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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1891
Page
15
Printer notices detail weekly newspaper delivery rules including Sunday editions and carrier responsibilities. The Dispatch describes postage costs and copy distribution, urging prompt delivery and proper stamps for single and double number issues.
The article argues that claims of US naval preparations and private vessels for action against Chile are untrue, citing statements from Assistant Secretary Soley and Secretary Tracy. It suggests war talk is driven by wartime jingoism and media manipulation to sway public opinion and commerce in South America.
The Dispatch opposes extended seating capacity requests for traction cars during peak hours and contends rapid transit benefits are clear. It notes city growth justifies progress and urges companies to improve transit arrangements despite initial difficulties and costs.
Sir Edwin Arnold proposes a plan to enlist civil world subscriptions to restore a historic Buddhist temple in Siam. He believes the shrine, once established by a famed Siddhartha, has fallen into the hands of interested Brahmins amid recent revolutions.
The piece argues for reviving Buddhist temples via Sir Edwin Arnold’s The Light of Asia as a test case, claiming religious property must serve its original tenets. It questions practicality, noting secular civilization cannot rove through centuries of temple restitution and calling Arnold a charming but insufficient catalyst.
The article reviews Buckley of San Francisco who argues voters, especially the working class, are uninterested in public affairs because politics is a business for the few. It contends taxes shift to producers and that workers actually bear heavy per capita tax burdens, urging broader economic awareness to spur political engagement.
A Democratic paper questions the National reform claiming it is a pretense since the board overseeing promotions is appointed by the Secretary rather than the Civil Service Commission. It argues integrity and sincere implementation hinge on actual operations.
A discussion on a new promotions board questions potential favoritism and lax standards. The piece notes the shift from Civil Service Commission oversight to a self-created board, arguing it may advance reform while risking political influence.
The article analyzes Congressman John B. Robinson drawing both state senator and U.S. congressman salaries. It argues he diverted his state salary to charity to justify dual service, while noting the need to avoid pluralism charges. It compares options to revert the congressional pay and hints at broader political implications.
Editorial urges strong action against Garza led revolutionaries resisting U S troops on the border. Fourteen American soldiers reportedly killed prompts call for expanded forces and even cross border pursuit of outlaws into Mexican territory to restore authority and punish aggression.
Friends of Davitt argue Tory votes helped Redmond win to fuel Irish factional quarrels. Analysis notes Waterford sentiment against Home Rule runs deeper than expected, with Redmond’s victory proving ongoing factional vitality and ongoing harm to Home Rule prospects.
The New York message notes a man in Minnesota who, upon learning of his sudden fortune, resisted by spending four thousand dollars on a debation that proved fatal. The account illustrates the trouble some have in bearing sudden wealth.
The piece satirically notes shifts in party power with the Tammany Hill German bloc in Congress and spoils hopes. It cites Harleian MSS forecasts linking Christmas on Friday to a hard winter, while observers worry about economic and political tensions amid travel and animal hunts.
A disagreement over a Chicago exhibit prompts talk that American shippers should divert grain from Liverpool. The piece argues Liverpool remains the most economical and prompt market for American goods, noting that other ports must offer better inducements to shift trade. It critiques Grover Cleveland era sentiments and mentions George Eliot in a brief, opinionated piece.
In a public stance the Georgia Governor opposes lynching and urges stronger law enforcement. He argues that firm administration will end mob murders and punish lynchers, while critics raise concerns about Treasury smuggling scandals and reputational motives.
The Grand Trunk tunnel under the St Clair river carries 48 percent of Chicago eastward grain traffic. Supporters of excluding Canadian railways warned that blocking this outlet could worsen the Northwest grain blockade and provoke wider consequences. A rumor about William Morris as Poet Laureate prompts questions about royal favor for a socialist poet.
The New York Republican Committee endorses Clarkson and Fascett proposing disciplined reading of Republican newspapers. They argue Republicans must be urged to read their own party organs, noting winter weather underscores Uncle Jerry’s management missing the Christmas window.
In England a proposal to appoint the bridegroom prince as Viceroy aims to boost loyalty in India. Observers note the Governor General still wields much influence and warn against overreliance on a single figure. The discussion references Mr Elkins and cross presidential interests shaping policy.
The weather agency appeals for vindication, noting it has forecast colder weather since last Tuesday. It argues the obstinate cold wave did not turn up before Sunday and that blame should not fall on its predictions.
Secretary Foster improves slowly as bad weather keeps him indoors. EpGak Santos is pictured as a small but sturdy man with a mustache. Ruvrarp Krein engages to Walcott Balestier’s sister. Mrs. Frances Hosgsox Burnett hosts a Theater Royal production of The Showman's Daughter. Frank Stocktox’s crabapple is favored. Howells likes pumpkin pies. James favors hothouse Erupes. Marquis of Aylesbury sells Savernake oaks to pay creditors. The Pope greeted Guardia Mobile officers after maza ritual. Mrs. A A Atwater of Omaha plans a Paris concert debut. General Butler visits Ashburton Place, improving. Prop Curtius, famed Greek scholar, praised as premier Hellenist since Helen of Troy.
In Geneva a sleeping car passenger awoke during a wreck delay. He chased the thief through the village wearing only a nightshirt, yelling stop thief. The thief dropped the clothes, which the pursuer recovered and brought back to the car.
A collection of humorous and reflective vignettes from western Pennsylvania includes Susie Sothern as a telegraph operator in Beville, a Pittsburgh oilman cured of gambling after a close call, Uncle Eph’s Christmas Eve storytelling, a tale of spiritual conversion, and a mother’s parable about keeping items for future use.
Marshell Cushing, Wanamaker's private secretary and Postmaster General, wed Belle McBride Palmer a wealthy Washington widow yesterday in Wanamaker's city. The ceremony linked two prominent figures with national ties and local social prominence.
Newspaper clippings warn of shifting lineups in the House with T. B. Reed joining the Ways and Means Republican contingent and Speaker Crisp facing a growing sense of internal tension. Criticisms target Tom Weed and Tom Springer as the party wrestles for control and influence.
The 1th anniversary of the Trenton battle was observed with laying of a cornerstone for a monument to Washington and Continental troops who crossed the Delaware on Christmas night and defeated the Hessians. The ceremony included remarks by Governor Abbott, Mayor Bechtel, and notable speakers on patriotism and monument education.
Anna Phyllis Warde, niece of Julia Warde Howe, wed Andrew Johnson of New York Electric Supply Co in a hasty St Paul ceremony. The couple, once parted by disapproving mother, escaped to wed after a chance encounter at a Chicago hotel dining room.
May's Laxpixa reports recent discoveries of valuable ancient Indian relics in South Jersey. Findings include war implements such as tomahawks spearheads and arrowheads buried for years, with a shell mound and human bones among the remains. Many pieces were damaged by past looting, leaving only meager descriptions.
The South split over Speaker Crisp's committee picks with Alabama applauding three chairmanships and other papers noting the selection shows care and discretion. Observers from the Charleston and Savannah papers question the arrangements while Atlanta Constitution and New Orleans papers praise the work as sound and satisfactory.
The Chicago Globe reports Titinois was honored as two of her sons, Springer and Durborow, were named chairmen of major House committees yesterday, marking a notable political distinction for the family.
A brief humorous note suggests theatergoers adopt sombreros during performances as the best solution to a big hat question seen in theaters. The piece frames the idea as a playful option for gentlemen attending shows.
Col Henry Watterson is described as more caustic than crisp in remarks that critique his style and tone. The comment contrasts his sharp rhetoric with a concise manner, noting a harsher edge in his commentary.
The Generals of the Tariff Reform movement are reduced to the ranks as Con scripts take the saddle. St. Louis repatilE note hints at organizational changes and shifting leadership as reform efforts continue amid turmoil.
Brady Sharpe formerly suited officer of the Third Brigade Pennsylvania Reserves and personal aide to General E C C Ord died at Carlisle. He followed Ord to the South after the war and later returned to Carlisle to practice law. He was slated to speak at the Pennsylvania Reserve Association gathering at Gettysburg on Ord’s military history. He had prepared notes for his address and left material for his literary executor.
Hon A T Ready longtime Toc carawas County figure died at his New Philadelphia home after a weeklong illness aged 49. He served in the State Senate 1899 to 1881 as a Republican and was Provost Marshal during the war. He lately directed the Tuscarawas County Children's Home and is survived by his widow and two children. Geymat Karnoxa Lex also died in Boston aged 87. Janxys TL Atoex a Memphis editor died of pneumonia with grip.
New York City life appears brutal and banal as a Greenwich Street corpse in the window and a nearby murder draw little notice. The column laments violence, piracy, and urban indifference, notes how deaths attract scant attention, and contrasts sensational crime with routine urban grind. It also sketches childhood labor in Seventh Avenue shops, piracy fears, shoe fashion psychology, and the city’s patchwork pavement and storage boom.
Observations note a 25 mile per second velocity for Alge and a 1,000,000 mile diameter. Gold recovered from Berlin Hoja Mint chimney. Otsego County New York tops U S hop yield at about 4,999,684 pounds yearly. Telegraph costs vary by destination from Pram Pram to New Zealand via Siberia. A Seattle man regains voice after 10 months and $400 spent. Dominion area estimated at 3,456,3% square miles with land and water allocations. Sardinia hosts over 3,000 prehistoric buildings in fertile districts.
An unclear fragment references Rasper and Dryenforth and critiques rulemaking machines. The text reads as a personal opinion claiming fatigue with the topic and hints at a plan to undermine the system. No concrete events or names beyond those are verifiable.
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