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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1892
Page
7
The House Ways and Means Committee crafts bills to place raw materials on the free list as part of a broader Democratic tariff strategy. The move aims to fuel campaign rhetoric, though it is unlikely to alter the clear protect or free trade divide and faces likely Senate rejection.
An editorial weighs Brazil's 19th century shift to a real Republic after military dictatorship, arguing the danger of returning to Fonseca rule and noting Mexico's Porfirio Diaz blends formal democracy with strong autocratic control, raising questions about genuine republicanism in both nations.
The excerpt argues that republican ideals struggle to be upheld and compares Brazil and Mexico as examples for popular government. It questions why Brazil should not progress more than Mexico under Diez, suggesting caution in political optimism.
The Chilean reply to the U S ultimatum avoids an apology and proposes arbitration, accepted as calm diplomacy. It argues a Supreme Court role is limited to constitutional jurisdiction, not international disputes, yet praises the idea of an impartial tribunal. The piece envisions a hemispheric international court to settle disputes, urging Secretary Blaine to advance a union of American republics through such a court.
The phrase hints at collaborative intellect behind a striking product or news report. It suggests a collective effort from a group or alliance of minds producing notable results or commentary.
The Minnesota State Bank Examiner recommends winding up the American Building and Loan Association of Minneapolis to protect investors. The piece argues that expanding building and loan societies beyond local scope risks poor security without strong personal supervision. It notes $11,000,000 in savings on the Minneapolis book and calls for scrupulous, conservative management with state oversight to prevent losses.
The article notes the unusual focus on intense female attractions and jealousy among schoolgirls, citing the Memphis tragedy as a striking example. It suggests such attachments are not rare, though most do not lead to severe outcomes.
It is satisfactory that at least a temporary settlement of the troubles in the glass industry has been effected. Meanwhile men and masters alike will do well to remember the old adage that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
The Toronto Empire criticizes Lord Salisbury's remarks on the Bering Sea talks as ill-timed and imprudent. It argues the incident shows imperial restraint can fail and accuses a Canadian party allied with English Tories of harming Canada, predicting its decline and fading influence.
Dispatches from the Kongo blame Stanley for sparking the murder of American missionaries while Livingstone faces scrutiny over differing methods. Recalled for potential Bering Sea dispute role, Tr Egan could stir bitterness. Texynyson's Duke of Clarence poem draws heavy criticism as Poet Laureate writes to order.
Messrs. Sorosox, Watson and Otis split from the Alliance, adopting a shan't-play stance that signals a growing pattern among powerless minorities in political maneuvers.
Tal Khedive extends a grand invite to former students and professors in Vienna, hinting at an Arabian Nights style journey to Cairo and a lively but possibly noneducational visit. The brief yesterday’s Cabinet meeting suggests little else was accomplished, tempering optimism about progress.
A debate between New York Citys current mayor and his immediate predecessor centers on who urged stronger action to suppress the dives. The piece argues the standard should be the law and urges calmer, lawful enforcement. It notes Theodore Ons remarks on Chile and calls for attention to youth crime and the potential role of social and athletic clubs under supervision. It also states cigarette smoking likely had little to do with the Duke of Clarence death.
This essay argues that rapid urban growth and factory capital concentrate workers in dense tenements, fueling social debates. It cites New York’s extreme overcrowding, links poverty to crime tenuously, and discusses housing profits, slum clearance in Glasgow, and the potential role of state intervention to ensure safe, adequate homes for laborers.
An article critiques a plan attributed to Alliance members to reduce revenues by bills that would place all farm essential goods on the free list. It proposes Treasury notes to cover deficits with security by note recipients, effectively turning creditors into debtors via agricultural collateral. The piece questions legislative feasibility and the theory's legitimacy.
The report notes burglars who drilled a safe and fled, prompting sympathy levels akin to a president under warlike pressure while a peace document nears completion. Governor McKisley’s illness fuels speculation about a presidential bid. The piece critiques newsroom timing and the need to hold certain articles for later publication.
The Queen of Saxony suffers a severe influenza attack while Lord Coleridge relapses from flu. Capr Tats ScuLey visits the President with Senator Mandereon. Mrs. Kipling’s kin to visit the U S early next year. Thomas W Part becomes a thirty third degree Mason. Rev Mr Spurgeon remains critical. Col Dan Lamont is home ill with grip. Ceccarelli denies Pope health rumors. The President hosted the National Board of Trade as Fraley spoke.
Alex Freeman, a prominent Wabash county farmer, suffers a mysterious illness from which blood seeps through his skin for over a week. Doctors have been called, but the condition remains undiagnosed and worsening, with skin turning purple as blood accumulates beneath the surface.
Walter Mercer, a boy, has built a model of an aerial ship in his 7 by 12 foot workshop. The aluminum craft measures 24 feet long with cone ends, a 10 foot cabin, and propeller shafts driven by a three horsepower steam engine. Blades rotate at 80 rpm, promising speeds of at least 55 miles per hour.
Atlanta residents report Rev. Ancil Tull a Wisconsin born Methodist minister changed churches after arriving in the city. Within 90 days he is said to have been a Northern Methodist a Southern Methodist a Presbyterian and a Baptist with Baptist reception soon after his reordination. The Methodist church reaction shifts from anger to amusement.
Harold Nelson a 13 year old in Haunesa broke his left forearm in two places after coasting. His father Hon A H Nelson long chief law clerk of the General Land Office at Washington shows multiple past fractures and his grandfather reportedly broke several bones. A surgeon labels it hereditary, skipping one generation before reappearing in Harold and Argyle, with Harold recording six prior fractures.
The Rev. Philip E. Holp known as the Talmage of Dakota stirred a crowd by substituting his sermon with an original realistic fiction piece about longevity. He argued disease is unnatural and that science will erase illness and death, extending life to lengths like Methuselah or Enoch.
Henry A. Barnum Port Warden of New York died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from pneumonia. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted as a private and rose to major then colonel, serving at Malvern Hill Gettysburg Lookout Mountain and Savannah. He was brevetted major and later declined a regular army colonelcy. Iast Congress passed a gold medal for bravery.
The Rev Samuel RK Dawson died at his Ritette county home West Virginia from the grip. A Methodist minister since age four he studied living and dead languages and served in Wheeling and Parkersburg pulpits. He was a Unionist and served in the state legislature after the war. His marriages linked him to Miss Kidwell and Lavinia Jackson. His children included C. T Dawson a Pittsburgh paper man and H. H Dawson a traveling salesman. a daughter was a missionary to India.
William Corbett aged 78 died at his home at the entrance of the Allegheny Cemetery yesterday afternoon. He served the cemetery for 41 years constructing avenues and walks and arranging burial jets. His wife Jane Corbett aged 72 died four days earlier and his health declined rapidly since then.
Mrs Alice Green Iturbide widow of a son of Emperor Iturbide dies in Mexico City on Thursday while nursing her son during his incarceration for disrespectful remarks about President Dias. Formerly Miss Alice Green she was a Washington figure during the War of the Union.
Benjamin Rugack of New York city died yesterday at a advanced age. He was with Harris Russak of New York and active in Hebrew charities and social groups. Catherine A. Dean died Thursday at Wheeling leaving seven children with two surviving, Mrs. F McCormick and Mrs. W A Elson. Groner D Surra, Martinsburg area, aged 46, died of grip at home. Blair County director and Justice of the Peace W Surra served long. William McConnell of Shenango township aged 77 died yesterday evening.
Mrs Henry Phipps funded a two story nurses dormitory near West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. The building cost about 12000 dollars and includes large bed chambers a library and a parlor. A formal opening drew West Penn officials and local women’s groups with Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Mellon among the organizers.
Mrs E C Soummierz hosted a Westminster dinner yesterday as 40 young women danced at Mrs Henry W Oliver’s Forbes avenue Oakland home in a leap year bell affair. The Kenmawr Hotel hosted a well attended tea by Mrs Charles T Neale and Mrs George Heard honoring Mrs James Neale and her mother Mrs Adams of Erie with many local ladies assisting.
In Nanticoke Pennsylvania a free mail delivery system started three months ago has failed. Foreign mail arrives without street addresses and carriers whistle through town delivering by showing letters to residents. Washington officials likely will discontinue the service at month end.
Wassisctos January 29 Special Chairman Outhweite was authorized by the House Military Affairs Committee to report favorably a bill by Mr. Sewers. The measure would empower the Secretary of War to detail Army officers for special duty related to the World Columbian Exposition without any loss of pay or rank.
The Cabinet met in Washington on January 7 and finished in about forty five minutes. Secretaries Elkins and Rusk stayed briefly with the President afterward. Secretary Foster was absent at Fortress Monroe, leaving observers to conclude no major actions occurred.
Washington Star notes Mr. Hillison as a likely path to glory in a banquet route story. The column hints at favorable odds and a steady progression toward achievement.
A fragment notes a sympathetic condolence or memorial context involving Pittsburg and Boston Traveller with reference to winter and solid support. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear event details or identifiable individuals.
The piece records Eli Perkins praising rapid tin ore riches in Dakota and detailing an Elwood Indiana tin plate plant built with Welsh expertise. It notes expected output of 2,500 boxes daily by May and cites other U S plants expanding under tariff and gas fuel. The McKinley bill and local industry growth are emphasized.
Mrs. Mary Reilly of Port Richmond was discharged after 260 days in recovery following severe burns from a May incident. Dr J P Tunis performed skin grafts using small skin slips from healthy individuals totaling about 2,000 grafts aided by a convalescent patient and Dr Hazeltine. The husband contributed by donating his own skin, aiding healing and restoration of the wound to a healthy state.
In Virginia Senate a clash over appointing a female physician to the insane asylum’s female wards unfolds. The House passed the bill widely though many physicians oppose it arguing it would bring in female doctors and risk flirtations or misconduct, amid past scandals.
J F Cavalier of Cavalier and Freers, French perfume makers, plans a large factory on J Baldwin’s Santa Anita rancho near Angeles. Fifteen French gardeners are en route. Distillation gear costs $60,000 and bottling works $55,000. The project aims to plant several thousand acres and expand acreage annually. Iris will be used to pick flowers. Omitted final garbled line references the McKinley bill and wealthy Californians.
A chorus of editorials from major papers argues that strong naval construction backs peace and national dignity. They contend funds and ships deter conflict, with ministers and captains urging rapid completion of battle ships and coast defenses to safeguard citizens abroad.
Official returns for December 1891 reveal US exports to Cuba and Porto Rico doubled from December 1890, marking a 100 percent rise in trade.
Chicago Inter Ocean notes playful anticipation of political friction as Senator Hill faces pressure from Cleveland and the Democratic ranks. The piece hints at a forthcoming commotion in party circles amid looming battles.
The item notes Tammany Hall's stance on the presidential question is presented as publication rather than genuine belief, implying political maneuvering without sincere support or intent. The report treats the split as a publicized position lacking good faith.
A wide train of curious facts covers monarchs travel notes and oddities from sapphires and conch shells to olive groves of Russia and the Queen's courier nightly vade mecums. Each column offers brief snippets on nature, industry, and culture across continents.
In a fragmentary diary style two gentle women discuss a gray young squirrel. A narrator overhears their chat and prays for an absent third. A museum guide and a Parisian talk of opera and a boiler factory on the Seine during a shared afternoon.
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