The Dispatch Publication Details and Advertising Office
The Dispatch records its founding year and publication details with offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and Diamond Street News Rooms. It notes distribution points in New York at Brentano's and the Opera, Paris, and offers advertising access through the Eastern Advertising Office in New York.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Tribune
New York
Dispatch
THE
Brentano's
Union Square
7 Arc
Portage Free in the United States Dispatch Listing
The brief OCR shows rates for daily and weekly dispatch subscriptions including daily, Sunday editions, and carrier delivery charges. It lists one year, quarterly, and monthly terms with pricing in a historical context.
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The
United States
Paaily DisPatch
Darcy Ieratcn
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Daily Dispatch
Rescuing Embarrassed Bankers Sparks Editorial Debate
In a Pittsburg dispatch from November 18, 1890 the Bank of England and Rothschilds backstop Baring Brothers with a 10 million pound guarantee. The piece argues banks should aid solvent borrowers, not bail out reckless financiers, and questions government credit to farmers versus support for big bankers. It warns reliance on rescue weakens prudence and risks national insolvency. The author contrasts favorable views of lender aid with opposition to public support for farmers.
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Bank of England
Rothschilds
Baring Bros
Banic
Gurney & Co
United States Treasury
Jay Cooke & Co
National Banks
Wall Street
Treasury
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jay Cooke
Chicago
A Restraint on Strikes Within Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor considers amending its constitution to strip districts and local assemblies of strike authority, aligning with a conservative drift if general officers stay cautious. Historical strikes at New York Central and Missouri Pacific prompted this view, as higher leadership would ideally curb misguided actions though prior attempts at universal oversight proved weak in practice.
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Knights of Labor Convention
New York Central
Powgierly
Missouri Pacific
General Board
New Rule Urges Thoughtful Labor Strikes by Knights
The article argues that costly past strikes show the need for a wiser approach. The new rule aims to ensure Knights of Labor actions are carefully considered and deliberately planned rather than impulsive.
Bismarck Snubbed at Moltke Birthday Celebrations
The article argues the emperor excluded Bismarck from Moltke's ninetieth birthday events due to the ex-chancellor's refusal to submit his life of William I to imperial censorship. It contends this reveals imperial power excess and a system of press control created by Bismarck that now enforces its own penalties on him.
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von Moltke
Bismarck
German Empire
William I
England
Biemarck
Germany
Gladstone
Count von Arnim
Prof
von Geffcken
Frederick
Riot at Ann Arbor Ends in Student Death
Disorderly conduct by college students in Ann Arbor Michigan sparked a riot to rescue five detainees. A militia unit was called out and a student was killed with several militiamen hurt, illustrating a belief of college privilege over law and order.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
College privilege blamed for riots and lenient punishments
A editorial attacks the idea that college students enjoy immunity from law due to privilege. It argues that faculties fostered this view by treating serious offenses with trivial penalties, urging full penalties and actual imprisonment to deter future riots and restore civic accountability.
Pittsburgh Power Attracts Industry Against Niagara
The piece argues Niagara water power offers little appeal for local manufacturers. It asserts Pittsburgh’s coal, heat, gas, rail and water access create a cheaper, more reliable base. The writer warns against reliance on Niagara’s firms and fears higher costs from future harnessing experiments.
Testimony for Asphalt Endorses Longevity Over Stone
Chief Bigelow argues asphalt pavements should last as long as black stone when properly laid. Forbes street asphalt survives nearly 20 years despite multiple cuts for pipes and road work, outperforming wooden and some newer pavements. Proper laying, careful specifications, and fidelity to them address owner concerns.
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Chief Bigelow
Forbes Street
Forbes Arrest
Market Fluctuations Highlight Wealth Shifts and Political Feuds
The article discusses large stock declines surpassing two billion dollars while noting possible prior overvaluation. It contrasts real value in railways, warns of English panic affecting U S securities, cites Jay Cooke’s collapse as precedent, and mentions Democratic prospects in Pennsylvania with Pattison. It ends with a medical sanction for smoking and a regional iron company failure.
Political and financial brief from a late 19th century paper
The article surveys corporate bonds tying property value to loans and hints at overleveraging. It notes Jay Gould’s possible control of rail lines, Minnesotan politics, Congresswoman Sanford’s campaign spending, and optimistic crop reports while joking about the World's Fair Tower of Babe and a Rothschild credit status.
Notable Figures and Lectures Listed Across Nations
A compilation of personal mentions notes STEPNIAK the author and revolutionary leader will lect u re in several cities early January. FREDERICK VILLAIRS the war correspondent plans US lectures this winter. ELADNE GOOMATT Sioux education supervisor travels by horseback in a primitive camper life. Alphonse Karr once published satire and escaped danger after a dag ger attack with a quip about Madame.
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Stepniak
James W. Huston
West Chester
Blaine
Cleveland
Frederick Villairs
United States
America
Awnre E. Baxter
Carthage
Annie Flooney
Horace Grefeley
Pius
Boston and Albany Railroad
Watt Hampton
Aiken
S.C
Tilman
South Carolina
Hampton
Tillman
Eladne Goomatt
Camper Reservation
Alphonse Karr
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad posts higher earnings at annual meeting
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stockholders met as directors including James Sloan Jr and William Burns. The year shows earnings of 24 412 005 against 21 307 000 prior. operating expenses 10 006 500 against 14 810 844. Available income 8 578 801 after charges, balance 214 22. dividends paid and debt retirement left 380 214.
Barnum Not Seriously Ill Despite Sensational Reports
Special telegram from Burgeport, November 17, reports P. T. Barnum is improving after a heavy cold. He attends to business, reads papers, and issues orders to Bowser and Bothwell. He has stayed indoors to avoid a worse attack, having been in bed only once since the illness began.
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BurpGerort
Conns
P. T. Barnum
Bowser
Bothwell
Deaths of a Day Dr Samuel W Hollambe
The Rev Dr Samuel W Hollambe died suddenly in Woonsocket Rhode Island Sunday afternoon of bronchitis. He served about three years at the Woonsocket Baptist Church after eleven years as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Malden. Born in England he preached in Methodist pulpits earlier and led churches in Franklin Ohio Harvard Street Boston East Boston Pittsburgh Framingham and Albany. He was aged about years and planned to resign December to accept a Winthrop Maine pastorate before ill health forced smaller duties.
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Samuel W. Holjambe
Woonsocket
RB L
Oe Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Malden
Hollambe
England
Franklin, O
Harvard Street
Boston
Pittsburg
Dayton
Framingham
Mass
Albany
N.Y
Woonsocket Charch
Winthrop
Mec
General George C. McKee Died in Jackson
General George C. McKee, former Receiver of Public Money, died at his Jackson residence after several weeks illness. He served in the Civil War from central Illinois and rose to the rank of General with trust from Grant and Sherman. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Jackson
George C. McKee
United States
Lin
McKee
Illinois
Grant
Sherman
Hue
Coats Cieen
Global thought wave fuels world unity and progress
A sweeping, vivid reflection on how a single idea unites people worldwide, sparking shared hope and rapid communication. The piece praises instant news, cooperation, and the spread of goodwill while noting cultural connections across nations and ages.
Castles in the Air at Bijou Theater Delights Fans
DeWolf Hopper Company staged Castles in the Air at the Bijou last night blending opera bouffe and comic opera. Hopper dominates with his unique humor while Della Fox and Alfred Klein energize scenes. The second act shines with burlesque sketches and a poignant lullaby, and Anna O’Keefe with Edmund Stanley contribute strong performances amid bright scenery and lavish costuming.
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Bijou
DeWolf Hopper
Wang
Erminie
Gilbert & Sullivan
Hel
Hopper
Rasiles
Thebo
Filacondre
Revevilo
Alfred Klein
Delia Fox
Blanche
DeWeill Hopper
Della Fox
Angelique
Thomas L. Seabrooke
Cabalastro
Anna O'Keefe
Edmund Stanley
Police
Warde and Bowers Shine in Henry VIII at Grand Opera House
Frederick Warde as Wolsey and Mrs D P Bowers as Anne Boleyn attract a large audience with a high quality Shakespearean rendering. Warde’s declamatory power and the poignant death scene earn strong praise while Bowers delivers refined pathos. The company, including Coggswell and Leighton, receives commendation for costuming and overall performance ahead of tonight's Macbeth.
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Frederick Warde
D. P. Bowers
Grand Opera House
Mr. Warde
Cadmal Wolsey
Henry
Catherine Coggsweill
Anne Boleyn
Harry Leighton
Cromwell
Herman
Macbeth
The Blue and the Gray Draws Big Crowds in Pittsburg
War comedy The Blue and the Gray continues to attract large audiences in Pittsburg cinema houses. Milt G. Barlow appears as Nele Josh and delivers a lively, entertaining performance that stands out in the production by a first-class company.
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Pittsburg
Milt G. Barlow
Nele Josh
Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque at Harry Williams' Academy
The Rentz-Santley troupe enchanted the crowd with a varied show of specialty artists and black art feats. Misses O'Brien and Gilbert impressed the audience with daring knife throwing that never struck its target, while Mlle Seville and Ada Renza delivered notable legerdemain. The comedians provided humor and the specialties pleased.
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Harry Williams’ Academy
Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque
O'Brien
Gilbert
Mlle Seville
Ada Renza
Giant Woman Hattie Bowen Draws City Crowd at Depot Exhibition
At the Baltimore and Ohio depot a car adapted to Hattie Bowen’s size carried her to a museum transfer done with four-horse pull. A huge Water and Smithfield crowd followed to watch Bowen, Colonel Nelson, and other acts thrill spectators as the museum showcases wonders and performances.
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Baltimore and Ohio Depot
Hattie Bowen
Davis
Big Hattie
Water
Smithfield
Hattie
Pickett Nelson
Turnerwood
Nora Wren
P. Blatt
Police Gazette
Bear Wrestler at World's Museum Draws Crowds
The World’s Museum offers a live bear named Mr Bruin who will wrestle and throw any man in a friendly contest. Allegheny county residents haven’t seen such a performing bear in a long time. The theater show features comedian Frank McNish and about a dozen other acts, promising inexpensive amusements.
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Bruin
Allegheny County
Frank McNish
Comeceny
Fanisiog
General Missionary Committee Approves Africa and India Funds
The General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Church met in Boston with Bishop Ninde presiding. An additional appropriation of 4,500 was allocated for Africa, while India support and travel plans were discussed. The session addressed pending matters before adjournment.
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General Methodist Committee
Africa
India
Boston
General Missionary Committee
The
Methodist Church
Ninde
View
New Yorks
Faa
Royal Edinburgh Concert Company Delights Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Musio Hall hosted the Royal Edinburgh Concert Company with a star lineup including Miss Alice Steele Miss Edith Ross and Mr Alexander Finlayson. The performance featured Annie Laurie Bonnie Dundee Robin Adair Coming Thro the Rye and The Wreck of the Mary Jane to standing ovations.
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Maclennans
Kleber-Mason
Linden Club
Carnegie Musio Hall
Royal Edinburgh Concert
Beotch Saaathee
Bes
Alice Steele
Edith Ross
Alexander Finlayson
James Fleming
Jules Guitton
Charles Lee
Steel
Ross
Finlayson
Fleming
Bonnie Dundee
Alice Steel
Robin Adair
Mr. Finlayson
Air
Gultten
Herrin
Connellsville Wedding Of Miss Nannie Johnston and Colonel J M Heed
The Connellsville community prepares for the November 27 ceremony at First Presbyterian Church joining Miss Nannie Johnston and Colonel J M Heed. A large retinue will attend including four bridesmaids, a maid of honor, two flower girls, four ushers, the bride’s father Mr Joseph Johnston, and the groom with a best man. The couple’s match, described as a union of wealth and attainment, has broad town support and interest.
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Connellsville
Nannie Johnston
J. M. Heed
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Johnston
Linden Club second concert charms with varied program
The Linden Clubhouse hosted a full house for the second series concert. Gernert's orchestra opened with the William Tell overture, then Lavertal and Arditi fandan and tarentella preceded four Gounod selections. Soloist H. B. Brockett Jr. sang Old Heidelberge to great acclaim.
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Linden Club House
Rossini
Gernert
Lavertal
Arditi
Gounod
Faost
H. B. Brockett, Jr
Jensen
Foerster
Steck
Stri
Orth
A Pretty Home Wedding of Mason and Kleber
Miss Margaret A Mason married Louis P Kleber in a 4 o clock home ceremony at the bride’s Ivy street residence. Rev John McCandress officiated with bridal party including Jennie Mason and Cora Friday. The couple left for the East on the 5 o clock train, guests continued festivities until midnight.
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Margaret A. Mason
Louie P. Kleber
Nts
Ivy Street
John McCandress
New York
Mies Jennie Ason
Cora Friday
Minnie Mitchell
Sarah Davis
Fredricks Kleber
Hattie Wainwricht
Charles J. Kleber
An Evening Trip Abroad by The Trip Club
The Trip Club gathered at Mrs. Dr. Easton’s Alleheny residence last evening and "went abroad" in spirit. Papers were read by Mrs. Dr. Easton Miss Belle McIlhenny and Mrs. Byram as they plan a future genuine trip to the old world and research points of interest in advance.
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Dr. Easton
Alleheny
Belle McIlhenny
Byram
Social and society items from Moorhead and beyond
Social chatter notes events in Moorhead with the W C T A planning a dinner and soup supper at Second Avenue and Grant Street. Allegheny hosts a Bethel Church concert led by C L Gilderaleere. The Woods Walton wedding unfolds as a fashionable affair. Porter Clokey wedding set for Springfield. Mrs H B Brockett hosts a euchre party tonight.
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Moorhead
W.C.T. A
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
C. L. Gilderaleere
Woods-Walton
Porter-Clokey
Springfield
H. HB. Brockett
Burns Walking Stick Relic Tied to Highland Tours
The Scottish American reports a walking stick once owned by poet Robert Burns. Authenticated by provenance from 1787 to 1792 when Burns kept it, it later passed to Mr Corska Threagh and then a Scottish family in Liverpool. Mr Patrick of Balmoral Choir may reveal it during Tam o' Schanter performances.
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BR. J. Patrick
Balmoral
Robert Burns
Patrick
Nanes
William Murray
Highlands
Burns
Cors Ska
Liverpool
Tam O’ Schanter
Barns
Curious Condensations From A Historic Press Fragment
A miscellany of short notes reports a red bird dying at 25 in Atchison, a 60 pound salmon at Eel river California, a Ta incorporation of a Matrimonial Bureau, and local farming sales. It cites large lumber shipments to Albany Oregon, weather, wolves, wolves and divination lore, scientific oddities, and Idaho mineral output with historic totals.
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Atchison
Eel River
California
Sunny Fancies and Quips From Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous lines and brief notices from multiple papers. Jests about marriages in New York and Philadelphia, a factory fire at the Olean Toothpick plant, satirical quips on rent and relocation, and snippets from Harper’s Young People and other columns.
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Philadelphia
Jeisure
New York Sun
Olean
United States
Lynn
Johnnie
Harper
Tommy
New Fork
Phidacepeie Times
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