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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1891
Page
7
A Evansville Indiana gathering unites western interests for broad river and canal upgrades. The group seeks Erie Canal construction and Ohio River navigation to slash transport costs and boost Midwest industry, forecasting strong influence on Congress and river commerce.
The piece argues that trusts in tin plate importers and cigar makers cannot form real monopolies. It notes how easy entry and market forces prevent lasting monopolies, declaring talk of such trusts mere wasteful breath with no public injury beyond reduced competition.
The article profiles Thomas Lake Harris founder of the New Life movement in Sonoma County California. At sixty eight he claims to have passed December and emerged into May and to rejuvenate fleshly molecules into psychic animates. The piece questions the claim and notes the lack of a clear explanation for rejuvenation.
The text praises Mr. Harris for aging gracefully through a healthy open air life, good diet, sound sleep, and avoidance of dissipation. It argues this is a valued yet uncommon art, noting others before him have shown similar examples without self crucial claims.
The piece defends tariffs and domestic protection, arguing wage growth and lower living costs in the U S contrast with higher prices in Britain. It asserts free trade would not reduce costs and uses England as an example to claim American workers gain from protected industries, while critics would stultify history.
The article argues rail traffic mirrors national prosperity. It notes high car shortages in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and signals similar Western demand. It debunks 1891 panic prophecies by Samuel Brenner, saying today’s outlook is brighter under protection.
The piece notes rapid growth of divorce mills across the United States, led by Sioux Falls and spreading beyond Chicago and Indiana. It argues for uniform laws to curb cross state ease of obtaining divorces, warns Sioux City prosperity from the boom is troubling, and cites St Paul Globe and an Eastern paper calling it a reign of divorcee. It stresses legal reform and centralization challenges.
The Buffalo Courier and The Distance debate whether tariffs shape commerce as The Dispatch cautions against overreliance on tariff laws. The Dispatch praises crops as a future guide while warning against overextension and unscrupulous traders under high duties.
The writer disputes the Courier's tariff blame game citing 1857 and 1873 panics under tariffs, notes insolvencies relate to protective measures, and warns of a coming French tariff. The piece condemns Omaha mob rule, citing jail lynchings and subsequent mob releases undermining law and scaring away capital.
The piece argues the McKinley year brings prosperity and development of new industries while dismissing calamity speeches. It notes Topolobampo Bay’s cooperative colony plans a railroad from the Rio Grande to the Gulf of California with funds for the first fifteen miles, pending land grant or watered stock basis. It also mentions the Hopkins-Searles compromise removing a salient news story and income source for lawyers.
Protectionists differ from free traders by seeking to limit the volume of imported goods. They would accept higher import volumes only if paid for by American products or balanced by exports. they oppose a value gap at American ports. Melnaours, the stage manager and the hangman are competitors in the same line, all trying to see who can bring down the most drops.
The Metropolitan Museum trustees who resisted Sunday opening are now pleased with the result. Churches have not suffered, patronage at objectionable places has fallen, and satisfaction will grow with time as educational facilities expand. FeMale rights advocates should not be discouraged by Chicago voting restrictions. Since ancient Troy, women’s job opportunities have steadily advanced and they will reach the polls eventually.
A collection of wry quips and social observations on class, manners, and politics. Notes on dentists in drawing rooms, push buttons, fashion, and propriety mix with commentary on campaigning, virtue, and public officials. Vignette style lines reflect satire and social critique.
The acting Arizona governor reports strong progress toward statehood with population near 70,000 by year end and mineral exports set to break records. He urges disarming Apache bands and opening San Carlos mineral lands to white occupancy, with sale proceeds held in trust for Indians. He notes Mormon presence could delay statehood and warns Territorial status may persist until anti Mormon influence rises.
The article explains England's balance of trade by comparing modern merchant operations to ancient ship ventures. It notes that profits are kept off public records, with trade values reported at shipment, and argues free trade England alters valuations for imports to reflect merchant profits.
Spokane report notes Governor Campbell asked Major McKinley about wage changes from his bill. If current events had unfolded in Spokane miners would face lower wages if lead duties were removed, with several hundred workers affected.
Captain James Bryant a well known sea captain died at his Stroudsburg home after a long career at sea. He served as mate on the bark Greenpoint and chief officer on early steamships, later commanding the Black Hall Moe and the William F. Storer. He retired in 1873 with a comfortable fortune and was twice president of Stroudsburg.
Lawrence D Bailey, a former New Hampshire journalist who came to Kansas in 1857, died in Lawrence at age 71. He founded the Kansas Renses Farmer and joined the Free Soil party, playing a notable role in the events leading to the Civil War. He served on the first State Supreme Court and organized the State Board of Agriculture from his private fortune.
John Spencer a noted Allegheny liveryman died in the early morning from heart failure brought on by acute gastritis. Born in Rhode Island in 1832 he moved to Allegheny young and later partnered with Willison for 28 years. He also served as Fourth Ward representative in Cornells for several years.
General W H F Lee son of General R E Lee died at his Ravensworth home in Fairfax County Virginia yesterday evening at age M. Bells in Alexandria tolled on the news. He served two terms representing that district in Congress and was elected to the next House. Cause of death was heart trouble and illness.
Widespread wedding notices mark Thursday social season in Pittsburgh area. Humphreys Hilliard wed at Point Breeze Church with East End and Allegheny guests. Loughrey Noble union at Bellefield Church. Nellie Bown Phillips tied at Negley Avenue home. Taggart Richie nuptials at Major Taggart residence.
Miss ariling of Meadville Pennsylvania is betrothed to T Lashell. Moram M Bett and Miss Margaret L Johnston married last night by Rev McMillan of the Second U P Church Allegheny. A music and literary entertainment, and afternoon luncheons mark social affairs with guests and gifts noted.
A reader recounts a quarter dating game shown to reveal how certain years dominate quarter mintages. The article cites Mint Director tables noting variable coinage, with peaks in mid-1800s and declines as silver dollars rose, urging examination of dates to test the pattern.
A New York publication Our Language promotes spelling reform by proposing a new English system with arbitrary spellings like ont meni az haz frendz and uses z for s. The piece criticizes Frederik the editor and his mocked final terms, arguing language evolves with usage and should not be remade by a small reform movement.
The piece argues cremation should be weighed against earth burial on grounds of sentiment and remembrance. It questions whether cremation harms or preserves memory, noting neglected graves as a pitiful sight and urging clear distinction between superficial changes and essential values in honoring the dead.
A collection of brief notes lists Mrs T N Ecery of Bangor as Maine’s wealthiest woman with Bar Harbor Journal rating 4 million. Vircrxta Fatr sister of Mrs Hermann Orechs relocates to New York after mother’s death. Henry Carey Barren donates a portrait of General Baldy Smith to West Point. Timothy Horstus adopts violet farming near Menlo Park shipping flowers to San Francisco. Russia Swiss tensions disrupt the Czar’s circle and Servin King. Denmark’s monarchs may visit England for three weeks at Windsor Marlborough Sandringham. The Czar pledges 17.5 million toward Trans Siberian Railroad. Avrek Sarah Bernhardt visits Sydney sparking bustle. Miss Creswell Gibraltar postmistress and telegraph chief earns 92 200 yearly with control of regional offices Morocco wide.
COLONEL OFFLEY of the Tenth Infantry United States Army died Wednesday evening at Stanton S M of acute dysentery. A M Davidson a well known East Liverpool citizen died suddenly Tuesday night after nearly 40 years in business. CHARLES C McCaney Colonel Commandant US Marine Corps retired died at Hosemont Pa Thursday after a stroke. Joan W Campenter proprietor Carpenter House Lake Mahopac N Y died Tuesday evening in the 77th year. Miss Hannah DeLevan daughter of General Daniel Delevan died Wednesday morning in New York at 69. Major William Wartias respected San Antonio Tex citizen and native of South Carolina died Tuesday night of heart trouble aged 42. Horatio Netsox Coon feather merchant and Greek Consul in San Francisco died suddenly Tuesday morning in Belvidere.
The report says a girl baby born to the Executive household sparked talk that the Governor seeks the presidency and imitates ex President Cleveland in manner. The Governor was amused by the tale and noted his wife is visiting Philadelphia and may learn of the alleged addition through the morning papers.
A St Louis Globe Democrat note describes a pattern in Massachusetts electoral history, asserting Democratic victories recur every eight years and that the next such win cannot occur before 1893. It frames the eight year cycle as a governing law of political change.
The article explains that a tariff acts as a tax on foreign imports, and under Republican theory such a tax is preferable to taxing domestic products, framing the tariff as a protective measure for national industry.
Invitations issued for a fashionable house warming at the Hostetter building marking the Mo fart quarters. Sewickley guests attend a formal reception at Mrs Harriet A Gilmore's in honor of Mr and Mrs George Phelps Rose and Mr and Mrs Robert J Cunningham. A fundraiser for the Children's Temporary Home and Day Savery is planned with a donation lunch. The American Street Railway Association ends its convention with a dinner at Monongahela House, touted as the city’s largest. Daughters of the late Alexander M Watson announce Miss Dickson Watson’s engagement to Allen F Gentry D.
A collage of curiosities and odd facts from 19th century life, including vaccination debates, unusual measurements, a Pike's Peak wedding tale, remarkable youths, strange animal anecdotes, and curious economic and geographic notes. The items read as brief sensational snippets with named places like England, Chattanooga, Chicopee Falls, Pike's Peak, Alton, Hammondtown, Sierra Leone, and Hammonton, plus figures and curiosities on metals and machinery.
A collage of humorous exchanges features barbers and townsfolk joking about talk, fees, patients, and odd shop ideas. Characters debate diagnosis clues, cost, and social types, ending with playful quips about fashion and weathering city life.
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