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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1892
Page
7
The excerpt shows the Dispatch newspaper from February 1846 with publication details, including volume and issue number and its postal registration facts, indicating its Pittsburgh post office entry as second-class matter.
The Democratic party unity on tariffs is stressed as Cleveland, accepting a third presidential nomination, denounces free trade. He refrains from debating other disputes and urges protectionist policy to preserve American industrial independence.
A London report argues that Tory hopes to form a compromise Cabinet by urging the Queen to summon the Duke of Devonshire to form a government are unlikely to succeed. It notes similar attempts in 1885 and underlines the need for harmony between Liberals Home Rulers and Liberal-Unionists to passing a moderate Home Rule measure.
A New York Supreme Court judge declares suspending sentences after guilty pleas or convictions illegal. The practice has been common as a de facto pardon, letting convicts wait for further sentence. The ruling notes no statutory authority exists to suspend before sentence, while acknowledging possible clemency value but preserving formal sentence limits.
The passage debates whether such practice should be illegal and whether courts should have that power in convictions for less serious offenses, weighing legality and policy implications.
The New York World and Iron Age clash over wire rod labor costs. The piece argues that $195 per ton reflects only rolling, ignoring ore mining, coke making, pig iron, billets, and transport. It notes tariff margins and urges journals to recognize the central role of labor in converting ore to finished steel tools.
Reports describe a raging cholera outbreak spreading from Baku across Russia amid famine and fever. The piece condemns mob violence against doctors in Sarloff, warns of the epidemic reaching Western Europe, and calls for strong sanitary measures to confine the disease to its origins.
The passage questions whether the Mc Garrahan claim, deemed valid by top authorities including the Supreme Court and President Lincoln, was nullified by corrupt junior officials. It argues records were mutilated, a signed patent not delivered, and agencies directed to avoid action, suggesting a profound breach of constitutional government and executive responsibility.
A New York Sun correspondent cites leading minds in America and Europe arguing that the drop in silver prices harms England and the United States, causing Liverpool failures. The piece quotes M Cernuschi and Emile de Lavelaye urging the United States to unilaterally reopen its mints to silver coinage. The article notes officials’ desire for the U S to assume the risk of restoring silver as money.
The text argues that restoring silver to the old ratio cannot be done by the United States alone. It warns that unilateral action would dump silver onto the market and deepen reliance on silver monometalism. A new ratio might be feasible, but only with cooperation of major trading nations.
The Dispatch notes the Public Lands Committee report uses strong language linking the President's son to the Yellowstone Park affair, a move seen as campaign material. Though vague, official circulation lends the charges weight, prompting a planned refutation and scrutiny of the authors behind the allegations.
The report contrasts Hill’s casual view of senatorial duties for a New York trip to advance his ambitions with a serious sense of duty to attend a meeting in Washington to inform Cleveland of his party’s nomination. It also notes thanks to the weather office for a large turnout in Schenley Park last night with no rain.
The Pittsburgh team suffered a poor showing yesterday while Baltimore won, keeping Pittsburg’s mediocre position in a twelve club league amid possible minor movement if other teams falter.
Citizens in Sicily celebrate high standard patriotism as Etna eruptions continue to light the sky day and night with magnificent pyrotechnics, described as free to view by all.
The piece comments on ambitious political talk in Cleveland, a platform clash and the calm harmony in the free trade party. It notes George Shiras II's potential Supreme Court appointment and the launch of the People's party national campaign. It mentions a Mexican officer's court martial and anticipates other election cycles.
A collage of short notes names T A Epison at five ten, Joan Corns of Ironton longtime mayor, the Queen and Princess Louise discuss a bust, the Prince of Wales prefers seven o clock meals, Andrew D White linked to Berlin labor circle, T J Southard Maine shipbuilder aged 85, Gladstone leaving Braemar for the south, Henry Crew chosen for Northwestern University physics chair succeeding C S Cook.
A look around describes a conscionable lunch counter with a self serve system using six ticket slips for meals, then shifts to scenes of Fifth Avenue Italians with trunks and shotguns, and a city full of jags in late night streets. It notes social crowds returning to clubs and restaurants, Shiras appointment praise, and political chatter about Quay, Boyer, Porter, and Flinn as Pennsylvania and New Jersey discuss ballots and changes to the Baker law. The column closes with Walter.
An official Danish consular communique announces a state funded project to build a Copenhagen Free Port managed by the Copenhagen Free Port Company. The port opens to traffic in 1894 with basins 30 English feet deep. Vessels pay nominal portage duties and warehoused goods incur no duties while dock warrants aid sale or mortgage. The free port area will include space for manufactories and other industries.
Trustees approve Frank Miles Day & Brother plans for a two story dog hospital at the university with clinics and separate wards for mange and distemper. The veterinary department will oversee the facility, expected to be completed by September.
Mt Gretna hosts Recognition Day with a march led by the Reading military band through arches to Chau tauqua Hall. Chancellor Hark and Dr McKnight of Gettysburg College deliver addresses, diplomas are presented, and letters from Bishop Vincent are read. Dr George Wendlings and others speak in the evening, marking the day as the assembly's highlight.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad plans a large scale electricity trial on the 74 mile section between New York City and New Haven. Overhead power and central elevated tracks will enable 60 minute city pair service with fenced routes and no grade crossings.
Denver July 20 Last Saturday Mrs C C Candy and her husband descended Pike's Peak by bicycle. She is the first woman to attempt the feat. She was thrown 100 feet on a hill but survived as a boulder stopped her. Rain and a storm followed to Timber Lane. Mrs Candy, a Philadelphia native, wore a man’s cycling suit for the expedition.
A chorus of praise accompanies the selection of George Shiras Jr. of Pittsburgh for the Supreme Bench. Judges and editors laud his cultured mind, unblemished private life, and firm integrity, noting his broad legal knowledge and service across Western Pennsylvania.
President Baker of the World's Fair says a private telegram from Washington reports good chances for the 5 million appropriation. Some friends were absent when adverse action passed yesterday. others who voted against will support it when next brought up. Cap-and-Gown Reception at Chautauqua highlights social week with college girls photos and a Browning lecture on revolutionary period.
In Kingsley street drugstore, a clerk mixed whisky into drinks for men and handed a glass to a party of women by mistake. The women cried they were poisoned, one insisting she drank poison rather than whisky, amid fears of arrest and a warrant considered for the clerk.
The piece notes that "Cleve and Steve" could be called the substitute ticket. Both men provided substitutes for the war effort as Cleve replaced Hill and Steve took Gray's place in the late furor at Chicago.
Frederick G Leisling died in Dedham Massachusetts shortly before his 100th birthday. Born September 2 1702 in Reichenbach he was one of twelve children and famed for actions at Frankfort Baden and Dresden in uprisings against monarchies.
The People’s party vice presidential candidate admitted in 1880 he was sorry he had not killed more Yankees in the war and now says he has no desire to retract the statement. The remark signals a rough month for Field as he campaigns.
Peter R. Stoy, 67, of Ohio Falls Iron Works, dies in Louisville from grip disorders. executor of W. Depauw, the Indiana millionaire who died four years earlier. Also noted: M. Enwenwa, Italian ex minister of finance, dies in London. Francis M. Stout, New York railroad contractor, dies at Thousand Island House. Myer Marks, piano maker, dies in New York after a long life.
The Sewickley Athletic Association staged a full country fair and circus on a bright day drawing about 1,000 attendees. The program featured ring performances, wheelbarrow and tug of war contests, wild beast sideshow displays, a supper, and a lively carnival atmosphere created by local volunteers.
A collage of facts and items notes curiosities from industry, science, travel and culture. It lists Italy’s crematories, New York’s one armed dharenter, Laplanders skating twelve miles daily, and statistics on patents, tea cups, sunshine, and dynamite investment.
Memphis editor predicts Chicago will be praised for its $10 million Columbian Exposition pledge while Congress may grant $5 million. The piece argues Southern representatives misread regional pride and urges timely support without harming national honor.
A church quarrel in Berlin Center involving Methodist members over funds for a church organ led to a salesman being beaten after a lawsuit by those who collected funds. Three members sided with the minister on the purchase, while a committee split the decision and the dispute continues.
A collage of quips and snippets from a Siftings column features mock dialogue on anarchists, heaven travel costs, student recitations, seaside antics, a comically blunt aunt, and labor troubles. The humor lies in rapid-fire exchanges among various characters and dated social reflections.
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