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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1892
Page
7
An editorial argues against extending sidewalk displays for grocers beyond the current three feet until October. It warns that public highways must remain for pedestrians and that councils lack authority to grant permanent sidewalk privileges or privatize public space. It notes potential wagon blockages and urges preserving pedestrian rights.
A rumor that cholera reached Havre and other European ports prompts calls for strict quarantine measures. Officials, in contact with President Harrison, may tighten sanitation and travel controls to prevent an epidemic, though experts doubt an immediate visitation.
A Philadelphia news report states the Reading organization plans to export anthracite coal to England this fall. The piece argues the scheme aims to relieve domestic prices by underselling abroad, enabling the coalition to keep American prices high while selling cheaper overseas, opposed as it assigns foreigners cheaper coal to protect domestic price manipulation.
The Homestead Advisory Committee denies plans to boycott a meat milk and ice supplier serving mill workers. Chairman Crawford states they have not undertaken any boycott and oppose such methods.
The text defends lawful conduct and intelligence, condemns the idea of a boycott dictating a merchant's customers, and urges the boycott body to disavow such foolishness as futile and undemocratic. It argues merchants should decide whom to serve based on paying customers, not coercive pressure.
Jamestown in southwestern New York attracts a large manufacturing operation emigrating from Huddersfield England. The firm, with 1200 workers in worsteds and related goods, plans to employ 400 initially, expanding as work grows. Proponents emphasize protectionist policy as essential to wage levels and living costs, arguing free trade would lower wages and endanger American industrial independence.
Ottawa reports surprise and indignation at President's proclamation discriminating against Canadian vessels. The piece notes retaliation mirrors Canadian measures against US. It mentions Canadians urging a canal through Canadian territory and argues the US should build its own lake river ocean canals if Canada proceeds.
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues the Buffalo railroad blockade worsens a meat shortage across interior Pennsylvania and New York. It questions reliance on Western shippers and notes beef movement from Pennsylvania Railroad and alleged corruption within the Iron Hall, while criticizing local teachers in Allegheny County.
Four marriages noted as a widow benefaction occurred after an accident deemed unforeseen. Mr Smith paid each widow $1000, covered funeral costs, and added their names to payrolls, a gesture praised as just and humane by employers.
A collage of opinion puffs and political jabs touching Braddock’s sanitation risks and a diphtheria scare, labor strike violence, Nebraska politics, women’s suspenders, New York militia bayonet practice, incendiary platform gaps, Lighthouse Board light counts, Stevenson pronunciation woes, Cleveland reform ardor, Watterson’s Democratic take, a campaign magnate’s magnetism, and Victoria’s grandchild matchmaking.
The column passages mention Prrecz BisMARCKE's favored son Count William, Joax A. BARNES as Consul to Chemnitz, Horace TRAUBEL seeking a memorial land for Whitman, Mrs Cora E Thomas in Hanover pa, and notes on the Prince of Wales aging, Lord Herschell as Chancellor, General Beauregard's Tennessee visit, Miss Mixwxa Gaz's upcoming marriage, Thomas Edison’s early telegraph antics, and various pithy quotes about the Queen and politics. The piece threads celebrity, politics, and historical figures with light anecdotes.
A Boston Herald snippet discusses a peculiar linguistic evolution where the subject sent items to themselves. The brief exchange highlights linguistic quirks and self-referential phrasing as an interesting case.
In this look around Walter reports mixed signals on a Pittsburgh area boom with strong rail passenger growth and heavy weekend crowds along the Pennsylvania Railroad. He notes Bedford access woes, delays, and the South Penn debacle fueling talk of a direct line to Johnstown amid widespread unchecked speculation.
Sam May, a Chicago Chinese leader, claims orders from China urge noncompliance with the residence certificate law. He says a Chinese court official visited Chicago to organize a challenge, with a test case to reach the U S Supreme Court via Detroit arrest proceedings. Officials in Washington express skepticism about the report.
The City of New York steamship passed Brow Head at 1 PM and arrived at Queenstown after 6 days 19 hours 57 minutes, setting a new eastbound record with average 20.12 knots. Previous best eastward time was 23 days 91 hours 3 minutes by the City of Toronto in October 190. The City of Paris held the westbound record at 5 days 15 hours 8 minutes in July 1892.
Workmen digging for timber on the Kaw Indian reservation north of Gurarty Oklahoma uncover a mammoth skeleton. A tusk measures five feet long and three feet around at the largest end. The femur and hip bones span over six feet with ribs exceeding four feet. The near complete skeleton may be shown at the World’s Fair. An undisputed fact from the Cleveland Leader comments on political hopes concerning Pennsylvania.
Astronomers at the Naval Observatory report August 18 observations of Mars show a bright white spot at the north pole, fainter than the south pole. Despite clear skies, no double lines or canals are visible, reinforcing the view that Mars features consist of single lines across its surface.
Attorney General Miller issues an opinion on two questions regarding the Vicksburg postmaster vacancy created when Senate action lapsed the Hill commission. He holds that the sureties remain liable for 60 days and that the office may be temporarily filled by acting postmaster or deputy until a successor is appointed. The note marks the ruling as significant against long standing Postmaster General opinions.
Multiple 19th century editorials react to a US Canada retaliation proclamation. Papers from New York Cleveland Indianapolis Chicago Buffalo and others debate hostages terms, the tone of firmness, and potential responses. Strong names cited include Bayard Ottawa Ottawa policy and various city dailies.
A Baltimore American brief notes a summer girl and a fisherman will judge the season by their catches, highlighting seasonal hopes and the playful pairing of two local figures assessing success in fishing and summer.
Edward Bermudez former Chief Justice of Louisiana dies in New Orleans aged, a Creole figure from a distinguished family. Other obituaries include ex governor Myron H. Lark in Canandaigua, San Diego physician veteran, English actress Kate Feurows, and local Berks county figures Jacob Herline and Jeremiah F. Guldin.
Miss Elizabeth Frew wed Mr. William Phillips at the Osaki and M E Church in 8 o clock ceremony attended by relatives. The couple plans residence on Forbes street East End and depart by eastern train after receptions and congratulations.
A boat trip up the Monongahela to Elizabeth is organized by Captain Gould of the J. Gusky for the Society for the Improvement of the Poor. Mrs Mancaner Youna, mother in law of Ernest Heinrichs, visits Hazelwood with Mr and Mrs Heinrichs. Reverend De Witt Bexwax of Point Breeze rents time away from Block Island duties. Rev Roser Mxxon travels to New York City. Dr William Dany plans six weeks of autumn shooting.
Tail Sono, a high bred Japanese lady and reformer, spoke on Japanese customs at Cuarracqua. Other events included a Nevilleian music recital, a lecture on "The House at Work" by Edward T. Lee, and the American Economic Association’s closing days, with President Francis Walker and Vice President Charles F. Quounvat addressing Chantauquans.
A collage of odd facts and antiquated trivia spans dwellings in the U S with a Vermont man’s aluminum nose, Guernsey’s aliens, Parisian art mimes, a Penn dog hospital, Pliny’s amber drugs, and France granting patents. It mentions lamps causing fires, a talking clock, Aden rain, Xenophon’s retreat, and other scattered curiosities.
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