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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1889
Page
11
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The article discusses the upcoming Congress of American republics highlighting international arbitration as central and essential. It argues arbitration could surpass European powers in civilization and notes plans for commercial union uniform coinage and weights. It acknowledges Blaine’s method while praising his pursuit of an American internal congress.
A new water cooler design acts like a nickel slot machine yielding a glass of water for a penny. It offers a cheap refreshing drink without a responsible person to be charged under Sunday laws. The open question is whether law would pursue those who prepare and collect the money.
A political column notes Wa C Whitney, former Secretary of the Navy, as a possible Democratic presidential candidate. It mocks his luxury tastes, references champagne and terrapin banquets, and cites his connection to Standard Oil as a major asset for party insiders.
The article alleges prominent Standard Oil men engineered the 1887 wheat deal that ruined Fidelity Bank Cincinnati and sent KE L Harper to prison. It parallels prior oil market squeezes like the Penn Bank corner and argues the public must judge alleged monopolistic tactics behind market manipulation and profiteering.
In discussions about a possible foreign navy bombardment of New York City, observers caution against overconfidence. The debate centers on naval capabilities and defense readiness as the threat is weighed by policymakers.
The piece argues that the United States relies on food supply control and financial interests to deter war, noting India Russia Australia and South America could supply Europe if US food output failed. It warns that European powers could change conditions and urges building a strong navy and ordnance to deter future aggression.
Discussion in the article notes favorable views from the President and others toward an extra session of Congress beginning in October. A primary aim is to address tariff reforms and speed up work before Christmas. Public opinion supports abolishing the Sugar Trust duty, while general tariff disposition remains debated.
A businessman robbed of £10000 in Allegheny recounts a bunko scheme that exploits credulity. The piece notes how such scams persist, often preying on older individuals who may be more vulnerable as newspaper reading habits shift with age. It argues newspapers warn the public effectively and that sophisticated cons still deceive even the sharpest minds.
The piece argues that Emil Zola may employ salaried writers who retouch their work and publish it under his name. It notes similar accusations against Miss Braddon and Brown’s novels, and questions Zola’s moral stance given the involvement of assistants in producing supposed Zola works.
The distressing report notes Hadji Hos sein Ghooly Khan leaving his post as Persia's minister to travel to the United States. He plans to inform his master about the situation and seek new directions after his departure. The piece condemns the reporters and paragraphers for their cruelty.
The piece mocks Persian Minister Hadji Hussein Ghooly Khan and other diplomats over newspaper insults to their nations. It suggests recalling ministers, notes similar treatment of the Russian czar, and lampoons British figures and stage rumors, ending with a quip on Congressman Beatty and party politics.
The note says P. T. Barnum will bring his big show to London this fall. It contrasts Barnum in England and Buffalo Bill in France to suggest European audiences will be impressed by this country’s entertainment.
Downtown businessmen complain about asphalt promised and stone delivered on Fourth Avenue and Diamond Street below Wood Street. A London reform shifts restaurant bills to Anglo-Saxon wording, deemed more satisfactory than French. Missouri backers push a pardon for the Younger brothers, drawing Chicago's protest over prior pardons.
Proctok Kywott defeated Spo kane in Chicago last week as Southern pride swells over the star horse’s rising fortune and the revival of their great men.
The Indiana Republican press calls Commissioner Roosevelt offensive and arrogant in opposing convicted gamblers' appointments to public roles. They argue the stance brands him an uncivil reformer and misrepresents Indiana workers’ views.
At a sale of M. Secretan's collection a painting titled Breakfast drew a bid of 17000. The item was described as an expensive meal metaphor tied to a Boston municipal banquet.
The discussion over adopting the system of future transactions on the Oil Exchange shows persistent resistance from oil brokers and a wary attitude among market participants. Analysts note the contrariety of events and the reluctance of hopeful sellers to claim gains.
A writer notes Lillian Russell, famed for The Brigands at the Casino, NY, plans to study grand opera. Her departure would leave a large gap in the Casino Company while observers doubt her chances to sing as a true soprano.
Reports of Buffalo Bill teaching 100 cavalry officers in American riding style. Notices on Mme de Grouchy, a child named Sho, Miss Mary Fuller, a Justice, and the Chief Justice meeting a tug at Quarantina. Remarks on Hart ford citizens recalling Harrison visits and a 1572 fishing cruise. Lists oldest US ex senators Bradbury and Davis with birth years. Profiles of Colonel A A Saxton of Missouri. Five Waterloo officers alive at the 74th anniversary. Death of Davin Andreas Saxlehner and his water business success in Budapest. Beaconsfield primrose origin tale disputed with Queen’s wreath myth.
Mell rath of Cleveland recounts a Europe trip that cost about 100 dollars in 19th century values. He kept an itemized account showing a total near 167 dollars, including a round trip to London and Paris aboard the City of Paris on the Inman Line. He details modest lodging with private families in London and economical meals and services to prove economical travel is possible without sacrificing comfort.
Paris reports Prof Brown Sequard, 72, asserts the possibility of prolonging life through scientific facts. He describes experiments on rejuvenation, noting transfusion limitations and proposing direct introduction of new heat and electricity via tissue. The Biological Society audience reaction was cautiously receptive.
Private Dalzell sends a letter to the New York Sun outlining his bid for Lieutenant Governor. He notes his 189 votes and lack of campaign resources while claiming rivals spent on headquarters, groceries, cigars, and cards, and details his expenses including hotel stays and autobiographies sold for 25 cents.
A sparse reflective passage describes tasting hardship and decay as day turns to night. The speaker senses bitterness, thirst, and the presence of death while noting the world growing cold and shadows lengthening around them.
New York notes report Bernard Werner, a confirmed drunkard, drunk on Paris green mixed in beer. He survived after a long struggle from 4 PM to 7 AM, while his wife and six children watched. He later attempted to poison himself again with his year-old child’s help but his wife intervened. He left a penniless, ill wife and six children.
Emmanco Bellini and Countess Marchisio Della Pradosa, of Italy, separated after a six month marriage begun in New York. The Count whipped and battered her amid domestic strife over £20000 of her property. He vanished with jewelry and money last night. police aid sought. She still loves him and hopes to reunite.
Charles Brown jailed for burglary attempted escape at Jefferson Market Police Court by leaping from a second story window. He dangled from the sash as officers chased through streets and alleys, finally being recaptured after a tussle without any shots fired.
A London backed syndicate offers to acquire Delmonico's restaurants and run them like major railways under Somers and Pond plans. The group failed on a first million dollar bid, while settling the chief steward hurdle and offering M. Dorval the general manager post, which he declined citing heavy work. A burglar story from Newark ends with the thief fleeing after alarms sounded.
After a Philadelphia gathering, guests enjoyed watermelon and a bari tone sang "Just a little happiness, just a little pain" adding a lyrical moment to the night.
A conglomeration of short notes appears: Asa Williams killed Sidney Goff in Macon Georgia for 5 cents. a petrified tree was unearthed in Farmingdale New Jersey. a Kentucky jail inmate tried to end life with blotting paper. a Canada mourning dress ban movement. references to Black mourners, a Boston directory listing 198853 names, and various scattered observations on art, anthropology, and advertising schemes.
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