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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1889
Page
4
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Pittsburg greets visitors from the Americas with official ceremonies, depotside crowds, and society receptions. The city highlights industrial sights and hospitality aimed at showcasing its mills furnaces and gas works while stressing unity of the American Republics and ongoing commercial ties.
The city sees rising public spirit as wealthy residents back notable projects. The death of William Thaw did not dampen generosity, with contributions from Scheoley and Carnegie shaping land donations, the Exposition, and a free library.
The Paris Exposition closed with acclaim across artistic, financial, and political lines. The event united French citizens in support of the Republic, diverting attention from General Boulanger and boosting France’s economy and international standing, with lessons for Pittsburg in 1892.
The Anarchist importations from foreign lands push revolutionary propaganda in Pittsburg. Local workingmen respond with concern as agitation spreads amid uneasy public sentiment.
The text emphasizes that free men know their rights to own property share in wealth and control wages. It urges citizens to ignore fanatics claiming slavery, warns anarchists that while words cause little harm, arson and riot will be promptly suppressed and punished to protect prosperity.
The piece argues that while national administration failures and patronage issues are blamed for Republican losses, local factors in each state played a major role. It contends that treating the vote as solely a Washington matter exaggerates influence, noting past Republican strength without patronage.
An Erie and Pittsburg canal review highlights three main obstacles: legal land acquisition, water supply for higher levels, and the costly political effort to persuade Congress. The piece says eminent domain can secure bed rights and that water Supply hinges on feeder costs, urging Western Pennsylvania unity to advance the project.
The report of Dr. Peters and Emin's fate near the Zanzibar coast heightens interest in Stanley's appearance. Most accounts say Emin and Stanley are together, but Stanley's letter suggests Emin may be missing or captured. The balance of evidence favors Emin as a prisoner, with hope he remains with Stanley returning to the coast.
The piece surveys election Returns and the idea of nickel-in-the-slot machines versus train bay limits, praising clear outcomes yet critiquing reforms. It also mentions arson threats by Moss against a political leader, a Posey county gold brick sale, and a critical note on Secretary Blaine’s diplomacy and Misner as a misfit.
A satirical roundup critiques American plutocracy marrying into British nobility, mocks Morton’s rumored bar tale, notes England’s costly artillery strikes the taxpayer, and sees Pennsylvania’s Boyer victory offering comfort to the administration amid national upheaval.
If Servia can borrow 7.5 million dollars it may invite the Emperors and Bismarck to visit Belgrade. The travels of the great powers create brisk business for money lenders as wars do.
The saying notes the great virtue of completing work cleanly, referencing the Kilkenny cat method. It implies efficiency and thoroughness in finishing tasks.
A roundup of notable events includes Mrs LancTrry securing St James Theatre London for a year, Rev Dr Pierson bidding Philadelphia farewell before sailing to Europe, Edison Waltz and Buffalo Billlalop in Paris, andMaur Henry Greville selling Nahant the old name for George Sand. Charles Russell the English barrister earns vast income. The Russian Emperor’s aging image described as a Cossack. Field-Proctor plans winter in the South to care for her ill son, with family oversight in her absence. A Samuel Slater monument to be unveiled in Pawtucket July 12 1890 marking the first cotton machinery operation in America. A memorial bust for Oliver Morton placed at his grave, and a Rush memorial window funded at Cornell College for Edward G Nevins who died saving a woman on ice.
A crew in New Loxpon, Connecticut unloads logwood from Africa while a pet ichneumon, brought from the East, escapes its cage aboard the vessel. The frightened stevedores mistake it for a crocodile or boa constrictor, unaware it is a harmless arrow ant predator, as it hides somewhere in the hold.
In a November speech an evangelist announced a $2,500 Conscience Fund repayment from a converted smuggler. The donor, identified only by initials, said his salvation depended on repaying the government after defrauding it.
The Bishop of Gibraltar refuses a Monte Carlo chaplaincy saying it would bless English visitors with a safe residence. The essay recalls a Pennsylvania bishop who sent a lone missionary to a mountain settlement and later praised by a sharp reply about shepherds. Also notes politics and Spanish language value for US trade and letters by Howells.
A New York Sun report critiques itinerant catering in New York. It describes a city catering firm long vanished and a current small operator offering limited meals at low weekly prices. The piece notes limited demand among furnished-room tenants and flats, with service primarily for two to three adults and families seeking in-room meals.
Special telegram reports Dr Peters as a founder of German stations in East Africa and promoter of colonies and trade. It notes German East Africa Company troubles with natives, Somali resistance on the Tana river, and possible deaths of Peters caravan and companions with uncertainty about the rear column.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports Jersey rabbit shooting on opening day with Burlington County parties claiming large hauls. Scores include one group of seven at 106 rabbits, another pair at 62, and various hunts yielding 27 to 31 rabbits across several crews.
The Indianapolis Journal reflects on months of political debate and public opinion, noting readers face a settled view of the situation across close states. It discusses how perspectives split on whether the aftermath or prelude better fits current events and politics.
Miss Cora Belle Easton married John Winslow Hubbard at East Liberty Press Church in East End fashion. Rev Kumler officiated with Prof Gittings music. reception at the bride’s parents’ home followed a gala ceremony and portrait of the couple’s future in the East.
Mrs. Alexander Gordon hosted a reception attended by her daughter and daughter in law along with Miss Caroline Boorum from Brooklyn. The event showcased elaborate refreshments and fashionable attire while introducing Miss Boorum to Pittsburgh society as Mrs. Dassell and her daughter prepare to depart for the West.
A novel wedding occurred at the Reformed Presbyterian church on Eighth Street last evening. Henry Roberts and Mary A. Powers, with Sarah Woodside as interpreter, joined in marriage. Both former Wilkins Home pupils and church members, they were officiated by Rev. David McAllister.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Spencer marked their fifth wedding anniversary with a pleasant evening at their Amberson avenue home in Shadyside. Friends offered congratulations and the event was warmly received.
The Philadelphia Press comments on the ongoing Democratic pursuit in Pennsylvania, noting it remains stubbornly persistent and perhaps more intense than before as the political contest unfolds.
Multiple newspapers report broad Republican gains and support after electoral battles. Editorials hail Pennsylvania and Virginia victories, defend third term discussions, and praise the Federal administration as Republicans solidify majorities while opponents temper praise.
A lecture portrays New Mexico as a pastoral society in which Spanish remains dominant, wealth centers on grande estates, and peasants labor with simple tools. Fortified towns, Rio Grande irrigation, and Hidalgo nobles shape a patriarchal scene with Andalusian beauty behind walls, while mines and turquoise trades enrich the territory.
Norwich and Rockville CT cider mills operate at high speed grinding thousands of bushels daily. The plants press juice into cider and jelly and yield a foreign champagne style product. Prices run high with 450 casks filled for a large order as New Jersey apple crops affect markets.
In Minneapolis a mother named Fannie Butt recovered her son Frank after he was abducted by Raphael Price nearly four years earlier. Price had left the boy with Ada Scales in Lakeport, California before moving to a claim, then taunting the mother until authorities traced them.
A New York World tale notes women cherish the birthday stone as a lucky talisman to ward off misfortune. July births are said to favor the ruby worn daily in rings circlets or embedded in lace. The stone supposedly signals envious fates and even seals billets doux with its occult benign influence.
A local school election in St. Louis focused on free books for public schools. Ward workers supported the pro free books ticket, defeating opponents allied with the opposing party. The outcome establishes that free books will be available to scholars.
Notes of the Stage report crowds at Harry Williams Theater and Harris World’s Museum next week feature Zone the Magic Queen with novelties and a new programme. Sera, a Bartley Campbell favorite, returns to Bijou with revisions since its last run. Hart’s Midnight Bull tops local press as a leading farce of the season.
John Bray and Seary Smith alias Williams, both election workers, argued after closing polls. Smith fired five shots with a bulldog revolver, Bray was wounded in the abdomen and later died as Smith was arrested and Bray’s history of crime noted. Bray had just finished a 17 year Sing Sing term. Smith had previously shot two policemen.
Mrs Harrison and Mrs Benjamin Harrison and Mrs Wanamaker with Miss Minnie Wanamaker are stopping at the Windsor. They plan to go to Philadelphia tomorrow morning. Mrs Harrison will remain with Mrs Wanamaker the rest of the week for Miss Minnie Wanamaker's coming out party at Lindenhurst next Friday evening. Mrs Harrison has received many friends today and declined numerous tea, dinner and lunch invitations. Her Windsor rooms are filled with bouquets and flowers sent by Colonel Sheppard and others.
The lower city fills with eight hundred forty five Italian immigrants from Mediterranean ports aboard the Heliva and Alesia. They arrive before noon and face barred organ playing in New York as part of the broader disruption to principal occupations.
About 200 passengers aboard the Sixth Avenue Elevated line on a curve near One Hundred and Sixteenth Street were frightened by a loud report and sudden stop. A cylinder blew out, causing panic, with six women fainting and others collapsing into hysteria before trains moved to the next depot and passengers fled to horse cars.
Rev. John P Swanstrom pastor of the Swedish Pilgrims Congregational Church Brooklyn collapsed at his doorstep after voting. He had lived in Brooklyn four years and wielded notable influence among about 40000 Scandinavians, considered the most Swedish clergyman in the United States.
Mrs Emma Beckwith, a woman candidate, ran for Brooklyn mayor. She said she spent 75 dollars from her private funds, blamed campaign boodle for defeat, and plans to run again or for governor with support from state suffragists. She polled about six votes, with 27 in Seventeenth ward.
A St Paul description reports a decree ordering the traditional hello greeting to be discontinued at telephone headquarters. Operators now respond with Number, please citing a policy shift aimed at formalizing calls and reducing familiarity. The piece notes mixed reactions and suggests a universalist motive behind removing the hello.
J K Tener, the Chicago Baseball Club pitcher six foot three, halted at the Continental yesterday on his way home to Pittsburgh from his bridal tour. He and De Wolf Hopper stood in the corridor as loungers rose to gape at the tall pair.
King Kainkaua could not raise funds for the Paris Exposition so he sent a beautiful soup tureen for exhibition. The joke may not have translated well to the French audience.
Northampton residents fear a reappearing monster catamount terrorizes travelers on a valley road. A Meadville official is offered a half dollar for marriage help. hatcheries report millions of trout and a feared savage bear near Mountville. Deaths of Mr and Mrs J W Hamilton of Columbia. Domestic workers threaten strikes over gas. A rooster chokes on a small green spike. Meadville men lock friends in veterinary hospital stalls for sport.
A collection of humorous overheard exchanges and captions from newspapers. Jokes feature a self deprecating judge, a wife mocking marriage capital, actors in a cave setting, and light anecdotes about everyday quirks. Names include Huston Courter and Mrs Pettim among others.
A mosaic of odd items includes a breach of promise warning, a hydrant tale from Indianapolis, a Boston railroad crossing canine guardian, and Gainesville Georgia’s Dead Man’s Bow. Seymour boys and a Missouri elder feature, plus a Ghent embezzler and a Whiteville bear interaction.
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