Chicago Tribune
Brice
Ohio
New York
Family dispute over wardship of Richard H. Kenith resolved
The guardianship fight over Richard H. Kenith of the Society of the Cincinnati is settled by his sister Mrs. K. H. Connor of Baltimore who has custody. Mr Stith was brought to Baltimore yesterday after losing sight of him for some time.
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Richard H. Kenith
Society of the Cincinnatis
Dedication of the Church of the Epiphany in Bellevue
The Episcopalians of Bellevue consecrated the Church of the Epiphany in a ceremony led by the diocese bishop. The service featured psalms, the Holy Eucharist, and festive decorations with palm and flowers. Attending were clergy, vestry, and a large congregational turnout from Bellevue and neighboring parishes.
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St. Peter's
Bellevue
G. A. Mo
Tigornin
Tayer
Bor. J. Byliesby
Brown
Braydon
Mr. White
Bis
Rentce
Lye Hodges
Ingdon
Eal
He ‘eLure
Webbe
Duree
Patterson
Davitt
McCandless
Bulger
A. DD. Heffern
Church of the Good Shepherd
Hippolyte's Cruel Tyranny Special Telegram to the Dispatch
From Port au Prince June diplomatic fallout follows Haiti's May 28 revolution. President Hippolyte's four day rule and shoot on sight orders erode respect for the presidency. He alienates the Mexican Consulate and banking and commercial classes while the army shows signs of desertion. Public sentiment shifts toward annexation to foreign powers, including the United States, amid instability.
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Port Au Puiscu
Republic
Hippolyte
France
United States
Japanese naval expert studies nickel armor plate in Pittsburgh
Nakamura of the Imperial Japan Fary, tied to the Washington Legation, visits the Duquesne to learn nickel armor plate production. He will stay about ten days, citing Japan's 25 ships and plans for navy expansion while exploring U S steel centers and potential contracts amid high costs. He may report to his government.
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Nakamura
Imperial
Japan
Fary
Duquesne
Washington
Sear
France
Makumura
Reger
Hittsburg
Farmer Trapped In Mine Tunnel Rescue After 18 Hours
William Gormly of Hickory township hired John Grimes to dig a water tunnel. Grimes advanced about 90 feet, entered a cave-like hollow, and was trapped 20 feet underground when the hill collapsed. Rescuers freed him after 18 hours, noting his hair turned white.
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Syrcial
New Casiiz
William Gormly
Hickory Township
Hoe
John Grimes
Gorm
JT. Grimes
Judge Wilson Ill in Indiana with Abscess
Clarion judge Theodore Wilson is gravely ill in Indiana with a side abscess. His brother in law Major Greenland visited and voiced optimism that doctors expect recovery, though blood loss remains a danger. Local friends in Iste burg report his condition improving.
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Theodore Wilson
Clarion
Indiana
Greenland
Witeon
Isteburg
People Who Come and Go at a Local Gathering
A crowd of friends and officials bid farewell to a party heading for England and France. Notables include ex-Mayor Lyon, City Assessor Frank Case, Peter Priddy who hopes to race in England, and several travelers leaving for Philadelphia and Niagara Falls.
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England
Frannte
Stephen Newburn
Thomas
Thomas Mayberry
Job Huiiston
Petter Priddy
Alfred
Earle Johnson
Lyon
Peter Priddy
New York
Frank Case
W. RB
Standard Oil's Global Reach Stirs German Oil Trade Fears
Berlin reports reveal Standard Oil expanding through Bremen Hamburg and Venice firms to control coal oil trade. German sources warn of reduced competition as the company absorbs private imports tank depots and wholesale networks while Nobels resist. experts doubt government interference can curb the monopoly.
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Standard Oil Company
Beatix
Herr von Berlepson
Bremen
Germany
Weser Zeitumg
Albert Nicolas Schutter
Standard ‘Oh Company
Ae Sanders & Co
G. T. H. Siemens & Co
Hamburg Ho
Hamburg
America
New York
Berlin
Cade
Associated Press
Ene Vase Cadee
Europe
Gaede
Schutte & Co
Riedemann & Co
Geestemunde
Aes
Atterdam Vandal
Antwerp
Holland
Belgium
Standard of Comany
Walter & Co
Venice
Italy
Genoa
Savona
Arthenses
Rothschilds
Mr.Gaede
Mr. Gaede
Asia
Egypt
Turkey
England
Standard OM
Mmany Dot
Com Ly
Standard Off
Hard
Antuburg
Berlin Tage- Watt
Nobel
Westinghouse Electric stock surrender nears completion
The adjourned Westinghouse Electric stockholders meeting nears conclusion with over one hundred thousand electric shares disposed under the reorganization plan. Official reports show 99 shares sent to Moorestown Trust Company and 7,420 signed and to be forwarded, totaling 107,490 surrendered of about 120,000.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
Moreunstile Trust Company
Last brides and graduates mark June at local church
Allegheny General Hospital Training School held graduation at Second U. P. Church on Stockton Avenue with ten graduates honored by Dr. B. B. Smith and Oliver L. Miller. The pageant included songs, a piano piece, a luncheon, and a moving report of upcoming weddings among graduates and local residents.
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Allegheny General Hospital Training School
U. P
Stockton Avenue
Dr. McMillan
Ran Ore Davis
Whitelens
Miller
Beatty
Large excursions and picnics dominate city events tonight
Two George C. Jenks Mayflower excursion is planned for this evening. Tux Ninth ward public school at Woods' Run picnicked at McKee's Rocks yesterday. The Italian Catholic congregation of Allegheny county holds its third annual picnic at Silver Lake Grove today. The Great Western Band presents a concert at Highland Park tonight with additional shows promised. The Indiana State Normal School alumni banquet will be hosted tonight after a royal feast.
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George C. Jenks
Ninth Ward
Woods
Mckee
Rocks
Grance Danes
Rock Point
Allegheny County
Silver Lake Grove
James Roger McCreery
Mary Maxwell
Jersey City
Pittsburg
Great Western Band
Highland Park
Park
Duquesne Traction Company
Indiana State Normal School
Huntingdon Manufacturing closes works throws men out of work
The Huntingdon Manufacturing Company, linked to the Tron Caruipment Company of New York, has suspended operations indefinitely due to no orders for cars. Rumor says the entire plant may be moved to Tennessee.
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Huntingdon Manufacd Company
Tron Caruipment Company
New York
Tennesace
Two Orphans in New Hanis at Harris Theater this week
The Standard Dramatic Company revives The Two Orphans at Harris Theater with notable artistic force. Performances are priced cheaply yet convey strong high quality, with Miss Davis Cooper and Miss Hofer receiving praise for their portrayals and Miss Bankson lauded as La.
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Harris’ Theater
Standard Dramatic Company
Otate Davis
Cooper
Anise Hofer
Mary Bankson
Portland Oregonian Faced With Trade Exhibit Uncertainty
Consular reports discuss European manufacturers acting on the Columbian Exposition exhibits and the taint of tariff and reciprocity legislation. The text reflects concern over the impact on American exhibitors and the political pressure shaping decisions.
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Portland
Oregonian
Tate Leon
Ieee
Curious Condensations From a Faded Newspaper Page
A miscellaneous column surveys oddities from around the world. Items mention ice cream fairs, ostrich farming in New Zealand, prodigy children, peculiar dishes, legends of healing sects, glacier measurements, a woman in North Waterford who walked three miles with a carriage, a 25-pound gold nugget in British Guiana, dyked tide lands near Astoria, and various quirky anecdotes about plants, snakes, and dueling laws.
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Waterford
Benjamin Jackson
British Guiana
England
Astoria
Cateop County
Ore
Ping Island
Comic Exchanges From A Fragmented Notebook
A garbled compilation of jokes and quips from various periodical sources including Detroit Free Press Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia era fragments. It parodies maids jurists merchants professors and inmates with playful mishearings about courts money and courting.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati
Parnell
Mra. O'Shea
Wanamaker
Keystone Bank
Bardsley
Yard
Columbia Well
Delamatees
Episcopalians of
Haiti
John Kelly
Richland
George L. Paine
North Attleburg
Paine
A. C. Overholt
National Foundry and Pipe Works
Scottdale
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Magistrate MacBrine
John Siner
Philadelphia Thirtieth Ward
Republican Club
Tariff Club
Adam Fuchs
H. ©. Perdue
Niagars Falls
Canada
W. F. Barclay
Newton
Ygle
W. A. Coaley
MePaul
Kansas
J. A. Poe
Anderson
E. M
Ngahola
June
McElree
Eugene
Hattie
Mr. Shaw
Bellevue U. P
Lawrence Johnston
Miss Bingham
East End
Walter M
Stella Louise Swartwood
Water
D. W
Mower
Braddock
Florence Boyle
Uniontown
Harlow Bailey
Buffalo
Ayn
Annie M. Smith
Patrick Smith
McCullough & Smith
Boyd & Co
W. C A
Felix R. Brunot
Brunot
Verona
Widows
Taylor’ Avenue
Young Woman's
Caroline Berrien Morton
Arch Street
W.F. Richardson
James Tevi Deming
Deming
Springfield
Mass
Morton
Poe
Domi
Mras Inex. McVay
Robert Franks
Miss Franks
Kitty
Pried Quay
Miss Haworth
Miss Bigelow
Miss Johnston
Henry M. Richardson
Rh. P. Nevin
Karry Scovel W. Haworth
Frank Neerne
Seventy-seventh Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
George Millbolland
Oakland
Millholland
Ruse
Ft. Duchesne
Utah
Waynesburg College
E. M. Wood
Mr. Wood
Huntingdon Manufacturing Company
New Hanis
New Zealand
Forsyth County
Miecajah Ag
Little Fe
Kasia
Bourgeo
Kentucky
van Buren County
Mich
Olai Taitn
Moesretass Qiesee
Alps
Riand
Belfast
Swan Lake
Salem
London
Risa Wells Fargo
Hong Kong
C. KR. Hammond
Cleveland Street
Nia
Seattle
Northwest
Hancock
New Maine
Warren
Robert Jefferson
Richmond and
Danville Railroad
Atlanta
Jefferson
Lula
Athena
Norcross
Gainesville
Pharmaceutical Br
Mr. Inpecunions
Jay
Detroit
Texas
Huntwikie
Havens
Saan
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