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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a postal matter dated November 1 at Pittsburg with reference to a LeConc post submission. Details are incomplete but imply a notice or clerical action involving the Post Office.
Fragmented OCR lists subscription options with rates and delivery terms. Mentions daily and Sunday editions, monthly charges, and carrier delivery details. Includes references to locations or entities but unclear due to corruption.
Pittsburg, November 16, 1803. The Duquesne and Pittsburg Traction Companies seem close to a consolidation with Duquesne likely to be bought by Pittsburg. The move ends rivalry, hints at monopoly risk in local transit, and sparks calls for reform to ensure city revenue from valuable franchises.
A noted reply argues that wage changes at Edgar Thomson Steel Works were not caused by tariff shifts. It contends the Times misstates facts, noting steel tariff reductions under the McKinley act and stresses wage trends reflect domestic industry conditions rather than tariff policy.
The Baltimore and Ohio rail line last week announced a 20 percent dividend for common stock, highlighting a shift after years without dividends. The move, funded from a surplus accrued in 1889 and 1890, raises questions about past underpayment and whether earlier dividends could have allowed present owners to buy stock from former holders at current prices.
The company aims to sell 5 million dollars of stock while shifting earnings to extensions and betterments. The 20 percent dividend proposal is contrasted with years of no dividends, risking speculative demand without assurances that investors’ interests are protected.
The Boston Globe promotes Governor Russell as a potential presidential candidate citing his two Massachusetts wins and appeal, while noting Boies and Pattison also have claims. It questions whether either Massachusetts or Iowa would swing to the Democrats in a presidential race and scrutinizes tariff issues as a barrier for Pattison.
The piece questions Republican claims that Democrats bought New York votes and weighs whether ballot reform, adopted in altered form, truly prevents vote buying. It notes critics arguing reform shifts tactics from whole to partial purchases and calls for evidence to judge reform’s value.
Elder Duss from the Harmony Society clarifies that conferences with Dr Teed s Koreshan Community show fraternal borrowing of principles and that property remains with Elders It notes potential risks of future control of large assets and questions motives amid broader political commentary. The piece also references a Telegraphic item about civic gifts and a critique of constitutional respect in present customs. The Baker ballot law election preparations are under way.
In an editorial salvo the New York Zephyr defends Chicago police action stopping an anarchist meeting over a flag display, arguing public peace justifies policing. The piece questions overreach and calls for lawful limits amid remarks on temperance, reform, and even armor plate foundries in Pittsburgh.
The Buffalo Courier notes several good and strong men as contenders for the Speakership. Faction reports about silver deals and real estate rings appear, but may reflect typical campaign mud-slinging. Boes of Wisconsin and Russell of Massachusetts emerge as Democratic hopefuls amid party intrigue.
A collage of wry lines and quips from various papers about fashion taxes boats and society. It riffs on laziness virtue danger and flirtation with references to Quay a sailor Doncher know and the Star and Tex Dis tates while hinting at public figures and printing satire.
A collection of humorous notes about European diplomacy, US politics, church music salaries, mistaken identities, and social foibles. Mentions include Barkow Fava’s high rank, Senator Chandler’s Washington winter, a court martial linked to Lt. Cowles, soprano Miss De Vere earning 24 000 annually, ex president Hayes, Music Hall Boston misfortune, and a Kentucky Justice Hort double.
The essay extols the Carnegie Library competition committee and its plan to judge 96 designs for Pittsburg’s Ferguson building on merit and public value. It argues the outside should be monumental yet distinctive, with space and light guiding internal layouts for books, pictures, and music while honoring Andrew Carnegie.
Erasmus Wilson of the Pittsburg Press Club signs a contract for Sir Edwin Arnold to give readings from his works at Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny on December 3. The author of The Light of Asia will entertain December 5 with readings and remarks, not a formal lecture.
Newspaper snippets show diverse views on who should be Speaker William D Bynum Crisp Bret Crisp Mitts and Springer each praised or critiqued. Republicans favor Crisp or Mitts while Democrats back Mitts or Springer depending on region and tariff stance.
Indianapolis Sentinel notes Southern States Representatives in Atlanta discuss a broad road congress to promote good highways nationwide. The paper urges Indiana to pursue a statewide system of first class roads, arguing such investment would boost prosperity and comfort and proposes a fall road reform congress for business leaders and farmers to share ideas.
Mr. Cleveland benefits from religious support and can exercise the franchise with assistance from his faith. The comment highlights political rights linked to his belief.
Gordon Lester Ford died Saturday in Brooklyn at age about 67 from gastric fever. He chaired Brooklyn Union founder Simeon Chittenden and helped launch the Brooklyn Art Association. Ford led the Tribune as publisher and business manager for eight years and supported civic and historical societies.
J A Cochran ex postmaster Grove City dies of diphtheria. His 17 month old son died minutes earlier in the same household. Cochran was a respected local figure and a Second Lieutenant in Company F of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Funeral is planned for tomorrow morning.
The annual report of John W. Mason shows total receipts for the last fiscal year at 146,085,416 dollars, up 3,440,719 from the prior year, with collection costs at 4,110,604 dollars. Tobacco taxes fell due to tax cuts, while cigars and cigarettes rose by 1,386,650 dollars. Distilleries registered 4,049 grain, molasses and fruit operations. total spirits produced reached 115,862,390 gallons, a rise across several categories, with whisky and gin leading gains. The commissioner calls tariff changes to deter illicit factories and stamp tampering and outlines plans to switch to weighing in gauging distilleries.
A collage of editorial quips notes anarchists flag issues Blaine and rail thefts while praising old style measures. It jokes about Mrs Palmer and the Woman's Building nail scene and remarks on Sioux Falls rapid divorce rulings and Western town laurels.
Congress faces the Chinese question as immigration rises beyond the exclusion era levels. The Treasury struggles with limited means to enforce the law at the Canadian frontier while demand for action grows among lawmakers and the public.
Dispatches from Ottawa report Canada will pursue a vigorous immigration policy. The figure of two people leave Canada for every immigrant welcomed is noted, illustrating ongoing migration patterns between Canada and the United States.
Albert K. Owen proposes a 1209 mile co op railroad linking the Gulf of California to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mexican Western Railroad Company would begin with 16 miles funded by colony labor and capital bonds at 9 per mile annually, backed by the colony’s own skills and labor. The project marks a rare instance of worker built rail securities and contrasts with private capital practices.
The Oregonian outlines how the 1801 act reshaped the homestead law, leaving the poor man with a single route to land. It explains the shift from timber culture and dual purchase options to a strict residence requirement and vigilant use of the land to secure title.
A Chicago era assessment discusses smokeless powder impact on fortifications and mobile artillery. It notes long range attacks behind parapets may confuse observers and casemates benefit from the powder as it does not clog the air. Defenders concealed by hedges or woods become invisible beyond 200 yards and ambushes grow more effective. The piece also previews broader defensive and strategic shifts likely from the new powder and its influence on future warfare.
A collection of brief curiosities and statistics spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Topics include church choirs in England, land rents in history, transport class distribution, milk production in New York, natural history oddities, and linguistic tidbits about world place names and ancient landmarks.
A Whitten tribute notes stars unseen in the sky and roses that bloom in vain as the nightingale sings to an audience that never comes. It reflects on thousands who never find paths of glory amid life’s storms and neglect.
A mix of light anecdotes and playful quips about millinery, budgets, and social chatter. Clara notes Cora quit millinery due to money in short supply while other snippets joke about hats, marriages, and the era’s thrift tone.
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