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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
15
The Dispatch announces subscription rates per year and per quarter including Sunday edition, carrier delivery at 15 cents weekly, 2 cents postage for Sunday issues, and urges patrons to report incomplete deliveries. It notes a 24 page issue in three parts and requests readers update address changes to ensure uninterrupted service.
Reports from The Districts special correspondent and press indicate Rhode Island politics heat up as Cleveland leads tariff reform against protective policies. The speech signals the national clash in manufacturing districts, with Aldrich and McKinley setting the stage, forecasting an active campaign through 1892.
The Somerset county murder of Hochstetler for betraying illicit distillers’ secrets sparks a strong pursuit by county and national officers. Officials urge unwavering law enforcement to deter private revenge and safeguard life and property, warning that without it crime would flourish.
An editorial note explains that Schmylkin county adopted a single tax idea by ordering assessors to value real estate at full worth. The piece argues this change mirrors Henry George but shows it would only cover about half of municipal expenses, suggesting the reform is not a true single tax and leaves state and national costs unaddressed.
A Pittsburg discussion weighs the fourth share of county state and national expenditure against a full rental value after deducting buildings land improvements grading sewers and speculative value. It notes the single tax theory is not yet established here and cites abuses like the potato tax bonus on the Schenley property while criticizing the current appropriation scale.
A reflective brief discusses how the Franco Prussian War shaped France’s finances and industry. It notes railway fare tax repeal as a postwar indemnity relief and warns against rushing into war, arguing proscriptions and arbitration are key to lasting peace and prosperity.
Eminent divines in New York and beyond charge society with backward steps, but the article argues civilization is morally healthier now. It notes urban concentration fuels crime yet widespread knowledge of right and wrong grows, demanding continued effort toward ethical ideals and deeper engagement with social problems.
A severe windstorm swept from Texas through Kansas and parts of the Midwest, with a linked cyclone bringing down a seven story Chicago building. The piece argues future architecture must consider extraordinary wind stresses, noting some towers withstand such force while others fail, and weighs whether higher costs are warranted for safer construction.
The report praises the House Committee on Elections for a fair report on the contested seat of Mr. Rockwell, then hints that views may have shifted. It notes the belief elected members should hold seats regardless of party and warns that a single vote loss could be crucial in the silver issue.
The piece argues the Free Silver faction controls the Democratic caucus and may delay seating Rockwell to keep him aligned with their cause. It warns that stalling the committee report could bind Rockwell to their position, using political delay as a tactic to influence his seat and the silver vote.
The piece argues anarchists linked to irregular acts are being expelled by France to England, and England may deport them to the United States. It suggests a global pact to create a land island where anarchists could be sent for permanent retirement, avoiding intergovernmental conflict.
A Westerner, reflecting on his capital visit, calls Washington “the finest city on earth” and jokes that no European capital offers such easy access to pie preschin and poker glin one evening. The quote suggests he underrates Europe or overvalues Washington, sparking gentle skepticism about his verdict.
Poryce Russell Harrison sends his resignation from his post in the Capitol respondents gallery. The remaining gentlemen will also resign, leaving a vacant roster and signaling an upcoming personnel change in the capitol complex.
A cautioned note that a forthcoming national political storm may not cause widespread death or damage, yet its effects will be severe for the uninitiated. An Indiana woman reportedly died after eating seven dogs to try to cure consumption, a drastic act amid rapid illness.
A Baronet appears in bankruptcy court linked to two abstruse books by his father. A noble friend muses on profits from not publishing poems. Cleveland is praised for epigrams, though seen as sparkling yet misleading in tariff reform rhetoric.
Andrew Carnegie believes a new era is near when American art students can study locally, potentially reducing the need for European instructors. He adds that American capitalists might no longer travel abroad for recreation as this shift develops. A New Jersey company has formed to cultivate chestnuts, with projected profitability in the Eastern U.S.
Inspector Byrxnes of the New York police faces resignation after a Grand Jury harshly criticizes the force based on evidence. The situation implicates Senator then Governor Hill and Maynard, whose role garners both pity and blame in equal measure.
A fragmented column notes court actions over a song authorship and royalties, commentary on sidewalk laws and property duties, a closing remark on skating season and a list of stockholding names including Flagler Mackay Carnegie Corbin in the Nicaragua Canal Construction Company.
A Koreshan journal argues the celibate will become a powerful ruler if their doctrine spread, claiming such a world population reduction to one is possible but unlikely. The text also urges ending appeals for government aid and national credit as Rhode Island faces inroads from Porties.
A roving summary lists diverse figures: Hrreert Spencer despises dining with others, Milan acts as wedding witness in Paris, Peter Ber ing Nelson is named Vice Consul of Denmark in Racine Wisconsin, Senator Perren visits Carlisle with his sons, the widow of General Custer tours lecturing nationwide, Edward Bardridge famed short-seller once Buffalo dry goods merchant, Maurice Hirsch the Moravian Austrian magnate in a Danube castle, the late Admiral Jurien de la Graviere’s daughters once known as the Three Graces, and General James W Singleton near death at Baltimore home after a storied Illinois legal and political career.
A Chicago speaker argues that the urge for wealth and gambling temperament are common in progressing lands. He warns that luxury, envy, and easy money schemes breed frauds like shell workers and bucket shops, draining fortunes and harming character across society.
The Chicago Herald notes women voters show a rising and falling tide in politics. After past excitement they abstain from political responsibility, while Boston figures fluctuate but reveal overall indifference. It argues women pursue personal usefulness and equal opportunity, yet show little appetite for active political care under existing laws.
The fourth annual Scotch Irish Society of America congress will convene in Atlanta on April 28 for a three day session. Atlanta’s Scotch Irish Society mobilizes major preparations as the event is poised to be the most attended yet, featuring speakers Col A. K. McClure Philadelphia Times Hon James E. McKenzie Hopkinsville Ky Dr Francis L. Patton Princeton University Dr John Hail New York Hon James McDill Huntsville Ala and others to be announced.
A Washington Star report notes an inventor's plan to clear fogs with electricity, a concept likely to anger Anglomaniacs who think fogs are already scarce. The Philadelphia Times questions the sheer potency of insect-brand powders over the sealakin.
A staff correspondent muses on circuses evolving toward a permanent New York temple, comparing modern Grand Madison Square spectacle to ancient Rome. The piece discusses potential use of Milan amphitheater stones, debates about artistic accuracy in painting horseshoes, vivid hotel life, aging friendships, and a wry anecdote on crows and a farmer. The tone blends urban satire with social sketches and a hint of nostalgia.
Sir Robert Denny heir to a recluse Baronet faces bankruptcy inquiries over an estate valued at about 199,000 while two cryptic books tied to the will burden his affairs. The widowed line seeks realization on solvent assets as creditors weigh the legacy and odd literary ventures linked to the Denny inheritance.
Andrew Carnegie addressed the National Academy of Design dinner expressing pride in American painting. He praised Western Hemisphere art, thanked Watson Gilder and Charles Dudley Warner, and noted three millionaires present who aspired to more than wealth. He urged artists to paint American pictures and buyers to support patriotism in art.
In Southwark police court London a Parsee witness offered to swear on the New Testament but the sun was not visible so he proposed different rites. He suggested swearing by holding to the sky fire or a seal including his water chain. the court chose the seal and administered the oath as he held the watch chain and appurtenances.
In Crxcityratt on April 2 the Executive Committee of Sage Theological Seminary recommends to the board of trustees adopting resolutions that affirm the pledge's meaning as opposition to doctrines on scriptural errancy. Professors would renew subscription every three years or as required. The move aims to reassure the Presbyterian Church and root out Briggs-era teachings.
The clippings discuss Frederick Douglass as a presidential candidate and republicans’ skepticism. Multiple papers note his status as a potential dark horse and the novelty of his bid, with varied opinions on feasibility and timing. The chatter mentions Belva Lockwood as a contrasting figure in the era’s political dialogue.
The article cites an $71,000,000 harbor bill as a respectable figure and suggests the economic Congress context. It indicates Democrats are not planning to remove all tariffs this year, implying a cautious tariff stance.
The Chicago Tribune notes that Breckinridge and Depew would deliver powerful speeches at the World’s Fair, expected to provide grand spectacle and extended eloquence without need for further embellishment.
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece argues that juries failing to agree should receive compensation under a uniform plan, suggesting standardized pay to resolve inconsistencies and ensure fairness across trials.
Captain Pin Varble a famed falls pilot in Louisville died after a week of paralysis. He rose from humble beginnings to command duties with Van Sickle Funk, a standout figure among Southern steamboat pilots. David W. Bell, 69, longtime Allegheny County lawyer, died at his residence after an illness, prompting Bar Association actions. Obituary Notes.
A Dispatch essay argues most trade is on credit, with 90 percent in many nations, yet cash dominates for perishable raw materials. It links shorter terms to faster transit, direct producer sales, and fewer middlemen, noting newspapers push cash buying and that credit tempts overspending, while Stevenson notes California’s cash habit.
A miscellany cites Ammonia buying an interest in the Red Onion drugs, Johns Hopkins new female students, sending live fish to the British Museum, and vast land holdings by NSW banks. It records oddities from France to India, with notes on gloves, thistles, rhododendron, and Waldsboro deaths, plus tech curiosities, toe lengths, a giant engine, talismans, and Norse sledges.
The clippings blend quips and rhymes about domestic life, courtship, and politics. A kitchen scene questions dirty dishes, a finger ring signals engagement, and social satire touches lynching, bees, and a political physician named Mr Wacker. The tone mimics humor columns and short snippets from a varied page.
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