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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1889
Page
7
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The article notes Lord Salisbury delaying a minister to Washington due to resentment at Cleveland's administration and compares Paunceforte's late appointment with Sackville's Paris mission. It argues diplomacy shows small resentments and suggests Britain and the United States can manage without costly ministers. Bayard and Cleveland are contrasted in tone and action. The piece also mentions English Premier and ministerial filling practices.
A verdict of 2500 dollars against a private detective agency for a false arrest in the Murdoch incident signals the need to curb private detective methods. The piece argues detectives should be public officers or be financially responsible for lawful acts, urging stronger accountability in the expanding private detective field.
The article critiques Pittsburgh street improvement debates as the city seeks paving under the failed foot-front rule. It notes confusion over new bills, shifts in opinion, and the need for clearer, canvassed measures before Harrisburg. It urges unity in council action to better compel legislative support.
Mr Springer aims to create new states and plans further additions before the Fiftieth Congress ends. He notes possibilities in Idaho Wyoming Arizona and New Mexico and jokes about Alaska No Man’s Land and the Indian Territory. He suggests admitting states when they reach a population standard.
The speaker notes that territories could join once meeting requirements but cites backward development and imperfect assimilation. Given these conditions the 42 stars are expected to remain the flag’s total adornments for many years.
The council passes a 3.5 million dollar appropriation amid vigorous debate and rushed consideration. Critics argue the timing and handling hinder thorough review, warning against rushing major measures through a single session.
The Berlin report in the London Standard and Cologne Gazette says Germany orders the fleet to Samoa to deliver signal chastisement to Samoans opposing German expansion. It notes a pattern of using conferences to mask aggression and warns against trusting Bismarck officials in a Berlin conference while Samoa is under threat.
An old editorial mocks private secretaries for Congress members and expands items like cigars pianos and other perks at public expense. It jokes about Perkins and argues Congress should be provided for from the Treasury to avoid wasting energy on reform. The piece also notes Penney suit fallout and jokes about land grabs and Oklahoma evictions.
The piece ponders the value of benefits for the Don Cameron Colored Republican Club and laborers while forecasting aWashington storm next Monday. It notes Plumb of Kansas may clash with General Harrison and hints Vermont and New York cabinet prospects fueling political tension.
The New York report about Mr. Platt becoming Secretary of the Navy is contradicted. The piece mocks the idea of expanding the navy by quarantine bureau methods and notes journalistic Cabinet juggling ahead with days left.
The Prince of Wales plans a spring visit to Germany to meet the German Emperor as Colonel of the Blucher Hussars. Reports from Paris suggest Britain may seek preemptive extradition for a figure named Mr Preorr. A tale of Emperor Franz Joseph and a death warrant reflects on mercy versus justice, while Crown Prince Rudolf arranged portraits and commissions before his death.
The Arkansas State Senate debated Senator John W. Tillman’s libel law bill this morning. It limits punitive damages if no malice is found and allows early retractions to mitigate damages in libel cases, as the measure advances on a 15 to 1 vote.
A rainbow, described as a rare sign of spring, appeared over East Rock as a group of pilgrims viewed it from the summit. Two bluebirds were found beginning a nest in Hemlock Grove, while an arbutus bloomed nearby. In Windham County maple sap has started to rise and hunters report willows.
On the Pullman drawing room Meeping car line between New York and Port Tampa Florida, trains operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad Atlantic Coast Line and the Plant System require conductors to be linguists learning Spanish. The program aims to aid communication with Spanish speaking passengers aboard the Florida service.
A jumble of short vignettes mocks social manners and public talk. A elegiac funeral scene ends with a bemused guest praising a time spent, a boy wishes to avoid work by joining a club, and Philadelphia winter tales spark witty exchanges. A lawyer outwits a bore while a Prohibition evangelist ribs editors about boosting sales.
A minority report from Representatives Seney Col ling and Buckalew argues the current naturalization law is sufficient and recommends no changes. They warn a proposed bill by Oates could deny citizenship to aliens and stress allegiance to a foreign power is wrong for the adult male population.
A miner and claimant named A Squires, who deposited $2000 in gold at the U S Mint 34 years ago, has proven his identity through photographs and handwriting verifications from Wheeling West Virginia and California. Letters from supposed relatives claiming he is dead were reviewed as the case moves to the Treasury Department in Washington.
An England notice offers unused thunder forged items for sale at a bargain. The owner cannot use them and invites confidential inquiries through The Times in London.
In this fragmentary dialogue a mother and child discuss a missing pet and a photograph at Harrisburg while mock debates on cabinet rumors and prohibition unfold. Players like Sportynot Toperton Soberton and Quay figures drift through quips about voting and bottles as a playful, urban chat scene.
The Philharmonic Society of the East End held its second musicale at Liberty Hall with a large audience. Conductor Thomas F. Kirk led pianist Carl Retter, soprano Grace Miller, and violinist Bartlett Briggs in solos and duets. The program featured an overture by the Philharmonie Society and cornet duos by Hoffman and Schmerts, ending with a final ensemble selection.
The Smithfield Club held its first annual reception at the East End Hotel with Gernert and Guenther’s orchestra playing until 2 AM. A Progressive indoors amusements, a midnight supper by hotel proprietor Van Buren, and prizes delighted about 75 couples in attendance.
The Hancock school held a Washington's Birthday program yesterday afternoon for school directors and families. Prof Luckey and Dr Wood assisted. A large number of students participated. The Grant school presented a Washington and Longfellow program with many visitors enjoying Longfellow poems.
Mrs Reuben Miller of Fifth avenue Shadyside hosted a large reception yesterday afternoon at her Fifth avenue home. Gernert and Guenther's Orchestra provided music while superb floral decorations of Prince Julips Bermudalles La France and Bennett roses graced the rooms. Mrs Miller was assisted by many friends in receiving guests.
The second night of the Shady Avenue Baptist Church bazaar drew many attendees similar to the opening night. The amusement hall and booths were well patronized and a brass band concert was held. A large sum is expected to be raised, and the ladies in charge are proud of the success.
The Holy Ghost College Alumni Association held a select cotillion last night at Central Turner Hall. About 150 couples participated in the grand march while Gernert and Gsoe furnished the music. After dancing a program of banquets and delicacies ended the evening with adjournment around Prue 5.
The young ladies of the First M. P. Church on Fifth Avenue offered a musical and literary program featuring performances by Prof. G. M. Sleeth EH Dermitt Mise Mi Henkler and John Ghekvld in a community entertainment event.
A benefit performance for the Hamilton Cadets took place in the Eleventh ward school hall last evening. The musical and literary program was a success, drawing a favorable response from attendees and showcasing local talent.
The Misses Oxnard of Sheffield Street Allegheny hosted a large poverty german at their home last night entertaining many friends and neighbors in attendance.
Secretary Fairchild writes Chairman Mills in reply to a request on the impact of the Senate and House tariff bills on customs revenue. He denounces the system as merciless and calls for drastic reform, urging that the cruelty of taxation be stopped and not prolonged.
The Pittsprree DimpaTree mocks Chicago for inviting Mr. Gladstone, arguing such a visit would make the city seem more conceited and self important than ever, citing Carter Harrison's Chicago as an example of local vanity.
A Detroit Free Press note describes two garter clasps in process for a lucky woman with a March 7 birthday. The green enamel shamrock features diamond dew on the leaves and a monogram on the underside.
United States city departments list salaries with New York employing 44 lawyers at 202 400 yearly. Global coffee output for the season 18580 stands at 11 156 600 bags versus 6 782 006 in 1873, world consumption around 11 million bags. Treasury totals include gold coin and bullion 925 854 061, silver dollars 276 000 624, legal tenders 44 880 128, gold certificates 191 000 210, silver certificates 65 454 022, currency certificates 15 890 000. Worcester firm patents wire hoops for barrels using 19 000 hoops daily via Thomson Hous welding. Elevated rail traffic in New York totals 170 million passengers last year, close to German Empire traffic and French traffic figures. Paris produces faux diamonds by galvanic coating of quartz with diamond shavings to simulate stones.
A staff report from Harrisburg outlines who might back Reyburn Magee and Quay in state races. It notes Boyer as a potential treasurer candidate and a path linking Magee to Cooper, with Reyburn as a Magee choice for governor if Cooper runs.
The New York Sun reports a conference of Episcopalian clergy and laymen heard a letter from Bishop Huntingdon warning that intense political and commercial forces threaten the church. He cautions efforts to magnify its material aspects and imitate worldly wealth, pageantry, and power within church hierarchies.
Colonel Roessle of Arlington secures the first presidential appointment by Mr. Harrison. He requests General Hawkins be retained as coachman on the presidential box, a move Harrison endorses without cabinet consultation. The General has served since Grant's era, signaling hoped-for stable governance.
The Chicago News reports an Indiana quake prompting citizens bound for Washington to flee the danger zone. A verse notes Pigott and a journalist bigot, mocking sensational lies that squandered years of savings at the spigot.
Mrs. Isaac Kaufman reportedly chewed gum to excess and suffered facial muscle paralysis. She attempted to summon Ephsabian before she could speak, in a curious case noted from Monagistons Isp on March 1.
An old comic verse scene unfolds with a boy by a sill and a giggling crowd led by Hezekiah Brindle. Susan prepares for the door while a sly proposal to ride leads to a festive sleigh departure despite the boy’s bashful resolve.
Daniel Lamont, President Cleveland's private secretary, is named as the purchaser of the Grace Church street estate in Port Chester. The 5 acre Ablentroth site is described as charming and suitable for immediate occupancy, stirring chatter among local residents who speculate the purchase is for the president.
Thomas A Edison suffered eye injuries when a boiling chemical pot spilled at his home in Orange on Saturday. A portion of the liquid splashed into his eyes causing considerable harm.
Napoleon B. Mochless, 27, of Deeth Elko county Nevada, galled at Bellevue and inquired for the beat sawbones on the ranch. Napoleon is a typical cowboy troubled with hip disease from long saddle rides and will remain for repairs.
在因盖法院面前的英格拉姆法官今日，哈莎 Scott获得对宾夕法尼亚铁路的个人伤害案赔偿14 000美元。多年前他横穿被告轨道时，急列车撞击，困在牛头器处并被救出，造成一条腿和一条手臂骨折及其他伤害。
Police report a spate of high jumps this morning caused by delirium tremens. John E Rhodes 43 jumped from a second story fire-escape at 12 Horatio Street and is in St Vincent's Hospital. Terence Leonard 22 leaped from a third story at 323 Delancey Street and broke a leg at Gouverneur Hospital. Minnie Webb 27 jumped from a second story at 58 Catharine Street and broke her left ankle. she is at Chambers Street Hospital.
A horse owned by John P. Burns of 156th Street and Tenth Avenue bolted from a wagon near his home last evening and leaped into the Hudson at 160th Street. The animal swam to Manhattanville, walked ashore, was joined by rescuers, and returned home as if nothing unusual occurred.
Reporters visiting Mr Edward D Morgan's Hempstead stock farm to verify docking of three horses were repelled by 30 stablemen and many dogs. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officers kept distance, unable to obtain warrant justification. Morgan denies any docking and offers a reward for the story source.
George L Plaisted a speculator and commission merchant who vanished from the swamp on February 13 reappeared briefly to James Frazer of Cliffcrest then vanished again. Frazer said Plaisted was noncommittal and refused to reveal his living place or fate of goods though claimed part had been shipped to Holland. Leather dealers expect further contact in a few days.
At a Salvation Army meeting in Reade Street New York the death of Captain Moore a young Canadian Salvationist killed in an Ontario railroad accident was commemorated. The service included a white ribbon display and music while avoiding funeral black.
A Chicago Times snippet depicts Grover Cleveland and Benny discussing Washington politics. They note mosquitoes, costly receptions, veto troubles, and office seekers as a bore while Boony resists a move. The piece alludes to political unknowns and algebraic symbolism about X representing quantities in Washington.
A mosaic of brief items: empires and kin, odd records, odd deaths, a Greek woman editor and women’s enfranchisement, a 9-year hair growth prodigy, a deaf lawyer in Chicago, a stern Brooklyn arraignment, a Morris County jail dwarf famed for whisky, and a melange of sensational vignettes from across towns and seas.
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