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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1889
Page
2
The Dispatch reports sixteen weeks of circulation in Belmont averaging over 1431 copies weekly totaling 22,900. The paper asserts strong advertiser appeal and pledges to remain a newsy readable family paper, urging subscriptions and referrals.
The state slate includes Secretary of State, State comptroller, State treasurer, attorney general, State engineer and surveyor, 32 State senators, and 128 Assembly members. The Senate contest threatens patronage such as public works, prisons, banking, insurance, health, labor, dairy, and other state posts, plus wardens, arbi trators, and port authority appointments.
The Linira Advertiser criticizes Gov Hill for boasting that his veto of the Vedder liquor tax bill saved $10,000, arguing the broader cost would ruin farmers merchants and business in the country by denying revenue and fair claims. It likens the claimed savings to wasteful neglect and questions the prudence of such economy.
The article credits President Harrison and Secretary Blaine for a swift American victory at Berlin, securing Samoa’s practical independence, restoration of Malietoa, and a pledge of national autonomy. It notes U S gains of Apia coaling rights and equal stakes among Germany England and the United States, praising allied envoys Phelps Kasson and Bates. It closes by predicting improved diplomacy on fisheries and South American ties.
The Wellsville Democrat and nearby papers discuss the Whitney divorce trial. Judge or jury rulings clear Mr Whitney of fault, while detailing the social fallout, arrestees, and damages sought for alienation of affection. Belmont society debates virtue and home as the court of public opinion weighs in.
The well known trotting mare Electioneer Maid owned by G. Babcock died Wednesday from flatulent colic. She had raced the day before and was part of a noted trotting family.
The Erie reports Friendship Manufacturing Co now employs over 100 workers under manager A B Vorhis. Local notes mention Mr Dougherty’s bee sting incident, repainting by Arthur Williams, and praise for Dispatch’s coverage of Baptist and S S conventions. Additional items note Rev Arbu Wellman’s improving health, visitors from Chicago and Beatrice, Prof A H Lewis on vacation, and the Joe Gorton Hose Co parade plans with the Gorton band for Smethport on July 4.
Capt George H Blackman visits Joe Gillies while Fred Douglas becomes minister resident and consul general to Hayti. Elmira Advertiser reports a wave coming. Elmira baseball club climbs to second, Auburn leads. Chicago skyscrapers called genials. Dakota farmers reject free trade 20 to 1. Sullivan–Muldoon–Cleary depart for Louisiana while Isil rain leaves Baltimore. Sullivan optimistic about the fight. next Monday battle slated between 8 and 12. Mrs. J C Platt praised as indefatigable photographer. Public debt down over 16 million in June. Rh Tilton elected Harvard eight captain. Boston Butler presents Gen Butler portrait to New Hampshire. Bhaira Advertiser enters new dress. Postmaster General postal misstatement debunked as false. Alfred University commencement concert a grand success. W N Adams begins Island Park landscaping and road work. Will Hodgekiss killed by falling tree near Harmontown. funeral at Genesee Forks. connected to Mrs. Squires of Wellsville.
The President says criticism of his delays is unjust and notes he is ready to appoint any qualified Republican with backing from the state’s congressional delegation. He points to competing factions within states and rival Senators demanding rewards, arguing critics should exchange places to see the difficulty.
The bill authorizing $10,000 to straighten the Gendsee River in Allegany County was vetoed. Some claim the measure was a job, while further funding could aid Amity and Hume towns, with calls to repair the river rather than merely straighten it.
A farewell service for Dr. Niles at the Presbyterian church drew a crowded house. During Rev. Windsor’s tribute he collapsed and died in the pulpit. Dr. Niles urged silence, then continued, while Dr. Parkhill and the congregation learned Windsor had died, possibly hastened by heat and excitement.
Last week in New York gold exports were 3 047 610 dollars with imports of 309 448 dollars. The deaths of Hon Simon Cameron and Mrs R B Hayes are mourned across the States.
Examinations for certificates of the second and third grade will be held in the Second Commissioner’s District of Allegany County for the remainder of 1889. Dates and places include August 13 Friendship, September 7 Whitesville, September 10 Alfred Center, October 5 Bolivar, November 2 Belmont.
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