The Dispatch Advertises Publication Details in New York
The notice lists the February 1840 issue address at Pittsburg and furnishing offices in Dormer Smithfield and Diamond Streets. It directs readers to the Eastern Advertising Office in Tribune Building New York for complete issues of The Dispatch and notes Brentano's and a Paris address for hotel stands suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House& No
Pittsburg
Mestedien
Dormer Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Newe Rooms
Diamond Street
Room TN
Tribune Building
New York
Dispatch
Brentano's
Union Square
Ave. de P Opera
Paris
France
Fragmented Vintage Newspaper Circulation Notice
OCR reads as a garbled US dispatch price list for various subscriptions. Mentions include per quarter monthly and yearly rates, Sunday editions, and carrier delivery details with weekly cost figures. Names and dates are corrupted or repeated.
Thunderbolt for a Cent Sparks Ireland Relief Call
The London Times criticizes a New York famine relief appeal for Ireland and questions its political motives. Despite harsh editorial tone, the piece supports raising funds to aid Ireland, noting travelers report signs of famine and urging prompt response to the famine fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Ireland
London
New York
United States
Timex
Times
Parnell
Dow Appointment Signals 1892 Maine Political Shift
The appointment of Colonel Frederick N. Dow as Portland customs collector signals a Maine political shift. President Harrison favors the Maine wing over Reed aligned candidates, possibly signaling a strategic lean toward Blaine’s influence and the 1892 nomination dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick N. Dow
Port of
Portland
Harrison
Colonel Dow
Maine
Thomas Brackett Reed
Blaine
Reed
Milliken
Maine Statesman
Mind Reading Fraud Exposed by Chicago Tribune Report
The mind reader Paul Alexander Johnstone of St Paul is debunked as a stage trickster. The exposure shows no real mystery, just sleight of hand used to fool a credulous public into believing spiritual influence over mind and matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
England
The
Chicago Tribune
Paul Alexander Johnstone
St. Paul
Johnstone
Jacob
Herrmann
Con Artist Pantomime Draws Crowds Across Cities
The piece criticizes repeated scams exposing how a masked open-scan act, akin to a conjurer's box held by fake screws, continues to lure thousands by exploiting public credulity and fooling even intelligent locals.
New Post Office Archite ctural Jewel Receives Flag
The article lauds the completion of the new post office with flag-raising. It commends Superintendent Malone for his lifelong work and notes postmaster McKean spurring progress. It predicts Pittsburg’s County Court House and post office will attract visitors to see two architectural jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Por
Mike
McKean
Pittsburg
County Court House
The New Tariff and Its Implications
The piece argues the McKinley tariff benefits American industry and consumers, noting luxuries rise but domestic products offer value. It cites Pittsburgh industries, predicts renewed tin plate output, and defends protection as a national aim while criticizing New York Republican figures and Vice President Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Key West
United States
Harrison
Pittsburg
Congress
Europe
Calamities and transit promises touch Pittsburg Hill district
The piece notes looming disasters in Pittsburg Hill district including a coming volcano. it also reports prospects of rapid transit improvements from New York to Liverpool promised by Prof. Johnson. Other items touch Knights of Labor with the New York Central and tensions with English syndicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josyson
Pittsburg
New York
Liverpool
Johnson
New York Central
Knights of Labor
Knights
Baron Hirsch's Parisian entreaties and expenses noted
The article claims Baron Hirsch pays $40,000 yearly to a French socialite for introductions in Paris society. It suggests this cost is minor beside the price he paid to exit Parisian society, hinting at a costly social leverage in high circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Hirsch
Parla
Famous Sculptor Bruce Joy to Visit Pittsburg Guests
Bruce Joy, noted sculptor of the Bishop Berkeley memorial unveiled in Cloyne Cathedral, will join the British Iron and Steel Institute visitors in Pittsburg next week. He will tour with fellow specialists, staying about three months as a leading figure among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Joy
Pittsburg
British Iron and Steel Institute
KR. H. A
Joy
Bishop Berkeley
Cloyne
Europe
Ayers
Jor
United States
New U S Tariff Prompts Cuban Sugar Trade Hope
Havana October 2 The Saguar Producer reports the new sugar tariff in the United States may stimulate Cuban sugar exports and the setup of refineries and warehouses near guards and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ccourages Caban Enterprieac
Havana
Manan Basiis
Cuba
Nelsenets Sattan
Arge
Guardila
Fedjedor
Prominent Figures And Oddities Of The Era
A collage of notable persons and curiosities includes the President of Uruguay near a millinery shop, Adelina Patri criticizing London crowds, Rex Butler’s vigor at his office, and Mrs. Heces A. Coonrax named as a World’s Fair alternate. Also noted are General James Altabon advising on fair attractions, ex-emperor of Brazil’s Vienna plans, Alexander Stephens tied to Caroline Wilkinson’s death, Baron Himsch’s club eviction, the Duke of Marlborough’s American visit for social study notes, Miss Many Cusaray Dunserrox’s screw industry leadership, US Senator Drew’s memory feats, and Grant’s 1860s exploits in Mattoon with the Twenty-First Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
Adelina Patri
London
Rex Butler
Heces A. Coonrax
Schuyler Colfax
Indy
James Altabon
Chicago
Brazil
Vienna
Alexander H. Stephens
Caroline Wilkinson
Atlanta
Stephens
Baron Himsch
Duke of Marlborough
America
Brice
Cusaray Dunserrox
New York Screw Manufactory
Senate
Pattison Backers Plan Countywide Republican Campaign
The Independent Republican Movement and Tes Progress organize for Pattison support with an executive committee meeting and countywide meetings. A circulated pledge endorses Robert E. Pattison for Pennsylvania Governor over George W. Delamater, citing accountability, tariff reform, and party integrity. Chairman Blair to close a headquarters lease, opening rooms to the public tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Republican Movement
Tes Progress
Allegheny County
Independent Republican
Pattison
Ayres
Committee On
George W. Delamater
Pennsylvania
Senate
Robert E. Pattison
Blair
Sunday School Elections at State Convention
In New Castries on October 2 the State Sunday School Convention elected officers for the coming year led by President Rev. James Morrow of Philadelphia. Include positions for vice presidents, secretary Rev. Bla i rd of New Castle, treasurer William McDermott of Conshohocken, and field secretary J Sprenkel of New Cumberland with a long list of regional committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castries
James Morrow
D. D
Philadelphia
David 8. Kennedy
Allegheny
Dr. Sapper
Eebesen
Retary
Blaird
New Castle
Wiliam McDermott
Conshobocken
Sec. Tetary
J. Sprenkel
New Cumberland
Avase Eommitee
W. Se
C. EB. Blackall
Philadephias
RK. Thompson
New Iimington
Thomas H
J. Shouta
Choamberabu Fite
HF. Kergens
Bellwood
N. J
Miter
Ouscnia Mills
Beventh
David Kenney
St. Mary’s
J. J. Caldwell
New Hamburg
Hey
J. W. Schwarts
Worthington
Edwin & Gray
Italia
World’s Fair Exhibit Divisions Named by Classification Committee
The National Committee on Classification outlined the exhibit divisions for the World’s Fair. The categories include A agriculture, B vinticulture and horticulture, C livestock, D mines and metallurgy, E machinery, F electricity and appliances, G manufactures and elaborative industries, H fine arts and decorative arts, I science history literature and social relations, K marine and fisheries, L house accessories costumes and personal equipment, and M isolated collective monographic exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuTcaco
National Committee On Classification
The New Tariff Bill Debate Across Newspapers
A compilation of editorials from Wharserox News Minneapolis Tribune Kansas City Journal Milwaukee Sentinel Cleveland Leader New York Tribune and others praising the tariff bill. They call it McKinley era protection with prosperity for farmers and industry and predict strong economic effects nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Minneapolis Tribune
Kansas City Journal
Milwaukee Sentinel
Cleveland
Assanita
McKinley
New Youre Tribune
Senate
House
Measles Miracle Turns to Vet Misunderstanding
Mrs Greenfront brings her ill poodle Gyp to a city doctor asking for treatment. The physician refuses to treat a dog, noting no veterinary practice. Mrs Greenfront insists, wraps the dog in a shawl, and departs with the pet saved from an unintended surgical scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Mra. Greenfront
Gyp
Not Nautical Man Grushingtons Rhapsody With Anastasia
A humorously muddled dialogue features Grushington and Miss Anastasia discussing a yacht near the shore. The exchange centers on nautical knowledge and the idea of hugging the shore as a sign of skill versus innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grushington
Anastasia
Alonzo
Gusbington
Gushington
Anastasis
Reed as a Reed shaken by the wind on Court House steps
Two tramp printers joke about Speaker Reed likened to John the Baptist. They discuss being electrocuted for knowing, and note that many voters went out to see Reed shaken by the wind, remarking he was not that kind of reed. One offers to "set'em up" if he gets a case tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jim
Reed
John the Baptist
United States of America
Carlotta Patti
Adelina Patti
Carlo
Canal Street
New Orleans
Mme. Patti
Fariously
Congress
Squatter recollects schoolyard licks and a wedding twist
A countryman selling watermelons recalls his brutal school days in Cracker's Neck. He describes overpowering the harsh teacher and his plan to fight back, then reveals he later married the teacher's daughter, avoiding further vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracker
Surprising Beach Talk From Sewickley Visitor
A Sewickley youngster on a Jersey shore visit mistakes a mosquito for a bird and quips about snapping at a “Zizzie.” L after returning from Vassar discusses evolution with her fiancé, a Washington county farmer, who affirms survival of the fittest while noting Jessie’s mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Jersey Beach
Vassar
Washington County
Henry
Jessie
Lucy
Chicago dislikes Chinese roast pork method
The Syracuse Herald notes Chicago finds the Chinese technique of producing roast pork unpleasant and expensive. The piece contrasts tastes and costs, highlighting regional reaction and economic concerns surrounding the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Herald
Chicago
Death of Henry Hays at Ellsworth Avenue Home
Henry Hays of Ellsworth avenue near Neville street died yesterday after five months of heart dropsy. He leaves a wife and daughter and was son of a noted tanner once near Penn avenue. A Republican activist, he served as a director for the Mechanics Bank and Monongahela Insurance, was twice married, and brother to Hubert Hays and Ries Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bays
Ellsworth Avenue
Neville Street
Hays
Penn Avenue
T. C. Jenkins
Cornells
Lafayette Hall
Mechanics’ Bank
Monomahela Insurance Company
John Frederick
Hart Oluter
James K. Hart
Hart & Wilkinson
Wade
Hubert Hare
First National Bank
Ries Hays
Monongahela Insurance Company
Death of former Maryland governor Philip Francis Thomas
Special telegram from Baltimore reports the death overnight of Hon Philip Francis Thomas ex governor of Maryland and former secretary of the Treasury under Buchanan. He died amid controversy over disloyalty charges that hindered his Senate seat bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Francis Thomas
Distator
Baltimony
Philip Francia ‘Thomas
Maryland
Obituaries of Several Local Residents Mentioned
Aged 2 years David Better and a Beltshoover youth died at home after a ten month illness. Joseph Goodman previously attended the deceased. services and burial are planned at Zimmerman's Cemetery. John D. Wilson, a young assistant clerk in the Jones shipping department, died yesterday morning in Bouraien. he was head clerk at the Matra House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Better
Beltshoover Borough
Joseph Goodman
Zimmerman's
John D. Wilson
Jones
Bouraien
Ttara
Bytanon Matra
Should Councils Persist in Rejecting the Schenley Park Entrance
The Dispatch Poll Book at the Exposition invites public input daily. Voters can answer yee or no on topics this week including the Schenley Park entrance and future Exhibition space. Souvenirs are offered to Lady Voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Natey Meratren
Darcy Distaton
Darey Deratce
Patey DistaTon
Sundsy
Dispatch
Darcy Ineraton
Destanren
Tam Distarce
Brunswick- Balk-Ocollender Billiard Company
Schenley Park
All True Lovers of Free Government Should Revolt
A York delegate from the Westside Republican Club criticizes the state league’s actions in Philadelphia and urges revolt against corrupt bosses. He predicts the trap will stay open until November 4 when Delamater and Quay may fall into it, urging liberty loving voters to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Westside Republican Club
State League
Philadelphia
Wen
Keystone
Delamater
Quay
State Political Notes Reflect Party Conflicts and Candidate Opinions
Local editorials cite partisan fault lines in Pennsylvania races. Republicans criticize Delamater while urging support for Pattison, citing local GOP divisions in Clearfield, Lancaster, Wellsboro, and Wellsboro Agitator reporting shifting support and intra party dissent.
Weathered Souls and Rainy Day Musings
A long collage of observations on rain and mood, city grime, and daily life. Notes on fashion, work, and humor blend with social quips about politicians, tariffs, and local quirks. A portrait of urban dampness and its bite, mixed with topical asides and odd facts.
National Civil Service Reform League backs merit based appointments
The Boston meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League advocates merit based appointments for thirty two thousand public service posts and urges repeal of fixed terms laws to curb partisan removals. It notes Roosevelt’s claim that only two percent of late admin clerks were retained and calls for postmaster removals to be limited to proper officials and not partisan political actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Civil Service Reform League
League
Roosevelt
Friends of Reform
Congress
Bid Me Not Farewell Poem Fragment
Poem fragment expressing devotion and fear of parting with a beloved. The speaker pleads not to be left, noting shared joys and the ache of separation. The speaker imagines dreamlike togetherness and vows to endure if the beloved remains, or to break the heart to depart if farewell is spoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
Work Draws Attention to Declining Y M C A Attendance
Members of the Young Men’s Christian Association gathered for the autumn reunion at the association building with J. F. Robinson presiding. Reports cited a slight drop in attendance this year from last, despite growing membership and benefits from Saturday evening and Sunday programs. Testimonials and refreshments followed in the parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
J. F. Robinson
C. 5. Decker
H.C. Westervelt
H. G. Morgan
Robinson
Falcons
Wedded at home Robinson Jones Suptinis in Sewickley
In Sewickley last evening Miss Emma Jones wed Mr. Alex Robinson in a home ceremony attended by family and friends. Rev Theodore Robinson officiated assisted by groomsmen Dr W B Cochrane and Edwin O Robinson. A Western trip will follow. gifts were lavish. Also Philip Self Jr and Miss Margaret Nichols were married at the bride's residence with plans for a Eastward trip and a Forty-fourth Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Emma Jones
Alex, Robinson
Thebide
Rebecca Jones
Williamw. L. Jones
Sfield’s
Edith Oliver
James BH. Oliver
Kigewo
W. B. Cochrane
Edwin O. Robinson
R. W
Theodore Robinson
Western Theological Seminary
Thebride
J. B. Sanaa
Semple & Jones
Robinson
Alexander Robinson
Robinson Brothers
Philip Self, Jr
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
Margaret Nichols
John A. Nichols
Pittsburg
Forty-fifth Street
Stiles
Forty-third Street Presbyterian Church
Forty-fourth Street
Charity Bazaar At Dr Sproull Residence
A Young People's Mission Band of the Central ER. P. Church held a charity fair and bazaar at Dr. J. W. Sproull’s home 6 Montgomery avenue Allegheny. Refreshments ran 5 to 7 pm and fancy goods sale continued late, yielding a sizable sum for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sproull
Montgomery Avenue
Allegheny
Young People's Mission Band
ER. P. Church
Found a Bride in Allegheny Ceremony Unites Hawthorn and Onstell
Last evening Miss Mary E Hawthorn and Mr Jefferson Onstell of Beaver county united in marriage in Allegheny in the parlor of the bride's father Robert Hawthorn on Windsor street Rev Dr McMillan of the Second U P Church Stockton avenue performed the service in a ceremony before intimate friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Hawthorn
Jefferson Onstell
Beaver County
Robert Hawthorn
Windsor Street
Allegheny
McMillan
U. P
Stockton Avenue
Mrs. Franks Hosts Silver Wedding Reception for Parents
Mrs. Robert Franks opens her home to guests for a celebration honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Quay as they mark their silver wedding anniversary. The social event highlights her acclaimed grace and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Franks
Jerome Quay
Social Events Include WEDDING At Burchfields Home
A wedding for Miss Henrietta Burchfield to Mr George Craig will take place at the Burchfields Negley Avenue home with a silver anniversary for the couple. Bess Cunningham hosted a pair of euchre parties in Sewickley this week. The Seventy six Pennsylvania Regimental Association holds its annual reunion at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The East End Collins Avenue church hosts a supper and the Bellefeld Church hosts an organ recital by Prof Woolf. A progressive euchre party honors Mr and Mrs C A Culp on Ellsworth Avenue. Episcopal Home children visited the Exposition under Miss Loomis. Mus Fosse Suir of Mt Washington receives guests tomorrow afternoon. Mus W H Fawn of Fifth Avenue East End hosts an afternoon reception today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Burchfield
Negley Avenue
Henrietta Burchfield
George Craig
Bessis Cunningham
Sewickley
Seventh Avenue
Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania Regimental
Tus Ewing Mission
U.P
Collins Avenue
East End
C. A. Culp
Ellsworth Avenue
Prohibitory Law Challenged in Habeas Corpus Case
In Topeka on October 2 the Rabber habeas corpus case closed arguments on the Wilden original package law. Attorneys argued the state prohibitory law is not operative for original packages before the Wilson bill, and that even if constitutional the law cannot take effect without another prohibitory act by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Foster
Jo Phillips
Mayor Catches Thimble-Rigger in Allentown Chase
Allentown October 2 Colonel D Lehr mayor spotted a gambler working the thimble racket at the fair grounds. The man fled toward the gate and Lebr chased him through the crowd onto the street for nearly two miles before losing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
D. Lehr
Lebr
Holt
Curious Condensations Highlights From Wide Range Of Oddities
A scattered roundup of notes from politics to curiosities. items include Congressmen at home brief, London skating craze, a Georgia tree measure, moonshiners raid, a Griffin postal seizure, unusual lizards, and patent weather and technology snippets.
Quips and Jests from a Patchwork of 1900s Humor
A collage of cartoon captions and quips from various 19th and early 20th century sources. Jokes about travel in Europe, hotel bills, courtship in business, and light social banter mix with playful wordplay and cartoonish banter.
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Che Dispatch
Teems
Con. Emmort F. Sagrano
Aco
Union League Club
Union League
Morton
Washington
Stablegram
Springfield Republican
Mattoon
Ill
Grant
Mr. Goode
Oglesby
Wharserox News
Rep
Henry Hays
David Ratter
Piutebarg
DR. Blake
Braproro
Vaux
Victoria
Clearfield Republican
Dem
New Castle Guardian
Phillips
Major McDowell
E. P. Gillespie
Lancaster Intelligencer
B. Dick
Crawford County
John Morris
Morris
Wellshorno Agitator
Bradford County
Bradford
Ovila
Sreaprxne
Commonwealth
Senator Helamater
Hoss Quay
Emery
Hensel
Wat
Old England
Rhine
Burgundy
Scotland
Speaker Eerp
Jack Hornera
Canada
Joan L. Sullivan
Elks
Horns
Clarkson
Biniie
Speaker Reed
Tuerf
Senator Quay
Grand Trunk
Arnica
Mr. Read
Willie Winkle
Ttaliana Alderete Corrales
San Antonio de Los Manos
National League
Theo
Dreamland
Actamon Ecooion
Worl
Self-Nichols
Social Charter
New Bellefeld Presbyterian Church
Prof. Woolf
Hammond
Georgia
South Dakota
Gila Valley
Arizona Territory
York County
Jardin Des Plantes
St. Louis
Arkansas
Griffin Vews
Sun
Griffin Post Office
Micagel Hancock
Indiana
Senate Pension Committee
Art Union
Charles Rever
Minnie Flacgy
Rever
B& Woman
Tampa
W.5
Myers
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Euro
Moe
Morrnetown
Saratoga
F. W. Green
White’s Creek
Rochester
Ind
Talmage
Mark Twain
Hhen
Bath
Ant
Blinks
Jinks
Old Boy
Munsey'a
Public Library
Jane
Pete
Angel
Dane
Jane Kasei
Anata
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