Ghe Dispatch. Volume 4 No. 18 and office notices
The Dispatch announces publication details and office addresses including Mitsburg, November date, and business offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets. It notes advertising offices in New York and Paris and references foreign and home advertisers seeking access to files and back issues.
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Fastern
Thibune Building
New York
LTS
ATCH
Dispatch
Firestone's
Onion Square
I? Ave. de [ Opera
Paris
France
New Markers for Pittsburgh Rail and Canal Prospects
Pittsburg readers are urged to study the Erie Ship Canal project and the Beaver Shenango route proposed by the Canal Commission. Colonel Roberts argues an Ohio to lakes waterway would vastly expand Pittsburg coal and manufactured goods markets by bypassing high rail tolls and extending access to Canada and the Midwest.
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Roberts
Ohio
The
Lakes
Pittsburg
Canada
Welland Canal
Dominion
Pittsberg
Tariff Bill Advances as Senate Appoints Conferees
The Senate passed the tariff bill yesterday and appointed its conferees signaling near final passage. The McKinley bill has been altered since Senate action and House conferees will likely seek restoration of metal and glass schedule elements. The bill should reach the President soon, with the nation keen on swift enactment.
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Senate
House
Investment and impropriety questioned in Pension Bureau probe
The investigation into the Pension Bureau highlights two points supporting Congressman Cooper’s call for inquiry. Smyser, a Baum stockholder, served as a judge in the case and resisted removal by party peers. Raum and Lemon testified that no impropriety existed in Lemon endorsing Raum’s note after an controversial order, prompting comparisons to a judge borrowing from a litigant. The episode stresses the need for clear limits of official decency.
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Pension Bureau
Cooper
Congressman Smyser
Baum
Raum and Lemon
Haum
Lemon
Faum
Philadelphia Ledger
Smyser
Farmers' Alliance Seen Losing Grip After Sub Treasury Clash
The New York Sun declares the Farmers' Alliance dead after Governor Gordon and Dr. Felton oppose the sub treasury plan. Yet observers say the movement’s core aims persist despite the failure of this policy and may resurface in Georgia politics.
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Gordon
Felton
Georgia
Farmers’ Alliance
The
New York Sun
the Sun
Eub
The Farmers Alliance and Its Evolving Role
The article argues the Farmers Alliance plays a vital role protecting farmers interests against trusts midmen and onerous credit. It cites the defeat of the jute bagging combine as evidence of its value and envisions potential reforms like affordable agricultural loans. It cautions against dissolving the alliance and contrasts it with corporation driven tariffs.
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Union of Farmers
Farmers’ Alliance
Trust
Municipal reform and Andrew White plan for city government
President Andrew D White proposes a two part reform for U S cities a Board of Control elected by property holders to manage franchises and expenditures and a general ticket mayor and aldermen for other duties He argues reform should come from public education and civic participation rather than changing election forms and notes risks of ward versus at large elections and the influence of wealth on governance.
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Andrew D. White
Social Science Congress
United States
White
Turmoil in House as Democrats Filibuster and Deadlock Persists
The House faced heated scenes as Democrats filibustered and no business passed. Debate on the Langston Venable election case stalled, temporary Speaker Burrows struggled to count a quorum, and Republican recalls circulated amid efforts to appease constituents. Speaker Reed could shift the dynamic.
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House of Representatives
Burrows
Reed
Maine
Mr. Reed
House Quorum Tactics Prompt Fresh Debate
A tersely stated idea explores new and evolving methods to maintain and achieve quorum in the House. The note hints at possible surprise outcomes and strategic shifts in legislative procedure.
The Beat and the Burden of Bad Debts
A New York Sun letter defends debt collectors who use abusive post cards headed The Beat. It argues defaming notices should be unlawful, urges cash on delivery for risky credits, and says creditors should bear the cost of bad debts rather than public mail venom.
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New York Sun
Postal Service
Itu
Inquirer Attacks Cannon and Reed Over House Rules
The Philadelphia Inquirer branded Cannon profane and vicious for defeating a needed bill by an arbitrary point of order. It urges Congress to adopt rules preventing ill tempered members from blocking legislation while noting Reed’s campaign supporting current rules that mainly restrain Democrats.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Cannon
the Inquirer
Congress
Thomas Brackett Reed
Plague Spots and Shelling Fears Stir National Debate
An editorial notes proposals to buy a moral plague spot near the Capitol but warns of profitable supply if such buys become common. It questions foreign threats to seaports, comparing them to shelling by a modern warship and urging cautious, fair dealings with other nations. It also cites a New York Tribune claim of a Pension Bureau ring and suggests the issue may extend beyond that office.
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Capitol
Washington
Europe
Alexandria
Egypt
England
The
New York Tribune
Pension Bureau
Cartoon Depicts Reed Victory Oversized Columbia
The New York Press publishes a cartoon showing Columbia welcoming Reed back with Reed drawn much larger than Columbia. The result suggests Reed’s supporters may have bought votes and exceeded expectations, provoking reflection on the election outcome.
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Reed
New York Press
Columbia
Kennedy Critique on Billing and Cooing Sparks Debate
The statement argues partial acceptance of Kennedy’s claim about excessive billing and cackling. It notes some service shows too much forceful billing while Kennedy’s allies fear excessive sneering. It challenges senators’ view that reciprocity with policy must align with the Sugar Trust.
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Kennedy
Count Pappenheim Becomes Brew Master in Capital
The Count plans brewing in the capital using funds from his American marriage. He quips a Germanized proverb to fit his venture as Chicago contemplates a two-site World’s Fair and warns of disruption. The New York Herald notes the Senate vote on sugar, claiming the people still face higher prices.
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Count Pappenheim
New York Herald
Senate
Herald
Seattle
William J. Joseph
Newtown Village
L. L
Grand Army
Boston
Maine
New York
Vermont
Natal
Georgia
No Jail Inmate in Alpine County Despite Liquor Sellers and Gamblers
An obscure Seattle Journal note says Alpine county California near Nevada has no church or minister yet four liquor sellers and nine professional gamblers, and the jail has had no inmates for three years. It adds a quip about how many inmates the jail should have.
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Seattle Journal
Alpine County
Cal
Nevada State Inc
Maine Returns Show Democrats Gain in State Legislature
Full representative returns from ten Maine counties and partial data from six indicate Democrats ahead by 12 seats, making the House 28 Democrats to 16 Republicans. Senate results show Democrats leading with Governor’s race unsettled. Democratic strength noted amid Republican resistance.
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Portland
Maine
House
Senate Acon Democrats
Epublican Publican
How does rural life suit you
A veteran commuter voices discontent with country living, citing steep hills and bad roads. A young man longs to move from town to a country house offering eight rooms, gas, tar walks, and a high dry site with sociable neighbors, seeking buyers for his property.
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Jong
Pittsburg
Meeting of Generals at Hot Springs in 1877
General Jubal Early hosted at the Arlington Hotel Hot Springs Arkansas in 1877. Ex Governor Stearns of Florida, tasked by President Hayes to adjust Hot Springs real estate claims, met Early in the hotel office. Stearns offered a handshake noting his missing arm from Winchester. Early quipped about his troops blundering. The two parted with a bow and little further contact.
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Jubal A. Early
Arlington Hotel
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Stearns
Florida
Hayes
Gentemen
Early
Winchester
Story of Married Life and Regret From Grandpa
Grandpa recalls early marriage days and a night of drinking. Wife prays for him to change, tears welled, and he realizes he has never made her happy despite years together. He reflects on love, repentance, and the vow to be better.
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Grandpa
Grandma
English visitors admire city kindness amid street scene
Two Englishmen observe Philadelphia life at Penn avenue and Sixth street near the Hotel Anderson corner. They note the horse ambulance, the humane treatment of a horse and a woman injured in a stair fall, and question tram routes as locals explain the Liberty street and Allegheny line.
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Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Allegnenian
Lawrenceville
Liberty Street
Notable Figures and Oddities From a Curio Roster
A collage of brief notes mentions Andrew Carnegie’s brass telegraph key in a glass case, Mary Anderson’s large feet and 51 cent shoes, James RepPATH aiding Mrs. Jefferson Davis with memoirs, Grant’s tip to a Pullman porter, Harrison’s quarter, and Cleveland kinship abroad. It adds Harper & Brothers printers, Bismarck’s paper losses, and Archbishop Corrigan’s Newark birthplace and hotel history.
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Andrew Carnegie
Mary Anderson
James Reppath
Jefferson Davis
Grant
Harrison
Hoss ExizaAppeTe Cleveland
Cleveland
Europe
Ameer Haggaep
Cerewayo
Dawn
Order of Sisters of Charity
Emmittsburg
Harper & Brothers
BisManck
Germany
Allgemeine Zeitung
William B. Irwix
Harrisburg
Lincoln
FIGHTING FOREST KILLERS Virginia pine beetle remedy devised
Parkersburg dispatch reports WV entomologist A D Hopkins investigated spruce pine devastation across Cheat and surrounding mountains. Beetles bore under bark, halting sap flow and killing trees. parasites found preying on beetles. Plan to release parasites hopes to save remaining spruce stands. failure could endanger Appalachian forests.
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Virginia
Digpatcih
Parkersburg
Cheat
A. D. Hopkins
Agricultural Experiment Station of
West Virginia
Hopkins
Knights of St. John and Malta Elect Grand Officers
The Knights of St. John and Malta in Wellsville elects a full slate for the coming year at the Chapter General session. Officers named include Most Eminent Grand Commander W. H. Gov. Brooklyn and Grand Chancellor J. McElroy New York among others representing multiple encampments across the United States and Canada.
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Wellsville
N. Y
N. Perkins
Kane
J. H.ee Beronto
James McKelvey
Wilmington
Del
J. McElroy
New York
C. Merritt
J. M. Ceccnane
Ise
York
Isaac
Brooklyn
Fred J. Mosier
Bolivar
C. H. Herman
Allegheny
Grand First Guard
F. N. Hall
Mt. Allen
Chia
John Scott
Marshall
Tex
B. W. Dyer
J.N. Shirley
H. HK. Walker
Grand Sentinel
G. H. Seid
Maumgard
Philadelphia
Moses Hamilton
Shippers Win as Uniform Bill of Lading Quieted
In Chicago on September 1 the new uniform bill of lading for cast bound shipments was effectively settled. The meeting endorsed allowing both forms and urged use of the new where practical, signaling victory for shippers. They favor uniformity but oppose any contract shifting railroad liability. Blanchard to lead talks with Board of Trade merchants on a mutually acceptable plan.
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Chicago
Blanchard
Board of Trade
World’s Fair site debate centers on Jackson Park choice
CuHicaco September 10. The Committee on Permanent Organization of the National Commission of the World’s Fair is in session with full attendance. Tomorrow afternoon members will inspect Jackson Park and its surroundings, with many favoring Jackson Park as the fair site and one building possibly at Lake Front Park.
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CuHicaco
The
National Commission of the World's Fair
Jackson Park
Lake Front Park
Funeral of Captain Sinclair at McKersont
The largest funeral in years took place today in McKersont for Captain H. B. Sinclair late President of the First National Bank. The service was conducted by Rev. G. W. Montgomery of Central Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. John Graham of St. Nes Episcopal Church and other ministers. Bank directors served as pallbearers.
Fire Underwriters' Association Holds 21st Northwest Session
Delegates from nearly every fire insurance company in the United States gather in the city for the twenty first annual session of the Fire Underwriters' Association of the Northwest. President E v Bioanda opens proceedings and delivers the annual address. George P. Sheldon of Phanix Insurance will speak this afternoon. The convention continues for two days.
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Ion
Gierden
Cutcaco
Fire Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest
United States
E. v. Bioanda
Oblonan
George P. Sheldon
Phanix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Grass Growing on Charleston Cruisers Sparks Lawn Gear Bid Call
A Chicago Post notes grass growing on the fast cruiser Charleston and urges immediate bids for lawn mowers to accompany the new ships. The Boston Globe compares political drama to straining at the gnat and swallowing the camel amid talk of Kennedy’s expulsion while Cannon remains seated.
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The
Chicago Post
Charleston
Seo Tracy
Boston Globe
General Kennedy
House of Representatives
Cannon
Horse riding project eyed for Schenley Park
A plan emerges to establish a riding school and central stable near Schenley Park with lockers and car access for urban riders. Proponents argue a convenient, healthful pastime amid development and rail traffic reshaping streets, inviting businesspeople to ride locally.
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Schenley Park
What’s Best in Life in Verse by Lissie W Champney
A poetic reflection on life’s value across roles from mother to worker to lover. Each speaker asks what is best in life, answering with love, beauty, work, wealth, virtue, and faith. The poem contrasts maternal care, youthful romance, labor’s joy, and communal good, concluding with rest and acceptance.
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Lissie W. Champney
Exposition voting on ship canal roads and electrocution topics
Voters attend at Dispatch headquarters to answer three topics this week at the exposition. Topics include government aid for the Lake Erie Ship Canal, state supervision of country road building, and substituting electrocution for hanging in Pennsylvania.
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Dsya
Tax Dispatch
Brunswick-Balke-Callender Hilliard Company
Lake Erie Ship Canal
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Priza- Burg
Dispatch
Brunswick-Bake-Collender Co
DisPatce
Pittsburg in Line for Mystic Chain Honors
The Smoky City Castle ranks second in the Mystic Chain of Pennsylvania as officers report strong statewide harmony and steady growth. John A. Logan Castle in Philadelphia initiated 109 members, Pittsburgh Castle added four, and Mountain Castle in Johnstown holds the largest state membership. The year saw Naomi degrees for wives and daughters, with Martha Washington Soethe of Pittsburgh as a founder. Officers elected include Commander Johnstown, Vice Commander Pittsburg, and Treasurer Pittsburg, with a statewide balance sheet noting 11,460 members and $20,053 in treasury.
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Mystle Chain
Reapine
Select Castle Knights
Mystic Chain
Pennsylvania
Hetten
Columbia
John A. Logan Castle
Philadelphia
Smoky City Castle
Pittsburg
Castle
Mountain Castle
Johnstown
Naomi
Martha Washington Soethe
Altoona
John O. Matthews
John J. Davin
Pittsburg Eines
Charles A Johnstown
Richard Muse
W. T. Solomon
Wilkesbarre
Lecrea
John A. P
W. C. Brown
Richard White
Anheny
H. le Eereca
A.C. Heller
Supreme Representatives
S. D. Hunter
Phoenixville
J. B. Holland
Turtle Creek
H. E. Ee
John C. Getter
BL Nabbs
J. K. Boyd
W. J. Wilkinson
Tacony
KE. Murphy
George P. Cler
Harrisburg
Col Skerrett
Man Bitten by Rattler Performs Self Treatment
Last night Peter Graber, who advised a rattlesnake bite protocol a fortnight earlier, was bitten on the right hand while handling a three foot rattler. He applied a rubber band, enlarged fang wounds with a needle, and drew out poison before Dr Coulter cauterized the wounds and gave remedies. His hand and wrist were swollen this morning but he moved about.
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Peter Graber
Pete
Subeen
Dr. Coulter
Brilliant marriage unites Miss Maggie Rutherford and Albert Humphrey
A brilliant wedding took place this afternoon at Grove street home of the bride’s parents. Miss Maggie Rutherford, daughter of John Rutherford, married Albert Humphrey, superintendent of the Great Stuff Coke Works. Rev. John Connor officiated. The couple will reside here after a brief wedding tour.
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Brillant Morriage
Mies Magale Rutherford
Humphrey
Dispatch
Misa Macgie Rutherford
John Rutherford
Albert Humphrey
Great Stuff Coke Works
Grove Street
John Connor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wainwright to stage Twelfth Night at Grand Opera House next week
Marie Wainwright presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Grand Opera House with a strong company led by Wainwright and supporting stars Barton Hill William F. Owen Perry Brooke Blanche Walsh Louise Muldener. Bijou Theater offers Bartley Campbell's Siberia directed by H C Kennedy with Maurice Drew J Hay Cossar Frank Drew Adelaide Fits Allen Lizzie May Ulmer Carrie Radcliffe in six acts and seven tableaux.
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Marie Wainwright
Grand Opera House
Miss Wainwright
Viola
Barton Hill
William F. Owen
Perry Brooke
Blanche Walsh
Louise Muldener
Bartley Campbell
H. C. Kennedy
Bijou
Siberia
Maurice Drew
J. Hay Cossar
Frank Drew
Adelaide Fits- Allen
Lizsie May Ulmer
Carrie Radcliffe
Oldest Chester County resident Mary Hynes dead
Mrs. Mary Hynes aged 111 died yesterday at her son-in-law Patrick Keating's home in Chester County Pa. A native of Ireland she kept good health to the end. At age eight she walked 12 miles from Wilmington Del to Chester County. The note mentions a congratulatory message to the President from the New York Tribune about escape from Potomac to a Pennsylvania mountainside and jabs at New York and Washington.
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Ebennett Squary
Chester County
Mary Hynes
Patrick Keating
Ireland
Wilmington
Del
Strangers to the Church Promoted by Altoona Times
The Altoona Times urges residents to overcome fear and attend church on Sunday, framing attendance as morally and physically beneficial for the community and its people.
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Altoona Times
Democratic Leader Christian Jacoby Dies at 50
Special telegram reports Christian Jacoby a leading Cumberland County Democrat died at his Kerrs Taataame home aged 50. He had been a prominent figure in county politics and national affairs. The notice notes his death occurred today, reflecting on his long service in public life.
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Carlisl 4
Christian Jacoby
Cumberland County
Kerrs- Taaataame Eases
Ings Tae County
Lagi
Curious Condensations Across The United States
A collage of brief items notes Adrian Michigan hiring three lady doctors, Oil City churches and Philadelphia school overcrowding, wolves halting berry crops in West Branch, Garibaldi widow remarriage rumors, and various oddities: tame wasps in New Haven, a Maine pension inquiry, and a foxed mix of curiosities from Georgia to Natal rail plans.
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Oil City
West Branch
Mich
Europe
Garibaldi
Philadelphia
William Eilis
Isd
Wits and Wags in Incomplete Jokes Across Papers
A collage of ironic quips and cartoons from various papers, including Crase’s Magazine, Indianapolis Journal, Drake’s Magazine, and others. The snippets poke fun at politics, manners, theater, and social trends with humor and wordplay. The passages reference polling, theater audiences, and shopping for a light, satirical tone.
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