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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
4
A readable fragment lists subscription prices for the Daily Dispatch and Sunday editions, with rates for daily, weekly, and monthly delivery. It notes carrier delivery at a per week cost and includes Sunday editions in some plans.
Debate over municipal spending centers on Finance Committee reductions to high department requests. The Dispatch argues against the increase, noting a 10 mill levy suffices given population growth and urging voters to respond at the proper time.
The Agriculture Committee wrestles with a bill on facial cosmetics amid humor and arguments. Ms Charlotte Smith defends a prohibition on complexion improvers, calling them poisonous, while critics fear overreach on personal liberty and warn the bill may not curb beauty trends.
An overview notes that advances in electricity near the end of the nineteenth century hint at transmitting power and signals without physical conductors. Experiments suggest air can act as a conductor, allowing distant communication via atmospheric currents and lens-shaped concentrating devices, potentially transforming global connectivity.
A forward look at urban progress promises a future without visible poles and weblike networks. The text credits ongoing electrical research and the efforts of investigators as evidence that such improvements are real and within reach, noting vast growth yet to be explored.
The article argues for a strong protective tariff as essential to national vitality. It asserts protection guards against reliance on foreign imports, funds national improvements, curbs trusts, and strengthens wealth and defense. It urges continued support for the policy to sustain growth and independence.
The piece criticizes Senator D B Hill for delaying a clear stance on silver and free coinage. It notes Congressman Harter’s open letter pressuring Hill to define his views, argues Hill’s tactics concealment and procrastination, and predicts he must now state his position publicly to satisfy party and the nation.
The article attacks Senator Squire for pushing a Pacific coast gun factory arguing it benefits his Pacific state and committee control. It questions necessity and notes risks of coastal arsenals to a naval foe, calling for scrutiny of strategic location and defense rationale.
The text argues that policy should place such establishments inland and away from raids, close to material sources. It criticizes political favoritism and log-rolling for creating these locations, condemning the resulting stupidity of current Action rules.
The article argues for many small parks rather than few large ones to provide safe playgrounds for children, reducing street car and traffic hazards. It notes editors Besver facing imprisonment, urges prompt clemency actions, and discusses religious funding inquiries and conscience questions. It also mentions the Czar and Telstoi in famine relief context.
The text calls the alleged neglect of quarantine patients on North Brother Island, New York, a matter for a serious investigation and insists sufferers deserve proper care. It notes the author of Annie Rooney is jailed for theft and sarcastically mentions his plea as insanity.
A collection of editorial snapshots on social temptations, chivalry in crime, railroad improvements in Pittsburg, a self deceived man influencing public opinion, Bland’s honest but mistaken bill, Republican gains in New York, rapid council action on appropriations, coal miners strike in England, realism in court illustrations of Mrs Osbourne, and L O Society perjury views.
A collection of brief opinions and aphorisms on politics, elections, and public affairs. Topics include government offices needing space, Speaker rulings, Iowa Republican candidates, census repetition, election fraud inquiries, and remarks on fiscal prudence and efficiency.
The family of E M ONeill of Taz Dispatch reports the death of Daniel O’Neill over age 21, a Yale student. A cold developing into meningitis proved fatal despite care from Dr Gruening and Dr Janeway. He was beloved for gentleness, patience, and kindness, with family and friends by his side to the end.
Salt Lake City March 10 A trio of Ohio capitalists have completed negotiations to pipe natural gas from lake shore wells into the city. They gain a controlling stock interest and plan a $5,000,000 bond issue to cover laying pipe. Construction starts soon with gas to consumers by September.
A Chicago Herald critique argues the Kaiser appears too often in public view. the piece notes that people are growing weary of his constant presence and exposure.
In Washington the Baum inquiry resumes with H. C. Tanner of the Interior Department examined over Raum’s resignation demand by Deputy Secretary Bussey. Other evidence includes Howard’s letter and Spying charges against Theodore Smith. Representative Dockery seeks full exposition of World’s Fair expenditures to the President. House committees advance several public building bills and a gold and silver certificate accounting letter is released. The President hosts a German minister and a breakfast with visiting postmasters precedes further hearings. Inter State Commerce Commission plans southern hearings and the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to act on judicial nominees.
Detroit Free Press notes Kaiser Wilhelm shows resolve to press for peace even if military action becomes necessary. The piece highlights his mood as central to European tension and potential diplomacy.
Baron Albert von Rothschild donates 50000 to Vienna charity founded for consumptives. Edinburgh will award LL D to Sir Charles Tupper. Congressman Johnson of Indiana is famed for rapid speech. Miss Josephine Rice and sister prepare a Harvard Annex comedy for a Boston club. Queen Natalie's London publisher bid fails. Edward Pierrepont's vanity noted. Andrew Carnegie visits San Francisco Bay area with a banquet. Baron Cameron’s daughter wed in Washington. he remains a physician.
A Philadelphia Record summary on how dust in urban air affects fog and rain. It cites John Atken of Falkirk and Longmans Magazine, noting dust acts as nuclei for cloud formation and that filtering air reduces condensation. It mentions Glasgow’s city dust density and experiments on vapor, fog, and rain.
Ohio lawmakers pushed city and railroad related measures in Columbus. Dayton reform bill passed the House giving appointment power to a resident circuit judge. Cincinnati water works bill faces split Senate votes with mayoral control favored by majority. Griffin’s bill barring cross state litigation passed the Senate and became law.
Mrs. James G. Blaine Jr and family reported in New York as she suffered a serious illness. She was found unconscious, revived with artificial respiration, and later regained consciousness but remained weak and prostrate. Doctors attribute the episode to fatigue from travel.
The report by Executive Commissioner Whitman to the World's Fair Board calls for early determinations of state exhibit scope and fixed budgets for special departments to avoid disputes. It urges no hesitation in contracts within official province and proposes hiring a deputy at a salary to attract top talent. The Executive Committee will meet on the 23rd to review these recommendations.
In CrucisxaTi ex-Confederate officers say they will greet Grand Army of the Republic visitors with hospitality. They note Virginia camps have arranged with the Richmond G A R Post to ensure a friendly reception for all travelers, regardless of wartime flag.
The New York Recorder notes sharp division among Democratic Congressmen over tariff policy. Republicans push for broad latitude in debate as the cause of American industry is framed to gain from free discussion.
Hannibal Missouri March 10 officers elected at the annual stockholders meeting of the Hannibal and St Louis Hannibal and Kansas City Roads John S Blair named President J H Orr Vice President 8 S Palmer Secretary and Treasurer W W Riggs Passenger and Freight Agent Bluffing is of No Avail in the opinion page item Lord Salisbury bluffing in the Bering Sea matter will avail him nothing Mr Blaine holds the winning cards and will play them for all they are worth
English noblewoman Lady Henry Somerset arranges a Pittsburg visit and lecture for March 17, with plans to meet local workers and speak at the First Allegheny Day Nursery parlors. Frances Willard and Anna Gordon connect arrangements, while Chicago notes hint she will depart soon for England.
Last night Charles M. Adams opened a series of illustrated lectures, showing Rome through a stereopticon. His clear voice drew a full theater audience as he announced future programs including Bay of Naples Sicily and Mafia In and Out of London and Homes of Queen Victoria at the Club Theater.
A Charleston wedding draws social gossip from a Sorosis meeting with Pittsburgers F B Gunning and W J Gunning among attendees. The tale centers on a witty exchange about handsome husbands, but ends with a humorous aside and a note about Congress farmers.
Henry Arthur Jones drama Judah staged at the Duquesne last night drew a large audience. William Willard’s new clergyman role impressed with dignity and moral struggle, while Miss Burroughs delivered a refined performance as Pashti Dethiee. Craddock, Cane, Carleton, Tyler and Tilbury provided solid support amid applause and multiple curtain calls.
A compilation of editorials urges ending the Bering Sea fur seal dispute. Calls for peace or war align with US rights and actions, criticizing British policy and parliamentary moves. Several papers demand decisive government action to resolve the treaty and ensure American interests.
Stecastvillz Ohio March 10. Sewer pipe workers from the Ohio Valley and Uhricksville meet in Toronto and reorganize the Globe Sewer Pipe Action. The aim is to regulate prices after prior cuts shattered the organization. Firms include Calumet Excelsior Ohio Valley and others across Ohio Valley New Brighton and Wellsville.
Travelers Insurance of Colorado offers option on all its property to John C. Montgomery with plans to form a new company and operate in England. Grant of 00,000 acres of land owned by Quincy A. Shaw adds to the deal in Colorado and New Mexico, including irrigation ditches and water rights and major river and land holdings. The option reportedly totals $1,000,000 with Shaw’s land valued at $4,000,000.
The report from Watermercy on March 10 notes Mr Springer remains improving though slowly. He passed a comfortable night and shows signs of recovery, with family at his bedside hopeful for returning to usual health.
A page of curiosities notes diverse items from science to travel. It mentions nickel in the slot boot blacks, a St Petersburg to Archangel railway plan, and German factory child labor. It also covers Letitia Cox’s 160 year claim, sleighing in Bangor, a Concord dream prophecy, a Roman circus poster slab, Orion’s nebula, and elephant feeding habits.
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