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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1892
Page
4
Advertisement copy offers a tasting room in a Farat XE building with a New York dispatch desk. It invites advertisers to place notices and to align with the dish advertised, highlighting a New York base and immediate placement.
The speech at the Press Club dinner lauds Pittsburg’s role in national progress. Dalzell argues for a unified system of internal waterways linking rivers to lakes to boost industry and transportation, calling it a national policy benefiting the nation, not just local interests.
Readers analyze the Chilean messages before Congress praising dignity and readiness to meet demands. The tone notes less force and more diplomacy would help, and asserts Chile’s concessions and friendship bode closer ties despite recent soreness.
A historical note decries overbearing local authorities especially the police. An inebriated man mocked a young officer who lacked formal attire and authority, challenging the arrest threat and prompting a brief detainment at a patrol box. The piece questions police conduct and public expectations of power.
A prisoner challenged a police officer and insisted he would comply if he knew the officer's authority. The officer stood by his duty to reveal his authority, leading to trouble for the imprudent man. The incident shows a broader, unwanted spirit that must be suppressed.
The piece contrasts heritage with merit in lineage while endorsing reforms to reduce war and expand justice. It lauds restricting conflict, proposes an international court with universal jurisdiction, and supports a Pan Republic Congress to discuss such aims.
The piece discusses proposals to elect U S Senators by the people, arguing three measures appear this winter. It cautions that shifting from legislative caucuses to state nominating conventions may not improve outcomes and urges reform of the state legislatures to better the Senate selection process.
A cautionary tale urges clear language in medical directions after a Ohio case where a patient overdosed by ignoring dosage instructions. The piece argues patients must trust doctors or dismiss them, noting dangers of self interpretation and careless adherence.
Alarmist reports of influenza ravages persist via cable while retrospect shows far milder impact in the United States than a year ago. The grip returned about three months ago in Pitts and other cities but never formed a true epidemic. fatalities remain scarce, possibly aided by cold weather.
Duke Karl Theodore of Bavaria heads a hospital for the blind with four Sisters of Mercy including his wife. The royal staff performed 22 cataract operations last year with every operation successful, illustrating aristocratic philanthropy.
The piece notes Russian censorship of famine reports while praising news access about imperial relief. It then describes railroad workers grappling with loading a six-coach train in twenty four seconds to meet World’s Fair track layouts, arguing for multiple doors per car and noting logistical challenges with standard English car designs.
Fraxce notes the Tonquin venture has costed much with little return while new coal mines promise profits and competition with Japanese fields. The piece also extols conversational clubs teaching concise speaking to improve social culture through brief member speeches.
The selection of New York delegates on Washington's birthday reflects Hill's cynicism, contrasting notoriety with real fame and highlighting the political calculation behind celebratory occasions.
The Licht and airy speech by Mr. Allen of Mississippi in the House is praised for humor and hidden sound sense. Observers note Alliance members are often seen as humorists, yet they are trying to be taken seriously and defend their political stance.
Senator Stanford’s method of dealing with horses is to impress them that he is trying to help, not hurt them. The piece argues many employers have yet to learn this truth and wisdom, believing leading is superior to driving for intelligent beings.
The article suggests that growing distrust within Hill's party, hinted at by his hurried return to his home state, could undermine his cherished political goals and threaten his campaign ambitions.
A mix of reports notes M James Snow predicting many divorces in France, an elderly Epison kinship in the United States, a Figaro writer on the late Khedive of Egypt, Senator Gresos’s poverty driven election, and Blanche Roosevelt’s Parisian renown. Archibald Forbes claims £100,000 from lectures, while the Russian heir's betrothal prospects and Grand Duke Constantine's Englishlike appearance are described. Malcolm Forbes, Arion's owner, is noted as modest despite wealth.
The will of Bishop Loughlin of Brooklyn was admitted to probate by Archbishop Corrigan. Dated May 2, 1840, it leaves real estate to Archbishops McCloskey and Corrigan and Bishop Pipareteney, with Corrigan acting as sole executor. The bishop left little personal wealth, with $30,000 from his golden jubilee distributed swiftly to charitable causes.
Surveyors locate a line for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through Hancock county from Havana to Ka. Keokuk to Quincy Omaha Kansas City line surveyed and connected. Quincy Omaha Kansas City now reaches Trenton, extending eastward.
The Omaha World-Herald notes long silence from Ingalle, suggesting the decalog may have met him in a dark corner and settled accounts, a rumor reflecting uncertainty about his status.
Washington Jan 23 The National Board of Trade urges Congress to amend interstate commerce by establishing a uniform bill of lading and carrier liability under common and statutory law. A Chicago board resolution backs railroad liability for delays and urges prompt delivery protections for shippers.
In Philadelphia Jan 98 the Supreme Court was asked for immediate jurisdiction to restrain County Commissioner Controller and City Treasurer from enforcing the Australian ballot law. Prohibition party electors contend the law deprives their nominees of convention nominations and official ballot placement, claiming their party’s qualified voters are disfavored compared to Republicans and Democrats.
Special dispatch reports the Bank Examiner told the Government the association should be wound up, but the full report shows a surplus and solvency.
Poor readability preserves scattered lines from a New York Semeers meeting report. The fragment mentions coal and a price peg but lacks clear details on participants or outcomes.
The twenty third annual WCA meeting reports shelter numbers and finances. Since establishment seven thousand women have been sheltered at the Temporary Home for Destitute Women. Home for Aged Protestants shows a balance of eleven thousand one hundred forty five dollars. Reformatory, Industrial School and Home for Colored Children records, letters sent by the Young Ladies Aid Society, and gospel temperance work are noted. An amendment proposes renaming to the Woman's Association of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. Officers elected include President Mrs F R Brand and Vice President Mrs O O Phillips.
Frank Raubichek, thought missing after a bizarre note about his death, is found alive in Munich. His wife had reported him missing from Mount Vernon with friends and investigators searching morgues and hospitals. The couple reunites in New York after his relayed escape.
The Illinois Central Railroad will move an excursion of Northwestern millers to Cuba to open flour trade between Minneapolis and Havana. The Cuban duty on flour drops from 583 to 1 per 200 pounds, enabling new American commerce. The trip departs Manitropolis February 26, includes World’s Fair inspection and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and spends nine days in Havana.
A compilation of editorials arguing for recalling Minister Patrick Egan from Chile. Various papers critique Egan’s Spanish language handling and discuss broader implications for U S dignity and potential resolution of the Chilean dispute. Calls come from Boston Traveller Washington Star New York Commercial Advertiser Buffalo Enquirer Harper's Weekly and Loudsville Courier Journal.
Samuel Dickinson seeks damages from Kings County over injuries from Madman Michael Harvey, who after an asylum leave killed John Connerton and wounded Dickinson at his sister’s South Brooklyn home. Dickinson’s arm may never recover as a result. A lawyer’s letter to the Board of Supervisors argues county liability for Harvey’s escape, and the notice was referred to the Law Committee.
Newspapers mock Senator Stanford and allies for proposed Treasury loan notes to landowners and farmers, calling it an inflationary, impractical plan. Critics suggest fiat currency is risky and question the People’s party rhetoric while Congress faces a return to business.
Madame Marie Del Sarte, daughter of Francois Del Sarte, lectured on Delsartism at Mrs. Schoonmaker’s home in Pittsburgh. Attendees included notable local women as she demonstrated body expression with eyebrows and gestures, drawing praise for her formal presentation and Parisian atmosphere.
The National Farmers Alliance election in Chicago declared President Powers of Nebraska defeated on the caucus ballot with Havens 70 votes. G W Moore of Nebraska named vice president, August Post nominated as secretary and treasurer amid rumors. Adolphe Alimand of Nebraska, G E Lawrence of Ohio, W E Bell of Iowa, and G M Brown of Pennsylvania elected to other top posts.
In Waesiina on January 2 the Democratic State Committee met in Parkersburg and set July 27 for the state convention to nominate governors and officers. June 1 was chosen for the Congressional District Convention to elect delegates for Chicago. Ex Senator J N Camden is a candidate for the U S Senate to succeed Senator Faulkner, who seeks re election, a Camden anti Camden contest looming after a near disruption in 18%.
Early results show 123 Liberals, 25 Nationals, and 29 Independents elected. Ministers Szaparv interior Werkele finance Baross industry re elected amid a campaign marked by disorder, fights, and police intervention as crowds gathered near polling places.
Judge Brown of the U S Circuit Court rules Frederick W Vanderpile’s British-built steamship Jonquector was not an imported article and thus not liable for customs duties. Detention for duties deemed illegal.
The committees coordinating the National Saengerfest in the city have chosen July 2, 26, 27 and 28 as the festival dates.
William Romack aged seven died at his home near Sardiz. He was father of Charles H. Romack of the Pittsburg water works and father in law of G. G. Wagner of the Pittsbure post office. Daniel Weller of North Strabane township died Tuesday night aged nine. George Garfield, a full cousin of the late President, died yesterday morning in Columbus.
Obituary notes list Evovaap De Staeckel a longtime Hussian minister to Washington, riverman John Bartlett, Captain Joan S. Brapronp patent commissioner, Jonas Dinges railroad client engineer, William Alexander Shannon former secretary to Buchanan, James T. Forwen of the Boston Maine Railroad, hotel proprietor Wannen of St Catherine, F Burnett of Youngstown, ex Sheriff HtGn Moour of Bedford county, and others. The notices mention deaths at ages ranging from midlife to elderly, with brief biographical references and locales including Parkersburg, Tyrone, Baltimore, Newark, Harrisburg, and Bedford.
A patchwork of curiosities ranges from natural history notes to engineering feats. It cites counts of artesian wells in California, a Maine judge ruling on Sunday baseball, butterfly species tallies, and the Beebe era of various scientific anecdotes. It also mentions the first Maine ironclad Wassne, lamp ignition by ice and potassium, leap year beliefs, and a Biddeford almshouse survivor.
A collage of humorous dialogue and verse allusions with characters like Sidonius Apollie, Uncle Sam, and Daisy Leftover. The piece mixes playful banter, historical noir riffs, and garbled slang, capturing a chaotic variety show of literary flavor and theatrical wit.
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