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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1889

Page

5

Our Rulers Palace A Salary Of Fifty Thousand A Year

Opinion piece urging housing reform for the President arguing a private residence should not be provided by the government. It flags privacy issues caused by office seekers and contends the executive mansion is an outdated monarchic relic. The author proposes Congress repurpose the building for solely executive use and pay rent from salary.

Wasnxcotos D. C Specter Fathers of the Republic House of Representatives Bening Congress the United Jes Warnamaker

Fists and Fingernails Mark Funeral Procession Fight

Oaths and shouts filled a Long Island City funeral procession from Calvary Cemetery as a carriage crash blew open doors. A man and a woman were thrown from the coach, both injured, while a whisky bottle shattered on cobbles. A woman and child witnesses sobbed amid the chaos.

New York Calvary Cemetery Borden Avenue Long Island City Anas Marice Ot

Seizure of American Bark C. D. Browne at Honolulu

The American bark C. D. Browne was seized at Honolulu with 60 tins of opium found aboard. A Court of Admiralty ruled against the vessel, ordering confiscation under new laws. the case was appealed and awaits final decision. The bark may load again under a $19,000 bond and sail. The action is viewed as contrary to international treaties.

San Francisco W. S. Browne Honolulu C. D. Browne Eee Y Ae Geen

Labor for Convicts and Prison Reform Stance

In Danvers Massachusetts John G Whittier writes to William M F Round praising a public meeting to oppose enforced idleness in prisons. He supports labor rights for workers and cautions against turning prisons into madhouses through suppression of labor.

New York Prison Association John G. Whittier William M. F. Round Danvers Mass Banat Ness City Idjen

Broad range sale ads and obituaries from 1880s Pittsburgh

A jumble of ads for clothing and jewelry stores, a Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co display, and dental and funeral notices. Items mention Harpy & Hayes Jewelers, B. & B, Jos. Horre & Co., and Dr. Sophy E. Fairweil. Multiple obituaries list names like FOGERTY, HAHN, JONES, LOSE, McEWEN, McKNIGHT, SCHEUR, SCHWARTZ, SAUER, WILLISON, and EST with funeral details and addresses across Pittsburgh area streets and buildings.

Smothered to Death in an Iron Worker’s Bed

James Davis of this city was found dead in bed after a late night intoxicated return. Coroner's jury summoned to investigate the suspected smothering. Other items: Emms Heinz, 23, died after kerosene fire at Gilsey House. Congo Railway proposal from Matadi to Stanley Pool. Zellonople offers inducements to Pittsburg and Western. Acme Glass Works to restart after shutdown. Thingvalla Line questions post loss. Mrs. Admiral Febiger fatally injured in Washington carriage accident.

Dispatch Shanox James Davis Iay New Philadelphia Emms Heinz Gilsey

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