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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1892

Page

15

Advertising Office Bulletin for The Dispatch Sale

Eastern Advertising Office in New York announces a dispatch sale at leading hotels across the United States. Availability listed at Brentano's in New York and two Paris locations, with complete Dispatch area shown in the office.

Eastern Advertising THUNK New York Dispatch United States Brentano's Union Square Avenue de T Opera Paria France

The Dispatch Offers Postage Rates and Subscriptions

The Dispatch lists subscription options and rates including weekly and Sunday editions. It notes payment by check or money order only and states 20 pages across three parts. It warns carriers and agents to report missing copies to the office in Pittsburg for Sunday, October 2 edition.

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Lincoln Discusses Silver as Money at Monetary Conference

Minister Lincoln in an interview argues for a policy shift in England to expand silver use alongside gold. He cites limited gold supply worldwide and Eastern European reserves affecting prices, urging international cooperation to enlarge money metals and justify a monetary conference.

Lincoln England Europe

Open the policy to all in shipbuilding expansion

The Washington Post argues the act permitting the City of New York and City of Paris registry should be opened to equal terms for all firms. It urges amending the law to remove limited access and extend opportunities, allowing foreign-built ships under equal tonnage contracts to boost American shipping.

International Steamship Company City of New York City of Paris United States Washington Post

Football dangers and discipline in winter games across the North

The article argues football’s popularity grows with winter season play but warns of serious injuries. It cites a Poughkeepsie case where a brain concussion from a collision led to death and discusses risks from rushing and crowding a ball carrier. It notes Yale Princeton and Harvard teams train for safety through coaching and discipline.

Poughkeep Vie Aonen Yale Princeton Harvard Seidom

Football risk and intense training heighten player injury danger

The article argues football demands vast muscle and brains, comparing it to war, and notes the increased risk of life altering injuries from concussions and spinal harm. It concludes football will persist despite dangers, with spectators drawn by the game’s excitement and skill.

Totten Yale Great Britain Ireland

The Closing Canvass and Presidential Prospects

The Dispatch notes growing momentum for both parties as key states and six new ones join the electoral map. It cites Blaine's speech boosting Republican vigor and a stronger New York showing, with high registration and a full vote seen as crucial to outcome.

Critique of Post on Bank Tax Repeal and State Bank Notes

The New York Poet attacks a rival claim that no one supports unconditional repeal of the state bank circulation tax. The piece notes calls for guarantees and securities analogous to national bank notes, critiques Democratic and Tammany positions, and argues state banks would issue notes under the National Banking Act safeguards.

New York National Democratic Convention Post

Foraker Faces the Music On Voice and Franchise Issue

The New York Sun praises ex Governor Foraker for defending the force bill and voter rights. It casts the Sun as opposing suppression of the franchise and notes Democrats must face the music on this defined issue.

J. B. Foraker Ohio New York Sun Foraker Sun General Foraker the Sun The Cartropes

Party platform tariff clash leaves firm unable to face music

The firm cannot constrain its stance to the tariff issue as directed by the party platform and record, reflecting a dispute over alignment with party policies and public expectations.

Treason in Canada sparks annexation debate

The piece argues that Canada faces treason accusations for discussing annexation to the United States, noting minister Bowell's stance while observing limited punitive actions like dismissals. It suggests harsh labeling may boost annexation sentiment and even contemplates Canadian entry into the U S if public demand grows.

Pennsylvania Anglr Democratic Party of New Canada British Empire United States Bowell Lieutenant Macdonald Elgin Myers Toronto World Ontario England Tory Tule Union

Campaign Predictions Stir Voters Amid Close Election Talks

National committee spokesmen from Carter Manley Mosely and others report from New York Alabama West Virginia Indiana and Wisconsin, predicting a Republican victory while Harrity argues for Democratic confidence. The piece notes such forecasts are common late in campaigns and often unreliable, urging readers to seek impartial analysis in The DisPutcs for the full, balanced view.

Dispatch Alabama West Virginia Tennessee Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Sigures Blaine New York Empire State Carter Manley Mosely Indiana Harrity

Democratic Prosperity Evidence Amid Calamity Campaign

The piece cites several New York State statistics on wages production savings and property values reported by Democratic commissioners and officials to argue prosperity. It criticizes the Democratic calamity campaign and treason charges against party officials, asserting their proofs undermine the adversary narrative.

New York State Peck Prestom Coperanencaens Preston Democratic Board of Equalization

Argzoros Denounces Campaign Tactics and Calls for Clean Politics

The piece mocks political operatives in New York and warns against spoils hunting while urging a national purging of corruption. It suggests a cleansing, untainted material approach and laments a distant Argentinian revelation, noting skepticism about broader South American affairs.

Political betting and tariff reform in late campaign remarks

The piece criticizes Democratic candidates for not proposing concrete tariff plans and notes vague anti protectionist rhetoric. It comments on rising but limited political heat, voter behavior regarding bets, and the impracticality of prophets in campaigning. It warns citizens to save money rather than gamble on elections.

Chicago

Secretary Foster Warns on Campaign Spending

Treasury official Charles Foster states that money is routinely used in campaigns, criticizing professional politicians and voters for revenue-driven politics. The public must act to curb the corruption, he says.

Charles Foster Treasury Department

Bitter Cry for Perquisites Unites Democrats

A fragment notes that the Democratic party shows unity only in a persistent demand for office perquisites, framing internal approval as the sole shared cause among factions. The text reflects a critical, opinionated view of party dynamics and patronage.

Democratic Party

England Missing Opportunity Over Columbus voyage comments

The article argues Spain funded Columbus after England failed to aid his voyage. It criticizes the British press as insular and contemptible while contrasting Chicago police brutality with New York's during celebrations. It condemns vague party platforms and urges clear protectionist principles and reforms for the World's Fair era. General Sickles is urged to illustrate remarks with a diagram.

Spain Columbus England America United States Chicago Herald New York

Conventions and Crimes Stir Public Interest

The Samoa Convention fiasco disappoints governments and hints at excess culinary talent harming the consomme. Beyond politics, sensational murder stories rank next to the discovery of America in grabbing public attention.

America

Celebrities in Clover and Miscellaneous Notes

A mix of brief items on royal and literary figures. The Queen of Siam’s tiny feet are noted, Lacy Tennyson travels for grief, and Mrs. Pyne becomes the first woman compositor in the London Typesetters’ Union. Also mentions Edwin Gould’s marriage upcoming and other varied curios.

Siam Lacy Tennyson Lord Tennyson Haslemere Lymington

Mrs Emmons Blaine Memorial Gift for Nubilo Seats

Mrs Emmons Blaine has given $1,000 in memory of her husband for a new nubilo seats. The gift honors Emmons Blaine’s memory and supports seating improvements at Avevsra.

Emmons Blaine Avevsra Pete

Truth and Sin in a Moral Verse Fragment

A damaged verse fragment extols truth as gold and sin as pain. It promises a lasting prize for the virtuous, claiming truth guides to a starry crown while life remains transient. The garbled text ends with a stray name or place fragment and seems from a devotional or moralizing piece.

Gossip of Politics and Irish Vote Tactics

A stayy correspondent describes efforts to win the so called Irish vote amid blarney and campaign stunts. The piece mocks politicos and reveals humorous cab ride incidents and infighting among Democratic factions.

Mary and John Vote Marriage Amid Last Minute Question

In a humorous, gossiping tone the scene shows John proposing to Mary and asking a final question before commitment. Mary demands a straight answer and asserts ownership by confirming registration. The moment ends with Mary accepting, sealing a union after testing readiness.

Aluminum Steamship of the Future Imagined in St James Budget

The imagined next century ship, aluminum and vast, would be three times the size of the Campania with cellular structure for independent sections. It would be mastless with huge smokestacks, powered by steam and electricity, featuring tenement flats for families and luxury amenities, banning private pianos and ensuring sea life comfort.

St. James Campania Aluminia Crystal Palace Sydenham Metropole Modie's Aluminia A

Deaths Here and Elsewhere Emil Dreyer Danish Consul Dies

Emil Dreyer Danish Consul to Chicago died suddenly aboard the steamship Hecla while anchored off Liberty Island. He was in good health on the voyage and chatted with his wife and daughter before collapsing at the quarantine, ending a port arrival.

Emil Dreyer Chicago Hecla Copenhagen Liberty Island Stea Tess Breyer

Cecelia P. Johnson Dies at Home in East End

Mrs. Cecelia P. Johnson died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her Shakespeare street home from heart disease. She leaves a daughter and a son in Mt. Washington. The body will be taken to Baltimore for interment.

Cecelia

Obituary Notes Ruy. Francis StaiNGER Chaplain Springer Dies

Obituary notes report the death of Ruy Francis StaiNGER known as Chaplain Springer a Lutheran minister famed in Grand Army circles. Also mentions Matt E Hodkinson wife of Thomas D Hodkinson of the Pitwburg Sut Coal and Slack Company dying late Friday night at the family residence Sean Lee a well known actor is noted with unclear details.

Ruy Francis Stainger Chaplain Springer Grand Army Matt E. Wann Thomas D. Hodkinson Pitwburg Sut Coal and Slack Company Sean Lee Deira Eee Eee

State Dedications Mark Day of World’s Fair Events

The October ceremonies open with state buildings dedicated at the World’s Fair. New York Ohio Massachusetts Rhode Island Kansas and others join in formal assignments and addresses led by Chauncey M. Depew and Governor Corrigan. Ohio’s parade of 2000 troops precedes its building dedication with McKinley and guests in attendance.

Orla Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Ohio Pennsylvania Wardevenon Boles Iowa Picteburg Empire State Building Chauncey M. Depew Davis eee _—ae Corrigan Mae Columbus Cain Dey William H. McElroy Marine Buckeye Chicago McKinley Cleveland Grays John Sherman Calvin &. Brice Peabody Beee McKigley Fdwa Lews Kansas Bay State Russell Hovey Thomas B. Bryan Cardinal Gibbons Satolli Colonel Bryan Mra Bryan Potter Palmer Columbus Club Cardinal Baltimore Archbishop Satolli St. Paul Ireland

Pittsburg Contractors in Butler Street Paving Dispute

Two years after Long and Doyle of Fifth avenue Pittsburgh secured Butler street paving contracts, the firm dissolved with Long retiring. The Greensburg National Bank held a $2,000 note secured by the contract assignments, but Butler City Council refused to recognize the assignment. A final settlement led to a warrant drawn for Doyle for the amount, while Long fights the obligation and Doyle seeks payment. Butler Savings Bank discounted the warrant, risking court action.

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Musicians and Muscle in Long New York endurance piano test

A man and a woman begin an 15 hour piano endurance contest at a New York museum. Ada Melville and J M Waterbury perform selected pieces from grave to gay with one piece repeated as long as they keep distinct melody. Prize is 200 dollars and a diamond medal presented by Monroe H Rosenfeld as referee.

Ireland Westforth Rover Blaine Ophir Farm United States Eee Poe Cabby Magraine Coxe Manhattan Coxe Voxe Smalley Howe Democratic Henest Coen Colonel Smalley New York Ada Melville J. M. Waterbury Monroe H. Rosenfeld Berlin St. Petersburg Madeira Shanghai Calcutta Montreal San Francisco Melbourne Greenwich Fairmount Pars Schuylkill Jaffa-Jeruslem

First Class Dog Story Captures Kensington Court

A Kensington woman was approached by a dog that snatched her umbrella and ran. The dog bounded into a cart with a man and woman, who claimed ignorance of the animal. A gentleman pursued the cart and later spotted it again in Walworth road.

CaBie Tre Dinpaton Kensington Kensington Park Road Cntleman Walworth Road

No Danger of an Indian War

A letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs from Captain Brown at Pine Ridge denies trouble on the reservation and says the ghost dance is not being talked about by the Indians. The Indian office mentions George Bart.

Curious Condensations From An Historic Ledger

A fragmented compilation lists diverse curiosities and facts from ancient Egypt to modern Europe. Items include Roman soldiers cloaks, Corbett’s popularity, mummies wrapped in linen, Paris papers, rare banknotes, Chinamen as Montana farmers, and varied notes on climate, science, and history through centuries.

Franklins Corbett Voleur Paris Montana Breton France Norway

Fragmentary Quotations From Various 19th Century Narratives

A garbled collection of humorous lines and stray anecdotes cites misquoted poems, political chatter, stageelegance, and social jests. The text threads together snippets about parties, elections, and everyday quips from multiple papers.

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