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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1892
Page
7
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A Pittsburgh editorial laments local merchants and manufacturers failing to unite against railroad discrimination. It cites George T. Oliver’s letter comparing Buffalo and Pittsburgh treatment, argues Buffalo’s advantage stems from public spirit, and calls for a city freight bureau with public backing to boost local railroad convenience and spur broader civic progress.
In Ohio the Congressman Michael D. Harter boasts of pre announcing district appointments well before the President’s inauguration. The piece questions constitutional authority for such action and warns reform aligned lawmakers against overreaching executive power.
Dr. C W Macune, former Farmers Alliance leader, plans a cooperative sales agency for the cotton planters to cut out middlemen and improve lender terms. The piece argues such a trust would be impractical to enforce world prices and production limits, noting feasibility concerns for uniting a million farmers and preventing new cotton planting.
The passage argues the new agency differs from the Trusts by competing on price. Its only leverage is doing the work cheaper than old agencies. If it fails to beat them, planters will keep selling to former merchants. if it succeeds, it wins by competition, not resemblance to the Trusts.
A newspaper discusses William C. Whitney and Edward Murphy amid Cleveland’s push to retire Murphy from Troy street railway franchise circles. The piece notes icy refusals, past clashes with Tammany, and suggests a broader rift between the new administration and Tammany, with consequences for the administration and national politics.
Sensations in the French Chamber of Deputies claim government influence in issuing lottery bonds for the Panama Canal project. A parliamentary committee will investigate as accusations of bribery and corruption threaten national honor, with thousands of small shareholders affected.
Joseph Chamberlain argues Birmingham’s model shows low municipal costs and high service standards. He notes voters include women, officials are nonpartisan in hiring, and officials serve long terms, with politics kept from appointments.
The piece argues for depoliticized municipal governance and merit based federal patronage. It contrasts Birmingham and Pittsburg per capita expenditures and urges President elect Cleveland to appoint officials solely on merit, to bolster his reputation and the nation’s welfare in a potential second term.
The text notes that professional astronomers appear as untrustworthy as forecasters of Acomet's performances and as pre election prophets. It contrasts scientific authority with political prediction, suggesting skepticism toward both groups.
Ex-Senator Epimps argues the Sherman act is constitutional and aimed at monopolistic rail traffic pools. He urges rigid enforcement and court testing to prove if the act can curb evils, warning that without prosecutions no law will suffice. Warrecan Rep argues Republican defeat stems from misreading analysis, dismissing such explanations as whiny.
A partial recount describes Hungarian laborers in Ohio building a fire around a box where a boss was tied and set to be burned. He was rescued, returned with a gun, and dispersed the crowd after shooting two protesters. The writer critiques attitudes toward aliens and law observance, and notes religious bodies should focus on charity rather than judging others.
An array of short items touches on Annapolis and West Point football ties, San Francisco prejudice and coffins, merit over origin in public office, the Mijares Cara cas affair, education at the World Fair, telegraphy absence, Peary’s Arctic ambition, and Alabama’s motto Here we rest, reflecting eclectic newsy thoughts and opinions.
The article notes Chauncey Depew being quick to outline a future party platform and criticizes his post-prandial remarks as widely known for iridescent wit and irresponsible utterances.
A roundup notes the Queen Regent of Spain smokes heavily, Lord Tennyson’s poetry interest, ex governor Glick eyeing the U S Senate, and various diplomats named by the President. It also mentions Otto Baisch’s death, Nora Houser’s statue modeling honor, and Empress Eugenie’s memoirs. General Nettleton leaves Treasury duties and heads to Chicago for future plans.
A Pittsburg broker, now in New York, reports that the Brooklyn street railway sale to foreign investors led by Vermilion & Co. and Seligman & Co. positions I Sellers McKee and Thomas H Bakewell to control extensive lines including Atlantic Avenue and Bergen Street. The $6 million purchase plus $4 million in future equipment promises a rapid transit expansion, drawing reactions from local papers and hints of wider consolidation efforts. The note also mentions a Boise City tale about Nellie Logan and a humorous anecdote on art and eyes in a Dresden Madonna room.
George F. W. Washburn, chairman of the Eastern Division National Committee of the People's party, declares Macune's manifesto false about Taubeneck and himself. He claims Indiana success, denies a St Louis interview, and says Taubeneck and he did not fix delegates. He notes Macune was defeated by their influence and misdeeds attributed to him.
General Beauregard releases a statement claiming James Cheatnut Jr., aide to the general, fired the shot that began the Civil War at Fort Sumter on April 12. He disputes prior attribution to Major W M Gibbs of South Carolina and notes General Pryor declined the honor.
Washington on November 2 reports Senator Kenna had a good refreshment and shows improvement. Dr. Chilton of West Virginia arrived at the telegraph request of Dr. Sowers who hopes for further consultation and cautions the senator remains at risk though steady for now.
The Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus to Charles E. Cooke, a banker of Juneau Wisconsin, held on the charge of receiving a deposit after knowledge of bank insolvency. The court ruled it will not interfere where custody rests with the proper officer, even if secured by violence.
In Richmond area politics, ex Mayor John D. Patterson files to be resident Clerk of the House as legislature seats fill up. The field for legislative picks grows dense with hopefuls in the run up to the session.
Ex Secretary Blaine slept well and rested easily in Washington. He is in a comfortable condition and hopes to get out of bed soon, with medical staff reporting a steady improvement during the day.
Ex Congressmen A J Warner calls for bi metallic coinage in a Nov 21 letter urging voters to back Democrats in March. He links tariff policy to falling prices and debt, argues money standard drives price declines, and warns of monopoly and political realignment if the money question is ignored. He says bi metallic coinage can halt price drops.
In Bow County Kentucky on Friday Guy Kelley of a wealthy Nashville family arrived with six companions and challenged Carl Herdman to a duel. They fought one round before police arrived and arrested Kelley Herdman and seconds. The dispute stemmed from a note to Herdman's girlfriend.
Washington Nov 21 The special report by Commissioner H A Taylor on Senate bill No 751 proposes funding Pacific Railroad debts over 100 years with 1 to 2 percent interest. A portion of principal would be paid every six months, extinguishing the debt by the end of the period. Taylor believes the amendments protect government interests and ensure final payment, while he doubts shorter terms or higher rates would be accepted by railroads.
J H Sharer an undertaker and secretary of the International Funeral Directors Association was arrested by the Board of Health for violating a state law that bans exposing bodies of those dying from contagious diseases. He had opened a casket last Saturday at the request of Ralph Yoder's parents to grant a final look before the funeral and pleaded guilty in Mayor's court, fined with costs.
A South Carolina prisoner at the Ohio penitentiary prayed for a Thanksgiving dinner of possum and sweet potatoes. He received five fat possums and several bushels of sweet potatoes from several towns. The warden will roast them and all inmates will share a feast on Thanksgiving Day.
John W. Breiden thal of the People's party State Central Committee heads a 70 person delegation from Enterprise bound for the Topolobampo colony in Mexico. They will travel to Guaymas by rail and boat, about a week, after a large freight shipment including provisions machinery household goods trees and stock pigs arrived ten days earlier.
In the Minneapolis Tribune a note suggests that as Christmas gifts loom, attention will shift from tariffs to a serious consideration of the currency issue.
Opinion warns that good reads benefit a state while poor ones harm its image and act as a poor advertisement. It argues public literacy and cultural offerings reflect state strength and attract investment.
Aobituary notice reports the death of Mrs Joan Dean Catox wife of ex Chief Justice Caton of the Witneis Supreme bench aged 79. It notes Whinas Day Sr of Sheabenville Ohio and William Stachnas formerly with National Tube Works and McKeesport businessman died recently with brief family and professional details.
Miss Lida Sutton daughter of Dr and Mrs R S Sutton married A Hart McKee son of H Sellers McKee in First Presbyterian Church Pittsburg ceremony conducted by Rev Matthew Hiddle D D. The church and Ridge Avenue Allegheny home were lavishly decorated with pink chrysanthemums and carnations. The couple plan a grand tour of Europe and will reside in Allegheny after returning.
Notices announce December 1 weddings for Miss Jennie Clair Manning and Mr. William A. Kober at Second M F P Church, and Jennie Sarah Manning’s marriage to Dr. Benjamin Marie Hanna at St. Andrew's Church. Invitations go out for tea at Walker Homestead on Pennsylvania Avenue. Other items note hospital society meetings, Thanksgiving and Christmas sales, and travels of families including Gorr, Meacready, Nevin, and Einst with Morgan wedding anticipated at Trinity Episcopal Church.
A collage of editorials and comments from papers nationwide discuss Mrs. Mary Lease as a potential Kansas United States senator. They weigh her bid against party politics and public opinion while noting the era’s strong support and skepticism. The conversations reflect the era’s political climate and Kansas influence.
A compendium of trivia and antiquated science notes lists long pikes, coastal lighthouses, peats in whisky, multilingual prisoners, ancient sieges, and rail and bridge feats. It also notes royal salaries, compass plants, and bizarre 18th century curiosities from across Europe, Asia, and the Atlantic world.
A playful, fragmented piece recounts observations of a woman’s grace in dance, walking, and sport. It shifts to humorous exchanges about hunting, riding, dining, and misheard lines, ending with a quixotic humor about plumbing and wedding guests.
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