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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1889
Page
4
The document lists the March 1558 Sunday edition circulation for The Dispatch and shows per week and per year rates. It notes daily, weekly and Sunday delivery options with pricing and includes carrier delivery details in Pittsburgh dated Friday April 12 1580.
The report of Sir Charles Bussell’s address before the Parnell Commission suggests Mr Parnell and allies may seek a royal commission to probe the Times conspiracy if the current inquiry lacks statutory power. The scene highlights Sir Charles Russell’s powerful defense of Parnell and the accusation of perjury and forgery against the conspirators.
The Legislature approved a plan to send Senators Assemblymen the Governor and staff to New York for the Centennial celebration. Transportation and hotel costs will be paid by the State Treasury. A 20 to 13 vote backed the motion amid opposition.
A Washington lady is slandered by a story printed in Buffalo and copied into Russell Harrison’s Montana newspaper. He sought a retraction, then was pressed for a personal apology or faced criminal charges in New York. The episode highlights libel procedure and the harsh early career hurdles for Harrison.
The article argues the debate over discrimination against Pittsburg shifts attention to Mr. Carnegie and local shippers. It notes the public gains from discussion, hints at a state commission or anti discrimination bill, and stresses the railroad’s profit reliance on Pittsburg shipments as a call to develop the city’s rail tonnage.
The article discusses freight rate policy in Pittsburgh, arguing rates are a public issue not a personal beef. It urges judging Mr Carnegie's contention on merit, not motive, to avoid distraction from city prosperity. The piece notes the busy, competitive urban context and the impact on all citizens.
The piece critiques the London Times and its agents for pressuring witnesses in the Parnell case. It recounts Thomas Walsh’s coerced collaboration with Times solicitor Mr. Soames, his failure to testify, and his subsequent disappearance after supposed ten pound payments, paralleling the collapse of the Times structure.
The West protests East biased tastes in literature. Omaha Herald cites Western authors like Octave Thanet and others, arguing Western talent is independent of Eastern patronage. The piece lampoons Boston critics and hints at a broader regional push for recognition.
A dozen healthy Texas schoolgirls visited President Harrison asking for a handshake and a look at the President’s face. The Chief Magistrate granted both, noting the charm of the visitors. The account highlights the unusual joy of such audience and the casual tone of the meeting.
The Republican administration promotes ex Solicitor General Jenks to lead the Government’s fight against the Bell Telephone monopoly. The Brookville lawyer was among the finest in Cleveland’s cabinet and earns Pennsylvania pride for contributing to the late administration.
A cryptic note says Boy Lasses let a full day pass without revealing plans against the French Ministry and the article implies the government delayed prosecuting a pocket edition Napoleon.
The State Legislature unseated Nicolls and seated Finley in a costly move, with expenses over fourteen thousand dollars and potential to reach twenty thousand while both men kept House salaries during the inquiry. Sullivan’s health issue and recovery are noted as public interest in a separate vignette.
The passage hints at Gladstone regaining power aided by Sir Charles Russell, reports of events at Fabearragh Ireland where peasants resist eviction without bloodshed, a critique of New York Centennial troop transport costs, a marriage license case linking age and union, theories of a Randolph Churchill push for Salisbury, weather hopes for an American spring, and Whittier denouncing prison idleness with democratic sympathy.
Ex Attorney General Garland to practice law in Washington and serve as messenger for the Samoan Commission. Hrman Williamsos, 70, named chief porter at the Boston post office after serving in Balaklava. Szxason StooxtrR of Wisconsin noted as small in stature yet highly intelligent in the Senate. Governor Breen of Delaware rich in peach farms railroads and wealth though his attire remains old fashioned. Reverend Dr Thomas R Lambert, Massachusetts clergy elder, once chaplain to the navy and long Freemason. Lieutenant Parker to accompany the Samoan Commission as Secretary. Buckingham to join in Berlin as Secretary and naval attache.
The Shadyside Glee Club assisted by Miss Louise Noble presented their first concert at Shadyside Academy hall last evening. Miss Noble sang a solo and the club won praise for its well trained voices and precise timing.
Fulton Council Jr. O. U. A. M. presented a concert last evening at Central Torver Hall. The program featured vocal and instrumental items performed by the Gernert Orchestra and others, drawing a large audience and ending in high praise for the entertainment.
Miss Tillie C Hughes married J Abell last night at the Arch Street M E Church. Rev W H Conners performed the ceremony and the couple departed for a honeymoon trip East.
A dispatch from Washington reports that ex-Commun Lacy’s nomination as Controller of the Currency is definitively decided, with formal confirmation pending. The message notes the nomination is advancing despite recent disruptions, and awaiting official announcement.
News Of The Stage reviews Miss Maddern in In Spite of All, praising her faithful portrayal of a neglected wife despite a weak company and limited play. Jennings as the manager is solid though his German dialect falters. The piece notes the cast as weak and urges a stronger production. Lypnia Thomrsck announces a Bijou opening Monday with burlesque performances and a troupe of performers.
Column mixes sea sickness prevention and a Prohibition tale from Pittsburgh. An officer suggests a belt-like bandage to curb seasickness aboard ships. A brief spoof letter mocks President Harrison and Baby McKee. A farmer and a Pittsburgher recount a dry joke ending in a cellar liquor share.
A letter from The Washington Post urges Colonel Eliott F. Shepard of the New York Mail and Express for the Jerusalem consul post. The writer praises his potential Jerusalem edition and editorial column power, suggesting satirical Bible passages, multilingual printing, and influence over public life, including possible stock market impact.
Sunday news buyers will pay five cents for all New York Sunday editions except the Stan which remains three cents starting next Sunday. The Herald has long charged five cents while others cut prices to boost circulation. Several papers previously raised to four cents but claims of no loss in readership are offered. The changes were decided at a newspaper conference last week.
In Hinotos on April 1 Commissioner Tanner issued an order stating that when a pensioner is disabled in a hand or foot entitling them to $4 per month under the March 1843 act, the pension will be increased to $30 per month. The ruling is expected to aid many disabled veterans of the late war.
The Jackson cigarette bill passes the House this morning prohibiting manufacture sale keeping for sale or giving away of cigarettes or imitators made of tobacco or any substance in the form of a cigarette including wrappers and related components.
President Davis and Mrs. Davis of the West Virginia Central Railway returned home from a southern tour. In Florida both were given young alligators and Mrs McKee received one sent from the car to the White House, while Mrs Mukroe also had hers delivered.
April 1 report from the Boreas of Statistics notes higher export volumes of cotton to the Patent States. The chief reports a rise in shipments and cites trade demand as the key driver for the uptick.
Application for free entry of steel plates for the Port Huron St Clair River international tunnel was refused. Officials say ultimate use of the plates as part of the tunnel is too remote to meet the duty rule, with duties affirmed by the Port Huron collector.
The sixth quadrennial congress of the Loyal Legion of the United States closes in Cincinnati with major constitutional revisions. Amendments include state command arrangements and rosette insignia rules. Next meeting scheduled for four years hence in St. Paul.
Colonel Julian Allen of North Carolina has applied to the President for mercy on behalf of Captain William A. Winder, a 15 year U.S. Army veteran. Winder, rose from Mexican War service to Civil War duties but faced disloyalty suspicions due to his Confederate father, General Winder. Lincoln reportedly backed Winder’s loyalty, and Winder later received honors for gallant service and a wartime shipwreck rescue.
A War Department action lifts the ban on Interior Department officials entering the Oklahoma lands opened to settlers. Army officers had barred Interior personnel, but the order today authorizes their admission to facilitate establishment of the new agency.
A Chicago Times note urges undercover handling of remaining American warships. A Detroit Free Press claim extols Germany's financiers while condemning perceived Canadian strategic leadership as unmatched.
Philadelphia April 11 report states appraisers are appointed to complete the appraisement of sea cargo valued at 9,810,600 dollars and seventy cents. The process aims to finalize the assessment and determine compensation or liability for involved parties.
The Pension office approved a back pension claim of $14,000 for arrears owed to Philip Flood due to blindness contracted in service. The action was announced from Washington on April 1.
Notes from several papers celebrate American baseball fervor led by Captain Anson. Commentary from Burrago Express and Baltimore Sun laud the sport and Goetz, while Washington Star ridicules divorce on grounds of fandom. A Courter Journal verse imagines the upcoming pennant frenzy.
The Railway Age reports 696 new lines totaling 53,496 miles projected since January 1, with 4.8 miles under contract, 0.617 surveyed, and 21,001 incorporated or projected. Regional tables detail proposals across New England to the Pacific coast and multiple states, signaling a stronger pace of rail expansion despite industry strains.
The text notes that in the first quarter new railway miles exceed 61 000 brought to public netics and projections suggest a third of total miles in operation. It highlights rapid construction of lines and a future when projected roads may surpass current mileage, signaling ample room for continued railway growth in the United States.
In Philadelphia on April 11, the Commonwealth pressed to recover about 147000 in taxes from the Credit Mobilier Company. The suit began with a larger sum, 2685 67, reduced after penalties. The court earlier allowed state intervention, with a ruling that the state had standing to bring its action and that the prior order should be set aside. The case centers on the Credit Mobilier’s asserted tax claim against the Union.
Shortly before 1 o clock today the President was momentarily relieved of office seekers by a visit from 12 girls from Piney Texas female college. They entered the library and shook hands with the President as several men waited outside. Some men who had faced him during interviews were seen lingering, while the scene inside was calm and brief.
BautTimore April 1 Congressmen Charlies Gibson, famed as the Adonis of the House, will wed Mrs Margaret Powell Hollyday of Radcliffe Manor Talbot County Indiana on April 23 in Louisville Kentucky at the residence of Mrs Sempen Oliviay's daughter.
A column notes that presidents cannot confer office after being pressed by office seekers and mocks campaigns. It mentions vacancies in the Indian Territory where sixteen federal office holders were killed in a year. It also reports Nellie Gould may own six million dollars, a fortune that could grow if the Atlantic runs dry.
A collage of brief clippings notes regrets over not sending all 800 consular applicants abroad. Wry items mention Green Goods victims, a geography editor, Allegheny references, Quay at Beaver, and L. E. Holmes in Nashville. Local quips on Poker rooms and Latrobe city life.
At a luncheon guests praised two weeks of patting her coaturines when two hook and ladder trucks arrived. Firefighters cut a roof hole above the smoking room and dumped water to quell the blaze. Lily and Mr. Gebhardt appeared calm and said they were relieved the fire did not happen at night.
Austin Corbin acting for Levi P. Morton withdrew the sale notice for the Rockaway Beach hotel, announcing a indefinite postponement as lessees seek further examination. The Ocean Bay Society may push a second Chautauqua at Reckisway.
A 16 year old newsboy named Martin Breck reportedly paid 8500 for an assault by train guard Jacob Cooper who cuffed kicked and threw him from a station platform. The guardian seeks 95000 in damages against the Elevated Railroad.
The new Austrian Consul Dr. Anton Von Pallt schek arrived aboard the steamship Elbe and was greeted by officers of the consulate. Otto P. Eberhard, now chancellor to the consul, has been appointed vice consul.
Mrs. Edward Mulford of Patchogue New York wins a limited divorce in Brooklyn court. The couple, both over 70, were married forty years before the husband allegedly began abusing her ten years ago. The court grants alimony of five dollars weekly. Mulford did not oppose the divorce.
Mrs. W M Reynolds sues the London Assurance Company for 100000 damages alleging malicious arrest and prosecution and health impairment. The suit centers on a Flushing summer home fire that led to insurance payments and accusations against the Reynolds couple. The company previously tried the case against Dr Reynolds, failed, then dropped the action against Mrs Reynolds before trial.
The Tracy family plans to stay in Brooklyn until next fall as their Drain brownstone home is up for sale. Emma Tracy’s early social triumphs include entertaining visitors from Russia and winning praise at a ball hosted by the Admiral at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where she first met the Prince.
Lawrence Godkin for Evening Post urges Supreme Court to dismiss Colonel Dudley’s suit against the Port over the blocks of fire letter. Dudley’s counsel contends his client rightly refused to testify in Washington. The judge reserved decision on whether the letter bears his signature.
August Kern, 2 years old, and Eva Mande ville were engaged recently. After a quarrel they separated, then Kern returned and slapped Eva after she refused to let him kiss her. She had him arrested for assault and a police justice fined him 15.
Baltimore plans a large sugar refinery with $1,000,000 capital. About $400,000 subscribed and more promised. expected to secure Baltimore support from capital and local businessmen. The project aims a $600,000 plant to free $400,000 for working capital.
The debate centers on William Carnegie urging reforms in railroad policy and Harrisburg lawmakers. Newspapers debate constitutional obligations, freight discrimination, and the railroads' push for their own rules, urging wise consideration and general good.
A scattered jumble of strange notes shows curiosities from Maine to Georgia. Reports tell of a mother with many piglets, a clever horse thief in Queens County, a rattle snake encounter in Lawtonville, and a turkey battle in Albany. Also noted are a vast Paris compressed air works, a box car robbery near Charleston, and a Bristol Essex monument cared for by the Duke of Devonshire.
A chaotic collage of humorous quotes and light verse from various periodicals. Snippets mimic etiquette, social foibles, and playful banter, with references to Puck Chicago Philadelphia Washington Post and New York Mercury woven through humorous asides.
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