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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1892

Page

7

Views on Immigration Regulation and Educational Testing

Telegraph columns present the Superintendent of Immigration urging a quality based entry policy. He argues for an educational test as a deterrent to both ignorance and dirtiness among entrants, though notes additional measures would be needed. The piece frames the test as a step toward filtering undesired groups.

America

Gladstone’s slim majority holds amid party shifts

London to Tar Dispatch reports little change in Gladstone’s chances to retain a narrow margin. Sir John Gorst forms a “labour” party but may not win over Gladstone backers. Scottish MPs threaten little new danger, while Morley may replace Dublin Castle officials if needed to win public support.

London Tar Gladstone John Gorst Morley Dublin Castle

Political balance and Irish rule in Gladstone cabinet

The text discusses the near equal party balance in the cabinet and the risk of Irish members pressuring for home rule even as practical certainty remains. It notes intrigues are likely and warns that dangers arise from compromising for minor but irritating demands.

Gladstone

Campaign of Education and Democratic Tariff Debate

The piece analyzes the campaign to persuade voters six weeks before an election, detailing Democratic arguments against Protection. It notes contradictions between party platform and leaders, cites claims about prices, wages, tin plates, and reciprocity, and questions whether voters will accept a mixed, inconsistent message. It warns of possible misperceptions if farmers or city workers read opposing editorials.

Chicago Herald New York World Buffalo Counrier

Garbage Burning Proposed to Cure City Nuisance

The New York Sun urges burning garbage as the sole solution to city waste, arguing it would stop dumping into bays and along coasts. It cites Pittsburg’s success with cheap fuel and garbage furnaces, calling for local adoption and for households to burn waste or support funded furnaces to end river dumping.

New York Sun Pittsburg New York

Fusion deal shifts Kansas Nebraska votes to Cleveland outcome

The piece outlines a rumored fusion between the Democratic and People's Party in Kansas and Nebraska. It posits the plan to back Weaver and Stevenson for President and Vice President, potentially throwing the election to the House to secure Cleveland, and questions Republican reactions to direct Democratic support.

Democrats People’s Party Kansas Nebraska General Field Senate Steven Weaver Stevenson Cleveland

Enduring party realignments in Western politics

The text argues that ex-Republicans in the West will join the Democrats to gain credit for victories, criticizing the People's Party as a jackal to Democracy. It predicts this exposure will restore old party lines and secure Western votes for Harrison.

West People’s Party Harrison

United States registry expands as mail contract awarded and ships built

The Postmaster General accepts the International Transportation Company bid for New York to Southampton Havre and Antwerp mail routes. A contract for five new steamers is awarded to William Cramp & Sons. The City of Paris and City of New York will soon fly the U S flag. The Times warns England to maintain naval supremacy, while advocates urge open registry to all vessel owners who build equal American tonnage.

International Transportation Company Inman Line New York Southampton Havre Antwerp William Cramp & Sons City of Paris City of New York United States London Times England Times City of Paris

Utah Territory progress toward statehood amid polygamy decline

The annual report of the Utah Commission notes steady progress as polygamy recedes, removing the major obstacle to statehood. While work remains, the overall trend points to rapid extinction of the practice and facilitating territorial advancement.

Utah Commission

Railroad safety urged as key to passenger comfort

It is urged that passenger safety depends on keeping the track clear and preventing trains from running off the rails to maintain comfort and security aboard rail services.

Primitive justice in Knoxville and beyond shock readers

The piece condemns mob like actions in Knoxville where a man is locked with a supposed murderer for a fight, predicts deaths, and warns public panic in a New York synagogue. It highlights danger from inadequate exits and notes rising deaths in Paris as cholera reappears amid political rhetoric.

New York

Providence City Solicitor asserts paternal naming power

The Providence Rhode Island City Solicitor boasts his tenure hinges on male parent authority to name a child when parents fail to compromise. He notes the child still has no right to a named portion of its own nomenclature.

Providence R. I

Veterans Return From Washington A Moment Of Mixed Joy

The article notes large crowds of veterans returning home from Washington and reflects on whether their happiness comes from going to the capital or simply surviving the journey back, underscoring relief and pride among long‑gone battles remembered.

Washington

Call for strict cleanliness laws and sanitation compliance

Opinion urges the public to conform to and enforce sanitary laws, arguing most people value life but many may be unhappy. The writer stresses collective responsibility for cleanliness and general sanitation to protect community health and well being.

Powderly as a Wind Direction Straw Man

The sentence argues Powderly serves more as a gauge of prevailing winds than as a source of deeply held convictions. It suggests his value lies in signaling general trend rather than guiding through studied principles.

Weaver Awakens to Harsh Language Critique

A critic argues that strong language from the platform without supporting evidence is not a sufficient refutation of charges against General Weaver. The remark suggests future accountability for inflammatory rhetoric.

Weaver

Coroner McDowell Probes Cooley Mystery Details

In the Cooley case Coroner McDowell applies his customary painstaking care to uncover facts brought to his notice in the investigation.

Cooley McDowell

Telegraphers warned against lawlessness and wire cutting

Striking telegraph operators are urged to act within law, as damaging wires and endangering passengers will not aid their cause. Authorities warn that property destruction is unacceptable and must stop immediately.

Fisntne Recalled as Temptation to Politicians

A quirky observation notes that a pastime called Fisntne will pass into history as a recreation uniquely suited to lure American politicians away from their primary duties.

Miller and son struggle to please all in fable

In this excerpt Cleveland and Harrity relate to the miller and his son who find it impossible to satisfy everyone by focusing only on their own party. The piece uses a fable frame to discuss partisan effort and compromise.

Cleveland Harrity Miller Fable

Prise-stresses and check-reins in political campaigns

The passage notes that prise-stresses and check-reins are almost the same in campaigns, with the same men often managing both roles. It reflects on how influence and restraint operate together in political strategy.

New York Politicians Hedge Bets After Chicago Convention

Some New York politicians have hedged with contradictory statements before and after the Chicago convention. They hope to claim vindication after November, regardless of the outcome.

New York Chicago

Lieutenant Permary Returns Home After Cold Campaign

Lieutenant Permary speaks of bitter cold days that surpassed any prior in the campaign and notes the disappointment of office seekers as the season ends.

Permary

Sickles Buoyant Assertion Stirs Democratic Battle

General Sickles levels sharp critique of Harrison versus Cleveland war records and proclaims his Democratic allegiance amid the partisan uproar. The remark highlights a deepening intra party clash as political lines sharpen ahead of key contests.

General Sickles Harrison Cleveland Sickles

Fragmentary civic note on smoke ordinance intent

A fragmentary passage suggests the smoke preventive ordinance aims to curb smoke but may be misapplied by those failing to recognize a situation. The wording hints at confusion over the ordinance's purpose and its enforcement.

Campaign news and comment on presidential race and states

The piece surveys diffuse interest in the presidential election across states from West Virginia to Georgia, noting district plans in Michigan and the influence of mining states. Georgia’s race is highlighted with Governor Northen’s renomination and a predicted Democratic victory by 40,000 to 60,000, plus third party activity and remarks on Vermont and Maine.

South Clark Howell Georgia Democratic National Committee Florida Arkansas Vermont Maine W.L. Peek W. J. Northen Howell Northwest

Minnesota Set To Go Republican Says North West Leader

North west advocates claim Minnesota will vote Republican with Leonator Washburn predicting victory. Donnelly and Baker split from the People's party while Pettigrew doubts South Dakota and Harrison administration patronage fuels Republican discontent. Omaha Be calls the national campaign unusually decorous and issue driven.

Friends of Protection Northwest Minnesota Leonator Washburn Ignatiue Donnelly J. H. Baker W. W. Irwin People’s Party Donnelly Baker South Dakota Pettigrew Territorial Harrison Dakota Reid

Congressman Dalzell Sees GOP Victory Ahead in 1890 Campaign

Congressman Dalzell returns from health and pleasure trip ready to campaign in his district. He predicts Republican success nationally with Harrison at the helm and notes labor questions will not derail the campaign. Doveuerry runs lively in Forty third Senatorial district against a Democratic opposition, with a previous 1588 margin cited.

Dalzell Harrison Republican Party Jere Doveuerry

New York Democrats claim decisive city victory with Tammany boost

Congressman Ashbel Fitch touts strong Democratic unity in New York City surpassing past efforts. He notes Tammany Hall's strengthened leadership and broad cross group support, while criticizing the Republican campaign as slow and poorly organized. The piece warns Republicans to monitor Tammany tactics.

New York Ashbel P. Fitch Tammany Hall Carter Montana Washington McComas Congress Maryland Alid Fassett Platt Senate Hill Carl Schurz Mr. Fitch

World's Fair Souvenir Design To Be Decided In Chicago

Lenox director of the Mint and Engraver Barber head to Chicago to finalize the World’s Fair half dollar design. They will adopt the ideal Columbus head from a Spanish medal with Spain's government consulted for approval and full authority given to decide. The choice aimed to be announced soon after consultations conclude.

Philadelphia Lenoh Mint Bureau Congress Barber Philadelphia Mint Chicago Davis Washington Spain

Big Offer Refused for King Lee Race Colt Maddox Declines 83000

Louisvipis Sept 24 Special Thirty thousand dollars was declined for two year old race horse King Lee owned by James Maddox of this city. King Lee arrived from Latonia and was sent to Scoggan farm. Maddox believes the colt is worth more and expects King Lee to win stakes next year. He rates him among the Wests best, second only to G W Johnson.

Maddox King Lee Louisvipis James Maddox King Les Latonia Scoggan Farm G. W. Johnson West

Gettysburg Keeps Its College Students Backed by Lutherans

At the Lutheran Church session in Lancasten on Sept 22 the removal of Gettysburg Seminary was debated. The Synod adopted resolutions endorsing the Board of Trustees actions at Cea vania Coll defining the English Bible chair duties and pledged support for the institution.

Lancanten Lutheran Church Theological Seminary Gettysburg Ceavania

Notable Preparations and Arrangements Highlight Society

A compilation notes nearing completion on the life of Daniel Dougherty with Mrs. Dougherty supplying material to a renowned biographer. Harvard executor Charles Elliot Nortox rumored to handle John Ruskin's will. Prof. A B Porter wed to Theresa Study in Richmond. Normannia passengers honor Dr. Max Brewer with a $300 watch. Emperor William to visit Vienna October 10 after Weismar wedding. Pickering to reveal 45 times more stars via Harvard Observatory telescope funded by Miss Caroline W Bruce. Maine's Gov Henry B Cleaves profiles from war days to factory work. Buck plans two novels yearly and seeks quiet top-floor study. Berlin Bechstein Hall dedication features von Bülow, Brahms, Rubinstein performances.

Daniel Dougherty Rome Richmond Ind Theresa Study T. N. Study Normannia Max Brewer Jenkins Frembendlatt Vienna Buck Bechstein Berlin von Bulow Brahms Rubinstein

Needs a Visit to the Hub

The London Afriewm omits George William Curtis, a failing that deprives readers of a liberal education, reflecting on its editorial stance and the value placed on informed discourse.

Boston Herald London Afriewm George William Curtis

Strong Language Sparks Civic Reflection in Chicago

The Chicago Tribune notes Governor Flower’s blunt rhetoric reflecting strong emotion. It suggests bold language can coerce policy shifts and even moral debates about public affection and propriety in political discourse.

Chicago Tribune Governor Flower

Not in the Procession and Other Notes

A Washington Post remark on Mr. Bisine and a Democratic ally hints at reciprocity. A Baltimore American item comments the summer ending, leaves falling, and coal prices remaining steady.

Washington Post Baltimore American

Centenarian Elizabeth Stanton Dies in Pennsylvania

Mrs Elizabeth Stanton mother to Mrs George Yellette of Tyrone Center County dies in Patton township aged 17 relic of American Indian stock noted for feats of strength in old age. Born at Big Chickiles in 1771 in western perone state.

George Yellette Tyrone Patton Township Center County Elizabeth Stanton Stanton Perone Big Chickiles Neaster County

Mrs Julia Berford Dies in New York Home Arrival

Mrs Julia BK Berford died suddenly Thursday night at her son in law Mr William H Search 400 Lexington Avenue New York Her husband died about six months ago and formerly ran the old climatele in this city She was well known to Pittsburg and was sister of Mrs W H Hagan of this city

Julia BK. Berford Kew William H. Search Lexington Avenue New York Berford Pittsburg W. H. Hagan William C. Don A Speos Chicago Canada Mu. Maitland Prince of Wales Camarthen England Me. Hattiand A Waa Glonce W. Orm Orrin Brothers Mexico London Chudwood Danice Orrin T. A. Devers York City Paemes Weil Koont Europe Pboe Chiar- Inf Circus Mra Kugland

Obituary Notes on Kate Ormond and James McCabe

Kate Ormond a famed exqustrienne dies in Mexico City after a surgical operation exhaustion. James P McCabe former jig and clog dancer died in Houston age 37 once prominent in trotting affairs after leaving the stage about 1980.

Kate Ormond Mexico JoupGen William FE. Surnwoop Cleveland Tiea James P. McCabe Hoston

Daughters of the American Revolution Seek Charter for Old Black House

A special DAR meeting at Mrs. Albert Childs in Shadyside yielded signatures for a charter to hold the Black House donated by Mrs. Schenley. Letters of thanks were sent to Mrs. Schenley and Mr. E. M. Bigelow. Chapter plans a mid October regular meeting to discuss a constitutional amendment on lineal descent from Revolutionary heroes. The Pittsburgh Chapter has 118 members and expects more next month.

Illinois Divine—Society Daughters of the American Revolution Albert Childs Amberson Avenue Shadyside Mra. Schenley Society

Shreve Slaughter and Railroads Double Tracking Question

A correspondence critiques the Fort Wayne line accident at Shreve Ohio urging law forces double tracking on busy routes. The writer cites single track and siding delays, suggesting train counts may err and freight waits for passing mail trains.

Dispatch Shreve Fort Wayne Starr W.E. Y. Allegheny

Birthday of the Oldest Triplets in Torrington

The noted Grant brothers of Torrington marked their 7st anniversary today as the world’s oldest triplets. They are all farmers, in vigorous health, and received a few visiting friends for congratulations with no grand celebration.

Hamtronp Cosa Grant Brothers Torrington

Railroad Wrecks Prompt Calls For Safer Travel

A string of four railroad accidents in one day provokes broad calls for stricter laws and higher safety standards. Critics blame reckless disregard of orders and failures in signaling, urging public and private investigations to prevent future tragedies.

Paiia Ohio State Journal Aarrisburg Philadelphia Bulletin Shreve Cleveland Leader Chicago Globe Ohio New York Times Expres Tris Phiadelphio Ledger Brooklyn

Curious Condensations Of Odd Historical Notes

A collection of brief curiosities and odd facts from ancient and modern times. Entries touch on English oak scarcity, early use of quicksilver, apple paring machines, Roman leather cuirasses, treasure costs, crossbow mercenaries, and peculiar anecdotes about theaters, kitchens gods, voters, armies, cork stoppers, mining tactics, noble dogs, London cabmen, bankers, Shakespearean houses, and more.

Counter England United

The Walking Delegate and the Broken Paper

A satirical piece shows chaos in a newsroom with editors sick and a chaotic printer’s crew. A humorous exchange references a walking delegate, a dentist, and a comic miscommunication about printing. The piece ends with a jab at playful political resentment and a spirited irish reference.

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