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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1893
Page
2
A publisher teases readers with evidence of prosperity and expansion driven by ads. They promise an eight page paper in the spring and urge subscribers to spread the word, sending season’s greetings to all.
A brief note questions the tally of votes in a Senatorial race with five votes in favor and eight in opposition. It mentions potential protests in Cleveland and asks if any heat related demonstrations have been recorded in the past eight or ten days.
A wry remark notes that no living person knows even a tenth as much as the average country editor claims to know. The line satirizes self importance among local reporters and the vast scope of everyday news.
The Kansas Legislature shows Republicans 73, Populiste 73, Democrats 4 seats. The balance of power rests with the Democrats as the chamber remains evenly split and a coalition may be needed for major votes.
A nation watches and hopes as Mr Blaine remains in critical condition with hourly checks and growing sympathy. Medical teams report his status as “about the same” amid anxious public interest.
Reports describe a Cleveland area blacklist generating consternation and public dismay. Details remain unclear while authorities or organizations are not named.
Bitter cold grips Europe with unusually low temperatures across the continent. Trains run heavily delayed in Germany France and Spain while Southern Italy also reports frigid conditions affecting travel and daily life.
The Angelica newspaper again attacks District Attorney Brown and critiques current political balance, describing ongoing public sentiment as a senseless tirade amid broader concerns.
The quote praises Senator Murphy as a Tammany figure tied to a brewer of malt and intoxicating liquors, and lauds him as the Democratic party's new and most worthy acquisition, calling others the worst heelers.
The Prince of Wales has definitively announced he cannot visit the World’s Fair. Nonetheless the event will open as planned with the public still set to enjoy the show, and the Prince will miss the fine treat.
The Olea Times quotes R G Dan Co ecommerce agency calling the late closing year of President Yarcivon’s administration the most prosperous ever known. The piece expresses hope that Democrats will leave the country in good condition when they are ready to relinquish power.
Soon after the Schenectady attack of 1690 the Massachusetts government sent a circular to the colonies inviting commissioners to New York. Delegates from Massachusetts Connecticut and New York met there in May 1690 to plan a campaign against Canada marking the first colonial congress.
President Harrison plans to withdraw privileges enjoyed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. After Cabinet discussions he will recommend action in his forthcoming message to Congress and may issue an order or proclamation ending the railroad’s right to carry imported goods through the United States under customs seals. The action aims to curb perceived benefits to the railroad without corresponding U.S. gains.
The text discusses Mr. Cleveland sending a trusted friend to gauge Senator Morgan of Alabama about accepting the Secretary of State post. Morgan, known as a vocal opponent of several Cleveland policies especially on finance, might be persuaded to join the administration to remove a strong Senate opponent, though Morgan’s willingness remains uncertain.
The article notes how a well dressed young woman invites idle gossip from men and women alike. It highlights her resourcefulness in making over old garments, turning little into new with remarkable skill.
The article credits President Harrison with a decisive diplomatic victory over Canada, describing a retaliatory policy against Canadian discrimination toward American sailors. It reports Canada’s formal adoption of an 1893 tariff removing burdens on American merchants, praising Harrison and urging American patriotism.
EX SPEAKER REED demonstrated to Sherman Hoar a method to count members during the Fifty-first Congress. Reed showed a mirror in the speaker's place that allowed him to see nearly the entire cloakroom, making it impossible for a Democrat to avoid being counted as present.
Report cites politicians reacting to a fabricated rift between Senator Hill and boss Crocker. The aim was to sway sentiment during Democratic maneuvers and shield Grover Cleveland from ante election pledges. Murphy’s support would swing with Hill in Senate battles.
Rutherford B. Hayes former U S president died at his Fremont Ohio residence after a heart neuralgia attack contracted during a visit to his son Webb S Hayes in Cleveland He was in his seventy first year.
A courtroom scene shows the Judge, elected by the Alliance Party, directing the jury to render a 25 cent per person charge. The Lawyer and Judge express reluctance and insistence on following law while appealing for leniency toward the hard working jurors.
The article lists numerous vice presidents by town and surname for the Farmer's Club for 1893. Each VP is to oversee club interests locally and organize meetings at his town, with J. E. Mippaven Sr. serving as secretary.
Joel Scott improves while townsfolk trade visits and greetings across Angelica Salamanca Olean Port Allegany Wellsville and Norwalk Ohio. Regents Examinations approach with new shorthand and typewriting class. Wasson runs Harrison Institute as Oregon Statesman notes rise in school finances and Indian education programs.
The excerpt surveys Nineveh and Babylon with vast walls and gates, a colossal Temple of Diana at Ephesus, the great pyramid with its massive base and labor force, the Labyrinth of Egypt with many rooms, and Thebes ruins. It notes massive stone sizes, the impracticality of dismantling such monuments with modern methods, and the enduring scale of ancient structures.
The Rochester Weekly Post-Express offers a year of both papers for $1. The Toledo Blade is highlighted for its popularity and Rev Dr Talmage sermons. Subscriptions are increasing at about 1,000 weekly. send to Post-EXPRESS Rochester.
Belmont residents learn that tailor C F Weinhauser will host a weekly Thursday afternoon session at a Belmont hotel offering a full line of latest samples. Call for appointments or inquiries in Woollyville area.
A poetic fragment expresses steadfast attachment and reverence for a beloved with seasonal imagery. The speaker vows to stay by the beloved’s side through storms and heat, clinging to them in close embrace despite external threats or changing fortunes.
Nina Pelham buys a coral bracelet set from Anna Wharton who needs money for her dying brother. Nina offers five dollars, then buys a bonnet for thirty five dollars while Dr. Carleton and sister wait nearby. The scene contrasts vanity and hardship as class lines cross.
Dr. Carleton confronts Nina Pelham with a plan to help Anna Wharton, revealing a hidden link between Nina and a penniless old schoolmate. A five dollar note surfaces amid grave talk of loyalty and sacrifice as they visit Anna Wharton’s bare home.
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