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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1890
Page
4
Pittsburgh edition dated Wednesday August 18 1890 lists daily dispatch rates per week with Sunday edition included. It notes one year and one month subscriptions, with delivery by carriers at ten cents per week or zero cents for some Sunday inclusions.
The editorial accuses Senator Quay of aiming to kill the Federal election bill by offering Democrats a bribe to defer partisan action. It argues the move would push through tariff and appropriation bills and warns Republicans and Democrats alike that rejecting the compromise risks public will and national interests.
Thousands of veterans marched in Boston under flags in a pacific event before the President. The Grand Army of the Republic displayed reserve strength in ideal weather, inspiring patriotism as scarred Pennsylvania banners drew tremendous cheers from spectators in Pittsburg and beyond.
A Montana circular peddling green goods reaches Russell B. Harrison of Helena and spurs a police descent on the swindle. The incident raises questions about law enforcement and the treatment of accusations involving the President’s son versus ordinary victims.
The piece praises postal detectives for acting against green goods swindlers and suggests their actions will set a valuable precedent for others troubled by circulars. It notes that postal officers demonstrated effective intervention in swindle cases, implying similar future enforcement.
A Philadelphia Press letter cites New York data claiming one in four lower court reversals by higher courts and argues Pennsylvania cases show the Supreme Court often contradicts itself. The writer asserts consistent final wins may hinge on repeated appeals, challenging jurisprudence as a game of chance and urging the court to adhere to its precedents.
A partisan reform in Ohio shifts Cleveland to a Democratic city government via a census reclassification, exposing how a Republican law to control Cincinnati could backfire when a Democratic governor and legislature shape Cleveland’s boards. The piece warns that attempts to secure political supremacy by law are dangerous to both parties.
A Philadelphia paper reports that leading Pennsylvania Republicans including Congressmen and a senator have voiced independent views on a party measure. The piece notes surprise that Beyburn and Quay are said to be speaking their own minds, signaling possible Mugwump sympathy.
The piece rebukes alleged remarks by Messrs Quay and Reyburn criticizing the Federal election bill. It warns that to oppose the measure would be viewed as treason against the party caucus and stresses that such talk, if true, contradicts party discipline and united support.
The column notes Pittsburg’s growing wealth has led to a reduced city consolidation tax to avoid debt payoff too soon. It contrasts long ago tax plans with current prosperity and hints at future self-congratulation. It also lampoons partisan absences and foreign coverage, plus a quip about a century‑old Russian’s nightly drinking death.
Gold exports trim New York bank reserves by 4 million in two weeks despite nearly double that in treasury disbursements. Beginning fall with a 1 million surplus signals a need for treasury to support Wall Street or a poor fall for financial kite-flying. Three Colorado millionaires Hill Cooper and Tabor may seek Senator Teller's seat, triggering a bull mood in state politics. Scientific talk aside, dragonflies are proposed to curb mosquitoes, but the insect threat persists. A Chicago paper mocks New York over Rotten Row while noting Western push for the World's Fair site.
The article contrasts Lorp LaLissarrs view of a peaceful Europe with warnings that powers are bankrupting themselves to fund vast armies. It notes a past mood believing Grant’s body would be removed without protest and a monument built, but says that time has passed.
Timothy Harrington comes to America to help reorganize the Irish League. M Thamados named Grecian Minister of War and M Kanakaris Education and Religion Minister. Misa Constance Lopes, daughter of Congressman Longe, to mingle in Boston society. Kansas City merchants plan three days of Mexican tourist events from Guadalajara and Jalisco. Mus De Euna E Cuase elected full member of the American Dental Association, first woman so honored. Emma Abbott sails to New York on the Normandia with a wardrobe of six Worth costumes and a dune cost over six thousand dollars. Miss Blasche Winn Howanp wed to Dr Teufel of Stuttgart, a leading German practitioner. Leland Stanford pays thirty five for menu cards for a gala, map of the United States stamped in silver on the back. Henry George, recently from Australia, to address the Financial Reform Club in Liverpool August 22 then to New York. Lieutenant Manlio Garrinaldi, son of the liberator, to wed Miss Mantegarra. Ex-President Cleveland buys the Tudor estate at Tudor Haven. papers in progress after forfeit paid. Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert, future monarch, stands as second son. resembles his father.
A Kansas farmer named E Fowler guides his two sons Jerry and Thomas toward virtue. The elder boy travels with the younger to the city where they prosper, but the father, visiting in winter, confronts the lure of whisky. He resists, deciding to return home to tell his wife their sons are thriving.
An old man recalls a sight he believed only after seeing it himself. He mutters that he will not bother the boys and heads back toward the depot, leaving questions hanging in the air.
A heated dispute over Emmler’s death unfolds as three men walk from Smithfeld to Wood street, while two reporters chase a mistaken identity at the Hotel Anderson, only to discover George L. Pearson of New Castle referenced in a clerk’s misread register. The scene closes with a sharp private secretary tie to Governor Beaver and a need for correction.
A polite peddler apologizes for intruding and offers free soap and a sponge to remove a grease spot. He finishes by cleaning a vest but the owner discovers his watch has disappeared along with the spot, leaving the scene quietly resolved.
A moving mountain of dark basalt eight miles long and nearly 2000 feet high slides slowly along the Columbia near the Cascades. The feature, called travel ing mountain, has submerged base forests and pushed the railroad out of line as geologists explain erosion of a soft sub rock beneath a harder basalt cap.
Cumberland county Prohibitionists field a ticket. Lancaster Prohibitionists nominate Joseph Broeius of Salisbury for Congress. York Democrats name John W. Bittinger for Associate judgeship. State Chairman Ker to accompany Pattison on northern county trips. Congressmen Borybury suffers rheumatism and rests in Washington. MacVagh considered a Sixth district candidate against John B. Robinson. Bucklew returns to Columbia to manage the Kickers’ retirement push. Haney Waurie opposes Australian ballot though it may pass. Lepanox Republicans forecast music if Rife defeats Woomer for nomination. Ex state Senator Coxey Wilkes-Barre declines a Congressional bid but vows support for the statewide ticket.
The regular W C T U monthly meeting at the Third U P Church yesterday afternoon was largely attended. Miss Mattie A. McConnell presided. A devotional half hour preceded business. The treasurer reported 2974 dollars on hand. Members urged to have primary school teachers select reading books, promoting No 1 in the Union Series with temperance lessons. Mrs R K Jones read about miners and liquor ads. Spencer spoke on the cause. Dr Sterrett praised union work and said results were more successful than in some Western cities. Meeting adjourned with prayer.
A brisk miscellany notes President Harrison in Boston, Pinezaton hounds on a trail, and a miner earns praise for blasting rattlesnakes. It mentions Stanley lectures for 5 cents, Judge Wickham exiting the race, and references to the Exposition and Chicago’s upcoming fair. It also lampoons Bremmler, Commies, Reed, and Congress as hot weather fades.
A speaker seeks a magic spell to charm a maiden like Ariel and Caliban from The Tempest. They request aid to win an elusive elf by weaving a spell that alters form and face for love, noting distractions and mischief when awakening from the dream.
Special telegram reports Chautauqua speakers Dr. J M Buckley Colonel Russell H Conwell and Dr Richard T Ely delivering lectures on Christianity and social reform. Buckley argues Christianity alone can address capitalism and class inequality while Conwell's Looking Backward theme extols religion as the equalizer. Ely speaks on social philosophy and practical reform amid growing urban discontent.
This afternoon the speaker discussed the Church of England’s role with state institutions, comparing religion to society and the pariah church to public morality. Kiam H. Sherwood gave a Tuesday piano recital at the Temple, well attended, with Mr. Sherwood praised for his performance.
Reader letter questions the Dartmoor prisoners of war shooting in cold blood as referenced in John Boyle O'Reilly obituary sketch in Monday's Patch. The letter cites Appleton's Cyclopedia and En cyclopedia entries describing the 1812 to 1814 era and harsh treatment, noting a disputed incident and a cited mistake regarding executions.
A West End shoemaker, William Ashland, says his son did not steal 19 from him and that he did not accuse the son. He explains his finances and tax payments, calling the earlier report false and requesting correction to do justice to him.
An erroneous earlier notice misidentified the deceased as a son of the Judge and as a ten day old. the companion named as TSeIen to, a Rochester resident, is correct. Brobeck of Rochester Pa was fatally wounded in a box car at Beaver Falls. the companion is not the Judge’s son.
A letter to The Dispatch asks the editor to name the postmaster who refused The Kreutzer Sonata and to report actions taken so far. It notes a supposed order by the Postmaster General at the request of an agent of Anthony Comstock's society. The piece ends with a second note on tanning a groundhog with salt and alum.
A collage of editorial snippets from various papers. Wiggins predicts the world’s end won’t come for billions of years, while others note crop failures and typhoid concerns. The Road Commission plans a bill draft, Republicans should self‑assess by September 4, and Wilkesbarre considers an annual industrial and agricultural fair. Pennsylvania’s population rose over 1,000,000 in the decade, outpacing its largest city Philadelphia.
It is reported a plant for the manufacture of Bessemer stool will be erected at Bowmansdale Cumberland county. Other items note a barn fire in Hanover township Lehigh county losses, a water-power suit in Three Rivers Michigan, mine inspector appointee John af. Lewis, 87 sparrows drowned by rain, a massive brass pump chamber cast by Riverside Foundry Pittston, and Charles Steiger joining the Chicago Herald. A Philadelphia triplets story closes the items.
A collage of short notes reports disparate items from Bartow Florida to New York and beyond. Highlights include a Coffian auction in Bartow, a Lenox Westinghouse Cottage room costing 50000, a Harlem bride’s wedding receipts, a crow at Beverly, and a forest near the Ural between the Okhotsk and a frozen ground beneath 116 metres.
A collage of quips and comic exchanges from various papers including Tenowina's News and Terre Haute Express. Brief snippets reference watch initials on a case, chic Chicago feet, and humorous missteps at social events. Interleaved are street jargon from tramps and a mosquito pun.
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