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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1891

Page

7

Che Hispatech Establishment Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows publishing details for Pittsburg Post Office area and The Dispatch. Mentions business offices at Diamond Streets and Smithfield Corner with advertising rooms in New York. Includes distribution points in New York Paris and hotel news vendor references.

Smithfield Diamond Streets Diamond Street Fastern Tikese Koeding New York Dispatch Perelon Moye Diswatch Walte Welcone

The Dispatch Delivery Address Change Notice

Patrons of The Dispatch must notify the office of new addresses to avoid delivery interruption. The notice specifies updating residence by mail card or carrier, for Saturday April 4 1881 edition from Pittsburgh area carriers and readers.

Coke Strike Spurs West Virginia Trade Shift

A Chicago letter argues the coke strike shifts Western trade to West Virginia makers. Connellsville coke’s superiority sustains price and market share, but prolonged strike fuels new competition and lower wages, urging early settlement to avoid permanent loss of trade and rising costs for both operators and workers.

Chicago West Virginia Connellsville

Bourbon papers demand censure over Italian imbroglia fallout

The piece accuses Democratic-leaning Southern papers of political gain from the Aaron Fava recall. It argues Bourbon tendencies in a state caused the incident and asserts federal intervention would compromise fair trials. It notes New Orleans lynching cases remain under local jurisdiction.

New Orleans

Patriotism in Crisis Avoids Domestic Political Dissent

A historical editorial argues that in a national crisis patriotism requires unity not sectional battles over the President or Secretary of State. It cautions against fueling internal dissension even if war becomes necessary, prioritizing national interests.

Citizens discuss pending street legislation at mayor called meeting

The gathering aims to express taxpayer views on bills for street improvements and funding. It weighs whether improvements should be authorized by petitioned beneficiaries or broader property owner interest, and whether funding should come from assessments rather than general taxes.

Sugar Duty Cut Sparks Protection Debate In Philadelphia

An article notes the sharp sugar price drop prompts the Philadelphia Record to claim the tariff on sugar was a tax paid by consumers. It argues free traders opposed revenue-duty relief and that the McKinley bill reduces taxation, a point critics have denied for months.

Philadelphia Congress Free Trade Press

Old-Time Corporate Plea On Railways Mirrors Past Poli cy

The piece by Sidney Dillon in the North American Review defends private railways, downplays discrimination and stock manipulation, and claims over capitalization is a private management issue. It argues regulation of charges is a wrongful attack on private property and echoes earlier defenses of corporate power.

Sidney Dillon North American Review Dillon Gould Mr. Dillon

Railways and Competition Under Interstate Law Critique

The piece argues against Mr Dillon and corporate rail policy, condemning confiscatory tactics and alleging labor, eminent domain, and public highway duties. It claims competition is suppressed by transcontinental lines and condemns Gould and Dillon for manipulating rates and markets to gain control, urging free, unhampered operation.

Dillon Gould Mr. Dillon

A Royal Business Man in London and a Gracious King

Anxious public hears Greece's King may settle in London to oversee a family business. The note questions divine right and suggests his son could rule jointly. The piece praises the monarch as a scholar and gentleman while hoping other rulers imitate his constructive approach over tyranny.

Greece London Europe

Political row on seizures of Canadian sealing schooners

Republicans accuse Cleveland officials of ordering seizures while Democrats deny it. Both sides agree the seizures were a grave error. Summer pleasures may ease with cheaper sugar and ice as lemonade and ice cream become affordable. A young man who married a ex Secretary of State’s daughter is a nobleman who works for a living. Faulkner jokes Congress water versus orange wine on the Hearst funeral trip.

Cleveland Faulkner Congress Hearst Helen M. Gonger

Party organs regret missing battleship appropriation

The piece notes party organs lament the omission of the last Congress in allocating 40 million dollars for battleships and suggests their real grievance is that Congress did not leave sufficient funds in the Treasury for such an appropriation.

Congress Treasury

Municipal Contest Colors Italian Dispute In Chicago

Per Chicago newspapers the city’s municipal contest grows dull with an ineffectual view on the Italian dispute, a sign that tensions have softened into a minor public issue.

Chicago

Public sentiment and tariff shifts linked to Mr Depew

The text notes public opinion favors reciprocity with Canada since Depew joined the Central Canadian Pacific contract. It suggests a tonnage royalty issue benefiting the owning company of Depew. It also recalls critics who called sugar duty cuts a sham now praising tariff reduction as wisdom and credits the McKinley bill with cutting tariffs.

Channery M. Depew Canada Mr. Depew

O'Malley Gives Himself Up in Hope of Peace

In surrender to New Orleans authorities O Malley appears to seek a peace gesture amid turmoil. The piece hints at Mafia plots against Speaker Reed during a Italian tour and criticizes diverting focus from Chicago World’s Fair progress. Weather forecaster Hicks is mentioned as well.

O'Malley New Orleans

Political storms and misused memory in Cleveland grafts

A discussion notes that a Garfield descendant failed to win a Cleveland City Council nomination against a saloon keeper, arguing heredity matters less than ward influence. It urges reciprocity with Mexico and cites a Kansas beet sugar syndicate swindle where a local agent defrauded Adeline citizens who lost sugar.

Garfield Cleveland Adeline Kansas

Canal sold in plots as old system fades

The old Union Canal from Reading to Middletown in Dauphin county is being sold in lots to nearby farm owners, marking the final erosion of the state’s canal era just as a new public works is urged.

Reading Middletown Dauphin County

Notable Early 20th Century Figures in World News

A collage of brief notes on prominent individuals: TsHING-TsHana the new Chinese minister in Paris, a Tartarean-born Roman Catholic. Dr. Koen returning to Berlin from Egypt and their spirits. Empress Frederick’s Paris sketches for charity printing. Miss Cora V. Drent elected Logan County Recorder of Deeds at 21 and giving Greenback speeches. Follensbee a Chicago victim who led a Massachusetts regiment mobbed in Baltimore. Prof. Tundall’s relapse after venous inflammation. Clara Novello linked to Rossini’s Stabat Mater. Matilda Serrao’s Dickensian social novels in Italy. Franz von Suppé’s 50th anniversary in Vienna. Archduke Johann Ort signaling voyage and Vienna skepticism. Adelaide Ristori still famed and stately near 70 with a strong voice.

Tshing-Tshana Paris Koen Berlin Egypt Frederick Cora V. Drent Logan County Alo Il Coconet Follensbee Chicago Baltimore Tundall

Court of Crows as Mock Prohibition State Trial

The Kansas writer witnesses a crow court near Hamlin Kansas where a flock acts as a jury. Crows caw loudly then select a victim, parade, deliberate, and finally tear apart three of their own, scattering feathers as the crowd disperses in silence.

Ewing Herbert Kansas City Star Hamlin Kan

Deaths of a Day Alfred Bungey Dies in Allegheny

Alfred Bungey a long time Allegheny resident and director at Hen Franklin Insurance died at his Federal Street home aged years. Born in York County Pa in 188 and comes to Allegheny as a youth. He built the flat railroad bridge across the Allegheny and the old union depot and grain elevator. He leaves a wife and four children.

Alfred Bungey Allegheny Federal Street Bungey Hen Franklin Insurance Company Pentanay F York County Nungey & Smith, Contractors and Batldere Shi Omis New York Albuquerque Wisconsin Syracuse N. Y Bucks County Jeffersonville Ind Villefranche Florida Berlin

Death of Dr D M Dake longtime Pittsburg physician

Dr D M Dake died in De Funiak Springs Florida yesterday week. Born 1814 in Greenfield New York he practiced in New York then Pittsburg before moving to Florida in 1886. He married Mary Hathbridge Manuel and left four children.

de Funiak Springs Fila D. MM. Dake Pittsburg Greenfield N. Y Florida Mary Hathbridge Manuel

Mrs Barbara Mc Roberts Found Dead at 65

McKeeport report states Barbara Mc Roberts was found dead in bed this morning at age 65. She had felt well until she retired last evening. death attributed to heart trouble, according to initial death notes.

Mckeesport Barbara McRoberts Mings

Notable Deaths and a Serial Letters Plan

William A Massingham dies at his Center avenue residence in Sid seat of his x. Dr Ransom Dexter, a surgeon of national reputation, dies here yesterday. David Taylor associate justice of the Supreme Court dies suddenly at supper. H P Jeffords United States Attorney for the District of Arizona dies after weeks of illness. Mrs John Shirwood announces a Dispatch series headed Heading for the Home by Mrs Shirwood, to begin tomorrow.

William A. Massingham Center Avenue Virginia We Volunteers G. A. K. Post Curiaco Ransom Dexter Mapisox Wis David Taylor The Supreme Court Euing Pb. Jeffords Tucson Aniz H. P. Jeffords United States District of Arizona John SH Irwood

The Morewood Riot Reflects on Violence and Law

A New York Morning Journal editorial condemns the Morewood Coke Works strike violence in Pennsylvania. It urges leaders to reflect on brutality and warns mobs they will face Winchester rifles militiamen and sheriffs. It emphasizes the need for law and order and cautions foreigners against assuming laws differ here.

New York Morning Journal Standard Coke Works Pennsylvania Winchester

Immigration and crime as a consequence of lax policy

The piece notes that all the killed and wounded were foreigners and argues the recent decade of immigration brings loathsome and criminal Europeans to the United States. It warns continued immigration will taint the body politic and turn industrial centers into hotbeds of communism and crime.

Europe

Such Cheap Labor Too Dear

The piece argues the Pennsylvania riot shows organized violence by Slavs Poles and Italians and warns immigration policies must be tightened. It contrasts cheap labor with citizen value and calls for judicious laws on immigration amid foreign power tensions and treaty concerns.

New York Times Pennsylvania

Immigrant Influx Stirs Debate After March Arrivals

Nearly 30 000 immigrants from Europe landed in March with 7 809 from Italy 7 087 from Germany 4 568 from Great Britain and Ireland 3 484 from Austria 2 928 from Russia and smaller numbers from Hungary. Critics call many pauper laborers amid concerns over repressive laws and social strain, noting the Morewood riot as an example of potential dangers from rapid population growth.

Philadelphia Europe Italy Germany Great Britain and Ireland Hungary Austria Rrussia

Opinion on Handling Mob Violence at Morewood Works

The editorial argues the coke company and authorities must not hesitate to use deadly force against rioters. It praises the Sheriff's posse for defending against armed attackers, urges no shots except in self defense, and claims mobs cannot be reasoned with. It warns against parley and calls for decisive, forceful action.

Philadelphia Coke Company Morewood

Westmoreland Arms Request and Riot Response Led to Troop Deployment

The Westmoreland County sheriff asked the governor for state arms to defend property as a riot endangered lives. The governor refused, then troops were ordered after several deaths. The piece criticizes late action and argues armed presence might have prevented bloodshed by deterring mischief.

Philadelphia Inquirer Westmoreland

Policy on foreign workers sparks debate after riot

The Times argues the Morewood riot shows dangers from foreign cheap labor used to pressure wages. It claims authorities can quell riots with force, but warns against importing ignorant, fanatical foreigners who roughhouse for pay.

Hiladelphia Times Morewood

Public Ledger Reports Sheriff Action Against Mob

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that deputies acted after a pre planned mob attack on a coke works. It states the Sheriff called for troops to prevent further violence and protect workers and property amid clashes.

Philadelphia Public Ledger

Tragedy and Law Cited In Baltimore Commentary

The piece argues the tragedy stems from familiar causes and stresses the role of sworn officers and law. It links the incident with a recent New Orleans disturbance and urges impartial fact reporting to avoid harming the government’s reputation, while noting sympathy for the affected workers.

Baltimore

Blood in Pennsylvania Coke Region Violent Labor Riots

Editorials from Harrisburg, Erie and Du Bois condemn the Westmoreland disorder, urge military restraint, and blame authorities for failing to prevent bloodshed as striking coke workers clash with deputies. The tone stresses the need to quell riots at all hazards while warning against militarized force.

Harrisbourg Westmoreland Rinters Erie Dispatch du Bois Courier Pennsylvania

Linden Club to Host Reception Next Tuesday Evening

Linden Club announces a reception at its clubhouse next Tuesday evening. An elaborate Liberty Club reception is planned for April 10 with invitations issued. Dunlap Stevensons wedding is postponed due to illness in both families. Fownes Filley wedding invitations recalled after Miss Alice Fownes dies. Mrs Torre returns from Chicago with daughter Luelle who has been critically ill abroad while studying with Mr Sherwood.

Linden Club Liberty Club Edwin Stanton Fownes Caroline A. Filley Alice Fownes W. H. D. Torre Chicago Luelle Mr. Sherwood

Thread Numbers and Spool Cotton History

The article explains how thread numbering reflects yardage and weight, detailing No 1 through No 60 yarns, three and six cord spools, and the impact of the sewing machine on thread production. It notes the relationship between yarn counts, cord types, and the eventual standardization of six cord versus three cord.

Grip harms mount as disease spreads across cities

Newspapers report grip yet again causing high sickness and many deaths. The scare grows with Chicago and Pittsburgh recording waves of illness while doctors clash over the disease’s existence. The Dispatch previews Murrau gossip and interviews for tomorrow.

Carnegie Gift for Pittsburg Library Sparks Battle

The World notes Andrew Carnegie has donated 2,000,000 for a free Pittsburgh public library but the city council refuses his request to select the site. The Boston Traveler cites recent similar tensions in Cincinnati and warns Pittsburg to beware of Carnegie strings. Four council members oppose granting the site privilege.

New York Boston Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie

Abbreviated lament over lost love and moving on

A fragmentary poem reflects on death and regret asking if a single word could revive love. The speaker pleads for reconciliation then warns that another woman may be pursued if no response comes from the beloved.

Architecture With an Eye to Poker at Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Ark April the town blends gambling with grand hotels and health seekers. ALEXANDER notes two story buildings host saloons and gambling rooms, while guests chase poker for health or recreation. New York heavyweights and Eastern visitors arrive seeking cures and climate, leaving a trail of dinners, silk hats, and vivid town chatter.

Hot Springs Aes Ark Arkansas Club Phil Daly East Monte Carlo Carlsbad St. Louis Arkansas Joe Europe Parm Jim New York Empire State Dave Hammond Murray Hill Plaza Obed Wheeler New York Stock Exchange Robert C. Brown Gotham Garnett

Curious Condensations From a Bygone Era

A sampling of brief notes from Dickinson Kansas to New York New Orleans and Berlin includes a farmer in Dickinson County Kansas a New York umbrella instruction school Prussia history backward and local oddities A remarkable mix of human interest quirks and small incidents across cities and nations reflecting 19th century curiosities and social anecdotes.

Minneapolis Minn Manchester England London New York North Atchison Albany N. Y

No safe headline possible from given text

The excerpt critiques anti Chinese sentiment and calls out local persecution, contrasting American bigotry with Chinese kindness while condemning violence and urging Christian restraint. It reflects cross cultural tensions and a plea for temperance in persecution.

Parliamentary Shadow Over New York Rail Legislation

The Philadelphia Times notes an old saying about a coach and six passing through acts and questions whether the same fate awaits an engine and train under New York's Legislature amid current indictments of officials.

Philadelphia Times England New York

Not Very Serious Exchange Fragments in Papers

Journal snippets show playful banter among readers and clerks. Quotes touch on exams for a pastotice clerk and light social banter about wills and fashion. The dialogue weaves through several newspapers with humorous asides and humanist reflections.

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