Ele Dispatch Advertises Office and Sale Points
The Dispatch announces office locations in Pitteburg and New York, listing business rooms at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and advertising offices in Trinau Building New York. Foreign advertisers are invited, with home advertisers and friends urged to obtain The Dispatch regularly.
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Va & No We Pyreree
Piteburg
Postofica
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastern
Trinuae Building
New York
Mies
Dispatch
Willie
Teiane
Oventane’s
Union Square
ID Ave. de S Opera
Poiis
France
The Political Storm Center in Pittsburgh Dispatch 1880
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports a charged political scene on Sunday October 6 1880 with Pattison supporters gathering on city streets Old City Hall and at the Opera House while Republicans light up the stage with fireworks. The Americus Club with red white and blue umbrellas adds color to the Delamater meeting at Ki ttanning and the morning pages promise full coverage for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Old City Mall
Opera House
Americus Club
Kittanning
Tur Drsraten
Constitutional Flouderings Against Delamater debated
The piece charges Republicans with evasive defense over Delamater and a constitutional misdeed tied to state deposits. It argues the Constitution bans profiting from public money by any officer, not just the treasurer, and frames the issue as a test of respect for state law versus political manipulation ahead of the gubernatorial race.
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Delamater
Philadelphia
Fiensel
Delamaser
Heavel
Legislatere
Delamster
General Assembly
Stwell
Sute
Governor and constitutional duty in Pennsylvania trust
The piece argues Delamater is not legally disqualified until a court finds it, questions his knowledge of the constitutional provision, and asserts the central issue is whether the governor upholds fundamental constitutional principles by studying and conforming to the state's law, a stance the author says the press ignores.
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Delamater
Mr. Delamater
Pennsylvania
Farmers to push for better Allegheny county roads
A five member committee is to organize a regular delegate convention of county farmers to denounce mud filled streets and demand macadamized roads. They urge careful spending and oppose public contractors while stressing the proximity to Pittsburg and markets for farm produce. The county’s road reform movement has begun and should spread.
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Allegheny County
Tre
Pittsburg
Central Railroad objects to union membership in Knights of Labor
The New York Central Railroad formally objects to employees retaining Knights of Labor membership, a stance tied to the strike defeat and board of arbitration findings. The article argues this shows employer hostility to labor unity, warns labor leaders that failed strikes harm workers, and notes intra-union rivalries invite employer retaliation.
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New York Central Railroad
Knights of Labor
Knrights
New York Board of Arbitration
New York Central
Depew
Lsabor
Isbor
Gompers
Central
Aluminum Price Drop Could Upend Steel Industry Worldwide
The text argues that cutting aluminum to $11 per pound would transform construction and manufacturing by delivering greater strength with less weight. It contends ships, bridges, and machinery could shift from steel toward aluminum, potentially displacing iron and steel as costs fall. It notes the English tests of aluminum-nickel alloys and urges Pittsburgh to lead in adapting to a future where aluminum challenges steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aluminum's Rise and Its Impact on Steel and Industry
The article argues aluminum could dominate future manufacture as costs drop, expanding demand in electrical, military, and aviation uses. It notes current demand surpasses output, with price declines tied to cheaper production. A lower cost could enable lighter weapons and new engines, reshaping industry beyond steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Steel
London Faces Looming Gas Lights Strike
Londoners confront fear of darkness as gas workers threaten three fourths of the city with outages. Government troops planned to guard strikers’ posts, a move likely to test the Tory Ministry amid strong democratic sentiment resisting heavy handed interference with popular rights. The threat underscored labor tensions without resorting to a blackout that would hurt the labor cause.
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London
England
Canal preserved as bondholders secure May restoration
Bondholders of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal win a decree delaying sale and demanding restoration of canal operations by May 1. The decision boosts inland water transport, strengthening Western Pennsylvania’s link to a trans-Allegheny waterway and bolstering Pittsburgh as a manufacturing hub with a projected population growth if canals run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvey
Cumberland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Scruples at Chicago Expo Director General Davis resigns from RNC
The essay notes that George R. Davis, head of the Chicago Exposition, has quit the Republican National Committee to keep politics from shaping the exposition. It warns that while he could hold both roles, letting politics influence appointments could threaten the project’s success.
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George R. Davis
Davis
Flurry Among Importers At New York And Boston
Importers at New York and Boston flooded the Custom House as the new tariff took effect at noon yesterday. Secretary Windom secured a brief extension allowing the old duties to apply until midnight, spurring brokers to push shipments through while Boston tugboats sought to bring overdue vessels. The piece argues tariff changes should be made as infrequently as possible to avoid demoralizing commerce.
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New York
Boston
Custom House
Windom
Political commentary on party harmony and debt policy
The article contrasts harmony claims by party factions in the state with expected allegations from party organs. It notes a large monthly debt reduction in the United States, debates over Boulanger in France, and remarks on trusts and tariffs tied to recent political maneuvers and House adjournment.
Names in Print From World Personalities and Politics
A collage of brief notes lists Hor C P Kimsach the ex consul at Stuttgart spending winter at Brevoort House New York Prof Metschifeow a zoologist from Odessa heading Pasteur Institute Paria Yale Weslayan football featured by kin of Bayard and Blaine family notes Apti Brooklyn mayor facing suit after halting Socialist meeting Major Vor Wissman upcoming book illustrated by Klein Chevalier and other political and social mentions General Roger A Pryor named Judge and Crampel to embark on new Africa journey Bancroft celebrated on ninety with noted vigor despite muscle weakness and memory fade.
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Hor. C. P. Kimsach
United States
Stuttgart
Brevoort House
New York
Metschifeow
Odessa
Paria
Pasteur Institute
Yale
Wesleyan
Bayard
Blaine
Apti
Brooklyn
Socialista
Vor Wissman
Frankfort-on-the-Oder
Klein Chevalier
H. H. Rocknet
Imira
Collins
Governor Hill
Charles Hall
M. Crampel
French Congo
Africa
Ubang
Sahari
Lake Tehad
Sahara
Algiers
Bonnwe
Banecroft
Washington Post
Bancroft
Times
Denial of Patti relation living in New Orleans
A reader from New Orleans refutes a Times-Democrat story about Carlotta Patti, stating her daughter Adelina Patti’s niece lives with her in comfortable circumstances at Domaine Street, denying claims of squalor or isolation and asserting regular monthly income. The letter asks The Dispatch to refute the article as false.
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Times-Democrat
Carlotta Pattl
Adelina Patti
Carlo
Squalor
Canal Street
New Orleans
Mme. Patti
Adelina
Widon Car Lo Patt
Domaine Street
Relief At Harrison Nomination Count In Senate
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes relief that President Harrison sent only about 4 500 nominations to the Senate after last spring’s outcry over mass removals. The remark contrasts with the 100 000 officeholders and cites Money Works Miracles from the St Paul Pioneer Press. The piece also mentions Chicago’s new Baptist University as a fusion of oil and water reportedly achieved, founded by John Rockefeller.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Harrison
Senate
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Chicago
New Baptist University
John Rockefeller
Philadelphia Times Opinion: Delamater Seeks Governor Hope
J Delamater says he would run for governor if able to grant Emery a pardon. He notes current mood prevents immediate action but pledges to pursue the pardon if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadepiia Times
J Delamater
Emery
Idaho Senate Seats in Idaho Election
The Boston Journal notes the Idaho election features the Legislature electing two United States Senators, highlighting a key constitutional process in the campaign. This point underscores the state’s unique path to federal representation amid the broader political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Idaho
Legisature
United States
Deaths of a Day Golden elder lawyer dies at fifty
E 8 Golden a leading member of the Kittanning bar died at five yesterday afternoon. He was connected with the Allagheny County Bar and leaves a brother practicing law. The report notes his prominence and long service in the local legal community.
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Golden. K. & Golden
Kittanning
D. . Golden
Allagheny County
Twilight in the car as Buckeye lovers ride home
Excursionists return from the Exposition fill the car with pairs of Buckeye lovers. A lone married man sits by the stove as lamps fail one by one in a chilly midnight ride. A sweet, low voice quips as the last lamp dies and the crowd sighs with relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Aonl
Adam
Evs
Allegheny Yards
George
New Habeas Corpus Cast In Rural Court Tale
A Pittsburg lawyer and a farmer discuss marriage and divorce in a courtroom anecdote. The farmer jokes about a growing habit of granting divorces and awkward habits in urban life. The attorney reflects on ease of court access and the social state. The dialogue highlights tensions between rural ideals and legal modernity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cort
Orphans’ Court
Toby
Glorious stock days and a tale of Booth and Julius Caesar
A bygone stage world comes alive with anecdotes from Boston Museum Stock Company. An elder Booth inspires a comic Julius Caesar moment when a low comedian insists he will die where he chooses. A hotel elevator joke about climbing to the top ends in sharp exchange with a clerk.
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Boston Museum
Booth
Juliue Callar
Guying
Mac Anthony
Julius Casar
Arutus
Comsar
Casar
Pompey
Cesar
Mr. Booth
Julius Coser
Caesar
Hersoury Joums
Wedding of Alliance Post Consolidates Ohio G A R Posts
Friday night at Alliance Ohio a public installation marked the consolidation of two G A R factions. George Harlan Post, once withdrawn and recently reinstated, joined with Alliance Post to form John Fremont Post No 722 with 106 charter members, the largest in Ohio. Department Commander Dowling officiated.
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Alliance
Ohio
George Harlan
Onera Houns
Dowling
Wne
John Fremont
Little Red Apple Tree memory from Riley verse
Recited lines from James Whitcomb Riley in St Nicholas recall a beloved garden tree. The speaker remembers playful days with a brother and Amy under the Little Red Apple tree as bluebirds sang and fruit ripened. Nostalgia mingles with neighborly scenes and sunlit garden memories.
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Frank
Amy
You
Brother Mine
James Whitcomb Riley
St. Nicholas
Voting Topics at Exposition Poll Book Dispatched
Visitors to the Exposition vote daily in The Dispatch Poll Book at headquarters in Brunswick Balt Calender Building. The six week tally offers topics on Stephen Foster memorials, petty case courts moved to police justices, and banning brick pavements, with daily openings for voters including indulging souvenirs for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick-Balk-Collender Billihe Company
Genuino
Dispatch
Pitteburg
Stephen C. Foster
Indy and
Medical experts doubt 180 day fast by Mrs Wachter
Editors of medical magazines and doctors such as Dulles Shoemaker and Hare challenge the claim that Mrs. Wachter, the White Hat faster, could endure 180 days without nourishment. They cite tests, symptoms, and general medical consensus to dismiss the impossibility of such a prolonged fast and question testimony about the case.
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Wachter
Drs. Dulles
John V. Shoemaker
Hobart A. Hare
Steer
Dullea
Dr. Sieger
Steger
Alse
Poe
J. J. Taylor
Dr. Dulles
J. Hobart A. Hare
The
Medicalens
Former law partner predicts Harrison will not seek renomination
John Elam of Indianapo lis, once Harrison, Miller and Elam, says President Harrison likely will not run again. He notes the office is demanding and recounts past renomination dynamics, adding that Lincoln and Grant were exceptional and predicting the party may hesitate to renominate Harrison despite his conscientious presidency.
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Sr. Paul
John Elam
Idianapolla
Tacoma
Wash
Elam
Harrison
Harrison, Miller & Elam
Bangaeee
Wan
Lincelsn
Grant
Cleveland
Hinseon
Presbyterian Colony Organizes for Indian Territory Settlement
A Presbyterian colony seeks a compact settlement in the Indian Territory near the Cherokee Strip Outlet, to enable churches schools and refined society. Eligible members are Presbyterians and moral adherents with Rev RB Hill D D of Muskogee Ind T guiding the move. Claimants must gather at a rendezvous a week before settlement day. details to follow. The outlet area is expected to open mid October.
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Indian Territory
Providence
RB. W. Hill
D.D
Muskogee
Ind. T
Home Missions
Cherokees
Large Man from Danville Visits Martinsville
John Hanson Craig of Danville Ind tall 6 ft 5 in and over 600 pounds visited Martinsville on October 4. He wears a size 10 shoe and has eight feet around the hips. He is a great great grandson of Goren Guittenges Vermont governor and a first cousin of William P Hepburn then U S Solicitor.
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Martinsville, Inc
John Hanson Craig
Danville
Ind
Craig
Goren Guittenges
Vermont
William P. Hepburn
United States Ury
Craigie
Lectures by St Pauls Church Youth on Uncle Sam
The young people of St Pauls Lutheran Church Allegheny plan a Wednesday evening lecture in Fourth ward school hall Liberty street. Rev S P Long of unknown origin will speak Uncle Sam with humor interludes. Evening chaired by Mr Fater and Mr F A Ammon. Admission 25 cents.
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Sa Fpater
F. A. Ammon
Figs and Thistles and the Devil's Mud Prayer Lesson
A compact sermon style piece contrasts religious virtue with vice. It warns that worldly failings persist unless believers act in faith and service, noting the dangers of drink and self interest while urging heartfelt prayer and charity. It frames religious hypocrisy and the devil's influence in everyday conduct.
Two Dives and Dives Beneath Sixth Avenue Exposed
Murray's Musings reviews the Haymarket and Clark's and Tom Gould's dives on Sixth Avenue. It notes hidden rooms under Gould's and exposes public glances into these all night establishments, alongside observations on street vendors and restaurant pricing and a waterfront debate about tides.
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Haymarket
Sixth Avenue
Clark
Gould
Tom Gould
Audi & Terror
Clark's
A. G
New York
Clark’s
Curious Condensations From a Witty Newspaper
A montage of odd tidbits from El Dorado County trout to Vineland marriages, long cucumbers in Monroe, and Magna Charta signers unable to write. Notes on a Texas suit over a newspaper nickname, quail roosting in Uniontown, and a Philadelphia letter routing puzzle. Includes a stamp of era humor and small tragedies.
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el Dorado County
Cal
Vineland
N. J
Monroe
Mich
Texas
United States
Vermont
Virginia
Death from Hydrophobia in Indianapolis
Michael Moriarity, eight years old, died in Indianapolis after being bitten by a dog two months earlier. The wound healed but three days before death he suffered throat and stomach pains and violent tremblings whenever liquids were presented, indicating hydrophobia. The symptoms escalated rapidly leading to death.
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Indianapolis
Michael Moriarity
Variety of Humorous Panels and Misheard Lines
A collage of syndicated jokes and comic snippets from various papers features quips about fashion, family, church, and daily life. Items include phrases on clothes revealing character, a crying child, canned goods humor, misheard sermon quips, and light banter about art, baseball, and school life.
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the Political Storm-Center
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Rochester
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Harrisburg
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Hewitt
Reed
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MBS
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the Dispatch
Cagar
Harrison IW
Presbyterian Colony
Cherokee Outlet
Gettii
Murray
New Yorker
Harlow
Sable Hudson
East
West Street
Hoboken
Eighth Avenue
General
Edison Phonograph
Groeobourns
Edison
Fourteenth Street
Chas T. McBray
San Diego
Canton
China
Meade
Yakima
Salina
Ben Cook
Georgia
Haldwin County
Joe Brown
Bloomfield
Adam Metz
Prussia
Uniontown
John C. Berry
Asia
Er. D. Bibber
Bath
St. Petersburg
Caas
San Francisco
New England
Low
Essex
Mass
Mr. Pleasant Township
Westmoreland County
Brown
Creston
Brians Brown
Rafter
Asbury Park
Adidas
M. D
St. Louis
Boyd
Limerick Men's Society
Ireland
Limerick
Ned Gonabon
Aurora
Watts
Potts
Indianapolis News
Ethel
John
New York Weekly
Wigeis
Jedianeapolis Journal
Bimghamton
Ardler
Mamma
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