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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1890
Page
4
The Dispatch lists its publication offices in New York and details for advertising. It notes distribution points at Brentano's in New York and at 11 Ave. de l Opera in Paris, inviting foreign advertisers and readers visiting New York.
The Pittsburg streets last night hosted a massive German Catholic Societies parade with leaders delivering excellent speeches and a strong American patriotism. Crowds filled downtown avenues, paralyzing cable cars as fire illuminated mile after mile of cheering spectators in a remarkable display of city spirit.
Speaker Reed’s bid to pressure Democrats for a quorum ends in failure with 159 members present across two roll calls. The House adjourns while Republicans push a policy to unseat Democrats, risking renewed deadlock and further delays in Congress.
The piece argues for uniform marriage and divorce laws across states to end conflicting legal statuses. It praises New York for forming a commission to coordinate reform and urges Pennsylvania to authorize a state commission in the next legislature to join the effort.
The National Farmers Alliance proposes European funds loaned on cotton warehouse receipts to support growers. Critics say the sub Treasury scheme would not rely on government aid, and the plan targets about a sixth of the total crop with potential price effects.
The article argues that united action by producers via the Alliance reduces dependence on old cotton business practices and allows access to loans at lower interest. It cites the Alliance’s South success against the Bagging Trust and supports expanding this model to help Northern farmers as well.
The report compares 1889 building activity in 15 leading cities. New York leads in total investment and average cost. Philadelphia builds most houses but ranks lower in cost per building. Cleveland shows cheap homes. Pittsburgh’s figures rise with expanded area. Local cost variations affect per city rankings and future projections.
Chicago reports confirm the Nations Commission favors Washington Park for the World’s Fair site, sidelining the Jackson Park lakefront plan. The shift ends a drawn out struggle focused on local real estate and park interests, with two and a half years left to prepare the exposition.
The writer urges a new class of work for two years to save the Fair from fizzle. National interest rests on Chicago and the commission showing sole focus on unqualified success. Local selfishness in site decisions delayed progress from May to September.
The Harmony convention in the Lawrence Mercer Beaver and Butler district considers Thomas W. Phillips as a Republican nominee amid bribery taint. Democrats meet in New Castle with modest prospects. Phillips seen as independent of cliques may unify anti-bribery Republicans and challenge Democratic weakness.
Speaker Reed posed two questions two weeks ago about reciprocity and quorum. The Conference Committee agreed to the reciprocity amendment offering hope the first question is answered, but the quorum issue remains unresolved. New York City Republicans, aiming to act, expel the ex-wicked Mr Gibbs while he continues to nominate straight municipal Republican tickets.
The article notes the transfer amount as zero dollars, implying a stark view of politics in Argentina. It mocks the political climate and mentions Prof E Stose Whorss declaring an end to weather predictions, while praising Prof Wiggins for his self-assessment.
Napoleon Ives is reported to be wealthier than any other man in Wall Street, triggering scoffs from lenders who took five percent on old claims. The piece notes recovery hopes in Gotham and hints at broader market skepticism amid financial news. It also questions weather forecasting by the agricultural department and cites Charles A. Dana’s census omission as a sign of a 100,000 shortfall in New York’s 400,000 discrepancy.
Rex Butler once supported himself by chair making at zero wages. Ex Governor Cameron of Virginia may campaign for Democrats. Captain George MacRaezie, chess master, dies in Manchester after a tournament. Davin A. Taggart, Harvard 1878, NH district one candidate, state senate president from Manchester. Clara Barrow Red Cross nurse lives in Washington with 6000 income, donates most. Steve Holcombe ex gambler turned evangelist, slender and energetic. Basin B. Gordon health improved and may claim Senate seat. W M Taylor New York pastor earns 716000 yearly, top clergy pay. Brooklyn pastors Lyman Abbott Storrs and Roberta earn 10000. Gunsaulus Chicago 4000, Grey Boston 7000. A Goschers Cincinnati seeks 20000 salary as World’s Fair head. Col Davis Minnesota recommended for 25000 salary. Goshern reacts.
In a village saloon Jim Coulter recalls his drinking past and a failed fall into drink after losing a finger. He tells how his wife cared for him, urged sobriety, and helped nurse him to recovery after a near-fatal bet on whisky and a snake bite. He vows never to touch liquor again.
A woman on a crowded cable car nearly drops a bag of eggs when the car lurches. A quick reply from a gentleman prevents a fall, prompting a pained exchange about who is to blame. The scene ends with the man apologizing and the woman’s sharp rebuke.
Two short items. a dramatic engagement twist where a woman considers seven years apart for wealth and marriage, and a darkly comic tale of Mr. Gibson who misreads friendly townsfolk remarks about kindling leading to escalating temper and a gun threat, ending with a church meeting.
Old-time Harrisburg politician William Inwins, a delegate to the 1880 Republican National Convention, recounts anecdotes from Chicago that year. He recalls General J B Jackman, a Democrat allied with Cameron, and a rowdy scene at Briggs House with losses and bets among key figures.
The Editor a four act piece by Louis Aldrich and Charles Vincent played last night at the Grand Opera House with Aldrich in the title role. The plot relies on familiar melodrama with a benevolent editor hero and a forged mining stock scheme. Performances by Vera Goldthwaite and others garnered mild approval though the play’s intrigue remains thin and unconvincing.
The Bijou Theater presented An Irish Arab last night to a large audience. Bobby Gaylor leads in a farce melodrama based on The Veteran by Lester Wallack. Scenic display by Harley Merry stands out with bright costumes and strong stage management. Jessie Story Clarence Handyside and Marie Rene praised, with the Lamartine brothers delivering impressive tumbling routines.
Barrier Theater stages a strong version of Miss Braddons Aurora Floyd with well drawn characters Stella Douglass and Ramie Austen praised for beauty and growth in acting Dore Davidson delivers refined Jom Rawson performance and Miss Maud Peters impresses. audiences filled both shows yesterday and likely for the remainder of the engagement through Saturday night.
Tony Pastor's Double Company of Variet y Stars played Harry Iliams Academy of Music this week to a large crowd. Miss Bessie Bonehill led the program with English songs and costume changes, supported by Lurie and Lurie, Miss Edith Vincent, Kelly and Ashbey, and Maggie Cline as a lively chorus of acts. The reviewer called it the season’s best, noting the lavish costumes and the torchlight parade outside.
Sun's Phantasma Company at Clipper Theater presented juggling with balls knives umbrellas and torches. George Sun delivered deft feats including five carving knives. Miss Alice Kingaley impressed with imitation singing and a masculine turn. The show also featured Charles T Aldrich Ellenn Mullally Rice Mullally and the Locket children. A performer duo May Miller and Frank Hues drew condemnation for indecency.
A brief show features real Japanese in native costume visiting Davis Fifth Avenue Museum this week. They present trades and arts in booths typical of Japan offering entertaining displays for visitors.
Attendees praised a range of arts including paper and silk painting, embroidery in silk, wood and metal works, and a Japanese style floral sketch. The program featured Evans the cin animator, Howard and Doyle as living statues, dancers, watches, and the Gleason children, drawing cheers from ladies and children in the audience.
The popular Allegheny resort drew full patronage yesterday with a complete return for admission this week. The lineup features the Albinos the Martin sisters Bignor Martha Charles Green and the only Crowlee among others plus a variety theater with Kennedy and Moore Eugene Mack De Orm the Lorretts and more clover artists.
The Exposition enters its fourth week with visitors voting on topics via The Dispatch Poll Book. Tuesday asks if the U S President should be chosen by direct vote, open to gentlemen voters. Wednesday asks if liquor licenses should be granted by a commission, open to all voters.
The Sandusky Conference of the United Brethren Church finished its session in Findlay after assigning ministers for the coming year. East District presiding elder L P Lea led a list including A H White in Shiloh and HB Doty in Chicago Junction, among others. The West District names include W A Kesey presiding elder and ministers assigned to Findlay, Rawson, Defiance, and more. The next conference will be in Fostoria in September.
The Kansas City Star reports Democrats in Holt Missouri burned John J. Ingalls in effigy last night. The event is said to risk harming the Kansas Senator more than his earlier speech in Pittsburg.
Reports show base fishing superb at Conneau Lake. Erie sees plentiful potatoes selling at 75 cents a bushel. A North East farmer expects to clear $100 from two acres of grapes. Maxi cherry and plum trees in blossom near Harrisburg. A Republican clambake planned by Chester clubs on September 25. An Ow City firm advertises baby carriages for sale. Meadville to get incandescent light by September end. At Abraham Laubach funeral in Easton, four sons pallbearers. Bucks county businessman J W Gilbert dies suddenly at Bush House, Quakertown. Abraham Urey and wife of Friedens barge die within hours, buried together. Port Clinton man Henry Bretxe possesses a 1760s English common pocket-knife with intact blade. Harrisburg chestnut tree leafless but blossoms show vigor. Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry reunion in Muncy October 3 and 29. Jon Stortz, 8, dies in Harrisburg from consumption. interred at Poorhouse burying ground. Port Clinton Berks finds crushable stone suitable for grass-wand manufacture. machinery underway. Mrs ArcusTus Deresme Lais of Virginsville Berks grows dahlia plant with 50 flowers. Mrs Abraham Blank of Lanark Lehigh county owns a 50-inch elephant plant leaves.
Ex Congress man Frank L Morey of Lowisiams died in this city after malaria and age related causes. Martins Wagner of Pittsburg aged 76, father in law of Lieutenant George Snyder, funeral from his residence on Taylor Street. William Heilman ex State Senator died after a prolonged illness leaving a large family.
A reflective tirade warns against haste in modern life and transport age. It urges deliberate living, warns of accidents from speed, and critiques public figures and social mores with satirical asides about politics, love, and culture.
In CxIcaco September 72 Prof Joseph M Hirsch asserts he can extract aluminum from clay at low cost and plans to run 23,000 pounds weekly in a twelve story facility He says clay contains 68 percent aluminum and yields about 1q percent metal from his process He compares with Lehigh University work and cites producing aluminum for a few cents per pound.
A miscellany of odd notes includes Sahara artesian water hints, Colfax squash growth, New York schools funding cut, and fashion for wedding rings. Anecdotes cover a butter record cow Euratisamas, Gettysburg guest misadventure, army worms in Woodbridge, a solitary English resident, and a vast San Francisco Chinese registry worth $30,000.
A collage of light humor and brief quotes across newspapers features Mrs. Passifer on whitening germs with coffee phrases, marital musings on engagements, Robbie’s printer ambitions, and a Capitol visitor’s quips. Notes from Cape Cod and Sullivan’s theatre headlines add to the ready mix of clipped anecdotes.
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