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Newspaper

Belmont Weekly Dispatch

Location

Belmont, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1892

Page

2

Southern tour ends as Blaine plans Albany meeting

David’s mistake prompts a short rest as Secretary Blaine heads south for a Republican State Committee meeting in Albany on April 2. The Senate approved the lengthy Paddock pure food bill last Thursday.

U.S. Senate

Grover Sees Republican View On The Situation

Cleveland leader Grover states belief that Republican perspective correctly reflects the situation. He asserts coordination with party stance and urges unity in addressing the issue.

Governor Vetoes Walker Hatchery Funding Bill

The governor vetoed a bill sponsored by Senator Walker approving 25000 dollars for a fish hatchery at Cold Spring in Steuben County. The action halts the planned hatchery project and prompts potential legislative reconsideration.

Walker Cold Spring Steuben Co

Proxmers’ Lessons Noted in Hill-Tammany Legislature

A remark suggests the late Mr. Tweed would have learned from some lawmakers in the current Hill-Tammany Legislature, implying parallels between past and present legislative tactics.

Mr. Tweed Hill-Tammany

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Policy in House

A clipped quotation argues the current House of Representatives favors economy in principle but is penny wise and pound foolish in practice, reflecting on fiscal policy and legislative priorities.

House of Representatives

Blunders of the present Democratic Congress criticized

The quote questions the accuracy of a statement about Democratic blunders and attributes it to Grover Cleveland by Dr George Tu Milles. The text presents a debated attribution and a disputed quotation.

Democratic Congress Grover Clevelayn George Tu. Milles

House Considers Bland Free Coinage Bill This Week

House sets aside Tuesday and Wednesday for debate on the Bland free coinage bill. Reports say strong opposition and pressure in Washington as supporters push for passage and opponents prepare amendments.

House of Representatives Washington

Senate Bill Abolishes Death Penalty For Murder

A bill introduced in the senate seeks to abolish capital punishment. It would set first degree murder at life imprisonment and second degree murder at no less than twenty years.

Senate

Jury Draws Lots After Confusion Over Scientific Testimony

An Iowa jury struggled to reach a verdict amid a flood of scientific testimony and resorted to drawing lots to determine the outcome. Similar verdicts have followed in comparable cases.

Iva

Poole Secures Seat Amid Large Buffalo Enrollment

The state gathering in Buffalo saw many candidates for commencement, but Poole secured the position as a large audience attended the event.

Buffalo Poole

Unclear fragment hints at political tensions in town

Fragmentary text suggests Democrats uneasy about Cleveland side and a political return from town elections prompting suspicions about overreaching. No clear names, dates, or events to confirm.

Wales Cleveland Jook

Arrest Report Lights Up Bigamy Charge During Lecture Tour

While Jaiman lectured in Chattanooga urging husbands to treat wives better, Teun was arrested on a bigamy charge. The incident contrasts public advocacy with a legal accusation, highlighting personal hypocrisy amid a regional speaking tour.

Jaiman Chattarooga Teun

Presidential electors tally from early election year

The article notes 135 votes cast at the presidential election a century ago with Virginia contributing 1 elector Massachusetts 16 Pennsylvania New York and North Carolina 12 each Maryland 10. It states the current year will have 442 electors.

Virginia Massachusetts Pennsylvania New York North Carolina Maryland

Young Convicts Reflect Change in State Demographics

An exchange notes that more than half of 5660 state prisoners are under 26, suggesting the need for renewed home missionary focus. It implies Christianizing efforts or the Aderhean plan might be paused temporarily due to youth trends and demand for outreach.

England London

Citizen Pays Twice for Eyesight Forecasts in Ill Fated Screening

A Tepeca Kansas resident paid 83000 to doctors who claimed his eyes would fail soon. He then visited a New York eye doctor who warned his life would end soon and advised happiness at home, for a further 500. Medical advice came costly and likely untrustworthy.

Tepeca Kan

Printer families oppose all night saloon stance

A reflection notes printers and families oppose an all night barroom, arguing the night route benefits the saloon keeper, while printers, their children, and wives seek rest after the day’s work.

Eas Watts

Turmoil at Meeting Ends with Torn Portrait of David

Dispute between Tom Jamestown Tilden Club members leads to a heated exchange over a film shown at the last gathering. The audience clashed, the great AM was praised then criticized, and a portrait of David was torn and trampled in the fracas.

Tom Jamestown Tilden Club David

Postal Telegraph System Favored by Postmaster General Wana

Postmaster General Wana maker supports establishing a postal telegraph system. Bills will be introduced soon to implement the plan and are expected to pass.

Wanamaker

Uncertain York State Voting History Years Past

The article notes New York State’s political pivots with Grover Cleveland’s governorship win in 1862 by over 200,000 and his presidential margins of 1,000 in one campaign and a defeat by about 20,000 in 1888, suggesting a negative drift for Grover.

Grand Old York State Grove v.Cleveland Groyer

Republican committee meeting in Olean calls convention

The Odth district Republican committee will meet in Olean on March 15 at 7 o clock for the purpose of calling the Congressional Convention. Communications about calling one convention to nominate our Congressman and appoint delegates to the national convention should be addressed to them.

Tras Republican Congressional Committee Olean Heriffs County of Alley William K. Paul James K.ali Mary J. Hall William Crocker Jease Sasse Allegany Soehen Belmont County of Allegany N. Y County of Allogany State of New York Milton Genesee Street Genasee Street Amity Aaid County Prd J. N. Hubbard William J. Penny Genesee River Anson C. Hall Henry, Wetr Anson Q. Hall James K. Fall Alegany Fe Natthaniel B. Sherman James Johnson Elba Reynolds

Senator Hill Misses Train After Luggage Mix Up

A Washington correspondent reports an incident at the station where Senator Hill's grip sack with copies of impromptu speeches was left at the hotel. The train was held until a messenger retrieved the bag from the hotel and delivered it to the train.

Washington Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Senator Hill Wlio

Representative Harter seeks free passage amid political clash

An open letter to Senator Hii urges a listing on free coise as the path to resolving a noted American conundrum. The writer lauds the eloquence of a Democrat claim while awaiting a direct explanation and endorsement from the representative.

Harter Gouna Hii Ehlbai Raul

Trade move looms over Frouse amid large funds request

The article notes a forthcoming trade and a push to spend about 20000 on river and harbor improvements. It records anxious chief advisers and crowded public opinion while urging patriotic Republican leadership to manage the undertaking and defend coast defenses against Democratic spending.

Pi Aerate America

What the Wild Waves Are Saying

Collage of 19th century editorials on politics money and policy. Mentions politicians Hill Trill and Roosevelt era debates with Democratic and Republican voices warning about silver coinage and national projects. Multiple citations from newspapers discuss American policy and public spending.

President returns early over Behring Sea dispute

The President cut short vacation due to Lord Salisbury’s refusal to renew the Behring Sea modus vivendi. Cabinet notes a critical situation with Lee Blaine ill and warns force may be used to uphold American rights if arbitration fails. Democrats fear next House, with talks of delaying private pension bills and potential war with Great Britain.

Lord Saulisbury Behring Sea Senate Saulisbury Sankisbury Bering Sea House of Representatives McCreary Congressional Campaign Committee House Great Britain Canada Lord Lawlisbury Xx. Y.Z

Cleveland Ultimatum Echoes in Presidential Trust

The fragment discusses the gravity of the presidential office and warns against pursuing the role through personal conflict. It reflects on the weight of responsibilities and distrusts the idea of winning the position via self assertion. The source emphasizes sustained reverence for office and cautions against opportunistic bidding.

United States Cleveland

The Farmers Mall Postal Service Question

The text argues for equitable rural postal delivery matching city service. It questions fairness toward farmers and artisans, urges daily news and supply access, and emphasizes the need for regular communication with the wider world to aid settlement and development of country districts.

Local residents and events in Belmont and nearby towns

Belmont and Canisteo visiters are noted including W A Willard and J C VanFleet. Judge Norton buys farm colts. bank buys new typewriter. Concerts and socials abound at Crandall's Opera House and rail community events. Revival meetings, church services, a post office robbery investigation, political nomination concerns, and a soap bubble contest highlight community life.

W. A. Willard Belmont A. B. Vorhis J. C. VanFleet Andover Judge Norton James Howard First National Bank Smith Frank Helmne Crandall’s Opera House Kk. A. U Daniel Higgins Harmon Sortore

Mugwumpery and the Canadian mugwump definition

The Canadian Manufacturer defines mugwumpery as the mental state of disappointed politicians when the political grindstone fails to sharpen their axes. They switch axes or grindstones and praise other countries while sneering at their own triumphs.

Democratic Debate Prolonged Encouraged By Leaders

A political observer cites ongoing party infighting as a force for democratic vitality. The remark frames continued debate as beneficial for the nation, arguing contention sharpens policies and public discussion.

Cleveland and Hill Forces Clash Intensifies Battle

The text signals a sharpened struggle between Cleveland and Hill factions, describing a decisive confrontation as the war pushes toward a critical climax. The wording implies a heightened, near-knife edge conflict between leadership blocs.

Cleveland and Hill

Contrast in Democratic camp four years ago versus now

The remark compares past and present conditions in the Democratic camp, suggesting a changed landscape that makes the Republican outlook appear bright. The tone is activist and opinionated, reflecting partisan sentiment without quotation of specific events.

Hill Paper Demands Cleveland Speak Out

A southern Hill newspaper urged Mr. Cleveland to address the public and break silence. The phrase let Mr Cleveland speak out circulated as speculation that he would finally comment on current affairs.

Mr. Cleveland

Ballot reform praised as secure and simple scheme

The New York Times argues that Saxton's proposed ballot reform ensures secrecy and prevents intimidation. It cites a party column blanket ballot with a pictorial device and claims the plan makes bribery futile while reducing petition requirements. It notes broad cross state adoption and Tammany's shift away from the pastor.

Saxton New York Colorado Delaware Ilinois Indiana Maine Maryland Michigan Ohio West Virginia Tammany Hill New York Times

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