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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1889
Page
4
The notice advertises a weekly publication with a Sunday edition and monthly rates. It mentions delivery by carriers, a one year term, and a weekly price structure including the Sunday issue.
The Standard Steel Casting Company of Thurlow reported a successful naval proving yard test in Annapolis for its cast steel gun. Twelve rounds fired and the instrument shows it can meet government tests, signaling potential for Pittsburg makers and a breakthrough in cast steel artillery.
New Medford reports the bark Frazer boarded at sea by armed Portuguese crew, seized and towed to port. Captain jailed two days and fined for alleged customs violations. Writer laments U S policy and calls for a statesmanlike Secretary of State to protect citizens abroad.
An essay argues for better country roads in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia noting aging clay and plank roads lag behind Great Britain and Europe. It claims macadamized highways with trees and hedgerows improve travel comfort and long term costs while asserting England Scotland contracts show how upkeep can be efficient.
The DisPater argues for macadamized roads to replace mud and plank roads across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. He notes lower costs per mile, reduced wear and tear, and gained property value near cities, urging statesmen to adopt modern road design once and for all. The National Pike remains the historic model built over sixty years ago.
The piece argues Beach's testimony against Parnell and associates is pivotal though suspect in origin. It suggests Times tactics have long favored anti-Parnellite aims and notes a potential moral boost if Beach is discredited. The article rides on the broader political battle awaiting voters at the polls.
The article notes Ford of the University of Illinois who left school and in one day earned 8200 by forgery, proving a college education can sharpen business acumen. It argues that money invested in education can pay off, even amid criminal methods, in the view of advanced thinkers.
A Nevada Legislature law making high hats illegal for women at public entertainment is discussed with satire on its impracticality in Pittsburgh. The piece notes enforcement would require more police and jails, and asserts men may resist the rule if challenged.
The piece critiques satirical comments on the Lord Mayor of London’s banquet for Mr. Phelps, noting such talk about an American ambassador’s influence amid British aristocracy as overstated. It argues Americans largely care about national interests over diplomat image, and cites Mr. Phelps’s satisfactory tenure as precedent for future appointees. Delaware is considering enactment of a
The piece critiques a U S commissioner in Buffalo for offering a bribe to a Congressman and mocks such lobbyist schemes. It notes meat prices, hog abundance, and a Samoa consul general Sewall asked to resign amid Samoan policy debates. It also mentions heat upgrades on trains, Castile steel, and crow migrations toward the South. King Mataafa’s salary and Samoan grievances are touched, ending with gas lighting prayers in Philadelphia.
Prominent people figure in a string of anecdotes from politics and royalty. General Boulanger fears poisoning and travels to Bogart with his cook. Empress Frederick reacts to Queen Mary’s fate. Empress Cleveland enjoys dancing privately while the President avoids waltzing. a London organ grinder captivates street crowds. Senators and Representatives traveled to Philadelphia for a Griscom dinner with Pennsylvan.
In Blair county on February 7, over 200 delegates from all districts convened in Hollidaysburg for a non political move to promote the Constitutional Prohibition amendment. A.M. Lloyd was named permanent chairman as a County Campaign Committee was formed to canvass voters and organize on election day with a seven member executive group and a $700 preliminary campaign fund.
A humorous sketch recalls Minnie Palmer and her husband John B. Rogers as lively promoters of her career. Rogers uses theater lobby announcements to keep the public informed, while editors and managers admire his unorthodox methods. A separate anecdote mocks dyspepsia remedies with a Pittsburg servant who overindulges at dinner and sleeps on a heated register, mistaking it for spepsy relief.
In Charleston the Joint Assembly passed a party line move to refer all governor related election returns to the state contest committee. Republicans filed a protest over the opening of votes, while the Democratic majority proceeded with the tally listing results for attorney general and auditor races and noting scattered missing returns and a tight U.S. Senate ballot.
Peter C. Heydrick, Erie figure who left the Democratic Party for Republican and protectionist policies, announces a copyright on a treatise. He says his apparatus can locate electricity in the heavens, earth, and waters and harness it for use, linking Gulf streams to larger poll shifting forces and claiming a grand scientific impact.
In Louisville Colonel James A. Woods dies at Bloomfield aged 7? The report cites a Texas past with Alamo claims and a Lincoln County survivor corroboration. In Philadelphia State Senator Henry Taylor dies of pneumonia after attending the Senate and the trial of ex-Councilman Marina.
Oliver P. Shires longtime city resident and uncle of George Shirase Jr died in Florida on January 2 at age 74. He was among the county’s most respected citizens.
At the social shrine a premiere wedding occurred at Jacob Richter’s East street home on Wednesday night uniting Thomas Hefty and Miss Kate Richter with Rev. W. Shafer officiating. The ceremony featured the christening of Walter Richter Zoller and a lively reception with the American Orchestra providing music and generous gifts including a substantial check from the bride’s father.
Miss Adair Owen daughter of R M Owen of 735 Fifth avenue married Mr George Cunningham of Evans Cunningham Jones firm at Sixth Presbyterian Church. Ceremony led by Rev F Patterson with Rev tie Harsh assisting. Bride wore traveling suit of French gray cloth and satin trim with pink rose bouquet. After ceremony couple left for three week tour of Eastern cities. Numerous guests attended including Mr R M Owens Mrs Charlies Nast Mrs Hann Columbus Mrs Cunningham Mr and Mrs a EB gy beng and others.
The Ladies’ Aid Society of Bellevue M P Church staged an inventive exhibition last evening with decorated halls and varied curios. Items included Mason’s Lodge certificate from 1501 and a 9,000 year old mummy hand loaned by a former consul. Captain Herbert organized a cat programme with local talent. Refreshments followed and plans mention future world nation costumes and Select Knights attendance.
Miss Margaret Robertson Hodges niece of Mrs Jane O Phillips of Ridge Avenue Allegheny wed Winfield Lloyd Scott last evening at her aunt's home at 6 pm. Rev Dr Hodges pastor of St Pauls Baltimore officiated assisted by a bishop. The ceremony was followed by a bridal trip of two weeks to Easton. The couple will reside in Allegheny City after their return.
Members of Henry Lambert Lodge 475, LO O F, celebrated its thirty sixth anniversary with a reunion at Central Turner Hall. More than 400 attendees heard speeches, received a cane for William B Evans, then enjoyed Gernert and Gwenther Orchestra, dancing, and a late supper.
Special Telegram from Harrisburg reports on the death of Senator Taylor and notes Bhaill of Maine lies near death at the Leland House after a recent illness. Gail Hamilton is praised as a virile American writer while Irish liberty figures and U S politics receive brief commentary.
A Hoyt comedy they call They Are Alike is to be presented at Harris Theater next week. The item cites The New York Telegram. Other notes mention Legitime generals captured and militia timetables in Washington.
The Senate resumes the legislative appropriation bill with Hawley’s amendment to hire an extra class three clerk for the Civil Service Commission. Debate centers on extending civil service rules to railway mail clerks and a proposed increase to the Board of Pension Appeals from three to six.
Consul General Sewall discusses resignation from Samoa post after Senate testimony not yet published. He accuses German and Anglo German schemes to control Samoa and threaten Hawaiian interests, urging a firm policy and a naval presence. Also notes public debate on women suffrage and territorial bill conference stalemate.
The United States Government inherits $100,000 from a New York will. The benefactor’s intent appears to be kindness to a long-suffering nation, though the text hints at the nation’s enduring sorrow tied to wealth and its implications.
New York report says Mrs. Eliza Striker of Spotswood was found dead in bed while teething a new set. She was fifty nine years old and had complained for several days of fever and suffering described as unusual for the age.
The Samuel J. Tilden anniversary banquet plan is ready for next Saturday evening. Delmomico is caterer Tiffany designs the decorations. first toast to the President. Governor Hill recounts Tilden's state services. Charles A. Dana talks on The Great Fraud of 74. Other speakers include Henry Watterson and toasts to the Democratic party.
A young German prisoner in court used aliases such as Carl Scharz and William Steinway to swindle boarding houses. He refused to reveal his name fearing his father, a rich banker in Silesia, would hear. He carried cards with noble titles and posed as Steinway’s nephew. He targeted rooms at fashionable houses and stole jewelry. He posed as a German editor to a tailor during the arrest.
Miss Lizzie Margolin sues Abraham Gitlin for 10000 claiming he wooed and promised marriage after a March introduction. An affidavit from twin brother Hyman Gitlin alleges he posed as the fiancé, furnished gifts, and arranged apartments. Both brothers, 22, resemble each other. case pending.
Philadelphia February 7. For the first time a Secretary of the Navy has opened negotiations with ship owners in this state to carry coal over 10 000 miles from Philadelphia to the Samoan Islands. A 3 000 ton consignment is planned for the US coal ing station in Samoa and ship operators named by Eldridge face possible award.
Miss Hoffman of Prince Street ran away with barber Rafferty to elope to Philadelphia but returned to her parents after discovering his plan. The text notes the pressure of passionate love driving her to flee and then abandon the scheme.
Reported items include Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Salisbury fashion, a black wrestler in France, a costly Buddhist temple planned in Kyoto, Derby favorite Dowrovay, an English electrical launch for the Sultan, Berlin beer consumption figures, a new beer-preserving process from Clermont-Ferrand, London's 4700 teachers and 1100 orchestral players, French fort repairs on the Italian frontier, Maly buying guns and horses in Hungary, and Sir Frederic Leighton's dinner speech praising friendship.
A jumble of brief items from Bowell Morse cases to Maine rainbow sightings. Encounters include a horse thief arrest in Bowell Me a rainbow over Caribou Me a student rescue near Yale College and a Yale New Haven incident with a distraught girl and a skating mishap.
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