City Council Grants Sweeping Street Railway Franchises
The council passed ordinances granting broad street railway franchises to a new company East End transit plan includes five cent fares from Highland Avenue reservoir to Market Street and a half million dollars in street repairs. Critics urge full public scrutiny to ensure proper scope and protect future competition and access to the heart of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Highland Avenue
Wilkinsburg
East End
Market Street
Pittsburg Foots the Freight in Rate Dispute
The article argues railways refuse to raise group rates despite service costs, reveal Hocking Valley coal rebates to Pittsburg, and push limits on rate cuts by Western lines. It claims the system shifts costs to Pittsburgh shippers to favor other interests, showing the precision of railroad rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Pittsburg
Western
Ohio River
Scansl Across Allegheny Mountains Promises Big Change
The prospect of scansl across the Allegheny Mountains gains favorable public attention though some coal interests fear it may not benefit Pittsburg. Proponents cite vast commercial potential and easier access to Baltimore New York New England markets via St Louis and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Mountains
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New York
New England
St. Louis
New Orleans
Lake Erie
Government and Farmers Proposal for Grain Warehouses
A South Dakota Farmers Alliance representative bills for nationwide government warehouses in key agricultural counties. Farmers would deposit staples and receive 80 percent of market value in legal tender, with 1 percent annual interest on the loan. Storage and delivery charges would be covered by the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
South Dakota
Government price support plan contrasts with silver Kings
The passage argues against a price support scheme for farm commodities, noting the risk of large storage costs and government losses if prices collapse. It claims private capital would not take on such risk and mocks the supposed difference between government actions for farmers and for the silver kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Windom
Appropriation Ordinance Scrutiny Urged by The Dispatch
The Dispatch criticizes rushed passage of the appropriation ordinance by both Councils under suspension of the rules. It notes six year growth in total appropriations, questions the 25 percent tax-levy increase, and urges public discussion and careful scrutiny of expenditures and possible pruning of city bureau budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Picturesque myths persist after Walnut Grove dam disaster
A column rebuts sensational tales from the Arizona dam flood, noting two men named Reveres warned locals but failed to act. One drank, the other drowned. the faithful messenger died while the intoxicated survivor lived, challenging comforting moralizing with harsh drama of fate and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Grove Dam
Arizona
Paul Severes
Maine Ice Exports Aim to Supply Eastern Demand
Maine plans a bold ice business this summer as lakes and ponds yield abundant winter ice. A Maine representative promoted delivery of Maine ice to Pittsburgh and other cities, implying higher charges to consumers while noting excess supply and a novelty trend toward icicles as fashion.
Ice and Appetite in Maine Export Debate
The piece notes ice from Maine may curb ice cream demand and comments on Maine culture, apple culture, and northern politics. It observes New York’s disappointment and suggests Virginia lawmakers will block Chicago dressed beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York c
Virginia
Chicago
Speer Enters Twenty Fourth District Congressional Race
Ex Controller Speer announces candidacy for Congress in the Twenty fourth district. Supporters cite his county finance management and integrity, predicting a lively campaign and strong convention showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Twenty
How to Listen to Wagner’s Music in Harper’s Magazine
The Harper’s Magazine article argues the first step for most readers is saving a sizable portion of their weekly salary to buy Wagner tickets. It emphasizes the practical barrier of cost and frames listening as a paid experience requiring commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Louisiana lottery denials ping North Dakota leasing rumors
General Early rejects claims that the Louisiana lottery seeks a new lease in North Dakota. The piece suggests lobbyists like Warmoth and Dudley may be paid from lottery funds to influence the endeavor. It hints General Early could be seeking the $20,000 yearly payoff for supervising drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Junat Early
Louisiana Lottery
North Dakota
Warmoth
Dudley
Lkely
General Early
Bears push market below dollar line after wildcat wells
Bears claim the Old Exchange bears down the market as influential forces come from wells in producing districts. Wildcat developments have shifted sentiment, reinforcing the downturn beyond prior levels.
Ex Governor Guicsk Opposes High Income Through Trusts
Ex Governor Guicsk of Kansas argues no man should be allowed to earn 15000. He says if someone can make that amount it is better for the public to let him, but the law should not assist a man to make such income by means that exclude others, as with trusts and combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guicsk
Kansas
Disputch
Handel
Pennsylvania
Snowden Township
Squire
Luuck
Kinauen
Philadelphia Times
Chicago
New York Herald
New York Tribune
Cleveland
St. Lou
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Central Presbyterian Suciay School
St. Louis
Doliemian
Treaz Prouinens
Sunda
Grat Secommaan’ Daar
Cha Ced
Saatee A& Indy
Pold Tech
Ie Shadspas Gushela
Aoste
Niere
Letitia
Humbert
di Salorni
Baldtany
New York
W. E H. Allen
Savannah
Leon County
Allen
King of Birds
Supreme Court decision on life interest in a will
A Supreme Court ruling holding that a will transferring property to a married woman in fee simple wholly apart from her husband grants her only a life interest. The opinion is praised as a landmark example of legal hair-splitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trx Supreme Court
Railroad Freight Tieups Pat Seek to Balance Trade Reports
The article notes mixed trade signals with recent complaints of slackness, yet reports indicate the Pennsylvania Railroad is blockaded with freight from Pittsburg to New York. The tension between freight delays and overall market tone highlights ongoing transportation bottlenecks affecting commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
New York
Intermittent railway extends to East End for fare cuts
An electrical railway reaching all East End areas will run to Forbes street and into the city. It is expected intermediate points may receive fare reductions proportional to the East Liberty rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Forbes Street
East Liberty
Senators Face Probing Inquiry Sparks Fire Engine Echoes
The Senatorial dignity is strained by an inquiry as a Senate Committee locks up the capital in panic over reporters. The noisy fire engine test between Pittsburg and Allegheny departments prompts no real action beyond wind-pumping talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Oil Producers Seek United Front Against Rival Grangers
The article notes oil producers plan to form a combination to counter a crafty granger who dominates leases. It argues guardianship could curb farmer circumvention and mentions Canada relations and the Pago Pago coal station risk without coal.
Bank wrecking verdicts spur Herald rebuke of profits
The New York Herald argues that indictments against bank wreckers show the crime is not a profitable business locally. It notes the gap between indictment and conviction and points to new transit projects linking the city with suburban districts expanding city reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
Herald
New York
West's lucrative industries contrast with Indian land grab fear
The article notes the West thrives on steady food production while readers focus on border gatherings near an Indian reservation. It mentions no public discussion of the appropriation ordinance this year and suggests next year may bring time for public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
St Louis Man Sets Rival Onstage At Dinner
Cononen Jones of St Louis meets 281 rival Colonel Shepard of New York in a post dinner moment. Editors urge public speakers at dinners to keep quiet and eat rather than speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cononen Jones
St. Louis
Colonel Shepard
New York
People of Prominence in a Droll Portrait of Leaders
A satirical column mocks rulers and notables. It portrays the German emperor as unattractive, notes James G Blaine's aging and troubles, mentions Harriet Vernon earning 300 a week in London, and ridicules Italian royalty while recounting a failed literary submission by the Queen of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
James G. Blaine
Harriet Vernon Ia
London
Drury Lane
Marguerite
Italy
Count de Paris
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Cat learns telegraphy in Pittsburg police tale
Odd incident reports a black and white cat perched beside a patrol telegraph at City Hall in Allegheny watching the reels as alarms sounded. A Pittsburg child’s brave fall is described, followed by a tale of sealskin prices and fashion contrasts among local women.
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Senlakin Coats
Central Police Station
City Hall
Allegheny
Billy McKean
Mr. McKean
A Condensed Pittsburg Art Society Reception
The one hundred and fifty fifth reception of the Art Society of Pittsburg was held at the Pittsburg Club last evening. The program featured strong paintings including Arabs by Benjamin Constant loaned by Mrs. John Caldwell and Venice by Rico loaned by Mrs. W. N. Frew. Local musical talent performed throughout the event including Grace Miller Mary R. Scot F J Bussmann R W Drum John A Bell and Ida C Borgy with Jobo A Bell as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Society of Pittsburg
Pittsburg
John Caldwell
Benjamin Constant
Wb Onner
Venice
Rico
W. N. Frew
Grace Miller
Mary R. Scot
F. J. Bussmann
RW. Drum
John A. Bell
M. Gaston
J. Long
Ed Fownes
Lizzie Corey
Ida C. Borgy
Jobo A. Bell
Benefit Concert At Carnegie Hall For Homeless of Allegheny
A benefit concert in Carnegie Hall tonight by the Handel Musical Association led by conductor Prof. Amos Whiting features soprano Geneva Johnston of Chicago and harpist Maud Morgan of New York with organist George W. Morgan. The program promises one of Alleghe ny s finest musical entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Handel Musical Musical Association
Amos Whiting
Geneva Johnston
Chicago
Maud Morgan
New York
George W. Morgan
Pennsylvania Railroad Department
Beethoven Club
Hamilton
Music Hall
Railway Extension Activity Forecast for Coming Season
The Engineering News notes an expected surge in railway work this season, the strongest since 1887. U S totals show 6038 miles under construction, 7011 surveyed, 283 projected. Canada reports 435 constructage, 0 surveys, 2118 total. Main lines head south and northwest toward coal regions in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with Montana and Washington also active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
Nuthwest
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Montana
Washington
North Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Visa
Westee
Maine
Florida
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
South Carolina
Kentucky
Deaths of a Day Commodore White
Commodore George B. White chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks at the Navy Department died in Washington at 1 a.m. from an apoplectic attack. He had served as head of the bureau since April and was regarded as one of the service's best officers. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
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Washington
George B. White
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Bureau Yarda
Armapeee
Robert Fisher
Spencer County
Find
Frnser
James Fisher
William & Emery Dies in Castle City Age Probes
William S. Emery prominent local business man dies aged about seventy. Earlier attacked with ore and developed into pe and the la latter was master of the city years ago. Rev Francis Blood and Rev Francis Mood, both clergy, aged 73, retired Methodist minister, died yesterday morning. Mood once pastor of South Street M.P. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam & Emery
New CastLe
William
Emery
Ramos Pee Tees
Raif
Francis Blood
Francis Mood
Southside
South Th Street
M.P
C. A
Getting Rich Rapidly Timber and Mineral Lands boom in West Virginia
A Harrison County dispatch report notes investors have harvested over $41 million in Logan Wayne and Wyoming counties in the past year with more profits expected. Big tracts in the Big Sandy region rise from 12 an acre to 10 or more, as companies hold hundreds of thousands of acres and cash in on timber coal and iron ore. Several deals show rapid gains with options and sales of thousands of acres, while original landowners undervalue their holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacan
W. Va
Logan
Wayne
Wyoming
West Virginia
Lianacre
World tour lecture by Charles Young charms Pittsburg crowd
Charles Young spoke at First M. P. Church in Pittsburg guiding a globe spanning slide show. The 80 minute lecture traced a journey from New York to Europe and distant lands, with vivid views of Ireland Scotland England Westminster Abbey and organ music. Proceeds benefit Mt. Washington Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Jules Verne
Nellie Bly
Mr. Young
Pittsburg
New York
Cty
Young
Ireland
Larney Castle
Scotland
England
Westminster Abbey
Methodist Church of
Mt. Washington
C. Young
London
Grant club banquet set for April twentieth in Pittsburg
Americas Club plans an elaborate April 20 banquet with Congressman John Dalsell as toastmaster. Senators and Congressmen expected, special car service Washington to Pittsburg for speakers, hotel quarters arranged, menu to be announced. Delegations to the Nashville Republican League convention travel by special cars. Pittsburg delegation escorts President Edwin Stuart. Dr James F Burke named official Senographer for the upcoming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
the Americas Club
John Dalsell
Quay
Pittsboroh
House
Senate
Washington
Bh, & CR
Pittsburg
Republican League of Clubs
Nashville
Tenn
Cial
Panhandle Road
Cincinnati
Pittsburgers
Edwin Stuart
Philadelphia
State League of Pennsylvania
Indian Clay Mound Discovery Near Wyllie Station
A special telegram reports Jane Yohe and Editor Schooley visiting an Indian clay mound on Mr Large’s farm near Wyllie station. Excavation revealed a 80 by 7 foot mound with ash layers and two tall skeletons. Finds include old bone beads, red paint, copper plates, a stone axe, three knives, and cone shaped ore specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Moroxgamela City
Jane Yohe
Schooley
Large
Wyllie Station
Ieee
Senator Pad dock's bill seeks federal animal disease control
Senator Paddock introduces a bill to create a Bureau of Animal Industry to prevent diseased cattle exports and to suppress pleuro-pneumonia and other diseases. It authorizes regulations on cattle movement, inspection of export stock, and penalties for violations, with the Secretary of Agriculture enforcing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Paddock
Bureau of Animal Industry
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Gunadiy
Good Country Roads and Township Road Reform
A reader in Kinauen Township urges road improvements through durable stone surfacing, tax reform, and efficient work methods. He criticizes high labor costs, proposes iron rails and terra cotta pipes for drainage, and calls for a strong county road law to ensure long lasting, well funded roads.
Senator McPherson Amends Hale Bill on Naval Vessels
A proposed amendment to the Hale bill envisions eight Monitor type coastal defense ships with shallow 18 foot drafts and speeds above 17 knots. Each vessel would carry four turrets or barbette guns of 12 inches, plus armor and dynamite, with a total cost not exceeding 2.5 million dollars per ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasniscox
McPherson
Naval Establishment
Sania
Aes
World and political squabbles cross paper lines
A collage of editorials and opinions from major papers critiques Chicago’s World's Fair site choice, Republican conventions, and a satirical take on editors becoming Christians. It highlights tensions between cities and parties and riffs on electrical fears in a Philadelphia report.
Anti-Special Legislatros Polices Street Act Debate
A letter from an anti special-legislation group discusses the second class city street act. The writer argues majority rule could be undermined by abutting-property payments and cites Lindsey v MacConnell and the Penn avenue act as warnings. The note urges court review before broad taxation and urban paving programs proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Swie
Supreme Court
Lindsey
MacConnell
Buster
Hiter
Exposition MusE and the Great Western Band Debate
A letter protests importing New York musicians for Exposition music, praising Pittsburgh’s Great Western Band under Weis and Roenick. The writer argues local musicians should provide the city’s music, celebrating the band as a source of pride and urging consistency in supporting local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Dispatch
Innes
New York
Miradea
Sao Cppertea
Pitts
Pittsburiars
New York City
Pletsburg
Weis
Roenick
Pittsburg
Record of Winters Cold Snap in 1885 and 1889
A reader question about the lowest temperature of 1885 is answered. The report notes subzero readings on February 2, rising by noon, and dropping to 2 below at 10. It cites further cold on February 4 and describes January-February weather patterns over the prior years, identifying January 2 as a potential coldest day for 1889.
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Augusta
Cold Springs
Harnett County
D. C
Phaire W
Granny Wilson
Oil City
Renee
England
Philadelphia
Tha
Furnit
Guill
London
Gull
Guil
Marriott's Law Reaffirmed In Gas Pressure Commentary
A reader letter to The Dispatch discusses gas pressure in retorts and vessels, noting atmospheric pressure and internal pressure requirements for useful pressure. The writer references standard science texts such as Simon on Chemistry and signs off from Ming, Pa., February 27, by Groves, 8, Kure, M. D. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Groves
Kure
M. D. Walker
Ming, Pa
Answer to Law Stndest on citizenship and Jefferson Davis
A letter to the editor debating citizenship, quoting an old proverb, and arguing the issue of who counts as a citizen. The writer recalls Jefferson Davis as not a citizen at death, asserts native birth and age debates, and closes with a dated sign-off from February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Stndest
Utepatan
Ofne
Jefferson Davia
Hugh
Prrissvaa
J.C. P
Calling Attention to Disorder on Anderson Street and River Avenue
A letter to the Mayor of Allegheny requests action over a crowd of men gathering on the cover of Anderson Street and River Avenue. The writer notes frequent bad language and nuisance for pedestrians and bridge users. Dated February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Allegheny
Anderson Street
River Avenue
Information About Washington
Information sought by DisraTon Reader regarding the new State of Washingtonia as contained in books and pamphlets issued at Portland Oregon and distributed by the Union Pacific in this city February 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dispatch
Washingtonia
Portland
Ore
Union Pacific
T.& Portsetrae
Tax Pirrssure DispatcH gains nationwide esteem
The Dispatch is praised as a marvel of enterprise and a leading daily with immense circulation. Its Sunday edition circulates over 5,000 copies and is described as a warvel of newspaper enterprise, an ally conducted and well edited for the people and home circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Somerset Herald
Tax
Receiver appointed for Midland Theater Company
Judge Gibson appoints D. E. Laighman as receiver for Midland Theater Company amid charges of mismanagement. The company faces about $7,400 in liabilities. Stewart named receiver. court action follows in Kansas City on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
D. E. Laighman
Gibson
BR. Stewart
Midland Theater Company
Laichman Lelia
Recedyor
Curious Condensations from a Curio-Rich Era
A garbled parade of curiosities and anecdotes lists odd devices,术 curiosities, and social tidbits. It mentions a cigar case that extinguishes weed, a Cassel billiard table, court disputes in Augusta Maine, and a remarkable elderly woman in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Electric Light Association
Kamas Cry
Funny Men’s Fancies and City Snippets
A collage of comic exchanges and social vignettes from urban life.间 Readers glimpse chatter about thirst, economy, and social scenes featuring Mrs Gadabout and Mrs Snappy, plus garbled captions from the Chicago stock yards and street cars. The piece blends humorous asides with blurred names and places.
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Pitsburg
Daly Disraten
Darcy Disraten
Imsraten
FES
Kew
Pittbburg
the Canal Project
Siate
Ies
Pago- Pago
AET and Music
Pitsburg Club
Americas Club
Nations Bureau of Animal Industry
H. Neidi
M. E. Wampum
Poe
TheiNspaten
Enterprise
Cassel
Jerome
Barbadoes
Modara
Cee Om Formd
Arapad Bokai
University of Kilausenburg
Spain
Maximian Pedroja
Santander
Heras
Madrid
Rheia
Papa
Holy Father
Persia
Silcott
Tascott
Hoello
Gadabout
Snappy
Mr. O'Donovan
Léa
Bridget
Chugwater
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