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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1889
Page
4
The article notes Pennsylvania voters will elect Boyer Republican for State Treasurer and predicts a 30 000 to 40 000 majority. It also covers Allegheny county contests for District Attorney with Rowand unlikely to win and urges every citizen to vote during polling hours.
Editorial calls for immediate detection and severe legal punishment of those who hurled a gas pipe explosive into a Salvation Army headquarters on the Southside. The piece argues all attackers deserve strong penalties to uphold public safety and protect charitable workers.
The Wall Street rumor claims Gould and Sage are unloading Missouri Pacific to enable a ten million dollar loan in payment for money advanced to the company. Critics say the pair, once a market manipulator, may be resuming old tactics despite past doubts about borrowing for dividends.
The New York Aldermen who voted to suppress street bands and hand organs worry about public nuisance while signaling a reform push. Officials argue for orderly streets and controlled street performances amid concerns over noise and crowding.
In a debate on urban order the New York Board of Aldermen weigh suppressing street bands and organ grinders amid broader efforts to curb nuisances. The writer argues for tolerating the music and monkeys until harsher street nuisances are addressed.
Declaration from Mr. Bigelow and Mr. Carnahan credits their efforts and Mrs. Schenley’s gift of 300 acres near central Pittsburg. The land valued at about half a million dollars will provide a lasting urban green space accessible from the city core, Southside, and Lawrenceville.
The article debates the planned Barbed Wire and Wire Nail Trust, warning that without a mechanism to freeze out competition the venture could fail or harm members. It notes risks like higher prices and potential tariff repeal agitation by Western farmers, amid pressure from other trusts such as Cotton seed oil Sugar and Lead.
The Supreme Court reverses the Mercer County judgment convicting Joseph Fleming of selling liquor by mail order. The case hinges on whether sale occurs at the defendant’s place of business or at the delivery point. Justices split with a narrow majority deeming sale at shipment, while minority view the carrier as seller’s agent.
The Brotherhood of Baseball presents its case to the public arguing that organized baseball has become a pecuniary close corporation. The dispute reflects broader tensions over monopolistic practices in business and professional sports.
The piece critiques monopolies in baseball and other trades, argues they falter under abuse, and condemns partisan persecution in Virginia and Southern politics. It notes editorials on the Times and Parnell Commission, warns about tariff and election tactics, and highlights local figures and upcoming Pittsburg Congress delegation.
The Montana canvassing board completed the state vote tally. Republicans gain control of the Senate with a Republican casting vote and win the governor’s seat in Silver Bow, while the Supreme Court and most districts swing Republican.
From the Chicago Times reports the profits of a trust are described as a bedrock concern for all, highlighting widespread impact and curiosity about the trust's gains.
A narrative observes strong political theater around oysters at a popular restaurant with rival factions, noting counts of oysters eaten by Republicans and Democrats. It also recalls witty barroom anecdotes about seats and a river steamer mate. The piece concludes with lawyers criticizing the Supreme Court’s swift rulings and comments on judges’ clockward focus.
Congress Lexington Ky November 4 delegates of the Pan American excursionists enjoyed a Southern welcome in Ashland Henry Clay home. They toured stalls of thoroughbreds including Dictator and Bonnie McGregor, viewed shorthorn cattle, and visited the cemetery monument before returning to Cincinnati amid cannon salutes and local hospitality.
Secretary Teacr travels to New York for a vote. Archdeacon Jones of Liverpool, the Church of England’s oldest clergyman, marks age and ordination date. Emin Pasha debate continues as African travelers doubt service in England. Massenet and Victonrex Sanpov work on a Paris Grand Opera project. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison travels to New York with her father to visit ill relative Mrs. Scott-Lord. President’s wife to return to Philadelphia. Westminster memorial for Wilkie Collins unlikely to proceed as public interest wanes.
In Denver on November 4 the Convention approved a constitution amendment allowing a new engineer to join the engineers while remaining a member of the Firemen’s Brotherhood. The change ends the requirement to realign fully with the Firemen to join the Engineers. After routine business, the convention adjourned in Pittsburgh with plans for next year.
Helen Warren Hay wife of J Conrad Hay Lieuten ant Major Eighteenth Regiment N W W died yesterday afternoon at the Monongahela House Her death brings sorrow to her husband family and Pittsburg society where she was a favorite The cable message announced Nellie Brown died in Florence Italy at fourteen years old Captain S S Brown’s daughter was sent home for burial
A review lauds Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation as the year’s finest comedy and one of the best new American plays. It praises Russell as a deeply humane performer, supported by Grace Filkins and others, noting striking scenery and a heartfelt, natural performance from start to finish.
An expectant Bijou audience filled the house last night with laughter and applause as Evans Hoey McCorker Old Hos Galloway and Captain Hi Farmer Belmont drew keen attention. The Olympia Quartet and Innocent Kidd also engaged the crowd with strong performances, while the company delivered an evening of steady entertainment despite the garbled closing lines.
The Rentz Santley Company's appearance draws crowds as Harry Williams' Academy presents a strong show with rich costumes and comely cast. It opens with La Toaca's Reception in three scenes, features several specialties, then The Folly and a risque burlesque. The attraction promises lively wit and a bustling crowd all week.
Two Southelde boys the Barlow Brothers and their minstrel company performed at Borris Theater to large audiences. The program lacked improvement over their last visit though the magical portion showed some strong singing while juggling breaks hampered the overall show.
The center of attraction is Bass whose body is slowly turning to bone yet he enjoys Texter, a cowboy violinist, who produces fine music from the monarch of instruments. A good variety of performances enhances the programme.
Russian Ambassador Count Schouvaloff entertained US Minister to Germany William Walter Phelps at a dinner at the Russian Embassy. English and French ambassadors were invited but away on holiday trips. Guests included prominent Russian residents amid toasts to U.S.-Russia relations.
St. Louis residents respond swiftly to the World's Fair fund drive after an earthquake shock unsettled the city. The contest for the fair’s top honor appears to favor Chicago, leaving New York in third place.
The First Hagiment of the A. O. U. W. of Pennsylvania plans a second annual Chey Hall event at 614 City Hall in Zlar. Attendees include Leech, Kirker, McKee, Draker, Bork, San, Bhuart, Knoderer and others in full uniform.
Demand for admission to the Colored Home in Western Pennsylvania rises as the management plans expansion. A funding plan proposes 2000 dollars with 1000 already allocated, after a prior 61000 grant from the Legislature was vetoed by Governor Beaver.
A social war era marriage unites Mims Taylor of McKeesport with William Brambsagh at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with Rev J B Riab officiating. Other weddings and bridal tours follow as Grace Reformed Church plans its annual dinner and a Halloween wedding occurs in Valencia. Society events include a leading elocutionist’s Arch Street E M Church appearance, a Brunot Home benefit concert, a Miss Bakewell reception, and a social at the Thirty-ninth Presbyterian Church tonight.
Philadelphia reports say 40,000 children may withdraw from public schools as boards fear failure to meet attendance standards. Councilman Meshan cites declines in seventeen wards with many children moving to private or parochial schools or transferring to outer wards. Immigrant families and shifting demographics contribute to near emptiness in several schools.
L. Bradford Prine, governor of the New Mexico Territory, attended the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church and hailed the new state constitution. He noted a population around 200,000 with a mix of native Mexicans and Native Americans and criticized external influence as a hindrance to healthy growth and debt.
A diverse group of Indies and gentlemen attended a solemn mass aboard the French warship L Arethuse yesterday. Due to bad weather the service took place below deck with naval protocol observed as officers entered their places. The bugle signaled the start and the band accompanied the consecration in the dim chamber of the ship.
A fragment discusses pronunciation as a single breath and offers a French equivalent for “Peter Piper and Round the rugged rocks.” It highlights the challenge of the phrase as a linguistic exercise and includes a phonetic line about six saws and cigars.
The Alte Californis notes Snake River water is so low settlers complain of salmon runs hindered. They threaten to seek an appropriation to sprinkle the river next year if the nuisance is repeated.
An Ohio man retires from a post at the Patent Office after organizational realignment. The report notes adjustments in officials and duties within the office.
Thomas Gannon, ex-convict and thief, staggered into an uptown police station with a deep cut over his left temple after saying he was struck by Robert Connelly a First Avenue bartender. Gannon lies critically injured. Connelly is held, linked to the Pan gang feud and prior attacks.
A broken telephone wire sagged onto two electric lines on Fourth Avenue near Twenty eighth Street. Milkman Thomas Whelan rode into the live wire, his horse died from the shock and Whelan was knocked to the ground. A policeman and bystanders were injured by the jolt but no serious harm. A man later cut the live wire with insulated nippers. several people were treated for shock and minor injuries.
New Jersey mourns Father Fling known as the canal missionary. He died in New Brunswick among canal boatmen after a life spent aiding mariners with his own funds and gifts from others. He traveled on canal boats and held meetings on the boats or towpath, living very modestly.
A youth named Francis Concanio 12, of Italian origin, attacked 13-year-old James Dempsey on Thompson Street yesterday. Dempsey suffered a wrist slash while Concanio was caught and slashed the forehead and left cheek before fleeing, throwing the razor into a sewer.
Catherine Young testified she was deceived by her lover Winfield Scott Matthews who swindled her out of five dollars. He fled before the wedding and was found dead drunk in a waterfront saloon, later jailed on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Catherine offered to drop the claim if he would marry her.
A Central Railroad freight train derailed near North branch when a boulder hidden on a curve forced it off track. The locomotive tipped, cars smashed, and traffic halted for over three hours as investigators concluded the rock was placed by saboteurs. Fireman and engineer escaped with minor injuries.
Aldermen passed and Mayor signed an ordinance ending street bands and hand organs in the city. Musicians initially played unaware, some arrests followed, and residents on the East Side lament the loss of familiar street music.
A jumble of small tales mentions a Allentown man injuring his foot with a knife while cutting corns, a Bellate man upset over an old letter, a grocer finding two mites when removing butter from a jar, and a Cleveland dealer selling a broken down street car horse. Other items include a farmer's siege anecdote, hard curiosities, a dog or ghost sighting near Canton after a train, and a haunted Hart Creek district in West Virginia tied to the McCoy faction.
A collage of short items: a 1000 mile Migpoar voyage through Dakota, potato crop notes in Wisconsin, a prisoner accused of theft, a drowning rescue near Amelia, and various oddities from Maine to Georgia. Includes legal translations, court notes, a trust dispute, a royal salary mention, and a stray skull discovery.
A garbled collage of quotations and stray dialogue from Harper's Bazaar style captions and literary pieces. It mixes questions about teachers, government, money, portraits, and social satire, with names and fragments scattered and no clear event or narrative.
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