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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
4
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Pittsburg editorial argues Major McKinley stands as the defender of protection through the tariff. It cites benefits of the last Congress tariff, notes critic’s missteps on reciprocity and expenditures, and asserts the campaign should center on tariff policy for Ohio voters and national impact.
The Mayor proposes a conference to mediate between contending parties in the building strikes. Public welfare suffers as operations are halted, and the Mayor urges both sides to confer. A successful compromise could restore public approval and end the costly dispute.
A German banker touring Moscow notes that riches fail to protect wealthier Hebrews from persecutions aimed at the poor. He observes that Russian officials are swayed by money, yet the harsh anti Jewish animus remains overwhelming and unyielding.
The passage criticizes the persistent Western belief that law applies unequally to rich and poor, contrasting it with alleged Russian intolerance and stressing the persistent conviction that equality before the law is an ideality rather than reality.
Court reports a clash between Controller of the Currency Lacey and Bank Examiner Drew over when Drew informed his superior about Marsh's shortage confession. Testimony suggests Drew acted to disclose the info promptly, while Lacey claims delay and incompetence, casting doubt on Lacey's fitness for the role.
The Hon Warner Miller extols a Nicaragua canal plan claiming five million spent and a final need of one hundred million dollars. Critics warn costs could reach one hundred fifty million, with backers shielding profits through double headed corporations. The piece urges US funds be spent on interior waterways instead to benefit the public.
The piece reviews John A. Grier of Philadelphia challenging Carnegie’s silver versus gold critique in the North American Review. It outlines Grier’s stance that gold’s rising price shifts distort values, suggests re monetizing silver to parity with gold, and cautions against immediate free coinage while noting a revival of interest in decorative silver spoons.
The fragment discusses Putnam, revolutionary history, and republican government as a mental specimen. It notes Mayor Gourley offering to mediate between building trades unions and the builders' Exchange. Buenos Ayres reports a Senate six month moratorium on banks reduced to three months. It reflects on the clearing house idea, Philadelphia banking difficulties, and Augustus Harris’s hymn to the Prince of Wales.
A commentator muses that if the Queen had abdicated at jubilee in favor of the Prince of Wales, the kingly mischief would be prevented. The piece questions monarchs and politicians’ roles, noting Blackstone’s theory and pondering Prince Baccarat’s alleged crime.
A Curwaman killed a Pinto Indian in Nevada and was acquitted on self defense. After the verdict, local Pintos killed the Curwaman in retaliation, illustrating a parallel to lawless conduct seen in New Orleans. The piece also mocks Harrison supporters’ attempts to push Blaine at the Ohio Republican convention.
The Washington Star argues missions to Haiti face little success while civilized nations back murderous rulers in exchange for coaling stations and protest when those stations are not delivered.
The platform from Ohio Republicans criticizes Governor Campbell's administration and the Ripples Legislature while signaling broad endorsements elsewhere. The remarks imply a selective stance toward state leadership and policy during the period.
A late Bishop of Milwaukee directing burial in a pine coffin faced stock shortages as no veneer rosewood coffins were available. A special coffin was made with matching charges. The urbane yet firm funeral director handled the attempt to curb unnecessary funeral expenses. Reports of steamers near icebergs appear to be the agents pushing for higher sea travel.
Representative Jerry Simpson complains politics taint the Department of Agriculture keeping Alliance men from seeds. He notes the latest report claims the department is issuing toadstools for mushrooms, suggesting Alliance men are in luck.
A brief mentions petitions for assessments under the curative act, promising public access to information on its effectiveness. The Ohio convention’s thunder is described as insufficient to produce much rain, using weather imagery to convey political pace.
The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette is described as having undergone a sweeping overhaul that removes its former moral tone. The paper, once seen as an undiluted organ for years, is now portrayed as altered and more neutral in stance.
A string of quips on seasons and social foibles. The items mention Momm, TJ Wales, Pernars, Lady Brooke, and a baccarat game, with remarks on temper, clothing, childhood, and the Atlantic fishing season. The overall tone resembles a miscellaneous column of wry observations.
The Chicago Tribune reports Mr. Depew memorizes his speeches yet ad libs striking lines not in the advance copy. A highlight in Galena featured a joke about remembering Lincoln and Grant in 1,000 years, and his quip That’s bad for us drew laughter.
The tale recalls Dan Morris of Butler County who, while hosting gubernatorial hopeful General John Hockaday, saved him from drowning in Black River. Hockaday pledged help, but did not win the nomination. Morris later pursued offices, while Hockaday became a judge and remembered the episode fondly.
Marcus Daly, noted Montana miner and politician, stands before the Auditorium on a scorching day as a young man in a salmon suit salutes him. Daly chats briefly, assures a friend of his sanity, and moves into a hotel prompting light banter about the heat.
An idle class of newsboys and boot blacks in Providence, A. is corrected by a university trained teacher who tests them on United States history. When asked who discovered America, none answer, provoking a sharp rebuke and a playful exchange about future governors and presidents.
A tale recalls Dr. Chalmers famed for dignity as a private tutor in New York. Rebuffed by a mother and daughters, he is banished from the table after strict discipline and a later mismatch leading to an estranged, social exclusion that endures in memory.
Morris M. Estee argues James G. Blaine is America’s greatest man after praising Blaine’s Pan American Congress address. The San Francisco Call notes Estee’s praise and a Confederate veteran Colonel Hanson’s emotional endorsement of Blaine’s national pride.
William H. Voltz ex president of the Inter State Baseball League recounted a hotel episode in the Girard House. He recalled being exhausted after a day, ringing for a bellboy, and the on hand chorus of miscommunication and humor involving a porter and a humorous exchange about a waiter outside with a polynum.
The Omaha World-Herald notes McKeighan enjoys a good tale even at his own expense as he discusses being a candidate for Con. The anecdote reflects his willingness to share risks in his political pursuit.
Heney nvoye plans a summer pleasure visit to America as a guest of Augustin Daly. The Prince of Wales devotes Sandringham acres to lilies of the valley. Elaine Goodale, once a college football captain, to marry today. Strathconan estate sold for £100000 to brewer Mr Coombe. 72,000 acres. Dr J A Ouchterlomy of Louisville elected to Swedish Academy. Flora Collin linked to the Turkish Sultan’s favored wife story. Rupert Lincolny opposed to women clerks in Washington. Mackenzie Bowell, Canadian Minister of Railways, former Parliament member and Grand Master. Johannes Gutzeit, the Sam Jones of Germany, described in dress critique.
The O Gorman Mahone a longtime Irish political figure died Tuesday. Born in County Clare he studied at Trinity College and helped found the Catholic Association. He served as MP for Carlow and Clare and campaigned for home rule and Parnell.
Colonel George B. Weistling, president of the Mt Alto Iron Co and superintendent of the Mt Alto Railroad Co, died at his residence near Chambersburg. Born in 1835 in Harrisburg, he helped lay out oil railroads and earned three Civil War commissions as Colonel. An elder of the Peru Church, he was active in politics and local charities and a respected Franklin County resident.
William Beuchler of Franklin died after an illness and was buried near Rochester while his funeral companions from Mays Post attended. William Barr of Southside died at his residence after a two month illness from grip and consumption leaving a daughter and a son.
Henry C. Tyler, a long prominent resident of Uchinna county, died last week at his home in Montrose. A general insurance broker, he was active in politics as a Democrat and once backed a Republican rival. He was remembered as a devout Presbyterian and a well regarded citizen.
Obituary notes report James M. Maxwell of Steubenville aged 70s, born in England, died at home after long illness. mentions church affiliation St. Peter's and burial rites. Additional notes mention various other deaths and brief biographical details across cities including London Boston Albany and New Orleans, with scattered ages and causes.
A festive carnival of elocution opens in Pittsburg with King presenting Othello at the Grand Opera House. Miss Minnie Ober hosts a large party traveling by special electric car from Ose Leam Lane. The piece features Byron W. King and George Jenks as organizers and signals a broaderweek of performances. A Hazelwood church wedding follows with Irene Cowan and Charles Frazier. Additionally a Sandusky Street Baptist Church wedding for Grace Woodburn and K. T. Meade is noted along with Grove City College commencement plans and local social events.
Ams face cream social and elaborate entertainment are planned by the Ladies Aid Society of Southside asplital. Milton to give opening address. Alice to address missing name. A wedding described as modest with couple to Wheelining. A social at St Iogead Hall by Oneida Council. Mr Naly to spend honeymoon. U P Orphans Home and Memorial Hospital donation day noted.
A number of Braddock residents are featured in society notes. Miss Gwillam and Mr Franc Wolford renewed their vows, while Miss Marjorie R. and Mr J B McCormick are set for a wedding today. The Woman's Press Club group plans trips and a church fundraiser for Bewickley Presbyterian. Oliver of Chicago is expected home this weekend and theatregoers report Othello at the Opera House tonight.
The Galena mayor, Frieseneck, known for plain speaking, hosted a public gathering on the Galena grand stand last Wednesday. He introduced Rev. Yundt and ex-Gov. Hoard with concise, steady clarity though lacking oratorical flair. The Tribune notes his form was brisk and free of showy theatrics, deserving credit for effective introductions to distinguished speakers.
Near death Barnum asks his adviser whether peacocks flying to his yard would belong to him and whether his neighbor could be compelled to pay for them. The lawyer hesitates to answer while Barnum presses for a ruling about eggs and peahens.
Commencement exercises at Mt Pleasant Institute conclude with the graduation of the class of 91. The list of graduates includes Miss Pearl Elvira Smith of Mt Pleasant and Miss Lillie J Worcester of Norwich Conn among others, with addresses and residencies noted in the program.
The Kansas City Times notes a trend as the summer girl adopts the bull dog as a fashion statement, signaling an imminent shift in young men's summer trouser styles and landscape arrangements.
The Mississippi River is eroding its banks in Northern Louisiana and looming to engulf the state’s oldest church building. The river’s aggressive course is described with sharp humor as if the water itself were on trial for heresy.
A stream of travelers were reported in the city with mentions of officials, merchants, and guests. J M Martin sought a master on the Pittsburg and Western line while W W Picking and Geo A Dean and wife were guests at the Monongahela. William De Wolf headed to New York to see Mark Gusky off for the Continent. John A Brill pursued a street railway contract in McKeesport. Several others journeyed to California Manitou Springs and the Pacific coast for health and business.
A lyrical meditation describes mellow dreams beneath the cum and orchard shade. Purling waters, grasses, wild roses, and cloud-ships frame a sunlit scene. The speaker prays for winds to sweep life’s heat away and carry away the sunshine.
A jumble of brief items notes Ithaca one pound baby, anti slang society in Lexington, Australia meat and cork the market, a pet coon attack in Rugens, Paris newspaper expo fine pees, Lancashire girls spared flogging, Dale’s oldest living graduate Edward McCrady, Belgium to Kansas size comparisons, yachts in England market, Topeka girl拒婚 over license, Pleaeanton jeweler keeps tarantula, mourning costs in Atchison, Hastings wins 330 000 francs at Monte Carlo, Salisbury gas plant, Russian cattle feeding glasses, Australian cattle rise to 8 6 million, Bartholdi statues for Gambetta monument, Hutch steals corn near Weston, bear escapes during Springfield circus, North German Lloyd routes, Litchfield baby eye figures, Springfield cooperative medical plan, Newcastle frog tale, telegraphy without wires proves feasible, Portland babies imitate and crow.
A collage of humorous lines from Detroit Free Press and other papers features a gray-haired widower and his daughter, farm talk mishaps, Grandpa Dean’s porch humor, a summer girl in September, and quips about education and destiny. The snippets capture light social banter and regional slang.
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