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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1890
Page
4
Members of the Road Commission meet this week to chart reforms for country roads. They favor state funded, standardized improvements under county supervision with durable stone bed construction and updated methods. Debates include farmer tax work and convict labor attitudes, signaling earnest progress toward better rural highways.
The Women's Christian Temperance Alliance in Philadelphia last week launched a non partisan temperance movement. It emphasizes work outside political action and cites Francis Murphy’s success in reform as a model. The group supports local option while avoiding political entanglements.
The article quotes the St. Louis Globe Democrat asserting Republicans will gain two House seats due to West Virginia contest cases. It argues a Democratic tribunal would seat the Democrats, then a Republican body would reverse, making the outcome depend on partisanship rather than evidence, condemning both parties for overruling representative government.
Discussion on how publications affect reputation and honor by personal standpoint, with illustrations. Notes the ancient mentor of New York journalism, Joseph Howard, and his views on the matter.
A New York dramatic paper accused Mrs. James G. Blaine Sr and De Lancey Nicoll of intimate relations. The libel suit prompts Joseph to defend his friend, while Howard dismisses the fuss as overblown and jokes about a “spirit of fun.” The piece argues reputation protection warrants criminal prosecution.
The Democratic Committee of Lawrence County on Saturday brought forward ex Governor Pattison as a possible gubernatorial candidate. His record as governor is praised for cleanness independence and defense of public interests against corporate abuses. Supporters say Pattison would be the strongest Democratic nominee and enliven the forthcoming campaign.
Mining firms reported dividends totaling 10537000 last year, down from 15061000 in 1888. The Philadelphia Press notes this equals about 12 percent of market value, implying a small return given stock prices. The actual invested capital remains unknown, so broad profit deductions are unreliable.
An international market note hints that a European sardine sector could boost an American cotton seed oil company. The firm is believed to supply pure olive oil used in canning sardines.
The conflict pits a fat man and a snake charmer against a local freak show manager as rival bands drown out Fifth Avenue cable cars. The looming court battle over liquor licenses adds to the volatile mix, threatening a delirium tremens of legal and barrooms.
A historical note discusses whether medical advancement that opens a child’s brain to cure disease should be publicized despite traditional professional etiquette. The issue weighs the benefits of publicity against established norms in medical advertising.
Citizens urge closing the Beck's Eunix facility if its water poisons the Southside. They demand immediate rerouting of Monongahela water from city mains to the affected area, criticizing Pittsburg for leaving a quarter of its population with unfit drinking water.
In contrast to other cities boasting congressional backing for World’s Fair plans New York touts its own wood sawing efforts at the port signaling industrial progress and local pride in the project.
The article discusses the Iowa Senate race and the push to renominate Senator Allison despite farmer opposition. It argues Allison has more legitimate claims to the seat than Brice, notes objections to his election, and references New York perceptions of cold and a Grant monument record to suggest New Yorkers are not sensitive to certain issues.
New electric cars on Smithfield street attracted public interest as horses objected to street cars without propulsion. The line impressed observers with better cars than rival electric lines and showed bids that set a high standard in Pittsburgh's electric railways.
A New York Sum note praises Senator John A Ingalls for restraint in avoiding harsh attacks on President Harrison. The piece suggests that party leaders temper remarks to keep administration favor, with Kansas Senator James referenced as learning restraint amid fragile political signals.
A historical note hints the new South grows lively with activity and aims to shift toward more cotton production and less of the harsher iron industry.
The Mexican government imprisons a newspaper editor for speaking disrespectfully about Patti. He will spend time in a dungeon cell, reflecting on the idea that a soul without music is prone to treason and spoils.
The report notes Elijah Morse pushing to slow reform to gain favorable attention for his shipments, but the effort failed to produce a meaningful result.
The piece argues a better outcome than a split between Gilbert and Sullivan would be for the duo to remain united and for D'Oyly Carte to be dismissed. The public could view such a change with equanimity if the partners stay together.
Victorien Saedou is 61 Alphonse Daudet 49 Eve Leoroin jubilee in June universal exhibition at Liege Belgium Henarx is displeased by lack of hits in this country General Butler donates books to New Hampshire Historical Society Oldest bank directors in New York State are John W Thompson and Arnold Harris Ballston Spa National Bank Thompson re-elected president for 34th time In February the Prince of Wales will visit Cannes and stay with Lord and Cady Brooke at Bosallen He will attend the Cannes carnival then return to Cannes Princess of Wales and daughters remain at Sandringham American observer describes the King and Queen of Portugal The King a fine blonde man Queen daughter of the Comte de Paris Josery Whitaker a London FSA famous Almanack owner owns over 20 000 volumes in Enfield library depository and life spent among his treasures.
San Francisco Chronicle dispatch reports Shir anesan volcano near Nikko erupting in early December. Local observers noted discolored streams, foul odors, and thunderlike roars overnight. Fire and ash spewed from the crater, with ashfall reaching Imaichi and a green lake in the crater.
A Detroit Trivine tale recounts General Sherman in a railroad car where a woman asked to see him and spoke of three brothers in his army two of whom died. He remained courteous as a crowd formed, his color rising, then a bold passenger momentarily touched him.
Mild winter brings large numbers of seals to Gardiner's Bay and nearby shores from Montauk Point to Plum Gut. Fishermen organize hunting parties for seal oil with Gardener of Fort Pond Bay reporting 18 seals shot in three days and continued oil extraction. The influx lasts from December 15 to late March with coats of fur and potential profits drawing unemployed locals into the trade.
The piece reviews Jonathan Edwards and John Davis in a biographical series from Houghton Mifflin. It contrasts Edwards’s theological focus with Davis the navigator, recounting early life, major ideas, resolutions, and pivotal shifts, and notes other readable children's books from Warne & Co. Strong entities include Jonathan Edwards, John Davis, Davis Straits, Clements R. Markham, and Frederick Warne & Co.
The Windom prepared bill authorizes Treasury notes issued against deposits of U.S. silver bullion at mints or assay offices, redeemable in silver or gold, with rules on price, denominations, and redemption. It sets conditions on deposits, suspensions, and repeals existing silver coinage provisions, taking effect 30 days after passage.
A Carlist Sentinel statement extols The Prrissiere Dispatch as a leading state newspaper. It touts Republican alignment yet calls out party errors, notes a Sunday edition circulation above 50,000, and highlights a two page Bundsy literary pull of high merit contributors.
John C Wallacker died at his home on Wylie Avenue after a busy life. He helped establish the Neptune Volunteer Fire Brigade and served as its captain for years. He aided in fire engine inspections in Baltimore and later worked 33 years at Faber’s Foundry contributing to gun components.
Ex Senator W J Humphrey dies at Wanusaw New York this morning of consumption aged unknown. He led Wyoming County Republicans for years and served as President of the Wyoming County National Bank. He chaired Communities on Railroad and influenced local politics.
A Stanford correspondent reports on Florida land stands amid Senator Cali and Plumb trading barbed insults in Congress. The piece contrasts raucous debate with lingering questions about the World’s Fair and possible lobbying influence, while noting emerging literary talent in Washington, especially Richard Hovey and a German drama adaptation by Hovey and Francois Jones.
Congressman Moses D. Stivers seeks a 10 cents per pound duty on imported lactine or sugar of milk to protect and grow the infant lactine industry centered in his district. Lactine, a white crystalline sugar from whey, has rising uses as a coating for pills and a food aid for invalids, with Swiss and Bavarian imports formerly dominating. The aim is to level wages and boost U S factories in the milk producing region.
January 19 Miss Jennie Thompson, leader of a west side society circle, died of blood poisoning. She felt a pimple in her chin and raised her gloved hand to touch it. The poison entered via the chin and throat, leading to intense agony and death.
A huge issue touts The Dispatch as a luxury of knowledge and entertainment. It highlights politics from Foraker to Parker, battles in Washington committees, international diplomacy, industry, novels, and cultural notes featuring figures like Nellie Bly, Albert Victor, and Gompers, with varied society and science items.
A collage of odd reports from Penn Yao to Michigan and beyond includes a white rat with a black head, a long snake captured in Ohio, a Longevity claim in Tennessee, and a Detroit area railroad test promising coal savings. Also notes on a female machinist apprentice and eerie ghostly visit in Kansas.
Gustav Lindenthal of Pittsburg outlines a proposed North River bridge costing about 16 million dollars. He credits Roeblings and other leading capitalists as incorporators and says funding will be secured after Congress approves the plan. The design includes a lower deck with 16 tracks and an upper deck with 6 tracks, with tracks served by stairways and elevators.
A jewelry feature outlines new designs including a stone studded skate charm, an oxidized silver crab scarf holder, gold cuff links shaped as a lawn racquet, and a diamond ruby crossed buckle bracelet. Also noted are a tripod silverware thermometer, moonstone heads in gold balls, a clover stalk lace pin, and a bracelet of polished gold squares with a central diamond.
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from various papers. Bits include barroom remarks about wrecks outside a saloon and playful exchanges about corsets farewell tours and mistaken messages. The tone mirrors early 20th century humorous press notices with brief jokes and captions.
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