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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1891
Page
4
Regular sale points for Tre Dispatch include Brentano's in New York and an address in Paris. The item notes distribution at hotel news stands and similar outlets for readers seeking the publication.
The elections bill failed on a motion to lay it aside, ensuring it will not return this session or in the next Congress. The episode shifts focus to currency, bankruptcy, copyright and corporate issues, while revealing Republican strategy in admitting new states to bolster majorities.
Today both chambers organize and begin business as caucus actions set officers and staff. In the House race for speaker, Brook's strength proved weak against DisParce backed opposition. Real work likely yet to start, with many measures prepared for introduction and possible sensational proposals ahead.
The Philadelphia press argued Governor elect Pattison would resign the presidency of the Chestnut Street National Bank once he assumes office in Harrisburg. The Dispatch had maintained he would quit, noting his record as a public man and politician.
The statement asserts that officials must not be connected with banks holding State deposits and that the speaker never planned to act as alleged. It argues the demonstration carries more credibility than reports from an opposition paper.
An analysis suggests Washington favors retirement of Pennsylvania Senator Cameron mirroring 1882 dynamics with Garfield and a Stalwart split. It notes force bill opposition, White House methods, and Harrisburg maneuvering as factors shaping a potential Cameron challenge and Quay alignment's impact.
The piece argues the administration overreached by arming revenue cutters to seize sealing vessels and urges arbitration with Britain. It warns that pursuing sealing privileges risks costly, unconstitutional conflict and calls for dropping untenable claims in favor of a fair, negotiated settlement.
A Atlanta banker cites a man who hoarded gold to hide from emergencies and estimates up to 5,000 people in a district and 500,000 in Georgia could hoard, hurting money circulation. He argues hoarding hurts public interest more than the loss of interest to hoarders and notes confidence, not money, underpins markets.
The article argues that government bonds remain strong except when artful Treasury actions inflate them. It pins diminished confidence on recent financial turmoil caused by top financiers manipulating markets and wrecking banks and trust companies, making investors seek safer or hoarded assets.
A proposed rule would hold advance ticket funds in trust and refund buyers if a show stalls. The piece notes Russia’s Patti concerts and warns such limits could curb impresarios in America while comparing trade data and reflecting on Emma Abbott’s death and other arts notes.
A collage of observations on Pittsburg’s growing diversity and urban vitality. The piece contrasts multilingual street life with the city’s industrious, immigrant bands, noting how different tongues mingle as the town broadens its cultural reach.
A wide range of society notes updates include John Millais recovering eyesight after a long rest and strong health. Senator Sherman remains tall and slim, Beatrice publishing lace work and a translation, Joax Mackar funding half salaries for employees, Evartson praised by schoolmarms. Theophile Gautier’s daughter Judith shows fresh poetic talent, Mrs Putnam a linguist and author, and Peru’s Saavedra dies in Lima after a notable public career.
The Sioux outbreak rekindles debate over sentimentality and cruelty, indulgence and injustice in how Indians are treated, exposing enduring hypocrisy in American society.
The Lin den Club hosts the fourth concert and Bobby Burns birthday prep with General Alexander Hays Post No 3 G A R officers installed by Department Commander Com pars Denniston. Music by C C Cornet Band, recitations and piano solos by Miss Lula Orcutt Miss Nettle Ferry and others. The event, in Army circles, fills Post Hall with a West Point atmosphere and a large audience.
Admirers of Robert Burns prepare for the one hundred thirtieth anniversary of his birthday on Sunday the 25th with a banquet and a programme of poems and songs. A meeting in Alexander Dempster’s office organized committees and elected officers to ensure a refined social event in the city.
The Oregon Club of Tarentum unveiled its artistic new clubhouse on Christmas evening in a building costing over $20,000. About 75 prominent citizens form the club, which hosted an open house on New Year’s Eve and plans a festive season of dances concerts and gatherings in its assembly rooms parlors and cafe.
A large Linden Club audience enjoyed the fourth Gernert Orchestra concert led by Mrs. M L Lucas who sang works by Haydn and others amid a program noted for its difficulty. Social chatter highlighted solos by Miss Acres Voge and Mr. Joseph A Vogel and the Celebrations at St Augustine Hall.
Margaret Mather stars in Joan of Arc at the Bijou Theater drawing a large Pittsburg audience. The Barbiers drama is seen as visually splendid but criticized for disjointed plotting and overblown prose. Otis Skinner and Howard Kyle share notable support as the cast features impressive armor, grand scenery, and a fervent portrayal of the maiden.
Manager Henderson oversees a lavish Gas City spectacle as the Duquesne Company performs Crystal Slipper. Audiences applaud the staging, ballet, and vibrant scenery praising Madeline Morando, Louise Montague, Ida Mulle, and Foy for memorable turns.
Harry Pettitts melodrama Hands Across the Sea played at the Grand Opera House last evening marking Pittsburgs first local showing. The production is praised as sensational and cosmopolitan with vivid scenes from Devon to Paris to the oceans deck and features strong performances by George F Nash BR Gibbs Grace Thorne Anna Belmont and others.
Heavy demand fills the house for Hardie and Van Leer in On the Frontier with real Indians and scouts. Pittsboro soldiers bring novelty and enthusiasm. Weber Field’s Company stage a strong program including Fremonts Chinese act Isabella Ward and Weber and Fields Germany acts.
The stalwart carsmen Wallace Ross Fred Pisisted and John Largan dominated the scene as key figures in the ongoing event. Their leadership and skill drew attention from spectators and local press alike.
A large crowd watched an exhibition of land peats and racing shells with geared wheels and cyclometers guiding the contest. Entertainers Wright, Chicks, and watermelon humorist McAndrews performed a humorous set ending in a farcical sketch.
The World's Museum Theater audience enjoyed Carl Bretm's company performing Ten Nights In a Barroom with strong audience response. Stirling's Whale Oil Gun tale and a boxing bit between Me and Jean provided additional interest, while Monshal Carson displayed eleven instruments simultaneously.
The first matinee of The Crystal Supper will be held Wednesday at the Duquesne Theatre. It is advertised as a family matinee with 5 cents for the first two floors and 25 cents for the gallery. The piece has drawn large crowds nationwide and is expected to attract both children and adults.
Almanac notes Mars opposes Saturn triggering trouble in Turkey and Portugal with fires and uprisings in London. Jupiter in Aquarius promises reform, while earthquake shocks threaten Turkey and the Morea around January 8 and 21. Mars moves to Aries on the 2nd. Duke of Clarence warned to avoid danger.
Judge Henry B. Brown of Michigan was sworn in as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Chief Justice Fuller praised the new jurist as the bench and chamber filled with lawyers and spectators. Brown’s oath was taken with the court Bible and he then took his seat to the left of Justice Lamar.
Jan 5 Torrei a S W Chase Chairman of the State Farmers Alliance Legislative Committee arrived to direct the anti Ingalls campaign. He aims to name a caucus for a House slate and to consolidate Alliance support for a Senate candidate. Kansas inaugurations will be low key with no ceremonies or inaugural events. Officers-elect will take oath on January 12 at the Secretary of State's office.
In Wasnrxetos on January 6 the House Committee on Rules held an informal session regarding the Dockery resolution seeking an inquiry into the alleged silver pool. Tomes appeared to answer questions, with a final conclusion anticipated at tomorrow's adjournment.
E C Leech director of the Mint stated he received letters between Philadelphia Superintendent Bosbyshell and Morse and Merrick of Dunn var regarding a silver brick presented for coinage. Leech said the request was refused and no coinage would be made.
A collage of curiosities and brief notes from around the world including population odds in Britain and Venice, postal and immigrant data for Canada, river speeds and farming notes in India and Manitoba, a Japanese temple embezzlement, stock exchange statistics, and odd local anecdotes such as strawberries in Palatka and a Kentucky farmer’s missing quarrel.
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