Daily Dispatch Rates and Delivery Options
The notice lists postal and delivery rates for the Daily Dispatch and Sunday editions, with yearly, quarterly, and monthly prices. It mentions free postage within the United States and home delivery by carrier at weekly rates, including the Sunday edition. Publication location is Pittsburg and the date is Monday, November 4, 1880.
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United States
DALY
Daly Disratce
Sanday
Watcy K Parcdt
Sundsey
The Indiana Baker and the Harrison Consulate Wrath
A sharp critique describes Mr. Baker of Indiana as a Harrison ally in anger over not receiving a consulate. The piece notes his wrath stems from frustration with office seekers who oppose the Republican platform yet sing praises of administration sincerity.
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Baker
Indiana
Harrison
Mr. Baker
Reality vs Rumor on West Virginia Oil Field
The new West Virginia oil field is confirmed to produce about 25 barrels daily, trimming wild reports. Further field size and longevity remain conjecture, with initial facts showing production but no guarantees on market impact.
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West Virginia
Pew
Cannibalism 18 Murder Debate in Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press invited readers to weigh the morality of cannibalism among shipwreck survivors. A Philadelphia doctor argues starvation justifies no eating, while a clergyman claims a divine sign could permit it, a stance the writer finds morally troubling and impractical. The piece questions if murder could ever be justified to save a life.
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Philadelphia Press
Barnmoor
Philadelphia
Government Directors and Union Pacific Debt Policy
The piece critiques a Boston Globe take on Government Directors at Union Pacific. It argues the directors urged governmental payment of the debt and a prolonged, low interest extension for the railroad. It questions whether this solution is best, noting a shift in corporate era expectations.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Resd
Boston Globe
Telegraph Rates Debate Reflects Public Interest
Postmaster General Wana maker revises telegraphic tolls for Government business to match public rates in this country, while England charges current levels. The New York Poet cautions the rate may not be delivered and questions if the telegraph company will defy law or void its interstate contract. The piece argues corporations may act above law, notes legal duties bind the Postmaster General, and suggests competition previously kept rates fair for the public thereby benefiting such rates.
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Wanamaker
England
New York
Post
Telegraph Company
Cogent
Pittsburg
United States
Schenley
William Thaw
Hostetter
Erys
Archdeacon Farrar
Anges
E.L. Godkin
the Nation
Bryesen
Pope
Cottonseed Oil Trust under Fire Over Failures and Watered Capital
A Board director attributed poor earnings to neglect and high-priced purchases, urging business focus and a 50 percent capital cut. The piece argues trusts inflate capital costs, threaten monopolies, and shift profits to watered stock while failing to deliver efficiency. It contrasts corporate rhetoric with observed outcomes and notes related political scandals and press reactions.
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Cottonseed Oil Trust
Thomas
Cotton Oil Trust
Me Bakers denunciation of the President as traitor
Me Bakers of Indiana denounces the President as a traitor in sensational terms. The piece mocks treason definitions and argues spoils politics trump constitutional law. It notes weather shifts and predicts a return of yesterday's brightness and clarity.
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Baker
Indiana
United States
Ledger Suggests Poll Tax Receipts Do Not Qualify Voters
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that poll tax receipts paid by political committees do not qualify a voter who has not paid the tax himself. It warns the ruling could stir up strife among party loyalists.
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Philadelphia Ledger
PittsEcvac Presents South America Greeting With Industries
PittsEcvac unveils a feature on South America mixing key industries and current weather, framed in a vivid, attractive style. The piece highlights economic sectors and regional climate, aiming to showcase diverse regional strengths.
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PittsEcvac
South America
NY World Fair Funding Plan Targets Rail Earnings
The final scheme for funding the World Fair calls for a ten percent assessment on railroad earnings entering New York. It showcases New York’s knack for schemes to shift costs onto others while the event benefits the city.
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New York
Law and Order Society sparks liquor saloon dispute
The Times of Philadelphia notes saloon-keepers complain not of the society’s aims but of the scale of its orders. They say the Law and Order Society issues too many restrictions, opposing the group’s provisions rather than its existence.
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Law and Order Society
Philadelphia
Times of
Civilizing Agent in Kentucky
Detroit Free Press reports Judge Lewis of Kentucky hunted the Howard gang after being driven from court. He pursued them over three miles, killing six and wounding five. The piece lauds his actions and suggests more like him could civilize the state within a year or two.
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Kentucky
Detroit Free Press
Lewis
Howard
Aod
Light of Asia Patent Lights Pekin City
The Westinghouse patent named Light of Asia will illuminate Pekin with electricity under a Pillsbury Company contract. The project aims to brighten the city, using the new lighting system to modernize local infrastructure.
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New Light of
Asia
Washington Post
Edwin Arnold
Westinghouse
Pillsbury Company
Pekin
Humorous Berlin Banquet Knife Gaffe In Royal Dinner
An amusing Berlin banquet tale recounts Emperor William and the Czar awaiting a knife to cut a cigar end. A grenadier produces a rusty jackknife from afar, which the Emperor then uses and rewards with two marks. The incident ends with laughter and a souvenir joke.
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Kaiser Alexander von Russland
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von Hoyer
Color Company
William
Grenadier
Saa
Waffles Carved Path To Railroading In A City Tale
A curious story traces how William Geary rose from a public school boy with a waffle talent to a dispatch role at the North Pennsylvania Railroad. Through a baker’s mentor, Comly, Geary’s skill with waffles becomes a turning point leading to early railroad work and career opportunities in the city.
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Third
Boerks Street
William Geary
Sega
Fort W . Frack
L. Comly
Northia
Iin
Gaary
Lifeboat Storm King Tests On Ocean Voyage To Australia
Captain Jorgensen and mate Nelson test the patent lifeboat Storm King from London toward Melbourne. The craft measures nine feet by eight and a half, with three water tight compartments. They encounter a gale with heavy seas off latitude 43 26 north, 20 west, until making Madeira on the way to Cape Town where they hope to arrive by end of December.
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New Patent
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Pall Mail Gazette
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Melbourne
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Areen
Refurnishing Railroad Cars With Gas Lighting
The Philadelphia Inquirer describes refurnishing cars with gas at the old depot in Philadelphia. Workers inspect lavatory meters on each car. tanks under 80 cubic feet are replenished via a three way valve. Gas fills tanks quickly to illuminate for about two hours with an automatic shutoff if an accident occurs.
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Thirty-second
Market Streets
Prominent Figures and World Notes in Brief Items
A collage of short items mentions Thomas A. Eprsox’s daughter speaking four languages, Queen Victoria's concern for the Prince of Wales, and the Sultan of Turkey ordering two suits from a London tailor. Mu. Frenn becomes Philadelphia postmaster and forges ties with Wanamaker. Henri R. notes English liberty, Mrs Leavitt tours for temperance, Pavul Du Chailleld described, and the Siamese envoy at an international conference polishes English.
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Prince of Wales
Te Sultan
Turkey
London
C. O. D. Mu. Frenn
Philadelphia
Mr. Wanamaker Tee Ee
Henri RochErorr
England
Many C. Leavitt
Boston
John Bright
Lucas
Leavitt
Pavul du Chailld
Translation of Marie Bashkirtseff diary reviewed by Gladstone
The October issue discusses a forthcoming translation of The Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff, noting it is a diary of a Parisian girl who died young. It highlights reviews in The Nineteenth Century and The Atlantic, and contrasts the diary with Augustine, plus reviews on electricity, philosophy, and literature.
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Gildatone
Marie Bashkirteeff
Booker
Mr. Berrano
St. Augustine
Marie Bashkirtself
Extraordinary Charter Grants Territory to Victoria's Generous Grant
A New York Herald summary notes the Matabeleland region north of the South African Republic holds rich mineral deposits. It describes Lobengula resisting mining, increased native agitation, and England’s protectorate framing a private company monopoly in the territory, opposing arbitrary colonial power.
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New York Herald
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Fifty Years a Chorister in Portatuwn Area of Pennsylvania
Prof Samuel Boyer a long time music teacher and chorister near Portatuwn is near 8 years old and has performed as chorister at 4000 funerals and preached in over 2000 sermons by 83 ministers including Lutherans and Baptists. The text notes his age and service but includes garbled phrases and unclear details about his residence and actions.
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Philadelphia Times
Samuel Boyer
Portatown
Pennsylvania
Thane
Ohren
Autumn skies reveal planetary views and hints of solar heat
The column notes November sun distance about 91 million miles, days around ten hours and then nine, with Mercury in Leo seen at dawn and Venus and Uranus at dawn or dusk. Mars is a faint morning planet, Jupiter and Saturn as evening or midnight stars, Neptune near opposition, and discussion of tides on small bodies and distant dwellers.
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Tom the Mail Wagon Horse Plays Ball at Post
A New York Times feature profiles Tom a large horse that pulls Uncle Sam’s mail wagons. Tom loves catching balls at the post office, tapping the front wheels for a playmate, and often catching any thrown object from an apple to an orange peel. He has trained to catch items with accuracy and shows evident joy as the crowd watches.
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New York Times
Sam
Tom
Noise in the Heavens Reported by Alaska Boundary Survey
John E. McGrath's report from an Alaska boundary survey describes arrival delays and a strange incident. observers noted a bright rainbow and a booming sound mistaken for geese, with conflicting testimony about the noise's source as the party pressed north toward the boundary.
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John E. McGrath
Alaska
British Columbia
Charley's
Theo
Luis
Fort Se
Turner
Paragraphic Pleasantry Across Early 1900s Papers
A mosaic of fragmented quotes from diverse papers critiques manners, money, and social norms. References touch on weather ambiguity, seafaring life, political questions, and domestic guidance, reflecting press tone and regional foibles.
The Dispatch Claims Superior Journal Quality
A lengthy praise of The Dispatch as a premier weekly, listing its broad coverage from Greenland to India, telegraphic news, politics, literature, and local affairs. It notes Germany's Kaiser, Lord Mayor of London, state elections, sudden accidents, and public notices, highlighting its literary and journalistic breadth and sustained high standards.
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Keoucky Native Recalls Feud Tale In Kentucky Column
A local Keoucky narrator recalls a long standing Marian county feud tale from Kentucky. The stranger’s hunting misadventure leads to a conversation about a bold gunman and a plan to ambush an enemy behind a large tree near a town schoolhouse.
Their Last Opportunity. A Chicago look at Ohio politics
In Ohio a crowded scene unfolds with politicians everywhere waving and shouting as if rallying a crowd. The piece notes a loud, urgent atmosphere reminiscent of a wind mill and a fire company's foreman directing a volunteer crew.
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Chicago News
Ohio
Tri State Trifles and Oddities From Nearby Areas
A clash of small anecdotes reports Promoto Tarry Coligzen in Cisron county with a sergeant's report book saved by a minie ball. York county alm house resident Stewarn Zixx notes a six ear corn ear fused into five branches. Outside New Floren ce a man was killed near borough ties. Keating Pa man Hugh Smith shot two catamounts near his home. A New Briggrow barber and his companion attend a blood curdling drama. a theatergoer nearly choked on gum. Avoirdupois suppers charge meals by weight in country towns. Pritchard drums through a church ceremony, misread as visiting preacher. Tomas Lawn, US prisoner from Texas, pardoned after 18 months for tzinggiing. An English-born owner of extensive Mexican land plots is noted with a large fortune amid strange lines.
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United States
Ohio Penitentiary
Texas
Lamb
Mexico
Curious Condensations Across Early 20th Century News
A mixed wire-service scan reports diverse items: Atchison potato prices. electric train speed claim. Lafayette candelabra sale. New York nickel machines for World Fair fundraising. a machine-making sticks. California fair exhibitor notes. a Putnam Conn man eats 25 squash pies in 15 minutes. Africa blankets demand. Italian wine electrification experiments. coal mine veteran in Pennsylvania. new cold-air supply for Washington market butchers. a Butler Bates house incident. Chagnot seeks iron ore in Cornwall Hollow. nationwide cloak production valued at 40 to 60 million dollars. Romanian telegraph aided military use. a compact study of early communications gear.
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