The Dispatch Reported By W M Babham
Local edition of The Dispatch dated Wednesday March 8 1892 notes by W M Babham with updates from city and region. No further readable details available in OCR fragment.
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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
2
Local edition of The Dispatch dated Wednesday March 8 1892 notes by W M Babham with updates from city and region. No further readable details available in OCR fragment.
The piece mocks Will and questions political prospects as a Washington special notes rising Bering Sea tensions. It asks if Tuesday foretold Democratic defeat next fall and mentions the Louisiana Lottery moving to Mexico. It cites increased tax enumeration in major cities since 1890.
The article notes slow contributions for a Grant monument in New York and critiques Republican gains redirected to headquarters, implying a broader Republican administration impact at state and national levels.
The policy reputedly delays essential appropriations until after elections to feign fiscal restraint, creating deeper federal debt and misleading the public about saving money.
A chaotic editorial slams an enumeration scheme as a colossal time waster. The piece mocks Tallahassee oracles for their grin and questions what action will be taken, suggesting patience will reveal the plan.
Friday evening in Bradford a wrestling event drew crowd of two hundred or more and nearly ended in the death of a participant. The crowd and officials urge immediate intervention to prevent future tragedies as spectators accuse unsafe conduct and poor refereeing.
Chicago authorities move decisively to curb violence and curb illicit activity. The city endorses strict enforcement and urges other municipalities to adopt similar tough measures to uphold order.
The report notes Pius claiming a major Republican win on Tuesday, described as Tamany era corruption’s response from old Dutchess County. It states last year Tamany controlled the board by 18 to 8, and this year now 19 Republicans to 7 Democrats, signaling public indignation despite adverse conditions.
The text notes eleven counties once strongly Democratic—Broome Cayuga Chenango Clinton Cortland Dutchess Montgomery Ontario Orange Onondaga Steuben—were captured by the Republicans, signaling potential November success as prior Democratic gains in supervisors suggest a party shift.
An upcoming two voyage Arctic expedition plans departure from the Siberian coast to drift northward over the pole. Its promoter argues a current flows over the pole supported by Greenland coast wreckage. Twelve men will form the party and face a harsh winter.
Across inland cities and towns voters show strong turnout despite storms as Republicans sweep Supervisors and other officials. The press notes adjournment sine die and predicts continued GOP momentum for the presidential race in New York State.
A Mugwump correspondent claims the Democrats lack direction, but another editor argues the party has a definite aim and waits for the offices, predicting a November majority as the public mood firms up.
A compilation of editorials from major papers criticizing Congress for inaction. The Chicago Times notes Democratic majority risks fizzling. The Oregonian argues House avoids action. The Orleans Times-Democrat blames leaders for fear of exposure. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette cites high pay and squabbles. The Philadelphia Bulletin calls delay harmful to the nation.
The chairman of the Russian Famine Reef association ordered 5,000 barrels of flour on February 15. A 30-car train left at 3 PM via Northwestern road, produced flour in six hours and was marked Rush. It traveled Chicago to Philadelphia by Pennsylvan ia road, then loaded onto the American Line steamer Indiana on February 20 bound for Russie. The voyage exemplifies American promptness in business and charity.
The Democrats struggle to push a free trade agenda as three bills and a cotton bag debate. Senator Gorman proposes a secret plan to swing electoral votes to the People's Party, risking a House presidency and Senate vice presidency. Lumber firms protest a bill placing lumber on the free list, condemning its impact on American industry.
A Washington convention argues removal of import duties on lumber would ruin the U S industry. It contends trusts and combinations harm consumers and that tariff protection is the country’s shield against Canadian stumpage dominance. The group protests any Congress action to cut duties on imported lumber.
A Catholic priest extols Mary as the powerful intercessor who saves families and nations. He urges faithful devotion to the Virgin, arguing it leads to salvation, sanctity, and predestination, while contrasting Mary's venerations with those given to worldly leaders.
A column of quips on domestic rights with advice to appease wives by cooking and kissing, warnings about fuel and dogs, and jabs at religious fervor and the fireman who defies safety. The piece mocks social norms with arcane references and sharp, satirical tone.
Sensational newspapers and sensation loving people fail to realize they fuel sentiments that unsettle weak minds and push them toward atrocities. The discussion and notoriety surround crimes, trials, and martyrdom, amplifying harm rather than offering restraint.
Local notes recount visits by JoE Middaugh Jr Theron Cross and others in Belmont Cuba Angelica and Friendship. The Lester Middaugh farm sale, church services, and surrogates court actions are mentioned along with road machine talks and a county farmers meeting on corn and new farming methods.
Allegany County Farmers' Club met at Cuba on March 8 and approved an April 26-27 exhibition in Belfast. Secretary Coad was elected as secretary of the committee. Chair Bartlett urged broad attendance to discuss farm machinery and aid neighbors in selecting equipment.
Read advice on treating frost bitten feet by soaking in a strong alum solution for thirty minutes then buying shoes at Hanrahan's Boston Shoe store opposite the Howell House Wellsville 880 tf. This compact notice blends health guidance with a local retail promotion.
Ad asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla treats scrofula salt rheum and other blood diseases claiming remarkable cures. No other sarsaparilla mentioned. Text emphasizes unique efficacy and brand association with health restore.
New York on February 29 792 Republican electors call a state convention to choose four delegates at large four alternates and arrange for the national convention at Minneapolis June 7 1892. Delegates from congressional districts will be chosen prior to the state gathering with state committee members and district electors announced before adjournment. William Brookfield chairs the state committee.
Nassau details show a foreclosure sale ordered by the Alle gany County court. William K Paul Wang sues James K Hall Mary J Hall William Crocker and Isaac Willets to be held at the Hotel Belmont front door on April 23 1692 at 10 a.m. The description covers two parcels in Belmont and Amity including Genesee river access and a 12 foot strip deeded to Henry Weir. total 5 1 0 acres more or less. Nathaniel B Sherman sheriff James Johnson deputy Elba Reynolds plaintiff’s attorney.
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