The Dispatch circulation and offices in New York and Paris
The Dispatch lists its mailing and publication offices at Exterdd Mittehure Postodice and Diamond Street locations. It notes advertising offices in New York and a Paris distributor, with full copies available at Brentano’s and other venues for hotel news.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Tastern
Trimone Builinn
New York
Dispatch
Brenteno's
Finion Square
Ce U Opera
Paris
Bern
The Tory promises and Ireland policy in the Queen's speech
The Queen's speech outlines an Irish policy that hints Salisbury may imitate Peel and Disraeli by stealing Liberal policy. It pushes reform of land ownership and local government, edging toward home rule but not fully, while warning that partial measures fail without real reform. The piece contrasts Salisbury's measured approach with past bold acts and notes two obstacles to success.
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Salisbury
Peel
Disraeli
Scotland
Ireland
Great Britain
Pittsburg Sees Decline in Consumption Linked to Gas Use
Over the past decade Pittsburg shows a notable drop in consumption deaths. Medical authorities debate whether natural gas heating influences health, with no consensus. Still the city records fewer consumption victims than Philadelphia and Koch inoculation experiments remain of interest.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphi
Dr. Koch
Kings of finance and Napoleons of the stock market
An editorial criticizes Mr. Depew for portraying the kings of finance as world rulers. It compares his view to Napoleonic figures, noting stock manipulation and illicit railway rate favoritism as the real sources of power and warning that financiers pursue empire-building by attacking corporate realms and threatening ruin.
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Depew
New York Chamber of Commerce
Finance
Brotherhood of Nations
Napoleon
Laaguer
Europe
France
Strasburg
Boulogne
Depewsuests
Ruler of Democracy Questioned by Money Power
The article cites Mr Depew who labels Gould and Rockefeller as the real rulers and warns that their financial empire resembles Napoleonic rulership. It argues this corporate monarchy risks Republican institutions and invites scrutiny of unchecked corporate power.
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Messrs
Gould and
Rockafeller
Mr. Depew
Gould- Rockafeller
Hungarys zone fare system inspires rail rate debate
The piece explains Hungary’s passenger zone plan with central origin, ten mile zones, and cheap third class fares. It argues the system lowers ticket-office costs, boosts travel, and could imply a broader shift toward universal mileage tickets and reduced passenger charges in the United States if applied nationwide.
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Hhurges
New York
Chicago
Hungary
Germany
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Wester
Europe
Free Trade Inconsistency in Sugar Tax Debate
The Chicago Herald challenges the McKinley tariff by attacking the sugar schedule. It argues a half cent duty on refined sugar is unnecessary and raw sugar duties serve as revenue, though the piece notes five-sixths of raw sugar taxes went to the Treasury. It credits Cleveland with starting the tariff-reduction principle and notes Democrats discuss revenue reduction methods.
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Chicago Herald
Louisians
Herald
Cleveland
Disratcar
Free Trade
Sugar Duties Debate Reveals Protective Margin Shifts
The article defends tariff changes under McKinley, arguing the new duty on refined sugar replaces the old raw-to-refined protection gap rather than a revenue loss. It cites margins from old tariffs and Mills bill, claiming the Dispatc h supports reduced taxation and less protection, while critics misstate the measure.
Koch Time Parley on Tuberculosis Theories
Dr Damm attacks the Kooh tuberculosis theory and its cure, appealing to doctors and lay readers alike. The critique notes Kooh's methods lack thorough testing and cautions against calling Koeh's discovery a fashionable craze until proven.
Gladstone Calls for Parnell Step Back in Irish Leadership
Gladstone openly opposes Parnell retaining the Irish Home Rule leadership and urges retirement in temperate terms. The letter to John Morley reveals his regret at the painful duty and signals potential upheaval for the alliance between Irish Nationalists and English Liberals, with wide implications in both Ireland and Britain.
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Gladstone
Parnell
House of Commons
John Morley
Great Britain
Gas Savings Advised By Gas Companies Officials
The piece urges consumers to adopt gas-saving appliances to dampen rising gas bills. It presents sensible advice from gas company officials and notes motives or price-raising debates without asserting specifics.
Chicago's Grand Squabble at World’s Fair
The Chicago World's Fair has sparked petty disputes and temper at the top. Secretary Blaine attempted to aid South American exhibits but was forced by exposition managers to drop his plan. Large salaries and big egos drive the early governance while calls for common sense and real cooperation grow.
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Blaine
Chicago
Chauncey F. Black Put Forward for Senate Nomination
The Wilkesbarre Sunday founder backs Chauncey F. Black for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator. The ex-Lieutenant Governor’s advocacy of Democratic principles and ballot reform earns him prominent party recognition, though he questions whether nominations bring real honors. The piece also notes other editorial opinions on political and legal topics, including remarks on Indian identity, the Supreme Court case on electrical execution, and misstatements about Tennessee voting trends.
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Chauncey F. Black
Wilkesbarre Sunday
United States
Black
Reappearance of old boy Indian fight tale cited
The piece notes the revival of an old story about boys seeking battles with Indians, calling it a sign of reporter sterility rather than juvenile pugnacity. It also questions Chicago bond plans for the World’s Fair, claiming $5,000,000 may be pledged by private subscription soon.
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Chicago
Questions Rise Over Six Thousand Dollar Fire Fund
The item questions what happened to the six thousand dollar guarantee fund used for the Chicago fair and asks if the four million dollars was fully accounted for. It notes market activity, parading plans for Pattison’s inauguration, and comments from the Republican State Chairman calling inaction demagoguery. It adds a tongue in cheek remark about President Cleveland and letters.
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National Guard
Pattison
Philadelphia reformers seek a new city by cleansing ballot abuses
Political organs in Philadelphia push for a new city but stop short of a firm plan to purge the old gang blamed for ballot stuffing. The warm days lowered turkey prices as the market noted falling bids for the birds.
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Philadelphia
Chandler plan to call NH Legislature to block Democrats
The proposal seeks to assemble New Hampshire’s old Legislature to prevent Democrats from taking power through the new legislative election. It reflects a Republican tactic of using legislative control to influence party outcomes and limit opposing influence.
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Chandler
New Hampshire
Political and social notes from a distant era
A roundup of personal notices and brief items names Jules Verse as author and Ward the sculptor with new statues in New York. Governor-elect Russell appoints Charles H. Tay Sfn as chief son. discussions place Carraix Duxwood as a potential National Weather Bureau superintendent. Cardinal Gibbons asks Thanksgiving services. Donations include Mrs Poland Rankin giving 1000 dollars to Morristown library. Mrs Douglass speaks on Hayti in Washington. Don Pedro’s Paris auctioned palace furniture. Daniel Scales, San Francisco millionaire, was once a Mississippi River steamboat steward. Eugene Freip returns from Europe with Gladstone era axe. Alfred Russell linked to US Supreme Court vacancy. Count Alexander Seechenyi rumored alive, seen in Vienna with 1000+ photographic views.
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Jules Verse
Ward
Greeley
New York
Beecher
Conkling
Sheridan
Russell
Massachusetts
Charles H. Tay
Boston Gibbs
Carraix Duxwood
Signal Service
National Weather Bureau
Cardinal Gibbons
Isaiul Poland Rankin
Luke P. Poland
Morristown
Frederick Douglass
Hayti
Washington
Brazil
Don Pedro
Paris
Boa Vista
Daniel Scales
San Francisco
United States
Eugene Freip
Europe
Gladstone
Hawarden
Alfred Russel
Detroit
Michigan
United States Supreme Court
Proctor
White House
Blaine
Secretary Stones Report on Election Returns and Commissions
Harrisburg reports Secretary of the Commonwealth Stone urges uniform election return blanks to reduce errors after a general election. He notes 4 514 commissions issued since 1838, with 2 054 to justices of the peace and 488 from county prisons discharged on good behavior. Railroad activity shows 4 charters granted, 2 amended, 150 street railways granted, and 85 accepted under the 1590 act.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of the Commonwealth Stone
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Astern
Western
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON AND LOOSE VERSE GEMS
A collage of medley items on humor and society. Jests and laughter fill entertainment venues while reflections on politics, football, finance, and culture mingle with poems about the sea and idealized paradise. Notable notes include Marvin Scaife’s deer donation to Highland Park and local observations.
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Highland Park
Marvin Scaife
East Bangor Consolidated State Company Tax Exemption Case
In Harrisburg the case against East Bangor Consolidated State Company, Northampton county, argued in Dauphin county court. The firm claims manufacturing exemption for slate from its own mine. the Attorney General contests the mine portion. Decision reserved. Also heard was a quo warranto case against Alexander M. Hartt for magistrate residency. his lawyer cited flood displacement and imminent move. No verdict yet.
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Harrieburg
East Bangor Consolidated State Company
Northampton County
Dauphin County
Whder
Guo Warranto
Alexander M. Hartt
Johnstown
Commonwealth
Hartt
Ghost Dance Described by Missionary in Dakota
A letter from Miss M. Collins of Grand River Dakota reports the ghost dance as a Sun Dance revival with a dangerous twist. Indians dance facing the sun in extended sessions and collapse, with men in war dress and women painted and feathered. Sitting Bull allegedly tells natives to ignore presidential orders to avoid provoking a military response.
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American Missionary Association
M. ©. Collins
Grand River
Dakota
Bell
Mona
Miss Osilms
Citting Bull
Brown and Brown wedding at Boyle mansion on Ellsworth
Miss Margaret Boyle wed Harry Brown in a lavish ceremony at J. D. Boyle’s Ellsworth avenue home. The couple, heirs to H. H. Brown’s Sons, will reside on Forbes street after a grand reception and an elegant dowry of silver pieces.
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J. D. Boyle
Ellsworth Avenue
Margaret Boyle
Harry Brown
H. H. Brown
Laura Adelaide
Edward H. Brainerd
Hetty Hoyle
Messra
Augustus P. Burgwin
Robert H. Boye
Mr. Holmes
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Doulton
Kuhn
Solia
T. J. Leak
D. D
Walton M. E
Palestine
Sons of St. George
English Standard Lodge
Lawrence Turner Hall
Sovereigns of Industry
Columbia Council 49
Turner Hall
Butler Street
S. L. Fleishman
Locust Street
Brilliant reception for Mrs Jones at Negley avenue
Mrs James Mellon hosted yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs William L Jones. Miss Daisy Dilworth greeted guests in bridal white as the social scene noted her beauty and charm. The house and lawn glowed with rhododendrons and botanical touches, with a supper served on orchid leaf menus.
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James R. Mellon
Negley Avenue
William Larimer Jones
Daisy Dilworth
Jones
Ubn
Sympathy for an Invalid Benefit for Miss E. M. Simpson
A testimonial benefit for Miss E. M. Simpson takes place this evening in the High School chapel. The program features musical and elocutionary numbers by Kam Brown Letta ene Irene Sample C. C. Rinehart W. S. Weeden C. E. Stewart Edith Harris and others. The event is organized by a committee chaired by Superintendent George Lockey and Principal Wood amid widespread sympathy for the veteran public school teacher.
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E. M. Simpson
Kam Brown
Letta Ene
Irene Sample
C.C. Rinehart
W. 5. Weeden
C.E. Stewart
Edith Harris
George Lockey
Wood
Bart Anuen
Miss Simpson
Entertaining Evening By King’s Sons and Daughters Choir
Under the auspices of the King’s Sons and Daughters of St. Peter’s Church a Sunday schoolroom program was held last evening. Mr. C. C. Dickey opened with remarks, followed by performances from Miss H. Grimes Miss Bessie L Dickey Miss Camille Will and Messrs. J. A. Hibbard and J. F. Hetzel. Refreshments of a delicious order were served afterward.
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King's Sons and Daughters
St. Peter's Church
C. C. Dickey
Poe
Ity
H. Grimes
Bessie L Dickey
Camille Will
J. A. Hibbard
J. F. Hetzel
Social notes from Sewickley and Allegheny events
Last evening at Park Place Hotel MBE and Mrs Will McCullough Graf hosted a reception with many Sewickley guests from Pittsburg and Allegheny in attendance. A later tea and church events across Allegheny and nearby areas featured varied entertainment and social gatherings.
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Will McCullowen Grafton
Sewickley
Park Place
Misa Chew
Grafton
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Mars
Thomas Jamison
Beethoven Quartet Club at Old City Hall Promising Season Event
The Beethoven Quartet Club gave a varied program at Old City Hall led by Carl Retter with Fred Toerge and George Pearce and Charles Cooper. Miss Clementine De Vere sang while Louis Abel and Oscar Loeblich joined on wind and brass. The report praises the ensemble and highlights two novelties, notes minor flaws, and laments the small audience that led to possible contract cancellation and a refund of the balance.
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Beethoven Quartet Club
Old City Hall
Carl Retter
Fred G. Toerge
George Pearce
Charles F. Cooper
Louis Abel
Oscar Loeblich
Clementine de Vere
New York
Doppler Ensaed
Mele
Yanil
Mohr
Beethoven
Pittsburg
Alene
Doppter
Taubert
Stetter
Retter
Fred T
Gilmore Concerts on Thanksgiving Day in Old City Hall
Gilmore and his band present two concerts under Jr. O. U. A. M. auspices in Old City Hall Pittsburg. Miss Ida Klein, a Metropolitan Opera soprano, and Mr. Edward O Mahony, formerly with Carl Rosa, join the program featuring Rienzi Overture, Meyerbeer selections, American Patrol, Wagner Tannhauser, Rose Shamrock and Thistle, and other operatic numbers.
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Gilmore
Old City Hall
Ida Klein
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Edward O'Mahony
Carl Rosa Opera Company
England
Wagner
Meyerbeer
Miss Klien
Mr. O'Mahony
Estland
Ireland
Scotland
Miss Klein
Lina
Gounod
Opening Emma Joch Grand Encore Opera at Duquesne Theater
Nearly 150 seats sold at Hayes music store for the opening Monday at the Duquesne Theater. Seats offered at 29 dollars with premium boxes at 20 dollars, and regular prices for remaining best seats. Miss Joch performs Huguenots, Rigoletto, Lohengrin, Faust, L Africaine, Il Trovatore, The Flying Dutchman with dates next week.
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Emma Joch Grand Enciwh Opera Company
New Duquesne Theater
Hayes! Music Store
Fifth Avenue
Hayes
Miss Juch
Juch
Higoletto
the Flying Dutchman
Deaths of a Day Ben Penhallow Shillaber dies in Chelsea Mass
New York November 3 Ben Penhallow Shillaber the famous humorist and poet known as Mrs Partington died today of heart disease at his Chelsea Massachusetts home. Born July 1 1818 in Portsmouth New Hampshire he worked at the Dover printing office and Boston Post before shaping his literary career.
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B. P. Shillaber
the Dispatch
New York
Ben Penhallow Shillaber
Mrs. Partington
Chelsea
Mass
Portamouth
S. H
Finous Academy
Exeter
Dover
N. H
Demwarara
Guiana
Boston Post
Abr
Shillaber
Hiss
Curious Condensations From A Bygone Era
A collage of brief notes on science, geography, and daily life. Items include gold value, ice stores around Lake Champlain, misprinted astronomy facts, Oregon fishing, California bee colonies, Galapagos flora, dental disease linked to tomatoca, and Canada’s federal structure across seven provinces and four territories.
humorous corner quotes from newspapers and jokes
A collage of quick quips and jokes from various papers. Humorous lines touch on discipline, fortifications, rounds of fighting, and a nurse’s advice while a reader asks a doctor if they will die. The tone mimics late 19th early 20th century humor columns.
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Taylor Avenue
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Smithfield Street
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Henry L. Rinewalt
Point Breeze
Lexa M. Aull
William M. Meyers
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St. Paul's Church
Larimer Avenue
Father Suehr
Ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Kate Rathan
Harry Evans
Denny
Ligonier
Thirty-fourth Streets
Emma Joch
Opera Sale
J. H. Schamart
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