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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1892
Page
7
A special Tae Disrpaten correspondent reports in Ham burz of a grievous epidemic paralyzing the city. The writ warns that authorities fail to curb the spread, urges stronger immigration prohibition over quarantine, and calls for urgent cleanliness and stricter quarantine enforcement to avert a mainland arrival.
Preparations are under way to add four blast furnaces and a large foundry to the Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock. Site readiness for erection is not expected for two years, underscoring a robust belief in the iron and steel industry’s stability and resistance to overproduction fears and a potential shift to free trade.
The season shows strong growth in amateur sport with cycling and tennis leading the advance in athleticism. The rise in lawn tennis, once dismissed as girls' play, brings broad participation, new clubs, more local associations, and growing inter club tournaments, signaling tennis as a major national amateur game.
A Pennsylvania Railroad official blamed traffic lull for laborer discharge rumors, but a New York Financial Chronicle review shows trunk line gross earnings in the first half of 1892 are steady or higher than prior years. Eastern lines exceed 1890 by about $700,000. western lines up by $1.2 million over 1890 and $4 million over 1889. Net earnings hover near four year averages with western gains of about $900,000. Overall, traffic slackness is not supported by the figures.
The article compares gross and net earnings across 1891 1892 and prior years noting first half year traffic of trunk lines rose while net earnings remained near levels of the past three years. It argues that railways must expand business to sustain profits and that a temporary lull explains the slackness claim.
The New York World argues wages rose slightly, noting Aldrich and Peck data show small weekly gains. The piece warns that even tiny improvements across millions would yield large totals, challenging free trade advocates. It questions why, if gains are so slight, the World still pursues a broader anti protectionist stance.
Debates on the quarantine of passengers held in New York harbor emphasize the need for strict enforcement to protect public health while minimizing discomfort. The letter urges provision of clean clothing and humane treatment, noting federal refusals to curb immigration or halt sailing worsen detention issues.
The piece argues that Nancy Hanks and Maud 8 records were aided by track and vehicle tech, noting kite shaped tracks and pneumatic tires accelerate speeds. It contends trotting history favors tech advances and cautions against discarding records due to improvements, urging owners to prove speed with pneumatic sulkies on kite shaped tracks.
Russia rejects Pasteur’s plan to test cholera inoculation on humans urging medical science to seek trials in Siam. The King of Siam is asked to supply volunteers amid severe cholera in his realm, promising an extensive test of the remedy.
The British press shows a rare unity in paying a touching tribute to Whittier's life and literary contributions, arguing that American merit is not overlooked.
The suspension of the American Consul at Stettin by order of the State Department shows federal authorities monitor diplomats abroad and demand vigilance amid cholera threats. The State Board of Health advice is urged for careful guidance and preventive action.
A critical editorial denounces such organizations as disgraceful to their neighborhoods and condemns defiance of authority in the name of virtue. It mocks ardent supporters who claim it is better to bet and lose than not bet at all and links free trade adoption to the Democratic party harming American industry and labor.
Quarantined travelers aboard the City of New York stay buoyant as Chauncey Depew visits the ship, lifting spirits with his presence and humor during the confinement period.
A messenger bound and gagged during an express robbery near Kansas City highlights failures in safeguarding treasure and its supposed guardian during transport. The incident raises questions about security measures, response times, and the vigilance of personnel involved in high risk shipments.
The piece argues that Negro supremacy is a phantom in politics and threatens achievement in boxing. It urges political groups to rely on authentic campaign songs rather than deceptive slogans, and laments deadlocked conferee systems, suggesting progress if the deadlocks are buried and genuine voices prevail.
Pennsylvania leads among states in readiness for a suitable World’s Fair display. Pittsburgh lags behind, not yet fully capitalizing on its opportunity. This is the period for strict inspection of meat and milk to ensure quality.
Sullivan has at least one career open to him and may join the Prohibition party to rail against over-indulgence. The other note mentions fall openings in sewer outlets drawing attention and Italians celebrating Columbus Day in Genoa, with gratitude toward the New World despite petty differences in New Orleans.
The report notes Princer offered no fresh points while Allegheny County leads in public school provision. It urges ongoing progress and patience, mentions water needs for river cleansing, and reports nineteen jail birds discharged from Chattanooga as migratory season begins in Tennessee. Corbett is called the world’s champion iconoclast, with Boston’s culture unsettled by a Western challenger.
NatHANIEL H. Minurr of Seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry, once Jefferson Davis' captor, resides in Shelbyville Indiana. Edgecomb Missouri postmaster Woopneipee CLIFFOrD, dated 1836, is the second oldest U.S. postmaster. Ambroise Thomas, composer of Hamlet, attended French Conservatory awards last month. James Maydwil and wife of Cincinnati have 21 children, three twins. Rupyrarp ErriveG declined £000 offer to write Melbourne Cup impressions. French actor Got, mispronounced Go, expected back in 18M after 50 years with Theater Francais. he saved 6,000,000 francs and won’t seek a benefit. Judge Thomas Moore Paschal, Democratic congress candidate in Texas, wears a 16-inch moustache. A banquet in London honors Rev. Dr. DeWitt Talmage. a gold watch funded by English friends was presented.
General James BR Anderson of Richmond Virginia dies at the Isle of Shoals aged, a West Point graduate who joined the Confederate service in 1811 and later led cannon production for the army. He was longtime president of Tredegar Works, the south’s largest iron plant, in Richmond.
Campaign notes show Adlai Stevenson devoting time to North Carolina as Democrats worry over a strong People's party push. Analysts split on vote totals with Weaver from the third party projected to draw 40,000 to 60,000 votes, possibly shifting state outcomes.
A lively Washington campaign features four candidates for governor: McGraw of Seattle, Snively of Yakima, Young of Pullman, and Green of Seattle. The Seattle canal dominates state debates while parties wrestle with free silver and harbor priorities. The federal canal plan and electors case loom in national questions.
Toledo Blade notes rising tensions with Canada hinting at possible annexation as a drastic political mood shift. The column reflects on international strains and public anxiety about border policies and national decision making.
Jour Sept 8– Hon William M Springer chairman of Ways and Means spoke at Democratic Day at the Illinois State Grange Chautauqua in New Lenox. He rebutted Senator Cullom and President Harrison notes alleging the McKinley tariff report was partisan and signed only by Republicans. Springer cited Carlisle as dissenting and argued prices and wages rose and fell with the McKinley act, concluding with humor about the tariff issue and foreign pay.
Reports from Greenland describe a grim Arctic scene as Captain Peterson confirms the Peary party and the Kite relief vessel remain unreached since July. Ice barriers and shifting floes threaten further contact, with several ships forced to retreat toward Ivigtut while McCormack Bay houses the expedition.
A collage of tributes from major newspapers hails Whittier as a pure sympathetic poet of home and humanity. They praise his sincerity, simplicity, anti slavery stance, and lifelong devotion to uplifting mankind. The notices note his influence on American literature and moral reform, with high regard for his character and timeless verse.
A week’s notable marriages include Delia M. Chester daughter of Captain L P Chester of McKeesport wed to Rev. Charles L. Smith son of Rev. C W Smith editor of the Christian Advocate. The ceremony occurred at Captain Chester’s home in McKeesport on Wednesday evening amid a large entourage of relatives and friends. The couple plan a honeymoon between Mackinaw and Les Cheneaux, with the groom serving at the Brownsville First M E Church.
The report covers multiple weddings in Allegheny City and Pittsburgh, including Florine E Banker’s quiet ceremony with G. T. Joe in Ellsworth Avenue and Helen Gillespie’s marriage to Barker Wilson at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. It also notes Josephine Renshaw’s Oaklands M E Church wedding to Samuel Barbour, with a reception at Kell residence and a subsequent Eastward trip. Additional items recount a Wineman descendants gathering in Ridgeview Park, a local ice cream social, Grace Millee resuming as leading soprano at St Paul’s Cathedral, and a Women's Missionary Society meeting for the Allegheny U P Church.
A rapid collection of curious notes spans improvements in printing presses, global population emigration, ancient historians, long telegraph lines, and unusual natural observations. It notes inventions, weather, and a wide array of numeric trivia with scattered remarks on birds, minerals, and customs, reflecting 19th century newspaper miscellany.
A collage of literary tidbits and gossip snippets from era papers. It includes lines about a power outage and a charm of a momentary muse, plus brief critiques and quirky exchanges. Named items feature The Secret of Her Sorrow and The Newly Wedded, with assorted quotes and fragmentary dialogue.
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