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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1891
Page
4
The piece argues Bates’s cautious stance endorses restoring silver’s role to aid debtors while sparing creditors. It contends abandoning the gold standard shifts value and would reduce debt payments for borrowers at investors’ expense, noting contrasts with 1878 and railways.
The Columbus trial of W. J. Kett ends with a compromise verdict in a second degree murder case amid disagreement over whether Elliott acted with deliberate enmity or in self defense. The evidence points to premeditation, yet the jury returns a split view reflecting limits of logical deduction in jury deliberations.
The Eastern journals expect a renewed restriction pact from anthracite coal companies to curb production, arguing past behavior shows they meet workers' demands rather than public profession. The piece notes three months of loosened limits and predicts a two million ton surplus unless agreements tighten.
The article argues carpenters and journeymen shifting to self employment as contractors could balance wage competition and lower building costs. It cites local building trades as fertile ground for this shift and notes potential clashes with exclusive material buying rules. It suggests the move could have benefited workers and customers by expanding independent contracting among skilled labor.
The piece argues Governor Campbell and campaign manager Lawrence T. Neal misstate Ohio platform planks on silver and income tax. It labels such actions as unethical, noting the tariff as the real issue and warning that a candidate should uphold party principles or decline the nomination.
The administration is urged to abandon the notion that supporting Balmaceda’s faction equates to neutrality. The piece argues that a constitutional republic should not back a self‑proclaimed ruler acting with dictatorial powers and warns that misrepresentations by a U S minister do not excuse the error. It contrasts allied reactions with the need to hear all sides before judging rebels and pirates in the Chilean struggle.
The piece notes a shift toward impartial U S neutrality and criticizes a proposed wheat corner by the Pillsbury milling syndicate as a plan to pressure farmers. It recalls a prior failed attempt to hold up the market and contrasts it with proposed farmer cooperation. It also mentions objections to Mark Twain starting a London comic paper, dismissed as outdated by the writer.
The Ladies' Health Protective Association was refused a charter, yet the work begun by that group is bearing fruit. Smoke consumers are being tried by various concerns and, if successful, should be adopted for all furnaces and coal burners in the city. Many residents with smoky chimneys promised to use a consumer once a good one appeared, and should follow the current experiments.
It is noted Sir Morell Mackenzie was not invited to attend Emperor William during his English visit. The omission is unsurprising as the physician's fees are high and his outspoken opinions are well known to the German Emperor.
A Georgian statesman proposes a bill to deem a misdemeanor teaching staff who refer to the war of the sixties as the War of the Rebellion. The piece notes Bourbonism's persistence in Georgia and contrasts it with Northern Democrats seeking a presidential nominee to keep honest voters out of their party.
The close escape of the Lick Observatory from severe damage by forest fires prompts calls to clear nearby forests to protect observatories. Reports from the South say the cotton crop will be very large this year amid price reductions claimed by some publications. Southern planters counter with signals that acreage remains high, arguing abundance supports broad prosperity.
The text pokes at Stanley's injury described as a left lower thigh fracture and muses on anatomy. It recalls Connecticut villagers celebrating Independence Day with bell ringing despite the sexton’s wishes. It notes Balmaceda’s cruisers delaying in the South Pacific and European neutrals rebalancing toward evenhanded conduct.
The report details a dispute between Henry M. Stanley and his wife Buds with mutual denials. Mrs. Stanley asks how to stop attacks on private reputation while critics question the reliability of the original report. A Bar Harbor plan to charter a wreck for spectators is criticized as impractical and unsafe.
A collage of brief notes mentions dJvLEs VERSE at baccarat, Verot’s land purchase for an aged musicians asylum near Milan, Dr. Manisos Taylor as a Philadelphia nervous malady specialist, Colonel Polk of the Farmers' Alliance, Leslie F. Morgan’s bequest to charities in four cities, Frederick B. McGrenis receiving a cane from Mrs. Jefferson Davis, and other society vignettes including Emperor William’s potential visit and Waterloo survivor Philip George d’Epinis in Belgian civic guard origins.
The Woman’s Club at Chautauqua led by May Emilia Huntington Miller debated dress and ballot reform with a focus on training citizens not just voters. A full program featured organ recitals, lectures on Hilldebrand Lowell Babylonian Exile, and a Roger’s Band twilight concert at the Amphitheater.
A Pasadena cow drank fermented grape waste from a nearby winery and became intoxicated. A French Los Angeles paper La Progress recounts the scene with a veterinary exam, a delayed bleed, and a dying animal clutching at a hay stack.
Two executions against the North American Underground Telegraphs and Electric Company totaling 84 580 were returned but no property could be seized. The company, formed years ago with 2 009 000 capital, aimed to build an underground conduit system but failed to attract assets or regulatory approval.
The Humane Society held a regular meeting yesterday electing Corad Mendel Mrs. Benjamin Thaw and Mrs. Lizzie Bumm as new members. Weekly contributions reached 70 dollars with donors including Mendel 5 Danler Close Johns 35 Parzer 2 Terheyden 1 Kauffman & Bro 95 Schroeder Kinzer 8 Thaw 95 Metcalf 25 Bumm 5 MecKlroy 1. Charles Keny of Elizabeth paid for cock fighting.
The Chicago Tribune suggests Airship Pennington as a viable Alliance nominee for president citing his broad financial views temperate temperament and track record as an inflationist.
A Dispatch correspondent reports 25 000 buckets of wild blackberries gathered along the Ohio river between St Marys West Virginia and Clarington Ohio. The Ben Hur steamer carried over 10 000 buckets with prices from 25 to 60 cents a bucket as crews, including women and children, camp and work along the hills and fences gathering the fruit for markets in Bellaire Wheeling and Pittsburgh.
The Executive appointments listed ten postmasters and several District of Columbia deed commissioners plus an alternate for the World's Columbian Exhibition. Ex Senator Warner Miller, in New Jersey, met the President before sailing for Europe. Secretary Tracy and the President discussed Navy matters. General Foster and Cridler joined post discussion, and bath time preceded dinner. The President hosted a reception for Wilmington Fellows at Shoreham. Cardinal Gibbons returned to Baltimore.
Frederick C. Havemeyer died at his home in Throge's Neck Westchester after a winter grip and declining health. He founded Havemeyer sugar and was a town benefactor with five children. The other obituary mentions Prof. Shemshenjian of Kentucky University and Hamilton Female College, born on the Black Sea shore, converted by a Turk, and dying in Lexington.
Samuel Sands one of Baltimore’s oldest citizens died yesterday in his 02d year. He served as printer or editor for over half a century and led the American Arriner, the nation’s first agricultural paper. A steadfast Union man during the war, he later identified as a Republican.
Obituary notes report F C Alles publisher of Augusta Maine died at Parker House Boston aged 42. Judge Willtan H P Whigitt longtime Lawrence citizen died aged 60. Alexander Grant Newark dry goods merchant died at home aged unknown. Marion J Marshall Gotxon Department Commander of Colon Veterans Union of New York prominent in Grand Army. Senator Odely Halifax died of apoplexy aged unknown. Joan Gorrschan Indianapolis 72 dropped dead. Panhandle Railroad chief clerk for 5 years. Reynolds abolitionist of Kentucky died Glasgow aged 46. Samuel Plowlees Mt Hope resident found dead. J B Emile Witt Assistant Recorder of New Orleans died aged 72.
A letter argues to end liquor profits by state contracting for licenses with low bids, requiring county agents, on street fronts, bonded sellers, and strict government inspection. It contends licensing creates monopoly and more saloons, suggesting reform would yield purer liquor and fewer young tipplers. Jos eph M. Burton of New Castle, Pa. signs July 2.
Why the king snake is named king is explained. The letter notes the species as the strongest snake in the country and a conqueror of moccasins and vipers, often swallowing prey whole. It cites actions observed by Judge Pittman and describes the king snake’s size, strength, and tenacity.
A Landsdowne manuscript description from 484 in the British Museum notes Hungarians customarily wear a feather only after killing a Turk, with the feather indicating slain enemies. The phrase “feather in his cap” arises from this tradition and its listing of held conquests.
Reader asks about the real Mother Goose. The note identifies Elizabeth Foster as the figure, born 1665, married Isaac Goose, died in Boston 1757. It notes the first edition of her songs appeared in 1716.
A reader asks about a past newspaper offer for an old Burns edition. The letter seeks confirmation if their copy, dated MDCCCLVL, with notes at page bottoms, matches the edition referenced, noting a discrepancy with a Killmarnock edition and the paper’s advertised high price.
The article notes English wages are lower than in the United States. It claims over 200000 English factory girls earn no more than 50 per week, highlighting a broad pay gap between England and America in July, with both genders affected in factories.
The note states the fruit on branches overhanging a neighbor’s yard belongs to the tree owner who may stop others from knocking them off. A July 3 Pirrantan remark clarifies ownership and rights regarding overhanging fruit.
Brandon Bucksaw a 15 year old from Jackson Mississippi lives part time in the Pearl River. A webbed, duck like boy only surfaces nose and eyes while feeding on fish. He is described as undersized but strong and healthy, with signs of limited speech and a habit of remaining submerged for hours. His mother offers no explanation for the behavior.
The Newcastle on Tyne Chronicle notes Mr. Blaine is said to be dying and could not live more than two months. The piece suggests protectionists and the anti English party in America would lose a significant political reader should he disappear from politics.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a drummer who finds a photograph hidden in a case and questions whether it belongs to Katie Maud or Sue. He feels a mix of curiosity and shame and wonders who sent the photo. He vows to return it but seeks the owner’s name. A small note tags a laughing Matty in curls.
A society event by Vine Clif Connell No Wi Jr O U A M invites friends to Allequippaj on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad with the Mozart Orchestra and amusements including dancing and games. Also wedding news at 20 Third avenue as Daisy Lynch weds Harry A Getman with future home on Colwell street. An outdoor show of Tax Fall of Pompeii postponed due to rain with a new date likely tomorrow. Excur sion club plans a week trip to Cincinnati leaving August 1.
A South Carolina source sent Secretary Poster a letter claiming a planned raid on the United States Treasury next August. The letter, signed Cayce K. Locks, describes arming desperadoes and creating diversions to rob government offices. Treasury Watch Capt. is reviewing the claim.
A new company plans to preserve the old Surrender House at Appomattox and create a hotel and park on 1 200 acres. The mansion may be moved to Chicago for the World's Fair exhibit or permanent display, with a $150 000 capitalization. Col Samuel V Holliday of Erie is president and Eben Brewer serves as director.
Ignatius Donnelly continues sharp verbal battles against both major political parties and Bill Shakespeare as the satire endures with little protest from any side.
Count von Krawel a German steel rail maker visits Howestead and Ed gar Thomson mills in Pittsburgh to compare mining and iron work in Germany and the United States. He stays modest about his title and frets over a batch of returned letters.
A collection of short items notes irrigation farming in Utah and Missouri population, a dog in Auburn Maine that returns each July, a Chicago dog trapping a burglar, George Curry's Alaska voyage by dugout canoe, Major McKinley lamp production, Joan of Arc canonization progress, a Burlington woman’s fund refusal, a giant Nevada sequoia report, bedbug proofs in ancient armies, Confederate general deaths, a New York monkey’s whisky spree, Ottoman Turkish literary stats, California Chinese fruit trade rise, Nathaniel Witherell obituary oddities, a census note on Louisiana paupers, a suit by Minne Irving, a Madeira relic paper knife, a Brooklyn horse shop incident, Waterbury canaries cage snake intrusion, and Branewick Maine appetite for meals near meals.
A collage of brief quotes and exchanges about flirting chairs, jobs, and theater jests. The items mix domestic, literary, and stage chat with light sarcasm. Notable samples include a maid jokes about rubbing off lipstick, a job seeker on short tenure, and remarks on dashes in writing.
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