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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1889
Page
4
The daily edition averaged 27 046 copies per issue for six months ending February 1 1888. The Sunday edition averaged 45 144 copies per issue for February 1859.
Fragmentary OCR shows terms for postage and delivery rates, including Sunday editions. Mentions daily and weekly carrier delivery at 10 cents per week, with references to early dictation or distributor terms. Source indicates a Pittsburg newspaper date of Thursday February 25 1858.
The article comments on Mr. Pigott’s last note to the Times counsel and contemplates how authorities and supporters will handle him. It calls Pigott an interesting old man and notes his role in exposing the alleged deceptions around Home Rule leaders.
A newspaper column questions a $60,000 bribery allegation aimed at defeating a meat inspection bill in Harrisburg. It argues for a full investigation if corruption exists and suggests the unlikely price and motive undermine the charge, noting the bill would raise beer prices for certain groups and face federal constitutional scrutiny.
A medical authority states doctors rise 8 percent faster than the population, suggesting potential over-supply and ominous future trends. The piece notes doctors may self-treat and even jokes about lawyers growing faster than clients, while urging caution rather than alarm.
The Chicago Herald denounces a prayer asking Providence to bless General Harrison as an annunciation of divine right. The piece notes Democratic opposition to Providence influencing the election and mocks the voz populi voz Dei idea as the people back the Republican ticket.
The Philadelphia Bulletin concedes long standing abuses in Pennsylvania coal, labeling Tillman’s work a year of rehashing known facts. The piece notes the paper’s prior pattern of denial, now contrasted with its admission of industry excesses amid public discussion.
The passage contends rail and coal interests impose high fuel costs on workers in the East while suppressing wages in coal regions. It accuses price fixing, restricted competition, and constitutional violations by Pennsylvania legislators and rail/coal entities, urging state press action to defend constitutional supremacy.
The piece assesses Mr James B Scott’s report to the State Board of Charities on the penitentiary investigation. It finds the presentation fair overall while noting disagreements on certain points such as the medical electric apparatus used for discipline and alleged payments. The article commends Scott’s unbiased approach and emphasizes discharge of the offending official and a commitment to keeping the institution above reproach.
The piece mocks English fears of prohibition pressuring English breweries to sell cheap to Yankees and compares it to a mythic $500,000,000 Canadian annexation bribe. It cites Max O’Rell and other English publicists as failing to grasp American realities in a humorous tone.
An article lampoons a medium Ann O'Delia Diss De Barr who claims spirits tell her destined marriages. It suggests spirits could act as matrimonial brokers charging fees and bonds in cash or property to guarantee foretold unions, while noting the need for proof of fulfilled predictions before public acceptance.
A piece on Jens Christen sen, editor of Arbeiter Zeitung in Chicago, joining anarchists in a Grief's Hall gathering. He rails against capitalists while Jews are praised for clearer sense as they discuss stopping privileged men from hindering world progress.
The article recalls General Rosser claiming Southern prowess to outpace Puritan Yankees and notes Rosser defeating Sheridan in several Shenandoah Valley races. It also mentions recent natural gas explosions in the area warning of dangerous fuel.
The piece notes sweeping changes with a new administration, Congress, four states, a month, an exposition, and a railway deal. It jokes about John C. New and patronage, questions Sewell’s influence in New Jersey, and lampoons political and journalistic antics in Chicago and London.
Public People paragraph covers P H Weicn dying and earning from jokes, Watt Wurrman’s followers seeking a visit, trial opening with the Bishop of Lincoln, and Primate seated in a historic chair. Also mentions Nose as a Cabinet possibility, Mrs Noble traveling south, James G Blaine as theatergoer, and a humorous remark about voting. Includes eye color observations of presidents and a Madrid insurrectionist General Villacampa dying in Melilla with a life sentence.
Death notices report Seth Cook a prominent Comstock mine operator and capitalist dying suddenly after months of ill health. The item notes his brother, business interests, and local city affairs connected to banking and property. Dr John Boyd's obituary follows.
A long reminiscence covers General Harrison's 1838 Pittsburg visit and 1841 coffin transfer, plus commentary on The Times credibility and a Washington reception for Corean diplomats. It notes dates, places like Exchange Hotel, Alleghany commons, Monongahela river, and mentions Pittburghers recalling events.
The Nordeck Club of the West End gave a select party at the West End Rink last evening with about 100 couples. A city caterer provided a midnight luncheon and guests enjoyed dancing to live music in a well attended reception at their Steuben Street club house.
Senate discussion of two House amendments to the Inter-State Commerce bill centers on state court jurisdiction and railroad rate equity. Senator Sherman endorses concurrence arguing for fairness between large refiners and small dealers amid Standard Oil monopsony concerns and unequal treatment in shipping barrels and refined products.
Ottawa reports that a survey party led by William O Gilvie traced the Yukon region from Victoria in 1837 and found the Alaska Canada boundary lies miles below the line shown on U S maps. The result would place the line through a rich gold bearing district, affecting the dispute between nations.
Special telegram reports Gertrude Britton a Pretty School Teacher at the Yankton Agency has married Wellington a full-blood Sioux Indian. The ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph T Cook at the agency. The bride from near Springfield faced opposition from her parents who are poor.
In WasuraSatoX February 27 report from Senator Hoar chairing Privileges and Elections the amendment to the deficiency bill proposes a $5,000 appropriation to let the President offer a reward for detecting and convicting those who carried away and destroyed ballot boxes in Plumerville Arkansas during the last election for representatives and presidential electors. The report is a majority one with minority dissent.
The New York World notes that the stoppage of the president elect’s train near Pittsburg Pa as General Harrison weighs gas wells seems unnecessary after months of observing enough natural gas flow to satisfy him for all time.
Washington February 27. Senator Platt reported two bills from the Territories Committee for the formation and admission of Idaho and West state. He said once printed he would seek consideration.
An English editor surveys English varieties from London to Piccadilly and Whitechapel, noting American slang's vitality. It highlights Americanese as expansive, adaptive, and often coarse but highly expressive, shaping future global communication alongside pidgin English.
A historical discussion on how Yankee speech, Chaucerian echoes, and immigrant tongues fuse into a distinct American vernacular. It notes cross linguistic contributions from Northern and Eastern groups, Chicago and San Francisco slang, and a future linguistic evolution shaping national speech.
In Lima on Feb 37 a curious marriage took place. Adam Overholt ages marry Moodee Bisss and he gave her 66,000 in cash and 100 acres of land. He is reportedly worth 100,000 dollars.
Captain J. W. McIntyre of the steamer Tom Reese will wed Hannah Shannon of McKeesport at 7 o clock this evening. The ceremony follows a voyage from Washington with plans to celebrate aboard.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company reports preliminary January earnings of 1,915,000 dollars with a large year over year increase. The figures indicate substantial growth in the railroad’s financial performance for the month.
The report notes the President preceding the robes of Mrs. Sheridan and the retirement of Gene, reflecting a formal ceremony and acknowledgment from national figures.
A basket social for the Butler Street M E church adult members and friends will be held tonight. Attendees bid on baskets with items to share with the owner, the highest bidder winning and sharing the basket contents.
Mr and Mrs H Bovckstoll celebrated their golden wedding last night at their Castle Shannon home. Many friends and relatives attended the event and shared in the joy. Mrs Kane Beeheeat received many handsome and valuable presents.
The Concordia Club held its monthly ball at their Stockton Avenue hall. The venue was prettily decorated and the event was described as a dress affair with couples attired accordingly.
The piece notes 42 star flags in demand for the inauguration and suggests future flags may be issued in sections to accommodate many additions as the country grows. It references historical figures and the public’s evolving display of national colors.
A New York World report notes severe frost conditions harming daily life and coal supply. The poem fragment hints at stalled progress and ongoing cold: coal dealers and residents face continued hardship amid icy weather and dwindling fuel.
A collage of humorous and odd job requests appears, including a pressman job, a bid for a Wise hand, a floor walker, a self serving firearms sale, and slogans about ambition to be president. It mentions gas supply pricing and various eccentric notices, ending with a garbled line about General Slaughter and city safety fears.
Limman Kansas February 27. H W Weet moreland owner of a cattle rancho has sold four buffaloes along with two cows to W Hardwick of Sioux Falls to be shipped to Dakota. They will join a herd of 16 buffaloes already owned there marking the disappearance of the last buffaloes from this area.
A dramatic venting over Prof Norton of Harvard bidding to buy Delphi for 990000 draws mockery in London’s London Glade. The piece laments Greece’s fading glory and mocks the sale of the oracle as a shrine on a shelf with poetical anecdotes and cultural nostalgia.
In Harrisburg General Harrison faces crowd scrutiny amid liquor law debate. Sub committee on Brooks law work stalls with several bills aimed at liquor licensing reform. Ex Chief Justice Agnew authors prohibition measures and guides Captain Dravo on June 18 ballot security while remaining active through writing and counsel.
In Brooklyn Greenpoint, the Board of Health considers closing public schools as scarlet fever and diphtheria spread. At School No 22 on Java Street six pupils are confined to bed with the illnesses amid several new cases reported in recent days.
Alfred Pfau a druggist and member of the Young Men's Christian Association was arrested on a complaint by Assistant Secretary Ferguson accusing him of stealing a Turkish rug an umbrella and a cane from the association rooms.
Retail dealers lament wholesaler ledges as a disadvantage and plot a gigantic trust to include all small stores in the metropolitan district. The cooperative would be run for common profit and would bypass middlemen by buying directly from manufacturers.
Michael Kreuger a German farmer of Newmarket New Jersey has been missing since Saturday the 16th and his wife believes he eloped with the widow of Henry Straus. Widow Straus who lived near Kreuger recently sold her property and left Newmarket realizing about 3000 dollars from the sale of real estate and household effects.
P A B Widener representing the Philadelphia syndicate that controls Broadway and Seventh Avenues Railroad says a cable line on Broadway could carry up to 1,000,000 passengers daily and that construction could begin in nine days.
A reflective note explains Khartoum’s decline after Gordon's death. It contrasts Khartoum's destruction with Omdurman now as the Mahdist seat, arguing Western reports of Khartoum’s alarm are misread and the Mahdi intended to deter any Orthodox city from relying on infidel aid.
The New York World reports that Mr. Blaine plans to loosen the Monroe doctrine to display the new fashions, effectively lengthening its train by releasing its seams for the spring season.
Tax Casino draws crowds as Danites Company and strow sane prepare for next war merit. Harry Williams Academy fills the house with a strong performance. Tax Rivals, a sterling play, may open at Bijouao next week. A boat voyage brings Irish comedian Joseph Murphy to the Opera House with Belle Melville and a cast of noted actors.
A mosaic of brief notes covers rapid transit gains, a Berlin palace with electricity, odd rumors, and curious incidents. Items reference speeds between New York and San Francisco, Berlin electrification, a questionable Berlin palace light setup, and varied quirky anecdotes from Georgia to London.
A clipped miscellany of humorous vignettes and sayings from a past era. exchanges at a store counter, a bank, and a photographer’s studio mingle with jokes about clocks, advertising, and schooldays. The snippets capture social quirks and wordplay of the time.
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