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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1889
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment notes a schedule or listing with month references and weekly delivery details. It mentions a weekly and Sunday delivery, with unclear names and numbers, reflecting a partial public notice style from a historic newspaper page.
The Exposition fund reaches $192,000 with $30,000 still needed to complete main buildings. The editorial lauds broad public support across classes, stressing unity over selfishness and predicting Pittsburg’s capital and resources can yield unmatched regional strength.
Discussion in the North American Review assesses whether failure pervades life from marriage to house keeping and beyond. Pessimists cite failures in every quarter while the majority refuse to abandon life, arguing personal responsibility underlies perceived failures.
An editorial condemns the sugar refining fraud case led by Mrs. Friend and others as a national setback. It argues strong punishment will discourage crooks and warn the public against hollow investments, lamenting the harm to honest investors and the sugar industry.
A reader quotes Mrs. Sherwood on navy etiquette about when a junior officer should wear his uniform at private parties. The column lampoons the idea, calling the officer’s concern pitiable and wryly predicting a challenging career ahead for the modest seaman.
An interview in our financial columns argues that the crash of 1873 arose from inflated railroads and widespread speculation, not merely a single cause. It notes current conditions show tighter staples and stable currency, warning repetition requires broad inflation and boom in commerce, urging separation of legitimate business from speculation.
A dated critique of Secretary Bayard via the Baltimore Sun and a warning against militarism. The piece argues the fear of a military dictatorship is exaggerated and condemns pacifist arguments while defending strong national resolve and constitutional liberties.
Rev. Washington Gladden argues for restricting suffrage to exclude criminals paupers and misdemeanants from voting. He cites 1500 affected in a city of 100000 and 16000 to 17000 in New York, noting possible reduction of corrupt political influence if enforceable. He flags enforcement as the gravest reform hurdle.
A rumor spread that Boston's gilded youth may abolish the mustache echoing old time fashion debates. The piece notes a push by restless youths to remove facial hair as a social fad, while praising the mustache as popular with women and linking the discussion to local political contests in two cities.
Early returns suggest wild predictions of war did not materialize and the intense wards produced no injuries. Participants will reconcile as brothers once the dust settles and bygone matters are forgiven.
The record notes Vice President Morton is completing arrangements for the discharge of his official duties after inauguration. It adds that his duties will include entertaining with dinners and facing the reality that he is the fifth wheel to a Government wagon.
A collection of quips on salaries for the President and cabinet, tariff letters, naval officers and wine trade, church control, Washington moves of a law firm, Samoa tensions, weather on election day, Hartford disaster fatalities, and remarks on truthfulness by Oscar Wripe. The piece links political debate to personal and national consequences.
A run of rich anecdotes about prominent figures touring the Holmes Library, Japanese minister’s wife Maur Maursv's rapid English progress, Prince Vox BisMarcm’s obesity recovery, Senator Corn’s Spiritualist leanings, the German Empress’s $1500 gown with 12 embroiderers, William Sr. advocating Spartan simplicity, and Eisner TEMPLE’s stentorian church singing met with a ribbing quip from a nearby worker.
The Whiteman and Barns Manufacturing Company held a meeting in Akron with Frank Hiscock of Syracuse and Congressman Crouse attending. Treasurer LC Alden resigned and E Sheldon of Akron was elected to replace him as the Diamond Match firm planned to reorganize under Illinois law.
A Pittsburg column notes Ohio River fluctuations easing a possible flood, observes fewer hats at the theater, and praises Pauline Hall at the Bijou. It discusses a new Fifth Avenue building for stores and offices, and critiques indecent American novels and their publishers while noting a travel anecdote about a Baltimore climate.
Judge Cooley and Interstate Commerce officials met Western railroad representatives at the Rookery building. The session aimed to clarify compliance with section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act and to push for uniform schedules rather than levy penalties. Public inspection of schedules was affirmed.
New York February 19 Louis James and Marie Wainwright announce separation as husband and wife after rumors of marital strain. James, Baltimore born actor, reportedly learned of his wife's shifting affections and they agreed to part professionally at season's end. Wainwright, previously married to Slaughter, later wed James. she is granddaughter of the late Bishop Wainwright and a relative of Commodore Perry.
Adjutant General and staff will depart for Washington Friday to oversee the preparations for the inaugural ceremonies until all events are completed. The note comes via a special telegram from Havermgera dated February 19.
The State Department plans a new Maine spring next month as major powers Germany England Cuba Beloochistan must heed the changes. The note appears in the New York Sun and signals shifts in diplomatic posture affecting notable nations.
Mrs. Taylor of El Paso Texas fell down the hotel elevator shaft about thirty feet tonight but escaped with a sprained wrist thanks to her bustle which cushioned the fall and saved her from serious injury.
Colonel Ewing Brownfield of Asiontown dies at noon at his Main Street residence after a long illness from stomach troubles and cancer. He leaves a wife, two children including Hubert Brownfield now president of the Seventh National in Philadelphia, and several sisters and brothers. His property is reported to be substantial.
A crowded Choral Hall in Sewickley last night hosted Pittsburg audience members and Tuesday Night Club members for an amateur production of Still Waters Run Deep. The cast included Franks Mildmay Booth and Sternhold with strong performances and a post show dance by Gerner t and Guenther's Orchestra.
A large crowd witnessed a double ceremony in St. Martins Church Temperanceville as Henry Reisterling and his son John wed Mrs. Isabella Laucks and her daughter Helena. The couples then returned to Duquesne Heights. The article playfully notes potential future family confusions over relations among the four.
Prof E R Kappeler leads four pupils from Pittsburg Allegheny and Homestead in a vocal and instrumental concert Friday evening followed by a ball. The overture is by the composer with pupils performing on mandolin guitar violin zithr violoncello and other instruments. The program includes popular operatic comic and warbling solos duets trios quartets and chorus.
E D Wingenroth former proof reader telegraph and exchange editor of The Dispatch married Nora E Meehan at St Pauls Cathedral in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev Father Molyneux. The couple after a brief western tour returned to Pittsburgh and will reside at 3 Grant Street.
The Pittsburg Press Club presents Alice Shaw who will whistle at Lafayette Hall Saturday afternoon and evening. Tickets began selling at Kleber's with strong demand as crowds expected a refined concert and a full house for the feature performance.
At the Lawrenceville Musical and Art Club meeting held in the home of J. S. Seaman on Forty fourth street a pleasant concert featured performers including Miss Suer Abbott Fannie Bird Ida Lind say Harper Hoyer George Besendrerken and Messrs McCausland and H Besendrerken presenting a charming program to the audience.
A London Globe piece discusses a savant’s claim that mosquitoes inoculate victims with venom, gradually reducing irritation and potentially conferring immunity. It humorously suggests applying the idea to inoculate children or even a husband against daily annoyances, noting the London temper and a sleepy spouse.
A private cablegram from Nice, France, reports Bishop G. T. Bedell of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Ohio collapsed from paralysis. The aged prelate has traveled with his wife and niece due to declining health. three diocesan conventions failed to elect an assistant bishop, leaving Northern Ohio without a head if he dies.
A stranger in Philadelphia asks a passerby about the city’s emptiness. The local man explains he stayed behind to keep things moving while others went down the river to watch for the first shad.
In Wasumetox February 19 the House opposes the conference report on the Omnibus Territorial bill amid talk of a possible pocket veto by President Cleveland. Conferees Platt and Springer prepare the report as details fix Dakota names, set election dates for constitutions, capitals, and state offices with eventual Senate and House seating in December.
Telegram from Havana cites Civills Pouble to be freed under a royal pardon, while Senate laboring over direct tax conference report and executive business. House considers Breckinridge substitute to create a War Department bureau of harbors and waterways to push national public works and river improvements.
At the National Electric Light Association convention in Cutcaco the address of welcome was given by Prof. John Barrett City Electrician of Chicago. President S A Duncan of Pittsburgh highlighted rapid gains in lighting and electric motors noting 70 000 more incandescent lights in use bringing the total to 2 500 000 and about 500 miles of track for electric roads. Secretary A T Garratt of New York reported 198 members. After committee reports the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
New York officials spar over who will represent the city in the market stands leasing probe. Lawyer Delancey Nicholl refuses retainer amid accusations that Controller Myers protects blackmailers. Albany ceiling contract also cited with suspected overcharges and a $10,000 overall steal, pending a suspended resolution against the superintendent.
Newark police chief Hopper bans Sunday sacred concerts calling them not prayer meetings. He arrests attendees, halting a weekly event that drew crowds and gate receipts, leaving the city in mourning.
John Freeman aged 14 pretended to be unconscious after allegedly attacking his wife. Police found him with a razor and blood on his face. a surgeon said the injuries were minor. He was detained, questioned, and held for wife beating after a policeman struck him during arrest.
Mrs. Garrett refused interview regarding her husband’s condition. Dr. Jacobs said Mr. Garrett’s health has improved significantly and he can now sit up and walk around the house.
At the American Institute Hall a valuable Hermes statue lent for the fair drew police attention after Anthony Comstock’s sleuths filed a complaint. Captain Gunner sent officers to investigate with A B DeFrece and the fair committee meeting including Henry Villard and Carl Schurz, resolving against pursuing arrests.
Editor Elliot F. Shepard bought property at Fulton and Broadway today for 362000 dollars and plans to erect the finest newspaper building in the country without delay.
The Jefferson Florence combination brings Charles W Couldock John G Gilbert Mrs John Drew and Edwin Varrey forming a strong comedy company. Repertory opens with The Heir at Law The Rivals and The Poor Gentleman. The union is described as the season’s biggest theatrical surprise.
Reading Railroad presses engineers to quit the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers or lose their jobs. Many members have already withdrawn while North Pennsylvania and Bound Brook divisions hold most Brotherhood engineers. No organized opposition is expected to form.
An injured man’s companion asks if he will recover and a doctor replies he ought to if the law exists in the land. The railroad is expected to pay the man £10,000.
The New York World notes Washington society shows germandizing traits beyond supper rooms as a young reveler pockets favors from a fair for theft. Entertainers fear furniture fastenings to thwart such acts. The New York Evening Sun questions future incidents including a safe cracking match and a death by own action contest, plus a six jay bunko race at the Garden.
Secretary Bayard is praised for a hand likened to Henry Clay, Lawrence Barrett trims nails to moods, Cox shows eloquence in debate, and Berry Wall is described as a fastidious modern bachelor with meticulous manicure.
A Somerville Journal poem excerpt contrasts lovers in a snowy landscape with a playful tale of two April fools. The verse mingles winter imagery with romantic fate as a bride-to-be teases a wedding in spring, while a witty aside riffs on love versus law and a photographer’s still image.
A collage of brief items notes inventions, travel plans, odd thefts, farming, and notable deaths. Highlights include a 20 ton electric traveling crane in Minneapolis, an electric car line proposed for Missionary Ridge, and a California woman who gathered 502 cucumbers from a volunteer vine. The report mentions 70,000 lacemakers in France, a Bible theft in Carlisle, and Moody revival attendance. Colonel James A. Wood, 74, died in Bloomfield Kentucky. he survived the Alamo after Texas rebellion. Grapes and raisin profits are summarized with cultivation costs and potential returns per acre.
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