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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1892
Page
4
The House directs the agriculture committee to investigate how the McKinley tariff has affected farming. Debates reveal partisan views on the bill’s impact, with supporters urging a fair inquiry and opponents accusing the move of political motive. Senate typhus report and river improvements noted in brief.
The House moved to suspend rules for a bill to promote officers by seniority up to Colonel in artillery cavalry and infantry. Opposition led by Breckinridge of Kentucky. bill passed. A Missouri bill to extend mining laws over Indian Territory was also moved for suspension by Mansur of Missouri, with Culberson of Texas as teller. Vote 124 to 17, Democrats restless, Republicans not voting. House adjourned.
The Senate session centers on an immediate investigation into imported typhus and new deficiency recommendations. It advances a $15,000,000 Mississippi River improvement bill, outlines river segments to fund, and debates immigration scrutiny amid fear of infected arrivals.
Boston reports Captain Stillman B Edgell, doorkeeper of the Massachusetts Senate, disappeared three weeks ago after leaving the State House at 6 30 PM en route to his Waltham home. A war veteran with one arm and a long service record, he is about 55, described as erect and well dressed with a diamond ring. Police and family fear mental strain from long illness may have prompted the disappearance. He carried about $60 in valuables and an unknown amount of money.
The Ways and Means Committee plans to report three tariff bills this week the Springer free wool bill the Bryan free binding twine bill and the Turner free cotton ties bill. Springer argues tariffs favor masses masking higher costs for the wealthy and promises lower prices for woolen goods. Bryan notes binding twine case and cites industry figures. A political clash looms between tariff measures and the silver coinage bill as House leaders seek precedence.
Mayor Gourley promotes a Pennsylvania famine relief drive for Russia citing Governor Pattison’s appeal. A local depot will collect money and provisions with William E. Thompson as custodian, while a public meeting may be called to organize action. Local charity and a related welfare incident are noted.
The McIntosh Huntington Co of Cleveland Ohio announces a new bicycle named Sunol. They wrote to Sunol owner Mr Bonner in New York seeking the name origin and pronunciation. Bonner replies Sunol derives from a Southern Pacific station name, Spanish in origin, pronounced Su-nol or Su-nole.
A shy youth writes a homemade valentine by sending a sack of Camellia flour to his beloved. Her reply promises union with playful baking lines. The notice ends with an advertising pitch for 25¢ printed satines and a sale by Jos. Honne & Co. at Penn Avenue Stores.
Bloomfield Inn editor C F Davis endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and croup, citing two years of use as highly effective. 50 cent bottle available at druggists. Ussu Panhandle Train arrangements announce station changes at Birmingham and Fourth Avenue and Point Bridge connections with Sheri dan service. J J Turner, Superintendent. More To-Day notes a large sale of satin yard goods by Jos Honne & Co.
Chicago Board of Trade President Charles W. Hamill argued against the anti option measure saying futures trading supports producers by sustaining prices. He described pots and calls after hours as non price affecting and noted the board delivers futures through actual wheat deliveries.
Brosi, a Southside jeweler, appeared before Alderman McMasters for a hearing on a charge by Cashier Stamm of the National and Glass Savings Bank. The prosecution failed to appear, and he was discharged.
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