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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1889
Page
10
A grand 808-cover banquet in New York marks the Washington centennial, with Governors, Presidents, and leading figures toasts praising the republic. Speakers include Governor Hill, ex Presidents Cleveland and Harrison, Chief Justice Fuller, and Senator Evarts, celebrating the Constitution and national unity.
The excerpt recalls naval progress and civic pride, invoking Nelson and Jones alongside John Paul Jones and Washington. It frames a toast to red white and blue and celebrates Harvard President Eliot and James Russell Lowell on Our Schools and Our Literature, highlighting national character shaped by education and literature.
The Metropolitan Opera House hosts a May 1 evening event under the National Provident Union to mark the second century of the United States government. Hon. William Alta, Congressman, presides with orators including U S Senator John W. Daniel and others from Virginia and Massachusetts.
An article argues that concise language carries more impact than polysyllabic terms. It cites examples like boat and splash over longer forms and claims readers grasp short words more readily, guiding writers to teach and inform without excess phrasing.
Fragmentary OCR text from Richmond State references Shoe County Court of Todas and a tie inquiry. No clear event, names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
During the Lakefront pyrotechnic display at Michigan Avenue crowds of about 25 000 panicked as two horses charged the crowd. Several women and children were fatally burned or trampled. at least four likely to die. An anarchist flag incident sparked further chaos and an arson fire burned five boys. Police contained the chaos with ambulances and patrols.
A massive Chicago celebration draws hundreds of thousands as chaos erupts. An anarchist with a red umbrella is knocked down by a fireman and mob, escapes into a saloon, while a mob stones a speeding Zouave driver. A Peoria thief is chased by a saber wielding rider, and two visitors from Abingdon die from gas incidents at their lodging. The patrol wagon bears symbolic decorations en route to the morgue.
Assortown Pennsylvania April 30 The old asylum at the County Home converted to a temporary jail proves ineffective Two prisoners broke out a week ago and six more last night Mary Riley unlocked a door separating wards letting men into the women’s department where an inner bolt blocked exit and all escaped Watch was absent but the prisoners did not attempt further breaks.
Yournestows April 30 Detective McNabb of the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad arrested Frank Fally at Mantua on a charge of breaking into freight cars and stealing $1,000 in goods. Fally, once a brakeman for the company, was found with the stolen property. Lamber’s fatal fall on children Coroner McDowell notified last night that a year old girl named Chapman died in a pile of um 12 es her.
The Association of the One Hundred Thirty-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers met at the Mayor's office last night and appointed committees to arrange the dedication of the regiment monument at Gettysburg on May 21.
Coroner Heber McDowell conducted an inquest into the death of John P. Shafer, a Pennsylvania Railroad ticket agent, who shot himself Monday night. A jury returned a verdict of death by own action while laboring under a temporary aberration of mind.
The Humane Society did not hold a meeting yesterday due to Centennial ceremonies and will convene today. Classified note advertises SafeEyes 10 yards for $1 and 200 pieces American sateens with desirable patterns and colorings.
Twin strollers advertised with options for aol or canopy tops fail line of single carriages warranted real manufacture at Lauer's Toy House on Liberty street.
A dealer advertises 50 remnants of table linen ranging from 14 to 14 yards in length. The bleached fabric is described as half bead and reduced quality as part of a clearance sale.
A historic sermon at St Philip’s Episcopal Church by Bishop Howe in Charleston on Centennial Day sparks strong reaction. He contrasts Washington and Harrison, urges gratitude under God’s will, recalls the Civil War legacy, and emphasizes preserving life and property while loving country. Howe, Vermont-born, has led his diocese twelve years and championed Black clergy rights, influencing diocesan splits in 1886.
At Hamilton Ontario 20 people are confirmed killed in the railway wreck and debris clearance reveals seven women and children among the unidentified remains. Several families in Chicago and Toronto recognize bodies or belongings, including a wife, a brother-in-law, and a sister.
A reported shooting at a boarding house on North avenue near East street caused detectives to investigate. Witnesses say Chris Squder and Edward Brose quarreled at dinner. Brose struck Sauder who then allegedly drew a revolver and fired. Officer Alexander arrested Sauder. Brose fled.
A man entered I. E. Isaacs on Smithfield street attempting to pawn three silver watches and other articles. Storekeeper alerted police. Detective Fitzgerald arrested Nick Edmonds at Central Station with more items found on him. He offered no explanation of the goods and is held for information.
William J. Colbert, formerly clerk to the Depot Master Butler at Union station, was promoted to night station master yesterday. Joseph W. Johnston becomes assistant station master by day, with George M. Hugo moving into the daytime role.
A blaze in a bake shop at 480 Forbes Street damaged a two-story frame building owned by John Kultenhauser. The fire started in the bakeshop during the night storm from box 64 at 10 15 last night. Damages reached 200 dollars. Tenants Maxwell Feeburg and Anthony Fahey suffered no losses.
A boy named Henry Talor was struck by a spring wagon on Smithfield Street yesterday morning. He was taken to Central Station and found not seriously injured, then returned home to Vibkroy Street.
The Randa Club will meet tomorrow night to arrange buying a house for the club. The committee in charge has secured funds and locations for the clubhouse.
The Sewickley Valley Club gave the flat season’s pleasing comedy A Widowed Hunt at Choral Hall Sewickley before a large audience The cast included Mrs Burrows Mr Frank E Richardson and Lt Rohrbacher whose broad humor and comic timing drew repeated applause The stage design and upholstery by Roenigk Bros and the James Chaplin management were praised with music by Gernert and Guenther and postplay dancing The Boston Ideals Opera Company engagement at the Grand Opera House will feature Faust Barber of Seville and Carmen with Zelie de Lussanon making her 81st appearance as Marguerite in a program rich with major works
General Merritt issues an order concerning the attempted occupation of the highway through OxLamoma City. Troops in the Territory are instructed to expel any trespassers and warn that land may be opened only with proper authority and safety.
During a ball on New Grant Street last night Thomas Bollan and George Jamison fought over a trivial matter. Bollan drew a knife, wounding Jamison on the lip, and the ball was broken up. Officers arrested Bollan and James Smith Annie Campbell Sallie Carroll and Jennie Jackson who were fighting on the street after leaving the hall.
The Twelfth ward Sergeant Gray will begin duty at Central Station tomorrow. Sergeant Cochrane moves from Central to the Eleventh ward to replace Sergeant Stix. James SMalvebill will oversee the transfer as the new sergeant at the Twelfth ward station.
The Occi dental Steamship Company's Gaelic completed the voyage from Hong Kong to Yokohama in 13 days 18 hours and 25 minutes, the fastest recorded trip between the two ports and San Francisco.
A horse drawing a buggy bolted on Penn Avenue last night and crashed into a telegraph pole on Twenty eighth Street. The rig was badly demolished and Gibson the driver received a serious scalp wound. The horse and buggy were taken to Stephen Dolan for care.
Demolition of the old Shadyside church is under way as plans by Architects 5 Rutan and Coolidge guide the project. Contractor C A Ralph holds the contract to raze the current structure and build the new edifice valued at $100000.
The Sewickley Cantata Society will perform Rath in Liberty Hall tomorrow evening to aid the Indies Exposition. Attendees are promised a musical treat and support for a civic event.
Thomas Christian was elected janitor of the First ward school in Allegheny last evening. He replaces Samuel Walkinshaw who was elected last week but declined to serve.
Police officer Carson arrested Andrew White that evening near nad Gate avenue and ieee avenue for alleged wrongdoing.
The Parnell Commission resumed with Mr. Parnell testifying in a clear, deliberate manner. He denied knowledge of Delaney’s Amnesty Association ties, any plan to harm Justice Lawson, and involvement with Fenian convicts. He rejected links to Ford, Fenians, and disavowed urging revolution or payments for outrages. He asserted no secret society membership and challenged insinuations about Egan and the Invincibles.
The Berlinerblatt reports at the Samoan conference Mr. Kasson asked if England and Germany had a secret treaty partitioning Tonga and Samoa. Sir Edward Malet and Prince Bismarck denied any such treaty. Delegates held a banquet at the Kaiserhof.
In Rome on April 30 the Washington Centenary was observed at the American College with Rt. Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid and other Americans present. McQuaid delivered an eloquent toast praising the American volunteer system and the navy. The House of Commons in London debated finance with a narrow vote, and General Boulanger moved again, quietly relocating to Portland Place.
A. J. Hays of 2808 Penn Avenue told police that $35 in silver was taken from a leather bag inside a safe last night. He believes the theft occurred Monday night when the shop was crowded and the safe was left open.
Notice from the department calls for sealed bids by Monday May 15 16 for repairs to engine houses 1 and 6. Full plans and specifications available for inspection. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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