Che Dispatch blares from Pittsburgh masthead November 4 19xx
The dispatch announces advertising offices and newsrooms at Smithfield and Diemond Streets with listings for free copies and foreign advertisers. It notes distribution points in New York at Prontane's and Times Square and mentions readers in Paris, France seeking holed news.
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Thintle Butling
New York
Dispatch
Teist'atch
Prontane
Ave
Det Opera
Paris
France
Terms of tie dispatch include daily and weekly rates
The notice lists subscription terms for daily and weekly newspapers with prices for one month and one year including Sunday editions and carrier delivery options. It notes different formats and delivery days.
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Daly Mieravor
Ce Vest
Eeceseaee
Wisratch
Evsday Minsraten
Grand Army Day Picnic Wins Broad Approval in Pittsburgh
Thousands of veterans gathered for Grand Army Day at Rock Point where a grand picnic replaced the traditional parade. Despite rain threats the celebration ran smoothly with ten to twelve thousand attendees, praised for its orderly conduct and festive spirit.
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Rock Point
Fort Wayne
Grand Army of the Republic
Biue
Competition brings better street cars and fares, says Philadelphia paper
The Philadelphia journal argues Pittsburg benefits from competition in rail transit with lower fares and superior cars, while Philadelphia lags. It notes open cars and box cars, praises Pittsburg’s experience, and suggests Philadelphia should foster rival lines to improve service and fares.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Oakland
Sehenlers Park
East Liberty
Elkins-Widener Syndicate
Titteburg
Plllsburg
Berng
Philadelphis
Messrs. Widener and Elkins
Mars and Its Manifestations Stir Scientific Debate
The article highlights Camill Flammarion’s views and recent Mars observations by Schiaparelli. It notes circular features bisected by yellow bands and five canals divided similarly, suggesting intelligent agencies at work on Mars, an idea the author finds intriguing.
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M. Camille Flammarion
Paris Herald
Mars
Game Authority
M. Schiaparelli
Milan Observatory
Mars Life Signals Stir Interest in Global Telescope Quest
The article notes long observed canals on Mars doubling in places and a later bisected feature. It discusses life indicators on Mars as far as 85 million miles distant and urges construction of a gigantic telescope to reveal the planet’s true nature, with 1892 seen as the best observation window.
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Mars
M. Flammarion
Macadam Roads Seen As Save For Farmers In Pennsylvan
The piece argues for building macadam roads to replace mud in rural Pennsylvania. It claims lower long term costs, higher farm values, and reduced wear on vehicles. It urges state support via direct funding and guarantees, with gradual payments by benefited properties to minimize embarrassment of cost.
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Pennsylvania
Hensel Attacks State Fund Practices and Dela mater
The Read ing speech by Mr. Hensel reviews Dela mater relations to State Treasury deposits and the constitutional prohibition on profit from public moneys. He argues past administrations misused funds for political gain and notes broader Republican laxity on mandates.
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Hensel
Reading
Delamater
Treasury
Harrisburg
Republican Party
A Republic at Last Brazil Holds Congress Election
The article notes Brazil will elect a national Congress this week and likely adopt a constitution modeled on the U.S. system after years under Dom Pedro, a military junta, and nonliberal rule. It remarks that genuine republican government has not existed since the empire ended and that the populace gains a voice only with the vote.
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Brazil
National Congress
Congress
Dom Pedro
United States
General da Fonseca
Brazil Holds Week Election After Tight Political Transition
The Da Fonseca government finally allows a legislative election as a step toward republican rule. The delay has stretched for most of the year, but Brazil is praised for departing from military dictatorship and imperial rule. Citizens are urged to welcome the change as timely and significant.
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da Fonseca
Brazil
Cheadle Promises Row Over Langston Seat in House
The House proceedings are expected to be lively as Congressman Cheadle protests the seating of Langston, Virginian, amid disputed returns favoring Venable. Cheadle's objections reference color vote concerns and a potential heated vote on the Langston seating.
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House of Representatives
Cheadle
Indiana
Langston
Mahone
Cheadie
Venable
Congress
Republic papers lampoon Brooklyn politician over citizenship pledge
Mr. McLaveayr of Brooklyn is mocked by Republican organs for telling German Democrats that he rejects claims based on foreign birth or descent and will support office on American citizenship alone. The notion of excluding foreign nationalities from politics is as incomprehensible to political organs as the idea of keeping only the most efficient men in office across party lines.
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McLaveayr
Brooklyn
Fasnros
London
Hesser Call to Respect State Constitution Ignored by Republicans
Mr. W A Hesser argues officials should honor the constitution. Republicans will likely treat this as a barren ideality, comparable to other calls that it should be obeyed by corporations.
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W. A. Hesser
President Harrison and Alger eyed for 1896 GOP roles
The New York Press notes a Sun report that President Harrison backs Clarkson for Chairman of the Republican National Committee while Clarkson’s presidential bid centers on General R A Alger. The piece suggests possible coalition to boost a presidential boom.
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New York
Sun
Harrison
Clarkson
Quay
Republican National Committee
R A. Alger
Alger
City Pride and Brick Trade Themes in New York
A New York man asserts city pride will keep New York from seeking Congress aid for the Grant monument. The brick embargo by handlers and manufacturers fails as shipments continue, showing supply and demand overpowering edicts.
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New York
Congress
Scaling Heights Reward Delights Veterans After Battle Speech
A lively anecdote contrasts a hearty lunch at Rock Point with a brutal Civil War scene at Antietam. Veterans preferred the peaceful meal to the grim bayonet charge, framing it as a healthier morale booster.
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Rock Point
Antietam
Tennesseean comments on Enloe defense of Congress
The Tennesseean notes Mr. Enloe faces Republican attacks on Quay and Reed rebuffs. It mentions Depew advising New York farmers to organize and to favor organized labor when it is not connected with the New York Central Railroad.
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Depew
New York State
New York Central Railroad
Conference between German and Russian rulers yields nothing
The article notes that extending the Triple Alliance for seven years signals no real change and that Russia must abandon peace illusions and increase vigilance, implying the meeting amounts to nothing of consequence.
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Russia
Democratic notables to attend Pittsburg gathering on October 4
Ma Pattison and several other well known Democrats will be present on October 4 in Pittsburg for a meeting. Voters can compare handshakes and positions amid local political activity.
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Ma. Pattison
Congressional apportionment omits Storrs township urged in Ohio
The notice warns that excluding Storrs township from apportionment risks Ohio having all its Congressmen at large. It notes many at large reps nationwide and says Speaker Reed aims to reduce them. Also mentions Gardner, Chase & Co. bankruptcy as a sign of East coast strains.
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Storrs Township
Ohio
Reed
Boston
Gardner, Chase & Co
Pittsburg
East
Polygamy Holds Sway in Utah Reform Push
Utah Commission urges new legislation to strengthen polygamy bans after reviewing annual report ending September 1, 1880. It cites 41 men reported since June 1888 entering plural marriages and notes many registrars are Mormon, complicating enforcement.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Mormon Church
Mrs Sarah Templeton Shinn Dies. Railroad VP Widow
Mrs Sarah Templeton Shinn, wife of William P Shinn vice president of the New York and New England Railroad, died yesterday. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Sarah Templeton Solnn
William P. Shinn
New York and New England Railroad
Uncle Ebening and the Grave Ills of Sam
In a drawn out talk a speaker notes Ebening’s slowing pace from rheumatism and questions about his brother Sam who has died. The doctor says Sam suffered from the hilarious trimens but the speaker attributes it to "bon'strictors" snakes that attacked and killed him.
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Sam
Johnson
Indiana State Board of Charities
Sly Park
el Dorado County
Cal
France
Paris
Old Pittsburg Memories Echo With Farm Folklore
An aged financier recalls Pittsburg’s growth from rural suburbs to a developed city. He recounts Sam D. a lazy farmer near Wilmerding whose corn patch grew with weeds until a misstep with a horse and plow produced a comical harvest mispronunciation. Sam now resides in Kansas and thrives.
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Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Wild Fox
Sam D
Wilmerding
Bam
Sam
Kit
Kansas
Wife Offers Help to Husband Editor in Busy Life
In a tender exchange a wife offers to ease her husband Richard's heavy editorial workload promising to help with writing and tasks. He hesitates yet accepts her aid and asks her to review the next week's batch of pastry contest acrostics for possible flaws.
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Carrie
Richard
Allegheny Conference Opened at New Church Session
The fifty second annual session of the Allegheny Conference of the United Brethren Church opened in the new church with over 75 ministers and delegates present. Bishop J Dickson opened proceedings and Rev L W Stahl was named secretary pro tem. Rev J E McClay was elected chairman and Rev H F Shope preached the opening sermon as the conference will meet for several days.
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Allegheny Conference
United Brethren Church
J. Dickson
Lebanon Valley College
L. W. Stahl
J. E., McClay
H. F. Shupe
W. A. Jackson
D. Shearer
E. Stahl
J. W. Baker
EA. Zeck
J. F. Stahl, Jr
G. C. H. Schum
J. P Aukney
Dickson
H.F. Shope
Festivities Mark Election of San Salvador Provisional President
The September celebrations for General Exteta’s election as Provisional President of San Salvador were lively with a grand municipal banquet attended by the new president and a state ball at the theater. Attending dignitaries from Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica and Mexico sent messages of peace and support.
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Ballot Topics for Exposition Voters at Dispatch HQ
Exposition visitors are asked to vote on three topics this week at Branswick Balke Collendor space. Questions include whether pool selling should be permitted on race courses and whether funerals have the right of way over street cars. Open to both sexes during morning and evening polls.
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Nny
DisPatch Headquarters
Branswick-Balke-Collendor Billiard Company
Priday
Handsofe Prizes Offered for Best Essay on a Splendid Topic
Announcement of a prize essay contest open to writers except press workers in Pittsburgh. Topic asks which public undertakings will most speedily promote Pittsburgh's future growth. Prizes for top three essays with rules on length originality and submission deadline by September 20 at Dispatch Headquarters.
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Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Tue Disparou
The
Dispatch
Exposition Building
P. U
Ter DisPatch
Distatch
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Billiard Company
Carroll Stevenson wedding links Pittsburg wealth and industry
The wedding of Ralph Waldo Carroll manager of the American Tube and Iron Company to Sarah Louise Stevenson eldest daughter of Mrs J B Stevenson Allegheny took place at Second U P Church Allegheny yesterday evening at 6 o clock. About 30 guests from wealth culture and fashion attended. The ceremony was led by Rev David Robinson D D. Afterward the couple left the church with organ music by Ernest Meatty. The couple plan a eastern tour and will reside in Pittsburg upon returning.
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Allegheny
Ralph Waldo Carroll
American Iron and Tube Company
Sarah Louise
J. B. Stevenson
U. P
Ernest Meatty
Wagner
Tannhauser
Charles 8. Holmes
C. BE. Miller
Monongahela House
P. D. Beatty
Charlotte Furnace Company
Henry McKnight
McKnight
David Robinson
D. D
Clarke
Steven- G0n
Wright
Martha
Mal
Bessie Stevenson
M. E. Pressley
Wooster, O
Jane E. Leonard
Indiana State Normal School
Carrol and Wife
Louisville
C. M. Carroll
Pittsburg
I. O. N. Carroll
Lillydale
N. Y
W. J. Carroll
W.G. Carroll
Loninville
T. L. Harper
Painter & Son's Mill
Charles Dallas
Moorhead & McLean's Mill
T. 8
Blair
The
Steel and Iron Improvement Company
Matheson
American Tube and Iron Company
W. G. Carroll
Beatty
Louwie & Richter
Grant Avenue
Luther
Philadelphia
Jersey
New York
Madson
New Port
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Middleton
Este
James Young
American Tube
Fashion notes and civic witticisms from a London to New York era
A breezy column surveys evolving dress trends among fashionable men with French tailor intrigues and bold color ideas. It laments dull politicking, praises dog mercy and criticizes public spectacles, while noting notable arrivals, writings, and cultural flotsam across cities and clubs.
OUR MAIL POUCH ON THE SCHOOL QUESTION
Letter from Mr. Donehoo defending his sermon on public schools and denying any call for division of school funds or lands. He cites Archibald Alexander Hodge and urges readers to consult his Princeton Review piece while challenging critics who did not read the sermon. Pittsburg dated September 15.
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Dispatcti
Hidall
Bhava
Fepr
Archibald Alexander Hodge
D. D
Princeton Review
Hodge
Tay
Pittsburg
A Woman on the Divorces Question
A letter to the editor argues against simplistic divorce causes, urging recognition of domestic abuse and male faults. The writer asserts many wives endure beatings and neglect, while men’s drinking and bad company fuel unhappiness. The piece calls for shared responsibility to reduce separations and divorce.
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Dispatcn
Lazsy
Questioning Delamater’s statewide bid for governor
A letter to the editor questions Delamater’s campaign approach and excuses. The writer, a Republican, argues the office should seek the man, not the party, and laments modern campaigning and boss influence in Pennsylvania. The piece closes with a November reference to “ides of November.”
Reading the Elephant Jambo Death Date Revealed
A letter to The Dispatch editor recalls the elephant Jumbo owned by Barnum and notes a railroad death in Canada with a likely date in 1883. The reader crosschecks events and old exposition burnings, suggesting uncertainty about the ele phant’s fate and timing.
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Barnum
Jambo
Pittrsavere
Reader
Canada
Army of the Cumberland Reunion Opens at Memorial Hall
The September 17 gathering at Memorial Hall began with Judge St H Cochran presiding and Rev P S Steven delivering prayer. General Rosecrans spoke as president. finances showed £4160 on hand and committee recommendations favored keeping honorary membership and limiting children’s enrollment. A five member committee chaired by Col W S Colburn will visit Chickamauga with War Department and park commissioners. A fraternal greeting was sent to the Army of West Virginia in Parkersburg. Members toured the city by carriage after adjournment.
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Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Memorial Hall
St. H. Cochran
Steven
W.S. Colburn
Chickamauga
Secretary of War
Chickamauga Park
Army of West Virginia
Parkersburg
Momnece
Io Elty
Seventh Annual Convention of Women's Home Missionary Society
The seventh annual convention of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church opened this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church and will continue through tomorrow. Delegates attend from Huntingdon Center and Clearfield counties. Mrs. L. Freeman of Huntingdon led talks on work among the freedmen, followed by Rev. L. J. McMillan of New York addressing the gathering.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
Huntingdon Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Huntingdon
Center
Clearfield
Pan-Republican Advocates Meet to Harmonize World
A committee of gentlemen in New York gathered at Judge Arnoux's office on September 17 to organize efforts for Pan-Republican aims. They planned to harmonize republics, promote liberty, educate on people's rights, and address grievances. The meeting adjourned for two weeks.
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New York
Arnoux
Kennedy Tinkers With Speech On Quay Denunciations
In the Chicago News review title Kennedy tweaks a speech denouncing Senator Quay. The piece suggests ongoing refinements may lead the nation to take bio strictures less seriously, hinting at Pickwickian exaggeration in public rhetoric.
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Chicago News
Mr. Kennedy
Senator Quay
Curious Condensations From a Fractured Journal Page
A jumble of brief news snippets from various places and years. Items mention New York theft trails, California population taxes, Pomona apples, a boy named Times Recorder Summons in Zanesville, Berlin storekeepers closing at noon, a Denver youth building a tiny coal locomotive, Vichy tobacco science, Truckee summer complaints, and more about farmers, balloons, beekeeping, and a Paris zoo seal saving a child.
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Zanesville
Times Recorder Summons
Newport
New Jersey
Berlin
Germany
Charles D. Young
Denver
Vichy
Truckee
Farmer Camp
Folsom
Sacramento County
Reno Iligh School
B. H. Glover
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Bergen
Spitzbergen
John Raymond
Athol
Mass
Comic Quotes and Musical Quips From a Bygone Era
A collection of wry sayings and humorous exchanges from various sources. Jokes about wealth and charity, manners at a concert, and wordplay on poets and composers appear, reflecting social wit and cultural references of the period.
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