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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1890
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text notes an advertising office in New York offering complete copies of THE INSPATCH and welcoming advertisers. Mentions Brentano's on union square and locations in Paris and London with garbled hotel news references.
The item lists subscription options for various editions including weekdays and Sunday plus weekly rates. Details mention durations of one year and delivery by carrier or weekly mail, with references to dates, patches, and prices.
Peracns leaving the City for the summer can have dispatch forwarded by carlécat mol to any addres at the rate of 90 cents per month or for three months Sunday edition Oweledded Daily edition only The price per shomth is $9 for Chreemonna The address may be changed or desired with both old and new addresses mentioned The BUSINESS OFFICE of THE Dispatch has moved to Corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets
Telegraphic notes indicate Baltimore mayor will sign the ordinance selling city stock to a bidding syndicate, signaling the end of public ownership in this major railway. The deal may extend Baltimore and Ohio routes, linking Baltimore to Chicago via the Pittsburg system, with potential large benefits for Pittsburgh and its shipping public.
The Chamber of Commerce urges a movable dam at Herr's Instand on the Allegheny river arguing it would boost commerce and harbor improvements. They contrast it with a fixed dam, which they say would cause dowers and offset benefits, and believe government officials will approve the change.
A satirical piece attacks Select Councilmen for eating peanuts shells crunching in the chamber tobacco juice and toby smoke during debates. It lampoons President Ford and internal revenue figures while praising Speaker Lieed for expelling others.
A Massachusetts legislative defeat halted a bill affecting corporate shares and governance. The measure, opposed by industry groups, failed to clear required votes, leaving existing corporate taxation and ownership rules unchanged.
The Boston Herald criticizes a railroad stock sale rule as aimed at preventing stock watering and notes broad support from state trade groups. The paper argues corporate influence in legislation harms small investors, farmers, and merchants, and suggests anti monopoly sentiment may grow.
A New York court ruling voids Mr. Tilden’s will creating a library trust, joining Mrs. Fiske’s and Vanderbilt’s cases as evidence that great fortunes face frequent challenges to testamentary plans. The piece urges statutory limits on bequests and favors lifetime endowments like Carnegie and Pratt, noting the gap between theory and practice in testamentary control.
The article notes a land purchase in Parnassus as part of a wave of Western Pennsylvania development by syndicate groups. It compares Parnassus to Jeannette Wilmerdinge and Charleroi, highlighting diverse industries for stability rather than reliance on a single plant. Also mentions protests against vivisection and a Philadelphia reform order restricting public smoking.
A collection of short observations on tariff and the Sugar Trust price fears. A Denver crowd ejects an umpire for biased calls. German policy shifts from disarmament to enlarging the army by 48000. Pension funds dwindle as payments rise. Chester teacher acquittal signals opin ion turning against caucus discipline. New Jersey court upholds fox hunting as not cruel. Pittsburgh consumes and wastes water prompting meters and curbs. Fastnet Rock ships a near miss with another hit at sea. Critics blaming England for Africa’s slave trade urged to show more consistency in logic.
The article lists a mix of social and international items. It notes the President and family returning to Washington aboard the Despatch from Fortress Monroe at noon yesterday. It highlights Sir James Miller, 20, owner of Galifoin winner of the Derby, who paid 7000 guineas for his horse Postmaster General Wanamaker’s life insurance stands at 1,300,000 dollars, the world’s largest for an individual. It mentions Miss Exelm Harr, age 11, an Australian prodigy in music. It reports Egyptian government salary payments to Captain Carsati for Emin Pasha’s seven years as Governor of Equatorial province in Africa. It notes an electric railway built by Emperor Wretnam for the state dining room, and Mrs Mackay’s Buckingham Gate dinner for Count Formelti. It adds Maron Wissman’s arrival at Suez en route to Berlin and his health report on Emin Pasha. It mentions irss Winersta Lowe, granddaughter of General Sumner, in Charlottesville, and Miss Gwendolin Caldwall and sister in New York amid a rumored engagement with Prince Murat. It closes with the Denmark’s London to New York voyage carrying hackney horses for Dr Webber and six French coaching forees for Vanderbilt.
Prof Bartholomew guides 24 horses through a clever schooling tableaux at the Grand Opera House delighting a large crowd. Uzsar the deaf horse draws special attention while bell ringing and teeter totter acts astonish spectators. Harris Theater hosts the Paradox with Mr Bartholomew directing. Next week Miss Tucker performs Lightning Low and Monte Cristo linked engagements are teased.
The Theatrical Social Club will travel down the river tonight aboard the steamer City of Pittsburg. William Black of the Fantasma Company has arranged a delightful evening with musical entertainment by the Clipper Quartet and the International Jubilers, plus dancing to the Mozart Orchestra.
The semi monthly report of the Association for the Improvement of the Poor notes 477 new applicants and 198 aided after 969 visits to the poor. It records work found for the needy and sewage tasks completed, bread loaves, rice, oatmeal, beet tea, silk, and erasers distributed to assist families.
A Western observer praises Pittsburg for steady growth and avoids booms while contrasting San Diego’s boom era. Census notes show resistance among some locals, a draft belief, and enumerator anecdotes. A ballade titled Discontent reflects public restlessness with imagined perfect outcomes.
A spray of mixed items mocks current events from census deaths to free delivery plans and political jabs. Notable bits mention Philadelphia jury exemptions, a Canadian Parliament annexationist, and a doomsday preacher in Arizona ending in asylum.
A reflective verse explores withdrawal from city life, contrasting a peaceful rural scene with the grind of work. The speaker notes summer rain, celestial light, and musical ambience as background to a pragmatic line about rates and responsibility in Oli City.
Prof. Elias Barakat, a Damascus native, spoke at the Seventh United Presbyterian Church on Forty fourth Street about Syrian courtship customs. The illustrated lecture drew a full house as he described the canopy ceremony and instant marriage ritual with humor and detail.
The Mozart Club held its annual election last evening electing H. Frick as President W. W. J. Mustin as First Vice President E. Dermitt as Second Vice President J. Boyd Dull as Secretary W. H. Corle as Treasurer A. H. Brockman as Librarian of Chorus and naming a large list of committee members including M. Bullock Brockett and Dermitt. Conductor Jas. P. RicCollum and pianist Join Pritchard were also announced as part of the club’s leadership slate.
The Dilworth Hall ceremony of the Pennsylvania College for Women featured six graduates in an evening of music and speeches. Principal Miss Pelletreau presided as graduates received diplomas and delivered essays on education, character, and national vitality. Reverend Henry T. McClelland offered closing remarks as the event concluded with a reception.
The West Penn Hospital event opened yesterday at S Hamilton's music store with tickets selling in bulk. Many from Sewickley and GA posts are buying 25 ticket lots, reselling to members at half price, while country orders are possible by mail or telegraph. Mile Marie Decca, praised by European and American press, may sing two solos. The Pan American delegates reception in Washington showcased John Philip Sousa and a full band performing national airs for 16 represented nations. Arrangements for a military fete and drill hinge on good weather for a grand success.
In a chapel recital at Pittsburg Female College Miss Anna Newburn of Bellevue won the McKee gold medal after a program featuring Liszt Chopin Wagner and Schubert selections by eight contestants. Judges praised general excellence and singled out Miss Mamie Leak for special mention. The E P Roberts Sons gold medal contest follows tonight.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Fannie Stauffer and Mr. Andrew L. Keiser. The ceremony will be Thursday at Zephyr Glen Scottdale home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Stauffer, with reception at East Baum Street corner.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Brethren Church held a white rose lawn fete in Wilkinsburg with flowers booths corsages ice strawberries lemonade and music. Children played games while adults enjoyed refreshments and a quiet social hour. Proceeds go to the church building fund and the event will be repeated tonight. organizers expect a large net.
In the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church last evening Mrs Lizze Pershing Anderson presented five diplomas at a school graduation. Fannie Edith Graham Frances E Graham Clara A Hayes and Aina C Veoguy received diplomas in various courses. The program featured recitations vocal and piano solos. Preparations for Camp Sparrow Lake in Canada are noted.
The Theo club with 50 members unanimously agreed at a meeting yesterday afternoon to revisit the scene of much pleasure. They will host a limited number of guests and invite them to shout 70 before their annual picnic. An August trip northward will take place with 20 tents and three weeks of forest supplies.
AW entertainment will be given by the pupils of J. James R. school in the old building on Thursday, June 12. Proceeds go to the library and reading room. Nuptials of Miss Corw B. Nolen and Rev. James H. Seas ton to be held today at the bride’s Larimer home. A strawberry and ice cream festival will raise funds for the Sunday school at Park Pisco Mission Chapel. Additional weddings include Miss Lillie Connell with Mr. Dred C. Ariington at St Peter’s Church Wednesday evening and Miss Alice Maves Depew with Mr. Charles G. Richardson in Sewickley today. The Mrs. Bissell gold medal vocal contest is at Curry Hall this evening.
The piece outlines schedules for Sabbath School Convention events with multiple church groups meeting at the First Presbyterian Church Y M C A and evening receptions. It notes decorations, glassware furnished by Bryce Bros, souvenir badges, and 92 delegates from Third Avenue Ohio along with arrangements for entertainment and fundraising communications.
The Court of Claims today settled the Austin cotton claim for about 40000 dollars tied to cotton seized in Louisiana and Texas. It held Sterling Austin loyalty not established and denied amnesty relief. A supplementary opinion fixed property value at 69287 and the President’s land proclamation legality was upheld by the Interior Secretary.
A Minnesota di delegation party of about members plus ladies arrived in Washington on a Baltimore and Ohio special train. They will stay at the Ebbitt House and visit local sites with the Minnesota congressional contingency, ending their trip next Friday evening. Also reported: Tippecanoe battlefield monument bill advances, Hennepin Canal funding debated, ex Chief James Brooks appointed Treasury Secret Service head, Knights of Labor backing ex Chief Bell for Congress, and a rail land bill opposing purchase terms for land claimants near railroad rights of way.
Committees for the National Convention of Catholic Total Abstinence Societies of America convene in Duquesne Hall. Archbishop Ireland to attend. about 400 delegates from 76 000 adherents expected. Events include high mass at the Cathedral and a field day at Silver Lake Grove with a Monongahela river excursion.
Central Traction Company representatives Gillespie and Flinn met Chief Bigelow to discuss a summer plan for free Saturday evening concerts by the Great Western Band at Herron Hill Park. Bigelow noted preparations for seating and a band stand using park funds and planned an on site visit with Central Traction officers to finalize details, aiming for a first concert next Saturday.
Mount Joy residents Mr and Mrs Henry Mergelroth celebrate fifty years of marriage next Saturday. They have lived in Mount Joy 40 years. Mr Mergelroth born April 12 1816 near Lititz, Catherine Peters born December 2 1816. They wed June 14 183? They have four children living, one dead, fourteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren with four more on the way.
A farmer Jasper Bacon and his family 15 miles northwest of Lockrott saw an electrical storm produce a black hazy glow and balls of fire that danced on furniture and lampshades. The family was paralyzed and unable to move for four hours until the storm ended and their limbs recovered.
Mrs. McGinty was arrested in western Pennsylvania on charges of conspiring to procure the murder of a banker. The piece notes a long-standing view that the McGinty family has a troubled reputation and mentions the unresolved disappearance of the late Mr McGinty, with the woman not accompanying him before his vanishing.
The Swedish bark Architect Captain Lindh from Fernandina reports seeing a large balloon floating on the ocean off Queenstown on May 24. The crew attempted to reach the balloon to check for occupants but darkness prevented further observation.
Report from Pittsburg notes tinsmiths were surprised last Wednesday to find their employers on a high roof aiding a fellow boss on a deserted job. The scene suggests a rare united stance by management to quell a local dispute.
A new Dwelling House Building Society was formally organized last night with officers elected including President Leonard Weaver and Vice President H Gilson. Secretary F F Flint Treasurer Thomas Firspatrick and others. The group will meet at 241 Wylie Avenue with the next meeting set for Tuesday night.
Multiple papers report a turbulent Pennsylvania race with Delamater leading in the gubernatorial contest, W. L. Scott touted for the next Legislature, and Bayne's declination triggering another primary in the Twenty third district. Strong claims and partisan chatter fill the coverage.
Old City Derrick notes Pittsburg’s rapid growth with elegant buildings rising on all sides and real estate in demand. The Smoky City thrives as commerce expands and the town presents a busy, prosperous scene with residents sounding upbeat.
Remains of Rev Father Brandtstaetter of St. Philomena's Church lie in state in the pastor's residence on Liberty street. A Redemptorist, he was praised for scholarship and service. He passed after liver trouble and earlier surgery. Father Joseph Weineau will deliver a sermon as masses proceed at the church then burial follows at the cemetery.
A collage of offbeat notes from Jackson Michigan to Providence Rhode Island. Reports include a three year old boy injured by drywall, a Kingston dentist pulling eight teeth, odd natural curiosities, and scattered cultural tidbits.
A collage of short exchanges and quips from multiple old newspapers. It features a wedding catering remark, a bookish joke about a governor, fashion concerns at a statuary room, and a humorous grocery style interaction. It also includes stray lines about a summer girl and domestic conversations.
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