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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1890
Page
15
The Disparch editorial note states the editor will not care for unsolicited manuscripts. It reminds readers postage rules for mailing The Dispatch and notes a two cent stamp for Sunday issues and for doubled copies to ensure prompt delivery.
The public applauds Andrew Carnegie's gifts for Allegheny and Pittsburg libraries, with additional offers of free sites and donations. The piece argues private munificence serves the public good, inspiring civic spirit in both cities and setting a new era for philanthropy.
A Grapeville gas well explosion killed a foreman and wounded others when a clogged pipe released gas thought exhausted. The incident shows ash obstruction hid gas vigor, suggesting abandoned wells may still contain dangerous gas if redrilled, highlighting the need to test gas supply for Pittsburg.
A harsh editorial notes recent admissions to statehood showing public corruption risks. It cites North Dakota narrowly avoiding disgrace over the Louisiana State Lottery and warns Washington state may follow with backsliding. The Seattle Journal hints at gambler evasion by Chicago house bettors amid Seattle’s growth and climate appeal.
The piece mocks sensational claims about Seattle gamblers and boomer speculation. It notes Nevada’s alleged desire to acquire the Louisiana Lottery amid widespread moral and political decline, suggesting such lotteries would not surprise the state.
The fire engine test yesterday morning was aborted due to postponements by both the Alice gheny and Pittsburg departments. Six weeks of delays, blamed on pretexts and rival factions, signal a farce rather than a genuine effort to determine the best engines. Public interest suffers until after municipal elections when a real test might finally occur.
Reports from Europe discuss Alexander of Battenberg and his elevation in the Austrian army. Some hint at a throne for him as Austria contemplates Danubian control, but analysts deem such talk fanciful and warn that war would only follow if Austria pursued a kingdom for him in Serbia or Bulgaria. Ferdinand’s steadier stance is noted as superior to Alexander’s risky reputation.
The piece weighs Gourley and Bailey as mayoral contenders, noting both have long public records and no proven corruption. It argues the vote hinges on party balance and the question of a Democrat as a check, while campaign rhetoric may oversell flaws. It mentions Gourley’s stronger position and Bailey’s missed debate chance.
Citizens on the Northside raise a substantial fund of 250000 dollars to furnish books for the new Carnegie library building. The effort reflects broad public support for independent library management and the city’s plan to beautify and enrich the community with artful structures that house knowledge for current and future generations.
The piece critiques Republican nomination murmurs favoring Alger or Depew, questions corporate influence on government, and mocks editors debating J. B. Foraker and ONeill pardons. It notes Sioux beer boom, Parnell bias claims, and sparks from Dalzell and Americans Club banquet fallout, closing with a metaphor about a fire engine test.
The dull propriety of the Democratic canvass for the Mayoralty nomination was offset by lively ward primaries last evening. The piece suggests enduring Democratic interest in practical politics and hints at tension or conflict in local political life.
The heaviest taxpayer in Prussia is Krapp the gunmaker with 1 400 000 income, up 300 000 from last year. Rev W F Boutwell of Stillwater Minn ill with Behool craft explorers. Queen Natalia in Belgrade orders 000 francs worth furniture from Euan signaling Russian leanings. Grace Hawthorne to stage Theodora at Drury Lane with Miss Hawthorne opening in Manchester. Antarctic expedition planned for 1891 Nordenskjold joint funding from Dickson Victoria Royal Geographical Society. Cotorizr D R Awthory of Leavenworth attends Susan B Anthony birthday in Washington. Anthony’s frontier exploits and Leavenworth Times editor role noted.
Washington February 14 Congress takes up a bill to ascertain the mortgage indebtedness of the country. The measure, amended to impose penalties on those who refuse to answer questions, followed lengthy debate and references to a memorial from Lennon Hut of Linnots.
From the Brooklyn Blandary Union report, Andrew Carnegie stands as a typical American giver of libraries to Pittsburg. He also promotes elevated railroads in Chicago, powered by his energy and enterprise, to advance vast projects.
A garoup of readers from An Atchison Kao report a tale of a girl whose dowry totals $33 and a marriage prospect to a man who had little concern for her. After deductions, the financial difference between single life and marriage is calculated at $22.50.
A collage of light verse, social observations, and theater gossip. Includes tales of a pranking currency bill, a sad New York political satire, church hymns and modern music clash, a university fire in Ontario with cost and grandeur notes, a sentimental poem about poverty, and Bijou Theater plans with wrestling intrigue.
Miss Susanna Warfield oldest Carroll county resident dies at Groveland after paralytic stroke two years ago. James Higgins father of late Pittsburg editor Frank Higgins dies in Huertill at age 60 after a fall. Captain Alpheus T. Palmer Maine surviving Mexican War officer dies at Bancor Mt in his age.
Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune quotes that Grover Cleveland has strong public appeal due to reform ideas and tariff revision. The interview notes Alger as a leading rival, with McKinley and Sherman mentioned, while Depew faces granger opposition and a crowded field for the Republican side.
Theatrically excited cable from Lorpon reports Henry French has bought the American rights to Dr Bill, Hamilton Ride’s French version. The five act extravaganza at Avenue Theatre delights with lively farce and thin French flavor. Mrs Dangtry has recovered and plans As You Like It at St James next. Minnie Palmer to present Saturday matinees with American repertoire. Gaiety notes and prize offered to critics.
In February near Hanges Maine the Penobscot remains mostly solid with scattered ice claims guiding a new ice business. First to stake a cutting field gains rights, letting few with little capital profit. Ice dealers refuse to name prices amid bids of 240 dollars a ton for early shipment. H W Smith of Brooklyn leads a New York party buying river front land below town to build permanent houses and store 20 000 tons.
The New York Star notes a Swedish American practice where young men adopt new names upon turning 21. Some change is common though not universal, with sons sometimes replacing a father’s surname perceived as vulgar or unsuitable. In the United States Scandinavians tend to keep paternal names under local law.
The Thirteenth ward in Williamsburg is described as the sweetest area with sugar in the air near the riverfront refineries. Residents report sugar dust on windows and roofs, water tasting swastish after exposure, and many avoiding sugary foods while saloon keepers note a decline in Teddy and Tom and Jerry orders.
Ex president Cleveland spoke at a medical college dinner recalling jokes about legal and medical professions. The piece humorously notes the patient’s strong constitution, an adversary's stubbornness, and the defeated client swearing at both court and doctor, eliciting laughter.
A Boston weekly notes a social scene where wealth and status are discussed with irony. It claims elites reveal rivals’ humble origins while concealing their own origins, describing an aristocratic aura in social circles.
A Kentucky poet in the New York Commercial Advertiser writes verses titled I Love Thes Still. It notes the practice as an old Bourbon custom and clarifies it is not a nostic licerve.
A Washington Post item notes Montana seeks a reciprocal gesture with West Virginia over mottos. It suggests Montana will adopt a timely response to West Virginia’s "Motto Here" echoing the line Shake, West Virginia, Same here.
A brief Washington dispatch notes February 15 discussion in Congress about a proposal to purchase eight real estate properties in favor of the President. Details on who proposed and the exact stakes are unclear, but the report centers on a POW concept linked to funding and approval processes.
A dated quip contrasts the Philadelphia Inquirer with the London Times and its ammunition quality, hinting at cautious reporting toward Parnell. The line uses a sceptical tone about press accuracy and the costs of misfires in political coverage.
A long recount of veteran G A R dinner at Shamokin led by Rev Colonel Danks with nine veterans, singing grace and a hymn. The tale continues with sleighing, a snowless dusk, a freight train delay, and local civic humor including a dog ad ruse and a Colored speaker's sidewalk address at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street.
The article recalls Edwin Booth telling a humorous tale from his acting days. He bought cream puffs, bit into the interior, and yellow cream splattered across his face, provoking a bystander’s amused exclamation. Booth quips that he never acted better.
Washington February 15 The city. about forty six hundred people have applied for enumerator positions and nearly 200 already secured posts under Commissioner Porter. Over 40,000 applications await counties to report with extensive bureau expansion planned by July.
A letter from the Altoona Times extols Tur Prrranone Disrates as one of the nation’s best papers. It lauds The Dispatch for vast news coverage, reliable market reports, and a 50 000 weekly Sunday circulation with 30 pages of reading matter.
A Youth's Companion piece compares plants to humans in opportunism and strategy. It describes plant traits such as leaf spread for camouflage, protective leaf edges for deterred predators, and water glands to rid excess moisture, illustrating plant behavior and adaptation.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports the Duke of Orleans declares love for France and his desire to serve. He is sentenced to two years in prison, with the country accepting his pledge and issuing the punishment.
An Omaha World-Herald commentary questions why railroad companies do not burn corn as fuel for locomotives. It argues corn could be cheaper and cleaner than coal, noting regional attitudes toward fuel choices.
A collage of brief items covers investigations into Wood’s ballot boxes in New Jersey and Ohio ballot box forgery, praise for Charles Emory Smith’s Russia nomination, Utah public school bill proposals, Buckalew versus Buckalew, Canadian polygamy punishment, interview amplifications of Cleveland, housing capital concerns, and the Parnell Commission report amid party criticism.
Curiosities and brief oddities reported from Howland Flat Sierra County California include a 75 foot depth note and a mix of stray facts. The items reference a railway fund reward, a 210 million estate in Springfield Ohio and various snippets on weather, storms, odd births, and local incidents.
A mosaic of snippets from humorous comments and social jests. Including jests about income tax theater prices and wealth, pithy epigrams, and a comic dialogue about architecture and divorce. The piece blends satirical lines from various columns and writers.
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