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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1892
Page
7
City Audit Ordinance Reintroduced Amid Debate
Councilman O'Donnell reintroduced the audit measure for city accounts. The editorial urges unanimous support, calling a complete audit essential and overdue, arguing any unexamined period implies no audit at all and aligns city operations with business principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Goschen Budget Seen Tight but Questioned
The article praises Goschen for aligning expenditures with estimates but criticizes the reliance on tobacco revenue over liquor. It argues wage prosperity cannot be proven by higher tobacco and spirit spending, notes higher English spirit consumption at six and a half percent versus Scotland and Ireland, and challenges Westminster's grasp of Scotland and Ireland fiscal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goschen
England
Scotland
Ireland
Westminster
Dublin
Edinburgh
Logical flaw in charity experiment misleads public
A newspaper piece argues against a Telegram report on New York city charity tests. It contends the reporter posing as a destitute worker did not reveal systemic failure. instead the incident exposed imposture and protected charitable funds from waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
An Argument for Progress on Women’s Sphere in NYC
An editorial critiques the old Southern view of women’s sphere and privileges, arguing gossip and even scandal prompt male defense or duels. It contends the outdated standard misreads modern dynamics and the role of women in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
The Female Tongue and Social Jeux Desprit
A historical column debates gender speech and backlash from male protectors. It compares conservative reactions to women asserting themselves with progress aimed at empowering women to speak for and about their own lives.
Frontiers, frauds, and ships shape Egyptian political feuds
The article recounts a power struggle over Egypt involving a firman granting Khedive Abbas investiture. British, Italian, and Austrian diplomacy confronts Eyout Pasha in Constantinople as revelations show a sham firman and a genuine one kept hidden. France’s fleet remains ready in Piraeus amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Abbas
Alexandria
Constantinople
Porte
Eyout Pasha
Eyout
Piraeus
France
Senator McMillin Seeks 1819 Treaty Abrogation Over Lake Vessels
In a New York interview Senator McMillin argues for abrogating the 1819 treaty as current lake ports fail to meet growing commerce. He favors equal or superior canals to let U S ships pass to oceans, countering Canada’s route via canals and highlighting the Ohio River and Lake Erie Canal as vital links for steel war vessels and peace-time profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McMillin
Michigan
New York
England
McMillin
United States
Canada
Ohio River
Lake Erie Canal
Connecticut Governor Bulkeley’s Protracted Hold-Over
The article notes Governor Bulkeley of Connecticut has remained in office one year four months beyond his elected term due to political delay. It cites The Dispat ch dissenting from Democratic critics, argues constitutional warrant for Bulkeley’s stay, compares to a West Virginia case, and accuses both parties of prolonging the anomaly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Tae Disparcu
West Virginia
Partisanship Threatens Republican Government
The text argues that keeping office through partisan resistance to the people's will betrays democracy. It cites Connecticut and West Virginia as examples where partisans prevent election decisions, suggesting such acts verge on usurpation and undermine public leadership by denying the expressed will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
West Virginia
Passenger cars designed for World’s Fair traffic to convert later
Announcement says special passenger cars will be built for the World’s Fair with easy conversion into freight wagons after the rush. Officials argue this avoids rough handling of people by repurposing new cars rather than converting freight cars. In Illinois a woman celebrated her hundredth birthday on Sunday highlighting continuing supply of oldest women in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
The block house at the Point to be preserved for future reference
The block house at the Point should remain where it stands with minimal repairs and space for breathing room. Mrs. Schenley and the Daughters of the Revolution are urged to manage this between them, while sacrificing winter clothes for spring fashions to save time.
Congressional debate on loan mirrors jealousy over Chicago vote
The text suggests that voting on a 5,000,000 loan for the World's Fair district may be driven by jealousy of Chicago's success in securing the Democratic Convention. It notes this would align with typical Congressional methods in national business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Third Party Plans Organ in Capital to Promote Itself
The Third Party expresses dissatisfaction with its current ability to boast and will create an organ in the capital to amplify its profile. It proposes establishing a formal body to trumpet its acts and aims, signaling a strategic move to boost visibility.
Afghan Frontier Disturbances Deemed Trivial by England
England minimizes Afghan frontier disturbances calling them bagatelle and advises subjects to trust British rule over Russia, per Ameer's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bagatelle
Ameer
Russia
Presidential candidacy exposes a man's worst features
An editorial remark compares a presidential candidacy to an amateur photographer, arguing it inevitably reveals a candidate's worst traits and flaws.
Chronicle Telegraph praises prosperity and price reduction
The Chronicle Telegraph lauds its own prosperity and price cut while the city benefits from journalistic success. The piece hints Harrisburg may be renamed Harritysburg if the Secretary of the Commonwealth has his way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle Telegraph
the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Harritysburg
Rhode Island Election Blamed on Tariff and Currency
Senator Aldeich argues the Rhode Island vote hinged on tariff and currency issues. He says Parkhurst erred in intelligence and fitness, not in sincerity or courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldeich
Rhode Island
Parkhurst
Fragmented 19th Century Telegraph and Weather Snippets
A collection of brief, satirical and observational lines notes civil unrest in Wyoming. Riverks rising due to drought. Port Said fleets honor the Khedive raising safety concerns about smoke in powder magazines. Mayflower shipwreck risk with bad weather. Political musings on Whitelaw Reid Quavy Hill and free silver. Allegheny streets blamed on polling. New York morality versus weather. Ohio peach crop hurt by cold snap while the rest stays cautious.
Notable shifts and visits thread European and American elites
Dr Traill Green resigns as Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital trustee while Arch Duke Otto of Austria battles measles. Attorney General Miller travels Louisiana and Texas judicial districts. Grand Duchess Alexandrine of Mecklenburg Schwerin, 90, remains Europe’s oldest princess. Queen Victoria plans Darmstadt visit for April 25 as Polar Star sails to Copenhagen for Denmark king and queen’s golden wedding. Secretary Blaine denies training under Muldoon. Evanston school election sees Mary Willard cast her first vote at 90. Washington crowd hosts Chauncey M Pew and other dignitaries at luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traill Green
Exaston
Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital
Duke Otto
Austria
Emperor Francis Josephs
Miller
Washington
Louisiana
Texas
Alexandrine
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Blauye
Muldoon
Evanston, IL
Mary B. Willard
Frances E. Willard
Czarina
Copenhazen
Polar Star
Denmark
Victoria
Ducat
Darmstadt
Hyeres
Frederick
William
WaHiTetaw Reep
Chauncey M. Depew
Warner
Governor Pattison Libel Case Delayed Again
The Harrisburg Morning Call editors William F. Jordan and J. J. McLaurin faced criminal libel charges for the Turn on the Light article from 1890. Trial was postponed to Thursday, May, after a heated debate. Pattison attended, McLaurin appeared, Jordan failed to show as he feared a plea plan. Jordan’s bondsman forfeited the bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinapetraia
William F. Jordan
J. J. McLaurin
Harrisburg Morning Call
Pattison
McLaurin
Jordan
Owever
William P. Small
Ministers Object to Chinese Exclusion in Boston Meeting
At a meeting of Congregational ministers in Boston and vicinity a resolution was adopted urging Massachusetts Senators to use every effort to prevent the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congregational Ministers of
Boston and Vicinity
Massachusetts
United States Senate
A Texas Steer at Duquesne Delivers Sharp Comedy
Last night at the Duquesne Theater a new Hoyt play A Texas Steer drew strong laughter with brisk action and bright lines. Maverick Brander the Texas Cattle King in Congress captures life in Washington with well drawn characters and solid acting by Tim Murphy Flora Walsh and others. The American quartet and orchestra provided lively interludes to a large merry audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Duquesne Theater
Maverick Brander
Congress
Bardwell Sloat
Soe Stace
Hoyt
Washington
Brander
Tim Murphy
Flora Walsh
Mr. Bray
Mr. Grace
Charles Stanley
Craven
The Ensign at the Alvin Theatre Receives Praise
A reader friendly review notes The Ensign by William Haworth presented at the Alvin Theatre last night before a large audience. The drama centers on patriotic heroism with a Civil War inspired conflict over the flag and a tender romance. The cast features Harry Maishall Ruth Carpenter and George Fawcett delivering strong performances with notable scenery and stage craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haworth
Alvin Theater
Stars and Stripes
Haworth
Bronson Howard
Consecin Dudlley
Harry Maishall
George Fawcett
Ruth Carpenter
Miss Seymour
Iss Mamie Moore
Mr. Gleason
Grand Opera House Delivers Lively Boston Specialty Crew
Pittsburg crowd applauds a star studded Boston Howard Atheneum Specialty Company. The Evens display agility while Fulgora changes costumes rapidly. Duncan charms with ventriloquism and Ena Teroldi amazes with supple moves as Tara performs tricks with plates bowls and props. Audience shows warm praise for cosmopolitan talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
Boston Howard Atheneum
Evens
Fulgora
Duncan
Ena Tertoldi
Tara
The Drum Mer Boy at Bijou Draws Full House
The first performance last night of The Drum mer Boy at the Bijou Theater drew a full house and strong praise. Amateurs staged the war tale with spirited energy and well managed effects, led by D. A. Jones J. C. Kober Elmer E. Shaner and Miss Alice Kober. The Washington Infantry Company A Fourteenth Regiment and Hawpton Battery contributed notable support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Alex. Hays
Rowesey
D. A. Jones
J. C. Kober
Elmer E. Shaner
Alice Kober
Washington Infantry
Company A
Fourteenth Regiment
Hawpton
Uncle Hiram thrills crowds with strong performances
A. H. Woodhull delivers an original down east Yankee in Uncle Hiram. Mona Carrington charms as a lovable lead, Troja Griswold shines as a buoyant soubrette. Scenery impresses, though supporting cast lags. The play would be stronger without the borrowed scene from Bluebeards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Hiram
A. H. Woodhull
Mona Carrington
Troja Griswold
May Russell Burlesque Company at the Academy
The May Russell Burlesque Company performs the burletta Prince's Reception and Jack's Ante with a strong cast including Sus, Randall, Pauline Battelier, Freh, Richmond, Ballman, Crawford, Bowers, Stewart Sisters, and Estus. The reviewer calls it entertaining and worth patronizing from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Russell
Jack
Susand Randall
Pauline Batchelier
Freh
Richmond
A! Ballman
Crawford and Bowers
Stewart Sisters
Stage Notes at Davis Museum Theater Draw Crowd
Prov. Van Venckes and eight trained horses delight large audiences at Davis Museum Theater. The horses perform cleverly and the show earns praise. Senator Frank Bell and others present a strong bill. Morais Meany Monanoons offer high quality variety at Worlds Museum Theater with bright specialties and curiosities including a rooster band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Venckes
Davis’ Museum-Theater
Frank Bell
Morais
World's Museum Theater
Rooster Band
First Snake Story Uncovers Nest of Large Vipers
A Lehigh Valley Railroad foreman Michael Greenig blasted near White Haven and triggered a den of about 100 snakes. He defended himself with a pistol and managed to escape, fighting off the reptiles for two minutes as the largest snake reached over seven feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witeessanex
White Haven
Michael Greenig
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mike
Better Citizenship Wanted The Remedy Is to Be Sooken for
Professor Swing of Chicago argues in Students of the State that American citizenship is weakened by pursuit of property and money. He notes three classes neglect public duties for time money or bribeable votes and says business leaders bear responsibility for the current state of affairs and must provide the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Swing
Chicago
Free Press
Detroit
Little Jeffersons
Board of Trade
Little Franklins
Mormons Hold International Conference in Revelatory Speeches
At a Utah style gathering in Snperexperce Mo worshipers reported prophecy and speaking in unknown tongues. Elders Kemp led tongues and singing as followers fasted for guidance and a forthcoming revelation to fill church offices. The event focused on seeking wisdom from on high for Josep the prophet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handa
Faith of Mormon
Kemp
Eder Kemp
Church
Josep
Remarkable six year old mathematician in Mastox Mics
Frank Northrup, a six year old in Mastox Mics, attracts attention for astonishing rapid mental multiplication. He solves large multi digit sums instantly by recognizing single figures, not by counting. His parents have received many inquiries but refuse to exhibit him.
First conviction under alien contract labor law reported
In Tuexton X J April 1 The Federal Court convicted R J Corlis for receiving four immigrants at New York port under contract to labor in Virginia mines The Hamburg American Packing Company was named The judge fined him 400 plus costs The case marks an early test of the March 3 291 law with more actions expected against steamship lines such as White Star Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuexton
X. J
R. J. Corlis
Hamburg-American Packing Company
New York
Hamburg
Thomas
Virginia
Curtis
Green
Costa
White Star Line
Mrs Harrison Struck By Bronchitis in Washington
Mrs. Harrison wife of the President is ill in Washington with bronchitis following a recent grip. Doctor Gardner attended her. she improved enough to permit a brief outing for shooting but worsened again with fever and coughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnrnotos
Gardner
Quebec Board of Trade Seeks End to Free Port Status
The Board of Trade petitions the Dominion Government to make Quebec a nonfree port. It argues a three cent per ton river police tax and two cent per ton sick mariners dues harm trade. It cites U S retaliations and suggests removal could restore U S exemptions for Canadian vessels as in Tobago cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Board of Trade
Dominion
Uni
Canada
United States
Tobago
Carnegie Sails Tomorrow for England on Teutonic
New York April 11 Special Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie plan to sail for England Wednesday aboard the Teutonic of the White Star line. They will spend the summer in England with a country house near London and may visit Scotland after the season. The article notes a political aside about Ben Harrison and Governor Pattison, with quips from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
Andrew Carnezie
England
Teutonic
White Starline
London
Carnegie
Scotland
Ben Harrison
Charity Play by Allegheny Dramatic Club Promotes Fresh Air Fund
The Allegheny Dramatic Club plans a benefit performance of David Garrick next Tuesday, with a cast resembling the recent Rivals cast. Proceeds aid the Fresh Air Fund and a dress rehearsal will be held in Morganza for its inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Dramatic Club
Fresh Air Fund
David Garrick
Lucy Haworth
Florence McKnight
Eva Young
Messrs. Scovel
Davis
Verner Scaife
O. P. Searfe
William Metcalfe
R. D. Haworth
Fred AlUree
Fresh Art Fund
Pittsburg Club
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Lend Me Five Shillings Presented at Wilkinsburg Opera House
WiLerxssere Covrcin No. 760 presents a musical and dramatic entertainment in Wilkinsburg with the comedy Lend Me Five Shillings and a strong literary and musical programme next Thursday evening at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiLerxssere Covrcin
Royal Arcanon
Wilkinsburg Opera House
Comed
Democratic factions stir at Harrisburg convention hints
Newspapers forecast a lively Democratic gathering at the state capital with splits over Harrity's bid for the national chairmanship. Wilkes Barre Record notes James M. Guffey as a candidate for the Scott vacancy. Observers expect potential division at the national convention doors and a Cleveland phalanx heading to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Williamayort Gazette
Ross Harrity
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Scott
Wallace
Scranton
Harrity
Cleveland
Chicago
Pailadelphia Inquirer
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Morgan Seeks President's Tax and Germany Trade Answers
In WasutxoTos April 1, Senator Morgan proposed a resolution asking the President to disclose the U S taxation items on Haitian imports cited in his proclamation that Haitian laws are reciprocally unjust. It also asks for any Germany accord details and which American products Germany would receive free or at reduced duty as reciprocal terms. The resolution, urged by Mr Hale, was postponed until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Morgan
United States
Germany
Hale
Largest Arch in the World at the Columbian Exposition
Carcaso April 1 The mammoth central arch of the Manufacturers' building at the World's Fairgrounds is completed. The steel span stands 212 feet high and 575 feet wide at the base, the largest arch ever built. It can be seen from the city center over seven miles away. The chief engineer notes the arch’s vast scale by imagining Chicago’s Rockwell building on a wheelbarrow passing through it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers
Rockw
Chicago
Ewaparn Ya
Mayushipuram
India
Azes
Missionaries Consider Return From China
The Chicago Tribune notes American missionaries in China may better serve by returning home to tend to the heathen in their own country and by seeking safety, suggesting new opportunities and safer work abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
China
Butterworth’s European Visit Averts Pauper Labor Tale
The Courier Journal notes Mr. Butterworth did not find in Europe the pauper labor he had heard of and suggests he may not have traveled atop a coach. The remark plays on travel tales versus observed conditions during his trip.
Deaths Here and Elsewhere
William Lawton died at his Butler Street home Sunday night after twenty years in Allegheny Fourth ward. He was known in the local leather finish trade and leaves six children including Mrs M F noley and C Lawton of Chicago. The funeral will be held from 339 Butler Street tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawton
Butler Street
Fourth Ward
Allegheny
M. F, Noley
C. #. Lawton
Chicago
Lnto
Obituary Notes for Prominent Minnesota Figures
Hon. George M. Seymour, a prominent Minnesota figure, died at Stillwater yesterday from peritonitis linked to a congestive illness. He was a partner in Seymour & Seymour and served in the Legislature. Brigadier General Thomas W. Sweeney, US, retired, died at Astoria, N.Y., on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 3. Seymour
George M. Seymour
Minnesota
Stillwater
Terday
Ymour
Thomas W. Sweenet
Astoria
Curious Condensations From a Historic Notebook
A collage of brief notes highlights curiosities from around the world and history. It mentions Turkish funeral attire, health tourist numbers, horse displacement by electricity, gold wire production, and a vast Cairo university. Additional items cover lobster exports, Aberdeen cattle testing, Liege armament, abutilon flowers, coyotes in California, and other varied topics.
Bazaar Buzzings and Dances in a Humorous Exchange
A dialogue mix portrays Baker-Why and Charley discussing straw hats and trade, followed by flirting about Patti and a maid. A chorus of riffs mentions soldiers monuments, a damaged ceiling, strict tenants, and a lyric about the lanciers dance with a joke about a forger amused by a milliner’s window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Charley
Patti
Higgins
Macy
Deutsch
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