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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
20
Major McKinley formally opened the Ohio campaign announcing robust support for protectionist tariff policy and a strong silver program. He contrasted Republican aims with free trade, arguing for a silver standard and a dollar of equal value to gold, emphasizing recent Congress acts as evidence of the party's monetary stance.
Ohio leaders unite on silver coinage, warning against free unlimited coinage. Grover Cleveland letter argues to suspend silver purchases to protect gold and wage earners, while Michael Harter stresses honest money, defense of a double standard, and protectionist policy to sustain debt repayment and national prosperity.
The French fleet visit to Portsmouth is portrayed as a peace gesture with mixed foreign views. Russian and German papers see Britain aligning with France to sustain European peace, while some speculate about Triple Alliance dynamics and potential realignments affecting Cronstadt and Austria.
The author argues that moving toward an international silver basis is unlikely and could isolate the US. Europe withholds consent due to fear of silver's danger, while silver-based nations suffer financial instability. The text warns against free unlimited coinage and cites concerns raised by prominent statesmen from both parties.
The writer argues pensions would devalue the currency, claiming bondholders deserve their honest dollars and noting higher per capita money. He rejects currency depreciation on principle and presents additional reasons for opposition.
The piece argues for a protective tariff over a purely revenue tariff, stating revenue tariffs fail to boost domestic industry or labor. It asserts protection supports employment, raises revenue, and defends against cheaper foreign goods, claiming a revenue tariff harms Americans and worsens treasury stability.
Speech by Governor Campbell at the Democratic State Convention faces scrutiny for misstating tariff figures from Washington and Jefferson. The piece argues the reference misleads on average ad valorem rates, salt duties, coal, nails, twine, cotton, molasses, sugar and other goods, with corrections and a note that the passage continues on another page.
London August 22 The Commissioner of Her Majesty's Customs in his thirty first report to the Lord of the Treasury notes tobacco revenue reaching 9 717 784 pounds in 1590 91 the highest ever and up 603 157 pounds from 1889 90 The rise chiefly comes from ordinary cut tobacco used by workers with higher wages aiding revenue while consumption per 100 of population rose from 1 40 in 1877 to 1 48 in 1589 Drawback on tobacco has grown and needs curbing to prevent evasion of laws and regulations Mr Goschen is urged to seek best measures.
Loxpox August 22 Mr Gladstone remains in strong health and energetic. He has carried on lengthy correspondence with his lieutenants and closely followed the Parnell Dillon controversy, correcting misstatements quickly. For recreation he visited the new village library for five hours and later removed an oxy tree deemed superfluous.
The Lewisham race shows improving prospects for the Gladstonian candidate as support grows daily. Analysts note strides made by the candidate amid a lukewarm electorate, signaling potential gains ahead of the election.
A new registration shows 60 percent of the constituency’s 10 000 voters are new residents many of them workers. Tories lament a holiday season election while Gladstonians expect a shift in politics and predict a remarkable change from the last results.
James Berry the leading hangman of Great Britain and Ireland argues a six foot rope caused the head to jerk off during John Conway’s hanging at Kirkdale prison. The prison physician accuses Berry of drunkenness and reports Berry’s conduct as extraordinary.
A Lisbon letter claims President Balmaceda seized Chile’s silver bullion from the Santiago treasury as security for fiduciary circulation and attempted to transport it for European ships and arms. The Times reports Balmaceda enlisted the Espiegie, a British man-of-war, to move a million dollars to Montevideo on August 15, raising questions of British complicity and demanding investigation.
Via the Pittsburg and Western Railway on August 25 passengers can travel to Kansas City Atchison Leavenworth and St. Joseph at a one way fare. Extension excursion tickets to points west of the Missouri River cost one and a third times the fare. Northwest tickets priced from a one way fare to Chicago plus one third. All tickets are valid for thirty days.
Real estate pitch urges buyers to inspect electric car route and Grande Pointe plans at 03 Federal Street. Readable details and plans available from A. Z. Byers & Co. in the city real estate advance.
Lospex Aug 22 Isadore Wertheimer once a co respondent in the Earl of Clancarty divorce case now faces bankruptcy. Debts total £6,078 with £998. Remaining assets include £6,000 mine claim. He earned £2,000 to £3,000 yearly but supported Lady Dunlo with lavish gifts and houses, yet debts, horses, and creditors collapse his prospects.
The article recounts memories of Abraham Lincoln and the Hamlin vice presidency in 1860 1864. It covers Nicolay and Hay as Lincoln aides and discusses the nomination dynamics at the 1860 convention and potential third-term talk. It notes Lincoln’s aides view Hamlin as an uncertain choice and praises Nicolay and Hay for their close service to the President.
Children’s School Suits offer cheviot and cassimere outfits for boys aged 14 to 18. Short pants suits priced at 250 and long pants sets at 300. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company on Grant and Dismond streets features casual and sturdy rough and tumble wear. One cent per word in the Dispatch.
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