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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1889
Page
5
The Pittsburg Dispatch issue lists the newsroom and business offices at Fifth and Diamond streets and provides notices on circulation figures for daily and Sunday editions. It includes postage terms and carrier delivery rates for various editions and time periods. An archival notice details frequencies and prices for the daily and Sunday Dispatch.
The article contrasts English and French parliamentary questions as tools for opposition and government scrutiny. It notes the English Ambassador’s absence at a Paris Exposition ceremony and the French Chamber’s uproar over the Toulanger trial, arguing such cross questions have little practical effect and would be ill suited for domestic politics.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans a formal opening for its new Pittsburg depot early next month. Locals applaud the commission yet recall decades of delayed railroad promises as Cumberland era schemes near completion, including a long awaited Seventh Avenue depot.
The article discusses a revived report of a ten firm coal combine aiming to buy the small operators for about twelve million dollars to form a river coal monopoly. It argues such a trust is unlikely, noting costs would burden the public while profit would largely accrue to the buyouts, with price manipulation potentially across markets and tariffs.
Chicago reports a Sullivan confession linked to the Cronin murder as a potential disclosure of participants. The piece notes confessions warrant judicial testing and emphasizes the urgency of swift justice against those involved, referencing Irish revolutionary tensions and the need for law supremacy.
New York insurers applaud a new law forbidding life agents from clearing commissions with prospective policy holders. The change aims to curb sales tactics and reduce discrimination by ending practice seen as a recent vogue.
The argument compares rail rebate bans to insurance pricing. It argues rail grants created favored shippers, while insurers lack such state powers. It criticizes laws forcing high commissions and asserts reducing commissions and rates would lower costs for policy-holders. It warns public savings may shift to banks and real estate.
A Chicago editorial argues that rioting and property destruction at Braidwood Illinois mines reflect broader labor tensions. It blames operators for wage cuts and importing foreign workers, contending law enforcement must prevail to prevent revolution and preserve self government.
The piece praises William Ewart Gladstone for stubborn resolve in tackling a cab driver who struck him. It contrasts his energy with local Pittsburgh drivers and notes a hypothetical Gladstone tour, urging public figures to emulate his determination.
The Forum shares Senator George F. Edmunds gentle warning about bribery and other crimes in elections. He urges improved registration laws and secret ballots, strict penalties for bribery, enforcement of voter rights, and publication of election expenses to curb corruption and restore public trust.
The column surveys a range of stories from patronage debates and tariff politics to trials of doctors, a possible move of the Oil City Derrick to Toledo, and misgivings about German influence in free press. It notes Christine Nilsson’s Paris painting purchase and a New York Legislature election call for Republicans, plus resumed work on a new post office building and a Baltimore suicide letter.
A collection of light anecdotes and curiosities. Items include a Vienna birthday celebration for Prof. Billroth by doctors and students on May 6, playful notes about Bob Burdette speaking at Pennington Seminary, and a tradesman portrait of M Caabst as France’s president in his youth. Also anecdotes about ambassadors, senators, and a Glasgow era “wondrous child” and Rosa’s orchestra ambitions.
Rev. J. C. Myers of State Line Indiana filled the pulpit at New Liberty Church Fountain County during a storm. A bolt struck the chimne y and heard, followed the ceiling, and crushed the pulpit area, injuring the preacher.
Crowds of pilgrims on Penn avenue and Butler street visit Allegheny and St Gerard cemeteries to decorate graves for Decoration Day. Women and children ride cable cars to attend, while miniature flags mark graves among green lawns and monuments. The new Penn avenue gateway stands beside sandy approaches awaiting design work.
Reports from New York Navy Yards say the armored cruiser Maine has most steel frames in place and rapid progress in construction. The ship will feature a heavy iron belt and powerful armament, marking a significant postwar design.
A Nashville State representative Jones of Bontoh county travels toward Plainfield New Jersey to manage fortunes for clients. The fragment recalls Latimer a North Carolina tramp who married a girl named Sarah Mitchell after a chance encounter. Latimer later died rich, leaving half to relatives and half to his wife. The widow later left over $500 and willed part to siblings’ children who moved to Benton and Humphries colonies in Tennessee.
A Swan Pond monarch turtle delights anglers with a remarkable spring display. The famed reptile, once weighing pounds, surfaces calmly to be admired as divers seek to capture the elusive giant.
A Boston Herald note suggests sea captains earn a crusty reputation from years at sea and pilot lineage.
BosTos May 28. Hon. Peteg W Chandler died this morning due to heart failure after years of poor health. A distinguished Suffolk bar member, his name was linked with professional learning and executive ability among the old school of lawyers. He was contemporaries with Webster Sumner Oboate and Geo Bigerow.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch reports Mosés Johnson a colored man living two miles south of here in Carrell county died today at an advanced age He was a native of Loudon county Virginia for near years and served as master for decades before moving to Carroll county
The governor has signed all appropriation bills except 16, listing Philadelphia projects including Harbor improvement 270000 and Wills Eye Hospital 2000 along with several others. Hearings by the Board of Pardons covered Slattery and Moyers cases, with letters urging clemency and statements from Moore and Sinclair, while George Clark’s pending execution dominated the afternoon.
A village country fair will be hosted at Mrs. George Hailman’s Shady Lane East End. Key posts include President Miss McKnight and General Managers Miss Sophie Pearock and Miss Mary Holmes.
The London Saturday Review criticizes Lord Wolseley for constantly speaking on army matters with doubtful accuracy and dramatic gush. It notes his self-regard, reluctance to yield to modest claims, and the Adjutant General’s persistent disregard of such cautions despite repeated warnings.
Ajax is imagined as a defiant figure still alive only to meet modern electric light wires. The piece uses playful historical context to reflect on progress and respect for infrastructure.
A Kentuckian recently died of water on the brain as neighbors suspect infection during a rainstorm. The report from the Minneapolis Tribune notes hydrophobia as the cause of death and hints at transmission through exposure in the weather.
In Chicago the Inter State Commerce Commission heard witnesses from both sides in the Board of Trade case against Western railroads. Eight witnesses for the complainant and three for the defense testified before a recess. Testimony included claims of packers agreeing to keep packing houses closed to influence rates and outputs, prompting a sensational admission to be used as evidence later in the day.
A court room exchange centers on hog pricing with references to fair rates, low bids, and railroad or road terms affecting shipments. Commissioners discuss road capacity and park access as officials ponder price levels and transportation costs for hogs headed to Chicago.
An exchange discusses hog shipments to packers and cautions against speculative conclusions. Judge Cooley notes uncertainty while officials weigh a proposed abstract and rate figures as a commission studies a 7 percent dividend on $1,000 amid prior losses.
In Milledgeville a Georgia fisherman at Ferrel's restaurant recounts a dramatic tale of 100 large snakes coiled in a rail near Black Lake. The witness says a hissing noise like thousand blackbirds accompanied the sight, with another party confirming the unusual encounter.
Near the county line twelve miles from the city two farmers Dempsy Kimnick and J H Moeyer live. Their families show many daughters and the report notes a remarkable trend toward marriages between the two households.
A New York World item recalls a young man who died by action after reading an Edgar Saltna novel. In San Francisco a man shot at his wife reading Ella Wheeler Wilcox poems but harmed none. The note questions motives and warns Sukas and Mrs Wilcox to beware of what they write.
A Paris Matin writer suggests the next Papal Conclave may elect an English or American Cardinal due to current events. The report appears in a New York Herald Special Cable datelined Paris on May 77.
A jaunty figure with a jeweled dagger and feathered hat wanders amid crowds. He charms ladies and belauded audiences as his music and verses enchant, turning his tunes into welcome currency at every stop.
In New York, Francis Dent the Franciscan monk sues Vicar General Keegan and Bishop Ryan for slander and plans to tell the Pope about the dispute. He says he will press the Brooklyn courts for damages and then lecture against Bishop Ryan in each diocese town. The report notes Dent’s stance as he aims to expose the clerical row. General Harrison to attend Memorial Day in Brooklyn with Secretary Tracy. he will be hosted by General Knapp and join Grant Post memorial visit after the parade.
Archbishop Corrigan in cope and mitre visited the Roman Catholic Protectory in West Chester. He reviewed departments, delivered an address, and confirmed 390 boys and girls during the annual visit.
William Assing the citys only Chinese policeman resigned from the force last night leaving a clean record. He had been a town lions figure since his appointment five years ago and drew daily tourist attention similar to Mr Crowley of Central Park. He accepted a trucking job two days ago seeking peace of mind over higher pay.
Harriet Hubbard Ayer relinquishes her elegant West Thirteenth Street residence. The furniture bric-a-brac and silver from the old Ayer home are advertised for sale.
Miss Carrie A Mahrenholz daughter of a wholesale shoe dealer died Sunday in a case where no priest could administer last rites. Her Roman Catholic father was denied a burial permit at Calvary Cemetery by St Ann Church due to her not arriving. Her body was cremated at Fresh Pond with Dutch Reformed clergy conducting services. Mr Mahrenholz plans to move eight other family members from the cemetery and will transport many friends from the church.
A museum trustees committee urged Mayor Grant to issue 900000 in bonds for a new addition. The mayor cited city indebtedness and the open Sunday plan, insisting the museum be open for the public visit regardless. No agreement followed as talks stalled.
Deputy Coroner Jenkins testified that on May 18 the body of the deceased was examined after prior incisions. The chest contained vital organs and brain, all appearing healthy, though portions of the brain and other organs were missing preventing certainty about the whole condition.
A quirky note from the Chattanooga Times lampoons fashion trends. It warns readers not to be surprised by stylish women bearing large parasols with unusual handles as a new craze.
A collection of curious items from various towns including Altoona and Fishertown. incidents include a child swallowing coins, a beestung man needing care, a bee bite, a bewitching churn tale, a chicken fight gone awry, and a geography exam prank. The notes mix mishaps and folklore across multiple counties and states.
A string of stray items reports gold ore near Gainesville, rapid streetcar speeds in Chicago, numerous divorces in Manchester New Hampshire, and a panoply of odd anecdotes from Atlanta Greensboro and Bangor. Notes include cabman crackdowns Paris police actions temperance efforts in Austria a snake charm tale in Georgia and a wedding tale in Jacksonville with a humorous court-visit remedy. The snippets sketch a collage of late 19th or early 20th century observations.
A weary man in the suburbs endures hard hours at work while his garden suffers from neglect yet the simple act of tending his growing plants and sowing seeds promises true happiness as a small triumph over daily hardship.
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