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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1891
Page
7
City budget talks show Chiefs of Departments seeking large year end increases. Chief Brown asks nearly 100000 more for the fire bureau and Chief Bigelow seeks over 500000 for public works. The public rejects high millage and the paper expects trims to the estimates to avoid higher taxes in 1892.
The IRS Collectorship span ends with Warmeastie’s removal for neglect of duty. Congress will decide a successor, and the move clouds administration impressions in Pittsburg. No specific acts are cited, leaving motives vague and triggering local doubt about integrity and policy alignment with the President on political activity.
Representative Lind from Minnesota introduces a resolution for the United States to aid Canada in deepening the Welland and St Lawrence canals to a twenty one foot channel to the sea. Eastern press criticizes the idea as unwise and echoes broader calls for lending U S credit to foreign canal projects such as Nicaragua.
The administration announced an attack on the Trusts through Attorney General Miller and now identifies a single coalition as the target. While the results so far show no clear successes in suppressing the combination, the move signals a broader effort to curb market power.
The Attorney General cites a New Hampshire based association that disregarded anti trust provisions. Justice Department study led to a grand jury decision to drop charges, leaving bobbin manufacturers free to continue monopolistic practices. officials hope for later action against wide scale combinations despite political influence.
The Dispatch criticizes the Underwriters Association for imposing prohibitory rates on tall buildings arguing regulation belongs to government. It warns private interest bodies lack police powers and suggests mutual insurance among builders as a workaround while urging formal legislation within constitutional bounds.
Editorial argues for organizing an early relief expedition to Peary's polar party to spare more lives and questions further Arctic exploration gains. It notes public sentiment toward rescuers first and warns against costly, speculative gains from lifeless polar knowledge. It critiques regional political plans and public spending.
A column riffs on letters from Chile to the London Times and mystery surrounding their author, plus Senator Quar’s rallying cry about the Republican Party. The piece also notes weather forecasts predicting blizzards and tremors, yet January looks milder. It finishes with MecGlory’s odds in a lien case and McGlory’s odd earnings challenge amid a firm’s two million liabilities and three hundred fifty thousand assets.
A New York kitchen is planned to showcase Mr. Edward Atkinson's idea of providing the best food for the least expense. It is described as practical philanthropy yet misses the segment in New York without money to buy any food. Muckat HatsTrap notes similar uncertainty about European presidential situations in old world capitals and the new political term.
A Green Christmas reduces gift spending as shoppers face higher prices and steady budgets. The daily procession of package carriers signals cautious spending and tighter wallet activity across households.
The article catalogs various nations arms programs and ship specs. Brazil builds two torpedo boats in England at 25 knots. Frithjof speed and armament noted. Russia’s fleet totals, rifles ordered from France, and factory output outlined. Spain plans six armored cruisers. Davert trial heat issue. Navarino battleship at 81. Peters burg to 18? knots with torpedo tubes. Great Burrare totals of cruisers and ships. French admiralty awards a 11 605 ton battleship with electric turret and port systems.
Newark Ohio December 23 Today marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Rev Father Hayes priesthood at St Francis de Sales Church. Born in Pittsburg August 19 1842 he studied at parochial schools and St Michael's Theological Seminary ordinated December 1206 at St Vincent Abbey. He served at St Paul's Cathedral Pittsburg and later came to this diocese to lead the church. A high mass sermon by Bishop John A Watterson followed by schoolhouse reception and a grand evening reception with many presents including silver and gold amid warm tributes to his service.
In Frankford William Dillman and Wallace walked Pennsylvania Railroad tracks with three dogs. Wallace's dog leaped and knocked him aside, a train struck Dillman moments later, killing him, while the dog licked Wallace's hands as proof of saving him.
The Globe-Democrat notes that big crops and the reciprocity policy have boosted American confidence this year. The piece frames the policy as a favorable economic gesture akin to a modern Santa Claus.
A collage of notable figures spans politics, literature, and society. Senator Call backs Cuba annexation efforts while Clark Rousseau, born in America, is labeled English. Patti eyes a farewell tour amid diamonds valued at 600000. Palmer, at 74, shows unexpected vigor on the Senate floor. The Chilean minister and Madame Montt invite guests for a Blaine dinner. The English club at Biarritz notes Gladstone and Fairbairn. the President resigns. Victoria Mary of Teck is linked to a royal engagement. Schofield pushes universal veteran vaccination. Super Voor earns a Circuit Judge post as the youngest ever named. J W Mackay gifts half a month’s pay to Commercial Cable Company staff. Congressman McMillin has long recited a poem each morning before breakfast.
Secretary Blaine reports Russian measures to ease famine in the empire and a letter from Erie Dispatch about grain transport. The first 12 inch gun built at the Washington Naval Ordnance Foundry was tested at Indian Head, Maryland with successful results. A delegation of Blackfoot Indians seeks talks with Secretary Nobile and requests seed tools and increased rations.
The Jefferson Company presented Colman's Heir at Law last night at the Alvin Theater with Dr Panglcss a carefully drawn study and Mr Jefferson's comic art praised. Louis James offered strong Homespun, Miss Viola Allen and Mrs Rouse supported well as leading figures, while the audience favored Jefferson's return over the play itself.
The horse once driven by Samuel Campbell Jr. in East Orange proved his memory by balking at the Halsted street crossing. Now owned by William E. Bloodgood, the animal bolted toward the track, causing the buggy to overturn and injure the riders.
J P Pierce former Duncans Falls postmaster under three administrations declined all offers for a draft balance and says he has recovered the six cents and refuses to cash it.
The speaker argues that Congress acts as an assembly of committees and the country is managed behind closed doors. He cautions that people often confuse outward appearances with actual inner workings.
A fragment from an old newspaper item describes someone named Fred Grossing cleaning a revolver. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, with scattered words about age and year. The readable parts hint at a stray, partially legible archival note rather than a complete story.
The Inter-State Commerce Commission ruled in favor of Hazel Milling Company of East St Louis against the St Louis, Alton and Terre Haute and Illinois Central railroads. It held that flour shipped to out of state stations qualifies for a 6 cent per barrel reduction where the first carrier hauls to its East St Louis station and that loading and car repairs on a side track are not required. Rules on side tracks and car loading depend on case specifics.
A Truckee born inventor in San Francisco unveils a steam motor sleigh built to conquer snow and ice. After two years of testing a smaller band powered model, a larger steam powered machine, weighing 1900 pounds, will drive over snow without roads, climb steep grades, and move passengers across snow blockades where timber or cliffs block the way.
Albert D. Steenken of Brooklyn married Miss Mattie Adams at Saugerites on the Hudson. Adams, 24, was featured among 42 beauties in a prize contest. Steenken, 36, inherits his father's fortune with holdings in National Lead Trust and silver markets.
John R Fisher and his wife travel with seventeen children ages three months to twenty one years all brunettes. The group, bound for St Joseph, occupies the Indies' waiting room as they enter the station. The children are neatly dressed and well behaved.
Wiseiann New Jersey December 28 John Hankinson a wealthy farmer sought a husband for his daughter offering 10 acre farm cash 5000 and a team of horses to any man under 25 of good character The announcement drew nearly five thousand letters from across 12 states and a rogue gallery of photographs as the daughter remains unnamed and the situation grows more tangled.
The Washington Star notes Mr Millis plans no active trouble making yet he could become a political trouble nucleus in the current Congress.
A New York Commercial Advertiser note states a relief expedition will be sent for Peary, and he can be numbered among the silent band of explorers without delay.
The New York World notes December’s weather stands out for a winter month with unusually fine conditions despite late fogs. The piece highlights performance against typical cold, marking the month as notable for warmth clarity and overall mildness.
A collage of brief items covers foreign policy chatter and world affairs. References to Europe’s fragile peace, China at the World’s Fair, Chile’s nitrate beds, and potential war rumors surface from New York, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and other outlets.
Pittsburg hosts the Florists and Gardeners Club show drawing strong support from locals. The first event of its kind here netted $750 with a reserve of $1,500, commending the young club and hinting at another season. Officers include E C Reineman President and P S Randolph Vice President.
Lance W Black and sisters Miss Jane and Misa Jésaie Black moved into a colonial style residence above the Fort Wayne tracks overlooking the Ohio valley. The piece also describes seven handed cachre social gaming trends, visits by Lizzie Hayden, Christmas preparations in Sewickley, a slapping incident involving Baby Hayden, Miss Annie Semple’s party, the Epwanp O Nzw and family’s Christmas travel, Riley’s lecture with Jack Irwin and Carl Hetter, Yale Log Club event at Cafe Royal, and a theater outing to see She Stoops to Conquer with Miss Frances Manshen issuing invitations for a dinner in Miss Julia Watson’s honor.
Matinees set for Christmas Day with seats on sale now. Harris Theater previews Little Lord Fauntleroy next week for New Year patrons, while Lions perform at Harry Davis Museum Theater. Nearly 100 cast in The Little Recruit at the Auditorium. Birds of a Feather promises laughter at Grand Opera House. Alvin Theater features A Knotty Affair with John E. Rice. Bijou hosts Jack Rowan of the $24 and Jack Royal amid 1883 Draft Riots tale. Sinbad the Maid of Baisora arrives at Duquesne and Alvin Theater with lavish spectacle and praised costumes. Richard Mansfield leads a strong bill and Beaa Juan and Prince alt Bo- appear in the season’s program.
A collage of curiosities including a 15 pound turnip in Oregon a 1.52675 billion year earth age estimate, vast numbers of anarchists and socialists in France, nearly 40 million artificial teeth in America, and odd beliefs about Cuba and burial customs. Includes world geography notes and scientific tidbits like Bet a Aurigae spectra and Lake Baikal depths.
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