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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1892
Page
4
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The proposal aims to remove political influence from US laborer appointments by simple merit rules and order of application after standard tests. Its weakness lies in possible evasion by officers, though some naval yards and Massachusetts cities report success with rules, suggesting cautious trial. The reform’s fate hinges on appointing power good faith.
Secretary Harrity states in an interview that Cleveland will likely win a large share of Pennsylvania’s Democratic delegates and receive strong backing from Hill and Tammany if nominated. He argues the statewide sentiment favors Cleveland and presumes broad convention backing.
The House committee's ruling on the New York contested seat respected evidence over party grounds, marking a rare fair act by a Democratic majority. The piece notes Senator Hill's push to seat a non elected Democrat, and hopes party control does not override electoral honesty in future contests.
The article discusses the New York Post's reaction to the President's proclamation imposing duties on imports from Colombia, Haiti, and Venezuela. It notes how the Post mocks the executive claim that the proclamation aligns with reciprocal laws and compares it to enacting a statute with limited discretionary latitude.
The piece argues that a President executing congressional acts should not be constrained to strict constitutional limits, likening the office to a powerful executive rather than a mere figurehead. It contends the President’s broader discretion has been accepted in other matters and criticizes the Post for claiming taxing power overruns Supreme Court authority.
The courts limit challenges to viewers reports in curative act cases, requiring exceptions to be filed with viewers first. If owners miss the inspection window due to absence or other reasons, the act allows filing with the court within twenty days after the report is filed. The article argues courts should follow the act and not ignore its clear provision.
The House will discuss free silver this week with filibuster talk and hopes of a lengthy session. Opponents are urged to present clear grounds while the Democratic majority in the House may push the Bland bill toward a veto, leaving the real decision to next November’s elections. Leaders argue a few strong speeches can expose the debasement plan and limit wasted time.
Citizens in Upper Providence township plan a 50 000 dollar five year bond issue to build five to six miles of permanent roads annually. Similar moves in Chester and Delaware counties show gains in farm value and rural population as egress and ingress improve. The essay urges state support to share costs and accelerate statewide road modernization.
A chaotic column cites bearded hotel staff, Central Park trotting track pressure, and License Court debates. It notes Borrowe's seconds cutting correspondence, King’s will versus royal will, Governor Russell and cigarettes, Patti and Bernhardt tours, a ribbon trust myth, and Milner facing the Chicago Beef Trust tougher than expected.
A collection of political jabs and economic notes with Bland and Harter delaying a debate due to influenza like weather. Reports on the Reading deal in New Jersey, Texas plains, gas bills, coal mines and Ireland Ireland home rule, plus Hill and Tammany seating disputes and protection tariff debates.
Col Dan Lamont demonstrates solo Southern trip without brass band. Mars Harrison shows skill as water color artist. President Eliot predicts Harvard may reach 4 000 students in ten years. Havemeyer donates parkland to Springfield. Governor McIsley and party visit Canton Ohio. Architect G L Fares touring cathedral towns of England. Collier suggests attending church morning, World’s Fair afternoon to resolve Sunday opening dispute.
Prominent Welsh singers met in Scranton to organize a large Eisteddfod as a feature of the World’s Fair. John Edwards of Chicago, on the Executive Committee, aims to make the Chicago Eisteddfod international with a Welsh choir from Britain to compete. Organizers expect about 100000 attendees and preview a Sunday cymanfa opening, running through Saturday.
The semiannual conference of the Railroad Men's Christian Association was held today and this evening along the Pennsylvania Railroad route. Attendees included delegates from Harrisburg Blaine Altoona Pittsburg and Roanoke with sessions both day and night reflecting the group's activities in the rail corridor.
Reports circulate that Iie diossacy is to be promoted to Comaintor from Bishop Ryan of the Butisio diocese. The piece reflects on tariff debate provoking wild statistics and echoes the saying Great Cry and Little Wool indicating political contention in the House.
The piece contrasts Puritan Blue Laws with early drinking practices at church events, noting barrels of rum, grog, and other liquor at ordinations and church gatherings. It argues modern reformers, foremen, and labor leaders push temperance, referencing Germany's view on drink and national strength.
The text argues that athletic activity is not inherently evil and should be pursued with proper spirit and aim. It urges a shift from chasing great athletes to developing overall health and symmetry, claiming physical training improves moral and intellectual well being and may reduce crime via widespread school gymnasia and daily drill under competent instructors.
The Boston Globe notes Professor Cesare Lombroso argues genius equals brain disease, a degenerative psychosis. He cites Newton, Pascal, Byron, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Burns, Goethe, Dante, Victor Hugo, Michelangelo, and others as madmen who shaped history, while capable politicians appear rarely afflicted.
A cable from the European Union of Astronomers to John Ritchie Jr. reports the Friday evening discovery of two comets and one asteroid. One comet is a returning Winnecke object found in Vienna with coordinates given in Greenwich mean time. The second comet, found by W F Dennington of Bristol, appears faint with a northwest drift about a degree per day. The asteroid, of about first magnitude, was disclosed by Dr Wolf of Heidelberg.
New Orleans reports its isolated leper hospital expanded by a recent arrival, Naomi Ribbi a 20 year old Creole from Iberville parish. She died after a month of suffering with the dread disease when her eyes were eaten away by the infection.
William A. Hoyt long known in Philadelphia journalism died Saturday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He served in the Nineteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War and later held roles as assistant poke agent general and military editor at the Press. Judge George Driggs of Chicago Circuit Court died suddenly Saturday at his residence due to quinsy sore throat. born 1844 at Mt Morris, he practiced law and served as counsel for Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh.
Obituary notices report Matthew Connor Borland of Bulger aged over 70 and Rev John Kerr of Fairfield station dying recently. Borland left a wife and daughter, with ties to the Councel family and early Indian warfare. Kerr was father of Allen C. Herr and well respected. Additional obituaries list Henry M. Lothea of Reading, T A Chapman of Milwaukee, Jose Enriquez prominent in southern Mexico, Elizabeth Ginson Ponzas widow of Hiram Powers in Florence, and P A Knox in Waynesburg, all noted without detailed funeral details.
New York reports Senator David B Hill’s Southern speeches attract little local reaction and fail to yield delegates. Maryland Senator Gorman warns Hill against tapping his strength south of Mason Dixon. Brice-friendly talks aim to block Cleveland while Brice may back Hill, yet Gorman remains the stronger potential nominee if North supports a Southern man.
Mrs L P Morton sailed to Virginia Beach and cast a message in a bottle into the Potomac. A man named Creecy found it on Western Branch and delivered it to Langhorne. The note promised payment to the finder returning it to the Washington Pot. The article remarks on the odd coincidence of the timing with a battle.
Rev Thomas Dixon of New York argued that hunger riots in Berlin show civilization is rotten at its core. He urged the wealthy to read the signs and act to relieve famine, saying wealth holders have duties beyond mere possession.
A collage of witty quips and comic snippets from multiple papers, touching on fashion delays, carnival forecasts, esoteric marriage talk, currency jokes, and satirical verse. The mix reflects light literary humor and period voice.
A dispatch from Sinav describes the Russian Relief Society’s grateful message to Philadelphia officials. The Indiana gift is celebrated as an act of international brotherly love, with remarks from Count Bobrinsky and Captain Sargent and plans for the Indiana to sail home this afternoon.
The article argues average timetable speeds mislead travelers and that trains can safely reach 100 mph. It asserts no derailments occur due to high speed, cites track supervision and grade crossing removal as safety measures, and claims 100 mph trains would be safer than streetcars if properly regulated.
Special dispatch reports New York Republicans object to improvised dormitory style accommodations in Minneapolis for the National Convention. Tom Lowry of Minneapolis promises beds and even street-car bunks, while Dorgal Lawrence cautions New York delegates are not used to such arrangements and prefer traditional lodging.
A compilation of harsh editorials attacking Senator Peffer and others over sweeping anti capitalist measures, public works proposals, and pensions. Critics label Peffer’s post office spending as demagogic while lauding or lampooning other reform bills and efforts to curb idle labor.
A survey of scattered curiosities and miscellany from around the world citations include English walnuts in Southern California, a Bath Missouri perch with nails in its stomach, and large farm mortgages released in Kansas. Also notes on Parmachene hunters, Boa Oxus, colonial German Volga settlers, and Victorian postal innovations.
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