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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch announces summer mail forwarding of The Diseaton at 90 cents per month or 1 for three months. Sunday edition included, daily edition 7 cents per month or 2 for three months. Mail address changes require both old and new addresses. The business office moves to Corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets.
A Senate Finance Committee report on the new tariff bill signals a battle over policy, pitting a McKinley style protection by prohibitory duties against a Senate view of protection as price regulation and anti trust. The debate touches steel rails sugar duties and the aim to craft a mixed approach.
The article argues European powers must unite against Britain and Germany as they partition Africa, while the United States shows little interest in colonies. It notes France Italy Portugal and Belgium feel slighted by the London Berlin accord and hints at tensions with Egypt and Newfoundland over French interests.
A dramatic account of miners trapped in a flooded Dunbar mine and the outside rescue effort. It describes the peril, relentless digging, waiting families, and the tense moment when a rescue breach might reach the imprisoned workers.
The piece honors the miners courage and calls for a thorough investigation into the disaster. It states that naked lamps sparked explosions when gas surged, noting safety lamps could have prevented much loss. It argues for a strict rule mandating safety lamps in all mines to avoid repeats.
The Senate moves to an unalloyed free coinage measure, prompting concern that it defeats all silver legislation this session. Critics warn the act would lower the monetary standard to silver, cause inflation, hurt small creditors, and shift value away from gold, with gold demonetization and broad financial harm.
The Cleveland switchmen strike shows no improvement after 24 hours with rounds of talks failing to yield a settlement. Strikers seek higher pay than current yard rates, risking further disruptions to Pittsburg trade as mills and manufacturers face shut downs from halted freight and machinery supply.
The article stresses responsibility for prolonging a strike and urges the railroad firm to equalize wages of all employees. It calls the brakemen strike in Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston a misunderstanding and insists the workers’ claims are just, hoping for immediate settlement.
The city officials and THE Dispatch-backed effort move to secure a $1000 fund for a major Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh. Mayor Gourley will name a committee to raise the money, with preparations including lemonade carts and a rattling demand for civic pride.
A report describes a proposed Pittsburg enterprise to manufacture Mexican onyx and Massic agate for interior decoration. Rich mineral deposits enable a new use and industry, with potential profitability and growth for ornamentation and broader industrial activity. The piece also notes dangers from mine safety lamps highlighted by the Dunbar disaster. It recalls Patriots Day as Washington’s army evacuated Valley Forge on June 10 1778 and contrasts patriotic remembrance with present hardship from disease and death.
The article says Mr. Silverman plans to leverage a favorable ruling to curb shortages of original packages in Leechburg. It urges Washington officials to enforce state laws against Silverman and imitators. It notes Kirk's blackmail claim against Congressman Springer and a key witness Jones who disputes the accusation.
The New York Sun laments difficulty in luring back party members while noting the Sun has long read Cleveland, Boott, Reagan and supporters out of the Democratic fold. The writer concedes exceptions exist.
The Tar Senate debates tariff amendments, proposing a 2 cent per pound bounty on maple sugar to gain farmer support. A rival Democrat House member called the idea a joke and it was rejected. Some Republican senators echo questionable Democratic talking points.
The Bar Association enjoyed a jolly picnic day at Rocky Polot with spirited athletic games. The piece notes a New York Press editorial claiming President Harrison stalled free coinage, while the Senate on the same day passed a radical free coinage measure, suggesting the editorial’s view may be out of step with events.
Boopie ALBERMas O'NEILL, released after serving his term at Sing Sing, was welcomed in New York with grand honors. The reception suggested New Yorkers view the former public official as a notably controversial figure who has paid the penalty of his office.
A New Orleans corporation faces a rival English offer of 250000 dollars for a state lottery license. The battle over plunder profits hints that the price could rise, with the notorious privilege promising large gains beyond the original bid.
The article notes no record of Senator Quay’s position on free coinage due to his engagements. It mentions the Republican director in the state abstaining from voting on national measures. It records a name change by a fraternal group and comments on party loyalty and corruption.
On Hand ne Uswel from the Washington Post notes how the cholera scare resurfaces as summer politics begin. The piece uses a deanlike tone to describe public health fears, civic pride, and familiar campaign rhetoric amid early season campaigning.
In a lively discussion on British German affairs, Pittwsburger recalls Aunt Johanna's silver memorial and argues that England's cession of Heligoland to Germany amounts to a joke. The piece notes Heligoland is a small North Sea island with a German populace, limited trade, and a long history of shifting ownership.
A wide-range column lists prominent figures and incidents including SeraToor Voornees of Indiana delivering an oration at Valley Forge, Jupen Bansano of the New York Supreme Court ruling on songbird caging, Brignol Campanini delaying singing, Abigail Doves teaching a Sunday school at Blaine's home, Austin McKinenny as manager of a composed typewater and telegraphic firm, P O Consor selling his stake in the London Star for 76000 and planning a U.S. lecture tour, Clementina De Vers earning 4500 yearly as a soprano, Leland Stanford's wife donating paintings to Albany Orphan Asylum, the presidency and Mrs. Cleveland once attending First Presbyterian Church, and the late Sir George Barns noting a long-lived lineage.
In Philadelphia the original package dealers celebrate recent rulings on liquor sales in prohibition States. They embrace the spirit of the decisions and the spirit seems to have entered them.
A large Wilmington graduation day brought 51 seniors to the college quad for commencement. The ceremony went smoothly with peaceful resolution of a local society dispute and strong community sentiment. Graduates include Maggie T. King J J McElren Annetta Balle G W Bovard Luella Donaldson M J Donald Mary Reso Hattie Sementien and several others from New Wilmington and surrounding towns.
Judge Kavanaugh sustains the lower court condemning the liquors in the State versus Terry Chambers. The ruling holds that the right to import intoxicating liquors into the state and the importer’s right to sell them is no longer a controverted question, affirming that goods must be sold in the imported package.
June 14 reports say Alwishs Newton, one of the famous Newton quadruplets born last February, died after an aggravated attack of cholera infantum. The family, who had already earned money from selling their pictures, faced a sharp bereavement as the child passed away while the parents mourned and Newton contemplated a shift from mining to selling portraits.
Ex United States Senator Davis and J Boykin Lee lead a tour of inspection of the West Virginia Central Railway Company in Baltimore. Attending guests include James G Blaine Redfield Proctor William Windom Thomas F Bayard Nathan Goff and others from finance industry and diplomacy.
An Iowa ministerial conference critiques Supreme Court rulings on orig inal package cases. Kentucky bondsmen must cover a defaulted State Treasurer’s shortage. A colored man is arrested for overcoat theft in Cincinnati. A New York juror fine highlights juror bias concerns. Arkansas renominates Governor Eagle amid campaigning rhetoric. A mounted policeman chase in East Philadelphia ends comically. A Toronto woman seeks police details about her deceased son. The Panhandle road is dubbed the miley way with milk shipments from Pittsburgh daily. A seasonal ice cream microbe scare is noted as absent in Pittsburgh.
A representative of an English syndicate visited Lock Haven to learn if Queens Run and Warrandsville Ore-brick plants would be sold and at what price. He then went to Clearfield seeking the same talks. The group aims to control the fre-brick industry in the country, but current prospects are unclear.
Rev. W. A. Beates resigns as Thiel College president. trustees accept the resignation. Acting President is Rev. A. G. Voigt, German professor, with Prof. B. Gawval elected English literature professor. Address to the Alumni Association and banquet held this evening.
The House met as Speaker received a proposition from Isidore Newman president of the New Orleans Block Exchange. Benjamin Neengass of London offers 1 250 000 yearly for the same lottery privilege sought by John A Morris with added security for state payments. Two Pennsylvania post offices supplied. Special Telegram to The Dispatch. Was His Glos Jane 15 among presidential nominations listed.
Auvaal Picolc leads six carloads of lawyers from the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Great Western Band on a motor trip to Rock Point for the annual picnic. Young talent shines in athletic events while veteran Joseph Forsyth dominates the high jump with a record of strength.
At noon a formal lunch was served in the pavilion followed by a match game of ball among nine players. W P Schoyer led his team to a decisive win. Prizes were awarded in the evening with speeches by E Y Breck Major Negley J Robb Wilks MecCook and Mr Spensier. The Great Western Band provided lively music and received enthusiastic encores as visitors including Jobn Bradley McKee Mercer McCandress Cyrus Gray and Judge Mellon attended. Executive Committee members led by F R Y Brick Lewis McMullen E W Smith Z Smith K D Wilton and W K Shiras organized the event.
The Bandel Musical Association marks its first anniversary with a lawn party at Lawyer Marshall’s Perrysville road grove. After 6 PM a multi dance will be held led by Amon Whiting while the Handel Association ends its short, successful run.
Frank T. Empfield, clerk for Indiana County commissioners, and Miss Ruth Porter wed in a private ceremony at the Seventh Avenue Hotel in this city. Rev Dr Davi Kennedy officiated. The couple left for major eastern cities after a brief reception.
A wedding held at the bride’s parents residence on Locust Street Allegheny took place at seven in the evening. Milas Mamie Smit married Mr. A Sampson before a gay gathering. The rooms were prettily decorated and a supper served by Hagan followed the ceremony.
The West ern University commencement occurs at Carnegie Hall tonight. George H. House and Maggie Snyder marry this evening. A donation and reception at Allegheny U. P. Orphans Home is today from 2 to 10 P M. The Stauffer Kenner wedding heads to Zephyr Glen, Scottdale, with Pittsburgh guests. Several other events including a Mary’s Academy closing, a Moorhead W U C T U social, and a garden party at T B Kerr’s in Allegheny are listed along with upcoming lectures and fundraisers.
Letter to The Dispatch recounts the return of a long missing Bible once owned by John B. Semple Eng and found in Alexandretta. A Pittsburgh revival and a Philadelphia editor note connect travelers in Jerusalem and a man named J Henry Sharif with personal Semple ties and a wish to trace a shared heritage.
William L. Morgan is identified as the district enumerator and is praised for accurate work in Verner station and Woods Run. The writer accuses misidentification or malice by a reporter and calls for prompt publication of the exon. He commends The Dispatch for seeking accuracy and suggests War Department oversight to ensure correct counting.
Letter to the editor discusses the Apostles Creed claiming it was composed by the Apostles in Jerusalem and completed by the mid second century. It notes the creed’s antiquity and its adoption across Greek Roman and Protestant churches, while acknowledging lack of solid historical evidence.
A letter to the Editor suggests shifting census data collection to fall or winter when residents are home. The writer argues fewer absences and less variation would improve counts, provided the enumerators skip irrelevant questions.
A letter disputes a Tuesday claim that Bald Eagle Valley railroad stopping places were named for engineers wives. Local residents note the stations were named for furnaces at those sites and honored the builders' wives Hannah Matilda Johann and Martha furnaces are familiar to long-time residents.
In reply to a Connellsville inquiry published June 14 a Youngstown merchant responds regarding how to measure a pump. The note is addressed to Charles Hildebrand at 27 Johnston Street Youngstown DC. Hildebrand of Youngstown Ohio dated June 17.
A reader in Pittsburg dated June 14 asks the editor to provide the weight of President Harrison and his rights, appealing for information from the Census.
Unclear wording references June events and the Prince of Wales in a role related to Queen’s disability. No concrete facts or identifiable names beyond the royal titles are provided.
Benjamin Gillett of the area has been named Italian interpreter by Secretary William Windom. Reporting to Chief Inspector Robert Layton of Pittsburgh, he will review the cases of 17 Italians who arrived claiming injury or work disputes under labor law. He starts this week.
Donations received by Tus DistarTca yesterday for the Martina distressed family include several sums such as 5.00 from CREB and 5.50 in another form, with older acknowledgments noted as previously acknowledged. A total of 500 appears in the record as well, indicating prior acknowledgments and continuing support.
A mosaic of brief notes reports oddities and curiosities from far and near. Items include a 100 foot sea serpent off Connecticut, a London club proposing separate rooms for smokers, and a large list of quirky incidents from across the United States, including unusual fish catches the traveling stones of Australia and a whistling well in New York.
A compact note reflects rising cold season prices for ice as residents cope with higher costs. The piece hints at market pressures and consumer impact in a bustling city environment.
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