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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
4
The clipping presents page metadata from a Pittsburg issue dated November 9 1906 indicating second class mail status. It lists the business office location at Dormer Smithfield and Diamond Streets and the publishing house address at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street.
The weekly and monthly rates for the Daily Dispatch are listed, including annual, quarterly, and monthly subscriptions. Pricing details cover daily, Sunday, and special editions with carrier delivery options and cents-per-week charges.
The Dispatch offers summer forwarding at 9 cents per month or 8 30 for three months with Sunday edition at 6 cents for three months. The business office has moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets, and readers should include both old and new addresses.
In Schenley Park today Pittsburg hosts an old fashioned Fourth of July with orators and fireworks. The piece links independence to local growth and urges eternal vigilance to safeguard the republic against evil freedom. It notes Pittsburg’s pride in independence and national protection as central to its development.
The push for consolidating Pittsburg and Allegheny gains momentum with a growing list of supporters. The move is described as natural and solid, not a spontaneous fad, as Allegheny considers joining the city they belong to. New reasons for union appear, while critics are labeled short sighted politicians.
American Consul G W Griffin cites authentic figures showing rabbits as a growing plague in Australia. Poisoning with phosphorized grain is common but risks animals and people. ferrets, fencing, and high costs fail to stop the tide. Pastures yield rabbit pie and skins fetch demand in England as settlers cope with the invasion.
The Pittsburg police force has recently improved and Chief Brown seeks further enhancements to raise the department’s efficiency. Local officials urge support for measures that strengthen law enforcement capabilities.
Brown plans to present a bill next session mirroring a prior measure vetoed by Governor Beaver. It would create a city police insurance fund to cover injuries sickness and survivor benefits and finance police uniforms to ease burdens on modest pay. Chief Brown seeks legislative support at Harrisburg.
The Toledo Commercial questions the value of the Dunbar rescue effort noting a dead mule a few blouses dinner buckets and a raging fire. It argues whether any compensation or economic benefit came from the labor and whether duty itself is an economic good. It salutes the miners for risking their lives and doing their duty as brave men.
A Philadelphia Times correspondent notes Wyoming women vote as naturally as going to the post office. Despite expectations, no dreadful outcomes occur and indifference to ballot use appears common among Dakota and North Dakota voters. The piece suggests women may stay away from polls, leaving conditions unchanged.
A twelve month rise in beer consumption in the region is noted with over 120000 more barrels brewed and taxed in the year ending June 1890. The paper notes arguments that Brooks law enabled home bottling and retail sale, while arguing the law remains the best Pennsylvania license measure amid hot political discourse and national independence celebrations.
Wholesale dealers propose $100 indemnity to men willing to start business in small towns in Dainois. The pool of volunteers willing to take the risk is not large.
The column lists summer plans for Mr. Will Carlton at the Thousand Isles and announces the engagement of Fay Alger and Morton Mitchell. It notes Marguerite and the Duc d Orleans theme, John Fiske’s singing, Parkman’s garden pursuits, Hag gard at a drawing room, Windsor Terrace music, Lowell’s gradual recovery, the Italian Crown Prince’s devotion to his mother, and Elaine Goodale’s government education work with the Sioux in a nomadic camp life.
A collage of sharp witticisms and local asides touches gambling at sea, umpire hunts in Ohio and Pennsylvania baseball leagues, Jamestown job pleas, election jokes on November 4, Fourth of July weather, onions for sleep, and idle club chatter about vanity, firecrackers, and a New York Fat Woman's Club disbanding in the heat.
The thirty-sixth annual session of the Pennsylvania State Teachers' Association will be held July 8 9 and 10 with Prof Brecht of Lancaster county coordinating arrangements. Welcome by Prof Hyde of Lehigh University and Mr Barber. Dr Edward Brooks and Miss Mathilde Coffin participate in discussions on old and new in education. Memorial addresses on the life and service of Dr Higbee to be given by ex-Governor Hoyt and others. Prof Waller, state Superintendent, to lecture Thursday followed by a social reception hosted by local citizens.
In Stivnervilly, Ohio, the crucible works suspend operations for two weeks. Managers say the plant has run nonstop this year and workers deserve a rest, with repairs to be undertaken during the hiatus.
Nellie Bly is resting in New York after completing a book titled Nelly Bly's Book or 72 Days Around the World. She will not lecture again for now and has severed her newspaper duties, though she may return to journalism later.
A fragmented passage notes a speaker choosing to fish instead of watching his cork and writing letters, with a fellow awaiting a bite every minute and no time to ponder the Presidency years ahead.
The Boston Herald notes the 31 entombed miners at Dunbar are likely beyond resurrection. It honors the rescuers who bravely tried to reach them, stating they deserved to succeed.
A swarm of bees entered the Frank D. Pullen & Co. clothing store in BaxGonx Mo yesterday, driving out proprietors and clerks and occupying the premises until night when the insects were forced to retreat.
General Gliman Maraton, a States Senator from FPXETen N H, died at 9 18 this morning after service in the this month.
Editorial clippings show Democratic and Republican papers broadly deem Pattison acceptable and likely to win. Articles praise his past leadership, note some Democrats may abstain, and claim his appeal across party lines could offset Republican votes.
The piece questions a Democrat representative's fitness and argues he is undeserving of majority votes in Pennsylvania. It condemns his platform as hypocritical and hollow rhetoric, alleging pretense and stolen thunder.
A compilation from several papers notes Robert E. Pattison winning the gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot, with commentary on his strengths and weaknesses. It discusses Pattison’s Mugwump support, potential to beat Delamater, and the political dynamics in Pennsylvania ahead of the 1890 campaign.
The New York World praises the Pennsylvania Democrats for nominating Ex Governor Pattison and aligning with reform. It notes Hoe on a worthy Democratic platform and predicts Pattison’s election if corruption is not entrenched, while quelling doubts about Quay.
Rev George Purves D D pastor of the First Presbyterian Church left with Mrs Purves and children for Delaware county to stay two months. The church will undergo house cleaning with fresh paint carpets pew cushions and frescoing. Rev Dr Applegarth of Fourth Avenue Church may be addressed by his own name during Purves absence due to his striking resemblance to Purves.
A six week tour to Ireland, Wales, England, France, Belgium and Scotland departs Monday aboard the Devonia. Superintendent George J. Luckey leads a group of women and men including Katharine Haztett, Virginian Hopkins, Ella McCutcheon, Lillie McCutcheon, Maggie Mc Cutcheon, Ella Martin, Emma Neely, Jennie Hanlan, Dr Josephine Alben, Cecelia Rahialy, M. J. McCracken, Reuben Rogers, Robert KR. Dewar, W.8. Reader, J. E. Peterson, J. K. Peterson and R. J. Wilson. The party sails Tuesday from New York City on the Anchor line.
Mrs Chaniel ReisFran plans an Eastern trip to Boston New York and Philadelphia guesting Misa Charlotte Ballou. Mrs Sarah Brawley widow of J. Brawley departs Meadville for Chautauqua Lake with granddaughter Miss Bertha Evans. Mrs Josefh Craic hosts a patriotic garden party for about 75 guests. The Misses Acnes and Mary McKean go to Cape May for the season with Mr Andy McKean.
Major William Jordan of Lawrenceburg and Miss Maris Kepner of Cincinnati wed after an eighty year betrothal amid his war injuries and his dying condition. His mother’s death allowed the match to proceed followed by his pension arrears of 3000 dollars and a monthly allowance of 72 dollars.
Judge Rix upholds government case against Andrew Wehrle a Middle Bass wine grower who used a device to fortify wine without 10 percent alcohol earning about $50 000 yearly. Cleveland collectors info entering suit for full tax on distilled spirits and forfeiture of the machine. Judgment for tax and forfeiture follows.
Erie politician William L. Scott praised the Pattison Black ticket after a convention and at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He said the ticket is unbeatable in Pennsylvania, backed by a strong platform, and will sweep the state with no doubt.
Mrs Ed Price on her portico faced a large black snake advancing toward the house. The creature struck the door thrashing its tail and hissing. It disappeared under the house, then reappeared at the back kitchen door and crawled up the stove pipe before Mr Price used a poker to drive it away. the reptile measured about 4 feet 10 inches.
A devotional piece decries cynicism and calls for steadfast work of heart and hands. It argues true self before God, warns against false appearances, and envisions believers shaping heaven through daily duties and worship.
A London feature highlights American curiosities in Holy Trinity Church Minories including Washington lineage and a Duke of Suffolk head relic. It also reports Spain plans 1502 Columbus anniversary events, New York theater of varieties ideas, and profiles of American talents and phonograph advances.
An eight step display at Highland School showcases wool from sheep to cloth. A blue ribbon boy figure, a bell, and attached spinning wheel illustrate the process ending with cloth samples. The chart, planned for the Exposition next fall, emphasizes craft and Industry.
Campers recount multiple encounters with a white specter dubbed the Quaker Ghost near the old Quaker meeting house on Walnut Street. Witnesses include cabman Samuel Harris and Sparks, a driver, who describe a pale apparition and moments of paralysis before police involvement and uncertain explanations.
Patent issued July 1 1800 to Pennsylvan ia Ohio and West Virginia inventors details a long roster of devices including cooling liquid systems for refrigerators ink stands carpet stretchers locks belts dynamos and sewing machines with assignees and locations such as Allegheny Pittsburg Toledo Dayton Meadville and Wilkinsburg among others.
Chris Magee, Pittsburgh Republican figure, spoke at the Stratford Hotel about the Scranton ticket. He praised Pattison as the strongest Democratic nomination and predicted a heavy vote, noting tariff and tariff issues as decisive national themes. He also cited Congress and state elections as shaping voter decisions ahead of November.
Otsego Hall, once home of James Fenimore Cooper, burned in 1853. A new building rose, later space was cut by a street. Villagers placed a boulder with an inscription on Fair street noting the hall’s site and Cooper’s residence, while a public subscription memorial is proposed.
Ex Secretary of the Navy William C Whit ney returns from Europe aboard the Majestic and denies any plan to lead Tammany Hall He says he avoids local group affiliations since returning from Washington and believes Croker remains effective and favored by followers and outsiders.
A reflective poem ponders wealth as a fading rainbow and a toy of youth while warning that true value lies in restraint and service to the race. It contrasts the foolish pursuit of gain with the wise man who guards treasure for the common good and warns of crime spent for profit. It considers life’s trial hour when self denial may yield lasting beauty or temptations drive toward ruin.
A collection of odd notes and brief items: a 20 pound beer, a parrot in a Kansas City barber shop, a Hungarian murder bear act, a Boston store holiday closure for cinema buffs, a diver with a 6 pound salmon, London’s milk wagon visit by Lord Aberdeen, Idaho bear encounter and hunter, a mule with a swarm, lightning scars on a man, anti cyclone wind theory and a new storm shell, piano note counts, Sir Edward Bradford’s sport fame, a boy cartoonist to Gladstone, Patsy Mitchell’s hair sale for gin, South Carolina politics on Tillman, Pomona’s Francesca Cordella, California wine fountain idea, a Cuban escaped prisoner in Boston, Belfast robins versus a crow, and a Paris hotel ad touting English patronage.
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