Business Office Relocated to Corser Street
About April 1 the business office of The Dim Patch will be moved to Corser of Smithfield and Diamond streets.
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1890
Page
4
Does He Mean It The German Emperor and Alsace Lorraine
The article ponders the reception of Jules Simon by the German Emperor and hints that promises on Alsace Lorraine may be mere diplomacy. It questions whether the young ruler truly intends concessions or seeks broader European pacification, contrasting with Bismarck and his legacy.
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Bismarck
M. Jules Simon
Alsace
Lorraine
William
Germany
Crim
Rhine
France
Europe
Gerrymander Rivalry in Ohio Redistricting
The piece mocks both parties for partisan redistricting in Ohio. It notes Democratic gerrymandering as a bold breach of fair apportionment and accuses Republicans of similarly denouncing rivals while pursuing grotesque designs for advantage.
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Ohio Democrats
Ohio
Ohio Democracy
The Future of Beef in Our Time
The writer chides the Country Gentleman for discussing beef industry topics like overproduction ranges prices and markets instead of the essential fate of beef. He urges practical analysis and a common sense approach to ensuring a future beef supply.
Abandonment of Football Debated Over Excitement and Harm
The Salvation Army’s General Booth opposed football for provoking passions profanity and bodily harm. The piece weighs whether such harms justify banning the game, noting similar risks in daily life like trains, chairs, and stovepipes and arguing against prudish censorship.
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General Booth
Salvation Army
Abolition Debate and Collegiste Logic on Football
The passage critiques abolishing a vice and notes those craving profit from profanity and abrasions may vote for abolition. It argues that humanity will not dispense with such stimulations, and suggests collegiste logic will reach a similar conclusion about football.
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Eufferers
Sugar duties clash in McKinley bill debate
The Louisville Courier-Journal criticizes McKinley bill sugar duties as favoring the Sugar Trust. The letter argues refined sugar protection is a political debt, contrasts Mills bill with McKinley provisions, and questions the Democratic stance on duties and trust influence.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
McKinney
Centleman
Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Mills
Sugar Trust
Inaccurate claim on Alaska sale and Russian fleet links
A Philadelphia farewell banquet speech attributed to Chief Justice Paxson about Russia selling Alaska to the United States for seven million dollars is challenged as historically inaccurate. The piece notes the treaty was completed in 1867, the Russian fleet arrived in New York earlier, and no public evidence ties the sale to Civil War actions or to a fleet promised to Lincoln.
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Paxson
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
Alaska
Judge Paxson
Lincoln
England
France
Confederate States
Senate
New York
Alexander II
United States
Miners Starving in Anthracite Regions Amid Policy Moves
The text notes miners in the anthracite regions suffer hunger as a minor incident of broader policy to halt production. It argues this aims to keep competition from allowing East workers to gain cheaper wages or goods. The passage reflects economic strain linked to production curbs and rising costs for labor.
San Francisco Crank Predicts Earthquake On April 14
A San Francisco resident prophesies that New York Chicago and San Francisco will be destroyed by an earthquake on April 14. Some locals sell real estate at a loss while others mock the failed Wiggins prophecies. Reports also note gambling in Reserve township near Allegheny. General R C Schenck dies removing a political figure. he is remembered as a vigorous partisan and Union supporter. Rivers rise briefly then recede. Ex Secretary William C Warner again denies any presidential bid.
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San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Wiggins
R. C. Schenck
Schenck
Union
Ita
Athens
Aalea
Iowa
Ifo
Unadilla
Otsego County
Zelotas Martin
Company M
Fifth Michigan Cavalry
Gettysburg
Hiness
Sturgis
Oak
Costa
Oscoda County
Mich
Alcona County
Bath
B.S. Rairden
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Rairden
Abbie Peterson
Wesband
Anjer
Java
The Presidency and a Nation in Motion
Ex-Secretary pledges not to accept the Presidency. The DiPaTcH notes pressure could invite Queen Gertrude of Denmark’s critique. Rome’s population decline contrasts with more noble Romans abroad. Mississippi hanged a white man for killing a black man, a sign of progress to some. Uncle Joan Cressy campaigns in Bedford district promising a lively return to older political methods.
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Dipatch
Gertrude
Denmark
Indy
Mississippi
Joan Cressy
Bedford
New York Lawyer Linked to Jail Bribes Probes Likely
The New York lawyer who paid jailers to release Ives could spark a broader inquiry into professional conduct rules of the New York bar. If any virtue remains in New York law, the lawyer faces disbarment. Street complaints echo nationwide, suggesting wide epidemic impact rather than a local issue, with Pittsburg drawing cautious consolation.
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New York
Ives
General Mahone to Paris as Consul General
General Mahone is booked for Paris to undertake a diplomatic and commercial mission. He will demonstrate how Parisians can improve their style of dueling through large importations of the Virginian breed.
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Mahone
Paris
Personal intelligence round up from Mars to Italy
J Ellen Foster sails to England for summer. Hoar buys Asnebumskit summit Paxton. Thomas Bayard to speak to Huguenot Society Charleston April 14. E M Scott of Liverpool, shipbuilder, touring the U S. Watterson to address South Carolina Press Association Charleston April 30. Christine Nilsson to return for Reeves farewell in June. Jubal Early donates 1000 dollars for Lee monument unveiling May 29 in Richmond. Lewis Price, Denver real estate man, worth about 200000 dollars. Mme Patti praised by Boston audience. Fred Grant reports Vienna visit and plans for summer. Prince of Naples tours Europe for a wife this summer. Helen Allingham elected to Royal Society of Painters in Water Colors. Lord Bantlebery concedes Washington’s integrity and patriotism.
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Mars
J. Ellen Foster
England
SexaTor Hoar
Paxton
Mass
Thomas F. Bayanin
London
Sim Reeves
Reunion of Pennsylvanian regiments at Harrisburg
From the Philadelphia Inquirer Harrisburg hosts a Tuesday reunion of the Pennsylvanian regiments division led by General John F Hartranft. The unit, one of three entirely state raised divisions, recaptured Fort Steadman two years ago and includes officers and soldiers now scattered nationwide. The gathering honors Pennsylvania’s wartime achievements at Fredericksburg and Petersburg.
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Houston
Penneylvania
Philadelphia Dnquirer
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John F. Hartranft
Fort Steadman
Fredericksburg
Hartranft
Petersburg
Timely Topics Sporadic Delusions From The Era
A garbled 19th century column mocks suspension day in Penn avicania and a Pittsburg murder case, notes Salt Lake City minors ban, hints reporters banned from NY takings off, and quips about Mudd, New York politics, and Chicago conventions. Observations on German infant officers, Barnum, census bets, and Queen Victoria tilt.
Devon Arrives in Florida as Alligators Grow Cheerful
Chauncey M. Devon has landed in Florida amid a humorous atmosphere as locals note the trip. The report playfully claims even the alligators are ready to laugh at the celebrity arrival.
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The
New York Herald
Chauncey M. Devon
Florida
Reed's Revolution Praise Shifts GOP Views on Reed
A WW Harrison field report from March 22 portrays Tom Reed as a reforming Speaker who has earned respect in Congress and across the nation. It notes Democrat denouncements faded, replaced by recognition of orderly legislation, and praises Reed as daring and prudent while contrasting with the era of obstruction. The piece highlights the shift away from filibuster tactics and anticipates Reed’s enduring impact.
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Harrison
Pennsylvania
Ashiseron
Tom Reed
House of Representatives
Reed
Maine
Questioning Harrison Duck Shooting and Kansas Ties
A critic rejects the glorification of duck hunting politics. He argues Harrison is not as bad as portrayed, disputes quick accusations about appointments in Kansas, and jokes about Indiana visitors seeking the President. He hopes future nominations come from reasons beyond residency in a swing state.
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Harrison
Withal
Ingalls
Kansas
Lucalls
Indianapolis
Ben
Mysterious letter hints at Western Pennsylvania race
A politician in Western Pennsylvania reports a district race near a longtime incumbent. The letter warns of a disclosed secret plan to mount a death battle for the seat, promising ugly stories and a highly dramatic campaign in the western state district. The writer seeks public help to solve the riddle.
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Pennsylvania
Congress
Tuk Dispatch
Mysterious Candidate Mystery in Western Pennsylvania
The Erie Crawford district struggles to find a challenger to millionaire Culbertson while the broader Western Pennsylvania scene shows incumbents facing expected rivals. Watson, Craig, Townsend, Ray, Dalzell, and Bayne appear in contested districts with opponents named, though no scandal or sensational developments emerge. EK. W.L.
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Erie- Crawford
Culbertson
Watson
Lee
Venanes
Lew Emery
McKean
Craig
Heiner
Armstrong
Huff
Westmoreland
Beall
Indiana
Townsend
Beaver
McDowell
Mercer
Jackson
Lawrence
Black
Butler
Ray
Acheson
Washington
Speer
Allegheny
Dalzell
Bayne
Pennsylvania
W.L
Reading Railroad President Orders Strict Temperance Policy
President Corbin directs all superintendents to enforce temperance rules. Violators will be discharged and proof of lawful drinking off duty can lead to dismissal. Preference goes to hires who abstain, with department heads required to monitor employee habits and ensure compliance.
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Corbin
Reading Railroad
Sherman Attacks Alger In Forthright Speech
The New York Sun reports Hon. John Sherman strongly targeted Senator Russell Alger in a speech delivered yesterday. Sherman criticized Alger, asserting sharp, memorable attacks and questioning Alger's stance, while praising his own vigilance and political resolve.
Space edition of The Distance thrills 150 mile readers
A reader notice for Fitzaburg area highlights the mammoth Space edition of The Distance as the best newspaper. The long recap lists a wide array of historical, political, crime, and cultural items from the era, including royal politics, public figures, travel writers, and society notes.
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Ford
Fitzaburg
Lodge Bill Seen as nonpartisan against organized fraud
The Lodge bill is described as a useful tool wherever needed to combat organized fraud. It is stated that organized fraud knows no party or section, thus the bill is presented as nonpartisan and not regional in focus.
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The
New York ‘Tribune
The Dispatch a Trusted Daily News Leader
The Dispatch is presented as the premier news and literary paper with wide circulation, strong market reports, leased wires, and global letters. It boasts reliability, growth, and independence while appealing to a broad readership in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
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Pirrssurg Daity Dispatch
Distarcn
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Why Spring Is Delayed Delays In Opening Owing To Unsettled Baseball World
Philadelphia Times notes likely spring delay as baseball world remains unsettled. The piece ties slow season start to instability in teams, schedules, and ownership questions affecting outdoor plans and city sports events.
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Philadelphia Times
Teras Siftings and Other Papers Highlight Industry News
Excerpts note Teras Siftings publishing short stories by Howard Seely David A. Curtis Melville Phillips and Mary A Benson. Albany Journal marks 60 years with a double number of reminiscences. The Argus and Philadelphia Record praised for quality and presses. Spokane Spokesman touts independence and daily news. The Racket comic weekly debuts in New York. Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (week ending March 15) features the International American Conference excursion with engravings of Ripley Carnegie Allegheny Library Homestead Steel Works and Edgar Thomson Steel Works among others.
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Teras Siftings
Howard Seely
David A. Curtis
Melville Phillips
Mary A. Benson
Albany Journal
Philadelphia Record
The
Record
Philadelphia
Democracy
Spokane Spokesman
Spokane Falls
Wash
James T. Metcalf
Andrew Muller
Life
Frank Leslie
Ripley & Co
Andrew Carnegie
Allegheny Library
Homestead Steel Works
Munhal Station
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Hessemer Station
Discovery Links Tuberculosis To Meat And Milk Sources
Dr. D Lamar G Dixon of the University of Pennsylvania reports that consumption can be contracted by eating meat from tuberculous animals and drinking milk from cows with bovine tuberculosis. Experiments on calves pigs and a dog show the disease transferring via infected meat and milk. He recommends veterinary inspectors condemn tuberculous meat and cows, with compensation, and to curb breeding to reduce predisposition in offspring.
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D* Lamar G. Dixon
University of Pennsylvania
Dixon
Philadelphia
Where Taffy Was Wasted
A fragment from Terre Haute Express shows letters from I Planeville and Jayville sharing poetic exchanges. This item records a humorous exchange between A Tennyson Fizzie and Abel Sheerce about organic verse and a literary club.
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The
Terre Haute Express
Orrice
Jayville Bree
Jayville
Mr. A. Tennyson
Sta
Abel Sheerce
Must Not Dodge the Question in New York Tribune
The New York Tribune urges Albany Democrats to take a stand on the Hendricks bill or propose an alternative. It argues that if they oppose without a clear alternative, voters will see the State Democracy as the tool of the rum power and Hill as whisky's governor.
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New York Tribune
Albany
Hendricks
Hill
Whisky
Six Crawford County sheriffs die violently in three decades
March 21 report recalls Crawford county’s sixth sheriff Joseph C Worden killed when struck by a railway train on the Erie line. The piece traces a string of fatalities among former sheriffs: Beal, Franz, Kissinger, Kepsinger, Worden, and James Worden, all meeting sudden deaths in the past 30 years.
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Firspany
Joseph C. Worden
Crawford County
Erie
W. C. Beal
Bucyrus
John Franz
Bucyms
John Kissinger
Boyan
Williams County
D. L. Kepsinger
Vent
Buestus
Keplinger
James Worden
Galion
Joseph OC. Worden
A Hopping Mad Brewer Finds Hop Soda Caper
A Pennsylvania brewer created Hop Soda marketed as a spring drink for the blood. Uncle Sam seized a bottle, ruling it beer, and the brewer faces long financial consequences from the action.
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Detroit Free Press
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
Political contenders narrow field for 1896 presidency
The Boston Globe notes Senator Allison and Congressman McKinley train for the presidency. McKinley bets on a Protectionist edge and a strong campaign role, while Allison pursues a strategy of a compromise candidate. Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis is the unlikely dark horse in discussions.
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Boston Globe
Allison
McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Raindrop Army Marches as April Still Not Over
A playful verse portrays the Halodrop Army marching with thunderous drums, pushing Sunbeams and children indoors briefly. The West Wind rallies a counterattack, turning the scene as Sunheims display banners and the raindrops glide away, while a hint of April’s lingering power looms.
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Sunheims
Star of Bethlehem sighting sparks reader dispute
Corry letter asks editor to clarify a debated claim about the Star of Bethlehem seen around 1572 by Tycho Brahe and later explained by Richard Proctor as Venus. The writer questions Brahe's accuracy and Proctor's interpretation, urging light on the matter for thousands of readers.
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Bethlehem
Venus
Tycho Brahe
Cassiopeia
Mr. Procter
Tycho Brake
Jones Corry
Library site clash over city growth and Southside needs
A Southside reader criticizes quotes favoring the William Carr homestead at Point Breeze for the Central Carnegie library. They argue growth and future annexations in Knoxville Beltzhoover Mt. Olver and St Clair township demand a site serving laboring and Southside communities, not just the East End.
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The
Wiepaten
Bigelow
William Carr
Point Breeze
Central Carnegie Library
Southside
East End
West End
Neder
Hill
Knoxville
Beltzhoover
Mt. Olver
St. Clair Township
Misdirected Kindly Efforts Toward Pardon Critiqued
Letter writers condemn clerical efforts to pardon a mail clerk jailed for purloining letters. They argue theft of letters is heinous and warrants harsher penalties, noting the harm to innocent recipients and distressed friends. New Bereroox, March.
Old Resident Corrects Canal Tunnel Entrance Discrepancy
A March letter from an old resident clarifies that the canal tunnel entrance differs from the railroad tunnel entrance, with the canal mouth located below the railroad mouth. The writer notes seeing the canal arch on Seventh Avenue within five years and recalls skating near the tunnel, though interior ice conditions are uncertain.
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the Dispatch
Canal
Seventh Avenue
St Clair Club Proposed by Mount Pleasant Readers
March 7 readers in Mount Pleasant suggest naming a new young men social club after General Arthur St Clair. The proposal asks for a name rarely used locally and would honor his Western Pennsylvania ties.
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Mount Pleasant
St. Clair Club
Arthur St. Clair
Pennsylvania
Ohio Marriage License Ages and Residency Rules
In Ohio, a woman must be at least eighteen to obtain a marriage license. Residency in the state is not required for the license, and a non resident couple may marry in Ohio. The notice mentions Mamie Piersscre from March 22 and confirms eighteen as the age requirement.
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Otiot
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mamie
Piersscre
Advertise In The Dispatch Governess Inquiry Notes
A reader asks The Dispatch to publish guidance on obtaining a competent governess. The brief letter is signed by Constant READER from Pittsburg dated March 22, with a second fragment from Verona March 2 mentioning a married man owning real estate and conveyance law.
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the Dispatch
Dana
Verona
Bismarck Urged to Decline Dukedom Offer
The New York World comments that it would be creditable for Bismarck to refuse the Dukedom of Lauenburg offered by the young Emperor. He has honors enough and accepting would make him seem like a mendicant in the monarch’s debt.
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New York
Bismarck
Lauenburg
Bedford Nimrods Bag Nine Swans In Night Flight
Bedford Inquirer reports a night scene of swans and wild ducks circling electric lights as Bedford's Nimrods practiced on the wing. Ed H. Anderson killed four swans and kept one maimed alive. George Stiffler Netted three. Simon Naus captured another maimed bird in his garden.
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The
Bedford Inquirer
Bedford
Ed H. Anderson
George Stiffler
Simon Naus
Curious Condensations With Odd News From Many States
A jumble of short items from Georgia, Florida, New York, Washington and beyond notes odd deaths, curious arrests, animal afflictions and strange local tales. Highlights include a man in Alpharetta killing 24 blackbirds in one shot, folk beliefs about a coming three days of darkness, a West Tennessee name pattern, and a wandering World War II era letter found in Bath.
Quips and Quarrels in a Patchwork of Dialects
A humorous collage from diverse voices features a Texas Sunday school question about daily bread, a matron in Austin debating wealth and silverware, and cross examinations touching burglary and suiting a burglar or a lawyer. It also includes playful exchanges about travel through Arizona, a Seattle boast about a wash, and regional boasts from Philadelphia and Hot Springs, finishing with a New York admonition to children.
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Texas Sunday
Matilda
Austin
Htas
Arizona
Washington Post
Matilda Snowball
Seattle
Union
Jackson
Philadelphia
Hot Springs
New York
Chicago
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