Advertising Offices and Where to Find The Dispatch
The notice lists business offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and publishing houses on Diamond Street. It notes FASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE in the Tribune Building New York and invites foreign and home advertisers to The Dispatch. It mentions Brentano's New York and other Paris outlets for sale locations.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Thibune
New York
THE
Dispatch
Brentano's
Union Square
de T Opera
Paris
Praner
Terms of the Dispatch and postage rates
The Darcy Dispatch offers various subscription options including daily and weekly editions. Postage free within the United States and carrier delivery is 60 cents per week or 75 cents per week for the Sunday edition.
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United States
Darcy Disratren
Speculation Burst Fells Wall Street Stocks in Panic
Fittsburg reports a New York stock market plunge tied to tighter foreign monetary conditions and foreign selling of American railway shares. The downturn hits inflated trusts and bubbles, prompts a broker’s death, and offers a sober warning that market speculation worsens fluctuations while legitimate investment steadies the economy.
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New York
Wall Street
Rivers and Bridges Debate Navigation and Obstruction
The article discusses lawful river authority under US law to remove bridges obstructing navigation. It defends bridge removal when necessary but warns against overreach denying all bridge construction. It calls for balancing interests of navigation and bridge needs, urging minimal obstruction during false work and mutual concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Democratic quorum debate and party advantage in 1880s
The Chicago Times cites Tom Reed on minority abstention and majority voting to argue that Democracy outpaces injustice. It notes Reed’s stance in 1880 and predicts a forthcoming Democratic House with a veto on quorum issues, while hinting that past party quarrels may prompt retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Times
Tom Reed
Manston
Reed
Democratic Rights and Party Principle in Congress
The passage argues that careful respect for Democratic rights in the coming session may calm tensions. It warns that Democratic leaders risk undermining their principles by seeking revenge through debated seating of contestants and reactionary tariff legislation. The piece asserts the public trusts a party that eschews revenge and legislates fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
The Australian Labor Struggle
A report on Australia's labor movement and its recent defeat, noting the eight hour work day, ballot reform, and rail benefits, but highlighting that aggressive union demands and boycotts weakened public support. It argues gradualism, voluntary union membership, and public education as keys to enduring gains for workers.
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Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
England
Federation of Labor
Natural Gas Revival Defies Shortage Rumors
An authority asserts that gas companies hold ample supplies, overturning circulating rumors of a deficiency. The piece suggests scare stories aim to push public funds and calls readers to reassess the situation.
Fire department water attack altered burn dynamics
A misapprehension about water pressure at a Sunday fire on the South side is corrected. District officials state low pressure resulted from the department directing streams to the building’s base to protect the Clinton works water tank supports from being burned.
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Southside
Clinton Works
Questioning Pressure Causes Reassessment of Medical Complaint
A prior conclusion about inadequate pressure is challenged as erroneous. The Drs- Patch stands by investigations of the general complaint, aiming to fully ascertain the facts before determining the next steps.
Troup Adds Little New Light On Stanley Controversy
The lieutenant's morning remarks largely confirm Stanley's statements and urge public condemnation of Stanley's cited rear guard. The piece notes no new evidence and condemns Jameson’s cannibal feast involvement as notably mild.
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Troup
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Jameson
Disappearance of Archduke Sparks European Talk
The text notes the mysterious disappearance of Archduke Johann Salvator of Austria sparks talk in Europe, while contrasting the sudden disappearances of a Czar and several bosses in the country last Tuesday, deeming the Archduke's loss less momentous.
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Johann Salvator
Austria
Europe
Prince of Wales joins racing venture with Baron Hirsch
The report notes a new partnership between the Prince of Wales and Baron Hirsch in racing, suggesting rulers might seek such outlets amid political duties. It also comments on market squeeze in London and New York, discipline of Cmdr McCalla, gas process aims, and New York press reactions to Illinois and Ingalls, finishing with views on Wall Street and national reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Baron Hirsch
New York
Chicago Times
Ingalls
Times
Yeanowine
Cecil
New York Sun
Callowe
Nno Fork World
Republican Managers Toast to Wood for Hard Winter
The disposition of Republican managers to saying nothing and saw wood signals their quick recognition of the need to prepare for a hard winter.
Sermon Seller Tops Stock of Manuscript Texts for Cash
A Lowpox publisher advertises on a large stock of manuscript sermons for sale cheap for cash. Sermon on the text Lat not him that putteth on his armor boast himself like him that putteth it off. The market targets church patrons once guided by late Republican leaders. Weather yields a fruitful yet edifying topic of conversion. 1890 threatens to beat 1889 as the rainiest year. The alleged head of the Astor family has leased Landsdowne House in London and will entertain there in grand style, as Mrs Astor seeks to set a firm social standard.
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House of Astor
Landsdowne House
London
India
England
Russia
Points of Peculiar People and Notable Figures
A collage of quirky notices and portraits from New York City to Europe. Mentions Roscor ConKiine Querx Exma and Fraulein von Chauvin among writers, scientists, and soldiers in a slice of agey commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscor ConKiine
New York City
Utica
To-morrow and today seek different fates in life at sea
A long meditation on facing tomorrow versus today contrasts with weather and work. The piece muses on loading duties and the dangers of delaying tasks, urging deck discipline, care of gear, and steady passage through shifting winds. It adds political and social quips about figures and events to fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Superba's Great Hit The Hanlons At Pittsburg Opera House
The Hanlon Brothers new spectacle Superba premiered at the Grand Opera House in Pittsburgh to an overflow crowd. The production features rich scenery, a simple fairy tale plot with Pierrot humor, and a clean, pleasing show that delights the eye and heart. Cast includes Maud Midgley in the title role and Miss Cahill and Miss Holland in key parts. The elaborate scenery and novel tricks, including a monkey baseball scene, drew strong audience response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon Brothers
Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
Man
Pierrot
Mr. McNally
George D. Melville
Melville
Bo Fresh
Marie Cahill
Sylvia
Africa
Piervot
The Bijou Theatre Showcases Mary Newman and Star Course
The Bijou hosts Mary Newman in The White Slave, the sole theater production this season, with Marie Bates and Neil Burgess linked to upcoming company work. Pittsburg Star Course opens with Ben Hur narrated by Mr. Armstrong of Montreal, accompanied by soprano Mrs. E L Emerson, then Oriole Musin Concert and Fisk Jubilee Singers follow, with Redpath Concert Company and Julius Caesar renditions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Newman
Plaza
Siberia
Jjon
Marie Bates
Martha
New York
Neil Burgess
Frank Drew
Stilch Beer
Old City Hall
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Armstrong
Montreal
Oriole Musin
Musin
London
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Hannibal A. Williams
Julius Omcar
Ee Renerened
Redpath
Jan Mr. Williams Cives
Julius Cesar
Elia Chamberlin
Redpath Company
Beggar Student Impresses Two Audiences at Local Theater
George A. Bakers Camilo Opera Company presented two creditable performances of The Beggar Student. William Wolff as General Ollendorf drew laughs with a strong bass. Harry Nelson's tenor pleased, and Arthur Wooley supplied clever humor. Ethel Vincent, Mamie Scott, Georgie Newell and A B Arnold also praised. Chorus and costumes won favorable notices. Olivette slated for matinee and evening today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Baker
Camilo Opera Company
William Wolff
Ollendorf
Harry Nelson
Arthur Wooley
Ethel Vincent
Mamie Scott
Georgie Newell
A. B. Arnold
Miss May Howard Heads Week at Academy of Music
Miss May Howard and her red haired troupe opened the week at Harry Williams Academy of Music. The group displayed shapely forms to a full teater, led by Miss Howard with notable specialties including Charlies L. ka who captivatingly discussed tariff sides. Julia Kelly entertained as A Surprise with bones and drew applause, while all performers showed artistry and the scenic effects were splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Howard
Harry Willams’ Academy of Music
Miss May
Miss Howard
Charlies L. Ka
Julia Kelly
Fifth Avenue Museum Hosts Oddities and Variety Show
Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum showcases unusual acts including c.P. Blatt breaking steel horseshoes, Yateuma and Um the Japanese artificers, and Alfred Pilgrim the armless and legless wonder. The Saree boxing bout Crimmins vs Doyle draws laughs as Leotards perform grotesque contortions, with several other artists earning praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.p. Blatt
Yateuma
Artificera
Alfred Pilgrim
Crimmins
Doyle
World’s Museum Exhibits Stereotyped “Freaks” and Lincoln Relics
At the World's Museum the main curiosities are George Kersey a very fat Pennsylvanian Chauncey Morlan from Indiana and Lizzie Sturgeon who uses her toes for tasks usually done by hands A Lincoln relics collection is shown Fostelle and Emmet's company offers clever entertainment in the theater.
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World’s Museum
George Kersey
Chauncey Morlan
Indiana
Lizzie Sturgeon
Lincoln
Fostelle
Emmet
Military Colleges Draw Growing Attention in War Report
Acting Adjutant General McKeever details strong college interest in military science programs. He notes European officers receive government heated quarters and urges fuel allowances for our officers. He argues desertion stems from weak arrest enforcement and recommends raising the desertion reward from 30 to 100 dollars to reflect costs and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKeever
Secretary of War
Deaths of a Day Samuel H Jacobs
Obituary notice for Samuel H Jacobs a former resident with an Albany address and funeral arrangements pending in Allegheny Bett area. Text mentions James and Hage Avenue and unclear dates or details due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Jacobs
This Or
James Te
Hage Avenue
al Ny
Funeral for Mrs Harriet Williams
Mrs Harriet Williams dies aged 8 and funeral set for Wednesday afternoon from her residence on Thirty sixth street. She was a well known longtime resident of that city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Williams
Thirty-sixth Street
Monongahela Water Company Defends Southside Supply
The Monongahela Water Company protests a Democratic Dispatch editorial on Southside water. Manager Martin Prenter asserts no water scarcity existed at the Clinton furnace fire and disputes reporter speculation. He notes city responsibility for fireplugs and cites Hunt & Clapp and Prof Phillips analyses deeming water excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WhelMspasich
Southside
Clinton Furnace
West Carson Street
Miette
Monongahela Water Company
The
Inch
Greater
Bergen
Hunt & Clapp
Phillips
Western University
Alleghany City
Board of Health Office
Board of Health
Southmole
Dispatcoh
Martin Prenter
Manageratee Street
Pittspurg
Kochs Consumption Cure
The German government backs Prof Koch of Berlin University claiming a cure for consumption. An American medical representative could be sent to Berlin to learn Kochs method for American consumptives. Consumption is the United States most fatal disease and widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Prof. Koch
Berlin University
Reichstag
Maning
Berlin
Koch
United States
Colored Exhibits at World’s Fair Debate Separate Show
The November 10 report from Curcaco notes Chicago’s colored leaders plan a Wednesday meeting at Bethesda Church to decide on a separate exhibit or department at the World’s Fair. Protests spread nationwide over President Harrison’s World’s Fair appointments for failing to recognize the colored race. A colored society urges a bureau for colored exhibits while denying a separate department to compete with other displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Chicago
Bethesda Church
United States
Harrison
Palmer
Eptiow
Inspection of Export Cattle Regarded as Beneficial Scheme
In November 10 reports from Louis reference new livestock inspection laws taking effect for export. W L Lane of Cheyenne predicts benefits for cattle sheep and hog producers. He notes European bans on American meat persisted despite earlier laws, aiming to protect breeders in England and France and raise import costs.
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Louis
W. L. Lane
Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
Transatlantic
England
France
Safety on Railroad Trains Sparks Public Debate
The St Louis Chronicle reports a lingering belief in a supposed safer seating position during rail travel. A. D. Martin notes many travelers crowd the middle car and sit toward the right side, despite no proven advantage. He cites observed patterns on lines like the Iron Mountain with right side seating crowded in pleasant weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Martin
Louis
Iron Mountain
Nicaragua approves Canal Company spending over two million
Senor Don J F Medina the Minister of Public Works informs Henry C Hall the Maritime Canal Company has fully met its concession obligations. The government of Nicaragua congratulates the company for expending over 2 000 000 on the work to date and continues support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jean del Nortx
Nicakacva
Don J. F. Medina
Maritime Canal Company
Managus
Henry C. Hall
Nicaragua
Ee Cer Aan
Cnn
Autumn Gaiety at Denny Mansion Reception
Social notes describe Mass Matilda Denny hosting a mixed age reception for her Boston guest Mrs Charles W Sargent and Mr William Parton at the Penn avenue mansion. Chrysanthemums filled the decor while Miss Mamie Rewck provided violin music. Guests from Pittsburgh Allegheny and East End attended. Hagan served the supper and A M J B Murdock managed decorations.
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Denny Mansion
Penn Avenues
Matilda Denny
Charles W. Sargent
Boston
William Parton
Paxton
Princeton
Sargent
Ready for the Convention of the W C T U in Allegheny
Non partisan women of the W C T U convene in this city for a convention. The Committee on Arrangements met at Fourth U P Church with Mrs A C Campbell presiding and Ettie Bescum as secretary. Officials plan badge colors blue for pages ushers white for committees and ribbon red for delegates. Finance reports show 144 dollars received to date and Gene D Weeks named treasurer. Chairmen reported satisfactory plans for housing delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Allegheny
A. C. Campbell
Mises Ettie Bescum
Gene D. Weeks
Minister Receives 500 Dollar Gold Token at Church Anniversary
Swissvale Presbyterian Church celebrated Rev. Mr. Fisher and his wife for twenty years of marriage and service. Parishioners presented him with 500 dollars in gold as a token of esteem. Doctors of divinity and many notable attendees joined the gathering, strengthening church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swissvale
Society a la Mode Forms Lawrenceville Club
Seventy five members enroll to create the Society a la Mode in Lawrenceville. Kreigen serves as president with Drisecoll as vice president and Kelley as recording secretary. Executive committee includes Berger Deitz McDonoud Boyle Shaefer and Cane. Members Haley Shaefer Boyle and Driscoll to find a meeting place for the next session in November.
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Lawrenceville
Society
SE Aad
Kreigen
D. J. Drisecoll
Frank Kelley
W. B R. Berger
T. C. Deitz
P. J. McDonoud
C. F. Boyle
J. F. Shaefer
William Cane
Mesars. Haley
Shaefer
Boyle
Driscoll
Welcome to a Pastor At His Home Coming With a Fair Bride
Rev J B Milligan and his bride receive a reception by the Sandusky Street Reformed Presbyterian Church congregation on Friday evening. A reception committee of prominent ladies arranges the joyous home coming with supper in the church parlors.
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J. Milligan
Sandusky Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
Dr. Milligan
Knights of Honor Public Meeting at Carnegie Hall
About 400 attended the Knights of Honor open meeting in Carnegie Hall last night with addresses by Hon. J. R Nelson of Missouri Hon. J. EK. Klotz of Newell Hon. John Mulligan of New York Hon. A RK Savage of Maine and A. Will Esq. of Pittsburg A male quartet performed selections and Mrs Irene Sample sang several solos.
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Knights of Honor
Carnegie Hall
J. R Nelson
Missouri
J. EK. Klotz
Nowee
John Mulligan
New York
A. RK. Savage
Maine
A. Will, Esq
Pittsburg
Irene Sample
Panthopeon Club Meets in Allegheny Rooms
The Panthopeon Club a social and literary group held a meeting last evening in its Sageeas appointed rooms in the First National air building on Federal street Allegheny. Members discussed with interest a topic titled Political History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthopeon Club
The
Agassiz
Allegheny
First National Air Building
Federal Street
Chrissie McKelvey to Marry Jesse Lazier in East Liberty
Social notes report Chrissie McKelvey and Jesse Lazier to wed tonight at East Liberty church in a season’s bright event. Also announced are a Wilkinsburg public school library fundraiser reading by Prof. Cumynoce, a piano recital by Dr. Pachman at Carnegie Hall, and various hostings and institute appearances in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine McK&elvey
Chrissie
Jesse Lazier
East Liberty
R. Cumynoce
Western University
Wilkinsburg
A. W.capwns
Edgewood
PachMan
Carnegie Hall
Chrissie Alsbon
Allegheny
David 8. Kennedy
Frank Vogle
Lutz & Co
James H. Forest
Lincoln Agenns
Philadelphia
Mus
Brron W. Krxq
Teachers’ Institute
Washington
Mrax
Victon P. Wierman
Nes Metcalf
Negley Avenue
British Opposition To Cattle Rules Disturbs Rusk
Secretary Rusk indicated no unease over reports that British Minister Chaplin opposes removing live cattle import restrictions and regrets limits on imports from Holland and Germany while showing no concern about the United States. The exchanges suggest English buyers favor unrestricted American cattle, contrary to official British policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rusk
Chaplin
United States
Holland
Germany
England
Scotland
Army Board to Inspect New Orleans Sites
The Army Board under a recent Congress act, with Colonel Craig Hill of the Engineer Corps as president, travels to New Orleans to examine possible sites for Euaneion Sodas has sette pas be a) a New Orta vines oe week for the a aive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waenington
Army Board
Congress
Craighill
Engineer Corps
Euaneion, Sodas
Orta Vines
Curious Condensations of Odd Global Trends
A collage of brief notes covers curiosities from marmalade fads in Britain to whale-egg glue in Russia. It notes a California man raising half breed buffalo, a New York surgeon's artificial larynx, and a Russian officer cycling from St Petersburg to Paris in 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
California
New York
Detroit News
St. Petersburg
Paris
Funny Fancies and Witty Snippets Across The Day
A string of brief quips and social bits from cartoons and joke columns. It collects comic exchanges about watches on a train, thieves and trials, misheard phrases, and light banter from various periodicals. Names and places appear in quick, humorous teasers.
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the Dispatch
Fittsburg
McCalla
Tur
Tron and Steel Congress
Querx Exma
Johnson
Fleet Street
Balzac
Herrman Melville
East Eighteenth Street
Customs Revenue Service
Sherman
Bill
Fraulein Vor Chavavis
City and Country Health
New York World
Atchison Globe
Perore
Cleveland
Jace
Prohibition
Iowa
Gill
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Tue House
Barttelot
Mary Anderson
Cork
Mantra
Allegheny County
Pardon Board
Cut-And-Drien
Williz Winez
Mississippi
Denver Times
Superba
the Hanlon
Gennett-Moulton Opera Company
May Howard
Harris’ Theater
Harry Williams’ Academy
Davis’ Fifth Avenue Museum
the World's Museum
Southside Water Supply
St. Louis Chronicle
Canal Company
Ment
Mr. Fisher
Society A LA Mode
Lawrenceville Literary Club
the Knights OF Honor
Army
New Orleans
James Lick
San Francisco
Petroff
Alaska
Feather River
Great Britain
Sacramento
Bristol
New Mexico
Charles Richet
Progres Medical
Army Eine Oe
Ord
Cambridge
University Chapel
Harvard College
Paul Dudley
Eiffel
Melce
Nason Eakiaborasn Te Menos
Woodward Avenue
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