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The Pittsburgh Dispatch informs readers of subscription rates and delivery options including daily and Sunday editions. It notes home delivery by carriers at five cents per weekly rate and outlines changes to addresses effective April. It also lists offices and publishing locations in Pittsburgh.
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What is the matter with Larkin at Pittsburg post office
Washington officials weigh a turf battle over the Pittsburg post office and whether to remove postmaster Larkin a Democrat with time left in his term. The piece argues against rushing his replacement preferring a cooling period and potential agreement to avoid upsetting Wanamaker and the Chicago platform.
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Pittsburg
Larkin
P. M
Cleveland
Chicago
Mr. Wanamaker
Death of Justice Stanley Matthews Marks End of an Era
The death of Justice Stanley Matthews ends a brilliant career noted for its independence from corporate influence. His ascent paralleled Chief Justice Waite, with both rising to the Supreme Court and dying within a similar span, under the ultimate authority of death.
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Stanley Matthews
Supreme Bench
Waite
Ohio Bar
Hanging of Barretts in St Paul Stirs Public Outcry
The Barretts murder case in St Paul last July led to a high profile struggle over clemency. Petitions and threats of retribution accompanied efforts to spare the killers, drawing scrutiny of state government and the influence of criminal elements on executive power.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Matinee Attendance Linked to Neuralgia Says Doctor
An Eastern physician claims ladies who attend matinees suffer neuralgia and rheumatism. The claim is seen as surprising and possibly revolutionary, with questions raised about why daytime theater would cause more illness than evening shows. The piece doubts the doctor’s motive and notes potential social implications if matinee attendance is curtailed.
Formation of a salt combination of trust sparks debate
The report notes a salt-like trust formation provoking much comment in tariff journals. The organization resembles its six predecessors, neither better nor worse, while free trade factions blame it on tariffs, presenting two salient facts amid the discussion.
Salt Trust and Tariff Critique in American Press
The piece argues that tariff backed Salt Trust claims were unreliable and that the English Salt Trust seeks to block American salt competition. It recalls historical failures of salt combinations, notes court rulings outlawing such pools, and asserts tariffs would be undermined if Americans join price‑fixing schemes.
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New York Tribune
Congress
Alien Tax Proposal Faces Crude Theories And Legal Limits
The piece critiques Representative Dravo s alien labor tax bill noting dangers of immigration without citizenship and the inconsistency of taxing contract labor while protecting home industry. It argues the approach is flawed by loopholes and would require federal action. Harrisburg should not rush crude theories into state law.
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Dravo
Beaver
Dravgo
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
Wanamaker Under Fire From All Sides
Postmaster General Wanamaker faces attacks from both Democratic and Republican sides as his businesslike approach clashes with party politics. Critics fault his campaign-backed rise and his personnel choices, while supporters say his dep artment runs on strict business lines promising better service to the nation.
Boucicault Attacks Newspapers Over Drama Decline
The actor and dramatist Dion Bouciault, in a fit of spleen, berated newspapers and especially dramatic journalism for the deterioration of drama and its small calibre.
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Dion Boucicault
Critics and Boucicault Clash Over American Drama
The piece attacks Willie Winter for egotism and ignorance in critiquing American theatre. It highlights Harper's Weekly supplement as carrying a nine column reply, condemning Winter for excluding notable actors and praising Boucicault's defense of solid criticism.
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Harper's Weekly
Winter
Langtry
Grover Cleveland Admitted to TamManny Membership
TamManny votes to admit Grover Cleveland, a move expected to ease Cleveland's strained relations with the organization and improve his personal comfort within the group.
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Tammmany
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Political musings on appointments and public issues
A syndicated column reviews presidential power over Supreme Court and ICC appointments, argues on coal weights and antitrust actions, and notes shifts in diplomacy and political alliances. It questions terminology for executions by electricity and comments on the copper trust and post office politics.
Emperor Mutters On Name Of Heir In Silence
The Emperor of Austria orders his heir's name not to be spoken. Ex Senator Bradbury of Maine nears eight years in good health. Irvings pensioners recall a Scotland Christmas dinner with gifts and kindness. Prof Mommsen attended Paris Academy session as foreign correspondent. Amelia Eb Edwards curates 100 tons of sculpture for Boston Museum from Liverpool. A Hathor head, heavier than Ramesses II, is slated for Boston. Shah of Persia, shown Newgate gallows by England, expresses curiosity about its mechanism.
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Austria
Bradbury
Maine
Irving
Scotland
Mommsen
Academie Des Inscriptions Et Belles- Lettres
Paris
French Academy
M. Renan
Amelia EB. Edwards
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Eubastia
Liverpool
England
Boston
Hathor
Rameses II
Newgate
Moving Anecdotes About Dime Novels And A Wise Mastiff
A long tale toys with readers of dime novels and the reach of lurid stories among men women and even merchants. A great mastiff in a suburban village earned fame for sense when guiding a German servant to her employer by gently tugging her dress into the gate.
Prohibition Party Holds Rhode Island Convention
The Rhode Island fourth party, also called the Law Enforcement or Anti-Resubmissionists, met at Blackstone Hall. Delegates from country towns backed James H. Chace for governor and Franklin Metcalf for lieutenant governor among others, while urging enforcement of the Prohibition amendment and a stronger statewide push.
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Law Enforcement Party
Blackstone Hall
James H. Chace
Lincoln
Franklin Metcalf
Charlestown
J. Barclay Foster
Westerly
Lsw
Miracle of Safety For Goulds Elevated Transit
The New York Evening Sun notes Jay Gould praised the Manhattan elevated system for its record, claiming since the start of the year it carried over 1.0 billion passengers with only one death. The piece calls rapid transit inadequate yet defends the elevated line as a remarkable safety achievement despite crowding and slow service.
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New York Evening Sun
Jay Gould
Gould
Manhattan
Globe
The Pope Will Stay in Rome Says Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons rejects Cardinal Parocchi remarks that the Pope would seek American hospitality if he left Europe. He says the papacy remains closely linked to Rome and finds little foundation for plans to depart Roma, despite earlier rumors dating to Archbishop Eccleston’s era.
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Cardinal Parocehi
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Eccleston
Illinois Posts Handed To Illinois Men
A Chicago Tribone opinion notes no harm in mild rejoicing as Illinois post offices will be controlled by Illinois men. The Chicago Later Ocean column from Boston mocks Boston station houses calling inebriates dipsomaniacs.
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Illinois
Boston
Ocean
Deaths of a Day Charles B Barrett and A F McCulloch
Philadelphia reports the sudden death of former Postoffice Inspector Charles B Barrett at his home due to apoplexy. In Duncan, March D notes the passing of A F McCulloch former general agent of the Cambridge Valley road, aged 76.
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Charles B. Barrett
Alien Tax Bill Advocates immigration reform and revenue
Dravo More Fully Explains Support of the Alien Tax Bill arguing the measure curbs undesirable immigration and raises local revenue. He asserts foreigners often contribute little economically and strain schools and prisons, while the bill targets arrivals with intent not to assimilate, and may guide future policy. March 23, 1880.
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House
Critimm
Tax Dispatch
Fayette County
America
Drago
Correction to Editor on Ecco Homo attribution
A reader corrects The Bispaten about the authorship of Ecco Homo. The note references Prof Seeley Cambridge England and compares with Renan and other works, mentioning a chalk inscription and a desk.
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Seeley
Cambridge
England
Renan
Occultation of Jupiter Seen Sunday Morning
Professor Brashear notes an occultation of Jupiter by the Moon on Sunday morning with daylight visibility. Times are approximate and require a good telescope. immersion around 62 minutes after sunrise and emersion about 68 minutes later. Observers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny are invited to report results.
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France
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J. A. Brashbar
GOOD WORKMEN. Military Records Won't Secure Positions
Secretary Tracy outlines criteria for retaining or reinstating navy yard staff. He states military record alone does not justify appointment. efficiency in assigned duties and supervisor recommendations influence decisions on reinstatement or advancement. He emphasizes that service record remains a factor but not a sole basis for favorable action.
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Wasu Hinotos
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Champion Hungry Man Robs Neighbors Larders in Missouri
Excerpt reports John Darb a hungry man in Exuntort Crty Missouri who for months robbed neighbors of food larders. He weighed about pounds and was praised by the warden as the most productive prisoner the state has ever housed. Separate items note egg shipments from the United States to Toronto and a remark about Canadian agricultural markets.
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Steamers Reach Port After Fog Delays
New York March 2 Steamships delayed by bad weather and fog finally entered port. Wisconsin of Guion Line reached Sandy Hook but could not pass due to fog. Indiana from Liverpool delayed longer. Manhattan from Havana anchored at the Hook. State of Nevada, Alexandria, Seneca, England, and Lake Superior also arrived today from Glasgow Messing New Orleans London Liverpool respectively.
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Guion Line
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Hook
National Free Art League Formed to Oppose Art Tariff
A group of city artists convened at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Thursday night to establish the National Free Art League. They aim to abolish the 30 percent tariff on works of art, arguing the duty is unique among civilized nations and an error since 1861. Kenyon Cox urged non political aims while H R Butler noted past duties and the league set an executive committee of thirteen.
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National Free Art League
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J. Carrol Beckwith
H.R. Butler
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Spain
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League
Ice dealers warn of higher prices and tight supply
Despite mild winter weather, ice dealers forecast higher prices for the coming season. Ice from Hudson and Newburgh is down about 6 percent from last year and quality is said to be poor. A meeting will set the summer price as shortages loom and a calm summer seems unlikely.
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Newburgh
Brooklyn Toe Injury Suit Results In $900 Verdict
David Czieske, a Brooklyn barber, sued brewer William Wimmer for $6000 after a keg fell from a beer wagon and crushed his big toe. Experts testified on loading practices and the jury awarded $900, despite an offer to retry the case.
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Broadway
Brooklyn
William Wimner
Not on a Political Mission Arrives from Washington
Russell Harrison arrived from Washington this morning to discuss Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper with W. J. Arkell. He asserts the visit is not political and concerns his interest in the publication.
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Russell Harrison
Washington
W. J. Arkell
Frank Leslie
William Woodward Jr. Sudden Death Ties to Cleveland Ties
William Woodward Jr. a cotton exchange broker died suddenly of apoplexy on Wednesday night. He was an intimate friend of former President Cleveland and is said to have influenced Cleveland to choose New York as his home. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland dined with Woodward last Friday then attended the opera with him and his wife.
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Cleveland
Sneerleigh
Sharpeley
Maebbe
Miss Humane
de Candas
New York
Grand Musical Benefit for Fourth M P Church at East Liberty Hall
A grand musical entertainment held at East Liberty Hall last night supported the Fourth M P Church. The Second M P Church choir and noted musicians joined Jon's Orchestra in a program of songs and a cantata titled Crown of Howard. Prof. Richard Prosser directed with G F Marshell on piano. Miss Emma McManighe led ten ladies in performance. The hall was filled to capacity and the event was a great success.
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Crown of Howard
Emma McManighe
Richard Prosser
G. F. Marshell
Rival Pittsburg Academy Societies Stage Contest
The Emanon and Knickerbocker literary societies of Pittsburg Academy staged a contest at Liberty Street M E Church. A Hays and Everett Phillips gave original orations, Annie Blackadore and Lillian Cready read pieces, with solos by Tomer and Martin. Speer remixed society papers.
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Knickerbocker
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Liberty Street
M. E. Church
A. Hays
Everett Phillips
Mie
Annie Blackadore
Lillian Cready
Mary
Bell Tomer
Miss Martin
Remix
John R. Speer
Successful Winter MCA Entertainment at Second Presbyterian
The final winter course program by the Young Men's Christian Association in this city concluded last evening at the Second Presbyterian Church. Henry T. Bryant opened with ventriloquial oddities and performed "A Little Nonsense." D W Robertson played a sleighbell solo and delivered a tomboleron icon solo. The event drew a crowded audience and highlighted the need for a larger association hall to host members and guests.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Henry T. Bryant
D. W. Robertson
Bryant
Robertson
Masquerade for Boellefield Euchre Club Members
The Misses Moreland of Forbes Street Oakland hosted a masquerade for Boellefield Euchre Club members. About a small number attended as guests. Caterer Kuhn supplied refreshments and Frank presided at the piano for dancing. Costumes were artistic and unique, and the event pleased the attendees. A M C A hosted a first evening in West Penn Hospital’s railroad ward with only patients present, including Mr Taylor and his three children, who received a performance.
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A Boccoestal Concert at Butler Street Church
A musical and literary entertainment was presented last night by the Young Men Society of Endeavor in the Butler Street M E Church. Rev Dr cipal of the Pittsburg Femani s Cole delivered an address.
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Local Dance Night at Sterrett Schoolhouse Ends Quietly
A Sterrett Schoolhouse event hosted by Garnert and Guenther's Orchestra drew about 15 couples after Shadyside residents provided the bulk of the attendees. The evening featured two cotillian performances and concluded without incident.
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Sterrats
Garnert & Guenther
Curious Condensations From An Ancient Gazette
A collage of brief curiosities and oddities reports strange deaths and odd happenings. An Iowa sheriff’s scam loss, avalanches in Savoy, a London pensioner’s coal ticket diet, and locals recalling ghostly Indian ring legends and witches riding men through Georgia fields.
Lenten Observations and Quips Across the City
A jumble of humorous quips and notices appears under Lenten themes and local street jokes. Items reference Stiff Undertaker on Central Avenue and various playful lines about spring, Easter fashion, and social manners in New York and Jersey City locales.
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Central Avenue
Bytacuse
H. Graves
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