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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1890
Page
4
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The business office of the Dispatch newspaper has been relocated to the corner of Smithfield and Dismond Streets.
The piece argues that if Congressional delegates were bought, the matter must be pursued in criminal courts rather than elections. It asserts that bribery statutes apply and calls for a jury to decide whether bribery or perjury occurred, insisting on rigorous action to uphold public decency and reject dismissal of corruption charges.
A diskussion of sewer issues in Plast End notes both sides have valid points. The city must curb nuisances from sewer leakage while ensuring adequate, properly discharged sewers before enforcing connections. The writer says the public and individuals share clear rights, leaving little room for dispute.
The Failey Virginian Staunton Va. and others warn the bill is injurious and driven by party aims. Southern Republicans claim no need for district changes while fearing the policy will entrench party power. Reed says counting own votes could win 25 seats from the South, risking North gains.
A New York alderman exposed for accepting 10 000 from a 750 000 Broadway corruption fund and seeking the remainder reveals a vast municipal shell game. The article notes a history of public officials justified by law breaking and moral compromise in city governance.
The piece argues the New York District Attorney halted prosecutions yet pushes for a civil action revealing bribery details and amounts. It criticizes officials for protecting graft, notes fugitives abroad and contemplates fair division of illicit gains amid political endorsement of bribery.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, a Republican-leaning paper, counters Henry C. Lea's criticism of state politics by implying his switch to Democrat for the issues shows the Republican party's failures. It argues the accusation that Lea is a Democrat highlights Republican misrule, corporate power, and a misfit of leadership with constitutional law. The piece suggests GOP attack lines fall short and may widen Democratic support.
The text critiques a New York grand jury’s decision to ignore a conspiracy bill against the Cloak Manufacturers Association. It argues the foreman’s anti union stance reveals improper influence beyond evidence, suggesting wages in clothing imply collective action by workers, and warning that conspiracy trials appear to target labor.
The newspapers report on possible splits in party lines with talk of an independent ticket. The Philadelphia Press counters a circulating tale that W L Scott would run an independent Democratic ticket if Wallace aligned with the opposition.
The article argues that July’s extreme heat or coolness skews public perception of average temperatures. It notes that a 97 degree shade reading is not the Weather Bureau’s true mean temperature, as the monthly average should reflect broader daily data rather than single highs or lows.
A TRE attempt to spark a labor sensation by attacking a so called union factory fails to shake reader interest, as a related local article shows the misfire and muted response from the public.
The Washington Post dismisses Democratic claims that Quay has a $900,000 starter for Pennsylvania as unfounded. The piece mocks the Democrats, arguing they should drop their ticket to avoid waste, reflecting the paper's view that money and boodle largely drive elections.
A bizarre report notes that the thefts from Mrs Paras Stevens' jewelry box eclipsed diamond mine outputs as the burglarious profession finds a bountiful heap of precious stones.
A Washington correspondent argues that if the Government will purchase all silver production it should also provide a market for all agricultural products. The question will be asked widely and the answer will be hard for interests who want to sell their goods to the Government to digest.
A reflective travel piece portrays a Grand Atlantic crossing from New York to Liverpool aboard the Arizona. It contrasts geography as a live map against the sea’s vastness, notes silent Trappist observers, and sketches passenger life, time drift, and curious shipboard scenes from porpoises to shovelboard.
The Century Dictionary, under Prof Whitney, is hailed as a six volume encyclopedic lexicon of English. It features large type, quality paper, and extensive quotations. Also reviewed are Kestell of Greystone, Erring Brother, Belshazzar, and other works by Robinson, Roe, de Saint Amand, Montague, Dyar, Henley, Barnum, Routledge, Eaton, and Allen.
A dispute between the United States and England over Behring Sea fisheries risks escalation, with observers noting a possible temporary easing for seals. The clash centers on maritime rights and enforcement in northern waters, as both nations trade protests and seek international mediation.
Some press praise the silver bill as meritorious while the author warns that a measure lacking fault may prove to have no positive qualities upon actual trial. The piece questions assuming success from universal praise and urges cautious evaluation through experiment.
The cyclone industry remains stubbornly resilient in St Paul, as this event tests the effects of shifting climate. The phrase change of climate hints at evolving conditions, though the impact appears not wholly favorable.
A Philadelphia Times query asks how many American citizens can name or state the capitals of every state. It questions how many, including the Times itself, are certain where each capital is situated across the Union.
A collage of brief sketches notes Constance Fenimore Coover as a witty conversationalist, Archduke Francis Ferdinand as wealthy yet ungainly, Prince Starhemberg urging disarmament, and Prince of Wales Albert Edward shopping by proxy. It cites Massachusets remarks by Mrs. Kemble, Justice Lamar’s educational strides, and Amrose Craven’s baking tally. Also mentions Miss Excona Fleury’s royal university success and Duke Karl Theodore’s eye care legacy, ending with Miss Jessie Carson driving a stage between Osage and Park Rapids in severe and mild seasons alike.
A New York girl has gone on a pleasure trip to Siberia per a contemporary statement. The remark suggests a Sterne like jest on leisure pursued in a distant land.
An old Maine farmer says a bit of warm weather is needed to make hay. He advises cutting grass now as it will not weigh more than fourteen hundredweight to the ton.
Colonel T B Vincent aged 72 died after brief illness at 9 30 this morning in Buffalo. He was well known across the state and once led its clan. Interment in Erie with Rev Father Mahoney officiating. Father Mahoney died at his sister’s residence after noon yesterday from asthma and heart disease. He was known in Baltimore and Milwaukee and came there three years ago for health. He was a cousin of Colonel John Arkins of the Rocky Mountain News.
The funeral for Mrs Ursula Rankin, aged the eldest woman in Baldwin township, will be held tomorrow from her late residence after dying Saturday three miles from Southern avenue road. Rankin was a well known staple in the community. George Eichler Sr aged 63 died yesterday evening at 133 Main street Allegheny. His funeral will be tomorrow from St Marys Church where a requiem mass will be celebrated.
Mre Mertha Donaldson and Mre Martha, wife of John M. Donaldson the insurance agent, were involved in a late evening incident at her Bellevue home. Details remain incomplete as funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Two prominent Bridgeport gentlemen and their wives hosted a poker night noted for remarkable hands. Mr S held a club flush while Mr C— had a club straight flush using ace king queen jack ten. After long betting both revealed hands. C claimed the bigger flush but S showed a straight flush and won. The duel drew laughs as both had strong clubs.
In Durero, Con, a lightning storm chilled a camp as a tree was struck. A Mexican man near the tree received a jolt coursing down his body, burning his face and tearing his clothes. He lay presumed dead, was revived after two hours in the rain, then walked to camp and recovered aside from a severe burn.
A lively political season is looked for in San Diego amid an organized undertaking firm with 30 000 capital stock. The column juggles anecdotes on ice shortages and cool beverages, a failed timber task, remarks about McGinty, and quips about politicians Martin Williams and Harrison.
At Perrot Michigan on July 14 the Iron Molders National Convention heard President Fitzpatrick warn of a possible war with the Machinery Molders Brotherhood. The union fears division into multiple national bodies and reports of Brotherhood infiltration to block union legislation.
Mrs Howard Gerhart of Denver traveled to Reading on Thursday to see her five year old son in the custody of Mr and Mrs Howard Miller of Reed Street She asked to take the boy to buy clothes and was granted permission Since then she and the boy have vanished It is believed she has taken the child to Colorado Proceedings will be started by the husband to recover custody
Edwin Lippincott husband of Julia C Lippincott confined in Camden County Jail on forgery charges dies after a convulsion in Medford New Jersey. He had supported his wife by paying disputed notes but sold his hotel stake when funds ran out. She reacts with visible grief in Camden cell as reports note his silent suffering and devotion.
Patrick Meehan, a two year old inmate of the Philadelphia Hospital insane department, awoke after a four month sleep. He had fallen into a coma-like state earlier in February, with malnutrition and a rigid, dreamlike condition. Improvement began in late June as jaw muscles loosened, eyes opened, and speech slowly returned. By yesterday full consciousness nearly returned, though solid eating remains impossible and overall condition still fragile.
Allentown report details Mrs Adam Wuohter of White Hall near death after fasting 106 days with no water. She speaks briefly of pain on left throat heart head and stomach as spasms recur. Her condition worsens with feverish symptoms and marked facial changes. heat induced perspiration forces clothing changes.
Hartford Courant reports a nameless party of trout fishermen in a mill pond on Saturday. They catch a ten inch mud turtle and later a six inch freshwater dam. They also net pickerel, dace, shiners, and a freshwater clam before deciding to quit after the first dam was freed from the hook.
At a Warren meeting of SM stock manufacturers the group voted to grant a 25 cent per thousand wage increase to stave off a strike. The industry, centered in Wheeling, is growing with makers applying for a separate K of L assembly. Stogies priced from 8 to 20 dollars per thousand are shipped worldwide to notable buyers including Bismarck Booth Blaine Nye and Henry George.
Colonel Green division quartermaster with Colonel Charles Green and Thomas Potter Jr. established camp headquarters at Mt Gretna on July 11. Major Robert H. White surgeon arrived to organize the medical department. Thomas Gucker, Philadelphia Railroad Superintendent, visited Mt Gretna Park to confer with Irish of the Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad about troop shipments.
The Lackawanna County Prohibition Convention will be held in Scranton on July 16. Posts about party leadership suggest possible moves for Democratic and Republican chairs, with figures like Bexzantn F. Neap of Dauphin and Homer J. Homes of Crawford mentioned. Local papers note August as a needed pause before further organization and report cross-party talks on Williamstown Republican actions and Pattison’s gubernatorial bid. Cornelius O'Hara urges Pattison support. Governor Andrews prepares for spring Lake retreat. Catawissa News Item opposes Buckalaw and Columbia county delegates alignments weakens Washington representation.
The Georgia Republicans have decided not to put a State ticket in the field this year because they fear Democrats would block the fact from appearing in the election returns.
A curious note from the Elmira Gazette ponders marvels seen in everyday life. It contrasts a messenger boy running for no reason with running driven by purposeful need, framing the latter as a miracle rather than a mere phenomenon.
Brief scraps note a New Madrid burial of a 730 pound woman with 16 pallbearers, a San Francisco family of ten all clubfooted, Maori corset interest, and a Fall River sunscape accident. Other items cover artesian wells near San Bernardino, a Savannah clock, heirloom attire, bigamy verdicts, cattle blindness in Tennessee, a tiny Washington state cedar dwarf, a New York Australia steer voyage, a Butte copper ore, a German officer’s cruelty, Elm Grove census oddities, a Macon library barometer, chloral hydrate warnings, and a Boston cemetery mislabeling tale followed by lemonade and buttermilk drink cautions.
A collage of social banter and inarticulate street talk. The text features domestic exchanges about burial wishes and love plots, misheard conversations, quips about weather and time, as well as snippets of humorous exchanges among Miss Kate Ethelinds and other unnamed speakers. It also includes brief captions about a judge, a teacher, and a landlord, plus a joke about shoes and a moth problem.
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