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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1889

Page

11

Mrs Carter Says She Will Seek Stage Fame For Money Not Honor

In New York Mrs Leslie Carter declares she aims to earn a living on the stage not elevate theatre. She admires Ellen Terry and hopes to play Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing and Portia in The Merchant of Venice. She says she will quit if cities condemn her and insists on hard work and mercy for women.

Leslie Carter Telegham Dispatch New York The Academy of Music E. G. Gilmore Alex Comstock Mr. Gilmore Mr. Comstock Mrs. Carter Ellen Terry Beatrice Terry Lever

No Ceremony Planned for Harrison Visit

A letter from Walker Blaine to Governor Ames discusses President Harrison's East visit. The president may leave Washington around August 6 or 7, travel to New York and then Boston by rail, stay one day, and seek a broadly attended reception with minimal ceremony and no speeches. Mrs Harrison's participation is uncertain.

Boston Governor Ames Walker Blaine Eee Halford Washington Bar Harbor New York Fall River Blaine Harrison

Salt trust pizzle failed salt share subscription

Reports say the subscription for North American Salt Company shares has been unsuccessful. Central Trust Company notes managers requested secrecy and will not disclose figures until a full calculation is completed, with an official statement expected soon, likely tomorrow.

New York North American Salt Company Central Trust Company Salt Company

Cod Bank Report Off Neestucca Oregon Attracts Attention

Wasu Hinetos reports to the Fish Commission a sighting of a cod bank eight miles off Neestucca Oregon about 65 miles south of the Columbia River. The notice says true cod has not been found south of Paget's Sound before. Acting Commissioner Rathbun notes true cod occurs as far south as the Farallon Islands and San Francisco, but has appeared south of Paget's Sound in small quantities for commercial purposes.

Wasu Hinetos The Fish Commission Pacific Neestucca Ore Columbia River Paget’s Sound Rathbun Farsllone Islands San Francisco Paget's Sound

Oldest Georgetown Priest Curley Laid to Rest at University Graveyard

The remains of Father Curley, director of Georgetown University, were buried in the university graveyard after a Mass by Rev. Father Clark. Born October 25, 1796 in Ireland, he taught at Georgetown for 41 years and was famed as an astronomer and botanist. He was the oldest priest in the United States and long connected with notable scholars, including Father Secchi.

Hindon Father Curley Georgetown University Father Clark Father Mulledy Roscommon County Ireland Curley Philadelphia Frederick Washington Riesthood Georgetown Divine United States Father Secchi College de Vico Sestini Greenwich

Murphy Opposes Prohibition In Chicago Remarks

Thomas A Murphy, a noted total abstinence advocate, visits Chicago and repeats his stance against prohibition. He argues that prohibition cannot legislate sobriety, would hinder liberty, and would not stop drinking in densely populated areas though he concedes rural areas might vote yes. He cites natural fermentation and personal choice as limits to banning alcohol.

Thomas A. Murphy Mr. Murphy South Dakota

Burke Extradition Telegram Hints Rescue Efforts

Chicago authorities report a telegram from Winnipeg noting strangers arriving as Burke extradition hearing proceeds. State's Attorney Longenecker and Assistant Baker discuss possible Burke rescuers either abroad or upon return to the United States, with no stated opinion on the matter.

Chicago Longenecker Baker Winnipeg Burke Fea United States

End of the World Predictor Sparks Market Street Stir

In Louisville on Market Street between Seventh and Eighth a wildly prophesying colored man caused a scene as residents feared the world’s end. He fled when officers attempted arrest. A separate maritime report describes the Ivigtut voyage amid heavy ice with bergs, slow progress, and shifting ice conditions observed over days.

Louisville Market, Street Seventh Eighth

Negro Labor in Southern Mills Gains Acceptance

Cuattanooka July 26 report from 300 Southern manufacturers, representing 9,000 black workers, finds no wage differences between races for similar work. Common labor earns $1.10 daily, skilled $1.75 to $2.25, with some furnaces paying $2.50. managers claim blacks are efficient and improving, reinforcing their industrial value.

Cuattanooca Traddesman Nts

Weather discomfort as wet season threatens local crops

Evansville Indiana July 26 reports widespread worry over continued rain harming wheat in shock and oats. Potatoes and corn show mixed results with poor fruit prospects amid floods and soggy fields.

Evansville

Panama Canal Bonds Court Ruling on Lottery Installments

The Civil Tribunal ruled the Panama Canal Company cannot compel holders of lottery bonds to pay overdue installments but holders may be called on to make pro rata payments up to a quarter of the bond value. Refunds must be issued for any installments paid in advance.

Panama Canal Company

Imported French Wines and Dry Goods Advertisements

The notice lists imported Brandenberg Freres wines and several chateaus by the case, with addresses on Fifth Avenue. It markets French novelty lines, summer fabrics at 30 cents a yard, childrens and ladies wear, silk shirts, and beach suitable cloth outfits. Special sale pitches include 60 cent yard goods and 625 dollar dresses and gowns.

Pion Mark Dowes Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Unbearable Skin Disease Cured by Cuticura Remedies

Mrs Clara A Frederick of Broad Brook Connecticut reports success using Cuticura Remedies on two cases. A year and a half old boy with severe facial sores healed after using Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap. A scalp disease cleared with Cuticura Scar and Cuticura, with one bottle Resolvent used. She endorses their high effectiveness and publicizes the result.

Emery Silk Stripe Flannel Shirts On Offer In Stock

The store advertises a vast lot of Emery Silk Stripe Flannel Shirts including rich patterns in English Scotch and French designs. Prices elsewhere range from 250 to 350, but customers may choose any shirt in stock, not a limited display, with no deception implied.

Bargain sale on Balbriggan shirts and half hose

A store advertises genuine Balbriggan shirts at 48c each for this week only. It warns shoppers to judge quality, noting the sale aims to clear drawers of stock and includes about 30 dozen fancy half hose in the offer.

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