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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1890
Page
7
Peracna leaves the Oily for Ue summer dispatch. Rates for earliest meat forwarding offered with options of monthly or quarterly terms. Daily edition available at three month terms. Address changes must note old and new locations. The BUSINESS OFFICE of THE Dis PATCH relocates to Corner of Smithfeld and Diamond Streets.
The Dispatch announces a single Calendered paper Fourth of July souvenir page for gratuitous distribution. Agervis and Carriere should place orders at the Business Office to provide copies to their patrons.
The nomination of Robert E Pattison for Governor energizes the Democrats by presenting a vigorous independent candidate with a record of clean governance in a Republican stronghold. Pattison’s administration is praised for independence, protecting public welfare over corporate interests, and enforcement of constitutional articles.
Our Dispatch promotes old fashioned Fourth of July by printing National Airs and the Declaration of Independence for distribution at Schenley Park tomorrow. It argues celebrations should honor Revolutionary principles of equality and freedom and cautions against noisy excesses.
The exploration of the Hill Farm mine reached 1800 feet before a gas filled section halted the effort. The discovery of coats and dinner pails suggests imprisoned miners perished soon after the explosion. The heroic two week rescue attempt highlights selfless labor and calls for public aid to bereaved families.
A satirical remark argues the Czer should oust the chief of his private police after a half barrel of dynamite is found in the Czat’s cellar. It suggests that if the police cannot keep dynamite out of the ruler’s dwelling, ruling becomes impracticable. The piece jokes that the police, the dynamite, or the Czar must go.
The Philadelphia Press notes ex Secretary Whitney becomes recognized head of Tammany and warns opponents may need to lay low. It suggests Whitney could steer the machine as effectively as he did the navy, and claims Louisiana Koklux actions in Anite aid federal election bill supporters.
Amid denouncements of insults and alleged dishonesty, interviews with prominent citizens reveal rifts in the Republican camp over Pattison’s nomination. The piece notes the potential for disaffection to carry Pattison to governor if developments continue.
A police officer disciplined for drunken pistol practice is described as a fit subject for workhouse confinement. The text comments that festive display is unsuitable for an efficient force and notes census officials looming as powerful as umpires in cities. It jokes that a nonconfrontational Democratic convention would still seem too tame without some surface signs of killing.
A collage of brief notes covers high society moves and curiosities. Newman travels to Japan, Queen Natalie insures a son for 200000, Morton to Rhinebeck, and Toren hunts icicles at Asbury Park.
A west to northwest storm veered northward near Pittsburg, bringing heavy rain and intense lightning. The Bewickley to Pittsburg train weathered the gale with drenched tracks, while a Tuesday evening storm earlier impressed with a brilliant lightning column and widespread thunder.
Atlanta Constitution notes no live elephant for the city and imagines options. It suggests Atlanta join issues with Chicago and send Tascarte to Chicago as a nineteenth century marvel. Reports from Connecticut describe heavy snow drifts and very cold lakes hindering fishing. Pennsylvanna should hold its next Democratic convention in the Maine woods. Chicago police face a challenge distinguishing drunkenness from heat stroke without a doctor. "SNAPPER" GARRISON signs to ride Hon. W. H. Scott's horses for 10,000 dollars for the season, a sum likened to years of school chief or editor pay. The piece marks twenty four years since the New York Evening Telegram's first appearance and its continued bowing.
Charles Hutchinson president of the Art Institute notes a Florence purchase worth 200000 dollars. The collection includes 15 works praised as masterpieces such as a superb Hobbema a Van Ostade a Jan Breen and a Rembrandt described as far ahead of other local Rembrandt canvases. The Rembrandt is highlighted as the collection’s pride with exceptional beauty and size.
A Norwegian man in Aslesund tested Darwinian ideas by moving a herring from sea water to air and later onto land. The fish adapted to breathing air and walking with the man, becoming his city companion until it accidentally drowned attempting to cross a broken bridge.
The Humboldt School Board elected Principal Mrs. M. B. Hedman, assistant principal Miss Mary E. Lauffer, and a full grammar and primary staff including Misses Haugh Slocum Pate Anderson Gribben Pitts Dyer Hawk Boggs Simpson Prosser Schmolze Davin Deakin Weyman McDowell Adams Corey Dyer McAautcheon with substitutes Keller Deakin Early Coleman. A committee will secure lecturers for Friday afternoons during the next term inviting parents and friends. Carey Vaux earned the top honor in his High School class.
A brief note urges workers to rest and learn to shave themselves when barbers are unavailable. It advocates that every working man should have at least half a day of rest weekly.
A travel piece describes Assouan in Upper Egypt with mentions of Egyptian mummies and inscriptions, the town’s growth under British influence, the Elephanteine island, a harbor shift, and Grenfell’s archaeological work beginning in 1887. It notes the grottoes linked to ancient dynasties and the fortress of Sheyka al Nagmeh atop a sandstone ridge.
In Groton near New York Sun reports a giant rattlesnake, feared by locals for years, was spotted crossing a road near James Turner’s house by hunters James Turner Charles Mitchell and Aaron Chapman. The monster measured about one foot long with fourteen rattles and was joined by another rattler of the same age.
The Erie Herald notes talks of a municipal merger between Pittsburg and Allegheny with aims of reduced expenses and better administration. It highlights potential high ranking among American cities but warns that office vacancies may not be enough to fill, presenting a thorn to the plan.
A nostalgic verse describes standing at an open window watching a distant neighbor's little daughter. The speaker recalls the lassie with fair hair and innocent beauty as the day ends, feeling homesick and lonely in quiet reflective mood.
A new stock company with a 100000 capital has been formed to promote large scale peach raising. During the year ending May 1 the German Government received 95000000 from the imperial postal and telegraphic office, and 850000 from the printing office.
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