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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1892
Page
7
The Dispatch announces its establishment with a header noting February, volume and issue details. It records the newspaper’s business office location at the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets and the post office entry in Pittsburgh for November 187, as second class matter.
A Senate House crossfire on federal spending unfolds as Republicans fault Democrats for high appropriations and party presses boost blame on both sides. The piece notes a $47 million rise this session, argues responsibility lies with both chambers and the Senate, and warns of $100 million annual debt or tax increases if current expenditure continues.
A man who lost 20000 in margin betting shot his broker then killed himself in Philadelphia. The incident highlights the ruin caused by financial gambling and the perils of speculation, contrasting the diminutive stamina of most with the extreme desperation seen.
The article notes bills in both Houses proposing a national commission to study and advise on road improvement, including military and postal routes. It questions federal action, arguing much road knowledge exists in volunteer literature and favors practical demonstrations, like a World’s Fair exhibit, over federal expansion.
The argument stresses that durable country roads showcase local effort and raise property values through better market access. It notes localities building roads gain fame and that state aid could help, but the next step should remain at the local level with limited federal involvement.
The piece notes Republican Chairman Carter resigning his government post to head the campaign and Joseph Manley quitting the Augusta post office to devote himself to the Republican cause. It argues rising public sentiment supports officials leaving office for politics and contrasts Republican confidence with Democratic leadership under W F Harrity.
North American Review article by J. W. Powell argues flood control lies in regulating outflow rather than relying on dykes. He links river detritus, channel shifts, and flood plains to flood risk and advocates irrigation, underdrainage, deep cultivation, and forest restoration to reduce floods while boosting fertility, transportation, and timber.
The New York Sun discusses a milling dispute where millers reportedly sold flour at 25 percent below grain cost. The piece notes the period of loss from capital shrinkage, describes a market that failed to compensate, and questions whether the assertion of price undercutting is true or not.
The article argues that true competition seeks profit through growth, not losing money, and questions a flour price cut of 25 percent as a tactic of a proposed millers' combination. It notes price controls are unlikely, cites national mill competition, and highlights the firm’s capital structure totaling 2 million in common stock, 3 million in preferred stock, and 2.5 million in bonds.
The sudden opening of free baths in Pittsburg yesterday afternoon caused discomfort among unprepared bathers due to lack of advertising and suitable costumes. Local Democrats face nomination troubles akin to the nominee's voting hurdles, while a Queen Victoria matchmaking sample could amuse the World’s Fair women’s department in a democratic setting.
A fragmentary squib lists a series of opinion fragments touching Africa civilization, German invaders, and British arms, with detours into gas supply fears and abstract comments on politics, law, and local crime in Fayette County.
Secretary Rusk heads home for a Wisconsin holiday. Jules Verne is described as a cripple after a pistol wound from a deranged nephew. Weaver, the People's party nominee, abstains from smoke sweat and drink and has a pleasant baritone. William Black writes in a quiet upstairs room. Timothy Harrington wed Miss O Neill, daughter of Dr. O Neill. Stuhlman of Emin Pasha’s expedition is near death in Bagamoyo. Gladstone advised his eye has strengthened enough for reading. Marches Palk wed Countess Waldeck in Vienna with aristocrats present. bride’s parents died of influenza within a day. Sheridan and Reid plan trips in August. Reid returns to Xenia, Ohio to visit his ailing mother.
In Washington July heat tops 100 degrees driving many lawmakers to cooling baths. Senators and representatives routinely retreat to cold baths at midday, with one incident involving a senator requesting ice and two to three large ice chunks for his tub. The hotel clerk initially doubted the claim but soon learned the necessity of arctic ablutions.
The Baltimore American mocks Adlai Stevenson as a campaign figure. It notes poets struggle to craft songs ending with Adlai, warning of trouble unless Democrats secure a stronger verse.
A column questions conductor indifference on the Birmingham electric car, recounts a humorous railroad picnic ticket scare, praises Pittsburg police handling of Ravochel case, notes West Virginia coal land deals, and comments on Swissvale road viewing the Homestead works with local witticisms and weather observations.
Dr W W Smith spoke to Chantauguans in favor of a large scale American University to absorb government functions and libraries. He cited figures from Washingtons Ecumenical Congress and noted capital gifts from Washington and Hamilton. He outlined potential benefits including a vast faculty from government service and potential multi million dollar fundraising. Misa Stone spoke to the Woman's Club on nutrition for the ill.
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua marks the 300th anniversary of Cominism founder John Amos Cominuis born in Moravia. Dr Max Hark gave the opening address on his life, followed by Dr James Peters of Drexel Institute on educational significance. Lectures by Dr Clarke Robinson on Goethe’s Faust and Paul to the Galatians study, with Edward Jot from Boston performing Hotel Kirk in the evening.
Two men in New York claim to be water artists Vladimir Tur and Wladyslawz Krolowieski, living at 3 1/2 Lovejoy Street, plan to plunge over Niagara Falls using a rubber balloon disguise for pay. Police await any stunt, ready to arrest them if attempted. Both insist one will go only if the other joins, a case of "we go or die together."
Louis July 27 swarms of immense flies appeared around electric arc lights shading lights and covering sidewalks. Pedestrians moved into the street as flies swarmed on Olive street Broadway and D Broadway. The insects, known in Russia, are seen as omens of pestilence, with locals fearing illness and busy undertakers ahead.
A compilation of editorials from major papers praising the launch of the American cruiser Columbia in Philadelphia. Described as an unprecedented achievement in speed coal endurance and naval architecture, with expectations of reshaping coast defenses and European ship design. Highlights Columbia as a symbol of U S shipbuilding prowess and maritime strength.
General H F Sweetzer died at his Titusville residence yesterday morning at age 11? He served as general manager of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad in 187? and later with the Oil Creek Railroad. He also ran iron works in Cleveland and banking at Seekup, retiring as president of the Jakepond National Bank. He was parent to Mrs Myron K Hettia of Chicago and Mrs Rank Tack of Titusville. Burial is set for Boston.
The anarchist Ida Hoffman dies in New York from a stomach tumor after a life of free thinking. born in Saxony she came to America at 11 and stirred public attention in 1884 over John Most. Actress Carrie Jamieson, once Carrie Alvord, dies in New York after a trap injury in Margaret Mather’s company at the Grand Opera House.
Colonel Sam Tate of Memphis died Tuesday. He was known as the railroad king of the South, serving as president of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad and a proprietor director in the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, with interests in other lines. He retired from active life years ago.
Frank McMahon died Tuesday night at his Berlin street home after an inflammation of the bowels. A 3% year old married man and 13 year member of the fire department he served as driver on No. 9 hose at the time of death. Funeral and interment are planned for tomorrow.
A string of obituary notices reports the deaths of John Johnson Travers a witty New Yorker who died of pneumonia in New York Hospital after five days illness. Also listed is Reed from Ticknor Reed Fields at 30 in Boston a former Massachusetts lieutenant governor and congressman. Others include Rev M Davison of St Andrew Catholic Baltimore and Father Dauseh whose death followed illness and sen arsenal exposure. William Muir Reip Jersey City died of consumption a once-popular lawyer with Bedie and Flood Metree. Evan Sheppard famed English violinist who taught later died at Hetton aged unknown. John Allen once an orchestra leader in Brooklyn aged 72 born in London noted for San Francisco theater work. Relatives Ricca Taybee oules and Anna noted as dancers. Henry Scott Ware Niagara Falls leading businessman and Hardwicke Ware Manufacturing executive died suddenly of apoplexy.
The Columbus Club plans a Tuesday 4 PM to midnight summer night concert at Silver Lake Grove by invitation only with Guventher's orchestra and several vocalists. The Linden Club hosts welcoming informal calls for new residents, while Pittsburg society promotes dress and theater fashions. Also featured are notes on Miss Anna Grarr of Sewickley, Miss Elise Jafl, Lady Henry Somerset, Idlewild Union picnic, church notices in Wilkinsburg, and local social events across Sewickley Oakland Wilkinsburg and East End.
Daniel M. Somers of Brooklyn, a leading tin manufacturer and member of the firm Somers Brothers, resigns from the Democratic General Committee over disagreement with the free trade plank and states he will not support Cleveland. He notes the platform does not suit him as a Gotham producer amid a vast new tin factory in Brooklyn.
General Bidwell states he will not take the stump though chances are he will not be missed when the campaign begins. There will be no stumps to spare.
A patchwork of odd historical notes cites 17th century buckles, Persian tobacco, a 21 year old marrying his aunt in Dayton, and Maine supplying Christmas trees to New York. It sketches bizarre prices, early rail and clock tech, royal curios, and a Suez Canal ad plan, all in brisk catalog form.
A miscellany of humorous clippings and quips from newspapers. Jokes about injuries from horse riding, romantic misreads, World's Fair humor, and light verse observations, including lines on a weather vane politician and a tramp avoiding church for a park bench.
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