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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1891
Page
7
The article denounces the Senate for using a jurisdiction plea to avoid removing officials over a state funds scandal. It accuses party managers of stifling justice, cites constitutional misreadings, and condemns the Senate majority for subservience to political dictates and public derision.
The piece warns Fonseca may find his dictatorship costly as Bahia and other states consider breaking from allegiance. It argues a Bahia revolt could elevate a mere revolution into a civil war, noting Brazil's growing productivity but warning of a disaster worse than natural calamities.
The essay argues that public control of transportation aims to solve social ills but reveals widespread neglect in road maintenance across the nation. It cites public funds spent on upkeep while repairs lag, leaving a nation with deficient roads and rail systems driven by flawed governance and incentives.
The piece argues against discrimination and pooling on public roads, noting historic turnpikes and plank roads were free of such abuses. It warns that shifting to public ownership under Socialist policy has degraded road quality, urging reform within corporate systems rather than nationalization.
The piece notes a wide gap between sale and tax valuations, citing Allegheny City's experience with a government purchase and an expected 50 percent rise in total valuations. It argues for harmonizing valuations and suggests using tax value as the basis when land is condemned for public use under eminent domain.
The New York Tribune accuses Anglomania advocates of opposing Fonseca but argues he was legally elected and serves as Brazil’s de facto ruler. It warns against treating a popular branch as insurgents and criticizes diplomatic ties with a military dictatorship, insisting on factual recognition of Fonseca’s rule.
The Commercial Advertiser notes damages to T. Thomas Fortune reached several hundred dollars after he was refused a drink and allegedly dragged to jail in a fashionable New York saloon dispute. The piece argues New York law allows a saloon keeper wide discretion in dispensing spirituous beverages.
The piece argues New York and Pennsylvania laws differ on serving African American patrons. It notes saloonkeepers in Pittsburgh usually serve colored travelers on a cash basis, denying no one a drink for hair color or skin tone. It questions whether the quality of whisky could merit damages.
Areader condemns the Elmira Advertiser for accusing political opponents of wickedness and cites alleged misdeeds abroad. The piece suggests the Spanish American peoples bear responsibility under certain circumstances and questions the free trade stance.
Jerry Simpson predicted 150000 votes for the People’s Party while actual totals barely reached 12000. The seasoned statesman from Kansas warns that true success lies in restraint until counts are final.
The antipodal people push new political ideas with a land tax and an income tax model proposed by the labor party. The world will watch New Zealand's results after years of trial before adopting similar schemes. A naval court of inquiry exonerated Despatch officers. only a possible censure on Assateague shoals could remain.
A sworn statement by Roswell P. Flower asserts a $5,000 contribution to the State Executive Committee last October, while Republican sources claim total contributions amount to $500,000, a discrepancy of $195,000 remains unexplained.
A breezy, satirical column contrasts distant natural calamities with local weather folklore on Martinmas Day. It questions Senate jurisdiction, libel suits after an off year, and a New York naturalization case. It notes post office site land values, jail-site tax discrepancies, a brief Indian summer, and a flippant jab at a flax industry experiment led by a Scotchman from Egypt.
A collage of brittle couplets and quips on society romance and daily life. Snap judgments on women beauty and drunkenness mingle with musings on royal heirs and social dancers. Sparse context leaves it a mosaic of short, clipped observations.
A reader argues the Harvey process of surface carbonization for hardening steel is not new, tracing the history of cementation and case hardening from 16th to 18th century practice. It notes the general principle of carbon addition at the surface and compares methods for thick plate hardening versus traditional rails and malleable iron production.
In a Pitresvre editorial dated November 10, the writer urges rapid expansion of manual training schools, arguing they restore pride in work, elevate artisans, and unite rich and poor youths through noble, intellectual labor and mutual respect between labor and capital.
A reader from Festus argues Pittsburg should host a distinctive festival to advertise the city and attract world visitors, likening it to the New Orleans Carnival and Sioux City Corn Palace. The note suggests timing around the World’s Fair era and urges local leaders to act to win the Republican National Convention, noting hotel and hall shortages and the need for investment and perseverance.
The article questions why smoking cars are not allowed on the Duquesne line. It notes that many travelers enjoy after breakfast cigars or pipes, and mentions a half hour interval between trains at East.
A fragment from Gancia, Prrrasunec dated November 10 notes residents near Duquesne prefer walking to access smoking facilities. It contemplates management and profit concerns and directions for the town.
Veteran from Pittstone laments a torn dirty flag flying over the vacated post office. He argues Uncle Sam should replace it with a clean bright emblem, noting it reflects on the nation and calls for an appropriation.
The clipping surveys orange shipments, free trade debates, and party dynamics. It notes Florida orange boxes near 250000 in October and criticizes the Farmers' Alliance, Prohibition Party, and People's Party leaders amid national election chatter.
The piece argues that Congress must fund a full exploration of Alaska with geographers astronomers and scientists to obtain accurate knowledge of the territory. It notes limited existing data on coastlines Yukon forests minerals and climate and urges breaking the seal of ignorance with an official expedition.
The piece blames the Russian government for famine caused by wartime mobilization and taxation. It argues militarism sustains poverty and pestilence across Europe, denying equal rights and outraging humanity, insisting the people will overthrow the system eventually.
The Lewiston Journal notes rising U S exports to Brazil and Cuba amid new reciprocity treaties. Shipments to Havana rise, with three extra steamers added from New York. A Van procurement predicts U S flour imports to Cuba could top 1,000,000 barrels annually after January 1. Treaties cover Brazil Cuba Puerto Rico and Germany sugar with more in progress for Venezuela Argentina and France sugar. Georgia voices defend campaign education as Ohio results cited.
The piece notes Freddie Gebhard living with his sister in Lenox, Tomas Nast quietly in Morristown, Indiana politician Exewisn preparing a state history, Ex-Queen Natalie of Servia gaining weight, the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen hosted in Chicago by the Hubland Association, President Harrison’s secretary Halford resuming duties after illness, Joseph Cook touring the West with weak audience, and a long lived Bishop of Chichester at 86 still performing duties.
Melissa McKee wed William Canahan yesterday at Belvidere home on Fifth Avenue East End. The ceremony featured flower girls, a white silk gown for the bride, and attendants led by Carrie J. Carnahan. Clergymen Rev C V Wilson and Bishop Silas D Osa officiated.
Local society notes report ongoing talk of the Hostetter house sale despite Mrs. Hostetter’s wish to keep it. Invitations go out for events at Dr Sproul’s house and for Jennie Guy’s engagement to Daniel DePutron Linn. Community clubs announce plays and social gatherings as November events unfold.
The Virginia Legislature considers a $1,098,909 road plan funded by a half mill state tax, a tenth mill county levy, an 8 cent personal road tax, and vehicle and horse taxes. Counties manage one third of the sum under a shared plan, aiming to reduce wear on carts and boost transport efficiency.
The Buffalo Express notes a Brazilian patriot among exiles, praising Dom Pedro I for loving his country and its welfare over power. It highlights his support for republican ideals and his role in a bloodless revolution, arguing he will be remembered for honor in history.
In the New York Advertiser a note on the German corn market shows excitement over corn at the expense of wheat with a playful line about a bear panic in American pork. The piece compares corn favorably to wheat and hints at market scrambling on a global stage.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues Blaine now leads the Republican field with party support stronger than ever. only James Gine could derail his bid as potential rival.
A collection of gleeful snips on high politics and daily life. Jokes about the Prince of Wales age political fads and stumping tours mingle with notes on deaf voters and naval ships. The snippets reflect urban humor and editorial tone across Chicago Cleveland New York and Omaha.
A stream of curiosities on ancient inventions and marvels across the world. Notes cover musical notes from 1390, a Nuremberg acorn pistol watch, giant beings in Rouen, spectacles origin, and strange rivers near the Gulf of Aden. Also includes odd customs in Philadelphia, Caracas streets, and Pembrokeshire stones.
A fragmented ribald column notes a wary suitor warning of a future wife’s regret. It contrasts "peace reigns" with campaign chatter as Jay Gould dominates headlines, likening his farm life to earlier stock-shearing images and market waters.
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