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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1891
Page
2
A recounting of Silvio’s duel and revenge with a Polish Count and Countess, followed by the narrator’s return to rural life near Count B's estate. Silvio coldly tests fate, while a past slur triggers a fatal memory and a warning about legacy.
The article describes planetary positions for March with Mars and Jupiter as evening and morning stars, Venus approaching superior conjunction, and Saturn’s favorable rings view. It notes the sun entering Aries on the 20th and explains Earth’s precession, plus calendar link to Easter and lunar phases.
The article explains right ascension and declination as celestial coordinates akin to Earth’s longitude and latitude. It notes the vernal equinox meridian, how eastward measurement works, and the celestial equator. It surveys ancient beliefs of a flat earth with the sky as a dome and earth centers in various cultures, including Homer, Anaximenes, the Hebrews, Incas, Greeks, Chinese, and medieval Europe.
A satirical profile portrays Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson as a farmer disguise with striped pants and sockless feet. The piece notes repeated quips about his supposed lack of socks shaping his political image and public reception among Kansas supporters.
Allentown March 2 The Bowman Evangelical Conference deposed Rev N A Barr of Adamstown and expelled him from the ministry for gross slander and defamation based on postal cards Barr sent to Rev Sprong claiming insults about Bob Ingersoll and others. Church officers and committees were elected and routine business noted.
Mrs Betsey Hicks of Burgin Kentucky attends funeral for her son Robert who died from a fall from a bridge at Steubenville. She is described as badly in need of help and seeks assistance at the Sixth Avenue Hotel. The item also mentions local ads for Kemp's Balsam hair tonics real estate bank notes and other products.
The article argues the old time instincts and local signs fail to forecast weather due to forest destruction and climatic shifts. It notes conflicting predictions from hog and goose authorities and praises the hoot owl as a rare accurate predictor, with one resident swearing by his observations in Robinson township.
Buenos Ayres March 2 The state of siege declared earlier and raised during the Chamber of Deputies elections continues with little fear of immediate trouble General Mitre former president is expected to settle the country’s difficulties Business nationwide is at a standstill and discounts are restricted News of the Chilean revolution is viewed with distrust by the city’s officials
Oklahoman dispatch reports thousands of new arrivals from Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas stranded in the territory. They believed government aid and land would be provided but the land is claimed by whites and no work or funds exist leaving many at starvation's door with few friends nearby.
Isaac Dowell shot and killed J. H. Wharton eight miles north of Conscil Grove Kansas after a land dispute over a farm both men claimed to rent. Dowell, once charged with murder but acquitted after turning state's evidence, says Wharton fired first in self defense. Coroner's jury investigates. Also, Allegheny Seventh ward school board censured for failing to publish annual financial statement amid audit.
An advertisement from 516 Market Street Pittsburg offers 12 cabinet photos or a single life-size crayon portrait for 350 dollars. The notice mentions an elevator access and is dated until May 1 83.
A letter critiques Tar Dispatch’s Ireland schools piece, but shifts to a detailed summary of Great Britain public elementary schooling. It explains school types, fees, Bible reading, conscience clauses, inspector duties, and funding, with notes on compulsory attendance and teacher consequences.
A newspaper ad praises Dru Copeland Blair treatment for catarrh as proven and successful. It includes testimonials from a traveling salesman and a patient who credits relief from blocked nose headaches coughing and chest pain after examination and affordable charges.
A selection of grateful notices from users of Copeland's Home Treatment cites relief from chronic catarrh and related eye ear throat and lung conditions. Testimonies come from Lottie Forker Arch Street Merivale Pa Hoey Phillips Hulton Pa W C Wilson Rishee Jacob John Wright Henry Rose Eckhart Mines Butler Pa and others. DR W H COPELAND offers consultations at Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh Pa with mail questions and stamps accepted.
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