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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1890
Page
4
The Dispath argues Speaker Reed uses partisan rules to seat Republican contestants, threatening republican government. It urges removing contested elections from partisan bodies to impartial judicial tribunals to preserve representative government.
The piece argues that 200 million dollars spent on Pennsylvania roads over fifty years yielded little return and calls for intelligent, well directed use of public funds. It suggests shared state and local taxation to finance durable road construction and notes broad interest across interests to support the program.
The nation shares grief over the loss of Secretary Tracy's wife and daughter. The cabinet crisis may follow as Tracy contemplates retirement and Blaine grapples with personal afflictions, influencing politics and naval affairs. The public extends sympathy while focusing on leadership distress and national sorrow.
The compromise of the Parnell libel suit against the London Times for five thousand pounds ends the Tory crusade against the Irish leader. The settlement follows Pigott’s witness stand confession and defeats the government’s plan to sway English opinion and trigger an election. Parnell’s cost is real, but the political victory strengthens his cause.
The article discusses cable operators saying no rate below 5 cents, once claiming East Liberty fares cannot drop under 10 cents. It argues that over time competition could reduce prices to 3 or 4 dollars for long routes, aiming for the lowest profitable charge to maximize traffic and mirroring London fares of 2 shillings.
A century into the court’s history its justices face heavy caseloads and slow justice. Interviews favor creating an intermediate appellate court or distributing initial cases to district courts to relieve the Supreme Court and curb private and special legislation burdens.
Colonel Roberts reports to the Chamber of Commerce on road questions showing growing public support for better highways. He illustrates current wastefulness by noting how much is squandered under the present system and promises organized effort to secure improvements.
In his objection to national legislation limiting trusts Joseph Cook argues political influence will corruptly expand with political oil sugar and flour. The piece asserts such evils already exist through legislation favoritism and improper administration and calls for strict enforcement of constitutional law over railroads to remove privileges and end wealth concentration.
A proposed bill by Mr. Dorsey to solidify national bank currency per manent is greeted with mixed views. It would issue 300 billion dollars in fifty year bonds at two percent to retire 41g per cents next year and other loans. Banks could issue currency up to bond par value rather than 90 percent. Government revenues seem adequate to retire the bonds after maturity, but extending the loan for fifty years appears to borrow for banks’ gain.
The writer argues against issuing interest bearing bonds not needed by government, urging a universal and stable security base for a reliable currency as bonds retire. The Marquis of Salisbury is urged to consider reform impediments by the Lords, likening resistance to a cow blocking a railroad.
An eastern paper notes Nellie Bly improves faster than the New York World's Fair. It hints that Nellie is not the fair, a comparison deemed potentially invidious. A Allegheny county jury awards two thousand dollars for a broken heart, signaling legal redress for soured romances. The Supreme Court rules Mormons cannot bypass U S authority in Idaho via false oaths to seek habeas corpus.
Ohio Republicans plan to appeal the Senate’s unseating of Lampson to the Supreme Court as Democrats in Congress threaten similar action over contested seats. Both parties denounce the process as unconstitutional while Republicans narrowly seated their man yesterday, signaling renewed political theater.
Speculation centers on Charles Emory Smith as Russia’s envoy to the Czar’s court. The report claims a leading Republican editor will serve, and notes Colonel Elliot F. Shepard’s pursuit of the post was unsuccessful.
Editorial urges WV to seat the candidate with the most legal votes, regardless of party, as the proper standard for resolving the election contest. The piece extols a principled, law based approach over partisan preference.
The article notes Germany can mobilize 1,400,000 troops within seven days and reinforce with 1,408,000 more in another week, a figure that spreads alarm across America as 3,000 miles of ocean separate the two nations.
Chamber of Commerce urges rapid completion of the new post office while residents promise near unanimous support for the project.
The text argues for stopping dilatory motions and establishing a legally valid quorum to enable fair discussion of Reed's stance. It mentions Southside water purification, city health officer overruling the City Attorney, and expanding the New York Four Hundred, framed as a mainstream but controversial reform. It criticizes a Washington tragedy as a national lesson.
The Parnell libel settlement of 25 000 makes the Parnelliam and Crime pieces an expensive example of journalism. If the Times scores one more big newspaper move, its career could near an end.
A survey of prominent individuals includes Mrs. and Miss Rusk among Washington’s popular entertainers and notes on Empress Augusta gifting Victoria a gold bracelet inscribed Forever. It mentions Meade’s monument idea at Gettysburg and Monaco’s prince opposing gambling yet profiting from others.
The Chicago Times reports a new alloy named Schmiedbarenguss capable of enduring ten elle strain of more than 165000 pounds per square inch. Rumor notes a connection to Tom Reed as per unconfirmed sources.
The Special House committee reopens its inquiry into the Ohio ballot box forgery. Governor Foraker and Representative Grosvenor clash over cross examination while witnesses including J. Campbell and T. C. Campbell testify about signatures and forged documents. Letters and contracts are discussed as the panel seeks the full truth.
About 600 guests filled the Second Presbyterian Church hall for a New Year banquet by the Chinese class, with a literary program led by Father Sunderland and a visiting engineer, followed by a lively reception in lower rooms. At Central Reformed Presbyterian Church, 270 attendees enjoyed Chinese dishes, bands, and a tall pole celebration with fireworks and 2,000,000 crackers set off for amusement.
The annual exhibition of the School of Design pleases patrons with 73 oil paintings and 62 watercolors from nature, plus six life class works, four pen and ink pieces, iron china, and five loans from the Century Company. Doors open 10 to 6 daily this week for public viewing.
The Duquesne Club House opened its ladies restaurant yesterday drawing many charter patrons despite bad weather. The room showcased white paper, cut glass and silver with Mrs James Riley at the entrance desk and Mrs Riley assisting her husband in managing the venture.
The Order of the Golden Chain presents a public entertainment at Old City Hall in this city on Wednesday evening under the Allegheny county lodges. The Imperial Banjo Quartet of Boston is the main attraction with other specialties. Five thousand free tickets have been distributed.
Mr and Mrs. Kiem MiTereni return from welding trip in Sunny South. Card parties set for February 7 and 14 at Magee mansion, home of the bride's parents. Miss Maggie McKnight hosts Monday Euchre Club on South Highland. Mr and Mrs. Strom attend theater party hosted by Miss Caldwell on Penn Avenue. Opera House theater party led by W H Singer and Otis Childs tonight. Mrs. Colrs of Dallas gives a reception and dance tonight. Newsboys hold musical treat at the Home tonight. Woman's Club meets this afternoon.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Jay Gould could buy a Senate seat but prefers leveraging influence through already elected Senators. The piece suggests the financier seeks greater impact by guiding current lawmakers rather than pursuing personal election.
William Harsh, night clerk of the Hotel Duquesne, died at his Hoyle street home after a long illness. John Bing, prominent Unionville resident and former postmaster, burial planned tomorrow. Hon. Alexander D. Beatty of Shaw's Landing died this afternoon, with condolences reported.
Review of Nadjy at the Grand Opera House praises Miss Georgie Dennin as a striking new ballet queen in Francois Chassaigne’s opera with Powers and Jansen. It notes strong performances by Dennin and Davenport, lively comedy by Powers, handsome scenery, and hints at the revival of Erminie for a midweek show.
The Bijou presented The Fakir by Hamlin and Potter with Edward Morris as the Retired Fakir drawing steady laughter and Fiona Moore delivering the standout Dan McGinty performance. Fiona Moore elicited eager encores while Marie Cahill and Florence Stevens contributed graceful songs and dance to a night of strong comic and musical turns.
Last night the audience enjoyed a full program at Harry Williams' Academy featuring Carr and Tourjee, Sam and Kitty Morton, Hellac the necrodancer, Bobby Ralston, Napier and Marzello, Mellville and Stetson, Keller and comedian John E. Drew. The headline act was the Vaidis twin sisters with astounding feats, closing with Misa Lizzie Vaidis from the theater. The show ends with Little Lord Fond-of-Rye.
A return engagement of N S Wood in Out in the Streets opened at Harris' Theater yesterday to large audiences. Wood staged a prior performance here weeks ago. scenery reportedly good and the show drew strong crowds in the house.
The German Giantess Anna O'Brien with a Celtic name headlines this week at the World's Museum as the heavy weight star. A notably tiny Lucassican infant and a large variety show round out the programme with diverse acts and attractions.
A schoolyard scene unfolds under willows as two girls recall a manifest crush. Leaves fall and yellow harvest tones accompany their quiet exchange. One voice urges focus on Charlemagne texts as the book opens again and the moment fades into memory.
A German letter clipping recounts a legend of Esphael guiding Raphael to dream a vision of the Madonna and Child. The tale claims the artist saw curtains part revealing angels, inspiring the Sistine Madonna commission for the Vatican chapel under Pope Sixtus.
The Bellefonte Watchman notes the Precursor Dispatch maintains high quality with daily editions, fresh news, and lively miscellany. It highlights republican-leaning editorials, wide circulation exceeding 50,000 for the Sanday edition, and promises greater excellence in the coming year.
Nellie G Powell daughter of the late Washington University president married David M Drumheller a Seattle banker stockman after a dramatic courtship ending in California. The couple wed in a Santa Cruz Goetemee court scene as chapters of romance and reunion closed with their marriage.
State's Attorney Longenecker and aides warn of a tall light man with a limp calling himself E. J. Reynolds. He attends Criminal Court daily, signs as J. Reynolds Assistant States Attorney, and uses court appearances to obtain witness names and impressions to pressure targets. He has swindled multiple victims.
The February Democratic City Convention nominated W. Horace Hose for Mayor Frank P. Martin for Controller George C. Miller for Treasurer John O Toole Joseph Kuntz and G Bantley for Assessors. Martin found ineligible for Controller vacancy to be filled by City Committee. Rose named mayoral candidate. flood aftermath noted. Publicans schedule primaries and Friday convention amid uncertain hall majority.
Hon. Seth Low was formally installed as president at Columbia College in New York on February 2. The ceremony included a prayer by Chaplain Duffle and remarks by Rev. Morgan Dix, with Hamilton Fish presiding amid cheers. Low delivered a long address and received enthusiastic applause.
A collage of 19th century editorial lines critiques and quips from The Philadelphia Inquirer The New York World The Commercial Gazette The Philadelphia Record The Philadelphia Times The New York Tribune The Sun and others commenting on politics foreign policy weather and public affairs with humorous and pointed takes. The items reflect partisan takes on reform sugarcoating and seasonal imagery from multiple papers.
A collection of short notes covers a doll show fundraiser, royal fears, a Vienna betrothal periodical, a fatal train crossing near Pelsall England, a coal under London debate, a color changing flower in Tehuantepec, a mysterious skunk-like creature in Connecticut, a 2000000 candlepower electric light at Houstholm, a Texas mouse collection in a tree, double coconut specimen, Texarkana baby arrivals, an elephant at Central Park Zoo training, London Zoo staff animals charging fares, a bald eagle incident near Woodstock Connecticut, French labor leader Thivrier’s working class background and socialist stance.
A collage of humorous quips and snippets from various papers lampoons social foibles and human folly. Notable bits reference drinking, fashion, age, piano lessons, and political cheek with a playful editorial voice.
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