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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1890
Page
4
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Pittsburg dispatch reports Congress struggles over a proposed 200000 post office for San Jose. Democrat Mr Clunie is praised for backing a bargain and sale style deal, signaling faith in a fair share of the surplus and Reed's quorum method as the project passes.
The piece surveys pharmacists on liquor prescriptions noting two extremes. Some refill alcoholic liquor on every prescription, arguing it complies with the law. Others refuse sales unless a physician prescription is shown, causing medical hardship. It urges common sense to relieve suffering without legal evasion.
Mrs. Kendal notes American theaters are handsome in the auditorium but behind the scenes dressing rooms are shabby. Actors complain that rooms are unfit for pigs. A united professional drive is urged to secure clean, comfortable spaces benefiting health, work, and audience satisfaction.
The North American Review publishes opposing views by Reed and Carlisle on the Speaker's right to count in a quorum. Reed argues minority counting is a valuable privilege. the piece notes the Speaker once endorsed counting refusal as principled, while party needs may drive shifts in conviction.
Buffalo Bill and his cowboys arrive in Rome and tame horses owned by the Duke of Sermoneta in minutes. The spectacle draws about twenty thousand Romans who cheer the non fatal ride, suggesting a playful reversal of cultural norms and urging Europeans to test the cowboys on other tameable animals.
The writer imagines cowboys firing revolvers and cheering as they ride through Rome, hoping to thrill the Imperial city with a Western style showcase. The scene likens cowboy bravado to a fevered Roman holiday with hoofs, yells, and profanity.
The Chicago Times worries that a New Mexico irrigation venture could hoard water and pricing power, using government grants to extract earnings from the public. It warns that unchecked monopolies threaten free competition and spark a pushback by reformers seeking fair rates and access.
A Washington Agricultural Department study shows over fifteen percent of U S food is adulterated with many items in common use. Maple sugar and syrup tests reveal heavy non maple content, molasses samples contain tin salt, spices are impure, Bologna sausage may include decomposed meat with additives, and coffee processing misleads buyers. Only 140 of 326 drugs were pure. adulterated foods and medicines pose serious health risks.
Washington social life grows quieter yet a novel weekly event develops. Ladies gather for a physician guided session on first aid for burns sprains and sudden illness framed as a refined diversion. The piece praises practical medical knowledge gained through this unusual pastime.
The piece notes that Benjamin Harrison has spent a year in the presidential chair as of last Tuesday and records sharp remarks from Democratic contemporaries while Republican outlets offer little commentary unless editors hold official positions.
Reported passage of a Swedish and Hungarian party through the city on their way to the West. Agents of European steamship companies allegedly arrange free housing, undermining immigration law enforcement. Officials admit deprived paupers while excluding clergy and musicians.
The report notes refined conduct at the Stoddard lecture in New York with women praised by men, and urges raising funds for a newsboys home as a charitable investment. An exchange suggests Warmoth's confirmation shows politics as a prearranged lottery.
The Democratic Ways and Means Committee delayed reporting its tariff bill to the House until March first while the Republicans lagged a week into the second week of March. The piece notes the broad pause as Harrison nears retirement and accuses Northern Republican clubs of having to defend Southern Democrats amid mob and lynching tensions.
A Chicago dispatch denies that the Fair enterprise asks more than a million and a half to two million dollars from the United States Government for a creditable exhibit. It urges Chicago to quiet critics urging a ten million appropriation from Congress.
A brief note suggests abolishing the Senate press gallery could curb Senator Blair's rapid and impulsive rhetoric. The idea is presented as potentially beneficial to temper public discourse and legislative intensity.
A Missouri State Treasurer reports a large loss of state funds in poker, echoed by a Louisville bank teller incident, prompting talk of a college of poker for Ken tuckians and Missourians. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seems to have swallowed West Virginia more fully than the Pennsylvania Railroad has Pennsylvania.
The piece argues Philadelphia objections to revising the Presbyterian creed mirror Southern cries of unconstitutionality against constitutional amendments. It notes Chicago Times claims of Indiana natural gas routing to Chicago for the World’s Fair, deeming the move a gilded effort to aid a fair boom.
The writer questions why North Dakota desires another lottery when current crop prospects already offer a de facto gamble for the state. The piece critiques reliance on chance amid agricultural uncertainty and fiscal pressures.
A reader laments Lunlow Street jail failures where rich prisoners gain release at will and wardens and deputies evade oversight. The author questions the purpose of jails when those in charge could be locked up themselves.
Notables and public figures visit Washington and Chicago. Sir Isaac Watson Cats sails with Perrin to Japan as Universalist mission delegates. W. B. Guy leaves Reymer Brothers for his own business in Washington. Duc d Orleans receives support from Marshal McMahon. Captain Murrell heads to Southampton aboard Trave to command Michigan with a Baltimore wedding rumor.
Intimate friends of Minister Robert Lincoln expect his resignation after the death of his son. W G Beale, once his business associate, says Lincoln accepted the England post reluctantly and that the death may prompt him to resign soon, though no definite step has been stated.
Vice President Morton sees the South’s postwar gains as a positive sign for the nation, noting material prosperity rises without regard to politics. He urges recognition that southern improvement benefits all regions, framing it as a national good.
A verbose city column celebrates the recovered city clock hand by recounting political jabs at the Republican party and a hill district stationer. It notes slippery streets, unsafe sidewalks, and humorous anecdotes about Boston’s old theater pair Cushman and Barrett.
The Dispatch is praised as a leading Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio newspaper with nationwide reach, vast news coverage, market reports, and a large corps of correspondents. The York Age urges readers to subscribe to this first class paper for daily foreign and domestic news, finance, religion, and sports.
Snowy New Haven burial marks end of funeral for James E. English. Family service at 2 PM followed by public rites at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Notables present include Daniel Dougherty of New York and ex governors Bigelow Harrison Lounsbury Hawley Ingersoll Andrews and Waller.
From the Nashville American a vivid note praises local Republicans for gathering in clean shirts, deeming the sight a once in a lifetime moment and a highlight for their political ranks.
New York has at last rid itself of bucket shops, forcing stock gambling to operate on a scale that will appeal to the operators who ran the schemes, as described in the Philadelphia Press.
Ezra L. Stevens of Washington D C died in Ocean Hotel New Jersey of heart failure after a long career as Chief Clerk of the Indian Department and a leading Freemason with ties to presidents. William Bucknell, philanthropist and Bucknell University benefactor, died in Philadelphia at 79. Peter B Cassidy of Wylie Avenue died. funeral set at Boyle's rooms and interment in Cambria County. Cassidy served as Second Lieutenant in Company K 188 Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Rev. Clement M. Butler D D dies in Germantown at age. He served as rector of Trinity Church Washington and as Chaplain of the United States Senate. During the rebellion he worked in several important government missions and was an intimate friend of Webster Clay and Calhoun.
HoLumarsethe March 6 Captain James Moorehouse the oldest citizen of this place died this morning after a severe stroke of paralysis. He was in his 80s and had resided here for years. He once served as a station agent on the old Portage Railroad and was the father of George H Moorehouse an assistant paper intendent at Adams Express Harrisburg.
Mrs Rebecca Dodge Nye wife of the late Anselm L Nye died this morning in her 84th year. She was born Hamp ton Falls New Hampshire and was the daughter of Jonathan Cram and Salla E Dodge who came to this area in 1816. Dr W C Putnam physician at Justus for many years died today from heart failure.
A grand masquerade hosted by the Young Men's Hebrew Literary and Debating Society at New Turner Hall Forbes street drew about 200 couples. Masks limited on floor observers watched diverse era costumes while the Gernert Orchestra supplied music until 2 o clock.
Snowfall sparked joyful sleighing as crowds filled streets in two cities and the East. One large group of three couples led by Mr and Mrs D C Williams rode to Keatine's, enjoyed bivalves, while ten couples organized by Mr Charities Yai toured to Wilkinsburg, prompting hopes for an earlier snowy season.
Reorganized Bellevue Dramatic Club revived after a dormant period and staged Waiting for the Verdict at the Sewickley Opera House last evening under Sewickley Valley Council No 110 Jr C U A M. The cast included Jasper Rose blade George Holmes Jonathan Rose blade Landis Cameron Rev Owen Hilton Charles Straw Jonas Handle A H Neal Humphrey Higson T Neal Blinkey Brown EC Sykes Lord Viscount Elmore Thomas Braddon Lieutenant Florville George G East Sir Henry Harrington E W Davis Lord Chief Justice J E Stuart Sergeant Stanley H E Thomas Grafston E Hackneider Martha Rouseblade Blanche Oswald Sarah Sawyer Lee Tower.
The Dean Literary Society of Pittsburg Central High School announces its annual entertainment in the old chapel on Friday March 14. Performers include George B. Moreland Edith Harper William Stanton T Harry Richard Alberta Dalby Frank Hays Jessie R Burns Nellie R Nobbs and Hartley M Phelps.
Under two young missionary societies a musical and literary entertainment is set for tomorrow evening at the Sixth U P Church. The Alpine Quartet Nuttall Edstrom Boggs and Strauss with J A Hell as accompanist will perform. Soloist Miss Alice May Reed and elocutionist Miss Florence Walker will contribute. The program promises rare pleasure for attendees.
The Ladies' Aid Society hosted a successful bazaar at Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church last evening. Colorfully arranged booths displayed a wide range of fancy articles and attracted shoppers, while a well served supper fed the hungry attendees.
At a Pittsburg Art Society board meeting held at the Pittsburg Club last night the directors decided to invite Frederick Keppel of New York to give a lecture soon. Keppel is a noted authority on art and particularly embroidery, author of several well known works on the subject.
Otto Hegnex, the tiny pianist, will attract a large audience tonight at Old City Hall with a varied programme. Miss Mamie Revch will perform several violin solos. Rev Hiram J. Kuper, of this city, lectured on "High Sounding Shame" at Mt Zion Lutheran Church in Allegheny yesterday evening. The Monongahela Club hosted an enjoyable reception at Cyclorama Hall yesterday evening.
E A Myers and H H Byram of Pittsburg stay at the St James and will sail Saturday for South America via the Friendly Islands, absent six weeks. Myers is slightly indisposed but not seriously. Also at the St James are A H Allen M J Fielding and Horace Crosby. A Lee Well at Hoffman House. T C Kenney of Scottdale and James S Oliver at the Fifth Avenue.
The San Antonio Express promotes Benjamin Harrison for president and T. B. Foraker for vice president in the 1892 race. The platform claims the party is ready with familiar supporters and policies.
A light snowstorm is hailed as bowling success while Rev. T Dewitt Talmage donates a year's salary to Brooklyn Tabernacle. Coroner jury antics, pocket change tricks, a weather prophet’s near miss, and La Mouna disease spurring sleep plague Philadelphia readers to date. Senator Blair prints a Congress Record eight day speech. Tea versus coffee feud tilts to tea, and an Allegheny river ice cake drifts past icemen weeping on a bridge.
Senators and newspaper correspondents inch toward an understanding on reporting executive sessions. The scene reflects a power clash as Congress debates forcing disclosure or restricting coverage while the public remains eager for timely news. The dispute is framed as a test of strength between the press and the Senate with the people watching closely.
The House Committee on Civil Service resumes cross examination of ex-Postmaster Paul of Milwaukee. Roosevelt questions how six proper certifications were skipped while six improper ones were certified. Paul says it is a local board issue and admits the certifications appeared improper on the commission’s papers. He denies knowing the six appointees or any undue influence and says he did not knowingly violate civil service rules.
Representatives of the Brewers Association urged against a hops duty increase. They argued current duty suffices and that higher tariffs would hurt brewers during domestic crop failures, while hop growers and brewers pressed for protection and parity with imported beer duties. The session ended with a leadership objection.
The Inter-State Commerce Commission orders a rehearing in the Bates case against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The action follows a February 7 ruling to end discrimination between corn and corn products from Indianapolis to the seaboard. Railroads argue rates favor carriers and producers rely on water competition to justify lower corn rates. The Lake Erie and Western requests dismissal, citing limited control beyond its line terminus. Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railway reports rate conformity. arguments emphasize water competition impacts inland markets.
The Citizen Press lists Republican filings in Venango County for state senate W J Hulings and Isaac Ash Oil City assembly F W Hays Ol City and H F James Franklin prothonotary John H Evans Franklin county treasurer F M Hughes A W Alsbaugh and M Poden register and recorder Frank Barr and A J. Lee may run for Congress with pressure on C W Gildilan to enter.
The fifty first annual session of the Central Pennsylvania Evangelical Conference began in York on March 6. No bishops attended. M J Carothers of Milton was elected chairman. The gathering focused on examinations of preachers moral and official character, hearing reports and granting licenses. A resolution forbade any member under charges from presiding.
In a Purim note, Esther pleads for her people before King Ahasuerus, not for Haman. Mordecai's rise to honor occurs as Haman faces disgrace and execution, correcting the misread historical sequence.
Letter from Margaret Mather to The Dispatch asks if she played in Pittsburg last season and if there were multiple engagements this season. She notes she performed here one week last season and one week recently.
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant derived from coca leaves. It raises alertness and energy, but can cause heart issues and addiction. In medicine it has historically been used as a local anesthetic in certain procedures, though its medical use is now limited and tightly controlled.
A Finance Committee special meeting will consider a resolution for purchasing the leases held by Schenley Park tenants. Tenants have agreed to accept 1000 dollars per year for their leases, with specific payments to several individuals and the allocation to park funds.
Jefferson City Mo March. Judge Woodson of the Criminal Court holds the state lacks case against saloonkeepers for Newberry law violations. He says dram shop licenses from state and county are required before a pool table in a saloon room breaches the Newberry law under city jurisdiction. Appeal planned.
The College of Pharmacy conducted exams in the first three days of the week with candidates facing Profs Stevens Koenig and Blanck. It is described as the harshest in the local school. Names of successful examinees will be announced next Monday at the First Methodist Protestant Church. Commencement will follow at Masonic Hall on the 1th of the present month with a reception.
Mayor-elect Gourley will appoint five Police Magistrates from a list of 30 Aldermen. John Gripp is slated for the First precinct, with Alderman Donahoe a contender. Alderman McKenna seeks a second term in the Second precinct. In Lawrenceville, Aldermen Leslie and Means are candidates. South side applicants include Aldermen Hrokaw McGeary and Succop.
D J McAdams A J Gilmore and Charles Davis appointed by Allegheny and Washington counties filed their report on the boundary between the two counties. They state the true line lies near the current spot and that the 21 monument stones are re established. The report is accepted and an order set a 3 day protest period before the rule becomes absolute.
The annual meeting of central passenger and ticket agents will be held this month in Mexico. Special trains of Pullman cars will leave Chicago and St Louis March 1. The agents expect luxurious travel. Representatives include General Agent A. E. Clark of Lake Erie, C. W. Bassett of Pittsburg and Western, and James P. Anderson of the Allegheny Valley.
The Rhode Island Democrats announce a reform platform led by John W. Davin described as Honest. The party emphasizes virtue as the only reward for their stance and campaign.
The captain reports an earthquake on the second day at sea from Caleta Buena. The tremor lasted about a minute with a rambling noise and the vessel was shaken violently like a twig.
The San Antonio Express notes Mr. Carnegie of Pittsburg has attained the top rung of fame after years of strenuous endeavor and the closest intelligent business application. He has even had a hat named after him.
A collage of city and national commentary from papers in Pittsburgh Altoona Philadelphia and Lancaster hints at elections literacy laws post office branding and regional ambitions. The notes reference Chicago Philadelphia a Centennial rehash and Wy oming poverty post offices with trade growth forecasts for a lake city.
A collage of short items notes varied curiosities and oddities from America and abroad. Highlights include political quips about Jay Gould, tales of twins in Topeka, notable deaths and genealogies, peculiar animal anecdotes, and antiquated science and society snippets.
An old reprobate remark sparks a bickering exchange between a wife and husband over aging and speech. A waiter quips about milk and a cow that swam again while a grocer joke lands with melted chickens. Other vignettes include tea dyed hair and a spinster selling cash as humor.
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