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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1892
Page
2
A detailed look at campaign fundraising practices in 1888, tracing how national committees direct funds. The piece outlines disbursements for documents, speakers, and congressional contests, plus the role of state groups, corporate donors, and the challenges of auditing and accountability.
An American reporter tours the Kaiser's wine cellars at Berlin and Potsdam. He describes the Grand Echanson Jim Weigand, the ledgered inventories dating to Frederick the Great, and the ritual serving by pages from labeled bottles. The tour covers rare vintages, imperial glassware, and the Kaiser's preference for German champagne.
Henry Tuckley reports from Bermondsey on the South Side Labor League led by H Quelch. He details wages for dock workers, including casuals and regulars, averages around 23 shillings weekly, and a sparse diet with high rents in model tenements. He notes government indifference to workers’ funds after accidents and contrasts London wages with American conditions.
A letter from Mr. M. Saller at Deak Streets acknowledges a plan to set aside a percent of sales from August 1 to August 6 to aid locked-out Homestead laborers. The note expresses gratitude for the generous relief and the workers’ appreciation for the liberal act.
Tomorrow marks the fifth annual G M B A reunion in the county with 47 branches and about 4000 members. Special train service from New Castle Connellsville Uniontown McKeesport and other points is arranged for attendees. Four bands will perform and a large reception committee led by BR. Eynis will coordinate activities including two dancing platforms. Tickets cost 10 dollars and are valid for 12 days from sale with trains departing Pittsburgh at 4 PM and 4:20 PM via B and O.
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