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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1890

Page

4

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Destruction of Walnut Grove Dam Mirrors Johnstown Disaster

The Walnut Grove dam on the Hasesyampa river in Arizona broke after heavy rains. The flood swept the valley, killing an estimated 40 to 50 people and causing extensive property loss. The dam, a new structure, faced sharp criticism for its fatal weakness and the need for safety in such constructions.

Walnut Grove Hasesyampa River Arizona Johnstown Conemanch South Fork

Immersion Baptism Sought by Death Row Inmate

A condemned man in Allegheny County Jail requests baptism by immersion, creating a clash between legal duties of jailers and religious needs. With no immersion facilities, officials may seek court authority to move the prisoner to a church for the ceremony, since sprinkling cannot satisfy his spiritual request.

Allegheny County

Pittsburg Relief Fundes Swift Generosity for Johnstown

The Pittsburg Relief Commission report praises rapid, voluntary aid after the Johnstown flood. Within an hour the city raised $260,000 and total contributions reached about $800,000, all sent directly to relief with no administrative deductions or fees. The piece notes complete donor generosity and efficient, charity driven support from Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Johnstown

Brazil’s Internal Danger in European Power Talks

The piece reports European powers seeking united action against Brazil to topple the republic and restore the Empire, with England as a potential initiator. It argues Brazil can avoid danger by upholding liberty, protecting rights, and keeping free trade, property guarantees, and democracy, warning that monopolies or dictatorship could invite intervention.

England Brazil Europe United States Brasil Dom Pedro

Consistency of Colonel Shepard in Sunday campaigning sparks debate

The piece criticizes Colonel Shepard the New York editor for campaigning in Washington on Sunday with Dr Chauncey Depew and Mayor Grant to win the World's Fair bid. It cites his past Sunday cab rides and prior stance against Sunday travel, questioning whether his religious commitments adjust to context and place.

Colonel Shepard New York Shepard Chauncey M. Depew Grant Washington Congress Fifth Avenue Bandar Seale Civewsxair Enquirer Chicago New Yor World Tom Plat Oswego Weill New Youre Tribune Cleveland Plaindealer New York State Tom Plate

Shepard Reflects On Defeat Of New York World’s Fair Project

The report notes Colonel Shepard might invoke his conscience to explain the failure of the World's Fair plan for New York. He argues that a scheme instituted on the first day of the week would fail.

Shepard New York

Hazards of Legal Construction in State Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court decision reversing prior views on Mrs. McQuonnell's real estate titles provokes concern about legal certainty. The piece argues for plain sense over hair-splitting and questions whether a minor phrase undoes long standing deeds, suggesting possible public-spirited reform.

Supreme Court

Railroads in Harmony Could Shape Pittsburgh Line

Rumors in railroad circles say Baltimore and Ohio and Pittsburg and Western may form a traffic arrangement using each other’s lines for lake and through business. The merger or absorption of the Chicago and Akron line is uncertain, but cooperation appears likely to strengthen Pittsburgh’s access east and to the lakes.

Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburg Western Western Connection Chicago and Akron Pittsburg and Western Lake Chicago Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad

Inflated Capital in Sims Refineries Story Disputed

The piece denounces a report of fifty million dollars in capital to launch refineries at Sims Ohio as overstated and likely watered. It argues actual funding should come from solid investments, warns such inflated capital invites eventual ties with the Standard, and suggests a fifth of that sum could suffice to challenge the Standard.

Sims

Weather prophets learn restraint after bold forecasts

A cautious tone mocks weather prophets who claim to predict future conditions. The piece notes recent cold and a possible capricious summer, contrasts with earlier overblown claims, and suggests prophets may abandon forecasts as experience teaches prudence.

Delphi John Bunsby Oliver Ditson

River men urge full acquisition of Monongahela Navigation

River workers push condemning and buying the entire Monongahela Navigation Company property rather than a single lock. The plan would avoid legal and hardship costs from piecemeal seizure and place Monongahela shippers on par with Kanawha Valley users who enjoy an entire system of government locks and dams. President Cleveland is quoted as saying the issue will take care of itself.

Monongahela Navigation Company Monongahela Kanawha Valley Cleveland

Winded talk on tariffs and world fair unity

The passage argues against railroads winning a rate case and calls for reform to coal tariffs. It notes mixed support for Henry Blair abroad and lauds Chicago’s World’s Fair victory with reduced regional hostility. The tone urges national cooperation to credit the New World.

Henry W. Blair

Buck Ewing and national questions spark in Alaska census talk

The piece riffs on preparations for an exhaustive Alaska census and critiques British influence on baseball profits. It savages delays in Montana legislature and jokes about a cowboy Sergeant at Arms, urging Congress to finish World’s Fair legislation and let Chicago push rapid national enterprise.

Alaska Montana Coxerrss Chicago

Diverse local notes reflect economic and social tensions

A Kansas farmer trades beef for a quarter, leaving a two dollar debt. A dam in Arizona and hive losses are noted alongside editorials on stamps and New York Sun criticism. Ice supply dwindles while cold storage firms gain footing. A columnist suggests Christianizing the negro problem as a social solution, with implied white Christians equally involved.

Prominent Figures and Royal Courtesies From London Letters

The piece notes Spain’s young king’s indisposition and a possible memoir by Jeffreys Lewis. It mentions Lord Texarson and Mr Gladstone improving from bronchial catarrh, Angeli painting the Queen’s portrait for the Russian Regiment, and ex-Emperor of Brasil recovering from grief. It covers Carnot on Duc d Orlean pardon, Vicounta’s living plan with $50,000, and Stanley’s Birmingham fee changes. It reports Pendleton sisters in London, Miss Pendleton’s improving health, Archduchess Valerie and Archduke Franz Salvator’s Aug 18 wedding, and Loup Randolph Churchill’s Paddington remarks backing government with limits on action.

Spain Jeffreys Lewis Lord Texarson Gladstone Angeli Brasil Euger St. Paul Paestpont Carnot Duc d’Orleans Prerincess Vicronta William Germany Stanley Birmingham Valerie Austria Franz Salvator Rudolph Loup Randolph Churchill Paddington Berny

Surprising developments in Leonard & Co assignment

A. G. Leonard & Co boot and shoe makers on Monroe street filed an assignment after failing to pay 4000 due on five DeKalb factory units. Reported embezzlement by foreman G. M. Cutter stretches back 18 months, with losses described as large though exact figures uncertain.

Cureaco A. G. Leonard & Co Monroe Street DeKalb, Ill G. M. Cutter Seon m San Sir Staten

Man Dies in Prayer at St Patrick's Church

Thomas Healy of 1518 Wood Street collapsed and died in St Patrick's Catholic Church Philadelphia yesterday morning. He had recently recovered from an illness and the sudden death is attributed to heart disease.

Philadelphia Thomas Healy No. 1518 Wood Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church Twenoer Jae Vecter

Steer Swallows Watch Hidden in Stomach

Springfield Ohio February reports Hamilton and Braunaman butchers bought a steer from Tremont resident Henry Blose. After slaughter the animal's stomach yielded a silver watch. A two years earlier farm laborer’s vest contained a similar watch, the garment later missing. The watch from Tremont is on display.

Springfield Hamilton& Braunaman Henry Blose Tremont

The Indians Show Delights And Delivers Mixed Praise

A reader recalls an Indian show touring towns amid a cold snap. He notes two performers in full regalia, several musicians, a small donkey, and a morning parade with dramatic acts. A boy criticizes tame Indians, and Chicago’s advertising wealth draws attention.

Chicago Daniel Boone Blixnard Indiana

Natural Gas Sulphur Tests Move Columbus Consumers

Prof Curtis C Howard conducts experiments for the Columbus Natural Gas and Fuel Co to detect sulphur in gas and measure its content. A test uses a small flow through grass tubes to burn escaping gas and compare fluids that change color, with results indicating varying sulphur levels and potential impact on contracts and manufacture.

Columbus Conumers Curtis C. Howard Columbus Natural Gas and Fuel Company Ita

The Wrong Man Buried

A mistaken identification leads to Mrs. O'Connor mourning a man she believes is her husband J. J. O'Connor. The unclaimed corpse at the morgue was buried after a recent funeral, but Mrs. O'Connor later discovers the remains are not the man she separated from, who remains alive.

Sr. Loum J.J. O'Connor Mrs. O'Connor

Prominent Ohio Lawyer James R. Stanbery Struck by Paralysis

Newark Ohio February 25 The community mourns as Hon James R Stanbery a veteran Licking county lawyer and statewide figure lies in a dangerous condition after paralysis at his home He is in his eighty fifth year and had remained active until recently with notable intellect and legal skill

Newark James R. Stanbery Licking County Cone

Illinois Republican League Met in Springfield City Convention

The State Convention of Republican League clubs met in Representative Hall with about 600 delegates. Governor Fifor delivered a welcome address and Judge John M Thurston of Nebraska led speeches. A reception at the executive mansion followed. Also reported is a fourth party convention nominating a ticket led by Arnold B Chace with Edward A Green as treasurer.

Springfield Republican League Representative Hall Fifor We Vome John M. Thurston Nebraska National League Matisaspesch Paovinerce R. IL Union Rom Arnold B. Chace Sanaassoeaeae

Gothaom's Proud Beast

A satirical note from the New York Tribune lampoons New York City governance as the worst yet seen, claiming fairs may pass but the city’s political mismanagement endures.

The New York Tribune City of New York

Deaths of a Day James McDonald Burgess of Homestead

James McDonald Esq died at his Homestead residence yesterday morning. Born in Scotch Hall, he was a longtime employee at thewell Glass Works and became Burgess of Homestead after moving there. He supported abolitionist views with his pastor and Dr John Binck.

James McDonald Homestead Alleghenyen McDonald Beateh Scotch Hall Ewell Glass McDonala John Binck

Death of Mrs Mary Moore Wife of William Moore

Mrs Mary Moore wife of brick manufacturer William Moore died at her Center Devilliers street residence yesterday after a long illness. She was a lifelong Protestant church member and mother of George E Moore. The funeral will be held from her home tomorrow.

Mary Moore William Moore George E Moore Center Devilliers Street Yester Avenue Larce Casenne Indy

Death of Isaac Craig Jr a North Side elder

Isaac Craig Jr of Allegheny died yesterday at the family residence corner Sherman avenue and Ohio Street. He was the son of Isaac Craig Sr the Mayor and one of the oldest residents of the North Side. The obituary notes the doctor was only 3 years of age and well known in Allegheny.

Isaac Craig, Sr Allégheny Sherman Avenue Ohio Street Isaac Craig North Side Allegheny

Alexander Olive Portraitist of Distinctive Dyptvons

Alexander Olive of Paris is noted as a prolific portraitist. The record praises his long career and many distinguished works, naming him as a skilled scrip to r with a focus on portraits and notable Dyptvons.

International American Conference may adjourn in April

Washington February 21 The International American Conference will soon decide its final adjournment date and likely close sessions in April. A post adjournment Southern States tour by special train is planned, modeled after earlier tours in New England and the Northwest. Senor F Pier ra of the Spanish American Commercial Union in New York, a noted expert on South American affairs, has resigned three times over salary concerns. The letter urging withdrawal sits with the Executive Committee.

Washington International American Conference New England Northwest Ee Coe New York Senor Pierra United States Executive Committee Casyetaxn Philadelphia Times Chicago Senate House Philadelphia Congress Columbus America

Canal project turmoil reflected in Paris Bourse drop

The New York Times reports Panama Canal shares on the Paris stock exchange fell from 15 to under 22 as inspectors note seven tenths of work remain unfinished and the ditch fills with sand. Estimates of final costs vary widely from 140 million to over 600 million, with past expenditures around 250 thousand and obligations exceeding 000,000.

New York Times Paris The Gaulois France

Alleged Expose of Masonry Prompts Legal Battle

Frank Fisk of Fiek Printing sued Elisha M. Trowbridge for payment on a printing bill for a book claimed to reveal Masonry secrets. The volume details lodge rooms costumes and degrees from Entered Apprentice to Royal Arch. The case, to be heard in a Connecticut court, centers on oath violations and disclosure of rituals.

New Haven Frank FR. Fisk Fiek Printing Company Elisha M. Trowbridge Trowbridge Royal Arch Mason Antales Boaz Mises Dan

Mount Morgan gold mine described as a mountain of gold

A London Times correspondent extols Mount Morgan in Central Queensland as a “mountain of gold.” The black ironstone ore yields five to six ounces per ton and is processed by chlorination to produce gold. After roasting and reduction, pure gold is recovered with impurity levels under one half of one percent.

London Times Mount Morgan Queensland Barrela

The Elder Astor. A Tale From Colonial Legal Feud

The New York Star recounts a colonial dispute where John and Mary Morris lost Putnam county during wartime and John Jacob Astor later claimed $500,000 as heir to a life interest. Despite Daniel Webster’s counsel, Astor maintained the land deeded for life and won a higher settlement, reportedly $800,000.

Great Britain John and Mary Morrs Putnam County Morrises England John Jacob Astor Mary Morris Daniel Webster Astor Crmses John Moxys Morris

Qua Mail Pouch Defends Rev Maxwell in Vestry Row

A letter to The Dispatch from Thomas O PirresunG argues Rev Maxwell must have a house for his family and condemns the vestry decision to not rent or renew the rector’s residence. He urges support for Maxwell, invokes the golden rule, and references church oversight and Bishop Whitehead, dated February 2.

Maxwell the Dispatch Trinity Church Funda Mr. Max Bishop Whitehead Thomas O

Citizenship Defined in The Dispatch Letter on Voting Rights

A letter from Pirristero February 24 argues the attorney is wrong about voting eligibility. It quotes the U S Constitution allowing birth or naturalization as citizenship and cites Pennsylvania election law granting voting at age twenty one with no 90 day citizen requirement.

United States United Tes

Marfette’s Law and Gas Expansion Theory Debate

Letter to the editor discusses the gas law attributed to Marfette and Boyle, arguing that volume varies inversely with pressure while density and elastic force relate to reciprocal volume. The writer cites examples and references evaporation, solids, and a February date, signaling a local scientific discussion in the periodical.

Dispatcha Boyle England

Request for Washington State climate and resources data

The writer seeks full information on Washington state climate and natural resources. They ask where to address inquiries and mention Es. Pittman and February as date cues, urging official sources to supply non-commercial data on the subject.

State of Washington Deratoh Rrader Pittanrae

Edwin Booth in Harris Theater season of 1868

A reader replies to a prior notice confirming Edwin Booth performed in Harris Theater, then Opera House, during the 1868 season. B Dood led the company, Booth acted in Hamlet and Richard the Third among other roles, including Claude Melnotte at a matinee, with dates tied to February 2 in Glen Wywoon.

Lispatehr Edwin Booth Richard Harris’ Theater The Opera House B. Dood Mr. Booth Hamlet Shinlock Claude Melnotte J. BE. Rows

Pittsburg Reader Advises Quick Rodent Remedy

A letter from ConnEavT Ohio dated February 26 urges Pittsburg residents to rid their homes of rats by sprinkling 50 cents worth of calomel on buttered bread. The writer claims the medicine makes rats thirsty, prompting them to seek beer or water, driving them away.

Dispatch Pittsburg Conneavt

Mozart Club Second Concert Opens In Old City Hall

A large crowd attended the Mozart Club second concert in Old City Hall marking its twelfth season. The hall was crowded with music lovers and the program included Weber selections and excerpts from Die Abenceragen and Der Freischuetz among others.

Mozart Club Old City Hall Near Arly Weber Soot Pang der Freischueta

Weather Query on Winter Thermometer Lows

A reader asks The Dispatch Editor for the record low temperature of the winter, whether the thermometer dropped below zero, and requests confirmation of the coldest point reached. The inquiry is dated February 3 and signed G. F. Prirrsevuna.

F. B. Prirrsevuna

Pennsylvania State Dairy men's Association Meets in Adverse Weather

A telegram from Dista ton M Advile reports the sixteenth annual Pennsylvania State Dairy men's Association opened in the city with light attendance due to heavy rain and impassable roads. Frankie Sibley of Teoma WN Y Market of Dairy Products urged Aberclass butter and cheese as the sole market quality. A speaker named von Fres addressed a discussion on supply and demand.

Adville Pennsylvania State Dairymen's Association Frankie Sibley Teoma WN. Y von Fres Sue

Prosperoes and Progressive Pituberg Dispatch

The Pituberg Dispatch from Chambersburg Pennsylvania is a progressive daily in the region. It voices strong Republican critique of party errors and denounces local municipal wrongs. The Sunday edition circulates over 30000 with weekday editions nearing that mark.

Pituberg Dispatch Valley Spirit Chambersburg Pennsylvania Tas Prrranura Ohio

A Winsome Wee Thing, Charles Mackates Last Poem

A fragmentary poem celebrating a wife as a winsome wee thing after twenty years. It speaks of enduring love keeping beauty, happiness, and a virtuous conscience, with vivid imagery of eyes, wrinkles fading, and devotion that binds the speaker’s heart. The verse references happiness, duty, and spiritual light.

Charles Mackates

Senator Suffering Insomnia During Florida Stay

Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator remains sleepless despite Florida visit. He notes no balm for health but keeps busy fishing, amid a letter describing mammoth calamities and ongoing health concerns.

Philadelphia Florida Cooper

Lutheran Mission Conference Highlights Growth and Needs

The Lutheran Mission Conference met at Trinity Church Allegheny with Rev W J Hay aiding church construction and Rev George Schall detailing Foreign Mission work. The talk noted increases in global missions, funds raised, and Lutheran presence expanding from zero ministers in India fifty years ago to 335 congregations and 11,000 members, with education of African natives.

Trinity Lutheran Church Allegheny W J. Hay J. A. Stewart Hart Baltimore Homa Misa Assembly Hoe America Johnstown Theran Church Pheer Mr. Hartmann Ae George Schall Foreign Mission Board India

Bottle Found Shows Four Thousand Mile Ocean Voyage

A bottle found on the Nariva Cocal beach by Mr William Jones contains a note dated September and tied to the German bark Joseph Hahn. The message describes a voyage from the South Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico to the West Indies, travelling about 4000 miles in five months with currents indicating a northwesterly path.

Port-of-Spain William Jones Acre Schlinger Joseph Hahn Cn. H. Pflieger Poona West Miongitade Sedan South Atlantic Island of Ascension Wass Indies Gulf of Mexico Atlantic

Circus Agent Seeks Strong Man for Orphan Benefit

A county circus agent boasts of a champion mean man in Indiana and offers 1,000 orphans free admission if another state matches him. An interviewer doubts the claim as he discusses tickets and funeral arrangements, revealing a raw, dramatic exchange amid preparations.

Indiana Enails Weil

Fifty Years a Priest Golden Jubilee Celebration

Father Besecines of Indianapolis marked his fifty years of priestly service with a gold jubilee. Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati and Father Mackey of St Peter Cathedral joined in the ceremony. Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders sent greetings and donations exceeding $2,000 along with kind regards from diverse denominations.

Indianapolis Archbishop Elder Cincinnati Mackey St. Peter Cathedral

Testing the Brains of Dogs

Dr Paul Giller of the Pasteur Institute in New York receives many letters from across the country asking how to tell if dogs that have bitten people are mad. He requests brain samples from such dogs sent in glycerine for analysis and prompt advice.

New York Paul Giller Pasteur Institute

Clark Bitten by Arst Recoils in Serious Condition

Columnus dispatch reports James W. Clark was bitten on the back of his hand by arst and lies in a serious condition. The incident prompts concern from local residents as medical staff provide updates on his status.

Columnus, Inn James W. Clark

Chicago Wins World's Fair Prize After Eight Ballots

The Chicago entry triumphed at the World's Fair prize race after eight rounds of voting. Chicago supporters campaigned vigorously, finally clinching the prize amid steady backing from local and national backers.

Sewall Recalled as Samoa Consul General

President submits to the Senate the recall of Harold Sewall of Maine from his post as United States Consul General at Apia Samoa. The action reflects a change in U S policy toward Samoa and shifts in diplomatic personnel are noted.

Chicago Wins World Fair Site Vote Amid Senate Doubt

The country debates the World's Fair site with Chicago favored by many papers yet facing possible Senate opposition. Editors note the West’s pull and political maneuvering as Congress weighs the plan and regional interests echo across major cities.

Curious Condensations From A Busy Week In Europe

A wide sweep of notes highlights curious claims and items: a London hotel plan named The Faceiees, a Middleton farmer's 174 pound otter, and a British naturalist's push for a Parliament act to preserve cesti. Reports also note the Czar's vast lands, a Swiss fair, and moss lighting in London shop windows.

New York State A. B Waterloo House London Charles Jones Middleton Dinah Paris F. O. Morris Aecesti Ural Okhotek Italy United Service Institution Czar Russia Texas Hoheniche

Humorous Quotations From Newspapers and Class Gags

A collage of joke lines and brief exchanges from various papers. Skits include remarks about a towel on the floor, a felon eluding police, a kidnap plot beside a police station, and quips from students and neighbors about life, rent ads, and social missteps.

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