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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1889
Page
4
Copies per issue state the average net circulation of the Sunday edition for three months ending June 3 and list rates for daily and weekly editions including Sunday, distributed by carriers at five cents per week. Pittsburgh. Wednesday July 31 1883.
The baby farming trial before the court raises claims about skim milk diluted with water as a diet for infants and the lack of supervision by agencies placing orphans with nurses. The piece argues for strict oversight to protect children and urges care not to rely on untrustworthy caretakers.
The piece argues the United States claim to Behring Sea seals faces risk as a seizure of an English vessel sparks British anger. It notes England denies the claim and warns against overreach while disputes over three mile fisheries coastlines and vast North Atlantic waters continue. It asserts past government backdowns undermine credibility when seizing ships.
The article argues that while many can escape the heat, thousands remain tied to the city and suffer midsummer discomfort. It urges rapid development of central parks accessible from all town parts, asserting parks are essential, not extravagant, for the working population.
The Wheeling nail makers allegedly plan a corporation to act as a trust for the industry. Past efforts to stabilize nail prices failed, and current competition from wire nails challenges such plans. Protectionist journals suggest monopolizing an industry could lead to duties being removed.
Ex President Cleveland outlines a two week yacht vacation in August then Adirondack seclusion with his wife. The piece notes public interest fades for ex leaders and contrasts private life with past campaigns, while mentioning a lingering hope for a 1892 political return.
The passage urges the man to abandon political involvement for health reasons and predicts Mrs. Cleveland would likely support this counsel. It reflects a cautious stance on politics in pursuit of well being.
Our Johnstown coverage urges the Relief Commission to distribute the remaining funds now and issue an itemized expenditure report. Governor Beaver and Secretary Kramer are cited, and Pittsburgh advisers are expected to influence today’s session toward prompt, transparent action.
Two inclined plane firms on the Southside clash over a disputed plot they both seek to occupy. Both deploy workers to seize the site, causing a staged duel of dirt where one group digs out while the other shovels back in. The piece condemns corporate folly and urges lawful resolution rather than such senseless competition.
A St Louis flint glass maker suspends operations due to lack of payment from rivals using natural gas. The piece contrasts competition with trust schemes, arguing public benefit from cheap production versus public extortion when idle plants are subsidized. It cites salt trust investor reluctance to pay five dollars for shares worth one.
Coxpressmays Couns of Massachusetts says patronage is a weakness for a party. Tur Disraten notes this idea's correctness while recalling Collins's past self sacrificing effort to be weakened in that way. The 1882 World's Fair timing during a presidential campaign is noted as similar to 1876.
A collection of satirical notices touching Western Union telegraph finances Anglo Irish politics and public figures. It mentions Wanamaker and indemnities in Ireland Japan earthquakes and the London police verdict on Jack the Ripper Henry Labouchere and the Yorktown trial results as well as Europe’s wheat crop and American farmer prospects.
A roundup of prominent figures including Dr Thomas Waterman praised as a ventriloquist, Sir John Millais painting Mr Gladstone with his grandson, and fears for explorer Dr Zintgraff in Cameroon. Also notes Secretary Blaine reshaping Bar Harbor home awaiting President Harrison and various anecdotes about Cleveland Crowell and cabinet rivals.
Special telegram reports heavy rain in Newsura New York causing extensive flood damage to orchards. The oldest inhabitant notes unprecedented wet season in half a century as Marlborough area witnesses severe fruit losses in the Hudson Valley.
The St. Louis Globe- Democrat notes a government report showing a general rise in wages in Germany since 1883, with the iron and steel sectors up about 20 percent. The finding offers little consolation for free traders, who argue civilization does not aim to comfort that group.
An editorial endorses compulsory military service for one year for all male Georgians, arguing it strengthens body and mind and serves national education. It cites classical thinkers and foreign examples, noting current American neglect of physical development, and champions balanced training over extreme early specialization.
In the Philadelphia Ledger, a note mentions Desirable Places in Virginia as part of summer band books. The item is linked to General Mahone, whose team or group is said to gut them all, signaling a potential infringement dispute.
Dr W B Roberts, a noted oil region figure and former member of several boards, died in the city this afternoon. He was associated with Bend for years and had served in local business. Zebedian Lee, aged 101 years, 2 months, 1 day, died in Orange Township. born in Farquer he was the oldest person in the state with descendants in the theater world.
The US cruiser Yorktown under Commander French E. Chadwick returns to Brooklyn Navy Yard after a sea cruise for battery tests. Reported as eminently satisfactory with no damage beyond glass and a hatch, the vessel endured heavy seas yet remained steady and true. The voyage included foggy weather, a run to Bedloe's Island, a pass to the Sandy Hook area, and a full gun battery exercise conducted without haste.
John Burrill, leading figure in the Campbell airship venture, plans a 2000 cubic foot balloon attached to the original car. An ascent demonstration is expected before autumn leaves fall, with Prof. Allen eager for another chance to tempt the grim fellow. The company expects to hire several balloonists for exhibitions across the country in late August if the test proves successful.
Ex-Speaker J Warren Keifer of Ohio met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and predicted Governor Foraker would win by 20 000 to 25 000 votes despite a light turnout in a rough year He said the Democrats have little chance and Sherman backs the ticket The discussion touched on McKinley potentially becoming Speaker and a future Republican Senator from Ohio with Foster and Butterworth as contenders.
A boxing match between Jack Quinn and Jack Kelly at Laurel Hill sparked chaos as Rod McMahon was knocked out after confronting Kelly. Swipes and Henry Flaherty led a mass brawl with a six shooter fired into the roof, sending reporters and spectators fleeing.
Ellis H. Roberta, Assistant Treasurer, warns of a fresh batch of counterfeit $10 silver certificates circulating locally. Experts say the forgeries closely imitate genuine notes, with engraving so precise that they may have been printed from stolen official plates.
Root and Tinker publish a first issue of the Daily Drygoods Reporter, billed as the world’s first daily trade newspaper. They visited the initial number today, marking a novel departure in journalism for trade coverage.
Mario Vincenzo Chiara Carracina arrived from Italy aboard the Neustria and was detained at Castle Garden. An unusually large bustle drew attention of Inspector Mrs Parke. Inside were five gold chains 83 pairs of kid gloves two vinaigrettes two silver chains nine finger rings five pendants and five pairs of earrings. The property was confiscated.
In Curiaco July 8 a rare court moment featured Alice Fisher, a Pennsylvania native married to a Utah rancher, seeking a divorce. Her attorney, Mrs Carmichael, led a timid cross examination and impressed observers as she pressed for further evidence in a case where the husband’s sale plan was challenged.
Three powerful syndicates including potential London New York and Chicago groups battle to obtain a controlling stake in St Louis United Elevator Company. The $5 million system with 90 000 shares may consolidate and yield a 10 to 12 percent dividend, with stock likely below par due to consolidation savings.
August Forum quotes A H Peters advising restraint in business to preserve quality over quantity. He argues that overloading leads to less independence and civilization, claiming leisure fosters democracy and intelligence, which are essential for a strong society.
A London tale recounts Princess Louise secretly loving the Earl of Fife for years before their marriage. A busybody allegedly revealed the pair to the princess’s father, prompting a quiet romance and the prince’s noted affection for his daughter.
Educational efforts for Native Americans expand practical knowledge and self reliance. The passage notes growing common sense in treaty talks and critiques government policy aimed at extracting concessions from tribal communities.
A telegraph from the dispatch desk reports the Anchor Line vessel Anchovia sighted a small sloop near Boston about 50 miles away. The craft showed a grizzly cockpit and crewed by a single captain who refused assistance, and the steamer pursued but did not render aid.
The Chicago Times notes Senator Evarts, a victim of long-sentence law, succinctly defines contingent fees saying this: if I lose your suit I get nothing, if I win your suit you get nothing. The remark highlights his view on legal fee arrangements.
John W. Allen of Green County finds a dense woods on his farm houses a monkey, sparking a farmers club effort to capture the animal. The tale appears in a hoed farmer milieu with local curiosity and playful notes about baseball mascot Uncle Jerry Rusk.
Mrs Lucy Parsons of Illinois speaks again of revelation and bloodshed. The piece notes that if Lucy lived in New Jersey she could be indicted as a common scold.
A public exchange emerges among respected contemporaries as they exchange barbs about the scope and duties of the Postmaster General, highlighting debate over the office's reach and influence.
A Norristown Herald reader notes a classroom moment where the teacher explains politics as a plural noun yet its outcomes appear singular. The remark underscores how collective action from students yields unique, individual results in civic life.
The passage paints a rural scene with gleaming wheat fields and wind swept osts, pink sorrel, clover fragrance, and dew filled air. It describes a summer night with a pale moon and quiet woods as a bird calls softly nearby.
At a Victoria Institute meeting in London M. Naville described his Egypt explorations and key finds. He linked the discovery of Bubsastia to Cheops era, noted dynastic changes and Hyksos influence, and argued that Hyksos conquest shaped Egypt much as Mesopotamian peoples influenced the Nile region.
The Farmers Review reports the coming oat harvest will be the largest ever in the United States though lighter per acre due to wet weather and wind. Illinois leads acreage, Iowa and Wisconsin high yields, Indiana strong, with total U S oat production around 708 million bushels.
Gettysburg transport policy clarifies eligiblity for free movement to the battlefield. Pennsylvania Adjutant General Hastings asks the Attorney General to interpret the law funding 50 000 for conveying soldiers to Gettysburg and back. General Kirkpatrick rules that only those on the rolls at the time of the battle and honorably discharged qualify. Those discharged or dropped before the battle or later joined do not qualify.
From the New York Telegram a crew has found to the mysterious disappearance of Matt Quay. A woman living near unseen Pennsylvania shelling peas last week suddenly disappeared in her home.
Akron businessman recalls a rainy buggy ride with a South Akron girl and a boy hidden by chance. A Carlisle youth used a Mechanicsburg girl to secure permission to escort his date. A Pittsburg label debate and a peculiar cross between a kangaroo and possum are noted. A large tin foil ball, 62 pounds, is described from Williamsport. Blair County Coroner candidate listed. Christian Science society noted in Senatix. A W Va report details a green snake two feet long shaped like a Y.
A collage of oddities and brief notes spans London policemen counts. Syrian and American curiosities. anecdotes from Orlando to Rome. jokes about parrots, snakes, and twins. notes on immigration, Dutch artifacts, and a New York newspaper in Latin. a Minnesota veterans club dinner marks Bull Run’s 68th anniversary.
A collage of humorous lines and light verse quotes from New York Sun Puck Miss de Smythe Terre Maule Avant Keriah Omaha World Herald and Washington Post excerpts. The snippets touch on fashion talk pigeon English romance music reform and cheerful doggerel about life and resilience.
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