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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1889
Page
4
Inspectors heed the public interest and insist on a open inquiry into charges against the penitentiary hospital steward. They call for fearlessly conducted hearings under oath with cross examination to establish or disprove the allegations and let the public judge based on testimony.
The Central Traffic Association, long dormant, is to be revived as railway officials pledge to curb intra-industry hostility. The plan aims to bolster rival lines, but critics warn it excludes shippers and may violate inter state commerce law. Previous attempts collapsed when higher rates met resistance.
The piece notes Senator Allison and Senator Sherman may decline Cabinet roles to stay influential in the Senate. It cites the New York Sun warning that professional presidential bids jeopardize election chances. It argues both men gain power and security from Senate tenure and external financial influence in public affairs.
The piece critiques Herbert Bismarck and St Louis Post Dispatch on Samoa, noting Germany’s view it cannot oppose the United States, and arguing Germany’s claims masked a wartime action against Malietoa and a puppet German siding, while questioning presidential authority in foreign policy.
The article argues impeachment could apply to the President and Secretary Bayard for actions against German aggression and for pressuring France over Mexico in 1865. It contends the Post-Dispatch's constitutional principle would render multiple administrations liable and questions the limits of executive power.
The court dissolved the injunction against Amoskeag engines and signaled that Wallace act implications allow city officials to use discretion in awarding contracts. The ruling emphasizes public accountability, preventing unjust favoritism, while noting that the lowest bid is not always best for the city.
A Family Doctor proposes buckshot capsules to deter burglars, arguing homeopathic home remedies are weak. He suggests gunsmiths could supply a spreadable cure. The plan aims to curb burglaries but faces doubts over practicality and potential legal pushback by criminals.
An essay from London notes two education strands for women: the refined art of entering a carriage and the brash habit of exiting a street car with speed. It cites English and Polish views on proper feminine behavior and argues Americans favor a simple, safe method for public transit exits.
The Akron miller quoted in commercial columns says mills restrict product with other Western mills and see advantage, while consumers and producers suffer from attempts to set arbitrary flour prices. The same column notes the flour trade is dull and lifeless, casting doubt on the conspiracy to raise bread prices.
A noisy debate toys with authorship theories while noting France calmly handles elections without riots. The column satirically jokes about political rivalries in Blaine and New, and mocks a girl’s accidental scalp injury from shafting in an absurd moral. A misanthropic riff on Bismarck and standard oil closes the rambling note.
Citizens react as Harvard suspends pitcher Bates, sparking debate over college athletics and faculty rules. The article also notes public concern on Fifth Avenue cable car concentration and critiques Sanitary Bureau appointments and railroad stock concerns.
Public notices of notable figures include violinist M Sarasate touring Berlin and a Queen trip to Biarritz under privacy. Duchess of Marlborough to be presented to the Queen. Max O Rell reports success of his Jonathan and His Continent French edition. Senator Allison described as a tireless worker. Harold Sewall, aged consul general to Samoa, Harvard educated, former vice consul at Liverpool. Choate comments on a Cape Cod shipwreck date puzzle.
The New York World reports mixed reactions to Jules Verne’s imagined future where climate is regulated and a phonotelephoto device lets people see distant spouses. Critics fear such control erodes personal privacy and the charm of travel.
The piece notes ex Chief Justice Gordon and Judge Ewing praising the typewriter as a vital aid across professions. It discusses blurred legibility before typewriting, the booming volume of reproduced testimony, and critiques old hand reporting for narrative focus. It highlights Joseph Howard Jr and George Alfred Townsend as benefiting from stenographers, while questioning whether speed improves style.
William Frost aged 45 is dying from hydrophobia after a rabid dog bite six weeks ago. He underwent mudstone treatment that initially adhered but failed on the second trial. Contractions and convulsions followed, and doctors have abandoned him. three other bite victims survived.
Count Kalnoky the Austrian Hungarian foreign minister transmits gratitude to the President of the United States for the condolence telegram received through Minister Lawson. The message from Vienna expresses the highest appreciation for the gesture on behalf of His Majesty the Government and the people of Austria Hungary.
The Sevres dessert service in Windsor Castle is valued at £100000 with the punch bowl at £10000. Buckingham Palace and Windsor china together may exceed £500000. Victoria's vellum 1876 will bound volume holds jubilee gifts and allocations to the State and royal family. Other items note French election costs, Canadian immigration policy shifts, and a Leith harbor model of a propeller assisted vessel with dual keels promising safer, faster performance.
The Stock Exchange shows stronger tone after Western railroad presidents settled the Inter State Railway Association plan in Chicago and A F Walker named chairman. Vanderbilt aims to acquire Southern Pennsylvania, easing trunk line uncertainty, while solid demand for higher grade securities and coal stocks supports a likely continued bullish trend with some price irregularity.
Washington February 4 President pro tem Ingalls reported a petition urging the Senate and House to authorize Whitman county Washington Territory bonds up to 100000 for a Colfax courthouse and jail with a cheeky demand to double the amount and add 50000 for a balloon to reach the county seat the petition was referred to the Committee on Territories.
In Philadelphia on February 4 the suit by Mary A Flemming against former U S Senator John J Patterson alleges breach of promise of marriage. She claims he repeatedly set marriage dates then canceled and later married Mildred Frank of Wisconsin, costing her money and position. Damages sought total 50000 dollars.
Six mining captains entered the Calumet mine last night and found the fire extended 1500 feet downward from the start, totaling 2100 feet of burned district. Management had hoped the fire would burn out. forcing carbonic gases proved the lower sections spared by previous fires. The fate of the trapped miners is deemed sealed, their remains unlikely to be found.
Dove Davidson’s original Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Harris Theater draws strong applause with a notable love twist ending. Miss Ramie Austen as Winifred displays both charm and force, supporting a tense drama enhanced by selective comedy.
The Bijou Theater greets Miss Minnie Palmer on her Pittaburg return after a year away with My Sweetheart. Her small sweet voice and strong dancing headline a fair supporting company and handsome staging. An immense bouquet of roses greeted her as she repeated the show tonight.
Messia Evans and Hoey stand out for clever originality in Hoyt's A Parlor Match. The duo’s distinct humor fuels the show with nonstop laughs as Minnie French shines in The Innocent of Misa. The audience roared for two minutes and the program is praised as high class.
Frank Jones presented the old favorite SiPerkina at the Academy last night. The crowd packed the house and praised the piece along with the music of the Pughtown Band.
The Casino Museum reports large crowds with Herrons Specialty Company and new curios. Cora Tanner’s engagement at the Grand Opera House next week promises strong business for her popular star and the hit play Fascination, as managers plan an elaborate production to follow.
In Albany on February 4 Major William Warner and other G A R leaders meet to organize the Mt McGregor Memorial Association. The group forms a corporation to receive the Drexel cottage title where General Grant spent his final months.
Secretary Enn icott transmitted to Congress the Drum report detailing state and territorial militia strength and non organized ready-for-duty manpower. Totals include commissioned officers, enlisted men, and unorganized reserves across the country.
In the Wasui Nation Senate on February 4 Mr Sherman offered a resolution directing the Committee on Library to inquire into the propriety and expediency of purchasing Bierstadt pictures currently in the Executive Mansion including Yellowstone Falls Yellowstone Lone Giant Geyser and Yosemite in Winter.
Natural gas continues to flow from the Shady Creek well in Oswego with a loud roar. Precautions are taken to prevent ignition while tools are removed. The contractor says there is abundant gas and a gas well stock cannot be bought. Many people visit the scene and plans are made to pipe gas through the village.
Quasi humorous list advises riders to speak loudly in a horse car, avoid thanking seat givers, and place bundles on adjacent seats. It mocks rude behavior like blocking aisles, flirting, spitting, smoking, and harassing ladies, while urging indecorous conduct and unfair etiquette.
A New York World note spots a leading American fiction figure who recently paid a casual visit aboard a train to meet General Harrigon. The encounter highlights current literary prominence and the author’s public profile during the period.
Dr Joseph Lusk, 63, dies unexpectedly after heart trouble. Last seen three months ago in his office. He died within minutes after a hearty supper while receiving visitors. Funeral will be tomorrow at 3 PM under the Masonic Order. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters.
Judge William M. Merrick of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia died at his home in Washington from gastric illness. A Maryland native about 70, he served two terms in Congress, chaired the Credit Mobilier investigation, and sat on the old Circuit Court from 1839 to 1863. President Cleveland had appointed him to the bench.
Mary H Fiske a versatile writer and wife of Stephen Fiske died at her home 73 West Ninety third Street New York. She contributed to Time and News and The Washington Post and was active in literary circles in Chicago and New York. Her death note follows local notices in this edition.
A Swede who spoke no English joined a Civil Service dental and medical exam crowd at a New York post office. After a quick weigh and a series of tests he learned the exam was misapplied to him, and an interpreter clarified the mistake before he was redirected to the proper division.
Mrs Catherine Garry poured kerosene on a smoldering kitchen fire this morning. An explosion started, clothing on Mrs Garry and her young daughter ignited, they ran into an adjoining corridor. Neighbors doused the flames. both likely to lose clothing and suffer burns.
Father O'Hare promotes a new temperance movement in Greenpoint near the city. He preaches against saloon evils and reckless treating. Signers pledge to drink only at home and not buy drinks for others. He believes partial abstinence works better than total abstinence. Local saloonkeepers grow excited by the crusade.
In the Stewart will case Judge Smith denounces Judge Hilton as untrustworthy amid testimony about a promised income of 1 million dollars. He admits closeness to the Hilton family to monitor potential influence over Mrs. Stewart and protect the Smiths' interests.
At noon a fire broke out in H. C. Nevins's mansion. Servants fled in panic leaving their mistress in bed. Firemen found the interior ablaze. Two men rescued Mrs Nevins, both burned, while the cook fainted. Ten thousand dollars of furniture and bric a brac destroyed.
James Waters of Brooklyn a 27 year old politician and former Supervisor cut his throat with a penknife this morning. His condition is doubtful. Waters ran for re election last fall and was defeated and has been drunk since.
After more than three years at sea in Chinese and Japanese waters the Juanita arrived this morning for quarantine. The cruiser sailed home via the Suez Canal last stopped at St. Thomas in January for coal and water. Commanded by W. G. Wise the ship carries 18 officers 5 men and an armament of guns.
A five story wooden hotel in Marion New Jersey known as St James Hotel was set ablaze today. Tenants reported smoke on the top floor and the stairway between the second and third floors filled with flames. About 15 families escaped as firefighters halted the blaze. Investigators found kerosene soaked rags and wood shavings under the stairway. No fire escapes exist at the building.
Affidavits by Napoleon Ives and Stayner urge Judge O'Brien to grant a change of venue in the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad suit seeking 2,510,000 in cash and securities claimed stolen. Lawyers argue Kings county residence warrants move while defendants remain in Ludlow Street jail awaiting tomorrow’s hearing. Evidence of alleged fraud to date may go before today’s grand jury.
Chinatown crowds filled Mott Street from 6 to 8 as firecrackers lit up the night. A single firm fired more than 20 dollars worth of small crackers in a display believed to ward off bad luck for the year.
In Washington on Feb 4 the Senate took up a Union Pacific funding bill. Frye argued the Central Pacific was included due to lack of settlement interest by its attorneys and no parallel with Union Pacific. He said Union Pacific is solvent and could settle to secure the debt, while Central Pacific cannot. The committee aims to proceed with the Asian Pacific issue, noting the vast potential cost of 147,024,000. Frye urged justice to Central Pacific and mentioned an amended bill to be considered tomorrow morning.
The Philadelphia Times notes only 13 divorces granted yesterday, suggesting the decline isn’t solely the judges fault. It cites past performance by judges and mentions poor ventilation in courtrooms as a probable contributing factor to the low tally.
A collection of curiosities and anecdotes ranges from a 102 year old Derby farmer with 171 descendants to a Maltese cat shipped in a sack, a horse found after 13 days in a creek, and a leprosy relief note on Father Damien. Sporadic vignettes include peculiar theater techs in Hastings and a London caterer proposing lunch wagons.
A jumble of snippets presents jokes and dialogues about a hero, a prisoner, a farmer and birds, clock jokes, a boy asking for a gun, a fiancé’s blues, grammar gags, marriages and street-car drivers. Tone mirrors a humor page with quick exchanges and local color.
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