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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1892
Page
15
The Dispatch lists subscription prices for weekly and Sunday editions, including yearly and monthly rates, delivery by carriers, and notices on refunds and postage. It advises patrons to report missed copies and outlines postage for Sunday issues in Pittsburgh, dated Sunday January 3.
An editorial argues taxes will rise with higher valuations unless city millage is trimmed and demands strict budgeting from council candidates. It criticizes department demands for over half a million dollars above last year and urges voters to seek pledges to limit appropriations to curb tax increases.
A New Jersey State Road Convention highlighted the economic impact of better roads. The article notes farmers’ draught animals valued at about 2 billion pounds, with idle seasons wasting potential and roadbed improvements potentially adding over 50 percent to agricultural transport value, implying a trillion-pound scale of national wealth gains and reduced maintenance costs.
The author argues that improving roads yields immense public benefit. If annual expenditure of 120 million dollars could secure passable routes, the account balances. A 60 million dollar annual spend would double the livestock value and 40 million would create about 600000 miles of good roads in a generation, vastly increasing road to rail mileage.
The column criticizes the push to fund public buildings costing 75 000 to 250 000 in small towns with populations 2 500 to 10 000. It cites Nebraska Oregon and Nevada examples totaling 425 000 in architecture and argues funds are scarce. It urges towns to wait for population growth before seeking large appropriations.
An essay contrasts a New York area murder by a man who believed a victim a wizard with the U S republic’s progress. It notes Washington society lunchroom superstitions and stage hoodoos and argues education alone cannot end superstition for another century or two.
The council sub-committee plans to delay the appropriation ordinance to wait on a Supreme Court decision on curative acts. They argue for immediate reporting and proceeding in one day, seeking to keep appropriations within current limits while allowing full examination by council and public. Delays linked to election timing are warned against.
A pig used in a stage production drew protests from animal welfare groups in New York. Managers argued no pain was caused, while critics noted the pig faced mental stress being dragged onto the stage, highlighting social reactions to theatrical use of animals.
A historical critique recalls a pig used in a comic opera scene and the ensuing legal and public reactions. It argues that censorship rests with theatergoers and box office, not authorities, and that audience support shapes dramatic policy.
A bold Omaha incident tells how Mrs. Murphy awoke to a burglar entering through a window and fired a warning shot, then continued shooting until the intruder fled. The tale lauds her decisive action as a public-spirited lesson in resisting crime and a potential model for broader female police effort.
The piece weighs two views of women in public life. Mollie Whearty challenges male dominance as a pioneer in Canadian refugee affairs but faces mixed expectations of future wealth and respectability. A Chicago female reporter fails to meet the era’s ideals, while a news scoop about a morbid note leads to a dramatic rescue.
A humorous note argues that Chicago residents awaiting the Democratic National Convention faced no panic despite a water famine. The piece suggests irony in the calm by locals who chose to endure the scarcity while hosting the event.
The piece argues libel suits are unprofitable in the area, praising Pittsburg papers for honoring private reputation. It notes immediate corrections upon notice and cites four unsuccessful libel suits against city papers over the past weeks as indicate courts and juries understand the editorial practice.
The proposed act by Mr. Oates aims to ban publications that cast ridicule on individuals. The measure inviting ridicule toward Oates himself questions its practical reach and effectiveness under its own prohibition.
An expert led investigation into the defunct Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia has yielded a warrant for the arrest of H. H. Yard. The inquiry, long delayed and repeatedly paused, has now progressed, though only intermittently, after months of protracted activity.
State Republican Committee members weighed risks of holding the convention in Pittsburg fearing it could slip from their control. The discussion focused on venue choice and potential political fallout within the party apparatus.
The United States courts decide that gentlemen's yachts bought for pleasure escape duty, a ruling claimed as proof of law though Critics argue it creates a privilege for millionaires. Public service ships still face duties, highlighting a stark contrast in treatment.
An engagement is announced between a New York suitor and a Brooklyn heiress. The Boston Herald notes it appears to be a love match and that a wedding is expected to follow in due course.
In Washington Jan 30 the House debated referring to committee the Aleck Boardman inquiry from the Fifty Fifth Congress and considered rules. a quorum dispute arose and a motion to adjourn tribute to Leonidas C Hank of Tennessee was adopted with eulogies by multiple members before adjournment.
No further hearing will be held on Judge Woods' circuit judgeship confirmation as testimony from yesterday ends the case. The committee will revisit the question Monday and a favorable report is expected when the Senate reconvenes, alongside other pending circuit judge confirmations.
The seventh annual Gridiron Club anniversary dinner at the Arlington Hotel drew a high-profile guest list led by the President and Secretaries Foster Noble Rusk Elkins and Attorney General Miller. Attendees included General Schofiehl Commodore Schley Chauncey M Depew Senators Hawley Manderson Blackburn Gibson Casey Dubois Representatives Head Ronteile Springer Harter Cock Tan Durborow Weadock Rayner Allen Caruth O Ferrall J Russell Young George W Doyd KH Parke of the Pennsylvan ia Railroad H W Fuller of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad S B Hege of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad General Felix Agnus H B Moorhead of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette and Edward Bedloe Hugh Hastings among others.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue issues guidance to collectors on regauge rules for spirits withdrawing from warehouse. The regulation allows an allowance for losses from absorption evaporation and leakage after entry, taxing only the actual proof gallons in the package at withdrawal.
Census Bureau released a table illustrating railway activity for 1890 to 1889 in Illinois, Michigan’s upper peninsula, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas east of the Missouri and Missouri north of it. Passenger traffic rose by 59,0000 and freight by 49,000,000 tons. Passenger earnings gained 25,000,000 dollars and freight 46,900,000 dollars. Total earnings plus income up 90,000,000 dollars with expenses at 90,000,090 dollars.
Simonds presents his annual Congress report detailing key amendments to patent law. Proposals include extending protection beyond foreign patent expiry, six month action cycles, 20 year maximum, recorded licensing, alien caveats, court handling of interference, six year damages rule, and registry of interstate trademarks.
The Senate Committee on Privileges met this morning to review a sub committee report led by Senator Mitchell on the Iowa Dubois and Claggrett election case. The panel plans to submit the report on Monday with unanimous recommendation that Senator Dubois retain his seat.
The House Committee on Manufactures adopted a sub committee report led by Representative Warner of New York recommending an investigation into the sweating system of tenement house labor. Chairman Page will present the resolution to the House at an early date.
Representative Davis of Kansas proposes authorizing erection of post office buildings in towns over 3,000, with county seats underpopulated set to cost between 76,000 and 59,000 dollars. Second stories to house public libraries. Treasury to issue legal tender notes to pay for work up to 100 million annually.
Sir George Edward Paget KC BD MD died in London yester. Mrs Hannah Hayse widow of a southern poet died Thursday in Virginia. Heatherton, head of Exchange National Bank in Atchison Kansas, died Friday night of heart disease aged 73. Mary Moulton Motunek mother of Moll family died at New Beri house of her daughter Mrs Samuel Walter. near age 80, pioneer cattlewoman. William Joseph Hillis, long rector of Baltimore and Philadelphia Episcopal churches, died Friday. served as professor orga at Christian Brothers College.
Henry Watterson criticizes the sub treasury idea as undemocratic and impractical. He mocks ex-Congressman Barksdale's support for the scheme while urging a stable circulating medium without inflation. He also lauds Justice Lamar as a premier Southern figure, despite long acquaintance with other great leaders.
A blend of society sketches cites Grand Duchess Sergius of Russia nicknamed The Crowned Ophelia and figures like Baron Antoni Boruschip in military service. It mentions George Hanlon's rumored retirement, Governor Flower's trap shooting score, Crimean heroine Florence Nightingale's fragile state, and Cardinal Manning's view on medical science.
In Spiegelton near Lansingburg a contested will case centers on a brown paper document dated April 16, 1291. Flora Williamson testified Laura Weatherwax penned the second will after Mrs Way died, while experts said the signatures of Hester Way were written by the same hand. The Weatherwax family seeks a $10,000 share under the second will.
A compilation of blasts from several papers mocks Ward McAllister's claim that a citizen can live on vast sums like 183 952 or 190 000 a year. Critics label him society's butler and question why New York remains unaffordable for many.
Plans from Germany show a white enamel factory to be built in Iowa next spring by a German manufacturer. The building will have no doors or windows except at a guarded court entrance. The St. Louis Stamping Company holds a granibe ware patent next year and Du buque manufacturers expect white enamel to replace tin cooking utensils in Germany.
Henry Peterson a tailor lies near death after uncontrollable laughter triggered by a comic gong at Fort Doves Ix. His features showed excitement last night and his laughter grew until he became exhausted and insensible after an hour. Authorities fear he may die.
A New York dispatch reflects on veteran service eligibility debates and reformer Anthony Comstock. The piece contrasts old ex Confederates with the new generation and includes anecdotes about public life and urban observations from Manhattan, touching on war memory, hotel life, and metropolitan habits.
The piece lauds New York City climate, noting no subzero winter days, tempered by thawing rain and raw cold. It contrasts with harsher interior conditions, praising sunshiny days and moderate humidity while warning of summer heat and winter chill extremes elsewhere.
A collection of satirical clippings notes William Rockefeller’s blood poisoning from a nail in his shoe. The humor mocks wealth and health with varied papers questioning the dangers of tight boots and cheap footwear, citing multiple editorials and quips.
Professor Herbert Merkomer unveiled a three act play near completion at a lecture in Lowpox. He advocates removing footlights and introducing a telescopic proscenium with atmospheric gauze sky, enabling small spaces to resemble grand theaters and prompting major industry change.
The deposition of Joseph Smith in Independence resumed. He stated the Utah Church name was The Church of Jesus, Church of Latter Day Saints, used before Nauvoo troubles, with reorganized as the prefix. Testimony covered temple lot title, temple Lot purchase, and 1830 revelations about name changes. William Smith, aged kin of Joseph Smith Sr., then testified on early church history and events.
A collection of satirical editorials from diverse papers mocking war clouds and political figures. References include Benjamin Harrison, Chilean affairs, and Pacific and Western tensions with light tone and urban newspaper voice.
A Russian boy five days after a fall suffered neck dislocation with spinal cord pressure and signs of spinal meningitis. A New York physician performed a high risk operation by suspending the patient and realigning the neck despite no fracture. The boy survived the procedure and showed improvement.
A humorous take notes new craze of cures for the grip and remarks on a long time between acts. The New York Advertiser comments on the long interval between messes and prefers longer gaps.
A rapid survey of varied notes notes include Salvation Army restrictions on earrings, a 35 year history of one man one vote in South Australia, vast British orchard acreage, London tailors seeking parity for women's work, Italy murder rates versus Europe, roving dogs shifts, Nova Scotia timber exports, female mayors in Russia, pickpockets in London, India rubber plans in Mexico, oyster reproduction, Sonora coal prospects, Idaho population claims, Fresno vineyard wealth, and odd items from London exhibitions.
A collage of stray lines and snippets recounting odd scenes. It weaves mock dialogue, street chatter, cartoonish captions, and poetic impressions about tides ships and winter, with brief glimpses of people and places, all rendered in a noisy literary pastiche.
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