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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1892
Page
7
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The Democratic convention opened with committee appointments and an afternoon adjournment mirroring the Republicans. Reports say Cleveland momentum is irresistible and the party may finish its work within 24 hours. The contest centers on protection versus free trade, with Cleveland favored by the bulk of the democracy.
The piece notes Governor Pattison’s high standing and broad appeal despite Cleveland’s prominence. It highlights Pattison’s proven wins in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia and suggests his future national leadership could unfold in four to eight years if he maintains his record, even as the Cleveland boom dominates current talk.
The Democratic National Convention presented and adopted a condolence resolution for Mr. Blaine amid deep emotion. The gesture appeared spontaneous, crossing partisan lines as Americans praised his mental brilliance and public service in a moment of personal sorrow.
An editorial argues for reason in the season of dog killings. It questions hydrophobia as a spontaneous madness, notes superstition linking bites and age to death sentences, and condemns sheep-killing accusations against collies and pugs as often unfounded.
The text argues against indiscriminate dog slaughter over rabies fears. It notes rabies spreads only by bite, is not more common in summer, and confirms symptoms when dogs are rabid. Pasteur urges chaining affected dogs to avoid public panic and unnecessary killing.
An editorial argues Democrats denounce the Republican silver plank as a straddle while noting both sides’ political capital. It praises The Distatce stance for restoring bullion value and critiques attempting to keep a dollar at par with gold via fiat, contrasting Republican resolve with Democratic duplicity led by David Bennett Hill.
Senator Dubois and the notification committer visited Whitelaw Reid’s home. The Republican vice presidential nominee praised President Harrison and Vice President Morton, saluted James G. Blaine, and urged four more years of Protectionism as essential to America's prosperity, fitting the era’s political tone.
An editorial questions tariff rules after a Scottish immigrant woman pays duties on her wedding attire while an Astor wins a court ruling allowing free import of personal apparel. It argues fairness demands equal treatment for modest brides and wealthy individuals alike.
commentary on reactions to the Society for the Protection of Children restricting a child dancer. argues legislature did not prohibit employment but limited it, inviting a constitutional challenge. outlines that the state only intervenes when evidence shows harm, not to bar all child work.
A humorously acerbic column notes July political theater with Democratic party rivalries and roving glitches. It jabs at Grover Cleveland, Blaine sympathies, antislavery echoes, and hotel thefts while lampooning convention antics and media fuss.
The engagement is announced of Mr. Edwin Gould to Miss Sarah Cantine Shrady daughter of Dr and Mrs George F Shrady of New York. Emperor William's sister Margarethe betrothal to Prince Frederick Charles was announced yesterday. Miami University Oxford Ohio conferred Doctor of Laws on Governor McKinley. General Erpa Hunton Virginia's new Senator rose from Confederate ranks to Major General. The betrothal of Margarethe and Frederick Charles was announced yesterday.
The corridor lounges of big offices and the court house attract idlers while public transit stays crowded with riders seeking seats and conversation. Immigrant groups at Union station display Old World gravity and collective planning, amid streetcar noise and gas pipes in aging buildings. The Blaine resolution at Chicago drew soft praise as American and nature in politics. Local markets offer cheap produce such as strawberries at 4 to 7 cents a box. Women increasingly perform stenography in court offices and illustrated weeklies decline as daily papers advance. Dave Stewart of the Producers Protective Association notes membership surpassing 4 000 and funds refineries through its 6 percent capital call.
The column surveys weather warnings and public life in Chicago with scattered vignettes. It references lemonade stands, theater entrances, a $15 in My Inside Pocket moment, a woman’s intestacy, a New York laundry idea, Virginia creepers, a Gray weight question in Cleveland, and rapid building news. The piece ends with a street scene of an elevator shaft accident and public boxes in a Ferguson Building setting.
Colonel Elliott F. Shepard hosted about 30 guests at a Manhattan Club dinner in New York on June 21 to honor Mr. Reid and prominent Republicans. Governor McKinley and Roasell Harrison sat to Shepard’s right, Mr. Reid and Dr. Depew to his left, with four wines served and light speeches drawing cheers.
Ottawa officials express little anxiety over President Harrison's stance on retaliation. Dominion Cabinet members refuse to disclose planned actions if non intercourse policing is adopted by the United States. Canadian policy on Weiland canal tolls for American vessels remains unlikely to change.
Ottawa observers discuss President Harrison’s Senate message on the Washington conference and possible retaliation toward Canada. Mackenzie Bowell and Finance Minister Foster say the message fairly reflects the talks while Abbott plans to delay comments until reviewing Harrison’s message in full.
ME BLACKSTOCK of Sheboygan Wisconsin, a member of the committee delivering President Harrison’s renomination, reports on the Fifth Avenue Hotel reception. He says McKinley’s speech complements the President’s address, Wisconsin’s mixed support, and Cleveland’s strength there. He notes dissatisfaction with Eastern lunches and praises Milwaukee beer.
A Republican prophet predicts Pattison for president and Boies for vice president, arguing the Democrats may nominate Cleveland and Gray. He cites discontent from Blaine’s defeat, labor unrest, tariff concerns, and Pennsylvania mood as factors favoring Pattison. He warns against renewed terms and fears insider officeholders versus outside reformers.
Sentiments on Grover Cleveland dominate editorials across major papers. The consensus labels Cleveland the favorite and calls for deferring to the popular will, with several editors noting his strong lead despite opposition attempts. Strong mentions include the Philadelphia Press and the New York papers.
The city of Pittsburg will host a large Fourth of July celebration with President Harrison and Congressman John Dalzell in attendance, drawing prominent visitors to the event.
John C. Newmyer, Prothonotary of the Supreme Court Western District of Pennsylvania, died at his Swissvale home after a period of illness. He was born in Westmoreland County in 1848, educated at the Western University, and served in the State House and Senate before his 1889 appointment. He leaves a wife and five children.
Obituary notes report Axx A. Edward, a Mohican survivor, died in Norwich Connecticut on Saturday at an advanced age. Clement, a 73 year old Worcester public school teacher, died Monday after 58 years in education. A railroad president in Little Rock, Arkom presumed paralyzed, died Monday in El Reno Oklahoma. Revered pastor H T Hopsox and Raleigh Christian editor died Monday in Morgan City.
The Shadyside Academy held its twenty second commencement at Dilworth Hall East End with speeches on Horace Greeley and a debate on scientific versus classical education. Ursuline Academy in Oakland marked its twenty first commencement with a grand march, student performances and awards including gold medals for music and Christian doctrine.
The piece outlines a platform advocating a gold standard and prohibition aligned reform as a path for a God standard candidate in New York. It weighs how Dr Keeley might perform for the prohibition candidate and frames the platform as a testing ground for policy shifts.
Prof. Sphraim L. Pitney of Boston promotes a graded tip system for waiters in Atlantic City. His plan to pool tips as a fund faced resistance and a disruptive meeting ended with police intervention. The effort stalled but Pitney vows to continue fighting for the idea all summer.
South Norwalk postmaster Major Charles E. Doty was arrested in bed by U S Marshal Emory F. Strong on embezzlement charges as inspectors Braddard of Boston and Pendleton of Washington pursued a large shortage in his accounts. Clerk William Alexander also faces a rifling of registered letters accusation.
Tononta Ontario June 21 A cabinet decision dismisses Elgin Meyers Dufferin county crown attorney for his long standing annexation advocacy. Prime Minister Sir Oliver Mowat objected to his participation and demanded resignation, Meyers refused, cabinet meeting led to his dismissal.
The British steamship Federation arrives from South America reporting three deaths from yellow fever contracted in Santos during a six day stay. The first mate claims Santos is a pest pool with over 200 vessels idle, crews scarce, and large flour stocks exposed. Smallpox also breaks out, while officials allegedly conceal the true conditions.
Boston Globe reports that Emperor William will attend the Chicago World’s Fair with a squadron and travel in great pomp. The planned visit includes a tour around the Chicago stock yards, creating a strikingly incongruous image for the event.
The lines describe a deep emotional collapse with hot aches, bilious blues, and a wish to die. The speaker laments a ghastly grey world, self-loathing, and fatigue, lacking strength to labor, and a yearning to end the pain. The mood is bleak and intimate.
A wide ranging miscellany reports political tallies, ancient sites, curious animals, natural wonders, and travel quirks. It notes the next U.S. president to receive about 7 million votes, the Tower of London as the oldest building, a turtle with initials found in Hig Point North Carolina, and a white lobster exhibited in Washington.
A garbled OCR collage quotes bar talk, poetry, and stray lines. Fragments include names like Earnest, Am I scarce you half te drath, and a note about a wig. The passage mixes dialogue, verse snippets, and stray references with no coherent event or clear source.
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