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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
7
A ship uses radio or telephone methods to communicate in dense fog where sound or light fails. The article also surveys America's delegates at the International Monetary Conference and previews potential outcomes of their talks.
The Philadelphia captain refuses to surrender a passenger to the Venezuelan government in a case linked to cattle theft. The piece notes the US stance that merchant decks are sanctuaries, questions the lack of extradition treaty, and calls the logic one sided in international law.
The article argues the Conservative party shifts toward working class appeal to counter Liberal rule and home rule. It notes Liberal Unionists soften the line while Tory reforms appear aimed at pressuring Gladstone, with Parliament’s return as the test of success or defeat.
The article notes the National Treasury's dire condition and warns the President-elect will face serious challenges at inauguration. It argues Congress must act to restructure finances or an extra session may be required, urging current members to seek agreement with the new government to avoid another session.
The piece argues that electors must equal the current Congress size based on the latest apportionment, noting longstanding practice and constitutional wording. It dismisses claims that the Electors could exceed seats, asserting that electing Representatives and Electors together under the new apportionment aligns with historic precedent.
The text argues that presidential electors are added in the year after a new apportionment, citing past increases in 1792, 1812, 1832, 1852, and 1872 as precedent. It contends the practice has been unchanged since the first case and will not likely change now after a century of use.
The piece argues that Pittsburg must create new competition in transport beyond railroads by developing water routes on the Ohio River and the Lake Erie Canal. It asserts railways resist rate cuts, notes past gains from competition, and urges united business action to secure lower freight costs for iron ore, coal, and pig iron and to extend benefits across all freight classes.
The piece debunks post election betting by Republicans at the Hoffman House as a boasting scam that hurt Democratic bettors and misled followers. It argues political wagering is a recurring folly, citing no lasting impact and exposing it as egregious silliness in campaigns. It ends noting a movement to end railroad discrimination at Pleshorg.
A call to establish a freight bureau to advance city interests faces public apathy yet urges united action for improvement. Allegheny’s post office site remains unsettled while progress is needed. Arbitration is praised after strikes, with Deker Depew and Chauncey cited for optimism amid labor disputes. Venezuela is warned to respect the American flag and avoid affronts to national dignity.
A Chicago woman surprised a burglar by looking under the bed as he tried to flee. The incident highlights lingering risk from intruders and the need for caution when securing homes at night.
The report notes light-weights lead the first lap but lack staying power, often dropping out before securing office. A COMET wanders within sight as the sheriff’s posse fails to arrest it.
In a Cincinnati beer hall last night Francis Murphy delivered a temperance address, arguing that idle officeholders and overgrown military forces in Italy signal rising unrest and revolution. He warned that Tammany will seek patronage, and urged exposing the root evil in its own den.
A collage of anecdotes and notices covers Mrs McKee at the White House with Russell Harrison and wife, Gladstone’s physician tightening restraints, the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough’s frail health after her son’s death, and editor E B Gravats turning the New York Church Union into a success. General Butner marks 74 with steady daily work, William E Curtis tours Europe before returning to New York, Princess Stephanie’s Vienna incident stirs headlines, Sherman’s former home to be auctioned, sculptor Capman commissioned to model Osborne’s Osborne bulls, and Secretary Noble returning to Washington to finalize papers post Missouri tour.
Cotespca Nov 1L King Gilbert & Warner, Columbus iron makers with three Middeport furnaces, deny authorized wage cuts amid election chatter. Gilbert says contracts were countermanded since the vote and foreign goods price pressure may force changes. the firm will stay if profitable.
In the Washington Post scene the Philadelphia Times notes Bidwell landed high and dry and asks who will care for McKinley now, implying political doubt or transition after a notable event.
The Art Society plans gatherings next week in the Academy of Science and Art rooms with William J. Henderson discussing The Beginnings of Modern Music and The Spirit of Music. The society marks its 185th reception and opens a permanent art exhibition, while a Delsartean evening is planned for December 5 at the Pittsburg Club Theater. A charity bazar concludes the fair week, with donations and prizes announced, and preparations for a related meeting of participating ladies.
The Colonial Tea will be held in the Helping Hand Society rooms at No 58 Arch Street with two sessions from 4 to 6 and 7 to 10 PM. There will be cakes candy and traditional pies for sale with aides dressed in colonial costume and rooms decorated.
Two suits filed in Medina County courts seek a receiver for the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company after a probe led to an order halting joint stock operations. The firm reorganized amid accusations of officer misconduct and bad investments following a Milwaukee fire loss of 60000.
Mrs Sarah A. Reed widow of ex United States District Attorney David Reed died yesterday at No 2 Dithridge street from grip. She leaves three children and is related to various city families. Funeral is Monday morning. Frederick Beckert aged 79 died yesterday at Mt Troy residence, long time Allegheny resident.
Chauncey M. Depew discusses ex Senator Platt’s management of the New York county campaign. He says Platt controlled the machine, Depew spoke, and a landslide outcome followed due to national mood and issues like free trade and the Homestead strike. He notes Frick and Carnegle’s voting and absence from the fund.
Advices from European astronomers suggest Prof. Berberich of Berlin regards the newly found Holmes comet as the same as Biela’s. If confirmed, this links the 1772 discovery by Montaigne to modern observations and the meteor streams noted in 1872, aiding the understanding of periodic comets and their earthly displays.
William Ferrington of McKeesport has been returned to Dixmont Hospital after a political agitation in Wheeling triggered a rapid mental decline. Once active in business and church circles, he showed signs of insanity during the campaign, culminating in a wild street escapade. His condition worsened with election anxiety and he is now institutionalized.
A compilation of editorials and praise from Philadelphia Press, Register, New Fort Adver, New York Press, Troy Times, Toledo Blade, Chicago Times, Baltimore American, Washington Post, Baltimore Merald, Harrisburg Telegraph, New York World, and New York Sun. They laud Harrison’s four years, call him wise and honorable, and note the one term without major scandal. The piece ends by pivoting to a fourth base issue in national sports.
Boston Herald notes volunteers, cabinet makers already at work while Mr. Cleveland rests, signaling early effort on a project with the President taking a leisurely stance.
The item comments that for Mr. Cleveland the last four years have been merely a vacation, framing his recent period as a rest from duties.
Haunting verses describe a desolate coast and storm driven landscape. The speaker longs for a storm battered mural stone and recalls long past days as waves pound a gray sea wall and rain and sleet fall in a somber scene.
Kant Scumirr of Stuttgart famed for historical objects dies. William Nassau Jocelts British minister at Hess Darmstadt dies suddenly of heart disease. Maxy Y Gillesrim Ewin wife of Judge P B Ewing and cousin of James G Blaine dies near Lancaster aged 62. Henry H Nasu cashier of Chicago National Bank dies at Murray Hill Hotel New York aged 70. James P Connolly former editor of Long Branch Near and Civil War veteran dies at Mount Bethel Pa aged 51. Alderman James Carroll of McKeesport dies. James Varese Dania leading Wilkesbarre lawyer dies in New York.
A flash of miscellany items cites copper refining by electricity and British land ownership, early watches, nerve fibers, an artificial stone factory in Los Angeles, coldest places, and curious notes on German Bibles, telegraph offices, and oversized sewing machines. It surveys inventions, measurements, and world curiosities with names, places, dates, and figures.
A shabby man with a worn manuscript asks the editor to review his work. The editor, focused on his page, directs him to apply next door. The man, claiming a long career in a fictional Side-Spiitting job, wanders to a real estate office instead.
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