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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
2
A political note promotes McKinleyism praising a Pearl button factory at Hornellsville. It argues protection protects and warns voters to choose carefully in the next election.
A request for a public joint debate on party issues between Hon. Benjamin Harrison and Hon. Grover Cleveland is stated as likely to be interesting and conclusive.
The American army with its attachments is questioned on its ability to handle varied industrial conditions after the riots and tumults of the past week. The issue concerns readiness for domestic disturbances and internal security.
The passage states that upon completion of the vessels under construction and those authorized, the navy will total 43 ships, armed with 364 guns and staffed by 11,004 officers and men.
Editorial argues compulsory education is essential to a free government. It claims one million dollars on prewar spelling books in the South would have saved hundreds of millions in wartime costs.
Authorities estimate Pennsylvania spends at least 20000 dollars daily to support what is called a do nothing army in the field at Homestead. Critics question whether mere parade results justify such a high outlay.
The People’s Party vice presidential candidate in 1880 expressed regret for not killing more Yankees in the war and now refuses to retract the remark. The incendiary statement could complicate Field’s efforts in the upcoming campaign.
Thomas H. Carter newly named chairman of the Republican National Committee drew national attention at the Minneapolis convention. His strategic skill earned him praise from rival Clarkson who called him the shrewdest politician of his age. Carter, then land commissioner, plans to resign to devote himself to the campaign.
The craze for antique furniture fuels candlestick fashion. A new decorative piece uses a large wax flower basket with roses lilies orchids violets and chrysanthemums, each flower a candle designed to burn about thirty minutes. When lit the display yields a magical glow.
A compact description of using old fashioned English ivy arranged in a bracket near a window. It suggests ivy tracing with a palm or begonia as a centerpiece, creating a modest yet effective green display beside a window.
Reed led the house assault to pass the free coinage bill 154 to 136 as Republicans moved to kill it. The piece notes Democratic and Republican tactics, G.A.R. funding, and Third Party tactics aimed at aiding Cleveland, with remarks from X.Y. Z. in Washington, D.C.
A summary of the New York State Press Association gathering in Buffalo with business sessions, a Niagara trip, and a Fraternal tour to Chautauqua Jamestown and Lakewood. Editors praise the event and plan to meet again in 1893 in the Adirondacks.
During May about 2,000 strikes occurred nationwide involving more than 500,000 workers. The data reflects widespread labor unrest across multiple industries and regions the report notes.
The Republican platform adopted at Minneapolis outlines principles on tariff protection, reciprocity, bi metallic monetary standard, universal ballot rights, foreign policy, immigration restraint, labor protections, anti trust stance, postal service expansion, civil service reform, Nicaragua canal control, territorial admission, arid lands, World’s Fair support, temperance, veteran recognition, and a pledge of continued faithful governance. The text cites the party’s belief in protectionist policy, gold and silver parity, and election integrity, along with support for expansion of commerce and national defense.
Erie line announces a grand excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo on Sunday July 24. Special Belmon t train leaves at 7 41.4 A M with round trip about two hours. Passengers urged not to miss the event and to observe progress on Niagara tunnel.
Community items list ad notices at Judge Norton's office and local visits by John Crosby and Att'y Robbins. Friendship's baseball team beat Bolivar 18 to 4. Woods, Klee and batting cited as features. Erie railroad to add a new tower to direct movements. Orpheus Male Quartette concert poorly attended but praised. Crandall case proceedings in Buffalo court feature judges barred for conflict. outcome expected to bring Judge Norton notable recognition.
A July Fourth celebration at Fort Ticond eroga near Lake Champlain featured a midnight cannon serenade despite rain. Morning events included speeches, music by a military band, and a Champlain era lecture by J H Cook. The day closed with baseball, bicycle and foot races, a two hour fireworks display, and a grand ball at Weed's opera house.
An advertisement claims a universal remedy by Dr Penn Petacetes cures Scrofula and consumption when taken early. It asserts benefits for weak lungs bronchitis asthma and lingering coughs and promises full money back if no benefit or cure is shown.
A Republican caucus is called for next Saturday at 8 P.M. in the Court House to elect delegates to the County Convention at Cuba on Wednesday August 1st and to attend the Congressional Convention at Olean on the 26th of the month.
Burlington Route offers half price tickets from Chicago Peoria and St Louis to Nebraska Colorado and Northern Kansas on August 80th and September 27th tickets valid twenty days. Also notes farming yields and requests pamphlets from P Eustis in Chicago.
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