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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1892
Page
4
Observers at Allegheny Observatory report Mars in opposition closer than since 1877. Telescopes reveal white polar caps, a land and sea appearance with canals, a vast upper vapor, and clouds possibly moving slowly. Keeler notes division of observatory duties and plans for future comparison and reporting.
J Sterling of Wickliffe Kentucky reports chronic diarrhea cleared by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after treatments in Chicago and Texas. He notes two 25 cent bottles cured him and he feels well with no symptoms for weeks. The druggist endorses the product locally.
New York reports the Lower Mississippi Commission discussing the $10,000,000 river improvement appropriation. Arkansas and Louisiana delegates urged high shares for basins with requests ranging from $50,000 yearly allowances to millions for levees and crevasse repairs. Executive session followed as the panel neared final apportionment.
Samuel Untermeyer of Gugenheimer Untermeyer states a wallpaper trust was formed late in the afternoon. Leading manufacturers are said to be involved and Lincoin property value in the deal is noted as high. Promoters deny it is a trust and claim the aim is to cut expenses not raise prices. Firms named include Adams Bishoppany and Warren Fuller Co. of this city.
Low round trip rates from Pittsburg to Denver available August 2 to 6 with return through October 11. Fare from Pittsburg listed at 2135 and Kansas City to Denver same dates offered at 17 dollars.
In Cincinnati on August 3, W. H. Gould of the Marmet Company explains the coal rise affects anthracite only. Local firms do not mine their own coal and must buy from Eastern dealers, who push prices up by coordination centered in New Jersey.
Train service to Pittsburges departs early morning on Thursday. Passengers may join a short round trip via Ronee Pad and other stops for ten dollar fare.
The article quotes Secnoce stating no other reason for the price rise and asserts a fair coal supply on hand. It notes a daily coal burn of 100,000 bushels at a plant, with winter demand doubling to about 50,000,000 bushels annually, and discusses potential dependence on river conditions.
The Panama Canal Directors have signed a convention with a syndicate, led by the Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, to complete canal construction.
Reports show plans to extend the Chicago and Great Western to Omaha while Mexican Central Railroad threatens to refuse employment to organized labor. The Frisco lines face a 20 percent wage increase demand affecting about one thousand workers. Court actions and receiver disputes thread through multiple rail firms as asset sales and lease rulings unfold in Delaware and New York courts.
A series of fires in Philadelphia and Frankford injured workers and caused heavy losses. Starr & Co. planter works and associated mills suffered partial destruction with about 15 000 dollars in insured damage. The Yemora steamer burned with two seriously burned crewmen.Buildings of corrugated iron and tenements safeguarded by separation helped limit spread as fires raged yesterday morning.
August 3 letter from Grover Cleveland to John F. Duncombe cites perplexities of the Des Moines river land grant and his intent to avoid further litigation for settlers. He argues his veto protected settlers from burdens and aimed to reimburse those who invested based on government actions.
Mrs Mary A Autey of Lynn Massachusetts reports relief from womb trouble ulceration and leucorrhea after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She notes full recovery and mentions availability by mail or in stores with related products and medical correspondence from the Lynn Massachusetts company
Navy and black serge suits prove their merit as store sales rise. Jackets are half silk lined with jaunty cuts, skirts fit well, and outfits priced around 11.50 to 16.50 in Storm Sergenton and Blazer styles. Sizes vary.
Bargain basement and department stock feature light navy blazers at 16.50 and 3.50 for jackets, plus ladies tan and navy blazers from 1.50 to 2.50. Aged pieces with embroidered collars reduced to 2.50 each, urging shoppers to visit both floors for value.
A compact ad touts home made suits and trousers for men. It emphasizes fine material and finish with prices of 8 16 and 12 dollars for suits and 2 25 for wool trousers in about a dozen stripe styles, urging buyers to act.
In a London scandal tale, detectives Wilkins and Spyers profit from a plotted divorce by pressuring Mrs Delbec to accept a cash settlement and a move to America. A false past reveals a possible bigamy, and the partners toast their honest dealing as the case closes with the firm’s rising fortunes.
Mentions naval launch Cento Sea at Portsmouth and revolts in Brazil. Reports arrests in Chihuahua and a bank forger in Louisville. Canada to vaccinate all Indian- reservation children. Chicago Elks view pastoral play The Babes of the Wood. Nova Scotia monitors US fishing near three mile limit. US troops stay in Wardner Idaho with 200 warrants pending. President Diaz aims to cut Mexican expenditures while maintaining public service. Swiss attaché arrest apology from US noted. World’s Fair gloom from E B Mar ee on Congress delay. Homestead striker David Kerr in Ottawa warns of further conflict. Masked highwayman wounded in Virginia City stop.
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