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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1892
Page
2
A somber closing of congressional proceedings signals a political shift. The scene captures quiet tears and a restrained finality as lawmakers exit the chamber, leaving unresolved issues and a warning of forthcoming change.
Iris notes the northwest seeks 20 000 large lands as a sign of prosperity. A Republican mockingly suggests Nevada's bug that chews barbed wire could be released on free silver advocates to test wit and fortunes.
A Bolivar Breeze remark questions the depth of faith of a supporter who fears reading opposition papers about his party and candidates, suggesting a shallow or selective adherence to beliefs.
The piece urges unwavering backing for all clubs that serve the party’s aims and asks every honest Republican to support the Republican Club in their town with whatever effort they can muster.
Senator Proctor argues strikes show labor demand and prosperity while predicting wage cuts if free trade is adopted. He deems strikes justifiable only under certain conditions, but characterizes them as unnatural and unhealthy and regrets their necessity.
A partisan column jousts with the Democratic National Congress after adjournment, calling it the most riotous and least capable in history. It assigns blame for extravagance and corruption, citing a 35 million dollar tally and a 15 million rapid appropriation. The piece urges Republicans to rally for the fall election.
A telegram to the Pitts burgh Dispatch reports James Dunlin an eighteen year old son of a prominent citizen was killed in a shaft at Newburgh with his recovery described as doubtful. The note appears in a broader set of remarks from the era including political commentary on tariffs and Congress.
Editor DisPATCH notes the presidents interest in veterans hosting at the G A R encampment. Public support forced Col Ernest to revoke a ban on using the White Lot for reunions, prompting praise for Washington’s people and a push to stage a grand event. The piece also questions Democratic maneuvers over a 25 million dollar World’s Fair appropriation and House Senate dynamics.
Narrator recounts a roughly 2700 mile daytime rail journey from Belmont to Chicago and back through Canada and the American Midwest. He describes Port Huron tunnels, Omaha’s grand streets, the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, prairie sunrises, and finally the return home with a renewed love of home.
Local items include courtly notices on Judge Norton and a 2 pm pole raising in Angelica, social visits of Miss Simons and Miss Bond, and regional travel notes. Baptists reorganize into a Young People’s union, bicycle group visits, the Sash and Blind Factory ball game, and a trigger for Stella Cole's dressmaking reopening in September.
A notice requests a complete representation of the County press to meet in Cuba next Friday. It states arrangements should be made and that headquarters will be at the St. James Hotel.
On August 80th and September 27th the Burlington Route will sell tickets from Chicago Peoria and St Louis to farming districts of Nebraska Colorado and Northern Kansas at half rates. Tickets valid twenty days. Nebraska yields noted at three hundred bushels per year plus other grain fruit and livestock. Send for pamphlets maps to P S Eustis G P A Burlington Route Chicago Tl.
The Dispatch offers free one year subscriptions to the leading farmer’s journal The American Farmer for new subscribers who clear all past debts and pay one year in advance. The promotion extends the same free year to farmer readers and includes a choice of premium journal for new subscribers. Call for details.
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