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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1890

Page

4

Pinaburg Post Office Listing and Local Newsroom Facts

A fragment lists the Pinaburg Post Office as second class matter and notes the Business Office at Corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets. It mentions New Rooms and Publishing House at Diamond Street and advertising offices in New York, with distribution details at Brenteno's in Onion Square.

Pinaburg Post Office Nore Staj Smithfield Diamond Streets Newe Diamond Street Eastern Tribune Building New York THE Dispatch Onion Square

PATentage Fule In the United States Daily in Patca

Pittsburg dispatch details postal rates for daily and weekly editions including Sunday, with pricing per year and week. Unclear text notes carriage and delivery terms. The Dispatch office address moves to the corner of Sunickfield and Diamond streets.

PATCA Dalcy iMeraron Semday Imonth Eundat Dispatch TME Neenta Hu-Tmne THE Dispatch Sunickfield Diamond Streets

Railroad Switchmen Pay and Hours Debate in Pennsylvania

The switchmen seek a 25 percent wage increase along with shorter hours. Officials may resist, while public sentiment supports shorter hours for safety and reliability. Settlement hinges on negotiation between companies and workers, with Pittsburgh hoping for a fair compromise to avoid a strike.

Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Denmark Sums Murder Mystery In Shipments

A Danish case mirrors the trunk murder in which a killer packed a corpse in a cask and shipped it as sample merchandise. The confession led to discovery after long unclaimed contents were found, raising doubts about how many similar crimes remain hidden.

Denmark

Hocking Valley case sparks New York papers

The New York press notes the Burke group answer in the Hocking Valley securities case. They admit converting 28,000,000 in securities for their property at a tiny fraction of value but argue the act is not a legal cause of action under Ohio or New York law. The scenario recalls past referee rulings and suggests corporate plunder could gain market value via pooling earnings.

Hocking Valley New York Burke Ohio New York Herald Herald Claftin's Jaffray's Sloan's The Lords Taylors Phelpses Dodges Jordan & Marah Boston At Field Chicago Barr St. Laws Wanamaker Philadelphia Meldrum & Anderson Buffalo Newcomb Endicott & Co Detroit Taylor Cleveland Daniels & Fisher Denver Horne Campbell & Dick Pittsburg Claflin Jordan Lord Field Phelps and Dodgeth Stanfords Rockefellers Gounds Sages Fields Dillons Seligmans Wilsons Huntingtons Carnegie Carneie Polytechnic and Scientific School Walker Linais Steel Company Schwab Edgar Thomson Potter Homestead Steel Works

Pan American Congress Seeks Universal Arbitration Treaty

The Pan American Congress plans a universal arbitration treaty to submit all inter American disputes to arbitration, potentially ending war in the Western Hemisphere. While hailed as civilization advancing, officials emphasize commercial aims and debate Secretary Bisine's call for universal reciprocity influencing policy and trade.

Pan-American Congress Western Hemisphere Old World New York Congress Bisine

Gold Quartz Deposits Reported Deep in Colorado Canon

A surveying party reports large gold quartz deposits in the Colorado canon cliffs. Though exact value awaits workings, the announcement carries strong authority, likely spurring prospectors to the remote region. The inaccessible canyon has drawn many seekers, and exploration will test every vein to reveal true worth and potential impact on global gold supply.

Colorado Canon United States

Puzzling relations of silver and gold in coinage debates

The article argues that a sustained fall in silver production and a potential rise in gold supply could bring bullion values for gold and silver dollars to parity. If realized, coinage would align, reducing disputes between gold and silver advocates and presenting an unusual solution by increasing gold supply to match silver coins.

Canon of Colorado

Westinghouse To Expand Electric Motor Manufacturing

The Westinghouse Company announces a major shift toward electric motor production for street railways, signaling a significant addition to local industry. Though some predict benefits elsewhere, Pittsburgh’s manufacturing base and shipping facilities suggest the new venture will be based here, with the firm ready to start soon after forming a rival trust.

Westinghouse Company Pittsburg

Mr Carnegie on Honest Ambition and Rising to Fortune

Andrew Carnegie gives a plain spoken address urging young men to rely on honesty, energy, and opportunity within large enterprises. He argues that concentration of capital is growing yet individuals can still rise to partnership, warns against drunkenness and risky speculation, and praises practical education and self made advancement.

Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Polytechnic George Eliot Andrew Corvegleo Merv Shepard Andrew Canneais New York Tribune Great Britain

Approval and Partisanship in Gerrymander Debate

The Charleston News and Courier backs its label of The Dispatch as a dyed-in-the-wool Republican paper while criticizing partisan gerrymandering. The piece notes hypocritical coverage from Southern papers that praise or condemn gerrymanders based on party, urging evenhanded critique of all sides.

Charleston News and Courier DisPatch News and Courier Ohio

The Best Pavement Reflects On City Improvements

The piece criticizes granite block for urban paving, noting New York and Philadelphia debates over asphalt and block mixes. It cites Pittsburg experience and argues money spent on poor pavements becomes wasted when surfaces wear rough like cobblestone. advocates for durable, well chosen materials.

New York Trevald Philadelphia Broad Street Pittsburg Duspatch

Precedent Breaks on Paying Matters Suggested

The passage argues that breaking with old precedents and adopting a payment approach supported by collective experience is best for important matters. It emphasizes practical outcomes over tradition and urges willingness to adopt proven methods.

Navy Vessel Shortfalls Prompt Call for Caution

The New York Telegram argues only seven modern vessels are in commission. It notes two cruisers meet commerce destroyer speed and questions wholesale shipbuilding until results improve. The library ordinance reference to a committee delays Connell's decision on Carnegie’s terms, allowing public consideration.

Holman Indiana United States New York Telegram Baltimore Chicago Charleston Boston Atlanta Yorktown Vesuvius

Open winter and wheat crop talk amid political jabs and ironies

A column threads agricultural nerves and public banter noting that a warm open winter historically harms nothing, while high wheat buying could alter the record. It mocks Moody about audience attention, hints Philadelphia will pick delegates, and muses on ice water, Halstead, and Southern Pacific funds while Pittsburg enjoys steady iron work wages.

Gold in Colorado Can Revival of Treasure Quests

The report of gold in the Colorado can may revive hardships of Washoe Pike's Peak and Cour d'Alene gold searches. The addition to the world's stock of precious metal is hoped to repay the efforts by treasure seekers.

Colorado Washoe Pike's Peak Cour d'Alene

Dramatic Quality Drives Theater to A Heavy Tragic Class

When the water tank clears in, a theater shows its heavy tragic quality. The scene evokes a somber mood with decisive drama and stark stage presence.

Appeals on Mahon Street test old street law in court

Appeals from assessments on Mahon Street in the Thirteenth ward threaten a court test of the old street improvement law. The article notes the delay of test cases under the new law and ponders the pace of court action amid other urban issues.

Mahon Street Thirteenth Ward

New Mexico Statehood Bid Faces Political Hurdles

Democratic papers push New Mexico statehood arguing its population and wealth rival Sancho and Wyoming, yet it lacks the same Republican majority.

New Mexico Sancho Wyoming

People of Prominence in Brief News Snippets

Vice President Morton reads more newspapers than others in Washington. Lern Low of Columbia College eats only oatmeal and smokes cigars. The Prince of Wales received Key West cigars and gave them away. Emile Zola has an offer to lecture in the United States for 250 dollars a night. Pontmartin, Paris journalist, wrote 100 articles and impressed figures like Balzac and George Sand. The Bashaw of Tangier, tall and heavy, weighs over 400 pounds and plans to fast a month despite doctors’ advice.

Lern Low Columbia College Prince of Wales Key West Hoe Emile Zola United States Prince Bismarck M. Armand Augustin de Pontmartin Paris Gazette de Pravee M.de Pontmartin Sainte-Beuve Planche Balzac George Sand M. Zola Bashaw Tangier Breadh

Andrew Carnegie to sail for Scotland in May plans

Mr. Andrew Carnegie will sail for Scotland on May 21 and stay at Cluny Castle while managing business in London. He aims to assist delegates in the International Convention of Iron and Steel Men set for Pittsburgh early next September. Rumor says he may undertake another coaching expedition on Scottish roads. He plans a very busy summer.

Andrew Carnegie Scotland Mra Carnegie Cluny Castle London United States International Convention of Iron and Steel Men Pittsburg J. Garnegie Carn

Damages Suits Filed for Injuries and Death

Three significant damage suits were filed today. Clay Snyder sues Solar Refinery Company for 20000 dollars over injuries from a fall from a building. John Hughes administrator sues L Recenter Company for ten thousand dollars for the death of Jamese emanate ees Will.

Dispatch Limca Clay Snyder Solar Refinery John Hughes L Recenter Company James Ee

How to Win Fortune in Industry and Trade

A New York Tribune piece argues small farm ownership spreads wealth while industry concentrates. It highlights apprentices, famous makers, and bankers rising from humble beginnings. Education should fit practical aims, and skilled workers gain in a system favoring active, invested partners.

Southside Medical Society Plans May Banquet for 20th Anniversary

Last night the Southside Medical Society met to prepare a banquet set for May and to celebrate the society’s twentieth anniversary.

Southside Medical Society

Deaths of Mrs H E Woods Editor's Wife in Lima

Mrs H E Woods wife of the Daily Republican editor died at Nome after four weeks illness. She was highly accomplished and supported her husband in his writing and business affairs. Age reported as 34. Remains were taken to Warren U for burial at the home of her parents.

Lima H. E Woods Daily Republican Nome

Death of John Horne in Uniontown

John Horne of Uniontown died in the morning after general debility. He had for years been connected with a local office. The scant readable text notes his age and local ties, with uncertain details about his late employment.

Uniontown John Horne Iho Thomas T. Bouldin Charlotte County

Wheeling for Women Pittsburg Ladies Embrace Bicycling

Pittsburg women adopt the Safety bicycle amid paving and rising fashion. Notables include Miss Nellie Voigt Mrs Trevor Myler Miss Edith Hameer and Mrs Charles Hunter as men buy wheels for society and potential marriages. The Keystone Club hosts a smoker and prepares for new members.

Pittsburg Boston New York Chicago Forbes Street Highland Avenue Jenness Miller Nellie Voigt Trevor Myler Edith Hameer Charles Hunter J. K. Ewing A. M. Irwin Mr. van Abell Messrs John Freaman Layton Whitesides F. FE. Evans E. K. Harrison O. H. Allerton Byram Day F. C. Carmack V. E. Place Centleman London Keystone Club East End Broad and Frankstown Avenues League of American Wheelman

Florida Wedding Delights Pittsburg Guests

A Florida letter describes the church wedding of Miss Olive Blanche Foster and Mr. William H. Wall. The bride, daughter of Major P. A. Foster, wore white corded silk and a misty veil. After the ceremony guests and bridal party moved to the bride’s parents' home for a large reception with Pennsylvania friends in attendance including Colonel J. De. V. Hazzard and Mrs. Thorne and Mrs. Cook.

Pennsylvania J. de. V. Hazzard M. R. Thorne J. 8. Cook

MES BERLAN GIBBS COSTUMES IN THE WIFE

Mrs Berlan Gibbs appears as Aelen Truman in The Wife wearing Parisian made gowns by Worth and Felix. The outfits include a silver embroidered white satin directoire, a Marie Stuart style gown with crystal embroidery, and a two tone scene dress featuring Oriental silver and gold traceries with a pearl necklace. Another gown features a court train of magnificent oeoea and an opera cloak by Felix.

Mrs. Berlan-Gibbs Aelen Truman Worth

Agents on the River Aboard the Keystone State

Captain James A. Henderson of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line treated local freight agents to a banquet and good time on the Keystone State last evening. The packet departed at five with freight and passengers, a large turnout of railroad men, an orchestra, and plans to travel toward East Liverpool with transfers to the Andes before returning to Pittsburg in the morning.

James A. Henderson Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line Big Packet East Liverpool Andes Pittsburg

Coming Wedding in Allegheny for Miss Sulzbacher and Mr Solomon

One of the Coming Weddings notes the private marriage of Miss Carrie Sulzbacher daughter of the late Louis Sulzbacher and sister of Louis Sulzbacher wholesale jeweler to Mr A L Solomon member of the Michigan Furnishing Company. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home No 27 Poplar Street Allegheny on April dp with Rev Mayer officiating. A Western wedding trip will follow.

Carrie Sulzbacher Louis Sulzbacher A. L. Solomon Michigan Furnishing Company Smithbfield Street Poplar Street Allegheny Rev. Mayer

Columbus Club Hosts Anniversary Reception

Members and friends of the Columbus Club enjoyed a full dress anniversary gathering at the clubrooms. The event featured girth and gaiety as a large attendance marked the celebration of the club’s anniversary.

Columbus Club

Social happenings and club events in Pittsburg

THE Tuesday Night Club rehearses My Lord in Livery at the Pittsburg Club Theater with Clara Morgan Suydam Moorhead W. W. Lawrence and Augustus Phillips in the cast. A wedding for Miss Isabella O'Brien and Mr J M Wenzel takes place at Church of the Sacred Heart this morning with a breakfast at the bride’s parents on Fifth Avenue. E D Laura of B and O marked for a surprise party Friday after a 38th birthday. The Emory M E Sunday School plans a Wesleyan University glee club visit tonight. The Pittsburg German Club holds its final dance of the season tonight. Tak Woman's Club meets this afternoon.

Livery Pittsburg Clara Morgan Suydam Isabella O'Brien J. M. Wenzel Fifth Avenue E. D. Laura Baltimore and Ohio Emory M. E Wesleyan University Middletown Tak Woman's Club

TEARS AND LAUGHTER The Wife at Grand Opera House Pittsburg

Review praises Belasco and De Mille comedy The Wife as deft and natural with strong performances. New York Lyceum Company delivers an artistic run led by Mrs Berlan-Gibbs as The Wife and Henry Herman as Culver with notable support from Putnam Logan and Kent. Scenery and costumes receive note though some melodrama remains.

Pittsburg Grand Opera House Messrs. Belasco de Mille New York Lyceum Company Daniel Frohman Henry Herman Mathew Culver Herman Culver Robert Jay Burns Eliza Logan Atty Ives Logan

Two Old Cronies shine at Pittsburg Bijou theater

Bijou Theater in Pittsburg hosts the second appearance of Two Old Cronies with Frank M. Wills and John E. Henshaw delivering wild clean humor. The musical farce draws a large audience, supported by Miss May Ten Broeck and a lively troupe of performers including Josie Maine Norma Wills Sinnet Leese Peici Adele Wallace and Fred Mendosa.

Pittsburg Frank M. Wills John E. Henshaw May Ten Broeck Josie Maine Norma Wills Sinnet Leese Peici Adele Wallace Fred Men

Night Owls Burlesque AtAcademy Entices Patrons

Bobby Manchester's Night Owls draw Academy patrons with a varied program. Lord Fauntleroy's Reception showcases Indies toilets while May Adams sings and Hilda La Porte performs. Acts include Sam Harnard, Topack and Steele, Frank O'Brien, Delauer frog act, La Portestera songs, French On La dancers, Volunteer Firemen, and Living Models scene.

Bobby Manchester Night Owls Academy Parieshee Lord Fauntieroy May Adams Hilda la Porte Sam Harnard Topack Steele Frank O’brien Delauer la Portestera John Will

Wilbur Opera Company Opens Harris Theater Engagement

The Wilbur Opera Company returns to Harris Theater for the third time this season. Opening act The Princess of Trebrronde features Maggie Bolton in the title role with Susie Kirwin, J. E. Worley, Tie Drenick, and Kohnle in supporting parts. Bohemian Girl is scheduled for today and The Grand Duchess for tomorrow, with a chorus noted for youth and charm.

Wilbur Opera Company Princess of Trebrronde Susie Kirwin J. E. Worley Tie Drenick Kohnle Maggie Bolton Pittsburg Wilbur

World's Museum draws large crowds at Allegheny show

The World's Museum offered a big variety performance drawing large audiences at the Allegheny house yesterday. Madame Roseler the bearded Swedish nightingale sparked much comment and W. S. Le Vara’s feats were greatly applauded.

World's Museum Allegheny House Madame Roseler W.S. le Vara

Mantell to stage Corsican Brothers and Monbars at Bijou

Robert Mantell will present both his successful plays during next week at the Bijou Theater. Corsican Brothers to be shown in the first half of the week and again Saturday night. Monbars scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings and the Saturday matinee. Kee se to present legitimate drama at the Opera House next week.

Robert Mantell Bijou Monbars Keese Opera

Couple Excommunicated For Lenten Marriage At Plainfield Church

In Plainfield New Jersey at St Marys Church Rev Father Smyth announced John Day and Mary Newnan were excommunicated for marrying during Lent by a Brooklyn clergyman. They are barred from sacraments until public reparation. The decision stirred Catholic circles.

Plainfielh N.J St. Mary's Father Smyth John Day Mary Newnan Brooklyn

Letters of Administration Granted in Hilger Estate

The Register of Wills in Philadelphia grants letters of administration for the estate of Douglass Hilger, a Philadelphia member of the suspended firm G.E. Sistare & Sons. The estate is valued around $500,000. The failure of Sistare & Sons is blamed on a heavy defalcation by Hilger.

Philadelphia Register of Wills Douglass Hilger G.E. Simare & Sons, Brokers New York Sistare & Sons Hilger

Railroad extension plans ready for Franklin meeting

A special telegram from Franklin Pennsylvania states that the survey plans and specifications for extending the Western New York and Philadelphia Railroad from Stoneboro to Franklin are completed and will be discussed at an upcoming meeting in a few days.

Franklin, Pa New York and Philadelphia Stoneboro Franklin

Cartwright Ree & Co Mill Strikes Over Wages

Bundlers at the seven inch mill in Youngstown strike for higher wages and concessions. The mill is tied up in a pending settlement as negotiations continue this afternoon.

Youngstown Cartwright, Ree & Co

Tailoring Firm Receives Late Day Submission

Late this afternoon the firm of G. M. McKelvey & Co a large merchant tailoring establishment presented a document to officials. Journeymen connected with the firm reportedly assisted in the submission during a period of labor activity.

Yousesrows G. M. McKelvey & Co

The Dispatch Expedition Lays Out Rural Highways Inquiry

The Du Bois Courier notes calls for road improvements and announces The PrersnvurG Dispatch expedition to examine state highways. Descriptive writers and artists will join as the caravan travels from Washington county to document road conditions across the state.

du Bois Courier Westchester Pike Sheridan Telford Delaware County Prersnvurg DisPaTce Washington County McCloskey Clearfield

Expedition to tour Pennsylvania roads tests nationwide state of highways

The Piersucre Dispatch plans a cross state expedition built on Studebaker wagon and horse relays to evaluate road conditions across Pennsylvania from border to Lake Erie and toward the Alleghenies. A Dispatch staff writer, photographer, and artist will lead the journey to inform readers of road quality. The project prompts questions for Michigan and calls for broader public discussion ahead of the next Legislature.

Michigan Grand Rapids Telegram Heralds Piersucre Distater Pennsylvania Studebakers Tae Dastance Toe Drm Patch Lake Erie Ohio Line Allegheny Mountains

Expedition probes state country roads by special wagon

The Pirrissone Dispatch and related papers report an expedition equipped with a four horse carriage to examine Pennsylvania country roads. The effort aims to gauge road conditions, gather farmer opinions, and publish findings with photographic support as it travels across western and central counties.

Prrissone Dispatch Os — Avenue Oakmont Verona Haview Pirieure Stanley Delaware County Chester Pennsylvania Studebakers Indiana Canonsburg Pitteburg China Sons of Celestial Empire Pittssree Morket Prins- Burg Dispattch

Pan American Conference Advances Customs and Extradition Plans

The Pan American Conference in Washington adopts the banking and customs regulation reports and considers extradition. It favors using Montevideo 1914 penal law as a model while urging Spain and American states to negotiate extradition treaties with the United States under aligned principles.

WashinerTon Committee On Banking Committee On Customs Regulations Central Union Bureau of Information and Statistics Montevideo United States Europe America

Locating the Brigades at Mt Gretna Encampment

Brigadier Generals Snowden Wylie and Gothin with Adjutant General Hastings chose camping sites for the First Second and Third Brigades at Mt Gretna during the June division encampment. The First will use high ground near division headquarters the Second near the railroad station and the Third near the rifle range about a mile from the station. United States troops will join the Second Brigade.

Harrimavee Rifle Range United States

Plummer Schedule Shows Liabilities vs Assets Gap in New York

Judge Charles Donohue filed the schedule for John F Plum mer & Co dry goods merchants. Liabilities listed at 006 and 70 355 for Plum mer individually. Assets show 1 041 548 total with 591 000 noncual and 124 660 actual assets.

New York Charles Donohue John F. Plummer & A John F. Plummer

Clearing the Conemaugh River Obstructions

The Pennsylvania Railroad began a large operation below Johnstown to clear sand bars and wreckage in the Conemaugh river. Crews will spend about 25000 dollars on the work to restore navigation and safety downstream.

Theleuram Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Company Conemaugh River

Curious Condensations Across a Long News Page

A wide array of brief notices includes a Californian yields 30 tons of cabbage on five acres, sturgeon skin tanning into leather shoes, a Berkshire Sow raising bear cubs, a mad ox killed in Georgia, Crook county cattlemen on horned cattle cold tolerance, a Virginia planter’s ancestral home, and mass seed requests for sugar beet trials.

Potter County Daviston Crook County Ore

Gentlemen's Fancies and Homey Quips From Distant Papers

A collage of humorous snippets and misspelled quotes from various papers. Witty lines about boarders in the parlor, business pluck, and domestic rules mingle with names and fragments about manners, mothers, and a bachelor’s musings.

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