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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1891

Page

5

The Dispatch Advertising Offices and Distribution Points

The Dispatch lists its business offices at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and publishing rooms on Diamond Street. It notes advertising rooms in New York and Paris locations and indicates where complete files can be consulted.

Smithfield Diamond Streets Diamond Street Fastern Tribune New York Dispatch Sonui Lespyatch Dispatch & Regularity Srentano's Union Square Ave. de F Opera Paris France

The Re elected Senator in Pennsylvania

The re election of Senator Cameron yesterday was expected and un sensational. He won through his friends and a steady plan that captured the Legislature before the people chose. Critics say his opposition over force bills sparked the challenge, yet he remains in a stronger position than before.

Cameron Pennsylvanis United States Senate Commonwealth Senate

Clean Streets By Surface Railways Plan

Chief Bigelow proposes taxing street railway franchises to fund city street cleaning. He favors surface railroads handling cleanup to reduce municipal costs while preserving fair compensation for the franchises. The plan seeks an economical, practical balance between residents and rail operators.

Chief Bigelow Mr. Bigelow

Expert Opinion Versus Demonstration on Koch Remedy

The Buffalo Express questions Koch's remedy despite favorable demonstrations by Dr. Painter and a New York case. Expert testimony from Virchow and others is cited, but real life cases show striking improvement without proving a complete cure for consumption. The piece weighs expert opinion against observable demonstrations and the life-saving motive behind treatment.

Koch The Buffalo Express Therapeutic Gazette Philadelphia Virchow Stephenson Landner Atliatic Ocean Kock Painter New York

Discovery brings potential boon to mankind

The passage argues that the discovery may yield a great benefit to humanity and cautions against discrediting it before full results are known. It emphasizes the value of awaiting comprehensive experience to confirm the positive impact.

Two Governors Inaugurated In Pennsylvania Replacement

Harrisburg swore in Governor Pattison as Beaver’s term ended. The article critiques Beaver’s administration, praises Pattison’s stance on constitutional enforcement, ballot reform, taxation, and municipal reform, and predicts Pattison will govern with energy and independence.

Bynum's scheme criticized over force bill retaliation

The piece argues that Bynum's reported retaliation plan against Republicans, if tied to the force bill, fails in Ohio where a legislature election could undo current actions. It says two wrongs do not make a right and hopes the Senate bill does not pass or, if it does, avoids the proposed wrongful methods.

Bynum Ohio Buckeye Senate

The Young Emperor of Germany and Peaceful Aims

The Disratres notes the young emperor’s avowed plan to summon a Europe wide council for disarmament. While his early goals show possible volatility, his acts suggest a shift away from conquest toward peace and reducing military burdens for Europe’s workers.

Germany Europe Council For Hohenzollern Disratres Imperial Junket

William II and the push for European disarmament

The piece argues that years of effort may lead to a general arms reduction in Europe, with Germany's Wilhelm II seeking disarmament as an ideal. It notes the political obstacles of reshaping Turkey and neighboring states, and what any agreement would require among Russia Austria France and Germany.

Europe William II Poland Courland Finland Ireland Germany Rhine France Austria Bosnia Italy Russia Bosporus Egean Turkey Danubian Roumania Bulgaria Servia Greece Constantinople

Senate Monday bills aim to place key measures on calendar

The Senate move to calendar bills for careful preparation shows wisdom for Pittburg. With limited time to meet the emergency the step allows legislators and lawyers to craft proper bills and substitute perfected measures early to avoid opposition.

Senate Pittburg

The Partisan Epidemic in Congress

The piece condemns partisan fighting in the National House of Representatives as obstruction to public business. It accuses Republicans of using traitor rhetoric against leader Mille and notes Democrats also share responsibility through obstruction. It urges leaders to abandon party battles and focus on public needs for the remainder of the session.

House of Representatives Mille Congress

Maine coast vote shows Republican loss after fall tally

The Buffalo Courier argues the revised Maine coast results reveal a Republican loss exceeding 200 votes compared with 1868. It notes nationwide Democratic gains and rejects the Courier’s push for credit on this small Maine gain.

Buffalo Courier Maine Maing

North Dakota Senatorial Hopeful Speaks Plainly

Ma Homen B Spracus of North Dakota declares he will accept a Senate seat only if offered honorably and vows to avoid intrigue flattery or pledges He pledges to serve the state and nation to the best of his ability He aims to avoid vote buying or mudslinging and to reject payoffs and wires Senator Farwell comments on his failed renomination saying he did not receive enough votes.

Ma. Homen B. Spracus North Dakota Senate Farwell

Public business in Congress and political blame

The piece critiques absenteeism in Congress blaming voters for electing businessmen who miss sessions. It contrasts partisan stances in several states, notes irony in agency appointments, and cites storms, fire risks, and stalled infrastructure projects as signs of neglect. It ends by lamenting Republican leaders’ desire to claim the Senate is no longer deliberative.

Congress Philadelphia Senate

Sixteen to One Woman in Argentina Sparks Debate

The piece notes a claim of six teen men per woman in the Argentine Republic and mocks the idea that Baring should have sent spinsters instead of dollars. It rejects the view that money is valued over women, asserting American sentiment in defense of gallantry.

Hitzi Faces Narrow Preliminary Lead Ahead of Joint Session

The preliminary ballot shows Hitzi with a slim majority not as large as a church door, but expectations remain that the joint session will sustain the advantage.

Hitzi

Paving and politics mix in scattered court note

The piece discusses a Supreme Court paving decision on assessments and property owner charges for curb or space left by market sheds. It notes Reed’s silence on silver and Senator Spooner declining a $25 000 Chicago salary while aging hopes for higher corporate ties in Washington.

Girard Avenue Supreme Court Pittsburg Spooner Chicago Senate Wisconsin

Mixed Notes on People and Places Across the World

Emre Pasa is said to be in constant hostilities with Arabs south of Lake Victoria. Dr Wirpmonst, leader of the Clerical party in the German Reichstag, marked his 90th birthday and is reported ill. Chauncey Depew recalls smoking 20 cigars daily before quitting. Prince Victor of Hoenlo u ge is a sculptor with works shown at the Royal Academy and Grosvenor Gallery. Judge Jupp G Houwes, Oliver Wendell Holmes’s son, is noted for writing opinions on the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Port Leo bought Veronese’s St Louis Gonzaga picture, now listed in the Germanic College. Carn Beuns, who aided Carl Schurz’s escape from Spandau, died recently. Brunn’s two-year sentence followed. The Czarowicz Nicholas and Archduke George plan a San Francisco arrival from Japan around March 1, then cross the U.S. visiting major cities. Mrs Epison, inventor’s wife, is a keen musician following inventions closely. Edward Bellamy plans a weekly Boston newspaper named Newation, debuting February 14 as a Looking Backward tribute to journalists. Charles Pelham Villiers, 80, long served Wolverhampton in Parliament with no salary or pension. Dr Alvan Talcott, Yale graduate, dies in Guilford Conn. his Greek-works library may go to Yale. Carranks Winfield G, commander of the US t p Baltimore, travels to Baltimore for his daughter Virginia’s wedding after arriving in New York.

Prince Victor Carl Schurz Spandau Mr. Schars Brunn Czarowicz Nicholas Archduke George San Francisco Japan New York Epison EDWARD BELLAMY /s Newation Boston Valentine Hom Charles Pelham Villiezes Wolverhampton Alvan Talcott Yale University Guilford Conn Yale Carraixs Winfield United States T P Baltimore Havre la Bourgogne Baltimore Virginia

Saloon Keeper Spaulding Fined and Goods Seized

In Cepan Rarimos Iowa three months after a $900 fine for a saloon violation Spaulding paid $100 then left town and tried to ship liquor. The Sheriff intercepted the shipment and seized the goods en route to the depot as officials advertise the sale under the constraint.

Cepan Rarimos Iowa George Spaulding

Deaths of a Day Mrs Voigt and Others

Mrs Anna Louise Voigt widow of Rev H B F Voigt of Mt Pleasant died suddenly of apoplexy yesterday morning. Born in, she was connected with the First Reformed Church at Pleasant. The notes reference Earl of Caithness and Dunlap's Cable Company. H Sanford of New York, noted in Indianapolis dispatch, died after attending a meeting of the Indiana Trotting and Breeding Association.

Anna Louise Volet H. B. F. Voigt Mt. Pleasant Bite Mia L. B Plassant Firat Reformed Church Indianapolis H. Sanford New York Indiins Trotting Bg Association

War memories and wry Wit Fill a Busy Page

A long fragment recalls Civil War scenes at Petersburg with a veteran speaker describing duty amid shellfire. The piece blends reflections on war’s cruelty with quips, jokes, and satirical snippets about politics, society, and current affairs from a Pittsburgh paper column.

Street Frontage Act Reform Proposed for City Growth

Gronge Finley of the Twenty first ward in PirTssvee urges a new street act allowing installment payments for street improvements. He argues fron tage owners should pay over time with liens or bonds and warns against minority overrule in public works. He cites fair laws to encourage paving and curb speculative delay.

Gronge Finley Twenty-first Ward

It All Depends Minister Address Style Confusion

A brief editorial discusses preferred forms of address for clergy and religious leaders. It notes debates over phrases like Good morning, Mr. or Reverend and suggests respect varies by context, with many choosing plain titles such as Brother or Mr. for everyday usage.

Urse

London Is the Larger

A reader letter from JEANNETTE dated January 18 argues that London is larger than its rival. The contributor presents a comparison of city sizes and asks The Dispatch to decide which is the larger, Paris and London, indicating a debate over urban scale.

Dispatch London Penn Hina Jeannette

Moving the Seat of War Chiefs to Washington for Debate

Washington secretary consents to General Miles bringing rebellious Indian chiefs to the capital to discuss war policy with military and mission groups. The piece notes internal conflict among reformers over treatment, while some propose enlisting young warlike Indians. Critics argue bad Indians receive favors, while good ones are ignored, hindering civilizing efforts.

Washington N.Y. Tribune Proctor Miles War Department Atlady Missionary White House Fang Bret

Gallinger Balloted for Senator in New Hampshire Legislature

At noon today both NH House and Senate balloted for a U.S. Senator to succeed W. Henry Blair. Vote tallies show Charles A. Sinclair and Jacob H. Gala in contention in various summaries, with Dr. Gallinger later ordered entered as the majority choice in each chamber.

Coxcorp N. H Jan. C Legislure United States W. Henry Blair Charlies H. Burns Charles A. Sinclair Jacob H. Gala Regina Charles A. Sinclair Jacob H. Gallinger Dr. Gallinger

Canaries Sing Through Fire at Quaker Valley Station House

A fire wrecked the Quaker Valley station house on the Fort Wayne road. Two dogs tied inside cried in distress before perish ing in the blaze. A canary in a brass cage sang as flames closed in, its song fading as the cage burned.

Quaker Valley Fort Wayne Tris

Midnight Illumination and Theatre Cat Antics

A Pittsburgh area pageant describes a green glow from a gas well fire near Sewickley lighting the night as a C and P express passes. The Duquesne stage hosts a theater cat that calmly audiences, then steals the show with a comical scene during Clio.

C. & P. Express Glenfeld Seven-Mile Island Coraopolis Sewickley

Royal chime jewelry charms the eye

A jeweler shows a gold bangle with three bells creating a playful chime, likened to dog collars. Mrs Kendal devised a new accessories set for the Princess of Wales, including a silver lover's knot brooch, bracelet, and chatelaine, with bells that ring Dine and Dang as part of the wedding chime idea.

Mra Kendal Princess of Wales

Gilded Gates at Grand Opera House Invite Cheers

A writer recalls two gilded gates flanking the proscenium arch at the Grand Opera House. They have never opened and may serve little purpose beyond decoration and gold pendants on the curtain. A German friend offers a playful interpretation as welcomes to the audience with a nod to Wie Gehts.

Indian Treaty Broker Sparks Puyallup Reservation Dispute

In Tacoma on January 20 officials confront a challenge to Northern Pacific Railway ownership of odd sections within the Puyallup reservation. Attorneys contest Pierce 1857 orders as insufficient to counter land grants, risking litigation over the reserve lands amid railway claims and unsettled titles.

Tacoma Puyallup Northern Pacific Railway Pierce

Meeting in Boston Protest Against Free Coinage

Substantial and distinguished Bostonians met at Faneuil Hall by mayoral call to protest free coinage. The event drew lawmakers educators and other prominent figures in a major public gathering.

Fated World's Fair Architects in Peril at Chicago Visit

General C. B Norton lies dangerously ill in his Palmer House room after a second stroke of paralysis. His left side is fully paralyzed and hope of recovery is faint. World’s Fair officials in Chicago await updates from New York as the situation unfolds.

Chrago C. B Norton Palmer House New York Paris

Missouri Prohibition Conference Forms Campaign Organizers

The Missouri State Prohibition Conference met in Srpais and decided to deploy organizers for the 15% campaign. A resolution urged action under the Australian Ballot Law with emphasis on education and mobilization to secure votes. John P. St. John spoke on "The twin Robbers Liquor and the betanid" during the conference last night.

Srpais Missouri State Prohibition Conference John P. St. John

Curious Condensations From a Turbulent Era

A mosaic of brief items: earthquakes in Algeria destroy towns and kill residents. Pennington's air ship model arrives in Chicago over 30 feet long. Miss Lacey Wood marks 108th birthday in Barre Vermont. Cane and court notes on British and Canadian affairs. a Mississippian protest against libel laws. a catty panorama of police, industry, and social quirks across North America with accidents, abductions, and a scare over a missing pair of children.

Three Rivers Quebec Algeria Pennington Chicago Lacey Wood Barre Lady Brooke England

Wisps of Wit and Ragtime Quips From The Nation

A jumbled collection of quips and jokes from various papers, including spoof lines about train hat snatching, blindness statistics, and miscellaneous humor. It cites lines about coal dealers, bread bakers, and a mock dialogue on money, ending with family sketches and a note on a new railway wheel revolution.

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