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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1892
Page
7
A Dallas era letter by George Ticknor Curtis challenges Democratic tariff critique and supports the constitutionality and benefits of protective tariffs. It argues Madison and 1789 Representatives viewed protection as constitutional and beneficial, countering claims that tariff policy is unconstitutional.
Chief of the Department of Public Works praises the smoke prevention ordinance as factories adopt devices to cut emissions. The clearer East End air contrasts with the foggy lower city, urging extension of the reform to southwest districts andProtecting business districts from smoke damage.
A political editorial debates a statistician named Peck who reports 17 000 cases of wage increases in unprotected building trades. It challenges whether this undercuts Democratic charges that protection depresses unprotected industries and asks why Peck faces broad Democratic criticism and even criminal court actions.
The article notes quarrels over selecting a successor to Tennyson as poet laureate. It argues no truly first-rate poet is available for the position, citing past laureates like Shadwell, Tate, Whitehead, Warton, and Pye and outlining the unusual context of recent nominations.
The article argues choosing Southey Wordsworth and Tennyson set a disputed standard and now names like Swinburne Morris Arnold are discounted for non literary reasons. It notes the Speaker’s suggestion to abolish the court poet role and speculates on a Liberal move to end the office.
The New York Post contrasts Socialist Congress support for global worker solidarity with French and Belgian miners clashing over Belgians in French mines. The piece argues that lofty labor ideals struggle to translate into concrete policy and warns of broader political distortions in protecting labor.
The New York Merald reports Emperor William’s vow to press the military bill amid threats to dissolve the Reichstag if needed. Observers doubt a coup, but fear a protracted clash between monarch and parliament with serious national consequences. Justice Stover at Ballston naturalized a sixty-year-old English immigrant yesterday.
The Justice rejects five applicants this session for lacking ability to read or write English and refuses to grant citizenship to anyone not meeting these basics. The rule, while strict, aims to protect the responsibilities of citizenship, noting literacy remains a barrier despite birth entitlements. A Christian Science remark is included, contrasting disciplined belief with the need for humane support in serious cases.
The passage argues Europe’s greater age necessitated slower growth, while America benefited from learning Europe’s experiences without its flaws. Over four centuries the continents’ progress has been nearly equal, with America likely to continue leading but acknowledging Europe’s justified restraint.
The article condemns political organizations that abandon principle for expediency and warns that voter apathy will rise. It emphasizes that abstaining or voting without study devalues citizenship and may leave ballots blank due to careless ignorance.
A fragmented line argues that defeat in November could save Mr Cleveland from the inconsistency of a party that forces a platform he cannot defend. The piece cites political pressure and party alignment as central tensions shaping his strategy.
The document argues that American workers enjoy superior conditions due to Protection, while Isbor has not reached maximum remuneration. It asserts European workers lag in opportunity and that protection is the key to prosperity and its preservation.
A remark on escalating hostility in the South cites a previous incident involving General Weaver in Georgia and reports the shooting of Mr. Pepper in Alabama. The piece frames the events as a pattern of brutal intolerance across the region.
The Democratic Legislature of Wisconsin postpones a special session to redraw apportionment, aiming to outpace courts that have overruled prior redistricting, potentially affecting the election timetable and judicial checks.
Astronomers increasingly study Jurtren's fifth moon amid rapid discoveries. An endorsement surfaces for Professor Barnard's introductory findings as observers eagerly track new surface features and orbital data.
New York honors ColumeBrs with a full week of celebration, placing business and politics on hold to mark his achievements. The city’s shift away from daily pursuits underscores the significance of the tribute.
A historical note states Christopher Columbus never pursued or held political office in the country despite a thorough investigation of his record.
The city lacks a proper garbage disposal system and a bridge project is stalled without a start date. An unused market house on Firth Avenue remains a blight, occupying valuable land and marring the townscape.
Allegheny's water supply appears at risk of remaining untapped until cholera is expected to appear next spring, delaying its use amid public health concerns.
The text contrasts Texyysonx’s fame with the Prince of Wales. It notes the heir apparent’s reputation remains fragile, needing decency and criticism prompted by perceived negligence. Describes the term doubtful as flexible across states in a presidential year.
The text argues that revenue and government maintenance require protection via tariffs on foreign goods. It states protection aids American industry and cites the Chicago platform as an example of the material the nation should shield.
A gleaming set of society anecdotes mentions Fannie Barney, 17, as the youngest girl skipper aboard the sloop Carrie of Greenport. References include the Duchess of Devonshire’s marriages, Miss Made Stone’s Cincinnati engagement, Archibishop Repwoop's Stradivarius purchase, Prince George of Wales strolling with sisters, and notes on Anna Thackeray Arrene and Tennyson. Also cited are Empress of Austria’s distress after Crown Prince Rudolph’s death, Russian Finance Minister Writte’s rise, ex-Governor Horr’s sword return, and Chicago University sports plans for three football sessions weekly while young women exercise in the gym.
The Philadelphia Times notes economy in using cow ballots for posters while New York and Boston papers highlight pomp pageantry and patriotism this week.
The article analyzes the 1896 Senate balance with Republicans holding a 47 seat lead over Democrats and two independents. It discusses possible shifts in New York Montana and Wisconsin, third party impacts in Kansas and Michigan Minnesota North Dakota, and factors like the German vote and New York pivotal to the national result. It cites a Cornell university student poll showing 590 Republicans 439 Democrats 06 Prohibitionists nine Independents three People's party, and quotes Senator Sherman on New York as decisive for the presidential race.
A late 19th century political column critiques party nominations in Massachusetts and the Democratic and Republican campaigns nationwide. It cites ministerial appeals, factional splits in Alabama, Gov. Campbell’s campaign, and federal race sentiment, with opinions from Philadelphia Public Ledger and remarks on shifts in swing states and notable figures like Roger Mills and Frye.
A Pittsburg special to the New York Sun discusses Pittsburgh’s plan to absorb surrounding areas after a Chicago fusion. It notes strong opposition from Allegheny City residents who fear loss of local voice, comparing Allegheny to Brooklyn and arguing that many residents already identify as Pittsburghians. It highlights cross river ties and public perceptions of consolidation.
The War Department has censored Brigadier General McCook's annual Arizona report. It focuses on Indian depredations by The Kid, a San Carlos Apache refugee. Scouting expeditions failed to capture him and tensions rise along the White Mountain Reservation border.
The will of Shinton Coxe, coal operator, died September 15, admitted to probate with executors Alexander S K Coxe and George Harrison Fisher. He leaves his widow lifelong use of the Drifton residence and all Philadelphia household effects, while a trust funds one thousand dollars to an accountant. One third of the residue goes to the widow, and the rest to Kekiey Coxe, Alexander B. Coxe, and trustees to manage mines in Luzerne, Carbon and Schuylkill counties for the benefit of his children and issue.
Letter from J W Graspane of Keswick Cumberland England expresses pleasure at receiving The Dispatch copy with lines about home rule for Ireland and Gladstone's cane. He mentions meeting American visitors and thanks readers for the Keswick newspaper decor on the cane. Dated March 2, 1802.
A Harrisburg report notes a shocking find where a supposed 10 cent pleve turns out to be only a tin tobacco tag, casting doubt on its value and prompting questions about the discovery.
A brief item notes a twist on a famous adage from Chicago about men who are born or achieve greatness and adds a sensational claim that some can shoot three bank robbers in three shots with a Winchester.
Obituary notices report Xavier Marmier the French traveler died Tuesday after a life of travels in Switzerland the Netherlands Germany and Kurup. Other notices include Hugh McCarty of Superior Street Allegheny who died yesterday at 75 after years as a gardener at the Diamond Market and Rev AcgistTus Hann a Southern Sc onsylvania minister who died at Mechanicsburg at age 66.
Wilkinsburg plans a patriotic reunion for veterans of the 85th 101st and 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteers with a morning address by the Burgess J J Campbell and a parade led by Chief Marshal William Ross. A tea party at St James Church features tableaux by Miss Nelle Weaver and Miss Glenlinger and a supper hosted by local ladies, drawing large crowds and festive bunting across main streets.
Social chatter notes Mrs Sioney Omwoacaono visiting in Ohio and Mus Siviter traveling to Chicago on World’s Fair business. Grace McCollowesa sails to New York for weeks, Nellis Vorot opens a dancing academy in East End. Margaretta Miller Fund event for Y M C A East End tonight with dinner, MU Applegarth to speak on Baptist doctrines before the Pittsburgh Allegheny Union. A St Maluch’s tea and reception in New Turner Stall hosted by ladies. Cathedral Bank funded music. Mrs Taylors lecture at Duquesne College discussed God in Civilization, with Meg Taylor and others invited weekly. next talk set for Wednesday on The Mound Builders.
In Baltimore the coal price hike hits households hard while heating costs fall strangely as winter tightens. A struggling housekeeper faces rising bills and dwindling savings amid the town's shifting energy economy.
Across editorials, observers report General Crespo's victory and Cuesro's provisional leadership in Venezuela. Writers discuss provisional governments, instability, and potential moves toward a republic as hostilities wane.
A collection of short curiosities cover topics from wasps and paper making to rainfall, telegraphs, railways, and strange demographics. The notes mention Newbold’s 1797 cast iron plow, American and European trivia, and various oddities about science, industry, and culture.
A garbled humor column presents quips from a judge about soaps and wafers, a boy debating a parrot, and stray exchanges. It notes odd comments from a druggist and a seaside death joke about a shark, with editor's disclaimer about the humor.
The passage records garbled lines about wine, sponge care, nerves, and a theater Pompei performance. Characters discuss a night out, a sick mood, and a cap that recalls a race, with scattered stage banter and odd memories.
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