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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1889
Page
15
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The article emphasizes that the key goal of the Pan American delegates' reception is to present Pittsburgh's manufacturing strengths through a comprehensive industrial display. It argues the real work will occur at the expo buildings where manufacturers should actively present their articles to win buyers.
In Zanesville Ohio a railroad attempted to secure coal traffic by force. A gang bound and gagged an engineer, seized his locomotive, and locked police out when they sought the engine in the rival road’s roundhouse. The incident draws comparisons to feudal barons and highlights corporate lawlessness.
The article argues the fair should be housed under government auspices in the U S capital. It notes New York and Chicago fundraising efforts falter, while Washington offers easy access for visitors and national significance. A District loan is proposed to fund the exposition with repayment to property holders. The capital’s prominence as the expo site grows.
Commentary questions Governor Hill's comment about traveling "without his encyclopedia" amid a debate on presidential politics. The piece notes varying explanations and suggests the remark may affect his ticket's standing this fall while arguing against sneers at using statistics from reference works. It discusses political humor and the value of factual information from encyclopedias.
A speaker laments the prevalence of imprecise statements among statesmen claiming accuracy in public discourse. He argues eloquence often replaces factual sourcing and criticizes officials from Congress and legislatures for neglecting encyclopedic knowledge.
Reporters tracked prominent Western Pennsylvania Republicans as they travel and speak revealing factional tensions. The piece anticipates a major statewide contest for Governor and the Legislature with Delamater favored by Quay and Montooth backing Mager, Hastings canvassing, while Rowand challenges in the District Attorney race amid Democratic reunification and Republican rivals.
A review contrasts D Christy Murray's novel The Weaker Vessel with a real Missouri incident where a woman resists an elopement attempt. The critic argues the real act, aided by a horsewhip, proves women can outmatch men, challenging the phrase weaker vessel.
The Philadelphia Inquirer calls Mr Michael Davitts remarks before the Parnell Commission an unfortunate utterance at an unfortunate time He acknowledged an old Fenian connection while arguing his case and aligning with constitutional methods He faces a doubtful reception as to whether his explanation will help or hinder matters.
The courts yesterday handed down strict penalties in the Sulli van abduction case with terms of three and five years for the defendants. Illegal liquor selling drew sentences from six months to a year and three quarters, plus fines ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars. The rulings are seen as strong warnings intended to curb prevalent offenses and reinforce that lawbreakers will face severe penalties.
The Union Pacific Railway, built with government funds two decades ago, now owns 7,500 miles of track and forms a 23,000 mile system, yet cannot pay the debt it owes to the United States Government.
The passage notes Russell Harrison, an enterprising young figure, as playing a role behind the scenes while not holding official office, with attention to his influence on state affairs and the administration.
A broad column critiques Democratic restraint in recommending office holders while lampooning Republican managers. It jokes about Stanley’s Africa trip and ivory trade, warns of Alaskan seal poaching amid a hard winter, and highlights Pittsburgh Iron and Steel industry leadership. It also satirizes banking monopolies in Persia, rail consolidation led by Russell Sage, pan American etymology disputes, Chicago World’s Fair mood, and a Baltimore and Ohio vestibule night train to Chicago.
MixsNEAPOLIS aims to secure the 1892 Republican National Convention while noting Pittsburg may influence the decision if the event diverges from World’s Fair plans. The piece also admiringly highlights Minneapolis pursuing a unique national ambition not sought by rivals.
A whimsical зарeliminary note discusses Spain’s stamps bearing the king’s image easing global fears about the royal heir’s upbringing. It jokes about a poker loss of 450 dollars as evidence of rough civility. It mentions West Virginia and Chartiers Valley field ushers and an Allegheny bridge market concept near Pittsburg.
Highlights include General Mahone's light stature, Mra Manta RavM, daughter of the Pension Commissioner, marrying Lieutenant Frank Moses of the Marine Corps. Also noted are actor 71S Seinfers, the widow of King Lars of Portugal, Jons Thomson the oldest Freemason in Philadelphia, and Commodore Joseph Hull, centenarian naval veteran with key service in the Mexican War and Civil War era.
An aged river tale recalls a remarkable tall man aboard the Lehigh in 1868. The voyager’s eloquence drew crowds until a mistimed leap into the Ohio swamp ends his vanish. A riverman cites delirium tremens as a possible cause and notes the mysterious figure’s death.
At Union School District No 1 in Burlington New Jersey a board meeting adjourned after a member reacted to a request concerning a plan for Milner School for colored children. The member protested the idea claiming an extreme stance and faced a mixed response from the board and audience.
The Philadelphia Call notes the new Commissioner of Pensions declines to speak citing past experiences with his predecessor. The piece suggests caution about policy directions and public statements.
Mrs. D C Hasseltene of Denver Colorado, widow of D C Hasseltene wholesale jeweler, died yesterday in Denver. The immediate cause and details are unclear from the fragmented text. Funeral arrangements listed as forthcoming Wednesday with connections to George W Childs of Philadelphia.
Mrs. John A. H. Mellor mother of music seller C C Mellor died yesterday at her home 1 Second avenue in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania renowned in musical circles as a brilliant pianist and critic. Also noted is S Thompson of Vermont a railroad stockholder and former president of sea cran fort and Southern Hallroad who died recently. Judge Arthur T Reeve chief of the Seed Division Agricultural Department died at his residence in Washington. Funeral services for Reeve will be held Monday with remains to be taken to Hampton Texas for interment.
Alexander Somerville appears in Washington notes concerning a division of funds and a row over a year ago with his position and activities referenced in the financial matter.
In Graafschap Michigan villagers of about 200 confront alleged witchcraft amid folk beliefs. Pillows searched for feather devils seen as crowns and chickens. feathers burned but disappeared. Two black chickens roasted, remedies tried, and a toad replaced an apple on a shelf. The minister spoke on the matter as excitement grows.
An extensive customs swindle in Winnipeg involves invoicing bass wood as whitewood to dodge duties. Prominent residents including an Alderman and a School Superintendent are tied to the scheme. Large shipments of dressed lumber entered without proper duty as misrepresented trade.
A six year old girl named Lillie Kilsby traveled alone from New York toward San Francisco. Police found her at the San Francisco pier with a note from railroad officials arranging safe transport and a warning that she had little food. Her mother is described as dead and her father absent for years.
William W. Robertson, elder of the Advent Christian group in Montreal, rejects doomsday predictions. He argues the Bible uses the term end of the world to mean end of an era, not annihilation, and criticizes those who promote the date specific doom interpretation.
A vegetable phenomenon in Carlisle attracts attention at Willis Hoover’s premises where an apple tree is bearing its second crop this season. An August harvest was followed by a September week fruit size as large as a hickory nut.
Samuel White, a life prisoner pardoned in May 1871 on condition of total abstinence from strong drink, was brought back to prison today for violating the pledge after 18 years of sobriety. His daughter's wedding preceded the relapse.
A dreamlike poem describes a journey across a stubble field where grief is lifted by two luminous figures with rosy wings. Mighty Love and Youth comfort and elevate the speaker, carrying him beyond sorrow as two youthful angels accompany future lovers in bloom.
Washington dispatch describes Senator Conger revealing a sewing machine patent lobby plot. A top attorney offered bribes to secure patent reissues, hoping to sway Conger and the committee. Conger rejected the bribe, warned the man to leave, and vowed to expose the scheme and arrest conspirators.
A garbled passage recalls a granted contract limiting inventor royalties and a tale of Conger with an attorney. The fragment hints at a late 19th century context with mentions of reapers mowers sewing and a Yeman remark.
Mrs. Annie Price once weighed 845 pounds and died after congestive chills. Born in Cookstown Ireland 47 years ago, she spent years with Adam Forepaugh and later as Bowery museum exhibit. She married twice, and a large publicized wedding ended tragically. Burial planned in a six foot coffin.
The Brooklyn Club hosted a large reception this evening for Seth Low in celebration of his election as president of Columbia College. Guests included trustees faculty prominent alumni and notable educators from New York and Brooklyn.
The Eighth Avenue saloon owner opens under a boycott by pool brewers. Lion Brewery refuses to deliver beer, citing an ironclad pool rule about debts of the previous tenant. The saloonist plans to sue for breach of contract.
William Gebhard an 18 year old Harlem youth with a taste for tragedy and cinema dreams killed himself with a revolver after restless plans to flee to Texas or join a circus failed. He left a will disposing of $461 as a wheelbarrow full of cheap dime novels lay scattered in his room.
Ground will be broken for the new Brooklyn Tabernacle with elaborate ceremonies. Dr. Talmage Rev Edward P Terbone Lyman Abbott and Hov John D Wells will attend at the Marshall homestead corner Green and Gates avenues. Dr. Talmage will deliver an address and lead the groundbreaking. He sails for Europe on Wednesday.
A number of friends bade goodbye this morning to Miss Winnie Davis daughter of the Confederacy on the steamer La Gae cogue.
A Fioneer Press report describes a man with an office in a large building who visits the Clerk of Courts to check a case. He posts a return card at 4:30, returns at 4:15, and waits at his door as the 4:30 and 4:31 notices pass, amid impatient anticipation.
The New York bid gains momentum as officials push for the World's Fair, seeking to reclaim the symbolic hat and elevate the event's profile. Local leaders frame the initiative as a booster for national prestige and cultural exchange.
Local report from Akron notes a large unknown bear-like creature chewing fruit trees and fences, leaving tooth marks but unseen by residents. In Covington township Clearfield county hunters killed a large bear weighing 470 pounds. A tusk from a mammoth-era animal was found in Amberson's Valley Franklin county. A Wheeling dry goods shopkeeper jokes about customers then 15 women enter after a sale sign. A two dollar bill lost by John Unger in Weenersville Bucks county 4 years ago was found last Thursday. An old Pennsburg edition carries eight landowner ads warning hunters off. A Scranton raffle ticket proclaims a January 1 100 drawing. A Lancaster man chewed camphor due to tobacco shortage with risky consequences. Thieves broke into a Berks county almshouse room and stole a mole and two watches.
A jumble of short notes reports deaths, odd incidents, and local curiosities. Entries mention a Lima man’s nosebleed death, Jersey City school rejections for crowding, a Troy hunter’s buck kill, a Maine man’s belief in a tale, and various oddities from New Castle to Taunton.
A collage of humorous quotes and exchanges from various papers parodies daily life. It references labor dignity, a proposed monument, romantic banter, and ordinary people in comical miscommunications, all recalling early 20th century sense of wit and social commentary.
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