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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1889

Page

7

Pittsburg Saturday Dec 14 1590 Daily Dispatch list

A historical OCR fragment lists newspaper subscription details for multiple papers and frequencies. It includes references to DAILY Dispatch one year and weekly rates, with mentions of Daw Disratcu and Tex Daw Disratcu delivered weekly at a mid century rate, all centered around Pittsburg and a Saturday date of December 14 1590.

Daily Dispatch Ary Disrator Derratch InsraTeu Lisrarch

Celebrated Cronin Case Before Jury

The Cronin case went to the jury last night with a potential verdict of guilty discussed briefly. The lengthy trial featured a drawn out jury selection over two months and protracted testimony, highlighting perceived flaws in the legal process and calls for reforms in law administration.

Cronin Promptu

Mr Carnegie’s Plain Meaning on Cleveland Admiration

The article argues the Boston banquet remarks show Carnegie’s fair-minded view of ex-President Cleveland and his administration. It dismisses speculation that Carnegie will abandon protectionist views and cautions against overinterpreting nonpartisan courtesy as a political stance.

Andrew Carnegie Cleveland Boston Mr. Carnegie Carnegie

The Realism Inquiry Into Edgar Saltus Life

A wife’s divorce filing portrays Edgar Saltus as adopting villains’ lifeways in fiction. The piece condemns Saltus’s novels as vulgar and immoral, arguing the author’s real life mirrors his literary sins and calls for strong denunciation.

Railroad Freight Rebate Scheme Warned By Officials

A railroad source describes a method to dodge interstate commerce laws by billing freight to an unimportant local point then rerouting with private charges. Officials held a conference to curb the practice, noting such schemes violate the law as do rebates and unequal rates. The report underscores the illegality and calls for enforcement.

Railroad billing rules and enforcement questioned

The passage criticizes a round turn by the obvious and lega fined $5,000 for each shipment made in that way. It argues the neglect of the obvious remedy and reliance on a new billing scheme reveal either railroad leaders' failure to govern under the law or doubts about the practice's existence.

Legitier

Water Supply Duty to Southside Residents Urged

Southside residents renew complaints about insufficient water supply. The city and Monongahela Water Company must prove adequacy or take prompt steps to ensure a reliable, pure water service for all reachable by mains, and to dispel or remedy the alleged failures.

Monongahela Water Company City and Water Company

Popular Summer Concerts for Pittsburg Exposition

A proposal urges summer concerts at the Exposition building to benefit the city treasury and provide wholesome entertainment. Manager Johnston promises a first class orchestra and negotiations with a nationally famed ensemble are under way. Directors and musicians view the plan favorably as a profitable, elevating addition to Pittsburg’s cultural offerings.

Pittsburg Exposition Pittsburghs Johnston Ter Disraten

The Advantage of Consolidation in Twin Cities

An article argues for merging Minneapolis and St Paul as a model for Pittsburg and Allegheny. It highlights identical interests, potential gains in a unified city of about 400 000, and benefits for bridges terminals rail water and public safety. It cautions against political manipulation and urges provisions to protect all areas.

Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities Northwest Pittsburg Allegheny St Paul

Southern mob censorship and theater protests in the North

A newspaper reflection notes Southern riots against Uncle Tom's Cabin performances do not prove abhorrence of ill sectionalism. It argues the mob actions misrepresent the institution and that Southern appetite for such episodes shows a troubling zeal, while acknowledging universal foolishness across regions.

Booth North

English Fleet Size Booms at Spithead Review

A government official told a public banquet that the English fleet gathered at Spithead for a naval review amounted to twice the entire United States Navy, yet did so without severely reducing regular stations. The remark highlighted perceived naval dominance in the era.

Spithead United States

Thirteen-knot cruisers and coastal defense in debate

A critique of a navy plan favors faster commerce destroyers over modest thirteen-knot cruisers. The piece argues for swifter vessels to match naval aims and notes mixed progress in ad proposals. It also riffs on Washington character discussions and several period observations.

United Buenas Mit Cver

Last Johnstown disaster tied to crowded Uncle Tom's Cabin show

The article argues the catastrophe was caused by large crowds at an Uncle Tom's Cabin performance and mocks Providence for the deaths. It notes the Richmond State’s imagined judgment and satirizes a local journal. It then mentions the Signal Service’s cold wave forecast as a policy.

Johnstown Richmond Providence Sapient

Michigan Supreme Court bans calling candidate an ignoramus

The Michigan Supreme Court prohibits newspapers from declaring a Congressional candidate an ignoramus or fool. The author notes similar limits in Pennsylvania where truth may not defend libel. Also mentioned is a large gas well at Bakerstown expected to ease natural gas shortages and curb inflation talk.

Michigan Supreme Court Pennsylvania Bakerstown

License hearings venue decision discussed for next year

The article notes the debate over where future license hearings should occur next year and predicts public press opinion will matter little. It suggests starting hearings soon to complete the lengthy process in a timely manner.

Prominence Notes On Notables And Appointments

Etwak HaALForp takes to horseback riding. William Gladstone marks his Bath birthday. Don Pspxo ex-emperor of Brazil is honorary NY Historical Society member. Turonp s D, WEL, anti slavery advocate, recently celebrated 16th birthday. General Mahone’s eldest daughter praised for voice by Mrs. John W. Mackey. Governor elect Campbell of Ohio holds Knight Templar and GAR memberships. Rev T P Sanford, new Birmingham England pastor, is described as fall-blooded negr o born a slave in Virginia. Charlotte M Yores published 100 books and continues list work. Sin Jonian Pauscerotz studying American literature, praising richness of authors. Jupex CooLzy plans to resume Inter-State Commerce Commission duties soon. Comieheee & son at Ghent representative duties noted. Young Osborne secures consul appointment without his father’s endorsement with support from congressmen and Pennsylvania senators.

Etwak Haalforp Whllliam E. Gladstone Don Pspxo Brazil New York Historical Society Turopons D Campbell Ohio Knight Templar Knights of Pythias Grand Army of the Republic Order of Elka T. P. Sanford Birmingham England Virginia Charlotte M. Yores Sin Jonian Pauscerotz Jupex CooLzy Inter-State Commerce Commission Comieheee & Son Ghent Aemee Sadaiaen Osborne Young Osborne Pennsylvania

German Trial in Pittsburgh Ends Without English Speech

A magistrate in Pittsburgh presided over a German language case with all testimony and decisions delivered in German. The report notes the oddity of a trial fully conducted in German among a German population, with minimal English usage and Heidelberg-like atmosphere. The piece then shifts to humorous vignettes about debt, wedding notices, and a comical scene of chairs used as prop in a household, illustrating the paper's light feature mix.

United States Gripp Siides Heidelberg Pumpernickel

Cobden Club Medal for Yale Political Economy Essays

Yale undergraduates compete for a Cobden Club medal for the best paper on one of four topics. Submissions due at 118 North College before June. Subjects include The History of Silver since 1878 and Employer's Liability with law, limits, and recent changes discussed. Profs Sumner, Farnam, and Hadley endorse the call.

New Haven Yale University Cobden Club England Sumner Farnam Hadley North College

The Sly Old Man Mr Gladstone Outwits Scotland Yard

A vivid anecdote recounts how Prime Minister Gladstone dodged detectives by clever disguises and rapid changes of headgear. He would enter streets, ditch witnesses, and slip away through back routes, outsmarting officials seeking to shadow him.

Gladstone Scotland Yard Scotland Residen Ma St Bane Jone

Mormon Apostles Deny Church Aims Against Government

Wilford Woodruff George C Cannon and Joseph F Smith announce a manifesto denying all charges from Judge Anderson hearing. They insist church doctrine supports the United States government and urge members to revere the Constitution uphold civil and religious liberty while resisting alien exclusion from voting. They call on Americans to support the church against alleged threats.

Batt Lakes Oran Wilfred Woodruff George C. Cannon Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church Anderson United States

Canada plans sea to sea ship rail transfer

A project would move ships over a 17 mile overland track between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy to shorten passage from southern ports. Two locomotives pull a vessel on a heavy track with hydraulic hoists lifting ships from a basin onto the rail. The double track would transport ships across land avoiding Cape Breton routes.

Northumberland Strait Bay of Fundy Gulf of St. Lawrence Cape Breton Nova Scotia Bay of Fe Balo Eae Boura Isis

Patti at Patti's Billiards Chicago Evening Gossip

Patti hosted a social afternoon at Patti at Billiards Chicago with Mr Abbey Nicicolini and guests. The party featured wardrobe talk and billiard exhibitions followed by lunch with hostess friends. The Windsor Theater engagement and a two act performance of A Little Tramp were noted as upcoming entertainment.

Chicago Patti Mr. Abbey Nicicolini Jake Behasifer Lon Nellis Shaw Con Ee Windsor Theater Winnenet Patt Ee Ber

More Money for Supervisors in the Census Action

December 18 report notes Congressmen seek higher pay for census supervisors. Current act caps pay at 500 dollars, though supervisors manage 100 to 900 enumerators. Porter argues the job requires integrity and lengthy work, urging a 1000 dollar stipend due to the heavy responsibilities.

Porter Benator Hale Senate Committee Seay

Spring Valley Mills Tollers In the Coa Pita

In Spring Valley yesterday 29 negroes arrived at the Seatonville shaft of the Chicago, Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Company to dig coal the first such arrival in this section. The shaft had run all summer during the strike with day pay but after settlement the company changed the contract terms, causing many men to quit. Subsequent arrivals signal further price cutting by Manager Sweet, amid strong local resistance to the new workers.

Spring Valley, Inc Seatonville Chicago, Wilmington and Vermil Iion Coal Company Sweet

Alive in Her Coffin Discovered After Burial Mixup

In Madiron Wisconsin a family under diphtheria fear faced burial of a child who later was exhumed to reveal a body lying on its face, hair torn, and hands ripped from the face. Authorities had buried the child, then the parents later allowed moving the body to the country where the coffin was opened.

Madiron Wis

Randall Improves. Won’t Attend Congress Until After Holidays

Representative Samuel J. Randall showed marked improvement, rising and walking briefly in the house. His strength increases daily and he remains cheerful, though he will not attend sessions until after the holidays.

Washington Ramuel J. Randall Standall

Blight miscalculation shadows 1949 Pittsburgh post office fate

Staff correspondent reports contractor McGowan doubts the Pittsburgh government building will be completed before year end. He hopes Tre Disparon is mistaken, warning the project may face delays with a rough year ahead. McGowan believes the post office could finish sooner than expected.

McGowan Pittsberg Pittsburg Imr

Editor’s Midst Not Infected Says Yale News

A statement shared by the Rapister and other papers claiming renewed typhoid fever in the community is called utterly false by The Yale News and the editor.

Yale News

Deaths of a Day Dr E E Higbee Dies in Lancasters Pa

Dr E E Higbee State Superintendent of Public Schools dies at his home in Lancaster Pa after paralysis strike earlier in the week. Born Burlington Vermont March 27 18%. Educated at University of Vermont and Emmittsburg Md he held multiple pastorates and academic roles before serving as superintendent and leading several churches. His career included work at Bethel and a presidency before his death at 1 o clock this morning.

Lancasers E. Higbee Public Schoola Higbee Burlington University of Vermont West Point Academy Emmitttaburg Emmittsburg Christian Minis Reginaty Py Oupol Nani Ermant Bethel Ace Ag Firat N. A Laeiverg College G Chu Hitten Visi Schar Vas Burg Bigbee Oval Ee Cere Antil Hon Home Pattison Governoe

Washingtonian Thomas Parker Dies at 83 in Wasmoron

Thomas Parker, a well known citizen of Washington, D C, died here yesterday at age 83. The notice mentions his long association with area life and clarifies his passing amid mourning in the community.

Wasmoron Thomas Parker Washington I. C Yeaterday

Fashions for Men Seasonable Guidance from The Times

The Times offers seasonable hints for male attire reflecting gifts and accessories for holidays. It highlights cane and umbrella trends, white gloves with braided backs, walking gloves in craven tan, waterproof garments with capes, expansive suspenders displays, double breasted sack suits in colors and cutaways, decorative woods with silver accents, and a note on underwear weights and trouser styles. The advice stresses practical choices for a festive wardrobe.

Gafest

A Brilliant Elocutionist Mrs Siddons in Lafay ette Programme

Mrs Scott Siddons appeared at Lafay ette Hall last evening in a Parisian cream satin gown with gold bead embroidery and a diamond necklace. Her graceful stage manner and recitations drew warm audience praise, especially for The Creeds of the Bells and Curfew Must Not Ring To Night. She held the crowd for two continuous hours, noted for expressive features and well-modulated voice.

Boots Siddons Brown Sequard Lafayette Hall Phil

Occasion of Pleasure at Normal Alumni Reception

The second reception of the Normal Alumni Association was held at the High School last evening. About 200 guests attended and enjoyed a short programme before the business meeting. Miss Elizabeth McCabe spoke, with musical and dramatic performances by Miss Hall, Miss Frankie Graham, Mrs. Harrison, and Milas Graham. Officers were elected for the coming year and a sumptuous repast followed, with guests departing after midnight.

Normal Alumni Association Elizabeth McCabe Miss Hall Frankie Graham Harrison Milas Graham Sarai Biss McCabe Ivy Anes

Dinner Dance Series Opens With Hostesses and 12 Covers

The inaugural dinner dance last evening featured five hostesses Mrs. Mark W. Watson Mrs. B. F. Jones Mrs. A. E. W. Painter Mrs. Harry Oliver and John W. Ricketson. Guests dined at 7 with 12-place settings each and a 10 PM reception at Mrs. Ricketson’s Ridge Avenue home. Toerge Brothers’ orchestra provided the music, with plans for four additional events this month and December 27, then continuing with other members of the group under strict conventlike decorum.

Mark W. Watson B. F. Jones A. E. W. Painter Harry Oliver John W. Ricketson Ricketson Ridge Avenue Toerge Brothers Eana Mary Oliver Mystic Five

Ladies Industrial Exchanges hold clearance sale today

The Ladies' Industrial Exchanges report a thriving sale with 180 attendees at the funds department and receipts of 150 dollars in a recent day. The needlework rooms also attract purchasers, signaling a successful clearance event.

Stell

Social Obnatter Evening Souvenir Event at 2544 Penn Avenue

Social Obnatter issued souvenirs to each lady present at the occasion held in rooms at 2544 Penn avenue. Festivities teased by a chamber musical at the Pennsylvania Female College drew in the Boston Quintet Club and others. A Shady Avenue Baptist Church bazaar displayed Christmas presents with oysters served at Sewickley M. E. Church and Mt. Washington Grace Episcopal Church. Mr Axp Mra CHALLonEn of Tarentam attended with 58 friends in the Bijou. The East End Exchange Club met at Mrs Schoonmaker’s residence with E B. E. members present.

Penn Avenue Boston Shady Avenue Baptist Church Otsters Sewickley M. E Mt. Washington Grace Episcopal Church Axp Mra Challonen Tarentam E. E East End Eachre Club Mra Schoonmaker

State Grange Adjourns After Advancing Reform and Tariff Stance

Harrisburg December 1 The State Grange adjourned after adopting resolutions for equal tariff protection with manufacturers and endorsing the Australian ballot reform system. A sympathy resolution for the late Ever Signs was approved and a Committee on Legislation was created to protect Granger interests in Washington and Harrisburg with Leonard Rhone as chairman.

Harrisree Ever Ated Washington Harrisburg Leonard Rhone

Red Headed Club Chooses White Horse Emblem at DePauw

December 1 DePauw University reports a new Red Headed Club forming. About 16 auburn haired students entered chapel together and occupied adjacent seats, each wearing a large badge bearing a white horse emblem. The group joins campus social circles as they participate in chapel exercises.

Beencastle Ixn DePauw University

House Elections Committee Organizes for Bension

The House Committee on Elections held its first meeting and organized this morning. Chester H. Howell of Illinois, son of the chairman, was chosen as clerk. A subcommittee of rules was named, led by the chair.

Wasninetos House Committee On Elections Chester H. Howell Linois

Parish clerk condemns football club fact in Wales

A Wales parish clerk replied to a Welsh town football club secretary with strong opposition to football as a wicked pastime. He warned it ruins young men and urged reading the Bible and prayers to avoid death.

North British Mail Football Club Wales

Change at the Bijou: Ora Rh Responds to Demands

Miss Ora responds to overwhelming requests by choosing to perform Wien and Alora at the Bijou, signaling a shift in the schedule. Local theater patrons anticipate a new program as management confirms the change.

Ora Wien

Gossip of Gotham Swindle Exposed in New Jersey

New York dispatch reports J J Carter alias Doc Warren ran a long running employment agency scam in Jersey City for 18 months. Victims paid deposits, were shipped to fairs and western towns, and stranded. Charles Nash and Frederick Boyer testified. Carter arrested and held for trial after prior punishments in Missouri and Southern California and Philadelphia.

New York J. J. Carter Doc Warren Swindle Jersey City Carter Philadelphia St Loui Sponéy Charles J. Nash Mr. Carter St. Louis Frederick Boyer Brooklyn Missouri California

The Stewart Mansion Leased to Manhattan Club

The old Stewart mansion at Fifth Ivems and Thirty-fourth Street is set to become the Manhattan Club home, Democratic rival of the Union League. After two years of price haggling, a 21 year lease at $5,000 yearly is proposed, with details to be settled over the next weeks.

Stewart Fifth Ivems Thirty-fourth Street Manhattan Club Union League Manhattan

McClellan Home Sold Near Eagle Rock New Jersey

The home of Gen. George B. McClellan near Eagle Rock New Jersey was sold to Albert OC Squier of Brooklyn for 65000. The large old fashioned house was built by McClellan before the war and sits amid acres of handsome grounds. McClellan spent most of his days there after the rebellion.

George B. McClellan Eagle Rock N. J Albert OC. Squier Brooklyn McClallan

Death sentence delayed as appeals court weighs electrical chair

November 10, the defendant was brought to the Court of Oyer and Terminer for the death sentence but Justice Brady postponed it until the Court of Appeals rules on the electrical execution law. Colonel Ingersoll argued the law is constitutional and warned that a negative ruling could leave first degree murderers unpunished until new legislation.

Fuller Washington Court Ofyer and Terminer Brady Court of Appeals Kemmler Melivaine Jogigo Robert G. Ingersoll

Brice Makes A Mistake Asking For Support

A fragmented historical note from December 18 shows Calvin Brice asking for support for his Senate candidacy. It mentions Sheriff James H. Watkins and Auditor Sargent, both Republicans, and references past campaigns, Ohio politics, and the 1301 date as a misrendered fragment. The letter hints at Brice’s belief in continuing campaign spirit and ears to hear back from supporters.

Lcans Waverly James H. Watkins Sargent New York Lima Dean Sun Senae Sam Mt Sen Ism Seceria Tao Ohio Democracy Lameere Calvin Brice Atesh Alth “Vyalae Leth Og

Supreme Court Justice on Circuit Size Sparks Debate

The passage notes that expanding the Supreme Court is urged partly because several justices must cover vast circuits during summer recess. Justice Miller’s circuit spans Colorado, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Northwest, a size many lawyers deem excessive for a single circuit judge.

WasuHinetom Supreme Court Justice Miller Colorado Arkansas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Northwest Brower Cirenkt

Obituary: 98-year-old Anglesea woman dies

From the North British Mall report a 98-year-old Anglesea woman has died. She was married 74 years to her husband and they had 13 children. The obituary notes she recently cut three new teeth, reflecting a long life observed by family.

Anglesea Watil Isure

Tri-State Trifles and Odd Bits From Nearby Towns

A bevy of small items from Morgantown to Carlisle and Akron. Incidents include a Pottcemax Howsotrom arresting a robber in his parlor, a peculiar rock found near Morgantown resembling a petrified pedal ox, a Carlisle bill over $100 detailing silk goods and jewelry, a tramp sighting in Akron, and a cigarette causing a goldfish to turn black.

Pottcemax Howsotrom Mahanoy City Morgantown W. Va

Curiously Varied 19th Century News Snippets Across Worlds

A stream of notes reports a Wisconsin petroleum find tested as genuine, herbal drug prices at high levels, Patti’s American tour earnings, and London hotel plans for American guests. It mentions a Maine family with 15 cats, speculative naval design, social satire on dress, a Madison distillery, smoky coal burning, lager nomenclature, rhinoplasty, dating digits, and alligator feeding, among other eclectic items.

Wisconsin Iron Range Oleh Castie Washington Christma Santeca Sane A& Company London The Columbia

The Funny Fellows And Jumbled Jests In Print

A collage of doodle dialogue and quips from satirical items, jokes, and cartoon captions. It blends puns on liberty from the Brazilian Republic to a child’s telescope gag and a cheeky Bunko line, interspersed with character sketches and playful mishearings.

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