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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1889
Page
4
The Dispatch outlines its February establishment details and boasts higher circulation than other state papers outside Philadelphia. It emphasizes advertising advantages and lists office addresses at Fifth Avenue and Diamond Street.
Fragmented OCR shows a 1858 Pittsburgh newspaper entry listing rates for daily and weekly editions with deliveries by carriers and Sunday inclusion. Names and exact terms are garbled but indicate periodical pricing and distribution details.
The piece condemns German treatment of U.S. representatives over Samoa, accuses Berlin of seeking U.S. cooperation to place the island under German control, and urges a firm, principled stance rather than diplomatic appeasement. It calls for a clear policy and a show of backbone if Germany refuses to revoke its actions.
The revenue bill is framed by the Revenue Commission and favored for taxing property classes that have escaped state expense contributions. The measure urges passage for balanced corporate taxation, with legislators advised to scrutinize it through all stages despite optimistic reports of no lobby in Harrisburg. Pittsburgh seeks a revenue bill that is signed into law.
A lighthearted note on dogs and dog lovers in Pittsburg. The piece playfully imagines dogs drawing admiration from citizens and urges humane, non abusive treatment of canine companions.
An editorial urges labor groups to oppose a local rule that blocks piece-work for Oliver Bros. & Co. tied to yoke contracts for a traction road. It argues the rule drives work away, lowers wages, and harms both labor and capital, noting Pittsburg should supply iron for cables and that the policy harms the city’s material interests.
A Scripner’s Magazine piece on modern competitive life notes Chinese exams in Foochow where candidates faced extreme distress and deaths. One man went mad at the sight of questions and cut himself, another ate mud, a third died from a burst blood vessel after failed effort to write ten characters. Hut-based exam rooms amid snakes and rain storms amplified fear.
The author laments that competitive exams in the country and England push a broad store of knowledge into students but fail to produce meaningful understanding. After tests, many heads prove empty, revealing the painful toll of rote learning and late extraction of memory.
Legislators debate broad bills to punish and deter combinations that restrain competition. Senator Sherman's trust bill stands as the only measure advanced, proposing criminal penalties for managers and allies, civil damages for competitors and consumers, but unlikely to pass before Congress adjourns and enforcement against wealthy trustees remains uncertain.
The text appraises Bayard as a potential elegist, noting Gray’s Elegy inspired by Stoke Poges graveyard. It criticizes Bayard’s poetry for lacking backbone and vivacity, yet suggests possible merit if he embraced Whitman’s freer verse and shed rigid rhyme and metre.
A Lancaster member introduces a bill regulating passenger railways to prevent stock watering. The measure caps stock at 30000 dollars per mile with bonds equal, risking paralysis of costly new lines while allowing cheaper existing routes to continue watering. The piece notes constitutional prohibition on stock watering and urges strict enforcement.
The article discusses Boston pride and pronunciation, citing Max O Rell’s praise of the city as scholarly and literary while noting Bostonians twist the name to Boaston or Borseton. It highlights the humorous tension between external acclaim and local speech habits.
A collection of opinion notes on Prohibition voting hesitations in the Senate, cabinet tensions over policy, Disraeli quips on moderates, White Cap warnings, railways policing, and imperial politics. The piece surveys U.S. and European figures, electoral shifts, and current events with sharp, period voice.
The English Cardinal successor is rumored to be Mer Stonor the Archbishop of Trebizond. The late Lord Eversley was the last Englishman who heard Pitt Fox and Windham in the House of Commons. Verdi reportedly declined an opera on the discovery of the New World.
A New York Sun observer reports that the Hading veil drives American women to heavy makeup. Women now rouge their faces to avoid looking pale beneath the veil, viewing it as a salvation for those who have long preferred a paled complexion.
A New York Sun preview notes prophecies predicting a millennial era within eleven years, with some interpreters asserting a thousand years of peace. The passage acknowledges signs are not yet obvious to nonprophets.
From the New York World, Admiral Lucé notes Port-au-Prince reacts to the belief that Admiral Kimberly should keep his ammunition extra dry.
The piece recalls Victoria Woodhull Martin’s notoriety and possible ventures into philanthropy and education for women, noting a rumored London lecture tour and plans for multilingual publications funded by subscriptions. It questions motives amid reports of lavish wealth and potential crusades in English society. It also covers a canine show at Grand Central Rink and Judge Collier’s Press Club remarks on transparency in courts and jurors.
Senator Reagan denounces US humiliation over Samoa amid a diplomatic and consular appropriation debate. He urges restoring the status quo and empowering the President to defend US rights, proposing a protectorate if needed. The Senate adjourned after an executive session on a British extradition treaty.
Amelia Rives Chanter says she favors a common sense shoe and the right to dress as she pleases. Mrs Langtry wears a No 4 English shoe with breadth and a low flat heel. Mrs Potter has an unknown size but wears very long narrow shoes. Mrs Cleveland wears No 5 B width with coordinated footwear and hosiery. Mary Anderson has a large foot and wears a large broad shoe.
Cablegram from Latrobe reports the death in Rome of Father Robert Munroe long time assistant pastor at St. Vincent's Monastery aged about 28. He came from Kentucky as a youth, went to Rome two years ago for studies and was ordained three years ago in Kentucky where he celebrated his first mass. He was well known in the region.
George L. Phillips president of the Central Union and Chicago Telegraph Ether corporations died of typhoid fever at his Edgewater residence.Authorities report the illness followed a brief illness. Funeral arrangements pending local services.
Special telegram notes Roswell Lewis recalls a Hayfield home visit to the oldest Crawford County resident who served in the Civil War. The article highlights his longevity and memory of wartime service.
The Oklahoma bill amid House discussions features Payson Illinois amendment to protect honored soldiers homestead rights on public lands while extending to any settlement under the bill. Debate notes opposition by Lyons Colorado and Grosvenor Ohio. amendments modify Indian titles and railroad land rights before a pro forma vote.
Harrisburg reports a 1887 revenue shortfall of 807 500 as the gross receipts tax is struck unconstitutional. Treasurer Hart notes 1 500 000 paid to common schools, 500 000 over prior limits, and warns if revenue continues, sinking funds can cover debt.
An Akron suit between the street railway and telephone companies escalated last night as a street car trolley snagged a phone wire, pulling it down and sending current through many lines. Twenty one exchange signals burned, a flame lit the switchboard, and a South Akron livery stable lamp ignited from the wire. Fire extinguishers were used at three subscriber homes.
The Cincinnati New Chamber of Commerce was formally opened with a large ceremony. Speeches were given by B T Hubbard of the New York Cotton Exchange E Nelson Blake of Chicago Geo W Clements of Wichita ex Governor Bullock of Atlanta Keatine of Memphis and Power of Richmond. Messages of regret arrived from President Cleveland Harrison Morton Wells Atkinson Field Drexel Sherman Butterworth and Foraker among others.
In Soho School Hall Friday evening Battery B presents the Till Family Concert Company. The show is expected to be a great success as reserved seats nearly sold out. Admission is cents with reserved seating.
The Silvia Circle held its twelfth annual masquerade at Masonic Hall with about 500 attendees masked. Notable costumes impressed spectators as dancing ran until 4 a.m.
Wilson's Hall on Station street East End held a promenade party last evening with music by the Mozart Orchestra. The venue is to be used by Jr O U A M lodges and other societies as a meeting place.
An unusually large reception was held yesterday afternoon by Mrs J Chambers at 770 Ridge Avenue Allegheny. About 300 guests were invited and the dining and reception room decorations were exquisite.
The residents at 415 Penn Avenue hosted a social with pipe and song, entertaining a lively group of young men. A collection for the poor was taken up at the close of the evening.
The piece notes Jim Blaine’s jubilation over a potential Harrison Cabinet post. It paints the Yankee as mercurial when excited and recalls Amherst College math professor Snell reacting to a raise with humor about a cod fish feast and real cream.
A correspondent recalls an 1800s Pittsburg show titled The Industrious Fleas. A gentleman exhibited trained fleas on a sheet of paper with feats such as a flea with a gold chain, a flea pulling a tiny sulky, and fleas driving a miniature carriage. The performer fed the fleas from his wrist and carried them in a glass jar. Children delighted at the display in Glenfield on January 2.
A reader recalls a bright October day on the high railroad bridge over the Kiskiminetas River. A black spider, body size of a dime, spun a web and sprang up to drift away over the Allegheny river, rising on the wind as onlookers watched.
A New Waterford reader disputes an East Palestine oil claim, saying capitalists drilled near Nevin Broad and Scholler’s foundry, five miles from East Palestine, striking sand at 73 feet. A derrick is guarded and a test well shows heavy lubricating oil with some gas. The letter notes plans to shoot the well soon.
A letter from Allegheny dated January 30 urges the Exposition Board to issue and sell season and daily tickets to raise funds for the 1880 Exposition. The scheme proposes family season tickets, single tickets, and daily admissions across two cities and neighboring towns to avoid begging for funds.
New Yorker says ex judge Smith, husband of Mrs Stewart’s niece, testified about the couple’s married life. He noted Mrs Stewart sometimes wore the judge’s trousers and that she called her husband Honey. The hearing was adjourned until Monday.
The brig Medina arrived from the West Indies with reports of five weeks of fierce winds and rain after December 15 that wrecked nearly the entire sugar crop on the eastern plantations of San Domingo. Many estates flooded and abandoned. A second brig Ozowa wrecked on Christmas Day off the San Domingo coast, but the crew were saved.
Edward F. P. Myerson faced Judge Gildersleeve for trial over claims he stole a diamond pin and diamond ring loaned by actor Alvin Joslyn last summer. Defense says Myerson wore Davis diamonds and was his companion after the alleged theft. witnesses include actors from Pearl of Pekin Old Homestead Casino Fantasma. Davis testified he loaned the jewelry in July, to be returned the next day. Myerson was arrested after a delay, the property later returned. case to continue tomorrow.
Lawyer Crane obtained a returnable order from Judge McAdam for the examination of C Berry Wail before Referee W H Myers to inspect assets. The action stems from a judgment for clothing by Matthias Rock three years earlier, unpaid after Sheriff’s return. The bill started at $562 and was reduced to $312 by payment. Wail did not appear, and the Referee ordered submission or contempt.
Faith McElhane Maggie Ryan Emily Reyer and Katie Hazey former Higgins carpet factory workers appeared in court today over stones thrown at women who replaced strikers. The victims reported insults from the defendants from near the factory. Each defendant was bound for 300 dollars to curb further incidents.
Ex Alderman Thomas Cleary faces potential jury recall on the bribery indictment, now moved to Binghamton in Boone county by Judge Patterson. The transfer stems from a vote on Broadway Railroad franchise while Cleary served on the 1884 Board of Aldermen, with local belief he may not face further action.
A reader recalls visiting a flea driven display where toy elephants and animals on a table moved when a microscope revealed fleas propelling them. A miniature carriage drawn by two fleas, Lord and Lady Plea, was shown with horses whipped for speed.
In Baltimore on January 3 Mr. Wm. K. Vanderbilt’s steel steam yacht Alva arrived from Wilmington California after a full overhaul by Harlan & Hollingsworth. The vessel will host the Vanderbilt family aboard next Friday for a long cruise to Bermuda Madeira Villefranche Sur Mer and ports in Sweden and Norway.
A cable from Vienna reports the Crown Prince of Austria has died. The U S Secretary of State conveyed deep sorrow from the President and the United States. An Ottawa club expelled the mayor over debts owed by members to a furniture firm, prompting his court action.
A Jackson township, Ohio teacher was dismissed for striking a pupil with a sling shot over a failed definition of participle relations. The article compares drastic methods to those of Amis Bronson Alcott, noting his habit of applying punishments to himself.
The Shroud, official organ of the Undertakers' Association, proclaims a brighter outlook for coffin makers in 1489 and predicts a boom in cemetery lot prices, a likely follow up.
A satirical essay from the New York Evening Sun mocks overindulgence and medical vanity by listing absurd cautions about Welsh rarebits and pineapple, urging readers to accept illness, avoid doctors, and ignore sensational remedies. The piece ends noting the author’s digressive advice is a satire.
It looks as if Gen. Boulanger could now foreclose his mortgage on France at almost any time.
A poetic short on aging and beauty asking if traits come from heredity. It contrasts an aging man with a young woman, suggests exercise and lifestyle affect loveliness, and muses on springtime imagery and Easter symbols. The piece blends reflections on heredity with seasonal verse and whimsical lines about ice cream and renewal.
A wild collage of facts and anecdotes ranges from cotton labor and Louisiana output to curious coins and a forged Confederate dollar, with notes on knit trade, rail weights, and a striking tale of James Wanamaker’s wealth. It also covers a French newspaper’s election coverage, Shakespeare’s first folio value, a man in Newark who jabs needles through his face, Indian coal output, a Russian dinner service, and a haunted Havre de Grace ghost.
A fragment of humorous exchanges and sketches from Pack items including a remark by Longinus reassessing wit, a staged conversation about a pretty woman and wives, a real estate joke, a private detective gaffe, and a court quip. It closes with a light domestic scene about a wedding anniversary gift and matching cloth.
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