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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1892

Page

4

Postal rates and delivery details in Pittsburg paper

The page lists postage options for daily and weekly editions, including rates for United States delivery, Sunday and combined subscriptions, and carrier delivery costs. It notes remittance methods and specifies the issue as Pittsburg, Monday, Sept 19, 1992.

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A Successful Fight Against Cholera Inspires Hope

The article cites ongoing success in checking cholera through rapid isolation and disinfection at Quarantine and in Pittsburg. It notes no secondary shore cases for ten days since the first death and urges continued sanitation to prevent future outbreaks and reduce other filth diseases.

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Veterans Reunion Honors Civil War Survivors at Washington

The Grand Army reunion this week recalls 1861 to 1865 marches through the capital and the era of Grant Sherman and Sheridan. Washington welcomes the veterans and honors their service in keeping the nation intact.

Washington Grant Sherman Sheridan

Bourbousism on Banks and the National Currency Debate

A readable excerpt criticizes Temocratic calls to reopen wildcat bank note issuance and defends national banks. It argues the monopoly is a myth, notes broad access to banking, questions elasticity claims, and critiques Bourbon Democrat positions with references to United States bonds and regulatory protections.

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Bourbons and Banks Reign in Monetary Debate

The Times lauds the present national bank system as the best after thirty years, while denouncing the idea of returning to state issued notes. It argues that paper currency circu lates at par nationwide with strong backing and questions the wisdom of substituting state securities for the established system.

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Demands to Punish Peck Expand Into Tariff Debate

The piece depicts harsh Democratic rhetoric against Peck and others over statistics and tariff views. It cites Indiana wages data from 1800 to 1991, notes sectoral gains and losses, and mocks penalties for dissent, proposing medieval auto de fe as a satire of political zeal.

Peck Democratic Statistician Indiana New York Massachusetts Bureau of Labor F. A. Walker George Ticknor Curtis

Elevator Ring Reform Sparks Debate on Grain Statistics

The Northwest elevator men refuse to publish weights shipments and stock in store arguing that statistics harm American farmers and grain buyers abroad. The piece suggests the move could enable market manipulation and conceal excess supply while protecting vested interests.

Northwest Europe

Democratic critique of wage figures under Peck

The piece argues profits flow to manipulators while farmers are cut out. It notes Democratic papers smash Peck for showing wage totals rising without higher individual wages. It cites the Harrisburg Patriot counter that in some sectors pay per worker rose while overall wage expenditure fell, a harsher strike on Peck’s logic than others.

Peck Harrisburg

New York Urged to Burn Garbage Over Dumping Nearby

The New York Sun urges authorities to burn city garbage rather than dump it into rivers or bays, while Pittsburg has pressed similar action. The piece notes a Marine Hospital Service disinfection order for foreign cargoes and the ongoing cholera threat, suggesting quarantining infected ships at port.

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Quarantine Debates Highlight Passengers on Normannia

Emphatic declarations from eminent travelers aboard the Normannia show frustration with quarantine. Aimed at preventing infection for sixty million, the effort appears broadly supported, though party spats surface as Curtis and Peck are mentioned in internal disputes.

Normannia

Senator McPreeson's stance signals New Jersey political rift

Senator McPreeson of New Jersey voices a strong view against guaranting while noting the workload to rebuild his fences after missing the New Jersey Democratic Convention. The piece adds that had he returned from Normandy he might have faced unpopularity with ward workers.

McPreeson New Jersey Normannia

Clrvenann Review Sparks Changes in Late Document

A letter from Mr Clrvenann hints at required reflection and notes a conference with Murphy Sheehan and Croker leading to changes in a tardy document. The discussion suggests new allies influenced the document’s points and timing.

Cholera Scares and Political Hype in Minnesota Opinion

The New York Herald notes mixed cholera fears and political excitement affecting citizens. It cites Iosatius Dos SELLY predicting the People's party win in Minnesota by 30,000, suggesting cipher errors in his figures.

The New York Herald Iosatius Dos Selly People’s Party Minnesota Ignatius

Charleston paper defends stance amid business gains

The Charleston News and Courier faces criticism as a recreant Democrat yet argues its record shows Charleston business up by 4 million dollars. It attacks Whittier for not voicing Southern woes under protection while noting cholera fears fade with better weather and cleanliness.

Charleston News and Courier Charleston Whittier

Pertinently Personal Social Notes From the Era

A patchwork of personal items mentions Ennis F Searles building a 5 000 organ for Grace Church San Francisco. Dr Hervricn Piper head of Dresden Conservatory comments on de Germanization. Secretary of War denies illness rumors. Harte poised for governorship. Koresh unity evangelist attracts Lynn Massachusetts converts aiming for Chicago. Deming of Tabernacle Baptist resigns with four calls including London Tabernacle.

Ennis F. Searles Grace Church San Francisco Hervricn Piper Dresden Conservatory War & B. Enxims Elkins West Virginia, Central and Pittsburg Crrus Ek Trep Lynn Masa Chicago Teed William H. Harte Springfield Mass Granite State Mr. Hailes Almount Barnes Agricultural Bureau Washington Maryland M. K. Deming Tabernacle Baptist Church Boston Pierson London Tabernacle Mr. Spurgeon

Jefferson Davis Monument Planned for Richmond Site

Richmond September 18 The United Confederate Veterans committee under General J B Gordon selects Richmond as the monument site and calls for state committees to begin fundraising. Cornerstone laying is planned for May with work starting immediately.

Richmond Richmonn Committee of United Confederate Veterans J. B. Gordon Jefferson Davis Monument

Cuba's Revolutionary Leader Moves to San Domingo

The Times reports prominent Cubans say Senor Marti, leader of Cuban revolutionary clubs in Philadelphia, Tampa and Key West, has gone to San Domingo to intensify agitation and prepare for a possible rising. A plan to annex Cuba to the United States is mentioned.

San Domingo New York the Times Senor Marti Philadelphia Tampa Key West Cubs States

Buffalo Soldiers Arrest Warrants Issued Over Shooting

Superintendent Morgenstern sails to New York with warrants for arrest of Twenty second Regiment soldiers tied to the Michael Broderick shooting during the switchmen strike. Subpoenas will compel regimental officers to appear before the grand jury now in session.

Burra Morgenstern New York Twenty-second Regiment Michael Broderick Arere

Porter Resigns as Minister to Italy Arrives in New York

A. G. Porter of Indianapolis confirmed his resignation as Minister to Italy. He arrived from Europe aboard the steamship Foerst Bismarck and stated the resignation took effect last Thursday while preparing to return to America.

New York A. G. Porter Indianapolis Europe Foerst Bismarck Italy

Voyage Through Quarantine Aboard the Britannic

A mid voyage diary recounts quarantine delays after departing Liverpool. Passengers endure uncertain health checks, delays, and a cautious mood aboard the Britannic as they await clearance in New York. The piece critiques the disinfection process and local authorities while noting scenic harbor views and sociable fellow travelers.

Building Up the South and the Tariff's Effect

Norfolk speech by Frank A. Heywood argues McKinley tariff boosted Southern industry, creating thousands of jobs, mills, mines, shipyards, and rail investments. He lists North Carolina pine mills, coal mines, and Norfolk shipyards as beneficiaries, urging Republican support in Congress.

New York Advertiser Frank A. Heywood Southern Progress Norfolk South Mr. Heywood North Carolina Nova Scotia New England Norfolk and Western Virginia Danville Central Pittsburg Elk Garden Coketon Douglass Roaring Creek Newport News Harrison

Stop immigration clause risks fraud and cholera export

A correspondent urges universal prohibition of immigration from cholera zones, warning that exempting American citizens could invite identity fraud. The letter questions how long before impostors using false papers and impersonation could flood the US, aided by documentation and photography, if exemptions remain.

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East Ohio U B Pastors Appointments Announced

The East Ohio Conference of the United Brethren Church closed its session in Massillon with Bishop Weaver naming appointments for North Central and West districts. Presiding Elder W C Siffert leads North District. East District includes R S Watson. West District lists W A Althart and J H Milley among others. Missionary section notes B F South as Oberlin University agent.

Massillon East Ohio The United Brethren Church Bishop Weaver North District W. C. Siffert Akron J. F.sheperd Ashland J. W. Sheperd Cleveland J. S. Kendall Cannan J. G. Baldwin Chippewa Lake L. D. Dear Cedar Valley D. K. Lee Lake Fork W.f. Davidson Rise Richfield W. L. Fry Sheffie Barnes Sterling W. Grubbs Troy W. Bonner West Barette H. T. Dibble East District Watson Presiding Blues Thom Louisvill Hillips Mt Or

No Demand for Passports in Washington

Washington reports say the State Department passport business is quiet as cholera fears subside and the World's Fair year draws near. Applications have dwindled to about one per day as interest in Europe and travel wanes.

Washington State Department Europe Oriental Department British Museum Babylon Wemen India Bombay Virginia America American St. Augustine Fla Spain Metata Straits Settlements

Deaths here and elsewhere William Dunphy Cattle King

William Dunphy famed California cattle magnate dies at his San Francisco home aged 40 The Irish born pioneer built a vast cattle empire and owned extensive land holdings across the state His estate valued among the great fortunes of California Obituary notes also note the death of the German jurist consultant Evpotrn IgEzeING in Berlin.

William Dunphy California San Francisco Dunphy Ireland Henry Clay Texas Colonel Cattle Evpotrn Igezeing Berlin

South and Georgia Campaigns Stir Third Party Ties

A sweeping political landscape in the South shows Democrats and Farmers Alliance tensions in Alabama Georgia and South Carolina. Fusion efforts target the national ticket while Tillman allies clash with reformers. Georgia politics center on Speaker Crisp leading Dems against populists and rail reforms amid a regional election push.

South Carola Democratic Party Farmers’ Alliance Cleveland Wall Street Chicago Tillman Irby South Carolina Palmetto Commonwealth Tilimanites Alliance Columbia Register The Georgia Democracy Grangers Crisp South Clalina

Political Maneuver Notes on South Liberal Prospects

Fragmentary text discusses Republican strategy and potential gains in the Solid South. Mentions Whitelaw Reid for Vice President and notes Republicans make no claims about the state attack while predicting possible breaking of the Solid South this year with an entering wedge.

Murat Halstead Cleveland Weaver Republcan National Committee Alabama Heid Senate Republican National Committee Telf Kolb Democrats Whitelaw Reid

Schurz Sends Letter on Democracy and Party Machines

New York Sept 18 Hon Carl Schurz writes to the Cleveland and Stevenson clubs of Kings County and Brooklyn citizens on the national political scene. He denounces party machines, defends legitimate party organization, warns that machine methods corrupt public opinion and praises Grover Cleveland while criticizing Benjamin Harrison's administration.

Carl Schurz New Yeas Cleveland and Stevenson Kings County Alexander E. Orr Brooklyn Schurz Cluba Schurs Ifticians Schurz Ke Grover Gleveland Harrison

Cleveland Explains Himself in Letter to King's Niece

Miura Sept 18 After Governor Bad kinds commuted Colonel H Clay Kings death sentence Poston sends a courteous letter to Mrs E K White defending his actions and Cleveland's reply argues his sympathy without opposing the governor. Cleveland asserts he sought to avoid misinterpretation and explains the context and motives behind his letter.

Clay King Tennessee Poston Cleveland Gray Gadles Burzano’s Bart Mass Frank P. Poston Eng Dean Sin Mra H. White Patiecs

Harvard Observatory urges funded mammoth telescope in Peru

Professor Picker ing of the Harvard Observatory calls for a large telescope south of the north latitude and urges a $200,000 donation to build and operate a Peruvian site. He notes the prestige of donors who fund major instruments and offers naming permanence on the project.

Boston Pickering Harvard Observatory Aesag Peru

Whacking at Peck Sparks Political Feud

A collection of editorials criticizes Peck and his tariff report. Critics charge folly in the report, call for dismissals or investigations, and accuse opponents of widening the feud into a domestic quarrel while noting labor and business conditions under the tariff law.

Peck Philadelphia Times Pecksnoop Philadelphia Record St Louis Post-Dispatch New York Press York Tribune Ivy Peck Cleveland Gang Labor Commissioners Indiana Massachusetts New York Advertiser

Curious Condensations of Odd Global Facts

A collage of scattered notes on dancing in Scottish schools, beekeeping hints, cork buoyancy, telegraph workers in the United States, and varied curiosities. It mentions the Sultan’s baths, rain signals from bees, Bank of England ledgers, cricket stumps, Liege arms, German myths about blood, and a host of whimsical observations from museums to maritime trivia.

Scotland United States Turkey Bank of England

Idyllic Humoresques and Vague Snippets Across Papers

A collage of humorous fragments and quips from multiple papers including jokes about Edwin and Angelica, North Pole ice cream, a train of wisecracks about tramps and etiquette, and light verse on love and science. The items are brief, assorted, and heterogenous in tone.

Priscilla Edwin Angelica Prunella Angelina New Fork Herald North Pole Chicago Inter Ocean

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