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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1890
Page
4
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A 1890 editorial condemns offensive partisanship over the Lampson-Lieutenant Governor case in Ohio. It critiques both Democrats and Republicans for partisan maneuvers, warns of danger to the republic, and calls on the people to eject politicians who place party above honor and honesty.
The piece recalls an 1851 act ending a state option to buy the Pennsylvania Railroad when it bought public works in 1846. By 1861 the state canceled the option for a fixed payment, with the last payment due July this year. It argues a purchase would have been costly but highlights railroad growth and state benefits from the current arrangement.
The Spaulding Iron Company of Brilliant near Steubenville has been assigned to a receiver. An aggrieved minority claims mismanagement and unknowns in the firm’s accounts. The case may reveal why the company bought pig iron in Pittsburgh, refined it in Brilliant, and sold it back in Pittsburgh.
Washington dispatch reports the worst of the House uproar fading as Republicans grow confident that disputed election cases will proceed today. Democrats suspend opposition to Speaker Reed for the moment, while yesterday's fierce debate left a turbulent atmosphere in Congress.
The piece criticizes both parties for blocking House rules and delaying legislation. It cites fear of partisan tactics, supports Speaker Reed's quorum ruling, and urges Democrats to end filibusters to restore prompt lawmaking amid public desire for work and fairness.
The ex Khedive of Egypt Ismail faces a discreet scandal as a London introduced Western princess rebels against his authority in Alexandria. Tensions rise with the English Ambassador and the Ottoman Sultan amid Western influence clashing with Eastern rule, highlighting a broader European East–West power struggle.
A hastily printed misattribution omitted Mr E M ONeill from the Pittsburg journalism report. The club notes the Kentucky guest delivered a complete speech that stood on its own and would not benefit from additions or subtractions. Speaker Reed endures a summer of baseball with patience and earns praise for his handling.
The text notes Portucat’s continued dislike of England and lingering enmity with Spain, while focusing on the closure of the Sixth National Bank in New York due to suspicious bank purchases. It mentions a thorough investigation under a Bank Commissioner and references related national concerns. It also touches on robberies at President Harrison’s Indianapolis home and favorable views on Post Office construction and railroad storms.
The remark that Brawley remains silent prompts speculation among travelers and suggests external teaching or pressure behind the quiet. The line hints at a notable figure named Stanley and a possible lesson in discretion, reflecting a broader curiosity about untold exploits.
James Gordon Bennett is noted for near white hair while Evants Depew and Ingersoll are said to avoid much exercise. Ina Sweet has started an ambulance system in Chicago. Edward Everett Hale notes improving morals with more good than bad. Grenmnat Butler donates books and paintings to New Hampshire Historical Society. Janes D. Gay petitions Congress for a pension. Walker Blaine praised for unfailing good nature. Henry Gladstone marries the daughter of Stuart Rondel. James Whitcomb Riley recalls buying a fur tail overcoat as a high point.
A Parkerburg Sentinel note extols Tus Pitts Dispatch as a model newspaper. It lauds its nose for news, truthfulness, and readable presentation, highlighting a Sunday edition of 20 large pages and a circulation exceeding 50,000.
A humorous meditation on banquets and speakers recalls Roman gladiators and dining mishaps. A farmer’s blunt verdict on a banquet contrasts with a clergyman’s miscue after mistaking his toast The Ladies for The Clergy, ending in an awkward reveal.
Boston January 30. A messenger boy who delivered Commodore Welds invitations at a Brookline reception tired and cold, threw many invitations into the Charles River. The incident caused social snub rumors and Mrs Weld suffered. the messenger boy, blamed for the mishap, is now seeking employment.
Chicago January 3 The funeral of Peter Damm a longtime Lake Town resident and famed as a large man drew a crowd of curiosity. Weighing 58 pounds at death the coffin required a custom 2 ft 8 in by 2 ft deep casket and a hearse with barely a shimmy of space. Ten strong Germans and five pall bearers on each side struggled to carry the bulky casket two blocks to the church along a narrow sidewalk.
A cable from Washington notes the Frankfurter Zeitung questions American criticism of the Samoan treaty. It says U S papers offer no grounds for their claims and suggests opposition stems from hostility to the President and the Secretary of State.
The President today sent to the Senate the nominations of William H Taft for Attorney General. Robert Adams Jr of Pennsylvania as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil. postmasters for Pennsylvania Robert J Patterson Uniontown, Charles B W Jones Tyrone, and John M Weaver Mochanicaburg.
Karl Merse professor of music at Wooster University died this afternoon of pneumonia after influenza illness. He was a renowned composer and taught primus at Astord College for nine years. Also reported are the deaths of river pilot James Rafferty aged about 60 after heart trouble, and John Brennan a longtime Fourteenth ward resident who died yesterday.
The first grand organ recital for Scottish Rite members and guests was held in the Freemason Temple last evening. A 1000 seat hall filled with attire and ceremony showcased a varied program including organ pieces, Swedish Wedding March, and Zampa overture, with James Kerr Jr and William Lupton among organizers.
Mr and Mrs Basil Brown Brashear celebrated their golden wedding at their son John A Brashears home Observa tory Hill. Six children 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren attended along with longtime friends. Mrs Brashear born Julia Smith daughter of Nathaniel H Smith who built the first Morse telegraph and first electrical engine in Western Pennsylvania.
The annual examination at Pittsburg School of Design awarded Miss Marie Murray the gold medal in oil painting and Miss Mary T. Patterson the gold in watercolor. Silver medals went to Miss Bessie Young and others. Laura D. Dummett earned bronze in crayon. Graduates include Ruth P. Miller Anat Lawton Annie McMasters Mary Hurford. Art rooms open to public Monday evening for inspection.
The Woman's Christian Association gathered at the Y M C A chapel yesterday morning with a large turnout of charitable women from the two cities. President Mrs. F R Brunot chaired. Miss Martha Sterling served as secretary. Rev George Hodges spoke on Charity, and officers were re-elected: President Mrs P B Brunot Vice President Mrs Ormsby Phil Secretary Miss M A Sterling Treasurer Samuel McKee.
An East Liberty Y M C A programme at East Liberty Presbyterian Church drew a large, cultured audience. The Schmertz Orchestra performed The Hrngands and The Mill in the Forest, while Schmertz Quartet and Haydn Quartet presented Sleep While the Soft Evening Breezes, The Scout, Waltz Song, She Flowers Sleep, and Guardmount. Vocals by Miss Jennie Gray and Miss Jennie Abbott, with Mr. Clin McUausland, Mr. George F. Wacner, and Mr. C H Seidle complemented the lineup.
At the residence of John Milligan Swissvale yesterday morning Miss Agnes J Stevenson married Rev R B Ewing pastor of the Sixth U P Church East End The ceremony was by Rev William J id D D pastor of the First U P Church Witnessed by a small gathering of friends The bride is a talented educator and has taught at the Norfolk Va Seminary The groom is noted as a leading preacher in his denomination and has led his church for twenty years
Miss Ella Harper Wos married Stanley Neely in a private ceremony at the Harper residence following the death of Major Samuel Harper. Reverend R. J. Castor officiated as the clergyman.
A small ensemble performed at the event with delicate selections. The early program drew a very appreciative audience and highlighted the season’s gentler music offerings.
Miss Maud F Byers hosts a theater party for Misa Kennedy of Philadelphia at the Opera House with a supper by Caterer Riley at the Byers mansion Allegheny. Next Tuesday Newsboys Home hosts a free musical treat by G W Lewis Quartet and Tommy Lory banjo. The wedding of Miss Fannie Fairley and Mr Harry Slifer will be Feb 18.
Detroit January 3. Michael J Griffin and George A Dupuis secure a patent for a soft soil tunnel under river beds. The design uses brick arched interiors with a timber caisson and 12 inch timber framing, claiming 20 to 60 percent lower cost and strength rivaling iron tunnels.
A New York report states moneyed men plan a cracker trust by uniting top firms including E. J. Larra bee & Co. and Brinkenhoff & Co. in a Chicago factory aim. Mr. Moore denies a trust and says the group seeks lower costs and fair profits with fierce competition remaining. Robert T. Lincoln is noted as a major stockholder.
The Republican bid for the Thirty-Sixth Senatorial district heats up as Bedford Somerset and Fulton counties claim the seat. Bedford offers C P Calhoun N Evans and E C Ascham, while Somerset fields James L Pugh and Bisecker, amid regional district tensions and long standing Senatorial customs.
A Cleveland Leader report argues for a Cleveland exposition modeled on Pittsburg and suggests central location, strong visitor draw, and potential net receipts. It notes Pittsburg’s last summer exposition earned 855000 and envisions Cleveland benefiting similarly, with surplus funds possibly funding a manual training school.
In WasnineTos January 3 the Senate approved a bill directing the Superintendent of Census to collect information about homes and farms. The measure faced opposition from Senators OPherson Morrill Sherman Stockbridge.
Titusville oil magnate C MacKinney visits Anderson after touring Ohio oil sites. Dallas banker Mr Locke promotes Texan investment and opposes Texas state division. A Pittsburg Press Club banquet prank had guests don varied hats. A Boston businessman Ki a creates a national city handbook project.
Washington report on Richard H. Jackson of Alabama who failed final exams for a commission as a minor officer. A bill may place him last on the ensign list. He once led Trenton sailors during a March hurricane at Samos, aiding Lieutenant Brown and saving 450 lives.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway voluntarily pays William De Lorenzo guardian for Dora Payne 87500 in the Hose Hill accident. Claim Agent Richards notes the amount is unusually large as life damages usually cap at 5000. The railroad says sentiment and humane action led to the settlement to spare costs of a lawsuit.
Congressman J M Wiley of New York arrived at the Leland Hotel with Norman Mack of Buffalo and met L L Smith of the Richelieu. Rumors circulated that Wiley planned Westward travel to cash in on a forthcoming World's Fair investment, with Wiley absent on hotel business and unconfirmed by nightfall.
Coronel Kellogg is overwhelmed with applications for copies of the official Chickamauga maps. He has a very small edition at his control. Veterans should address their Senators or Representatives.
John W. Crowley, a Fall River Line musician aboard the Provident, guessed Nellie time around the world within seconds and is determined to be eligible for a complimentary voyage.
Hon. Henry Watterson delivered a lecture titled Morals and Money to a large audience in Old City Hall. He warned the money question dominates American life and urged honesty in earnings while condemning the moral drift toward financial worship amid debates on race and national progress.
The Pennsylvania W T U holds its fifteenth annual convention report issued in Philadelphia recounting Miss Frances E Willards position on politics. It notes party lines and shifts, erasures of two officers, and argues Prohibition will not seize power but form the nucleus for a reforming party.
A collage of brief items: a Joliet prison reference, Paris bonbons, a Wyoming stage driver killed, a Crawford county toboggan tale, a Seymour saw mill chestnut find, a Woodstock winter open prediction, a river-contiguity dispute in Missouri, German executions, a Cleveland portrait plan, sprouting pickled onions, a Channel warship near miss, a Marmara bridge proposal, an Eight Hour Dining Club in Washington, a Bahia black diamond, a Salem freight car tale, Carnegie’s troublesome book, German flagman prank, a Holy Trinity head relic tale, and Windsor guest etiquette notes.
The auditing committee for the Nations Land Leagues conducted a routine check of the books in a quiet session. Several members were absent and declined to act, while a telegram from Luke Dillon influenced Thomas P. Tuite to abstain from participation.
The sixteenth quarterly YP Christian League gathering met last night at Batier Street M E Church with Hen ry Folsom presiding and welcoming delegates and visitors. Rev W H Pearce led devotionals, Prof Jorden directed music, and Rev De Witt Banham spoke on the league’s charitable work motivating continued zeal and growth. all delegates were reelected with notes of improved efficiency and higher membership.
The body of Major William Gordon of New Castle was brought from Asheville North Carolina and will be taken to New Castle today for burial. He served in the One Hundred Pennsylvania Volunteer and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Postmastership under President Cleveland. His death occurred Tuesday after prolonged ill health and the funeral is set for 3 o clock Saturday at his old home.
The vestry of Trinity FP. E. Church met last night in the chapel to consider church welfare matters. There was no notification of any sale or financial action concerning $100,000 and no governance changes noted.
A collage of Puck style snippets parodies social scenes and courtroom banter with Irish names and comic misunderstandings. Jokes touch on beauty, wares, cures, marriage pleas, and self incrimination in a light satirical frame.
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