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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1889
Page
7
Pittsburg marks Washington's Birthday with Catholic societies and the Junior Order of American Mechanics parades. Old Sol shines, weather perfect for the mid winter holiday. Citizens applaud the displays and celebrate American citizenship beyond sectarian disputes.
The article comically critiques Roger Q. Mills for arguing the Senate cannot amend a House revenue bill to change its scope from tariff reduction to revenue reduction. It notes the constitutional right of amendment and mocks Mills for treating that clause as unconstitutional. It suggests Mills favors limiting Senate power and lampoons his stance as inconsistent with the Constitution.
The President signed legislation admitting North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington to statehood marking a major partisan shift. The measure increases Republican representation in the House and likely in future Electoral College votes, prompting critique of Democratic strategy to delay admitting new states for political gain.
The piece argues against the Legislature punishing minor charter violations by the Schuylkill Eastside Railroad in Philadelphia. It contends such action would favor a larger defiant entity, showing a biased “corporation collar” policy and urging restraint in pursuing all corporate charter breaches.
A reflective question weighs options for punitive limits and reform. The speaker argues to target the strongest offenders first rather than the minor ones to avoid shielding the powerful.
A critical editorial argues the Times failed to prove the Parnell letters genuine and reveals the letter seller’s admission of fabrication. It questions Egan’s claims and asserts Parnell bears responsibility for national aims, suggesting the Times' case collapses and Tory power and press credibility are at stake.
The piece denounces Pennsylvania plans to tax manufacturers, arguing manufacturing is vital to state prosperity shared by farmers and merchants. It criticizes hearings and ads promoting tax incentives to nonmanufacturing firms and urges taxing only corporations with public grants, such as railroads and utilities, to avoid harming industry.
A national standard is urged with a Constitutional amendment to allow Congress to legislate on marriage and divorce. The piece argues state-by-state disparities create gross incongruities where a couple may be married in one state and unmarried in another. It also notes calls for a comprehensive state building inspection law in Philadelphia.
A long column mocks umbrella improvements since Hanway, notes sectarian rivalries around Washington memory, and lampoons outrage rhetoric. It cites a Baltimore Sun crack about an outrage mill, recalls Arkansas ballot theft, and comments on a window glass trust inflating inaugural viewing costs. Buffalo salary raises total 90000 dollars, prompting Pittsburgh wit. Sherman and Plumb allegedly use strong Cabinet language while Platt proclaims Me, too.
The piece comments on Crisp and ballot secrecy in the next House, Irish liberty, Montana reservation whites, New York Assembly rents, a Pittsburgh butchers cooperative in Chicago, tobacco tax repeal, and ongoing tax cuts debates, noting political motives and public welfare concerns.
A Constantinople style gossip column notes the Empress of Austria has a lady doctor in her suite. A dismissed musician seeks Rubinstein’s counsel. Captain Lemon handles inaugural ticket sales amid demand squeeze. Queen Pra Portugal eyes visiting the United States. M Cannot presides French whist. Japan’s Matsu jailed over progressive ideas amid constitutional pivot. Cleveland marks Georgetown centennial with a presidential reception. Paris society figures debate theatricals and music hall etiquette. Blaine’s secretary of state fate teased at Herrmann show. Bible customs for inaugurations discussed among officials.
The American branch of the Universal Peace Society plans an exhibit at the Paris Exposition showcasing a wide assortment of peaceful and harmless prize fighters.
A London Globe passage on how the tip of the tongue both betrays memory and fuels humor. It discusses misstatements and withheld words, noting public utterances that fail at the last moment and the mental search to recover lost speech.
The piece extols keeping a ready stock of bon mots and ready expressions. It argues spontaneity in praise and repartee enhances charm and social effectiveness, noting many phrases are conceived in advance and later used to appear instantaneously. It praises quick, apt remarks as social assets.
At the Beverly home of Mr and Mrs Charles Creesy a mother and daughter married a father and son in two ceremonies. Eva Louisa Creesy married Roland P Woodbury while Eveline Creesy wed Horace P Woodbury. The same clergyman and ushers presided with a large crowd attending. The couples planned a bridal tour to Washington and then to Beverly Cove with generous gifts reported.
A Michigan legislator pushes a bill to prohibit transporting dead Chinese nationals or their bones through the state. The aim is to deter Chinese from entering Michigan by fear of lacking burial rites, with a grim joke that if repeated nationwide, they would die elsewhere first.
The New York Sun notes President Cleveland will leave several international issues unresolved for the next administration. It cites the Samoan, Haitian, and Zanzibar questions, and suggests James G. Blaine may face multiple tasks as Secretary of State when Harrison takes office next month.
James G Negley Jr son of General Negley who served in Roles City Idaho on the 20th instant. He was a member of the Allegheny county bar and acted as solicitor for several railroads. He went to Idaho several years ago and was elected to the legislature. His body was prepared for interment.
The speaker, Dr. Tanner, claims he will discipline body and mind to enter a trance and be buried for four weeks then revived. He cites East Indian priests and his study of sal ad to claim the body becomes airtight and heart valves imitate unborn state. He mentions harming animals in sleep to learn organs.
Purcell Ind T and companions report rich placer deposits along the South Canadian river in the Chickasaw Nation two miles east of Purcell. An old miner’s investigation indicates high potential, with gold particles found in a claim pit. Evidence suggests past mining by Spaniards and tools corroded by rust indicate long activity in the area.
In Houmpoupr Kansas on February 21 a wife receives a uniquely designed broom. The handle and straw feature interwoven designs including raised leaves diamonds crowns and a silver plate with Mrs. Benjamin Harewans name. The long decorative broom will be mailed to Washington in a glass-front case.
Congressman Allen of Massachusetts uses a pocket camera to capture candid moments of fellow members during House proceedings. He photographs top figures to assemble a collection of unflattering attitudes, provoking unease among colleagues while they await copies circulating in districts.
An opposition Jennens Heirs Association formed in Camden to advance Hector Jennens of Sandusky Ohio as claimant to a vast English estate. London solicitor Follett outlined how £4,000,000 could belong to the American heirs and organizers vowed to pursue the case in English courts.
Shelbyville Kentucky February 22 Mr P C Kinsman awoke to his shepherd dog’s barking and scratching at the door. The dog loudly warned of a blaze as flames reached a room, a large hole burned in the floor, and the resident managed to control the fire before it spread. The dog likely saw the flames from outside through a window.
A New York hatter crafts the most elaborate opera hat for President-elect Benjamin Harrison as a result of a wager with W. J. Arkell of Judge. The ribbed silk headpiece will be painted satin and carry a debutante ball theme for the March 4 inauguration. A separate note cites epigrams and spring bonnet trends from Boston and Baltimore.
Governor Beaver and aides toured Washington, shaping the inaugural parade route with the Inaugural Committee. President Cleveland signs territorial admission for four new states, and Georgetown University marks a centennial with honors. Senate debates centennial funding and a proposed national holiday.
Greenpoint undertakers search for a young woman naming herself Miss Carroll of 221 Greenpoint Avenue. She reports her sister has been killed by a car and requests funeral services. She speaks of insurance money and has drawn all the house’s officers. Neighbors and Sisters of St Joseph doubt her account, deeming her insane.
The will of Maud Marston filed in New York names her husband Richard Marsh as sole legatee and executor. If he dies or remarries the property is placed in trust for her three sisters in England. Her body is to be taken to England for burial.
A Roman prince has been arrested in New York for grand larceny. He allegedly stole a valuable sealskin sacque and pawned it. The commentator mocks the prince for lacking sense and suggests he should have pursued an heiress instead.
From the New York World report the San Francisco walking match ends a six day trial. The piece laments waning interest in professional pedestrian sport and notes a decline in west coast public enthusiasm for walkers.
A speaker recalls a beloved dog and a woman who cared for him, mourning her death and the dog’s missing companionship. The poem reflects on loss, memory, and the childlike bond between the speaker, the dog, and the departed woman. The tone is nostalgic and mournful as the narrator contemplates reunion in an afterlife.
The F M Res Encampment No. 148 L O L C F held its first annual reception at the West End rink drawing many guests. Grand Chaplain Rev J J Molliyar spoke on the order’s aims and aid, with music by a quartet and orchestra, a piano duet, and dancing until 6 in the morning.
A large attendance filled Old City Hall in Allegheny for the Day Nursery benefit with afternoon and evening sessions. A fancy yellow and white table booth and decorated fruit and lemonade stands highlighted the event, Interbart's orchestra performing as young ladies in costumes provided entertainment for the crowd.
Mrs W R Thompson of Lincoln Avenue Allegheny hosted an afternoon reception from 3 to 6 with florists Elliott arranging lavish flowers. By 6 the guest list reached 15 as George's orchestra provided music for a dance that lasted until 10, in a very pleasant evening.
The Meigs Sisters and Mr Charles F Underhill gave a pleasing show at the Second Presbyterian Church under the YMCA. The Meigs Sisters opened with the Concert Waltz. Recitations by Mr Underhill were excellent and the singing by the sisters drew strong praise from the audience.
The Mendelssohn Club presented the first concert of the season at East End Gymnasium Hall last night drawing a large audience. Soloists included Mrs Adah Mra Po Mra L a Mra J Rowland and Miss Reuck who offered two violin numbers.
Pleasant entertainment by Ties of the W C T U No 2 featured an old time concert at University Hall last evening. The program included songs once popular years ago and a large number of performers in appropriate costumes. Attendance was not large.
Mrs. Alice J Shaw famed for her continental whistling will present her first Pittsburg concert at Lafayette Hall this afternoon and a second tonight under the Press Club. Abe conducts an excellent concert company with her and seats may be reserved at Kleber's as late as 1 PM.
Last evening the Ladies' Aid Society of Davis camp No. 18 hosted a Martha Washington tea party at Hamilton's Muale Hall Fifth avenue. Seven tables served ice cream and candy while members and guests enjoyed the event.
Miss Josie Coleman of Williamsport with a friend guests at Sewickley where Mrs. A B Starr hosted a reception and dance last evening. The modest guest list produced a delightful affair in all respects with warmth and hospitality.
The article notes PACTS AND PIGURES across industries. It highlights Pirrsstre as the world’s largest ax factory turning 3,000 axes daily, massive iron and steel imports, Philadelphia carpet mills with 7,500 looms employing 17,800, and 7,600,000 yards of carpet valued at $44,970,000. It cites U S tobacco output, sewing machine and steam engine exports, petroleum shipments, Chile nitrate wealth, and rail growth with 785,000 railway workers. Southbridge, Massachusetts, stands out as the world’s largest spectacles factory hub, producing most domestic glasses with one firm turning out 1,600,000 pairs, while nine-tenths of U S clay pipes come from Woodbridge, New Jersey factories.
A jagged miscellany of unusual incidents and curiosities from cities and seas. Stories span an attempted self harm with a brass pin in Cincinnati, a Portamouth man injuring his coat by a pocket device, a 20-foot devil fish near Victoria, and London Bridge traffic tallies.
A collage of street theater and club sketches lampooning disguise, wine, optical quirks, hauntings, and beggars. Characters parody seances, booksellers, and the everyday folly of bills and fortunes, ending with a chaotic tribute to the burden of invoices.
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