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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1892
Page
4
The notice lists subscription options for the Portage paper including one month 20.0 70, one year 10 00, and weekly rates. It mentions delivery by carriers at 55 cents per week and 60 cents per week for Sunday editions, with options including Sunday and daily rates.
An unsigned editorial attacks the administration for a weak S-dey quarantine and insufficient enforcement. It argues state authorities lack constitutional power to override federal health rules and calls for prompt, robust action to prevent disease entering from borders.
The piece critiques Henry Watterson and Democratic Free Trade advocacy arguing they would restore the sugar bounty system. It contends Democrats would reestablish revenue taxes, cutting sugar duties, raising North discontent, and notes Cleveland’s tariff stance as pivotal in the campaign. It warns voters to align with Republican sugar policy to keep prices low.
The Pennsylvania Railroad rejects proposed rate hikes, arguing anthracite coal freights are already high compared with other freights. The Reading line seeks to punish PRR by abolishing joint rates for coal shipments, underscoring the conflict over rates and railway pricing.
The piece urges doubling coal rates no more than necessary while praising the Pennsylvania Railroad for resisting further increases. It calls for strict quarantine, ban on immigration, and comprehensive sanitation as the only reliable defense against cholera entering the country. It stresses no exceptions to quarantine and rapid, thorough public health measures at ports and inland communities.
The piece argues that Peck's report misleads by focusing on wages per worker while ignoring total wage growth. It contends higher gross wages reflect more workers or higher total pay, not reduced labor rights. It notes industry expanded under McKinley act, challenging free trade critics and urging sensible readers to see the broader gain.
The piece questions the sinking of a large steel steamer on Lake Superior and criticizes the builders explanation that heavy seas caused the disaster. It argues weather was not unusually rough and urges safer designs over oversized ships. The author calls for accountability and better explosion prevention.
During debate on inter state commerce reform, advocates imagined a Jerusalem railroad to argue shorter routes must cost more than longer ones. The Palestine project prompts observers to see if rates will reflect the expected incongruity between short and long hauls.
The note hints that Harrison's acceptance letter must be rhetorically sharp to divert focus from prizefighters and a cholera threat. The statement blends political theater with public health fears, implying critics will watch the response closely.
Peck of New York appears uncertain on tariffs yet his statistics infuriate Democrats, who demand strong action. Coney Island bathers take risks, never more in danger than now.
Col McClure aims to force a Philadelphia Democratic district into a Congressional fight stirring two states. He claims progress in mobilizing support despite unresolved debate plans.
Surface indications suggest Platt was placated before Htl as a terse statement from the American Drug report offers reassurance and cautions good sense amid the evolving situation.
The column mocks quarantine in Burford Bay and Canadian cholera precautions while praising New York officers. It notes fair weather aiding a county fair, urges boiling food, and jokes about funerals, Puatz’s political stance, and shoe thefts as low crimes.
Secretary Evixrys leaves Washington for West Virginia for a few days absence. Governor Tiliman reportedly sees all in South Carolina with one eye. Swinburne suggests six days in Paris and Sunday in London for a life of restlessness. Mrs Comyns runs Feathered World with 20000 weekly. Bernard Moses elected president of the University of California. Secretary Foster travels to New York to meet arriving wife and daughter. Home Secretary Asquita praised as a young but finished parliamentary orator. Stephen Borsa famed in Tangier and London, a handsome serious man amidst denials in New York.
At Haratssone on September 4 a Marietta Manufacturing Company official warns the firm may fail to complete 10 000 of 25 000 required election booths by November. State funds cover booths annexes and nails while counties pay for ballot boxes polling houses and extra tables. Readouts show numerous counties already supplied with varying counts.
In Cincinnati on September 4, Rev. Dr. Brown and his wife challenge the trustees’ claim that their lease of the Cincinnati Wesleyan Female College has expired. Trustees have named Dr. Rust as president, while the Browns refuse to vacate. Four constables were posted to enforce eviction but were blocked by Mrs. Brown, who intervened. The Browns remain in possession while court questions proceed.
Dr John B N Abbott of Fall River says he saw the Borden bodies soon after discovery and believes Mr. Borden died first. He cites no earlier suspicion and notes Mrs Borden was killed while running to call for help with a fatal blow to the spine and head blows to ensure death.
James O Connor anti Parnellite MP spoke in the city about his interview with John Morley the new Chief Secretary for Ireland Morley promised concessions from a Cabinet officer The meeting urged the Irish party to send delegates to America and Australia to raise more funds for distressed tenants and condemned the Royal Commission as likely to delay relief efforts
ParaDetran reports that 200 delegates from Iron Hall branches organized the Iron Hall Protective Association. A resolution to elect four delegates per branch for a September 12 meeting passed despite objections to Supreme Justice Sotherby.
Mrs Ted Dine, wife of a Yankton county farmer, delivered four baby girls weighing around 5 pounds each yesterday morning in Yarrroy. The article notes the mother’s age and weight, and that she and the newborns are reported in good condition.
A Baltimore American note hints at a political figure in Gotham tied to a rumor about seeking stones for a sling, described as a curious chatter in the city.
The narrator extolls wandering byways over busy routes, recounting memory rich journeys through Bozen to English rural churches. He recalls Hitchen, Knebworth, Amesbury, and St Cross Winchester churches, noting ancient tombs, armor, and charity halls, praising past survives in hidden places.
A pithy quote about contentment attributed to a man of Chicago from a public remark or column. The line implies personal satisfaction as a universal challenge and reflects a streetwise view on happiness and ambition.
Hamburg Defended The Use of Acids Steam Baths Drink Hot Potations. An interview with Prof Schwenninger physician to Prince Bismarck discusses cholera control. He urges an International Hygienic Commission and emphasizes sanitation and hot remedies, warning that epidemics arise where towns are dirty and unhealthy.
From Berry via Cable to the Dispatch dated Sept 4 a swept rumor of the Empress's accouchement spreads through the city as heavy artillery fires. A Catholic monk's prophecy linked to future German dynasties provokes fear that a seventh son could fulfill its conditions. Reports of a Hamburg dinner invite to Princess Bismarck and Counts William circulate amid government skepticism.
Reports from the North Labrador cod fishery show little to no activity as vessels drifted or halted. The dated herring fishery failed across Newfoundland and Labrador and Currant Island residents seek winter relief. Lobster catches also collapsed under the 18s agreement, with no new French shore factories allowed and several closed by British warships.
The Kansas Crrvy Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias ended a two week session with major actions. A new ritual was adopted and the six dollar clause abolished to improve its image. The issue of one person holding two Grand offices was decided against. Ritual will be in English only and safeguards against outside insurance groups using the order’s name were established. Discussions on excluding saloon keepers and bartenders were referred to Grand Lodges, and care for aged members and orphans was deferred to the next biennial session.
Eben Barnum died Thursday night at Port Crane in Broome county New York aged record shows born July 2 1791 in Fairfield Connecticut He spent his youth in Ohio and lived near Port Crane for 75 years Barnum a farmer enjoyed unusually good health and clear faculties into his hundredth year He was a near relative of showman Phineas T Barnum.
Lyman B. Fretts, a Democratic candidate for the Westmoreland County Assembly seat, died at his East Huntington home yesterday. A Democratic County Committee meeting will be held soon to select a replacement for the vacancy.
The piece analyzes Senate party balance and election prospects across states including Ohio Rhode Island Maine Vermont Connecticut New York Indiana and Michigan. It notes gerrymander impacts in several states and quotes Julius C Burrows on electors while highlighting interest in Pennsylvania Delaware and the South and West amid the granger movement.
The turbont Joseph Stickney reports that Emil Page with his wife and three children were put aboard a pilot station boat off Sandy Hook from the La Touraine. After departure Page disputed extra charges with the officers, claiming they were unclear, and was removed from the vessel.
European edition of the New York Herald notes cholera spread via contaminated water and urges pure or boiled water. It promotes lactic acid as a treatment and prophylactic, suggesting its addition to drinks, including seltzer or lemonade, to neutralize cholera bacteria in the digestive tract and improve public health during epidemics.
The city marks Labor Day with modest observance. Federal offices suspend except post office branches open briefly. Main registry and money order offices stay open to noon. general delivery runs all day. schools close after morning registrations. Caledonian societies host events at Allegheny Athletic Association Park with Clan MacPherson parade. Bijou Theater and Grand Opera House offer matinees. The Limited Mall opens at the Bijou.
The Allegheny mortuary report lists 43 deaths for the past week, up eight from the prior week. Of these, 18 are males and 2 are females, 42 are white and 1 colored, with 7 cholera infantum, 5 diphtheria, 2 pneumonia, 7 marasmus, and other causes. Diarrhoeal diseases total 15. 18 deaths are under 1 year, and 2 between 51 and 90 years.
The German Press Club will hold a summer festival and concert at Caecilia Maennerchor Hall in Allegheny on Saturday September 10. A reception is in the afternoon and the concert begins at 8 PM with the Mayors of both cities and many prominent citizens invited to attend. The festivities will run from evening until midnight.
A Mexico City merchant, vexed with Banco Londres, posted a sign refusing to receive the bank's bills. The move triggered a bank run, which was promptly checked. Confidence returned by yesterday.
A Chicago Tribune sketch notes that the Populist candidate lacks in polish yet tends to compensate with a strong voice and rhetoric. The piece emphasizes public speaking ability over refined polish.
A fragment discussing agitation within the Democratic Party by referencing a Washington Post quote and a metaphor linking red finger to a Spanish bull and American tin plate to democracy, suggesting heightened partisan rhetoric.
Numerous 19th century newspapers mourn the death of George William Curtis, praising him as a versatile American gentleman of letters, journalism, reform, and politics. They call his loss an irreparable national calamity and a void in American civilization.
A collage of curiosities from around the globe including beggars in Pekin, leather boots stitched by hands, Salt River caves, cheap parrots in Central America, and a Missouri chicken with a hawk head. Other items note Chinese women illiteracy, a girl with nine fingers, cholera patent cures, and remarkable astronomical and geographical facts.
A collage of quips and misquoted lines from 19th century papers shows playful verses about love, marriage, and everyday worries. The fragmentary items mention cough cures, proposals, fear of debt, and light humorous exchanges among readers and characters.
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