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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1889
Page
4
The article notes interest in Governor Beaver's approach to Johnstown relief and the forthcoming Executive document. It contrasts his stance with Hastings and hints at constitutional questions over funding methods and the $1,000,000 versus $530,000 figures.
A Republican statesman laments a public seed mix up that sent elulifiower seed instead of cabbage seed, urging merit-based hiring and competitive exams for Department clerks. He warns such errors erode trust and likens them to spoils politics, urging better distinction between cabbage and cauliflower.
In Mifflin township William and Mary Garrick faced a legal dispute after their three rabbits and flock of geese damaged neighbor George B. McKee’s fruit trees and cabbage, with overall losses totaling about thirty three dollars. The tale highlights urban farming woes and costly pets.
The Grand Army of the Republic confronts a Louisiana member who plans to join in paying tribute to Jefferson Davis. The article argues such honors align with treason and secession sentiment and urges the South to confront the Lost Cause without welcoming it.
A proposed national bank project valued at 100 million dollars would operate under immediate oversight by the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, reflecting a plan to integrate church authorities into financial governance. The initiative aims to align banking operations with religious principles and provide oversight to ensure ethical conduct.
The piece argues that large imagined bank capital does not ensure strength. It cites that successful banking relies on broad supervision across many smaller banks, not gigantic single capital, noting that California and other regions show prosperity with smaller capitals and warning that fame could invite risk and mischief.
The piece condemns Republican spoils politics as Congressmen seek to use offices as political bribes. It cites Alf Taylor of Tennessee asserting chaos may come, while praising merit-based civil service and warning against office brokerage. Washington reacts with unease, yet public decency remains a check on such aims.
The Waiters Union denounces head waiters for demanding tips as blackmail and argues tipping is a coercive practice on diners, waiters, and hotel owners. The public may push to abolish tipping, urging establishments to pay fair wages and ban tips. Pittsburg is cited as needing a boniface to enforce fair pay and end tipping.
Hon. W. H. West of Ohio criticizes the St Louis gathering saying the opening address showed the movement was led by the St Louis Mining Stock Exchange and backed by miners and stock speculators with financial aims. He cautions that such interests undermine the convention’s credibility while supporting silver use in general.
Governor Beaver signals no support for General Hastings in the governor race while hints that Senator Quay leans toward Delamater. The remarks suggest intra party tensions and possible opposition to other contenders, with Quay keeping a quiet stance yet able to move politically when needed.
The passage weighs candidates Delamater Hastings and Montooth as largely opinion based on statements by Senator Quay. It cites a remark to Governor Beaver on measured speech and notes Smithfield and Water streets’ expected activity next year. It also critiques McAdoo’s plan to cut foreign missions, implying a shift in party influence.
A miscellany of opinions on politics and industry. Mentions Speaker Reed reading French books, railroad real estate chatter in Pittsburg, Senatore Ingalls sarcasms about Harrison, and a proposal about giving Congress phonographs. Weather prognostics from Goopch and Hicks, bank asset concerns, Mars Quay noted, Kentucky thermometer, and theatrical Chicago lineup with Patti the top attraction.
Notable items include Fox of Cambridge receiving 225000 from the estate of William Valentine of Providence. Dartmouth Greek professor R B Bromannson Laweenor set as 1891 director of the American School at Athens. William E Wharton back in Washington after typhoid illness. Also notes Dr Macedo Brazil minister to London. Proctor Emott and James A McKinzie seeking Kentucky seat. Brazilian nobility titles and Dom Pedro’s lunatic asylum. proverb on danger. Stanley and Cameron as small men yet capable explorers. observations on Stanley’s gaze and voyage.
After the elder Kropp’s death in Glasgow Mall, his son donated £15000 for Essen public improvements and £5000 for a welfare fund aiding sick disabled and infirm workers. The generosity reflected the firm’s concern for employees and its broad welfare initiatives.
In Chicago Tripana records a note that Justice Brewer will not join an English syndicate and remains aligned with domestic affairs. The brief item hints at future tenure developments and potential conflicts of interest.
A letter from Florence Whalen of Wet End reviews her novelette mixing romance and myth with a critical view of marriage finales. The piece cites William Dean Howells on modern novel conventions and notes Whalen’s choice to end happily but with consequences for the husband. It contrasts two excerpts, including a forged tale and a forge scene about rival lovers. The column frames literary merit and social norms of consent and marriage in a historical context.
A fair audience saw Clara Morris in the title role of Helene at the Bijou. The play, credited to Martha Morton, is set in France and reflects a strongly Gallic spirit as a Nihilist daughter fights a life condemned by the law.
Demand for reserved seats grows as Mrs Scott Siddons dramatic recitals continue briskly at Lafayette Hall. Advertising columns note programs and next performances by the renowned actress.
The Executive Committee of Western Union Telegraph proposes an additional dividend beyond the regular rate, with the excess announced after books close. The decision targets stockholders and would be paid from accumulated earnings.
Report from Pittsburgh states a cigarette started the Monongahela House blaze. Observers note the cigarette’s mischief and express disbelief or resignation at its deadly potential.
John Darragh of Ward Pittsburg Pa dies aged seven in a late 19th century obituary. Once a renowned Ohio River steamboat captain, he built and commanded the ill fated Financier which burned near Freedom Pennsylvania in 1879 causing several passenger deaths including his wife and youngest daughter. He emigrated from Ireland young, earned acclaim through steady work, and retired after personal losses.
The Rev H E Thomas D D of the First Welsh Congregational Church on Fifth Avenue near Chestnut Street died at his Idlewood station home yesterday. A longtime Pittbury pastor since 1083 he was a well known local author and writer in Welsh journals. His death was attributed to nervous prostration in his sixth decade. his eldest son Tom is a Bo ergy msn.
From James Lennox shipyard in South Brooklyn the Evolution, built for Dr. W M Jackson, is launched as an experimental craft. At 108 feet long and 33 feet beam with two cedar skin layers and a mahogany outer hull, it uses hydraulic propulsion with no rudder, projecting water through a 3 inch pipe to steer the vessel.
Washington December 10 The Republican Senatorial Caucus adopts Platts committee report reshaping panels. New members join Immigration Coast Defense Indian Depredations and several key panels expanding to Mines and Mining Public Lands Fisheries Lands and Pensions while vacancies and resignations are noted and Democratic members plan caucus turnout before the holiday recess.
Washington December 14 Governors adjourned an meeting to back a bill for Congress to fund a memorial in Fairmount Park Philadelphia. The monument would be monumental and ornamental, commemorating the nation’s achievements during 100 years of Independence and Constitutional Government.
A collection of brief quotable observations on human behavior from multiple papers. It notes quirks of voice, courage, popularity, and domestic life with humorous reflections on self control and social habits.
A crowd enjoyed Ye Great Concerte of ye season at Carry University Hall with a period tableau and vocal numbers. Prudence Nimbiefinger organized the event featuring Mrs F G Fricke and others, with Deacon Warmhouse opening doors and Miss Mamie Sawyer as pianist.
Miss Stella Veneda Mitchell and Mr Bryan Hill Osborne wed at St John s Episcopal Franklin in a formal ceremony attended by many Pittsburgers. Four bridesmaids a flower girl and numerous ushers guided the bride to the altar as floral decorators A M Murdoch and J B Murdoch produced a lavish bower. The bride s ensemble and attendants promise elegant costuming as townspeople await the reception and festivities surrounding the marriage.
The Allegheny Musical Association debuted with a benefit concert for Allegheny General Hospital last night. About 100 voices formed the chorus with a four member orchestra and key soloists. The program included pieces such as Legend of St Cecilia and The Violet, performed by prominent local soloists and pianists.
Last evening pupils of Mrs Andersons school staged a parlor concert with elocution and music to benefit the school library. J B Clark Circle 11 plans a post room meeting at 49 West Diamond Allegheny. Normal Alumni Association holds a reception at the High School Hall with The Original Royals present. Private dances listed at J K Lanahan Center Ave and Roup St and Mrs Porters Western Ave Allegheny. The third German event occurred at Park Place Hotel Sewickley with Gernert Orchestra. Mrs Donur Horne hosts a gathering on Bidwell St Allegheny tomorrow afternoon. A B Hoge hosts a reception this afternoon.
In New York on December 10, the American Agriculturist awarded $500 to Charles B. Coy of Aroostook County Maine for the best acre of potatoes yielding 788 bushels. Alfred Boose of Peconic, New York, took the second prize for a crop of bashels. Similar prizes will be offered next year.
In Washineron on December 14 a bond offering totaling $1,328,400 faced all bids. The issue reached 127, with full acceptance at 100 percent. The policy reduction by Secra Windom influenced the market, and the bonds remained stable as financial institutions held steady.
The bedstead used by the German Emperor and Empresas during their visit to the Bultan was made of Salid silver and featured oriental curtains richly embroidered with gold.
The Hutchinson News notes Queen Victoria era material may see posthumous release. Includes a set of stories and poems portraying her era, with emphasis on lasting legacy and royal imagery.
A poem laments failed promises and sorrowful harvests in a bleak season. It contrasts faded joy with looming shadow, expressing grief over unrealized dreams and a long, lonely wait for better days. The verses mix imagery of reaping without reward and the heartache of lost aspirations.
The North German Lloyd steamer Ems limped into port with seasick passengers after a severe storm. On deck Leopold Hutside and Benjamin Walters were injured when a wave swept over the vessel. A lifeboat was smashed and belongings washed away as the ship neared Sandy Hook.
A 2 year old salesman named James Frizgibbona jumped from a third story window at his uncle’s East Water Front home. His body struck a swing and ground-floor sign, tearing it loose. he died at the scene. Authorities note his health had been ruined by heavy drinking and romantic disappointment.
The Rav Rainsford case charged by Elias White for shooting quali out of season ended with a $3 fine paid by Dr. W. Rainsford. no trial occurred. Separate notes mention Chris Magee and Townsend in town, Grady en route to Boston for a Merchant Association event, and the Pier Fire fatalities with funerals and hospital updates.
The Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that James Stone must hang for the 1888 shooting death of Hermann Miller, a Coney Island bartender. Stone’s alibi defense failed and he will be the last man hanged in the state, as other murder cases cited were after the electrical chair law took effect.
A Chicago clerk used company funds to obtain Broadway opera tickets for his family and then attempted to attend the opening night after paying only eight dollars. The long box office line and the clerk's delays left him stranded near the end as the doors opened.
A Washington Post item notes a London journal report that General Boulanger will come to America to lecture. It then urges hotel keepers to charge guests in advance, especially those with no luggage, as a patriotic suggestion.
Ayren trained a running dog for seven months and Girardville man entered the animal in a race but the dog would not run or step. The rest of the text mentions various unrelated items including a large iron mansion in Cornwall near Reading and other local notes.
Curio items note Millet in New York making drierwood pipas and a Salem county woman recalling a railroad misadventure. Farmers, salmon catches on the Tweed, a Colorado tale, and hints of odd occupations headline a mosaic of small town and regional notes.
A garbled page of jokes and quips includes lines about ball season and marriages, a fire remark, a child painting legend, misheard remarks about health and exercise, and a staged exchange about cold feet. The text reads like brief gags and time and number dialogue.
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