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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1891
Page
4
The judge rebutted claims of conscientious scruples against capital punishment, calling them cowardice in jury duty and noting many oppose such punishment in principle yet avoid service. He warned that moral influence may not reform juror idiosyncrasies, leaving jurors few chances to avoid duty.
The article argues that nickel tool plates for deflection and new mortar fire threaten the value of curved protective decks on heavy ships. It cites whaleback and tortie backed vessels, along with torpedo and explosive developments, as indicators the U S may shift from costly armor toward innovative ship forms in future naval warfare.
A Connecticut court ruled a barber must pay two dollars plus costs for humiliating a customer with half a shaved face and foamed lips after a political remark. The decision cites an implied contract for a proper shave and the customer’s insult as provocation.
The piece admonishes barbers to avoid political chats that could damage their reputation. It suggests the barber counter with neutral topics like shampoos and dyes, respecting client dignity. The tone treats grooming as a refined craft where politics should be avoided.
A Washington debate questions voluntary political contributions by government clerks and the laxity of campaign fund rules. The piece critiques fund collecting as a misdirected urgency, noting limited impact of clerks and citing Kansas and Ohio campaigns to argue against large fund demands.
The Knights of Labor convention in Philadelphia repudiated a proposed alliance with Republican leaders. They ordered the minority report printed and distributed and suppressed political endorsements. The episode suggests the labor vote was not pledged to Republicans and fuels distrust of political entanglements with labor groups.
The Philadelphia Times is accused of shifting its stance to support Robinson in a League contest. The piece argues Dalzell shifted from denouncing mushroom clubs to backing them to gain control, while Robinson allegedly expanded by admitting a large batch of clubs. It labels the Robinson boosters as railing against Dalzell’s record as pot and kettle rhetoric.
Article discusses whether a mistranslation or language slip suggested all experts admitted aiding the engine during a disputed fire test. It notes that only Mr. Vandervelt of Cleveland claimed admission in testimony last week, while Mr. George Brown formerly of the Pittsburgh Water Department says the admission was not made in his earlier technical testimony.
The colored cotton pickers strike failed to materialize its action as Southern workers maintain a conservative view that work and wages are preferable to idleness and wages that are not paid.
The article notes complaints from New Fi ce temporaries about a large batch of peaches with few ripe fruits while praising the general quality of peaches this year. It urges restraint in buying the subpar fruit and comments on jurymen not receiving favorable consideration.
An English officer praises German troops and discusses military prep while a judge questions conscience in juries. The piece compares contemporary works and mocks British writers and the idea of Americans in fiction, noting a forthcoming novel by Hamilton Aide and dismissing Thackeray Dickens Trollope Reade.
The article argues for ballot reform next year while criticizing reformers who shaped this year’s convention for their own benefit. It notes ongoing tensions over who controls the process and the fate of reforms proposed by the convention.
A tongue in cheek remark warns of writing a dramatic piece to show Ibsen how to proceed while noting it could spur the United States to retaliate against France over pork imports. The suggestion hints at retaliation through an edict banning the unclean pork from the country.
Reports note reep birds rising in New York as a fad shifts from Maine where the Reed bird surged in September last year but cooled by November.
A reflective piece notes the harvest moon continues nightly while the public grows weary of the sun. It hints at a forthcoming political hot wave next month, framing the season as preparation for upcoming national tensions.
With European demand for grain and a plentiful fruit harvest, questions arise if peach brandy and applejack replace ploin rge and corn whisky as the national beverage next year. The query also asks whether the snake crop will be the largest on record.
The piece notes political maneuvering over cabinet fate amid a growing agricultural and business boom, stressing that national vitality outpaces partisan fights. The tone underscores a resilient economy and a larger national horizon beyond politics.
The statement claims no designs on Hawaii or Tim buctoo to reassure American susceptibilities. The text contrasts John Bull's intentions with Tim buctoo, suggesting uncertainty about possible actions.
A collage of society notes mentions Punch caricaturist Grorce Du Maurier lecturing, Captain Andrew Haggard retiring with a 10000 gratuity, and Mile. Thomasain secured for a Paris theater gig at 6000 per year for three years. It also covers royal tours, Duke of Cleveland wealth, and Moltke's flower passion in light, gossip tone.
In Viswra Colonel Fred Grant reports discussions with the United States minister on Austria-Hungary lifting the pork import ban. He notes hopes for a quick, satisfactory settlement, but no action until Parliament convenes later in the season.
Executive Commissioner Whitman announces a competition for Pennsylvania architects to submit designs for the State building at the World’s Fair. The two story structure must not exceed 75000 dollars, include four foot verandas, and house a reception and exhibition area on the lower floor with facilities, while the upper floor contains offices and press rooms. Prizes are 1000, 500, and 300 dollars for the top three selections.
Governor Pattison sends morning message to Mrs William L 2 Pa expressing sorrow for the death of her distinguished husband praising his service to the Commonwealth and his guidance in State growth and financial matters.
The Alvin Theater debuts with a bustling audience and a striking interior. Charles L. Davis leads the project showcasing a pastel scheme, ornate boxes, bright lighting, and unusually spacious seating areas. Critics note a cheerful atmosphere despite minor cosmetic blemishes.
General Pearson praised the city for the new theater as Doris pledged first class standards and a potential future for public shows. Offenbach’s La Belle Helene opened amid uneven singing, with Pauline Hall’s aria taxing her, while Eustis’s numbers and Boniface’s Calchas provided notable relief. flowers crowned Hall and Davis received Elks praise and gifts.
A Fair Rebel at the Dquesne last night is a new military play by Harry P. Mawson. It is wholesome and bright with true war realities though not as original as Gillette or Shenandoah. The Libby Prison scene and military telegraph are well staged and Miss Belle Buck shines as Montetth with strong emotional power.
Last evening's performance of Hazel Kirke at the Grand Opera House drew strong seats as Effie Elisler impressed with renewed pathos and a tender aroma. The cast including Mr Couldock Miss Loula Poole and Walter J Brooks earned praise though minor roles showed room for polish.
A fragment reports a 37 degree temperature at day's end and theater managers not expecting packed attendance. Details are incomplete but imply a cool evening with potential delays or changes in show scheduling.
A Pittsburg audience received The High Holler at the Bijou with cordial, noisy praise for its brightness and variety. The piece, rooted in hayseed farce, features John D. Giver as the leading force and a lively chorus led by Fagan and others, with inventive electro lighting and a note on sea sickness as a mild expurgation.
An immense audience enjoyed a first class vaudeville show at the Academy last evening as Lilly Clay's Coloseal Gaiety Company began a week's engagement. The program features Bower of Beauty, a Don Jose burlesque with a bull fight, and a Robin Hood burlesque. New songs and witticisms abound. Ward and Voices deliver strong acrobatic comedy.
A sixteen member company led by Paddy Murphy and W J Mason presented Dramatic Notes and Tua Cruiskeen Lawn with Prof Campbell dissolving views of Ireland. Tim World's Museum in Allegheny drew crowds and featured the Adonis Four Jessie Herworth Jennie Ripley Rosa Lee and others. Six operatic promenade concerts and masquerade halls are planned at Cyclorama hall Beech and Irwin avenues Allegheny with Mile Edita Newtoni and the American Operatic Concert Company to appear nightly alongside the American Military Band for dancing. The Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Theater week offer promises novelty with relics and feats including Fitzsimmons family show the nine foot Colonel Cooper and a strong stage performance.
Proceedings report Rev W H Patterson found guilty of falsehood and of obtaining money under false pretenses and expelled from the church. Patterson, from Senet County Kentucky, had been driving an engine since suspension. Bishop Granberry’s illness forced absence. Rev T S Wade presided. Conference set Clarksburg as next meeting site.
William Ferrel eminent meteorologist dies at a relative’s home in Maywood Kansas after moving from Kansas City. Born in Bedford Pennsylvania he studied at Marshall and Bethany College and joined the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac in 1457 later advancing in the Signal Service. Jessie Frost daughter of Robert G Riggs dies of consumption. Frank H Frost husband of Macarena Fronts hagongs of Pittsburg is listed. funeral to be held at 3 PM Wednesday.
Mrs Elizabeth Borden Biddle, a descendant of a distinguished family, died in Philadelphia Sunday night at age two. She was connected to early American figures including a signer of the Declaration and a member of the Provincial Forces.
Obituary notes report the deaths of several individuals including Mrs Carrie Bray wife of W J Bray agent for Massachusetts Life Insurance Company who died at a house near Greensburg and others such as Jean Quaill the Wright child of HL who died early morning, Father Maloney pastor of Granville Church who died during mass, and Henry Goopricg United States Engineers who died in Providence LA. The items reference local figures from Westmoreland and nearby regions with brief biographical details and burial notes.
The East Ohio Conference held a lively session on Conference Committee reports and prohibition. Rev. D H Muller Canton addressed anonymous letters while Dr Muller explained he did not write them and recounted his sermon on overcoming evil with good.
Minniards Sept 27. At 11 o clock in the afternoon of Wednesday September 1 the float harvest festival parade in the history of the OT of Minneapolis or of the North west will move. Preparations have been going forward night and day for a week and fully 1 000 floats will be in line prizes will be given for the county society and State floats and prizes for the best bands outside the twin cities.
The Brotherhood of Railway Conductors holds its annual session in Louisville beginning with about 500 in attendance, though only around 100 are delegates. Mayor E delivered a welcome address as business sessions start tomorrow. A move to consolidate with the Order of Independent Conductors is planned.
Obituaries from Philadelphia newspapers praise Hon. William L. Scott as a self made man with vast wealth and influence. He rose from modest beginnings, built a fortune in business, and shaped Democratic politics in Pennsylvania before dying at Newport. His death is described as a major loss to business, politics, and the community.
The Pittsburg chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution Forest Committee plans a morning meeting to review membership applications chaired by Mrs Park Painter Miss Julia Harding and Miss Edith Darlington. Four applicant papers from Samana are to be examined along with a Washington delegate selection in February 22. Mrs Harrison wife of the President is president general.
Assistant Superintendent Houck touring western state schools says Allegheny County leads in quality with Franklin School Pittsburg praised as a model building. A comparative report shows district counts teachers pupils and tax receipts for 1901 through 1890 with Allegheny’s figures highlighting strong school boards and higher funding for next year.
Prof Charles A Briggs arrives in New York aboard the Cunarder Servia. He spent summer at Oxford with Prof Francis Brown and aided in Brown’s Hebrew Lexicon. Briggs plans Biblical Theology lectures as charges against him move toward possible presbytery action. a General Assembly report and Union ties to support his defense are noted.
The International Congress on work accidents and employer liability began in Brown today with only ten delegates present. About 500 were expected from labor organizations. M Droz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Swiss government.
Linocoln reports widespread rumors about President Fitzgerald of the Irish National of Olan but official word states he will recover and remains out of danger.
A string of travelers including C Moore mayor and Jane A Mansion with others at hotels for electric lighting work and meetings. Colon el Kakoe of Canton with son and friends visits. Charles Coyle of New Haven and Rev Father Coyle linked to nearby regions. Notables include F K Moore of Cleveland coke works, L P McCormick of Connellsville, Hiram Maxwell of St Louis, and D T S Troxell with Mrs Troxell. Several others from Bangor Maine to Charleston W Va, Philadelphia and New York are recorded at the Monongahela and Duquesne hotels.
A mosaic of curious snippets reveals global quirks and oddities: a Londoner per seventh, a New Jersey paper mill’s scale, vast U S railroad mileage, Lake Erie fish yields, and the oldest tobacco sign in Baltimore. Notes sketch odd hair, rattlesnake neckties, barber customs in India, and vast idle treasure in India.
A collage of breezy quips and character sketches punctuate a gossip page. Vignettes include a wary driver and fares, a desperate town’s plea, and playful exchanges about romance and marriage, all rendered in a flippant, humorously clipped tone.
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