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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1890
Page
4
A Census summary notes records broken in 1890 with focus on Pennsylvania data. It details counts, comparing prior years and highlighting notable changes in population, manufacturing, and demographics across counties. This compact item underscores the census effort and regional outcomes.
Census Bureau data show the United States surpassing Great Britain in pig iron output for 1889 1890 with a total of 8 579 779 tons ex New England holds steady while Pennsylvania Ohio Alabama Illinois New York Virginia Tennessee shift ranks Southern states grow led by Alabama accounting for nearly half of Southern pig iron in 1890 Western states show large gains and furnace closures reduce overall counts
Warren Garnet of San Antonio reports a severe smallpox outbreak in Saltillo and Coahuila, Mexico, with hundreds dying monthly, unsanitary burial practices, and rapid spread. He notes no quarantine by U.S. or Mexican authorities, while Mississippi imposes its own quarantine precautions.
Miss Sarah EL daughter of Dr McKaig of Noble township aged 18 committed suicide in this city this morning by taking morphine a touching letter was found under her pillow addressed to W Buchanan a Panhandle brakeman and former lover asking to be buried in white with a bunch of forget me nots the deceased was bright and attractive
Mrs William Hall of Chapman street found a tramp sleeping on her bed with boots on and stealing a ring and stew trinkets during the night. The intruder entered before the house was locked up, and how he gained entry remains unknown.
The Chelsea Record reports a notorious local tale in which a mean woman deceived a washwoman by underpaying her at sixteen cents an hour and setting the clock back an hour. The scheme was discovered and the husband settled the owed amount, boasting of his own past misdeeds being less shocking than this act.
Vermont’s population probably fell since 1880, despite gains in few towns. Grange and Windsor counties, heavy in agriculture, may drop by 6000 to 8000. Essex leads towns with gains, but statewide totals show declines as rural counties shrink while large towns prosper.
Cincinnati Enquirer reports Watchman Pat Brazell at Garden of Eden pursued by a cow with rope tied to its horns. The pair sprinted around a reservoir for nearly an hour before a boy freed Brazell by removing the rope and letting the cow go.
The noted reformer O B Munger and his wife, once separated after his asylum stay and European wanderings, reunite in Anderson Indiana. Now heir to a large estate, she seeks another divorce and alimony, after previously receiving most of his property. Gloucester Hon's Queer Family, Cape Ann Breese. Daniel Parsons reports a hen that adopted five orphaned kittens. The hen guides and feeds them, then shelters them under her wings during rest.
A Brockton Enterprise note recounts a local incident where boys, playing with a turtle, provoked the animal to bite a boy’s tongue. The event illustrates curiosity's bite as the turtle clamped down and forced the tongue away.
Franklin Johnson of Cambridge has accepted the presidency of Owawa University in Kansas. The announcement comes from Boston on August 22 as Johnson prepares to lead the institution.
Exposition notes list linoleums oil cloths car pets and silk draperies in stock with short notice put up. Horrex Bros. & Co. located at 307 Wood Street MWFssu plans quick installations for customers.
Black grosgrain silks 24 ft wide offered in three qualities at 1 110 and 125 dollars per yard. Five pieces available each quality making an exceptional bargain from Huevas and Hacks.
A long discussion on tolerance vs. zeal in orthodox churches notes a shift away from persecuting dissenters. The piece highlights Prof. McClurkan of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary as a case in point and suggests a possible move to other denominations. It includes a broad church summary from the Independent.
The 1890 91 session begins September 16 for matriculation and September 17 for opening exercises with Rev M B Riddle delivering the opening address. A highlight is a twelve lecture course by Rev Dr A M Fairbairn of Mansfield College Oxford from September 25 to October 4 free to all. Lectures may be held in Pittsburgh central locations. The United Presbyterian Seminary at Allegheny faces a staffing dispute as Rev M G Kyle of Philadelphia is proposed for the chair of Church History and Homiletics, amid questions over Rev O J Thatcher's nomination.
Geonera notes quote Moody praising saving others as glory and joy in giving. A tale of grape baskets shared with sick neighbors spreads a lesson of charity. Rev T K Beecher of Elmira jokes with a Seattle reporter about town gossip and a past publishing incident in Elmira newspapers.
Simone au SEP Mission reports at Providence Presbyterian Church Liberty near Chestnut street with morning services at 10 and 30 minutes past four and no evening service. Rev Dr Bonsall, pastor of OakLAed M E Church, has returned from summer vacation.
Kate Beitzel was released by Judge Magee on a writ of habeas corpus after being arrested by Officer Hong on the Seventh street bridge on August 16 as she allegedly planned to kill herself. The petition claimed she is a person of good character with six to seven years of domestic work in Allegheny.
Nathan Lavine filed a $1,000 damages action in Common Pleas Court No. 1 against Jacob Davis for slander claiming Davis circulated unpleasant personal stories. A capias was issued for Davis’s arrest.
N BR Wishart filed an admiralty suit in the U S District Court seeking $205 balance said to be wages due from the steamboat Joseph Nixon.
A Mrs. Bryant of Auburn found a calico wrapper in her pocket containing a potato, and last week she discovered a whole hill of potatoes sprouting there. Seven or eight perfect tubers were found, suggesting the pocketed seed grew into a small harvest.
A Burlington Free Press note comments on aging couples resembling each other and teases a photo fad with humorous mock Italy tilt, mentioning Ponsonby and marriage in playful fashion.
The article explains how a bare wasp nest in November contains workers, males, and 200 to 300 queens who survive winter. In March these queens, revived by sun, hollow ground for a new vespiary, prepare soil, wood fragments, and saliva to craft paper cells and lay eggs. The queen works daily to build and sustain the colony.
A Long Branch correspondent tells of Samuel and a young woman at a resort where he adores her but cannot confess. She proposes a kiss after quiet consent, he hesitates yet finally leans in, the scene ending with an awkward, mechanical kiss in the drawing room last week.
Captain Gaither reports Joe Davidson, head of the French Eversole feud and leader of the Perry county outlaws, has been captured near Hazard. The capture has terrified lawless bands and moved the Perry county area toward restored order. The item mentions the Paragon Chestnut variety from North Abington Public and a note of a 1880 Agriculture report.
Two unknown men drowned in a boat off the foot of Michigan street during a squall. The boat's mast broke, flooding the hull. The bodies were not recovered and authorities suspect the men came from the lake shore or Canada.
The State Signal Service observer reports 9.17 inches of rain in the 36 hours ending at 6 yesterday in Springfield Ky damaging washouts. The Epoch notes local reaction with social quips from Mrs. Cumso and Mrs. Banks.
A character notes the dog Cesar Agripper, clarifying that Cesar is part of the full name. The exchange hints at identity with humor and brevity.
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