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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1892
Page
7
The piece honors Civil War veterans and Decoration Day observances, praising speeches at gravesites and community service. It cautions that patriotic spirit must endure beyond wartime, urging citizens to maintain civic duty and national unity for future progress.
The Michigan law offers a half road tax rebate to users of broad wagon tires, aligning farmers and taxpayers with public road improvements. Wider tires reduce road wear, lower repair costs, and compact and harden surfaces, likening their effect to a roller. This provision, praised as prudent for paving and future road schemes, reflects European-style regulation on pavement load capacity.
A Chicago appellate court sustains a fine for violating a smoke ordinance and upholds that smoke proof constitutes a public injury. The piece praises enforcement against a major local firm and urges Pittsburg to follow the example.
A Florida land and investment firm paraded General Butler as its vice president to attract investors. The company failed, stockholders lost money, and Butler denied any connection or responsibility. The piece questions the moral responsibility of using a prominent name for publicity.
The text questions General Butler’s possible role as Vice President and whether he should have acted to verify the company’s solvency. It argues anyone who enables use of their name bears liability, either directly or tacitly, and calls for clear liability for name usage with consent.
A Philadelphia pneumatic mail contract dispute targets Postmaster General Wanamaker. F. Leake alleges the offer of a free system was rejected amid claims of favoritism and stock gifts to insiders. The affidavit is before Congress for investigation to resolve questions of corruption and competence.
Ex President Hayes delivered a Columbus memorial address praising valor and kindness. He urged the nation to fear no other power and use influence to expand arbitration while internal policy should honor equality and fraternity as guiding principles for social progress.
The Salisbury ministry debates immediate dissolution versus delaying to pass the local government bill. Balfour favors postponing until six months after enactment, while critics doubt the bill’s true intent. The Tory strategy aims to cling to power, risking an English political reckoning this summer.
The piece argues for saving old campaign banners and regalia to cut future costs, noting widespread waste in 1880s campaigns. It envisions reusing Blaine and Cleveland flags and paraphernalia for 1884, urging managers to store and repurpose materials rather than buy new.
The writer mocks excessive campaigning and party funds, arguing for a cheaper, simpler race. They deride voters as distracted by hunting and fail to report truth, criticizing managers who chase costly oratory while urging economic restraint.
The writer condemns Decoration Day as a moment when patriots may indulge in alcohol and bestial behavior. While admitting progress, the piece urges knowledge to replace ignorance and virtue to erase vice in the era to come.
In the heated political scene supporters of Harrison are labeled Blaine forces while Blaine opponents are branded anti Blaine, with the general's backers described as the anti Blaine section.
The author lessons the poetic view of Cushmere Valley, noting cholera is born of filth and decay and urging the world to avoid the region’s supposed beauty as the disease begins a new voyage globally.
Indian chief HowinG Braxi predicts a coming two year period of plague pestilence and famine across regions. He claims his visions warn communities to prepare for severe hardships and public health strain.
The First Regiment of the Ohio National Guard staged a sham fight on Sunday where several men were seriously injured by sabers and van wad. The mock battle drew attention as a more dangerous spectacle than football.
A report warns that the corn crop is not yet ripe and suggests risks of premature consumption or misuses as it nears the stage of unripeness. Authorities urge vigilance to prevent improper handling during this period.
Pittsburg won two games yesterday on its home ground attracting about thirteen thousand spectators. The crowd’s enthusiasm contrasted with the Baltimore players who appeared to feel the pressure more than before.
Leaders of Intsh press for fundraising while stressing that unity within the Nationalists matters even more. They urge solidarity to strengthen political influence and secure resources for planned campaigns.
The text suggests Foster would pressure Blaine to accept a nomination by impersonation or fakery as Russell did by painting the Secretary of State as unfit. It asserts that victory comes not from speeches but from the same determined spirit that kept the Union intact.
The writer notes crowded holiday crowds at railroad stations resemble riots. The author argues the country is superior to Pittsburg with its cleanliness, fresh air and greenery. Mentions aspirants for second place on the presidential ticket having poor chances.
A clipped, opinion heavy report notes a looming tidal wave of support for Blaine that unsettles Har risonians. It mentions Depew’s reaction to Harrison, memories of yesterday in Minneapolis, and a New York sermon defending liquor traffic. It also references Pattison’s resignation request, Market street pedestrian safety, and baseball chatter about Pittsburgh.
Mrs Epison favors candles at home while Buzza Arps Bay becomes as resort for Grover Cleveland. Hox Jefferson CoolImge sails to France as minister. Danish king queen and Wales royals dine on Polar Star. Baron Hresca ill. Embden publishes Heinz letters. River Haggar dabbles farming and ponders buttermilk. Hetheringtons arrive in Delaware from San Francisco. Catherine Weed Barnes plans 2000 Europe plans and Edinburgh paper. Isaac Jones Wis坦 backs Penn Museum with 135000 for musical object collection. yachtsman and Penn figure.
The Washington Star notes the Methodist Protestant Church may strike the word obey from brides’ responses in the marriage rite. The move signals evolving gender roles within church practice and prompts discussion on authority and equality in sacred vows.
A brief item notes a Republican emblem choice featuring a waving white plume or grandfather’s bell crowned natty as a symbol. The midwestern paper hints at election branding decisions and civic imagery.
Ex President Rutherford B. Hayes spoke to a large Columbus audience urging peaceful conduct toward nations and arbitration over war. He warned against large standing armies, praised Lincoln for equal opportunity and education, and urged America to remain true to republican ideals while defending liberty.
A Canadian group plans a 64 mile ship railway from Collingwood to near Toronto to move vessels up to 5000 tons. Engineer E L Cortell endorses the plan, predicting a six track, 9 foot wide roadbed and that Erie canal enlargement is insufficient for lake commerce. The Hurontario Ship Railway Company is formed to attract English capital and win Western support.
Dr. Parkhurst plans to travel abroad this week to pursue his summer programme of mountain climbing in the Alps. His choice to seek elevation illustrates the law of reactionary energy and his natural urge to be among the clouds.
Professor Josef Weil of Newark New Jersey says he bought a painting for 100 dollars that he believes is an authentic Rubens. He claims the work is a companion to a Rubens piece at the Royal Academy in Munich valued at 15 000 dollars. Weil asserts Rubens painted Peter Pan in the sixteenth century.
The government has received word that France and Germany will send delegates to the International Monetary Conference, ensuring its assembly. It is understood that related correspondence will be sent to the Senate this week.
The General Assembly sustains the New York Prosecuting Committee appeal against dismissal of Prof Briggs. The case sparks a church crisis with potential trial for heresy, risking internal division and continued controversy over private judgment versus ecclesiastical authority.
Washington May 30 Representative Whiting of Michigan reports the Ways and Means Committee recommends a bill restricting the amount of wearing apparel and personal effects admitted free of duty. The report notes wealthier travelers import more goods and pay no duty while the average American bears higher costs.
A collection of editorials and letters debating Dr Rainsford’s stance that churches should run saloons to curb drinking. Writers praise his courage while others warn of lunacy and urge natural, voluntary sobriety rather than state backed reform. Multiple newspapers weigh feasibility and social implications.
Prof Anton Halili a noted nihilist author was found in a dire situation in his room this morning. Ten minutes later breathing ceased with laudanism as the stated cause though motive remains unclear. He was a native of Zurich aged 45 and leaves a wife and five children in destitute circumstances.
Gesxeat Jens Anatou Kremmen aged 60 commander in chief of the Catholic Knights of St John of Ohio died at Dayton after four weeks illness. Carlas John Wheeler a hotel man politician distiller and member of the One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Regiment died yesterday at Newville Pa aged 54. Mrs Du Hopkins mother of W J Hopkins foreman of the Pittsburg Port died at Chicora early yesterday. Funeral set in Cooperstown Venango county where Hopkins childhood home.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch roundup notes a women’s convention at Alyim Theater with Mr Dalzell, amid jokes about women voters. It critiques the Pittsburg Tennis Club ruler Joe with a veto, and mentions Tuesday Night Club worries, H S Stevenson’s Algerian art trip, and glove etiquette among high society. A wedding and a lecture by Jane Meade Welsh on constitutional history are also reported.
Decoration Day pleasures in Sewickley feature hospitality from Miss MecCreery Miss Blair and Miss Deravo as new engagements unfold The Jones Dalzell match joins families of B F Jones Jr and John H Dalzell Christopher Magee Jr and Julia Meberton plan Bridgetown ceremony Donaldson Scott nuptials set in Philadelphia Mrs W Loerrier and Miss Flora Loermer attend Cincinnati May Music Festival
The article praises Pittsburg after a Saturday trade banquet calling the city a bustling hub. It highlights new libraries and cultural works as signs of growth beyond mere wealth. The piece argues prosperity will bring higher aims and enduring value.
A wry note from the New York Herald suggests Edison delay the aerial telephone until humanity proves more worthy if Martians or Mercury inhabitants have long lived in peaceful civilization.
The New York Press notes James Gillespie Blaine remains the most conspicuous and popular figure in the Republic, regardless of his candidacy status.
A long list of snippets covers a New York woman copyrighting a dance, hereditary insanity rates, rail freight costs, Bermuda lilies, Lake Michigan freight ferry plans, land grants in Ashboro, and a clipper ship moving wheat. The itemized notes touch on photography, electric omnibuses, logging in the St Croix, telegraph growth in China, and experiments with incandescent lamps and phonographs, all reflecting late 19th century curiosities.
A collage of joke lines and punchlines from diverse sources. Bits include a Doctor patient exchange about strength, a misquoted star-gazer turned banana peel gag, Decoration Day quip, a burglar’s telegram ruse, and quips about religious figures, police, and a bay rum offer. The pieces showcase mid century humor and wordplay across newspapers.
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