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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch announces the business office will be moved on April 1 to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond, with operations continuing at the new location.
The retirement of Prince Bismarck as German chancellor signals potential upheaval in European politics. His long rule transformed Germany into a leading military power, and his replacement by a youthful emperor raises fears of renewed conflict, with France stabilizing under changing ministries.
A bill in the New York Legislature again cites Andrew H. Green’s proposal to include Kings County and parts of Westchester Queens and Richmond in New York City. The piece argues broader consolidation could follow, urging Pittsburgh area leaders to consider joining with nearby towns and suburbs to meet metropolitan needs.
The Indy commentary accuses Mrs. Harrison of poor taste for delegating the White House tour to a servant while she attended to private duties. It urges that the First Lady, as public hostess, remain a model of propriety, with American women expected to display courtesy and discretion in public roles.
An English report explains investors denouncing a brewing syndicate after dividends failed to meet lofty promises. It likens the situation to buyers who discovered fake gold bricks and wrapping paper instead of real wealth, criticizing promoters for inflated gains and rushed sales.
The article argues that inflated property values used to justify higher stock prices will force a future dividend collapse. Investors may end up earning only the real value of underlying assets, as syndicate-driven price inflation cannot create true revenue. It cites brewery stocks as the initial craze and predicts a broader correction across markets.
Filing for a contest cites widespread illegal voting allegations that could expose local political methods. The burden rests on contestants to prove enough illegal ballots to overturn Wyman’s majority. If proven, the case could lift a lid on a malodorous political stew and subject illegality to public scrutiny.
The License Court questioned a police list of speak easy proprietors as inaccurate and misleading. The court noted the eight hundred illicit liquor sellers figure relies on police reports lacking solid evidence and urged revisions before prosecutions proceed. The debate raised whether police must prosecute violations prejudicial to public order.
The article laments the downfall of Klunder a renowned New York florist whose exclusive high society clientele the Four Hundred failed to pay. Assignments and unpaid bills reveal a moral critique of metropolitan ostentation and the link between swindling and flowery prose.
A New York World story narrates two men in an elevated train car recounting miners hardships at Scottdale in Pennsylvania. They cite a brother's account and note W. L. Scott, mine owner, passed by and sat with them, prompting questions about which Scottdale mines he owns.
The sale of American rights to Henry M. Stanley's book at 40000 shows publishers prize worldwide fame as the key to sales. Stanley writes well, yet the market rewards his audacious adventures into Africa's unknowns.
The passage highlights how New York’s political system seems able to generate criminal scandals quickly, outpacing legislative investigations and judicial punishment. It notes a striking, recurring pattern of controversy and weak accountability within state governance.
The note discusses the Cecil alley widening and the Diamond street precedents. It cites a $143,000 cost to open Fifth avenue to the Allegheny river with over $100,000 charged to abutting properties, and hopes the project will yield a new bridge to Allegheny City enhancing cross river trade.
The excerpt suggests Tammany Hall has acted to bolster Republican weaknesses in New York, with analysis noting strong points and weaknesses in party strategy and public perception. The passage emphasizes the interplay of machine politics and party strength during the period.
Dr Sayre of New York favors a century life program and broad acceptance by the public Senator Sherman backs straight line apportionment to end gerrymandering while exposing political shortcomings The Central Traffic Association debates coal rate discrimination with Pennsylvania oil at eight cents and Ohio at twenty seven cents signaling market impact as oil odors linger despite past prophets
An Eastern rival notes Chicago’s wind not cash for the World’s Fair while New York scorns public enterprise. The Corporation Committee curbs street railway franchise liberalism, hinting at reshaping one company and penalizing others. English coal miners’ strike unsettles trade as unrest appears to spread.
The Indiana G A R members warn the President they will withhold backing unless he backs a $125,000,000 service pension bill. The President won support to elect him two years ago, and no one expects him to seek backing again two years from now.
The mayor of New York accused ex City Chamberlain Ivins during a senatorial probe. The investigation suggests that even if city officers merely lie, the public may be grateful. It notes politics under scrutiny as officials face potential exposure.
The noonday sermons of Rev. Phillips Brooks at Trinity Church reportedly influence Wall Street by encouraging abandonment of watered stocks and trust deals, illustrating the power of divine truth in the financial world.
A roundup of notable figures including Coxcressman Bayge of Pittsburg hailed as Washington’s best horseman, Lord Wolseley’s potential succession as Commander in Chief in Dublin, Harvard botanist Grance Liycoty GoopaE taking a year on full salary, Captain Barr settling in Marblehead, Mrs. Hopeson Bursett’s extended stay in Italy, and Ma. Latortve as the first full-blooded person of color in Britain’s diplomatic corps. Also notes John Ruskin’s aging appearance, Rev. Eugene Shippen’s recep tion offer at First Parish of Hingham, Queen Victoria’s frail health, and upcoming state events with President Harrison hosting Supreme Court Justices and military receptions in early April.
The Philadelphia Record notes a special reason for backing young Mr. Delamater as Pennsylvania governor. It claims he has placed Senator Quay under personal obligation for favors and suggests the party could pay Quay by nominating him.
The Dispatch announces a significant expansion with a new double perfecting press from Hoe & Co. The move aims to boost daily and Sunday editions’ circulation across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The paper touts its national reputation, rich market reports, and independent progressive stance drawing a broad readership.
A column recalls a muddy Manchester streetcar ride where a driver faced delays from an empty wagon and a stubborn wagon owner. The piece blends anecdotes of rough streetcar life with reflections on drives, trains, and petty obstinacy.
George H. Higgins began as a stone cutter for the Warren county courthouse project in 1576 and, four years after deciding to study law, was admitted to practice. He rose rapidly and now ranks at the front of Warren County’s bar and seeks the Republican nomination for President Judge.
Several thousand Beroades adherents marched in a mass meeting and procession through Liwa Galveston. The crowd included veterans, statesmen, and labor representatives with orderly conduct and no anticipated trouble at the elections. Rosas supporters plan a similar demonstration soon as apathy prevails.
A collage of observations and quips on military tempers and morale, census moods, fashion trends, legal musings, and political jabs. The piece jokes about Commander McCalla, census forecasts, cheap Sven sand, French hoopskirts, truth versus lies, and Hungarian Italian railroads, ending with Manitoba politics and election chatter.
At a regular Woman's Club meeting in the Teachers' Library Mrs. Charles J. Wade presided. Mrs. Irvine Reynolds prepared notes for a club history chapter announcing a new member Mrs. Sohrivan. The group discussed Washington society and the Suffragist Convention reception, critiquing Mrs. Harrison's hospitality and comparing it to Hayes era courtesy. The paper on Spain followed, and the secretary was asked to contact the Sorceis Club about boosting Federation enrollment for the Pittsburgh club.
Mrs G W Kates officiating as medium for the First Spiritualist Church held a ladies only service at No 6 Sixth Street. The lecture focused on duties of women at home and in society, stressing domestic relations rather than women’s rights, and praised for its intellectual quality.
The second anniversary of Acme Council No 29 Jr U M will be celebrated at Odd Fellows Hail on Friday evening March 2. Toerga Bros Orchestra will perform and soloists Mrs S C Ford and Mr Homer A Moore of Cleveland. The Reeene Club held a reception at Slack vis dancing parlors on Penn Avenue last evening. Carnegie Hall will host Scottish songs and humor by the Baltimore Choir from Glasgow next Friday evening to raise funds for charity. The YWCA East End will mark its fifteenth anniversary next Sunday evening with services at East Liberty Presbyterian Church at Highland and Penn Avenues. The marriage of Cora Emma Hayes and John P Amend is set for 7 30 this evening at Fourt arenas Baptist Church. Miss Lillian Amelia Evans married yesterday to W S Thomas in Parker Pa.
Miss Simera Herre, 83, longtime Harmony Society member, died Friday and was buried in the society's cemetery. She came from Germany in 1817 at age 10 and once ran the hotel where she and Jonathan Lenz shared quiet talks. Herre reportedly declined after Lenz's death, lying beside him in an unmarked grave that reflects the society’s custom of no tomb markers.
Beaver Falls dispatch reports Harry Graham of Metric Metal Works caught a 11 pound salmon in the Beaver River race this afternoon. The fish appeared to be spawning and was the largest ever taken from the river.
George Francis Train departed the Tacoma Hotel for his around the world trip aboard the steamer Olympia as cannons fired and bells rang. He hopes to beat all previous world record times, plans to buy another steamer if needed, and forecasts landing near the starting point within days. He ships via Abyssinia route, slower than Parthia, but will compensate with a fast New York Tacoma rail leg.
Senator Hawley opposes the Blair educational bill calling it not a party issue and argues the Republican platform shows only a general approval of education. He lists state by state opposition, noting 22 Northern States and seven Southern States with Senate objections, leaving a mixed vote outlook.
The note argues Congress failed in multiple fields including DC rail access, district education, Indian policy, coastal defense, and naval strength. It disputs Supreme Court backlogs and calls the bill overreaching state rights, concluding its flaws lie in the direction and manner of its trespass.
A Senate resolution proposes $5,000 for Turtle Mountain band relief at Devil's Lake Agency. Senator Teller disputes claims of United States misgovernance, noting the band’s numbers, origins as Manitoba Chippewas, and asserts they are not American Indians but recently relocated groups.
The Senate Finance Committee reports a substitute for the Sherman anti trust bill. It declares arrangements between citizens or corporations across states or with foreign entities that lessen competition unlawful. It gives U S courts original jurisdiction and authorizes suits for damages doubled plus costs and attorney fees.
Editor Rosewater urged government control of the telegraph with buyout of lines and private operation under public overseers as a cheaper, more efficient system. The committee was asked to thoroughly inspect the telegraph company’s books and operations in New York. A Philadelphia Press note complains about Commander McCalla’s attitude toward newspaper men.
Before Judge Andrews in New York the trustees of the sugar trust ask to set aside the injunction blocking dividend payments. Attorney Elihu Root appeared for the trustees seeking an order to show cause why the injunction should not be dissolved. The order was granted by Judge O'Brien and returnable tomorrow morning.
A Pittsburg magistrate held the case of a street car conductor in abeyance and discharged him after the passenger refused to move for a seat. The conductor ejected the passenger as a lawful measure and was praised for his action.
Olga Ascarvitch aboard the Scandia reported the birth of twins while the ship was mid ocean on its Hamburg to New York journey. The newborns were delivered in steerage and the family continued on to Chicago later this day.
Brigadier Generals Snowden Wylie and Gobin announced a National Guard encampment at Mt Gretna from July 19 to 23 despite Governor Beaver’s objections Adjutant General Hasti indicated the dates and participation would proceed with the planned gathering in Pennsylvania.
Special telegram from Charleston West Virginia reports the death of Governor E W McComas at Fort Scott Kansas last Wednesday. A Cabell County native he served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 1838 and 1859 and signed John Brown's death warrant. His distinguished career in law literature and politics earned him a strong reputation in Virginia and the West.
A member of the Ohio Legislature introduced a bill that treats henhouse robbery as a felony of the same grade as burglary. The article notes a Fremont retiree reputed to have no influence, impliedly challenging that claim.
A seven member delegation from Kansas City travels to Rockford Illinois to attend the general convention of Schweinfurthians. They hope to return with the blessing promised by George Schweinfurth the self styled Second Christ.
The Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convenes tomorrow for six days. It covers Altoona Williamsport Harrisburg Danville and Juniata districts with 221 ministers. Candidates will be examined for admission and for the four year course after trial. Bishop Randolph S Foster will preside.
Baltimore March 18 The Methodist Conference admitted Rev. W. S. Holland upon his own application. He previously belonged to the Central Pennsylvania Conference and was an elder in Nebraska. He sought transfer as he was not in harmony with some of the northern branch sermons.
In Millville New Jersey on March 1 the New Jersey M E Conference voted 47 yeas to 117 nays on a motion regarding representation of the laity at the General Conference. The result settled the issue with a modest stance for lay participation.
The faction supporting Hon. C. W. Stone strengthens steadily in Bradford County. Expressions for any other gubernatorial candidate are rare, with public demonstrations unnecessary to rally support for Stone.
A Kaeeos Congressman defends Commissioner Taner while lawmakers scrutinize pension costs. Morrow cites a proposed bill of 4,477,461 dollars and projects 700,000 pensioners by July 1, with total outlays near 112 million. Sayers presents long term expenditures and criticizes Pension Office administration, urging reform and loyalty-based rolls. Peters defends bureau growth, notes gradual increases under Tanner and Black, and credits the administration for stopping past practices.
From the Washington Star report, Pittsburg rejects Southern ores as unserviceable while noting the city has its own ore resources. The item mocks another convention described as American and remarks on peculiarities of local routines.
The World’s Fair Committee of the House met in Washingtion March 11 and backed Chicago’s position. A Beldon plan demanding a $10 million fund was defeated due to West Virginia’s Mr Wilson. He proposed amending section nine to let the President issue proclamations after proof of $10 million raised for an Illinois corporation. The committee ordered the bill reported with no further changes. Dates for the exposition, April 8 to October 10, 1992, remained as previously set, with possible future amendment to dedicate October 1, 18%, and hold the fair the following year.
A roundup of curious notes from across the United States and beyond. Items include a 3734 pound cabbage in California, livestock losses in Florida, land totals in Arizona, a New Orleans gambling proposal, a British policy on handcuffs, long sermons offered for sale in New Bedford, and university alumni in Congress. Also: a Georgia butcher, Mississippi wine laws, Yakima ponies dying, a boy of 21 with exemplary conduct, zoo hippos, Pomona chicken profits, a World War veteran’s son, and theater antics by Washington legislators.
A collage of comic lines and quips from Washington and Chicago columns features jokes about marriage versus work, political kibitzing, a dining room misadventure, and light banter among correspondents. It includes wit about a congressman’s brother and a joke about an Italian count dying while eating macaroni.
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