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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1890

Page

4

Portage Daily Dispatch Advertisement Fragment

A fragmented OCR item outlines terms for various edition subscriptions including daily and weekly rates. Mentions Portage Free in the United States and several dated or regional publication variants with weekly and Sunday inclusions.

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Gas Supply Under Strain During Cold Wave

The city faced gas pressure shortages as a cold wave hit, with food companies urged to ensure reliable gas service. Although some firms increased pressure yesterday, overall supply remains uncertain on cold mornings, risking public trust and the companies' right to operate.

Blue Blood on the Moor Shaken Philadelphia Society

A dramatic reflection on Philadelphia society as tensions rise between New York aristocracy and Philadelphia elites. The piece speculates whether New York’s Four Hundred snubbed Philadelphia or vice versa, warning of social turmoil and mockery from rivals like Pittsburg.

Philadelphia Astors Vanderbilts McAllister New York Assembly Hall Delaware Pittsburg

A Comparative Exemption From Influenza in Pittsburg

Pittsburg reports one of the severest influenza seasons yet notes unusual immunity to fatal cases versus other cities. Winds and hills may aid protection. mortality centers on coastal and Great Lakes cities. Officials urged strict sanitary measures and improved paving planned for 1890 street conditions.

Pittsburg New York Boston Chicago Europe America

The Problem of the Economites Remains a Community Question

The death of Jonathan Lenz highlights how death is thinning the Economite Society. As older members pass, wealth built by united effort remains, but future use of that wealth is unclear. With many old members gone, Miss Kapp and Mr. Lear may force changes to rules or property disposition.

Jonathan Lenz Economite Society Amore Apust Miss Kapp Mr. Lear

Hearts and Lives Why a Broken Promise May Cost More

The article argues courts set damages for a woman's death at four to five thousand dollars, but a broken marriage promise may yield damages from one cent to fifty thousand dollars, with a broken heart often valued higher than the injury to life, suggesting juries assess such hurt variably.

Value of a Woman's Heart in a Breach of Promise Case

The jury put Miss Cammerer's heart injury at 12000 dollars after Mr Maller's breach of promise. The writer muses on the economics of punishment and questions valuing human life, noting that even a grave crime might be weighed against financial outcomes and urging higher regard for life.

Miss Cammerer Philadelphia Maller Ingersoll Muller

A Baren Triumph Over Samoa Treaty Text Reveals Limits

The Berlin Samoa accord praised as a diplomatic victory appears hollow after public release. The US may lose its Samoan self rule ideal as Germany gains formal influence. Makietos returns to nominal rule under German oversight, and Matesis kingship is questioned. Public acclaim may fade until full documents are seen.

Berlin Bismarck Mr. Phelps Senate United States Germany Makietos Matesis

The Tramp Dilemma On Rail Lines And Buckshot Death

A railroad robbery at Tulare California turns fatal for a tramp shot by robbers after a brake beam ride. The author condemns violence toward tramps while noting robbers loot the train. Public debate follows about forcing vagrants to work and the harsher treatment of wanderers.

Tulare Cal West of Rockies Allegheny County Pacific Railroad

Voters and reformers urged on ballot reform debate

A Philadelphia Record excerpt cites Collector Cooper’s support for ballot reform in the Pennsylvania Senate of 1880 as a vigorous endorsement. It argues that denying reform advocates based on past actions would hinder reform, questioning how reforms can be supported if supporters are excluded for prior stances.

Cooper Philadelphia Record Fenneylvania Senate Philadelphia Times United States Senate Sam Loovuisville Courier-Journal Reed Congressional Record Boston Globe Australia Butler Ken Yous World's Fair Committee House St. Louis Globe Democrat

Doubt Over Vanderbilt Attendance at Philadelphia Ball

Doubt arises whether the incorrect Vanderbilts attempted to attend the Assembly ball in Philadelphia or the correct Vanderbilts were barred from going, leaving Philadelphia's aristocracy unsettled and in a state near chaos.

Philadelphia

Brazil Decree Splits Banking Markets Across Three Districts

The alleged Republican Government in Brazil issues a decree to divide the banking business into three districts with one bank of issue per district. Critics say the Provisional Government acts without legislative authority to enrich Junta members rather than advance free government.

Brazil

Sullivan still resolved to seek Congress seat

It is reported that Prof. Sullivan remains determined to go to Congress. Renewal of his resolution may stem from belief that if he calls for tellers Speaker Reed would rush to concede the privilege.

Sullivan Congress Reed

House panel backs unseating Jackson to seat Smith

The House Committee on Elections favored unseating Democrat Jackson of West Virginia and seating Republican Smith. The outcome is viewed as just by some, but criticized as driven by party advantage rather than impartial judgment.

House Committee On Elections Jackson West Virginia Smith

Cold Wave Warnings Fail To Scare Gas Users

The recurring cold wave warnings proved unreliable as natural gas companies were caught unprepared and consumers faced a milder freeze effect, dampening April expectations.

Long Island Run by Syndicate Headed by Austin Corbin

The appearance of many seals on Long Island shores could spark a push to sell the area to a syndicate. Yet it may be unnecessary since Long Island is already controlled by a syndicate led by Mr. Austin Corbin, according to prevailing understanding.

Long Island Austin Corbin

Bank of England Reports Buying Silver Reserve

The Bank of England reports acquiring silver as part of its reserve assets for future coinage or monetary issues. The move underscores efforts to diversify holdings and stabilize reserves amid market fluctuations.

Bank of England

Gas, ruin, and a contested fair site in Washington

A fragmentary report questions whether a financial crisis, gas issues, or a structural ruin caused a Lawrenceville casualty. The World's Fair Committee faces a deadlock, forcing a House vote to offer a compromise site in Washington. A Samoa treaty text release is noted as possibly overstated by Mr. Phelps and conferees.

Lawrenceville Washington

Prominent Figures and Their Fractured Biographies

A miscellany of notable lives including Rev. Albert Gallatin Morton who preaches regularly in Amesbury without writing sermons, and Mrs. Miller of Greenbrier County reportedly earning 1000 annually from a New York weekly. It recalls ex Confederate officers visiting General Grant’s widow, John Mosby and Cadmus Wilcox, meeting by chance on a streetcar. Amanda M. Dovaras found writing novels by accident, and Prof. Robert Thompson claims to choose his own birthday. The Whittier dedication prompts a Quaker town’s plea for tolerance, while Alexander Boteler, once a U S congressman and Confederate figure, remains active at 70 and pursues a Chilean military claim tied to Carrara. The tale of General Carrara, Henry Didier, and the “Savior of Chili” unfolds like romance.

Albert Gallatin Morton Amesbury Maass Alexander McVeigh Miller Alderson Greenbrier County W. Va New York Robert Exists Tompson Thompson Grant John & Mosby Lee Cadmus Wilcox Amanda M. Dovaras Miss Douglas Whittier Alexander R. Boteler United States Congress Confederate Congress Stonewall Jackson Colonel Boteler Charles Wilton Peale Sheperdstown D’arcy Didier Chili Jose Carrara Carrara Henry Didier Lawrence County William G. Rose Cleveland Thomas KR. Kennedy Chambersburg Samuel Griffith Samuel B. Griffith Mercer Amos Dinsmore W. W. Jennings Harrisburg James Stranahan F. Thompson Hiram L. Richmond Meadville Thomas M. Mehard Wampum Hichmond B Griffith Anderson Mehard

Uniformity of Legislation National Divorce Reform League Report

Boston January 22 The tenth annual meeting of the National Divorce Reform League discussed progress over the past year. Secretary Samuel W. Dike reported growing public interest in divorce reform and noted 80.1 percent of divorces occur in the state where the marriage happened, challenging the idea that a uniform national law would fix the issue. The report finds laws are in deplorable condition and calls for uniformity, marriage registration systems, orderly marriage procedures, witnesses, and official records on age and relationship. It also highlights educational work and suggests an international conference to create a common family law system.

Boston Natonal Divorce Reform League Samuel W. Dike SS Eee League

Tough Job Ahead for Stowe Township Assessor

County Commissioners criticize the Stowe township tax assessor for insufficient personal property assessments amid oil development and losses paid to residents. They insist assessments must be made, noting Stowe and Robinson townships compete on poor roads. The assessor, described as peace loving, faces a challenging task but may spur broader reform.

Stowe Township Stowe Hobinson

Old Soldiers Plan Ninth Army Corps Reunion

The third division of the Ninth Army Corps met at Lochiel Hotel to elect officers and finalize plans for a reunion on March 25, marking the twenty fifth anniversary of Fort Stedman. The event will be hosted by the Two Hundred and Ninth Regiment with a parade among the features.

Ninth Army Corps Feyroial Union Army Lochiel Hotel Fort Stedman Two Hundred and Ninth Regiment M. Embick

The White Slave at Hijou Theater and Fascination at Grand Opera House

The melodrama The White Slave opens a week at Hijou Theater with box office sales starting today. Bartley Campbell’s work is praised for its sympathetic appeal and long-running popularity. Next Monday Cora Tanner returns to Grand Opera House for Fascination with a stellar company and new scenery. Beethoven Quartet Club presents its third chamber music recital this afternoon amid sparse programs.

Hijou Bartley Campbell Kit Grand Opera House Cora Tanner Beethoven Quartet Club

Topical Talker and the Election Story Revisited

A veteran politician notes shifting voter memory for the Civil War era and explains a Columbus incident where Confederate officers during a ball faced a mob. The piece then shifts to theater, praising a Sewickley operetta and detailing advance agents who overstate star gains to editors in Pittsburgh.

Grippe Strikes State Normal School in Episoro

Influenza has broken out at Episoro State Normal School with about 200 cases. Several senior class members are low with pneumonia from la grippe and death is feared without swift relief. Faculty member Prof Datton has recovered from a severe attack.

Episoro State Normal School la Grippe M Grgeri

Blair educational bill advances after Senate debate

In Washington January 22 Senator Harris proposed delaying action on the Blair educational bill until March when unfinished business could be cleared. The Senate read the measure and, after discussion, agreed by unanimous consent to set the bill till Monday week and consider it in regular order.

Senate Harris Aes Tade Orero

Deaths of a Day in Various Cities

Notices report deaths of notable figures including Hon John Mc Sweeney in Ohio from pneumonia a prominent criminal lawyer born near Rochester NY educated at Western Reserve College and active in Wayne County politics United States Commissioner Kenneth C White dies of malignant cancer in New York and Francis Bowen Harvard professor dies in Cawler mass at 76 with sudden cause in Boston also John Helder Montana charter leader dies of pneumonia at home with funeral planned by the Montana Society.

Wooston John McSweeney Ohto Mr. McSweeney Rochester N. Y Annesfalien Ireland Stark County Western Reserve College John Partis Cioctanatt Wayne County Mesweener Ae Enenty New York United States Kenneth C. White Cherry Valley Quego County United States Circuit Court White Ce Neds Eee Neipoe Tates Jour’ Associa 4 Northern Pacific Atéapa Custom House John Belder Helena Mont John Helder Montana Committee On Safety Eputy United Sea Pn One Sheriffs Ofier Er Ta Bes Pneunonia Mon’ Society

Victims and deaths reported in scattered notices

A jumble of obituaries and death notices names Judge David Z Romp Captain Harry M Griffen Mrs Lyman W Best Polly Osgood Baron Frankenstain and other figures. The items reference deaths in Bloomington and Illinois with scant context and mixed detail across multiple scant lines.

Beggs Sproul Wedding At Dilworth Mansion In Pink Orchid Farce

Under an orchid arch at the Dilworth Mansion on Fifth Avenue Miss Mary Louise Beggs wed Mr. Harry Sproul in a lavish ceremony staged by Bishop Whitehead. The home was decorated with pink orchids and ferns by A M Murdoch, with a grand display across the library dining room and drawing room, followed by a large reception and an elaborate supper. The couple departed that evening for a eastern trip and will reside in a pink stone home on Borden Street.

Mary Louise Beggs Harry Sproul Courtlandt Whitebear Thos Lawrence Dilworth Fifth Avenue Carter Curtis Beggs A. M B. Murdoch Bishop Whitehead Toergo Brothers’ Orchestra Mr. Sproul George Singer Marshall Child H. C. Brown Virginia Boggs Liszie Dilworth Europe Legene Mrs. Sproul Borden Street

Solon Musicale Pleases Pleasing Audience at Lafayette Hall

A large appreciative audience filled Lafayette Hall for a Solons sponsored Solon Musicale with an overture, addresses, several vocal solos and duets, recitations, and remarks by A. J. Rogers and Prof. T. J. Smith. The event highlighted a flourishing lodge and left attendees with fond memories.

Snn Lafayette Hall Supreme Lodges Order of Solons Sheee Solon Y A. J. Rogers Master Arthur Smith Mra BR. J. Godfray W. J. Post T. J. Geraghty Prof. T. J. Smith Dew. . Post Godfres Mra. R. Rea T. J. Smith Prof KJ. Gane de Mozart

A Pretty Wedding at Mr. Holmes Home

A wedding at 6 o clock last evening at Mr. William Holmes on Fifth Avenue joined Miss Annie L. Holmes and Mr. George C Kuhn. Rev Dr Caster officiated with Garnett's Orchestra providing music. The couple plan to travel a few weeks before residing at the Eastern Hotel.

William Holmes Fifth Avenues Annie L. Holmes George C. Kuhn Caster Garnett Kennedy

Othello by Amateurs at Cozy Little University Hall

Environmenta hall filled last evening for the Curry School Dramatic Club rendition of Othello. Cast includes Mr. King as Iago, Mr. Geraghty Brabantio, Mr. Reynolds Gratiano, Mr. Robison Duke of Venice, with others. The notice also reports multiple weddings, banquets, and musical entertainments in the Pittsburgh area, including Miss Nelle Rosa and Oscar T. Hance, Miss Agnes Eccles and E. Duff, Beaver Falls marriage of Miss Byrde Morrison to Wilbur S. Wright, and a Pittsburg Alumni Association banquet at the Duquesne Club House.

Cozy Uttle University Hall Curry School Dramatic Club W. Poe Kesei King Jago George J. Geraghty Brabantio Cacethaus Roderigo Eoeen Gates Moniano Frank Reynolds Gratiano Wm. Robison Duke of Suss Nelle Rosa Portland Ore Pittsburg Alumni Association Duquesne Club House Washington Jefferson United Colleges Beaver Falls Byrde D. Morrison Alexander Morrison Wilbur S Wright Boyd & Co Celty Pittsburg Female College Clab Hamilton John A. Bower Allegheny Avenues Allegheny A. Koxnslum New York City Tax Gilmore-Cunningham

Stroller's travel critique from East Saginaw to Pittsburg hotels

A traveling correspondent in East Saginaw writes of Pittsburg hotels criticized for poor quality and comfort. He cites Philadelphia lodging, cites beds and sheet issues, mentions a former hotel beds practice stopped, and notes residents including Mr and Mrs A H Chadbourne in Pittsburgh. The piece follows hotel details, other travelers, and local business visits.

East Saginaw Mich Pittsburg Philadelphia Green Pisteburg

Pittsburgh Dispatch Promises Growth and New Year Features

The Pittsburgh Dispatch announces a larger Sunday edition with a new perfecting press enabled by increased demand. It highlights upcoming features including H. Rider Haggard's Beatrice and sketches from Carpenter, Dave, and Bill Nye. The 20 page Sunday issue is billed as a comprehensive weekly encyclopedia of world news.

Pittsbueg Dispatch United States Sunday Dispatch Hos & Co Dispatch H. Rider Haggard Beatrice Carpenter Dave Bill Nye Globe

Beaver 15 President Head of Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. January 21 The State Board of Agriculture at the first session elected officers: President Governor Beaver. Vice Presidents John McDowell Washington Eastburn Reeder atlas F. Underwood. Secretary Thomas J. Edge. Executive Committee A Herr Clinton Searle Wfated Yoktate Geupen tascaster and Mccreary Lawrence. In afternoon a number of agricultural topics were discussed. Luther & Kauffman of Lancaster delivered a brief address.

Pennaylvania Board of Agriculture Haneisevss State Board of Agriculture Governor Beaver John McDowell Washington Eastburn Reeder Atlas F. Underwood Ware Thomas J. Edge A. Herr Clinton Searle Geupen Tascaster

Let Us Laugh Amid Tears Then Break Our Graves

A fragmented verse laments widespread sorrow and vice while urging laughter and zest. The speaker contrasts earthly distress with a call to move forward, even as unrequited passion and bleak undertones surface in the imagery of graves and delusions.

Old Pennsylvania map shown at Pittsburgh exhibit

A reader letter to the editor notes an 18th century Philadelphia map exhibited in Pittsburgh. The poster recalls a January Dispatch item about Miss Wood of Philadelphia seeking deed information before Allegheny County formed. The tract includes a colonial map issued by the land office with native figures and dates marking pre statehood Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Miss Wood Philadelphia Allegheny County Historical Association Tean Warshalt Taad Penenylvania Hancock Penneylvania Pisa Pentrely Sica Pittsburg

Studying for the Stage and Elocution Inquiries

A letter to the editor asks why people study elocution and whether it is required to pursue acting. The reply suggests actors study art to gain knowledge, notes a New York school of acting once advertised, and mentions the editor’s absence from the stage.

The Dispatch T. M.A Mall Pouch New York

Electric car corner hazards at Smithfield and Sixth

Pittsburg reader reports flashes from the Pleasant Valley electric car turning the corner at Smithfield and Sixth avenue. He asks how many days are needed to avoid the corner to prevent burning electrical conductors and outages.

Dispatch Pleasant Valley Smithfield Sixth Avenue Pittsburg

Ed Coffee Dies in Prison Inmate Death Confirmed

A prison death was reported with Ed Coffee identified as the deceased. The incident occurred while in custody, and authorities are noting it as a death by self harm. Further details were not immediately released.

Secretary Blaine Seeks Overcome Obstacles to Nicaragua Canal

At the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting in San Francisco California January 7 the retiring president Rankin spoke on the Pacific coast benefits of the Nicaragua canal and its completion. Remarks noted that the inter-oceanic canal would serve US interests with friendly aid if desired by both parties. Latest advices indicate agreement on action and few remaining questions.

San Franco Cal Chamber of Commerce Rankin Pacific Nicaragua Canal Kins Worge G. Perkmanok Blaine US States United States

A Lake of Asphalt on Trinidad Island

The article notes General W W Averell popularized asphalt as paving material and relates a vast asphalt lake near Trinidad off Venezuela’s coast. The Venezuelan government owns the lake, leased to a Washington company, with vast export to the United States and presence in city sidewalks.

The New York Star W. W. Averell General Averell Broadway Caribbean Sea Venezuela Washington

Loaned the Pictures at Y M C A Rooms

The Y M C A building rooms were beautified yesterday by hanging oil paintings and etchings from the Laughlin and Thaw collections. The oil portrait of the late William Thaw is among the loaned works. The pictures belong to George M. Laughlin and Benjamin and were lent to the association during temporary absence from the city. Laughlin leaves for Europe and Thaw travels across the Southern States.

William Thaw George M. Laughlin Benjamin Oo MOA Laughlin Europe Mr. Thaw

Farms and Houses Sold at Sheriff Sale in Kent County

Special telegram reports in Sheriffs sale day that farms and houses belonging to 360 residents in the county were auctioned. Most properties listed as state holdings. The year begins with higher foreclosure activity amid evident hard times.

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A Reasonable Explanation of Shark Varieties Decline

Detroit Free Press notes a drop from 887 species to about 00 varieties, humorously claiming the missing sharks have moved onto land. Chicago News reports Senator Quay planning a southern trip for health as large Democratic majorities loom in his vicinity.

Detroit Free Press Chicago News Senator Quay

World's Fair Committee Faces Crowded Path to 1882

A collage of excerpts notes tension within the World's Fair Committee of the House as they prepare for 1882. Senators and representatives are highlighted for wealth, influence, and urgency, with cautions about secrecy and timing. The overall mood stresses progress amid political maneuvering.

Curious Condensations From a Distant Globe

A Philadelphia observer notes curious tidbits from the past week including fruit trees flowering out of season in Ohio and West Virginia, a 13 year old groom and a bride younger by two years in Davis County, and a man from Truro claiming to explode a yellow spotted snake blast. Other items report a baggage handler jostling an elderly man, the longest Baltimore and Ohio freight train at Grafton, Indian rock paintings on the Rio Grande, New South Wales hangman boycotted by cabmen and reporters, ghoulish memorials printed from death notices in Chicago, a Nasman City boy fending off a venomous snake with an ax, a sham son deceiving a Stark County farmer, a buried treasure sought near Mongiyi Bengal, and a preacher scene in Siddieville North Carolina.

Msr Conan Coraline Davis County Delaware County Avery Preacher Springfield Ora Baltimore and Ohio Grafton W. Va Shenxe Meer Mat Frazer Keysor Rio Grande Texas New South Wales Chicago Henry Wood Beach City Stark County Wood Bengal Mongiyi Pir Shah Nepal

Fragments from a 19th century stage column echo social sparks

A collage of theatre quips and comic lines from the New York World Chicago Tribune and other papers. Dialogue snippets touch on suitors, in law relationships, confectionery costs, and social banter. The pieces reflect light theatrical humor and domestic foibles from period notices.

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