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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1889
Page
4
The Dispatch advertises subscription options including daily and Sunday editions with annual, quarterly, and monthly rates. It notes postage free in the United States and carrier delivery at a weekly rate, with a date indicated as Tuesday, August 27, 188.
A report of yesterday’s Chautauqua debate shows zeal but little discretion. Proponents of trust theories argued price reductions under Standard Oil while critics say trusts suppress competition and argue domestic prices differ from export prices. The report notes it is unclear if Dr. Gladden responded to the sophistries.
The bicycle locomotive near Brighton Beach aims to revolutionize rail travel. If half of its claims prove true, it could cut costs and boost speeds to 150 mph, challenging traditional railroading. The public remains cautious until practice validates the promises.
The New York World champions selecting clean men for Albany and New York City justice. It urges purging corrupt officials in the legislature and courts to curb scandals such as bogus divorces and stock speculation while calling for a new breed of politicians and a clean administration.
Commentary notes the London dock labor strike spreading rapidly like 1877 railroad strikes, threatening to paralyze industry. It argues that in both free trade and protectionist systems the conflict between labor and capital over monetary shares remains irrepressible.
A Washington correspondent notes a capital visit changes clerks in federal departments. A clerk, once indifferent to soap in his solutions, now insists on the most expensive brand, illustrating how the capital’s atmosphere refines personal tastes and habits.
The text criticizes use of a so called soap tactic in elections and implies corruptibility in Washington by suggesting a need for moral cleanliness. It comments on Dorsey and Indiana election tactics and laments department extravagance, joking about soap bills and unsoiled consciences.
A proposed $15 million corporation would buy up Monongahela river mines and run them under one management. Critics say it resembles a trust but lacks essential features and would need WV, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee Alabama coal. Profitability hinges on economies and stock flotation, with major river coal men denying the plan.
The nation awaits Russell B. Harrison as the City of Paris steamer Laura M Stalin carries him toward American shores. New York prepares a grand reception with dignitaries, free lunch, and flowers while the public cheers a son of President Harrison and the Windsor links he carries to the Old World.
An interview in the New York Sun notes London is flooded with American trust stock and British investors now refuse US projects. The piece cites past railway stock failures and warns that reliance on private firms for public water and battleship plans could complicate federal projects and naval procurement.
A column weaves weather theories about sun spots and minutely notes events from England to Virginia. It mocks Weather Prophet Wiggins with a knighthood joke, questions Elliott Shepard’s China bid, and jokes about Grand Army reunions. It comments on railroads and a Illinois crash with cautious notes.
The article surveys famous and storied individuals as seen in a public chronicle. It mentions George Bancroft familiar with Goethe and Byron, General Schenck turning six if alive to October, and King Alexander of Servia’s constrained coronation due to costs. It notes Saratoga figure Judge Henry L. Clinton, painter Louisir and a grand art project, the French artist M. Tresor with a large Life of Christ series, and a correspondent on Corporal James Tanner’s sleep difficulties. It also recalls Joper Davin 8. Tener’s death, and notes a birth cluster around Jefferson Davis and other notable names in a five-mile area.
John L. Blair. New Jersey railroad magnate, recalls trapping as a boy to earn his first money in a homestead era. He describes catching bats with a dogen and selling skins in Euston Pa, marking the moment he felt wealth begin despite later vast riches.
The First National Bank of Scottdale Pennsylvania the First National Bank of Whatcom Washington and the First National Bank of Somerset have been authorized to commence business with a capital of 600000 each.
A Philadelphia Press item notes public opinion split over office seekers and wages, questioning whether the worst is the man who wants a salary he cannot obtain or the one who accepts a position he dislikes.
A quarry near City Hall in Allegheny employs many Italian workers who bustle at high pace, led by Long Mike who earns extra pay to keep performance up. The boss describes a system to drive the others to outperform two men for the sake of saving money.
The article condemns a speech at Obantangun by the Commissioner of Pensions attacking the Courier Journal editor and defending administration policy. It calls the remarks indecent, portrays them as an agrarian attack on the Treasury, and vows continued opposition to the pension advance movement.
The article describes Brazilian society as split into three classes with upper class women noted for beauty and eyes while lacking formal education. It criticizes reliance on enamel, embroidery, and music over reading, and notes girls carrying dolls into church and early motherhood around ages 12 to 20.
The Chicago Times notes the Haytian rebellion is over with the victors in control. A brief hopeful reflection is offered on what there is to be thankful for, while the Philadelphia Inquirer mentions Mrs. Maybrick cannot perform on stage.
Colonel Alfred Aylward, formerly of the Transvaal Republic and later of New York City, died at West Lexington New Hampshire yesterday after a period of illness following a wagon fall. Born in southern Ireland in 1814, he led a long eventful career across Europe Africa and America.
Judge Levi M Vilas of Milwaukee Paul aged 84 died yesterday at a moot meoraes metre funeral plans set in Eau Claire and a four mile Brownsville road home burial to follow William Bennett aged 68 senior florist died at his home four miles out Brownsville road Saturday with a funeral arrangement and interment pending Mrs William R Lewis cablegram from Washington reports a State Department notice on Amer related matters
In a reply printed by P A Stovall of the Augusta Chronicle General William T Sherman recalls his 1864 march from Atlanta to Savannah. He explains Augusta served as a buffer and that he avoided driving out garrisons at key crossings while keeping Hood and Lee's armies in view. He jokes about “Sherman's bom mers” and notes the war should have ended at Vicksburg and Gettysburg.
An after war scene recalls a Tennessee Colonel Gray famed as a duelist and a fearless shot. A calm Yankee Isaac Williams confronts him after a clash in a hotel billiard room. The two exchange insults and prepare a mock duel with armed standoff.
A Broadway clothing store customer shuffles through five pairs of trousers and leaves with all the stock, paying cash each time and finally escaping in the coat of merchant Epstein. The incident echoes a famed Butler Pa fraudster who exploited a similar setup years earlier.
Detroit readers learn of Dr Dunlop s unusual Canadian will detailing eccentric bequests to his sisters a minister husband and an old maid plus keepsakes like a silver tankard snuff and snuff-box with notes on a brother Allen and a parson. The tale mixes humor and family scheming from Colborne Western Canada.
Last night a large crowd enjoyed the play Littl Pack in warm weather. Frank Daniels and his clever company receive praise for the lively three acts, with Miss Bessie Sanson and Miss Louise Rissing delivering engaging performances.
The popular house reopens with new carpets paper and paint. Manager Starr is praised for a flawless opening week with no missed performances. Agila pany in The World Against Her continues the season with strong supporting by Robert Neil Frayer Miss Villa and others. The theater plans a larger program and a bigger orchestra.
The home of vaudeville presents a week of entertainment with stars including John Kernell Flora Moore and the Mecarts and Larry Lizale Smith. Matinees set for today Thursday and Saturday with strong audience response last evening.
The New World's Museum opened its doors on Federal street Allegheny yesterday drawing immense crowds. Visitors admired curiosities variety entertainment and the cheerful appearance of the large airy hall.
In Washington August 4 Mrs James Clarkson wife of the First Assistant Postmaster General was denied entry to the Postoffice Department Building at closing time. A doorkeeper questioned her employment and she explained she was not sure what to say. The incident prompted light gossip as Wanamaker returned.
Mrs. Samuel Sullivan Cox reports from Yellowstone Park that a guide named William Allen, a colored man, kept quipping at a mule by calling it Ben Harrison and Ken Harrison. He said the mule had often thrown colored people since March.
Lena Heisterkamp was arrested on grand theft charges after allegedly stealing $100 from Mrs. Lamp during a supposed mesmerism episode. The victim described a strange lapse of control as if another person influenced her actions in a store setting.
A poem speaks of a flower as emblem and a lasting song by a poet. It envisions an enduring spring blooming from east to west, cherished by children and all living beings, shining across prairies like golden gifts from God.
Notes from New York report 58 Arabs arriving from Hamburg and Havre detained for inspection. Several individuals including Otto Von Mochow and family, George Matchell and dependents, John Sullivan and others, will be sent back due to lack of funds or support. several return journeys to Detroit Amsterdam Milwaukee and other ports noted.
A long column of miscellaneous notes reports elderly MPs in the British House of Commons, a Maine fisherwoman in her 70s, a coasting schooner’s doglike mascot, a boy in Vinalhaven resisting a dentist, and Chicago business plans to sell exposition stock. It also mentions earthquakes’ effects in Augusta and Put-in-Bay birdwatching, a piano with brass legs, a skunk-versus-hen anecdote, slate art in Dover, and a paralyzed teen’s rare recovery.
Edward Anderson, a Jersey City carpenter, was arrested after Owney Brannigan, the bartender, cut off one of his whiskers while he slept in a saloon. Anderson appeared in court charged with assault and was held on $600 bail for further examination.
Colonel Elliott F. Shepard plans to make the Afas and Express the official organ of New York society. He circulates a letter urging recipients to write up every social event they attend with guest lists and descriptions of gowns and jewelry. He promises a copy of the paper to anyone who follows this instruction.
Charles McIlvaine a 19 year old Brooklyn burglar who killed Christian Luca last week is identified as old criminal George Schroeder a local grocer. Schroeder recognizes a silver watch McIlvaine pawned and says the thief stole cigars during the August 11 burglary the night of his wedding.
Charles Starling, once convicted of burglary on Thomas Herrehour testimony, served years in prison. After release two weeks ago he hunted Herrehour and last night at a downtown dock attacked him with an ice pick, injuring his left wing. Starling remains in custody awaiting the injury outcome.
In Wall Street chatter today it is believed Jay Gould has abandoned plans to travel to Europe with his entourage this season. George J. Gould is expected to depart with his family next month.
Samuel Armstrong an eight year old of WaPreE IA owns property valued at $250000 and is declared insane and violent. History links his mental decline to a Cincinnati contractor background and a disputed sale linked to a rascal’s scheme. Delusions include a belief that unseen forces enter his room through keyholes and he lives under restraints to keep imagined intruders away.
Ellen Hoffman an eight year old woman who vanished at Union Station in Indianapolis arrived in Augusta tied to a Brown County train. She had waited with her son George Hoffman for a train to this city and showed no sign of concern when told a general search was underway.
The Rush revenue cutter’s pursuit of Canadian sealers in the Bahring Sea stirs Canadian seamanship and hastens the speed of Canadian vessels.
A Reading area item collection notes John S. Wenger a lifelong blind country store merchant who sells goods and handles money accurately. It also mentions Kleppinger Brothers poultry output, a bird nest on a Reading Railroad car, Henry Dengler’s birth of healthy triplets, Dr G R B Knight’s gray gelding, Henry Gruver’s elephant plant, a man house-sitting in Ohio, a broken crockery cost, and a West Virginia cow converting a distiller’s warehouse into a church.
Faint clippings joke about courting and social mores with snippets from papers like the Philadelphia Press and Terre Haute Press. Characters riff on romance, manners, and everyday flippant exchanges, interspersed with mock dialogue about fashion, love, and amusing misunderstandings.
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