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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1892
Page
2
The Dispatch notes a rising political wind for Cleveland’s faction as the Republican County Convention gathers in the area tomorrow. It mentions the attendance of Alleghany’s "solid-men" and implies Grover Cleveland’s party prospects.
Report says the government has let contracts for 22 powerful warships, suggesting Russia seeks readiness for emergencies and showing prudent preparation in the view of observers.
Fragmentary remarks complain of the legislature’s mood and timing as adjournment nears while invoking religious sentiment. The text hints at somber reflection on governance and the state’s political climate.
By the first of May the revenue cutters Rush Bear Corwin and Albatross and the naval ships Adams Mohican Baltimore and Yorktown will be in Bebring sea prepared to enforce against poachers.
The message notes McKinley’s win in Ohio as a GOP and protectionist signal, Aldrich’s victory in Rhode Island, and anticipates a Republican president and House victory in November, signaling strong party momentum.
The Gypsie queen died last week in New Jersey Eliza Beth town. Gypsies from across the country gathered to pay respects to the royal potentate. A Roman Catholic service was chosen for the burial rites.
The speaker warns of potential conflict between England and South American nations and suggests Uncle Sam may need to intervene to safeguard interests, framing it as possibly beneficial to the United States if action becomes necessary.
Legislature backs the county seat choice returning to the 1858 law that makes Belmont the sole seat. Immediate jail construction is planned. the board of Supervisors will be summoned to arrange the project.
The Almond Era becomes True Issue while the Alfred Sun and Alliance Leader grow to seven columns. The Cherry Creek News reduces by one column and the Cattaraugus Journal cuts from eight to four pages as regional papers adjust formats.
The Allegany County publishers gathered in Wellsville on the 15th with cordial relations and three new members joining. The association plans to meet next at Bolivar on Friday April 29. Their note wishes a long prosperous life to the association and announces the States Editorial Association convention set for Buffalo in the second week of July.
Democrats reduce the next fiscal year's pension appropriation by 13 million dollars citing a large current-year surplus. Senate plans to wait until year end to decide how much to restore after Gen. Baum grants pensions rapidly.
A compilation of brief items and quips from various newspapers. It highlights remarks on conventions, secret sessions, stage dialogue, advertising, and party politics, noting shifting attention among Rhode Island Democrats, Ohio wool bills, and Democratic defense of mid winter convention.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruling denies that Standard Oil's power arose from its charter and explains trust meaning. It narrows any agreement where stock of several companies is moved to trustees in exchange for others joining, to share dividends as a common fund to create monopoly over production and prices, opposing public policy.
The New York Independent lauds President Harrison as a man of large natural resource, self reliance and integrity. It notes his impartial rule, patient listening, counsel from advisers, acceptance of criticism, and careful use of veto power. It highlights his respect for the judiciary and careful selection of judges.
The Erie and Lehigh Valley offer a spring excursion on Monday April 26 to Washington and other cities. Round trip Belmont to Washington is 10 dollars direct, 14 dollars via New York with return by May 5, stopovers allowed in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Souvenir Washington guide, through Pullman sleeping cars, berths required by April 1.
Town notes a parade of visitors including Sen Williams and Judge Norton’s horse tale. Marriage bonds link Milton P Wilbur to Alta Beechner while civic events report Calico Masquerade benefit, caucus results, baptism stats, and Good Templars entertainment with a seaside fauna description.
Senator Quay introduced a bill to appropriate 95000 for a marble bust of Gen Sheridan. President may decline renomination. Chili commissions Tom Thompson Rea for Chilean exhibit at the World Fair. A census bureau and navy buildup discussants prompt talk of national defense and an April naval review at Hampton Roads and New York harbor. Presidential and party maneuvering add to a tense political climate in Washington.
The Friendship Epworth League calls a basket social for Saturday evening inviting all. Frank Guild left for Battle Creek Michigan last week to join Gortons minstrels as musician and his father reports he arrived safely. A.B. Coon property on Penn Avenue sold at auction to Del Cleveland for 3700 dollars, including about eleven acres. Personal property sold the same day at fair prices.
The Republican electors of Allegany County are requested to send delegates to a convention at Belmont on April 21, 1892, at 2 p.m. for electing delegates to the State Convention in Albany on April 88, 1892. Delegation credentials must be presented to the Executive Committee at Belmont Hotel by 11 a.m. on the day. The chairman names J H Butterworth and A Miner Wellman as officers. Delegates per town are to be listed.
The advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio is the maker and cites endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists in Toledo confirming Cheney's honesty and financial ability.
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