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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1892
Page
7
An Eastern Advertising Office in New York offers access to complete files of The Dismatch. The snippet notes location at TH Thitude Building and implies catalog availability.
The Long Island crowds at Fire Island show mob rule and cowardice as they drive families to sea amid fear of a non existent infection. New York State militia will enforce law and restore order, teaching that humanity and law cannot be defied with impunity.
The piece denounces a proposed alliance to fix wholesale sugar prices via a Saver Trust backed coalition. It argues the plan would strip wholesalers of price setting, punish cheap sales, and favor large buyers, harming small merchants and flouting public policy and long-standing laws.
The Baker ballot law faces questions about its construction not its purpose as officials debate how party and independent nominations must appear. The statute requires grouped names for party nominations and office designations for independent filings, with critics arguing ambiguity and political maneuvering could distort intent.
The New York campaign effort by Democratic organs is dominated by unlabeled attacks on Labor Commissioner Peck. The piece argues Peck’s statistics harmed free trade and mocks the call to unmask him as both ridiculous and revealing of party incompetence and possible corruption.
An editorial argues Peck’s abstention from “pernicious statistics” harmed him and the Democracy. The piece warns party organs to avoid electing men who cannot be held to account and urges public duty in keeping such figures from office.
A historical critique argues contaminated Allegheny river water feeds cholera in Allegheny and Pittsburg. It urges a joint commission of scientists and local leaders to secure pure water from higher mountain streams, warning current practices threaten public health.
Governor McKiley delivered a promised speech at Ellwood yesterday. Bad weather reduced attendance yet did not dampen the crowd or speaker. The governor touted protection as key to growth noting Ellwood’s population rise from 700 to 6000 and its tin plate manufacture tied to Pittsburgh.
The New York Frees praises bankers convention support for the Nicaragua Canal in San Francisco. It argues money talks but warns against investing U.S. credit abroad while neglecting domestic improvements, and questions the logic of using others funds over their own.
The piece argues that the public and press misjudge policy. It questions a proposed loan of $100,000,000 for work engineers value at $65,000,000. It frames the project as a $35,000,000 rake for some interests, criticizing the justification and clarity of cost overruns.
The article argues that scientists will keep pushing northward like Peary, risking lives for marginal knowledge gains. It claims the pursuit continues until the pole is completely exhausted for novelty, while noting that procrastination harms congressional representation in the Twentieth District.
A cautious view argues against portraying Italy as anti American for a lodging house keeper tracking an American seaman. It rejects linking such actions to broader Italian sentiment, noting a parallel with New Orleans lynching by Italian secret society members.
The new Sixth Street bridge will eventually be a large structure but its current construction causes inconvenience and many sighs as workers proceed.
Some Kansas farmers disposed of distress by donating twenty six wagon loads of wheat to Jerry Simpson's campaign fund. The article notes a crowding sense of relief despite other entertainments and expositions, praising the cleansing blessing of such aid in hard times.
The item collection covers cholera talk and ballot law opinions, campaign dullness, New Jersey politics, Niagara Falls notoriety, free bridge promises, sanitation calls, a seventh child birth, and railway wreck reports, with mentions of Hill Cleveland Brooklyn Chicago Reading Niagara and Cooleys in a broad mid century newspaper voice.
Governor Pattison leaves Harrisburg for ten days at Saranne Lake for fishing and hunting. Emperor William presents his photo with autograph to Steinway. Mr Whittier advocates Christian unity. Haggard brother tours US briefly. Asgouira praised as youngest cabinet member and eloquent. Clara Schumann reportedly ill. Ex Empress Eugenie villa in Biarritz sold for 40000. Dickens sales fourfold last year versus 1500 year prior to his death.
The Grand Army Veterans movement toward the capital gains momentum as carloads from Iowa and the West pass through Curiaco en route to Washington. Managers fear crowd transportation will strain services with a heavy rise in departures expected tomorrow. Chicago’s contribution will begin Thursday with at least 80 special trains planned. Railroad men estimate about 200000 people will attend the encampment in Washington.
The article analyzes Attorney General HenSel s ruling on the Baker Law ballot form and the dispute among Republicans led by Reeder and Harrity over how candidates should be grouped. It notes impacts on voting convenience, potential invalidations, and ongoing political maneuvering in Congress and local races.
Waynesburg marks a milestone as natural gas reaches the town from the Worley well at Blacksville West Virginia. Seven miles of mains now serve the town with two standpipes near the public square as Waynesburg glows with gas lighting.
A letter to the editor from Joan M. Brice of Pittsburg criticizes Allegheny City’s filthy water supply. She urges the women of the Northside to march to the water works and Herr’s Island, proposing iron pipe delivery and a simple alum solution to render water clear and safe.
Muskingum M P conference adjourned after a four day session in Steesexville Ohio on the Short Creek near Hicksitl and the first Ohio Methodist church site. The gathering heard reminiscences and reports from 13 000 members and 6 ministers with 400 pastoral auxiliaries as funds were allocated to Richsville Wellsville Veiade and Fostoria missions. The conference will reconvene in Wellsville on the second Thursday of September 19d.
Berlin reports Emperor William told Steinway that a Chicago Fair visit depends on European and domestic politics. He praised German public health measures and urged uniform epidemic treatment in Germany. He conveyed regrets for Poultney Bigelow’s illness and hinted at a possible private trip, though no plan gained favor.
Officials of the National Burial Association gather at the Auditorium for a two day session. Secretary J T Rich says they discuss business not epidemics and cholera would force cheaper, quicker burials. Muskegon Coffin Company President Joseph Shaw notes past fears over the plague and hopes for natural deaths.
Washington residents report about 60 typhoid cases with alleys and yards described as terrible. The Board of Health pledges action including disinfection. A school vaccination requirement will be enforced for admission next term with a physician certificate. West Washington schools have closed due to scarlet fever.
Minneapolis Tribune reports the young Indies are quarantined in New York harbor and will not travel to Europe for at least two years, affecting plans for their voyage and prompting concerns over posturing and delays.
The report notes Grover Cleveland faced only one trial from the country and that there is no plan for a second one, reflecting the era's political stance on his presidency.
Miss Clarissa Caldwell Lathrop of New York founder and national organizer of the Lunacy Law Reform League died in Saratoga Sunday night. She was a daughter of General William K. Lathrop of Rochester and was once confined in a lunatic asylum until securing a habeas corpus writ. She then saved others from confinement and continued advocacy.
Odd fragmented note from Chicago Tribune hints at baked beans and a Boston slugger with a dramatic, if unclear, shout or shriek. Lacking full context, the item reads as a quirky sports or food reference without verifiable details.
Archibald Austin of Lawrenceville died Monday evening two weeks ago after a long illness. He was formerly in the grain and commission trade on Lib wt belvet and later with Wes wuee Electric. Six relatives survive him. Also noted is the death of The Most Rev. A Vincentini Archbishop of Aquila who died at home yesterday and Rear Admiral John Cummong Howell of Lee Bay who died at Folkestone Monday.
The Iron City Microscopical Society heard about the Rochester meeting where prizes for microscopy were raised. Funds totaling 240 dollars will be awarded as multiple 50 and 25 dollar prizes for papers on microscopy topics. Meanwhile the South Side Hospital Ladies’ Aid plans a November 7 fair with daily meals, a bazaar, and varied entertainments to benefit the hospital. A reception for Rev. Dr. Holmes occurred, and sewing for the Day Nursery produced many aprons for an upcoming social to aid recovering abstainers. David McAllister, son of Rev. McAllister, is to be ordained as a minister in Pittsburgh with his father presiding.
Social chatter reports the Lawes family returning from Lakewood New York and Miss Kerrigan’s departure for Toronto. Rev H T McCichand will deliver a dress on lessons from school life while Miss Louisa McCann takes charge of the arts department at Pennsylvania College for Women after five years in Paris studying under noted instructors. An informal reception was held for Rev and Mrs Charles Edward Locke as he prepares a farewell sermon at Smithfield Street M E Church.
Headlines from New York to Philadelphia hail Lieutenant Peary and his Arctic party return. Observers celebrate scientific gains and feat at extreme latitudes, noting low costs and lasting impact on polar exploration. Mrs Peary’s role also drawn into the praise and concern.
In New York the Committee of One Hundred met to allocate a 1511 dollar balance after Cleveland and Stevenson ceremonies at Madison Square Garden. They voted to apply the funds to expenses tied to immigrant vessel inspection and detentions.
A compilation of curious facts and anecdotes ranging from military drills to world fairs. Notes on irrigation in Utah farms, olive-tinted lore about milk and war, and quirky observations on bells, lamps, swords, and the origin of America.
A garbled dialogue passage from The Indianapolis Star hints at domestic strain during a period of labor unrest. The text mentions a husband and wife arguing about cooking times and fairness, with interjections about a sparrow and reed bird, and references to a colonel ordering a man to go on strike amid job loss.
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