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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1890
Page
7
A preview highlights upcoming stories on exploration and scientific discovery. Researchers plan new projects, featuring potential breakthroughs and fieldwork in diverse locations. The issue promises insights into technology, natural history, and human courage in pursuit of knowledge.
The article argues lowering the Mississippi River bed between Cairo and Baton Rouge via movable jetties to straighten the channel, reduce shoals, and provide drainage for about thirty million acres of bottom lands. It claims cost of three to five dollars per acre with land value gains fivefold, and cites engineering scrutiny and public interest.
The Carnegie Art Gallery hosts the Vassili Verestchugin collection in a landmark exhibition. This marks the first major, renowned collection brought to our community and signals a rising local art reputation. The display, a rare historical survey of the artist’s travels and studies, results from efforts by prominent local citizens.
Drilling at the Exposition gas well has moved about one hundred feet past the first gas sighting with steady pressure. About 25 to 30 feet lie in the sand layer yielding gas, the rest in slate. If no decisive results appear in 3 to 4 days the Exposition Society may halt further funding.
The exposition society considers deep drilling a public venture with low costs for labor about one dollar per foot. By pooling modest contributions from many supporters, a hole could reach 2 400 to 4 000 feet. Early gas finds could justify continued funding and deeper exploration.
Edward Atkinson argues a steady historic growth in iron and predicts world consumption rising from 25 million tons in 1880 to 50 to 60 million by 1900. He says Asia Africa and South America open for development will drive demand, with the United States leading in supply and tariff policy, centered in the Southern iron region from West Virginia to Alabama.
A discussion of how French trials, with judges probing past deeds and adversarial exchanges, differ from Anglo-Saxon practice where defendants are not compelled to testify. The piece highlights the judge led examination and cross debate as contrasted with English safeguards against self incrimination.
The article contrasts French methods with Anglo American practice, noting the juge d instruction and private examination, the reliance on forced admissions, and the potential harm to the innocent. It argues a balanced reform might blend safeguards with more fact finding, shifting focus from procedure to outcomes.
The St Louis Globe Democrat opines on Behring Sea losses exceeding any cash from a single month of war and argues that GOP voters in Pennsylvania and other states are turning against the federal elections bill. It urges more newspapers to think for themselves to guide Republican statesmen.
Merchants report a thriving holiday season with ample money in circulation. They argue that despite stock market jitters, real business remains strong and quicker circulation could relieve money market strain. Optimism grows as the brisk trade fuels economic activity and eases liquidity.
The article notes accused Italian counterfeiters arguing hypnosis as a defense amid national financial stringency. It compares a forgery case to broader economic troubles and the push for federal election law. It mentions oleomargarine rulings and confusion between the interstate commerce clause and law, with creditors awaiting outcomes.
The article notes the need to review books and accounts to avoid a swallowing apparatus on the premises occupied by the late bank.
The text laments winter weather from Pierre South Dakota to dust-choked Chinook winds in the plains. It mentions the Chauncey M Depew tug in New York harbor and jests about camping food while noting an explosion at a mine caused property damage but no loss of life.
Seyxator Stanford asserts he has no aim to be President. Western farmers may accept this as freeing them from nominating him for California railway line in exchange for his land mortgage plan.
Illinois Senator Farwell did not participate in the White House holiday ceremony of exchanging presents, according to the report. The article notes his absence from the customary White House event and frames it as a notable deviation from tradition.
A Rapp Transit Commission is appointed in New York City seen as hopeful for rapid transit. Commentary notes Philadelphia experience suggests progress may not materialize before the next century. Separate item mentions Mr Adama of Scottdale planning to detain his housekeeper in jail upon possession of the home.
A wooden rail construction proposed in Nova Scotia prompts sharp sarcasm from railway interests. Yet supporters argue wood could outperform wind and water as a railway building material, claiming the traditional materials fail too easily in many lines.
Lady Randolph Churchill confined to bed at Melton. Ampeer Haggard in Mexico gathering material for a new novel. Jon L. Sullivan earns 2500 dollars weekly from performances, expenses about half. Eisner Katsir appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee succeeding Heiss. Jules Veene gray and lively, George Pullman says wealth brings no happiness. Elizabeth Custer declines Michigan State Librarian bid. Senator Warren of Wyoming tall and blonde at four years old. Queen Amzute of Portugal nearing health, famed beauty. Fprepenick Ives in New York pursuing fortune. Mrs. Stanley charmed by American interior, admires country. ConsTance Fenimore Woolson wintering in Cheltenham writing. Mauer Anne Marie Montoni to run for Italian Parliament. Mozzoni noted author and social figure.
The Duquesne Theater drew nearly full seats for Barrett and company’s Richelieu last night. Miss Gale as Julie de Mortemar impressed again, with strong turns from Lane as Count de Baradas, Hanley as de Mauprat, and good support from Duval and Rogers. Barrett’s performance praised for powerful passages.
A reflective miscellany notes the approaching end of the nineteenth century, urging readers to record deeds and memories, while contrasting societal trends, public morals, and economic concerns. It blends poems, epigrams, and brief observations on politics, crime, health, and culture.
A garbled array of phrases references family ties political gag orders and everyday scenes. It mentions an in law a stove dealer eyes and a sword, politics gagging congress, electrical scales, a bristling hair brush, furniture vans carriage licenses and Cupid’s holiday business. Snow lies drifted. Presence of mind is a gift of the will. Willie Wilkle.
The Philadelphia Press argues a 2 percent government bond would sell at par and aid redemption of 44 percent bonds due next September. It would reduce borrowing costs for states and municipalities, support bank currency, and require no government outlay with potential profit if issued at par. The piece emphasizes safety and wide investor demand.
Warden John J Rowland arranged a Christmas feast for the 00 inmates at the Delaware county prison. Six turkeys were roasted and shared, with inspectors William E Williamson and Henry Snowden assisting in serving the meal. The event followed an order from Prison Inspectors to honor the prisoners. The report also notes political opinion about New York and a push for Tom Platt to vacate or emigrate within weeks.
The Pawtucket Telegram notes the coming Congress will feature young members and an absence of veterans known as hacks who previously earned seats as rewards or to sideline active politics. The St. Louis Republic wishes Dr. Dana a Merry Christmas and chides him for page filling political chestnuts.
Mrs B H Jackson of Penn Avenue Wilkinsburg died Christmas morning after years of asthma. She was daughter of the late Edward Thompson and wife of Burgess Dr John Simple. Funeral at 2 pm at the family residence Rev H S Moore officiating. Interment Homewood Cemetery.
Dr John Davis a long time Cincinnati physician and leader died suddenly at his Elm Street home after a Christmas gathering. He was nearly 70, longtime friend of ex President Hayes and served as president of Union Central Life Insurance and the Cincinnati Law and Order group. Mrs Jonnie J Evans of Elders Ridge died yesterday at her brother J W Smith’s residence aged years. funeral set for Sunday.
Charlotte Benton aged about 70 years died yesterday of heart disease while in Hichfield Springs. She was a niece of Napoleon Bonaparte and daughter of Joseph Bonaparte. Madame Rouher, Paris, reports the death of Mme. Bowker, widow of Eugene Bouher, a friend and minister of Napoleon III.
A compact roundup of editorials and opinions from multiple papers. References include Behring Sea policy, railroad car shortages, the Behring Sea dispute stance, and commentary on politics, corruption, and Christmas gifts in public office, with varied national voices and regional views.
A grand piano in an East End house lost its bright tone. A rat hid inside the piano strings, building a nest from Beethovens sonatas and Chopin scraps. The incident sparked astonishment and playful speculation about the rat's musical training.
A gray haired, feeble older man boards a Troy car seeking Pittsburg during a snow storm. He dozes through the trip, asks directions, and falls off as the car heads toward Allegheny. Police fear he may be found near Observatory or Troy All.
A reader notes stewed chicken is a popular dish at town lunch counters. The restaurant owner says 2 to 4 chickens per day were used in November and early December, reflecting steady demand amid wintry weather.
Dealers in furs welcomed the frosty spell with calm optimism as snow and frost showcased seal garments and muffs. Stores reported very satisfactory winter fur sales with Christmas volume higher than last year, despite a rain day dampening sales the week before.
Banks in Pittsburg increasingly serve noon meals within their own buildings. The shift matches older practices at Childs Bank and Courts in London and similar Eastern houses. The change saves time and money by keeping clerks on site, with several manufacturing firms adopting the plan.
An elderly reader in a quiet room surveys a world rushing for riches and fame. He recalls a familiar name from the paper as he contemplates mortality, aging, and the fading pulse of life with solemn, reflective verse.
A miscellany of brief items notes rabbits in Missouri, bishops and archbishops counts, Cambridge golf spending, Milwaukee marital troubles, Norwich ancestry, a New Jersey deacon shooting a raccoon, emigration in New York, a tunnel plan under the East River, a Norfolk cloth theft, Chicago parcel delivery by bicycle, and job cuts in Indiana’s binder and reaper industry. Also launches, death of Patrick McCabe, an Knoxville earthquake, Texas fever, a 100th birthday reminiscence, Maine captain’s suicide, Medicine Hat gardening, Madagascar cryptoprocta, Parisian bread and meat consumption, Chicago brewery licenses, a Plainfield wedding interrupted, a cow tree noted, and German drama in Constantinople.
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