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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1891
Page
4
A reader argues against salary increases for Allegheny teachers citing high costs and perceived poor value. He critiques focus on drawing music and penmanship, lists school day hours, transfers blame to administration, and notes widespread reception days and public displays as distractions from core subjects.
A critical 1891 essay discusses early schooling for under sixes, arguing against overemphasis on music, drawing, and gymnastics at the expense of reading and spelling. It laments harmful eye strain, overcrowded recitations, and calls for reform to focus on practical arithmetic, geography, grammar, and essential literacy. It notes the cost of private tuition and worries over a shift toward irrelevant curricula.
Judge Stowe issued an opinion on the residents of O'Hara township seeking land annexation to Sharpsburg. He found part of the land is farm land and not eligible for inclusion, and held the court lacks power to alter the petition's boundaries. The ruling blocks approval and allows new annexation actions by residents.
Listings of cases to be tried before several judges including Common Pleas numbers 1 and 2 with names such as Ablett Co Morton Geis Sanders Thompson Myer McCoy McNally Williams Fergus Miller Trinkle Grubbs ONeil Gerrard and others. Criminal Court shows Commonwealth defendants like Curley Fannon Orgill Armstrong White Ward Sloan Manning Kilgore Rodgers Crawford Bonner OFea Wilcox Darry and Breoun.
The grand jury returned true bills for Thomas Armstrong Harry Anderson Edward Fitzpatrick Sloan Manning Joseph Orgill George Crawford George Carry William Benner Curley Fannen William White Ella Brooks Daniel Fer Robert Wilcox Hattie Kilgore Johnard Lillie Rodgers John Donohue Joseph Gill Fredrick J Simme and ignored bills for William Curtis William Couy Mamie Palmer.
In Criminal Court yesterday most constables reported no liquor violations. Judge White noted many returns were not yet made and ordered that no returns would be received until Wednesday morning when they must appear in court to make them publicly. If not, the court would enforce attendance.
Minor notes from the courts show ejectment and damage suits in judgment, with verdicts for plaintiffs and several non suits. Trials include Andrew Schaffer and John Bracken for assault on an imbecile near Tarentum and a Beattie case over deaths in Jefferson Township. A preliminary injunction halts Braddock Electric Railway track work on Main Street Braddock Avenue.
Superintendent Baker presents the Bureau of Health annual figures to Chief Brown showing 6210 births 2411 marriages and 4977 deaths. He urges a $10000 vaccination appropriation and calls for two or more small frame buildings on hospital grounds to care for destitute patients with scarlet fever diphtheria and similar diseases.
Wilkinsburg Council No. 32 of the Order of Chosen Friends schedules a meeting in Ralston's Hall next Tuesday the 10th to organize a sick benefit league with Western Pennsylvania councils. A supper and social gathering are planned, promising a pleasant occasion. SLEEPLESSNESS cured by Dr Miles Nervine. samples free at Jos Fleming & Son's Market.
In New York the collapse of free coinage ends a big silver bullion sweep. Pools formed to profit as silver rose after a government purchase bill. Prices fell below one dollar as losses mounted to about 2.5 million dollars including storage costs. The Mercantile Safe Deposit Company and Western National Bank handled certificates representing 1 000 ounce lots. The vaults hold about 7.33 million ounces with total New York storage near 10 million ounces.
The compiling committee reported that a general election law, passed by both houses, has vanished from the Territorial Secretary. It would have set an election on national days, but no trace remains. Officials suspect the governor signed it before it disappeared, leaving no law for future elections in the Territory.
James Flaccus who went to Brazil a year ago to drill for oil returned yesterday, disgusted with the country. His company spent $25,000 on a dry hole and the natives mobbed the site burning down the derrick. State officials refused to give satisfaction.
John S. Mercer sworn in as Burgess in Wilkinsburg special council session. He urges public focus on sewerage improvements and nuisance ordinances, outlines new committees, and notes health needs. Retiring Burgess Dr. John Semple and others thanked for service.
The Omaha Oil and Gas Company is formed with 20 000 capital to buy lease and sell oil lands and bore for oil near Seymour Park. Rumors say oil may be found at 1400 to 1700 feet as wells deep en, two more leases taken, and drilling to begin next week to reveal a sea of oil beneath the Gate City.
The article notes the infant of the Prussian royal line was given a name kept secret at christening per court custom. It discusses potential names and confirms the Empress Frederick at a banquet wore a grey silk gown, greeting her grandchild with affection.
Miss Phil lipson Wamback 19 of Georgetown Minnesota died at St Joseph’s Hospital in St Paul after doctors used ether to render her unconscious for goitre removal. Alarming signs prompted stopping the operation and a battery revived no reaction. Coroner Quinn investigates the case.
Edgewood rapid growth prompts plans for a handsome two story brick school on Maple Avenue. The Edgewood borough board of school directors has invited contractor proposals with expectations of the building ready during the coming summer. The suburb near Pittsburg has seen its population rise, making new facilities essential for local children.
The People's Store on Fifth Avenue advertises hosiery bargains this week. Ten fast black cotton hose priced at 12 1/2 cents per pair, with 10 cent stockings for 1 cent, 40 cent stockings for 2 cents, and 50 cent stockings for 33 1/3 cents. Campbell & Dice promote best hosiery bargains yet.
Frank RK presents a fantastical illustrated serial in The Dispatch next Sunday titled The Cosmic Sea. The story follows the International Exhibition and Games in Kobol Land with Tanobar Nusyria and recalls the twin Kings of Tanobar and a magical cosmic bean offering endless nourishment.
A vivid praise of a fantastical story likened to Alice in Wonderland. Dan Beard showcases his humorous illustrations while Stockton’s current river of imagination shines in two part tales in Scribner’s and The Atlantic. The piece highlights the artists’ peak form and the extraordinary whimsy of Kobol Land.
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