Che Dispatch Volume 4 No 108
The Che Dispatch records its issue details and publishing offices including Pillenary Postoffice, Diamond Street locations, and advertising offices in Tooma and New York. It notes Brentano's distribution in New York and Paris, inviting readers and advertisers to access full editions abroad.
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Isi
Business Ofice
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Tasives
Tooma
Micone Buling
New York
Dispatch
Dispatch & Regularity
Brentano's
Union Square
TT Ave. de Opera
Paris
France
A Hard-Working Candidate Delamater in Pennsylvania
The Dispatch notes candidate Delamater works hard through a frosty political week in a state with a near 100000 Republican majority. It questions why a GOP candidate must campaign so intensely and warns that being viewed as a corporation candidate could undermine his effort. It argues a clear public record explanation would help more than smooth flattery.
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Delamater
Pattison
Pennsylyvania
Harrisburg
Musical Library Bid Backed for Pittsburg Bequest
Tur Dispatron advances a public appeal to raise 2500 dollars to purchase the Karl Merz musical library, former Wooster professor and Strainand's Musical World editor. The collection will be kept by the Academy of Arts and Sciences until the Carnegie Library opens and then join that institution. Much money already pledged, with growth anticipated once public support is urged.
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Tur Dispatron
Pittsburg
Karl Merz
University of Wooster
Strainand
Academy of Arts and Sciences
Carnegie Library
Comte de Paris Visits Stir Public Interest In October
The Comte de Paris arrives in the United States amid strong public interest. His royal lineage and Civil War-era ties spark discussions comparing his contributions to Lafayette’s, with debates on honors and the preservation of republican, constitutional liberty.
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Comte de Paris
Lafayette
Comte
Bourdon
Orleans
France
Lazarette
Historian of the war praised and contrasted with Lafayette
The piece lauds a historian noted for presenting the war to Europe while praising his own modest military role. It argues his brother joined the Union army seeking glory and notes sympathy for the South from the Second Empire. The writer urges proportional comparison to Lafayette and a national welcome tempered by facts.
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Europa
Comte
McClellan
Europe
New York
United States
Lafayette
Judge Hice Finds Bank Officers Liable in Penn Bank Failure
Posthumous report by Judge Hice reveals the Penn Bank collapse blame on the President and Cashier for overdrafts and fictitious accounts. Directors deemed not liable, deceived by officers, unable to pierce fraud with ordinary prudence. Outcome leaves depositors with limited relief.
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Hice
Penn Bank
Cold Wave Arrives as Floods Rise Across the Region
The cold wave has arrived following heavy thunderous weather and rain. Rivers remain high with ongoing flood risks though a pause in rain offers relief and hints of pleasant fall weather in late September and early October.
Maine Election: Republican Victory Amid Voter Apathy
In Maine the statewide result favors Republicans but shows a notable drop in both parties. Compared with 1888 and 1886 figures, Republican votes fall by about 15 000 and 5 000 respectively while Democratic losses run 16 000 and 11 000. The paper notes apathy and a shift to high license over prohibition affecting turnout.
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Maine
Hom
Reedy
Reed
Impartial Apportionment in Congress Debate
The discussion outlines Dunveil's House Committee on the Census bill for future action, arguing for selecting an efficient House size before apportioning by population. It contends a smaller House, possibly under three hundred members, would reduce partisan influence and improve deliberation.
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Dunveil
House Committee
Congress
House of Representatives
Apportionment Bill Draws Debate on Partisan Motives
The piece critiques Dunnell’s plan to raise the House size to 354 to protect Republican seats and aid Northwestern states, dismissing party interests as public welfare. It notes McComas anti gerrymander provisions, questions timing and effectiveness, and calls for fair, future apportionment for the Fifty third Congress amid cautious optimism for impartiality.
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Buch
McComas
Taf
Congress
Dunnell
Public sentiment sharp on delegate system in politics
Last week featured two object lessons on the delegate system in politics and the Stone Shiras Congressional contest. A Carnegie Hall mass meeting urged direct popular vote, but county committee action and party opposition halted the move, leaving the delegate system intact despite public discontent and occasional protests.
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Stone-Shiras
Messrs
Rutan
Neeb
Twenty-third District
Oes
Mr. Shiras
Carnegie Hall
Boulangism collapses as Boulangier loses power and support
Boulangisn is crushed as the military leader renounces republic ideals and calls for monarchy. The Liberator of France loses influence, with Republicans disowning him and an unscrupulous Paris journalist cited as the driver of the downfall.
Mind Reader Fails on Practicality in Hotel Diamond Case
A mind reader who claimed to find a name on a hotel register and later convulsed did not show practical utility. The text argues that a hotel clerk could locate the name with the register inverted without altering or dislodging the $10,000 diamond.
Sympathetic Movement Masking Cotton Trade Agreement
The piece reframes euphemistic phrases for trusts such as an “agreement between gentlemen” by noting there was no cotton-bagging trust but a “sympathetic movement.” It likens buyers’ sympathy to the Walrus and the Carpenter’s feigned pity as they consumed oysters.
Rumor Links Charles Foster to Spain Minister Post
Rumor suggests the Hon. Charles Foster may be named Minister to Spain. The text notes his lack of Spanish speaking skill but mentions his skill at causing others to speak Spanish, implying a past qualification.
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Charles Foster
Spain
Charles
Senator Hiscock Criticized Over Wheat Price Claim
The senator’s assertion that the Republican party caused a 22 cent per bushel wheat advance is challenged as not discreet. Proponents must own the proximate cause, and Hiscock risks appearing to tell farmers the party delivered a short crop as a service.
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Senator Hiscock
Republican Party
Congress
Durability of Depew stance on strike and Raum inquiry remarks
The text notes Mr. Depew's reluctance to discuss the New York Central strike, suggesting his past claim that corporations should not discharge union members loses weight after abandoning presidential ambitions. It also cites The Washington Post on the Raum investigation, implying a concealed barrel in the Raum affair and urging another attempt to expose it.
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Depew
New York Central
Washington Post
Raum investigation could vindicate refrigerant firm soon
If the Raum inquiry keeps developing the heated traits shown last week it may give the refriger ator company a real vindication by bringing in half a dozen of its refriger ators and cooling off the commutee.
Sir John Opposes Excluding Chinese From Canada
Sir John Macpoxanp fights against Chinese exclusion in Canada and seeks Chinese traffic for the Canadian Pacific Railroad, contrasting with the view of our statesmen.
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Sir John Macpoxanp
Canada
Sir John
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Controversy Over Trade Policy and Public Advertisers
The fragment discusses sweeping claims on China trade tactics and notes the Marquis de Levrille abandoning a deal. It mentions suspicions around advertising strategies by Mrs Leslie and states that Republican critics in Beaver district Allegheny and Philadelphia Independents call for reform, signaling a cloud of Republican witnesses urging change.
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Marquis de Levrille
Suspenda
Leslie
Republic Management
Beaver District
Allegheny
Amery
Sam Loesch
Philadelphia Independenta
Itipoke
Notable Figures Reach Across Time and Nations
A collage of brief notes includes Dr Jon Madrin Tose of Aberdeen, Gov Fleming's attendance at a WV Society reunion in Parkersburg, and Frederick Douglass denying resignation rumors. Other items mention German postal chief Vox Stephan, W A Quayle as young university president, Frances Brownell Holland's $100000 bequest for New York Episcopal Cathedral, and Lord Tennyson’s poet laureate succession chatter.
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Jon
Madrin Tose
Aberdeen
Fleming
The
Society For the Army of West Virginia
Parkersburg
Frederick Douglass
United States
Hayti
Camr
Maryland
Vox Stephax
Binte
Posts and Telegraphs
Germany
Anne
W. A. Quayle
Baker University
Baldwin
Kan
Frances Brownell Holland
Hartford
Conn
Episcopal
New York
Holland
Brownell
Beira Lockwoon
Europe
Universal Peace Union
Mystic, Conn
Invention Promises Safe Lock Aimed at Train Robbers
A Chicago inventor unveils a railway safe lock tied to the train’s distance. The device, placed on the axle, locks at shipment and opens only at the destination station. It records miles traveled and withstands switching. Verification of the claim remains pending.
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Chicago
Missouri
Jesse James
Offici al
Democrats Hopeful Judge Inghram Discusses State Outlook
Judge James Inghram of Waynesburg pa spoke at the Washington Fest on the style of the state race He favored Pattison for governor noting a large anti Pattison majority to overcome He said Delamater canvasses door to door and Republican disaffection could swing the state He praised Democrat A K Craig for Congress and noted Tariff Andy Stewart’s son Andrew Stewart as Republican nominee The district’s failure to renominate Ray influences Craig’s prospects and Democrats see him as a strong factor
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Inghram
Waynesburg
James Inghram
District Court
Keystone
Pattison
Delamater
House
A. K. Craig
Congress
Andrew Stewart
Andy Stewart
Ray
Craig
Ministers in Conference Admit New Members and Deacons
The Erle Conference opened with a Claims Committee report. Ministers H. G. Dodds Arthur B. Hopkins J. D. Napp F. S. Neigh D. W. Thom and W. H. Childs were admitted to full connection. E. A. Shawkey H. C. Carr C. Bryan W. F. Dunkle and C. A. Tahtto elected deacons. Wilson Rogers moved to local elder’s order. The afternoon featured the Sunday School Tract Society anniversary led by J. B. Neff and C. C. Hunt.
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Orry
Erle
Committee On Claims
H. G. Dodds
Arthur
M. Hopkins
J. D. Napp
Neigh
D. W. Thom
W. H. Childs
Thurman Club to Celebrate Ex-Senator Birth Anniversary
The Thurman Club of this city planned a grand banquet for ex Senator Allen G Thurman born November 18 with 1000 covers. Hon Roger Mills of Texas and ex President Cleveland expected to attend as confirmed by J J Louis club president after returning from New York.
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Cleveland
Columbia
Courmars
Thurman Qlub
Allen G. Thurman
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
J. J. Louis
Club
New York
Deaths of a Day Samuel M Rainey in Pittsburg East End
Samuel M Rainey an elderly Pittsburg resident died at his East End home after years guiding the Philadelphia Company's East End interests. He was uncle to John J Modssier and known for involvement with local industries.
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Samuel M. Rainey
Vaudeville Star Warps With Uncle Rasmus In Vlokeburg
War Harry Kernell, famed for topical humor, entertained Uncle Rasmus at a Mississippi hotel table. The elderly porter declined a low show and insisted on Shakespeare when meets in town, saying he prefers Romeo and Juliet over variety acts.
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Harry Kernell
Vlokeburg
Mississipi
Kernel Sod
Rasmus
Kernell
Dean
Mr. Kernell
Nan
Wil
William Shakespeare
Notin But a Redheaded Woodpecker Story Recalls Resumption Debate
A humorous tale about a speech on reciprocity and the word resumption. An Ohio crowd at Canton is said to have sparked the retort after a farmer’s visit to a State Fair tent featuring a bird labeled Melanerpes erythrocephalus. The old lady quips the bird is “notin’ but a redheaded woodpecker.”
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Thomas W. Updegraft
Canton
John
September set in leaden skies and the theater
The verse reflects seasonal change and irony as holidays vanish and routines return. A schoolboy chorus considers autumn, while merchants, politicians, and the bard adjust to work and reform. The piece contrasts summer's end with renewed effort and the descent into fall.
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Sven
Rae
Irish Comedian Shares Drink With Drowsy Pugilist on Night Train
On the Cleveland and Pittsburg night express a mix of performers travels to Philadelphia. An Irish comedian offers a drink to a pugilist’s companion asleep in his seat. The fighter carefully refuses to wake the sleeping girl, then drifts to sleep whiskyless.
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Philadelphia
Night Express
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Salsen
Lizzie
Pier toll tale ends with payroll short by four dollars
Steve recounts a chaotic scene at the pier where a Newtonian dog caused a meter to register, leading to his supposed cash shortfall. He insists the fault was not his and a hostile machine contributed to the discrepancy. He says he faced no trouble before the incident.
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Steve
Ivery Wan
Peanut Famine Looms As Supplies Run Low In City
A tale from the Inter-Star notes a peanut shortage with under 2 000 bags in sight and only about 0 bags held by St Louis firms. With a new crop not marketable until January 1 and potential loss in roasting, dealers stock against a tight market. St Louis supplies Cincinnati Petersburg and Norfolk as demand remains high.
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Inter-Star
United States
St Louis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Petersburg
Norfolk
Mastodon Skeleton Unearthed Near Monticello Illinois
Daniel Quick digging a ditch in Pratt county finds mastodon skeleton at three feet depth in Monticello area. tusks run 12 feet long and 10 inches thick. The creature stood about 11 feet tall, 18 feet long, and 17 feet 5 inches in circumference, among America's largest mastodons discovered.
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Illinois
Monticello
Ill
Daniel Quick
Pratt County
America
Oil Well Made In Indiana Field Near Penote
The Salamania Company of Fort Wayne drilled the largest oil well yet found in the Indiana field two miles south of Penote on the Wolfe farm in Wells county. It is estimated to produce about 600 barrels daily, possibly up to 1000 barrels, with the alamonie people pursuing cash when struck.
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Hartrorp City
Snp
Indiana
Penote
Wolfe Farm
Wells County
Salamania Company
Fort Wayne
Alamonie
Cas
Editor Departs Advertiser for Andover Preparatory
F H Page, longtime managing editor of the Advertiser, left the paper today to enter Andover Preparatory School as he prepares for a future in the ministry. The move ends two years of service at the Advertiser.
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Rafecial
Bostos
F. H. Page
Advertiser
Andover T
Pomry
Votes and Prizes for Exposition Voters this Week
Readers are invited to vote on topics at Dispatch Headquarters during the first three days of the week. Monday asks if ballot reforms to prevent editing at polls and give all candidates equal access should be adopted. Tuesday asks about direct public balloting for nominations. Wednesday asks about consolidating Pittsburg and Allegheny. Open to different voter groups each day.
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Yea
Nay
Polia
Escb
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Gentilman
Essay Prize Offered For Best Public Undertaking Essay
Handsome prizes announced for a Dispatch contest open to writers not connected with Pittsburg Press. Topic centers on which public undertakings will most speedily promote Pittsburg's future greatness and prosperity. Prizes include first second and third with specific but garbled values. essays must be original, limit 2900 words, legible on one side, and received by Saturday at 12 o'clock. Contestants must provide name address and age for publication considerations.
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Priza
Press
Pittsburg
Dispatce
PRSG
Tne Dispaator
Dispaton
Exposition
Dispatch
Bronewick-Balke-Collender Billiard Company
Panic at Media saloon as climber falls from loft
September 11 at Mrs. Rice's eating house in Media a billiard event ended in tragedy when Thomas Valentine Cooper fell from a grape vine arbor after being refused a seat. He suffered a bruised shoulder a cut thigh and torn trousers. Cooper was found alive but injured in the yard and promised payment for damages.
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Menia
Tom' Cooper
Thomas Valentine Cooper
Tom
Jeman
Rosewood Grant Bed Sells in New York Auction
A massive rosewood bed once used by President Grant at the Stewart mansion is up for sale in a New York auction room. Built for a single night during Grants first term, the bed was part of a grand chamber set crafted by twelve workmen over six months. Grant and Stewart were close friends, and the bed’s sale follows the mansion’s dispersal by the Manhattan Clots amid Riverside grave neglect.
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Groot
General Grant
A. T. Stewart
New York
Stewart
Grant
Noro
President Grant
Stewart Mansion
Manhattan
Riverside
Infant Hangs Itself in Bedstead Tragedy at Newberry
Mrs. Allen of Webb street in Newberry found her baby hanging at the foot of an open bedstead. The child had crawled through a six to eight inch gap and become entangled, causing fatal strangulation. Dr. Hull not summoned. coroner Bell deemed no formal inquiry needed.
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Williamsport
Allen
Webb Street
Newberry
Mia
Aira
Hull
Bell
Art and Love in a Painter’s Life at Sea Shore
An art student pursues painting the sea as a young man adores her yet dear love remains unfulfilled. She vows not to marry while he quietly endures, until a gray-haired husband named Jack enters her life and she moves on.
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Stout
Harwood
Uincinness
Murrays Musings on Doubles and City Life Reflections
In New York City journalist Chas T. Murray muses on lookalikes and mistaken identity, recounting cases of near confusion between strangers, a merchant on Worth Street, and the disjointed life of social circles. He laments the intrusion of wealth and fashion into daily traffic. The piece then shifts to reflections on Western towns advertising in metropolitan papers and a detective's expose of a professional thief mingling with crowds at a Broadway hotel.
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Merchant Stewart
Medora Palsco
Nature
Worth Street
Mae
Mansfield
Delmonico's
Broadway
Harry
Bhat
New York
Pla
Curious Condensations From An Era Of Oddities
A garbled roundup reports shipping poultry, medical opinions, odd statistics, and social notes. Items include a Michigan firm shipping 7000 chickens per carload, a German postal uniform order, a blue mourning color in China, Italy’s cremation trend, and a chocolate craving case in Clifton Springs NY.
Fragmented Dispatch Snippets Tease Witty Exchanges
A column of witty quotes and jests opens with playful retorts about wit and ships and a critic’s aside. The write up features a garbled mix of humorous dialogues and a reflective note from Cholmondeley Harerart, ending with a nostalgic thought on aging.
Fragmentary Latin Phrase Mentioned in Disjointed Inquiry
The text presents a garbled quote asking what a Latin phrase means and references trouble in a location named Beh ring Sea and mentions Justice. The fragment includes miswritten words and names, yielding unclear attribution and context. The overall meaning is obscured.
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Papa
Beh
Ring Sea
Fragmented domestic squabbles and comic dialogue in era slang
A jumble of家庭 quarrels and humorous snippets shows a landlord offers rent cuts for repairs and playful exchanges about marriage engagement. The text includes banter about deaths in a tub and a witty remark on a Drummond girl who earned $8,000 for a promise breach.
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