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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1891
Page
20
Letter from Pattison advocate discusses Australian voting system and direct senatorial election. It quotes views from Hill Mason Mills Foster Gibbons and Henry Clews. The piece argues for an American adapted system with universal access and private ballot preparation.
A letter from Robert E Pattison advocates the Australian ballot as the best method to curb corruption. He cites issues from corporate influence to false counting and praises compulsory voting and uniform ballot design as safeguards. He argues the system would empower voters and weaken political bosses.
Governor David Bi Hill of New York and a U S Senator elect questions the Australian voting system. He notes adoption may curb many election abuses but warns it cannot be applied as is to American institutions without proper development.
William E. Mason, a Chicago congressman, advocates two reforms. He supports direct senatorial elections by the people and the Australian ballot system to protect voter privacy and curb coercion and ballot fraud. He argues government should be of the people by the people for the people.
Hon. Roger Q. Mills, long time Texas representative and potential next Speaker, says he favors the Australian ballot system to protect voters in states like Pennsylvania where corporate interests may influence ballots. He also endorses direct popular election of U S Senators.
Henry Clews, NY banker, weighs in on Australian voting and proposes direct popular election of U S Senators. He argues the Senate once valued conservatism but now reflects changed membership, suggesting elections by people could align with the House approach. Clews praises the American system overall and signs as Henny Crews.
Secretary Charles Foster, a prominent Ohio figure, states he fully supports both reforms the Australian voting system and direct election of U S senators by the people. He notes he cannot elaborate his reasons due to time constraints but affirms his favorable view in a brief letter signed CHARLES FOSTER. The page also references unrelated humorous items and a note about future coverage.
Eight residents were drawn to receive free deeded lots in Sheraden Terrace. James Cunningham of Manorville Allegheny Pa Ella G Stuart Monterey Terrace Allegheny Pa Prof A J Elsenroth 239 Rochelle Knoxville Pittsburg Pa Maude Pettit 522 Fifteenth Beaver Falls Pa won the $400 $200 and $100 and $50 lots. Streets named Glen Mawr Harwood and Mervyn. Winners to arrange deeds.
The notice touts a development two and a half miles from the Court House on an air line, nearer than East Liberty Wilkinsburg Hazelwood Homestead. It highlights access routes fares prices improvements life insurance a new depot schools churches post office fuel gas and other desirable amenities.
Situated above the Panhandle Railroad at Sheridan Station, Sheragen Terrace offers 706 level building lots from the station to the hilltop overlooking Chartiers River and nearby rail lines. With frequent Panhandle trains, cheap fares, nearby ferries and bridges, and growing amenities, the development promises rapid value increase as an established suburb of Sheridan. Every lot is a prize.
The seller offers heirs of buyers in good health full warrantee deed at no extra cost if the property remains unpaid and the buyer dies before completion. Coverage equals the purchase amount $400, limited to original purchasers and subject to current payments. A separate agreement is provided with the bond delivery.
Two and a half miles of street are in progress under the Superintendent of Improvement. The work is being done systematically and artistically, with no pains or expense spared. Purchasers pay no notes or mortgages. a simple plainly worded agreement transfers the property safely to customers.
Great care will be taken in selection and planting of trees on all streets. Premiums total 300, 280, 260 down to 20 dollars for the first fifteen dwellings completed under the plan by November 1, 1891, costing at least 1600 dollars.
Sunday trains leave Sheridan A M at 7 13 and 6 59 P M with a 940 P M last train noted.
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