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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1892
Page
2
The President nominated Gen. John W Foster of Indiana as Secretary of State on Wednesday. His long legislative experience and service as minister to Mexico and Spain are cited as making him well suited to handle the department’s diplomatic duties. The nomination receives broad public approval.
The Prohibitionists in Cincinnati nominate Gen. John Bidwell of California for President and Dr. J B Cranill of Texas for Vice President on the first ballot. Bidwell leads with 582 votes, followed by Stewart 184 Demorest 142 and Bascom 6. Meanwhile the Omaha Peoples Party nominates J Weaver for President on first ballot. The convention exudes heavy enthusiasm as Western delegates roar, with no perceptible shift in the political scene.
The piece notes a legislative pause as Congress is not in session and mentions the Canadian waterways dispute prompting presidential retaliation talk. It highlights Senator Hale's tariff debate contrasting protection with free trade and reports John Foster's swift Senate confirmation as Secretary of State, seen as party strength for Harrison's renomination and unified Republican support.
A century old poem contrasts a ruined city under the hill with a prosperous inland port, depicting decay from neglect and pestilence of free trade. It is followed by brief 19th century political notices praising Harrison and Blaine, and urging Republican unity and support for the ticket.
A Blaine Papers appeal urges Republicans of all ranks to back Blaine and uphold principles. It defends Blaine’s followers as loyal to Republican ideals, opposing bolting conventions, and promoting a robust American Republicanism described as all wool and a yard wide.
Friendship Department notes visits and departures from Buffalo Bradford and Canisteo residents. Listings include legal visits, a Grand Union election report, Moss Brook club picnic at Hyde Grove, and a Friendship Cuban baseball score of 3 to 10.
Court notices cite proofs of wills for Phebe Scott and J Worrock while Henry Shepard and Nancy Axtell estate actions proceed. Community Clarksville Club holds a large meeting in Friendship with plans for Little Genesee next. Erie Line offers July 10 Portage Bridge day trip from Belmont at 9:53 a.m. round trip $1.00.
The Burlington Route offers two harvest excursions with half rates to Nebraska, Colorado, and northern Kansas. Tickets from Chicago Peoria and St Louis are valid twenty days on August 30 or September 27, with destinations in farming districts and free pamphlets available from P S Eustis G P A Burlington Route Chicago TL.
Claims 500 in cash or cure for catarrh with Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Vendors assert mild cleansing and healing properties have permanently cured worst chronic head catarrh. If cure fails, they will pay cash. Persuasive pitch targets readers with high-stakes promise and profit motive.
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