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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1889
Page
4
The record notes copies per issue and average circulation for TE Deratos on Sundays over four months ending September BS 153. The data highlights distribution scale and readership reach for the period.
The item lists subscription terms for the Daily Dispatch with options for day, week, month and Sunday inclusive editions. It appears to advertise rates and delivery terms for a Pittsburgh-based newspaper dated Friday October 14, 1582.
Pennsylvania mourns General John Frederick Hartranft a famed Civil War hero and two term governor whose reforms strengthened the militia and national guard. Though 59 his life was filled with action and public service. health prevented accepting the pension commission.
The Johnston letter accepting Prohibition nomination outlines the party stance in the coming campaign. It says the Prohibitionists expect nothing from Democrats or Republicans and argues both major parties tolerate liquor traffic in various ways. The piece notes past and current party positions and suggests last June’s election hints at future success.
The piece argues English syndicates are largely overhyped and wind. American property owners often boom assets to profit via stock outfits and London listings. Many purported English purchases are denied and some syndicates are unfamiliar in England, despite optimistic forecasts.
The county grand jury is under criticism for questioned uprightness and possible misuse of judicial powers. A recent case presented to Judge White highlights potential improper influence by county officials. Public concerns grow as past grand juries face similar scrutiny and calls for accountability intensify.
An incomplete statement alleges improper influence in the Clark versus Liddell case. The piece argues for a thorough inquiry and a new grand jury, calling for reform of grand jury management and signaling concerns about the institution's alignment with constitutional spirit.
Le Temps notes New York Chicago St Louis and Washington vie for the 1892 Exposition site. Chicago leads in subscriptions and enthusiasm, St Louis sits second, Washington third, New York last awaiting rich support. New York’s prospects fade as Chicago and others press their claims.
A local column lampoons jails as hotels for criminals praising New Castle jail as a public nuisance yet endorses focusing on Pittsburg exhibits for South American delegates. Three escapees from the jail, Ward Kissenger and Millison, drew attention as they fled and two returned willingly. The piece urges practical displays over banquets to promote regional industry.
Vice Prestpost Morrow announces endorsement of his own petition for a hotel license in Washington. He has long been known as an obliging figure in the hotel business and CONSENT is granted for his new venture.
The Exposition owes much to manager Johnston whose steady leadership produced splendid results. The Distrust notes he may be rewarded in Paris, described by some Americans as near heaven. Johnston will always be welcome in Pittsburg.
Chicago organizes a delegation to Pittsburg to study large event management as it races to secure the World's Fair, aiming to emulate successful exhibits and logistics. The effort signals aggressive bids and civic interest in staging a major exposition.
A calm, dignified man carried a jeweler's case yesterday and vanished. The remark contrasts his poise with criminal prowess, suggesting a skilled thief who could target banks, railways, and stock firms.
Report says boiler makers yesterday endorsed stamping cabalistic letters on boilers as a preventive measure to curb dangerous failures. Officials praise the move as a prudent safety step and a potential standard for industry practice.
The article reports Chevalier Watterson delivering a forceful speech that rattled the U.S. financial system, touching tariff and pension bills. It notes his strong condition and mentions modern attention to social displays and a pending appointment replacement for Corporal Tanner. Bagnum's on the water is rising in prominence as its old name fades.
A Pittsburg man yesterday proved the old adage that exchanges rarely yield gains by trading his overcoat in an unusual bargain. The event drew local attention as a curiosity in the market scene.
Reports sketch Walter Damrosch and violinist Wilhelm on wealthy, cosmopolitan paths. Minnie Hauk buys a Lucerne residence once owned by Wagner. Emma Abbott notes improved voice and bigger offers. Oscar Wilde and Kate Chase are highlighted in London and Washington society circles. Mark Twain mocked by Name Magazine for vanity and earnings. Roerm/Story noted for Rome studio and Cleopatra depiction.
In New York a new auction method for fruit sales is praised by E L Goodsell. He cites rapid sale of Eastern fruit at a Park Place house and argues auction reduces losses, prevents price dumping, and concentrates shipments to a single local house for quicker turnover.
Tribute piece recalls Captain William R. Jones an engineer who faced nature with skill and resolve. An article by friend J F Holloway highlights his practical work and character, noting his influence beyond technical feats and inviting readers to admire the man behind the work.
At the Carriage Builders' National Association session a report on timber supply was submitted. The document notes it is surprising that good timber is treated as a nuisance in this country and mentions land value linked to timber, with remarks on destructive practices and unutilized timber resources.
Exposition crowds swell as farmers, shoeblacks, and opera-goers mingle with visitors. A traveling farmer pays a shoeblack with an apple after borrowing a brush for his daughter. An inventor introduces a spectacle friendly opera glass with an attachable eyeglass frame, drawing praise and potentially a forty thousand dollar offer. The scene inside and around the fair includes hay-dust showers, country talk, and lively glimpses of rural life among urban visitors.
Chicago reports nearly 5 million people carried by Pullman cars in the past year as the Pullman Palace Car Company holds its annual meeting. Directors re-elected include George M. Pullman and Marshal Field. Wages rose to over two and a half million dollars with 10 670 employees. cars operated reached 1 7 standard and 59 tourist. miles run totaled 144 841 018.
At the Chicago Social Democratic convention the Socialist Labor party closed its session and delegates traveled to Waldheim to decorate graves of the martyrs. They declared dissenters hissed the flag as fools or police spies and placed red and white flowers on the Anarchist monument. Brooklyn named for Executive Committee, Heston for Appeal Board, New York for party organs. No date set for next convention.
A fired up applicant to the New York Custom House admits he would switch to Republican loyalty for a position. He writes he has been a lifelong Democrat but promises two staunch Republican supporters in the future and attaches an affidavit noting he voted Republican at 2 37 o clock in a township election.
A St Louis report says Dr Charles O Reilly and Col Jobs A Kinson of Detroit will meet with Mr Parnell to discuss reorganizing the National League in America and possibly holding a convention here.
Miss Carrie Anderson and Mr. Henry W Minnemeyer wed at Second Presbyterian Church at six o clock in a ceremony led by Rev Sutherland. The couple, both active in the Allegheny German Club, plan to reside on East Ohio Street after a belated honeymoon trip.
Miss Mary K. Rowand daughter of A H Rowand Jr Republican candidate for District Attorney wed Osman Lynn Eaton hardware dealer of Verona in Verona Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev T N Eaton and Rev J B Weber officiated before about 300 guests. gifts included silver china bric a brac and a deed for two Center Avenue lots. The couple left for a honeymoon through the Eastern cities.
Annie May Overholt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Overholt of Mr Pleasant, wed Carl Clayton Law of Pittsburg at 6 last evening. Rev. Reading and Rev. Reynolds officiated. the ceremony featured tropical plants and autumn leaves with a large guest list from Scottdale to Pittsburg.
A slender crowd gathered at Oakdale on the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad for the marriage of Miss Roberta Short daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Snort and Andrew J. McQuitty clerk of Common Pleas Court No 2 Mansfield a well known local figure The ceremony was at the bride's mother's home at seven o clock with close friends present A piano solo accompanied the couple and a collation followed the ceremony with plans for their future.
Fifty women with sewing machines worked through the day in the lecture room of Shadyside Presbyterian Church near Amberson Avenue to cut and stitch muslin gingham and lace into night robes dresses and sheets for young patients at the new Children’s Hospital. Lunch was served in the parsonage.
A large Concordia Club gathering honored the season opening at the Stockton avenue clubhouse last evening. The reception room featured vines and flowers, a palm screen concealing musicians, and décor by Ludwic & Richter. Supper offered refined delicacies as part of the festive kickoff.
Renator Hardtaty of WINstrzee dies from injuries after a carriage accident two weeks earlier. He was once with the Hudson Bay Company in Ed district and connected with service chiefs. brother in law of Sir Donald A. Simi Louis Ritter. Louis Ritter of Reading, aged 76, dies after fleeing from a factory incident. son of John Ritter who represented a regional district.
Miss Mary Ewing daughter of Mrs Retia Ewing and the late James Ewing of 152 Irwin Avenue was married to Mr Will Groeninger in a private ceremony last evening Rev H McClelland officiated at the knot The couple will reside on Bueno Vista Street after the ceremony with intimate friends in attendance
The Cup and Saucer Club met at Misa Mary Torley’s residence on Penn Avenue yesterday for an informal gathering. Members enjoyed light refreshments and a social hour as part of the club’s ongoing activities.
A notice notes the upcoming departure of a cherished member to Philadelphia next Tuesday under Mr. Bera and O Callahan, risking the disruption of the club's balance and social ties.
Yesterday the Children’s Temporary Home at No 9 Washington Street hosted a reception with ice cream and cake for the youngsters. Mrs Lippincott organized donors and friends who contributed money and clothing and supplies for the Home, with help from Mrs S A W Rook and others assisting at the event.
A series of social events recounted includes a 15 course dinner at Mrs Rafferty's 4019 Fifth Avenue with 90 guests, a high noon wedding for Miss Sarah Johnston and Mr George Gallagher at the Methodist Church, Camp Ontario memories at Mr and Mrs Murdoch’s home, a reception for Mrs Edith Rea by Mrs Cassidy, and dinners hosted by Mrs Thomas Hopson and Mrs Koch. Also noted is Ada Pearson and Richard Shore marrying at Crafton.
Royal P Carroll and Henry Carey sail on the City of New York bound for Africa for a hunting expedition. The third member is William Aster Chanler, brother of Mr. Rives Chanler’s husband, already at Zanzibar. Carroll is a Maryland governor’s son and Royal Hee of this ON.
In a joint session on October 17 the South Dakota Legislature canvassed votes and declared Moody and Pettigrew elected to the United States Senate amid loud cheers. A celebratory gathering and anticipated statewide festivities were planned as officials and attendees prepared for January formalities.
The article notes 3,200 Russians of noble birth living as beggars, suggesting American heiresses seeking noble titles have ample opportunity to marry into titles. It presents a provocative view of social mobility and marriage markets among elites.
A collection of short notes from various towns. Edward Rauling of Lancaster sues Western Union over a telegram error about selling six carloads of potatoes. A Harrisburg Telegraph dog story, a horse racing Futurity entry idea, a large snake exhibition plan in Youngstown, and a Prohibition town report from Inprana Pennsylvania. A clothing misdirection at Williamsport flood relief, a chandelier tale at Akron involving a dying child, and a Wert County West Virginia farmer who learned the Harrison election result late.
The schedule lists Hager Watsons All American Spey Company at Harry W Jams Academy for a week starting Monday with Little Lord Fauntleroy at Grand Opera House next week. Harrist Theater features Dan l Boone with a strong company and full houses. Bijou bills Oil the Bijou next week.
New York reports reveal Colonel Shepard circulating letters to entice bartenders with job offers through the Main and Express. He promises free ads if the first attempt fails and wishes readers success. A bartender shared the letter with a colleague, who published it with sharp commentary on Shepard’s scheme.
A large delegation of uptown importers led by Constable McCreay Thurcher Sivana Hatch Aitken Stern Park Vernon H. Brown G H B Schwab Solomon Howell and C L Tiffany left the city for Washington at 4 PM They aim to meet Secretary Windom at 10 AM tomorrow and argue against placing the new appraiser stores at Bowling Green downtown.
The trial of Charles McIlvaine, accused of killing Christian Luca, opened with his mother and sister as first witnesses. They testified to alleged insanity sparked by trauma and early life issues, including a shipwreck fear and a hairpin incident, with five dates listed for continuation.
Joseph Morgan a transient boarder at the Gilsey House spent a big spree last night with over $1,000 in his pockets. A police officer found him at midnight and Morgan paid a $10 fine in court after being locked up briefly.
Robert Adama of Plainfield New Jersey awoke to a blaze in his home at 1 am. Heavily damaged interior trapped Mrs Adama who lowered her three children to the ground in sheets tied to a rope made from underclothes. A knot failed and she fell five feet. Empty kerosene bottles and charred debris found in the cellar.
The Barnum and Bailey entourage departed New York for England aboard the Furnessia with animals and curiosities, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge this morning. The main detachment sailed on the City of Rome, while a trotting horses feature led by Jack Splan will travel to London for the next month's opening. James Bailey sails for Southampton this afternoon aboard the Victoria. Handsome Harry Carlton, who killed Policeman James Brannan last year, was to be hanged as scheduled, with two prior trials already recorded.
A Chicago court heard Bisnche Nelson accused of disorderly conduct after a street kissing incident near Halsted and Madison. Justice C J White weighed the case as the girl claimed no crime in the act and the description noted a “morning” appearance with a dress and appearance described as handsome.
Fragmentary verse lines describe a morning scene with a musician and a woman in wraps. The speaker recalls seeking the woman's face, she glances with guile and refuses a card with scorn, while the speaker continues to mumble and stammer amid awkward tension.
A collage of fragmented items from varied locales. Reports range from firefighting to odd incidents, curious inventions, court actions, and travel notes. Notable mentions include Flint Michigan firefighting, big pine Nevada, California fairs, Congress era duties, a White House library scene, and a Lewiston Maine anecdote. The text reads like a scrambled bulletin of social curiosities and scattered events.
A garbled mosaic of quotes and misheard lines from Time and Chicago Sun papers. Snips include medical talk about a case yielding 61.00, oblique Arizona and soldierly references, and stray scenes of bedtime farewells and temperance rhetoric mingled with odd misspellings.
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