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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1891
Page
15
The dispatches show escalating European turmoil with Russia massing troops on the Austrian frontier and France potentially aligning with Russia. The piece argues republican France must avoid monarchist ties and warns that a war could invite royal plots to restore the throne, urging caution by monarchies.
Local columns present nearly five hundred directions and prescriptions for gripe treatment. They range from partial electrification to lethal poison or starvation. Some would be cures worse than the disease while others may be harmless or beneficial depending on the reader’s judgment.
The article argues the Brazil United States treaty is not perfect yet mutually advantageous. It rejects premature condemnation and stresses treaties are business contracts, not sentiment, and should be tested by operation rather than repudiated after signing. It notes neither country can afford to reject it soon after its signing.
The passage argues that mistakes are the fault of those who make them not the diplomats, and that dissatisfaction isn’t from Brazilians who know the treaty well. It suggests that people with little knowledge should wait and see how provisions unfold.
A British Postmaster General case against a district messenger service in London challenges the claim that government control lowers costs in public services. The dispute tests the post office monopoly and the broader belief in state efficiency, suggesting the public may not benefit from exclusive government management.
The Commercial Gazette publisher Nelson P. Reed dies of the prevailing epidemic. A prominent figure in newspapers and politics, Reed led with energy and vigilance. His sudden loss leaves a gap in local press and party work, prompting tributes to his aggressive, active leadership.
Governor Pattison designates two Arbor Day dates to suit different climates for statewide tree planting. The aim is broad observance to beautify streets and public places, with Pittsburg cited as needing more shade tree planting. Citizens are urged to participate to enhance neighborhoods at minimal cost.
A proposal to free coinage and end legal tender laws, endorsed by Edward Atkinson. It argues money measures values and coinage certifies metal content, urging universal free coinage of gold and silver with no compulsory acceptance of any coin. The plan shifts currency policy toward natural principles and neutral terms for transactions.
The piece analyzes Mr Atkinson's proposed plan to alter legal tender rules by conditioning contracts on coin type and then argues it would effectively make gold the sole standard. It notes impracticalities of hard money stipulations, cites prior trade dollars, and frames the critique as not addressing silver advocates' core concerns about gold appreciation.
The piece notes egg producers failing to control egg prices as hens continue laying freely. It mocks speculators who argued eggs should stay expensive and says the egg market returns to reasonable levels before Easter, urging continued work for hens to embrace trust principles.
Long Island jail janitor allegedly housed transients in the town hall for a clear profit of 12 cents per night. Authorities plan prosecution, challenging the theory that tramps are useless. the story notes bold, controversial conduct and its legal fallout.
The Ansconda copper mine in Montana has closed. The copper combine appears to be restricting output to prevent an excess supply and avert a market calamity.
Ex mayor Carter Hare Eisos claims a legal loophole allows him to tap charity bequests for campaign expenses without personal cost. He proposes taking $0,000 from those bequests, hoping ward workers will accept the funds. The plan hinges on bequest timing and workers’ refusal to cash checks tied to redirects.
The Philadelphia Item notes a two week horizon for a revealing date yet to be fully understood. The remark exposes surprise over what the date might illuminate and mocks a local editor who does not claim complete knowledge yet.
The latest Canadian developments reinforce the view that Sir John Macdonald acted shrewdly by holding his election in a hurry. Observers argue the tactic aimed to consolidate support and outpace opponents amid evolving political pressures.
The report says Cuba will ship molasses to the United States while tank ships risk contamination from petroleum residues. The Sugar Trust plans a prompt rebuttal to a committee inquiry. Ohio lawmakers cut canal maintenance funds in half, heightening railways push to seize canal control. A Allegheny municipal deal reportedly netted a million dollars, stirring regional clamor.
A Philadelphia City Troop general wowed critics with his courtly uniform provoking satire. Other items note a Duke of Orleans disguise tale, Connecticut political deadlock, Civil Service Commission staffing, a racehorse named La Grippe, and a miscaptioned baby photo of a mayoral candidate.
The report notes Mabhone and Langston settling differences though not openly allied. Both men are depicted as ready for conflict, each carrying a weapon for emergencies, while a minor misstep in publishing a candidate image is cited as a small setback.
Rival Republican and Democratic organs unitedly assault Ingalls with vigor, aiming to sway farmers. Simpson notes Ingalls now nearly correct, suggesting continued press coverage could win the agricultural base to his side.
A collage of eccentric remarks features Mayor Grant of New York, the Persian minister Beate in California, and Queen Victoria advancing rapidly in fashion. European leaders, scholars, and socialites are caricatured, with stories of tangential incidents including a Paris ball, Durfee Memorial Hall, and a humorous hat anecdote involving Dr. Peabody and Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Wilbur F. Wakeman, secretary of the American Protective Tariff League, reports about 10,000 correspondents nationwide. He says they spread tariff information, distribute tracts, and educate segments of the public, with rapid growth expected to 100,000 by 1892. The effort aims to propagate protection and expand awareness of tariff aims.
On Fifth Avenue Dades Philadelphia news reports proprietor Gilmore turned a hose on washers and Stargazers to clear the Central Theater vicinity. Attorney Charles L Smith for John Bishop seeks indemnity of 150 for soaked clothes hat shoes and haberdashery after an incident on March 16 when youths blocked stage exit and Gilmore sprayed the alley showering Bishop and guests.
An item notes at the new Congress meeting Vice President Morton will enjoy the distinction of being the first man to face his own bust in the Senate Chamber. It suggests Mr Voorhees and others have often viewed their busts in their places.
Mollie 8 Laughlin youngest daughter of Benjamin and Catharine Laughlin died at home on Mt. Washington yesterday at age 14. The funeral will occur soon as arrangements are made. Her friends will miss the young girl in the family circle.
Seth Jaquay died yesterday afternoon at his residence on Lacock Street Allegheny while in his bath. He was one of the citys oldest ironworkers with long service at Shotnberger s and Ter and a noted figure among friends in the city and Wheeling. The community laments his passing.
Widow of Rev J H Brown dies at 174 Robinson Street Allegheny remembered as a well known elder of the city. Funeral service set for tomorrow afternoon at Foreleck.
Mrs Christiana Bauer widow of Helmold Bauer died yesterday at 53 Liberty street Allegheny aged about eighty her passing follows long life as a noted figure in local society. Also reports recall Col John McEnery former Democratic governor of Louisiana died today in New Orleans.
Daine Fashion dominates New York streets with mud and tattered stockins as women adopt the look. The piece critiques dirt and affirms cleanliness as virtue, praising sensible women who resist the trend.
A humorous but dangerous novelty device uses matches coated with fulminating powder to create a loud snap when lighting a cigar or gas cue. The prank risks serious harm as victims startled by electrical style explosions may fall or react violently, prompting caution among potential jokesters and targets.
An article warns that modern thieves in New York increasingly steal typewriters rather than cash. It notes the machines are traceable by serial numbers and can be recovered by reporting losses to manufacturers, since dealers keep records and repairs will reveal the thief.
The Manhattan Club restricts room use by time, requiring move or a special permit to extend occupancy. Members prize the refined quarters, especially after moving to the Stewart mansion, as club life offers cheaper living than upscale hotels, boosting demand.
A New York socialite notes a revival of hiring professionals for private house amusements. She cites skirt dancers and singers as the new rage, with prices from 50 cents to 150 dollars, and predicts private displays may mirror ancient Roman customs as society shifts away from theater.
In a New York office a striking young Arab girl of about 17 years, with olive skin and dark hair, sells lead pencils and cheap jewelry. She speaks of a remarkable scene as she interacts with visitors, drawing attention with her pose and gestures while a few men watch.
A vivid portrait of Macy’s on Fourteenth Street with its famed bargain counter. The scene draws thousands of shoppers daily as the store employs 1,400 to 1,600 clerks and crowds of patrons flock to the sale rooms each afternoon. ARLES T. MURRAY reports from New York dated March 2.
A Chicago Herald piece argues people age by excessive talk. It imagines families overwhelmed by trivial gossip from pets to dinners and urges shifting conversation toward the soul and spiritual matters.
Kate Field questions the habit of marking books with an old book lover arguing it betrays reserve and delicacy. The exchange suggests marked volumes reveal private thoughts and past impressions, turning readers into open critics of their own minds.
A flock of about 20 lambs bound for Butchertown bolted at Third Street wharf as a four horse team turned. The frightened animals leaped into the wharf water while the gate opened, some tumbling into the water before handlers rescued them and continued the journey.
A Chicago interview cites 90 000 idle men in the city linked to the World’s Fair. The speaker compares the post exhibition period to a hangover from overindulgence, predicting 100 000 workers left unemployed after the exposition ends and warning of long aftereffects.
Italian circles seriously entertain a project to dig a 22 mile canal from Rome to the sea. The waterway would allow passage of large tromclads, with three forts planned along its line. It would deepen ports and fortify Rome, at the cost of about 10 million dollars. The canal would pass the Ostian marshes and use excavated earth to reclaim fever-prone lands and embank both shores with stone.
John Ray recalls owning a 62 year old goose bought from Isaac Hill in Putnam county. The goose produced 11 goslings in year one that drowned, 22 goslings in year two, and 40 in year three. Ray sold the aged bird to Amos Austin for 6100, claiming the goose remains alive at about 55 years old.
A Dauphin County clergyman who runs a beanery reports earning over $500 more last year from egg sales. The note praises enterprise and compares it favorably with worldly success.
A fragment notes a poem publication and a poet, naming Easter and a treasure of Moute's heart tied to a springtime theme. The readable text hints at artistic work and a personal gift, with no clear dates or locations.
A hurried portrait of Harrisburg during legislative sessions shows dull streets transformed by visitors. The Opera House crowd, hotel bustle, and oyster trade alter the town as lawmakers arrive. House debates are lively, while Senate sessions grow dull as speakers boast and spar, revealing a city in transition during the capital’s busy weeks.
The piece describes Friday morning session fatigue as Eastern delegations arrive by rail, leaving Capitol loneliness across hotels. Senators and representatives face a desolate mood, with Pro Tem from EricUreary presiding, while members retreat to lone groups and anxious letters fill desks as reform bills loom.
A stranded newspaper correspondent wanders the city seeking novelty in House bills and gossip. He spends hours examining 1 400 pages of legislation for serpents of reform, yet finds only diversions as Friday and Saturday night crowds celebrate while he chases stories.
A fragment describes a church Sunday where a weary member faces scrutiny from sexton and preacher. The text notes the minister’s stern rebuke and the member’s personal discomfort as offerings and social expectations unfold. Trains bring homebound members in the afternoon amid lingering tension. Hesey Hall ad.
Scientific American reports a patent style invention using a small dynamo and auxiliary engine on locomotives to generate a traveling electric current. The system forms a closed circuit between wheels and rails to create welding between wheel and rail, enhancing traction and braking efficacy.
The piece notes New York’s strong baseball position and confidence in victory, urging readers to watch United States teams as the pennant race unfolds, highlighting New York’s subdued pride amid rival bragging.
Buffalo Express reports on the surge of incendiary acts in New York tenements blamed on a suspicious group. The piece portrays the violence as the work of organized zealots and notes the chaotic urban blaze pattern disrupting residents and city authorities.
A miscellany notes river steamers on the Kongo, a higher Denver, oil inches in Oklahoma, elephants in Africa, rising beer imports in New York, and odd local claims from Wythe Virginia to Monroe County Missouri. Reports span petrified remains near Enrend Oregon, a watchmaker device, long hair cuts since 1665, a circus license near Astoria, taste tests, a rat to cat graft, a Boston visit mishap, and varied curiosities from Chicago to Lapland and India.
A garbled piece of social humor unfolds with exchanges about home, identity, and small talk. Amid stray phrases about Europe, Egypt, and a Philadelphia remark, the fragment sketches a muddled mosaic of characters and musings without a clear single event or conclusion.
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