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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1892
Page
7
Mr. Powderly's annual Knights of Labor address critiques divisions within labor and calls for maximum individual worker freedom. He argues capital consolidates while labor tends to division, and warns against attempts to equalize concentrations through imposing controls on workers. The piece urges widest individual freedom and limited mass consolidation.
The New York Press claims a solid Philadelphia Republican delegation, which the text argues is false. It notes Philadelphia did not have a solid GOP bloc and suggests party leaders may have traded votes for personal gain affecting Senate relations and Philadelphia Republicans.
The Philadelphia probate filing shows widow claiming Randall lacked estate to cover an accounting. The piece notes his integrity in rejecting wealth made from office, yet criticizes the era’s social standard that valued high living over character. Randall's $5,000 salary is seen as insufficient to secure his family.
The article extols Mr Randall for public integrity and argues even those with steady incomes should live within means and plan for the future. It praises prudent use of income and life insurance to secure a comfortable provision after retirement.
The Evening Post had backed Mr. Cleveland but avoided pledging repeal of the state bank note tax. The editorial argues no party will risk full repeal, yet notes the Post shifted, accusing it of expedient retraction and misrepresentation in pledging reform while urging opposition to a harmful policy.
The London Times interview reveals Bismarck recounting how William I sought to rule without a constitution if needed to preserve a favored measure. He argues Caprivi’s policy diverges from that absolutist stance, and his tale about usurping legislative power reflects poorly on his own legacy and on the current government.
Sir Herbert Maxwell argues in Blackwood's Magazine that the tall black cylinder hat endures as a sign of masculine fashion's senselessness. He notes its persistent ridicule, lack of beauty or usefulness, and the gendered contrast with shifting feminine styles. The piece sees the stove-pipe as an enduring monument to fashion's irrationality.
The piece argues Smitson learned voters tire of gullibility after posing as a poor man and losing a seven thousand vote margin. It claims friends staged a fake assassination plot to gain sympathy, cutting his majority to about fourteen hundred and speculates on possible outcomes. It ends suggesting more streetcars could have greater impact.
A transit agency seeks to halt passengers from lingering on platforms after paying fares and poses potential enforcement actions. The move aims to improve safety, reduce congestion, and streamline boarding. Officials warn that violators may face penalties or removal from station areas.
The search for a notorious lawbreaker in Louisiana centers on a sheriff who allegedly commands 150 armed men. The piece notes violence and lynching risk, arguing that lawlessness breeds crime and calling for lawful, preventive measures to protect life and property. An unrelated warning about gas hazards follows.
The article notes a global trend to use organized labor to elect lawmakers aligned with labor aims. It argues this approach is logical and influential for social and labor questions rising in importance. Pittsburg, a cigar manufacturing hub, is described as the Smoky City even on clear days.
The Tar government moves to prosecute Panama Canal administrators and contractors while questioning why the US should fund a Nicaragua Canal at 100 million dollars, far above expert cost estimates. The piece also calls for signaling reforms and critiques election campaigning dynamics.
For EeWARNeEp is forearmed, and while there is not the least excuse for panic some difidence may be expected in the undertakings of American merchants and manufacturers until the newly empowered Democratic party defines its policy by action. Post election spoils hunting tends to spoil pre election party harmony.
City councils in Allegheny prepare for a crucial meeting after a ballot decision on a bond issue. Officials must address increased responsibilities while the community awaits votes and outcomes.
Public arena items include McKee as presiding officer of the White House for Harrison's term and Silas Alexander chosen as Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico. The Souls society plans a January start with Miss Margaret Tennant as editor, plus a Dublin London angle. Also noted are DAR invitations to Mrs Cleveland, the famed poet William Morris attire, Julia Andrews engagement, Khan of Khiva visit, a Russian tour, and James H. Carleton buying Whitman era Whittier homesteads in Hast Parish to memorialize John Greenleaf Whitier.
Merits reports that the National Road Congress was opened by President Milling in Memphis. The program promises full discussion of road question topics including road types pavement quality convict road use bonded indebtedness versus cash payments necessary legislation and other roadbuilding points.
The Association for the Advancement of Women held its second day in Mamurais on November 16. Delegates reported Hebrews as most liberal toward the movement, Lutherans opposed it, and Catholics largely neutral or tepidly interested as their minority status dampened overall support.
The Supreme Grand Commandery of the Knights of Malta met in Harizona with Elis G. Jones delivering the address. He reported 15 new commanderies formed in six months and expansion into several states and British America.
A column of assorted anecdotes from Pittsburgh and Paris about election bets, politics talk at Western University, city life, a wealthy bachelor, street smells, rural reminiscences, sewer history, Thanksgiving football travel, and the Deacon custody case with M. Carnac’s pardon noted.
The National Grange gathered in the New Hampshire State House with J H Brig ham of Ohio presiding. Master Brig ham urged passage of the Washburne Hatch anti trust bill and argued for applying free trade to all protected industries, calling for equal competition between farm producers and factory workers.
Halifax dispatch reports a conference between Canadian and Newfoundland governments deciding to keep proceedings confidential until approval by both governments. A united line on modus vivendi and bait supply to U S vessels is agreed. Newfoundland delegates will seek cabinet approval and then submit a basis union to a plebiscite of the island’s people.
Nov 9 report says a ministerial deadlock ended with a coalition cabinet led by G N Wilcox from Reform and Cecil Brown Mark Robinson and P C Jones from business. The new ministers are untried, with Wilcox described as a white Hawaiian with American leanings and weak sugar planter ties.
Sir Richard Webster addressed the Society of Arts in London praising Chicago Fair progress and detailing promised British exhibits. He noted Mr McCormick cannot attend or continue to represent the Chicago Fair Executive Committee. James Dred accepted McCormick's medal on his behalf for a paper read at the society.
Medical Superintendent Clark of the Toronto Insane Asylum reports a young man, son of a Toronto clergyman, who swallowed a knife fork and spoon 20 days ago. The pieces remain in his stomach and are rotting. without an operation his life is in danger. The utensils were noticed after dinner when they rattled in his stomach.
Henry F. Walton of Philadelphia announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House. He sent letters to Philadelphia delegates seeking support and expects possible unanimous endorsement at a caucus. Walton already has backing from several country members and will target the wider legislature if endorsed locally.
The Eastern Trunk Lines Association presidents set fare policy for the World’s Fair. Regular trains between Chicago and New York will maintain existing rates at all schedules under three and a half hours. Exposition trains with longer schedules may see a 24 percent reduction.
Major Sherwood of the Dominion police reports that Major Williams of the United States Treasury Department influenced local Indians to make statements about American pretensions in seal fisheries. The findings come after Sherwood’s northern and western coast tour returning with what is described as conclusive proof.
The ceremony at First Presbyterian in a star lit night united B F Jones Jr and Miss Sue Dalzell with Rev Dr Purves officiating. A Parisian gown and lush chrysanthemum altar framed the reception at the bride’s Lincoln avenue home. The wedding tour is private, with guests plentiful and formal congratulatory gatherings planned.
Miss Annie Stevens daughter of Harry Stevens has departed from the Hotel Schinsser after several days as her father's guest and returned to her home in Niles Ohio.
The third annual National Non Partisan W C T U convention began with the General Secretary reporting steady growth, though short of expected gains. Attendees urged youth education on liquor evils and toured Central Friendly Inn for its rescue work and training. The evening feature was Y night at Music Hall.
Captain W G Coulson of the revenue steamer Rush has been detached from command and ordered to duty as Inspector of stations on the Pacific coast. He will replace the late Captain J W White. a successor to command the Rush has not yet been chosen.
The first man to apply for office under the Cleveland administration was not an Ohioan, a surprising early detail in the administration's personnel story. The note highlights regional surprise as the process begins.
Secretary Nobile appointed Robert Schelicher of Lewiston Idaho James F Allen of the Indian Office and Cyrus Beede of Oskaloosa Illinois to a commission to negotiate with the Nez Perces in Idaho for ceding surplus reservation lands under the July 13 1892 act.
The Cleveland figure is praised for restrained conduct, with his dignified reticence earning more credit than any outward display could offer. The piece from the Bt. Louis Globe Democrat notes that such quiet demeanor reflects well on him.
The Washington Star notes winter weather prospects and comments on prophets facing a milder forecast. The piece hints at tension between harsh expectations and the easing chill, reflecting a wary mood about coming conditions.
A Sherman relics museum is proposed by former Army of the Tennessee comrades in St. Louis. They seek to purchase the recently sold residence of General William T. Sherman to house artifacts and memorabilia.
A collage of newspaper quotes depicts escalating violence at Homestead with calls for militia and warnings of more clashes. Editors emphasize severity from cities like Lewiston Philadelphia Grand Rapids and Brooklyn as strikes and riots threaten public order and labor conflict resolution.
A clipped note from Indianapolis News suggests growing enthusiasm for football may lead to a rule change banning the sport without five-ounce gloves. The item hints at ongoing debates over equipment in the sport.
The Toledo Blade notes a new comet sighting adds to six that are visible this year. It excludes the free trade comet and mentions ongoing celestial appearances.
Dr. Enoch Fithian of Greenridge Cumberland County New Jersey dies at 100 years and 6 months. A longtime Cumberland County physician, he graduated from a Pennsylvania university and served in medicine since 185. He was a member of the Greenridge Charter Corsets, following ancestral ties. Also noted are obituaries for Pierre Louis Charles Achille and Reverend Munces Hae aged 82.
A scatter of historical curiosities covers electric roads in Japan and trench master skills, Suez Canal costs, corn origins, royal walking sticks, and early American newspapers. The list notes varied trivia from theater seating costs in Europe to butterflies as food in Australia and the habit of lime trees guarding against witches.
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