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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1889

Page

4

Copies per issue and circulation terms for the Sunday edition

The item provides rates for daily and Sunday edition subscriptions, including annual, quarterly, and monthly durations. It notes a daily service with or without Sunday delivery and describes carrier delivery at a per week rate. Publication city is Pittsburg and the date is Friday Nov 8, 1388.

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Pittsburg Exhibition Showcases Industrial Power

Pittsburg captivated South American visitors with tours through glass iron and steel mills and the major factories in full operation. The exposition highlighted natural gas displayed along the river and served as a powerful lesson in domestic production and continental commerce.

Pittsburg South America Pitteburg South

Pittsburg Prefers Order Over Anarchy In Local Affairs

The Pittsburg community, largely composed of workers with stable wages, shows little tolerance for anarchist ideas. Authorities warn against any disturbance at Saturday's gathering in memory of executed anarchists, promising swift action against lawbreakers.

Pittsburg Frick

Chicago's tallest fancy for 1892 World's Fair

Chicago mulls an ambitious souvenir at the 1892 World's Fair. Sculptor Harriet Hosmer proposes a solar system ride atop a towering Isabells statue pavilion. Plan envisions electric colored planets orbiting a central axis for space travel and new Earth viewpoints.

Chicago Journal Des Debats Paris Prairie Neptune Uranus Saturn Mercury Earth

Republicans Explain Reverses After Tuesday Elections

Republican figures allege internal grievances with Harrison's White House explain the party setbacks from Tuesday's voting. The remarks reflect a broader struggle within the GOP as they seek accountability and future strategy.

Harrison

Tuesday election linked to local causes and patronage

The article argues that diverse grievances dilute any single factor in Tuesday's vote. It notes spoilsmen blame Harrison's delay, Civil Service reformers blame his openness to spoils, pensions blame Tanner or Bussey, and tariff reform supporters claim a new enthusiasm. Harrison says local causes largely decided state results.

Harrison Tanner Bussey

Universities Split Over Who Rules Students or Faculty

The Wisconsin dispute mirrors a Pennsylvania incident over co education and student veto. The author argues faculty must expel students who defy law and authority to preserve order and genuine education. He warns that hesitation corrupts learning and that colleges failing to enforce discipline should yield their role in educating youth.

University of Pennsylvania State University of Wisconsin

American tailors call for national school of tailoring reform

The Sartorial Art Journal praises exchanges among merchant tailors for easing rivalries and boosting mutual respect. It urges a national tailoring school to foster American design and reduce foreign fashion influence, arguing American makers already outshine Old World rivals and should lead stylistic reform.

Men of Letters Bond Street St. James’ Palace Albert Edward America

Dancing as a Crime Sparks Moral Reform in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia police raid a Prof MacDonalds dancing class arresting dancers amid claims dancing disturbs peace of mind. The piece mocks reform rhetoric, notes mixed reactions in other cities, and hints at broader political and financial turmoil abroad.

Philadelphia Prof. MacDonald MacDonald Schuylkill Wanamakerville

Spaniards would not find it hard to rid themselves

A compact review of political missteps and opinions notes Spain keeps costly luxuries like standing armies and a baby king while discussing the Times diary, German press reactions, Bayard’s marriage, Hutcheson’s Iowa defeat, a League ballplayers’ revolt, a firehouse speak-easy stance, a New York Sun presidential ticket, and Cleveland’s view of Democratic wins.

United States Spain

Notable Persons Greeted in Mixed Portraits of Fame

A collection of brief sketches highlights Lapr Forestes of London as a practical philanthropist sending thousands of flowers weekly, and profiles James R. Randall James A Harrison Mary Stean Theasas General Joseph R Anperson Archer Anderson and Colonel Montgomery with notes on Mos taomme ry and diverse diplomatic and military associations.

Lapr Forestes London Frances Honesos Burnett James R. Randall Maryland Augusta Joe Brown Georgia Randall James A. Harrison Cable Harrison Washington and Lee University Lexington Mary Stean Theasas Tiernan Baltimore Washington Joseph R. Anperson Tredeger Works Richmond Tredeger United States Navy Anderson Archer Anderson John Y. Mason France Buchanan Onx Louis M. MosTaomme Ry Leo XIII King Humbert Lismarck Sultan Czar Gladstone Cardinal Manning General Grant Cleveland Pemberton Vicksburg Grant Montgomery

Governor Melie Details Dakota Territory Land Growth and Rail Activity

Governor Arthur C. Melie reports rapid population growth in Dakota Territory reaching 550,000, with 2,096,000 acres filed on in the year. Large land open areas remain in the Bismarck, Devil’s Lake and Rapid City districts, while rail development shows a burst of activity followed by a lull as projects slow and new lines are planned.

WasmuixnctTos Arthur C. Melie Dakota Territory Secretary of the Interior United States Dakota Igre Sag Bismarck Devil's Acts North Dakota Rapid City South Dakota Northern Pacific Railway

Patents Granted in Week Ending November 6

List of patentees from Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Eastern Ohio with issued devices and inventions including burglar alarm, carriage coupler, railway signal, burglar alarm and other mechanical and electrical improvements. Names include Daniel Argerbright, John Seehamer, Maurice Ice, Oliver Roches, Abraham Snyder, and Edward Tennant among others.

United States Agnes Hardis Leoton la Cabi- Trotry Erryle Speubenvilis Nicholson Aebens Cagenes Oliver Kh Roches Ae Weatinghouve Y. Pittsburg Ban Allen'v Tell Roup Abraham I. Snyder Outsville Aio Tathe John Seeenhamer Haimiston Ico Maurice Ice Spline Dayton Edward J. ‘Tennant Springfield John Tiss Serena Hernart P. Hiagens Perry Indicator and Records Luane H. Webb City Enginvy Lyon, Clement & Gr Hr

Deaths of a Day Ephraim Ellsworth Worth Dies at 61

Ephraim E. Ellsworth Worth father of Civil War figure Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth died yesterday at age 61. The passing is noted in brief obituary lines honoring the elder Ellsworth and his connection to his son.

Ephraim E. Ellsworthworth Elmer E. Ellsworth

Exposition crowds greet South American visitors and fire alarm intrigue

Suburban trains brim with curiosity as the Pan American Congress draws crowds while expositions blaze in Allegheny. A Port Townsend doctor confronts a lunatic patient whose family deflects care, insisting the fits are incurable. Meanwhile a backstage quarrel in The Still Alarm pits Harry Lacy and Virginia Harned over a burlesque interpretation and cast loyalty.

Ovr Exposition Building Court House Allegheny Port Tanes Harry Lacy Virginia Harned Lacy

Colored Masons and mixed lodges raise questions of entry

A letter from Kanz Pa asks if colored masons can join white lodges and if white masons repudiate colored fraternities, noting a separate colored Free Masons exists. The Dispatch letters discuss anarchist circles and a poem memory, with additional inquiries about a pacer racing Maude.

L. Deveraux Kanz Free Masons Great Order of Free and Accepted Masons

Local Notice Fragment From Allegheny 1539

Fragmentary notice dated November 7 1539 references a person J L Lexpsar and a location at 262 Peet High. The readable text hints at a measurement or height related detail and a request for information through an unnamed channel.

J. L. Lexpsar Alleghert

Moody Opposes Universal Prohibition Advocates Local Option

Evangelist Moody told a large audience that a statewide prohibition would fail in Illinois due to Chicago’s influence. He urged local option where sentiment exists and said dead laws are worse than none, praising prohibition where supported and opposing it where it lacks popular backing.

Rocerony Evangelist Moody Chicago Illinois Moody

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Aims at Convention

Delegates gather in Curacao for the National Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs J Ellen Foster attends and discusses third party politics and potential minority withdrawal from the CTU as tensions rise over internal endorsements.

Eggers Mackenzie Wedding At Trinity Church

Mr Frederick William Eggers and Miss Mary Mackenzie united in marriage at Trinity Church with Rev Samuel Maxwell officiating. Music featured selections from Lohengrin Tannhauser and Raff as the bridal party entered and exited. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Liberty Street and the couple plans residence on Ohio Street Allegheny.

Trinity Church Frederick William Eggers Mary Mackenzie Samuel Maxwell Leonard Wales Peru Tannhauser Joachim Raff Mendelasohn Barthold J. E. Morrison Seenoeet Jean E. Ushers Wiliam John Mo Edward Howard Eggers Gus Hartje, Jr Liberty Street Ohio Street Allegheny Sarde

Lytle Bride Weds Dr Phillips In Swissvale Home Ceremony

In Hawkins at the Lytle home a wedding joined Margaret Juliet Lytle and Dr J C Phillips of Penn avenue after a 6 o clock ceremony to Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus. Ushers David Collingwood and Robert A Bole attended. The couple will honeymoon in the region before settling in Swissvale.

Hawkins H. M. Lytle Margaret Juliet Lytle J. C. Phillips Penn Avenue Lohengrin David Collingwood Robert A. Bole Fisher Swissvale Presbyterian Church Smilax Toerge Brothers Tern Swissvale

Blue Beard thrills Mount Washington audience with stage adaptation

An elegant performance of Blue Beard at the Mount Washington Free Reading Room on Grandview Avenue drew a large crowd. Local talent Misses G. Keenan and B. C. Keenan helped, with G. F. Muller as Abow-Malek. Rich costumes and new scenery impressed, and eight School of Design dancers performed a minuet. The show will be repeated tonight.

Blue Beard Mount Washington Grandview Avenue 5. G. Keenan 8. C. Keenan Abow-Malek Pasha G. F. Muller Ague School of Design

Reception Honors Brother of Mrs. Johna in Oakland

Mrs. W. H. Johna of Boquet street hosted a reception for her brother, Mr. John K. Tener, and his bride. Tener, a well known baseball player, was wed recently at Haverhill Massachusetts as friends mingled and celebrated the newly married couple.

W. H. Johna Boquet Street Oakland John K. Tener Mrs. Conkling West Twenty-seventh Street Madeline Earlscourt Richmond Mrs. Hart Belle Brown Washington New York Madeline Earlscourt Mr. Brown Belle

Informal Neighborhood Reception in Swissvale Hostess Bol Schoyer

Mrs Bol Schoyer of Swissvale hosted a neighborhood reception last evening described as a social reunion. Neighbors enjoyed music and a dainty lunch for a delightful, informal gathering.

Bol, Schoyer Swissvale

Miss Wynard Gilmore Wedding at Central Hotel

Miss Maud Wynard daughter of the Central Howl proprietor Braddock and William Gilmore was married yesterday evening in the hotel town by Father Hickey.

Maud Wynard Central Howl, Braddock William Gilmore Hickey

The Fair Postponed for Mercy Society Benefit

Illness forces postponement of the Society of Mercy of Tey Chee fair. The ceremony now set for November 8 from 8 until 10, at an unnamed venue.

Society of Mercy of Tey Chee

Social and church events fill Allegheny rooms and halls

A busy afternoon and evening host of society events took place across Allegheny. The Helping Hand Society held an afternoon reception on Federal Street with visitors and refreshments. Mrs Lawrence Ditworris announced an afternoon gathering on Fifth Avenue. a Swissvale Church fair, a German Cotillion, and various concerts and tableaux vivants entertained attendees at Union and Cyclorama Hall, Butler Street, and other venues with the Cambrian male choir, Miss Sadie L Stevenson, and Rev Father Rebhanu among the organizers and honorees.

Helping Hand Society Federal Street Charles Flaccus Butler Street M. E. Church M. E. Church. Quoitensum Cambrian Morris Stephens Sadie L. Stevenson Crelonamma Hall Allegheny Society of Mercy Trinity Church Second Congregational Church Hindoo John May Bernadina Salm John P. Salm The Beobachter Father Rebhahu St Philomena’s Church Mus Jons Daizen Mra Westinghouse Swissvale Presbyterian Church Cyclorama Hall Luthor Guenther Lawrence Ditworris Fifth Avenue Groner Gorpown Western Avenue Mansfield Cochrane Sewickley CaRneLine Boorvum Brooklyn N. Y George Gordon

Medal Presented to President by Omaha Man

Secretary Proc tor and Senator Hawley hosted President in Washington November 7. Postmaster James M. Warner of Albany, N Y, Major T J Noble and R Moyer of Omaha visited and presented a silver medal depicting the heads of his son and Diaz. The same medal was struck in Omaha.

Washington Proctor Hawley James M. Warner Albany N. Y T. J. Noble R. Moyer Omaha Aenpee Tellef Hs i Son Diaz Qmaha

Getting Our Tin How English Syndicates Gobble Black Hills Tin

Report on tin ore rich in the Southern Black Hills Dakota near Rapid City and Hermosa. Notes ore veins from 10 to 700 feet wide with cassiterite high purity, mining methods via Cornish style machinery, and a push by Harney Peak Tin Company to control output. Describes English and French interests, milling economics, and potential for 50 000 dollar plant setup.

Black Hills Iron Creek Bastile Creek Dakota Rapid City Hermosa Grelsen Harney Peak Black Harney Peak Tin Company Hill City Nence Erica Etta Company. Com New York

Supreme Court Sustains Dissolution of North River Sugar Refining Co

The Supreme Court affirms Judge Barrett's order dissolving the North River Sugar Refining Company and reverses a lower court ruling in the Tilden trust case, ordering a new trial. Justice Daniels writes that the sugar trust aimed to restrain trade and raise prices, a criminal enterprise under the law. The decision emphasizes that unlawful combines cannot be justified by others' actions and the defendant's franchise is now subordinated to an unlawful purpose.

New York Supreme Court Barrett North River Sugar Refining Company Tilden Trust Justice Daniels van Brunt Brady Sugar Trust Bny Peron Ees

Alls Well That Ends Well Romance Ends Peacefully

In Cincinnati on November 7 the legal fight over two young lovers from Holland concluded with Bartha Weber released on habeas corpus by Judge Buchwalter. Judge Sage ruled Cornelius Oberwater’s arrest was unjustified, ending the disputed romance on a positive note.

Cincinnati Holland Bartha Weber Buchwalter Sage Cornelius Oberwater

Tragic German Girl Seeks Hope After Abandonment

Anna Maesen a German immigrant, age unknown, arrives at East Side police station with her infant claiming abandonment after a year in New York. Humane Society reports her tale true, they place her at Ward’s Island. a letter from Herman Weiss of Elk County Pa asks for marriage and aid after reading of her plight.

New York Anna Maesen Eastarde Castle Garden Germany Humane Society Ward Pooly Salam Ward's Island Anna

Battle Row shooting ends with Cronin murder

Eastside incident leaves Jeremiah Cronin dead after a drunken clash at a saloon. Jack O Connor, who borrowed Joseph Murphy s revolver, fired multiple shots and surrendered to police claiming intoxication. Four others were arrested in connection with the melee.

Cronin Cortesnes Battle Row Joseph Murphy Jack O'Connor O'Connor Murphy Ashoon Jeremiah Cronin

Bayard and Clymer Nuptials Call on Ex President

Ex Secretary of State Thomas F Bayard and Miss May Clymer wed at the Clymer residence in Washington with Ex President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland in attendance. The ceremony conducted by Rev James Douglass followed by a wedding breakfast and reception. The couple plan to reside in Wilmington after a brief stay in Washington.

Cleveland Wasumatos Thomas F. Bayard May Clymer Clymer Connecticut Avenue Hae . Square Clevel Iam Douglass Settle Tom's Chore Don M. Dickinson George Chen Bayard Thomas Jo Eet Haven Mence Ba Mies Barerg Agoh Ieard James Aa Rr Olson Delaware Ne Th Warren Boston D. Warren Fiske Warren Hosten Mra Clymer Mary Clymer Ios Washington Wilmington

Tri State Trifles From A Bustling Ohio City

The mayor of London Ohio released many prisoners by a “wide open” policy. A torn envelope at West Chester post office contained a 4 000 check. Eres Born of Uniontown pastured cattle on a 90 000 coal claim sold for 60 then resold at 90 000. Stephen F Wilson of Wellsboro built a granite tomb beside a log cabin. William Franklin of Lancaster arrested for stealing a bag of peanuts. Bramwell West Virginia reports two nearly adjacent springs with one very cold and the other near boiling. A Foraker supporter at Akrog Ohio bets a house on reelection and stands by the wager.

Eres Born Uniontown

Curious Condensations From a 19th Century Miscellany

A miscellany notes diverse items from science to society. It mentions swimming baths in English schools, a recipe swindle in Clinton county Michigan, booming salt and tin industries, and the vast reach of Webster’s Spelling Book. It also covers prison reform, a lottery tied to a bankrupt husband, Siam’s royal pageantry, a world journeying Englishman, and curious farm innovations in Lebanon New Hampshire. The piece also cites a dramatic tale from BokoWina and ends with Indian census data and religious demographics.

Secretary of the Treasury Clinton County Mich

Wit and Woes of Puck Style Sayings From Old Journals

A collection of humor and quips from periodicals including Puck Sun and day School Teacher jokes about politics and manners. The excerpts touch on regulars, luminaries, mean temperatures, and misheard editorials with light satire and social commentary.

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