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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1890
Page
4
The piece discusses Speaker Reed and the Republican majority denying tellers as a right, while Democrats retain yeas and nays. It argues parliamentary precedent supports tellers and warns that denying this privilege risks suspicion and loss of goodwill, given the importance of accurate counts.
The article warns readers of a brisk cold snap that swept the region overnight, hinting at a harsh winter ahead. It notes mischief by weather prophets and jokes about winter winds roling through town, while expressing cautious optimism for an ice crop if car companies keep up pressure.
Nellie Bly nears completion route delay due to Sierra snow and shifts to the Southern Pacific. Miss Bisland trails two days from Liverpool aboard the slow Bothnia. The race hinges on who finishes around the world first amid Atlantic blasts and rail delays. Public and press mockups threaten value of the voyage with staged pursuit plans and lavish bets.
Governor Abbott of New Jersey argues for ballot reform, stressing secrecy and expense limits to reduce dishonesty and improve elections. He contrasts with Governor Hill of Ohio and notes Delaware Democratic governors split, with one opposing reform and others hedging.
A fragment satirizes Russians fleeing to New York and joining the Four Hundred society, noting tyrants are welcome there if they have cash. The brief appears as a pointed social commentary on wealth and power in late 19th or early 20th century society.
The essay questions whether New York’s opera elite in the Met boxes should curtail talk during performances. Boxholders defend their right to conversation while critics urge respect for singers and fellow patrons. Prominent voices from Banker Clews and Commodore Gerry illustrate elite arrogance versus public rights in the famed venue.
The article lauds the peaceful, orderly end to two labor actions the traction strike and the electric light strike. It credits Federation of Labor leaders for backing down wisely and emphasizes public confidence gained by accepting defeat without further conflict.
The Allegheny mayor, Pearson, abandons routine to inspect city poolrooms and curb bad habits among youths. He orders police action against poolroom vice and stops a nuisance by seizing a basket tied to a Pleasant Valley electric car, signaling a practical effort to combat urban lawlessness.
The report covers shifts in petroleum pricing with sellers unloading as buyers work to realize profits. It notes Castle Garden detaining a German emigrant with money and luggage for refusing to buy a Chicago rail ticket, highlighting lax law enforcement. Also mentions John M. Thomas discussing his checkbook in relation to Senate caucus and a ballot-box forgery scandal.
The piece argues that Blaine’s admirable temper garners praise yet politics offer chances for righteous indignation. It notes Sixteenth ward Democrats endorse a Bailey Morrow Denniston ticket as prudent, warns Portuguese merchants about war costs, and urges discretion in international affairs while predicting Harrison’s administration could rise if he curbs lofty senators.
Justice Lamar notes that Matthews and Wood died from overwork while criticizing the crowded Supreme Court workload. He counters that overwork spared him from delivering a Jeff Davis eulogy, then shifts to weather prophets and ground hog forecasts causing national wary mood.
The convent may be offered for sale soon, hinting at valuable property. The diocese and the nuns who built it likely value the site higher than speculators, reducing odds of lucrative real estate play. Nellie Big aims for New York, racing a blizzard and rival Miss Bisland to the shore.
Evidence presented to the Ways and Means Committee clashes with the claim that the English syndicate invested 4,500,000 in American potteries. The testimony and the alleged profits cannot both be correct, casting doubt on the profitability of the potteries as described by either side.
A blend of social notes highlights Miss Mary Garrett as a wealthy, unmarried figure and mentions of actors and society guests in New York hotels. Notables include Drax Bovercavett, Boucicault, and Matoika Gay, with Giuseppe Law Rocks and Leslie Edmonds linking aristocratic lineage to the stage. A humorous anecdote recounts Mark Twain's encounter at the Authors Club as an English visitor questions his fame.
The annual Lehigh Valley Road report shows total system income of 16 69 058 40 from coal freight passengers express and other items plus investment income. Total operating cost and deductions reach 6 132 041 48 leaving 123 559 88 to add to profit. Note the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Company accounts are kept separate.
From the Inter Ocean a remark on local politics notes Guinea hens and crows cannot drown bird music in field life and business. The Philadelphia Record reports Mr. Foraker has been fired out of politics, and only Mr. Halstead seems bewildered or sorrowful.
Mrs Anna M Stiles wife of Hey BH Stiles pastor of the Forty third Street Presbyterian Church died yesterday afternoon after pneumonia. The attack worsened rapidly and she passed away with a confession of 18. She was 21 and widow of John K Renshaw the grocer. Her sudden loss is deeply mourned by many friends.
Hon Amos A Bissell of Lockport New York father of Special Agent Bissell of the Treasury in Boston and lawyer Bissell of Buffalo died this morning aged 50 He was a noted river steamboat owner owning about fifty boats and served two years in the State Assembly His son Wilson Bissell is ex President Coveland's law partner
Ebenezer Bent, brother of Major L. Bent and long serving auditor of the company, died at Suselton on January 21. A veteran executive, Bent was 69 and had held notable roles in the Pennsylvania Company. The telegram dispatch notes his sudden death and his public service legacy.
An elegant private tableaux in the East End misprinted the Erminie number as Ernani, causing a jolt when the curtain rose with seven virgins at heaven's gate while the orchestra played the jolly thieves’ chorus. Grace Hawthorne’s London tour publicity and a Sardou Theodora push spark strong remarks on reception and taste. A veteran note on theatre authorship cites Campbell's White Slave and revenue versus authorship. Nature corrects a poet with a humorous tale of a wind disturbing his dinner and letters.
The Bijou audience praised J. K. Murray for his Walla Cappa role in The Brigands, doubling as a tribute to the popular citizen. The Carleton Opera Company delivered stronger overall work than Monday’s Nanon with Murray receiving a gold watch and a formal address from City Attorney Moreland, while Siuse Clara Lane and Alieen Carle charmed as Fragcoletto and Fiorella. Floral tributes followed on stage.
The Dispatch is depicted as Pennsylvania's premier newspaper with a Sunday edition drawing wide popularity and a daily issue noted for reliable market reports extensive news coverage leased wires and an independent policy earning a national reputation across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
From the Chicago Times the ex queen Isabella proclaims she owes more than any other European woman. The remark seems linked to rising support for a Republic in Spain, suggesting the boast may conceal the stir toward republican change.
A condensed view of 1900s press commentary. Foraker’s political standing falls, ballots and elections stir debate, royal visits prompt chatter, Kansas liquor policy affects druggists, Cleveland and tariff debates surface, Portugal’s republic pressures and Spain’s condition, and silver as money debates outline new certs and coinage proposals.
Dr McGlynn spoke at Lafayette Hall under the Single Tax League on the abolition of poverty inspiring listeners with a religious frame. He contrasted industrial slavery with chattel servitude, proposing a universal rental tax on land and a common treasury to fund schools libraries and parks, arguing it would end speculation and raise wages.
Henry Watterson will deliver a lecture on Money and Morals on Thursday evening January 3 at Old City Hall under the Pittsburg Press Club. The famed editor’s reputation as a speaker makes the discourse highly anticipated. Seats go on sale Saturday morning at Kleber's.
The McKelvey mansion hosted a dancing reception last evening. The East End home glowed with lights and music while guests arrived in festive attire. Chrissie McKelvey helped host alongside Mia, Moore, and Misa, with Mr. and Mrs. McKelvey overseeing hospitality.
Tas dinner dance shifts to today due to the assembly ball. German dancing at Mrs. B F Jones residence with club women providing dinners. Othello to be produced by Curry School members and Mr and Mrs Byron W King with a musical interlude led by Prof Bissell. Swedish Ladies National Concert tomorrow at Old City Hall praised by Eastern papers.
Irving M. Scott of Union Iron Works testified to the House Naval Affai rs Committee on expanding San Francisco shipbuilding capacity. He cited 10 000 to 12 000 ton battleships as feasible and recommended remodeling inland monitor designs by removing turrets and arming with classifying guns for effective inland port protection.
Rexford in Youth's Companion tells of a climber who abandons familiar friends and the valley’s comfort to chase distant peaks. He endures rock, chasms, and loneliness until triumph turns hollow and he longs for the valley’s peace and love. The poem weighs fame against belonging and the need for human connection.
The Stroller's Stories reports Connellsville figures including Newmyer and Lang at the Hotel Anderson. Newmyer, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says his prospects are flattering but he is not canvassing yet, favoring the strongest candidate regardless of county. He names Senator Quay as a dominant national leader and hints at a potential path to the presidency if Quay secures the governorship.
Sewickley Valley Club staged Tyrolean Mountain Queen an operetta in four acts by Charles F. Hanson. Mrs. McDonald led with Rosalie, the Tyrolean Queen, delivering superb soprano lines. Mia Sharp McDonald received top honors. The large cast included Miss Murray, Mrs. Pease, Mrs. Adair, and a chorus of about ninety. The fairy segment, led byMiss Chaplin, impressed with delicate wings and gauze costumes. overall, the performance won audience admiration for its charm and spirited singing.
A longtime banking insider explains how forgery flourishes by altering check bodies while signatures stay valid. He details methods such as check raising and machine cutting, cites cases from Mutual Life Insurance, Mave National Bank Boston, and other institutions, and notes many losses go unreported. Albany, January 2.
A reader from Enuine Pennsylvania calls for a conference of patent law advocates in early March in Pittsburgh. The writer offers to donate one valuable invention to each attendee, arguing geniuses should benefit all despite wealth constraints and urging reforms to reduce government fees and prevent loss of ideas. He asserts genuine public good and prints this letter without advertising.
General John A. Wiley was absent from today’s Hartranft Monument Commission meeting in Rannissure. Reports show $5,673 from National Guard members toward the monument memory of General Hartranft and a $6,000 goal before subscriptions end. A Philadelphia meeting will seek proposals for completion with an estimated $5,000 expenditure for the monument in bronze and stone.
Special telegraph report from Albany lists Pittsburg Western Fire Insurance Company data for the past year. Admitted assets reach 403,177.50 with liabilities including unpaid losses 15,035.58 and unearned premiums, while income totals 148,561.43 from fire, 64.26 marine and inland, and 1,425 from other sources. Disbursements include fire losses and dividends to stockholders, totaling 21,658.62, with other items.
The Senate confirmed several presidential appointments including Postmasters and to be First Auditor of the Treasury. George P. Fisher of Delaware faced prior committee scrutiny but was unanimously cleared as fit for confirmation. Eli R. Alderman and Samuel Greevee Ohie are named among others from Marietta and Delaware. Continuous reporting notes Fisher’s sustained confirmation after earlier delays.
A collage of notes from 19th century life. Locusts swarm across miles as a Brest region reports rare fish and a French science note surveys Eiffel Tower temperatures. A Texas girl travels to New York with a note on her dress. A Russian rail project costs and a man rides a mustang into a tavern amid playful bets.
A collage of witticisms from various papers referencing love liquor and humor. It includes quips about tax offices, marriage, poverty, and a joke on a lecturer and the bill collector. Notable lines involve the assessor, a wife and husband exchange, and a clinic joke about ingrowing toenail.
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