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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1892
Page
2
Im Barnum presents a notable appearance in The Dispatch on Wednesday April 27 1892 with details about his event schedule venue and public interest. The notice highlights entertainment value and local engagement for readers seeking attractions in town.
An election pamphlet style appeal argues against Hin and greenbacks, warning of debt, gold payments, and Wall Street influence. It recalls 1860s politics, Grover Cleveland, and Grover Cleveland era issues, with a pleaded return to the White House.
No new developments reported in the county seat issue. Officials say everything is all right.
A column notes the Albany state convention opening tomorrow with 777 delegates. Allegany will contribute eight delegates as part of the slate.
A fiscal note shows the tax rate at 1.89 this year contrasted with 1 374 last year. The piece critiques partisan press coverage and Legislative conduct as orderly and calm.
Mrs. Gladstone urged to counter her obstinate husband and press forward reform as Gladstone declares against women's suffrage. The note signals a political clash over voting rights and gender equality in the era.
Allegany County Publishers Association holds a regular session in Bolivar on Friday with business of great importance on the program. The group hopes to bring together every publisher in the county for the meeting.
The New York Sun hurls a scornful label at its rotund opponent Grover calling him the Convex Oracle. The description mocks his size and ponders how the "stuffed prophet" might react to the banter.
The Legislature adjourned Thursday afternoon ending a period of strain. A noticeable push toward trade revival followed and the commonwealth showed a refreshing sense of relief. Afflict us no more.
Post Italy payment of 825000 to the Italian government triggers expectation for Chilean compensation. The piece suggests a similar amount could settle pending disputes with Chili, noting a few million more or less as appropriate.
Gov Flower called an extra legislative session Monday night to reapportion the state into new Senate and Assembly districts. The plan aims to distribute districts based on Democratic majorities, highlighting political strategy and consistency.
The Cherry Creek News notes self made candidates often reach elections but warn the path is rough and the prize tends to the mean man. The editorial reflects on merit versus luck in political contests and the odd twists of campaigns.
In a sharp clash led by Hill, the House kept Mr. Rockwell of New York in his seat despite a committee finding Col. Noyes had won. Cleveland Democrats attack Hill and Tammany power, branding 140 Democrats as Hill's heelers for weeks.
The foreign relations committee postpones a debate on the Chinese exclusion bill after deciding the laws may not expire until 1894. The Morgan silver resolution and sharp Senate speeches follow as party factions clash in the House over Col. Noyes’s election seat. The President remains cautious about renomination while delegates shift toward support for his possible run. Washington dispatch.
The Cuba Patriot announces a change in leadership with Stanley C. Swift stepping down and Prof. W I Moulton taking over as editor. J F Coad will continue to oversee the Belfast page and county coverage, praised as a key contributor to past success.
Belmont hosts a large Allegany County Republican gathering with delegates from all towns. The body adopts resolutions praising President Harrison, Congress member Warren Hooker, Assembly member M. M. Congdon, State Chairman W. J. Glenn, and pledges united support for the Minneapolis Convention nominee and national principles of protection reciprocity honest money and citizenship rights. The meeting adjourns in harmony.
The Republicans of the 34th Congressional District held a convention at the Olean opera house on a Tuesday afternoon April 26. Geo E. Tiffany presided as district chairman. John Woodward of Jamestown named chairman. Secretaries chosen were Dr Livingston Stockton and Messrs Crisney Belmont and Mays Olean. Delegates to the national convention named McEwen Wellsville and F Anshaw Olean with alternates Bush Rushford and Phillips Jamestown. R G Wright Westfield selected presidential elector. Resolutions endorsed Harrison Blaine and McKinley tariff amid strong approval. Notables in attendance included D P Richardson Chas A Ball Chas Fisher Hamilton Ward Jr Asa Bentley J E Middaugh S C Swift among others.
A collection of clipped phrases from various papers notes a unique claim about a coffin mace of headlines. Immigrant arrivals in New York are cited as record in a single day. Madrid hosts a banquet for Minister Grubb amid broad commentary on political leverage and looming election threats.
Friendship department reports visits by ELLIOTT in Cuba to try a case and REYNOLDS and THOMPSON in town on business. Judge Norton attends Surrogate's Court in Angelica. Grumman estate settled. WRENWICK returns improved. Foreclosure on Dr Stebbins mortgage. Odd Fellows lecture planned. a "wife beater" placard scandal. a runaway pony incident at the Erie depot ends with minor injuries.
No vacation during the summer at Westbrook Commercial College Olean New York. Special short courses for teachers and advanced pupils. No classes. Individual instruction in every department. Bend for catalogue ad rates. E D Westbrook Principal 33m.
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