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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1891
Page
6
The Pittsburg Presse Club held its fourth annual banquet at the Duquesne hotel with about 250 members and guests. A lavish rose decorated dinner featured oysters and elaborate pastry centerpieces while speakers and toastmaster Major William Hartzell led a lively program marking the event’s tenth anniversary.
The Pittsburg Press Club reports a healthy, about 150-member membership after a decade of trials. It praises fraternal unity and anticipates hosting the International Press Convention as a milestone. A clubhouse project is hoped to follow, with toastmaster George H. Welshons energizing the gathering.
Foster Coates P J Hanway and William Berri address the International League of Press Clubs in Pittsburg. Coates praises self respect and broad support for the new group while Hanway questions editors as public opinion molders and Berri delivers a witty Independent Journalism toast.
J. J. Boyd of Toronto praised Canadian journalism and the unity of the two nations. He urged closer ties between Canada and the United States, defending peaceful cooperation over imagined war, and foresaw Canada becoming a great nation in the northern continent.
Attorney General W A Hensel spoke at a luncheon, joking about his newspaper past and praising Pennsylvania’s physical moral and political greatness. He said the commonwealth has vast and varied resources but lacks assertion to advance in national history, urging the press to rise to the fore.
The speaker extols the Great State’s mills factories and diverse industry. He notes its well regulated railroad and previously strong political party leadership. He shares reminiscences before reaffirming the state’s greatness and abundant resources.
Henry J. Ford extolled Pittsburg journalism noting its breadth and national influence as part of a toast on Pittsburg Journalism. Judge White spoke on judiciary roles and grievances with newspapers, while George W. Boyd delivered the toast The Ladies with notable audience applause.
John H. Ricketson responds to the toast Pittsburg praising the citys growth in resources and manufacturing. He notes outside investment and a journalist sensibility, with references to Scotch Irish and German settlers and Pittsburgs emergence in journalism. The speech traces the towns industrial and demographic rise and the mediums evolution from infancy to prosperity.
A reflection on reporters humanity and power by Hepburn Johns and Julius in verse. The piece extols the reporter as near perfection with immense responsibility and influence, linking the press to its clubs and noting that even ex presidents could join. It frames the scoop as intoxicating, inevitable, and central to journalism.
James Whitcomb Riley delivers an address titled Our Our Hoosier poet frames his concept of character in a sunny talk. He explains how everyday people inspire verse and how kindness shapes verse and life.
A reader note praises Kas Wilson as a relatable figure, blending humor and plain speech. The piece hails his down to earth nature, and offers a playful, affectionate call to meet and reminisce, inviting shared memories of childhood, neighbors, and common life.
A Pittsburgh Press Club banquet program yields regret letters from figures including A K McClure Philadelphia Times editor and ex Presidents Pattison and Cleveland. Responses note schedule conflicts, official engagements, and appreciation for the invitation. Other dignitaries such as Carnegie and Schofield also decline due to engagements.
Judge Thayer dismisses the case against Henry C. Edgar ruling prepaying alien transportation is lawful unless at payment time there is a contract to perform labor. The Glen dale Zine Works lessee transported two aliens from Bristol to St Louis who were sent back to England.
J. 8. Coxey of Eminence Ky failed to purchase Ironwood at 25000 as the gelding’s price was deemed too high by Coxey who plans to drive his horses this year. He notes Acolyte and man.apacer may improve under a strong driver with targets of 215 and 212 for Emma. Rea sold two young trotters. Harry Price forecasts a new running circuit with meetings in Cleveland Buffalo Detroit and Pittsburg despite anti pool laws.
The pool match at Grand Central Rink started last evening with W H Clearwater facing G N Kantzsch on a Brunswick table in a 600 ball race for $200. A large audience witnessed highly skilled play as Clearwater surged to a dominant lead before Kantzsch faltered late. the contest resumes tonight with expectations of another big crowd.
President J P O Neill of the Pittsburg club speaks in Chicago about Bierbauer and Mack remaining in Pittsburg next season. He says the National Board must decide player eligibility by principle, not value, and notes Cleveland will not part with Tebeau without a strengthening exchange.
A fierce blaze breaks out at Chapin mine in Michigan around 6 pm on January 29. The fire spreads through the sixth level with smoke from four shafts, trapping eight day-shift miners underground. Crews seal shaft openings to smother flames. later reports indicate all shafts shut and escape deemed impossible.
In Columbus Ohio January 29 a partisan Senate clash defeats the measure to remove Stevens the Cincinnati Comptroller. Republicans hold 17 votes while 19 are needed for a constitutional majority. nine Democrats voted no. The Senate adjourned to limit GOP action and a probe into penitentiary management is authorized, with a committee to be appointed. The House spent the day on a bill to abolish the State Board of Pardons, which would give governors absolute pardoning power. the measure failed 26 to 43.
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