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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1891
Page
7
The Dispatch commends John Dalzell for announcing his Senate bid as a bold break from party managers. It argues the open race may spur more self declared candidates, improve the legislature, and shift focus to voters rather than backroom support.
The commissioner highlights bogus policies sold outside of Pennsylvania by firms in Philadelphia and others using false representations to escape penalties. Publicity may curb the swindle, but a vigorous criminal case could test if regular laws apply to this swindle.
The Grand Jury returns indictments in cases against Mayor Wyman ex mayor Pearson and Market Clerk Hastings of Allegheny City. The editorial urges thorough legal investigation and notes the press will not judge guilt before trial while stressing punishment if guilty and vindication if innocent.
Eastern contemporaries view the Kansas Alliance move to form a cooperative mortgage association as inconsistency or shift toward mortgagee behavior. Some say the principle may be sound though members distrust high premiums and past opposition to mortgagees.
The text argues that cooperative mortgage associations may reform the abusive mortgage market. It highlights profits for Alliance members with solid, conservative management and hopes a nationwide capital base will fund fair interest returns. It envisions replacing high charges with reliable credit and attracting broader investor support.
The report of Secretary Blaine’s belief in a peaceful adjustment is treated as nonofficial. The Dispatch urges caution about statements from both sides, noting past misstatements and urges a calm, fact based approach. It calls for reduced rhetoric and a genuine effort by Montt’s government toward peace or a clear outcome.
A former pool member recalls a company that cut rates in two to trap profits, then withdrew from the business. The tale is used to illustrate how price cuts arise from combination rather than free competition, and how such ruinous competition harms the industry.
An engine driver bitten on the hand reportedly survived after a sequence of treatments including strychnine injections ammonia and brandy ether galvanism cupping and beer. Observers question whether the bite or the remedies kept him alive as he is described as out of danger.
President Harrison and Washington politicians may be surprised to see local officeholders resigning in Pittsburg as they seek better Federal positions. The move is driven by the prospect of patronage and influence at the national level.
NatruEe notes lovely winter weather enjoyed by people outside the city and in the suburbs while lamenting human activity in the smoky district spoiling the scene and offering little pride in human handiwork.
A British column mocks a royal figure with talk of a future fortune in the United States as an advertising agent for the Troy laundry. The piece criticizes art history claims and jokes about Millet and Verestehagin, while lampooning lingering tobacco habits.
A humorous scene follows Judge Reed as he climbs down from the bench with ease and retains his cordial nature at the bar, contrasting official duties with his easygoing demeanor. Scientists warn of an 80,000 year cycle before the next glacial period, a long span with no immediate ice age.
The text discusses Brazil’s return to republican rule and dictator's tough period in South America. It ponders Ingalls filling Plumb's vacancy and his stance on decalogue politics, noting doubts about success. It mentions a farewell banquet for Governor Huw in Albany before Washington departure and suggests Lieutenant Governor Jones perform the ceremony.
Wrre Elkins in the Cabinet and Woods on the Supreme Bench suggests the Hon. W. H. Dudley may become a confidant of the administration. The article discusses potential future influence and favorable career trajectory within the governing circle.
Reported as robbers of a mine a church and the Alaska Commercial Company the North Pacific freebooters are described as broad in operation without fear of penalties or respect for the saying that hawks do not pluck hawks.
The piece questions motives behind sensational Chilean dispute coverage and Navy bloodlust rumors while noting unanimous re election of city department heads. It mentions Dutch capture of Holland and ponders State Department role in Chile settlement amid warship talk.
Patti intends a new farewell tour across the country as long as American dollars and enthusiasm endure. She would bid farewell at regular intervals, while the prize fighting industry remains in a cloud over Pittaburr.
A collage of brief notes mentions Speaker Crisp as a daily newspaper reader, Me Meissexter planning to donate her late husband’s studio to France, Rev McNeill allegedly tailed by American offers, and Nixona Testa predicting ship telegraphs. Mentions include Miss Barillas wedding with Luis de Ojeda and a bride’s fortune, Lady Russet’s divorce notoriety, Col or E Norta’s nitrate fortune origin, and Aourus Hatch’s Wall Street rise. MOURAT HALSTEAD travels through Rome to Berlin with Christmas in Berlin.
Private Dalzell claims widespread approval of small military claims for furlough pay commutation and travel home at discharge. He urges soldiers to apply directly to high officials for their due sums, stating documents support legality. He frames the move as his Christmas gift of 1,000,000 dollars to comrades in 1381.
Miss Louie Lee Bayard daughter of ex Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard quietly married Dr. Frank Angell of New York at Delaware Place Wilmington officiant Rev Jesse Higgins Baltimore native. The couple plan a brief trip to New York before returning to their home.
A Chicago News snippet notes speculation on where the Prohibition convention could have been held, suggesting Watertown or Coldwater as potential host cities. The brief hints at contesting venues without firm confirmation.
The Washington Post suggests appointing Colonel Eliiote Shepard to handle the baseball situation. The piece proposes giving Shepard a trial to assess his suitability for the leadership role.
Multiple 19th century papers report the deaths of Kansas senator Plumb and rival senator Pirowa. Discourse highlights Plumb as a robust, hard working debater and Pirowa as a prominent Republican figure. Reactions describe the losses as irreparable to Kansas and to the Senate.
The Supreme Court affirmed a Wisconsin dam case over water rights and noted a California land boundary dispute in San Francisco. It upheld state control of surplus river water, and sided with Interior Department rulings on San Francisco tide lands. The decision also addressed capital punishment cases and advancing another rail dispute case. It reported on a New York abattoir scandal, Mexican toll tariff changes, Treasury cash, customs receipts, and Senate circuit court nominations.
The National Prohibition Convention will convene in St. Louis and the delegates are expected to set a wise example influencing the proceedings.
A chaotic report says lightning struck in Canada, provoking uproar over government corruption. The jumbled tale mentions political intrigue and a figure named Jovel amid shifting rhetoric and public discord.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes banks hold over 19 million dollars more than required as money from the interior flows to the coast. Demand is light, rates drop, and a surplus could soon fund investment securities and a possible stock boom after holidays, with railroads and bonds seeing heavy activity. Wall Street senses a revival but awaits public willingness.
In New Years December 21 special action in Superior Court Mrs. Davis seeks 13 percent royalties from Trow Printing for her late husband Jefferson Davis memoirs. She claims misdated papers and that 5 110 copies sold earn 4 000 37 while seeking 16 000 surety and injunction against publishing transfers. Defendants demurred. judge reserves decision.
Fat hogs become community spectacle as local farms stage annual butchering and weigh hogs of 300 to 600 pounds. People place multiple guesses in boxes with prizes of 15, 35, or 40 dollars awarded to the closest guess. Communities in Reape and nearby townships join the weight guessing fun amid rivalries sparked by cheap corn and heavy porkers.
Newspaper opinions conflict over Mills and Crisp relations and a potential split in the Democratic House. Critics compare Mills to a political obstacle and warn that reassigning chairmanships could provoke strong opposition among Democratic ranks.
The article notes a slip in the plan to send ten men to Washington for the Democratic Nominating Convention. It suggests instead choosing one discreet envoy to visit Washington while sending the remaining ninety nine to pressure Tammany.
Louis Berger, long time Southside resident and tobacconist, died yesterday at his residence 102 Plus street aged 66. He was born in Germany and immigrated as a youth, lived mostly on the Twenty seventh ward, and left a wife. Richard Fennessy Sr. a father in law died Saturday age 78 and was buried yesterday. General John B. Kenly died in Baltimore Sunday born in Baltimore 182? he served as Provost Marshal in the Civil War and rose to Major General after a field royal engagement.
James McFadden a famed fireman died yesterday morning at his home on Flower street in the Twenty third ward He was 51 and had long service including time with an old volunteer company He recently served as engineer of No 13 company
London actor Manvison XN Mortos died. Denver district Edison manager Grance W. Coster died in Schenectady. New York actress Katoxarys Rogens died after illness. Eleanor Morett and Katie Florence, relatives of W B Crane's company, are noted. Greensburg lawyer Carrarm James Trags died near Delmont. He was connected to Joseph T Trees and Woods' ng Mill.
Yale College boys formed the Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs and performed a concert at Carnegie Hall Allegheny to a fashionable audience. The program included songs like Nellie Was a Lady Upidee and The Happiest Land with encores and flowers for a favored performer.
Mrs Andnew Cansreair is listed as a patroness for a New York charity ball next Tuesday. The sixth Eisteddfod of St David's Society will be held at Old City Hall with sessions at 2 and 7 o'clock. Frank Wittoen plans a Duquesne Club hospitality event for 33 friends, followed by a Duquesne Theater visit to see Stuart Robson in The Henrietta.
Report from Bombay states cholera has swept through shark shoals in the Indian Ocean. An arriving ship's officer recalls many dead and dying sharks while crossing from Aden. Seventeen British sailors died of cholera in Bombay and were buried at sea on the hospital ship.
Buffalo mills contributed 100000 pounds of flour to the northwestern Miller's cargo for the peasants of Husain. The total amount subscribed by U S mills up to this evening exceeds 1000000 pounds.
Rochester Democrat notes the nation awaits a January 7 address by Mr. Blaine in Boston. It highlights the pressure on him to speak brilliantly and patriotically to uphold his life-long record.
In Niacawa Falls New York yesterday more than five wild ducks died by their own action as they swam the river and plunged over the falls. Three hunters collected about 400 carcasses downstream below the rapids.
A compendium of brief notes from Steelville Missouri to Australia, detailing curiosities, oddities, and small facts. Includes counts of corn grains, pennies saved, salmon packed, nails paid for ale, Christmas trees shipped from Maine, and various strange reports from Europe and the Americas.
A quirky exchange shows a bank president warning about Canada and prison while a cashier locals suggests a risky move. Humorous snippets mix with misquoted verses and candid remarks about love, travel, and work from a collage of voices.
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