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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1891
Page
15
The Dispatch notes heightened access via a new bridge allowing all riders and pedestrians to reach Schenley Park for Independence Day festivities. Crowds praised the park’s views, breezes, roads, and shaded ravines, calling it a boon to the entire city and a fitting tribute to Mrs. Schenley’s gift.
The New York Sun notes Emin Bey plans to explore the Mountains of the Moon region seen by Stanley. It argues Ptolemy’s Lunt Mons may lack solid basis but some central Africa statements could have factually anchored origins despite fable and rumor.
The New York World criticizes the idea that college should focus on physical training at the expense of intellect. It argues that while some students may never become intellectuals, colleges exist to foster intellectual growth for all, not to narrow aims to athletics.
The passage argues against viewing athletics as the sole measure of college success and refutes World’s claim that athletics glorifies unproductive students. It cautions that excessive physical play harms intellectual work and warns against equating animal vigor with true college achievement.
John Russell Young argues two points from the China disorders. He critiques violent mobs yet notes Chinese government efforts to curb attacks on foreigners and questions the US stance on protecting people and property. He warns the United States will resist accepting any evasive liability for American interests harmed by mobs.
The German Emperor arrives in England amid royal harmony and grand naval honors. Despite rumors of tension with the Prince of Wales over baccarat scandal remarks, no public rift appears. After ceremonies and feasting, they part, leaving England to govern itself while Germany explores new displays of pageantry.
A review notes U S small arms lag European progress with high velocity magazines and improved rifles. It urges building factories to produce powerful rifles while stressing no immediate peril, arguing U S defense lies in isolation and fair dealings with foreign powers.
Republicans face a decision over Common Pleas No 3 judgeships as Governor Pattison leans toward his appointees and Democrats back Porter McClung and Kennedy. The County Committee weighs endorsing the Governor or pursuing independent nominations amid shifting sentiment and potential contest between Kennedy and ex Judge Fetterman.
The article argues Kennedy could survive given four candidates for three seats and warns of trading and log rolling among supporters. It notes the bench’s strong partisanship may sway committee pressure toward Governor appointees and cautions judges unlikely to court delegates amid a partisan scramble.
The column rails at Secretary Rusk for politicizing the Weather Bureau appointment and notes Democratic short campaigns, mentions the Greathead tunnel in London as proof of progress, discusses Nevada Idaho Wyoming voting power, cites the Sunol trotting claim, praises the Schenley Park bridge completion, comments on Kansas farmers’ mortgages, refutes slightly warmer forecasts, warns the Recorder about census credibility, and reports the Asbury Park National Bank closure with the Comptroller appointing a receiver.
Hawaii consul D A McKixey, brother of Major McKinley, is noted. Lord Revelstoke’s former house is now Baron Hirsch’s. Max O Rell plans a Westward lecture tour starting October 1. Zoua claims his novel La Guerre has no women. Waterloo veteran Lt Col William Hewitt, aged 20 then, survives among four officers. A library remark compares reading to a dictionary. A Servian king and Montenegro princess betrothal, age 11, is reported. Queen Regent and daughter decline Amsterdam reception. Thials funds feeding the poor and breakfast for 30,000 children with photos of the young queen.
Lewiston accounts an outdoor yarn involving F. H. Packart and Charlies H. Davis of Lewiston. At Seboomook House on June 15 a tale unfolds of a cusk and a trout captured after a vanished line and pole, then sent to New York, with Dana and local guides cited. The piece touts the tale as a genuine local legend.
A Market Street grip recounts a nameless elderly man from Inyo who had never seen a streetcar before. The man paid 45 cents and rode from one station to another, marveling at the system and calling the fare “pretty cheap riding.”
A 71 piece brass band marches past a market, an ox beside yoked oxen jokes about pounds gained, and a snare drum spurs the crowd toward Schmitt's Park barbecue. The story ends with a moral about friends seeking fun.
A New York Sun piece describes a delicate aspen caught by a country zephyr who woos it with practiced phrases. The grove notes the zephyr’s declaration and his later return to former habits, finding he can draw breath without agitating his companion.
A young woman once a skilled stenographer became seriously ill and underwent an operation. After recovery she chose a new path as an office nurse to a physician, studying briefly to fit the role. She assists during office hours, handles tasks efficiently, and earns a solid income, illustrating clever enterprise.
A concise report notes Mr. Gladstone's growing confidence in events and hints he may soon act decisively as his habit dictates when he feels empowered.
A poem fragment from the New Fork Advertiser describes Fair Jane near a woodland edge where cows appear as she calls them. Neighbor John climbs the fence to aid her with the rails while a shy exchange of glances reveals budding love beneath woodland breath and meadow breeze.
A New York correspondent narrates summer rituals of cool seeking amid 90 degree heat. A philosopher, chorus girls, and a beer run in Broad Way illustrate the chase for relief, while seafaring tales, tall office life quirks, and insomnia among stock traders reveal the season’s social toll and humor.
Chicago Tribune reports a minor quarrel over two words sparked a feud between neighbors and old friends. Two men walked home together and stopped to refresh themselves. One refused another drink, declaring enough. The dispute escalated, marking the start of a lasting feud.
In an England paper on sounding machines Professor Lambert notes 1888 89 shipwrecks with 83 3 1 3 lay to stranding. total losses 125000000 and 1269994 tonnage. 2158 vessels grounded. He then outlines various sounding devices and introduces a novel inverted wooden kite towed at depth up to 45 fathoms. the kite’s wire vibration produces a noise in a sounding box and silence signals bottom contact.
First Lieutenant Jacob Grey McWhorter United States Marine Corps died at the Marine Hospital Chelsea Massachusetts on June 27 He was born in Augusta Georgia June 17 1981 He graduated from the Naval Academy Annapolis with high honors in 1992 and served on the Lancaster and Adams cruisers before joining the Marine Corps His career included assignments at Mare Island Norfolk Philadelphia and San Francisco with various shipboard and shore duties
Miss Maggie J Grant daughter of Mia ana and the late John Grant died last Friday at 204 Penn avenue Twen. A neighborhood notice reports the death and family details.
Oscar Houta and Oscar Houtz, managers at the Pennsylvania Publishing Company, were found dead in their Harrisburg office yesterday morning. Early speculation points to heart failure as the cause, with investigators reviewing the scene.
Da. W. J. Heddens a prominent Reformer of Western Missouri dies in St. Joseph at 44. Gwilym Gwent a 6 year old from Wilkes-Barre dies suddenly near Pine Manor. Rev. Frank Norton a well known preacher dies in Washington. John P. Cassier pioneer baseball player dies in Brooklyn at 66, member of the Brooklyn Baseball Club. John Palmer Wyman descendant of early colonial stock dies in Arlington after a military career.
The Philadelphia Call outlines the abolition act and reduced minting last year to curb speculation. It notes recoinage into larger units, a brig of 40 pieces, and limited issues at New Orleans from 1840 to 1843. Early dates fetch high premiums. 1853 and 1863 coins show notable sale prices.
Mr Chittenden recounts President Lincoln’s readiness to obey commands during the Fort Stevens defense. Lincoln orders a distraught artillery officer to take a safer position, saying he must lead by example and endure danger rather than expose others. Stanton accompanies them in the tense moment.
The best known London pearl necklace belongs to the Countess Tolstol and features nearly black gems prized for rarity. Baroness Henry de Worms also possesses a notable diamond necklace. A future contest rises as a marriage connection to the Baroness enters, with the aged necklace once owned by the late Countess of Orkney.
A July afternoon scene on the left entrance of a bridge in New York shows seven benches crowded with 30 to 35 men. A passerby whispers a dime to a man, triggering the group to stretch yawn and rise, as others follow, ending with all leaving to seek other benches.
A Brooklyn girl receives silver bonbonnieres for a birthday and gains a string of trinkets including a glove buttoner and a pencil. She buys a tiny silver purse for coins and a silver chatelaine for keepsakes. Lavender salts, a glass and silver piece, an indigo gown, and violet inspired renovations follow as friends anticipate a boudoir makeover in violet tones.
The mayor of Boston pushes for a distinctive flag design for the office while nearby Brooklyn and New York note the erection of two lamp posts and no unique emblem for their mayor. The piece contrasts local pride and branding without a formal badge.
John L. Sullivan declares from San Francisco he will return to America to engage in politics. He plans to stump several states for the Democratic party, a move the Boston Herald hopes he follows through on. Prince George’s visit to New York is noted with no interview about his views on America.
A collage of short quirks and notices includes a 12 year old traveling salesman case in Quincy, a Virginia elm topped rail station, Lascars marriage toe ring custom, and a ring of assorted curiosities from England to New Hampshire.
A collage of humorous fragments from Harper's Bazar and Harpers Weekly style pieces. Lines reference a greased pole prize, autographs worth a mint, fireworks, hunting pets, and a two year engagement, all conveyed in breezy social satire.
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