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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
4
The InsrateH group informs readers to notify the treasurer or agent of changes to their residence to ensure uninterrupted delivery of THE INSPERATOR. The Dispatch business office has moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond streets.
A public dispute over Carnegie Library Board organization shows personal criticism unlikely to derail the donation. The piece urges harmonious effort and notes no fear the gift will be wrecked by minor differences. It cautions councils not to pretend acceptance of Carnegie’s terms while secretly altering them.
The season shows windstorms approaching cyclone force across the middle West. A recent storm crossed Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, with fierce blasts near Pittsboro after the cyclone. Reports of Ohio town damages may be exaggerated as construction quality varies. If cyclones rise, the nation must assess building strength versus wind exposure and consider sturdier construction.
A Maryland Delaware peach farmers meeting passes resolutions urging broad national measures to ease the industry’s depression, provoking satire from the New York Sun. The piece notes farming groups echo wild economic ideas while condemning corporate and trust leaders for advocating broken economic laws. It argues farmers, as future rulers, should study policy to thwart millionaire heresies and fix their own variances.
In a discussion on agricultural depression, Mr. Dodge cites high middlemen profits, especially retailers, urging farmers to sell directly in cities and produce their own goods. He notes milk and beef markups, contrasts with production costs, and argues competition should lower margins while retailers defend old charges. Farmers should understand fair earning and price competition.
The passage argues that free competition fixes rewards for services. sugar trades at tiny profits due to low risk, while perishable goods like fruits and milk need large markups to cover spoilage risk. It warns that when combinations forbid competition middlemen gain excessive profits, and urges preventing such blocks to let competition reveal fair profits.
A column compares party political arguing to a Wagnerian orchestra, singling out Henry C. Lea and his open letter against Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. It argues patronage controls and party leadership shape the national campaign, while noting calls for a louder, more discordant sound before any move to harmony.
The article critiques a proposed Imperial Government council to resolve disputes before duels, labeling it a flawed, symbolic move that would legitimize the practice. It laments German tolerance for dueling and cites Thackeray and George William Curtis on the code of honor. It then notes French objections to silent powder and reports Stanford’s resignation bid to regain a U.S. Senate seat, with Central Pacific finance questions. It ends with oil market speculation involving Lima, Pennsylvania, and Standard Oil interests.
The Portugal England boycott prompts Portugal to invite U S ship builders to bid on new cruisers. Analysts doubt American yards can win until they can undercut England by offering cheaper steamers. Local concerns note instability in Pittsburg failed to disrupt solid progress amid recent trouble.
An offer of 10000 dollars for the Newsboys Home hinges on raising an equivalent amount by a subscription drive and a site being provided when funds are collected. The appeal argues care and education for street arabs will yield sterling returns in manhood. The piece urges contributions as a worthy object.
The piece notes Home Rule agitation for Ireland with calls for land purchase or self-government and reports Senator Ingalls proposing a government backed bank lending at nominal rates to placate Kansas farmers. It mentions oil around eighty cents and local stocks declining as markets weaken.
Canada decides to offer another modus vivendi to preserve the status quo. The United States might manage without these benefits, but with Canada determined to be liberal, acceptance is deemed proper.
A collection of brief notes mentions representative Stowe in Missouri rising in Congress, Mrs Kendal and Miss Mastlake publishing Impressions of America, and Mrs Humpprey Ward postponing plans to visit the U.S. Also noted: Tamagno the tenor, Walt Wartas sick in Philadelphia with grip, and royal figures including the Prince of Wales fluent in German and French. A Duc d Aosta widow receives substantial estate, and a seven foot Italian skeleton sold to Rome.
A misprint in The Dispatch content from March 2 led to an erroneous pension debate headline. The introductory paragraph was omitted, swapping Pension Appropriation with service pension, prompting a mistaken claim the House passed a service pension bill. The Dispatch explains the error and cites the Morrill Service Pension bill vote outcome.
The New York Herald reports the Pennsylvania Railroad Company plans to abolish the boy vendor whose cries of arrenges apples and cough drops vex passengers. The editor thanks the railroad director for addressing small favors and passenger comfort.
At Chambers station a moving train duel left William Barnes and Ketly Nay dead. George Stevens likely dead. John Stevens had been murdered years earlier by Barnes. Barnes and kin boarded the westbound train to confront Albert Barnes and allies. Gunfire wounded several, including Kelly Day. George Stevens fell. Local tension rises over possible further vendetta.
Memphis April 9 Hundreds of families in overflowed river districts remain on levees with no shelter or protection from weather. Government boats and local relief provide food but demand urgent shelter. a telegraph to Secretary of War requests five hundred tents and immediate action as water subsides weeks hence. W. D. Bethell President Taxation District BF Patterson P. M. Memphis.
A column mocks an Allegheny to Sewickley electric railway plan as impractical in wet weather. It recounts a boiler being lost in mud, a man on a stump mistaken for a stump, and a riding whip found in mud. It also notes a typo about animals in African tales and closes with Horace Greeley correspondence burned in a local fire.
The Cannanti le Courier urges readers to subscribe to The Dispatch daily Sunday or weekly offering extensive news coverage with leased wires and bureaus. The Sunday edition circulates over 63,000, presents a 20 page magazine like format at low cost, while the weekly condenses daily and Sunday content for broad field coverage.
At the board meeting the organization was effected for the coming year by electing Dr. L. H. Harris as President Dr. S. N. Henham as Vice President C. O C. Baer as Treasurer and George F. Smith as Secretary.
Special Telegram from New York describes Captain Weiss of the Exeter City observing 5 big and small icebergs on April 1 and a very large one the next day. The Exeter City later hove to two schooner-rigged steamships at 41.23 N, 63 38 W, one signaled no assistance and the other, likely the disabled Southgate, left Maryport Feb 3 for this port. The Southgate ashore at Placentia, N S March 1 with steel rails, was floated four days later and towed. The Alejo supplied provisions after reporting crew starvation and a damaged shaft earlier near Placentia.
Obituary notices report the death of Peter Graff founder of Budalo Woolen Mills after two months of paralysis. Also noted is the death of Elizabeth Friday, longtime Hill resident, at No. 63 Fulton Street, following illness. status as grocer A. J. Florino is mentioned in relation to the family.
Jesse Beeson founder of Uniontown died today from moral debility and old age. Aristides Welch a renowned horse breeder and former Erdenholm owner died at his Chestnut Hill home. William MecClurg longtime Southside resident died at his corner residence aged 66.
A large crowd attended St. Peter’s Episcopal Church yesterday for the King’s Daughters dinner and fair. The event featured themed booths such as Japanese lanterns Swiss cottage and gypsy tent, with tea, chocolate, ice cream, and fruit stands drawing steady patronage. Proceeds supported church activities as the organizers announced another dinner and fair under the same management.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Hazelwood Miss Mary Grace Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Johnston united in marriage to Mr Robert H Douglass of the City Assessor's office The ceremony was private due to the uncle groom's death Rev W B McKay officiated Relatives witnessed the event and Gernert's Orchestra accompanied the service A family supper followed and a reception at which fashionably attended The bride wore a white silk gown with court train and point lace bouquet of lilies The repast was supervised by Chef Menjou of the Hotel Duquesne An Eastern wedding trip to Beneskanp will follow and they will reside on Walnut Street East End with gifts displayed in their home
Cards and invitations announce the first open meeting of the Father Mathew Association of Pittsburg at Dugouesne Hall on Thursday evening the 17th. President James A Burns will give the opening address followed by music and readings from Ada McFarland Bernard OToole and T J Fitzpatrick. Rev Canevin will speak on Our Association and Miss Alice Carter Sadie Toven, James J Quinn and A V D Watterson will perform in a program of solos recitations and readings.
A two-foot visiting card was introduced at the Central Board rooms in Pittsburg by Samuel Andrews and G L Hoffiany. Luckey received the card in the library where he spoke with teachers after a moment of surprise, aided by secretary Charles Keisfar.
The Pittsburg Club Theater hosted a post Lent dance honoring Miss Marshall, daughter of James and Mrs. Mee Marshall. The debutante wore a white gown and received many bouquets as Toerre Brothers provided festive music for the social introduction and reception.
The Bijou's successful last week show will be followed by a tomorrow afternoon matinee to benefit the Newsboys Home fund. A full house is expected as tickets are already sold out.
The Allegheny and Pittsburg district missionary meeting will be held April 14 starting at 10 o clock in Main Street Church West Ind Miss Jane Bancroft engaged by the ladies of W H M Society to give a series of parlor readings in May Mt Washington gymnastic class presents first entertainment tonight with supper for Library Hall benefit Gala tomorrow evening A cantata One Hour in Fairy Land by Allegheny Cantata Association junior members for Br Cyprian s mission wedding set at Calvary Episcopal Church Miss Elli Jillson to Mr Richard K Flowing this evening Emma Taylor to Mr Joseph Williams Jr at Buena Vista Street M E Church Oakland Mrs Groves O Morgan will receive friends this afternoon.
The writer Bowra of New York endorses the Dispatch plan to build and maintain roads with convict labor, arguing it could illuminate causes of falling farm values and mortgage burdens. He praises local government operations and tax policy and promises continued reading of the editor’s letters.
A Washington Journal item notes Herbert King George Strong and Edward Stofler traveling by wagon sent by Pittsburg Dig PaTcu to survey country roads. They report bad sections around Canonsburg and near this city while praising Cecil township, plan overnight stops, and expect a two and a half month tour covering roads taxes and farm mortgages. Stoffer is ex-city eastor of Tun Distat TesH and King is a skilled photographer. Strong handles the reins.
A reader urges a two route exploration starting from Harmony County to Butler via Petersville to reach the oil district in Butler County. The writer jokes that worse roads may merit pensions or a chroma, and signs off with A Reaver or THE DISPATCH.
A traveler from The Dispatch urges coverage crew to journey across the country to inspect roads from Parnasses in Westmoreland County up the Pockety Creek to Murrysville. He adds a caution to bring ample rope to secure themselves to the wagon, praising the road as beautiful.
Articles note dry country roads sparking relief and profanity while residents discuss conditions. Courtney and Long streets plank road fronts show cleaned sections and jute piles shoveled by owners and workers in an early morning effort praised by the community.
In Lospoy on April 0, authorities postpone all remaining death sentences within the Flowery Kingdom to honor the upcoming birthday of the Chinese Emperor. The delay affects condemned phaemera as the celebration approaches.
A San Francisco telegram reports an exodus from Oakland driven by sensational religious agitation led by Mrs. Woodworth. Doomsayers forecast earthquakes and tidal waves on April 14 prompting hundreds to abandon homes, sell property, and relocate to mountains or distant valleys across the bay. Swedes, blacks, and the lower classes are among the emigrants, with many leaving for Sacramento and Berkeley hills before the date.
A list of patents issued on Tuesday April 4 to inventors in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia compiled by C B D Levis patent lawyer at 131 Pitt h avenue Pittsburg includes numerous devices such as balance pen for telegraphs vehicle wheels railway switches speed regulating gear and various mechanical components assigned to entities like Pittsburg Westinghouse and Jareck Manufacturing Company. The long roster names inventors from Pittsburg Newark Columbus Lima and other towns with topics spanning machinery steam pumps and tools.
A Rio de Janeiro correspondent reports the Provisional Government plans a Brazilian Constitution inspired by the United States. Specialists are chosen to draft it and a direct popular vote is proposed for adoption. If approved the Assembly becomes legislative. if rejected the Assembly dissolves.
Philadelphia April 9 Henry C Len wealthy publisher writes to President Harrison criticizing perceived Quay domination. He predicts Democratic gains next election, warns of thorns ahead and disaffection in Pennsylvania over Quayism, urging reflection on a year of misused power.
In Clatsville on April 9 the Washington Presbytery held two sessions. Six young men were licensed to preach. A heated discussion on revising the confession drew crowds and sharp remarks. Anti revisionists warned changes could erase church features. Dr Moffatt argued the issue is changing the book’s matter, not its doctrines. Judges and ministers participated. a vote was set for tomorrow.
J Fleming will marry Miss Nellie MacDonnell tonight at the U P Church in Mansfield Pennsylvania. Guests from the city depart at 7 10 P M. An orchestra of eight musicians will provide music. A ten day trip to Philadelphia New York and Boston follows. They will reside in the East End after returning.
The Philadelphia Press notes a capricious April with tears and sunshine, alternating moods that mock forecasts and frustrate readers. The piece portrays the weather as whimsical and unpredictable, funnily personified as critics urging calmer, steadier days.
The Grand features Daniel Frohman's The Wife next week, praised as a top society comedy with Newport and Washington society life as its backdrop. At the Bijou, Ewo Old Cronies, a musical farce comedy, promises light fun with Wills Henshaw and Ten Broeck starring, followed by The Drummer Boy of Shiloh for a Press Newsboys’ Home benefit.
A collage of quotes from Pennsylvania political coverage shows Democratic newspapers attacking Senator Delamater while Republicans back Quay. Observers debate whether Wallace Pattison or Cleveland factions will shape the state delegation to the next national convention as Beaver’s successor looms.
An English inventor creates an automatic card shuffler while a Humboldt man finds a 14 pound radish. Reports claim Indiana leads in egg production, a Rochester foundry yields a gold piece, and Japanese chickens with long tails are imported. Various curiosities follow from Europe and America, including social notes, peculiar crimes, and scientific observations.
A garbled portions page offers brief snippets and dialogue from imagined scenes. Characters mention romance proposals, social oddities, a singer's perceived decline, and urban life in New York. The tone is light, satirical, with punchy quips and domestic vignettes threaded through.
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