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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1892
Page
4
The article explains how to vote straight party tickets by marking the party name and how to split votes by selecting individual candidates across parties. It notes the difficulty of writing names not on the official ballot and urges careful marking to avoid losing votes.
The arrest of Salvationists for blocking streets raises questions of necessity and propriety. Officials say restraint is required to maintain police authority while ensuring rights of religious gatherings. The case hinges on whether authorities clearly notified against gatherings and if arrest was justified or partisan.
A historical critique targets a New York Herald for advocating free trade by contrasting American and English wages. It argues wage disparities could drive British workers to the U S and warns of tariff effects, urging readers to support reduced suffrage to deter inflows of English artisans.
The passage argues that if American iron rollers earn only $3 29 per day compared with higher English wages, English workers would cross over to demand wage reductions, and it valorizes metropolitan journalism as enlightening the political scene. It urges workers to heed the Herald and vote for wage cuts.
The piece argues Democrats fear arrests for illegal voting will intimidate voters yet claim civil remedies exist for wrongfully arrested lawabiding Democrats. It suggests repeaters and ballot manipulators may be frightened, while honest voters will cast straight tickets, exposing the party’s electoral worries.
A Boston Herald critique argues pig iron from New York to New England shows tariff duty may not tax consumers as the price stays low due to domestic competition. It notes the 672 duty's redundancy for protection but questions if the industry can thrive without any protection at all.
The New York Democratic press battles Rev. Dr. Parkhurst and John L Davenport. Each targets vice and polling fraud tied to Tammany. The text argues these figures threaten Tammany’s revenue from vice and vote manipulation, while noting the press’s obvious bias against both men.
A fragment notes that Wren Tammany pledges police protection to rulers who seek their own care and deems U S officials intrusion for protection of the remnant as unwarranted interference.
The Tax Governmental Signal Service apologized for erroneous forecasts last week. Morning indications suggested clear, cooler weather, but afternoon predictions warned of a small blizzard with dangerously low temperatures. Sunday brought near ideal conditions, exposing repeated forecasting errors.
Fragmentary report mentions a torchlight march in a campaign and a candidate issue with a three day limit on an election lease or bet. No clear individuals or organizations are named. The text reads as a garbled political note with uncertain details.
The Boston Hierarch editorial claims Colorado reports show conversions for Harrison but none for Cleveland due to Cleveland's stance on the silver issue. The piece is described as intended for Hust readers.
The fair benefits Southside Hospital and transforms the Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street building into a place of beauty and pleasure. Organizers aim for strong patronage and large revenue through charitable use and prominent city location. Citizens are urged to attend to support the enterprise.
The storm has moved on but some political prophets fear a fresh cyclone tomorrow night, predicting upheaval or surprise actions despite the calm.
The Washington Post correctly attributes the line to John T. Thompson while noting a date error. Thompson, then chairman of the Ohio Democratic committee, promoted the phrase during efforts to elect Gov. Bill Allen in the late 1960s or early 1970s, a period of weak Democratic performance.
A storm of rumor washes over Republicans and Democrats as a supposed switch by Elliot F. Shepard to Cleveland is denied. The piece argues Democrats might exploit the tale to win votes while noting the London Times shows indifference to the outcome and the election proceeds.
A Jersey City restaurant saw customers rebel against waiter extortion and abandon the place, forcing proprietors to dismiss the waiters and restore customers to the dining area. The piece notes ongoing rivalry between Bismarck and Wilhelm over timely garrulous remarks.
The article lists individuals such as Srvator Carlisle of Kentucky facing voting disqualification for registration issues, Rev. R Heber Newton of New York taking a year off due to ill health, and Harvard Latin teacher G M Laxe noted for a comic almanac. It mentions Everett Hale, Whitttist’s estate sale in Massachusetts, the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres with coal and grouse holdings, Marshal MacMahon contemplating posthumous memoirs, and Majestice Deynmay’s Greek translations and Pope’s Iliad in Latin.
President Harrison worshiped at the Church of the Covenant this morning after returning from Loon Lake with his wife. Cabinet members plan to vote Republican tickets and monitor returns from the White House with special wires and operators assisting Executive Clerk Montgomery.
An excursion party of 500 leading manufacturers from New York Chicago and St Louis arranged by Georgia G Gongales will arrive Monterey in late November en route to Mexico City. The group will tour Mexican factory centers to study local resources and industries with aim of boosting cross border commerce.
General Daniel E. Sickles told a Tammany Hall gathering in the Nineteenth district that if elected to Congress he would push an amendment to the McKinley Bill requiring wage increases for workers whenever the cost of goods made in the United States rises. The remarks were reported by several papers including the Workingman and the Boston Herald.
The visitor recalls a curious call on Mr. Stead editor of the Review of Reviews, in his sunny Norfolk Street sanctum. The talk covers Homestead, state arbitration, Toynbee Hall, Oxford House, and a sharp dig at Sir Charles and Lady Dilke, ending as visitors depart.
In Franklin Circuit Court Judge Monfort ruled the State Auditor had no right to decide the constitutionality of the Worlds Fair appropriation of 25000 dollars and ordered mandamus directing payment of 23000 dollars. The Auditor appealed.
Suakim dispatch reports Osman Digna the Sudan chieftain has failed to rally tribes to join his revolt against the Egyptian government. He has returned to Amset where he gathers his forces.
The Chicago report claims over $1,000,000 has been expended for campaign purposes. A rough calculation suggests spending could reach about one billion dollars at the current rate.
William Astor Chanler prepares a major East Africa expedition to ascend the Tana River to Mount Kenia and push toward Rudolf and Stefanie lakes. Lieutenant Von Hohel accompanies him with 176 local porters and 15 camels and 43 donkeys.
General R. G. Dyrenforth, Agriculture Department special agent, leaves New York for a second rainmaking mission in the Southwest. The plan centers on ronellite, a new explosive by Dr. Rosell, with oxygen in cylinders and devices to generate gas to inflate balloons for cloud seeding. He aims to show that concussion can trigger rainfall and attract moisture to the operation site.
Durango region acquisition by Callis P Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific, buys a vast iron mountain near Durango and related works in Jone Durango. The deal, valued in the millions, aims to form the continent's largest iron operations spanning Mexico and South America. The mountain, cited as the world’s largest iron deposit, has long drawn Scottish, English and French capital.
Harry Hilliard Wylie known as the dead broke cyclist completed his New York to Chicago trip via Indianapolis arriving at Chicago City Hall at 605 o'clock. Chicago Cycling Club members escorted him after a Pullman welcome and royal dinner at Hotel Florence. He left New York October 17 and had three weeks to finish with 15 hours to spare, earning about $3000 in wagers. He plans to stay in Chicago for now and used a pneumastic safety wheel.
Striking Journeymen Electricians of New York organize a co operative company to bid contracts and guarantee timely completion. The group, opposing a 19 Orme combo, aims to operate like a normal firm and prevail in the dispute.
A collection of 19th century newspaper quotes expresses partisan forecasts and reflections on the upcoming election. Analysts praise or criticize parties, presidents, and election integrity, citing historical parallels and the role of alien loyalties.
Mrs Betsey S Wilkins aged nearly 101 dies at Galway N Y after long life in Half Moon. Born 1702 to early settler family, she retained faculties and memory. funeral set for 10 tomorrow at Samson's Chapel. Rev William MacMillan also noted as dying recently in Cinjinnation. General Ferdinand Vanderver dies suddenly at Hamilton Ohio after a noted war record.
The writer argues from early Constitution era protectionism to Southern shifts toward free trade. He links slave labor economics, cotton and rice profitability, and Northern manufacturing to political realignments within the Democratic Party, predicting evolving Southern views driven by industrial prosperity.
A reader calls for stronger local cooperation to advance Pittsburg’s interests. The piece urges public spirit over private effort, criticizes slow action on streets and bridges, and favors opening waterways and a ship canal to Cleveland and Denver to boost regional trade. It warns against railroad resistance and urges a broader, funded plan for city improvements.
The Pennsylvania Ballot Reform Association Executive Committee criticizes the new ballot law as overextended and outlines four main flaws: ballot size, affidavits for signers, party designation restrictions, and voter assistance for disabilities. They urge legislative fixes or an amending bill, arguing that once voters experience the secret ballot they will demand a perfected system despite its troubles.
New York dispatch reports Treasury Department rule on September 1 quarantining ships with immigrant passengers for 20 days. Suevia detentions include 344 cabin passengers with about 150 aliens. eight liners await entry with roughly 1,000 cabin and 1,000 steerage aboard. Ships must obtain health officer clearance then Treasury permission to proceed to cover dock.
A late 19th century note on Washington daily papers growing in number and influence. It mentions the Evening Star Morning Post and a forthcoming Jewish evening paper under Mesira Alvord and Guthridge, with capital backing and high hopes for success.
Northwestern Texas and neighboring regions received steady rain for about a day. The wet spell comes too late to aid crops, but fills water holes and boosts stock movement from New Mexico into Utah and Nevada amid continuing drought losses.
An incendiary attempted to burn the Allen County Court House in Fort Warsz Inn on the night of November 6. Timely discovery averted destruction of valuable county records amid ongoing reports of forgeries and legal fees disturbing the county offices.
John Boliski of Homestead Steel Works died after collapsing on his way home from work. He became ill last Friday and died at the Homeopathic Hospital while being taken to a ward. His wife identified the body at the morgue and took it home to Chartiers.
Across Italy the general elections were held today. Candidates Pelloux Bonacci Colombo Burzila, from the current and previous ministries, were among those successful.
Notable travelers arrived last evening including George M. Pullman and Lottie Collins while crowds at Monongahela House and hotels like Schlasser St Louis drummer Gus Thal predicted a People’s party gain in Missouri and Grover Cleveland’s reelection.
The following Pittsburg residents are registered here: G B Ainsley Murray Hill J F Atcheson Albemarle J D Blain C H McClellan Gedney House F Burbee N Patterson A W Smith E H Thiel Bartholdi 4 B Canter Continental KE E Clark J 5 McKee Grand Union W H Conley Westminster HE Gerry St James H L Goebring D Stewart Brunswick O C Heaple Astor M L Kesner J P Thompson Imperial W Martin Sinclair A Movigh Metropolitan E and Rabo St James C Robobina T H Wallace W C Winterhalter St Denis T Vilsack Sturtevan M Murdock K Thaw Miss R A Fifth Avenue
A mosaic of curiosities notes various oddities from around the world and history. Entries include a London Mint coin counter, the pygmy mouse of Siberia, jokes about crow laughter in India, and a claim that Tennyson rests in Westminster Abbey as the 1173rd body.
A humorous collection of verses and dialogue about letters and stamps. Snippets include a poet bragging about sending work for a penny, and exchanges about financial hardship and mail habits. The piece mixes jests with anecdotes on the postal system.
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