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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1892
Page
4
The piece defends a Pittsburgh mayoral decision to decline duties as police magistrate. It argues a city leader should guide policy, oversee departments, and advance public welfare rather than handle daily police discipline. The editorial lauds Kennedy as a model of broader municipal leadership.
The article notes Chicago's prudent shift toward accepting a five million loan to fund the fair rather than risk an incomplete appropriation. It argues the move would reassure the nation and shows Chicago will honor its commitments better than it once promised to avoid government aid cuts.
The report from McKeesport details newly invented machines that will produce a complete tube directly from heated ore, skipping rolling and welding and enabling steel tubes from a bar. Observers note the inventor’s prior successes and the project’s colossal potential for the iron and steel industry.
The Buffalo Courier notes agitation for the Ohio River and Lake Erie Ship Canal and recalls a past canal between Erie and Pittsburg sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad. It argues politics and mismanagement aided railroads, leading to canal extinction and railroad dominance in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The text argues that canals have proven their value against railways when preserved, citing Erie Canal grain rates to Chicago and Monongahela slackwater for cheap Mississippi coal. It states Western Pennsylvania should have a modern canal project anchored nationally to avoid railway control or conquest.
Newspapers in major centers condemn the Hatch bill aimed at curbing wheat speculation though critics note the measure rests on flawed logic. The proposal taxes options and imposes licenses, threatens brokerages, and invites constitutional questions about state versus federal jurisdiction.
A Duluth special notes cautious, not sensational, about Mesaba range deposits. It says initial mining costs are low, ore quality ranges from medium up, with potential grade improvements as digging deepens. Few properties are developed enough for value estimates, and overstatements are common. The Mesaba range may add to iron industries with lower future production costs, though runaway wealth claims are inflated.
Albert A. Pope proposes a single exhibit at the Chicago Exposition to show road making machinery in use the process of constructing roads and finished roadways. He calls for a demonstration of cheap durable country roads using Macadam Telford gravel or plank methods to inspire practical highway improvements nationwide.
A New York dinner scene is cited to illustrate money and talk at a "billion dollar dinner." The piece notes political fatigue, a lone duel, and Senator Gorman’s health amid Democratic friction. It comments on cable car youths, wind commerce regulation, and hints at a Whitney boom in metropolitan papers.
The text argues that replacing commissioners and reshuffling police captains won't curb corruption as long as the spoils system endures. It notes Philadelphia is less affected by dust than Pittsburg smoke, and that reforms move slowly in the Quaker City.
The piece muses that a single good stretch in baseball could spark pennant talk for Pittsburg, then pivots to humor about bananas replacing rice in local diet symbolism. It notes the past being forgiven once a fruit is peeled, mixing sports chatter with domestic quips.
New Yorkers are urged to contribute to the Grant monument fund as a new organizing committee takes charge and seeks donor support. The piece notes continued weather talk and mentions fraud reports in Louisiana elections, with a light comment on Totten’s stance amid the controversy.
A roundup of prominent English scholars and writers including Gladstone, Claverhouse Jeebs, Labouchere, and Crawford highlights their careers and notes on literary taste. It also mentions Antoinette Louise Brown as an early Congregational preacher and Malvina Bennett’s appointment as elocution instructor at Lehigh Stanford, with Knox College accolades.
Representatives from nearly all large clothing manufacturers in this city have formed an organization to resist anti sweating system bills introduced by Senator Hour. Leo Loeb of Strouse Loeb Co was authorized to appoint three delegates to represent Philadelphia manufacturers at a convention if called. New York, Rochester and Cincinnati have already moved toward a convention.
Thomas Nelson Page entertained by the Southern Club at Copley Square Hotel in Boston on April 24. He praised Southern women as a latent force and asserted a loyal Union defense across the country, saying he has no standing army.
The piece argues reciprocity will spread across the Continent as it operates in Cuba. It calls reciprocity a cardinal principle of the Republican creed and predicts it will be the winning issue in the 1892 campaign.
Dave Hill reviews his time and labor as public opinion harshly critics his speech drop and weakens audience reception. Chicago Inter Quenn reports the impact on his public messaging and campaign momentum.
A critique of Dr. Parkhurst and the Parsons as mob critics in New York. The author defends Parkhurst against clerical and press attacks, condemning parsons and politicians who oppose reform while praising Parkhurst’s moral campaign.
In Chicago Times a note on Wyoming as the lone state permitting women to vote. The piece frames Susan B Anthony as the figure who could reveal or resolve this political moment. The language reflects early 20th century suffrage debate and regional contrasts.
Chicago Inter Ocean reports Dr H B Tanner proposes a 1500 acre ranch near Las Cruces New Mexico to raise 100 orphans with no exposure to alcohol tobacco or narcotics. The plan aims to produce future generations of physically mentally and morally superior people through strict education exercise and arranged marriages within a controlled community.
Costa Rica imposes a six month ban on exporting its silver coin after a surge in imports outpaced coffee and other exports. The move aims to curb exchange-rate volatility, with the government able to extend the period to a year. Domestic buyers will accept the currency at face value in local transactions as the crisis eases.
An old-year-old girl stepped onto the tracks as a New York and New Jersey Railroad passenger train approached between Woodridge and Carlstadt. The engineer halted the locomotive to avoid causing harm, while the girl laughed and danced between the rails with her companions watching from a safe distance.
Chauncey M. Depew described support for women voting in New York and noted women often have more common sense than men. He cited Wyoming as a successful example and predicted eventual passage, while citing lack of interest among women as the main obstacle.
A massive log jam three miles upstream from Huntington WV blocks the Guyandotte near the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge. Locomotives fail to dislodge the jam as steam tugs attempt to break it, with logs rolling down the river at about 2600 an hour and an estimated 100000 logs trapped. Trains continue over the bridge as crews work to relieve the blockage.
A committee of the American Bankers Association has invited Prof. Edmund J. James of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, to study business education methods in Europe. He will review English French Italian and German practices and speak at the San Francisco meeting in September.
Jack Campbell a famed Fayette horse trader died at his Uniontown home last night at seven. His influence led to Campbelltown being named in his honor. William C. Kelso Erie lawyer died after an accidental injury the previous evening. Kelso grandson of a Revolutionary officer and long time vestry secretary at St Paul’s in Erie. Obituary notes mention Joan Arney father of Carlisle mayor and longtime constable, aged 0.
A special telegram outlines Matthew Marshall’s view on how capital pooling leads to massed corporations. It traces early small partnerships to giant consolidations like the New York Central, Erie, Reading, and Nickel Plate railroads, and argues political power follows corporate control.
Special report from Los Aventos shows Benjamin Franklin Pritchard marrying his ninth wife today. The article notes his pattern of brief marriages to young women aged 18 to 29, with divorce pursued after new infatuations arise. It questions the suitability of his Mary Baker as the latest spouse.
Dr. De Costa in New York church denounces the White Cross movement as political and claims police corruption raids lack evidence. He argues the church should reform souls not police sinners and cautions against using religious effort to pursue partisan ends.
A letter from Sana Puinapetrata, dated April 23, contrasts Pittsburgh and Philadelphia life. It recalls a rush hour tale at Broad Street Station, describing city speed, dusty attire, and cultural differences. The writer praises Pittsburgh briskness and notes the city’s humor about adapting to urban life.
Boston reports over 50 trichinosis cases since mid February with five deaths as the Health Board warns that raw pork causes illness. The official notes that about ten percent of pork in the city is affected and stresses thorough cooking as the only safety.
A compilation of quotes from multiple newspapers railing at party fault lines and candidate loyalties. References include W ashington Star and Chicago Tribune noting anti free trade sentiment, two Republican parties in one state, and Cleveland support versus opposition amid upcoming nominations.
The Bureau of American Republics notes a new use for bananas in Central America. Flour from bananas is reported to exceed rice beans and corn in nourishment, with large scale production planned at Port Limon Costa Rica.
A statue honoring Ronget de Lisle, composer and lyricist of the Marcellinise, was unveiled in Choisy le Roi Paris. Ex-Minister Goblet gave an address and resident Carnet attended the ceremony marking the centennial since the song’s creation.
Senatorial elections held today in Cote d Or Orne and Seine districts produced Republican victors. Republicans gain one seat, expanding their representation in the region.
A German spy named ouareces was arrested here and a quantity of documents was seized. The incident occurred on April 4 with authorities taking immediate action.
Susan B Anthony writes an open letter urging Sunday opening of the World's Fair. The note appears in Rochester Nova Scotia on April 4.
A jumble of brief items from science to travel reports. notes include Dixie named after a planter, a shepherd dog praised as a good mother, the world typewriter record, rumors of importing snakes to Australia, and various unusual curiosities from France, Mexico, and beyond. Also mentions gems, sea monsters, pigeoned data, and local curiosities in American towns.
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