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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1890

Page

7

Postage Rates and Delivery Details for The Dispatch

The Dispatch announces postage rates for daily and weekly editions including Sunday, with prices for one month, three months, and yearly subscriptions. It notes carrier delivery at specific weekly rates and requires prompt reporting if extra pages are not delivered. The Pittsburgh edition date is given as Tue Mar 4, 1890, and the issue contains twelve pages.

United States Daily Dispatch InsraTen Pear Am'the Isratrch Meente Pittsburg

A Showings of Prosperity From Pennsylvanina Railroad Report

The annual Pennsylvania Railroad report credits vast traffic and rising earnings despite June floods. Main line gross is 36.855 million with 25.193 million expenses yielding east of Pittsburgh 10.992 million net profits. All lines show 122 million gross for 1889, up six million from 1888.

Pennsylvania Railroad Great Corporation Pittsburg Johnstown Pennsylvania

Mystery of David Harris Disappearance Stirs Call for Action

The disappearance of the well known business man David Harris puzzles investigators. His finances appear in order and his domestic life is stable, making voluntary departure unlikely. He had drawn money the day last seen but paid it out, leaving little cash on hand. A violent abduction by unknown thieves is suspected but no trace of crime is found, prompting vigorous inquiry.

David Harris

Civil Service Commission: Prosecutor’s Summary of Allegations

The prosecutor's summary states one subordinate let an examination panel slip, two relatives of commissioners held office, and a Milwaukee post office case where a clerk misled the commission. The argument claims this amounts to a vindication of the Commission and refutes nepotism charges while noting broader corruption outside its jurisdiction.

Civil Service Commission Milwaukee Tre Disraten

A Liberal Offer To Public Schools In Minnesota

A St. Paul suburb priest offers to donate parish schools to cover crowded public schools. Expenses to be paid by the Board of Education and religious instruction kept separate from school hours. The move could ease sectarian tensions and improve church school relations.

St. Paul Minnesota Board of Education

Woman Buries Man Believing Him Dead After False Rumor

A St Louis widow buried her husband believing him dead after a claim he died and was taken to the Morgue and identified by his wife. A rumor then followed that the man was alive, prompting questions about the fatal mistake and the mortification and expense incurred.

St. Louis O'Connor Calvary Cemetery

Suspenseful Tale Of Buried Man And Resurrection Plot

The buried man was not O Connor and O Connor claims he was buried alive. He says body snatchers stole him from the cemetery and he woke as a surgeon prepared to operate. The truth remains unknown and Mrs. O Connor faces distress and potential damages in a landmark case against resurrectionists.

O'Connor

Compromise verdicts in murder cases draw scrutiny

The Cronin and Le Coney cases spark debate over juries and judges. Reports suggest a New Jersey judge advised that if guilty, the verdict should be second degree or manslaughter, not first degree murder, prompting questions about fairness and accuracy.

Csses Cronin le Coney New Jersey

The Tane Car Issue Causes Rethink on Tank Shipments

A devastating tank car wreck on the Ft Wayne Railroad killed three crew and burned twenty cars, prompting renewed debate on railroad oil shipping rates. The disaster raises questions about tank versus barrel shipments and whether railroads should adjust policy to reduce losses from tank transport.

Ft. Wayne

Dog Tax and Collar Proposed in New York State

The piece argues in favor of dog taxation and a collar law, noting dog lovers support the idea while many dog owners resist. It suggests farmers oppose the collar, claiming it harms hunting pests, and asserts dogs protect against pests and thieves, framing the tax as a public safeguard with mixed public sentiment.

New York State

Tariff debate and subsidies discussed by Pittsburg Chamber

The Pittsburg Chamber voices strong views on tariffs and subsidies at yesterday’s meeting. A leaked letter attributed to Russell B Harrigan implying resignation adds to public perception of ongoing government influence by the Harrison family and their allies.

Chamber of Commerce Pittsburg Russell B. Harrigan Montana Russell B. Harrison

Petroleum eyes deeper markets as price support fades

The report notes petroleum continues to probe below the collar line, suggesting the force keeping prices above that level may be easing. Market observers see evidence that the previous price support is weakening and traders anticipate potential shifts in supply dynamics.

Pittsburg to Atlanta railroad plan sparks city push

A proposed Pittsburg to Atlanta railroad would link mineral regions with the city opening new trade avenues. The new traction company shows early progress with several competing lines East End. strong service and lower fares are anticipated. Window glass prices are set to rise but discounts will keep jobbers cheaper than importers.

Pittsburg Atlanta Georgia Pittburg East End France

Calendar reform and rail profits echo in era news

The Chicago Board of Trade plans to drop grain quotations to deter bucket shops, a move seen as a long term correction though costly in the near term. A railroad system reports over a million dollars in net earnings for 1888 despite June food losses, signaling resilience. Kalamazoo students mock law and order, kidnapping faculty prompts calls for harsher schooling. An English syndicate reportedly seeks to operate the World's Fair, a proposal that gains cautious public interest.

Congress Focuses on Election Disputes Over Tariff and Finance

The piece notes Congress dedicates its energy to deciding contested election cases in favor of Republicans, delaying tariff, finances, and appropriations. Labouchiére’s attack on Salisbury over scandals may harm the Government more if Labby remains quiet than if he speaks.

Congress Labouchiere Salisbury Labby

Mystery surrounds missing business man prompt inquiry

The disappearance of a well known business man without crew or explanation raises suspicions of foul play. The case demands vigorous investigation to uncover the truth behind the vanishing figure.

Property Committee Held Fast to a Good Thing in Allegheny

The Allegheny City Property Committee shows a strong preference for retaining a valuable asset once secured, signaling a cautious approach to public holdings. The report notes their satisfaction with maintaining control and resisting disposal.

Allegheny City Property Committee

Grievances Rise Over Carnegie Library Opening

The large majority of people who did not receive invitations to the Carnegie Library opening in Allegheny may warn off future public enterprise leaders if their complaints are aired sufficiently.

Allegheny

People of Prominence in Brief From Letters and News

Ex Senator Wallace to arrive from Europe in early March. Italy’s Kixe Humberer adopts hot water cure for dyspepsia. Professor Huxtey grows deaf and fatigued. George Francis Train begins world tour aiming for 60 days. Charles Floquet, 62, French Chamber president, nearsighted. Benzzon the “Jubilee Plunger” jailed for forgery, earns interest on 250000. Spenceponsonby Fane to become Black Rod, $10000 salary. Wanamaker sued for boycotting Weinman. Dixon of Rhode Island cites Senators at large like a private club. Grover Childs notes wine use declines after new mineral waters enter dining.

Wallace Europe Kixe Humveer Italy Huxtey George Francis Train Charles Floquet Chamber of Deputies Benzzon Sik Spencer Ponsonby Fane Black Rod Queen Victoria Wanamaker Weinman Asirep 8Rxator Dixox Rhode Island Grover W. Childs

Miss Amelia Edwards Injured Before Pittsburg Lecture

Telegram from Columbus says Miss Amelia B Edwards, renowned Egyptian history lecturer, fell on stairs and broke an arm yesterday. She performed tonight with her arm in splints, a testament to her pluck for the Pittsburg audience.

Columbus Amelia B. Edwards Pittsburg

Re-Elected Officers At East Liberty Y M C A

At yesterday's meeting East Liberty Y M C A re elected officers for the coming year. Mary Davidson will serve as president with Anna Kingan and Mrs. Jacob Negley as vice presidents. Ryall is secretary and Mrs. John A. Moore treasurer. Industrial School officers include superintendent Mrs A M Murdock and assistant Mrs Q A Scott with E M Bigelow treasurer.

East Liberty Y. M. C. A Mary Davidson Anna Kingan Jacob Negley Ryall John A. Moore Industrial School A.M. Murdock Q. A. Scott E. M. Bigelow

Carnival and social events listed by local groups

The Young Men's Hebrew Literary and Debating Society plans a grand carnival at Turner Hall Forbes Street next Thursday evening with Gernert Bros. Orchestra. The Tax Ladies Old Society of the Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church hosts a bazaar next Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Hrism McKrown, nee Miss Sarah Helms, return from their wedding trip. A regular Woman's Club meeting is set for this afternoon in the Teachers' Library.

Young Men's Hebrew Literary and Debating Society New Turner Hall Forbes Street Gernert Bros Tax Ladies’ Old Society Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church McKrown Sarah Helms Teachers’ Library

Smallest Baby on Earth Born in West Virginia

Mrs Foster Curtis of Mason City West Virginia gave birth six weeks ago to a girl named Alice, now about two pounds dressed. The infant, born weighing one pound, has a head the size of a hen egg, dark hair, an amused expression, and fingers as thick as knitting needles. Visitors from Pomeroy and Middleport flock to see the mite in the Curtis home.

Pomeroy, O Foster Curtis Mason City W. Va Alice Pie Pomeroy Middleport Curtis House

A Prize Story About Some English Candles

In a social gathering a prize story about candles wins a De Maupassant volume. A Pittsburgher recounts a London episode where a prank with candles leads to rain of wax on a station platform as the traveler hurries to catch a train.

Supreme Court Decisions on Taxation and State Contracts

The Supreme Court ruled that railroad lands taxed upon selection even before patents Issued. It held a state's immunity from being sued over contract performance but allowed resistance when property rights under contracts are attacked. It also found Fidelity National Bank draft cashing in good faith remains valid even if funds are used for speculation.

Washington, March Supreme Court Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Brice County Louisiana Fidelity National Bank Cincinnati

The Pittsburg Dispatch praised as a leading typographic newspaper

An editorial from the Xenia Daily Gazette extols The Dispatch as a premier Pennsylvanian newspaper with a Sunday circulation over 55,000 and a large regular issue. It lauds its typographic quality, literary style, broad departments, and superior management and system.

Dispatch Xenia Daily Gazette Pittspung Dispatch Pennsylvania Pittsburg Tak Dispatch

Choctaw Nation Licenses Lottery Run By Orphan Asylum

Indian Agent Bennett reports the Choctaw Legislative Council passed two months ago an act creating the Choctaw Orphan Asylum Lottery Company. Secrecy surrounded the act, and Bennett only recently obtained a copy.

Washington Bennett Indian Territory Indian Bureau Legislative Council of the Choctawation Choctaw Orphan Asylum Lottery Company

Opinion on editors and preachers as Christians

The Denver Tribune notes Mr. Talmage’s claim that editors can be Christian and argues that preachers can be Christian too. It suggests no doubt about editors or preachers embracing Christianity and reflects on the universal potential of all men to become Christians.

Denver Tribune Talmage

Death of a Bright Boy in Soho School Tragedy

The Soho School mourns Jimmie McAdams nine year old son of Markets Superintendent W McAdams. He died after illness that began weeks earlier. His parents hosted his funeral at 708 Fifth Avenue today as friends sent flowers and sympathy.

Soho Jimmie McAdams W. McAdams Rsd Christaes Ae Fifth Avenue

Pronunciation Debate Surrounds Wood Ballot-Box Forgery Probe

The St Paul Pioneer Press notes editor Murathhalstead gains attention from the Wood ballot-box forgery inquiry leading to debates on his first name pronunciation. Missouri readers prefer Murat with a stressed final syllable as locals adapt the name.

St. Paul

McKeesport Gets First Horseback Letter Carrier

Special telegraph dispatch from McKeesport says Daniel Gruber, carrier No. 5, now uses a horse on his long route. Postal authorities issued an order March 1, and this morning March 3 he completed his first horseback delivery in the town's history.

Teleghal McKeesport Daniel Gruber Gruber

Money Notions from Henry Clews on Present Financial State

Henry Clews & Co. argue money market remains the key factor with near term close or tighter rates through mid April. They note Treasury absorption, shrinking currency in the interior, and bank reserves below last year, while trade expansion drains funds to the South and West for better yields. Caution advised as outlook edges toward harder money and weaker stocks unless conditions improve.

Henry Clews & Co Treasury London Adoo Sterling Exchange

Supreme Court Upholds State Power to Separate Railcar Accommodations

Justice Brewer leads the Supreme Court to affirm a Mississippi ruling that the state may require separate cars for colored passengers on trains operating wholly within the state. The decision holds the statute affects only intra state commerce and does not infringe the federal commerce clause.

Washington, March Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad Company Mississippi Justice Brewer Supreme Court Louieville New Orleans Texas Pacific Fae Supreme Court of SS A Brewer Hrewer Tate Supreme Court of Mississippi Supreme Court of State of Mississippi

Charity In The Gallery In Washington Debates

Washington ladies at the debates in the recent House carried on charity work by stitching Brabazons a padded garment for Jacques for the infant heathen. The term comes from Lady Brabazon Countess of Meath who visited Washington last fall supporting the Ministering Children's League.

Washington Detroit Jacques Brathe Countess Meath Children's League

Man Survives 20 Foot Fall Into Mills Engine

Neenah Wisconsin March 3 A Winnebago Paper Mills worker Chris Johnson fell twenty feet through a hidden skylight into a 30 horsepower engine. He crawled under a shaft and walked out alive, to the horror of coworkers who feared the worst.

Neenah Wis Winnebago Chris Johnson Johnson

Importing Alien Laborer Charge Against Texas and Pacific

Complaint to the Treasury Department alleges Mexican workers are brought into Texas for railroad work in violation of the alien contract labor law. No contract is signed with the men until after arrival to evade the law. An immigration inspector may be sent to Texas to investigate.

Texas and Pacific Railroad Treasury Department Texas Texas and Pacific United States

Tanner Lectures Endorse Alger and Pension Bill Hope

Corpral Tanner spoke at the Opera House in Uniontown advocating General Alger for 1592 and predicting the dependent pension bill will pass Congress. He noted Indiana soldiers favor the Alger candidacy and oppose Harrison for a second term. In Carthage two youths entertain hoodlums with banana-eating contests. Clarence Bainter suffers a severe colic and is not expected to survive.

Asiiostow S. Marek Tanner Alger Indiana Harrison Carthage Clarence Bainter

Fuel from the Air An Indiana Man’s Device For Splitting Oxygen

Adrian Hill, known for condensing natural gas, claims a new invention to separate and store oxygen. The report notes the World’s Fairs demand high costs and cites St. Louis and Chicago as potential hosts, highlighting cities’ readiness to meet requirements if awarded the fair.

Axperson Adrian Hill St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Louis Chicago

Depew Eyes White House Ambition Amid Proprieties

Chauncey Depew pursues a possible bid for the White House until the country weighs whether its most brilliant after-dinner speaker fits the executive role. The Minneapolis Journal notes his ambition may meet disappointment given the era’s stiff proprieties.

White House Minneapolis Journal Chauncey Depew Sterm Mr. Depew

Suit Against Doctor for 810000

Alonzo Durand filed a suit against Dr. J H Zaller for 10000 claiming the physician failed to detect a hernia during Mrs. Durand s treatment, which led to her death.

AKKOS Alonzo Durand J. H. Zaller Mre. Durand

Public Buildings Funding Favored by Committee

In Washington on March 3 a committee reported favorable several appropriation bills for public buildings. Notable sums include Youngstown 75,000 and Akron reflecting requests from Ohio cities.

Washington Ey Te Oungstown Mara ' Aon Akron

Deaths Of A Day Robert McAvoy And Ianac White

Scottdate dispatch reports Robert McAvoy died after a brief pneumonia illness with grippe complications. He was a longtime resident and estate professional returning home recently in improved health. Ianac White, who organized the city’s first brass band decades ago, also died today at age sixty. He leaves a widow and other relatives in mourning.

Scottdale Robert McAvoy McAvoy Jeannette Youngstows Ianac White

First Winter Weather Arrives as March Opens

March begins with the first settled winter weather arriving with the month. The report notes no blizzards yet but confirms the season’s early onset as winter holds.

Tenderer Things and a Little Hand of Love

A poem fragment reflects gratitude for blessings and the comforting touch of a child's hand. The speaker finds strength in that gentleness, describing a quiet press as powerful as love itself and soothing fears as tearful emotions rise.

Old Jed Prouty at the Bijou Delights Maine Theme

The sketchlike dramatic spectacle based on life in Bucksport Maine earns praise for its New England atmosphere and clear characterization. Richard Golden’s Old Jed Prouty is funny, sometimes poignant, and supported by an evenly strong company led by Frank R. Jackson with Dora Wiley’s singing drawing added charm. The Bijou audience filled the house and left highly entertained.

Denman Thompson William Dean Howells Jed Prouty Messrs William Gile Richard Golden Jed Pee Bian New England Old Jed Prouty Bucksport Penobscot Frank R. Jackson Olad Sage Dora Wiley Maine Bijou Audi

The Two Sisters at Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House presents The Two Sisters by ENMAN Thompson and George W. Ayer. The play follows two country girls in New York city life with strong performances by Frank Coulter George W. Byer Mary Merrick and Lavinia White. Realistic scenery enhances the production though the Acme quartet adds a bright highlight.

Enman Thompson George W. Ayer New York Frank Coulter George W. Byer Mary Merrick Lavinia White Acme

Harry Williams Academy and London Specialty at the house this week

Harry Williams' Academy and ESTER and WILLIAMS' London Specialty Company present a return vaudeville engagement. A large audience enjoyed a strong program featuring Stedman's canine act, Gus Bruno, Poll McDonald in Tit for Tat, Gallagher and West, Jutau, aerial acts, Claxton in one sketch, and Hob Slavin in comedy.

Harry Williams Ester & Williams London Stedman Cage Ars Oe Gus Bruno Wao Harry Guinness Illian Poll McDonald Gallagher West Jutau Aerial Feet Claxton Hob Slavin Johnson and Slavin Minstrels Cloges George Arp Justice Schwa

Miss Amelia Edwards Lectures Tonight at Old City Hall

A large and representative audience is expected at Old City Hall tonight for Miss Amelia B Edwards lecture. Most seats are sold with remaining tickets certain to disappear. the talk will feature beautiful stereopticon illustrations and a skilled operator to present Egyptian views praised elsewhere.

Old City Hall Amelia B. Edwards Miss Edwards

Play that made the fame of its author at Harris yesterday

Artley Campbell's play My Partner, in Chapman and Sellers' company, drew two fair audiences at Harris yesterday despite cold weather. Audiences showed keen interest in the plot's development, and the engagement this week promises profit.

Artley Campbell Chapman & Sellers Harris

PENSIONS FOR PENNSYLIANIANS DESIGNATED RELIEF

March 2 report notes the House passed pension bills for Pennsylvanians including David A. Lippy of the Twenty second Pennsylvania Cavalry and widows Annie F Lambing and the Meclwain with service records across multiple regiments. Additional recipients include Daniel Bober Georni la Seavey Mary Bailey and others tied to the Ninety ninth and other units.

Wasquindon House David A. Lippy Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers Tha Meclwain Robert J. McKwain Pennsylvania Reserves Annie F. Lambing George W. Lambing Pennsylvania Volunteers Daniel Bober Pennsylvania Artilery David Deans Georni la Seavey Pennsylvania Mary Bailey Robert G. Davis

Violinist White of Brazil Stars in Paris Concert

The Boston Herald notes M White Brazil’s imperial violinist fled with the imperial family and has dazzled Paris audiences with Wieniawski’s second concerto. Critics praise his bow arm tone sentiment and execution amid questions about his race and fortune. Also Omaha seeks 75000 for a public building, arguing existing structures are far cheaper to repurpose.

Brazil Hines Paris Boston Herald Emperor of Brazil White Lamoureux Wieniawski M. White

Senate Bench Empty Speeches Fail to Engage Voter Interest

The St Louis Republic notes that the public forgives truth over innuendo and criticizes Senators Hoar and Blair for speeches that fail to engage the nation. The piece argues empty benches in the Senate reflect poorly and do not capture interest.

Piaying St. Louis Republic Hoar Blair Senate Chamber

War over church socials sparks political clash in Dakota

A San Francisco Alta note cites Montana and Dakota politicians vowing a campaign against church socials as a broader political fight escalates. Separate dispatch reports Mrs. Senator Quay and her two daughters leaving for Florida to join him later in Washington.

Quay Florida Washington

Curious Condensations From An 19th Century Page

A collage of brief items: a deadly engine on the East Tennessee and Virginia line, a Maine editor’s dog printing presses, Arnold Ward a 14 year old prodigy, an absent minded Bridgton Maine citizen with a $25 weekly policy, a Japanese anthem quip about endless reigns, Colby’s courtroom point in Kentucky, Edwin Booth in Richelieu and a Chicago heckler, Owosso postmaster barring visitors, imperial visits to a dowager empress, Virginia fish hatcheries plan 10,000,000 eggs, Europe’s highest meteorological station, Uncle Joe Haddon’s long career, a Algiers theater wage lawsuit, Pike’s Peak electrification, nitroglycerine as medicine, Comecnt ere church in Columbia City Cal, luminous paint for night lighting, Indian Pete’s deer hunt with lions, ice worker’s near accident, English burial reform debates, NY Central rest rooms for workers, a Hookstown boy kills a wildcat, a Surry County boy chases a deer with an ax.

East Tennessee Virginia Maine Humphrey Ward Arnold Colonel Colby Ier Roos Sudan Iani Edwin Booth Richelieu Charleston D.C France Chicago Owosso Mich P.O Europe Somndlick Austriaa Peter Lechner Columbia City Cal Comecntere la Grippe Joe Paueas Pete Susanville Pinte Meadows England New York Central Cornelius Vanderbilt Hookstown Johnny Surry C. H

Humorous Bits From 19th Century Comic Exchanges

A collage of playful exchanges from period papers features quips about duels toy pistols and valentines. The snippet includes witty lines on enthusiasm, misread emotions, and social pretensions with characters like Miss Lovelorn and Miss Caustique in humorous banter.

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