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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
7
The piece notes mixed yet restrained North responses and more open Southern sentiment as the nation marks 25 years since the Civil War. It highlights judgments hardened by treason, calls for magnanimity, and observes loyalty to Davis despite defeat and disaster.
The safe arrival of Stanley and Emin Pasha at Zanzibar marks the end of Stanley’s fourth African campaign. The retreat from Emin’s outpost signals civilization’s withdrawal from the Nile sources, leaving Congo and Zanzibar as the remaining footholds. The piece ponders whether civilization will strengthen its hold on the Dark Continent against Arab slave traders.
In Birmingham a dispute between doctors over treatment resulted in the death of a patient. Officials report the clash did not lead to a formal verdict yet, while investigations continue to determine responsibility and exact causes.
A heated dispute between Dr J D Davin and Dr W Locke Chow at the Birmingham Medical Society led to a fatal shooting and serious injury. The piece argues doctors should test treatments on patients in controlled terms and warns against violent resolutions of professional disagreements.
The Knights of Labor and the Farmers Alliance discuss forming a united platform based on shared interests of labor in manufacturing and mining and farmers nationwide. They foresee a rare chance to mobilize working people while noting potential clashes over land tax theories and tariff plans. The alliance could transform national politics if realized, with outcomes of great magnitude.
The piece attacks rival New York correspondents over Stanley's Central Africa journey and hints at motives like ivory trading. It notes Stevens and another reporter failed to reach Stanley, warns jackals to retreat, and ends with Emin Bey’s fall as fate's irony.
The postponement of the Library Hall sale strengthens efforts to preserve the property for public use. A report claims an English corporation with 100 million capital plans to take over U S railroads prompting scrutiny over whether the capital is real or watered and its impact on the industry.
The piece reflects on criminal punishment after yesterday's Criminal Court sessions. It cautions that violators must face consequences and argues against overreaching fire alarms that would spray water to tall buildings regardless of the actor.
Brewers in the city, freed from prohibition fears, will invest over a million dollars to enlarge facilities and supply Pistabuorg's future beer needs through home industry. The note warns Guerxe county’s finances as a caution against subscribing to corporate stock without funds.
The Supreme Court orders in the convicted Aldermen cases rest on solid grounds yet show a troubling display of justice that preserves three aldermen in office for a year after their proved unfitness. The day’s weather offers minor compensation, but 1859 overall has too much to justify.
The article notes continued public quarrels over ballot-box contracts with both sides tarnishing their reputations. It suggests a move toward oblivion to mend reputations and mentions sewer pipe manufacturers preparing a new December combination similar to the previous one.
Storage charges on pipeline certificates have not advanced since oil rose above the dollar line. The delay is not exactly expected but may be due to the pipeline company avoiding a premium on building competing lines. The remark about Jefferson Davis hints at stretching the proverb de mortuis nil bene.
The report notes Cleveland has refused 150000 dollars for his Washington residence while Bovnax Gear leases his Paris home, illustrating the stubborn grip of real estate hopes in the era.
Miss Margaret Blady s and Mr Walter Damroech to marry on Shrove Tuesday. Comedian Scanlan at Star Theater New York raised 877 for Mrs Parnell. Stunxrator Grouse joined the Baptist Church before a Wash ington trip. Mr Willis L Scott plans a 200000 mansion in Erie in Romanesque style. Denver singer Pensverii to tour with Patti with Worth costumes. Colonel Cody applauded a daughter s marriage in North Platte with 5000 cash and deed. Amelie Rives Chanler loves the violin and may play in bed at night. Mr Chanler has gone to Central Africa.
The Women's Industrial Exchange announces a grand clearance sale to clear consignors goods aged six months or more. On next Friday fresh items enter seclusion while displayed pieces remain. Holiday treats and pantry staples will be available, including baked goods and other necessities ahead of Christmas.
Governor elect Campbell announces military and executive staff appointments. Key positions listed include Quartermaster General John L. Vance of Gallipolis and various aides and clerks from Circleville, Dayton, Urbana, Springfield, Wilmington, and Washington Court House.
The Allegheny Musical Association a chorus of 100 voices will perform at the Fourth U P Church Allegheny next Tuesday evening. The event features strong support from local talent and promises a very enjoyable program for a large audience.
The governor arrived from destitution scenes in Minor County and reported severe suffering there. He pledged to secure aid as grain, food, and contributed supplies were organized for affected residents.
President Harrison and his party departed Washington this afternoon traveling to Chicago via Indianapolis. The president delayed plans to visit after a recent moment of uncertainty and spoke of heading to the city this week.
Theorized illness may force Lawrence Barrett into retirement after cancelling December 16 Grand Opera House engagement and likely closing the week of the 15th. London critics and Barnum praised further showmanship while Chicago publishers push a biographical dictionary of living poets.
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt releases a letter to Swift of the Indianapolis Civil Service Reform League denying charges that he attacked Postmaster General Wanamaker. He states no examination ever included the questioned route from Baltimore to China and defies any proof of such questions in railway mail or other exams.
In Rome the Extreme Left deputy Eignor Ferrari moved an amendment to the address replying to King Humbert's speech opening the session. He urged closer commercial and political relations with France and Italy. Signor Crispi, the prime minister, asserted that relations between the two nations were already joined and could not clash. The cabinet proposed abolishing differences to prevent war as France had allegedly originated.
Heavy travel on the Pennsylvania route leads to a new distinct eastern train on Monday December 9. The train will depart Chicago at 10:30 pm instead of 10:00 pm, arriving Washington at 2:25 am and New York at 4:00 am next day. The change does not affect the fast Southern express which continues to depart Chicago at 10:00 pm.
Sam Francisco and Peter Jennings claim a deathbed pirate revealed 250000 Spanish doubloons hidden in the Pacific. Government interference delayed earlier search, now a new capitalist-led expedition hunts the treasure aboard the See Gurpeer at menos.
John J. Townsend a leading lawyer and President of the Union Club died of pneumonia contracted during his voyage from Europe. The death occurred after he returned to Naw Yonk in December and is noted in local obituaries.
Metropolitan staff report the death of Central Park’s baby hippopotamus McGinty at dawn following incipient pneumonia. The newborn weighed about pounds and measured three feet long, the first hippo born in America. His body will be stuffed and displayed at the Museum of Natural History.
A laborer on Water Street heard a cry as a man fell from a fifth story window and died on the pavement. Mrs. John Martin said her husband returned home delirious with delirium tremens and then leaped to his death after being put to bed. Police were notified and the scene showed a violent fatality.
The adjourned sale of the Daily Graphic was held today. The opening bid was 9000 dollars and rose to 6000 before being knocked down to W. T. Schley of Bliss and Schley. Schley declined to reveal the purchasers plans. The paper has a history of financial ups and downs and editor changes with no lasting success.
Charlies Emory Smith of the Philadelphia Press reports his New York friends’ take on current topics. Philadelphians anticipate Don Cameron’s likely reelection and accept Wanamaker as a strong Postmaster General despite partisan criticism.
Editor Harber of Woodbury Constitution seeks Secretary while ex Senator Nichols of the Bridge ton Jets aims for Reading Clerk. Editor Cooper of Cape May Gazette hopes for Sergeant at Arms and ex Editor Clothier of Mt Holly News seeks Engrossing Clerk. D Harris Smith of Salem South Jersey desires Assistant Engrossing Clerk.
Edward Larsen a Brooklyn jurist was brought to court for trial after refusing medicine for his child’s diphtheria. He stood alone at the bar and when asked for counsel answered God. He was remanded for two days to secure legal representation.
A Prohibition era letter to Postmaster General Wanamaker criticizes post office staff for partisan bias and impudence. It cites officials delaying delivery and presses the public service duty, urging punishment of such acts to protect nonpolitical public records.
Mary Watson of Lincoln Avenue will wed Frank Spoull at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church on December 24. The ceremony features 45 voice choir, a full choral service, and extensive musical arrangements by Leonard Wales. The rector will officiate amid lavish decorations and formal processional.
A Lenox farmer predicts storms by animal behavior before arrival. Mary Barn and Mary Bouchard escaped a Delaware Girls Industrial Home and were recaptured. Akron, D eating trials with seafood after a wager leads to no illness. A druggist’s dog becomes a nuisance despite poison attempts. burial preparations progress. A woman in Xenis has her twenty fifth child, odds claim records. Magician trunk mix up at Pottstown station. Fox-trot walkers pace West Chester pedestrians. A clock stolen from a Stoudsburg church.
A list of performers for the Newsboys Home benefit Christmas Pantomime Cinderella is given with many names in the Mother Goose cast. The three act production was to feature many local players, though some details and the date remain unsettled.
A large reception at Mr and Mrs W J Abbott’s Neville street East End drew many friends. The palatial house boasted lavish floral decorations by A B Shepherd and partners, with orchids, calla lilies and smilax throughout. A screened orchestra provided music while guests enjoyed refined refreshments and elegant ambiance.
The Home and Foreign Mission Society of North Presbyterian Church Allegheny votes to move weekly meetings from the church to members homes on Friday afternoons for sewing tea and discussions. They met yesterday at Miss Sonia's Stockton avenue home and will gather next Friday at Mrs Philip Reynor Bidwell street Allegheny.
A fragmentary summary of diverse items: whales driven ashore near Barnstankernss. a Mrs H L A Small’s bond and family connections to Senator Hale. editorials on a Lampoon vs Marquina contest. Dr. Lewis Meisberger’s Buffalo death and a funeral feast codicil. social entertainments with champagne and oysters. China’s political decline of a great figure. quirky London police court tale about a girl stealing boots. a Detroit Audubon Club critique of drinking. an alleged slick impostor in St. Louis collecting board money. a Milan lake-dwellings discovery near Somma Lombardo. opera goers lamenting theater discomfort and balloon hats. mysterious water-holes at Boothbay Maine likely Indigenous. and John Hope’s automatic banking patent using duplicate tickets for ledger entries.
Fragments of jokes and captions from a historical page show puns about dogs and music, social misreads, and a chain of borrowing in a summer novel anecdote. The tone mirrors a humor column with clipped quips and wry remarks.
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