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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1890

Page

4

The Dispatch Advertises Where To Find The DSCATCH

A fragment lists The Dispatch office locations in New York and Paris with selling points Brentano's Union Square New York 2 Ave de Opera Paris and a London outlet. It invites advertisers and readers to visit the newsstand for copies.

Thidune Bullding New York Formica Dispatch Brentano's Union Square 2 Ave de Opera Paris France

Debated Effect of Supreme Court on Liquor Laws

The article discusses deep national concern over whether the Supreme Court has effectively nullified state liquor laws, with opinions split among lawyers. It notes Congress reports pushing for a quick law to let states police interstate commerce, but questions its feasibility and constitutional basis.

Supreme Court Congress United States Senate Major Brown Renato Brooks United States Supreme Cort

The Glass Workers Case Ends Abruptly In Court

The case of Messia, Chambers and McKee with James Campbell and William H. Slicker against alleged Isbor importation contracts ends after principal defendants testify they arrived based on labor demand rather than a formal contract. The court rules the matter on the factual record, stressing the contractless nature of the arrivals.

Messia, Chambers & McKee James Campbell William H. Slicker Isbor Hare Labor Organization Mossrn Chambers Campbell Bilcker

Heatleyeville Family Slain in Mysterious Washington County Crime

A Heatleyeville farm family the Crouchs were found murdered Tuesday night. The crime, likely robbery as a motive, stunned Washington County while inquest continues. Authorities offer a reward and seek help from Pittsburg and Allegheny police, fearing the suspect may flee to the city.

Heatleyeville Washington County Crouch Flander Pittsburg Allegheny

Capital Punishment Debate Echoes in Harsh Times

A writer argues that homicidal impulses are easily aroused and calls for swift vengeance after wholesale slaughter. The piece claims crimes of this earth justify retaining capital punishment as the strongest argument for its retention.

More Murders Yet Spark Local Outcry in Region

Local columns cite one and possibly two new murders following the French tragedy. A McKeesport case involves a woman slain by her nephew amid suspected greed for money. Evidence remains inconclusive while authorities pursue the high profile crimes.

McKeesport

Republicans Push McKinley Tariff Through House

The Republican majority in the lower House votes to end debate on the McKinley tariff by Wednesday noon, resisting Democratic cloture a party-line decision. The party argues timely passage will aid manufacturing and national prosperity, expecting the bill to become law amid limited Senate hurdles.

Republican Party Congress Democra Houtho Oritdolam House of Representatives Senate

Census cooperation urged to shape future policy

Mr Porter and census officials urge manufacturers to cooperate fully with the upcoming census. They stress confidentiality of reports and that data will define the country’s industrial conditions for ten years and guide future legislation. Frank R Williams leads outreach to key manufacturing centers.

Porter Frank R. Williams

Alligator Opinion Echoes in Philadelphia Press

The Philadelphia Press laments the alligator’s departure while condemning mercy for the creature. It questions the animal’s value, cites fear as the motive for belief, and notes that only its hide and eggs may be used. It suggests preserving a few in zoos and mocks the press’s tears as crocodile-like.

Philadelphia Uis Memphia Nile Florida Samuel Baker Zoological Gardens Saurimae

Reform talk and transport notes from City Hall

City Hall discussions include justice reform urged by Mayor Gourley and Chief Brown with sharp satire. Debates touch on the original package liquor issue and licensing for imported whisky, while local transport notes report four landslides on a Pembey train and unsatisfied conductor.

Gourley Chief Brown

Notable Names and Movements In 19th Century Society

Wanp McAlliat en plans a 400 copy limited edition book from New York. Ex Sect Sawyer of Alabama holds a War Dept clerk post in Washington. Julia Honore Grant, daughter of Minister Fred D. Grant, speaks multiple languages. Notables depart New York for Europe on the steamer Majesty. Various biographical snippets cover marriages professions and careers, including James Moeray and Lion G Rona. The piece notes an 1800 bill of sale and introduces diverse figures from politics to business and religion.

Wanp McAlliaten New York SexaTon Sawyer Alabama Daily Broad War Department Washington Tne Fred D. Grant Julia Honore W Linnet Rench Europe Liverpool Mie Stuart Hogg J. Mier —_ Morgan iNiam O. Whitney Mins Alice GO McGinn Warren County Tuseday AveTtin Janse Moeray Almon Cameron Arkansas Lion G Rona Vommona Henry VieLann Leyaton Joseph E. Brown Georgia Isania Hkenator Brown Joshua Hill United States Senate

Bear Hunt Frenzy Grips Schofiners Corners Town

In May near Jefferson County, Deorias Hetrick captured a bear and its two cubs. The cubs escaped, but one large male bear remained at large after damming a pen escape. An excited crowd tracked the beast with varied weapons, aiming to capture it before harm occurs.

Leecrauna Ace Deorias Hetrick Schofiners Corners Jefferson County J. T. Wagner Mehote J. 4 Beall TP. Hunter W. P. Lye Wah Bis

Trade decree enforces shipment documentation in Tonowro

An imperative order from the State Department requires all shippers to the United States to present to the customs office either the original or a copy of the invoice or purchase certificate. The rule specifies showing the certificate alongside the shipment.

State Department

Deaths of a Day in New York Chronicle

Oliver Nell Manow died at his New York home on May 16 from consumption after years of illness. He left a son and three daughters. Born in New York on February a, he was a bookseller and publisher famed for The Romapes of Hin Movoiation and other works. His writings ranged across revolutions and periodicals with Appleton's editions cited in his career.

New Yona Oliver Nell Manow Hones Wee New York Fortines Appleton Rene Existe Thor Aflors Fh Oon Parthiabeios i Sgerbimene Appletona C. J. Fuller al Kisie Mich Folkers Portland Foraker Oba Brooklyn Lloyd George Koailah Mouse of Commons Antelope Cal

Death of Mrs N C Ayers of Sharpsburg

The death of Mrs. N C Ayers, wife of G Ayers and daughter of Arthur Mirk, occurred last evening at 6 o clock. A beloved wife and mother with literary talents, she leaves 100 two little children. She was a valued member of the Woman's Club. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon.

N.C, Ayers Sharpsburg G, Ayers Arthur Mirk Mira Ayers Woman's Club

Notable Died in May From Three Cities

News notices report the deaths of Terry M. Sweeny in New Castle at age 41, Josiah Stanford in San Francisco, John G. Barret in Louisville, and Albert Dam in New York. Sweeny led Etna Rolling in New Castle and aided iron workers. Stanford was brother of Senator Leland Stanford. Barret and Dam were prominent figures in their cities’ financial and hospitality sectors.

New Castle Terry M. Sweeny Sweeny Etna Rollings Sharon San Frantomico Josiah Stanford United States Leland Stanford Boro Stervilet N. Y Jim J. G. Barret Louisville John G. Barret

The Topical Talker and Dining Car Boardinghouse Anecdotes

A long digestion of boardinghouse life and theater chatter with a humorous anecdote about Mr Trigger at a Blanktown boarding house and a slice of industry gossip. It covers Pauline Trall and the Opera season plans, De Wolf Hopper influence, Pauline’s birthday dinner, Manny Moo’s career decisions, and Fanny Rice’s artistic prominence.

Courteour Pauline Trall de Wolf Hopper Francia Wilson Coneon Pauline Alo

Michigan press excursion and odd state anecdotes

A mixed review of timely topics features the Michigan press trip to East Saginaw, a saloon converted to a meat market, and local concerns in Asotin about floodplain trout. Notable items include an audience with dignitaries, a former inmate released after six years, and jumbled notes on politics and apple orchards.

Citizens Committee Convenes to Support Booteh-iriah Congros

Mayor Gourley called the Citizens Committee to assist the Booteh-iriah Congros in the council chamber. Mamuel Mamillen named chairman with A. C. Robertson joining the committee. Rev. George W. Chalfant reported about 9,000 in hand and urged canvassing for funds. Colonel McIols offered to resign as secretary manager but will continue to assist. new committees begin work to make the convention a success. Central Trade Association notes round trips between Pittsburg and Chambers at one first class fare, and other round trips at fare and a third.

Gourley Citians Committee Council Chamber Mamuel Mamillen A. C. Robertson George W. Chalfant F Yord Mclols

No official action on Chickamauga Park bill postponed

The Chickamauga Park bill remains unacted as Congress delays due to tariff debates. War officers cannot document site positions for visiting parties this month, risking wasted time and money until an officer can attend. The situation may change in two months.

Wasinoros Chickamauga Park Rotary of War Chickamauga Fed

Strauss Orchestra Plays In Vienna Season and Winter Venues

The Strauss Orchestra under its current leader performs regularly in Vienna on fixed summer days at the Volketarten and winter concerts attract a standard Vienna audience at the Musikverein hall. Ord 5 mentions two generations in its full context. The sale of scarce for the day matures as the finale proceeds for three immense audience members.

Vienna Volketarten Musikverein Ord 5

East End W C T U Fete Thrives at Bilver Park Lake

A successful town fete with a large turnout at Bilver Park Lake raised funds for a temporal missionary to spend two weeks in June. The event featured supper, candy, flowers, and fancy articles. Ladies coordinated dining and sales, including Mrs L J Haney, Mrs J W Murdoch, and Miss Katie Bown among others.

Bilver Park Lake East End Silver Lake Park Mra L. J. Haney J. W. Murdoch Milam Fannie Finley Finley Torrance Toney LG. Bean Ida Naylor M. A. Chadwick Katie Bown K. N. Williame

The Hofy Longdon Wedding In New York City

Ida M Langdon and Hedeon M Hoff wed in a formal ceremony aboard a train to New York. The event drew friends of the couple, with a two week wedding trip planned through prominent Eastern cities.

Women Debated Admission of Lay Delegates at M E Conven tion

A Butler Street M E Church debate on whether women should be admitted as lay delegates to the National M E Convention ended with 34 votes for the affirmative and 4 for the negative. Miss Wightman supported equality, while Miss Johnston argued women belong in lesser roles. Attorney J W Kinnear spoke for the affirmative and E W Hay for the negative.

Butler Street M. E Miss Wightman M. E. Johnston Mn Linan Herstee Mohnston John Wesley J. W. Kinnear Mr. Kinnear EW. Hay

Wedded at High Noon Miss Goodman Becomes Mrs Paine

A high noon ceremony at the Lutheran Church on Grant Street united Miss Katherine Goodman and Mr. G H Paine with Prof. Joseph Gittings at the organ. The bride wore white brocaded silk, bouquet of lilies, and was escorted by her father as the party proceeded to the reception at the Goodman residence on Houpatree. The couple, after the church service, left for the East and will reside in Homewood upon their return.

Manny Moo New York Hhota Ale Metropolitan Opera Post Graduate Hospital and Actors’ Fund Levy Min Hico Bat Corneliah Boston George Honsbal Boston Germania Orchestra Tite Fanny Migs Itico White Mountains Europe Aronson Grant Street Katherine HM. Goodman G. H. Paine Joseph Gittings W. H. Atair Wahers Mosk, Bt, Spilman Chitcago Kidward Clare Cleveland W. Atair Remington City Maid of Hover Mine Lovie M Goodman Fair Bride Mick Wigodman Melfour Dor Eleter Coodman Romidenes Houpatree Mre. Paine Daniel M. P Fifth Avenue Marion Streot F.W. Heart Trinity C. M. Borah Miee Jennie Grey Twenty-eighth Ward Mosera David Caria David Barton Messrs. W. Wighman HM. F. Ounhauson J.D. Thomas Jane James A. Chambers Trinity Church Smallman Mana Henny JH Hero Wilson King Town Building East Liberty Philharmonic Society Newboys Venn Incline Hall Peon Incline Mane Company Oyclorama Westminster Church Mua Groves Tnowwron Mra Oune Hingham Miss J Lightner East End University Hall J. H. Yocum Arch Street M. B William G. PaAnk Ridge Avenue W. A. Kanlans Whitewater Wis Cantvin Crampel Africa Stanley Gabon Beecher Nieneft United States Coorgia Chicago Times Turrapin Abe Miles Osgoodeon Clytennestra Puck Osley Upson Madison Upson Downes Ares Sheays Willie Jemmy

Ladies Attend Madame Stppert Lecture On Beauty

A Ladies audience filled the opera house for Madame A Stppert's talk on complexion care. She addressed freckles and wrinkles, offered remedies, and answered questions, sharing skin care tips and moral support in a formal lecture setting.

Linton Madame A. Stppert Madame Thunder Indies

Free organ recitals at Carnegie Music Hall begin tomorrow

Allegheny Council directed city organist Leonard Wales to inaugurate free organ recitals. The first program runs 2 to 8 o clock with soprano Mrs. J E Porter and organ accompaniment. Recitals will be weekly at the same hour, weather permitting.

Ammon Allegheny Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny Council Leonard Wales J. E. Porter

Zitterbart Orchestra Debuts at Old City Hall Concert

The Zitterbart Orchestra gave its first performance as a concert organization at Old City Hall last evening to a large, appreciative audience. Prof Fidelis Bimvereals directed the ensemble which featured violin solo by Brockett xd Stine Helen Zitterba a piano by Hugo Rather a cello by Charles Cooper and a zither by Edward Eyth.

Zitterbart Old City Hall Fidelis

Allegheny High Sets Commencement at Opera House

The Allegheny High School Commencement Committee met last night and voted that the Opera House has been secured for the commencement exercises to be held on a date to be announced.

Allegheny Allegheny High School Opera House

Wikenlog Riebling Marries Conrad Wilkening at Home

Miss Ida Riebling and Mr. Conrad Wilkening were wed at the bride’s parents’ residence on the Heathside, with two attendants. The bride wore white with Tiffany jewelry and the couple will reside in Crute, Illinois after a brief honeymoon.

Ida Riebling Conrad Wilkening Jobo Riebling Kate Farry Leo Riebling Tiffany Mra Wilkening Crute Faa Risin

Master in Chambers Clears Madame Albani in Subpoena Case

The Master in Chambers set aside the subpoena issued against soprano Madame Albani Gue by J. F. Thomson, who sues for breach of contract. Thomson claims the subpoena forced her to appear before Justice McMahon, but Albani’s counsel argues it was harassment and would cause substantial financial loss due to her performance engagements.

Toronto Chambers Madame Albani Gue J. F. Thomson

Japanese Student Honored at Canadian University

Jace Kono, a native of Tokio, received the B A degree and a gold medal for general proficiency at Victoria University. He is the first Asiatic scholar honored for laureation at a Canadian university, and he was greeted with loud acclamation at the convocation in Conoro Onti on May 11.

Conoro Onti Jace Kono Victoria University Tokio

Mexican Bank to Open in May Amid Silver Debate

In City of Mexico on May 14 the silver bill debate in the American Congress draws the greatest attention. Banco Fomento, owned by Geseler and Balvador Malo, is set to open for business on May 4 and is expected to become Mexico's strongest bank.

City of Mexico Banco Fomento Geseler Balvador Malo

Supreme Court liquor ruling sparks political push for state powers

A Maine judge defies a recent U S Supreme Court decision by seizing liquor in a freight car and ordering it appraised, arguing he lacks a copy of the ruling. The piece notes the broader debate over interstate commerce, state police powers, and potential federal legislation to empower states to regulate liquor.

Han Antonio Supreme Q Court of the United States Ceprcia Commonwealth Gaimple Deaven News Honitor Wilton United States Senate Parangenia Maine United Sates Supreme Court Lquors Howton Supreme Court

Ascension Day Observances at Trinity Church New York

Ascension Day services were held at Trinity Church New York with Theodore Thomas' orchestra performing. The sermon was preached by Bishop Hugh Miller Sneey Som of Mississippi and Bishop Duane of Sen. Bishops Whitehead of Pittsburgh and Potser of New York assisted in the communion. Bankers, business men and ladies attended in notable numbers.

New York Trinity Church Theodore Thomas Hugh Miller Sneey Som Misissisipi Duane Sens Whitehead Pittsburg Potser

Consolidation of Book Firms Expands to New York

The American Book Company, a consolidation of major school book publishers, opens in New York and acquires the school book interests of Ivison Blakeman & D Ap Co A B Barnes Co Van Co Antwerp Co. It also has offices in Cincinnati and Chicago.

New York Chicago American Book Company Ivison, Blakeman & D. Ap & Co A. 8. Barnes & Co van Co. Antwerp, & Co Cincinnati

Silver Question in Senate Faces Teller on Coinage

Teller argues against demonetization and warns that silver as money would threaten debt reduction and global finance. He says the bill is temporary, not a full silver coinage plan, and accuses financiers of worldwide influence opposing silver. Supporters push free coinage while Treasury control remains central.

Teller Colorado Windom Wasurretom Senate Treasury United States Unitedates Europe Grost United Mates Kure Thome Amin Thas Other Taller Teter Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Finance Committee Friends of Silver Islanot Toller United Tates Germany Alatas Ballove Elen Coneneat Treasury of

No New Developments in Claassen Trial Noted

New York May 1 The fore noon of the Claassen trial was spent identifying checks that passed through Claassen hands, restating facts already published.

Claassen New York

Curious Condensations From A Distant Page

A Pottsville man carried 75 preteels to Europe for snacks on the journey. Various items note pests in New Jersey clover, a 70-year-old pedagogue, a London graveyard death, emigration figures, Hillman Michigan oddities, a Cincinnati zoo cub and cat, Saxony law, Plainfield mayor, Oregon pheasants, and other brief anecdotes of curious happenings and local color.

Pottsville Europe Sussex County N.J Eineron W Lattine Balan En Nate London Tom Swint Raven Supreme Court of Saxony Job Male Plainfield N. J Tome Ibrella Oregon Thair

Amusing paragraphs spark playful newspaper vignettes

A collage of humorous lines from various 19th century papers. Bits cover a lemonade peddler teased for mass tents, a dramatic Boston beauty rising, misheard names and quips, church revival reports, and comic exchanges about composers and family ties. Lively snippets showcase era wit and social scenes.

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