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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1889
Page
16
Adventuress awarded small damages in poor libel suits. Athens is abuzz as Princess Sophia of Germany wed the Greek Crown Prince. Brass bands and flags mark the royal arrival with a host of European royals attending.
Lexpos October 26 readers of The Dispatch informed three years ago about the notorious swindler Oswald Keating. He swindled prominent figures, edited the Christian Union, and faced libel litigation in London today. Polly Hopley sued four papers. verdict damaged her case, with 40 shillings and costs to defendants.
The speaker describes bringing many animals from south of Hudson's Bay to illustrate his forthcoming lecture, noting the breadth of specimens and their usefulness in conveying natural history to listeners.
The dispatch reports Constantinople readies for Emperor Wilhelm’s visit with naval honors, street paving, and decorative lamps. Officials fear costs fall on residents along the royal route while noting the city may be renovated for dignitaries.
Phineas Taylor Barnum declares England a profitable country for Americans and jokes that better Americans may settle there. His London show opens soon and he draws attention with frequent media interviews. He plans a separate procession on the Lord Mayor’s day to outshine the Lord Mayor’s show.
Miss Amelia B Edwards vice president of the Egypt Exploration Fund and author sails for New York on the Etruria to lecture at Columbia College the University of Pennsylvania Peabody Institute the Boston Museum of Arts and the American Archeological and Zoographical Societies.
Lonsdale asserts he will speak at Kendal Natural History Society on his travels in the Arctic region and Westes, despite Arctic sharps claiming he has not reached the pole. The ex-theatrical manager plans to present his experiences and observations.
London reports highlight Geraldine Almar denying marriage rumors and signing a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera contract. Mia Langtry signs for a year at St James Theatre to begin January, while Kyrle Bellew’s rumored West End return fuels chatter. American actress Fuller debuts at the Globe amid strong notices for Digs Brandon and other London projects.
An Archduke seeks plain labor in court circles as Cadle Dispatch notes events from Loxpor on October 26.
The Archduke renounced rank and fortune to command an English merchant ship. He is 38, educated, and skilled in mathematics and science, with socialist-leaning politics that once drew criticism from Archduke Albrecht and Count Kalnok. The Emperor removed his command, and John now insists on finding any kind of work.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Republicans plan a preliminary for the next Senate race and state offices. A rumored Halford resignation surprises some, with others saying he may return to editorship and help the party regain strength before the next statewide campaign. General Michener leads the State Committee's push to reorganize the party for future victories.
A marriage by Very Rev. Father Subr. Jacon H. PETGEN united ANN A WavenMan of East End with PETGEN-WAUGAMAN on Saturday evening at Church of Saint Peter and Paul.
NTS presents a catalog of ladies and children's gloves with multiple button styles. Prices range from 2c for children’s cashmere gloves to $2.99 for select driving gloves, with various colors including black brown tan and slate.
A listing of discounted textile goods includes Persian Embroidery in many colors from 490 to 449, Silk Galloon from 240 to 150, Ornament Gimps Silk and Mohair with pendants, Fringe Panels, Beaded Sets 59c to 349, and various children and men’s hose in black cashmere and wool. Descriptions note seamless ribbed and double knee options.
A list shows infant garments with price bands including slips 250 to 506 upward dresses from 1 to 150 upward christening dresses 2 to 250 upward and hemstitched dresses at 450.
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