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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch announces its entry at Piitehure Postytfice on November 1 as second-class matter. It notes regular sale points at Brentano's in New York and a Paris news stand, with further availability mentioned at the hotel news stand.
The Dispatch announces its next Sunday issue will feature Kipling's first serial and contain twenty four pages. A notice to agents states the paper will be the largest in the state with weekly rates and sundays edition pricing.
The article notes a broad political shake up across the nation as autumn winds change moods. It highlights shifting figures, the rise of new candidates, and the sovereign role of the people in determining entrances and exits in this kaleidoscope of party fortunes.
The article reports Democratic gains in the House and Senate, noting at least a 30 seat House majority and net Senate gains including New Hampshire New York Illinois Wisconsin and Kansas. It highlights Kansas shifting control to Democrats and Farmers' Alliance and hints at changes in Illinois with Palmer replacing Farwell.
An editorial critique notes over 30,000 electors in New York City failed to vote, blaming the reform movement for party divisions. It argues Tammany’s discipline shields corruption and urges a charter change and curb on mayoral appointments to restore good government.
The Tory government spends to coerce Ireland while Irish nationalists face constant espionage by detectives. Dillon and O'Brien reportedly escaped notice, with detectives said to shadow them even in London and abroad. The piece notes the secrecy around spy actions and limited newspaper insight.
The writer argues that Dulfour's emissaries will appear in American pockets yet condemns maintaining a spy army as unfit for a constitutional government. He notes the English public's weariness of Tory aims and predicts the Dublin Castle spy department will be exposed and abolished when Gladstone returns to power.
The London Times and other papers misjudge American politics by blaming the Pennsylvania vote on the tariff. The McKinley bill has not been tested fully, only about 30 days in effect, so its true impact on industry prices and pockets remains unclear. Proponents argue real effects will reveal themselves only with full operation, while critics overstate early, temporary price rises.
Irish MPs Dillon O Brien O Connors party visiting America to explain Ireland’s politics and raise funds for Home Rule may receive a formal welcome in Pittsburg. Mayor Gourley has shown interest, signaling strong local sympathy and likely fundraising support.
The article weighs the Stanley Barttelot dispute noting Stanley's imperious command in Africa and Barttelot's rough temper. It argues a balance between decisive leadership and charitable restraint, acknowledging difficulties faced by lieutenants left at Yamboya and the potential for Stanley to overcome them with his proven career.
The piece argues Stanley erred by relying on Tippoo Tib and leaving lieutenants to manage the rear column. It notes Barttelot’s death limited his ability to defend his reputation and urges mutual toleration. Stanley’s actions and Emin Bey’s mutiny are cited as defenses of Stanley’s credit.
A sharp satirical note targets Britain and American rail service. It lampoons John Bull forcing travelers to insert coins to read on electric lights, likening it to a penny slot machine. The piece contrasts political bets, Republicans, and McKinley with editorials on the White House and diplomacy. It comments on elections, inked reforms, and shifts in U.S. and British discourse.
Members of the bar met yesterday in Bar Association rooms to act on the death of A. P. Morrison. Judge Over presided with D. W. Bell as vice-president. W. D. Moore submitted resolutions eulogistic of the deceased, an old soldier and prominent figure. Addresses were delivered by Carpenter, Bell, and McCarthy, praising his qualities.
A reflective, fragmented column blends political commentary with poems and scraps of verse. It notes shifting attitudes after elections, praises ballot turnout, mocks rival figures, and includes songs and miscellaneous lines about public life, with a mix of names, places, and political references.
The quote argues that ballots are issued unevenly and that the voting process is chaotic. It contrasts how people wear different appearances despite equal material and hints at the speed of ballot submission versus counting. The text closes with a name like Williz Winkle.
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers arguing over Republican discipline, Pennsylvania's election result, tariff law impacts, and the McKinley tariff's timing and effects on 1890 politics. Analysts predict shifts in Congress, party strategy, and public opinion before 1892.
The Dispatch notes a new Kipling development featured in the Saturday Review. It highlights Kipling gaining praise for a forthcoming major work and hints at his first serial "The Lie That Failed" to premiere in November.
Kenton Saulnier of Bradford Pennsylvania marries Isa dore J. Daniels a prominent Lockport Buffalo social leader and daughter of Mrs Willard J Daniels The ceremony was at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Charles W Camp officiating Guests came from Chicago Milwaukee Toledo Philadelphia Buffalo and Bradford The couple receive a fine residence as a wedding present.
Hartley Campbell presents The White Slave at Bijou Theater next Monday night with Miss Mary Newman Miss Marie Bates and a strong original cast under Harry C Kennedy. The Hanlon Brothers bring Superba to Opera House for a week starting Monday with regular matinees and a long run. Strauss and his orchestra perform two concerts today at the Grand Opera House and Old City Hall, with advance seating selling fast.
Mrs Henrietta Louise Ralston Sproull died yesterday at her Arnold Station home after years in East End. Mrs Mary Whalen mother of James and N B Whalen and Edward O Urien's mother in law died yesterday at Ton Carryville Street. funeral Sunday. Mrs Magdalena Reddinger, 32, died yesterday at her Sharpsburg home. funeral Saturday at Sharpsburg with requiem mass at St Mary's. Walter Frank, noted in telegram, reported dead in Wilkes Barre public schools.
Social Sunshine describes the wedding of Ella Phillipa to John D. Davis at the Phillips mansion on McClure Avenue Allegheny. The ceremony featured roses chrysanthemums lace and a full reception with page boys and bridesmaids including Kate Phillips and Miss Eelie Clark. The couple departed for a honeymoon and will reside on Dittridge Street East End after December 8.
The Young Men's Christian Association of Pittsburg schedules its annual meeting for Sabbath evening November 4 at 7 30 with two sections to seat attendees. First Presbyterian Church Wood Street will host speakers Rev Henry C Applegarth Jr and Rev George T Purves D D Fogel. A second session at First Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Church Stockton Avenue will feature Rev John C White D D and Rev William H McMillan L D. From 4 to 5 p m a prayer observance for Lane Men's Associations led by Mr Robert A Orr will occur at the association building. Weekday noon prayers run 12 to 1 29 each day at the same place. November 10 to 14 nightly meetings at 9 o'clock will last about 45 minutes.
An organization of young men met at Fleecker's Hall on Butler street to form a social and literary society. E Creighte was named temporary chairman with William Berger and Frank Hawily as officers. A committee led by A F Shaefer and others was tasked to draft a constitution and by-laws for the group, which will report at its next meeting.
Archie Denny and His Guests enjoyed a lively birthday party yesterday at the Denny home. Attendants included Mary and James Park Louis Park Bessie Hamilton Alston Morehead Turner Morehead and many others in a bustling afternoon of games and merriment.
At the Second U P Church Allegheny Miss Madge Beeson becomes Mrs Richard Walter Graham in a noted society alliance. The Baltimore groom is seen as a prominent businessman and social figure. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s sister’s home and a banquet. A second, quieter nuptial paired Miss Marie Lindsay and Ed Mires at the couple’s residence with a small guest list. The bride plans an Eastward bridal trip.
Bob Burdette will address the city on the evening of November 12 with his talk titled The Pilgrimage of a Penny Man. He says his agent did not inform him of the last date with the Third U. P. Church and he provides this date instead.
Yesterday at their Denniston avenue home Mr and Mrs Epwasp H Bratnard hosted a first at home reception. Also last night Emory Church hosted a CoxCERT under Mr H P Ringwall with soloists Jennie Gray and Richard Cannon.
In a letter to The Dispatch the author argues that 60 000 Independent Republicans could shape state politics by forming a lasting group. They caution against personal hostility claims toward C L Magee, call for primaries by popular vote, and urge voters to pursue truth and accountability through rebuttals and legal action if needed. The letter notes past election shifts and stresses citizen effort for good government.
A letter to The Dispatch criticizes the main road from Mr. Washington to the hill area as nearly impassable. The writer urges use of steam crushed stone and cites cost savings, warns of landslides, and calls for road engineers to prevent further decay.
The Dispatch explains that in physics level means equal distance from Earth's center, so water's surface forms a curved fit to the globe rather than a straight plane. The note from Columbia Allegheny City on November 2 discusses gravity and the earth's curvature.
Bradford notes census data do not exist for the last five years and cannot answer most immigration questions. Pittsburg flood history cites 1582 flood as the greatest authentic event with two larger but traditional floods in the eighteenth century.
A reader asks if wages earned on a farm in 1880 and 1881 have a limited collection time, and a Justice of the Peace’s ruling is cited. The column includes miscellaneous inquiries about bets on England vs Pennsylvania area, Niagara Falls attempts, patriotic songs, and butter analysis sources.
Arrangements underway for a large Knights Templar reception at the Monongahela House during the holidays. All Western Pennsylvania commanderies invited. Pittsburg Commandery No.1 names committees and participants for the event.
A Boston feature surveys wide ranging curiosities from steam boat myths, mammoth signs, and cats carrying disease to unusual inventions, cocktails of chemicals, and a brief note on a traditional marriage rite among a Boa tribe.
Curated clippings reveal Arctic fleet reports heavy whaling season, plus a parade of jokes and quips from 19th century humor pages. Snatches include classroom puns, funny exchanges, and social banter from periodicals such as Harper’s Weekly and Albany Journal.
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