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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1890

Page

4

Darter Meraton Delivery Rates and Address Change

The Dispatch in Pittsburg announces carrier rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions, including yearly and monthly terms. It notes delivery by carriers at set per week prices and records a move of the business office to Smithfield and Diamond streets.

United States Arscetens Aeceee von Vear Epssboeets Fatros Tre Dreratcn the Dispatch Smithfield Diamond Streets

Carnegie Letter Keeps Library Site Decision With Trustees

Mr. Carnegie defers final site choice on the library to the Board of Trustees. He cites his weighty influence and careful study, while outlining competing factors for the old city and East End sites. He believes free public discussion will yield an exhaustive, conclusive decision.

Old City East End Carnegie Bedford Avenue

Pittsburg Sees New Oil Development Near City

The period of new oil developments arrives with wells near Pittsburg and a 500 barrel gusher at Haysville. This connects districts north of the river to the Washington field and could revive local refining with ready transport of refined petroleum.

Pittsburg Haysville Restardly Shousetown Washington Field

Charity or trap in North Dakota seed wheat deal

Farmers confronted by a so called charity from St Paul and Minneapolis capitalists. The plan offered $900,000 in seed wheat but required notes at 25 cents above market price, 12 percent interest, and crop liens until repayment. The scheme aims to turn $100,000 into $500,000 by year end, prompting farmers to question capitalist generosity and fear battle lines between producers and capital.

St. Paul Minneapolis North Dakota North Shors

Goodnatured Mr Strauss Faces U S Entry hurdle

The Strauss Orchestra plans to enter the United States but expects to meet strict enforcement of the contract labor act at New York harbor. Edward Strauss calls the law ludicrous while noting a customs inspector will conduct a musical examination from the conductor to the trombone section. He questions where an erudite inspector will be found to perform this test.

New York Strauss United States Edward Strauss Sam New York Harbor Jereid Vieona Erhard Erudite

Strauss Orchestra Safe Passage Amid Labor Law Question

Inspectors in New York struggle to identify if the Strauss Orchestra are real artists under the contract labor act. The piece notes absurdity in relying on inspectors to judge artistry. Pittsburg looks forward to the Austrian musicians performing at the Exposition Hall next month.

New York Strauss Pittsburg

April’s Brisk Weather Sparks smiles and verses

The piece celebrates a stretch of real spring weather in April, noting the mood lift on people from poets to shoppers. It contrasts budding nature, blooming plants, and livelier city life with the economic pull of spring and the inevitable equating warmth to renewal.

Disguising Truth in Dressed Beef Profits Debate

A historical critique notes a clash between public inquiries into the dressed beef trade and private profits. It cites Hammond & Co profits at 29 percent annually and stock watering to 6.4 million dollars, suggesting bias by witnesses with vested interests and warning that truth may be masked by self interest.

West Committee Hammond Packing Establishment

Victoria's Abdication Rumor Reemerges Amid Royal Strain

The piece discusses persistent whispers that Queen Victoria may abdicate due to age and health. It notes the burden of duties on an elderly monarch and suggests Prince Albert or the Prince of Wales could assume leadership, highlighting the heir's public warmth toward the nation and alignment with reform-minded changes.

Victoria England Europe Albert Vietona Prince of Wales Gladstone Princess of Wales

Review of Victoria's reign and US census questions

The piece discusses renewed sympathy with friendly relations between nations, anticipates Queen Victoria's reign review, and notes Albert's accession as possibly final. It then covers the Court of Claims ruling on Silcott’s thefts, census question about diseases, and concerns over mortgage inquiries and life insurance bureau arrangements.

Victoria Albert Census Bureau

Three Die as Gas Explosion Hits Anthracite Mines

A gas explosion in an anthracite mine costs three lives and injures four. Investigators weigh naked lamp as the likely cause, with strong likelihood the device sparked the disaster.

Political clash over Mills bill and coal duty stance

Hon W L Scott defends the Mills bill while opposing Roger Mills proposed repeal of coal duties. Scott cites coal interests and resists changing the base. An exchange links Stanford’s mortgage aid plan to a presidential bid, noting Stanford Corp owns substantial land assets.

W. L. Scott Roger Q. Mills Scott

McAdoo on Woman in Religion and Politics

Representative McAdoo argues that women are central to religion and warns introducing them to politics undermines that. Jersey congressmen cite religion versus politics as incompatible and question McAdoo. The Chicago Board of Trade faces potential delays as quotations are shut off, risking broader business disruption.

McAdoo Jersey Chicago Board of Trade

Prince Hatzfeld Loses 28000 In Poker Session

The report notes Prince Hatzfeld lost twenty eight thousand dollars in a single poker sitting. It implies Huntington should send him to this country for instruction in the nations game on the ten cent scale. It would be a sting to a former Californian father to have a son-in-law who is a poker sucker.

Prince Hatzfeld Huntington

Birthplaces and Booth Tales Across an American Press

The piece contrasts publishers rushing to frame biographies of Harrison and Grant with a claim that Grant’s birthplace image predates Harrison’s. It then shifts to English actor J J Lonnen touring with the Gaiety Company and recounts the life of a booth actor, detailing touring fairs, shared profits, and the rough path from booth life to stage company work.

Warfare Among Masons Struggles Reach Ohio Courts

In Cleveland on April 2 three suits were filed by A. T. Anderson F. M. Chandler and A. F. Gilbert against the Grand Lodge of Ohio Grand Master Mason Leander Burdick and Forest City Lodge over Cerneau rite divisions. Plaintiffs seek to halt a pending hearing and expulsion claiming bias and unlawful acts by the Grand Lodge and conspirators. A reserve hearing was granted by Judge Lamson.

Cleveland Masons of Ohio A. T. Anderson F. M. Chandler A. F. Gilbert Grand Lodge of Leander Burdick Forest City Lodge Othe Grand Lodge Chandler Cerneau Lamson

Maiden Splash Plans at New Natatorium in Pittsburgh

Bright society girls study bathing costumes for the new natatorium on Duquesne Way. Two instructors will help young swimmers as the building features a large pool, balcony dressing rooms, and multiple baths with a manager’s flat on the top floor.

Duquesne Wr

West Point Aspirants Face Tough Preliminary Tests

The Examiner reports candidates for West Point undergoing a preliminary written test in Luckey’s office after a strong medical, but one applicant’s late birth age blocks immediate entry. The top performer from today’s exam wins a lay cadet chance, with the final West Point test to follow if successful.

George Lockey William Coleman West Point Luckey Dalzel de. Eile

Prices Unchanged at Ice Cream Parlors Amid Rumor

The piece notes that many patrons packed ice cream parlors yesterday, stocking up after rumors of price rises. Local dealers assure customers they will keep offering first class ice cream at regular prices despite higher costs. The tone compares the season to last summer, promising stable rates for a “best girl.”

The Last Recital Postponed to April 17 at Pittsboro Club

The final Beethoven recital in the series is postponed to April 17. Mrs Emma Bingler Wolf and Miss Agnes Vogel will perform at the Pittsboro Club Theater in the evening, with the Hamilton Art Chamber serving as the prosaic office.

Hamilton Art Chamber Pittsboro Club Emma Bingler Wolf Agnes Vogel

Western Cities Endure Spring Elections

The article notes relief as many Western cities concluded spring elections yesterday and reflects that their political troubles in that arena have subsided.

Politicking in Campaign Contributions and Licenses

The piece argues that while charges of license inducement for campaign funds are serious, the deeper matter is the political and discreditable practice of levying campaign assessments by that method.

That Speak Easy Case Resolves Over Beer Distribution

Evidence presented yesterday suggests the dispute centered on self distribution of beer among all parties, with each participant effectively sharing and giving away the beverage. The testimony points to a collective looseness in handling liquor during the event.

Rascals in Office Should Be Ousted, Says Croker

Croker argues that if Tam many's officeholders are rascals the party must remove the rascals. He adds a better cure is not to appoint rascals in the first place and urges Tammany to reform by screening officials more carefully.

Mr. Croker Tammany Henry W. Farnam Cheops Behring Sea Alaska Siteria Russia

Miss Lizzie Moore Passes Medical Exam In New York

Former Liberty School teacher from Pittsburg ranked sixth in a large class and plans to begin medical practice. She spent her New York years at Bellevue Hospital where she earned a solid reputation and gained experience.

Lizzie Moore Liberty School Pittsburg New York City New York Bellevue Hosna

Patents Granted to Western Pa Ohio and West Virginia Inventors

The latest issue lists patent grants issued Tuesday April 1 1900 to inventors in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Names include Arias Harrie Ellsworth beehive Huben Helles G Bixlee Wooster spiral stairway and more with devices spanning gas mains mold disinfectant covers and elevator components among others.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia D. Lavin Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Arias Harrie Ellsworth Huben Helles Allegheny G. Bixlee Wooster Game Board W. H. Hradley H. Carrier Swanton John C. Gonroy Pitteburg Wiliam D. Cummings J. Hemphill J. Farrell Henry H. King Dayton David Lippy Mansfeld John A. McVember Bradford Thomas H. Moody C. H. Ida Parker K. Smith Sidney W. BK. Sterritt Mittbure A. Swan Corry W. G. Taylor Oakmont M. ‘Turner Lima Pera Ail Wells H. EF. Weddell Wheeling Myra FE. Whitner John G. Zeller Richmond Martin V. Smith Wid Steiner Aeons Pa John H. Taylor Bloomfeld I's Perry Lerner

Ice stock rallies as April warmth shrinks crop

With the slender ice crop crushed by a mild opening in April, ice companies raise prices to meet demand. Merchants report dwindling supplies and customers face higher costs for shortfalls.

Boruz Family Returns from California and Japan Trip

Mr EpGar Boruz of Uniontown has returned from California where he spent winter. His mother and family travel in Japan and will stay until June. Mrs A F Borot invites friends to the W C T U convention meeting at the Third U P Church next Tuesday. Nuptials of Miss Mary E Foster and W B Corwin will be celebrated today at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. The Young Men’s Hebrew Association hosts its fourth annual entertainment at Cyclorama Hall this evening.

EpGar Boruz Uniontown California Japan A. F. Borot W.C.T. U U. P Mary E. Foster W. B. Corwin Sixth Presbyterian Church Young Men's Hebrew Association Cyclorama Hall

Prince Henry of Pattenburg Named Master to the Hounds

The Baltimore American reports Prince Henry of Pattenburg in a high state of delight after being appointed a master to the hounds. The position gives him a sense of ownership over something he cannot possess himself.

Baltimore American Prince Henry of

Indiana Republicans Question Primary Tactics

Indiana Republicans show restive stance toward the party program as primaries approach. The state acts early with its kick before the primaries, a move seen as more effective than Cambria plan to object after delegates are elected.

Indiana Cambria

Prominent Figures and Political Bids Across Nations

GaxEray Carergii, successor to Bismarck, is described as an inveterate smoker with a pipe and cigarettes. JUNTUS & MorGan of London donate 100000 for Hartford public library and art gallery. J Pierpont Morgan adds 50000. Count Julius Szaparr, 38, named Hungarian Prime Minister from noble stock. Representative W. L. Wilson of West Virginia resists leaving Congress for Missouri University presidency. HERE VON ALVENSLEBEL, who declined to succeed Bismarck, is a noted German official with ties to the U.S. In 1834 he visited the United States as envoy and minister. At UPenn Board meeting, Dr. Hobart Amory Hare elected Clinical Professor of Diseases of Children. J. T. Price of Saline County, Missouri, runs for President in 1892 with a Christian, aristocratic labor elector platform.

GaxEray Carergii Bismoarck Juntus & MorGan London J. Pierpont Morgan New York Hartford Conn Asbrew Lane Oxford JuLius SzaPaRr Hungary W. L. Wilson West Virginia Congress State University of Missouri Wilson von Alvenslebel Count Herbert Bismarck Washington United States University of Pennsylvania Hobart Amory Hare Louis Stirr Hare Robert Hare J. T. Price Saline County John T. Price

A FAVORITE JOURNAL The Dispatch praised as a model of excellence

The Dispatch from Myersdale Commercial is hailed as abreast with top papers, boasting leased wires and a strong Sunday edition. It reports a 53 000 copy Sunday circulation and promises impartial, reliable coverage across departments for public service.

Pittsburg Titre Dista?ce Ale Disrates

Schedules Filed In Harbison & Loder Assignment

New York on April 2 filed the schedules in the Harbison and Loder wholesale drygoods firm assignment. Frederick J. Lancaster oversaw the case with listed assets totaling 327,082 22 with nominal assets noted.

New York Harbison & Loder Frederick J. Lancaster Eraluies

Bishop Kain's Plea to the See for Wheeling Diocese

Bishop Kain of Wheeling West Virginia has asked the Holy See to redraw boundaries and include all West Virginia in the Wheeling diocese. He argues the current arrangement creates travel and legal conflicts as clergy and faithful cross diocesan lines. The request follows his return from Rome and trip to the Holy Land.

Wheeling Virginia Kain W. Va Rome Holy Land Holy See West Virginia

Spider and Fly to Open at Bijou over Easter Holidays

The spectacular pantomimic burlesque Spider and Fly will occupy the Bijou Theater from Monday April 7 with a full burlesque company, pantomimists, clowns, and vaudeville talents. Gaiety Burlesque Company from London will present Paost Up to Date at Grand Opera House next week featuring Florence St John and a large English cast. The Strauss orchestra engagement for May 27 at the Exposition is clarified as Edward Strauss, son of Johann Strauss, leading a 50-player ensemble. Curtain rises promptly each evening.

Bijou Gaiety Burlesque Company Lonnon England Paost Grand Opera House Florence St. John Edward Strauss Strauss Orchestra Vienna Johann Strauss

Jefferson Medical College awards 220 MD degrees

At the annual commencement in Philadelphia the degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred upon 220 graduates from Jefferson Medical College.

Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College

Guatemala Interferes With Arrest of Smuggling Suspect

New York April 2 Guatemalan Consul demanded the release of Michael Colomee arrested on the steamer La Normandie for smuggling diamonds pearls and gold watches. He is a Guatemalan subject traveling to his country and not liable to pay duty at this port. The Collector of Customs has the matter under advisement.

New York Erhardt Michael Colomee la Normandie Guatemala

Deaths of a Day General Thomas C. Anderson

General Thomas C. Anderson a prominent Republican politician and former port official died in New Orleans at 2 o clock this morning aged 70. He was a noted member of the Louisiana red of 1974 to 1570.

Thomas C. Anderson New Onleans A.eats Louisiana Reid Ocays

Anti-Trust Bill Details Senate Judiciary Committee Proposes Merchant Marine Aid

The Senate Judiciary Committee reports a anti trust measure with sections restricting restraints on trade, penalties for monopolies, and provisions for enforcement. It outlines jurisdiction of circuits, forfeiture of property used in prohibited activities, triple damages for harmed parties, and broad definitions to include corporations and associations under US and territorial law.

Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Committee On Judiciary Hegel United States District of Columbia India

Shipping bill to place American merchant marine on equality with foreign trade

House committee reports a bill to raise American merchant ships engaged in foreign trade to parity with others. The plan details tentative bounty levels and decades long funding, while minority voices argue bounties won’t revive shipping and urge free list materials, removal of trade restraints, and pierce navigation laws. They also propose swapping the French mission bill for the committee’s registry bill.

House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Farquhar United States Honnally Fithian Congress

Postmasters Confer Over Eight Hour Plan and Clerical Benefits

Postmasters from major offices met with the Postmaster General at the Postoffice Department to discuss an eight hour work day, its costs, and the merit of the proposal. They also debated a yearly 10 day leave of absence for clerks and a uniform system of bookkeeping in post offices. Attendees included Up of Boston Van Cott New York Notto New Orleans Hartlow St Louis McKean Pittsburg Lee St Paul and Nofsinger Kansas City.

Boston van Cott New York Notto

Pan American Conference Recommends International Union

The Pan American Conference unanimously adopts a plan for an International American Monetary Union a universal international coin standard and a Washington based commission of delegates to set currency weight fineness and silver to gold relations with a meeting urged within a year after adjournment leading the United States to invite the commission to convene in Washington.

Washington United States

Lord Boyle's Search for Missing Viscount in Canada

The Hon. Henry Boyle began a Canada expedition to find his elder brother Viscount Hovis who, after their father's death, became Earl of Staunon. Once a Canadian ranch partner, the missing Viscount, last seen near a mining camp two years ago, abandoned military service seven years prior and was a former Canadian Parliament member. He now inherits the family estates.

NT Dullal Canle Company Lowpos Henry Boyle Canada Viscount Hovis Earl of Baku Eonan Adams Pleasantville

Golden Eagle Officers Elected at Grand Lodge Meeting

Special telegram from Allentown reports elected officers for the Knights of the Golden Eagle Grand Lodge for the coming year. Grand Chief David Casselberry of Philadelphia. Grand Vice Chief D D Blanch of Johnstown. Grand High Priest Harry J Whitzell of Philadelphia. Master of Records J D Barnes of Philadelphia. Exchequer C E eke of Philadelphia. Grand Sheriff J Reinicke of Philadelphia. Representative to Supreme Castle C H Howson of Philadelphia.

Allentown Grand Lodge of the Knigits of the Golden Eagle David Casselberry Philadelphia D. D. Blanch Johnstown Harry J. Whitzell Philadel J. D. Barnes Sherald JP . Reinicke Seoea F

Albany Assembly Advances Bill to Abolish Capital Punishment

In Albany on April 12 an assembly bill to abolish the death penalty was moved to a third reading. Lawmakers charged the measure serves the interests of a particular electrical company whose system is claimed to be the safest for executing capital offenders in the state.

Albany

Winter broken in verse at Shirley King

A fragment from a 19th century Spectator poem laments winter’s sting and seeks signs of spring among hill pines and distant birds. It evokes Larka, the robin, and tender gleams across bleak fields as love endures through sorrow.

Larka Shirley King Dendon Spectator

Odd Marriage Plot Sought to Strike Down Heir’s Claim

In Chicago Judge Collins hears E. E. Hutton sue his stepson H. W. Kingsbury for funds tied to a complex family tale. The widow of A. R. Kingsbury married four times including General Lawrence and an Englishman, then allegedly schemed with Hutton to wed for property. Kingsbury’s bid to protect a $40,000 trust and guardianship is at stake.

Chicago Collins E. E. Hutton H. W. Kingsbury Hutton A. R. Kingsbury Kingsbury General Lawrence Mra Vanden Nest Hotton

Bread from Wood Promises New Food Source

An Heidelberg address by Victor Meyer suggests chemistry could turn wood fiber into human food. He notes cellulose yields glucose under acid, and cites Hellriegel on plants fixing atmospheric nitrogen into albumen.

Heidelberg Germany Victor Meyer Hellriegel

Boston Celebrates Spiritualism Anniversary Claim

The Boston Globe reports at yesterday’s celebration of modern spiritualism's 42nd anniversary that about 40,000 Spiritualists live in Boston, many active within local churches. The piece notes the ghost world still fascinates people.

Boston

Monument to mark site of Ft Dearborn massacre

Cureaco plans a monument at the lakeside site near Eighteenth Street. George M. Pullman funds the project for the old residents. The 1812 massacre began with Captain Heald evacuating Ft Dearborn with 40 fighting men, women, and 20 children, attacked by hundreds of warriors. the fort burned and many were killed or captured.

Cureaco Ft Dearborn Lake Shore Eighteenth Street George M. Pullman Heald Ft. Dearborn Detroit

Pill KaPPA PS SESSION Elects Officers

Grand Council of Phi Kappa Psi opens biennial convention at Grand Pacific Chicago with delegates from New York to California. Officers elected include President LV Buskirk Indiana University, Vice President G K Stahem Hobart College, Secretary G W Bpringer Indiana Northwestern University, Guard C N Voorhees Wooster University, Doorkeeper W K R Jackson Wisconsin, Chaplain E M Stires Virginia. About 7a delegates from Zi chapters attend along with key council members. total attendees exceed 105.

ChicaGo Grand Council Phi Kappa Pai Grand Pacific New York California George W. Dunn Columbus LV. Buskirk University of Indiana G. K. Stahem Hobart College G. W. Bpringer Indiana Northwestern University

Widow Catherine McMurdo Visits Secretary Blaine in Washington

On the steamer Elbe from Bremen today Mrs Catherine McMurdo widow of Col McMurdo travels from London to meet Secretary Blaine. She was connected with a Portuguese railroad concession at Delagoa Bay where Portugal confiscated the plant for contract delays. The case prompts restitution demands from American and British governments while Mrs McMurdo seeks relief.

New Yorks Elbe Bremen Mra Catherine McMurdo London Blaine

Divorce petition filed by Mrs. Coxey for J. Coney

Mrs. Caroline Coxey files for divorce from J. Coney, quarry operator near the city, seeking alimony and custody of four children. She alleges extreme cruelty including an incident where he struck her and cooked her. Property involved includes about 100000 dollars in farm stock, with holdings at local farms and Eminence Kentucky.

Massillo Caroline Coxey J. &. Coney Eminence

Actress Enjoined Over Piracy Claim in New York Play

Judge Deady grants a temporary injunction against Miss Caroline Gage and others to stop production of the drama A Broken Vow. Frank Sanders and T K French sue in New York alleging the play infringes their rights, claiming it reproduces the same plot and dramatic arrangement.

Memento of Columbus at Auction in American Art Galleries

A jewel casket presented to Christopher Columbus by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain was sold at the De Gabolda collection sale in the American Art Galleries. The sale also included a period sword with a wire in double hilt formerly from Haron Adolph Rothschild's collection.

de Gabolda Christopher Columbus Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain Haron Adolph Rothschild

Curious Condensations From A Miscellany of News

A collage of short items notes February deaths in Owezo New York, a Lancaster wedding gift of a cemetery lot, a Woodland California hotel keeper arrested for selling alcohol to a minor, and various oddities including interview fees for Parisian press, mammoth ivory trade, and a case of a postal card delivered 15 years late in England.

Lancaster Woodland Cal

Patchwork of Comic Snippets and Parodied Verse

A collage of humorous quotes and misquoted lines from various writers and newspapers. It riffs on marriage foibles, art ambitions, domestic life, and wordplay, weaving snippets about lovers, hoards of coins, and playful character exchanges into a flippant, whimsical page.

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