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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1890
Page
15
Notice informs readers that sending The Dispatch to friends requires a two cent stamp and two cent stamps apply to multiple copies. It also announces the business office has moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets.
Officials of the Pennsylvania lines have met workers and proposed terms on wages. The plan favors ten hour workdays but demands twelve hours, sparking resistance. Both sides show temperate talks and optimism for a peaceful, worldwide noted resolution in Pittsburgh.
Judges favor excise commission to relieve them of hearing license applications but the Brooks law’s strength lies in placing licensing power with the Judges. Removing that feature would emasculate the measure, argue traditions of impartiality and independence from political saloon influences.
Chicago endures a mayor who campaigned to suppress gambling but has failed to curb it. He promises action, yet gambling dens thrive. The piece criticizes Cregier for breaking his word and tolerating public gambling while press reports trumpet expulsions only in the afternoon. The article argues Chicago may demand his ouster.
Passage notes stubborn resistance of earthquakes and cateclyams to manifest material effects, while references to Wiggins the doom sealers of San Francisco and the St Louis Frank remain unresolved amid the contested dismissal.
The piece reports on a native Shoshone medicine man nicknamed Ment Aze who prophesies a flood that will drown whites but spare Indians, allowing them to reclaim and possess the land. It notes the prophet’s aboriginal descent and aims to appeal to white and Indian audiences alike, hinting at broader political and economic satire.
The Pan American Congress adjourned after six months amid praise for an international arbitration agreement but criticism for limited progress on expanding U S South American trade. Secretary Blaine hailed gains, while observers warned reciprocity ideas clash with public opinion and tariff logrolling risks.
A critical editorial review surveys recent public feuds among Dana Cleveland Godkin Quay Hilton and Tammany leaders. It argues the revelations revived after years of seclusion may stir attention but not alter enduring political dynamics as motives and purposes influence the coverage and public reaction.
The Department of Public Safety clears sidewalks of obstructions provoking merchant protests. Some opposition argues moderation and good taste while an ordinance would allow merchants to use three feet of the walkway for displays.
The piece discusses sidewalk space rights for merchants and the legality of cellar-ways that open onto sidewalks, warning that open, unnecessary obstructions may lead to prosecutions. It references a Supreme Court ruling and notes public safety duties of authorities. It also recalls ex Governor Pollock’s death and his role in Pennsylvania politics.
A cranky figure at Quarter Sessions described as asserting the man is the boss in the family prompts a noted judicial opinion. Britain marks PermkosE Day with Tory tributes to Beaconsfield, while Commander McCalla’s charges omit drunkenness despite his aristocratic dining. Murat Halstead to edit the Brooklyn Standard Union amid ballot-box chatter. The New York Sun and Cleveland’s fleshly critique storyline fades into renewed scolding on both sides.
The article discusses a report attributed to Mr. Cleland attacking Mr. Dana. It suggests Cleland could gain by proving a large portion of the interview was not his language. It notes a denial of the erroneous report and condemns the alleged manufactured portion as weak abuse.
The piece notes Amay's failed attempt at self-slaughter amid political tensions in Albany. It also mentions railroad yard worker concessions averting a strike and the broader, often partisan, commentary on leaders and parties across states. It references Paraguay, Argentina immigrants, and a Treasury robbery claim, with commentary on politics and press figures.
A rapid miscellany lists Governor Goopel t of New Hampshire in frail health, Garabaldi’s son Minotti in Italian Parliament and Rome Alderman duties, the Prince of Wales in public in yellow waistcoat and green gloves, and De McCoin enjoying social life. Also mentions Miss Josephine Simon in Oakland and Duke of Connaught’s Tokyo visit, plus brief notes on Piatt and Quay’s careers and Samuel J. Randall’s finances handled by his wife.
The city celebrated baseball as crowds filled Smithfeld street to honor Pitcher Brown Catcher Jones and the team. The sporting editor basks in attention while editors praise the sport and many flock to the momentous contests. The piece notes the rising prestige of sports over politics as the public eye shifts toward the ballpark.
The Allegheny Councils committee seeks a librarian for the Carnegie gift. They consider a linguist highly desirable and note William M. Stevenson has skills in German French Spanish Italian and English and brings legal and newspaper experience.
A humorous fragment describes a young robin shunning normal food for butterflies and summer, while a train trip near Charleston, South Carolina, ends with a crowd of crinkly haired boys alphabet singing as the car moves away, leaving amused passengers behind.
The Mercer Dispatch notes mixed reactions to Carnegie’s Pittsburg cit and Mia Schenley’s electric car donation. Canton Repository surveys Delamater Hastings Monmouth Osborne as possible nominees with Republican hopes for a large statewide majority. Philadelphia Inquirer urges larger river and harbor appropriations to dredge Delaware Bay for port access.
The Boston Globe notes Wanamaker considering a bid for governor of Pennsylvania as a strategic counter move against Deismai er and a potential bargain for the Democratic party.
Boxes of old bones arrive at the Biological School in Philadelphia for Prof. Joseph Leidy to study. Found in Levy county Filia they are hundreds of years old from extinct Quaternary creatures. Principal bones include arbigoceros mastodon aliama three faced horse and giant sloth with other fragments like tapir crocodile and gar pike.
The piece depicts a man in melting attire fancying himself stylish as soda founts fizz and meadows turn green. He discards outerwear for a bright spring suit with a cane and puffs a cigarette to impress the chattering train from matinees, earning approving but comic notice.
A bald headed man near the orchestra watches the curtain rise and smiles at the rich display in the footlights glow.
A fond father laments his son is a coward but a friend recommends sugar to build grit. The dialogue references Donneller's Cipher and a stage manager in a dime museum. A messenger scene notes a misfiled message and theater access before a performance.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a man drops a nickel in a slot and is weighed by friends before noon. A woman in a spring bonnet, umbrellaless, confronts the shower that soaks her, hopping mad at the inclement weather.
From New York April 1 dispatch leans on Pennsylvania politics and Quay's grip on party power. Observers note Philadelphia residents with New York ties collide with rising Manhattan housing costs and roll on trains between cities. A proposed interstate reform by Judge Cooley about redeeming unused tickets is praised as beneficial, with the Pennsylvania Railroad cited as already practicing the policy. The article hints at broader political strategy and cross-state influence.
A narrator describes a Broadway car front platform crowded by Italian immigrants with belongings. A yelling driver insults the crowd, while a companion and the narrator discuss politics, asking ten acquaintances who will be the next presidential nominees, with Cleveland and Harrison named.
The Dispatch reports the Piersacre Distater expedition aims to assess road conditions in western counties. Farmers boast deep knowledge of the lanes, while the party digs into Green county clay and rigs for a long term road improvement effort amid a tongue in cheek town rivalry.
Public business paused at 1 o clock as the House paid homage to Samuel S. Cox of New York. Cummings, Holman, Mills, Butterworth and others recalled his intellect character and service while noting the deaths of Kelley and Randall. The chamber adjourned after the tributes.
Mrs Burnett's play Nixie and Mrs Beranger's The Prince and the Pauper face sharp critique as child roles draw praise for the youngsters. The Village Priest runs well at Haymarket despite critics' disapproval. Charles Overton reports substantial receipts while Mrs Harry Sergeant seeks theater benefit support for her destitute family.
A jumble of brief anecdotes notes twins born in Colton Col a Michigan bar applicant Flora Woodward Tibbits of Ann Arbor and other curious items. It mentions a brakeman who lost an arm and a $14 000 verdict, fashion trends in canes, a King with 3333 wives, revived sight for Mrs. Lewis Wint, a Friday-born killer, a jilted bride and vanished bride, and a golden mail delivery savings. Also recalls Fremont hair, lawyers wills, New Haven elm’s 100th birthday, and a six legged calf born near Pittsburgh.
The current Congress stays in session four months without passing notable bills and has yet to present a vetoed measure to the president. Lawmakers have not given him a chance to act, setting records for inaction.
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