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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1890
Page
7
The Philadelphia Company informs several large users that gas supplies to puddling furnaces will be cut next week while continuing domestic supply. The move triggers fears for Pittsburg’s manufacturing base, urges mills to seek independent or alternative gas sources, and questions the company’s public mission and policy.
Tory journals claim Gladstone defeated at Eccles by Irish policy issues and eight hour labour questions. They allege pre election speech would have swung results and spin dissatisfaction among manufacturers allied to Liberals. The piece notes Gladstone spoke after the election and hints at his overall position on shortening work hours.
A fragment notes disaffection among manufacturers toward Mr. Gladstone's radicalism offset by strengthening English labor support for the Liberal program.
The Dispaton criticizes the Chicago Inter Ocean for misstatements on new duties for firearms pocket cutlery pearl buttons and sugar. It notes specific errors in rates sections 429 and the No 13 No 16 limits and argues for relying on official tariff documents to inform public judgment.
The letter discusses Robert T. Lincoln's insistence on not voicing more opinions on the facts as Mr. Andrews presented them. It condemns the manner of presenting information and urges learning the full case before judging, aligning with Lincoln's reputed demand to know all details.
The article reports the heir to the Russian throne Nicolay Alexandrovitch will tour the United States openly despite claims of secrecy He would be interviewed before leaving the steamer and must expect publicity as reporters are seen as the greatest risk to his safety The writer muses whether a contented American populace might persuade a future Russian ruler to embrace freedom.
The Comte de Paris, addressing the Army of the Potomac, praised the U S but suggested republicanism in France may be temporary and urged considering a restoration of the dynasty. Americans question his stance and doubt his efforts to become King of France.
The piece argues France’s republic has outlasted monarchies, weathered imperial wars, and strengthened under Carnot, proving resilience beyond earlier regimes. It rebuts claims by the Comte de Paris, stressing U S sympathy for popular government while cautioning against personal ties clouding judgment.
The New York World uses Vineland reporting to debunk tariff wage claims. It finds a small one story factory with about two dozen workers earning around nine dollars weekly, arguing tariff effects are not yet felt and a year may be needed to judge.
The Canton area stirs over a Republican proposal to boycott merchants who say prices rise because of the McKinley bill. The piece argues Democrats outnumber Republicans in Stark County and predicts the plan will fail, noting shoppers will seek best value regardless of party lines.
The Ohio Legislature passes a non partisan home rule Cincinnati bill after Governor Campbell urged action. The move aims to root out Cincinnati corruption and may temporarily hurt the Democratic Party while boosting Campbell's public strength and appeal.
The Harmony nominee for Congress in the Twenty-fifth district, Thomas W. Phillips, is described as an able honest and popular man. The piece argues against a predicted defeat on Tuesday week and highlights alleged bargaining and bribery in the first Republican nomination while praising Phillips integrity and independence.
The piece praises Republicans who take a stand free of partisanship and urges similar restraint in the Twenty fifth district. It argues that until national Democratic councils drop tariff antagonism, Pennsylvania's best interests are served by sending Republicans to Congress.
The rush for the pension agency post raises disappointment as more claimants lose out than win. Officials may postpone the appointment until after the election to gauge party alignment before finalizing the selection.
The New York Tribune attacks Congressman Stahlnecker for missing 906 of 482 roll calls, while suggesting the Tribune should name Republican counterparts like Senator Stanford or Pennsylvania’s senators. The piece notes Troy reportedly sending collars from Africa and mocks tariffs, hinting Delamater backers favor a Democratic anti tariff candidate to boost the State ticket.
Worn the head of the Pension Bureau in finow, Treasurer Huston in Indiana, the head of the Census Bureau across the sea, and various other office holders doing political work all over the country, it is necessary for someone to be at his post, and the fact that Barclay has resigned appears to be vital to his selection.
The piece notes Mr Hewer F Keenan, a promising young writer, favoring Pattison in the state race and counters a Philadelphia Inquirer remark about his earlier political statement. It mentions a New York storm flooding streets as a conjecture on natural forces washing away Augean stables.
Mag Powderly confronts A M Dewey over shifting K of L influence to Delamater managers. Delamater labor politicians oppose the General Master Workman's circular as political meddling, while fearing insufficient politics in Dewey’s plan to sustain influence. Governor Foster’s Ohio campaign signals Standard Oil hopes if Pennsylvania fails.
A reflective piece extols the knife as a life giver and healer, noting the dread and pain of surgery yet praising its mercy. It blends hospital scenes with verses on schooling, politics, and everyday life, ending with moral and social observations.
The passage contains a mix of political cynicism and odd aphorisms. It references census issues, election manipulation, and general social critique with garbled capitalization and nonsensical lines. Willie Winkle appears as a stray name among the fragments.
The sugar refinery stoppage in New York is described as a political move benefiting Democratic Congressmen in Brooklyn, while claims that the McKinley bill caused the change conflict with Democratic statements that the Sugar Trust gains most from altered sugar duties. An Italian naturalization applicant in New York quips that representatives were sent to Albany to make money, hinting at practical political involvement.
A letter from Property Owner in Allegheny urges faster street improvements, argues annexation not needed, cites Federal Street as a priority, and calls for a deliberate, statewide paving plan to raise city and suburb appeal.
A letter notes a gas scarcity in Allegheny on Tuesday morning mirroring a winter 1599-0 shortage. Families lack fat for cooking, wood use rises, coal chutes rattle, and residents stockpile coal while coal dealers report tougher business than last year. October 23, 1900. LOWER ALLEGHERNT.
The New York Sun argues Governor Hill shakes up the West with vigor akin to Hendricks and Thurman, reflecting an Eastern frame that classifies Canton district as Western. The remark highlights political labeling and party dynamics in 19th century press tone.
General Benjamin F Butler conducts an extended Northwest tour in his parlor car. Congressmaker JoAn Dalzell receives a hearty Cincinnati reception hosted by L. C. Goodale. Hal, a 6 year old newspaper man, shows capable reporting skills. Blaine and Widom, former Garfield Cabinet members, are noted as close friends. Maxine Nevious is engaged to write for a syndicate. Francis Parkman turns to gardening and health improves. Prince Maximilian nears betrothal to Princess Victoria Sousa. MCALLISTER recalls a Newport picnic with borrowed stock for scenic effect. Miss Whites plots a Tibetan frontier entry to Grand Lama realms. Proxer Farnese Arif Bry, last of the Farnese line, dies in Constantinople. Dalzell pens a law success piece for The Dispatch. Issue. Twenty pages. Largest.
A reader asks if a person can vote in a new county in Pennsylvania when moving from another county on July 1 and not yet registered there. The text cites constitutional provisions stating two months of residency and tax payment requirements, and notes there is nothing preventing voting from the present residence and that registration is not required to vote.
Josefa Bexneett of Homestead defends winning a gold headed cane at the Homestead Athletic Club games held last Saturday. She asserts three honorable discharges and displays them at Mr. Schmitt's to refute rumors she was not a veteran, claiming participation in many events.
A reader asks about hyphenated surnames like Clarence Brown-Smith and whether Brown Smith is preferred for English style. The Daux notes hyphenation reflects individual taste and indicates a joined surname. Other letters discuss prison commutations and marriage licensing across states, noting Kentucky license permissions.
The Dispatch invites readers to learn how to succeed at the bar with a forthcoming feature. The paper touts its quality and notes tomorrow's twenty page issue as the largest circulation.
A prominent oil producer says two million dollars have been invested in Allegheny County in the past year with a high loss rate. He notes about 100 rigs in the Chartiers field and warns that only a few capitalists profit while many with small sums lose money, cautioning small investors to steer clear.
A veteran conductor recalls amiable cranks who travel regularly. An ex member of Congress offers him a cigar as clockwork, while a persistent traveler always tries to pay more than the fare. The narrator finally labels both as amiable cranks.
Townsfolk discuss betting with Democrats leaning Pattison and Republicans backing Delamater. Some bets exist but large wagers are rare. rumors point to a late surge with tips from Quay expected last week. Professionals and gamblers reportedly favor Pattison.
The Carnegie course of entertainments opened last evening in Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic Club as the attraction. The audience, small but discerning, included many local stars who praised the sextet's delicate string work, while the program impressed with its refined artistry. The next attraction is Musin and company for November.
A new collection from Haseltine of Philadelphia opened at Gillespie's gallery on Wood Street in Pittsburg. The show features Sienese and French masters with works by Bonheur De Nowle and others, plus military scenes and portraits by George H. Broughton. Local patrons are praised for their generous support of art.
The Pittsburg Library reports receipt of several new titles including Autobiography of Anton Rubenstein, Brushes and Chisels by Leodoro Serras, The Bilod Musician by V Korolenko, The Children of the World by Paul He, The Angiomaniacs, Come ee 8 by Phelps and H Ward, Modern hosts, A Little Ieen of Profitable Tales by Eugene Field, Haind Fate by Mia Alexander, Ascathey ae Mrs A D T Whitney, Ardis Clover dee, Frank promotes A Heverend Gentleman by J McC, Co.
Arthur Little, 76, veteran of the West Virginia Volunteers, died yesterday after war wounds healed and a long illness. He will be buried from his son in law John G Stewart’s residence in Pittsburg. James R. B. Stanley, Newark lawyer and former state senator, died at his home after months of illness. A. H. Harris, Montana mine owner, died suddenly at the West Hotel, heart disease listed as the probable cause.
Two Pittsburgh area obituaries note the deaths of John Hilay Sr a longtime North side resident who retired in Allegheny and a popular young Tauaklan named William Henderson Haid who died yesterday near Caurch and Old Avenue. Both notices list residence details and ages.
A mosaic of short items notes a baby hippopotamus in Central Park with a 17 inch mouth, scarcities in small denomination money, Florida palmetto root leather, a large game preserve plan in Hampshire stocked with Canadian fauna, and ancient Rome Christian house discovery.
A collage of quips and snippets from humor pages. Lines reference chansons and banter about singers teachers and children with a running chorus on life’s ironies and laughs. The text cites mock dialogues and satirical couplets about society and everyday folly.
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