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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1892
Page
4
The text lists various insurance plans with terms like per quarter per month and annual options. It mentions Sunday inclusions, weekly coverage, and a delivery rate of 3 cents per week with or without Sunday editions, indicating a newspaper subscription pricing excerpt.
Parties who have changed their residence should leave a new address at the business office to insure uninterrupted delivery of The Dispatch to their homes.
The start of work on the Beaver dam signals steadier progress toward a continuous slackwater system on the Ohio. While not a full Pittsburg to river reach solution, it will let light draft steamers reach Pittsburg in summer, expanding river traffic and spurring Pittsburgh industry while broader canal plans could raise waterway depths to fifteen feet.
The New York money market shows surplus reserves of over 15 million dollars and call money near 5.25 percent in mid April. Large eastern cities hold idle funds, with Buffalo and others around a million, indicating plentiful liquidity but potential speculative risk as idle capital concentrates in New York.
The piece questions Western cattle rustling reports linking them to lawlessness, noting ranchers may influence water locations to control ranges and that some claimed thieves could be settlers pushing for fair access. It argues caution in labeling rustlers while acknowledging real tensions between ranchers and new settlers.
The passage depicts organized cattle thieves and defiant ranchers in a cycle of land grabs and cattle theft. Townsmen fear anarchy as unauthorized killings occur and lynching threats loom, portraying a bleak image for diligent settlers seeking homes in the West.
A column discusses extending street railway track ideas to every city street. It argues that installing a double track on new streets over forty feet wide would reduce friction and wear, with slight extra cost and potential to lease tracks to railway companies. Wider public highway ownership questions are noted, but expansion is considered worth study.
A political opinion piece questions the claim that political farmers are more demagogic than labor leaders. It notes the hold your wheat circular as folly and argues that demagogy from regular party lines is equally foolish as that from any side. The piece urges unbiased view and cautions against inferring all politicians share the same motive.
The article assesses Democratic and Republican prospects for the 1888 nominating contests. It sees Cleveland leading near two thirds, with many scattering delegates, while Harrison faces weak organized opposition though factional strains in New York threaten Cleveland. Patronage issues and protection versus free trade frame the campaign ahead of November.
The piece notes a Melbourne banking shock reducing corporate values and land failures totaling up to 35 million dollars. It presses on bubbles reaching bursting points, mentions Nebraska Democrats and a shift away from silver monometalism, and briefly cites Adelina Patti attributing her vigor to temper control along with a cautionary note to wives about opera disappointments.
The Passage notes William C. Whitney securing Standard Oil barrels before Europe, hints at Allison Cullom Blaine and McKinley withdrawing from the presidential race, and suggests Benjamin Harrison could fill the breach. It also mentions Henry George potentially suing Congress members over copyright fees.
A collection of caprice and spoof about conventions, geography, and finance. Notes on Bardsley, New York annexations, Falkland Islands, Easter bonnet hints, weather, baseball season, and Niagara Falls schemes punctuate a satirical slice of public life and a mock complaint about the Congressional Record staff.
The Statesman’s Year Book figures estimate global area and population with Asia and Africa leading density. Ravenstein's Africa partition shows 11,518,101 sq mi and 168,499,017 people, noting rapid division and neglect of native rights, echoing American colonial patterns.
Spurgeon's widow says he left under ten thousand dollars. Proce Bismarck recovers after weeks of illness. Wape Hampteyn Ne arly a millionaire before the war, fortunes faded in recent years. Iowa Senatorial hopeful Alison praised for usefulness and manners. Attorney General Miller travels to Hot Springs and met Memphis bar members. Miss Anna Woop at Wellesley College eyes rivalries with Harvard and Yale. Congressman Tom L Johnson, Cleveland, rich and a Henry George advocate. Julia E Buley rises from Plainfield school superintendent to Chicago University dean. Mrs Harmerson illness worsens after a cold. doctors optimistic for today.
Washington Star reports General Russell A. Alger aims to retire from the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Advisers urge withdrawal to avoid party strife while General Harrison is expected to secure renomination. A formal public withdrawal could come within a reasonable period.
A light column notes rare days with no South American revolutions and urges readers to enjoy spring by dressing warmly with earmuffs and buffalo robes, signaling a playful mix of whimsy and seasonal mood.
A piece argues everybody desires to be better and to help others. It outlines three historical religious orientations up to the 1900s worship sin and salvation and a new outwards helper stance. It calls for musical and artistic missions and hospital beautification as practical charity.
New York April 17 Robert Hilliard who plays Ralph Baker in Across the Potomac faced a rehearsal mishap when a marine accidentally discharged a fowling piece into his face. Powder and asbestos particles peppered his skin but his eyes remained uninjured. Doctors worked for hours to remove the fragments with success.
A Philadelphia Times columnist critiques Pittsburg women’s dress and city life noting soot staining on faces, the smoky atmosphere, and contrasts with Philadelphia. She praises shopping activity and well dressed women, but laments street wear gaps and Eastern dress influence.
Washington Post quotes Representative Beltzhoover after the Pennsylvania Democratic Convention. He says Cleveland has strong support but Pattison can win the state in a general election against any Democrat except Blaine, who could carry Pennsylvania against any Democrat. Beltzhoover notes Cleveland’s hold and Pattison’s unbeaten record.
Miners in Deapwoon North Dakota strike into the Highland mine coal and ore vaults at the Big Missouri shaft. A huge stone reveals ore milled from Highland workings. Estimated value at least 1.5 million dollars. Court action expected to compel Highland in the major Black Hills mining dispute.
Obituary notices detail the death of former Canadian Premier Alexander Mackenzie aged 111? and other notable deaths including Gardiner Stephens and Joax D. Colvin. Also listed are Elizabeth C. Allen and Mrs Ann Rathcan with brief funeral notes and residences.
A reader responds to Tau DisPatca editorials on Hound of the Future praising iron track roads. He argues heavy city traffic justifies paving and tracks on common roads, citing Youngstown Ohio and a 600 percent hauling capacity gain, while promoting non cutting wheel designs and cheaper overall construction.
A proposal urges city contracts to lay double and even four rail tracks on wide streets to cut wear on pavement and ease hauling. Advocates note low track costs and potential franchise sales, estimating a mile of double track at about 15,000 dollars with lessee ownership.
Preparations completed for the dedication of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church next Sunday in Pittsburg. Rev Clarence A Adams of Franklin Pa to preach. finance report by treasurer Thomas Corde. several ministers to speak. memorial to Dr William A Shadrach honors his Baptist leadership. Church still in debt but hopes to clear obligations at the dedication. It lists eight members and a Sunday school of about 200.
General A. J. Warner of Marietta says the silver issue will force both parties to state their stance at the national conventions. He reports the National Silver Association plans another meeting before the conventions and aims to press Democrats who opposed Bland’s bill. Warner predicts the nominee will likely come from the West, possibly Palmer Borns or Gray, with Gorman as a preferred alternative.
The Washington annual meeting was held with Justice William Strong presiding. The secretary highlighted extensive work in sparsely settled regions and abroad, noting over 7000000 dollars in foreign publications and 2200000 in home publications. The society employed 167 reporters, visiting 117703 families and distributing 196 volumes, aided by 39000 in cash and publications. Total receipts ran about 314000 dollars. It is non denominational yet evangelical and plans a World’s Fair exhibit.
Collects bitter editorial putdowns from Chicago, Toledo, New York and Louisville on rustlers versus cattlemen in Wyoming. Pieces joke about a brutal clash, government troops and lasting lawlessness, hinting at wide regional opinion.
Mrs John P Ober hosted Easter entertainment for 200 inmates from St Josephs Orphans Asylum Troy Hill led by Councilman Pappert. Each child received a nest shaped basket filled with colored eggs candy eggs and a candy rabbit reflecting the Easter legend.
A Pittsburg drummer reports a new plate glass grade from his house that is so clear a brick could pass through it even when thrown by a strong child. This claim highlights the product's exceptional transparency and toughness.
A nostalgic verse recalls Easter bonnets from the past. The speaker contrasts old simple styles with modern fashion, praising the charm of traditional headpieces. The piece notes how young women’s smiles still captivate despite changing trends.
A listing of curious notes from social customs to strange discoveries. Items include a soap tree claim, a Gypsy queen's death, fire losses, unusual births, a man with a 100 year old coffin screw found in a graveyard, a woman fighting a rattler, and various misc. curiosities from ants eaten to trans Atlantic travel counts and world fair plans.
A collage of humorous lines and overheard exchanges from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It includes banter about a female lawyer, a Harlem widow, wartime remarks, depictions of domestic chores, and a mock patent medicine testimonial misfire. The tone is light, social, and satirical with colloquial dialect.
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