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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1892
Page
4
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In a Chicago aligned piece filed from Mittsburg dated Monday, Adlai E. Stevenson’s acceptance letter reveals a shift toward Free Trade, diverging from Cleveland’s tariff reform stance. The text shows Stevenson endorsing the Democratic platform on reform while endorsing free trade in later lines, signaling a major intra ticket disagreement.
The council considers placing a High School branch on Fifth Street on city market property. supporters tout improved access, public school benefits, and neighborhood enhancement while noting previous failed plans and ongoing burdens from the market yard.
The piece critiques Murat Halstead for claiming Brooklyn could decide the presidential race. It argues a single city cannot elect the president and warns such focus harms Brooklyn by exaggerating its political influence. It notes New York State and other regions collectively determine the outcome, not Brooklyn alone.
A political maneuver linked to campaign spending concentrates focus on a local bailiwick, while critics warn that relying on a single pivotal point from Mr. Halstead could invite after election recriminations and accountability questions.
The article notes cautious forecasts as the campaign opens with Republican hopes centered on New York Ohio and Illinois for Harrison. Sherman in Ohio cautions but supports those states as safe for Harrison while Democratic managers push broad claims. The piece frames uncertainty through the first week of the race and contrasts cautious Republican reasoning with Democratic bluffing.
A cogent suggestion calls for suspending immigration until danger passes and excluding infected steamships from U S ports for a long period. The proposal would punish carriers that bring typhus or cholera, arguing such penalties deter future epidemics and protect public safety.
A New York reporter investigated political colonization by posing as a tramp and obtaining aid and credentials from both parties. The piece notes police and federal arrests favoring Republicans or Democrats, suggesting a mirrored balance, and questions the purity of polls amid partisan outrage.
The Dispatch argues Pennsylvania Railroad policy should capitalize lull periods to stockpile, repair, and upgrade rolling stock. It cites President Roberts and Dun and Co noting a car famine from Pittsburg to the Rockies, contending that layoffs hinder future traffic recovery and that proper preparation eases slack and fuels revival.
A New York faction argues that colonies before independence thrived under free trade. They refer to a group who declared independence in 1774, asserting economic prosperity existed prior to the break from Britain.
The Herald criticizes remarks on English trade and suggests state bank provisions cannot ensure nationwide stability. It argues using one state's rules to claim broad solvency is flawed and labels the stance a Democratic sop to Southern opposition to national banks.
The return marks a strategic move into the South where opponents face a more favorable climate for Stevenson as he resumes campaigning and building support in the region.
The Philadelphia Time criticizes a charge about an alleged Sugar Trust grab under the McKinley act, noting no mention of a Democratic House bill to repeal the duty on Sugar Trust products. It cites calls for a full committee report before the Fifth Avenue Market High School project vote and suggests a collective exit of Cornellis to ensure passage of a removal ordinance.
The piece notes a potential 1882 great Fiop campaign and mocks the rapid shifts by Daniel Sickles and allied Democrats. It mentions Buffalo Bill's Indiana return named Bat Crow as symbolic reinforcement for Hill Tajamany supporters of Cleveland.
The Union League of Philadelphia urges a vote against the party whose legislation harmed home industries, arguing it endangers national welfare. The text also notes October brought a chill, but October's skies were mostly clear and steady.
The occupation of calamity politicians shifts from predicting universal disaster to claiming strong prospects for Democratic success. The October fiesta has altered colors in commentary. Next week the Salt River ticket will attract more comment than the Baker ballot.
The item mix reports Meertpare recovering from illness and Paderewski's season delay due to an arm injury. It notes Lombard University head J V N Staxmise tracing Puritan lineage, Thomas Lincoln, cousin to the late president, owning a Lincoln portrait, and Emperor Franz Joseph touring a cholera hospital in Vienna. Salzburg marks Count Maximilian O Donnell's 80th birthday tribute. Rumors swirl of St Johns Church Washington seeking Rev Joseph H Johnson. Duke of Verquo and Marquis de Barbules invited as Columbus descendants to the Columbian Exposition. Queen of Spain declines World’s Fair visit citing Spain’s constitution.
William D Fuller of Chicago and two other men were arrested in East Boston for passing counterfeit dollars chiefly at drug stores. Officers seized the gang’s outfit including melting kettles and counterfeit bills, claiming the operation had circulated about $80,000 in spurious money in Boston.
W M F Hounds recent European trip as US delegate to an international prison conference sparked a debate on reform. He criticized partisan appointments in New York prisons and alleged Clinton prison filled with inexperienced Democratic partisans from industrial trades. He cited Warden Taber and a purge that replaced him with a more experienced appointee.
The Havana civic parade concluding around dusk showcased a grand display with two floats including a sugar mill in operation. The procession began at 6 PM and paused late in the evening as part of the Columbus celebration.
Milwaukee's bright illumination reached Chicago and towns beyond, shown as effective though expensive. The report notes the display's wide reach and high cost, reflecting the era's bold public lighting efforts.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes the popular question for politicians asks whether a bot is enough for voters. The remark highlights the rise of automated messaging in modern campaigns.
A visitor describes Baltimore as a city of small two story brick homes with crowded streets and little real estate activity. He praises parks, the Washington Monument, and Peabody Library while contrasting Baltimore’s leisure vibe and lack of a real estate boom with Pittsburgh’s growth.
The observer notes a church built with grand columns of colored marble found to be mere imitations. Angels’ statues at the doorway prove painted wood. The Cardinal Archbishop sits on a modest throne while children from a parochial school visit and playfully splash holy water on peers.
In Boston on October 3 Judge Putnam sustained 56 of 88 counts in the Maverick bank cases. Ex president Potter’s illegal certification of checks counts survive, while aiding and abetting charges are invalid. Dana and French are discharged. Dana and French false reports charges dismissed.
A police officer patrolled St Stephen's Reformed Church during services to deter Koch the organist and his choir from occupying the loft after being dismissed. They were seated among the congregation while their successors sang, and reportedly drowned the new voices despite warnings.
A gale on Lake Eric sinks the barge Veronica’s fires and cripples her crew. The vessel, en route from Escanaba with ore, reports escaping the Detroit River and enduring a fierce sea that damaged deck housings and injures fireman John O'Brien. Crewmembers are largely unable to work as tugs tow the stricken ship ashore and fishing fleets report extensive net loss.
Joseph Barondess appeared in Jefferson Market Police Court in a labor case involving M. Levy & Co. cloak makers and their female employees. The defendants claimed six day workweeks with Saturdays off, while Barondess urged employers to learn there is law regarding labor. Justice Ryan cited labor statutes and discharged the workers. Barondess said he would bring more cases next week.
Special J Coke operators outline a project to pipe water from the Cheat river West Virginia to protect south of Uniontown from drought. They plan to open up coking coal areas via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and begin operations soon. A new water system would boil more reserves near Smithfield as sulphur water supplies dwindle.
The Anchor Line steamer Anapolia arrived from Glasgow and may be detained 20 days at Quarantine for bringing 60 Russian Hebrews in steerage from Glasgow via Hamburg. No illness aboard. 2 first class and 170 second class passengers aboard. The United States Treasury must issue a permit to land and stage the ship's crew. The steamer Russia, the lead vessel, carried only cabin passengers and will be disinfected before docking.
General Inspector of Hills Practice extends rifle season two weeks due to Homestead service. Male qualification scores will be recorded. company commanders must report qualified men at season end. Regimental inspectors must report by November 17. late reports will miss regimental ratings.
The piece analyzes a Reading Railroad move to control New York and New England Railroad, noting potential gains in coal carriage profits and the limits of price manipulation. It contrasts coal with wheat markets, warning that competition from India and other fuels threatens monopolistic gains, and argues the U.S. faces abundant coal and food, ensuring affordability.
The Ohio State Journal notes a suitable reward will be paid for any information leading to the political whereabouts of Senator Brice.
Fragmentary lines reflect a poet lamenting tears as expressions from the heart. The verse alludes to memories and unforgotten years, imagining the soul emitting mournful strains that move a sympathetic audience.
Letter from General Walter Wyman discusses keeping immigration suspensions for public health and suggests penalties for ships carrying infected immigrants. Warning that enforcement will be strict and that cholera risks justify ongoing vigilance.
European powers doubt Caprivi's defense plan with Germany pushing a large army build up. France fears the shift while notes exchange among cabinets show concern over Austria and Italy's weaker forces in the triple alliance. Gladstone orders inquiry into Germany's real aims as tensions rise.
Mineralogist F B Schermerhorn reporting from Cassin county Idaho notes a vast marble quarry with twenty distinct marble kinds. He cites dimensions of about 20 by 22 by 8 feet thick and mentions other large unclaimed government quarries and a white marble rivaling the famous Italian article.
A collection of election notes suggests heavy Republican leaning in Ohio cities and Missouri visits for McKinley show strong GOP support. Reports from New York and West Virginia indicate optimistic estimates for Cleveland and broad party momentum.
A Beaver Falls meeting of local businessmen backed M A Beals of Detroit in establishing a trunk factory. About $20,000 was subscribed to aid the arrangement. Beaver Falls Glass Works buildings will house the plant and 150 workers are to be employed.
Loxpon October 2 reports that at the last Cabinet meeting it was definitively decided not to retire from Uganda.
A fragment notes a campaign scene with 20000 speakers on the stump. It mentions Governor Gmy of Indiana described as a very lonesome man.
President McLeod has answered New England scrutiny as New York press react with mixed coverage. The visit heightens tensions between regional interests and national policies, prompting commentary across papers.
Thomas Hill of Hillsboro North Carolina, tied to the Bill family and to Confederate General BenHW, died Saturday night in a Cheap lodging house in New York City. He had sought Keeley Institute treatment at White Plains and returned to drinking, leaving a note from his wife begging him to come home.
Sister Avellin, who died early Saturday at Merer Hospital, dedicated a life of loving labor. Born Kate Shields seven years ago in Port Lameneee, she was active in radgock society and daughter of Challis Shields of Bradiock. She attended St. XMaker's Academy.
A collection of curious notes and trivia from 19th century curiosities, including ancient claims on water craft invention, tree heights in Australia, giant oysters in Puget Sound, unusual plant and animal facts, odd stamp ownership, and weather and geological oddities. Notable items mention John J. Taylor, Egyptian Phonician claims, lighthouse densities, and the rain tree in Peru with mist-like moisture from its leaves.
A garbled reminiscence of Thirty-ninth ward society events and misadventures features a prying crowd at a taffy pull. Tales include improprieties with a strange lady and a cheeky ex military man amid awkward social pipedreams and offended pride.
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