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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
7
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The Dispatch listing the office addresses at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and publishing rooms on Diamond Street. It notes advertising offices in New York and home locations for readers abroad and mentions distribution points in New York Paris and London.
The Daily Dispatch list shows postage for one year and various shorter terms with rates for regular and Sunday editions. Rates include 80 cents for one year and 28 days for dispatch, with weekly carrier delivery at five to six cents per week depending on Sunday inclusion.
The Dispatch announces summer subscriptions at 90 cents per month or 20 for free months with Sunday edition. Daily edition costs 10 per month or 2 for three months. Address changes require both old and new locations. The Business Office has moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets.
An example shows a man lingering near the grand jury to influence a bill’s outcome. It argues such attempts to hamper justice deserve prompt exemplary punishment. The piece warns against tolerating influence as a tool to derail juries or verdicts and urges swift action to deter tampering.
Medical society drops further discussion on alleged breach of etiquette after Dr Daly's address was printed by Tum Dis Patch. Critics say opposition to doctors advertising is illogical, while the public smiles at the dispute and welcomes the papers read before the society.
A recent session ended with restored good will as members discussed ideas openly. The society stresses its high useful purpose and argues against hiding its insights from the public to avoid credit or benefit to members. The speaker urges transparency and shared ideas for the benefit of the field.
The address to the State Board of Agriculture argues taxation should align with other property. It warns against taxing corporate capital and favors equal burdens for railroads, noting their below-average state taxes and impact on farm and factory prosperity. It calls for action as railroad influence shapes legislation. The piece concludes with a question to manufacturers and farmers about their response.
The court’s charge reflects the United States decision broad enough to favor non-resident agents, leading to a quitted verdict. In Armstrong county liquor in original packages is effectively suspended by the licensing law, prompting a congressional bill as the fastest remedy and a chance for the Supreme Court to reconsider.
The Salisbury government faces a policing crisis as Home Secretary Mathews meddles in London affairs prompting protests from Chief Commissioner Munro and calls for Mathews resignation. Cabinet members seek a strong image, while the government likely clings to power.
After a fire at the Neilson shaft in Shamokin, twelve of sixteen mules were found alive thirty days later. Three had found hay and water while nine tethered animals had no sustenance, a remarkable endurance for abused mine stock.
An ironic meditation on mules in Shamokin noting their tenacity and endurance amid prejudice. The piece praises the animals for their stubborn resilience while reflecting on the heroic twelve miners who endured famine for thirty days and the grim fate of burial after death.
The piece notes Illinois and Pennsylvania Democrats favor nominating a U.S. Senator by convention before legislative elections decide the electors. It questions whether convention nominations would be less tied to wire-pullers than the current method and mocks political editors chasing names like Dela mater amid speculation.
A column of long miscellaneous items covers a wife silenced by her husband for decades, public works funding, claims of daily tumors in meat, a Columbus streetcar strike, and geopolitical musings. It mentions England Germany Egypt Russia Afghanistan, a college honors list, and reflections on ballots and gun laws amid Canadian vestigial rights notions.
Friends say Branley will stay in England while Seerrany Buarve will preside at the Washington and Jefferson alumni reunion on June 4. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward plans a fall lecture tour reading from her books. Dutch architect Panramer nears state department post as Walker Blaine successor. Scorte A. Quala leaves $1,000,000 for a Madison hospital. The Wimodaughsis, led by Susan B. Anthony, forms in Washington with $25,000 capital to educate women in politics and culture. Prohibition substitute by Proctor Knott involves women kissing to prove sobriety. London fashion notes praise Mrs. Herbert Leyland’s wedding gown and Count Muster’s nuptials showy attire.
In Mt Pleasant the seventeenth annual commencement of the institute opened with a prize contest for the class of 1891 at the Grand Opera House. Contestants included Miss Pearl, Saipees G., Frank W. Jackson, John N., J C. Longaneckker, and Hubert F. Graham. Graham won first prize with second honors awarded to Miss Pearl.
Washington June 18. Census office counts rise as an electrical tabulator speeds work at headquarters and nearby sites. Chief Porter notes progress, readiness for 100 machines, and ongoing debates over race classifications with Mr. Douglas about how to categorize mixed ancestry.
A fragmentary 19th century column notes Meadville’s dull image and a court of last resort tone as editors mock delays and jokes about oysters banned in summer markets. It mentions the International Typographical Union in Atlanta and hints at state politics including Rhode Island legislative sessions and a senate sliver bill discourse.
A community gathering at 614 Avenue featured the newsboys’ summer closure program. The event included selections by the boys, remarks by Rev. Dr. Purves, prizes for attendance and studies, recitations, a mouth organ and dance act, and an ice cream festival for the boys.
The examination of the senior class at Allegheny High School is complete and the term's graduates are listed by rank led by Eva M. Bird Walter May Anna I Young Alfred Oppenheimer Elsie Rosenbaum Massie Stevenson Minnie Joseph Edward Theobald Lillian Cree Jonnie Clary Annie D Kearns Annie Jamison Clara Kuehne Victor Egbert John McCosh Theodore Ablers Margaret Wallace Jennie Francia Charles O Neale Bertha Parker John Bollen Agnes Orr Edward B Johnston William C Young Harry O Levey Lillian Saint James E McGaw The commencement is set for June 26 at the Grand Opera House Pittsburg with a programme including music salutatory essays orations poems and diplomas.
Alumni Association of the Pittsburg Female College held a reunion in the college parlors last evening. Ladies and escorts wore full dress as old friendships were rekindled and young graduates met the pioneers of the association. Reception committee included Mrs Norcrosa wife of the president, Miss Hessie Martin, and Miss Grace Medbury. Tropical plants and flowers decorated the rooms and supper was served in the dining room.
Miss Vesia Morrow of New Brighton receives the E. P. Roberts and Sons gold medal at Curry University piano contest. Rev. C. E. Felton presents the prize. Judges include M. Parrett H. P. Eckert and Miss Helen Schmid. Contestants were Magirie R. Shan Hallie Deems Hattie Nichol and Morrow.
The German school scholars and friends of Mr W Pohl held an entertainment at Sixth Ward School hall Alleghany with recitations and music. The Carrolton Club plans a social picnic at Aliquippa Grove funded by its treasury. Frank Hoest celebrated a golden wedding at their Stonerville home. The Lyle Scientific Circle will conduct its annual excursion for specimen collection. A Eiopow social was hosted at Cyclorama Hall by the Union Veteran Legion ladies. Mrs J B Hays hosted guests on Sherman Avenue. Mrs A E W Painter receives friends this afternoon.
Consul to Para nominee Major J O Kerbey is defended against claims in a Pittsburg letter. The missive asserts his service under an assumed Rebel name and cites War Department records, letters from Admiral Porter and others, and his alleged work for Rufus Hatch and Consul Dalzell.
Letter from Whileinsvre dated June 12 1500 complains that barbed wire along public roads endangers pedestrians and attire. The writer asks if any law governs erection of wire fences on public thoroughfares and urges clear provisions or new regulation.
A June notice in the Tae Dispaton of Bunaay mentions Isaac Robert Gabbutt, of Anderson Inc., seeking news of his son Robert Gabbutt who has gone missing. The paper notes a May 24 letter from his father in England prompting inquiry and expects correspondence to ease parental anxiety.
A letter to the editor praises direct voting in primaries over delegate systems. The writer cites county conventions where delegates largely came from city and county offices and notes the Fifth district nominations. He urges reform, dated June 12 from Republicar, Parisville.
In a letter to the editor from Retnoldton dated June 12, the writer cites the Constitution on bills returned after ten days. If the President does not sign within ten days, Sundays excluded, the bill becomes law unless Congress has adjourned preventing return.
Brigadier General George K. R. Snowden and officers return from Washington after arranging the Mount Gretna encampment. They met Postmaster General Wanamaker the President and other officials who promised support. The President may visit Mount Gretna between July 10 and 28. Attendance expected to reach 9,000 with regular army and engineers to participate.
The term trunk line refers to a main through route running east to west, serving as the railroad's main stem. A direct line from Chicago to the seaboard is an example of a trunk line, distinguishing it from feeder or branch routes. The concept emphasizes the principal, continuous backbone of a railway system.
The letter asks the column to provide the 1880 census population of Allegheny County and references a June 12 reading. It requests an exact numeric figure to be published in the column.
Pittsburg readers are asked who can tell where the Hildebrand self measuring off pump is made. The query is dated Connellsville June 12 and seeks a local supplier or merchant connection.
New Haven June 13 A seven year old German boy and an 18 year old Italian girl fall in love across language barriers. They attempt to wed but Gustine's 18th birthday requires parental consent. A probate judge offers a guardian route after a week’s notice to enable the license and planned nuptials.
Mrs Kendal praises American women for quick grasp of social etiquette and hospitality. She contrasts quick, well dressed American hostesses with English women who struggle to adopt French and dining manners, admiring the American feminine brain and noting there are no women like them.
A dense update of party maneuvers and candidate prospects across Pennsylvania. Mentions P J Pares in Mercer, William Pexs Luorp for Cumberland Senate, Pattison Wallace and Delamater as nominating contenders, editorial stances from Waynesburg Democrat Philadelphia Telegraph Meadville Messenger and Crawford county system support, plus noted comments from Bayne’s district and Washington Post columnists.
A fragment from a paper notes a guest and a product titled McoKue's Boots with a July 2 reference, color unspecified. The readable text is limited and does not provide a full event or clear context.
In Punxsutawney Spirit notes a Canoe creek tale of a buried Indian treasure along the riverbank. Since revival, locals have dug holes hoping for wealth but the gold remains undiscovered.
A special telegram from Toronto reports a June 24 meeting at Forest City House of newer U.S. pipe manufacturers. They aim to raise pipe prices, claiming current sales do not cover production costs.
Advocates urge Congress to settle Pennsylvania border raid claims with an offset for damage caused by Pennsylvania troops during inauguration events. Pittsburgans demand action while Cleveland, Pittsburg and Buffalo clubs battle for pennant drive amid strong performances by Captain Comiskey's All-stars.
The City Hall and Court House Commission considered inviting proposals from a Belgian iron maker to supply about 25 percent cheaper iron for the new court house. A letter was sent, plans were provided, and the board will review the foreign firm as a possible supplier. The city has already awarded about $60,000 of iron and estimates the total need around $560,000.
A poem rich with wartime rhetoric contrasts global emigration to New York and wealth flows with a Londoner claim that Grant’s tomb will lack a monument. It cites sources from the Minneapolis Pioneer Press and Philadelphia Times while weaving in themes of nature, youth, and civic pride.
Gilmore's Vocal Artists perform at the June Festival in Old City Hall with matines and evening concert. Five eminent vocalists join the program including Ids Klein soprano Helene von Dosnhof contralto William J Lavin tenor Edward O Mahony bass Rosa Linde star of Pittsburgh network debuting after a Paris stint.
Today’s Lutheran Synod session focused on whether Lutheran Christians will unite with orthodox local congregations to enjoy full communion. In the evening a reunion was held with Rev. A. C. Eisele delivering remarks on mutual accord and shared faith.
A sweeping collage of curious notes and tall tales from Newton county to Greece. Items include a Newton farmer finding ten thousand pounds, Bee incidents in multiple towns, a Cossack crossing Siberia, a Brooklyn actor’s family tragedy, and a Belfast milk-team prank. The miscellany spans vessels, wild men, infant birth claims, and cyclone fears, weaving global quirks into a single page.
A collage of humorous snippets and dialog from minstrel and humorous columns. Exchanges touch on fashion, horses, engagements, and daily curiosities with light, period tone and playful banter.
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