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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1890
Page
4
The Daily Dispatch announces subscription rates and delivery terms and notes a change of the business office to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond streets in Pittsburgh. Patrons are reminded to notify carriers of address changes to ensure uninterrupted service.
In an interview Mr L Magee opposes the Board of Trustees’ structure tied to Mr Carnegie gift terms. He objects to future non city elected vacancies while Carnegie favors election by his appointees. City representatives claim an oversight but affirm the core plan, urging patience as the board weighs site and public interests.
The Disrarcs organize a daytime expedition by Tok Dispatch to survey rural highways across Western Pennsylvania. A wagon with photography gear will travel from north to south and east to west to capture farmers views on road improvements and present findings to the public. The effort aims to inform policy with thorough inspection and farmer input.
The Carpenters Union notified the Builders' Exchange that they will not seek a reduction of hours or wage increase this season. The decision ends any plan to make Pittsburg a focus for an eight hour day dispute. The policy aligns with Toe Disratcu and supports a busy 1590 building season with better wages and stable hours, reducing strike risk.
The piece compares David Dows's New York estate of twenty thousand dollars to the once near mythical Astor fortune of 1848. It notes modern northward wealth growth far outpaces population gains, with fortunes rising tenfold or more while the populace grows only about two and a half times.
At the close of a series of demonstrations in Philadelphia Dr Leidy the eminent scientist commented that some day he expects a full understanding of the vibration phenomenon. The report notes Keelys workshop as the venue and highlights Leidy's cautious optimism about future explanation.
The article speculates that Keely’s sympathetic forces could liberate vast power from sound. It imagines a future where whistling or singing drives machinery from pianos to streetcars, with human voices becoming universal locomotives and great singers gaining new power value.
The piece argues for a balanced wage advance as miners demand ninety cents while operators resist. It suggests that a compromise lower than seventeen cents is possible and emphasizes reaching a uniform price scale across districts at Columbus, with both sides sanctioned to maintain fairness nationally.
Attention is drawn to the breaking of Republican State Convention rules for delegate selection by County Committees. The rules, once fractured years ago, have been kept only when convenient to State managers, and their proper purpose to ensure a fair popular expression should be clearly impressed on political managers.
The piece notes possible success offshore Florida but warns Pennsylvania politics may need sharp skill to extract a major figure from a murky situation. It hints at a behind the scenes struggle and the potential for a significant turning point. The language suggests a tense period of maneuvering and high stakes.
Public opinion critiques the plan proposed by Mr. McAdoo of New Jersey to bar enlistment of non citizens. The author notes natives already enlist and foreigners fill ranks, warning the bill could confine ships to dockside and prevent sailing.
Allegheny council committees sit through the interval as Northside residents consider the fate of a new library building and dream of a future library location in their community.
The union of dependent and service pension measures substituted by the House failed under suspension yesterday. Supporters say the measure would add about 50 million pounds to annual government expenses and deserves debate before final passage, though it is likely to pass when offered in regular order.
The Chicago Board of Trade pushes to suppress gambling in grain and provisions across markets, while allowing revenue generation for its own operations.
The recent New York opera season sparked a clash between Wagnerites and supporters of the Italian school. The Wagner circle criticizes the season while Italian operas delight thousands, highlighting a culture clash within the Warner circle.
The passage notes clear partisan views with Delamater cited for the Republicans and other voters inside both parties expressing belief that states could be broken up. It reflects broad debate over political boundaries and party lines.
Two editors nominated by Republicans and Democrats of Albany for mayor of Ahatemy may boost local papers. Capitol press, historically quiet, must hustle to cover the beat. Predictions of a railroad car famine loom, though the feared shortage may not happen.
The New York World credits its vigorous campaign for stopping Bedloe's Island from becoming an immigrant depot. The Liberty pedestal will not house the immigrant pools for now. The Zola publication plan is linked to a large sewer contract inferences.
The article notes delays in carrying out a Buffalo murderer's execution by electric chair, questions speed versus other methods, and mentions new Mayors and Councils taking charge in two cities. It also cites Meeks accepting medicine amid appellate action and comments on political tensions and judicial penalties.
Mr AwpREW LanG and Mr Rider Hageard form a close bond yet Lang critiques Hageard’s English. Lang, a self described polisher, notes literature differs from bootblack craft.
A crowded column lists various public and cultural figures. Jonys Borne O Bery calms Pacific chatter, Governor Brackett supports Arbor Day in Danvers, Senator Edmunds may tour the South for health, Yale’s Stagg enters baseball and ministry, Mrs Stanford backs large kinder garten programs in San Francisco, and other leaders travel or are in discussion. The Prince of Wales visits Cairo, the Mrs Pachman lookalike stir, Count Tolstoi’s circle praises Alice Stockton, and Dr Huntington plans a European summer trip.
Misses Elizabeth J. Scovel and Mattie D. Gordon of Nashville Tennessee arrive at the Bethany Home 113 Center avenue Pittsburg to teach Higher Life doctrines. Daily meetings are scheduled through Friday at 2 30 and 7 30 PM with at least one speaker present at the Grant street corner mission each evening. A full attendance is urged and the teachers plan to stay through next week.
In Louisville, Judge Howell Jackson reversed Judge Barr to award funds to J. D. Risher, mortgagee of the steamer J. B. Williams, over Nippert & Co who libeled the vessel for advances to her master and crew. Nippert had been awarded $3,500 by the lower court, but the appellate ruling directs the proceeds go to Risher.
James Caldwell a leading Allegheny City merchant died at his Penn avenue home near Rebecca street East End. He was unmarried and in his 50s or 60s. Caldwell built the Federal street Parkway corner building now used by Boggs and Bahl, sold his business in 1879 and later engaged in real estate speculation. Dr J S Miller died suddenly at Derry station aged about 60 while treating a prescription. He leaves a wife and five children. Charles Mills editor and proprietor of the Brad dock Daily News died after a six week illness at his Mills State home born forty two years ago. He founded the Jally News in 17 and built it into a successful paper.
Dr James Wallace of New Castle dies suddenly at street age unknown son of Dr James H Wallace and nephew of John W Wallace a leading young physician of New Castle Also William Galloway longtime engineer who ran the first engine on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad dies at Baltimore aged likely many decades retired in 1887 marking a long career in rail service.
The English burlesque Faust Up to Date at the Grand Opera House, staged by the London Gaiety troupe, is criticized for vulgarity and weak wit though Miss St John and Mr. Lonnen deliver bright songs. Dancers Misses Pries, Levey, Wilmot, and Rayner display grace while the Paris Expo tableau and decorative scenery earn praise. The piece draws a generous reception, with improvements hoped for in music.
A review of Bijou Theater's allegorical drama The former and The Fly with progress and industry figures, lively ballets, and acrobatic feats. Performers include Bessie Cleveland as Progressa and Erio Dare as Spider, with Frank Dave and Eric Dore highlighted for stunt work. The show ends with a grand transformation scene and notable New York scenery.
Harris Theater drew a strong crowd with Dan McCarthy's True Irish Hearts, a beloved Irish drama. The cast remains largely unchanged featuring Dan McCarthy as Lanfy Loanigan and young Danny McCarthy as Little Bright Eyes, with piping songs and dances earning praise.
Ewin Brothers specialty show returns to the house this season with a nearly identical troupe. Gordon and Lick may change for variety while the McCarthbys, Newcomb Trio, Richmond and Glenroy, Sankey Brothers, and Riley and Wolfe provide strong acts. Audience last night was a "crusher."
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Senator Delamater Secretary Stone General Hastings and Major Montooth will attend the Americus Club banquet in Pittsburgh. They will not be asked to speak to avoid favoritism with many national figures invited from outside Pennsylvania.
The Grove City Dispatch boasts a mammoth Sunday issue with 50 000 circulation driven by skilled editors and writers. It adds four new perfecting presses to handle growing demand while daily and weekly editions remain popular.
The Philadelphia Press reports a petroleum price drop of about 50 cents per barrel over two months due to a daily production increase of 21 000 barrels. Above ground stocks are tight and exports in the first quarter lag last year by nearly 600 000 barrels. Some link the decline to a new deal between Standard Oil and producers.
Chestertow s Md April 7 At the Methodist Protestant Conference Rev. Stephens editor of the Methodist Recorder and B Bullock of Kansas City spoke on establishing a national university in Kansas City under Methodist Protestant Church control The idea was referred to a special committee for study with further action expected.
A grand reception at Lafayette Hall featured Cyrene Commandery No. 4 hosting the Grand Commandery of Wilmington Delaware. Notables attended including Rev William H Palmer prelate and Williamsport Commandery members as parade and banquet concluded the event with dancing and hospitality at the Hotel Preston.
An enthusiastic audience gathered at the First Presbyterian Church in Allegheny for the Sabbath School Convention of the Allegheny Presbytery. J. G. Stevenson presided. speakers included J. C. Gray A. M. Martin W C Lilley and Rev D W Mays. Officers elected: President J P Orr Vice Presidents Frank C Osborn John D Cheney Recording Secretary Henry Dique Corresponding Secretary Miss Varena Scott Treasurer Walter O Koch. A committee reported on districting Sabbath schools and Rev D M Benham spoke on Modern Methods of Instruction.
A United Hebrew Relief Association committee presented Rev. Dr. Mayer of the Eighth Street Synagogue with a solid silver ten set. The presentation was by Mr. A. Fink with committee members Mrs. J. M. Gusky, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Cohen, 8. Kauffman, 5. Wertheimer, A. Lippman, Joe Stadtfeld, and Nathan Weinberg in attendance.
General Taylor Lodge No. 0 of the A. O. U. W. held a social at their hall on South Fourteenth and Carson streets. Addresses and musical numbers were given and K B Getty closed with an address. He presented Ellen Jones the widow of late John H. Jones a lodge member with $2000.
A onyx clock and gold candelabra were presented to William A. Wilson of the County Recorder's office in honor of his marriage to Misa Ella Sharp of Elizabeth. The presentation was made by donor William P. Bennett yesterday, as part of the wedding celebrations.
The column lists multiple events: Curry University vocal pupils perform at West End M E Church with Prof. Simon Bissell as MC. cantata One Hour of Fairy Land by Allegheny Cantata Association for St Cyprian's mission at Lafayette Hall next Wednesday. Southside Medical Society discusses the twentieth anniversary banquet. Southside Turnverein hosts a social at its South Fourteenth Street hall. Mrs James Marshall hosts a dancing reception at Pittsburg Club Theater. Mrs Sullivan Johnson invites an informal reception for her daughter home from school. marriage notices for Dr C A Redick of Allegheny and Adele Hatory of Baltimore on April 14. Tyrolean Queen by Sewickley Valley Club for Sewickley Free Library at Choral Hall. Easter Monday reception by Thomas's Dancing Academy. Mrs Mary Markle hosts at West Newton. Mrs M A Woodwarp hosts this afternoon 2 to 5. Miss Minnie Inwin and Prof John Pritchard to be married tonight. Tun Godfrey Moorehead wedding this evening.
A Philadelphia woman wins a prize for a mosquito extermination essay with an undisclosed new device believed to improve on the wet towel. A Detroit store monkey stares into a small glass, mirrored by Pittsburgh men in barber shops. An Indian chief Freling moves toward Washington while jokes about names and beheadings circulate. The California Allo wonders where an American sailor testifying before a committee has vanished. Buns in parks show swollen heads, Queen Victoria’s rheumatism reduces pocketbooks, and a six days walking match in the city draws attention amid arbor day chatter and crowded shade trees.
The Secretary of State issued a license today to the Germain Opera House Company of Chicago for musical and art purposes with capital stock of £500. The document names Franz Liatece, Arnold, C, and Herman in connection with the approval.
A lively session in Congress centered on the Senate service pension bill with a House substitute for 80 dollars a month for dependent soldiers aged 21 and over. The attempt to suspend rules failed, killing the measure, while senators debated broader pension options and fiscal impact. Also reported were Proctor’s fortification funding concerns, Pennsylvania War Claims, a Niagara Falls ship canal plan, and Montana election controversy with Vance’s critique of the seats dispute.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the diocese of Pittsburgh and Allegheny holds its quarterly meeting on Sunday April 2 at 4 p.m. at St Benedict the Moor's Church 81 Fulton Street. The St Vincent de Paul conference there since November supports the new mission for colored Catholics and aids parish pastors in charity and self-denial.
The Philadelphia Times criticizes Senator Ingalls for arguing a growth theory of the Constitution and urges him to accept the text as it stands to achieve true statesmanship.
James E B Scott and George W Starr of Erie visit Philadelphia to inspect the State Board of Charities inquiry into the offline Institute for the Blind. The board can only recommend withdrawal of state aid. findings may trigger action if mismanagement or mistreatment is proven.
A brief jab at the absence of a rapid transit system in Philadelphia prompts the Massachusetts Legislature delegation to report back if they find any such system in the city.
A report from the M E Conference denounces a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Bible reading in public schools as un-American. It urges Christian citizens to defend Bible inclusion in education and maintain current General Conference representation. Missionary Foster highlights Prohibition party work in the Dakotas. a request to revisit Hepnobolican party actions is halted by Bishop Goodsell.
Pittsburg white lead manufacturers form a trust to control prices, a move described as unlikely to stay pure or uncolored by critics.
The annual gathering of contributors at the Pittsburg Free Dispensary elected a new board including L H Harris C Baer George F Smith Reuben Miller F Semple D Lect Wilson George K Stevenson John Dunlap Colonel James Collord Dr James McCann Dr S N Monham Dr A Koeme Dr J A Lippincott Dr J J Buchanan William H Scully John M Kennedy W E Schmertz James J Buchanan D Herbert Hostetter and William Thaw Jr The board will meet soon to choose officers with no date set for the meeting.
A New York Tribune piece compares Chicago promises to earlier colonial money, arguing the nation seeks a clear cash showdown rather than frequent assurances. The tone emphasizes financial confidence and public demand for tangible currency.
Joseph D. Weeks travels to Clifton Forge Virginia to oversee opening of an open hearth steel plant with Pittsburg investors and Southern capital. Construction delays push expected operation from April to May and 60 workers will be employed once running. Weeks notes Virginia ore resources and market potential.
A humorous clash over work hours notes that many favoring an eight hour day would enjoy a 48 hour afternoon. The piece reflects playful social commentary from an urban readership.
A colonial-era tirade contrasts opinions from Hargissore Telegraph Paraperphia Bulletin and Chicago Times as Pittsburg increases licenses. Dernarr Free Press notes 123 more licensed saloons for the coming year in Pittsburg and Allegheny, warning unlicensed venues thrived amid reform.
A Bellamist Nationalists club is formed in Allegheny. Meetings will take place at Lorena Halls on Federal street. The group starts with 50 members and names W. J. Beard as President.
A jumble of brief items: a cow in Butler county Pa bore five calves last week, all perished. two gorillas born in London Zoo mark England's first of their kind. Sixty five Cardinals have died since the pope's reign began. census work in Alaska is assigned to Ivan Petroff. a McPherson canteen may be donated to a New York society.
A collage of quips fromWisconsin and Michigan era humor columns features waiting for beefsteak impatience, misheard lines, and social banter about marriage, burglary fear at home, and a gatekeeper’s verdict. Names and places ground the jokes in a regional newspaper voice.
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