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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1892
Page
7
The Dispatch is available at leading hotels across the United States, Brentano's in Union Square New York, and 17 Avenue de L Opera Paris France.
Fragmentary OCR lists various subscription options for a newspaper edition. It mentions Darcy DrsPaton and Sanday Lyear with terms including One Year Three Months and weekly rates, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
The Dispatch notes Mr. Cleveland’s personal victory and the hard challenge of restraining the party’s extreme wing over tariff policy. Editorials, including a Philadelphia Ledger piece, suggest Cleveland’s aims and require steadfast adherence to his stated beliefs, with patriotic support urged from all.
An 7000 salary for Pittsburg mayor fails to lure business and professionals to resign for public service. The ad visers report few new names among four contenders as outsiders view city leadership as a dwindling, neglected industry.
The abstract of Jay Gould's will shows his life centered on money and family, with no public charity bequests and only a church gift as a rare exception. He sought concentrated financial power, showing little regard for others who might be affected.
The text notes Jay Gould's vast fortune passing under the control of his son George. It argues public profits from the estate would spoil the Egyptian and that Gould refuses to be spoiled. It highlights George's business acumen and greater frugality as the key difference from his father, with wealth likely to accumulate further under careful safeguards.
The article cites Colonel Roberts arguing Americans lag in canal development and urges a deep waterway system powered by steam. It highlights Lake Erie and Ohio River plans, compares railways, and notes a public campaign for ship canal and better roads driven by The Dictator with ongoing education.
An editorial argues Judge Gresham's ruling voids court aid to the Interstate Commerce Commission as unconstitutional. It portrays the Commission as ineffective against railroads and calls for a new Congress to curb railroad power and enforce public duties with strong penalties.
The Washington Post argues against delaying Congress by a year while defending the December meeting rule as sound for cooling partisan fervor after campaigns. It cautions against labeling the practice as ridiculous and objectionable and notes the framers planned time for reflection before legislation.
The article argues the Pennsylvania National Guard should elevate its Naval Battalion to a higher standard, urging a $1500 appropriation per four companies at the next Legislature session. It notes two companies already in Philadelphia, with Pittsburgh and Erie to add units when funds allow, and calls for broader support to boost port and strategic significance. It also links canal and commercial value to military momentum.
Writings urge Pittsburg to show Pennsylvania leads in efficiency of its Naval Battalion. Official election returns display striking delays in counting ballots, described as a waste of time and excusable only if officers are enjoying a rest or “japa” during the process.
A group called Tuente has raised funds to audit city accounts for the past decade but no local has vouched for the plan. The move would not affect the February election yet signals strong local interest in municipal governance. Voters who rarely participate will have a chance to act for the city's good, while national politics should stay out of city contests.
An octogenarian Indiana Senator warns his bid for the senate chair may involve force of arms. The report notes the unusual threat arising during political maneuvering in Indianapolis.
The Senate bill for New Mexico statehood requires English as the sole language in public schools. Opponents say the rule would block statehood, while supporters warn against fostering sectional divides by preserving foreign tongues. The dispute centers on language policy and national unity.
The quotation argues that size is relative to perspective as creditors and debtors perceive the world differently, one finding it small while the other finds it large depending on their aims.
The piece notes varied Democratic views on tariff and admin economy but stresses the need for a nonpartisan approach to immigration. It argues restrictive measures are self evident and should be enacted promptly to govern alien influx.
Buizmakes reappear as major obstacles to railroad movement and telegraphic communication. They are described as a persistent nuisance comparable to monopolista and nearly impossible to control.
The Pittsburg humorist mocks rivals with a conductor’s call, a line about crowded standing room, and a parade of gags that blends laughter with potential danger. Hamlet is invoked to compare delays and office insolence with national institutions.
The article notes the chief obstacle to starting the canal is apathetic segments of the public, suggesting that once civic energy is mobilized by Pittenburg a vigorous campaign could advance the project and yield essential benefits.
A short definition arguing the old customs of learned professions are designed to favor convenience for insiders, yet breed strife and confusion among members of those professions.
A critic lambastes last night’s prize fight as a brutal, brief display. The larger fighter wins as the writer decries the sport as relic of barbarous ages and likens Mereoronacy and politics to odd bedfellows amid December storms.
An obituary style quip notes Walter Savage Sandoe remembered in verse while contrasting Jay Good. It points to a life focused on money and power with hoards left behind as a marker of time.
Forcing the pace, Philadelphia's twenty year old unfinished city ball will be an accomplished fact before Allegheny's post office site is chosen.
In New Orleans a dispute between Mardi Gras organizers and prize-fight promoters escalates. The rival factions threaten a business standoff as both sides pursue a legitimate, spectator-friendly path for events.
Dvorak urges musical literacy. Statues mark English figures in France Paris Cannes and Boulogne sur Mer. Foster resembles Fremont. Duke of Edinburgh to resign as Naval Commander in Chief in August and move to Coburg. Scranton’s Saran Brone, 99, smoker since age two. Supreme Court Justice Habla to arbitrate in Bering Sea seal fisheries dispute. Charles Fromas, theatrical manager, active with 1 2 companies, praised as Napoleon of the business. About 200 Hebrew Rabbi Convention members in Washington urged President’s attention. G M Lamneerron of Lincoln named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury successor Nettleton. Senate referral anticipated Monday. Osman Pasha’s daughter noted as a Turkish noblewoman living at Bosphorus palace with pure gold service. Eva Wilder McGlascon, late West figure, near ninety, author of An Earthly.
Rumor says the Pennsylvania Railroad may run passenger trains from Walls to Sixth street using Liberty street tracks, loading and unloading on the street with no depots. Officials gave no formal approval while Drexel Morvan may expand Bryn Mawr properties with a multi million dollar plan that could boost main line traffic.
Yesterday afternoon a tall foreign man led a crying girl along Liberty Street while bystanders and boys taunted him. The scene moved toward Sixth Street as the man chased the youths and heckled onlookers before boarding a street car toward Allegheny. A separate note describes a green themed fashion look and Havana tobacco concerns, with green carnations and coppered white towers.
John Mininger, long-time inmate known as Jail Wreaker, faces added charges after allegedly assaulting a witness in the Butler county jail. The incident occurred when a prisoner reported Mininger admitted a burglary in Jefferson township two years ago. The witness was struck through the jail bars and left senseless. guards restrained others who joined in the attack.
San Francisco December 3 The Curtis murder trial stops as juror Porter A Libby dies forcing dismissal of the panel. District Attorney Barnes moves for a new jury impaneling with the case reset for Tuesday. Judge Marvhs returns to hear the matter while bail remains unchanged.
The Southwest Silver Convention in El Paso Texas adopted a resolution to organize a Pan American Bi-Metallic Association with headquarters in Denver. Several speakers linked Brussels talks to politics and argued the scheme will accomplish nothing.
Of Interest to Pittsburg reports on a Chicago dispatch questioning whether a man smoking a deadly cigarette fits the city smoke ordinance. The item hints at enforcement questions without detailing verdicts or names.
In Washington Senator Cullom and Representative Culberson weigh Judge Gresham's decision on the interstate commerce act. Cullom says he has not read it while Culberson declines to comment until review. The decision sparks talk of potential amendments to sustain the law.
Financial gossip centers on Jay Gould’s will revealing no charity gifts and leaving all assets to his children. George J Gould is named as final decision maker with Edwin and George praised for business acumen. A capitalist warns George may cut salaries to economize.
Attorney General Miller told Congress that the Justice Department’s business has risen continually, notably before the Court of Claims with claims for loyalists’ property losses totaling about 406 million dollars and Indian depredation claims over 33 million. He notes Supreme Court cases declining after Circuit Court of Appeals organization and urges legislation to pay district attorneys for circuit court services. He also cites Court of Private Land Claims with 43 total cases since its start, 42 involving the Government as defendant.
Report of growing clash within the Cleveland administration as President Cleveland faces internal party friction. Commentary suggests the dispute will be large in scope and potentially decisive for political alignment.
Mrs. Margaret Lowry Plumer Blackburn, wife of James W. Blackburn, died at home in West Newton aged 72 after years of paralysis. She was daughter of Alexander Plumer and granddaughter of Hon. George Plumer M D. Funeral services were set for 2 20 oclock at Serie E Church West Newton, with burial in West Newton Cemetery.
Dr Philo R Hoy aged 73, naturalist and AAAS member, died suddenly in Racine Wisconsin. He was among three American members of the Entomological Society of France and his insect collection was renowned in Europe and the U S. Joseph M McLain died at Dravesburg aged 3, son of ex Senator Joseph I McLain of Claraville.
Secretary of State Camieene of Mexico died in Cincinnati on Wednesday. Julia A. Powers aged 72, last of the McKee family, and others including Abel from Botton aged 100 and Major Adams who served in the Mexican War are reported. Bompton, Saratoga, Claysville, and Pottsville figures are named among the obituaries with varied causes and ages.
The Board of Managers plans a warm social opening for the Newsboys Home in the third week of January with a bazaar and entertainment. Pittsburg society women will run booths and tables, supporting homeless boys, with festive designs and notable guests. A previous bazaar aiding hospitals and the old post office event will conclude tonight, and dinners will become a regular feature of future fairs.
Miss Bertha Fiirer, a teacher at German Duguesne College, will speak to students and friends in the chapel at 5 40 next Wednesday about her summer in Europe and observations in Germany and Monti's quarantine in New York. The Ladies Aid Society hosts its annual bazaar and supper at Metropolitan Hall on Steuben Street.
The quarterly meeting of the Alleghen Conner Christian Endeavor Union is planned for this evening at the Sandy Avenue Baptist Church with Rev W A Stanton Miss Edish Matthews Miss Sara Chamers Prof Brown Mr Fred C Brittain and others among attendees Local church activities include a Forty third Street Presbyterian trades display and a Wilkinsburg Baptist concert proceeds aid the Sandy area church building fund A wax work exhibition at Central Presbyterian Allerheny along with social gatherings and entertainments is scheduled for today in Sewickley Valley and Oakland hosting Mrs JARLeY and Miss Repecvua Harton among others
Readers across the nation praise Harrison’s message as clear concise and patriotic. Critics welcome its practical suggestions and firm, business like style highlighting its memorial lasting impact on public affairs.
The Akron Beacon and Republican releases an 38 page industrial edition showcasing Otinerty's progress. Akron is described as enterprising and prosperous within Bauckaus State, and the paper is praised as thoroughly representative of the community.
An unclear Philadelphia caption and scattered phrases reference Panama Canal, a half century old figure, and a suggested English reform committee. The fragmentary text mentions the Prince of Wales and ambiguous motives, with no coherent event or quotes to anchor a full summary.
A rapid collage of historical trivia and curiosities ranges from European industry and ancient engineering to theatre, fashion, and geography. It notes old milestones, like iron pavements in London in 1817, Suez Canal scale, and the origin of the folding fan, with numerous dated claims and cultural tidbits.
A playful collage of quips and skits shows a run of festive and romantic gibes. Mrs Fosdick laments elopement antics while Parker gifts a Christmas purse, and Mrs Lovey jokes about busy households. Kirby Stone greets Lott with merriment as a narrator riffs on seasonal vanity and witticisms.
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