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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1892
Page
7
Reid on the Issues Promotes Protection and Sound Finance
Whitelaw Reid's acceptance letter for the Republican vice presidential nomination argues for protection and stable currency, denounces Democratic tariff and currency plans, warns of Democratic control harming national prosperity, and urges voters to defend American industry and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Friends
America
Free trade campaign cited by The Globe and the gloating over distress
The piece contrasts The Globe’s claim that Republicans rejoice at foreign industry distress with the view that Protectionists celebrate Americans avoided such disasters. It argues Democrats have long gloated over domestic misfortune, labeling them the Calamity Party, and criticizes Democratic organs for their gloating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
England
Wales
Germany
Canada
Globe
United States
Chicago and Columbus Week Opens With Colossal Exposition Buildup
Chicago celebrates Columbus Week as crowds swell ahead of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Dignitaries and Americans of prominence gather for preparatory ceremonies in Jackson Park, showcasing national progress and civilization, while President Harrison’s absence casts a somber note over the nationwide celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackson Park
Harrison
Renew the Agitation on Good Highways for Farmers
The DisPatca urges voters and lawmakers to address roads as a prime farm issue. It argues that costly, poorly graded highways waste farmers time and horses, hinder market access, and impose severe annual losses. The piece calls for macadamized, drained, paved highways to replace muddied routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Good Roads Key to Rural Prosperity and Population Shift
The piece argues that urban life draws people away from farms due to impassable roads while cities gain by better transportation. It urges Pennsylvania farmers to press for well-graded, well-kept roads and cites a prior Harrisburg road-funding failure, calling for winter action and legislative discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Justice Brewer’s ruling on long and short haul questioned
The opinion criticizes Justice Brewer in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at St. Paul for offering a way to evade the long—and—short haul clause. It argues the decision permits higher local rates via joint tariffs and splits routes to dodge the prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brewer
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Paul
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Congress
National Guard praised by General O O Howard
General O O Howard in his annual report to the Secretary of War commends the National Guard as highly efficient and valuable. He suggests evaluating a large funding increase and notes that re armament with the new infantry rifle would strengthen the Guard, urging careful congressional consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Howard
U.S. A
Department of the East
National Guard
Democratic Eclipses Hit Judge Gresham and Cooley
A private letter from Judge Gresham denying support for Cleveland shocks Democratic organs. A letter from Judge Cooley’s son falters similarly, dimming their public pedestal. The piece predicts Republican misreadings and a fall from sanctity for both judges, with MacVeagh facing similar scrutiny for backing Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Cooley
Gresham and
Wayne MacVeagh
MacVeagh
Cleveland
Opposition at Home Threatens Trouble for French Rule
The notice suggests domestic opposition to the French government may provoke greater unrest than the Dahomeyan opposition described in Africa, signaling potential broader instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppesrrion
Africa
Pittsburgh Eyes Naval Parade Along Ohio River Canal
The city urges a united effort to secure local and national benefits from a built canal system linking the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Officials warn against apathy and advocate timely action to avoid missing a major display that could rival New York's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Columbus
New York
Munich
Port Celebrates Quadricentennial With Geographic Honor
A coastal port plans a quadricentennial celebration to reflect its geographic position and strong commercial role. Officials say the event will showcase local history, maritime heritage, and regional trade significance.
Nation's Guard praised by General Howard in wartime note
General Howard extols the Nations Guard and the four trunk lines from Washington to New York capable of massing 390000 men with horses and accouterments in thirty hours without affecting current national supplies. He also anticipates navy buildup and coastal defenses as essential for a war that is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geveral Howard
Nations Guard
Washington
New York
Nomination Acknowledged as Reid Faces Vice Presidential Question
Prorie recalls the lack of a formal letter from Mr. Whitelaw Reid and acts to acknowledge the nomination before any call to accept the Vice Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prorie
Whitelaw Reid
Tree planting in Pittsburg parade aims to boost patriotism
The text urges school children to plant trees as a symbol of practical patriotism and civic duty. It notes an anticipated parade in Pittsburg on Friday with fifty thousand participants and a remaining five hundred dollars needed to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
We Indies
Railronad
Iinroad Union
Azzregate
Autria-Hungary
Holland
Romania
Belgium
Sfan
Mar Xing
Asec Bio
Mohammed
Promotion by seniority in peace alters naval ranks
The account notes Passed Assistant Engineer Harry Webster rising to Chief Engineer after a two and a half day exam, a promotion achieved through seniority in peacetime. He later enters the navy in 182 and serves through the war to gain opportunity for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Webster
Navy
Councils urged to manage city garbage collection or face citizen protest
The article calls councils to arrange citywide garbage collection and cremation or risk unified citizen anger demanding explanations for the ongoing neglect. It emphasizes municipal responsibility and public obligation to address waste disposal.
Delay in Labor Commissioner Peck case sparks election postponement
The presiding judge contemplates delaying a ruling on Labor Commissioner Peck until the day before the election. The country awaits the decision about a Democratic official whose actions have drawn criticism. The commentary draws a contrast between American roadways and ancient Roman infrastructure.
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Peck
Treasury adds Stammregiater fur den Starken Elegant to recognized authorities
The Treasury Department includes Stammregiater fur den Starken Elegant in Schlag Oldenburgischen Kutschpferdes among recognized pure bred animal authorities. The publication is praised for its comprehensive and intelligible title and will aid American breeders with language gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Opening of New York Chicago long distance line celebrated
The formal opening of the New York to Chicago long distance telephone link will allow the West to rival the East in communication. Citizens anticipate a chorus of "Hall Columbia" as the modern connection is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Hall Columbia
Indians on Yankton Reservation Gain Vote Rights
The article notes that eligible Indians on the Yankton Reservation in South Dakota will be allowed to vote. It contrasts this with the People’s party having previously opposed Aboriginal suffrage, urging conciliation rather than silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
South Dakota
People's Party
Telegraph Forgery of Strike Order Deserves Severe Punishment
A telegraph operator exploited employer employee tensions to forge a strike order on a major railroad. He treated it as a joke, but the act caused widespread inconvenience and expense, warranting punishment commensurate with the harm done.
Carbolic Mistaken for Whisky Sparks Temperance Rally
A remark notes that additional misidentifications of carbolic acid as whisky could boost temperance enlistments as people fear grabbing the wrong bottle and abstain from stimulants.
Canada Annexation Debate Warns of Civil War Fears
The text argues Canada would gain from union with this country and claims the Dominion government exaggerates annexationist threats as a sham scare, not bloodshed. It challenges the idea that annexationists are provoking civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Esquimaux Find Chicago Roads A Cultural Relief
A brief note remarks that Esquimaux view Chicago as a relief from Boston’s conventional culture, highlighting differences in atmosphere and social tone between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquimaux
Chicago
Boston
Masters of Men and Notable Literary Snippets
A collection of brief notes highlights Egypt as intriguing, unfinished works by Lord Lytton, a Belgian king’s gambling, Amelia Boomer’s Bloomer costume, ex speakee Reed addressing Bridgeport Republicans, Archdeacon Dexison’s life notes, access difficulties for Ingersoll and Corrizon, Maitre des Forges credit, Wilde’s Paris exile, Wilde’s English at London show, and Brewax’s family reflections on judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Riper Haggard
Egypt
Lord Lytton
Owen Meredith
Leopold
Europe
Mags
Amelia Boomer
Cornell Bluffs
Reed
Bridgeport
Archdeacon Dexison
Mr. Gladstone
Colonel Ingersoll
Archbishop Corrizon
Grerce Onwer
Brewax
Otator
Jehosaphat
Adlai Endorses Grover's Promissory Note
The passage notes that rather than writing long acceptance letters Adlai quickly endorsed Grover's promissory note indicating approval or support for the proposal or agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai
Grover
Are Women Considerate Question Dominates Harrisburg Talks
The Harrisburg Patriot notes a public debate on whether women are considerate. Readers discuss social behavior and feminine conduct in daily life, reflecting era attitudes in a concise hometown column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Patriot
Wile
Campaign News and Comment on Harrity and Minnesota Fusion
Analysis from the era notes Harrity as a public figure with steady decisiveness and attention to detail. It discusses Democratic, Republican, and Populist maneuvers in New York and Minnesota, including a Minnesota fusion impact on Harrison electors and party strategy. The Syracuse Standard is cited on campaign crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Harrison
Jamison
Republican State Central Committee
Combine
Benjamin Harrison
People’s Party
Democratic Ranis
Ines
Promoitionlges
Syracuse
N. Y
Stevenson Tours Deep South As Election Turbulence Grows
The piece reports Adlai Stevenson campaigning in Alabama amid Democratic fears of a Republican push. It notes Birmingham editorials denouncing rumors of Ku Klux tactics against Chris Magee, warns Democrats may win Alabama, and cites political commentary from Harrisburg and Mississippi figures on Election 1888 dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Adlai Stevenson
Cleveland
Magee
Birmingham Age Herald
Chris Magee
Mr. Mayes
Harrison
Birmingham
Organization over meetings, says T C Platt at Republican gathering
Mr T C Platt quotes urging focus on organization rather than meetings or enthusiasm. He emphasizes that effective structure is needed to counter the enemy and support the national ticket. NY Republican leaders see improved hope, with interior registration favoring Republicans while Democrats claim gains elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Platt
New York
Alee
Ven exuocia Sees No Revolution Since Last Week
The report notes that there has been no revolution in Ven exuocia since the previous week. A cautious update implies political stability or slow change, with no major upheaval recorded in the period. Local observers await further developments amid ongoing tensions and regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leacrille Herait
Venexuocia
General Howard Praises National Guard and Urges Aid
General O. O. Howard, head of the Department of the East, lauds the National Guard as a refined, useful force in peacetime and capable for hostilities. He urges increasing the annual federal appropriation and expanding firearmment alongside new army arms. He notes guard responses at Homestead, Buffalo, and Coal Creek and opposes military bartenders and post exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Wasematox
Department of the East
Secretary of War
National Guard of
United States
National Guard
Homestead
Buffalo
Coal Creek
Governor
Barre
Chicago Wedded to New York by Open Telephone Line
The first long distance line between New York and Chicago went into use with about 100 gatherers in each city listening to messages. The Star Spangled Banner and America were sent from Chicago to New York. Mayors Washburne and Grant exchanged congratulatory remarks praising the new wire and its aid to national celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yonk
New York
Chicago
America
Washburnee
Citenno
Grant
Washburne
United States
World's Fair Commission Debates Sunday Closing Policy
The World’s Fair National Commission met in Chicago and heard ex Governor Weller demand a visible Friday military parade downtown. General Greener opposed as unimportant while the matter was tabled. The Chicago Directory’s Sunday closing condition was clarified, the appropriation partially accepted, and the previous action rescinded with no further argument. A sympathy resolution for President Morrison was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weller
Connecticut
Woodsite
General Greener
Committee On Ceremonies
Harria
Hundley
Morrison
Panhandle Peoria deal topic during Roberts Pittsburg visit
President Roberts visited Pittsburg to inspect a mine and discuss a rumored absorption of the Terre Haute and Peoria lines by the Pennsylvania system, including Panhandle and Vandalia. William Patton denied any deal being completed, noting Roberts had left for Chicago for the World’s Fair dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pailadtlfala, Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Pittsburg
Patton
Peoria
Jersey Ballot Box Stuffer Case Moves Through Court
Jersey City lawyer Charles J. Peshall again appears in U S District Court for habeas corpus proceedings in the Jersey City ballot box stuffer case. Judge Green notes Peshall’s petition resembles one rejected earlier in Pittsburg. Prosecutor C J Winfield leaves courtroom after stating there is nothing to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentos
N.J
Charles J. Peshall
Jersey City
Green
United States District Court
What the Railroads Can Do In an Invasion Plan
General Manager Odell of the Baltimore and Ohio sends a War Department note outlining how four rail lines from New York to Washington could land 3000 troops within seven hours with horses and equipment and move essential commercial supplies. The inquiry followed the Chilean affair and seeks prompt large scale troop movement guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasur Sector
War Department
Odell
Baltimore and Ohio Road
United States
New York
Washington
Steamer Alene Returns with Cholera Cargo
The Atlas Line steamer Alene returned to New York from a South American port with cargo previously sent out. The 5.18 pieces of merchandise were directed to Sayánillo and Cartajena. At both ports the vessel was barred from entry and the 42 bags of mail were returned with the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thin Port
Atlas Line
Gray Gables for Sale in Cleveland Residence Report
A Marion special notes Gray Gables, Cleveland’s summer home, once occupied by ex President Cleveland, may be sold as part of a listing. The report hints at arrangements for future occupancy but provides uncertain details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Deaths in Paris and Berlin Artists Noted
Obituary notices detail the Paris death of painter Emile Signol, pupil of Baroaros and member of the Institut de France, with Salon works cited. Berlin reports the passing of war artist George Biclotreau. Other items note a declines and a New York birth, with residents passing at home.
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Dispatch Toon Salest
United States
Brentano's
ST Ualon Square
New York
Avenue de l’ Opera
Paris
France
Emile Signol
Biondel
Baroaros
Ecole Des Beans-Arte
Institut de France
Yoseph
Hila Seatae
It Arts
Elesgre
Rome
Reeren
Berlin
George Biclotreu
Cortes Hrogs
Howe
Gigi
Mheke
Hickstown
N.Y
Myre
Mus
Dnizs
Rent
Matai
Day of Weddings across Pittsburgh society
A day of weddings features Adelaide Paulson and James Aiken Grier in a quiet North Presbyterian ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. Gillespie. Linnie McKee weds Reynolds Monroe at North Negley avenue with a crystal silk gown and floral reception. Miss Laury Naunauer and Morris Baur wed at the Concordia Club in a grand ceremony with a banquet and dance. Additional notices cover Maryland Glison and Dr. Garrison marriage in Sewickley and other social events and concerts.
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Adelaide Paulson
James Aiken Grier
Concordia Club House
North Presbyterian Church
John Gillespie
New York
John Fox
North Church
Messrs. McMasters
Dan Melee
John Herron
Leonard Wheeler
North Avenue
Frank G. Poulson
Mra. Grier
the Hockee
Mra. Gillesie
Harry Rickel
Mra. Foster
Frank G. Paulson
Samuel Grier
Miss Grier
Buchanan
George Singer
Harry Pears
Grier
Allegheny County
State
East End
Linnie McKee
Reynolds Monroe
Pines
North
Negley Avenue
Dr. McClelland
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Elsie McKee
Olive Munroe
Elizabeth Gilmore
James D. Munroe
Charles G. Mosies
Concordia Club
Laury Nanauer
Morris Baur
Dr. Moyer
A. M
J.B. Murdoch
Anguar
Theoddore Kaufmann
Israel
M. Arnfeld
J. Adolph
Joseph Weinherz
Minn
M. Kesaner
Baer
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Kaufmann Brothers
B. F. Woopsours
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
Maryland
Glison
Sewickley
Doyle Street
Towers
Charles Holyland
Charles Gilson
Charles Gilson, Brother of the Bride and srooMn Res Nively
Kev. Sproul
Sirs
Sewicktey
Navy Engineer Webster Rapidly Promoted After Short Exam
Harry Webster, former assistant engineer in the Navy, recently passed a chief engineer exam in five and a half days the swiftest on record. A veteran since 1905, he served through the war aboard ships including the Vandalia. His rapid promotion highlights slow progress in the engineer corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Wasuinator
Harry Webster
Wooster
Engineer Corps
Webster
Lovers of solitude warned away from Chicago this week
Chicago readers are cautioned that lovers of solitude and the hermits wars will make a mistake by traveling to the city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News Kerer
Chicago
Curious Condensations From a Distant Chronicle
A mosaic of odd facts and tidbits from global history and culture. Notes range from colonial India to European science, including collapses of ancient craft, early postal services, and the evolution of social norms. Many items present intriguing dates, places, and figures, painting a broad snapshot of a past curiosity-focused miscellany.
Miscellaneous Meredwent and Fragments of Wit
A collage of jokes and sketches from a century past featuring quips about marriage offers funeral expenses a telegraph delay and a dented sports tale. Readers encounter playful wordplay on philosophy the heathen joke and a cartoonish misquote about a newspaper correspondent.
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