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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1892
Page
4
The Dispatch announces a new stand at Breatana's in a Pittsburg post office entry dated 1657. It notes regular sale locations in Sowers, Neo Tort, and Av de P Opera and invites those disappointed with a mute newstand to obtain it.
The notice lists subscription terms for a newspaper edition including Sunday delivery. It detailsVarious plan types with durations One Year One Month One Year and weekly rates. specifies carrier delivery costs per week and Sunday inclusion. It reads like a period rate card with weekday and Sunday edition options.
The piece argues for strict precautions to prevent smallpox, criticizing decennial outbreak theory while noting three cases this year. It stresses vaccination, sanitation, isolation of cases, and vigilance by health authorities to keep the city safe.
The Van derbilt son in law in Omaha urged Sabbath observance while artists worked on a New York building, provoking questions about whether a millionaire by marriage should press workers to break the rest day and if his contracts protect him from the law he advocates for others.
The article urges municipal Arbor Day style tree culture as a low cost, high impact way to shade streets amid stone pavements and smoke. It argues small annual funds can identify suitable planting sites and reduce smoke while enhancing parks and boulevards, yielding broad urban benefits.
The Boston Herald argues that gold as the standard cannot fluctuate in price over the last twenty years, claiming ounce value remained at $2967 unless the standard rating changes either domestically or in Europe. The piece critiques shallow special pleading and the reliance on technical market terms.
The author argues that valuing gold as the unfluctuating standard is misleading and that both gold and silver fluctuate in purchasing power, not in nominal quotations. The piece contends that currency value shifts reflect real depreciations and appreciations over time, challenging monometallic claims.
The speech arguments that expenditures have risen under various administrations are challenged. The piece cites Congress totals from 1875 to 1890, notes population growth, pension increases, and calls the rise mainly a result of lavish politics rather than policy. It argues fiscal retrenchment is warranted and links spending spikes to political change.
Report cites New York papers alleging widespread rail rate violations and official subservience to corporate power. A jailed ex-ICC employee, Voul laire, claims a large file of documents proving systematic rebates and favoritism could bankrupt major lines if enforceable. He says DA and detectives offer release in exchange for the papers, implying coercion and eroding republican principles.
The piece accuses corporate wealth groups of lawbreaking and influencing police to hide misdeeds. It notes reorganization of the New York street cleaning department with same head and varied salaries. It also cites General Porter's appeal for 75 000 to finish the Grant monument fund and cites past shortfalls. Garza is reported to have ten killed in his first skirmish.
The New York Sun cites Mississippi as having the severest anti gambling law and strict liquor sale regulations, calling the state the current center of Puritanism. It questions whether these Puritanic laws are enforced or ignored like in other states.
In Philadelphia the industrial census staffing and in New York the growing Democratic census inflame a debate over whether census work is a political pudding or a political balloon, raising questions about its partisan framing and scope.
The passage claims Cubans of African descent are becoming too costly for Cuban employers as migrant workers from Asia and other races fill roles. It suggests a shifting demographic toward non-working Spaniards mulattoes negros and coolies entering citizenship at unknown cost, reflecting nativist and exclusionary sentiment.
Reports claim the Minneapolis convention completed tasks in two hours. Observers warn that rapid labor by platform makers and chairmanship allocations may skirt proper deliberation and debate.
The piece notes Wanamaker should reform department policy or avoid testifying before civil service committees. It argues he is too good a witness for the prosecution under current conditions. TaLMAGE comments on the upcoming presidential election focusing only on offices. The Tabernacle shepherd is quoted as affirming this view as gospel truth.
A noisy political scene is reflected in a remark about Governor Feck of Wisconsin and a mock presidential boom. The piece notes no such display this time and hints at the era’s quirks. The L and O spies blocked circus workers from feeding animals, and McClure’s emissaries are blamed for sharp tactics.
The Providence Journal notes dust in the Senate air prompts complaints while dust in pockets and in political measures is not objectionable. It cites May’s persistent thermometer drop and a Rhode Island voter count of 4045, raising questions about silent partners in vote buying and whether ten just men exist in the state.
A roundup of society notes includes Governor Frank Brown in a circus, U S commercial agent Was Hupuins returning from leave, engraver Lume Stocss from the Royal Academy, and Alexander Salvini set for a Cavalleria Rusticana play. Jean de Reszke’s Paris fee, Admiral Gheeree rdi’s Georgia train collision, Mile. Augusta Holmes as leading woman composer in Paris, Queen Victoria’s investiture in Darmstadt, Regina Magionary of New Orleans composing a Waltz for the Crescent City Chess Club.
Wasuiveros May 15 The next annual reunion of the Army of the Cumberland is fixed for September 15 and 16 at Chickamauga. It will occur the week before the Grand Army encampment in Washington. Western railroads will offer reduced tickets to Chattanooga and return Washington. Besa Rosecrans president of the Society notes a gathering on the battlefield to inspect the National Park work rapidly progressing.
The Mines and Mining Building at the World’s Fair grounds is finished. Superintendent Geraldine inspected the structure and recommended acceptance to Chief Burnham. It is the first of the large white palaces by the lake to be completed with several others near completion.
Reports indicate a strong fruit crop with cherry and apple trees showing buds and blossoms. Other fruits are expected to be on par or better than last year. minimal frost impact noted. Local conditions point to an average to superior harvest for the season.
The Salvation Army's Self Denial Week is highlighted as a meaningful, practical effort by the poor to support religion. The piece praises Penny giving, notes the body and soul approach, and cites the Darkest England scheme showing environment and inner drives shape destiny. It argues reform must address body and spirit together.
A River Brethren settlement from Pennsylvania arrives with a land purchase four miles from town for fruit growing. The Glendale colony will be governed by the sect's faith and practices and will be joined by 200 more families.
Farmers report a strong fruit bloom and promising crops despite late frosts. Green gage plums apples and pears show heavy blossoms while peaches lag. Wheat is poor due to winter lack of snow. Meadville and Franklin anticipate record fruit yields with apples pears grapes and berries plentiful.
Senator Vance arrived from his mountain home at Gombroon North Carolina where he had fallen ill last week. He rode ten miles in a buckboard and spent the night in trains, hopeful to resume duties soon. His wife cites heat and exposure from plantation supervision as the cause and notes a swift recovery after morphine treatment once a physician arrived.
Over 85,000 by Economy New York May 15 Salvation Army reports its season of self denial. Volunteers vow to forgo luxuries to fund saloon work. Last year raised 5000. this year expect slightly more. Army workers in New York slums abstain from coffee and other foods, with varied sacrifices. An Eastern gathering at Music Hall features Ballington Booth and staff. Amsterdam
A Brooklyn case reports Grace French, a Sunday school teacher, leaving home to wed Edward W. Lee also known as Lee Tad a Chinese laundryman. The couple married at Rev James Higgins home and filed in the Brooklyn Board of Health. The girl, about 20, cannot return to teaching.
A special Northern Pacific train carried 100 non union miners and about 4 guards to Coeur d Alene. Warrants issued for the guards by the Central Executive Union. deputy sheriffs pursued them toward Mullan but the train sped past. The non union men were taken to Burke and Captain Joseph Warren was later arrested. Tensions rise as sheriff moves to Burke.
Jonathan Blochard, president emeritus of Wheaton College, died suddenly after a recent illness, leaving a legacy in education and antislavery circles. Born January 19, 1811 in Rockingham Vermont, he taught, led Knox College, and edited religious journals while opposing secret societies. His life spanned roles as pastor, educator, and public figure in the United Presbyterian Church.
Robert Scott aged 75 longtime Pittsburg drayman died Saturday at his home 175 Bedford Avenue. Born in Country Tyrone Ireland he came to Pittsburg in 16% and leaves a wife and six children.
Christ Steinel died on Saturday afternoon after three months of sickness at his mother’s home 2 Lombard Street where he was born four years ago. The deceased worked as a cigarmaker and was about 37 years old. Funeral arrangements to take place this afternoon.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania push to break up coal combines while the whisky trust case in Boston faces quashed indictment on technical grounds. The piece argues trusts and unions both suppress competition, with labor and capital facing perpetual struggle and ongoing shifts in pricing and employment as society evolves.
May 15 Wruntmxertos. William Boresly a 55 year old carpenter was found dead in his workshop hanging himself with window cord. He had been missing since Thursday and his dog remained beside him until discovery. Neighbors note the man had become despondent from drink.
A severe storm moved across Brprono county at noon with rain and lightning for about 90 minutes. Several houses were blown down trees were uprooted and fences destroyed.
Elliott F. Shepard and bishops addressed Exposition Hall on the Sabbath’s role in crime prevention and national faith. Judge Lawrence and State Senator Edwards spoke, urging closing the Centennial Exposition on Sunday. Ninde urged church outreach to the masses to secure Sabbath observance.
The will of John Burke of Llewellyn Park West Orange probate in New Jersey reveals over 1.51 million pounds sterling. Burke a New York bottler and Guinness agent in America, died after making the Dublin will dated September 11, 1890. He leaves major legacies to his widow daughter-in-law Anita Moor and sons John Burke Jr and Edward Burke with trusts and set lands to widow and annuity style provisions for Burke children.
Henry Dusterberg, a noted undertaker, lies at home in dangerous condition after slipping into a grave while nearby a coffin was being lowered. A bystander’s jostle loosened the coffin straps causing the fall and a four inch gash above his left temple. The shock may prove fatal.
East Cleveland Electric Street Railway workers halted service at 6 am for four lines covering about 20 miles. A compromise at 1 pm ended the walkout. Motormen gain 18 cents hourly, conductors 17 cents, ten hour day, overtime raises, and reinstatement for three leaders. The strike is seen as a victory by the workers.
H Webster a wealthy quarry owner and paving contractor signed his paving cutters' price list to May 11. Two years ago he belonged to the dealers' association but is not now. The cutters call this a victory and expect others to follow. At a meeting nearly new firms joined. most large quarries are members except Webster and Langdon Granite Co. Two thousand men idle in Vermont. Rockout could last forever unless cutters yield.
A collection of satirical lines on presidential dreams, party splits, and reform talk from various papers. The snippets joke about candidates and committees, with quips on mock campaigns and Congress, including references to Cleveland Hill and general election chatter across several city dailies.
Boston reports from Superintendent Bradley of Thompson's Island Farm School that five boys who drowned on April 10 were found and identified. The bodies were recovered from the water off City Point.
A Victorian miscellany reports astonishing claims and oddities including a Mexican man claiming 1 million years of age, a Chicago innkeeper’s fatal coffee binge, and a Beaux Arts note on forks in history. It catalogs global curiosities from Indian schoolchildren to whale exhibitions and royal fashions.
A compact collage of cartoon captions and quips from Chicago and Detroit papers. Jests range across theatre, crime, romance, and social mockery with quick exchanges between characters like Birdie McGinnis and Gua De Smith, and a gag about May Day.
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