19 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1892
Page
4
The newspaper lists postage prices for the United Day Dispatch by period and delivery type. It includes rates for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions with durations from one month to one year, noting prices in dollars and fractions. The page is from Pittsburgh and dated Friday February 19.
The Dispatch argues Pittsburg must expand services with higher funding, while The Times urges growth. Costs have surged from 963,000 in 1880 to 2,516,000 in 1890 and may exceed 3,500,000 if current estimates pass. The Dispatch urges a halt to extraordinary annual increases and a return to prudent budgeting.
Washington residents complain as Herr Buddecke uses a small park-like enclosure in front of his house as a weekly wash ground. Neighbors object to trespassing on city property, but immunity for legation members blocks legal action. The piece comments on urban T and evolving capital wealth dynamics and the chancellor's conduct amid fiscal pressures on poorer residents.
Residents near the German Legation push to defend their rights over a dispute involving Herr Buddecke's laundry. The writer mocks German diplomacy and suggests the Chancellor should resign or raise his salary to cover larger laundry costs, arguing a foreign representative should respect local customs.
The piece argues Congress must address immigration with care, advocating holding steamship lines financially liable for steerage passengers after landing. It proposes a poll tax into an insurance fund, annual public-cost assessments, and rebates to emitters, while stressing strict health inspections and severe penalties for disease concealment and improper steerage conditions.
The mayor of Allegheny faced a guilty verdict for extortion, and his resignation is praised as vindication of the law. The piece urges voters to demand clear pledges of honesty and capability from candidates and to vet character before the ballot. It warns that electors must require evidence of suitability for office to prevent similar misconduct.
Senator Palmer urged constitutional amendments to elect Senators by direct popular vote rather than through state legislatures. He argued decentralizing electoral power reduces corruption and yields a more representative Senate, while increasing voter responsibility and independence.
Progress in Boston shows growing interest in helping the harder worked portion of humanity. Andover House, modeled after Toynbee Hall, London, opens as a center to coordinate existing efforts for the poor and those deprived by circumstance. It aims to provide not only material relief but opportunities for culture and mental development.
Sympathy guides a Pittsburg project modeled on Andover Theological Seminary, aiming to ease burdens through social, educational, and recreational programs. Robert A. Woods will manage the house to connect residents with benefactors and promote discussion, physical and mental renewal.
Law and Order prosecutions moved to a higher court for cross examination of witnesses. Newsdealers may face fines for alleged infractions, a potential embarrassment if pursued. Main issue next week: whether newspapers are privileged as necessary articles. Governor Rosseeny of Massachusetts vetoes a bill to double salary unless the increase takes effect after the successor assumes office.
The piece discusses the instability of French governments and its impact on European affairs, critiques the home rule struggle in Ireland, and argues for civil service reform in the United States while noting political maneuvering around Senator Quay and Senator Cameron and their deal with the President.
The passage warns that continued defiance by the Guttenberg gang and inaction by New Jersey executives may show a state where law abiding citizens’ wishes have no weight despite protests. It frames a potential failure of official response to public outcry as a serious constitutional concern.
Kaiser William wishes to visit the World's Fair but fears his country may fall into bad habits during his absence. He considers allowing a limited amount of mild dissipation to occur.
The new appointments by Chief Brown reflect a preference for promoting existing officers to recognize merit. Efficiency hinges on advancing those familiar with the work, while omitting outsiders who would need to learn everything from scratch.
The article notes that agitation for reform has failed to yield results and that hopes for a purer atmosphere in Pittsburg are dampened by existing problems and clouded prospects.
The piece calls Congress to halt poachers in Alaskan sealing waters and protect Inuit livelihoods, urging stricter action against cannery abuses. It also urges deep cuts to unnecessary public buildings and proposes taxing idle religious society funds to reduce hoards.
Eugene Wolff suggests that if half of his statements are true, Germany bears substantial shame for its conduct in East Africa. The remark frames a critical view of German imperial actions amid regional misconduct and accountability questions.
An educated Chinaman of New York lectured on Why I Remain a Heathen, noting pertinent remarks about the outcome of Christian civilization in this country. He highlighted interesting facts on marriage and divorce and stated that neither the envelope nor any other trust is likely to receive public approval.
Unclear whether the police officer with each enumerator was for protecting the enumerator or the questioned, or if the guard aimed to ensure returns to favor Tammany. The note raises doubt about the guard's purpose in the census operation.
No new scientific breakthrough escapes early division into supporters and opponents. The Keeley method for treating drunkards should welcome thorough investigation to establish its claims, benefiting the public and its proponents if facts sustain their view.
In Washington on February 18 the House crowded as Bland denounced Ohio Democrat Harter’s circular urging Grand Army posts to oppose the free coinage bill. Harter admitted authorship and argued for farmer money, while Bland read his biography to counter influence. The session included Indian appropriation debate and a caucus call on silver policy.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors supports a $200,000 appropriation to continue locking and damming the Green River in Kentucky above the Barren River. A Supreme Court decision by Mr. Justice Harlan sustains the Northern District of California’s jurisdiction in the United States v multiple rail and telegraph companies case. Representative W. A. Taylor introduces a bill for a $100,000 monument in Washington, D. C., honoring U.S. military fallen in the late war.
In West Seneca a Buffalo suburb wolves have appeared at night, scaring women and children. Neighbors, led by seasoned hunters, plan a major hunt after reports of wolves crossing frozen lake ice from Canadian wilds. Children miss school. guns are ready.
O O Yorn Feb 18 Lewis Davis and Joseph McCrasken found a disturbed grave in the cemetery. They opened the grave and found the body of a pretty flaxen-haired five year old girl, lying in about a foot of water and completely petrified. The remains were interred 14 years ago with perfect solidification.
A compilation of brief sketches mentions Brick Pomeroy seeking health in the South, James Whitcomb Riley thriving as a lecturer, and the Duke of Norfolk’s charitable giving. It notes Rev Thomas Treadwell Stone’s advanced age, Emerson Collins appointed bank receiver in Moncy, Mrs Garrett Fawcett as a platform speaker, and GusTave Jovanovitch as a famed cattle breeder. Also cited are Col William Henry McInxtosn, Governor Epwixr B. Wrrass, Minister Rowland Blennerhnassett Mahaney, and a Harvard controversy with President Eliot.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the death of John Mackin a venerable Fentimian at Ingram station on Tuesday night. He was in the 10th year of age and long a prominent Pittsburg resident noted for public service and generous nature. Funeral services are set for this morning at Crafton station before the train to Pittsburg departs at 0:35.
Sir George Campbell K C I D C I former Kirkcaldy MP and author of Modern India died in Cairo. Born in 84 he held posts from Judge in Calcutta to Lieutenant Governor of Bengal and served on the Council of India before entering Parliament. Captain William M. Connor died at Munenphy Hospital in St Louis after months of illness. A Confederate veteran, he later engaged in cotton trade in Memphis and New Orleans and was noted for turf and other sporting interests.
The item catalog lists deaths of diverse figures including The Largest Woman In the World Mrs Chippewa said to be exhibited at the World’s Fair. How Willa Enodes former Canadian agriculture minister dead at Quebec. Henry W Bates naturalist and author died in London. Epwamp Dasiels known as the spotted boy is dead aged 3. Harry Stevens stage manager of The Pearl of Pekin company died in Providence aged about 71. Tamemichi Japanese juggler died in Cuba. William H Roosevelt aka Bert Miller died suddenly in Se Ratsers suete. Ervy Don Helee evangelical preacher died in Loganton Pa in pulpit. Davin Dungam Withers Sage of Brookdale died at Brevoort House NY. Alfred Dexapor English actor-manager hospitalized in Birmingham aged 42. Lena a state central committee member and Republican delegate collapsed with hemorrhages. Miss Mant Squires eccentric woman found dead in Centrain N Y. a note on religious laypeople in Steele and nearby communities.
Local Art Society showcases a broad Pittsburg display in a large apartment music room. Joseph R Woodwell and daughter draw praise for landscapes and portraits, with Hetzel Walkley King Poole Stevenson and others contributing scenes. Mrs Mary Livermore and Thackeray lectures noted with sharp views on fiction and public taste.
Yesterday the Indies decide the Masonic Hall is too small for their colonial reception on Marchland. Tickets are to be honored at the new Orpheus Hall on Luna street near Larimer avenue. A presentation was held at Mrs. S Kirk Porter’s residence with a social gathering last night.
San Francisco reports next Sunday Thomas L. Doran and three companions will depart to seek the lost Peg Leg Mine in the Colorado desert. They will carry six months of provisions from San Diego and explore a region where many seekers have died. The tale traces the mine’s rumors back to Peg Smith and other wanderers amid years of peril and mystery.
Crtcaco Feb 18 A coroner jury finds Annie Munson Iqundress died of arsenic poisoning after being despondent when lover Rudolph Berling deserted her promising marriage. Post mortem by Dr Hektoen notes a rare complete organ transposition present since birth with heart on the right and all viscera mirrored. The woman felt no inconvenience and little attention was paid to the condition by acquaintances.
Special. A petition in error to the Circuit Court of Hamilton county was fled in the Supreme Court today in the case of Henry Steuve against the Grand Lodge of Ohio Ancient Order of United Workmen and A Roever Grand Recorder. Steuve and Damon Lodge members seek to enjoin the Grand Lodge from dividing the state into districts 1 and 2. He argues Hamilton county mortality justifies an unequal division and challenges July 1889 assessments of 550 in district 1 versus 250 in district 2. Courts have ruled against him.
A meeting of Baltimore and Ohio and Wheeling and Lake Erie representatives in Weertree Feb 18 finalized plans for through tickets and baggage checking between Eastern and Western points these two roads will operate with coordinated schedules and the Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Union station handling Wheeling traffic.
Observations at the Naval Observatory by Prof. Edgar Frisby report the sun spot that covered about one sixteenth of the solar surface has fractured into roughly 20 smaller spots. Additional spots have appeared far from the original, appearing independent and drawing astronomers' attention for close monitoring.
Fifty Koreshan members will travel to Chicago in a few days to work in an industrial school. Teed claims to unite seven societies representing the seven churches in St. John’s revelation and argues labor is cursed until an Adamic state is reached. He says 100,000,000 lies idle in Shakers and econo mites coffers to be used for good.
Harrisse, Feb 18 Special The Executive Department mailed to Minister Montt the Chilean representative in Washington a large set of documents on taxation public schools and the management of insane asylums and related institutions Senor Montt says Chileans greatly respect the methods of government in this country and note a strong solvent in state finances and policy
Charles Frohman’s company of comedians will stage All the Comforts of Home at the Grand Opera House next week. Gillette’s ingenuity draws much laughter as scenery and effects are promised to be superb, and the troupe’s reputation suggests strong on‑stage charm for the road tour this season.
February 3 elections passed quietly across islands with Oahu results led by the National Reform party winning all five nobles. Liberals swept most Oahu representatives except in the First district where Bust Wilcox and Ashford were elected. Other islands’ returns were incomplete.
A meeting of line officers of the Sixteenth Regiment N G, FP, and captains and second lieutenants of regimental companies, was held at the Arlington Hotel tonight. Colonel Wilith J. Boulings of this state was present, with Colonel A Bengquet also noted.
A column of brief curiosities notes a German city with 929,957 Mullers, English coal powering the Austrian navy, a Georgia farmer reporting a eight legged pie, a Georgia baby weighing four pounds, and a German camera for internal anatomy. It lists quirky facts from coroner verdicts in Peoria to Japan’s large ascidian, and mentions Victorian robes and railcar devices. The item preserves the period’s scattershot miscellany in brisk, drifted fashion.
Dialogue from a courtroom scene features Judge chiding Thomp son for poor work while quips about strength of Schuylkill water, rent, and household dynamics unfold. Characters Bagiey Halley Featherstone Ringway and Sweet Ethelinda exchange wry lines on propriety, wife’s will, and a doctor’s fees.
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