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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1891
Page
15
All readers who receive The Dispatch should note postage, with two cents for the daily issue and one cent extra for double or triple copies to ensure prompt delivery. The notice is dated in Pittsburg on Sunday September 3, 19L.
Governor Pattison calls the State Senate to investigate possible removal of the Auditor General and State Treasurer after a joint committee reports serious evidence. Convict Bardsley testifies refusal blocks prosecutions and alleged letters hint at misconduct. The probe risks political advantage for Pattison’s party while stressing public accountability.
New York markets report grapes with green moldy spots raising safety concerns. Officials theorize copper solution used to combat phylloxera may have been applied late, risking copper poisoning. Public urge caution and avoid copper-treated fruit. shippers warned to exercise discretion with dangerous drugs in produce.
The article recalls Jay Goulds health, his influence over Western railroads, and a looming dividend issue at Missouri Pacific. It notes rumors of prosperity in the West contrasting with a lack of funds to pay dividends, signaling a shift away from borrowing to sustain payouts.
The passage mocks Mr Gould and his large short positions and profit from public money. It argues that railroad management and speculative manipulation benefit insiders, noting Gould's public notoriety and yearly display of wealth through financial schemes. It urges investment in real estate or savings rather than backing perceived misdeeds.
The piece argues for consolidating Pittsburg and Allegheny with outlying suburbs into a city of 450000. It notes past opposition over corruption and franchise practices but suggests current issues on both sides may ease. It contends a united city could gain better government and services while tempering fears of Northside influence.
The piece notes an extraordinary late summer with July temperatures persisting into late September, drought and fires in the Northwest, and a possible shift to cooler weather predicted by the Weather Bureau. It discusses theories about equinox storms and comet-tail influences, then expresses hope for relief from a prolonged heat era.
A critique argues the New York Evening Post overstated capital fleeing to New Jersey. It contends only a small fraction of 800 million dollars in paper value moved across borders, while real wealth remained in New York as monopolies sought broad charters in New Jersey.
In his letter of acceptance Republican nominee George D. McCreary vows not to protect or cover up any matter related to the treasurer's office past present or future. The remark signals intent to run a transparent administration and invites public scrutiny of his record.
The letter argues a pledge to honesty for a political nominee is odd yet necessary after Philadelphia exposures. It questions the need for such a promise and predicts further revelations as politically honest figures respond to recent turmoil and possible coverups.
The push to form a permanent Pittsburgh symphony orchestra dominates musical circles. No firm plan exists yet, but measures aim to establish the organization with broad support from patrons who can contribute to the arts.
A local report notes the coffin of W L Scott is described as a lavish, costly piece, yet the public does not envy its display nor desire such splendor. The piece emphasizes opulence without admiration from the citizenry.
The piece mocks a Republican wool grower who blames McKinley for wool price declines, questioning his motives and asking if the grower pastures sheep on Federal street or Wick avenue. It contrasts with Pittsburgh wheat farmers and Braddock farmers, framed by a free trade organ.
Guides set for teaching voters how to cast ballots on election day face difficulty in understanding. Experts urge every voter to take a lesson to prevent mistakes that could cost in a close election.
FirtTees lawyers discuss the Hopkins Learies will case with a 90 million estate. Each heir could receive 2 million if the division is even, though chief lawyers fear some top figures will push for the lion's share.
A senator from Ohio or New York dodges the silver question, promising to back any position shown by evidence. He weighs evidence like a cautious Hibernian awaiting proof before admitting guilt or innocence in a prior assault case.
Rumor from California suggests Ly Mr Estex may be appointed Attorney General, seen as another example of a corporate lawyer rising under this administration.
THs report shows residents migrating from Fittsburg to outlying districts, driven by soot and empire in the city center. The New York Advertiser notes Russell Harrison cleared by documents of involvement in the Aransas Pass humbug corporation, countering his frequent national nuisance label.
Staxley declines the Governorship of the Kongo Free State citing his mother in law’s wishes, signaling family harmony. The note suggests stable domestic support and contrasts with the political pressure typical of such appointments.
A New York newspaper questions the political assessment issue by recalling President Cleveland's allegedly voluntary but coerced $10,000 campaign gift in 1868. It notes that after paying 610,000 Cleveland lost office.
A fragment notes a stance against writing letters especially with a postscript asking to have them burned. The wording hints at a wary view of correspondence and archival neglect. it reflects a historic attitude toward preserving or disposing of written records.
The report ties Jay Gould moving to reinstate Deacon White with a stock squeeze in Gould assets. It urges readers to distinguish the baseball Deacon White from the speculative figure, noting the sportier White does not habitually fail.
A New York paper notes that naval progress is not startling when the minutenomph of 1872 could be put into commission as a formidable vessel in 1691. It argues that many missions have been expended in the wrong way as part of this development.
Readers note a heated race described as a clash between two wealthy factions named Money Bags and Money Barrel. The local scene centers on fundraising and influence without clear policy detail.
Tarr bets two to one that the Louisiana lottery will be abolished. With the election not until next April, supporters wager on the extinction of a major gambling concern, illustrating persistent betting on a distant outcome.
The latest reports say Great Britain plans to annex Formosa in the South China Sea, the key Chinese island, as Japan also eyeing Formosa with growing interest. The piece notes Britain and Japan pursuing strategic gains in East Asia.
A New York reporter argues that European peace is at greater risk now than in recent years due to contradictions in news and jealousy between sovereign authorities, framing harmony as perilously fragile at this hour.
The Washington Post argues England moves toward a bloodless but thorough revolution with reforms including House of Lords changes, disestablishment, home rule, one person one vote, workers’ regulation aims, and land ownership demands led by Sir John Gorst. The piece notes Gorst as conservative yet active in labor questions and hints at rural land reforms to curb urban migration.
Syracuse Journal notes Premier Sir George Gray's plan for a two chamber system in New Zealand with a chamber composed entirely of women. It contrasts with Corea where women engage in multiple husbands while men cede political power. The piece frames the experiment as a global focal point for women's influence and governance.
South Carolina lacks divorce laws and will not recognize others. A South Carolinian who divorced in Florida and remarried learned his second marriage was not valid there in that state and his children could not inherit in South Carolina. If all states adopted SC views, marriage would be a heavier contract.
A jumble of names and events spans rulers, diplomats, and social figures. Mentions include Emperor Winniam appointing nobles, Chief Immigration Inspector Min Holmann’s Europe mission, Jesse Grant en route to witness his mother's presence in Chicago, and Euphor Williams funding flood relief in Spain. Other items describe royalty betrothals, royal portraits, and society gossip about the Bismarcks, the Rothschilds, and a Mixnoo Princess, with anecdotes on Worth and titles fading into modern roles.
A STI CORRESPONDENT notes Broadway rents high for small rooms with ornate fittings, detailing a $1000 monthly rate and $12,000 annual costs. The piece journeys through street scenes from Canal Street to newspaper offices, a butterfly sighting amid Broadway traffic, a horse stuck in an excavation, and reflections on city work life and gambling clashes.
European investors, burned by costly South American ventures, now view the United States as the safest and best field for money. They plan renewed heavy purchases of U.S. securities on foreign account, expecting vast foreign capital to flow in the next year or two.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Pittsburg businessman Charles H Paulson Jr of Franison Bros after a brief illness. mourns his sister Jennie Pooleon lost in the Johnstown flood two years earlier and mentions his misfortune during a European trip. Funeral set for Monday at 3 PM at the residence of H W Bickell on Rebecca Street East End.
Obituary notes report the death of Hon. John D. Howard a Minnesota politician of Connecticut birth died in Duluth and note a large estimated estate. Other obituaries mention F R Eexp Martha Nixon and Mrs McCauley among listed survivors and biographical details from New York Wall Street to Allegheny.
Lawrence county jail inmates seek clemency letters as Mayor Brown reports a letter writer among prisoners. William Mundie noted for many jail terms is released after a meek appeal. An umbrella vender and others pledge reform in letters to gain liberty, prompting mayor to suspect a coordinated letter-writing scheme.
The Navy Department plans experiments using petroleum as a coal substitute for fuel on warships. English and Italian programs are cited, with successes noted on torpedo boat Janderland burning jets of oil. Oil allows easier transfer, greater stability, instant heat control, and reduced crew while eliminating ashes and smoke.
Ex Attorney General Thurston reports rising pro annexation mood in Hawaii while noting mixed local opinion. He cites sugar interests benefiting from bounty law and asserts no Queen Liliuokalani shift toward England. He warns Monroe doctrine objections are unfounded and cites strategic location of Hawaii in relation to the Nicaragua Canal.
A historical notice notes how 1901 differs from 1900 in Ohio politics with Republicans better prepared to rebut Democratic falsehoods. It cites Democratic distortions about tariffs and the McKinley bill, including rumors spread by paid agitators at county fairs about price rises to urge immediate purchases.
The piece argues war prep in the United States draws strong attention and moral concern. It contrasts peaceful uses of terrorite with its destructive potential, noting readers in Canada and the United States face scrutiny of civilization’s resources and the risk of future global conflict.
A fragment debate scene notes Mills mocks the tin plate industry while praising protectionist policy. It claims the new factory jobs would reach billions in value and frames McKinley and the Republicans as champions of domestic industry and protection over free trade.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports farmers earn profits by wheat shipments to Europe. With about 75 million dollars of gold to recover from that country, the flow suggests that the total may return home well before Christmas as shipments continue at a high rate/$1,000,000 daily.
A collage of brief items notes a South Amen origin for Rosewood, electric fireworks ahead, Missouri exports of California fruit, and a London journal push. It recalls police skirts, papal pilgrim beds, Afghan locusts, and a Paris Eiffel Tower receipts tally.
The text roams through snatches of dialogue and stray captions. It references seashore calls and a magistrate, a prisoner named John Swayback, and a string of humorous and misspelled lines. The overall effect resembles a collage of vintage jokes and quotes from various sources.
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