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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
4
The Dispatch editorial laments the use of naked lamps at the Mammoth mine and Hill Farm, arguing unsafe practices caused the explosion. It urges enforcement of safety rules, accountability by mine officials, and stronger training for workers about fire damp risks in abandoned chambers.
The pipeline bill awaits passage in Harrisburg with backing from Knights of Labor labor unions and oil producers. Supporters include Grangers and the Producers Protective Association. the Senate bill mirrors but does not lower charges as the House version, raising optimism for quick passage in both chambers.
Harrisburg agitation over Cameron's heterectory unsettles party workers once idolized Don. He was a cold idol difficult to approach yet highly esteemed for not yielding his following. Now observers find the recent object of party homage filled with saw dust, suggesting weakness in reverence. The current indignation of Cameron's backers seems excessive but unlikely to endure.
Interviews with Pennsylvania lawmakers reveal most have not given the ship canal subject special attention and many cannot speak on it due to insufficient study. The piece argues this lapse exposes a humiliating gap between leaders and unfolding events.
The piece urges a waterway from the lakes to the Gulf via the Ohio and Mississippi as vital for industry, contrasting it with a $100 million foreign ship canal plan. It notes Pennsylvania lawmakers have largely neglected the issue while other regions would benefit from improved internal transport and industrial growth.
The Philadelphia Press contrasts twenty years of coal output. Anthracite and bituminous growth diverges as coal demand rises. It argues that union and coal combinations curb anthracite prices and expansion, while competition fuels bituminous growth and broader prosperity.
The Wall Street Daily News calls for reform of stock speculation and urges the Stock Exchange to ban unlisted or opaque trust stocks. It notes Standard Oil managers deserve some credit for notifying the Governing Committee when they began trading to avoid misleading the public, while warning readers to consider the broader contrast.
The article argues that while Standard Oil avoided turning its certificates into a speculative tool, other trusts resorted to thimble rigging in the stock market to extract money from the public. It notes the petroleum monopoly’s restraint compared with other trusts and claims cautious forbearance from exploiting the public.
Proposals in reply to a city advertisement opened yesterday show 28 farms offered for sale with land values sliding. One July offer of 800 dollars per acre drops to 400, and others follow a similar pattern, while private demand remains brisk. Local owners seem anxious to move property before spring.
Labor leaders in the city and coke regions mobilize relief for destitute families of Mammoth mine explosion victims. Married miners account for many deaths, with partial mine operations ongoing. Subscriptions will open regionwide to feed clothe and shelter widows and orphans, urging prompt liberal gifts from all workers. Chicago World Fair construction begins with the first earth moved, signaling heightened activity over the next two years.
The New York World lauds the District Attorney and Police Department as proper enforcers but suggests scrutiny of their effectiveness. It notes Republican Senate leaders might feel relief that the force bill was sidetracked, Morgan's eloquence continuing to run his course.
Australia asserts itself as a world force in diving boxing rowing and horse trotting while boasting dramatic support from Mr Sullivan. The piece notes Australian prowess in sports and politics and compares it unfavorably to the United States in political talent.
The piece notes doubts over Robert Ray Hamilton's death and mocks sensational reports. It cites press agents locating him worldwide while lampooning stage plots, underground wires, and political squabbles in Congress with Thomas Reed’s Speaker term noted as lasting to March 4, 1891.
The passage argues that Cameron would gain broad support from sensible men if his only misstep was voting to lay aside the force bill for necessary public business, implying public interest over partisanship.
A collage of brief profiles includes Miss MaRY GARRETT of Baltimore with a $4,000 Mexican onyx bath, Dr. Gallinger drafted as the Senate’s sole physician from New Hampshire, and Count Von MouTke enforcing daily open-air time. Also noted are Exias Howe Jr., Comtesse de Mailly-Nesse, Mrs Julia Ward Howe, Isabella II, General GosHorx, Mrs Kats Chase Sprague, Governor Sprague, Cardinal Manning, and various social and civic observations from 19th century society.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes Senate action to take up the apportionment bill while predicting the federal elections measure cannot pass. It argues proponents delay public business and urges leaving the bill aside for the rest of the session.
A fragment notes that Cameron’s vote has harmed Dick Quay’s standing as a political prophet, fueling Pennsylvania politicians’ concern and controversy over his forecasting credibility.
The House Coinage Committee began hearings on the silver bill with a Boston delegation seeking an immediate vote. Missouri's Mr. Bland urged voting next Wednesday, while others pushed for hearings or a decision on bringing the measure to the House. Banker H. L. Higginson opposed free coinage.
The piece notes questions about Pennsylvania switching to the Republican column under the President's policy and references other states turned Democratic. It critiques the administration on election returns and mentions the Inter State Commerce Act in relation to interstate meat sales and a Harrisburg agricul turals meeting.
The Prrrs- BURG DISPATCH reports the Adams direct process producing open hearth steel has been demonstrated conclusively. It suggests the United States can cheaply produce a metal superior to the Swedish furnaces, signaling a potential industrial revolution with wide impact.
The air ship model shown in City Hall is noted as not as large as expected. Officials from the Department of Awards possibly viewed it while inspecting the Poor Farm sites.
The passage argues the Congressional Record lags daily journalism noting the elections bill fell with a dull thud. It cites Charles A. Dana and jokes about senatorial booms and business gambling trends in Calcutta exchanges as signs quotes will appear daily until silver legislation passes.
A Richmond Dispatch excerpt notes a bold advocate who supports a free coinage measure, labeling it an experiment. It cautions that finance laws are not as well understood as other laws and signals uncertainty in the political push.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mullin aged 75 died yesterday at her residence No 20 Daedoremnen itn. She was widow of Michael Mullin and previously ran a nation store with years of service.
A reflective meditation on confidence breeding carelessness across work and peril. It warns that familiarity with danger, from mines to personal risk, invites tragedy and widows, citing historic battles and modern folly alike as lessons. It riffs on public affairs and political jests while urging caution and responsibility.
In Bleeding Kansas discourse, Granger State representatives discuss new usury bill proposals while political rhetoric likens opponents to bald men awaiting a combing. The column sketches local figures and partisan framing in a satirical tone.
A New York Tribune analysis argues the Sunday storm proved underground cables superior to overhead lines. It calls the disaster a costly but decisive rebuke to officials who resisted underground systems and urges reform in policy and infrastructure.
Cleveland January announcement states Willam Gay Ballantine, professor of Greek at Oberlin College, elected president to succeed Charles S. Fairchild this morning.
The New York Herald reports a fierce Senate clash where the majority accuses the minority of obstruction while defending stable procedure. The piece portrays Democrats as conservative guardians of tradition and Republicans as radical reformers seeking to reshape speech and debate rules.
The Inter State Commerce Commission ruled on a dispute raised by the New York Board of Trade and Transportation concerning discrimination by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and three other railways. The decision sustains the complaint over preferred treatment of foreign merchandise shipped through certain ports and bills of lading, naming rail lines including Texas and Pacific St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Louisville and Nashville Illinois Central Wabash Southern Pacific Union Pacific Northern Pacific Lehigh Valley Canadian Pacific and Trunk Railway companies.
A Globe article notes Flammarion on Mars poles and suggests Martians might know more about Earth poles. An Italian astronomer speculates beings on Mars use geometric patterns to contact Earth and the North Pole could reach us via Mars.
The Grand Opera House opens with Good Old Times by Wilson Barrett and Hall Caine, praised as a top drama with special moonlit scenes. The Bijou Theater presents The Hustler, a bright farce with a strong cast and notable dancers and singers. Hoyt’s A Trip to Chinatown comes to Duquesne next week with elaborate scenery, while Henderson disputes song rights tied to the Crystal Slipper. Wilbur Opera Company heads to Harris' Theater for a remaining run.
In Allegheny at First M. P. Church a wedding of Miss Jennie Siviter and J Harmar Kates took place with Mendelssohn’s march. The bridal party included Miss Emma Kates and several Siviter relatives. ceremony led by Rev. Cowl due to the bride’s father’s illness. The couple will be at home on a date in February.
James Whitcomb Riley amused an audience at Old City Hall under the Prees Club. He read poems and sketches from his own works and performed with five young ladies as soloists and two pianists. The next lecture features Sergius Stepniak on February 6.
A program by the King Literary Society of Curry University tomorrow at University Hall combines musical and literary recitations and ends with the two act comedy American Fasci nationa. Director Prof Carl Maeder leads opening items and performances by L. Lewis Todd Strent Adium Milligan Miss Nannie Hammer May Campbell Esther Miller and others.
The Luncheon by the Ladies League of St Peter's Church will be held in the church lecture room from 12 noon to 2 PM today. A luncheon will be served during that time and the event will be repeated tomorrow drawing business men and a cosmopolitan crowd.
The annual exhibition by the Pittsburg School of Design opens next Monday afternoon from two to four. The public show runs Tuesday and continues through the rest of the week with excellent studies on display including medal pictures to be judged at today’s examination.
Last evening the first entertainment for the benefit of the G K Magical Club took place at Orpheus Hall. The varied and pleasing programme drew a good crowd and featured dancing by those present, signaling a hopeful future for the club and its activities.
Miss Euna Louise Parry will lecture at Trinity Lutheran Church on self culture under the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Charles F. McKenna spoke on Walks and Talks in Europe with stereopticon views at Castle Hall. Christ M E Church ladies prepare a luncheon tomorrow noon at Penn Avenue and Eighth Street. Stella Fink and George J. Kurtz wedding cards issued for next Wednesday at St Joseph's Church. Julia Gill and R H Crane will wed tonight at 8. Ove Bors' Socrat held its first annual entertainment at Knights of St George Hall. Allegheny Art Musical to be hosted by Mrs. Mary Scott tonight. Concordia Club enjoyed a hop at its clubhouse. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Oasis of Pittsburg festival last evening. Krapr's Battery hosts a reception tonight at Cyclorama Hall.
Corcaco Jan 2 General Miles says the fate of the Indians at Fort Sheridan will be decided in the future. With Sitting Bull and other chiefs killed most leaders are gone and there is no danger of outbreaks. The three hundred Indians arrested are sent to Fort Sally and are under military control or en route back to reservations.
A committee of Boston business men met the president to discuss the silver question and oppose free coinage. The president gave no commitment and declined to express views on silver or future legislation at that time.
Senator Frye proposed an amendment to the consular and diplomatic appropriations bill to raise the Mexico mission to first class status and to appropriate 87000 dollars for legation expenses. Secretary Blaine endorses the change in a letter to Senator F. The Philadelphia Times notes the public reveal of the country’s best pool player awaits the ongoing investigation.
A wide mix of notes reports Fiji tobacco schemes and land grants. Canadian and American locales note moose training in South Sioux Falls and sailing chattys on the Great Lakes. Other items describe a skeleton unearthed at Fort Jefferson, Maine lobster prices, and a platypus life history study by the British Association.
A collage of quips and jokes from multiple newspapers highlighting social quirkiness. Bits touch on courtship, money, domestic life, and travel humor in a brisk, era voice. It lists jokes about squeezing paper impressions and the folly of marriage plans amid everyday misunderstandings.
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