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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1890
Page
5
The Dispatch is advertised for sale at Brentano's in New York and at 17 Avenue de l Opéra in Paris. The notice notes readers can obtain copies if they have been disappointed at a hotel newsstand.
The New York Sun criticizes a bill to buy seeds for destitute Western Nebraska farmers while noting banker and broker relief ideas in vogue. It argues government aid should target producers and warns Wall Street centers have long leaned on Treasury support.
A petition read to the grand jury charges misconduct at the County Workhouse. The grand jury will investigate without delay and judgment is withheld until the inquiry is complete. Mr. Warcer will speak in his defense as sensational charges circulate.
The piece rebuts claims that Kansas Farmers' Alliance forms a $250,000 loan corporation to push prices by warehousing grain and that farmers hold potatoes for higher prices. It argues trusts must suppress competition to raise prices and that the proposed loan entity would have negligible impact on national wheat or food pricing.
The author argues against attributing all price control to small producers while big trusts and railroads dominate markets. He compares large financial and transport monopolies to a hypothetical small farmer union, accusing the press of bias and insisting that capital consolidations, not peasants, drive price protection.
Sentiment against deadly overhead wires grows as the Coroner's jury for the late Superintendent Winn calls for immediate abolition of the wires. A second jury within a month backs the move citing dangers from currents and firemen obstructed on crowded streets.
Physicians and educators in yesterday's DisPATCH condemn early physiology teaching as ill judged parrot training. They argue the law should pair age with appropriate content and warn against night work that pressures seven to nine year olds with fractions and hard questions.
The article argues for a standing board to handle triennial assessments more accurately. It notes current county commissioners act as revision board but lack time, processing lists at a district and a quarter per day. The Twentieth ward alone would take a month, illustrating inefficiency.
A separate board is proposed to oversee values and property with members kept posted. Philadelphia operates a similar system, suggesting that equalization work could be done rapidly.
In a bitter exposé, the writer mocks a Baltimore man’s deceit toward Senators in Washington. The piece argues the Senators seek fame and honor, not perquisites, and notes a record of 35 Senators paid tribute for a name they never saw in a paling infant.
In a discussion on American shipping decline Mr Webb argues that profits lure capital to railroads, challenging the railroad school. The piece also reviews gas field reliability, a Boston Herald claim on celibacy notices, and a satirical note on a South Carolina senator elect threatening reporters.
The New York Tribune cites Senate debate indifference while Gray's speech pushes amendment talks. The Texas governor race shows Flanagan faced by large Democratic vote. Congress deficiency debate flags Democrats criticizing economy before elections. Emin Pasha and Stanley escape tale hints at German officials’ missteps. Stanley unlikely to rescue Emin or officials.
A collage of seasonal musings praising peace and goodwill open with festive images of feasts and decorations. It contrasts cheerful holiday cheer with sharp notes on Wall Street gamblers and social pretenses, urging generosity, selflessness, and steadfast faith while weaving in quotes from Rev J F Carson and references to public life, fashion, and daily worries.
Editors in Lewiston Maine discuss the Behring Sea quarrel with warnings of congressional action. They urge readiness for war if needed and call for rapid defense preparations, noting British pressure from Ottawa and possible extra session after May 4 to let the Democratic majority show its mettle.
The Behring Sea dispute favors Lord Salisbury and Sir Julian Pauncefote. Blaine has failed to win support for U S territorial rights or for closing the sea to English and Canadian fishermen during arbitration. Salisbury now doubts the need to join Blaine in a seasonal Boal ban as well.
The President has taken a firm position on the Behring Sea matter asserting American rights in those waters. He argues jurisdiction is coterminous with necessity and that our commercial interests require control. Russia first asserted claim in 1790 and 1871 and Alaska was ceded with the same rights, which will be maintained.
The New York Herald notes the Behring Sea controversy has reached a stage needing sober congressional and national consideration. It warns against political manipulation and hopes patriotism and sound statesmanship will prevail for an amicable settlement. The Boston Herald regrets Secretary Blaine’s unreasonableness hindering talks with Great Britain.
Alta California reports Dem Mr Blaine still negotiating the seal fisheries while the Behring Sea remains crowded with American poachers operating under the British flag leaving few seals available for bargaining.
The Pennsylvania farmers are urged to increase state common school funding and adopt a compulsory education law by the Stage Grange. The text notes a secure country schoolhouse in the Keystone State. Allegheny becomes a second class city with first class aims, Philadelphia Record offers season's congratulations.
The plan to have the lady managers tour State Legislatures to secure exhibit funds is seen as a smart use of feminine energy. It may fail to match the influence of ward workers who control legislative elections in securing larger appropriations.
The Brooklyn Citizen reports two grim cases during the holidays. A sick, friendless man died in a lonely hallway as rats gnawed at his body. Richard Stoker, once wealthy, was found in a saloon cellar after rats reportedly gnawed his face and arm.
A brief political jab notes that if Republicans are not careful they will make it impossible for Democrats to make financial blunders in the next Congress.
Eaune ZoLa nets $6000 to publish Money in an evening paper. Mrs Miles, wife of a famed Indian fighter, is linked to Sherman and Cameron families. Banes Wissmann recalls Emin Pasha over policy defiance. James Russell Lowen cancels lectures but sends $0 to Storer Post’s portrait fund. Duke of Orleans seeks Russian service and possible Turk clash. Louise Jopling crafts a portrait of Langry in a red Cleopatra, with a forthcoming book Hints to Amateurs. B W Gilder began as Newark reporter and is linked to Methodist roots. Mrs Proctor plans San Diego observatory costing about $25,000 with major fundraising sought.
The obituary notes the death of Nick Wilhelm Gade, a Danish composer and violinist born February 2, 1517 in Copenhagen. He led first violin in the concert orchestra and earned early recognition from Russian prize offerings.
Lawrence Barrett stars as Hamlet in a highly finished performance at the Duquesne Theater. Miss Gale as Ophelia earns praise for her pathos and artistry. The cast includes Hanley, Rogers, and Vroom with lavish scenery and costumes. Tonight The Merchant of Venice features Barrett as Shylock and Miss Gale as Portia.
The Bijou hosted Maggie Mitchell and company in Wallace Walters Ray with Miss Mitchell in the title role. An enthusiastic audience of varied ages enjoyed Annie Rooney and a well balanced troupe including Gould McAnnin Poland and Dingo. The crowd left happy and planning to return for the rest of the week.
The opening of Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum drew nearly 8000 visitors from 1 PM to 10 PM. Featured acts included Sir Henry Cooper the tall man, Hilliard with his multi hone, and the Forrester trio. Highpoints were Mr. Harry Pink and heavyweight performances, Prof. Harry Winsman the man bird, and a finale by Mr. and Mrs. Hewlette.
Mr Lawrence Barrett praises his health and sunshine while discussing next season with plans shared by Mr Booth to tour the East. He hints at managing Miss Julia Marlowe and regards Miss Gale and Miss Marlowe as leading legitimate actresses, noting Miss Mary Anderson’s retirement from the stage.
Harry Williams presents a holiday program with Specialty acts. The crowd filled the house as the show opened with Christmas at Home and featured acts by Hymes and Jane, the Sisters Coleman, Matthew the juggler, Billy Carter Originality, George E. Austin, Dagmar, and the Byrne Brothers carriage ride finale.
The house features Jersey Lily the nearly half ton woman and acts by Texas Ben and Texas Annie. Congo cannibal tribe representatives, A. W. Austin displaying movable limbs, and Raffin in clown dress with trained monkey and pig acts headline a diverse program. A variety show with clean entertainment and notable animal tricks rounds out the exhibition at the theater.
Elsie Leslie stars as both Prince Edward and Tom Canty in Mrs Richardson’s Prince and Pauper a stage version of Twain’s tale. The production is wholesome and well mounted with strong turns by Leslie and Arthur Elliot, while the plot follows two boys alike and swapped lives ending in the rightful restoration.
M. J. Scanlon and his company pleased two large audiences with the regulation Irish drama Neil Agrah at the theatre yesterday. Scanlon, a young actor, takes the title role and the supporting parts are well handled. Christmas week is expected to bring sold out shows at this popular house.
Chicago December 22 Senator Charles S Farwell has returned from Washington for the holidays He says he will withdraw only if votes force him and that he will stay in the contest with as many votes as his opponent He believes his Senate record strengthens his bid and notes little ground for withdrawal The Lodge election bill looms as a key issue though Democrats may obstruct its passage.
In Georgia the state taxes itself 13 cents on each hundred for school purposes and allocates 1 million dollars for child education. The piece argues Southern education is self funding while urging focus on expanding industries.
A satirical remark questions Mr. Stanley and imagines pigmies emigrating to the United States. The writer jokes that few pigmies remain outside Congress, trolling the social context of American cities.
A World Herald report suggests if Jay Gould can maneuver with national funds by January 15 the vast population of 4,000,000 may gain access to investment opportunities.
The passage reflects holly berries and mistletoe as symbols of peace and goodwill during Christmas. It notes absent friends, saying they remain near in spirit beneath the holly spray. Shared love and blessing mingle with seasonal light as Emily M. Xynee of Brooklyn signs the verse.
A mosaic of scattered items notes London streets stretching far, unions in New York, Christmas trees sent from Michigan to Philadelphia, and a host of varied curiosities. Reports cover rising female preachers in the U S, oyster bed leasing in Virginia, Dutch royal affairs, and a range of oddities from smoking clouds to gramophone progress.
A collage of quips and aphorisms from multiple papers includes jokes about clerics striking for higher pay, a jab at aging leaders, a belligerent paraphrase of death, and a caricature of religiously inclined banks. A Detroit Free Press remark mocks Arab language, while a Chicago Grote item. a Philadelphia dialect joke closes with a note on damp hay attributed to a German professor.
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