City urged to curb Poor Farm land deal overpricing
Criticism mounts as the council weighs purchasing the Alexander tract at 350 per acre for a Poor Farm. Opponents cite court records showing a fair value of 209 per acre and warn against taxpayer being duped by extortionate pricing. They call for official explanations and restraint in spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornells
Alexander
Department of Charities
Court of Common Pleas
Tere Dveraver
Altecheay
Kate Field targets boots in Boston dress reform critique
The article discusses Kate Field's dissatisfaction with the new anti mud boots worn with skirts, arguing comfort and health should come before beauty. It notes Field's stance on feminine notions of beauty and her alignment with dress reformers who prioritize practicality over aesthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Field
Boston
Dreses
Miss Field
Qnickerbockers
Ther
The Profits of Good Country Roads and Rail Freight
An article argues that poor road quality hinders farmers and markets, urging first class highways to cut hauling costs and raise land values. It weighs road investment against railroad competition, cites potential freight savings, and notes agricultural growth as a key driver of demand for better rural roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Potter
Potter
Mr. Potter
Great Republic
Middle States
Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Til den Trust misrepresents court views in Mail Pouch note
A Dispatcr Mail Pouch column cites a contribution criticizing an editorial on trust doctrine. The writer disputes the claim that Standard and Sugar Trusts harmed no one and argues oil and sugar prices prove otherwise, noting the city’s refinery decline since monopolies arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Trust
Ignor
Advices From Brazil Oppose Fonseca Regime in Turbulent Rise
The piece notes growing opposition to Fonseca across Brazil with Rio Grande do Sul capturing a town from Fonseca troops and Bahia Pernambuco and interior provinces showing support. It argues U S should back free government and warns neutrality must not justify actions against constitutional government in Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Fonseca
Rio Grande Do Sul
Para
Bahia
Pernambuco
Interior
Rio Janeiro
San Paulo
United States
South America
Party of Constitutional Government
Chile
Russian Conspiracy Aims for a Representative Assembly
The piece reports a growing belief in Russia that a secret society seeks a Representative Assembly. In Russia such actions are treated as treasonous, while in free nations they would be seen as lawful political effort to reform government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Senate action on Boyer impeachment clause examined
The Philadelphia Bulletin portrays the Senate as using a distinct clause not for impeachment but for official negligence cases. It says Boyer was negligent but not criminal, and notes the Senate avoided judging under the clause by claiming lack of jurisdiction, reflecting a logic of any port in a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Treasury
Senate
Boyer
Henry Wood backs another US commission to Europe
Sir Henry Wood of the British Royal Commission on the World’s Fair recommends a further US commission be sent to Europe. He cites the amiable Handy and other banqueters as evidence of ongoing cooperation and interest in cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Wood
Handy
World’s Fair Commission Eyes More Foreign Trips
The Royal Commissioner lauds the late commission for splendid work but notes five unworked fields Italy Greece Spain Portugal and Turkey remain. This hints at further foreign excursions for the World’s Fair Commission’s entertaining delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Greece
Spain
Portugal
Turkey
Henry
Handy, Butterworth Et al
Anarchists and football views spark cross opinions
The piece contrasts calls for lawfulness in Chicago with critiques of brutality in football. It reflects on police knowledge of the law, journal attitudes toward football, and speculation on political futures under Conservative, Liberal, and Home Rule contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Lorp Salisaury
Spartan virtue debated as officials spared in Bardsley case
The speaker argues for removing Bardsley and conspirators without further punishment while later conclusions keep officials untouched. The rhetoric contrasts jail desires with political immunity, suggesting a debated stance on accountability.
Massachusetts Press Reacts To Secretary Evs Language
Secretary Evs calls New England manufacturers hidebound. Some Massachusetts papers respond mockingly that if Uncle Jerry misuses his tongue he risks his own hide being tanned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evs
New England
Massachusetts
Jerry
Bell Company patent extends control for fourteen years
After comments on delaying patents by interference, one patent is issued prolonging Bell Company's control of the telephone for fourteen years. The Patent Office is viewed as serving the Bell corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Company
Patent Office
Bell Corporation
THF Lawyers Challenge Liquor License Law After Constitution Claim
Lawyers persuaded the Senate that the Constitution is unconstitutional and now press Philadelphia claims that the liquor license law fails to regulate liquor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THF
Senate
Philadelphia
Brazilians align with republican rule amid insurgent label
The author notes newspapers label Brazilians defending constitutional government as insurgents and a revolt. He argues that those attacking representative government in Brazil are the true insurgents since Brazil adopted a republican constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brazil
Chicago Real Estate Board Sets 150 Foot Building Cap
The Chicago Real Estate Board resolves to limit office building height to 150 feet about fourteen stories. The move aims to curb skyline ambitions and restrain tower construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Real Estate Board
Babel Builders
Trolley dangers and silver bases loom in 1934 views
The piece notes thirty casualties in New York City street cars over sixty days and contrasts trolley safety with the peril of the metropolis. It cites Edgar Thomson steel rails output and discusses silver coin bullion versus greenbacks, plus political remarks on Duke of Argyle and Mr Gladstone and a cable car incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Edgar Thomson
United States
Mexico
Navy reshuffles send Gherardi to South Pacific
The article notes a naval move with reference to the Chilean affair as Admiral Gherardi is sent to the South Pacific while Admiral Walker gains the North Atlantic command, aided by political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gherardi
South Pacific
Walker
North Atlantic
ENAP SHOTS IN SEASON
A collection of satirical quips and social buzz about politics, love, crime, and society. The items poke at rival groups, press use, and urban habits with humorous asides and pointed punch lines.
Pittsburg Social World Gathers for Weddings and Charity Events
Miya Dravo arrives in Pittsburg to head the Pittsboro Woman's Christian Association branch. A series of social events runs through the week with weddings at Calvary Church and Shadyside Presbyterian, a Southside hospital benefit, art receptions, and a large executive committee organizing drives. The season features new books at the library, receptions at the Dilworth and Chambers houses, and noted society figures hosting and attending functions across Allegheny and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's National Association
Christian Church
Thomas McCance
M. M. Pressly
Western
Pennsylvania
E. P. Gould
Anna Bennett
Hiladelphia
Helen RK. Foote
Philadelphia
Mission Department
Sarah M. Taylor
House Building and Loan Department
Sarah T. Kinney
Connecticut
Young Ale’s Department
Maurie Ves
Kate Foote
Washington, D. C
Hannah J. Bailey
Maine
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny City
Mra
EK. A. Goodwin
Masssachusetts
Grace Howard
South Dakota
Frances C. Sparhawk
Massachusetts
Caroline M. Severance
California
J. R. Kendrick
New York
Party and receptions for local social circle
A Monday evening party hosted by Colonel and Mrs Schhioonmaker will view Emma Juch in Lohengrin. Friday evening two boxes at the Grand Opera House are reserved by the friends of Mr and Mrs J W Lowry. Mrs C C Hussey hosted a large reception for the Misses H on Cedar Avenue last night. An evening reception was given by one of the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Dilworths
George Dilworth
Alexander Chambers
Fifth Avenue
Forbes Street
Otis H. Curios
Duquesne Cinbase
Geoney Suerman Scully
Scully
William O'Mara Scully
Westminster Place
Miss Ihmsen
Christian Ihmsen O'Connor
Edgewoodville
Robert Mathern
Allegheny
Edwin N. Stowe
Judge Stowe
Edgewood
Miss McBride
Philadelphia
Allegheny Park
Thake Opera Companies
Shadyside Presbyterian Clyprest
Wilkinsburg Opera House
Myrtle Kress Lodge 176
Rebekah
Personal Points and Public Figures in Brief
A miscellany notes public figures and social observations. Senator Palmer and spouse are now in Washington enjoying walks. William Q. Japes returns from a Pacific Coast lecture circuit to New York after a Minneapolis stop. Mrs Van Jenselaer Cruger, Julien Gordon, and EpocanD Lockney are mentioned in varied contexts. Herbert Spencer and former President Hayes are cited with light anecdotes about rest, opinions on poultry, and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Q. Japes
Pacific Coast
New York
Tie
Minneapolis
Kate Frevo
Epocand Lockney
von Molkte
Paris
Garibaldi
Sicily
Naples
Julien Gordon
van Jenselaer Cruger
Hrbert Spencer
Hayes
Atlanta
Gen. Hayes
American inquisitiveness at the World's Fair visit
The Chautauquan urges American openness toward European guests at the World’s Fair. It argues visitors should welcome curiosity as a sign of democratic equality, noting friends in the guest nations and the lasting educational benefits the exposition will bring to children at home.
Farmers Alliance in Pennsylvania Plans Tax Uniformity
The Harrisburg convention of the Farmers Alliance urges Patrons of Husbandry and allied groups to join a tax reform push advocating equal taxation of all forms of property and prohibition of speculation. It condemns Bimetal rules, low interest currency, and food production controls as unwise. The sole reasonable-sounding proposal concerns oleomarzarine coloring as a trivial decorative novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Farmers’ Alliance
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Husbanary
Alliance
Snowy outlooks clash between Chicago and Pittsburg
The clashing comments compare Chicago and Pittsburg climates while debates on government staff and diplomacy echo across newspapers. Oblique notes cover German legation posts, vegetable society plans in New York, and U S political campaigns including Governor Campbell's race.
Spending lead not tied to election winner in New York race
Expense accounts from New York candidates show the top spender did not win the election, illustrating that higher expenditures did not guarantee victory in that race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
New York
Fonseca's Performance Defended Itself in Court
The New York Advertiser notes Fonseca’s performance is indefensible and argues he cannot plead an Egan in justification. The piece analyzes the legal position and potential implications for defense strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonseca
New York Advertiser
Egan
Good Reports From Africa Sparks Editor Letter on Race
A letter to The Dispatch editor argues that low Southern and national industrial conditions for Black people stem from exclusionary labor barriers. It contends doors to skilled trades are shut, cites Northern prejudice, and urges opening shops and factories to “white Man's chance” so Black workers can prove capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Africa
South
Pirtsaure
A. T. Hane
A Prophecy for Africa in Disratcn’s Good Reports
The writer praises Africa’s potential and cites Sir Garnet Wolseley’s observations of Ashantee. He argues Africa will produce great inventions and noble deeds, while noting uncertainty about the American Negro’s future role and emphasizing native agency and independence. Penned November 13 in Pirrasune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Dispatch
Disratcn
England
Garnet Wolseley
Ashantee
Coomassie
Mel Win
Public Library Plans Open For Evening View
A letter urges Carnegie Library and Library Commission to extend exhibit hours beyond daylight. The writer argues working people and mechanics should get evening access to the Carnegie Schenley Public Library designs to study the architecture without sacrificing daytime work. November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Carnegie Schenley Pub
Carnegie
Library Commission
Prrvsavne
Smoking compartments on electric cars urged by reader
In a letter to The Dispatch, a reader pushes for smoking compartments on the Duquesne electric cars. He argues it aids smokers and avoids discomfort for fellow riders and operagoers, noting etiquette and odor as concerns.
Pittsburg Anarchists Plan Mass Meeting at Lafayette Hall
Anarchists in Pittsburg announce a Saturday mass gathering at Lafayette Hall to celebrate the heroism of workers murdered in Chicago on November 8. They frame the event as a peaceful demonstration under constitutional rights of free assembly and free speech for American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pittsburg
Lafayette
Chicago
United States
Republic
Republican Battle Cries Set for Next Year in Local Context
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that protection reciprocity and honest money will be Republican rallying cries next year. Local issues are expected to be framed around national safety and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Political chatter sketches 1892 presidential contenders
The clippings highlight Blaine McKinley as a ticket possibility in Kansas, with mentions of Whig era rivals and influences from New York and Iowa. Analysts foresee a strong Northern candidate, while Southern strength is viewed as less decisive in shaping the Democratic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Blaine
McKinley
Boston Globe
Tose
Kansas City Times
New York
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Borers
Boles
Iowa
Cleverunit
Chicago Tribune
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Curious Condensations From A Curious Era
Odd scraps note cannon use in year thirteen and a New Mexico messenger boy named Gallop. Independence Kansas clock runs slow. a calendar registers two years. a fish life length of royal aquarium specimens. Palermo yields three skeletons dated centuries apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Gallop
Independence
Kan
Royal Aquarium
St. Peters
JOR ELETS FROM JUDGE AND MAIDEN’S HATE
A fragmented dialogue features a judge and various quoted lines about judgment and misread intentions. It references a deceased man named Mawson and mentions Maud, a shifted romance, and garbled phrases from a breakfast time exchange.
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News OF the Hour
Che Dispatch
Frieret
Pitteborg
Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Tribune Byt
Teems
Darit Theratch
Cays
Dart Deraten
Pater
Sugar Trust
Court of First Instance
Court of Last Resort
New Jersey
Spreckles Establishment
Sexy Af Ter Gouni
Bardsley
Duke
Argyle
Mr. Gladstone
da Forseca
Prince of Wales
Grief's Hall
People’s Party
Fossreca
Azil
Miya Dravo
Worcester University
Hattie Dyer
Woman's Christian Association
Miss Dravo
Pittsboro
Penn Avenue
Pittsbury
Burchfield
Summer
Monongahela House
Sumner
Iron City
Sommer
Esau
Amelia E. Barr
Michael Zagoskin
Jules Breton
Austin Phelps
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
James Freeman Clarke
Edward Everett Hale
Joseph Hardy Neesima
Hardy
John Keats
Sidney Colvin
N.P. Gilman
E. P. Jackson
Tryon Edwards
Henry Adams
Flenny Adams
Browning
E. Berdoe
Washington Gladden
L. A. Wheatley
Israel
E. Renan
C. Cane
Carnegie-Ricketson
Calvary Episcopal Church
Wilworth-Childs
Shadyside Presbyterian
Pentance
Guy-Linn
Methodist Episcopal
Union League Club House
Retura Carnegie
Crossin
Wm. Shiras
George Singer
William Price
Calvary Church
Garrison McClintock
Tiffany
Miss Carnegie
Miss Dilworth
Dilworth
Southside I Capital Benefit
J. McD. Bryce
J. L. McMillin
G. B. Sweeny
Percy F. Smith
M. Patterson
George B. Hill
Hawdett
Samuel Miller
Brewster
Eiler
B. Thmsen
George Sharpe
Taudie
Frost
N. Hays
Sophia Miller
D. Beech
M. J. Lowe
E. Williams
Vaux
H.C. Frank
E. Anderson
Mira M. Bryce
J. Sellers
Slocum
J. Gibbs
Street
EB. A. Elliott
Pfeif
G. W. Cook
M. K. Young
Sewickley
Drs
Henry A. Davis
Jase Nigh
Social Charter
Palmer
Tio Wife
Washington
P. Potter
The
Talk OF the Times
Mumm
Legation
Omaha
Mr. Fassett
Detroit Free Press
Major McKinley
Campbell
Mt Herat Utlen
S. Lowia
Lord Salisbury
Salisbury
Dispatcly
Duquesne
Reeniar
M. c. G. Pirrasva
Anarchists
Cleveland
Camera World iHerald
Palermo
Willimatic River
Merehpoo
Cape Cod
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford
St. John’s Head
London
Himalayas
France
Missouri
Samuel French
Birmingham
Conn
Liverpool
Richmond
Inman
Sporsman
Wilbur
Roseburg
Smithsonian Institution
Cascnle Zane
Palmyra
Mississippi River
Meiringen
Interiaken
Minonrets
Norway
Sweden
Jorelets
Swaybeck
Eiflow
P.c. J
Desturenis
Protasen
Desturinis
Frehasco
Alanmflord
Stimpeti
Mawson
Maud
Jim
Batton
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