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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1892
Page
2
The text voices strong political opinion, predicting a Republican win this year and noting a rising coal price from a new group of magnates. It frames Tammany influence as a negative in state politics and claims inevitable moral victory for right over wrong.
In a brief notice the Alfred Sun admits an error stating they had enlarged and now acknowledges by observation the earlier claim was incorrect. The commentary suggests society duelists appear in need of tailors rather than surgeons on the field of "honah."
A marked feeling of unrest and political dissatisfaction pervades Europe as whispers of another war rumor surface. The atmosphere hints at rising public discontent and tense anticipation across nations.
Wm. Astor, a millionaire believed to be worth 360 million or more, died in Paris on Tuesday of last week. The death sets off an anticipated scramble among heirs and lawyers to distribute his vast fortune.
A brief editorial note extols county newspapers for their readability and quality, claiming most pages are clear and accessible with few exceptions. The author expresses pride in the state or nation’s local press.
ExX-EXPLORER Stanley declares candidacy for Parliament at the coming election. If his findings prove noteworthy in Darkest Toryism, he will deserve a medal for his efforts.
The paper apologizes for consuming excess space while dissecting and diagnosing several exchanges this week. Readers are told the focus on clarity and accountability justifies the extended analysis.
Two contenders Grover and David clash over who controls Indiana's Democratic delegation. The dispute unfolds as a high stakes puzzle with implications for party leadership and future influence in state politics.
President Harrison and cabinet members attended the ceremony as the cornerstone for a Grant memorial in New York City was laid. An audience of more than 100,000 gathered to honor the general’s memory.
The piece states Paris has sent anarchists to life imprisonment and questions the morality of harsher punishment, implying regret that more decisive action was not taken against them.
The passage argues for bolstering national sentiment and expanding the navy. It urges readiness based on recent diplomatic experiences and repeats the call to strengthen defense capabilities.
The piece remarks on political sniping involving tB'ER Cowles and a Patriot coach, contrasts Cuba's cigar-lighter with Wellsville electric lights, and notes Congress will not move to bring Gen. Grant's remains from New York to Washington due to Mrs. Grant's opposition and funds likely raised locally. Senator Manderson asserts the Plaumb resolution will not be revived.
The closing scenes of Governor Flower's extraordinary session were marked by vulgarity and uproar. The Speaker refused to adopt rules and ignored motions. General Husted attempted adjournment, was tabled, and Democratic members faced gag rules, bullying, and indecent language. The New York Press criticizes the scene.
In a mosaic of quotes and notes from papers like the Washington Post Troy Times and Albany Journal readers see a lively exchange on conventions and politics. Critics mock factional squabbles while others praise unity amid debates on tariffs and party strength.
The article denounces Governor Flower for signing the New York election inspectors, excise, and reapportionment bills. It claims the election bill grants Tammany Hall control of inspectors, fixes elections, the excise bill loosens liquor laws, and the reapportionment bill shifts representation from rural to cities and from Republican to Democratic counties, urging public mistrust of his actions.
The piece argues that every line in a newspaper costs and should be paid by the beneficiary. It compares free ads to a grocer supplying groceries to the able, noting the newspaper must rent space to live and cannot give away space at living rates, or it risks failure like a rent tree.
Representative Hooker of Mississippi praises American diplomacy in a House speech. The piece notes Democratic rebukes of Enloe over pension allegations against Gen Raum and recounts various political comments and incidents including bill talks on Admiral Porter’s monument and the Grant monument corner stone ceremony.
The Charleston News editor is praised for common sense and political fairness. His remark credits Republican voters with preventing the solid south from wrecking the party and national finances in one stroke.
Community items and notices from Friendship including church events Arbor Day activities at Friendship Academy and Union School. Local notables Waite Scott, Emmitt Latta, and D. H. Norton referenced with recent transactions, legal actions, and social visits. Events cover Odd Fellows talk, committee appointments, and county court items.
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