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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1890
Page
5
Senate session centers on the lead ore duties proposal and its impact on mining regions. Senator Teller defends Colorado miners, warns against Mexico trade shifts and warns the tariff could endanger U S smelting works. Senator Vance pushes farmers protection amendments and a broader tariff relief plan.
Representative Caldwell of Ohio reported to the House a bill from the Committee on Railroads and Canals to require interstate railroads to install automatic couplers and brakes. It cites yearly loss of life and limbs from link and pin couplings and hand brakes, estimating 20 000 young men affected annually. The report includes President Harrison’s view supporting uniform safety appliances in interstate cars.
Miles City officials welcomed Census results showing 1021 residents within the city limits, up from 979. The tally clears the 1000 threshold enabling higher liquor license revenue under state law, satisfying local expectations and bringing financial optimism.
Washington reports Mc Candies of Pittsburg now authorized to collect manufacturing statistics for all of Allegheny county after a prior limit to the city. Albert B Miller of Pittsburg is named special coal statistics agent at three dollars a day. Cooke Devol named to gather manufacturing stats at Parkersburg West Virginia.
Inspector General Dumont reports findings by Knapp and Yeager on the Sea Wing capsize in Lake Pepin last July. They state Captain David Wetherin violated life of ship statutes by sailing into a storm and failing to seek safer harbor, leading to license revocation and case referral to the United Attorney.
Senator Platt cited a telegram from Secretary Noble noting widespread destitution in Oklahoma. a house to house survey found one third in need of aid and urged Congress to act. Also reported is government silver offerings totaling 1,020,000 ounces with 450,000 ounces purchased at varying prices.
Dr. William Thompson of Fourth Avenue, a hay fever sufferer, devised a padded steel spring clamp to fit the nose and block pollen intake. He aims to perfect it to end yearly sneezing, inspired after watching prize fighters breathe through their mouths during bouts.
Excitement sweeps a Tar Heel town as oil indications emerge from a crude 30 foot shaft on John J. Phoenix’s 32 acre farm one mile from Greensboro. Experts call the finding white sand petroleum of good quality and expect deeper drilling to 60 feet.
The notice warns against very low clothing prices that tempt buyers to overpay with poor quality. It cautions that items offered at rock bottom rates may be inferior and unsuitable, urging scrutiny of material and workmanship. It promotes a dependable make as stronger, with lower odd lot prices advertised below.
A promotional notice touts an Umbrella Department offering 26 inch umbrellas with Paragon frames and fancy handles at low prices. It promotes variety and value with large quantities of 26 inch and 28 inch models in silk and Como Silk finishes, highlighting bargains to draw customers.
Alexander Phillipson, a stout middle aged man, is held at the Barge Office accused of murder. The case echoes the earlier Custom House barrel corpse discovery from Denmark. Phillipson arrived with wife and two children aboard the Hamburg steamer Normannis and allegedly confessed after speaking with a landlord. Immigration authorities withhold comment pending investigation.
A mixed postcard of brief items reports events and incidents including heavy hail storms in Dakota and an eruption in Mount Bogoslor Alaska. Other items note smallpox in Waco Texas and strikes in England and Belgium. Disputed resignations in Britain and a fire at Hanna Wagon Works in Peoria cause losses. A bridge project at Palisades is proposed, and a river death in Haven Conn is suspected murder. Sixty marriageable Chinese maidens head to San Francisco for marriage offers.
Wide selection of 1000 umbrellas for children and adults featuring gingham sateen mohair and silk. Prices from 65 cents to 1 dollar. Promises largest imported silk umbrella line at low prices.
Wanamaker and Brown trumpet the value of tailoring to order urging customers to view their goods and test the shop's skill to maximize what money can buy in a custom fit.
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