The Dispatch Postal and Advertising Offices
The Dispatch lists offices in Pittsburg at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and Diamond Street rooms 75 77 79 with FASTERN Advertising Office in New York room 21 Teidase Building. It notes foreign advertisers welcome and sale points at Frenteno's Union Square New York and 17 Arc de Opera Paris and mentions entry as a second class matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Teidase Building
New York
Dispatch
Howe
Frenteno's
Union Square
Arc. de [Opera
Paris
France
Newspaper Subscription Terms and Rates
The notice lists rates for daily and weekly newspaper deliveries including daily imperial issues and Sunday editions. It enumerates yearly and quarterly plans with varying durations and prices, noting delivery by carriers at specified weekly cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanday
Cette
Timely Gas Pumping Device Aids Pittsburg Supply
An 1880 Pittsburg report declares the People’s Company new gas pump from Murraysville to Pittsburg raises well pressure from 60 to 120 pounds. The system may revive many abandoned wells, reduce future extension costs, and promise continued fuel supply, though with higher market expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Company
Murraysville
Pitvebure
Dispatch
Pittsboro
Pew
Tornado Destructiveness Debate Reveals Facts
General Greely argues tornadoes are not as deadly as feared, while Lt. Finley’s report confirms their high destructiveness. Data suggest destructive twisters occur, on average, about once every two years per state, with thunderstorms often more deadly and tornado paths usually small in extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Greely
Signal Service
John FP. Finley
Finley
Pair of Salaries at World's Fair Under Scrutiny
A Chicago World’s Fair report questions the large pay for managers and officials. Congressman Flower, on the oversight committee, said he would probe the issue and seeks to curb what he calls an unwarranted milk cow of costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Uivn
Congressional Committee
Jonline
A Marriage Tariff and the Elopement Trend
A columnist laments rising runaways crossing under lax license laws in Pennsylvania and Allegheny County. The piece argues for a national marriage law to deter elopements, suggesting parents also be bound by stricter rules while urging cautious reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Eeneral
Allegheny County
Poliite
Love and marriage on the free list sparks gossip
The passage laments lenient parental control over courtship and elopement, predicting prolonged secret wooing until a national law ends such acts. It argues that restricting elopements would curb gossip and domestic anxiety, framing love as an “epidemic” needing a high tariff to end.
Republican stance on McKinley tariff must be fairly tested
The Republican press and leaders insist the McKinley bill should be fully tried. They argue that exaggerated opposition inflated Democratic votes but Republicans must not abandon their judgment. If the measure proves sound, opponents will reverse. if flawed, amendments can follow from real experience.
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Congress
Senate
More Light on Africa with Stanley Expedition Controversy
The Dispatch publishes чем details accusing Barthelot Jameson and their rear guard of brutal acts during Stanley's expedition. Faran the Arab interpreter and Benny corroborate dire guilt, with further revelations anticipated when the rear guard log-book surfaces. The account is presented to reveal the full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthelot
Jameson
Stanley
Dispatch
Barttelot
Faran
Benny
The Children's Happy Evening Association in London
The piece notes London’s charity effort to teach play to poor children. It describes six centers set in school houses where two hours of games dances and songs follow opening exercises ending with the national anthem. Prominent figures back the program and bring joy to curbstone children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Children’s
Behring Sea Rights Discussed by Louis Boisot Jr
The American Law Register features Louis Boisot Jr a Chicago writer arguing two questions suppression of unauthorized sealing in Behring Sea is necessary to protect the US seal fishery and whether the US can enforce it beyond three miles. He cites international law immemorial use and strong historical support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Law Register
Behring Sea
Louis Boisot, Jr
Chicago
United States
Three Mile Marine Belt
Wreck of Serpent Torpedo Cruiser Casts Shadow on Admiralty
The sinking off the Spanish coast of the English torpedo cruiser Serpent results in 173 deaths. Critics charge the loss to the Lords of the Act, accusing them of clumsy leadership and failed oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Admiralty
Serpent May Have Left Port In Unseaworthy Condition
The Serpent faced accusations of leaving port in an unseaworthy state, with claims the vessel was structurally defective since its 1887 launch. Similar past verdicts followed English warship disasters, and the piece questions official awareness and accountability under Lord Salisbury's government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miralty
Ocean
Britannia
Lord Salisbury
England
Jack
Banquet Honors Thurman as Democratic Victory Boosts Spirits
At Columbus last night a banquet marked Thurman's seventy seventh birthday with speeches by notable statesmen including Cleveland Breckinridge Wilson and others. The event celebrated Democratic success while keeping focus on Thurman as a revered citizen and party leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen G. Thurman
Columbus
Cleveland
Breckinridge
Wilson
Thurman
Republic
Thanksgiving thoughts mix gratitude with politics and humor
A reflective November note urges grateful thought on small blessings amid the season, while poking fun at stocks, tariffs, and politics. It mentions Wall Street, McKinley bill, tariff critics, and a West Point appointment, weaving everyday thrift with national concerns.
Kansas GOP Leader Predicts Ingalls Comeback Despite Legislature
Chairman Buchanan of the Republican Central Committee of Kansas expresses confidence that Senator Ingalls will be reelected. He notes that Democrats and Farmers Alliance members, many of whom oppose Ingalls, control the Legislature, leaving Ingalls little comfort. In Chicago a new crack in the Federal building caused a courthouse panic as lawyers feared the crack of doom in Judge Gresham's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Republican Central Committee of
Kansas
Ingalls
Farmers’ Alliance
Federal
Chicago
Wall Street Storm and Political Feats Across 19th Century Narratives
The piece blends multiple historic threads. It cites Hewley Villard as a major Wall Street casualty and survivor amid Northern Pacific stock turmoil. Maine Democrats plan a House inquiry into Speaker Reed's district rather than contesting his seat. It references naval hardware and a critique of public figures, hinting at broader Democratic optimism post election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewley Villard
Wall Street
Villard
Maine
Reed
House
Curious Personal Paragraphs From A Bygone Era
A collage of assorted notes covers diverse topics. Prince Albert’s sons learn masonry, novelists and printers show early talent, and a New York sale of A T Stewart furniture yields low prices. A Labrador survey chief arrives in Quebec, two actors buy land in Hague N Y for a summer home, and a Chickamauga memorial rock is planned.
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Prince Albert
Prussia
Howells
Hea
Stasley
New York
A.T. Stewart
Quebec
Alfred Palmer
Labrador
Lake George
Hague
N. Y
Ratland
Booth and Barrett
Wilder
Chickamauga
Chickmauga
Thomas
Snodgrass Hill
George H. Thomas
Edwiot Arnold
Tokio
Boston Post
Japan
Sir Edwin
Daily Telegraph
England
Carlyle
Mr. Mudie
Lady Ashburnham
Pal Mall
Arenes
Frankfort
Bazaar for Newsboys Home Draws Social Highlight
A grand bazaar in the First Presbyterian Church chapel showcased ornate booths selling lace, china, dolls, flowers and candy to benefit the Newsboys' Home. Elegant decor, flower displays, tea rooms, serenades and a lively toy and candy section drew large crowds and social acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Art Hooth
W. L. McCord
Philiiias
W. A. Magee
McKnight
McCreery
Eeed
Flower Booth
L. Magee
Gillespie
McCallum
Agnes Dickson
Marguerite Singer
Amey Watson
Kessie Long
Anna Scaife
Mary Laughlin
Wills Forsyth
Patti Laughlin
Alice Painter
Candy
Itra
J. E. Schwarts
Bowman
Clark and
Wheeler
Crit
Joseph Albree
J. G. Holmes
Harold Fierce
Atwood
Hickerson
Holmes
Dilworth
Chalfant
Morgan
Annie
Marnard Phillips
Mra
J. O. Horne
Charles A. Nicola
J.T. Patterson
Home Wedding of Mr Rob McKean at Captain Cox Residence
A quiet ceremony at Captain A C Cox's Wylie avenue home last evening united Mr Rob McKean and Miss Margaret May Cox with Rev Patterton officiating. The loosely formal event drew home guests, featured a simple supper, and the newlyweds plan to reside with the bride's family on Wylie avenue after a brief Eastward honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob McKean
Benedict
A. C. Cox
Wylie Avenue
Margaret May Cox
Mr. Patterton
McKean
Mrs. McKean
Brashear To Lecture On Moon Views At Carnegie Hall
Prof. John A. Brashear will lecture tonight in Allegheny on Forth Views of the Moon. The lecture moves to Music Hall to accommodate a large crowd with drawings as illustrations and city organist Wales to preface with a half hour organ recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Brashear
Allegheny
Allegheny Library Committee
Music Hall
Brashear
A Genuine Scotch Evening for Allegheny General Benefit
A Burns filled concert at Carnegie Hall next Monday features Annie Laurie as the opening number. The Royal Edinburgh Concert Company, direct from Scotland, will perform Scottish melodies with Burns and Walter Scott words under the auspices of the Waverly Society and the Ladies Hospital Society. The event supports Allegheny General Hospital with all proceeds and promises faultless, impressive renditions of traditional tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Carnegie Hall
Royal Edinburgh Concert Company
Burns
Walter Scott
Allegheny General Hospital
Waverly Society
Ladies’ Hospital Society
Scotland
Elegant Afternoon Tea Reception On Son Avenue
An afternoon tea on Son Avenue runs from 3 to 6 PM this afternoon. The event, though framed as tea, is to be conducted with such elegance that it is described as a reception.
Delightful Sewickley Benefit by St Stephen's Guild
Last night the St Stephen's Episcopal Church Woman's Guild of Sewickley held an at home at the Herbst residence to raise funds for a secret parish project. Guests included Rev. Robert Benton and Mrs. Allen H. Babcock performed with vocal, instrumental and recitation numbers led by Mrs. Babcock. Receipts exceeded the necessary amount, with Mrs Rudolph Lipp as treasurer reporting a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
D.C. Herbst
Woman's Guild
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Robert Benton
Madam Wolcott
F. Biddle Smith
RC. Cunningham
Percy Rider
Coll Reed
Hepburn Johns
Sophia C. Hutchinson
Charles & Peace
Harriet Gilmore
Darwin Wolcott
H. W. Bishop
J. A
Allen H. Babcock
Boston
J. Sharp McDonald
A. Adair
Bohn
Mesers
Jack Irwin
Will A. Adair
Arthur Nevin
First United Presbyterian Church
Seventh Avenue
English
Joseph H. Gittings
Patterson's Hall
Ladies Aid Society of
St. John’s P. FE
T. J. Lax
North Avenue M. E
Cleveland
Holy Land
Alexander Wurtz
Harry Fitzhugh
Pittsburg Society
Misa Louise Speer
Academy Hall
Wilkinsburg
Old City Hall
Armstrong
J. D. Turner
Young People’s Association
Hazelwood
Wedding at Canonsburg Unites Miss Clark and Rev D C Stewart
A noon ceremony at Mrs M J Clark’s home in Canonsburg joined Miss Anna M Clark and Rev D C Stewart. The groom’s brother Rev K R B Stewart assisted the minister Rev Dr W F Brown. The couple planned to sail to Liverpool from New York, then spend winter in Edinburgh for postgraduate theological study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonsburg
M. J. Clark
Anna M. Clark
D. C. Stewart
U. P
Frankfort Springs
W. F. Brown
KR. B. Stewart
New York
Liverpool
Edinburgh
Scotland
Stewart Oo
Theological Seminary
Southside hospital benefit and varied social events
A Southside Hospital benefit at Odd Fellows' Hall drew a representative crowd and netted about 1200 thanks to philanthropic ladies managing ticket sales. The town buzzed with lawn tennis drills by church youth, Masonic recitals, bazaar and suppers, and multiple social entertainments across Wilkinsburg, Hazelwood, and Allegheny venues with notable speakers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Southside Hospital
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mrs Watkins Reinstated After Postmaster General Apology
Margaret B. Watkins a delivery clerk at the Washington post office was temporarily suspended for informing Senator Quay's son his father's mail went to the Dead Letter Office. Postmaster General Wanamaker accepted her and Superintendent Bell's statements that no offense was intended and reinstated her today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Washington
Margaret 8. Watkins
Senator Quay
Watkins
Bell
Do We Need a Provincial System Discussed
At the Church Congress in Philadelphia on November 13 the session addressed the topic Do We Need a Provincial System with several papers read on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phmadelphia
Church Congress of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
The Thurman Club and Adoring Communique Tribute
In Columbus on November 13 a summary notes Judge Thurman’s public life and the widespread congratulatory letters and telegrams from thousands of admirers across the nation. Excerpts from select messages are shared as representative of broad esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
Columbus
Judge Thurman
Thurman Club
Judge Thurman Honored for Lifelong Service and Respect
The text extols Judge Thurman for his many titles and the esteem he earned from countrymen. It recalls his thoughtful conduct when he served as a Supreme Court judge nearly forty years ago and faced no first cases. The writer wishes him lasting esteem and affection from friends and admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Supreme Court
Fren
Governor's Message Elsewhere Honors Grand Old Democrat
A New York governor writes a regretful personal note mourning his absence at a birthday tribute to a venerable Democrat. The letter lauds sacrifices, loyalty, and unselfish service, calling the honored figure a steadfast party servant and source of inspiration for the Democratic cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Cleveland
Ben
Grover
New York
Tribute Messages From Bayard and Bayard Era Figures
Excerpt features letters from Ex-Secretary Thomas F. Bayard and Chief Justice Fuller praising Senator William M. Evarts and Judge Allen G. Thurman. The correspondents reflect long careers, mutual respect, and an invitation to a political birthday banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bayard
Senate of the
United States
Thurman
Fuller
Allen G. Thurman
Emphasizing Thurman as Eminent American Statesman
Editor George W. Childs lauds Mr. Thurman’s intellect, public service, and citizenship. He compares Thurman to a Roman Tribune, noting his probity and broad populist sympathy and suggesting he would have wielded the veto against oppressive acts by Rome’s ruling class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen G. Thurman
Rome
George W. Childs
Thurman
Roman
Republic
Senate
Thurman Honored by Butler in Birthday Tribute
General Benjamin F. Butler expresses high esteem for Thurman, praising his public service in Washington and fidelity to public interests. He hopes Thurman would have won the 18M Democratic nomination and urges celebration of the Grand Old Man, wishing him long life and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambus
Pulcman
Jurge Thurman
Washington
Anch
Avery
Tribute to Senator Cartisie Sparks Civic Celebration
A formal testimonial honors Senator John G. Cartisie praising his long career and wide respect across parties. The piece emphasizes his busy, useful life and calls for continued friendship and gratitude from fellow citizens.
Governor Pattison Sends Congratulatory Message
Governor Elect Robert KE Pattison cannot attend Ohio's anniversary celebration but sends earnest wishes. The message lauds the distinguished son and public servant Allen Gae man. Letters and telegrams arrive from Justices Brewer and Hradler, Amos J Cummings, Senator Morgan, General Rea, General Early, C and Thomas, Henry George, Fitzbuck Lee, Governor Russell of Mississippi, Senator Jonas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Allen Gaeman
Brewer and
Hradler
Amos J. Cummings
Senator Morgan
Rea
Early
Hon. C. & Thomas
Henry George
Fitzbuck Lee
Russell
Mississippi
Senator Jonas
Exiter Jones
St Louis Republic
Destruction by Tornadoes Across Years
Interview with Mrs. Lieutenant John P. Finney reveals tornado counts and severe damage across the United States. Notable outbreaks include the Grinnell tornado of June 17, 1883 in Iowa and storms in Marsfield Missouri and Minnesota. many lives lost and vast property destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Sage Crry
John P. Finney
Rocky Mountains
United States
Grinnell
Iowa
Marsfield
Maryland
Rene Slomlovg
St Cloud
Rapids
Minn
Virginia
North
Collins Successor Named Chief Clerk in Railway Mail Service
L. K. Parker, once chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service, is appointed to succeed Steplen Collins as head of the Railway Mail Service. The move reshapes the agency leadership and aligns with administrative changes in the department.
Residents Wish Pleasant Weather Amid Amber-Bridge Social
A fragment notes 200 ladies expressing hope for a tomorrow as pleasant as today and planning to pay respects to Mrs. BH Spencer of Amber. The text reflects social duties and local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Amber
Deaths of a Day in New York and Nearby
Daniel Appleton of D. Appleton & Co. died at home in Antrer due to apoplexy. Mrs Margaret Reagan, aged about 83, died yesterday at Webster Avenue residence. Funeral at 2:30 from her son's home Rev H M Dexter in Newburyport Mass. Rev Dr MH M Dexter, editor of the Center, died at his residence this morning at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel & Appleton
New York
Daniel 5. Appleton
D. Appleton & Co
Antrera
Margaret Reagan
Webster Avenue
Nuw Beprono
Mass
MH. M. Dexter
Ealior
Orming
Curious Condensations From a Curious Era
A long listing of scattered scientific curiosities covers eye anatomy, Irish garrisons, a massive bear hide in Kansas City, India's coal output, Russian fire laws, and Pasteur's brewing research. It also notes British orders, Irish Patrick, yeast science, shipbuilding stats, and various curiosities from clocks to Danish crisis reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
United Basse Ae
Kansas City
All India
Knights of Pythiss
Scotland
Vermont
Pasteur
Order of the
Order of St. Patrick
George Lil
Order of the Garter
Fleeting Lines and Witty Snippets From Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous quotes and light notices from historical papers features banter about manners, shopping, and social scenes. Readers encounter satirical asides on appetite, fashion, and politics, with brief exchanges between editors, merchants, and passersby.
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Pittsburg
The
Africa
Thurman’s
Princeton
Pennsylvania University
Columbia
Yale
Alaska
Country
Tom Reed
Sam
Banes
Philadelphia
Harrison
Wilin
Condense
Mans
Hancman
Birchall
Cas
Morey
Emin Pasha
Speaker Reed
Willie Winkle
Allegheny Youth For
West Point
West Point Ees Rees E. H. Ae
Wheeling
West
P. Siveter
Allegheny Eye Shirt
North Carolina
Uncle Sam
Bryce
Kitty Hamm
St. Stephen's Women's Guild
Europe
Beaver
Marshall Harrah
Keystone Club
Sample Hall
Carroll Club
Orpheus Hall
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Watkins
Episcopal Church Congress
Hayes
Wm. M. Evarts
Chief Justice Fuller
A. H. Garland
Benjamin F. Butler
John G. Cartisie
Robert KE. Pattison
Mrs
H. M. Dexter
Mr. Stanamaaieley
Penna
Ministry of the Interior
Ines
Cagniard Latour
Schwann
Ministry of Roads of Inter-Communication
Rusia
Volga
Neva
Marine Biological Association
Sheerness
Kiward Coke
Denmark
Order of the Thistle
James V
St. Andrew
Louis Pasteur
Pall Mall
Fritz
Mars
Milas Oldgirl
West Shore
Tangle
Maria
Johany
Mr. Merritt
Sist
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