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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1892
Page
7
The item lists publication details for The Dispatch in Pittsburg with office locations at Smithfield and Diamond Streets and advertising rooms in the New Dispatch Building. It notes circulation details and access for advertisers and readers in New York as well.
The notice lists multiple subscription options for Patst Dispatch including one year and one month plans, with references to Sundays and delivery by carriers at Tocenis per week. It notes pricing in cents and weeks, mentioning a Sunday edition and weekly delivery.
The Dispatch rows up twelve pages for the Democratic National Convention reports. Agents with no extra orders should notify the business office promptly. Minneapolis dispatches are presented as sufficient guarantee of Chicago plans.
The President asks Congress to consider retaliatory measures against Canada for violating the spirit of the Washington treaty. He argues Canada discriminates against American interests and is tied to England, hindering reciprocity and closer trade. He asserts Canada must gain independent identity before broader questions can be resolved.
The circular inviting inspection of the Neeld farm in Chartiers Valley hints the property will be chosen as the Poor Farm. Critics say the language implies prearranged selection, casting doubt on impartial appraisal of all offered properties. The larger 100 acre site is questioned despite lower offered costs.
The piece compares U S and European transit practices noting that Europe excels in some areas such as low fares and passes, while America has eliminated old fare complicates. It cites Vienna Paris and Pittsburgh to contrast pricing and franchise revenue outcomes for urban transit systems.
The text argues that taxes on street railway profits and high fares burden riders. It notes New York City taxes two cents of a five cent fare on forty percent gross receipts and questions local self government, suggesting Europe runs roads better. It warns against letting national party lines overshadow competent local administration.
The piece argues that the unit rule, used by Democratic leaders at Chicago, suppresses individual delegate votes and reflects stronger machine politics in the Pennsylvania Democratic camp than in the Republican ranks. It notes Minneapolis rejection of the rule and cites Democratic leverage over delegates as a current pattern.
The essay argues that Europe seeks gold due to strong needs and easy money in New York, while crop movements pull gold back. It notes world gold scarcity and that silver is needed to supplement gold, but rejects pure free coinage or monometallic silver. It urges international cooperation to restore silver use alongside gold.
Governor McKinley presented President Harrison with formal notification of his nomination for a second term. The exchange emphasized unity among Protectionist supporters and highlighted the administrations’ accomplishments while signaling continued party strength heading into November.
The Salvation Army plan to aid London's unemployed draws attention as Henry Labouchere criticizes bookkeeping methods yet testifies to the colony’s good work. The farm colony houses the homeless, teaches self support, and has built a village, cultivated land, and reclaimed sea areas within about a year. The piece notes the tension between accounting standards and the value of missionary relief.
The writer argues rescuing outcasts from London slums by moving them to farms aids independence and self sufficiency. He suggests recording expenditures but emphasizes the aim of placing people on the road to earning a living, warning that the nation may soon need similar measures for urban unemployed.
The Chicago scene points to Cleveland securing the nomination with a heavy majority by the first ballot. Opposition efforts to block Cleveland by concentrating on Gorman are seen as futile and indicative of a losing strategy. Gorman lacks Hills appeal in New York and may repel independent voters, suggesting a repeat of the 1888 contest.
The text notes a woman favors ease to elegance since Eve ate the apple and now wears draperies over fig leaves. It claims she adopts suspenders as fashion while men drop them for convenience. Hu hosts a private convention in mid-winter signaling a preference for comfort over political success.
James G Blæse arrives in Chicago amid the Democratic National Convention opening day ceremonies to mourn his son Emmons. The scene is described as one of history’s most poignant spectacles, drawing deep sympathy from America’s humanity as political tensions unfold.
The piece critiques the Democrats for courage without strategic sense suggesting their platform is out of step with ruinous policies. It notes Cleveland’s victory with help from an umpire, predicts Grover Cleveland’s Chicago win, and comments on figures like Bragg and O Leary amid a season of political tension.
A large discovery of natural gas in Chicago would not surprise this week. A strike of waiters and a bartenders lock-out loom as potential troubles for hosts and venues. The ice crop and immigration questions vie for attention while the sweating system dominates public discourse.
Bulletin notes rising temperatures could drive marital strains as prolonged sun exposure increases tension. Experts warn the intense glare may worsen disagreements and prompt separation considerations.
The late James G. Rutan earned trusted ties with Pennsylvania Railroad officers by arranging a multi million euro loan after an extensive study of the company. His London visit attracted investors, while local bankers discuss favorable mortgage terms and the potential for new apartment ventures amid rising city capital.
A medley of brief items notes the German navy appointing a czar as honorary admiral, Washington art commissions by Eleqnns, Derbys winnings of 120000 with odd bets, Johnston's son Lucien ordained a priest, Victoria to publish Prince Consort music, a bronze Hale statue shipped from Munich, gratitude services for Prince George of Greece, and Odessa residents tribute to the czarevich.
New York report quotes Judge Morris M. Estee, former Republican National Convention chairman, predicting strong GOP support from California and western silver states for Harrison and Reid. He cites protection, honest money, and the Nicaragua canal as keys, and notes Hawaii's annexation talks focus on sugar imports.
The National Institute of Homeopathy debated a resolution banning secret and proprietary medicines. Dr Monroe of Louisville proposed it, causing uproar and an adjournment. Some members warned they must quit the practice or be expelled, while others doubt the outcome. The piece notes doctors are amusingly stubborn and medicine remains imperfect.
Various newspapers treat political endorsements as horse race language. Mentions of Morrison Palmer Cleveland and Maynard outrage appear as analysts weigh dark horses and favorites for the Chicago convention. The tone blends humor and speculation about party candidate alignment.
In Puunrvilix New York on June 20 special test launches of Joel G. Justin's dynamite projectile occurred before the United States Board of Ordnance and Fortification. The device was tested from Parrott and Blakely guns with six and eleven shots respectively to gauge delayed and timed explosive effects on rock targets.
The Deaf and Dumb School plans a formal program at Edgewoodville with sections like Battle of Hastings and The Dawn of Deaf Mute Education. Holy Ghost College holds its fourteenth annual commencement at Grand Opera House with diplomas and medals awarded to graduates. Duquesne College also lists its graduating classes across Classical Scientific and Commercial tracks. The Episcopal Church Home faces funding and location questions for a new building amid rising land costs and private subscriptions.
Audiences at Emory M E Church Friday will hear a world tour in eight minutes with a young lad singer. Washington and Jefferson College at Washington PA hosted a president and Mrs Moffat reception, class day exercises, reunions, and a concert by the Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club. Duquesne College issued invitations for a 2 30 pm reception. St Benedicts Academy plans an afternoon program with numerous dames on the roster and an address by Very Rev P Vincent Aubur.
The Boston Herald reviews Colonel Henry Watterson as a gifted yet hurried writer with strong Greeley like traits. While earnest and lively his political judgments on Mr. Cleveland are seen as one sided due to a rushed survey of the field.
A June morning storm over Danbury Connecticut produced a rain of frogs seen over East Danbury. Thousands of frogs, about the size of potato bombs, covered sidewalks and beds as people were awakened by the unusual fall before the animals perished.
Private correspondence from Curacas Venezuela describes war, drought, and economic collapse. Crespo’s Revolutionary party nears Caracas as trade stalls, currency scarce, and gold buys munitions at high rates. Only lottery sales thrive under government sanction.
A delegation of Roman Catholic archbishops and bishops from Canada toured the Northwest and Manitoba to identify settlement areas for Canadians. They endorse moving within Canada, citing milder climate, lower costs of living, lower taxes, and greater religious tolerance. They plan a joint pastoral urging Canadians to refrain from emigrating to the United States.
At a special Knights of Mercatobe convention in Erie, western Pennsylvania delegates debated forming an independent State Great Camp. Led by Markey Linton with N. Bornton, the meeting voted against secession, leaving supporters bitter over the defeat.
A collage of editorials from Chicago and across the nation defend or attack Tammany Hall as it faces Democratic factions at Chicago. Critics warn of manipulation while supporters insist the outcry is mere steam to ease pressure.
John Anderson a leper confined at Lima County Home slipped away Saturday night and reached this city where he enraged companions at crowded hotels. When his identity was learned a stampede followed. he threatened to seize the city and bit John P. McCarty a blacksmith who tried to stop him. He was arrested Sunday and returned to Lima.
The item notes stronger opposition in Lincoln in 1604 and to Grant in 1872 than to Tison in 1802, yet both were reelected by satisfactory majorities.
Granite quarry owners say the strike backbone is broken and plan to resume work with union and non union men. The New England Granite Manufacturers Association reports quarries losing workers as many join or return to work undermining the strike. Business has suffered as a settlement seems possible.
Lewis Liewsyn Olsteyn, I P. Lewis L. Dillwyn M. P., died after a fit while addressing Swansea electors. Born 1814, he served as Liberal MP for Swansea town, supported home rule, and held roles as magistrate, deputy lieutenant for Glamorgan, director of the Great Western Railway and Glamorganshire Banking. He lived at Hendreolyn near Swansea.
James G Moore a longtime Lawrenceville resident died yesterday at the home of his son in law E Wainwright Thirty sixth Street He served during the war with credit and helped organize a volunteer engine company He was about 66 years old and was survived by his wife Wainwright Also notes indicate other obituary items including James E K Ensales former Attorney General of Illinois dying suddenly in Chicago.
A Boston society provides spectacles free to needy individuals. A Stockton club backs umbarger cheese as a cure for dyspepsia. The piece lists diverse curiosities including oil wells, post offices used as lounges, and the Met Museum’s $7,000,000 in treasures, with notes on science, geography, and strange local beliefs.
A collage of barbed lines and social quips from a Parisian or New York crowd. Jokes about marriage bills and trousseaus mingle with playful banter on dining speed and marital woes. The snippets resemble theater or club chatter broadcast through witty shorthand.
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