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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1892
Page
2
Henry W Sage of Ithaca and Jesse Seligman of New York are named as electors at large in the slate. The designation appears in the New York list of electors and reflects party or state selection.
The list includes THEO.S. THOMAS of New Hudson and HERBERT A. BARNEY of Amity as coroner candidates or appointees in the referenced notice.
An exchange suggests Grover should seek a divorce from David on grounds of neglect and failure to provide support, highlighting marital strain and potential legal action.
Newspapers warn of cholera risk and urge residents to disinfect homes and streets. Public notices emphasize sanitation, caution, and readiness as officials monitor outbreaks. Authorities advise prompt cleanup and hygiene to prevent spread.
An Alliance speaker notes American laborers earned about 98 cents per day last year while England’s average stood at 55 cents. The remark highlights wage disparities between the two countries in the era.
The president of the National League of Republican Clubs issues a notice postponing the national convention scheduled in Buffalo from September 1 to September 15.
A writer laments Republicans listening to tailored Democratic sermons while neglecting the core cause and principles their party is said to uphold. The remark frames internal tensions and calls for adherence to foundational goals.
Free trader criticism grows as the tariff policy under McKinley influences low manufactured goods prices. Party leaders argue the effects favor Republicans and bolster support.
The Buffalo strike seems largely over and shows that labor against labor has become a stronger dynamic than before, delivering a near death blow to organized labor.
The Democratic National Committee faces backlash over a circular accusing the administration of Catholic discrimination in Indian education. The piece argues the claims are false, citing Congress appropriations from 1886 to 1893 totaling 3.78 million dollars with 2.37 million to Indian Catholic schools.
The piece estimates 8,000 workers paid at $2 daily amounting to about $20,000 per city and a total bill near $150,000. It questions whether Erie county or the state will shoulder the payments, noting the necessity despite the high cost.
A plea to voters to carefully consider the Democratic candidate for Vice President. The document cites alleged past statements and associations to question loyalty and support for the Union, urging readers to vote against the ticket.
The piece argues the 5 cent per dozen duty on Canadian eggs benefits New York farmers and lowers consumer prices. It cites N Waterbury of New York as saying tariffs created a domestic monopoly, with Canadian eggs displaced and prices dropping. It claims prices were higher before, and notes historical rates from 1890 to 1892, showing cheaper eggs after protection. It ends urging voters to support the Republican ticket for continued protection.
A Boston Journal report contends Adlai E Stevenson denied Greenback ties in Congress while records show he backed remonetization of silver, repeal of the resumption act, and Greenback reforms. The piece cites speeches from 1878 and notes political fallout over honesty and viability for the presidency.
The speaker attacks Democratic plans for direct taxes and tariff reform, arguing $400 million yearly government expenses demand two taxation routes. He accuses the Democrats of inconsistent tariff policy, noting past wartime taxes and calls to wipe taxes on whisky and tobacco while criticizing wool and cotton ties duties.
A summary of wage ranges for farm labor across regions, noting eastern states at $8.48 and western at $22.81 per month, with an annual average of $18.80. It cites Ohio sheep prices rising from $1.25 to $4–$35 per head since before McKinley tariff passage and claims woolen goods prices did not rise accordingly. It also highlights foreign trade volume in 1892 and asserts the tariff didn’t close U.S. markets, with exports exceeding $1 billion and the 1881 total as the next highest.
A critical critique argues the Democratic party lacks capable leadership to revise the McKinley tariff. It notes the death of tariff expert Joseph Moore last March and accuses the party of political incompetence and a free trade stance, claiming their leaders cannot craft a revenue tariff. It contrasts wartime substitutions with the failure to perform tariff tinkering.
A Pall Mall Gazette letter argues foreigners should share tax burdens. It cites McKinley’s view that Americans compel foreign contributions and discusses Norwich crapes selling to maintain France duties. The writer claims French duties force English makers to offer low prices to stay competitive and questions the English public's consumption.
The Rev. C. B. Snedeker of Abingdon Illinois recounts his Civil War draft experience In 1864 he and Stevenson were drafted Stevenson allegedly hired a substitute and Stevenson claimed thirteen days in the army Snedeker says Stevenson was involved in a questionable Springfield drawing and spent about ten to fifteen days there before returning home
The Kansas Democratic party experiences widespread defections as the state convention endorses the Alliance ticket. Chairman Simpson estimates 80,000 Democrats may vote Republican to thwart the Alliance movement. The Hanover Democrat denounces the fusion ticket, urging Democrats to choose honorable defeat over surrender of principles.
Mr J W Whittaker of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers Manchester reports hours of fifty three to fifty four weekly and wages about 9 6 per man. He says English engineers earn seven dollars a week for the same work while American engineers gain three to four dollars daily. The piece contrasts free trade England with protective tariff America.
Jurors drawn to serve at the County Court and Court of Sessions to be held at Belmont village court house on Monday September 12 1892. Names include Almond Burnett Green Almond Charles Bartlett Unity Peter Reynolds Anudoyver Byron Proper James Joyce Henry Joyce Martin O'Brien and others with GEO Green listed as Clerk.
In Spring Union rhetoric a pearl button industry fears closure by free traders who would push Austrian prison labor products. The grievance frames free trade as wrecking local shops and livelihoods for a basic clothing button.
The article notes free trade yields a higher pauper ratio in England than in the United States, one pauper per thirty nine inhabitants versus one per six hundred thirty. It argues Democracy seeks more paupers, implying a critique of policy.
The Cleveland party replaces the Democratic structure as the party awaits retirement and resumption of business. The piece warns the wrong leader has harmed the party, urging prudent voters to wait until the party reorganizes at its traditional base.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad raises employee wages effective August 2 signaling broader prosperity under Republican rule. The piece contrasts factory wages with political shifts expected after November's Cleveland free trade era defeat.
Friends report positive results from Hood's Sarsaparilla including cure of indigestion sick headache and blood diseases. Indispensable for tired feelings and claimed to help acrofula and salt rheum with widespread endorsement among users.
In Friendship and nearby towns, blackberries fetch a dollar per quart in commerce. Local figures Charles Hammond and D. P. Richardson visit town. Attendees join Wellsville Fair and state MacCabee encampment in Olean. Arthur Warner returns from Thousand Islands vacation. Probate contest for Miner will begins Sept. 6. Tea for Miss Hattie Baldwin hosted by Wellmans. East Hill Factory cheese sold at 9 cents. cows shrinking. Floyd Gilbert to Alfred University starting Sept. 7 after Washington visit. Local ball team praised. request for more games. School opens with strong attendance. teachers retained except Miss Gardiner. Pfaff & Goodman's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. performs to full houses. praised for acting, especially Fred Applebee as Simon Legree.
Public notice warns against fraudulent imitations and dilutions of Dr Pierce products sold below standard prices. Genuine medicines are now sold only through authorized druggists at established prices with a guarantee to benefit or cure or money refunded.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of Joseph Crosby late of the town of Amity Allegany County New York deceased to present the same with vouchers thereof to the undersigned administrator at Belvidere New York on or before the 15th day of January 1898. Dated Belvidere July 5 1892.
Our present offers give farmers a free year of The American Farmer, the premier farmer’s journal, if they settle all past debts to Tue, Dispaten and pay one year in advance. New subscribers receive one of the journals as a premium.
An item notes a dramatic sale involving a figure described as a seal king, with an $83,000,000 value cited and a transaction priced at $15,000. The fragmentary text suggests a transfer from Ruagia to a purchaser in a disputed deal.
Old physician, retired from practice, offers a free recipe for a purported cure of consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments plus nervous debility. He claims to have tested the remedy in thousands of cases and will mail the recipe in German French or English to any requester with stamps. A Noyes Power’s Block Rochester.
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