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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1889
Page
4
The excerpt lists circulation figures for the Sunday edition of the Daily Dispatch, noting an average net circulation of 58,477 copies per issue for five months ending October, and pricing terms for subscriptions including weekly, quarterly, and yearly rates. It mentions delivery by carriers at specific weekly rates, with options including Sunday editions.
Discussion in Councils shows broad agreement to end toll bridges within the city and secure free passage over the river. Officials urge calm, deliberate study of financing options whether by purchasing bridges individually or issuing bonds, with possible county involvement, before a nearly unanimous vote.
Ex Senator Pendleton dies in Brussels ending a long political career rooted in Civil War era peace and war Democracy. His record remained clean, opposing the spoils system and shaping Democratic leadership in years past.
The Illinois State Grange offered 10000 dollars for a grain binding machine and a straw binder was produced that works well. Twine monopolists face stock on hand while farmers gain affordable binding options, sparking debate over monopolies and competition in patent law and price leverage.
The Secretary of War report cuts public works from 13.5 million to 3.5 million this year signaling policy shift. It calls for abandoning minor projects like mill-dam and goose-pond works and focusing funds on national waterways and harbor protection.
Bank officers often lose poise when danger threatens their institutions. The piece notes that suspensions often occur in moments requiring calm deliberation, highlighting the crisis as the precise time for measured action.
The passage discusses depositors’ patience after the Lawrence Bank failure, noting their belief the loss stemmed from judgment errors rather than fraud. It questions cashier Hoerr’s resignation, argues for full disclosure, and urges calm, clear statements to limit creditor anxiety and speculation.
New details from Stan ley’s expedition reveal Emin was not a prisoner of the Mahdists and that Osman Digma’s claim was false. A revolt by the Equatorial Province governor’s men delayed progress as rumors spread that Stanley would enslave them. The Mahdist attack reawakened mutineers, but Emin and his followers eventually joined Stanley. Their coastward arrival will be greeted with universal rejoicing as two renowned figures return from unknown Africa.
Ex Presidents should be free to pursue any honorable livelihood and to engage in politics if called by legitimate influences. The piece cites Hayes and Arthur as examples and lauds Cleveland for resuming the practice of law, arguing ex presidents remain American citizens with rights and duties.
The Dispatch rebuts Dr. McAllister's claim that modern drama erodes marriage vows. It argues today’s drama is cleaner and more wholesome than past eras, citing plays like The Old Homestead and The Poor Relation and noting Booth’s commentary on Shakespeare. It calls for personal study of representative works before general condemnation.
A compact survey of stage trends praising uplifting drama and condemning vulgar plays. The piece also reports on Washington politics with talk of the Speakership contest and reactions to McKinley protectionism and civil service enforcement.
A collection of brief items notes creditors pressuring Lawrence Bank for a clear financial statement, a weak Cuban revolt, Democratic and Republican ticket talk for 1892, a petroleum market setback, and a fresh train robbery in Indian Territory. Also covered are US sugar trade tensions, War Department budget cuts, a cold wave, Cronin case defenses, a fatal lineman accident, a Thanksgiving Turkey gesture by EveSta, naval expansion talk, missing cashier at Lawrence Bank, Montana plan for dual speakers, and the Armstrong monument dedication honoring workers in Allegheny County.
Tax official B J Phelps to return to New Haven after Christmas. Exrerss Frederick studies srechmology with Schliemann in Greece visiting Olympus and Mycenae. Reverend Lyman Abbott completes first Harvard University pastorate. A D Mayo leaves Boston on tenth year of ministry, to Georgia and Texas. Tennessee Coal and Iron directors elect R A Alger in place of deceased J C Brown. Patrick Albert Victor of Wales travels from Madras to Rangoon and Upper Burma. Berlin Americans dinner tickets reach 400 with Keiserhof Hall capacity limits. guests include Prince Bismarck Radziwill Mommssen Curtin. Bismarck to give a speech.
Bloomington wins ruling against Mrs Washburne Salvation Army in a case over nightly parades and loud drums in the business district. The court affirms city authority to curb objectionable street noise and protect public order.
The Widows' Home in Allegheny held its twenty third annual meeting. The benevolent effort provides comfortable rooms and low rents for widows and children. It now has 10 buildings housing nearly 100 tenants though demand outpaces capacity. The year just closed was the most prosperous since the organization began. Corner of Allegheny and Sherman avenues remains desirable with well kept buildings and active chapel services. Officers: Mrs F R Brunot president Miss M Herron vice president Mrs J S Herron treasurer Mrs Willd Ritkesone Orr Mrs Hoag and Mrs J Gorman and Mrs L B Peterson directors.
The Washington Infantry will soon wear new uniforms funded by a series of entertainments in Old City Hall. Last night drew a full house as dissolving views by T De Quincy Tully highlighted national difficulties and the Civil War era figures, earning enthusiastic applause. Tonight and tomorrow feature refreshed programs with Mr T De Quincy Tully continuing in attendance.
The Epworth League at Christ M E Church hosted a concert night featuring Miss A M Stevenson piano and vocal pieces by Mrs W B Wolfe and Mr Kart. Mr Reinhart Mayer accompanied as the program included cornet, violin and multiple solos ending with Stevenson piano.
Miss Mario M Shannon and Lin A Smith were married in a private ceremony at St Peters Pro Cathedral Allegheny yesterday afternoon. Rev Father Dee officiated and the couple planned a later departure for travel in Europe after the wedding events.
Social Cantor and several churches in Allegheny unite for a Thanksgiving service at North Avenue Church with Dr Connor delivering the sermon and a Young People's Society concert featuring Prof. Weedin. A McKeesport tin wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. T. L. White runs 6 to 10 pm, followed by dancing and a Kennedy supervised supper.
Delegates to the National Silver Convention arrive in St Louis for sessions at Music Hall starting tomorrow at 10 o clock. The movement is hailed as pivotal and predicts rising silver prices with hopes of advancing from current output and pressuring for free coinage this year.
Canadian musicians protest a Port Huron customs ban on performing on the American side of the St Clair River. A Sarnia musician, Mr. Hamil, faces arrest if he crosses to work in Port Huron, though relations with Sarnia remain friendly and others perform there without hindrance.
Chief Post Office Inspector Rathbone reports 408 domestic registered mail losses and 764 foreign cases investigated with 207 undischarged recoveries, yielding $14,511.75 recovered. Charles F. MacDonald notes 16,130,190 domestic money orders issued, postal notes total 6,802,720, with fees of $53,607. The system nearly self sustains. Judge Tyner proposes bonds for agency officers and expanded postmaster designation powers. Foreign mail dispatches rise slightly. articles in transit total 81,882,210 with pre paid postage $2,190,005.
Circuit Attorney Clever discusses the revocation of corporate charters under the anti trust law. He notes many firms were not just trusts but failed to prove non connection with trusts. Secretary Leaver says about half the revoked firms are still active, naming Simmons Hal fare Sickles Saddlery and Citizens Cable Hallway as examples in St Louis.
Assistant Secretary Bussey reports on Bureau of Pensions appeals showing 1800s appeals filed in naval year and 9000 pending in November. He notes stricter review, broader interpretations, and urges increasing the Board of Pension Appeals to six members to speed adjudication.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat letter describes Pithole once a bustling 19th century oil town in Pennsylvania that vanished by 1865. It notes no town or post office remains, no census was taken, and the local post office handled over 4,000 ads from 1865 to 1866, while the site is now pasture land.
Governor Gear of Iowa praises the political climate for the re election of Senator Allison. He notes a six vote Republican majority in the House, ensuring Allison's return, with a Republican Speaker chosen and caucus rotation discussed among party leaders.
Detroit Free Press notes that the King of Siam, usually modest in daily dress, once flaunts wealth by wearing a robe adorned with about a million dollars in jewels. The display, though rare, signals power and command as he sits upon the throne.
Notice reports the death of Father Michael Murphy of the Pittsburgh diocese in Ireland. The fragmentary text mentions his illness and death, with unclear references to associates and dates.
The reviewer notes Salvini’s powerful voice and imposing presence as Samson, praising the vocal heft but criticizing the acting range and some stage choices. Delilah and the supporting company receive mixed marks, with strong scenery and costumes yet uneven performance overall.
The review lauds J. K. Emmet's Uncle Joe or Friz in a Madbouss praising its defined plot and dramatic moments. Frita Emmet Parker is highlighted for charm and vivacity though Emmet himself is seen as less of an actor, with rival singers and dancers noted in the cast.
Bobby Manchester presents the Night Owls appealing to amusement crowds. His long catering to the public and lavish costumes guarantee strong turnout, making the Academy of Music likely too small to hold all attendees this week.
A va beans cet Sarma ia wachien oe aes Brecie and Lily Amay Hail sing a pretty ballad while Lawn Hernard entertains in his inimitable manner. The duo follows with a legitimate act, concluding the performance with The Sculptor's Dream. Two burlesque numbers feature Ld girls in elegant costumes for a grand display.
Nelson family of seven artists opens a five week run at Harris Theater drawing large crowds. The troupe features the seven sibling Nelsons with each performer noted for singing and acting flair. W Litis and W W ist perform impressions and mimicry as part of a varied bill. A strong week is forecast with Gertine and others adding unique vocal pieces and novelty acts.
A lighted cigar stub near cigar boxes sparked a fire at 4 am in a ground floor East Side tenement. Ten men and five boys fled down fire escapes as residents panicked, with one life lost the janitor's cat. Fire crews doused the blaze within an hour. many were treated for smoke and minor injuries.
A Ramberg Germany couple toiled in a Long Island hotel for five years and saved enough to buy a tavern back home. Annie Haas, a peasant waitress, later travels to America, leads to Knortzen selling the tavern for four thousand dollars, and he elopes with Annie taking half the money. The discarded wife, left destitute, faces hardship as Castle Garden officials become involved.
Collector Erhardt received official notice from the Treasury Department in Washington of the final decision on a customs case appealed by the New England Granite Company. The Granite Company hired an Italian born, naturalized sculptor to model a sculpture and sent the model to Italy to be cut from marble by an Italian craftsman. When the work was completed the company sought to have the piece deemed admissible under customs rules.
Survivors of the Fay Palmer road show reported a wrecked production in Kaness City with six weeks of salaries owed and no advance notice. Palmar vanished without apology, taking a train while cast members faced hotel bills and stranded transportation costs. Two ballet girls could not pay their hotel and faced stranded crossings at Cortlandt Street Ferry.
From the Philadelphia Times a brief notes the white horse of the Cronin case is already in Adims museum and the jury may reach decision after the trial.
A collection of short, unsettled items from distant locales. A Mt Tabor Church rabbit incident in Ritchie county West Virginia sparks talk of hauntings. Reports from New Bedford and Summers County cover farming, orphans, land schemes, and a wife reuniting with her believed-dead husband.
A jumble of brief notes recounts unusual incidents from diverse places. Items mention a California storekeeper and a shipbuilder in Maine, a deadly bear attack near Astoria, a hunter’s deer and a rabbit trade in Florida, family quarrels over property in Minnesota, and a Lewiston judge trapping a rat. Other snippets describe a New York window cleaning business, Boston’s West Church, and an eerie farmhouse tale in New Jersey with a spooked wife.
A collage of stray quips and misread lines from era newspapers. Bits cite a waiter balance mishap, a future notice about a young woman, a New York piece on a mother and child, a Thanksgiving proclamation, and other garbled snippets.
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