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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1892
Page
7
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The Apollo mill sickness stems from impure river water used in the bushes. Sewage contamination and dumped sausages taint the supply, prompting a warning on pollution risks and the need for clean drinking water for workers.
The Economite Society, once a symbol of capital strength, mortgaged its property for $499000, a move recorded in Beaver and Allegheny counties. The loan, taken after a late agreement and four days before Mr. Henrici’s death, signals a reversal in posture for a group long known for funding enterprises and earning on investments rather than borrowing.
The American Banking Association bids farewell to William B. Greene amid a published circular proposing quiet lobbying to secure new bank circulation legislation. The plan urges banks to remit six dollars for campaign costs and advocates notes up to 100 percent of capital with a one percent circulation tax.
The article argues that national banks must preserve two key features: absolute security to noteholders via depositor bonds covering all circulation, and relative security to depositors through lawful regulation and supervision. Greene's proposal would remove the first feature and weaken the second, risking the system's virtue and public confidence.
The Free Kindergarten Association of Pittsburg and Allegheny advocates free kindergartens to prevent poverty and crime by giving poor children a head start. Froebel's system is praised for humane teaching that emphasizes self-guided learning, observation, and encouragement over punitive methods. Pittsburg and Allegheny are urged to back the movement with enthusiastic support.
The author argues against continued silver purchases and bond sales to replenish the gold reserve. It calls the 1890 policy a financial fiasco, urges stopping further silver buys, and converting the Treasury silver pile into a productive asset rather than maintaining a dead, costly reserve.
The article condemns Republicans in Michigan for seeking to repeal the Miner electoral law to allow legislature chosen electors, calling it political grabbing. It likens the move to a previous Miner Inn ploy and argues the party ignores public rebuke shown when Democrats previously misused representation and were ousted.
The author argues for amending the Constitution to replace the Electoral College with direct popular vote. He urges expanding public education through kindergarten programs, university extension, and technical training, stressing local support and industrial relevance for chemistry in the community.
The obituary notes William S Pier as a respected Pittsburg citizen and former councilor admired for public service and integrity. It highlights his late start in law, his credible professional standing, and the public esteem he earned. The item also mentions Clemenceau as France's champion. Ribot is praised for refusing a duel after a formal challenge.
The article surveys Jerry Simpson's Senate bid and Mrs. Lease's prospects, saying Simpson's record at the Capital tests his fitness while Lease lacks national stature for demagoguery or quackery. It adds that steamers are overdue this season and overdue bills follow, with owners and creditors ready to settle at discounts.
The piece notes social snobbery where wealth influences romantic choices. It observes beaux with solid fortunes pressuring those with less money, and humorously mentions how a coroner's jury must first determine the deceased patronymic when sudden death occurs.
The note suggests MacEpDer may link Baron Reinach and others to information harming officials in the Panama scandal. It asserts most are charged in the corruption network and frames murder as a final extension of the same offenses. It calls for Mexico and the United States to cooperate against border crime.
Recently convicted Toledo councilmen from the reform wing are accused of purloining land. The piece argues limited hope for municipal reform and urges avoiding valuables after dark as a defense against robbery.
Kansas debates its choice between Mrs. Lease and the former congressman Jerry Simpson for the U S Senate. Both claim strong credentials amid a public display of promotional tactics from the state.
Pittsburg endures smoky streets and heavy snow as the city faces ongoing disruption and limited visibility. Local authorities warn of travel hazards while residents cope with cold conditions and rising comings.
The writer laments Pittsburg’s neglect of sidewalk snow clearing while focusing on bigger issues. They warn that pedestrians face rising danger from icy streets and trams as climate worsens, urging municipal action.
Worn military officers seek renewed conflict as pestilence and famine strain the empire. Citizens grieve hardship while the Czar and his realm face scrutiny over who deserves greater pity amid crisis.
A vivid line notes sleigh riding as a prime winter activity for courting in a past era. The playful suggestion highlights pneumonia fears and social routines as couples sought leisure in snowy days.
Reports from Paris note Louis Pasteur’s birth anniversary observed by high officials and the nation. The piece also mentions diverse items from American voters and society charity efforts, with Parisian social notes touching on dress, visitors, and cultural collections.
In Washington on December 27 1892 Senator Frye reasserts a prophecy that the Panama Canal scheme is corrupt and will reveal shocks to the Republic. The piece notes counterfeiting fears around Columbian souvenirs and Dalton as deputy marshal rumors, plus calls for a commercial union across the American continent and Indian school enrollment gains.
The Boston Globe notes a theme on diaries and how to keep resolutions. It signals upcoming consideration of related ideas and tips for maintaining personal commitments.
Florence Earle Coates in The New Peterton writes of renewal and resilience as nature and love counter sorrow. The lyric images a robin thrush tide and halcyon winter turning toward morrow, with joy enduring beyond death.
Dr. E. O. Shakespeare urges Congress to extend immigration embargo to prevent cholera spread from Europe. He notes Europe's southeastern outbreak and predicts the disease may reemerge with next summer, calling for robust national legislation this winter to strengthen defenses.
Maryland Steel at Sparrow's Point nears readiness to receive Krupp’s 12 ton gun for the Chicago World’s Fair. Hydraulic shears and new trestlework are completed, with enormous exhibit cars built of iron and set for transport next month.
Governor Flower issued a pardon for Cumberland G White a longtime New York Stock Exchange member from Watertown who had been imprisoned on Blackwell Island for constructive larceny involving two $1000 bonds. The governor’s decision followed a petition by Deacon B White and support from the stock exchange noting no intent to steal and that the sentence was excessive.
A flurry of quips and praise greets Paderewski as he returns to American soil. Newspapers joke about his hair and wardrobe while noting his status as a great musician. He plans at least one concert with strong ticket demand and global attention.
In a bustling note from Omaha the piece remarks on voluminous hoopskirts returning to fashion with the evening car crowds, urging women to avoid overmuch attire.
Orange Judd a senior editor of renue Judd Nirmer in Chicago died yesterday from a hemorrhagic Werthoffs disease at age 70. Born near Niagara Falls in 16 percent, he studied at Wesleyan and Yale chemical labs and led Orange Judd and Co., publishers of farm literature. He edited the American Agricultural and later the New York Times agricultural department. He chaired the Sanitary Commission in the war era and led the New York Flushing and Northside Railroad for two years. His philanthropy funded Judd Hall at Wesleyan and he produced a Sunday school lesson series on the Berean plan.
Reports from San Antonio say Alexandre Gonzales father in law of Catarina Garza Liss died at a Patito Maneo Texas hip ranch. He was a wealthy ranchman linked to the Garza movement with alleged dealings in goods for exiles. Gonzales was a defendant in a United States Court conspiracy case tied to the Garza movement, postponed due to illness. Leopoldo Peniteimer a Louisville distiller died in Louisville at 65. Willis Banker a Newton contractor connected to Emerson Sherwood Barker Pottery died. Joseph P. Baxxes of Liverpool founder of a chemical company died Monday. he helped build Frick & Bon ton steam manufacturing in the U.S.
Mrs Sherwood spoke on Helles in All Ages at Trinity Episcopal Church Allegheny. The talk covered historic and present beauties with anecdotes on American and English belles, money spent on gowns, and traits of the sweet American girl amid Pittsburg society.
The Walker home on Western avenue Allegheny hosted a festive Christmas dance for Miss Jennie Walker and her school friends. The elegant rooms were decked with decorations and crush covered floors ensured lively dancing. Freshmen were served meals as the gathering showcased hospitable, elaborate hospitality.
A social at the residence of Mr and Mrs W Hays West Windsor Place East End honored Miss Agathn Jennison of Bay City visiting Alisa Hays. Miss Mary Hays hosted a stylish event with 73 guests dancing in Empire white Swiss dress and blue ribbons while Miss Jennison wore toe crepe. The hostess appeared a pretty maiden with blonde hair red cheeks and blue eyes and Mrs Kays wore black lace as dances continued until early morning after a refreshment break around 1 o clock.
Rev Robert McPherson officiated at the Ellsworth avenue home wedding of Miss Clarmbel McPherson and Mr F F McKee in front of about many friends. Fiorence Porter served as ward of honor while the bridal party wore silk gowns and carried white and pink flowers. The couple plan to live in the East next year.
The First Methodist Church congregation plans to build a permanent church on two bought lots at Aiken avenue near Westminster place. They will remove two houses occupied by John Cooper and Albert Hamilton to erect a churn, costing 33,000, with construction starting in April and a swift push to completion.
Moreay Hill in Pittsburg is projected to become as fashionable as Murray Hill New York as palatial residences rise. Charles Clapp will soon occupy his estate, Benjamin Thaw plans a new house for next summer, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shoughstock are building on Murray Hill.
An informal musicale last evening at Mrs J B Murdoch's residence honored her nieces Miss Pott of Elmira New York. A fine program entertained guests with Miss Pratt, a cultured young lady recently returned from Germany where she studied under Kari Kiludworth.
Miss Ephah Macaisser and Mr T Harry Dolan were united in marriage last evening at the bride’s parents’ home at Linmore station Fort Wayne Railway. A number of Pittsburgers attended the wedding.
The Columbus Dispatch notes that Christmas presents, mainly funded by Tex Pierspine Diseates, raised about $1,000 for deprived children. The distributing event at the workers rink during strikes carried symbolic impact, showing solidarity beyond class conflict.
Minnesota's Donnelly has turned Republican but the party has borne up bravely against even worse afflictions.
Rochester Democrat questions the value of elevating the stage without curbing the theater's upward growth and influence.
A collage of curios from many topics notes military crises in Austria and Scotland settlers in British Columbia, Finnish barmaids, carpet precision, tree longevity, large horse firms in London, liquor shops in Paris, and world factories. It mentions patent ideas, U S population counts in fraternal orders, and aviation era snippets with a tone of miscellaneous facts and transatlantic trivia.
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