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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch notes its advertising office in New York and lists overseas advertisers. It mentions Rivertone's in New York and a Paris address at 1T Ave de Popera where disappointed hotel guests may seek remedies.
Fragmented OCR lists various subscription and postage figures per quarter month and year. Mentions including Sunday editions and weekly carrier delivery, with prices for different terms and periods.
The Exposition at the Point draws thirty thousand visitors and earns a favorable verdict from a broad cross section of Pittsburg residents. Officials praise the display as a grand success, highlighting glassmaking and regional industry. The feature aims to educate strangers and benefit the local economy and morals.
The New York World argues that to curb lottery gambling the nation needs vigorous enforcement of existing laws across states. It notes 34 states ban tickets, 17 outlaw ads, and punish buyers as well as sellers, reducing cross state interference and corrupt influence in legislatures. The piece urges citizens and police to act against violations with impartiality to foster reform.
The piece argues that warnings against the Butterworth bill and other reforms are baseless. It cites past panics as driven by speculation, notes uncertainty over court interpretation, and explains how speculation creates both buyers and sellers while prices rely on true supply and demand.
The article argues that banning future delivery contracts would disrupt critical trade operations and fail to prevent panics. It notes past laws like the inter-State commerce and anti-trust acts have seen little enforcement, casting doubt on Butterworth’s effectiveness.
The Ohio Republican Kennedy caricatured Senator Quay with heavy invective in a largely Democratic show. The scene mocked the Federal election bill and implied Reed would have intervened, while noting Kennedy’s own political rigidity and fragility of party harmony.
The piece condemns taxing imitation foods while noting the need to protect consumers from deceit. It argues labeling and taxation as tools to reveal substitutes like oleomargarine and compound lard, urging makers to clearly denote non genuine products and to reduce end user deception.
Lawmakers consider exempting certain products from bans but warn against mislabeling oleomargarine and compound lard as creamery butter. The public and merchants seek honest prices while Congress weighs means to curb false pretenses and protect buyers.
The piece notes Arkansas shifting to Democratic wins and Vermont showing Republican loss, with majorities shrinking from twenty eight thousand to twelve thousand. It questions party strength, mentions voter abstention by Republicans, and hints Speaker Reed explaining the shift to Maine constituents.
Senators Edmunds and Evarts attacked reciprocity in the Senate with Edmunds slurring Blaine as a deluded advocate and Evarts arguing the policy fails with South America under international law. Philadelphia press pushy about partisan bets while pundits mock the race for officeholders.
A compendium of remarks cites Emerson on Daniel Webster and the idea of conceit, with quips from Dr. Sampson and a defense of Emerson’s merit. It notes Reed and McKinley leaving Congress to tend fences, and the New York Herald's stance on the Pennsylvania contest as a boost to Democrats. Comte de Paris plans to visit battlefields but delays until Congress adjourns.
Mr Powderly calls Chauncey M Depew an amateur railroad President The New York Press protests The debate notes a weaker claim to a presidential boom and mocks a Sen Ingalls cut as the most unkindest.
The passage notes Mr. Smyser of Ohio may not present as a sight of propriety after an attempted judge position involving his corporation. It mentions a fine specimen of blasphemy shown by Mr. Kennedy in yesterday's House debates exhibit.
The passage notes Republican readers visiting Speaker Reed's district casting doubt on his ability to count votes. It mentions Edmunds and Evarts disregarding reciprocity in relation to presidential booms and cites division in Beres county Republicans over patronage and office funding as proof reform is needed.
A miscellany of brief biographical sketches and quirky names. Highlights include Mrs. Harrison’s travel trunks from Cape May Point to Cresson, Swineuble described as a brilliant nervous bachelor, Sanve Small headed to Arab as a new president of an educational institution, Ella Chamberlain at Swampscott with whistling powers bound for Europe, HouLanger in St Louis leading a unique aluminum shell drum, Amy E Bell a London broker with a largely female client base, and Dr. Guerce F Root commemorated in Chicago for his musical legacy and his Lincoln era song.
A red haired, blue eyed wanderer from Tin Cup district arrives in Prescott ten years ago seeking work but living rough. Idaho Jack, a bragging gunfighter, clashes with him after a loud tale at the Ark. the stranger shoots Jack in a fatal duel. A note from A C Hepburn explains his act and town funds bury him, then Jack leaves.
A man, Hud Doston, recognizes Huckstep, the waiter, from a past era around 187. The conversation recalls Huckstep's early work on The Reorganiser or Herald of the New Age and a bold prospectus predicting wealth equality and a social millennium. The scene ends with a lunch order including roast beef and other dishes.
The piece argues Wilson’s success stems from hard work and discipline rather than luck. From humble origins as a variety performer to vaudeville star, he left a high Philadelphia salary for modest pay to pursue craft. He studied languages and swordplay, built a career, and maintained a temperate life, emphasizing steady effort over fortune.
A newspaper man wagers that a short story by author Tans would be rejected if written by hand but accepted if typewritten. The handwritten manuscript was returned with no praise, while the typewritten version was accepted, yielding a check to cover the wager and losses on the bet.
In a clinic Dr Todd argues wind instruments cause lung disease emphysema while the class hears a cadaverous patient claim to be a band splayer. The anecdote reflects his belief that Todd’s name will endure in medical history through emphysema theory and Bright's disease comparison.
A stage mishap during The U. S. Mail at Carlisle ends with Postmaster Hawkins flubbing his lines. He improvises a cut, misreads cues, and bursts onto stage in a frantic scramble as Frank David and author Mr Jenks cope with the chaos.
A Pennsylvanian party led by Adjutant General Hastings and joined by Chairman Andrews Secretary Miller plus James Warmecastle and W D Porter met Senator Quay and Senator Cameron in Washington. Delegates say the gathering aimed to discuss campaign start tactics and statewide strategy with no alarm or despondency conveyed.
Chicago reports no new developments as to the uniform bill of lading. The Lake Shore took no action, the Wabash signaled support for unanimous adoption, and the Chicago and Grand Trunk managers favor siding with shippers while awaiting other roads to amend the contract.
A Vancouver woman separated 15 years returns to find her husband still alive and seeking to reclaim her as his wife. He discovers she is married to Henry for property security. Henry threatens, while Mrs Levens clings to her first husband as lawyers weigh the legal angles.
The Pittsburg Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church convened at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Coal Center last night and finished today. Rev. D A Cooper was chosen moderator and Rev. J F Childress secretary. They planned a year focused on missions statistics church erection education and ministerial relief with hopes for new congregations. Adjournment was set for April 1 1691 to meet with Shadyvenue Congregation East End Pittsburg.
Mrs Bridget Morrison of Massillon died there today aged 108. Born in County Sligo Ireland she retained keen senses except slight deafness. She never used glasses and two weeks ago threaded a needle and sewed carpet rags. Her complexion remained clear as a child.
The fifth annual Lutherans of Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia met at Pen Mar on the Western Maryland Railroad. Attendance exceeded 20,000, reflecting wide regional participation.
In Baltimore on September 3 William M. Butts, a local publisher, died following morphine use after an apparent drinking episode. Police and coroner investigations focus on the circumstances and cause of death as details remain incomplete.
A lively column reflecting on fairs, fashion, and city life themes. It contrasts today’s attractions like fakirs and racecourses with rural fair traditions, notes shifts in dress and etiquette, and wittily surveys barbers, real estate, and local hype around the Exposition.
The Dispatch invites readers to vote daily on topics at Exposition Headquarters including removing the Old Block House to Schenley Park, transforming Allegheny Wharf into a promenade, and choosing a site for the Carnegie Free Library main building. Amateur writers compete for prizes up to a twenty dollar gold piece with rules and submission details.
John Henry Hollis a cotton broker and charter member of the Cotton Exchange in New York died suddenly at his home 194 Clinton Street after a brief walk with his wife. He had rheumatism of the hip two years, retired from active business seven years ago, and was a longtime Governing Committee member of the Exchange.
Ottawa reports Sir John MacDonald denies a Wheeling telegram claiming Canadian and British leaders bought 400000 acres in Mercer Boons and Wyoming counties West Virginia to establish a Scotch colony The telegram cited John H Wright of 30 Wall Street New York as agent in the deal.
The Chicago Herald notes the Queen has emerged as a reformer targeting the British aristocracy. If successful, she would be viewed as one of history’s greatest reformers for tackling moral degradation within high society.
At the American Forestry Association convention in Quebec Lieutenant Governor Anger delivered the inauguration speech. He noted extensive logging in recent years from 1867 onward, citing 10,450,000 feet board measure and 60,600,090 cubic feet of timber cut in Quebec and discussing revenue from lumber cars.
New York September 3 The gold and silver beaters closed their fifth annual session with a major decision to add a uniform heating rate at the meeting.
Fragmentary text notes delays in Chicago cable car service tied to a census year. References to Washington and a postponed event imply a public transit disruption and timing linked to population counts.
Newspapers weigh Chicago and other cities as potential sites for the World's Fair. Critics rail at delays and speculation while a few outlets call for decisive action and credible plans.
A miscellaneous roundup noting vast foreign landholdings in the United States, English relief costs, Methodist and school statistics, odd inventions, curiosities about dogs and rabbits, a Rome convent malaria cure claim, a will from Waterbury, and various brief vignettes on crime, astronomy, and daily life from the era. Named places include England, United States, Japan, Rome, Waterbury, Falls City, Fern, and New Albany.
A collage of quips and humorous lines from multiple publications. Snippets include lines about rabbits in Australia, advice on keeping information private, a satirical misprint on youth, and light exchanges about social events and manners. The text mixes miscellaneous editorial jokes and brief anecdotes.
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