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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1891
Page
4
The Dispatch issue, Vol 1 No 38, entered at Pittsburg Post Office, published for sale at Prentane's Union Square New York and Arc de Triomphe Paris news stands, aimed at readers who felt disappointed by hotel newsstands.
The notice lists subscription prices for various Daily Dispatch editions including Sunday and weekly options. It urges patrons who have changed addresses to notify the office via personal visit, postal card, or carrier to avoid service interruptions.
Editorial notes Saturday speeches by labor leaders urging peaceful conduct and respect for the law. Watchorn warns strikers to stay sober and legal, while Fenna’s reported threat to sue is disputed. The piece hails a shift toward lawful, pacific action and public support if labor adheres to legal standards.
Testimony shifts from declaring tuberculin useless to recognizing some benefit. Berlin physician Bergmann reports treatment results supporting value and several New York doctors report promising experiments. Evidence suggests lymph helps early consumption stages but not advanced cases, signaling a cautious but real discovery. Further experience will decide final impact.
A Philadelphia report denounces pledges to bypass the governor by party majorities and urges that legislation must pass both houses with governor approval or veto. It recalls eight years ago when the governor convened the legislature to fulfill a constitutional duty and argues against abolishing the veto.
The piece argues that the Governor acts with Legislature in line with constitutional duty and criticizes the press friendly faction for extravagance. It contends the last state vote did not rebuke the governor for these acts and urges restraint to avoid repeating costly mistakes tied to media allies.
The piece praises unions like the Amalgamated Association for promoting sobriety, efficient work, and orderly wage deals. It notes that capitalists recognize the value of dealing with unified labor bodies while acknowledging ongoing conflicts that corporate power has used to curb organizations. It argues for reducing Labor Capital antagonism.
The piece discusses a city wide horse illness likened to human suffering. It questions whether the disease stems from atmospheric conditions or human transmission and suggests a sanitary bureau and quarantine if humans are to blame, urging care for the horses until relief comes with better weather.
A Washington dispatch reports that some writers and diplomats propose using mob law as a defense for American citizens abroad. The piece argues against such ideas, praising Secretary Blaine for measured responses and urging adherence to civilized international law and protections for all citizens.
The St. Louis Glebe-Democrat notes that Missouri’s bribery statute makes the bribe giver as guilty as the recipient and thus bars him from testifying. The remark underscores a legal pitfall in corruption cases.
A Western correspondent notes the difficulty in proving bribery and questions immunity for those who buy legislators. The piece contrasts English opinion with one early legal maxim about wife beating, suggesting Britain is moving beyond that era.
The report notes John Ward the base ball player and Miss Dauvray the actress have resolved their differences. It also says Italy is adopting a more pacific tone. There is renewed hope that the conflict between the Democratic ex-President and the New York Sun may be settled, if Ilion falls with the lamb.
A reader cites Mrs. Southworth’s recently published commentary on wartime narratives. It stresses the necessity of precise historical details, referencing a 1864 summer scene after the Antietam carnage.
Anarchists kept within reasonable bounds as they died yesterday and the nation can tolerate their crankiness. Herr Fricke and the address of Herr Most are credited with eulogies reflecting socialist principles.
The article questions who could object to General E Burd Grabbs appearing at the Madrid court in a display meant to overawe monarchies with the Philadelphia City Troop uniform, reflecting wartime stance and international posture.
Philadelphia papers claim that despite exposure by press and courts, the $100 for $30 bait still catches many victims. The piece suggests the public’s urge to be swindled remains strong and beyond remedy by reform.
The text argues Michigan will adopt a district method for choosing presidential electors and suggests that if a few states adopt it the next election becomes uncertain. if one state does so, all should.
The piece notes relief that no Italian row erupted during Congress session over a 50 million dollar naval appropriation add on. It suggests uproar could have followed and mocks heated rhetoric about imperial imagery. It also quips that Hawaii should fund its sugar bounty only after paying taxes into the federal treasury.
The article asserts that steam heat is being added to New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad cars despite warnings from Mr. Depew about its dangers. It notes that reform came at the cost of lives and indictments of millionaire directors, then mentions sunshine and signal service offering a glimmer of hope that winter will end and spring arrive.
The passage claims Kipling story sales faded after letters exposed a young man’s sharp mockery of the United States. It adds StauyY seeks safety by confirming whether Colonel Epops Shepard has ordered troops to move on Roma.
Cable writers debate the allure of scandal versus sober European court features. Sunshine returns as winter’s grip loosens and readers gain renewed optimism. Mr Watchorn continues his clash with Mr Fricke over Hungarian influence in the coke region, promising further contributions to the discussion.
A survey of prominent figures and literary names. References to President Harrison's death semi centennial and Emperor William. Notables include Senator Hiscock James Payn Gabrielle Greeley Julian Hawthorne and Frances Willard. Also mentions Edison theater blackout and church leaders.
A staff correspondent reports that hotel dining rooms at Hot Springs rely on widespread tipping, with waiters, porters, and maids all paid via gratuities. Wealthy guests and hotel interests are blamed for perpetuating the practice, which locals say inflates costs and degrades service, while some attendants plan to move to Saratoga this year.
Erie reports the death of Judge Henry Southern of heart failure. A native of Charleston Massachusetts he held blasts of offices including Elk County District Attorney and Pennsylvania Senate member. Other obituaries note Rev S H Nesbit D D of New Brighton aged around 70 and funeral plans in New Brighton and Allegheny. Also listed are M B Miller Titusville Iron Works Elias H Ames death of influenza and a public figure W Abb is improving.
The Honduras government grants E W Perry and F M Imboden a concession over Mosquito land with public works including a Tegucigalpa coast road over 400 miles, a 20 mile canal, and 100 miles of telegraph line. Guatemala grants Martin Hoberts Co a 62 mile canal from Point Lengua De Huey to Gualan, with a 100 ton steamship capable depth.
Miners Philip Williams and Nimrod Edwards report that after joining a party from Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh for Ardmore in Indian Territory they found wages misrepresented. They were paid 250 per day for five days, then told to work for 80 cents per ton, earning far less than expected. Some 32 East Pennsylvania miners left immediately and others dispersed to Texas or the state. The company then resumed paying some workers the promised wages.
In Galveston on April 5 a Ball High School pair, Sidney Trash and Ora Brown, planned to marry after school. A younger sister alerted police, the boy was reprimanded and Ora sent home. The abduction charge against Trash was later withdrawn.
North East report recalls Gertrude Armstrong's suitors George Johnson and Henry Simmons. The father acted as timekeeper and favored George while Henry fought to win. After a forceful bout Henry knocked out George, and the two men eloped and married. The father withholds the girl's clothing but the couple says they are happy and hope for forgiveness.
Edward Morgan, a Missouri Pacific engineer, traveled from Sedalia to St Louis for a wedding with Miss Ethel Mason of Newport, R I, but she did not appear. Her parents objected to her going away from home alone, ending the engagement. Morgan is a widower about 40.
Trouble brews at Zion's Lutheran Church in Manheim as secessionists plan a new congregation after Rev J Peters realigned and moved to Bellwood The split widens with a general invitation to Peters adherents to join a church assembly to discuss the plan
Wheeling April 1 evidences multiply that a general shaking up at West Virginia University Morgantown will cost many faculty their jobs. President F. M. Turner was present yesterday and hinted at trouble brewing though he would not specify. The graduating class this year will be the largest in the institution's history.
A Dispatch essay contrasts Italy and Louisiana mob violence with true civility. It argues civilization is surface, that misunderstanding invites force, and that reason and justice should precede force. It cites Cowards and brigands dreaming war and warns lynching or gunboat threats seldom yield justice.
A strange blonde eight year old girl was found living in a hollow tree in swamps about a mile and a half from Madison. An employee of the Merchant Terminal Company spotted her as she emerged from the tree then fled. She spoke not a word as authorities from Madison county were alerted and began an identity inquiry. Several disappearances in St. Louis and vicinity this winter raise questions she may be one of the missing parties.
Miss Sole of Snowden township was found dead in her bed. Medical exam shows indirect death from peanut overindulgence and direct death from a burst blood vessel due to cramps. The preceding evening she reportedly ate three quarts, though that rate may be exaggerated.
Jacob Duerr of 3M Spring Garden avenue died yesterday afternoon at 325 o'clock aged 1) years. He belonged to the American Growing Masters Association Gambrinus Beneficiality and the Allegheny Turnverein. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Washington Pa says Rev H W Temple of Leechburg preached in the United Presbyterian Church and announced he would accept the pastorate here. Temple, a Reformed Presbyterian minister suspended for urging election participation by all citizens, announced his decision at the eve of morning service.
Mrs. Ann Hodgson McCartney wife of Captain Andrew McCartney retired river captain and noted Charters resident died yesterday in her 78th year A will is to be held tomorrow at 2 pm Mrs Maury A Booth widow of Willis Booth and mother of Attorney Willis Booth died at her Moran Wylie Avenue residence arrangements for the funeral are incomplete
The condensed diplomatic correspondence features brief exchanges with James G. Blaine as Secretary of State. Messages from Fava and the Marquis Imperials include formal closings and assurances of high consideration.
In Louisville on April 6 a shoe button was found in the head of Mary McKier nap a girl now about five years old. A larger button was later removed from her nose by Dr Allhands. The first button entered when she was four while playing with buttons from old shoes. Doctors fear further complications.
New York reports Mme Diss Debar, famed for her role in Out of Sight, is out of employment and out of state jurisdiction amid a warrant for arrest by Marie Comiskey. The touring company, recently from Norwalk, disbands after the Harlem Theater visit, with cast paid and heads for Catskill.
Report describes a cave near Vernon where Alexander Shepard and a companion encountered a gorilla like wild man covered in brown hair. They found a storeroom with farm produce bones and evidence of thefts fueling a hunt to learn more about the creature and its activity.
Lansing Dispatch reports the Miner bill to elect presidential electors by congressional districts passed the Michigan House after a long, heated debate. Democrats and Patrons of Industry backed it, hoping to influence 1892 results. Republicans opposed it to keep states as units. The bill is expected to clear the Senate and be signed by the governor, making Michigan possibly the first state in 69 years to adopt this method.
In April in Gosnes Indiana three miles west of town Joseph Paulus farm uncovers the first oil trace in the region. A strong steady flow of crude was found at a depth near seventy five feet as Paulus drilled a well and oil spouted up around his machinery, changing fears about the area’s gas and oil prospects.
McKeesport enters city status on April 1 with government to begin. At 10 o clock the Select and Common Councils will be sworn in and organized. City officers take oath at noon and Mayor Tilbrook will read his first message. A Board of Trade banquet follows Tuesday night.
In Atlanta April 6 Colonel Jack Brown who led the Third Georgia Cavalry died in Washington while his wife, widow of his former marriage, lay dying in Americus. Brown once courted contempt after the war and later married Miss Van Lean. He died three hours after his ex-wife’s death.
A Morgantown telegram reports the West Virginia Improvement Company enforces a policy where workers are identified by numbers from the president to the office boy. Chief Engineer Flickinger is 2000 and Auditor Buckley is 1000, illustrating a shift from names to numeric tags across the staff.
A Frenchman plans a Paris to Moscow stilts walk. Russia builds the world’s longest railroad line. A Kansas farmer makes maple sugar from artificially grown sap. Frogs, washing machines with a swing, and sea life myths appear. A Georgia vet repairs a mule’s long hoofs. Turkeys survive six weeks on snow. A British ship reports a glowing phosphorescent sea at night.
A collage of brief quotes and jokes from various papers including Ram's Horn and New York Sun. Topics range from astronomy explanations to romantic gibes, restaurant ire over buckwheat meals, and humorous exchanges between mothers, children, and doctors. Several items reflect light, anonymous humor common to the era.
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