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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1891
Page
7
The Dispatch pledges Europe news by special cables and home reporting by wide awake correspondents. It offers fiction travel adventure humor science and departments from nursery to kitchen along with shopping bargains real estate and business notices. Circulation reaches nearly 70 000 homes tomorrow.
The fragment from a historic Pittsburg Dispatch describes publishing offices in Pittsburgh with advertising rooms and distribution points in New York Paris and other cities. It notes the paper is entered as a second class matter and lists sale locations used by readers.
Patrons are reminded to report any change of residence to the Dispatch office by personal visit postal card or carrier to avoid interruption in delivery. The notice lists subscription rates including daily Sunday and weekly options with prices and durations.
A Chicago special reveals that a major anti trust law deterred the agricultural implement combine. Manufacturers considered evading the act by forming corporations but chose to respect the law, signaling a restraining effect on monopolistic schemes and a push for vigorous enforcement to prevent rising costs for farmers.
Reports of iron markets and sales last week show a firmer tone after months of gradual decline. Prices appear near a hard pan and major consuming interests are recognizing the shift, suggesting a potential turning point and a hopeful outlook for Pittsburg if the trend continues.
The Dispatch reports the Spanish reciprocity treaty nears completion, enlarging Secretary Binnie’s policy gains and validating press and public support. Brazil led by example with Cuba next, while several smaller governments in the Americas and British West Indies move toward broader commercial ties, edging the United States toward closer relations with Canada and Mexico amid domestic political contention.
The first Arbor Day designated by the Governor passed over Pittsburg without observance. The lateness of the weather made a later Arbor Day more suitable for planting trees, yet Pittsburg still did nothing. The article notes a need for a change in local observance.
On a ward school yard two trees were cut down while Pittsburg lags in tree planting. The piece urges earning city embellishment by planting trees, noting streets will gain beauty at low cost and urging a second Arbor Day effort to overcome lethargy and adopt this cheap improvement.
The Carnegie Library board weighs park entrance versus downtown sites for the central buildings. A plan sketching possible buildings and site options was favored to clarify the issue, with the park entrance favored unless a viable downtown site near the business district emerges. If no new factors arise soon, the board will decide between park entrance and Beaford reservoir site based on advantages and costs.
Operators defend use of leverage in the eight hour day dispute while miners seek a trial of the policy. Observers say warlike tactics have not occurred and both sides expect victory. A settlement attempt may yet occur despite entrenched positions and contested figures.
Italy threatens to eject the United States Minister and recall its legation if the last letter is not promptly answered. The Dispatch notes why punishments for teachers are impossible, and urges calm by the U S while blaming Italy’s stance for any future quarrel.
A pamphlet by Dwight H. Olmstead discusses land transfer reform and his block indexing net. It argues that indexing by city blocks and rural areas reduces search area and supports combining Torrens features with his system, while criticizing Torrens indefeasibility but offering remedies without fully engaging alternatives.
The debate urges advancing beyond indexing reform to a full Torrens plan. Experts argue for a complete system that makes land transfers as easy and unquestionable as personal property, noting preliminary steps fall short without securing titles, transfers, and conservation. A London actress spreads a false death report after sensational advertising.
The New York Herald calls Buenos Aires Cabinet orders restricting bank withdrawals a forced loan. The piece questions whether the U S should scorn the Argentine people, recalling past mutual bank actions requiring clearing-house certificates and urging prudence over retaliation.
The speaker, Jerry Simpson, urges abolishing the State Senate as a tactic to push Farmers' Alliance measures past opposition in state legislatures. The piece notes broader reform talk amid ongoing amendments to city charters and the state constitution. It also mentions April showers proving seasonal change despite a brief mix of winter and spring.
The measure to authorize a city morgue passed the Senate but faced an adverse House report. Supporters say the institution is needed and hope minor objections do not block this public necessity. The note signals the disbanding of the Pottsville YMCA as a cue to nearby missionary work.
Ex president Seelye is quoted predicting by century's end women will know more than men. He warns nine years as a cut‑off for pride in equal knowledge, and notes a provocative Kansas City example of female voters amid prohibition. Continent war rumors and pension talk frame a strained political editorial.
Rev Dr Mendenhall denies claims of authorship of The Breadwinners and considers libel action. Senator Edmunds retires after 25 years in public service not amassing wealth. Amos J Coummreos endorses Judge Holman for Speakership amid job-creation pressures. Rhode Island’s proposed new county likely to be abandoned due to lack of room.
A brief editorial criticizes Democrats in the State Legislature for making ballot reform and the Johnstown relief work partisan issues, arguing such tactics reveal a disregard for common sense and elevate politics over practical needs.
Youngstown April 10 carpenters on a costly residence for Miss Sallie Todd struck at the request of the Slaters and Tinners Union claiming a non union contractor is slating the residence and employing non union men. No settlement has been reached on the painters slaters and tinners strike.
The Spokane Chronicle notes an outbreak two miles northwest of the city where about eight Indians suffer from malarial fever and grippe with inadequate food and no medical care. The Dispatch promises upcoming fashion coverage with twenty pages and illustrations.
Vienna reports a severe Moravian winter blanketing the countryside with snow since November. Cattle suffer ophthalmia from glare. farmers use blue spectacles to protect eyes, with over 400 animals on one farm guided by blue eye glasses. Vienna exhausted of blue glasses, seeking imports from Paris and London. Parliament may reimburse farmers for the outlay. An English visitor notes the scene of cattle in blue goggles.
A Yokohama paper reports a 40 year old man in Bizen who has married and divorced 35 wives and is now married to the 56th. He wed at 18, blamed on a jealous younger sister who persecutes brides, driving divorces year after year. In two cases brides reportedly recalled prior misery and fled.
A Forest and Stream writer recounts his bond with two elderly pelicans near his wharf. One bird died after a catfish became stuck in its throat and pouch, the fish measuring 14 inches. The trapped pelican’s pouch was torn and perforated, ending a long struggle. The bird stretched seven feet eight inches from wingtip to wingtip, a noted patriarch of its species.
The Chicago Tribune laments Canada’s newsboys lack of timely notices and argues publishers share blame for stale afternoon editions. It notes papers rerun morning content, delay major stories, and rely on police dispatches for new items, while the afternoon edition targets laborers for a penny.
A humorous tale describes the Growler battling a grip and the dramatic, misguided cures offered by well meaning friends. Red pepper steam and chloroform liniment provoke fiery peril while mustard baths leave him blistered as he survives the ordeal. The piece ends noting his grip is cured and mocks dubious home remedies.
The Boston Traveller cites examples of educated Englishmen misreading literature and history. It recalls Lord Kenyon calling Julian the Apostle and notes Cambridge graduates misunderstanding Sir Thomas Browne. An English noblemanellokes Mr. Webster's paradox of composing an English dictionary yet being hanged for murder.
Prof James A Harrison surveys Tudor era conduct from Coxcombs and Coquettes with rules on sleep habits, bedtime, night attire, and eight to nine hours sleep in different seasons. He cites Wilidm Vaughan 1602 directions praising his denitrice remedy and notes a sugar candy aloes mix for dim sight as a charming remedy.
The excerpt recounts Sir John Harington's witty guidance on daily conduct and dress. It notes his works The Duet for Every Day and On Rising Diet and Going to Bed. He advises decorum by fireside, grooming with a linen napkin, morning work, and wearing stones like sapphire emerald or yellow amber for virtue and health.
Vern completes Falstaff to debut in Milan next winter. Dr Koc honored in Berlin with portrait over a cafe named The Jolly Bacillus. J W Minecetey of Chicago earns about 90000 yearly. once a newspaper editor. Annie Besant arrives in New York and is linked to controversial views on theosophy. Rev Edward Payson Hammond claims yearly church growth of 10000. Prince Henry of Germany shows violin talent in Kiel. Zola takes nine months to write a novel, described as a labor with torment. Rev Richard Gimlow, Cleveland bishop, converts to Catholicism in youth. Henry Fretermson Dickenson, Deal recorder, defended in court. Charles Lyddon charged with poisoning his step-brother. Baroness Fava, multilingual Italian observer of America, yearns to live here but climate limits visits.
The San Antonio Express notes that David Bennett Hill is trusted to mean what he says and to say what he means, presenting him as a straightforward, consistent figure in local discourse.
Frederick G Maeder, veteran actor and playwright, died of pneumonia in New York City just before midnight Thursday. A native of New York, he appeared first in Portland Maine as Hernando in Hamlet. He later wrote many works including Nobody’s Daughter Help Maun Cre Shamus O’Brien and The Canuck. His mother Clara Flasher survives in good health at age 60. His father James G Maeder was a composer. Dr James McDonald of Jeannette died from two weeks of illness after the grip epidemic at age 57, leaving a wife and two married daughters in the West. he is survived by brother Laird McDonald, market master at the Southside Market House.
James Harvey McCabe Sr of Coraopolis died yesterday after several months of illness at age 77. He died near his birthplace and followed in public life as burgess of Coraopolis two years ago, succeeded by his brother Alfred. He was respected as a citizen and in county affairs during good health.
Mrs Margaret W Herron mother in law of Samuel A Duncan of Allegheny County Light Company died at his residence Thirty third Street and Webster avenue yesterday. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs Susan Pentecost aged mother of Major A J Pentecost died last night with funeral arrangements not yet set.
Mas mother of Captain B W Morgan dies aged 83. James Extr, Pittsburg papers agent at Connellsville, dies there. General William E K St Txona, Chicagoan and president of Peshtigo Lumber, dies in Florence. Sister May, Superior of the Sisters of Charity, dies in Cincinnati. The Right Hon George Cavertdish Bentnnck, MP for Whitehaven, dead. John Lindsay, publisher of Daily Labor System, dies in Decatur. Patrick J Lynch, Erie Railway civil engineer, dies in Elmira at 61. James Kedkampf of Woods’ Run dies age 44 after grip. Mrs Eliza Jane Murdoch dies at Washington PA, wife of former district marshal. Dr John S Hudders, Avondale PA physician, Jefferson Medical College grad. James J Bristol, Christiana PA, Republican party officeholder, 66. General Jonhn E Cooke, died in Richmond, Missouri native. Joshua Utie Stanton, Washington physician, dies of pneumonia after grip, Bowdoin trained, served in war.
A Hot Springs dispatch catalogues luxury amid Easter shopping and social excess as diamonds dazzle hotel lobbies and gamblers wear gleaming stones. It notes George Waldo’s toy quest, Pullman family prominence, and private cars of Vanderbilt and Gould men visiting the Arkansas spa town, with warnings to bring diamonds only in moderation.
New York April 10 at the fiftieth anniversary of the New York Tribune the event featured remarks by Major McKinley Chauncey M Depew and Charles A Remer readings by C. Gredman and a note of regret from Secretary Blaine circulated in the edition commentary on the era and the paper's legacy.
A rain-soaked evening failed to dampen spirits as Pittsburg Female College hosted Anita's Trial a three act comedy staged in the chapel. Miss Blanche Mead as Anta led a strong cast including Miss Elizabeth Dick and Miss Stella Jordan with lively scenes and a well managed kodak satire that drew steady laughter from the large audience.
At the High School, the Dean Literary Society staged its twentieth annual entertainment with a largely filled hall. Miss Nellie R. B. Nobts led the fakes sheet and readers including Miss Anna M. McConnell, Miss Inez M. Griffith, and Mr. William Fr. Stanton presented essays and declamations. Officers and editors listed include Guardian B. H. Patterson, President Harold F. Norton, V-P Thomas L. Kane, Treas Thomas H. Wallace, Editors Oliver R. K Johnson Edwin Lugsmith, and several judges and marshals.
The Acacia Club held its second annual revue in Turner Hall on Jane Street last evening. A masquerade ball at Fifth Avenue Music Hall was hosted by the Philip B. Fiton Rod and Gun Club. The Woman's Relief Corps No. 7 auxiliary to Post 15 presented a beautiful American flag to the Mt. Washington Bannerchor at an Mt. Washington meeting. The James H. Porte Club held its first annual ball at Turner Hall last night with about 10 couples attending. Arrangements were by David Kooster, Fred Hoffman, H. Siemon, Frank Strieckill, Henry Gang, B. Alexander and Louis Weill.
A compilation of global customs surrounding a newborn infant's first day. Yorkshire belief ties the right hand, a maiden’s arms, and wealth luck to the child. Other regions add bread, salt, money, cheese, dreaming bread, or liquor to influence future fortunes and marriages.
Pittsburg’s Consul J O Kerbey says he has not received any recall order and does not believe the Brazilian or Para governments demanded his recall. He notes he would welcome relief from the post and plans exploration to the Amazon headwaters after leaving office. He previously wrote for The Drs Patch and an official recall rumor had circulated in Washington.
The Philadelphia Times notes a sleep-sting craze contest unlikely to end soon. A proposed event would test who can sleep the longest without waking, with police excluded and contestants barred from using Mlair’s speeches or sedatives.
In Sandusky on April 10 the Board of Education ordered that teachers must abstain from dancing. The decision drew strong reactions as most local teachers are active in society circles. A separate telegram from Youngstown notes capitalists plan forming a company with substantial capital to manufacture sheet iron and wooden lathes for construction purposes.
A compilation of brief notes from 19th century curiosities and municipal trivia. Items include diary habits of a 60 year old Atchison woman, Alaska’s territorial size, an unlikely laundry trust in Boston, electric cars in Rome, a judge catching lawyers drinking, a stone-gap Virginia electric-light town, and a lightning photographed household pane in Charlottesville.
A collection of brief quips from 19th century newspapers featuring playful banter and puns. It includes warnings about betting on horse races, jokes about professions, romantic blunders, and humorous asides about patriotism and money. Notable lines reference young bettors, a boastful suitor, and clever retorts from various papers.
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