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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1892
Page
4
The snippet lists US daily rates by quarter, month, and year for various editions including Sunday, with pricing in cents per week. It mentions delivery by carriers and references Pittsburg Friday February 12 as the dateline.
The article urges voters to back candidates who pledge to reduce millage in line with rising valuations, arguing the core issue is whether to limit city expenses. It notes other questions like assessments and business tax are less decisive than commitment to restraint, and stresses practical judgment over broad promises.
The verdict against Mayor Wyman signals a warning to officials that power without legal knowledge or conscience invites oppressive acts. The ex action of overcharges under color of law harmed the poor, risking broader rapacity. The piece urges resignation or removal to curb such abuses and preserve the integrity of public office.
Coroner Mc Dowell has for two years warned about overcrowded lodging houses. The Health Bureau lacks power to enforce removal beyond cleanliness, and current laws fail to curb 15 by 15 foot rooms sheltering 15 or 16 sleepers nightly. A recent inquest verdict called this a menace to public health, urging reform by concerned citizens.
The Supreme Court of New York held that an alliance of manufacturers formed as the American Badge Manufacturers' Association violated the law. One member seeking to break the pact was denied equity relief beyond declaring the contract void, as the law does not countenance the agreement.
A judge decries trust and combination agreements as illegal and injurious to the public. He declares such contracts void and condemns participants as particeps criminis for forfeiting equity protection. The ruling highlights tension between corporate power and constitutional government.
An editorial argues public offices should be filled by merit based on competitive civil service examinations. It praises post offices with fifty or more employees adopting merit systems, notes political influence harms efficiency, and urges general adoption of examination based hiring and retention for public servants and legislators alike.
An advocate argues for free or self supporting municipal baths in Pittsburg to improve public health and reduce disease. A graduated fee system could fund multiple bathhouses while attracting users, with careful management to ensure profitability and public benefit. The piece also notes postal car letter boxes and comments on various public figures and schemes.
Critics say Mr. Porter's Census Bureau data on wool manufactures is unreliable and wool gathering would be more trustworthy. Warp McAllister voices strong doubt about the figures and the process.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column probes social class, ancestry, and political duty. It questions what constitutes real swelldom, notes O’Rell’s remark on descent and arma coats, urges Hill to return to the Senate, and mentions Cabinet change rumors and Tam many election inspector plans. It also touches on a Atlantic crossing cowardice remark and a psychical research note.
Three cabinet members resign, signaling possible upheaval in Brazil. The note suggests the peace remains intact. Meanwhile molders travel from Ohio to Canada to cover striker shortages, marking a fresh phase in union activity.
The text notes that aristocratic marriages are increasingly common among Columbia daughters and suggests a new law may be proposed alongside a contract labor measure to curb this trend. It implies eligible American bachelors face stiff competition from noble matches.
Notable figures and events span religion law aviation travel and scholarship. Rev Jonax IreLane archbishop visits Rome and meets the Pope. W H Sanporn of St Paul named US Circuit Court judge. Foster the weather prophet predicts a major storm. James O’Donnell from Madison notes a Canterbury silver wine cup gift. Edward Atkinson praised for teaching and business leadership. Sir Morell Mackenzie’s high household expenses revealed. Yale risks losing Prof Knapp to Chicago University. Spurgeon’s Monaco visits noted with caution about gambling gardens.
Special report from Braver Fats notes the Economy Society will not admit new members this year at the annual Day of Breaking Bread. The ban aims to curb Dr Teed and Koreshan influence amid conservative Harmony Society opposition.
Marion Hedspeth was captured here and will be taken to St. Louis tonight. He credited letters between himself and a St. Louis attorney with exposing his whereabouts. Hedspeth’s wife went East and letters to the attorney tied Hedspeth to the case. One letter warned it would be returned if not delivered in ten days, revealing the attorney’s involvement.
Governor Pattison urges Philadelphia formed relief group to collect funds at Drexel & Co and ship grain or supplies via the American steamship Indiana sailing February 20 to Rovela. All donations and goods must be marked Russian Famine Belief.
The White Star steamship Teutonic completed a rapid voyage from Queenstown to New York, finishing yesterday after only one voyage longer than hers. The trip took 8 hours and 4 minutes. notable passengers included Hedyard Kipling and an American bride. The vessel proceeded to San Francisco and then to Honolulu.
The Toledo Blade notes the Democratic House spent two months drafting rules for guidance. Questioning how long it will take to pass a measure, the editorial mocks the slow process and asks when action on legislation might occur.
New York Recorder notes a surge of politicians tied to dubious cholorinated schemes and a jocular jab about their alleged affinity for bichloride of cheek.
President nominates Joseph Buffington of Kittanning Pa to be United States District Judge for the Western district of Pennsylvania vice Reed, who resigned. Buffington had long sought the post and had backing from the Attorney General. other contenders include S A Davenport of Erie. The President noted Davenport’s age and potential later promotion, while stressing residency in Pittsburgh. Separate items report another nominee, George H Thobe, inspector for immigrant service, and various foreign affairs and trade discussions, including Canadian reciprocity talks and Chinese exclusion bill debate.
Special dispatch from Boston reports a Park Street Church seance by the Faith Curists where cures by faith are cited. Rev Hesekiah Davis of New Britain Conn. described a German believed incurable cured by faith in Davis’s church. Mrs Davis spoke of a faith healer who runs a dangerous machine without incident for three years. A child of nine allegedly cured of typhoid after doctors were refused. The group claimed miracles against grip and demon influence with prayers restoring health and limbs straightened by prayer.
Paris reports the civil marriage of Duc de la Rochefoucauld and Miss Mattie Mitchell, daughter of Senator Mitchell of Oregon, followed by a religious ceremony at St Clothilde. The bridal attire featured ivory satin and orange blossoms, with Miss Meyer as maid of honor and Whitelaw Reid present among the guests.
Rosina Vokes and company offered an evening of three one act plays at the Duquesne Theare The Rose proved monotone though Felix Morris as the Count Choteau de Italian gave character color Barbara by Jerome K Jerome was a highlight with Miss Vokes blending sentiment and comedy My Lord in Livery closed the bill a pure farce with a thin plot yet strong company turns and evident audience amusement The same bill repeats tonight and tomorrow with additional titles In Honor Bound My Milliner s Bill and The Pantomime Rehearse Vokes woven not to present A Circus Rider this season
In Annapolis February Maryland House of Delegates votes 78 to 3 to adopt an amended resolution urging the National House of Representatives to act on tariff reform in line with President Cleveland’s 1887 message and the Mills bill. The added resolution expresses confidence in Maryland Senators and Representatives in harmony with Democratic sentiment.
Colonel James Augustus Grant the African traveler died at Nairn Scotland he was born in 1827 and served in the Bengal army including the Seventy eighth Highlanders at Lucknow. He wrote works on travel and earned medals and a Star of India. Also murió Mrs Jane Stillwagen mother of attorney W C Stillwagen at Claysville Pa aged years and 6 months after brief illness.
Dr Newman Horton inventor of the reclining chair for railway cars died Wednesday night aged 11 years. He was known among leaders of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Memphis and the Northern Pacific railway lines. Horton left a large fortune as a result of his juvenile career.
A slate of obituary notes reports the deaths of James McLAnex a Buckingham Ont millionaire lumberman at 74 Epp Glen and other prominent figures including baseball Selders Serene MatBcos Carrillo and Lt James L GruLestre among professionals and industrialists in Richmond Sonora Lancaster Steubenville Minster Pa and Jory Ettingham. The notices reference long careers in mining engineering military service and manufacturing with brief biographical anchors.
The Farmers Alliance accused the Democratic and Republican parties in the House of extravagance in public expenditures, alleging log rolling to award jobs for partisans. Representative Simpson mocked the lead factions, while debate over an assistant doorkeeper lingered. The Senate adjourned to Monday as debates continued on railways, navigation, and coastwise trade.
In Trestron New Jersey the trial of Engineer Leonard and Conductor Riley for manslaughter begins with a defense move to quash indictments arguing the sheriff lacked authority to summon grand jurors after 1888 and 1898 reforms. Judge Woodruff overruled the point, with implications for a state wide jail and prison delivery if upheld.
Boston February 11 Special The resignation of Dartmouth College President Bartlett exposes long suspected mismanagement of trust funds, echoed by a sharp Adovvetiser editorial from prominent alumnus William H. Barrett. The piece criticizes loose governance and self-perpetuating powers at the college, noting trustee elections and concerns over imputed financial conduct.
The personal property of the late John W. Hall of Frederica former Delaware governor is valued at 300000. The real estate will probably bring much more. Samuel W. Haffson, son of the deceased, was granted letters of administration yesterday and gave a bond for
Hanawsine Feb 11 Special The Building Committee of the World's Fair Board met and instructed the active Commissioner to advertise for State bids. Bids will be received up to Wednesday March 2.
Carnegie Hall welcomed 600 to 700 attendees for the Marie Decca concert, first in a series to establish the Helen E. Pelletrau scholarship. Madame Decca drew a fashionable Allegheny audience, with Pennsylvanian college girls among the attendees. The program mixed English Irish Scottish ballads, La Manola, and American songs like Home Sweet Home, ending with strong applause and social prestige.
Social notes list a reception tendered to Madame Marie Decen by Mies Pelletrenu and the scholarship fund committee. Mrs A K Porrern issued invitations. A Friday evening dance is planned. Mr Thomas MoKez of Ridge Avenue hosted a luncheon yesterday afternoon.
A Maryland legislature move aims to tax Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property after a 1896 charter clause exempted it. Two bills, reported favorably by Ways and Means, would require tax on company assets and on a 10 million share capital increase linked to the Belt Line tunnel. The measures seek to redefine the company’s tax obligations and challenge constitutional boundaries.
Reported survey shows the Atlantic Ocean is about 60 feet higher than the Pacific, overturning earlier fears that Pacific waters would flood the Atlantic coast if the canal opened. The initial opposition claimed Pacific heights over Atlantic by more than 100 feet.
Paris reports from China via Singapore that General Tehen Kuong was executed at Tien Tsin for treason. He pledged to support French influence, renounced Christianity, and sought a papal audience to aid Catholic missions. The emperor resisted signing the warrant, but anti Christian forces prevailed.
The Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish Society held its third annual banquet with Rev. S. D. McConnell as toastmaster. Judge James Gay Orion delivered the standout toast titled The Descendants of the Scotch Irish as Citizens of the Republic, marking a joyous evening in the society’s observance.
The New York Evening World reports Allegheny Pennsylvania mayor on trial for extortion saying he never read the city charter portion fixing his own salary. The office seemed to go outside its running.
Gerrranone of Philadelphia gives 25000 dollars to Pennsylvania College to endow the Chair of English Bibles in memory of his wife. The gift includes the chaplaincy for the institution.
A compilation of Democratic and Republican editorials weighing General Harrison’s prospects for the Republican nomination. Contributors discuss Harrison as likely on the first ballot or by acclamation, noting Blaine’s withdrawal shifts momentum and predicting party sweep potential under Harrison or, alternatively, internal criticisms.
A collage of curious U S and international snippets. Reports include a French torpedo boat’s speed in rough seas and vast meal counts in the House of Commons, Annie Rooney the Nevada racer’s death, sage brush paper claims from Boise, and a Chicago river baptism amid thick ice. Mentions of early aviation, mining busts, Alaskan currency, and peculiar local happenings across towns like Birmingham and Montgomery reflect a period press collage with numerous brief, lighthearted notices.
A fragmented dialogue humor piece features characters named Cynicus and Quericus debating Valentines and hearts. The rough exchange covers love, business, and social schemes with mock attendance and playful jabs. Street slang and stage banter spark a lighthearted.
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