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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1892

Page

7

Residence change notice for mail delivery

The Dispatch informs readers that parties who have moved must leave a new address at the business office to ensure uninterrupted home delivery.

Businees

Anarchists Arrested for Arson in Brooklyn

Two self-styled Anarchists have been placed under arrest for arson in Brooklyn. The piece contrasts these acts with radicalism and condemns criminals who hide their acts in political rhetoric while urging caution about immigrants fleeing legal trouble.

Brooklyn Europe

Gorman moves toward 1896 while shaping 1892 plans

The article argues Senator Gorman of Maryland remains serious about a future presidential bid. It claims he backs Cleveland to clear the field for himself in 1896, fearing Hill’s nomination and re-election, and cites GOP style of machine politics and patronage.

Gorman Maryland Calumet Club Baltimore Cleveland Wolsey Hill Tammany

Commerce agencies face collapse if verdict sets precedent

A New York case against R G Dun & Co over a favorable credit report leading to a bank discount and later suit for the full amount could force commercial agencies to act as guarantors of debt. Judge Shipman’s charge suggested fraud or negligence would be needed to uphold such claims, but the verdict risks eccentrically broad liability and possible agency liquidation.

New York City National Bank of Birmingham R.G. Dun & Co Shipman

Between Satan and the Deep Sea Agencies

The article discusses the liabilities of commercial agencies like Bradstreet and Dun and Bradstreet, arguing they risk lawsuits if they make reports on incorrect grounds. It suggests the verdict may not stand as law and forecasts a likely set aside verdict or new trial.

Bradstreet Dun & Co

Clergy Prayer Sparks Debate in Ohio Legislature

A Columbus clergyman’s prayer criticizing corruption unsettled lawmakers who debated punishing him but chose to drop the matter. The column applauds clerical prayers as a potential test of whether petitions curb boodle in the legislature.

Ohio Francis Marston Columbus Marston

Bill to fund World’s Fair Act faces committee debate

Arguments favoring Representative Duburrow’s measure seek £7 000 000 to finance the World’s Fair Act. Supporters urge detailed itemization to prevent waste, stress national credit backing, and promote the fair as a profit via advertising of national industries. Pittsburg emphasis on showcasing commerce at Chicago.

Duburrow Pittsburg Chicago

Sign painter arrested for four foot $20 bill imitation

A Chicago sign painter faces arrest for painting a four foot long image of a $20 greenback on a sign board. The piece highlights public futility of enforcing counterfeiting laws while trusts and interstate commerce rules are ignored, urging adherence to common sense in law enforcement.

Chicago United States

Question of Returns on Defense Canals and Gunboats

A local debate weighs lake defense options between gunboats costing about a million dollars each and a ship canal running into the tens of millions. The argument cites a Hudson river canal as inefficient yet commercially important, while engineers estimate connecting the Ohio to Lake Erie at about 30 million. The piece argues a larger, steady return favors ship canals over small, intermittent gains from gunboats.

Lakes Hudson River Pittsburg Ohio River Lake Erie

Ship canals vs fake war vessels urged for national benefit

The piece argues that millions invested in fake war vessels would become dead capital unless war with England occurs, while funds for ship canals yield constant peace-time savings. It condemns building idle vessels to provoke a future conflict and urges recognizing canal advantages over toying with 1819 settlement.

England United States Drivon

Wigwam Preparations Mark Tariff Reform Debate

The first spadeful of earth was dug for a wigwam at the Chicago Convention signaling start of a protest camp. Grave digging for tariff reform’s candidate began in Rhode Island election coverage.

Chicago Rhede Island

Presidential letter-writer noted as potential publication

The writer imagines a compiled volume of presidential letters from predecessors showing good and bad examples. With rising numbers of presidential aspirants, such a book would meet expected demand and aid future candidates in crafting their own messages.

Woktp Farm Loans Judged by Details Not Totals

The report urges evaluating farm funding by the items needed and expected returns rather than focusing on large grand totals, criticizing emphasis on overall sums as misleading. It stresses scrutinizing specific line items and anticipated outcomes to ensure prudent budgeting.

Woktp

Patriotism and pay for judges at the World’s Fair talk

John Boyd Thatcher insists competent men must be rewarded for their public service. The World’s Fair Commission hearing notes ample money in the country but warns it is overly gregarious and tends to cluster, affecting compensation norms for officials and examiners.

John Boyd Thatcher

Cleveland Letter to Chattanooga Supporter Attracts Attention

The article argues Cleveland’s open doubts about a party nomination show philosophical restraint. It notes the small minority opposing the Chinese exclusion bill being highly selective, arguably more exclusive than the majority backing it.

Cleveland Chattanooga

Professor Garnier Tests Simian Tongue With Phonograph Cage

Professor Garnier studies the language of monkeys using a phonograph set between two cages. He contemplates filling an instrument with volapuk and releasing it among the monkeys, but the Humane Society likely objects to such cruelty even for science.

Garnier Volapuk Humane Society

Prirrssvore Opens Season With Narrow Ball Game Victory

Prirrssvore won the first ball game of its season as a cautious start follows last year’s warning that a strong beginning should not excuse a weak finish. The team must maintain performance to avoid a repeat of past shortcomings.

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Senator Chandler Sees Voters Unfit for Direct Senatorial Choice

The text argues state legislatures should elect U S Senators rather than letting the people vote directly. It notes Senator Chandler’s view that the public cannot be trusted with selecting senatorial representatives, contrasting it with elected popular suffrage principles.

United States Chandler

The First Epistle to the Chattanoogans Discussed

A historic remark notes that Cleveland's testament to a Bible should be treated with reverence calling it the First Epistle to the Chattanoogans. The comment frames a respectful reading of the document in a local context.

Harrisburg Politics and Audit Debates Roil City

Citizens question the reach of a search light audit spanning beyond 1855 while Harrisburg Democrats dominate the scene. Younger senators oppose Clerk Young’s expulsion amid calls to end executive sessions and expose machine politics shaping current proceedings.

Senate Young Youne

Horrible Suffering Reported Near Atlanta

Horrible sufferings from starvation and disease are reported from a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. It is hard to believe such a state exists without awareness among Atlantans and without aid to remedy the evils. Harrison shows unusual spring hoisiery interest this year. Pritts, a hunter of the Hochstetler murderers, reportedly escaped to the West about ten days ago and may have found work among rustlers in Wyoming.

Atlanta Pritts Wyoming

Favorites of Fortune and Folklore in Washington

A collection of light anecdotes about public figures. Verdi finishes Falstaff. Gladstone favors paper money. Georgia’s Governor Brows sports brass button cuff links. Curtis the Cyclops of the House. Shakespeare’s distant kin in Australia. Arthur S. Hardy tours Europe. Sessions seen in Senate corridors. Ashbel Furch and Colonel Fellows toast cold tea. Senator Carlisle earns a $25 000 fee for a Kentucky appellate suit. The piece notes wealth and oddities among leaders and notable figures.

Gladstone Governor Brows Georgia Congressman Curtis New York Washington Shakespeare Thomas Hart Australia Joan Arthur S. Hardy Dartmouth .Collége Hardy Italy Egypt Constantinople Greece Spain Sessions House of Representatives Ashbel Firch Colonel Fellows Carlisle Kentucky Court of Appeals

Watterson Takes on a New Role in Boston Herald

Hon. Henry Watterson states he is awaiting developments in a fresh position. The report notes this marks a new chapter in his career with expectations tied to forthcoming events.

Watterson Boston Herald Henry Watterson Henry Tax New Hampshire Minneapolis Blair Syracues Herald

World’s Fair funding and Lieutenant General revival debated

Washington debates 87 million dollar World’s Fair appropriation plans with a second mortgage proposal on gate receipts. Treasury scrutiny reveals commissions and foreign advances. Discussion also covers reestablishing Lieutenant General rank and promotion prospects for General Schofield amid Army reform debates. Cousin Ben Folsom’s salary dispute is recounted. Illinois Rep Lane bills broaden National Guard armament rights.

Ben

Russell as an Interesting Lover in Chicago News

Governor Russell appears as a pale and disappointed figure in a Chicago News piece portraying him as the lingering, intriguing lover of a fickle Massachusetts scene. The article hints at political tension and personal sensing of betrayal in a dramatic, opinionated tone.

Russell Chicago News Governor Russell Massachusetts

Theories of Rain Production from Air Expansion

The article discusses debates in the New England Meteorological Society on rain formation, weighing cooling from rising air against heavy rainfall from rapid horizontal air inflow. It considers whether rain can occur from air expansion alone without ascending currents, noting links between cyclone rainfall and barometric pressure changes.

New England Meteorological Society Nature New England “Weatherologiste Espy R. H. Scott Royal Meteorologion] Society of England

Sacred Washington Mother's Grave Not Subject to Sale

Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case asserting an option existed on the grave lot of George Washington's mother. Fredericksburg residents opposed selling the sacred spot after a real estate firm claimed a potential $20,000 sale. The circuit court ruled the grave site could not be sold, a decision the high court intimated it would endorse by refusing to hear further argument.

Erioamont Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals George Washington Shepherd Kirtley & Kalbert Fredericksburg New York Washington Supreme Court

Pattison Rumors Stir Democratic Presidential Watch

The clipping tracks political maneuvering around Governor Pattison as party leaders weigh his potential run. It notes rivalries with Cleveland and responses from Wallace and other factions, suggesting favorite sons may tilt away from Cleveland and influence the nomination outlook.

Gray Pattison Washington Star Pennsylvania Cleveland Campbell Basseil Boles Palmer Carlisle Hill Flower Saw Wood Buffalo Express

Money wisely expended great good accomplished by trade schools

Mr J Pierpont Morgan donated 500000 to New York trade schools under Colonel Auchmuty to train young men in manual and scientific trades at low cost. The piece argues long term aid through employment prevents future distress and boosts self sufficiency over direct relief.

Brooklyn Engle J. Pierpont Morgan New York Colonel Auchmuty

Abuses in Yosemite Valley Spark Government Probe

San Francisco reports a likely government review of Yosemite Valley management. Captain Wood and Agent Speer head to inspect abuses affecting visitors, including tolls, squatters on ranches, inflated hay for horse feed, and high prices for saddles and guides. The State Commission is accused of tolerating valley monopolies harming tourism.

San Francisco Special Yosemite Valley State Commission Wood Fourth Cavalry Speer Speers United States Land Office Yosemite

Not Meant for a First Class Missionary

A brief editorial tone questions Rev. Dr. Parkhurst of New York and his suitability as a missionary among the wicked. The remark implies doubts about his effectiveness and calling in aggressive evangelism.

Boston Herald Parkhurst New York

Obituaries In Brief From Weston to Boston

Deaths reported from Weston West Virginia Parkerburg and Cleveland mark the passing of business managers teachers historians and artists. Charles Holt longtime Weston manager and teacher. Hannan Boureuse of Defiance aged 10. Chanuel Wells Cleveland Plain Dealer editor Amherst graduate. Dr Bocan Parser Boston portrait painter aged 51. Jonas Laubenstein screen manufacturer of Minersville aged 65.

Charles Bexxxtr Holt Weston, W. Va Bot Chanuel C. Wells Cleveland Amherst Inter-Collegiate Association Bocan Parser Boston Bridgewater Mass Jonas Laubexsteix Minersville

Golden Wedding Celebrated in Pittsburg’s East End

In April 1842 George Berry married Miss Lippincott, and last night they renewed vows before family and about a thousand friends at the Dilworth residence on Fifth Avenue. The couple, long esteemed in Pittsburg, received guests amid golden floral decorations as the home reflected spring’s renewal.

East End Eystere George Berry Miss Lippincott Berry Pittsburg George W. Dilworth Fifth Avenue Dilworth Gioire de Pers Messrs A. M J. B. Murdoch Mrs. Berry the Ken- Mawr

Blair’s Chinese relations spark varied editorials

Editorials from Toledo Blade, Boston Globe, New York World and others debate Senator Blair’s eligibility and prospects as a presidential candidate amid foreign policy tensions with China. Critics view objections to Blair as legal, not personal, while supporters urge disclosure to inform policy.

Tex China Blair Toledo Blade Phile

Whitelaw Reid Plans Retirement From Public Life

The Boston Globe notes Whitelaw Reid intends to retire from active public work and hints at a possible interest in higher office, specifically the Vice Presidency, while reflecting on his past initiatives.

Boston Globe Whitelaw Reid World of Action

Curious Condensations From a Wide World

A miscellany notes unusual trivia from history, science, and geography. It cites land ownership in Scotland, writing origins, Irish population in Australia, Bank of England paper sizes, life expectancy by sex, and other curiosities. It mentions Edinburgh University’s founding, London’s fish trade hub, and global cultural observations. It also lists meteorological and natural history facts and a Danish golden wedding tribute with schoolchildren.

Scotland Exodus Rouild Australia Bank of England Europe Damascus

Untitled Verse Fragment From The Gray Co Monthly

A clipped poem fragment reflects on time and longing in a leap year. Imagery centers on a man in a lonely room dreaming of beauty and a moment of awakening as he confronts time and desire.

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