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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1889
Page
4
The Daily Dispatch lists subscription options including Posy Drerarce Darcy Dispatch and Sunday inclusions, with rates for one year and other terms. It notes weekly delivery by carrier in Vicenta and mentions Pittsburg news dated Friday November 1.
The piece laments Halloween’s decline in a practical era of gas light and education. It notes fewer ghostly traditions, cautious youngsters, and the waning belief in fairy tales, while considering social aims and changing customs among children.
City officials call for rapid cleaning of older wards and new suburban streets as winter approaches. Ongoing house building, streetcar tracks, sewers, and gas lines hinder cleanliness, but health and comfort demand swift action by contractors and the highway department. Baltimore’s critic overlooked Pittsburgh’s lengthy reconstruction.
An observed clashing of social classes in a New Jersey town centers on an elite dancing circle formed by shop clerks. Factory girls rally for equal access by boycotting stores, causing some elites to lose positions as store owners protect trade. The piece questions exclusivity and suggests the factory girls start their own dancing club.
George W. Cooley, once Minneapolis City Engineer, proposes a monumental design for the World’s Fair grounds. He urges grand scale plans, asserting Minneapolis as the city to lead in talk and architecture as the colossal project moves forward.
Minneapolis designer George Washington Cooley proposes a brass model of a pyramid with a cas telated apex and statues of Washington Columbus and others. The granite final tower would be pricey at 175 million dollars, a prop to rival the Eiffel Tower and Cheops pyramid.
The article defends the anti political assessment law for federal officials and states Civil Service Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt will enforce it without fear. It condemns the Mahone led Old Dominion Republican League for openly planning to collect assessments and predicts a court battle to uphold the law.
Nellie Bly probes seven New York doctors to show public expectations and medical disagreement. The piece argues trust between patient and physician is essential for real benefit, urging concealment of life details ends and promoting a regimen of three physicians: Quiet, Merryman, and Diet.
A newspaper opines that street car companies should fund a short training school for conductors to cultivate courtesy and good manners. The program would focus on avoiding rudeness, treating passengers as patrons, and stopping the car upon request, especially showing courtesy to women.
A string of editorial fragments discusses conductors' manners as contagious, Pittburgh bravado toward the red flag, Miss Caldwell and Prince Murat bank control, and an accident investigation on the Fort Wayne Express. It notes public reactions to gas charges, Burke Cronin murder coverage, Canadian jail, and US trust pressures on trade.
A collection of brief notices chronicles figures such as the late Wisconsin Governor Dowers and his genealogical will sketch tracing ancestry to 1610. It also notes Emperor Wilhelm ordering a historical painting for the Berlin Academy and outlines biographical details of H. B. Conway, Lord Dougans family, Jon O Grady’s career, Rosa Homaeus, Amelie Rives, Areus Belmont, Perry Belmont, and the Hamilton lineage with a cheeky anecdote about a wine merchant dispute.
A telegram from Boone County recounts John McQuown's disappearance years ago and his widow wife later remarried. The current claimant asserts rights to the former farm and seeks recognition of ownership based on legacy and family ties amid unsettled property questions.
A furniture story recounts a large folding bed sold to a city home, hauled, moved to the second floor, and finally fit through a window after four hours of effort. The Fort Wayne Railroad adds a new bridge at Dixmont, with comments on public use and safety. Mary Anderson, born 1850 in Sacramento, is defended against harsh gossip and praised for still being in her prime.
A Spectacular telegram reports heavy liquidation in American Cotton Oil Trust certificates. Over 100000 shares traded with prices dropping to 50% before a late rally to around 34. Trustees terms expire at tomorrow’s meeting. N. E. Fairbanks of Chicago and Anderson of Cincinnati may not be reelected, with Sheldon of the Union Oil Company likely to replace Kendal.
New York City Mayor Grant signed today an ordinance approved by the Board of Aldermen. The measure aims to implement the provisions approved earlier, detailing its scope and immediate effect for city administration.
Miss Belle Tomer married Mr Will McCutcheon at a pianofilled M E Church. Prof Simeon Bissell played the organ as Mendelssohn Wedding March sounded. The couple and guests included prominent local musical figures. They will reside in the East End after a Chicago trip as a reception is planned on their return.
Halloween amusements lit East End homes with amateur plays and social gatherings. Mrs George D Humphreys hosted Miss Young for a charming comedy Place sus Dames staged by local young women. Mrs Joseph R Craig entertained friends with skits featuring Miss Nellis Johnston and others in festive costumes. The Carroll Club, Stelvette Club, and families from North to Fifth avenues shared stories, songs, and variety acts, celebrating the holiday in neighborhood style.
Miss Alice McKee became the bride of Thomas H. Hartley in a 7:30 pm ceremony at the Second Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Sutherland. The bridal party wore ivory and yellow and carried bouquets, with Alice Kerr Annie Porring and Alice Thomas as color bearers. Mrs David F. McKee of Edgewood is the bride’s mother.
The Young Men's Reading Rooms at 295 Beaver Avenue held a reception to mark the anniversary. Flowers books magazines papers and money were given and refreshments served. Proceeds go to the reading room which is under control of the W C T U. The rooms still need more books and reading matter.
A woman speaking on her own candidacy argues for women in public posts, claiming equal fitness for all municipal roles. She asserts women should hold police, school board, and public works positions, proposes salary use for police matrons, and cites her American ancestry and dedication.
Philadelphia notes report Rev Edward Everett Hale urging true nonsectarianism in state universities and calling for broader, dogma free education. The session highlights pledges totaling 3450 dollars and mentions attendees including Justice Samuel P and leaders Crocker and Thomas.
Washington reports President Belogier and Secretary T discuss approving the cruiser Vesuvius built under contract and tested. The contract required 15 inch guns, but questions arise about meeting terms and delivery. Officials offered no objection yet await final determination on armament feasibility.
Locals celebrate the conviction of roughs who disturbed a prayer meeting led by Rev. John Scott at a district schoolhouse. The incident began during the first prayer when an unpleasant odor caused a scene before the disruption.
Notices record the death of Captain Jesse M. Bowell of Bellevernon from a head injury inflicted by Captain Cate Abrams. Bowell, born January 1913 in Millsboro, had been a foundry worker, steamboat pilot, and owner of the steamboat J. F. Sotan Demberein. Also mentioned are the death of Nellie Quinons, youngest daughter of Stephen Quinon, from diphtheria, and the death of Mrs. Rebecca Page Knox in Omaha after pneumonia following a cold. Knox was longtime cashier of Monongahela Bank and matriarch of the Knox family in the city.
The Beethoven Quartet Club drew a select city audience to a highly enjoyable concert yesterday afternoon at the Hamilton Music and Art Chamber. The program featured a varied and engaging selection performed by skilled local artists, pleasing a crowd of music lovers. The next concert will be conducted by Professor Lafferty as Junior Cantor No 1 rehearsals began at the Church Choral Union. The Grace Reformed church plans their annual hot dinners event at the lecture room of Buona Vista M E Church and at the corner of Grant Street and Webster Avenue next Friday.
Lecture on the Moon Our Neighbor the Moon is the subject of papers October night at Church. A series of lectures is being given by the Young People's Society In a Social Way. A social season continues with a Ladies Industrial Society reception at Christ M E Church. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Barnes of the Baltimore Art Society reports Pittsburg Indies liberal. A lunch social is set for Fifth Avenue Congregational Church by the Ladies Aid Society. A fashionable reception is planned at Ms HH Vance residence Barton Street Shadyane. A rare treat for music lovers tonight in the first Thomas concert. Fe eman of Mrs H G Watenn will dance with hor this evening.
The Grand Forks Vena mocks Senator Johnson as inept at forming a winning coalition, predicting his failure on the first ballot. In sharper notes, the Minneapolis Tribune notes editorials veer into personalities. A London Globe snippet calls Amelie Riven's smiles sometimes trivial yet praises a dining scene with sherry and pines as fitting.
Mrs. Sarah Washabaugh widow of Major Daniel Washabaugh died suddenly at her daughter Mrs. William Barndollar’s Everett home this morning. Death caused by heart failure. Washington County court clerk Mrs. Washabaugh served as postmaster and clerk for many years.
A fragmentary poem-like passage extols a musical, automatic mouth that compares its sweetness to heavenly choirs and exotic flavors. It features invented names and dreamlike imagery of Lioretia and Memnontian melody, swirling in a delirious ode to sound.
Miss Charlotte Kearns sister of K P Kearns long known in politics and journalism died at her North Hiland avenue home. The notice notes her relationship to K P Kearns and records the passing without further detail.
Clement Grubb, a prominent brow manufacturer in Lancaster, Pa., was noted for his large operations and influential role in local industry. The obituary-like notice highlights his standing and the era’s business climate surrounding his enterprise.
Overwork hunger and domestic troubles for five years unbalanced Mary Baron. Married at 16 to John Baron who drank heavily, he died in hospital. She supported three children and her mother by sewing and washing but could not keep up feeding them. Neighbors rescued children after three weeks of fear. the Humane Society now cares for the kids.
One hundred stage supers went on strike at Miner's Theater in Newark last evening over unpaid three nights' work. A row with manager Mr. Sheridan ensued after he refused pay, two supers were knocked down, and others fled. Strikers failed to obtain judgment in court this morning.
At 16 o clock this morning the United States man of war Galena ran aground on the Romer shoals tail while entering the port. She was moving eight miles per hour under steam when she struck and lodged in the mud. Officers, led by Commander George W. Sumner, worked to free her as a navy yard tug and a Government craft went to assist at daylight. The operation continued through the morning with a rescue effort under way by 11:15.
A chaotic report states Henry Koppes was arraigned in the Insane Court this morning. The text describes Koppes as hopelessly insane and mentions explosive devices and powder, though the transcription is garbled.
An insurance dispute arises from the death of Thomas W. Palmer a New York commission merchant found dead in a spring near Stonington. Medical Director Deithe of United Mutual Accident Rates Association and pathologist Dr Pradaen examined the body and determined the cause of death.
A fragment describes a scientist-like figure in a Kentucky story about Mr Parks hempbreaking and a Woodford County scene with John D T Burns raising turkeys and tobacco. It hints at five men and a saved stake in a troubled rural event.
A collection of scrambled notices lists births deaths and local happenings in Crawford County Pennsylvania. Items mention Vernes Township death dates, infant references, Barnartown and East Liverpool names, and a chaotic tally of local misstatements and peculiar events with limited clarity.
A hodgepodge of brief items covers typhoid deaths in Wiet anny, plantings in New York, an imperial misstep at Fredensborg, England’s fruit exports, a gun incident near Brazoria Texas, a skunk in Medford, and a historic ferry site at Columbus Kentucky.
A fragmentary newspaper page hints at a violent crime involving a young girl and a suspect with references to whisky. The text appears to narrate a pursuit and threat, with dialogue suggesting a coercive encounter and possible abduction. The garbled OCR preserves names and alleged actions without clear chronology.
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