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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1892
Page
7
The text notes the Dispatch volume and issue number, filing date, and postal service classification. It lists the business office at the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets in Pittsburgh.
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Canadian newspapers debate US retaliation to Washington treaty violations. They concede the move is a strong protest and likely to humiliate Canada into rethinking its discriminations. Opinions vary on ministers, motives, and whether the issue aims to win votes or merely assert dented pride.
The piece criticizes free trade writers for blaming tariffs for high prices in plumbing materials flour mill consolidation and stock watering. It contrasts alleged tariff effects with actual market competition, citing plumbers prices and Standard Oil as examples and urges clearer distinction between illegal price fixing and legitimate competition.
The writer condemns widespread wife beating in Allegheny City calling for action against domestic violence. They note cowardly husbands, argue against flogging, and urge stricter laws and harsher sentences to deter the disgraceful habit.
An East Tennessee note comments on Bob Lindsay leader of the miners insurrection. It stresses that his mob action and defiance of law provoked an illegal hanging attempt when military protection failed. The piece links mob justice to civil unrest and mirrors the era's distrust of unlawful crowds.
The piece argues against lynching as an enemy of order and condemns mob action. It notes miners and citizens opposed to the mob were quiet until the military intervened, then sought blood for the mob leader. It urges quicker opposition to lawlessness and less support for mobs to prevent civil strife.
The piece argues for aggressive enforcement of Pittsburg anti smoke rules, noting Chicago and Pittsburg demos show smoke can be reduced. It urges extending limits to downtown where boiler plants emit most smoke and damage health, architecture, and clothing.
An explanation notes the United States Glass Company earned only 6 percent while independent plants average 11 percent. The extra 700000 capital plus 90000 paid to the organizer and other consolidation costs dilute returns. After adjusting for industry prosperity, the piece questions whether management economy from consolidation is yet realized.
The piece argues that literacy tests and poll taxes in Mississippi and Massachusetts abridge the right to vote. It contends the Constitution’s denial or abridgment of voting rights triggers a loss of representation, and dismisses registration as a milder barrier. The author asserts educational qualifications are permissible if fairly applied, but discriminatory literacy or property barriers remain prohibited.
A discussion argues that disqualified Mississippi voters should be educated first, allowing the state to claim a full Congressional and electoral vote under the Constitution based on voting population. It frames education of voters as a prerequisite for fair representation.
Press reports show cholera spreading from Russia and Persia into Belgium and Paris suburbs. The warning urges strict seaboard quarantine and sanitary action in the United States to prevent an epidemic next summer.
Four Kansas farmers who blocked an express train on Saturday were captured Sunday morning. The incident mocks farming efforts as drivers and record makers push new tire brands into prominence.
Philadelphia receives many congratulations laced with surprise as the city weighs an elevated railroad. Pittsburgh's rapid transit system is praised as the best in the world, while the Tennessee militia reports no use of sappers and miners against rebels.
A jumble of subjects spans crime quotes street obstructions and election talk. Bup Lroupsay is portrayed as a reckless witness while railroad affairs draw brisk interest with seventy five foreigners at St Petersburg and a fragile cholera backdrop. The Baker ballot law, Labouchere edits, and November optimism appear amid an otherwise scattered mix of social and political snippets.
Candidates Harrison Reid Weaver and Bidwell are Ohio born with naming variants discussed. Kev Harriss of Kansas City may be Drury College president. Secretary Foster returns to Treasury. Colonel Sopresat, Prohibition candidate in Missouri, is linked to Polish royalty. Miss Ray Beveridge opens a design shop in San Francisco for women. Louvre adds a bronze bust of Julius II and new casts from Bode. Frederic Lorentos may receive a postage honor for arts and letters.
A Pittsburgh column notes Western Union handles about 1800 outgoing and 1500 incoming messages daily with telegraphic money orders totaling about 40 000 monthly. It rails at East Liberty office conditions and depicts a rough early morning scene near a stockyards office with a beer wagon and a distant cow, while observing local nightlife and labor unrest in the English metropole. It mentions Chicago real estate drawing Pittsburgh capital and hints at urban rental profits, plus calls for cheap safe tenement housing on Penn Avenue.
In a Naval War College program tied to lectures by Naval Constructor Taylor four speed trials will test the Philadelphia Vesurius and the Cushing over the measured mile. The trials use varying speeds and include Weaver’s revolution recorder to build speed curves for future ship design and engine estimation.
A reminiscence from 1877 recounts Augustus Dowdell serving at Pittsburgh Union depot during the 1887 strikes. Scott of Pennsylvania sheltered in Philadelphia, while Dowdell kept the wire hot through riots. Dowdell stayed at his post and fled with the instrument, then was later rewarded with a year in Europe as Scott’s private secretary.
The New York Press notes candidate Stevenson may be traveling to Gray Gablas to study letter writing from an Old Master, suggesting a brief educational detour during his campaign itinerary.
A terse editorial notes labor and capital seem to have drifted apart, failing to recognize mutual dependence. It cautions that progress requires cooperation between workers and employers, lest economic or social balance deteriorate.
Breaks all previous records and stands as a history making year. Even in strikes the era is poised to claim a medal with record smashing feats noted by observers.
The note references the 1986 Republican nominee not being Gresham and mentions Grover in a light, satirical tone. It also alludes to Baltimore and Buffalo figures, implying a critical or humorous take on political names and term limits.
Chautauqua enters its final week with a leaner schedule yet strong interest and large crowds. The Glee Club drew a sizable audience with a high quality concert, Helen Babcock impressed listeners, and Lotus Glee Club remains a favorite. Mr Flader spoke on Wagner at 11 with organ selections, and Miss Anna Hayden presented studies of seven types of beauty noting habits diet and dress as prerequisites for harmonious womanhood. Miss Webster a Christian scientist discussed ancient Greek ideals and modern life, followed by Greek and English songs and Q&A. Wallace Bruce later entertained about Robert Burns among Chau tauquans.
Washington notes a reform push at the Treasury Department ending a long era of patronage. Cats introduced to chase rats were left to idle in numerous sinecure posts until civil service scrutiny led to a night of removals. The piece jokes about replacing idle staff with more dedicated workers.
A letter from the Lighthouse Board to the Customs Commission asks how to interpret the word some in a sundry civil bill granting 30 000 for establishing lights on the Sault Ste Marie The Bureau of Customs officials speculate the word some may mean one or two more or less than 87 but likely not more than two more or less This is not official and further philology research may be needed to determine the lawmakers intent
Willem B Rushforth a noted inventor of railroad appliances died at his Rutherford home after a long illness Born in Leeda England July 1 1844 he came to the United States in 1874 and became engineer of a Camden milk factory His patents include smoke and spark consumer for locomotives a safety car signal system and other railway devices He was preparing to develop an advanced water heater using exhaust heat from locomotive smoke boxes at his death.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr Joseph Colvis a renowned colored physician who died Saturday at his Paris home Born 1831 in New Orleans he studied in France and earned B A B S and M D degrees He served in the Franco Prussian War was honored by the French government and held American citizenship throughout his career Also noted are the deaths of Samuel Laty a long time Allegheny contractor Milton N a printer and F P Gibson a traveling salesman with typhoid fever as the cause of death Funeral services for Laty are set for 10 30 am tomorrow at his Linden and Federal residence and Gibson funeral arrangements will be announced.
Miss Jack resigns from the Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church quartet to sing at a Southside church. The loss of a sweet contralto follows the choir lineup with Miss Jack leaving, Mr Hetzel stepping in for duties. A Bavarian letter from James Hetzel reports a vacation of the artist and Paris plans with contacts at the Western University. The Hetzels plan to sail from Germany by September and arrive in Pittsburgh early September.
Miss Frances E Willard will spend weeks in England as Lady Henry Somerset’s guest. Lady Henry hosts royally and arranges travel at her own expense, echoing court hospitality. Judge Arnold of Philadelphia is popular at Cresson Springs for a summer of rest, meals, walks, and euchre. Dunham of Mountain House and Captain Porter of Sewicklay are noted euchre enthusiasts.
West Philadelphia residents Mr Goodman and family mix with Ellsworth Avenue social circle while summer guests pass through Atlantic City Cape May Ocean Grove and Watch Hill scenes. Pittsburg figures including Mr and Mrs Grovest Born and Mr and Mrs Russell Harrison vacation at Congress Hall and Pittsb urg resort. Hotel registers show Milton Baird John E OConnor and others visiting Atlantic City stock.
Quick survey shows mixed editorial takes on reviving the Panama project. Papers note competing routes, financial betting on Paris shares, and the need for government support to resume work amid huge past expenditures.
A letter from Susabe Sonora describes fish showers three inches long and several small pelicans during the recent hurricane. The writer notes no sizable ground sightings and mentions local concern in Sonora as reported to the newspaper and Partido Liberal.
A collage of quirky notes from curio columns covers long canals, meteor diamonds, Berlin clocks, and Atlantic cables. It mentions 900 year old Swiss hotels, Tokyo bathhouses, Clifford seeings in Idaho, and Europe’s expositions with dates and places.
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