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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1889
Page
11
The July 21 1968 Pittsburgh dispatch reports Judge Ewing’s ruling on retail liquor license rehearings. The decision, described as an individual ruling, leaves open whether other judges will agree, suggesting possible delays for applicants to seek other work until next year.
The piece argues the latest charges against General Boulanger may reflect government zeal more than fact. It stresses that trials for treason or malversation require the accused present to defend himself and to be judged, and notes that fleeing does not prove guilt. It contends cowardice harms him more than conviction.
An Eastern correspondent proposes a ten thousand dollar surplus appropriation to create a new national anthem. The piece argues that art cannot be bought by money and that true national hymns arise from inspiration, not funding, citing America and classic anthems as enduring examples.
The article questions whether the painting The Angelus was really sold for 110000 and notes revelations about the sale. It highlights Mr Proust transferring the work to the American Art Association without waiting for the French Chamber of Deputies approval and calls the price a superb advertisement, while casting doubt on the payment and the sale methods.
Critics warn that a New York auction scene may be driven by heavy advertising and promoters. They flag potential secret deals among Sedelmeyer Proust and the Louvre to push sales like The Angelus nationwide. The piece cautions against treating dealer puffery as art value and warns against trusting inflated figures.
The letter questions John Jarrett's supposed administration-tied instructions and suggests his remarks on Anglo American friendliness are a diplomatic but blunt reflection of the close ties. It notes the Gackville affair as undiplomatic, argues the fuss over private correspondence was undignified, and asks if consular duties in England mean informing Brits that Americans hate them.
The Boston Globe discusses whether Kilrain’s death from Sullivan’s injuries within a year could make Sullivan guilty of first degree murder. It argues the law could hold him for the crime if an unlawful act caused death, but practical obstacles and prizefighter popularity make such punishment unlikely.
The Earl of Fife, set to wed Princess Louise of Wales, is to receive a dukedom from Queen Victoria before the wedding. The piece notes royal customs in bestowing dukedoms, praising the Earl’s valor and suitability, while hinting at the historic independence sought by French dukes.
The Philadelphia Press notes the railway question and asserts that hidden violations of the current law persist while enforcement of the Interstate Act remains lax. It argues that associations aid railroads in selecting which provisions to observe and which to ignore, shaping the legal landscape.
A conservative critique argues that true impact will come only after strict enforcement of the interstate commerce act. It contrasts public calls for broad legislation with the need to maintain law enforcement and criticizes evasions by railroad managers. A press rumor about Valparaiso chestnuts sheds light on Mr. Horr's consulship decision.
The Philadelphia Inquirer contrasts buying trust certificates with lottery tickets. It notes a chance to hit with lotteries, while also acknowledging some square deals in both realms. The piece questions whether the claim of a totally square trust market is fair, given any occasional lottery integrity.
Lorp Duxravers is urged to bring his yacht for a race with backing from Jacob Kilrain the Democratic party and the Pittsburg Baseball Club. The message promises no beating after initial familiarity with the sport and hints at friendly competition.
The Chicago News reports a fear that an English syndicate is buying brickyards to convert them into distilleries. Observers suspect a wholesale move to control brick raw materials, while a suspect claims to be Jack the Ripper, attempting to deflect suspicion from the lunatic arrested.
The Salt Trust proclaims itself not a trust, inviting any buyer with cash to participate, a violent foray into faulty logic. Many trusts show a pattern of deceiving the public into paying four dollars for paper while the actual investment remains far from realized profits.
The week brought permits valuing more than 300000 dollars for new buildings in Pittsburgh, signaling a persistent construction surge. The report notes the strong activity as remaining builders push forward amid ongoing growth in the city’s economy.
News that Berlin's Socialist editors have overridden Bismarck's suppression by renaming their paper with each issue stirs approval for the bold editors.
W B Tate, a Tennessee philanthropist, divides one fifth of a $100000 fortune among 40 needy Confederate veterans in the state. Up to June only 34 babies in the country had been named after Benjamin Harrison, fueling rumors of Harrison’s unpopularity with his party. W H Putnam, great grandson of General Israel Putnam, dies at 77 in Brooklyn Conn from paralysis and plays a leading role at the monument dedication. Emmons Blaine, engaged to Anita McCormick of Chicago, earns $1000 yearly as assistant to President Davis of the West Virginia Central Railway. Miss McCormick is very rich. Mercury-era portraits, colonial figures, and a mix of global notices pepper this eclectic sheet.
An Eastern artist recalls the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts as a cradle for the American school of illustration. He cites E. A. Abbey, A. B. Frost, Peter Moran, Jack Wilson, Charles Stephens, Smedley, and W. B. Yeager as key figures who shaped Harper's and other works. The piece notes Abbey’s later success, Frost’s rise from a sketch club commission to Adler’s Out of the Hourly Barry, and Bensell’s contributions to Saturday Night and Golden Days, underscoring the academy’s lasting influence.
An inland New York tale from Lyons Republican recounts three fishermen at Big Sodus Bay witnessing a strange eellike creature. Witnesses describe a large, framey figure approaching their skiff, feeding on corn with its head like a goose and bearing distinct belly toes.
Special telegram from Washington July 2 reports engineer Martin of the Davis Island dam describing the May 21 flood that destroyed Johnstown. Enormous rains swelled the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, water reached the dam at midnight, hindering protection of machinery. River rose from 6 PM May 21, continuing high due to rains upstream. The steam engine was forced off the pier, two derricks fell but remained intact, and operations to resume are delayed until river falls.
The New Castle Courant extols Pittsburg as a place of growing importance. It argues no city far from New Castle rivals Pittsburg’s proximity, placing it ahead of New York Chicago and St Louis as a near suburb in potential.
A Kansas City Star note discusses Washington debates on a legislature “too big to corrupt” as a means to make buying a majority costly. It reflects on practical politics and standards for a legislative system amid reform efforts.
In overheard discourse some locals confuse the president with Quay, reflecting misinformation about who holds the office. The remarks indicate confusion among attendees who discuss leadership and policy without precise identification.
A string of humorous and perilous fishing notes from across the region. Eve witnesses report a single sunfish catch in Butler County. Tom Wells reels three bass on one line near Reading. After rain in Tuscumbia, Alabama, young catfish appeared citywide. A boy bathing in the Mahoning River near Youngstown nearly drowns when a large fish allegedly bites his foot. Boating for bass gains popularity in Marietta with boats jumping fish into the craft. A four-person party counted 13 bags of fish splashing aboard. Eeels near Trough Creek’s mill are nearly four feet long and account for near catastrophe at the turbine. A Saratoga Lake tale tells of a veteran angler losing a bass swallowed by a larger fish on a single tug.
A poetic meditation describes trails beyond a mystic river leading to joy. It speaks of a flourishing tree of life and waters that never fail, portraying an ideal realm of peace and renewal.
Correspondence from Washington reports rumors of Secretary Blaine’s ill health and possible resignation. A diarist claims an explosive memoir by Jim Christy will expose Senate socials and political excesses, guarded by a locked diary before publication.
In New York a divorce case features Giuseppi Serra and Gasparo with Mrs Serra creating a tumult in Serra's back parlor. She attacked Gasparo during testimony, clawing his cheeks and tearing his mustache before collapsing in tears as the judge adjourned the trial.
A newspaper story claimed Edwin Gould secretly wed before his Europe trip. The Paris cabinet list showed Mrs Gould after Edwin Gould, though the pair were strangers and stayed in separate rooms. The gray haired Mrs Gould, about 50, is said to live out West when at home.
At the instance of Ryerson & Brown Wan Hope Lynn was today named receiver of all the property of Mme Diss Debar. Ryerson & Brown secured a judgment against Diss Debar for 254 and costs. Her spiritual paintings, at police headquarters, along with her furniture, are to be turned over to the receiver.
British Minister at Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote, praises the United States before sailing on the Aurania. He notes Washington girls entertain, predicts his wife and four daughters will return with him next October, and comments on Blame, Harrison, and local correspondents. He fears a fever contracted in Washington.
Ex Governor Evarigio Madero of Coahuila and his wife with six daughters and two sons left Mexico on the steamship La Champagne. The hurricane deck party watched the ship depart while the three youngest played with toys and the eldest son, 22, studied an English Spanish grammar with his wife. They arrived in New York aboard a special trip.
Mr L M Ruben of Union Square, who represents leading foreign soloists, received a cable from London stating Mme Emma Albani has just concluded a London engagement with Mr Henry Abbey to sing in the United States under his management for the entire operatic season starting this December.
A fragmentary report lists multiple White Lead firms absorbed by the National Lead Trust. Names include Gallier White Lead Company Cincinnati Eckstein White Lead Company St Louis Lewis & Brother smelting Redoigg Co Stainton White Lead Manufacturing New York Jewett Company and others, with scattered locations and figures.
A fragment notes Nipa Van Zandt Spies taking the stage amid remarks about her role in peace efforts. The text suggests her influence surpasses her husband in promoting harmony, though wording is terse and evaluative.
Viewed by a Chicago critic the Chicago News calls Miller’s famous picture The Angelus a sharp slice of realism set among potato fields in Chicago’s imperial era.
A tramp duped a Wheeling shoe shop in Kensington by asking for water and leaving payment then taking items. An evening scene follows with a man named Beatty reporting gnawed melon vines and poisoned bear traps, five starving raccoons arriving, and a 14 year old girl injuring herself while playing. Nearby, a 23 year old horse from Sporting Hill struggles, while storms flood Cream Valley farms near Sunbury with farmers pursuing damages against Mineral Mining Co and others in court.
A jumble of brief notes reports on multilingual children in Maine, a Chicago birth christening, a Richmond Va resident with postal shorthand, a St Lawrence fishing feat, a Hudson river tunnel restart, a Calexico bear and cow fate, a Santa Maria ranch accident, a Decatur captain’s crowd drawing tale, a San Francisco ocean cable plan, a tiny Hartford City pony, a Middleville boy near drowning, a Rome farmer with mismatched shoes, a Vatican Hebrew Bible claim, and other scattered curiosities from late 19th century observations.
An assortment of quips cartoons and brief jokes from various papers. The snippets reference figures like Noah Hugt and Algernon Browne with observational humor about church hymns slang and public figures. The tone mirrors a daily humor column mixing puns and social asides.
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