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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
4
An OCR fragment details mailing rates and dairy deliveries with several pricing terms. It references one year subscriptions and weekly delivery, mentioning postagefree and yearlong durations amid garbled wording. Entities are unclear due to damaged text, but suggests a catalog of subscription options and prices.
The French Government convicts the young Duke of Orleans for an infraction of law and sentences him to two years in prison. The piece argues leniency and notes the need to avoid making a martyr of a Bourbon prince while maintaining respect for the republic.
A Pittsburg Relief Commission report details the relief work for Johnstown survivors. It highlights rapid local response, with the entire Pittsburg population aiding in delivering supplies, despite railway delays. The account praises generosity amid the disaster’s dark backdrop.
The 1590 Exposition in Pittsburgh may feature public school handiwork from Pittsburgh and Allegheny, following a proposal by Mr. Johnston. A Central Board of Education committee will confer, with Allegheny’s board to consider at the next meeting. Last year’s Paris Exposition praise encourages an expanded display to inspire visitors and celebrate local students. The Dispatch endorses the plan as beneficial for the Exposition and schools.
Our evening papers clash over where to place the Carnegie Library main buildings. The Chronicle Telegraph favors Clarke's Oakland tract, the Leader prefers Duquesne way or the current post office site, and the Press backs the Court House area near the Court House. A correspondent even suggests Diamond Market if old structures are removed. The debate grows, aiding public judgment.
The State Supreme Court reverses lower court and the Attorney General, ruling that beneficiary organizations with sickness and death benefits are not insurance companies. The decision frees many groups from lead duties of insurance while carrying a pointed critique of their regulatory ground.
The text notes a justification that certain entities do not grant indemnity or security for lots, are wholly charitable, possess no capital stock, and thus fall outside regular insurance laws. It suggests life interests should emphasize this declaration by authorities to distinguish them from rivals.
The piece argues that ongoing legislative stalemates in multiple states and a paralyzed National House result from partisan self interest. It contends endings to the conflicts were possible if leaders prioritized public welfare over party gains, warning that party rule undermines republican principles.
In Brattleboro Vermont women twenty one and older who supported the Republican party were given the right to vote on postmaster retention. Seventy five women cast ballots for the incumbent, voicing pragmatic approval of efficient service and courteous conduct. The measure, praised as extending civic voice in rural areas, acknowledges women as key judges of postal service quality.
A satirical note laments hens in the nation over producing eggs due to a mild winter. It claims pickled eggs at 30 cents a dozen fear a collapse as fresh eggs flood the market. Proponents push a trust to limit hens to two eggs per week as economic remedy.
A Detroit physician, Dr Hercules Sanche, claims a universal cure through Electrolibration that induces and reverses disease by manipulating natural induction laws. The piece notes originality questions, comparing to a long-ago quack's method and its sensational language.
The manager opposes a romantic plot that yields no box office dollars. He proposes legal action to force actress Mise Anderson to stay on stage, while Mary presents a counterfeit substitute for public delight.
A rambling column links Adam to a sequel romance and notes Mr. Abbey risks disfavor among romance fans and Mary’s admirers. It claims unmarried Massachusetts women have £20,000,000 deposited in state banks to lure young men eastward. A Colorado snow blockade report highlights selective winter impact nationwide.
Reports from Lima recount an investigation into an explosion at the Standard Oil Refinery. The discussion centers on whether Standard Oil is shipping Pennsylvania oil to Lima for refining, amid old accusations that critics claimed the company would not profit from such moves.
At the present progress pace plans are urged for the Columbus centennial and the World's Fair on its thousandth anniversary. The text suggests seeking legislation in time and mentions Chicago's elevated road as a precursor to possible transit iron work for Pittsburgh.
The London nitrate magnate Colonel North plans to buy a seat in Parliament, joining his other substantial acquisitions. The United States views this as consoling, seeing England share the burden of monetary Senators, a common misery that comforts alike those who face it.
The text critiques government attempts in France to curb the popularity of a young Orleans prince and warns against turning him into a martyr. It notes Vienna authorities pursuing cabman reforms, mentions South's racial tensions and lynching threats toward agents, and observes Connecticut's legislature pushing to revoke trust charters for wealthy interests.
SexaTor Hearst of California is praised for talking less and listening more than other Senators. Yet the piece notes this trait contrasts with the group whose power rests on wealth and whose money speaks for them in public life.
A tableware glass manufacturers’ merger faces a rival combination at the outset. The competing group, arising by its very existence, intensifies the struggle so quickly that observers wonder what the merger aimed to achieve.
Thirty five million dollars of railway iron and steel orders in the market promise another big year in the iron trade for 1800. A permanent provision for organ recitals is a public feature adding attractions to Allegheny's new institution and sharpening expectations for Pittsburgh's future embellishment. Mr. Carnegie's gifts are a great feature of Pittsburgh's progress. Allegheny should place its library under a body that will make the library a charming and instructive art work within the building.
Tow cars on the electric street railway show a strong indication that business on the line is thriving.
A capsule of notable people includes Mrs. Bisland named literary editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Mr Poe’s Maryland kin, Appleton Morgan of the New York Shakespeare Society, and Vanderbilts’ book buying habit. Also featured are actors Jean Hosson and others, with sketches of their looks, minds, and ambitions.
The article recalls 19th century artists including Harry Chase and Walter Shirlaw. Mooar and Beatty coincidentally reunite in Pittsburgh after years apart. It hints Booth's performance critique tied to rivalries and Barrett's influence on Booth, with Barnum agent E Coomm noting London response to Barnum's show.
In Philadelphia February 12 a jury awarded Laura Dalson about 678.75 dollars in damages from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company over a missing trunk. She claimed belongings including gowns, accessories, and other dry goods valued near 700 dollars after a 1884 shipment never arrived.
Senator Walcott introduces a bill to authorize acquisition of public lands for coke ovens and related improvements and to grant right of way for wagon roads railroads and tramways to support coal mines. Eligible coal land entrants or corporations owning substantial coal land may enter lands for mine development.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a humorous heated exchange over dining roles with a quirky house rule. The row centers on who handles the turkey while the other agrees to manage the bugs. The tone stays light despite the clash.
Death notices report Captain Rameel CO Behoyar died at home on Homewood Avenue Tuesday evening. The text is garbled but references legal circles and community figures, noting long service and involvement with local volunteers.
Palace Rink on Frankstown avenue buzzed as Sacred Heart Church women transformed the space into a festive venue with booths and supper. Organized by Mrs Gilbert Rafferty and officers along with numerous volunteers, the event offered lemonade and pink, lavender, and blue tables, drawing appreciable city interest late into the evening.
A refined afternoon and evening at the Lowell residence on Beech Street celebrated the marriage of Mrs. Frank P. Sproul. Mrs. Sproul wore green and white brocade with mousseline de soie and pink rosebuds while Mrs. Bewell appeared in black lace over white silk. George Bros. orchestra provided music and Kennedy served refreshments as hundreds of guests attended.
Wilson King of Pittsburgh, long a U S Consular service officer, married Misa Rachel Albright of Birmingham England in a Friends ritual at Longbridge Meeting House. The couple travelled by Nile yacht and plan to settle in Pittsburgh after a tour via London Brindisi to Palestine.
Mrs Mille hosted a reception at Scottdale last evening for bride Bor Sleter, now Mrs A C Overholt, following Gertrude Torrence’s marriage. The couple recently returned from a wedding trip to the sunny South and this marked their first social appearance since the ceremony. A crowd from New Huron gathered, celebrating the newlyweds amid congratulations.
Mrs W J Moorhead entertained a number of East End ladies with a tea for Mrs Kyer Mitchell formerly Miss Magee. A procession of guests moved through the reception rooms serving dainties while many neighborhood women assisted in the informal social event.
The column lists a Presbyterian Church service this evening from 6:20 to 9:00 and notes social events including a Wetee Mulert wedding, Fraulein Aus der Oboe concerts, and a domino party hosted by Mrs. Harry Oliver on February 15. It also reports marriages at the homes of the bride and groom and wedding anniversaries in Sewickley and the Thirteenth ward, with local residents such as Maa F B Surry and Mr William McFarland mentioned among attendees.
A reader urges moving the central Carnegie Library to a vacant block created by vacating Market street between two unsuitable buildings. The proposed site near Diamond Square offers rail access within a block and improved market house placement on Duquesne way and Smith street with better light ventilation and drainage. February 12.
A letter to The Dispatch argues against placing the Carnegie Library on the wharf near the Point. The writer favors a site near the High School in the city center for drainage, visibility, and accessibility from Union Station and major avenues.
Letter asks for Shirley Dare's address, citing a Tribune Building New York City location and a February date. The writer mentions Tue Duargyen and Orry in a truncated personal inquiry to The Dispaten editor.
The Y M C A board accepted the resignation of General Secretary Robert A. Orr, effective March 1, and elected J. K. Griggs, longtime Assistant Secretary, to fill the vacancy. A committee was authorized to coordinate with the federation and oversee branch assignments in Erie and surrounding areas.
The Dispatch paper, lauded as one of the Wests ablest journals, increases its press capacity with a new double perfecting Hoe press to handle growing circulation across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
The House Committee on Territories reported favorably Delegate Carria bill for admitting Wyoming as a state. The committee also authorized favorable reports on bills creating an additional Associate Justice for the Idaho serene Court and an additional Associate Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
The Senate confirmed nominations today including postmasters in Pennsylvania and Ohio and several federal officers. Names listed include D. Ww. M Franklin for Pennsylvania and D. P. Paton and Fogelson for Ohio, along with Otta Unitea Gtates Marshal and 8. White Disnier of West Virginia.
In WasHrecros on February 12 the Senate committee reported a concurrent resolution asking the President to invite the King of the Hawaiian Islands to select delegates to represent the King at the Pan-American Congress in the capital of the Republic. The measure passed.
Washington February 12 Mr C W virtue of a Mills Crawford county was appointed to a House post office position through influence of Relative Culbertson. The place pays 100 a month.
A collage of headlines and excerpts from Philadelphia and national papers notes clashes in religion politics and empire. It cites school masters in Mormonism debates Kaiser William Reed versus William and evolving notions of federation in the Americas and Australasia.
An eclectic Pittsburg column recounts sights and tales from yesterday including rag dealers, a veteran chiffoniere, and a poster linked madness tale. A laughing street corner scene follows a muddy society couple, then Charles Gordon Mackay arrives to form a Mackay clan aid network for Scots in America with over a hundred enrollments.
The wedding of Mr. W. H. Manning of Washington D C and Miss Georgia Edith Reamer of Bedford took place at St James Church. Rev Clarence Buell officiated as guests filled the lit church. The bride wore white duchess lace and India silk while her sister Ettie Reamer gave her away. The groom was supported by ushers and bridesmaids including Miss Marietta Manning and Miss Costianeogs. The couple departed for Washington after the ceremony.
The Senate exercised five hours of debate in a party line clash over General Thomas J. Morgan’s nomination as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Opponents led by Senator Jones pressed charges about Morgan’s military career while supporters argued for confirmation. The roll call ended 28 ayes to 16 noes, returning Morgan to a contentious vote.
Last month BUFTSHFLIES were seen in England. Plans for an elevated railroad in Berlin. A Polish Theater comedy titled The Infinenss. Berlin houses rise by 660 to 21 000 in 1489. Aberdeen granite dealer ships $90 000 worth of gravestone staff annually. A blind worm pot is claimed to be tame with care. Beethoven Society Bonn owns the last piano made for him by Conrad Graf. A dramatic Stanley adventure may be staged in an English theater. Empress Augusta’s memoirs reveal differences with Prince Bismarck. Twain invited to Stanley event. London magistrate warns a child about ties. Centenarians in England number about 809, one per 127 000 people. Russian financiers to be reestablished. inflation rising before reaching...
A collage of odd notes and brief items describes a bald eagle shot near Louisiana Missouri, a talking canary in Birmingham, language‑speaking barbers, and curious avian behaviors. It highlights stray facts about stamps, literacy, and early ambulance use in Paris alongside other scattered curiosities from around the world.
A collage of wry quips and cartoonish snippets from late 19th century humor. It includes punny lines about fair play, tips on racing, misread sayings, and goofy exchanges between aboard ship and street characters, all flavored by a playful, clipped newspaper voice.
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