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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch announces delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions and instructs patrons who change residence to notify their carrier. The business office moves to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond streets, effective Saturday, April 5.
The Idaho statehood bill passed the House 129 to two amid Democratic opposition. Democrats protested Speaker Reed counts of nonvoting members, planning court challenges seeking a judicial ruling on the legality of parliamentary rulings and the rush to statehood.
The Mutual Coke Company plant changes hands with Charles Donnelly of McClure Coke Company gaining controlling interest. The deal covers about 1000 acres of coal land and 200 coke ovens for roughly 400000 dollars as the coke market holds steady and operators plan a four day week to stabilize prices.
The Ways and Means Committee bill would place a 15 percent ad valorem duty on raw hides, shifting from free admission. Leather manufacturers in Boston and Allegheny Pittsburg regions condemn the clause as injurious, while Western farmers and shoe wearers may benefit from keeping hides free.
The piece argues Canada will align with the United States driven by self interest rather than sentiment toward Britain. It notes Britain's waning influence over Canada as sentimental ties erode and US commercial policy turns Canada’s attention to practical needs.
A motion in the Ontario Legislature urged closer trade relations and unrestricted reciprocity with the United States. Speaker Mr. Graham argued such policy would save Ontario farmers from ruin by securing access to American markets while cautioning against delaying political union.
The Dispatch notes rapid theater expansion in Pittsburg with plans by Henderson Williams and Alvin Joslin Davis. By 1892 the city may host three or four modern ground floor venues, creating lively competition with Bijou Theater and Grand Opera House.
The editorial argues neither Montana claimant side has an unblemished title and accuses both parties of using flawed logic. It urges leaving Montana unrepresented until clean titles are established, doubting party pressures will allow a neutral resolution.
A license means more to the anxious saloon keeper than a new bonnet to the fashionable woman. Both will be worn a great deal on Easter morning.
Mr Bigelow plans Ebenley Park on a high plane and engages a sample policeman six feet three inches tall. He wants five more of the same size, mounted in gray uniform. They will be more terrible than the Pittsburg mind can presently conceive.
A compact reflection notes that recovery from illness may follow intoxication, suggesting sickness frequently accompanies the cup and questioning the excusable link between drink and health.
The Allegheny Councils back the ordinance creating the Carnegie Library committee and set the Librarian’s salary at 2500 dollars yearly. Retail license applicants face a rush of decisions as judges Ewing and Magee prepare to issue licenses. Weather turns mild with three days of sun before a expected heavy rain.
The PirrseteG Distatch proclaims itself the leading Western Pennsylvania newspaper with expansive world news and a Sunday edition of about 20 pages. It emphasizes large readable matter and top day contributors.
Governor Goope El of New Hampshire slowly recovers his health. The Vice President may spend much of the coming summer near Pitts Held. James Whitcomb Riley’s poems show his full genius. Ignatius Donnelly has abandoned literary and political ambitions. DeFew cannot attend Lexington anniversary. William D Howe warns travel harms an American novelist. General Greely receives 20 crank letters daily. H Riper Haccaro and Andrew Lang plan to come to the U.S. for lectures. Ex-Emperor of Brazil dined in Cannes. waiter was a former attendant. President Harrigan won’t accept numerous duck-hunting invitations. Ex-Queen of Naples runs horses under an assumed name. Ex-Governor James Pollock ill in Lock Haven awaiting improvements.
Dedication of Central Christian Church of Disciples led by Rev Harry Talmage draws many clergy. W F Richardson delivers sermon praising the congregation’s zeal. The mission began eight years ago and grew to 66 members with four dwellings providing income. Lot cost 4200 and buildings 17000. Remaining debt 3500 with 3000 raised during the event.
The Philadelphia Press notes a rumor of Queen Victoria abdicating is unlikely, citing belief that the Prince of Wales knows the lady and would not support such a change. The piece emphasizes skepticism about the sensational claim.
Directors met at Allan C Kerr & Co on Third avenue electing a full slate of managers led by Rev George T Purves as president and T J Keenan as vice president. Keenan reported funds between 2200 and 2500 and a $600 Charleroi lot deed for Home benefit was presented by M J Alexander.
At the regular weekly meeting of the Passenger Committee of the Trunk Lines, J K R Wood, Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania, was named chairman to appoint a successor to Commissioner Tuttle who recently tendered his resignation.
One carload of markers for the flood dead has arrived in Jouxerons. J. J. Smith, the headstone contractor, delivers white marble stones 3 feet 6 inches long and 3 inches thick. Each will stand 15 inches above ground. two more cars are due, totaling 750 stones to be placed by Oration Day.
News from Rio de Janeiro states ex Emperor Dom Pedro is seriously ill. Paris physician Dr Charcot has been summoned for consultation.
Mary McSwigan mother of A B McSwigan of Tut DisraToH died yesterday at No 46 Chestnut street after grip and heart trouble. Funeral tomorrow at St Pauls Cathedral at 02 30 and burial at St Marys Cemetery. She was widow of Henry McSwigan a merchant. Survived by sons George and Charles and other relatives.
Mrs Harriet Prout wife of W L Prout dies at 63 East Main street after a brief illness She was a local church leader and noted for Christian character in her 44th year T Frank Murray longtime Graff Kennett Co associate dies after health forced resignation in Baltimore He was son of Rev J J Murray former pastor of the First M P Church Captain Samuel Stacker Lee a noted marine figure and brother of Copta James Lee Jr cited in Memphis obituary notices
The piece compares Boston's new County Court House crowned by a 250 foot dome to Allegheny's court building praising its poetry and criticizing the Boston design as dull and 19th century. It notes a harsh winter harming peach blossoms and japonica hedges in Allegheny, then recalls a late night train incident where a drunken passenger is trapped by a window shutter and later released.
A jumble of 19th century notes includes remarks on new tariff bill, free admission of diamonds, politics and editors, a Philadelphia women’s club, Quaker opposition, and scarce ice affecting ice cream prices. Various satirical entries reference Silcott, a Court of Claims decision, and a Norfolk or York State cemetery joke amid scattered anecdotes.
A farewell banquet for Mayor William McCallin was held at the Duquesne with 15 courses and 5 wines from 1874 Chateau Lafitte. Attendees included Controller Magee and Major Moreland along with 12 associates. Magee presented gifts and lauded McCallin’s friendships as the city seal appeared on the silk menu card.
Four hundred invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Mary Foster and Mr. William Benson Corwin at Sixth Presbyterian Church last evening. Rev. F Patterson officiated at 8 o'clock. Four ushers escorted the couple to the altar as Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus sounded. The bride, daughter of Mr. Walter Foster, wore a tasteful traveling suit with hat and gloves, bouquet of roses. The groom belongs to Bakewell law firm and is described as tall and popular. After the ceremony, guests moved to the bride’s parents’ home, then the couple departed for Washington, D C aboard the 8:30 train. They plan a period in the East before settling at a Center avenue home, reflecting many friendships.
Otto Hegner, a boy pianist, gave a second successful appearance at Old City Hall with Prof. Gittings arranging the event and housing the prodigy. Miss Mamie Reuck provided enhanced accompaniment on violin, earning warm encores from a large crowd of admiring youths and adults alike.
Carnegie Music Hall opens tomorrow afternoon at 2 with a free organ recital from 3 to 5 conducted by Leonard Wales. C. C. Mellor will perform twice. Ada Seandrett sings two numbers. Admission is unrestricted and free. ladies and children are especially invited as the City Property Committee follows donor Andrew Carnegie's idea of public access.
The Union League Club has taken possession of its club house on Duquesne Way. Remodeling progresses rapidly and members anticipate enjoying river breezes and cigars soon. A rear addition will provide an assembly room for social use as officers are installed.
A bright eyed 12 year old, Miss Idaline Wallace, was adopted as a daughter of Valley Forge Council of the American Mechanics at a Wednesday meeting. She received a gold badge engraved with her name and the inscription Daughter of Valley Forge, reflecting a growing trend to appoint daughters to avoid honorary female member rules, with other councils such as Bunker Hill and Fulton also adopting daughters.
In Allegheny at the RP Church on Sandusky and North Diamond streets the Young People's Auxiliary to the Woman's Indian Association hosts an evening program. Miss Kate Shallenberger of Braddock married William Richards of the East End last evening. The Young Men's Hebrew Association held a pleasant reception at Cyclorama Hall yesterday.
A Penn Avenue physician compares cable railway conduits to open sewers on public roads and warns they may cause illness in spring. He argues rainwater carries filth into conduits, which then release a strong odor in warm weather and urges streetcar firms to dump disinfectants and cleanse the conduits more often.
In Washington on April 3 the Senate resumed Montana election case hearings as Senator Gray closed his argument opposing the exclusion of 174 votes from Silver Bow precinct 34. He warned that upholding the majority’s resolution would stain Montana’s birth with fraud and deny citizens equal privileges, with the matter to be continued Monday.
Debate on a House bill to amend census law focuses on identifying Chinese residents with rights to stay versus those entering illegally. Critics say the measure amounts to exclusion and risks harming U S relations with China while Congress delays action to Monday.
The Ways and Means hearing yielded a tobacco tariff substitute aimed at excluding wrapper leaf issues while setting scaled duties. a second topic covers the Fractional Currency Question with the Postmaster General showing disfavor and no committee action on the bill.
The House Committee on Judiciary appointed a sub-committee of Mesars, McCormick, Thompson, and Oates to visit Alabama and nearby Southern states. The panel will collect testimony and investigate alleged improper actions by court officers including prosecutions without reason, suspended sentences without law, and possible malfeasance and corruption.
The New York Sun praises the Albany Governor a Democrat of clear vision who vetoed an unconstitutional move toward disfranchisement on Jefferson's birthday. It lauds his duty bound stance and Jeffersonian democracy in resisting fraud and humbug.
A narrator recounts a trip to Holland with a personal watch upon the Rhine guiding the journey. After sampling German wine and a brief run-in with a mayor’s fine, a clever thief tries to sever the watch narrative and connections in a lore filled with romance and misadventure.
Joseph Rosenthal admitted he had a second wife when he married Leonora Rosenthal in 1879 and faced possible New York Bigamy laws. He described a disputed burial ruse to hide former marriages while Leonora sought separate maintenance for cruelty and desertion. Judge Shepard called the proceedings remarkable.
New York on April 3 the grand jury presented to Judge Fitzgerald in General Sessions urging the Legislature to amend criminal laws making it a felony for any public official to accept money beyond salary and legal fees.
A large miners convention in the coke region endorsed Kerfoot’s plan to elevate workers. Knights of Labor halls will be opened on two days for meetings, free libraries will be funded, and a permanent group formed with James Corrigan as President and George Eckman as Vice President. Co operative distribution and Australian ballot reform to be discussed next. A mass meeting at Mr Pleasant is planned with about 1,000 miners expected.
Syria Temple Mystic Shrine prepares for a national gathering to be held in Pittsburg at Free Masons Hall in June. The meeting names A B Wigley as arrangements chair and Ben Darlington, W S Brown, H D W English, and T J Hudson among committee heads. The 700 member temple bets on a steamboat excursion and Schenley Park ride with banquets at 25 shillings per plate. the feast will be sun sponsored to christen the Monongahela Onde.
Mr. James Lee, Charge d Affaires, reports that a motion adopted by Congress and approved by President Harrison supports Deodoro Da Fonseca in Brazil. The wording reflects diplomatic efforts by the United States to back the Brazilian general.
Louisville area suburb Parkland requests relief funds after a severe cyclone caused over 1,000,000 in damages. Mayor Krepper conveys the appeal to Mayor McCallin, seeking charitable support for affected residents and relief efforts.
A mosaic of brief notes recounts odds and curios from across regions. Items include a dinner expense survey, a monumental prize for a soldiers' monument design, a prize awarded to Mrs Harriet A. Ketchum, and assorted anecdotes about railways, duels, wildlife, and local curiosities in Georgia, Florida, and beyond.
Humorous snippets from Puck and the Dry Goods Chronicle satire sections feature wry exchanges on fashion, cooking, milk, and trading habits. Quips touch on corsets and shirts, a milkman’s joke about water, and a cartoonish tale of a man avoiding a debt. The tone lampoons everyday frictions and social quirks with sharp wit.
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