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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1889
Page
4
A letter from Mrs. Schenley shows deeds of a new park and signals a near future where Pittsburg gains a major park. The piece urges a citywide park plan including smaller hilltop parks to serve working districts and shorten access from dense neighborhoods.
The dispatches indicate Lord Dufferin has joined the Home Rule camp and will lead within the party after retirement from diplomacy. He could become Viceroy of Ireland under the first Home Rule government, signaling Liberal drift among leaders and by-elections support.
The article reports Calvin S. Brice yielding to friends and becoming a candidate for U S Senate from Ohio, after previously denying such ambition. It notes his wealth and potential influence in the campaign, while praising his past integrity and hoping others do not win the spoils of his effort.
The Boston Herald challenges Swank on iron and steel trade noting the U S is the world’s largest consumer yet exports only value added by American labor. The piece mocks free trade claims while praising protection for fostering export of highly finished goods.
Philadelphia police faced a costly bill for damaged fine china as unruly youths marked Halloween with property destruction. A railroad obstruction and bonfire on election night led youths to roll a hogshead to a blaze as officers watched, illustrating unwritten local customs surrounding public mischief.
A bonfire prep reveals a hogshead containing hay packed china ware valued about a hundred dollars. Police distribute the crockery among nearby housewives while the hogshead is readied for the blaze. An auction house employee reports the loss of two Haviland dinner sets.
Observers note the Pan American delegates were paraded like show attractions in Philadelphia. The piece criticizes municipal display of guests and mocks Philadelphia's officials as an example of poor municipal governance, urging a protest against such treatment.
A clergyman at Colonel Swope’s funeral cites Swope’s remark about preferring his killer not to have made his wife a widow and children orphans. The piece questions moral progress as a bowie knife ends the dispute and notes Christians and chivalry fail to prevent violence.
The article notes John Bull favors Buffalo Bill and P T Barnum over Blaine, praising Cody and Barnum as benefactors while criticizing Britain’s social climate toward American culture. It observes Britain admires American beef over brains and reports Barnum’s success with London audiences.
The Boston Globe notes the President escaped a proclamation dilemma by issuing it before the election, despite recent adversity. The commentary frames the move as a timely pre election solution to acknowledge national gratitude.
Press dispatches credit Captain Wissman with capturing Sandani on three occasions along the Zanzibar coast. The repetition suggests a recurring pattern rather than a single victory.
The article notes the assassination of a state governor in Mexico as a stark historic event. It contrasts the crime with a recent Kentucky tragedy, suggesting the Mexican incident may not be politically driven and that Mexico does not lag behind the United States in such grim events.
The article suggests Alexander of Battenberg may again become a key figure in European politics though his chances are uncertain. It notes he forfeited hero status by relinquishing Bulgaria under pressure from Russia and Germany.
Mr Derew warned that the railroad trust would cause disaster and demoralization to railroad securities of the country, reflecting a clear grasp of public concerns about corporate advantages versus the people. The article notes responses from his New York Central leadership and mentions Eastern contemporaries’ views.
The article surveys Ohio Democratic Senate candidates and the issue of brains versus political maneuvering. It notes Frank Hugo as a free trader potential, and critiques college reform and athletic training durations. It references Governor Foraker, liquor laws, river mine labor, and Mrs Huntixeron's push for railroad combinations amid rising family expenses.
A survey of public figures includes Vermont Senator Justin Morrill at age 70 i? years with 20 senate years since 1854, Mrs Cleveland's portrait commission for Corcoran Gallery, ELiza Cleveland wintering in Florida and Paola home purchase, Miss Cleveland's Holland Patent residence, and 104th birthday of Sarah Chaplin Rockwood in Portland New York. Siegfried Wagner's son travels to Raff Academy Frankfurt seeking Bayreuth stage leadership. Edmunds humor in debate about Texas Senator. Catholic Congress delegation to the President in Baltimore. English visitor Mr Bright of England meets the President, extolling John Bright with a bust nearby.
A Brooklyn Citizen report describes a machine that prints telegram numbers word counts and payments. The device, called an enumerator, automates clerical work, counting words and sums with high accuracy, and could cut bank and telegraph office labor significantly.
Garden City Kan hunter Buffalo Jones lassoed 25 full grown buffaloes at Stony Mountain this week and had them hobble. They are to be shipped to Salt Lake City for use where they are needed for their hardy range.
A reflective essay recalls a muddy woodland stroll after a sunny Indian summer day. A blue sky and warm breeze frame a redbird’s song and a calm, sleepy black snake seen near a cedar shadowing a creek. An anecdote about a girl and a cemetery gate ends with a brisk remark on serpents.
In New York Park Row at Frits Pabst’s saloon John Braun and his sister, guests at a beer party, spotted a nine foot python slithering from the cellar. Patrons seized tools and fought the serpent in a back room, ending with the snake slain and the crowd unsettled. The reptile, likely a young python, escaped toward an animal storeroom.
A New York Tribune item recounts Colonel Thomas recalling Thaddeus Stevens in his office as an old lady with a poke bonnet blue goggles and green alpaca umbrella sought him. Stevens joked about a red wig saying take as much as you want.
Joseph Hillman’s gallows were set at Woodbury for a planned execution tomorrow. He requested to stay in his quarters among workers and offered help placing the instrument. In a later interview he claimed forgiveness and said he would go to heaven. His sister, mother, father, and uncle visited him this afternoon as Jos Van Hise, the state’s official hangman, supervised.
The article notes that many Ohio Democrats are candidates for the United States Senate and suggests some may be disappointed by the field.
Noted capitalist and philanthropist Louis Bohaeffer died in Cleveland today after a long career with media ventures and public service. The obituary notes his leadership at Septendersoneny House and his influence across business and philanthropy.
The Mozart Club opened its season with Cinderella as the main feature. Mendelssohn Fingal’s Cave opened the program with full orchestra. Harp solo Grand Fantasia in A major by John Cheshire drew warm applause. The Fairy Queen Cinderella tale impressed with Parisian fashion and a regal White Silk costume. King E H Dermitt impressed with kingly voice and manner. Choir of fairies and spirits provided magical support. The program ran long but the concert was a complete success with many leaving during intermission.
A group of fifteen Mt. Washington maidens aged ten to ninety joined a calisthenics lesson at Library Hall. Miss Blanch Jones teaches using Indian clubs and dumb bells as club members study twice weekly at a moderate price. Library managers formed a committee led by Mrs McMillian with Mrs Law as secretary to organize the program.
About 200 attended the church supper and annual meeting at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church last evening. The event featured a clerk’s report noting 650 members, a finance update, porter’s address on systematic giving, and updates from Linden Grove Chapel led by Rev. William Ward West. The Young Men's League pledged to expand work as Rev. Howard B. Grose closed with a hopeful talk on progress.
The sale opens November 21 at the Woman's Industrial Exchange on Penn avenue. Little Lord Fauntleroy and his mother visit the rooms and the Fannie toy family will arrive for the event. Proceeds aim to place items in permanent homes while new trimmings and handkerchiefs are showcased. Lunch will be served from 12 to 2 with ice cream and cake afterward.
The Social Thirteen Club held its annual officer election last night at Mr. John H. Detker's Davis Street residence. The Willing Workers of the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church plan an entertainment next Friday evening.
Governor Beaver issues a proclamation urging national Thanksgiving on November 2, designated by the President, asking Pennsylvanians to express gratitude while recognizing the hardships faced by many. He emphasizes devotion, worship, and shared benevolence as guiding principles for the observance.
Hart Isy, state treasurer, lay in state in the Capitol rotunda with more than 5000 viewing the face. Floral tributes from the Executive, State, and Treasury departments adorned the casket. Rev George H Chambers delivered the funeral oration in the House hall before state officials senators and representatives and citizens.
The New York World notes Rome elects for ballot reform amid conservatism. The piece highlights ballots as a turning point in governance and hints at broader political tensions between monarchic order and popular suffrage.
A dramatic northern tale describes strange polar phenomena a dangerous cliff side escape and a dramatic encounter with a startled artist. The narrator recalls a leap across a chasm a perilous ascent and a mysterious retreating figure near the precipice in a storm scarred landscape.
The November report itemizes named postmasters and replacements in multiple states. Notable changes include Quirk and Snyder in Illinois, Butter and Bicknell in Indiana, Agnew in Iowa, Stecite in Texas, Hipp in Pennsylvania, and several removals and new appointments in Ohio and Wisconsin.
Police seek Charley Bitterman a 14 year old newsboy with a fine tenor who vanished after staying the Bischoffs home overnight with access to a wedding dress valued at 150 dollars a gold watch and chain two rings and 902 dollars. Authorities report no trace of him or the stolen items.
Oliver Johnson, an editor and lecturer aged 80, lies dying at Dr. Shepard’s Brooklyn home. Once a prominent anti slavery figure, he served as assistant editor of the Tribune under Greeley, published the Liberator, edited the Republic, and led several abolitionist papers.
The Hon Julius Dexter, known as the lone Mugwump of Cincinnati, cites tariff policy Sunday closing law and Cincinnati appointments plus forged documents published by Halstead as the 14 000 vote swing in Hamilton county against Governor Foraker. He predicts Calvin S Erica may win Senator Payne’s seat.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners favor substituting cable power for horse power on the Broadway Surface Railway. The company would guarantee at least 150 000 dollars yearly to the city for the franchise and bear maintenance costs for the track area and two feet on each side plus a share of street cleaning. The Board of Aldermen discussed the power change at length.
The Little Italy district prepares a mass protest against a new city ordinance abolishing curbstone music. About 1200 Italians are expected to join organ makers, repairers, and grinders who meet to protest and present documents to the City Council. There are 500 out of work organ grinders, most moneyless, who may relocate to the country after the ordinance took effect.
At about 1 AM in Brooklyn a 40 year old wife, Mrs Rowe McGoldrick, walked from Jay Street to the East River in a somnambulistic state and drowned after being pulled from the water. Rescuers and neighbors tried to revive her but she died before an ambulance arrived. Her husband suspects a deliberate act.
Republican leaders in Ohio dismiss Democratic redistricting rumors claiming Major McKinley remains secure. They downplay talk of shifting him to another district and note outside opposition aims to injure his standing. He plans travel to Washington then New York for a week’s stay.
Short items report a 12 year old girl’s birthday in Manchester near York, a Conawago birth date in November, and large families. a man attacks a bear with a whip in Dark Hollow near Canadensis. a quarrel in Ritchie county ends in spitting. a $25,000 damage suit is filed. an advert sells a method to kill insects. two wild turkeys in Greenbrier count weigh 4 and 20 pounds. a man near Springtown is said to own IS dogs terrorizing locals. a doorstep message complains about noisy neighbors.
An item from the New York Sun notes a French habit of politeness. A young man leaped from the Kittel tower and, passing the first floor, shouted to a young woman, Bonjour mademoiselle vous etes charmante.
Fragmentary text paints a dusklike morning scene with faded imagery and dreamlike phrases. It hints at nature’s transition from fog to light, mentioning leaves, forest, birds, and a subdued sun, though many words are garbled and uncertain.
A garbled collage of regional snippets mentions a dentist in Gallup New Mexico a tusked elephant like claim by a Edgartown Massachusetts figure a murder conviction in Trenton and a proposed Eiffel Tower hotel with a concert and restaurant. Various stray items describe a dog thief a tall chimney near Freiberg and odd tales from Idaho California and Maine with scattered names and places.
Fragments from a Bostonian column reflect on wit and marriage, with quotes about the coming man and a letter never sent. Juxtapositions include poets Browning and Browning, critiques of critics, and a brief aside on domestic humor and compensations.
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