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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch details office locations in New York and publication offerings. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with pricing per week month and year, and notes sale points like Brentano's in New York.
The business office of The Dispatch will relocate around April 1 to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond in Pittsburg.
The Berlin greeting to Bismarck after his audience with the Emperor highlights a life’s work that reshaped Germany. While the world turns to his retirement, the Labor Congress and political figures react to his departure, foreseeing a shift as Germany faces a new era.
The Dis-FatCh retires from advocacy for the international copyright bill before Congress. Endorsing the bill are major publishers and groups including Harpers Appletons Scribners Century Company Houghton Mifflin Rand McNally and the National Typothets among others. Critics warn against a royalty stamp scheme proposed by R Pearsale Smith as a dangerous government interference with private contract.
The dress reform movement at Jenness school introduces a divided riding skirt offering a less sidelong pose for women on horses. Editorials focus on appearance rather than safety or practicality, reflecting gendered attitudes toward female attire.
The passage argues that society ignores practical factors like convenience and suitability when judging women's dress. It notes that both genders overlook utility when discussing reform, focusing instead on aesthetics rather than function across riding, walking, or other activities.
The House debate on admitting Wyoming to the United States reveals partisan opposition from Democrats aiming to keep three Electoral College votes and two Senate seats away from Republicans. A lighter note emerges with the suggestion that a woman could influence the Senate, potentially ending secretive executive sessions and modernizing the body.
The eleventh census is underway as Pittsburg officials and citizens rally to aid the process. The piece urges cooperation with Porter and census staff to ensure accurate local statistics and light on Pittsburg compared with other cities, noting the need for schedules tailored to city conditions.
The piece argues against libel suits by men unable to pay tailors and mocks publicizing objections. It notes EXGLAND must focus on Canadian colonies, Newfoundland mass meeting calls for independence, and fishermen seek England’s protection against French lobster encroachments, with a potential appeal to the United States.
A column suggests reform of city expenditures noting a triennial tax assessment report costs 7000 to publish with seven paid copies. It argues the publication is not a profitable use of taxpayers money and claims at 6541 the price would be clear.
The text notes insults and banter between Senator Ingalls and Southern colleagues in a Senate exchange. It critiques futile partisan sparring since the war has ended. It compares Oxford team colors, praising the light blue over dark blue, and hints at color-biased rhetoric.
The piece notes March growing tense while License Court proceedings ease. It quotes J W Hays of the Knights of Labor saying he doubts an eight-hour strike will begin in May, and suggests labor leaders may hold back pending stronger action this spring.
Prominent figure KixGiMexetex of Abyssinia marries his forty first wife. Minister Whitely Reid arrived in New York for a ten day stay. General Neal Dow enters his eighty seventh year in good health. Mrs Harrison travels via Asheville to Washington. Ex Governor Ames returns from health boosting southern sojourn. Heir apparent to the throne of Naples ill from over study. Senator Blair mocks educational bill with massive speeches. William Morris the English poet drafts a novel set in 240 A D. Mrs Ev Levering funds a lectureship at Johns Hopkins with Rev John A Broadus to lead. On White Star line Germanic, Liverpool call, Lady Stanley and party aboard with Isabel, Arthur, Miss Lister and Capt A H McMahon.
The Committee on Reburial of the Johnstown dead reports all unknown, burned victims are moved to Grandview Cemetery. Marble headstones will be placed over each grave with expenses borne by the Flood Relief Commission. A monument to the unknown dead will be funded by private subscription.
Telegram from Tite Dispatch reports delegates gathering in Coltona to nominate a state officer ticket and adopt a platform. The convention opposes the current administration over alleged extravagance and corruption. W A Courtenay may be nominated for governor with Ben Tillman a leading figure in the faction.
The Saltspurg Press crowns The Pirrspune Dispatch as Western Pennsylvania’s leading daily with growing circulation. The Distance Sunday edition surpasses all, reaching over 53 000 and expanding with news, sports, business reviews, and eminent contributors. A new double perfecting press is ordered to meet the coming year’s needs.
A Philadelphia judge told a jury he would abolish the Bible tradition as a relic of idolatry after a witness objected to kissing the Bible. The judge ordered oath by uplifted hand and condemned the practice as a dirty book.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Europe begins war talk and suggests wheat may gain value within a decade. The piece frames potential economic shifts and market expectations tied to regional instability.
Justice James V Campbell of the Michigan Supreme Court died suddenly at his home in the city this morning. Born in New York in 1823 he was a pioneer of Michigan and served as Chief Justice nine times. He was a professor at the University of Michigan and involved with the Protestant Episcopal Diocese. The death was from heart disease. Also reported David Lind 78 of Cantor died of pneumonia, B F Stokely a Franklin druggist died of internal hemorrhage, and Sadie McKeown died at her parents home in Ivanhoe.
The ex Senator Wallace praised the Democratic party's solid organization in the state as more crucial than any single man's bid for the governorship. He spoke calmly, then returned to his quiet, confident stance after outlining the context.
The court observed strong honesty among liquor license applicants, noting remarkable factual knowledge that may have reduced perjury this session compared with previous ones.
Mn Howexus presents The Shadow of a Dream as an artistic tale that probes overlooked truths with restrained craft. The piece surveys memory and aspiration, framing a quiet meditation on ingenuity and doubt inside a literary vignette.
Charles Abel reports a Pleasant voyage from Pittsburg enterprise tour of South America. He describes St Thomas and Barbadoes impressions, including the mixed tongue, dress variety, and scenes of ship coaling with women carriers. He notes the circuses onboard may cause discomfort during the Brazilian leg.
Henry W. Oliver, president of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, argues Pittsburg will dominate regional development due to rich coke supplies, cheap gas, nearby oil, and river access. He notes a metropolitan population around 400,000 and Cleveland as a major but distant rival with 300,000 people.
The Post learns from a trustworthy source that the Kaiser is dissatisfied that many papers exaggerated his critical remarks about the visit to the general staff officers. This has fueled rumors that Count Von Waldersee would be transferred to another post.
Catherine McMurdo sails to meet Secretary Hisine in Washington amid belief Portugal will yield to U S demands to end the Delagna Railway dispute. Lisbon reports say negotiations with the United States and Portugal are nearly settled with indemnity terms to be agreed. Minister Loring in Italy for a brief rest, expected back tomorrow.
The Senate in Executive session today confirmed nominations including Thomas H. Looker as Chief of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing and Paymaster General of the Army, Amor Smith Jr as Surveyor of Customs at Cincinnati, M B Dene as postmaster at Ashland Ohio, and J C Reid as postmaster of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio.
The queen began her continental tour on Monday with a vast retinue including 72 trunks three carriages and three bells. She appeared in a gracious mood on the Dover boat and addressed Prince Battenberg as lieber Heinrich twice in a loud tone.
Ex United States Senator Wallace visited Harrisburg speaking to friends about party organization and the need for a full, loyal vote at the next election. He avoided declaring himself a candidate while signaling Democratic ambition for Pennsylvania governorship.
Mrs M Werner of the German Library reports the recent bazaar in library rooms raised about $1 000 for the association. The funds will buy new books, including many rare volumes from the old country. Young helpers were honored with a reception at Frohsinn Hall by library directors with Goenther's Orchestra providing music and a fine supper.
A new organization on the hill district named the Collis Club is formed to promote social and intellectual advancement. It is in embryo but will begin with food resources and aims to surpass any similar group on the hill. T. J. Murphy H. McGill and other prominent young men are backing the effort.
The College of Pharmacy held its twelfth annual reception last night at Masonic Hall in Allegheny. A large crowd attended as Gernert's Orchestra played and an elaborate supper was served, making the evening one of rare enjoyment.
The last of the winter's entertainments hosted by the Pennsylvania Railroad Defphonies M. C. A. will be held this evening in the association rooms on Twenty eighth street.
The document describes Emperor William’s letter enclosing the conference programme and naming Bishop Kopp as delegate, and Pope Pius X’s reply congratulating the emperor. The exchange praises religion’s role in social questions and wishes the international conference success.
A major religious revival is underway at the Second M E Church in Newark drawing thousands. Miss Addie Sherman and Rev. Maraten lead the meetings with hundreds unable to gain admission. 160 have already passed the commission service.
Twin brothers James M. and Thomas B. Seaman, known as Seaman & Seaman, were nominated by rival parties for Justice of the Peace in Hempstead. The Republican James won the local convention on Saturday, while Democrat Thomas secured his nomination Monday. The twins, identical in dress and appearance, are prominent Long Island figures with longstanding business ties.
BERLIN March 24 Chancellor Von Caprivi read the Emperor's acceptance of Count Herbert Bismarck's resignation as Imperial Foreign Minister and announced his own appointment to succeed him.
Director Cohen says Syracuse Rochester and Toledo will not withdraw from the Association and are in good standing with Columbus. He dismisses a report as biased and asserts Baltimore cannot join under current management. Lebane, Columbus first baseman, telegraphed he will arrive tomorrow from Charleston.
Democrats move measures to take control of Dayton Columbus and Springfield city governments. A redistricting bill for Dayton becomes law, shifting power to Democrats. Columbus reorganizing bill passes the House. Springfield redistricting also becomes law. A proposal to abolish most state election boards is introduced.
The Muskingum County Sabbath Union, auxiliary to the American Sabbath Union, passed resolutions against repealing the Owen Sunday law and will forward them to both branches of the Legislature.
Ottawa Vancouver March 24 an officer who traversed the Riel Rebellion calls the Middleton affair the worst looting seen. He describes on the steamer returning from Riol capture vast furs ponies and goods seized from Metis with many men taking furs and hides, and notes that the commission will further establish the details next week.
McKeesport delegates including Wampler Ryan Smith Riggs and Shale sail for Washington to press the Youghiogheny river improvement before the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. The bipartisan group plans to meet Conman Bay and Postmaster General Wanamaker to gauge support and back a candidate eager for the postmaster position.
In Washington the House set Wyoming’s admission bill as a special order for today. A 5:30 pm recess was planned with a 11 am return, and the previous question to be considered at 1 pm. Baker of New York argued in support while Barnes of Georgia urged against due to questioned constitutionality and female suffrage provisions.
M Caner of Wyoming urged admission of the Territory as a state. He claimed the Constitution had been adopted by a free vote, population justified two Senators and a Representative, and defended extending suffrage to women. He praised President Harrison for appointing territorial residents and rejected party obstruction to Wyoming’s admission.
Debates on a suffrage bill feature M Dockery of Missouri denouncing it as partisan and aimed at boosting Republican votes in 1892. Oates of Alabama opposes granting women the vote and compulsory schooling. Donnell of Minnesota leans against the bill over the suffrage clause. Washington of Tennessee attacks the clause and cites Wyoming’s white male suffrage limits.
Ohio's E N Taylor suggests putting a good woman in the Senate to aid its work. Kansas and Iowa members discuss, while Morey of Ohio supports civil and legal enfranchisement for women nationwide. The House adjourns for a 1 pm recess.
Qiuexe Lei of Plattsmouth Nebraska asks the Treasury whether he may send for his wife and kids from China. Assistant Secretary Tichener says laundry work does not remove him from zero class and cannot claim relatives' immunity via US citizenship intention. He notes entry for wife and children requires Chinese government certificates proving they are personal nonlaborers. such certificates are the only permissible evidence.
The House Committee on Territories met to consider a bill for an enabling act allowing New Mexico to be admitted under the constitution prepared at Santa Fe in September 18% A party vote passed a resolution postponing further debate and forming a five member sub committee to review the enabling act and report to the full committee. The Arizona enabling act was also referred to the same sub committee.
Senate debate on a joint resolution to remove the naval magazine from Ellis Island and buy a new site with $75,000, while an amendment sought a further $75,000 to improve Ellis Island for immigration purposes. The amendment passed as the resolution moved forward.
Mrs Mary J Holmes of Ansonia near New Haven has completed a novel titled Ashes and faces publishers demanding a pen name or omitting her name on the title page. The novelist, whose maiden name is Johnson, refuses to hide her identity and will publish under her real name per her New York legal adviser.
The passage recalls a journalist with wide interests from open mathematics to astronomy and evolution. He could discuss hydro statics and Chaldean beans, know jokes by circus clowns, and assess tariff issues. Skilled in editing, reporting, and prediction, he is described as resourceful, precise, and unhurried in his work.
The U S S Iroquois arrived in port after a six month absence from San Francisco. A broken piston rod in December forced the ship north of the line and far from Honolulu. Harsh winds, snow and rain, and fuel limits ruled the crew's days as they chased favorable currents. They finally reached Port Townsend for provisioning before heading home.
A Carlisle minister claims he personally knows of twelve Winchester rifles sent to the South and in the hands of colored desperadoes. He urges observers in Washington to monitor District Police Court proceedings for wider wholesale expansion.
The Herald argues for federal action to create nonpartisan state redistricting commissions appointed by legislatures. The plan would reapportion Congressmen after each census, prevent partisan advantages, and preserve state rights. It stresses citizen unity across parties for fair representation.
Under Philadelphia high license law the difficulty of securing liquor licenses boosts lawyer services. One attorney reportedly earned 50 000 pounds before the License Court, another 20 000 pounds, with others receiving substantial sums.
A Washington conference of Prohibition party workers met Tuesday with L P Streator as chairman and Josiah Kerr of Kerr's station as vice president. Rev W B Smiley opened with prayer and Teille Moran outlined the Prohibition Party League plans. Minor H Day named county president and three district secretaries appointed. Four and a half dollars contributed for league work and forty five members secured as a start. Prominent Prohibitionists attended.
A Philadelphia report argues that New York Sheriff Flack should resign after his conspiracy conviction to avoid being blamed for a subordinate’s actions. The piece contends it would be awkward to entrust Flack with duty while he faces disgrace.
Miss Bly and her manager split after a heated dispute in Chicago. She hurriedly booked a special engine and coach to Milwaukee, racing over 60 miles an hour to keep a scheduled appearance. The notice blends gossip with literary travel hints, naming Sir Edwin Arnold and others in distant postings.
Cardinals in Rome urge that the next Pope to succeed Leo XIE should leave Italy immediately upon election. They declare the papal seat in Rome untenable while Pope Leo condemns the plan and assures that the course will be abandoned.
From the New York Tribune a metropolitan desideratum calls for a sheriff who can exit office without a taint on his record. The notice urges integrity and a reputation for honest administration in law enforcement leadership.
The piece notes Baltimore reform aims including a paid fire department and city improvement before election day while Barnum runs for Bridgeport mayor amid opposition. It also mentions river conditions in Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio, and an Austrian claims to color photography.
A long column of curious notes covers diverse topics from a centenarian in Roo gland to Tacoma building plans with four large plate glass windows. It lists weather, commerce, law notices, sporting novelties, and reports of thefts, scientific curiosities, and travel anecdotes with varied locales and individuals.
A collage of satirical quips from multiple papers on topics from politics to fashion. Includes jokes about remedies, courting, and social manners with snippets attributed to Richmond Recorder Chicago Times and others, reflecting era humor and irony.
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