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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1892

Page

4

Postage Free Regularity on Sale at Bren tano's and Paris

Advertises The Dispatch available for postage free in the United States through Bren tano's New York address and a Paris outlet. Describes subscription rates by quarter month year and Sunday delivery, with carrier delivery prices and weekly rates. Also lists various price points and dates from the Pittsburgh edition dated Monday September 12 162.

Brentano’s Caton Soomre New York Ave de Popers Paris France United States Pany Otepate Dart Insraton Daty Disraton Daty Disratch Wernie Poents

Health authorities meet on cholera prevention in three states

The Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia conference held in the city urged rapid measures to prevent cholera transmission. Ohio and West Virginia leaders reported hospital camps and train inspections while Pennsylvania lagged due to funding shortfalls. A temporary $90 000 loan was proposed to fund public protection efforts amid a looming health emergency.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia State Board of Health of

Arctic Adventure Risk Sparks Debate on Peary Return

The report outlines relief at Lieutenant Peary’s safe return from the Arctic while questioning whether the scientific and geographical gains justify the peril and cost. It argues life is precious and expeditions into icebound regions offer limited benefit beyond occasional findings and curiosity.

Arctic

A New Statistical Method Criticizes Wage Reports

The Beltmore Sun questions Peck’s New York wage figures and mocks wage data by employers. It notes wage earners like compositors printers and reporters could not recall yearly pay, suggesting true wages require workers’ own tallies. It highlights Peele of Indiana as a Democrat whose wage testimony challenges established figures.

Beltmore Sun Whittier Gressy Liberet Stonewall Jackson Peck New York Sve Wagt Isbor Peele Indiana Llans Lst

Unclear Frontline Rhetoric in New Orleans Controversy

A fragment argues pot policy and race clashes as a vivid display at a New Orleans boxing event. It contends Democratic outlets must denounce perceived Negro domination and calls for Caucasian horror in the wake of the incident.

New Orleans

Scarecrow of Race Fears in Boxing Riot Rhetoric

A racist screed argues that a Brooklyn Democrat boxer, Jack Skelly, is overwhelmed by a Black challenger in eight rounds. The writer warns of Negro domination, white supremacy loss, and demands force bills to curb racial violence in sporting events and society.

Jack Skelly Brooklyn

National quarantine urged to curb cholera threat

The Medical News highlights Dr. E. O. Shakespeare of Philadelphia arguing for a national quarantine at all frontiers and suspension of immigration during danger. He maintains state quarantines are uneven and costly, while a centralized system would reduce losses and better control entry points.

E. O. Shakespeare Philadelphia Shakespeare

Transformation planned for Pittsburgh Point district

A project proposes a sixty foot avenue from Water to Sixth street parallel to Penn avenue to revitalize the Point district. With Schenley management support the plan aims to rebuild the area into prime business architecture and include a 100 foot square around the historic block-house.

Develorgelow Point District Water Sixth Street Penn Avenue Duquesne Way Pittsburg Schenley Department of Public Safety Schenney

Monopolistic Plans in Coal Case Raise Prices and Monopoly Hopes

New York legislative committee hears A. A. McLeod on the anthracite deal. He argues the aim is economies in production not price hikes, but admits a price rise from 74 to 75 cents per ton is possible. He proposes a wholesale and retail monopoly in New York City to cut costs, predicting 75 cent per ton savings for consumers.

New York A. A. McLeod McLeod New York City Legislative Committee New Jersey

Fifty Years of the Pittsburg Post and Contemporary Politics

The Pittsburg Post marks its fiftieth anniversary with its Sunday edition and reflects on its Democratic alignment, dignity of critique, and the trend of daily papers publishing year round. It notes the era’s shift toward daily issues and previews maritime and political topics including a proposed California congressional race and an American Cup yacht contest.

Pittsburg Post The Post Ihs the Post

King Arthur's Country and a Cornish Coach Tour

A traveler recalls starting from Tresmeer to Camelot by coach, then walks Tintagel and Boscastle exploring Arthurian sites. The piece contrasts Tennyson and Baedeker visions, notes Clovelly and Lynmouth beauty, praises coach top views, and muses on England's growth and imperfect progress.

Tresmeer Camelot Bradshaw Baehelier Arthur Tintagel Shalott Enid Elaine Damer Tennyson Camelford Baedeker Boscastle King Arthur Trebarwith Tre- Darwith Strand England America Tintgel

Favorites of Fortune and Other Notables in Brief

A miscellany notes Professor Smyth’s heresy charge dismissed, Italy’s Eric Humbert excels in amateur cooking, Denmark’s Queen plays piano duets with daughters, Congressman Springer recovers and plans campaign work. State Geologist Hall leads New York’s World’s Fair display, Tsar Empress of Japan famed for koto, Rear Admiral Luce heads U S exhibits in Madrid, Montenegro’s prince writes war songs, Canada’s Caldwell Abbott delays retirement, Rupert Garrett’s Austrian Alps coaching draws attention. A five-horse drag leads a procession as the party crosses the Alps passes.

Smyth Andover Theological Seminary Eric Humbert Italy Denmark Congressman Springer James Hall New York Empire State Empress Japan Apritkal Luce United States Navy Madrid Prince of Montenegro Sinmons Caldwell Abbott Dominion of Canada Liverpool Rupert Garrett Austrian Alps St. Gothard, Stilfserjoch Flustermung Passes

Pittsburgers Registered in New York Hotels

A list of Pittsburgers registered in New York hotels includes J A Alexander Broadway Central Alvermann St Denis F Bakewell Plaza Hotel H L Clark Windsor Hotel L Close International Hotel A Cunningham Tremont A V Davis Murray Hill J T Denniston Murray Hill J W Gillette Grand Hotel S Harris Barrett House G Hodges Den is Hotel B C Tol New York Hotel J James Broadway & Jen Hotel Livingstone Astor House Loy & Benae MacFarlane Hoffman J McCann ieire W MacCreight Moston House rs 8 Moke Hotel Imperial D W Mo Naughter seer Ofman House Mrs E Eilite St Denis Hotel H R B Moorhead Windsor J P Muurphy Oriental Hotel G T Price Sturtevant House M G Robertson Sturtevant G Duse Siemens Hotel separate imperial

New York Barrett House G. Hodges J. Denis B.C. Tol James Broadwa Contra Jen Rinl Astor House Loy Ben Ae MacFarlane Hoffman J. McCan Ieire W. MacCreight Moston” House Moke Hotel “Imperial D. W. Mo Naughter, Seer Ofman House E. Eilite St. Denis H. RB. Moorhead Windsor J. P. Muurphy Oriental Hotel G. T. Price Sturtevant House M. G. Robertson Sturtevant G Duse Siemens Hotel Feapertale Perial

Della Fox Flaunts Seven Rosebuds Boutonniere Trend

In a Broadway Theater moment Della Fox of the Hopper troupe wore seven white rose buds on Prince Mataya's dress suit, signaling a new ultra-dude fashion. Boutonniere costs are rising with brokers projecting a high price this fall as Broadway franschists prepare to meet the trend.

Della Fox Hopper Opera Company Prince Mataya

New Cruiser Cincinnati to Be Launched in September

New York Sept 11 The Cincinnati will be launched on Saturday in September with a Cincinnati woman named to christen the vessel. Chief Engineer James H Chal mer oversaw a recent 10 000 horsepower engine trial at the yard machine shop and the engines are reported satisfactory. The ship is expected to be ready for early next month.

Cincinnati New Yoas James H. Chalmer

Prejudice Against Gladstone by Cable to the Dispatch

Berar Sept 11 The dignity of Emperor William s rescript suspending maneuvers in the annexed provinces contrasts with President Carnot s ebullitions and his pro dual alliance antics The rescript posted to Alsace Lorraine regrets the cholera prevents a hoped for stay among loyal subjects Carnot s performances are dismissed and the Dreibund is discussed in tense tones Lord Salisbury s pledged aid and Rosebery s stance are debated Germany and Austria reportedly backed Salisbury to appease Italy

Berar William Carnot Statthalter Alsace Lorraine England Morocco Egypt Lord Salisbury France Italy Lord Rosenerey

Pope approves relics of St. Ann in New York

Rome has confirmed authenticity of the relics brought to New York and sent a letter of apostolic benediction to Mgr. O'Reilly. The Vatican acknowledges the devotion sparked by the exposition and notes the appointment of the bearer as Prothonotary Apostolic.

Vatican Mgr. O'Reilly New York Rome St. Ann Fins M. Card. Rampolla Bernard O'Reilly

Labor Leaders to Visit Reading Railroade Embrace Collective Grievances

Chief Arthur and Chief Morrissey conferred with Reading Railway committee on grievances. Officials from the Knights of Labor and Federation of Labor plan to join in a letter to President McLeod to protest railroad company attitudes toward organized labor. A Hazelton dispatch notes continued discussions between Reading and its engineers.

PaiLaps Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Chifef P. H. Morrissey A. Wilkinson Reading Railrose Nevest Neer Powaady Knights of Labor Gompera Federation of Labor Presiden McLeod Hazelton 0C Santose Nevi Rae Oomee Engineers & Sec Reading

Vermont Returns Show Fuller Victory and Shifts in Seats

Fuller's majority exceeds Smalley by about 19 625 and over all by 17 000 as returns from all towns except Groton Stanpard and Caledonia county are counted. The GOP loses 9 678 seats since 1888 while Democrats fall by 1 and 4 Democrats are elected, 19 fewer than 1890, plus two Citizens candidates. Richmond GOP town votes late for Thomas Hently, Democrat, as balloting continues.

Fuller Wurtz River Jonorson Groton Stanpard Caledonia County Smalley Richmond Thomas Hently

Germany Makes Her Choice by Cable to the Disator

The National Zeitung reports Privy Councillor Glaznapp of the Imperial Treasury will represent Germany at the International silver conference. It says no definite result is expected and that politeness to the United States prompted European nations to attend the discussions.

The National Zeitung Glaznapp Imperial Treasury Germany United States Euro

Judge Norman Martin Nominated In Butler-Lawrence Consolidation

Democratic conferees met at Ellwood and selected Judge Norman Martin as their candidate for judge to fill the unexpired term of Jo McMichael. The Governor soon after renominated him following McMichael’s death.

New Casrin Butler-Lawrence Ellwood Martin Jo McMichael

Catholics Demonstration in Braddock Blesses Two Banners

Braddock was thronged with Slavonic Catholics for a procession marking the blessing of two banners for the St Michael Society of Homestead and Catholic societies from Pittsburgh and nearby towns.

Braddock Bravpocs St. Michael Society of Homesteadatholic Societies Pittsburg Allegheny

Good Fortune of a Farm Hand in Austria Find

Franz Lindhartz, a farm hand near Stockerau, Austria, unearthed an iron vessel on Thursday containing 2,900 ancient florins valued at 7,000 marks. The discovery occurred while he was digging on farmland.

Bextrs Franz Lindhartz Stockerau Austria

Deaths Here and Elsewhere Reported Inconsistent Notice

Death notices mention M. W. Statson of Pittsburg dying in Ardora Pennsylvania, with relatives in Martland avenue Base a. Females sent to Mechanicsburg Ohio and a separate obituary for Mrs. Margaret Quinn of New Castle age 71, widow of Jobn Quinn, with funeral planned in Allegheny this afternoon.

M. W. Statson Pittsburg Ardora Denree Ma D. Shaver Martland Avenue Base A Mechanicsburg Margaret Quinn Harry Wglson New Scents Wea Ray Fore Jobn Quinn

Obituary notes and prominent deaths in Europe and America

Daubray the Palais Royal comedian died in Paris on Saturday. Pegg Fuarerty, husband of Mrs. Jennie Imball and stepfather of Corrie the actress, died in Boston on Friday. M Borenstein died Saturday in Vienna. he was once associated with the Staats Zeitung of Chicago. James Taow, former Member of Parliament for South Perth, collapsed dead on a recent Friday.

Daubray Palais Royal Paris Pegg FuauRerty Jennie Imball Corrie Boston M. Borenstein Vienna Staats Zeitung Chicago James Taow South Perth Pers Libera Spa Coe

Campaign News and Comment on Republican League and Dailxell Rivalry

The piece reports on mushroom political clubs being admitted to the State Republican League, President Robinson's support and the Williamsport convention setup, plus national party activity. It covers Democratic outlooks in England, tariff debates, and shifting nominations across states including Indiana, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina, noting fusion talks in North Dakota and Pennsylvania primary dynamics and the Baker ballot law.

State Republican League Dalxell Williamsport Buffalo College League Women's Republcan Association England A. C. Bowen New York Europe United States Great Britain Blaine Jose Chicago Tims Anaes Wen Nak Washington People’s Party Massachusetts New York State Illinois Eour Eyo Indiana Sion Ichigan Kansas Louisiana Apgee Nea Missouri North Carolina Virginia David Martin National Committee Pennsylvania Democratic Carter Harrity Guffey Adlai Stevenson Les the Demoortele

Portmouth Chron keeps Blair nomination under fire

The Portamouth Chron iole, a leading Republican paper in Rockingham county, condemns ex Senator Blair berth on the ticket as an insult to the party and urges Republicans to reject Blair in November, urging others to leave Blair's ticket.

Blair Comcomn Portamouth Chroniole Rockingham County New Hampshire Seajoriey Rit Eowaes Welree

Arnold Questions Quarantine Belief Prompting Ongoing Measures

The Chicago Globe notes Sir Edwin Arnold doubts quarantine efficacy yet affirms its continuation. Authorities proceed with public health restrictions despite skepticism from Arnold.

Chicago Globe Edwin Arnold

State Bank Circulation Sparks Democratic Debate

Matthew Marshall argues against reviving state banknotes as dangerous to the currency. He cites the current money mix, including greenbacks and silver, and warns of depreciation risks if gold reserves dwindle. He notes Republicans and Cleveland's stance while urging adherence to hard money principles.

Sas Harrison Blaine Smith Europe

Curious Condensations From an Old Epoch Almanac

A patchwork of curiosities ranges from heaven’s population to rattling floats of science. Notes claim vast sums, global locations, and oddities in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including moving stones, herbal clocks, vulcanized rubber, and coral riches.

Sympathies and quar antine policy in ship disease cases

Editorial excerpts criticize quarantine practice on infected ships urging separation of sick from healthy passengers. Articles from Chicago Philadelphia New York and others condemn confinement of well passengers and call for safer shore removal and improved inspection amid public safety concerns.

Chicago News Philadelphia Inquirer New York Advertiser Philadelphia Times New York Philadelphia Record Jenkins Tammany Philadelphia Press

Hearts and Rings and Witty Quotations in Brief Gossip

A collage of fragmented dialogue and captions from multiple papers notes social rumors. Excerpts touch engagements gas savings absent mindedness and fashion misfits with light sarcasm and playful banter among names like Minnie Gladys Nell Belle and Sam.

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