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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1889

Page

4

Tle Dispatch Copies Per Selve

Average daily circulation for the Sunday edition of the newspaper over the four months ending September is reported, with figures indicating how many copies were distributed and the scale of reach across the period.

Learning the Daily Dispatch Terms in Old Newspaper

A list of subscription options for the Daily Dispatch and Portage Tree in the United Daly Dispatch era. Includes various periods such as one year and one month, with daily and weekly rates and Sunday insertions. Contains several OCR errors and duplicated terms.

Daly Disratch Per Quarte Dai Disratch Disratch Danly Disratch Scmnpay Disratch

A Possible Railroad Extension to Chicago

A report claims Andrew Carnegie is near controlling a partly built Akron to Fort Wayne railroad, linking Pittsburg and Western directly to Chicago. The piece notes Carnegie’s push to bolster competition for freight traffic and the line’s potential capitalization, ensuring Pittsburg gains a lasting rival to steer its freight business.

Andrew Carnegie Akron Fort Wayne Pittsburg and Western Chicago Pittsburg

Milliken misstates Standard Oil as public service

A Maine representative defends Standard Oil as a pioneer in illuminating oil while critics call the trust a monopoly. The piece argues the company did not pioneer wells or pipelines and notes frequent misstatements about its role, claiming monopolistic practices via freight discrimination.

Milliken Maine Standard Oil Company Sugar Trust Standard Oil Trust Trust

Court Comment on Vote Buying by Eastern Millionaire

Chief Justice Hortons dissent condemns vote buying in a county seat contest and warns against justifying corruption by provocation. He questions why Soule and his agents should not face penalties, urging Kansas courts to act against vote buyers. The piece critiques retaliation as a dangerous doctrine for high courts.

Horton Kansas Soule New York

Race problem in the South and education

The Philadelphia Record urges Southerners to embrace enlightenment and civil rights for African Americans. It argues the humane path is social and political equality, protection of citizenship, and education, rejecting race prejudice and gun violence.

South Philadelphia Record

Law in the Sunday School at New Castle

New Castle Sunday school superintendent Reynolds warned scholars that whispering during sermons would lead to prosecution before an alderman for disturbing a religious meeting. The remark shocked some attendees and may reduce attendance as people doubt the firmness of the superintendent’s stance.

New Castle M. E Reynolds

School as a court and jail annex for discipline

A satirical suggestion imagines a law court and jail annex to a Sunday school with Superintendent Reynolds proposing strict enforcement. Indictments for whispering scholars, late arrivals, burglary for back-window entrants, and larceny for card thievery are discussed, ending with a mock defense of a harsh magistrate-led regime to impart respect for law and religion.

Reynolds Supreme Court

Diamond Street Decision Narrows City’s Widening Suit

Judge Ewing rules for the city in the suit to restrain Diamond Street widening but leaves key constitutional questions unresolved. The injunction is refused while judges doubt remains on assessment for improvements and class city distinctions, expected to be settled by the Supreme Court.

Ewing Diamond Street Supreme Court Ili Eso

Bedford Avenue basin may become city park with water safeguards

The proposal to abandon the Bedford Avenue lower basin for a park hinges on ensuring ample water supply from the upper basin to prevent shortages. Officials worry about impurities from hill drainage and urge reliable storage before any park plan proceeds, warning the project rests on keeping the city’s water system safe and sufficient.

Bedford Avenue Hiland Bedford Basin

Test of Australian ballot in Montana election

A Montana election last week tested the Australian ballot system. Reported results show rapid polling and broad gains and losses for both parties, but the test is not seen as conclusive due to Montana’s small districts and lack of Eastern city conditions.

Montana Montans Seciecy Youngstown Telegram

Gresham Says Federal Appointments In North Carolina May Be Politicized

JepGE Gresham asserts to a North Carolina correspondent that federal appointments in the state will be controlled by local politicians. The remark is likened to a judge’s belief that water will run downhill unless forced to flow uphill.

Jepge Gresham North Carolina

Dissent on Pullman smoking ban sparks writer clash

General dissent of newspaper writers from Miss Willard's proposal to abolish smoking compartments in Pullman cars argues against neglecting non-smokers. Critics say the measure prioritizes smokers' comfort over others' comfort and safety.

TSE Miss Willard

Public Opinion On Transport, Gas, Insurance And Trade

The discussion mocks minor travel etiquette and cigar vents in Pullman cars while noting the need for courtesy. It critiques Uncle Jere Rusk as Secretary of Agriculture and jokes about a mowing machine ride. It surveys gas company rates, competition, and buyer sentiment, plus insurance recalls and navassa dissent. It comments on Pan American Congress leadership, Latin sensitivities, and a World’s Fair funding hope for New York with a Cronin jury for Chicago in 1992. It ends with railcar shortages and carrier obligations amid policy shifts.

Jere Rusk Elsine Pan-American Congress New York Chicago

Notable Figures and Estates Across the United States

Admiral Porter lies gravely ill at his Jamestown home. Ex governor Perry of Florida reportedly dying at Bandera. Jerrereson Davis built the West’s first sawmill before the Mexican War. Lowell’s son-in-law runs a famed dairy on the Isle of Wight and feeds the poet’s table. The Barlow estate’s value collapses after debts. its Twenty-Third Street mansion in New York to be sold. Eugene Hicerss retires from politics. W A Leowann preaches farewell in Washington and heads to Ohio as bishop designate. Rev Joszroh Cook buys Mount Defiance land to memorialize Ticonderoga soldiers and Ethan Allen with hopes for a future memorial park.

Admiral Porter Jamestown Lorrie Ben McKee Governon Perry Florida Bandera Tex Jerrereson Davis Wisconsin West Tennyson Isle of Wight James Russell Lowell Southborough Mass L. M. Barlow Twenty-third Street Madison Avenue New York Eugene Hicerss Baltimore Treasury Department Higgins W. A. Leowann St. John's Episcopal Church Washington Ohio Leonard Joszroh Cook Mount Defiance Ticonderoga Byne General St. Clair Fort Ticonderoga Cook Ethan Allen

Hornblowers Versus Artists in Foreign Band Admission

Special Telegram from Washington reports a clash between Detroit Commandery Knights Templar and alien contract labor laws over a Canadian band hired for the conclave. Courts pondered intent to evade laws as officials argued band members were artists or common laborers under contract, with legal proceedings and habeas corpus at issue.

WashingTon Detroit Knights Templar Secretary of the Treasury Cuaelbodes Secaee Evadi Pegg Suuenewan New York United States Naga Key West Deepathy Lee Rew Xes Sears The Cruises Seuectnin

Mexico Advances in Progress Movements

The Chicago Times notes Mexico rapidly moves forward in progress with a reform to halve congressional representation. The article highlights a broad movement aimed at restructuring political power and modernizing governance.

Mexico Chicago Times Congress

Czar Orders 12,000 Horses for Cavalry

The Baltimore American reports the Russian ruler has ordered 12,000 horses for the cavalry as the empire presses its military power. The Kremlin’s ship of state appears eager to test its horse power.

Baltimore

Clarkson Honored by Boston Fans After Close Season

Boston brokers raise 7000 to honor pitcher Clarkson, buoyed by support from admirers. If he had won Saturday’s game, managers would have awarded 1000 more plus extra gifts. The piece also notes Booth’s health concerns amid a demanding stage schedule and ponders his potential retirement.

Boston Clarkson

Judge Maguire Delivers Single Tax Talk In Chicago

San Francisco judge and Henry George ally James G. Maguire spoke at the Chicago Single Tax Club advocating the single tax as the next social advance. He warned of labor displacement, poverty, and rising class conflict fueling calls for state socialism, urging the tax as the sole barrier to that trend.

James G. Maguire San Francisco California Henry George Pacific Coast Chicago

Death of an Aeronaut In Ohio River Tragedy

Prof. George T. Rice of Lexington Michigan among Wallace and Co. circus airmen perished after balloon ascent when his parachute failed and he fell into the Ohio River. Reports say he was detached from the parachute before rescue attempts. The incident occurred in Vernon Indiana during an afternoon ascent.

Ohio River Vernon Ind George T. Rice Lexington Mich Wallace & Co Circus Entanel Arachute

Eightieth Annual Meeting of the American Board in New York

The Eightieth Annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions will be held at Broadway Tabernacle in New York from October 15 to 18. The previous New York gathering was in 1832. Extensive additions have been made to accommodate visitors from afar.

New York American Board of Commissioners of Pre Sent Broadway Tabernacle Tuesda

Deaths of a Day Rev John B Graham

Rev. John B. Graham of New Lisbon died suddenly last evening at Holiday's Cove West Virginia after preaching in the morning. He was 53 years old and leaves a wife three sons and one daughter. He was highly regarded in the Presbyterian Church and by local residents. Also listed is the death of Mrs Letitia W Gazzam at 60 in Allegheny noted for charity and school work with memories of Alabama plantation life and slave era concerns.

Steubexville John B. Graham New Lisbon Holiiday’s Cove W. Va the Cove Presbyterian Church Lethia W. Gazzam Letitia Gazzam A.J. Hankin Allegheny Gaezam Sewickley

Death of Rev McKaig One of oldest Presbyterian ministers

Rev. Dr. McKaig died early this morning at his home corner Penn and Dallas avenues from paralysis of the brain. He was born in New Washington in 1816 and was a longtime minister of the Presbyterian church. He graduated from Jefferson College.

McKailg Clement Vallandigham McKaig Corper Penn Dallas Hey McKaig Bisbee New Ishington Worefferson College

Daniel O'Doneghaur and LOXDOE Reported by October

An Irish note records Daniel O'Donoghue of Glens and M P Loxdoe in a brief, unclear report dated October 7. The fragment mentions a sent set or event involving Ines to something unspecified. Names and details are partly garbled.

Loxdoe Daniel O'Donoghue The Glens Avian Eteis Sgt Yor Tialae Ines

Moving From Place to Place Shapes Methodist Ministers Wives

A writer recalls the itinerant life of Methodist ministers wives and the frequent packing and unpacking it requires. They discuss acceptance of transfers, the Presiding Elder’s role, and how couples cope with moving while maintaining church ties and devotion.

Southside Market Clerk Marks 20th Wedding Anniversary

David McDonald longtime clerk at the Southside market celebrated twenty years of marriage with a party at his home on South Fifteenth street last night attended by a large number of friends.

David McDonald Southside South Fifteenth Street

Moorhead Hall Amateur Theater Draws Large Crowd

Saturday evening entertainment at Moorhead's Hall on Grant street featured Emma and Margaret Saunders Maud Locke Mary Kaufman and Charles Long Will Priest among others in varied roles. Mrs James Marshal hosted a theater party afterward and guests enjoyed a royal supper at the Duquesne Hotel. Mrs G P Izrt of East Liverpool hosted a luncheon with Hagin serving the repast.

Moorhead’s Hall Grant Street Emma Margaret Saunders Maud Locke Mary Kaufman Charles Long Will Priest James Marshal Duquesne Hotel G. P. Ixzrt East Liverpool Hagin

Bear Rampage in Chicago Alley After Escape

In Chicago near North avenue and Larrabee street a Westside show bear escaped confinement and roamed the streets. It chased a woman who screamed as Officers Fortuna, Banes Frenzen and Maloney arrived, firing 14 shots to kill the animal. The woman was found faint a block away.

Chicago North Avenue Larrabee Street Noble & Leng Bruin Halstead Street T. Fortuna Banes Frenzen Maloney

Whisky Tax Due on Exported and Reimported Whisky

The New York Collector of Customs urged taxing 25 barrels of American whisky shipped to Hamburg and re imported. Whisky produced January 1886 was withdrawn January 9 1889 for export. Tax authorities recommended treating the goods as subject to internal revenue tax rather than admission to entry. The Secretary approved and instructed delivery to the Second district collector.

Washington New York Commissioner of Internal Revenue Hamburg Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury Second District

Insurance suits allege fraud by Buffalo agents Crosby and Demid

In federal court in New York, Union Insurance and Pennsylvania Insurance sue Continental Insurance seeking recovery of funds claimed due under a scheme of systematic fraud. The plaintiffs charge a Buffalo firm of agents led by Thomas G. Crosby and Lorenzo Demid orchestrated the deceit against them.

New York United States Circuit Court Union Insurance Company Philadelphia Pennsylvania Insurance Company Continental Insurance Company Buffalo Thomas G. Crosby Lorenzo Demid Union Intintset Seicubet ADE

Helen Barry stars in Love and Liberty at Grand Opera House

Last night at the Grand Opera House audiences met Helen Barry in a new play The Still Alarm and Other Plays lashed at Love and Liberty a French version translated poorly by T Malcolm Watson The critique labels the French piece as unsuitable for American audiences noting heavy accents and miscast romantic leads while praising Barry’s appearance and overall charm The review also comments on supporting turns by Fletcher Amy Busby Louise Retchjel and Delmore and commends the costumes and scenery despite the flawed production

Helen Barry Grand Opera House T. Malcolm Watson Miss Barry Berloe Helen P Tines Barry Adrienne d’ Angers Phat Gaul Mise Barry Mr. Fletcher Amy Busby - Louise Retchjels Delmore

Still Alarm stages draw and dramatic fire scene

Bijou Theater packed with standing room only as Still Alarm enlivens an early evening. Harry Lacy as Jacky Manly earns enthusiastic calls from the crowd during a climactic confrontation. Byron Douglass and Harned deliver strong turns with Lothian and Vivian, while Joseph Wilkes and Mrs Irwin also shine amid a bustling cast.

Harry Lacy Jacky Manly Willain Byron Douglass Iss Harned Elinore Fordham Char Lothian Miss Vivian Joseph Wilkes Om Irwin Maniy

Rival Suitors Battle for Miss Hess in Local Court

Two men Gleisfash and Bauer vied for Miss Hess in a crowded factory town. After a sequence of outings and a picnic bid, a court appearance followed a brawl with Bauer bonded to keep peace. Miss Hess refused to choose and shut them out.

Gustave Bauer Bauer Miss Hesse Gleisfash Miss Hess Basser Gilelafash Glelsfash

Opening of Barnard College Marks New Era for Women

Barnard College the Columbia College Annex for women began work today with Mrs Frances Fisher Wood Mrs Barnard Dr Mary Putnam Jacobi and other scholars assisting in the opening. The Rev Dr Henry Van Dyke led the prayer and Frederic BR Coudert gave the oration as 18 freshmen joined the first class and admissions extend to under 16 years. The annex will confer a Bachelor of Arts degree. Columbia College also opened its 136th year today.

Barnard College Columbia College Frances Fisher Wood Barnard Mary Putnam Jacobi Abby B. Longstreet Henry van Dyke Arthur Brooke Frederic BR. Coudert Columbia Alumni Mo Chs

Chinese laundryman fined for kiss in Harlem

Jon Chow a Chinese laundryman was fined five dollars in a Harlem police court today for kissing a pretty young American girl on the Boulevard this afternoon. Chow said he was drunk when he stole the kiss and paid the fine without a murmur.

Jon Chow Harlem Chow

Made Insane by Cigarettes Case Ends in Suicide

Louis De Castro a young West Indian living in Scotch Plains shot himself in a hotel room after a period of insanity blamed on heavy cigarette smoking. Doctors attributed his mental break to expense and tobacco use.

Louis de Castro Attes Daily Scotch Plains N. 3 de Castro

Light operas succeed with low prices this season

Manager Wilbur offers inexpensive light operas this season and notes the second week's Tot "went $20" with performances like "Nanon" a great success. The run should have continued beyond the initial several days.

Wilbur

Liver Pool Jack Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

John Fitzpatrick known as Liver pool Jack was sentenced by Judge Cowing in Part 1 General Sessions Court to nine years for abducting men to work in Yucatan. He was led from the courtroom in a distressed, fainting condition as his sentence was pronounced.

John Fitzpatrick Liverpool Jack Cowing Yucatan

Prof Fox's Novelty Company Delights Geary's Place Audience

The World's Museum event at Manager Geary's Place featured Prof Fox's Novelty Company performing with bird and animal imitations. Maurice Cathcart appears in his latest offering as Carrie and Frank Smith provided a pleasing musical act.

Fox Geary Maurice Cathcart Aps Omer McGee Carrie Frank Smith

Harry Williams' Academy Draws Large Crowds This Week

The popular performer and a cast of all star associates kept audiences cheering yesterday at Harry Williams' Academy. The same bill runs all week, followed by Hyde's specialty company next week.

Harry Williams Hyde

Mrs. Jenness Miller to Speak in City October 16

Ladies who missed the recent appearance of Mrs. Jenness Miller are reminded she will lecture at the Old Opera House on October 16. The theme is Dress Reform.

Jenness Miller Old

Announcement of The Brigands at Grand Opera House

Dramatic notes announce the upcoming inaugural performance of Rudolph Aronson’s production The Brigands at the Grand Opera House next Monday evening. Distinct musical numbers have drawn inquiries at city music stores and the theater, though the exclusive version remains limited and for sale only after the company arrives.

Rudolph Aronson Grand Opera House

Railway superintendents meet in New York session

The Association of North American Railway Superintendents held a meeting at Hotel Brunswick in New York on October 7. Attendees included C. B. Gadden president James Donnelly Lehigh Valley J. B. Morford Michigan Central P. S. O’Rourke J. M. Metheany Grand Rapids and Indiana John F. Devine Atlantic Coast Line T. K X Hager East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Er. A. Wade Wabash. They discussed pension reform and strongly advocated the use of the drop lever before adjourning.

NW York Association of North American Railway Superintendents Brunswick Gadden Association James Donnelly Lehigh Valley J. B. Morford Michigan Central O'Rourke J. M. Metheany Grand Rapids Indiana John F. Devine Atlantic Coastine T. KX. Hager East Tennessee Virginia Georgia Er. A. Wade

Lead Ore Importations Push for New Treasury Ruling

West iron and lead interests renewed efforts to win a new Treasury ruling on importing silver lead ore from Mexico. Delegations led by D Sheedy of Denver and Edward Patagh the Hea aT Camp met Assistant Secretary Tichenor and then President Harrison and Blaine, pressing for tighter import restrictions.

Mexico Dipatch Washington Ora West Treasury Department D. Sheedy Denver Globe Smelting Refining Company Edward Pat Ag Hte Hea New Yoror Sale Tichenor Beccary Windom Harrison White House Blaine Treasury

Barb Wire Trust Reported in Secret Meeting

Chicago October 7. Secret meetings reportedly sought to form a barb wire trust. The latest session was held at the Leland Hotel this afternoon. A discussion was planned to extend beyond trust formation and to involve manufacturers, with figures like G. B. or W. R. Stirlin linked to the talks.

Chicago Leland Hotel W. R. Stirlin Illinois Ee. Ee Gates Louis

Hayes in Massachusetts Visits Grandparents Home

Ex President Hayes arrived in Brattleboro Massachusetts and went to the Bigelows home in West Brattleboro. The narrative includes unrelated verse and reflections on appearances and public opinion.

Brattleboro Mass Hayes

Woman's Congress Opens in Denver Under Leaders Howe Cheney

The annual convention of the Woman's Congress of America begins in Denver with Mrs. Julia Ward Howe as president and Mrs. Edna D. Cheney arriving. Delegates from across the country travel by train, and tomorrow's program includes the president's address and a talk on authors shaping youth by Annie Nathan Meyer.

Deenveer Womans Congress of America Denver Julia Ward Howe Association Edna D. Cheney Tmarrens Julis Vesnage America A Annie Nathan Meyer New Fore

Tri State Trifles and Oddities Across Towns

A Northampton County farmer refuses to hire another tramp after a recent incident where a hired worker vanished with $100. In Ohio a 12 year old built a toy engine and two men were scalded trying to break it. A dog and shawk fought near Norristown with the bird prevailing. A chestnut found on Sharp Mountain held seven nuts. The seaside season ends and a surplus of servant girls emerges. An elderly trio of farm animals include a 16 year old dog, a nearly 17 year old cat, and a 15 year old rooster. Thirteen tramps visited a Wheeling farmhouse in one day. An Eastern Ohio town girl bought a pig with a 10 cent ticket. A Tyler West Virginia couple on opposite hilltops share a two mile communication code.

Curious Condensations From A Miscellany Page

The item mix includes notes on vaseline used in Japan for tattoo stings and Greek and Balkan political quips, plus odd anecdotes from Milwaukee jail to Roscoff France. It mentions a dog in Cincinnati with a mask, a steeple bell in a Congregational church, a soldier’s shooting at Togus Me, and a farmer near Anderman raising wolves and corn trials.

Japan Europa Milwaukee

Fancies of Funny Men and Odd Utterances

A collage of humorous snippets and quips from various papers. Jokes about castor oil desserts, playful exchanges between lovers and friends, and satirical lines from poems and cartoons. The Dead Letter Route section reflects on delayed replies and secrecy in letters.

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