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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1890

Page

4

Che Bispatch Edition Details and Publication Info

ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY 16M Vol 4 No 11 Enteree at Pitsburg Pantomica November M Hey second class matter Business Office Corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets News Rooms and Publishing House 75 77 and 7 Diamond Street Eastern Advertising Office Room Tl Tribune Holiding New York The Dispatch on sale at Brentano's Union Square New York and T Ave de Opera Paris and 8 Strand London where anyone who has been disappointed at a hotel news stand can obtain it.

Pitsburg M. Hey Smithfield Diamond Streets Diamond Street Tribune Holiding New York Sale Brentano's Union Square T Ave. de Opera Paris France 8 Strand London Eng

Postage Free 1 The United States Daily Dispatch 1890

The item notes subscription rates for the Daily Dispatch including Sunday and related editions. It states delivery by carriers in Neen and lists weekly totals and price points. The notice also records the business office move to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets in Pittsburg dated Tuesday May 18, 1890.

United States Siescussne Daley Sreraron Lear al Neen

Liquor Dealers Offer 10000 for Scotch Irish Convention

The wholesale liquor dealers propose a 10000 donation to cover convention expenses with their gift to be acknowledged in the circulars. The piece argues the offer hints at buying influence and public opinion, risking backlash from the Scotch Irish community.

Allegheny Library Chooses New Librarian

Allegheny City appoints W. M. Stevenson as librarian after a political sounding election by the Library Committee. The move accompanies patronage distribution and hopes to elevate the collection to match the fine building donated by Mr OCurnecie as Allegheny plans a lasting library.

Allegheny Carnegie Library W. M. Stevenson Library Committee Allegheny Library Ocurnecie

Freight Rates and Pittsburg Coal to Chicago Debate

An editorial argues Pittsburg coal to Chicago via lake and rail likely remains plentiful and discusses whether current high rates reflect inter state commerce law faults. It notes railroads could restore lower rates for public need, compares Pittsburg and grain rates, and calls for price adjustments to avoid pushing extra freight costs onto the city.

Pittsburg Chicago Aso Hocking Valley Lakes

The Oil Country Fight in McKean County

The preliminary state canvass in McKean County ends in a setback for Standard backed candidates. Emery defeats Deel in the oil region while Delamater gains. Stone also wins in McKean and Franklin. The outcome signals the Standard machine does not fully control the oil counties politically.

McKean Standard Emory St Deel Delamater Emery Stone Franklin Andrews

Paddock bill faces wholesale drug interest opposition

The piece argues that food and drug adulteration deserves legislation while warning against creating political power in any department or harassing business. A Kelly substitute measure, backed by the National Wholesale Drug Association, aims to cover adulterations in drugs and foods, though it omits a clause addressing patent medicines with harmful ingredients.

Senate George A. Kelly National Wholesale Drug Association

Passage on bill to reveal true nature of nerve tonics

The essay argues that nerve tonics advertised as harmless actually contain opiates sufficient to harm users. It asserts the bill should require disclosure of their real character. If amended accordingly, the bill would be an exhaustive, adequate measure.

The Waning Of Baseball Profits And Popular Interest

The piece argues that attendance and public enthusiasm for professional baseball have declined as teams hire players from across the country. It predicts a shift back to amateur play for health and recreation and notes changing roles for managers and editors as the sport loses its mass appeal.

Mayor Gourley Urges Asphalt Paving Beyond Heavy Hauls

In a Board of Awards discussion Mayor Gourley argues asphalt should be used where feasible despite heavy hauling limits. He favors clean quiet pavements like asphalt and vulcanite over cobble and tarred stone while noting Trinidad asphalt monopolies may raise prices but advocates independent judgment on local pavement choices.

Gourley Board of Awards Pittsburg Euclid Avenue Cleveland Trinidad

Pennsylvania Democrats Split Over Gubernatorial Nomination

The piece contrasts Democratic leaders with Republican hopefuls in Pennsylvania. Wallace would accept only if the party united, Pattison hints the office must seek him, and Black acts like a rival bidder still in the running, each pursuing the elusive nomination amid divisions.

Wallace Pennsylvania Pattison Rupert Chauncey F. Black

Unsettled Scores Shape 1886 Fight and Party Flex

The article argues unsettled scores and Wallace's hands are part of a political clash. It notes Democrats seek the office but are willing to meet it halfway when the office fails to perform.

Wallace

Missionary efforts falter as Arabs regain influence in Uganda

The text states that the mission to restore King Mwanga and expel Arabs failed to endure with Arabs now expanding power. It suggests practical warfare may be needed to keep African lakes free from Arab control and hints Emin’s expedition could boost British spirit by providing force. It also links ex-Congressman Greeley’s friendship with the President to Oklahoma delegation alignment for Harrison in 1902.

Uganda Mwanga Emin

Godfathers and tariffs in political talk from the Tribune

The New York Tribune likens godfather industry to a promising political sector and cites Mayor Grant as example. It suggests tariffs might push influence on Sen. Ingalls regarding the Ten Commandments and notes failed tariff debate attempts. It discusses Castle Garden immigration policy and a return to old quarters, and comments on Democratic gubernatorial canvass maneuvering.

The New York Tribune Grant Ingalls

American Interest in Poker Described as Platonic

Andrew Lane argues Americans hold a Platonic view of poker while Lang’s study seems shallow. He suggests a field trip with camp experts to observe real practice and judge the depth of national interest. The report notes Senator Quay’s college society at Washington Pa is set to investigate charges against him, prompting questions about his knowledge of the matter.

Andrew Lane Lang Senator Quay Old College Society Washington, Pa

Amendment to tariff bill would suspend duties on trust products

The proposed amendment by Mr. Anderson would authorize the President to suspend duties on any article controlled by a trust or combination. It argues such power is imperative for government action against trusts and should not be optional.

Anderson

GorMANs Balances Quay Control in Local Democrats

GorMANs leadership within the Democratic organization aims to offset potential gains from Quay's grip on the Republican machine, shaping intra party power dynamics and influence.

Gorman Quay

Free Trader Vaux Aims for Third Philadelphia Seat

Free Trader Vaux is positioned to succeed Randall in the Third Philadelphia district. The choice is seen as a marked improvement over prior hopefuls who sought the convention nomination, with Kelley and Carey reportedly dismayed by the outcome.

Vaux Randall Philadelphia Kelley Carey

Prominent Figures Stir Washington Buzz in Fractured Report

The report lists Attorney General Migler resuming duties after illness and notes a planned purchase of Curer Justice Cause’s Eagewood home by a syndicate of Senators. It names George Hancroft as the oldest ex Cabinet officer, and quotes Secretary Blaine on his Washington house. Additional items describe Baron Rothschild’s weight gain, Senator Vest’s plain dress, Nasa Morosov’s upcoming wedding with a dress by allegorical painters, and John I. Buata of Blairsville with vast railroad holdings in Iowa, plus a Chicago hotel linen anecdote.

Migler Department of Justice Curer Justice Cause Eagewood Washington George Hancroft Queen Anne Mary Ann Baron Rothschild London Dr. Schwelninger SxsaTor Vestt Missouri West NASA Morosov Jons I. Buata Blairsville N.J Iowa Chicago Tribune Grand Pacific Hotel Screen Deere Gay

First Recital Next Saturday at Carnegie Hall

The first free organ recital in Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny is set for next Saturday afternoon. City officials promise a series of vocal and instrumental performances with careful crowd control and orderly conduct for the summer program.

Carnegie Hall Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny

Buckhannon and Holly River Line Directors Meet

W J W Vowden president attended a directors meeting where unfinished business was discussed. The timber and coal road will run north south from Grafton to Charleston and is currently under construction and nearing completion.

W. J. W. Vowden Buckhannon and Holly River Road Grafton Charleston

Lectures on Artistic Anatomy by Dr Matson

Dr E G Matson, anatomy demonstrator at Western Pennsylvania College, opened a course of lectures on artistic anatomy for Pittsburg Art pupils at eight o'clock. The introductory remarks covered the bones and their relation to form in sculpture and figure drawing.

E. G. Matson Western Pennsylvania College Pittsburg

Revision of Westminster Confession Divides Presbyterian Leaders

A May 12 telegram from Saratoga reports strong interest in revising the Westminster Confession of Faith at the General Assembly meeting in Philadelphia. Delegates face a two-thirds vote and about 500 attendees to adopt revision, with divisions among presbyteries and reconciling constitutional questions raised by Francis L. Patton and George Junkin about the assembly’s authority.

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Saratoca General Assembly of the Church New York Pennsylvania General Assembly Horr Chambers Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Jtelegates Presbytery Delphis Hoyt Francis L. Patton Princeton College George Junkin

Charles and Reinhart Named as Pittsburg Gallery Contributors

The Friesland left Antwerp today with Mr Charles 5 and artist Reinhart among its passengers. Reinhart, moving from Paris to New York as an Harper's Magazine illustrator, spoke of leaving years of Parisian influence but sought to aid an American School of Art at home. He noted Carnegie's forthcoming generous gift awaiting his arrival.

Charles & Reinhart Pittsburg New York Herald Friesland Antwerp Charles 5. Reinhart Paris New York Harper's Magazine Reinhart Herald Carnegie Mr. Reinhart

President's Leer in Regard to Florida Elections Affects Views

Washington reports Attorney General Miller received word from Florida’s Marshall Weeks that three men were arrested in Leon County two for election law violations and one for conspiracy. The President’s letter on enforcing laws is said to improve affairs and shift public sentiment.

Washington Miller Marshall Weeks Florida Leon County Hoe

Philadelphian gifts total 6 million for charity and education

The Moston Herald reports Philadelphia in great luck as three citizens have bequeathed no less than 6 000 000 dollars to charitable and educational institutions. The large sum is aimed at maximum good for the greatest number in the city.

Philadelphia Moston Herald

Deaths of a Day reported in multiple notices

Multiple obituary notices from Lima Ohio and Pittsburg detail the deaths of Mrs. Kate Straw widow of John H. Straw in Baltimore with interment planned in Pittsburg and funeral at W H Warwick's home. Rev J F Crooks M E Church pioneer preacher dies from war wound in Elida. Mrs Ann Davis widow of John H C Davis dies at home in Glenwood after a long illness.

Kate Straw John H. Straw Baltimore W. H. Warwick Hellenic Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Hallroad Lima J. F. Crooks M. KE Elida Perrysville Ohio Mt. Armstrong Ann Davis John H. C. Davis Second Avenue Glenwood Twenty-third Ward Davis Wood Street Fourth Avenue J. Davis Smithfield Street Mia Pee Marra

Deaths of Senator Brice's son and his daughter Frances

Telegram from Lima dated May 12 reports the death of William Brice brother of Senator Brice. News confirms the death of his seven year old daughter Frances after she fell ill with diphtheria preceding her father's death.

Lima William Brice Brice Frances

Stark County's Wealthy Farmer James McDonnell Dies

James McDonnell aged 62 years the wealthiest farmer and wool grower in Stark county died at his home in Pisin township on Sunday night. He had long been a leading figure in county affairs.

Dmperor Cantor James McDonnell Stark County Pisin Township

First white child born in Shenango Valley child

Telegram from uanos Pennsylvania notes James Bentely seven years old as the first white child born in the Shenango Valley this morning near West of town. Mention recounts General Julius White and Minister to the Argentine Republic, and references to various names and places in brief fragments.

Uanos James Bentely Mornbe Shenango Valley Cutcago Julius Wh Pepo Fis Evanston Neil Menapereita Witterenee Union Army

Mise Beesley Delights At Florisie Home Cat Club Debut

A full house at the Florisie Home Cat Club concert in Roup last evening praised Mise Beesley as she sang The Shadower and received a generous encore. The program featured Miss Killikelly at the piano and ended with an eight couple minuet in Empire costume. The event, under the King’s Sons and Daughters of the Florisie Home Cat Club, showcased local talents including Miss Beesley, Miss Ramsey, and Mr. Myler among others.

Mai Roup Flossie Home Cat Club Sarah Killikelly C.H. M. King Helen Martin W. B. Ies Semple F. J. Bussman E. H. Dermit Matilda Henkler May Beesley Miss Beesley Madame von Alvelebsn Dresden Germany Dinorah Meyerseer Mise Beesley Empire Gervert Edith Ramsey Edith Batchelor Ell Erwin Nellie Voight Margaret Stewart Madge Easton Annie Carlisle Miss McKoo Harry Myler Frank Ligget Harvey King James Johnson Fred Neeb Mr. Wilson Mr. Miller Carmac

Home Wedding Unites Eliza Casey and Richard Porter

Miss Eliza Jane Casey married Mr. Richard Park Porter in a 5 o clock home ceremony attended by about 50 guests. The bridal party included Miss Nettle Casey as maid of honor and Miss Helen Slack as bridesmaid, with Mr. B L Morgan as groomsman. The couple, after a reception and supper, left for a Western wedding trip lasting a month or more and plan to reside with the bride’s parents on Union Avenue in Albany upon return.

BR. P. Porter Eliza Jane Casey Richard Park Porter Nettle Florence Casey Helen Slack B L. Morgan Morgantown Lohengrin Gernert A. M J. B. Murdoch Moat Dr. Fulton Christ M. £. Church Kennedy

Miss Beesley in City Soprano Plans Homeward Return

Miss May Beesley the charming soprano visiting the city prepares to return to Jacksonsville from Germany after musical study. Mrs. and Mr. W. McKee remain in Philadelphia after marriage. they plan Europe in June. A Pittsburg College recital is staged this evening, and St Stephen's Wilkinsburg choir performs at Homewood Avenue M E Church tonight. Mrs. Huronisser hosts a euchre party. Oakland Euchre Club ends season with Opera House theater outing. Ridge Street Orphan Asylum holds a celebration this afternoon.

May Beesley Jacksonsville Germany Prepertcr W. McKee Philadelphia Washington, D. C Europe Mary B. Kier Pittsburg Female College

Demolition Bow Wows and Baseball Lawyers

The Philadelphia Record notes a coming legal clash among National League magnates over players as baseball faces rapid decline. It predicts dire results for the sport and suggests new club managers will gain or lose from the upheaval amid a troubling outlook for the game's future.

Philadelphia Record Lgver

White House zoo subjects amuse visitors

Russell Harrison has introduced two alligators into the White House conservatory. Crocodiles in the greenhouse and cormorants in the Green Room create a menagerie impression at the executive residence.

San Francisco Alta J Russell Harrison White House Green House Green Room

Furlough Lot and a Soldier's Loss Told in Conflicted Skies

In a Civil War reminiscence a Confederate unit draws for furloughs with a sergeant offering a wife for Bill. The narrator wins and returns after Antietam to find Corporal Tweedy’s fate as a lone youth lies wounded. Tot is gone, leaving only a trench and marble names.

Senator Jones Speaks on Silver Debates and Coinage Policy

Senator Jones of Nevada argues for silver bullion as Treasury note collateral, denounces demonetization, and links price declines to money supply. He defends silver miners, criticizes creditor classes, and urges flexible coinage while noting broad Senate interest in the three hour address.

Jones Treasury Senate Nevada Committees On Finance Germany United States California Australia France Europe America Cape Republic Teller Stanford Hearst Stewart Mr. Jones Lee White Lamin N. M

Public Meeting Sought For New Pet Names

A call is made to form a committee to gather names for newly housed wolverines at the Philadelphia Zoological Garden. The piece notes the animals are part of a land office business and mentions census questions and local editorials.

Tax Southern Kansas Mortgage Company J. J. Ingalls Philadelphia Zoological Garden

William Downey Funeral Procession Planned by Police

The funeral for William Downey formerly of patrol wagon No. 7 will be held today. An escort of 50 policemen will act as honor guards and accompany the casket from a residence on Twenty-fifth Street between Jane and Levees to the cemetery for interment.

William Downey Twenty-fifth Street Jane Levees Teas Arch

One of the Bravest theater review sparks audience roars

A lively mix of variety and vaudeville delights a large crowd but warns the drama lacks a serious plot. A vivid stage fire scene with a real fire engine draws roaring applause as fireman hero Charles McCarthy shines in the role.

Charles McCarthy McCarthy Estella Wellington Illiam Cronin T. B. Dickson Charles Banks Byron Primrose

The Old Homestead Returns to Grand Opera House

The Old Homestead played a second time this season at the Grand Opera House with the same company as before. Archie Boyd reprises Joshua Whitcomb, delivering fresh, truthful rural humor complemented by new scenery. The rural scenes stand out, the cast studies their characters well, and the double male quartet provides varied glees and choruses, earning a wholesome two hours of entertainment.

Opera Archie Boyd Joshua Whitcomb

Harris Theater Laugh Riot Delights Pittsburg Audiences

The Harris Theater hosted Horace Dumas' Little Nugget to brighten a blue Monday with two and a half hours of steady laughter. Jennie Goldthwaite stars as the Nugget, Susie Porrester plays Mrs Simpkins, Doss Richard appears as Oliver D, and Dick Chalfant as Sullie Simpkins with strong comic support and lively scenery.

Horace Dumas Pittsburg Jennie Goldthwaite Susie Porrester Mrs. Simpkins Doss Richard Oliver D Dick Chalfant Sullie Simpkins

Reilly and Woods Vaudeville Return at Pittsburg Home

The Reilly and Woods big show returns to Pittsburg offering a top variety program with dancing singing and humor. Manager Williams expects a huge week of business and says new features join the previously held acts.

Reilly and Woods Pittsburg S:ince Williams

World's Museum Show Draws Massive Crowds for Hop'O' My Thumb

Hop'O' My Thumb, among the smallest mortals, drew large crowds at the World's Museum yesterday. The venue also featured other attractions including a major show by the World's Star Company.

Hop'o Thumb Amulest World's Museum Star Company

Chamber Opposes Butterworth Bucket Shop Bill

The Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed opposition to Native Butterworths bucket shop bill in Congress. They endorsed creating a public address against the measure. The Rivers and Harbors committee reviewed river improvement requests for the Allegheny and Youghiogheny rivers and supported the proposed locks and dams plan.

Chamber of Commerce Butterworth Ricketson Committee On Manufactures New York Produce Commission and Cotton Exchange Chicago Chamber of Commerce Congress Joan F. Dravo

Governors message sparks highway reform in Pennsylvania

The Dispatch Road Expedition highlights Western Pennsylvania road conditions as impassable and contrasts them with West Virginia. The New York Times notes Pennsylvania as the first state to address highway improvements via a governor's message. It urges road construction by contracted engineers, funded by taxes, to benefit farmers through better roads.

Dispatch New York Times Pennsylvania Pittsburg West Virginia

Improving the Mississippi River Hearings Begin in Senate

General Comstock, chairman of the Mississippi River Commission, announced favorable results from the commission on the Mississippi Jetty System. He opposed the Lake Bay outlet plan, saying levees did not raise the river bottom though mean water levels rose somewhat.

Washington Mississippi River Senate The River Commission Cowcoer Horgue Outlet Fame General Comstock Minesippi River Commission Lake Bay

Bohemian Man Severely Injured in Yard Shaft Accidents

George Brown of McGraw's brick yard on Thirty fourth street cut an artery with glass and nearly bled to death before help arrived. A Hobeman named Klebo at Standard Manufacturing on River Avenue, Allegheny, was thrown by a belt and suffered both arm and leg fractures and bruising. J H Johnson, an elderly man, died at the Allegheny state hospital.

George Brown McGraw Thirty-fourth Street Klebo Standard Manufacturing Company Riveravenue Allegheny J. H. Johnson Fria Eisa i

Emin Pasha Refuses European Exhibition Demand

The rescued Emin Pasha declares he will not consent to Branley’s demand to be shown in Europe as a rare animal. The report notes the danger and expense of the rescue and the captain’s stubborn stance.

Boston Globe Emin Pasha Branley Europe

Curious Condensations from a 19th Century Journal

A mash of brief items including a $10,000 joss-house dedication in San Jose Chinatown, Seattle census figures, coal consumption on Canadian Pacific steamers, a Seattle girl’s fall and other curiosities. Notes touch on crime, biographies, science, wildlife, and local anecdotes with a collage of named places and people.

San Jose Seattle Wash Japan

Jester Jibes and Puns Parade in Giddy Columns

A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers. Miss Pert and Mr Softleigh trade witticisms while the Somerville Journal and Terre Haute explore light verse and missteps. The mix touches on editors, poets, jokes about a spinning Jenny and editorial blunders in a brisk, playful tone.

Miss Pert Mr. Softleigh Somerville Journal Miss Keep Mr. Bright Misa Blunt Miss Keen Terre Haute

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