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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
7
The Ada debate between Major McKinley and Governor Campbell drew praise for its civil exchanges and focus on policy. The article notes strong tariff arguments in McKinley’s favor and highlights the historic, respectful conduct between the rivals in a period of heated politics.
Henry Watterson’s banquet remarks affirm postwar unity and acknowledge slavery’s wrong. He praises the Union and warns against foreign intervention had the war ended differently. The speech frames symbols of the flag as strong ties binding a single nation.
Canadian leaders warn that emigration to the United States driven by the McKinley tariff and better prospects threatens national growth. They argue prosperity hinges on U S fiscal policy and continued U S industry, with Canada benefiting from stability rather than changed policy.
In Washington representatives of over 25 million Methodists gather to discuss church differences and unrest affecting other denominations. George Green of Glasgow signals existing divergences within the Primitive Methodist Church of England. The meeting debates whether issues are serious or solvable by argument as Methodism may confront Presbyterian questions and new conditions.
The article notes the council aims to maintain ecclesiastical efficiency and promote fellowship while debating religious questions common to Methodism. It warns discussions on channels of difference could widen splits, reflecting a broader trend in religious bodies.
Isaac B. Potter of the League of American Wheelmen urges farmers to demand well built roads as an economic measure. He cites examples from New Jersey Indiana and other regions where road improvements increased land values lowered costs and spurred development. He argues that good roads will reduce production costs similar to mechanization and calls for thorough supervision and maintenance nationwide.
The North American Review piece argues for uniting all U S railways under one management to cut costs through less rolling stock, fewer agencies, and flexible rates. It examines producer benefits versus likely high local rates and questions whether elimination of competition truly serves shippers or the public.
A naval board urges reversing life aboard and on shore roles to promote younger, energetic officers. It cites decrepit senior captains and weary lieutenants, recommends moving old men to shore duty and entrusting active ships to youth, urging Congress to approve a full reorganization to boost efficiency.
The article discusses a Congress stance that Indians will not be recognized as competent to make war. It warns that if tribes decide to fight, Commissioner Morgan may learn they are fully capable of waging a lively war.
Lawyers have not faced the Searles will challenge, as more relatives claim kinship than Mrs. Hopkins Searles ever married. Goop is flowing into the United States, with a San Francisco steamer bringing 1,455,000 dollars and European ships adding to the gold reserves. Astor reconsidered Europe due to nearly three percent tax on his 190,008 00 earned in New York, choosing to stay.
The London Coroner tried to conceal Prince Albert Victor’s link to a chorus girl who died by her own hand on his account but failed to do so, revealing a notable royal connection.
Enorsox suggests a process for driving electric cars without overhead wires and urges further investigation. He notes citizens along an electric railroad would welcome removing the wires if car propulsion is possible and practical.
Surgeon General Sutherland reports the army canteen system reduced drunkenness. Prohibition leaders attack its adoption, while Casada compares Canada to the American farmer. The piece notes educated youth leaving for American cities and calls for plans to keep bright boys at home.
A collage of quips on music timing, tariffs, rents, laundry costs, and fashion. Notes on Ashton leading men to dizzy heights, lyres versus liars, and a witty mix of proverbs about brokers, trust formations, and weather.
Prominent individuals and cultural happenings span W K Vanderbilt ties to Carlo in tractions, Bierstadt’s New York painting project, a Vermont florist gift for Mrs Harrison, Theosophist Bavet Blavatsky followers, Donner’s summer cottage in Onteora, Breckinridge studying law, Spence resigning to return to newspapers, Ward McAllister’s society news interests, Nellie Hayden’s rise to Denver wealth, Paringhy Germany’s famed woman painter, Indiana governor Hovey and Voorhees touring Mexico, Ferruccio Brioxt’s youth prodigy past, Justice Field’s polyglot prowess.
Henry Watterson addressed the Army of the Tennessee banquet at Palmer House Chicago on October 8. He spoke of national unity, praised General Grant, and urged reconciliation while noting slavery's role and the evolving view of free labor. The speech emphasized peace, loyalty to the Union, and a hopeful future for a united nation.
General J. M. Dodge of Iowa as Recording Secretary and Colonel C. Cadle of Cincinnati as Corresponding Secretary led a meeting. A resolution urged forming the General Sherman Statue Committee to raise funds from members and allied groups, seek a suitable site and congressional funding.
The Philadelphia Press welcomes a new association formed to secure decent and honest city administration. It urges inclusion of District Attorney Graham and City Solicitor Warwick with Mayor Stuart as honorary members, and notes the current campaign alignment with reform aims despite late entry.
The London Spectator notes Colonel Des mond withdrew his £1000 stake after being informed by Mahatmas that the challenge cannot be accepted. The piece questions the existence of the Mahatmas and urges visible proof, criticizing credulity among Theosophists and a Church of England clergyman who recently professed Islam in Liverpool.
The Club Friend by Sydney Rosenfeld wins praise in Pittsburg and New York and comes to Boston with witty dialogue and clever plotting. Roland Reed, a skilled comedian, now offers a play that may reach his best medium and broad audience.
The funeral of Hon. A F Bole was held at his Corry home with many attendees and business closings. The body then moved to Union City for burial as Erie City officials and citizens offered condolences. Also, Dr. Teaac St Clair of Franklin died after months of illness. He earned Captain’s rank and served in the 139th Pennsylvanian Volunteers.
A cablegram from Norwalk reports the death of Episcopal Bishop William J. in Amoy China, aged four years ago. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs M. I Pacpes in Washington, Charles B. Dexsis in Boston, Mrs Heseretsa Lamar in Texas, M. F. Comnett in Galveston, Willie K Ramsey in Washington Court House, Louys2 M. Winsosx in Mobile, Anne Johns To Kiso in Paris, and connected notes on Dr Charles King and families in Europe and the U S.
A Ladies' Aid Society meeting at the Southside Hospital planned a five day charity entertainment starting November 24 in the Auditorium, Penn Avenue, with a full dinner menu to benefit the hospital. Multiple Pittsburgh area weddings are reported including Miss Hattie Berry and Mr Thomas F Ashford at Grace Episcopal Church Mt Washington, and Miss Nellie Abel and Elmer Miller in East End. Other weddings include Edith Darlington and Sam Ammon at Guyasuta Sharpsburg with over 700 invitations and notable attendees.
News notes from Wilkinsburg report the YMCA state convention in session in Franklin with state secretary EK S Bueckniew and others. A reception at Braddock honored high profile cooks. The East End WCU bazaar and oyster supper raised funds for local associations. Wedding news includes Miss Hancer J Benny and Thomas F Ashford Jr tying the knot at Grace Episcopal Church.
The article lists Rev Morgan M Sheedy returning from the seventeenth annual Catholic Young Men's National Union convention in Philadelphia and describes a stream of figures—religious leaders, manufacturers, lawyers, and officials—stopping at the Monongahela and Duquesne hotels for events and meetings. It notes travels to work with Ecumenical Council delegates, prison convention attendance, and other regional social and professional engagements.
A collage of short items notes varying oddities from 39 percent shoe price cuts to red headed counts in the United States. It mentions a Kentucky preacher joking of watermelons as forbidden fruit, a brewer’s turnip, and Hebrews returning from Brazil. Weather, trade, and colonial tidbits follow with whimsical asides on London oysters and Dutch fake almonds.
A mosaic of snippets from a humor page features quips about a Kansas drug store, Prohibitionists, a detective request, Flora McFlimsey, ghosts of literary figures, marriage, and social satire. The collage blends lines about fangs, baths, and a broker’s tall tale of $25000, ending with performers in costume and a punchy satire rhythm.
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