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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1891
Page
7
In a proposal reflecting fears of a European outbreak, Austrian and German governments are exploring shields for soldiers and screens for long-range artillery. The plan suggests a rational method to settle future conflicts by testing military materiel on armored targets, judged by impartial experts, rather than by mass slaughter.
The Fitzsimmons case is explored as intellectual theater where his letters reveal cool self possession and broad reflection. Analysts weigh mental balance against the coherence of his literary efforts and dramatic escape actions.
A note emphasizes keeping the public safe as the subject remains under confinement, urging stronger security measures to reduce risk and reassure communities.
An article questions county jail discipline after Fitzsimmons, a notorious escapee, slips from the jail. It cites $2.5 million invested in the courthouse and granite walls, urging a sharp, independent investigation into possible official carelessness or corruption and calling for recapture and a stronger, disciplined confinement if recaptured.
The New York Herald endorses a plan by its Paris edition to have the Canadian Pacific Railroad lay an ocean cable from Vancouver to Yokohama to handle world traffic. The piece questions whether U S lines will lose traffic to Canada and suggests alternatives like expanding Mackay-Bennett cable links.
A newspaper discussion contrasts 1860 Pennsylvania campaign funds of 12,000 with today’s view of large campaign barrels. It notes Lincoln’s victory funded by 7,000 for statewide effort, cites Kansas People’s Party win on 1,100, and argues convictions and reason can prevail without vast fundraising.
The article critiques Romanian political crisis between ministry and monarchy. It highlights two features influencing the democratic mind: the coercive pressure on those in the royal business and the base meanness driving Danubian politics. The narrative links the crisis to the Crown Prince's romance with Mile Vacaresco, noting no claim against her virtue but the notion that a king cannot prove manliness through such marriage.
The Romanian ministry pressures King Charles to divorce Queen Carmen Sylva after alleged royal affection scandals involving the Crown Prince. The king resists, defending the queen and heir’s right to love, amid Russian intrigue claims and calls for dethronement. Democracy should back the royal family’s dignity.
A gossip piece profiles a high‑level gambling operation led by a powerful boss gambler. The confidential manager, with $100000 on hand, absconds, reversing fortune and challenging social views on law, reform, and class. The column mocks pretensions, cites Ben Butterworth, Handy, and Butterworth, and notes a contempt threat amid public figures.
The Cuban Treaty ratification stalls in the Spanish Cortes as E Burd Grubb returns to Spain. Observers expect recalcitrant deputies to be charmed into fulfilling their duty while General Grubb seeks support from Jersey electors for governor.
Amid a tense New York political climate, Elmira emerges as a strong contender to claim exclusive rights as the state’s governor nursery. The town’s influence grows, fueling concerns about power hubs and regional dominance in gubernatorial history.
A proposed secademy in Chicago licensed by the Internal Revenue Bureau would study beer brewing as a scientific field. The piece jests that beer making could become a learned profession, hinting at optimism about froth as an immense result. It also criticizes current politics and global affairs with satirical tone.
Reports from Holyoke Massachusetts describe extensive red sandstone footprints near G L Bosworth's quarry along the Connecticut River. Tracks range from three to eighteen inches, show three Toes, bipeds walking on hind legs, and suggest several reptile species evolving toward birds. Researchers note Birdlike features, hollow bones, and jaw arrangements with some teeth, alongside diverse footprints from labyrinthodonts and other reptiles, highlighting immense geological antiquity.
The Treasury Department rebuts a St. Louis District Attorney claim about review of Board of Appraisement decisions. Secretary Spaulding states the circuit court ruled the law refers to the district where the port is situated and merchandise entered. No need to seek Supreme Court determination.
The article cites Forest and Stream and Rochester papers to urge restocking Lake Ontario with whitefish and lake trout. It notes historical catches near 1,084,000 pounds in 1380 and 90,711 pounds in 165, arguing Congress has funded a hatchery and calls for protective laws in New York and Canada before stocking proceeds.
The article argues that Germany conceded too little in exchange for free sugar, using pork and wheat tariffs as leverage. It notes U S reciprocity policy, potential further concessions by Germany, and the impact on Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Spain while highlighting Blaine's role and congressional opposition.
New York Tribune notes Kentucky plans a grand centennial celebration for the statehood date of June 1, 1792, nine months hence, following Vermont and after Bennington’s event. Tennessee is Kentucky’s junior by four years, with Ohio next in line in the coming century.
A mosaic of society notes reports William Waldorf Astor selling New York property and planning London residence, Daniel Rockefeller’s illness, and intrigues about Czar and Queen consort. It mentions Miss Emily Huntington Miller’s principalship, Captain Doubassoi’s voyage, and Bernhardt’s Australian tour with a bear-hunt anecdote.
W H Young a Greensburg bar member died yesterday morning at Kirkbride Asylum Philadelphia where he was taken six months ago suffering paresis. He was known across Westmoreland and adjoint counties. Admitted to the bar in 1877 he leaves a wife and no children.
William Henry Perrin, a noted historian and author of several works, died Monday morning in Louisville from malaria. He had spent 1873 in Tihools drafting a history of the Western and Northwestern States and Territories, later publishing a history of Kentucky. He was 60 and left a family.
Isaac Morton, janitor at Freehold Bank for three years, died yesterday morning at the of Syesra. A noted church figure and advocate for Emancipation Day as a legal holiday, he was among the prime movers behind the observance.
In Spain the Archbishop of Valadolid and Denver vocalist Mus Grace Levering died after a brief illness. Washington era figures Hersy Ferrisoze and William Warlock, long-serving postmaster, were reported deceased. Oswego banker Tho mas Mott, Ontario Diocese rector Rev Dean Lizeten, and Dupage County pioneer JeuvGe B. Murray also passed away. Henry Coleman, longtime DOJ messenger, noted as a Black history figure.
A Mapateh letter replies to a Toronto Globe piece on C J Valentine Conservative views. It argues tariffs harm both British and foreign trade, defends free imports of bread and cheese, cites Peel era hardship, and warns that protectionist plans would damage English industry more than outsiders.
Letter to the editor explains dynamite manufacture in Britain with nitroglycerine kieselguhr and explosive safety measures. Describes mixing acids, cooling, piping, and dangerous steps plus production in isolated buildings near Ardeer, with government storage and caution regulations.
A concise historical survey notes major tariff laws from 1789 onward, highlighting protectionist shifts and the revenue effects. It traces rising duties during wars, tariff cuts during peace, and the Morrill act as a turning point toward protective rates, linking tariff policy to national cycles of prosperity and crisis.
A Liverpool ALTA report notes that a prosperous year hinges on prices, not crop size. While 1881 yielded large crops, prices were weak, and European demand may lift hopes beyond reality. Farmers are urged to be reasonable and not expect more than about 150 dollars per crop, given global shortages.
The exchange value of gold versus silver varied widely in ancient and medieval times. Around the Roman era a piece of gold bought about ten pieces of silver. By Constantine’s era the ratio reached about 1 to 150. In England the ratio hovered near that point for centuries until around 1873 when silver gained relative strength and since then gold has often remained higher.
The piece lists forces at Leipsic and Waterloo with 100000 French and allies versus 20000 Austrians Prussians and Hussars. It cites 72000 French at Waterloo and 6000 British and allies, with 14000 Prussians reinforcing later and Blucher bringing the main Prussian force.
The passage lists forces at major engagements with numbers for Union and Confederate troops at Gettysburg, Prussians and Austrians at Sadows, Germans and French at Sedan and Travelotte, and German forces at various theaters, reflecting large, stacked army totals.
The Women's Club met yesterday at Teach éra Library to discuss topics of literary interest and conduct routine business. Adam Lange married Ida Fennitrock at the bride’s Third Avenue home, Rev. P. Rouff officiating, with many presents noted. An organ opening recital at Westminster Church featured Bertha Kaderty Mary Bankerd John Strauss Harry Brockett and Prof. Carl Meader led by Theo M Solomon. Protestant Orphans' Home will keep children at Bellevue through October end to enjoy fall weather and winter lessons. The Shady Side open air concert concluded the season on Ellsworth Avenue’s Twentieth Ward school lawn.
Miss Liv C Sunorr and Mr W S Grat to wed next month announced. Trinity Reform Church Wilkinsburg Ladies Aid prepare ice cream supper Thursday evening. Miss Jonnie DeWolf and Mr David L Stern marry this evening at Monongahela House. Dr Mayer to perform. Only immediate relatives present. Wittsburg Medics Association to hold banquet tonight at Monongahela House. Covers for 12. Floral decorations by A M Murdock confined to table spaces of roses lilies euchar ts.
New York World reports Guatemala faces revolt, bankruptcy, and famine as President Barillas seeks re election despite constitutional limits. Barillas declares intent to relinquish power yet newspapers insist he remains the sole worthy leader. Reina Barrios opposition, the Barrundia faction, and other cliques rally against Barillas amid alleged plots and executions. The nation nears financial collapse and widespread hunger, especially in the western regions.
Lord Salisbury informs the Chinese government that foreign lives and property must be protected or powers will intervene. He notes that had China stronger backing a similar warning to the U S about Chinese people would be possible, but currently nations bulldoze the Celestials for lacking what others grant.
The New York Press notes Denmark has removed the prohibitory duty on American pork. It suggests all European nations seek cheaper food amid a looming hard winter. The French and German prohibitions hurt exports and raised pork prices, but other countries may follow, benefiting both their people and Americans.
A stream of visitors at major Pittsburgh hotels includes Clifford S. Simms of Mt. Holly Delaware Land Company and B Haywoodshreve, Dr C Jaegle will read on the Catholic Press in Buffalo, Miss Minnie Buckley visits, J B McElwain of Indianapolis registers, W H Andrews of Titusville, VP Stubbs of Central Pacific aboard a private car, international guests Charles H Iagden of Manchester and L D Igeols of Paris, W E Taylor from Youngstown to see Homewood flyers, Dr B Snyder of Philadelphia and Dr A J Evans of Altoona arrive, John Ord of Philadelphia with Mrs Ord, B E McCarty to Ohio, Miss M Aston of McKinney travels home, H F Clark of Missouri Pacific back from East, Wharton McKnight on westbound, Mr and Mrs Dick of Meadville, Emma H M Bermett back from Long Island, H Martin Southern rail agent a guest, H J Lindsay Uniontown attorney, Hon T M Patterson of Bergets to Washington, Postmaster Duff East Liberty, Horace G Miller New Castle, Leo Weil attorney, Detective Robinson to Philadelphia.
A collection of brief curiosities and oddities ranging from unusual animal tales and giant fruits to historic relics and local legends. Notable items include oversized muskmelons, a 100-year-old watch, a sunk-in canard about May marriages, and notes on lost mines, peculiar superstitions, and the oldest inhabited house in New York with a 1662 date tied to Kilian Van Rensselaer.
A Chicago Tribune style spoof presents guests at a Washington reception where a limping senator and a wild eyed Indy share anecdotes with hostess and other guests. A parade of witticisms follows, including quips about birthdays, waltz proximity, and a playful courtroom pun.
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