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The Daily Dispatch issues show various subscription terms and delivery options. The business office move is noted at the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets, with carriers delivering daily and Sunday editions, weekly and monthly rates listed.
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London Labor Demonstration Upholds Eight Hour Goal
A peaceful demonstration in London of about 150000 workers supported the eight hour day. The event showed disciplined behavior, orderly conduct, and lack of police interference, signaling growing self-government and responsible labor activism among the city’s masses.
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London
Spirus
The Americas Club Declines Gubernatorial Endorsement
The Americas Club avoids backing any candidate for governor, citing members who are affiliated with multiple contenders. The article notes the club’s desire to remain neutral and stay away from Harrisburg, while individual members retain their personal voting freedom.
The Presidents Dance Row Sparks Presbyterian Debate
The article defends the White House dance and Strauss waltzes as harmless amusement. It argues strict Presbyterians should not condemn mild social pleasures and notes the administration maintains firm limits on games like draw poker.
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United States
White House
Washington
The Insoluble Conundrum in Capital Punishment Debate
The piece reports the New York House of Representatives move against capital punishment and critiques Sun and Tribune positions. It notes questions over public discussion and potential lobby influence. It mocks the East-West business ties and the phrase invisible African in the wood pile as emblematic of the unresolved issue.
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New York Sun
the Sun
New York Tribune
Westinghouse
Louisville paper opposes anti trust bill over tobacco grower pact
The Louisville Courier Journal announces strong opposition to the new Kentucky anti trust act arguing that its prohibition of grower agreements to limit tobacco acreage is too broad. The editorial frames the measure as punishing cooperative efforts among farmers.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Courier-Journal
Trusts and policy clash over tariffs and water supply
The piece criticizes the Courier-Journal for opposing trusts in principle while protecting interests that benefit its own water supply, comparing it to defending high sugar tariffs as revenue duties for Democratic aims. It mocks reformers who leave their own favored abuses untouched.
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Courier—Journal
Kentucky
Courier-Journal
Enforceme nt of Trust Law Faces Skepticism Across Papers
Debates over a new anti trust bill highlight doubts about enforcement and the chance monopolies will be broken up. Critics fear the law may be ignored, citing past acts like the Interstate Commerce Act, while supporters insist vigorous application could topple large combinations.
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Congress
Ives’s course to pay creditors at five percent questioned
The text argues that paying creditors five percent represents a surrender of principle and money. It cites Napoleon’s finance maxim that one should never return what has been stolen.
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Fiaxerer Ives
Hill Nomination Backed by The Sun Amid Smoke of Defeat
The New York Sun last Thursday backed David Bennett Hill for the Presidency while attacking Cleveland. The piece notes Hill's notorious character and recalls two years of aggressive presidential boasts by the Sun, predicting the boom may end before the nominating conventions convene.
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David Bennett Hill
New York Sun
Cleveland
Hill
Suzy
Soldier Draws Dual Pay Allegedly Like Baseball Magnate
ScarEone notes General Rosecrans reportedly holds two government salaries simultaneously. The column questions why a veteran should not also enjoy multiple income streams.
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ScarEone
General Rosecrans
Eccentric Advocate Urges Abolition of the U S Army
A person described as mildly eccentric sent a circular letter to Tue Disparcu calling for the abolition of the U S army. He offers to enlarge the country’s view of its military establishment if he can find enough of an army to abolish.
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Tue Disparcu
U.S
Marquis of Dakota in Paris Draws Montana Brother Rescue Plea
A quirky line places Marquis of Dakota in trouble in Paris and implies Marquis of Montana should travel to pull his brother free or face the same doom.
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Marquis of Dakota
Paris
Marquis of
Montana
Republican papers rally behind McKinley tariff bill
The Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and St. Paul Pioneer-Press push McKinley tariff support, prompting Clarkson to say the party needs newspaper backing.
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West
Chicago Tribmme
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
St. Paul
Labor Day in Europe Passes Without Upsets
European Labor Day passes with no throne upheavals while the United States marks progress toward the eight hour day. Observers note steady gains in workers’ rights as celebrations unfold across nations.
Prospecting in Mahoning Valley Promises Oil Or Gas
A prospecting venture in the Mahoning Valley aims to strike oil or gas in its third parcel. The operator treats the project as a bold advance despite the uncertain outcome and the speculative nature of wildcat exploration.
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Mahoning Valley
Notable figures listed in May social notices and careers
A collage of prominent names appears in a May era social column. Rex Butler is reputedly worth 5 million with firms in several cities and a 100000 yearly practice. Others, from Paris to London, include Fu rscoHu-MADI mourning in Paris, Mrs Many J Holmes, and rising novelist Rudyard Kilrove with London editor interest.
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Mapamme Furscohu-Madi
Paris
M. Henri Verle
Many J. Holmes
Alaska
Hewet Buisson
Europe
Margaret OF
Thomas de Quincey
New Zealand
Tod
John Hidwell
California
Prohibitionista
Willliam Jexner
London
Hampshire
Louvre Mryren
Adolph Meyer
Louise
Theodore Thomas
Miss Fay
Chicago
Walter Damrosch
Margaret Blaine
Charles H. Russell
Jane Potter
Bishop Potter
Rudyard Kilrove
Mr. Yates
India
Senator Beck's Career Acknowledges A Kentucky Statesman
James Burnie Beck born in Scotland February 13 1822 rose to national prominence as a Democrat leader. He studied law at Transylvania University Lexington Kentucky and served eight years in the House before a Senate career beginning in 1877 and lasting through 1899. His firm financial mind and stern presence made him a key Senate figure, shaping fiscal policy and party leadership.
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James Burnie Beck
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
Lexington
Beck
Transylvania University
Wee
United States Senate
House of Presentatives
Marylad
Virginia
John W. Stevenson
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
James B. Beck
Philadelphia Record
Kentucky
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Philadelpha Inquirer
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Eee
Cincinnati
Sir Walter
Lewiswille
Boston Woman Earns Pilot License for Steam Vessels
Elisa E Poole is described as the first woman licensed to the New England Board of Steam Vessel Inspectors. She passed color vision tests and knowledge examinations to become pilot of the steam yacht Nelly, with a two year experience claim and a Boston origin.
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United States
Andrew Burnham
Major Copeland
Barnham
Custom House
Starard
Uni States
Poole
Board of Steam Vessel
New England
Elisa E Poole
Nativity
Massachusetts
Nelly
The Brazilian Republic Described as Likely to Fall Under Oligarchy
From the Rio News a despondent view warns that military privilege and landholder dominance threaten liberty in Brazil. Monopolies would strengthen the oligarchy, increasing people’s dependence and weakening resistance. Centralized parental governance could pretend republic status while denying true liberty and enterprise.
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Im Capital
Rio News
Republc
Delamater Dominates Lancaster Delegation in Gears
Delamater overwhelms the Lancaster delegation as the machine stays in gear in the Pennsylvania Dutch city, marking a strong showing amid local political dynamics.
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Delamater
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Convention of melon growers reports large crop
A convention of melon growers in Atlanta reported an unusually large crop, but observers fear the usual rule will be ignored as the stock is likely to be heavily watered to support prices.
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Atlanta
Fleecing Jay Gould Appearance Changes After Haircut
The New York Press notes Jay Gould’s changed look after a barber in Mexico shaved his beard, making his face seem leaner though his eyes stay bright. It says the trip’s exposure bronzed his sons and hints at optimistic trade prospects for the coming year.
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New York
Gould
Wall Street
Proper meaning of contentment in a sat isfaction of mind
AWN editorial from the Baltimore Sun argues that contentment means a serene mind aligned with duty and moderate effort. It attributes contentment to working people with family duties and to those who use spare time for mercy and benevolence, regardless of wealth level.
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Baltimore Sun
Millionaires Dont Own It All From Altoona Times
A Pittsburg paper notes aggregate wealth of the city and vicinity held by millionaires at about 20 million dollars. The twin cities in the county are said to have property valued at just over this amount, reflecting local opinion.
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Moe Fingheng
St. Clair County
Mich
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
New York
Sara
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New York Commercial Advertiser
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Geran Greyhound
Jack Matthews
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Mrsa
Punkin
Circus
Danno
Silas
Elliabin
Chicago Times
Brown
Miss Jones
Deaths of a Day Phillip Stern dies in New York
Phillip Stern aged 74, brother of Herman Stern the well known shoe dealer of Federal street Allegheny, died in New York yesterday. He was widely known in this city.
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Herman Stern
Federal Street
Volcanic Marvels of Hawaii and Dana's Descriptive Study
The piece surveys Hawaii’s volcanoes, notably Kilauea, describing vast craters, lava flows, and the volatile nature of eruptions. It reviews James Dana’s Characteristics of Volcanoes volumes with maps and illustrations, and recounts a missionary account of a 1749 eruption showing dramatic darkness, falling ash, and tragic deaths.
Phonograph Cylinders Grow Valued With Time
The New York Sun notes sound recordings stored on wax cylinders increase in value as years pass. Gladstone cylinders are shown rarely to distinguished guests and may fetch about $1,000 after Gladstone's death. Cylinders include Von Moltke and infant voices, Fanny stories by Eli Perkins, songs by famous singers, and plays by eminent actors, all preserved despite wear.
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Gladstone
von Moltke
Fanny
Eli Perkins
Yesterday's Great Paper Delivers Fresh News and Literature
The 20 broad pages reached 55 000 readers with wholesome entertainment and instruction. Highlights include political notes on Spain, Africa, and Bismarck era tensions, plus literary features, cartoons, and society items from New York to Philadelphia.
Thirteen Mountain Lions Sighted Near Santa Paula
In Santa Paula California spring reports unusually bold mountain lions roving Chalk Hills and outskirts towns. John F Cuddy loses five colts to lions while Irving Foulkes and Jake Gries count a dozen plus lions number. They sight a lioness, fire, and retreat safely.
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Jake
Washington May Fete Sparks Congressional Gossip
In Washington society during May, prominent figures mingle among decorative streets and pageantry while three veteran congressmen face public scrutiny for late night revelry and a White House ball. The piece links dancing at the Executive Mansion to broader social dissipation and critiques President Harrison’s example.
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Indianapolis
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Dancine
United States
Cellency
Timely Topics Flush Out City and World Quips
A Boston Herald squib set surveys on Rome taxation and St Paul. It lampoons General Boulanger Paris plans after a war telegram about soup spillage. It notes murder stats in Washington, and mocks Perpendicular drinking laws in Boston. It also touches Pekin, labor trouble, Harvard and Princeton, and Fourth of July stock of crackers.
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Rome
Paol
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Boulanger
Paris
Seat of War
Walter
Poetic Line Sketch of Joy and Telegraph Imagery
A brief fragment of verse describes a transformed face and a soft cry. The speaker yields a merry laugh and signals happiness through a telegram like joyous awakening. The imagery blends emotion with communication as a playful motif.
Public charity notices stir Pittsburg donors over Schenley gifts
A letter to The Dispatch argues Mrs. Schenley’s philanthropy has sparked unending solicitations in Pittsburg. It notes her long absence, yet acknowledges her gifts of ten acres for a blind asylum and land for a park, with calls for further sites like Carnegie library. It urges respect for generous donors and limits on persistent requests.
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Allegheny
Mia
Ewe Lamb
Carnegie Library
Scheri
Burt
Schenley
United States
Long Shoes Change Fashion Foot Shape On Broadway
Pedestrians on the fashionable promenade notice longer shoes and wider toes. Shoemakers push longer footwear as comfortable, while physicians warn about space issues and vertebral strain. Curious items share odd anecdotes about a camel’s behavior, a deer, and a will found in a coffin.
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Avenue
Missionary Murder in Japan Spurs Cautious Editorial
The Omaha World-Herald notes a missionary was killed in Japan. It states the culprits have been captured and will be punished, warning against fanatical or forcible editorial reactions.
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Omaha World-Herald
Japan
America
Remembering Senator James Beck A Tribute Across Papers
A compilation of editorials praises Senator James B Beck as an honest incorruptible statesman. Colleagues from both parties, including Democrats and Republicans, acknowledge his legal acumen tariff expertise and broad public service. They mark his death as a profound national loss.
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