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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1891
Page
4
The piece notes a wave of fiduciary irregularities across Pittsburgh Youngstown and Philadelphia with officials diverting funds from public trust to private uses. It questions spoils system influence and warns that public officers must stick to their salaries to avoid theft.
The English congress of trades union men, in session two days, shows little progress yet highlights widespread disfavor for the royal family among workers. A toast to the queen and family was rejected for a neutral King and Country toast amid public concerns about the Prince of Wales. European drift toward republicanism grows as monarchs face scrutiny over youthful misdeeds.
A historical note critiques ongoing misstatements about the Interstate Commerce Act. It contrasts New York Independent opinions and claims by President Miller with Schoonmaker and Bagte to argue the law technically favors competition yet is poorly enforced due to Commission bias and conflicting editorials.
A Brunswick Georgia example contrasts private effort with government work. Citizens funded $4 500 to clear an obstructed deep water channel, far below the government’s $3 000 000 estimate. The result argues that private enterprise delivers prompt, cost effective public works whereas government projects lack incentives.
Prof Heilprin of the West Greenland expedition says Peary has supplies until next summer and a relief expedition will be required to prevent starvation. The statement mirrors earlier claims, arguing that Arctic exploration tends to fail without timely rescue, and that future efforts would repeat the costly pattern of De Long and Greeley.
A New York man faced duty on an engagement ring sent to a London fiancée who returned it. The Treasury ruling said domestic ring duties apply only if the ring’s value rose abroad, otherwise it is free if not improved. The case could set a precedent for refunds or debits based on depreciation.
A Pittsburg Traction Company report to the State argues three-cent fares would cover expenses and yield a small profit. The record notes a 50 percent rise in traffic after fare cuts, with net earnings around £360,000, deemed liberal profits on capital, though margins vary with capitalization.
The discussion supports three cent fares for profitable lines like the Fifth Avenue road as a path to fair returns. It warns universal cuts would bankrupt less-populated routes, urging competition to force reductions where viable. Pittsburg could reach one cent fares on busy routes if policy favors competition and efficiency.
The article discusses parallels between Highlanders in the Black Watch and Indians in U S service, noting cost concerns and potential future use as soldiers. It predicts Liberals may gain a Parliament majority, while Conservatives cling to hopes for political change. It then questions truth telling and editorial ethics, weighing how exposing falsehoods harms reputations and livelihoods.
The public is urged to watch a legal fight between Bell Telephone Company and Western Union Telegraph as both sides pursue court battles and public commentary suggests only one can prevail.
A contemporary questions a claim that Liberian Negroes are all slaveholders and examines its paradoxes. The piece notes the implausibility and asks who would be enslaved if true. It also mentions Captain Willard Glazier’s trip to Minsiastopi and his unanimous endorsement of his own discovery claim.
Perries in Haiti compares the political intrigue to a brutal game as four exiled candidates in Jamaica plot to topple the dictator. They plan coalition revolts once one takes power, a cycle seen as dangerous for any lasting peace in Haiti.
The proposal to appoint General Hawley as Secretary of War is described as favorable compared with Shepard or Elkins, likened to Hyperion to a Satyr in tone.
General Stewart L Woodford appears as a Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York via his personal statement. He says he is surprised by the proposition but trusts his friends, noting a past defeat long past, now largely forgotten by the public.
The note that Mr. Blaine is increasing his daily walking suggests he is preparing for a long distance hike or walk over. The report implies ongoing training and a possible upcoming event without stating details.
The text notes Russell Harrison age and limited political discretion, suggesting repression might be justified to ensure rain experiments succeed without further explosives. The language indicates a political satire or critique of measures taken against dissent and unconventional experiments.
The report portrays Senator Foraker frightening Sherman and exploiting his weakness to secure entry to the Senate. Uncle Jobo Sherman is described as unflappable and unlikely to be rattled by minor provocation.
Telegrams claim a national tube works consolidation with capital of 11.5 million dollars involving leading wrought iron pipe makers. James B. from the American Tube organization explains the reorganization of the Eastern iron pipe and tube manufacturers by merging with smaller mills under one control.
The return of the President from Cape May Point to the National Capital is expected to spur announcements on federal appointments. Nine new appellate judges to sit with the Supreme Court and circuit judges are under consideration amid broad citizen and legal interest. The timing of confirmations remains uncertain as political caution and Senate review shape the process.
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men opened its 55th annual session in Cleveland with about 100 delegates and many visitors. Charles L. Young of Ohio presided, and Mayor Rose and Charles H. Litchman welcomed attendees. C H Chaney called the Great Sachem spoke on Ohio’s 5000 Red Men and 1000 Pocahontas members. Grand Sachem Thomas K. Donnelly reviewed the order’s work. The secret business session soon began.
Notes of the stage describe strong crowd turnout for Black Hawks with Arizona Joe and associates. The stage coach held up in Western style and a clever concert saloon scene add appeal alongside intelligent St Bernard dogs Jumbo and Queen.
Summary of the new Mexican tariff with more than 650 classes of merchandise. Free list includes coal coke wood pulp lumber and various industrial supplies. Pricing changes cover drugs chemicals textiles paper fabrics glass furniture and machinery with many items reduced or increased and weight substituted for legal goods on cases.
The twenty seventh convention of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association will be held in Bethlehem Northampton County on September 20 to October 1 postponed one week. The first session starts Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Moravian church. Each county is invited to send ten delegates and counties with 10 69 or more inhabitants receive additional delegates. Associations not strictly affiliated are invited to join interdenominational work.
A mixed collection of society notices: Queen Kapiolani’s daughter hides incognito in a London hotel with three attendants. Bisvor Spalding from Peoria loves fast trotters. Dr. Anerxa Sone becomes Spain’s first female official in Madrid. Empress Frederick may stay with Queen Victoria at Balmoral. Joax McCayy plans marriage to Marianne Farber Jones. Bisnor Strossmeyer predicts a European war and republican rule within 50 years. Prince Albert’s wedding gift is a royal railroad train. the late Duke of Cleveland’s will leaves vast estates with blank legatees. lawyers and heirs keep the will’s details secret.
The sudden death of Judge Lorenzo Sawyer in San Francisco follows a day of improvement. A severe coughing episode caused a fatal blood clot, ending his long career which included service as Chief Justice and later Justice of the California Supreme Court. He was born in New York and rose to prominent federal and state judicial roles.
Andrew Prentice died Sunday in Uniontown aged 78. Born in Philadelphia in 1845 he moved to Uniontown as a child and worked as a driver for his father between Bernaud and Wheeling. He was regarded as one of the best wagon drivers in the county and had recently been at work for the family business. He leaves a brother Thomas.
A letter to the editor discusses the purpose of the Mexican Land Grant Court created by Congress. It notes the 1849 treaty intent to respect valid Mexican grants, the need to determine which grants were valid, and the challenges from foreign laws and old Spanish Mexican documents. It argues for state level handling to avoid harm to individual landowners and unsettled territorial claims.
The text notes a London to Calcutta line of over 7 000 miles with Morse signals at not less than four words per minute. It describes a connection from London to Teheran and Calcutta via Emden Warsa Odessa Kervob Tifils Busnire and Kurrachee. It also mentions a cable route linking British Columbia to New Zealand crossing North America and the Atlantic among other regions.
The British tariff targets a small list including bear wine rum brandy and other liquors chicory cocoa tea currants figs plums prunes raisins tobacco playing cards spirit varnish clear soap used in spirit manufacture chloral hydrate chloroform collodion ether iodide of ethyl and napth. Tea duty eight cents per pound tobacco rocents napths per gallon.
Garfield was shot on July 2, 1880. He died on September 19 of the same year. Otto Waldey Heeling notes these dates in the historical record.
L MacPherson of Massilon Ohio writes to Tax Durateu denying rumors that Congressman Warwick used partisan favoritism for a West Point appointment. He asserts the appointee had the highest average in the competitive examination and opposes Warwick.
The Danish interior minister ordered removal of import restrictions on American pork. From hereafter pork will be admitted with inspection certificates under the laws of the last Congress. President Clinton, angered by the continued push for broader markets, noted the progress of efforts to secure foreign markets for American crops. Aboard the yacht Clover, Mrs Russell Harrison and tenant Parker led a cleaning expedition with the coin company ladies.
The annual session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania opened in Carlisle with District Master J. A. Howard of Philadelphia presiding. Mayor Eckles delivered the welcome address as seven lodges were represented before the meeting entered a secret business session.
Ohio politicians and papers discuss the 1896 campaign with focus on tariff as the key issue. Governors Campbell and McKinley draw fire and support as editors weigh Democratic delays and Republican persuasion amid partisan rhetoric and newspaper rebuttals.
Exposition Park hosts the first performance of the Fairies Carnival this afternoon with 1 000 local children in colorful costumes. The Myreae of the Homeopathia Hospital organized the event to raise funds and provide entertainment for the hospital. A large sale of seats and fair weather are awaited as patrons travel by Union Line and Rebecca Street cars.
A series of society items notes Victoria Arch Street leading to Rev. and Mrs. Kyle reception at U P Church and a W C T A East End meeting at Mrs N Hughes residence. Miss Jennie Evans praised, Miss Myrtle Dickey and L B Long wed date October. Musical reception by Mrs B F Thomas on East Diamond Street. Crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs J J Bradley on River Avenue celebrated last evening.
National Columbian Commission debates militia guards of honor to police the Fair while open. Indiana and Wyoming commissioners push for state militia postings to the grounds. A historian appointment is proposed for the Commission. Lady Manon board to meet to select a national flower and a display honoring notable achievements of women. Funds may aid foreign advertising and agent work for the Woman’s Department.
The committee calls for the next Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress session in Omaha from October 19 for five days. About 800 delegates are expected to attend as Western economic issues are debated and recommendations prepared for the U S Congress.
John M. Risher reports coal shipped to lakes is down this year due to Hocking Valley competition. White of York Pa, a price appraiser, notes stable railroad coal prices. Many professionals and executives from Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York and London register at the Monongahela and Duquesne hotels, including Alfred Walter C Johnson and Lt. Sears, while executives like John Sheridan and J W Pierce travel for business and inspections.
A collage of brief notes reports curious facts from around the world including Finland's day length absurdities Empress of Austria palace costs 900000 bicycle militia Canada bank capital rules and peculiar local anecdotes from Georgia to Alaska.
A collage of humorous quips from various papers recalls wives debating their husbands fishing habits and fidelity. The dialogue features light gossip, playful misreadings, and satirical exchanges about domestic life and romantic foibles.
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