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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
18
In Lawrence County a fierce political contest ends with John Dalzell heavily defeated while Quay supporters claim a sweeping victory. The result hinges on delegates to national and state races with Pearson and Preston among notable figures.
The Democratic county primary nominated A. A. Plumer for National Delegate to Chicago and selected State Convention delegates James McGarry Franklin J. B. Payne Oil City James Gates Cooperstown James S. Young Scrubgrass. Hill faction carried no precincts. County convention set for Tuesday to organize June county officer primaries.
Congressman Branner arrived to handle April business and praised the silver bill’s repeal, claiming a victory for sound money. He notes Cleveland’s growing strength in the capital and among Democrats, predicting his nomination. Branner argues Hill erred by campaigning instead of remaining in the Senate, saying Hill has lost ground since going South.
Menor April 2 The Democratic primaries produced three delegates from North ward for Griffith and Bard taking South ward delegates. George Dresh of Sharon also contends for a national delegate. All three men are pledged to Cleveland and Tuesday's convention will nominate county officers later.
Washington April 2 Little interest shown in Republican nomination meetings across Washington county precincts. Only Ernest F. Acheson appeared on the tickets, with little scratching. Acheson will be nominated for Congress on the first ballot at the convention in this city Monday morning.
Irranxine April 2 Special The Democratic County Executive Committee met this afternoon and elected four delegates to the State Convention. The delegates are Ed Trapp Worthington Ed Townsend Apollo Daniel Nurton and J W Hing of Kittanni The resolutions praise Cleveland and Pattison administrations and instruct the delegates to vote first for the former president then for the governor.
The Somerset County special report states the county chairman received a letter from J D Licks of Blair County claiming he is as good a Republican as Congress on Scull and would not allow the use of his name as a candidate in Somerset County due to lack of sympathy with his views.
Senator Quay retires from city politics quietly and travels to Washington. He confirms no interference with delegates and aims for a national convention seat. Walters says Harrison will be renominated by acclamation, while Cooper notes movement and state alignment.
SHAMOKIN April 2 Republicans in Northumberland County chose delegates aligned with W C McConnell for the National Convention from the Seventeenth district. In Monroe County the convention elected W A Erdman a Quay supporter as delegate and John J F Palmer Congressional Contes set.
Armstrong's Anti-Quay Organ reports a change in stance as the campaign closes. The paper, denouncing Senator Quay fiercely, now accepts the county’s expressed wishes and pledges to support the ticket. The leading editorial is attributed to ex-Judge Neale.
The Quay faction secured the Republican primary win in Cambria County. The county convention in Pottsville is expected to endorse the junior Senator and elect Quay delegates. In Shenandoah, John F. Finney, a Quay representative, lost in the Second ward by 87 to 47, signaling strong Quay control over local party leadership.
Wyandotte County Kansas Democratic Convention chosen delegates to the State Convention and adopted resolutions endorsing Grover Cleveland for the Presidency. The State Convention will select delegates to the national convention.
Lancaster reports the April 2 Democratic primaries produced a clean win for the state administration. John A. Cole and B. Gien were chosen as delegates to Chicago and will be instructed for Cleveland.
In Bellefonte on April 2 the Democratic County Committee set the district boundaries for selecting delegates to the District Convention which will elect the national delegate. The conferee system in the district is to be abolished.
In Cruacco Illinois the boodle probe ends with a grand jury recommendation for a continued inquiry by a special body. Of ten officials named only Alderman William O'Brien would face prison if convicted. the others would pay fines. The jury rejected a citizen referendum on valuable franchise ordinances and did not implicate State's Attorney Longnecker.
The Italian steamship Massillia arrives with 935 steerage passengers from Italy and Russia. Detained at quarantine for thorough inspection of all new arrivals due to past typhus cases, and the ship will be held until safety checks are complete.
Kaufmanns department store Pittsburg unveils trimmed and untrimmed hats in a Paris fashion inspired display. The third floor front offers French pattern hats at half Parisian prices with cases ready to copy designs, emphasizing originality and economical pricing.
Limited sale advertisement notes souvenir sparkling witster items sold only by E P Rosorts and Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Fragments reference Easter spoons, decorative pieces, and fragrance hints in a period retail notice.
The article reports on ministerial reshuffles in Germany Austria Hungary with Herr Hanauer named as Secretary of State in the Imperial Office of Justice and Count von Eulenburg's contested appointment. It notes reforms separating the Imperial Chancellor and Prussian Cabinet roles, budget approvals, education bill backlash, and diplomatic moves by Count von Schouwaloff seeking to renew Russia Germany trade entente while the Czar withholds full acceptance. It also covers Hungary gaining separate representation abroad and pending German Spanish commercial treaty talks influenced by U.S. advantages.
Paris reports alarming news from the French possessions in the Bight of Benin as King Dahomey forces attack around Porto Novo and Kotonou. France plans to blockade the coast to halt arms and slave trade, revoke Behanzin's annuity, and seek 360,000 francs to fund troops to Porto Novo.
Loxpox April 2 Earl De Is Warr, once Sackville West of Washington notoriety, faces fresh trouble as locals of Bexhill on Sea accuse him of blocking a footpath. The dispute centers on reopening the footpath after he reportedly shut it, drawing public ire and legal scrutiny.
A village dispute pits a house owner against a local vestry and Bexhill residents. Reported resistance to public access cites vulgar villagers using the rear path, with outside help ready to pull down fences and defy bailiffs to march along the footpath.
London April 2 A week after Prince Albert Victor’s death the Duke of Cambridge appeared at the Alhambra Music Hall with Lord Randolph Churchill and others to hear the entertainer Mile Violette sing Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay. The visit, seen as an outrage of taste by some, drew criticism for a royal figure enjoying public amusements while in mourning.
A deputation of unemployed workers met Lord Mayor Evans in Loxpon asking to turn city company halls into labor bureaus buy land for public works and start relief schemes. The meeting at Tower Hill was led by Wade who cited the Dean of St Pauls Gregory whom Wade said would preach for the unemployed but did not offer tea to hungry deputation members.
Loxspan April 21 reports three Rosenfelds at Monte Carlo this year. Henry Rosenfeld of Chicago along with another unnamed American and an Englishman are noted players. The Chicago Rosenfeld reportedly left a large win for a Riviera visit yet is losing now, while Henry remains in London saying he will not return to the whirling wheel.
Loxpox April 2 The Durham miners strike has entered a stage where prophecies seem safe. Delegates see no chance of victory and urged a ballot on continuing the strike. Voters chose to continue in overwhelming numbers but asked employers to allow willing workers to return. Employers refused until wages are settled. Meanwhile coal prices trend downward as the strike continues.
In Vilna the trial opens for forty women charged with infant killings. Some 350 witnesses are summoned as prosecutors aim to reveal a long running baby murder system. Six bodies found in a cesspool sparked wider probes and a substantial crime list is expected to emerge.
Loxpox April 2 The Russian government has reached an agreement with Harvey Steel Company of New York to build a plant at the Aboukoff armor works near St. Petersburg for processing warship armor. In Athens April 2 the Greek cabinet explains its ministerial change citing financial and judicial troubles and promises budget balance with reforms to Justice and Education and major improvements to army and navy.
French troops seized the rebel forts at Yentse in Ton um after hard fighting. Three officers and 17 privates were killed in the engagement, with casualties reported among French forces. The action occurred as French forces advanced into Tonquin near Paris.
A Pittsburgh store reports strong interest in large fur rugs priced at 250 dollars. Curiosity buyers were converted into actual customers, prompting the retailer to warn neighbors to buy promptly while supplies last at LED G RORTAINGER, 17 and 9 Penn avenues.
Chicago April 2. A Democratic banquet at the Iroquois Club drew three governors from Nebraska Wisconsin and Michigan ex-Postmaster General Don M Dickinson and other leaders. Dickinson praised party discipline while showing ardent support for Grover Cleveland. The ex-president sent a message declining to attend further but urged loyalty to Democratic principles.
Washington April 2 Special Senator Hill has gone to New York to consult Croker and other leaders about withdrawing from the race and backing Senator Gorman. Southern men urge Hill to quit to unite behind Gorman, who could win most Southern delegates and gain some Western support. Gorman favors the plan and suggests Hill go to New York to gauge reactions from Croker and Boss McLaughlin, while Flower and Sheehan may resist, aiming for the Governor’s chair themselves.
Assistant General Stendent Camp bell of the railway mail service inspects the new mail weighing system. Notable arrivals include Mrs P Harris and R L Britton managers of Harris Theater at the Monongahela House, Col P D Perchment and friends bound for Florida, and several travelers and local officials staying at city hotels.
Cleveland April 2 Rumors that the Paige Carey & Co forgeries tied to the Painesville Bank collapse spurred a rush on Akron Citizens Savings Bank. About 125000 paid out. deposits paused 30 days for currency. Bank sound. O C Barber pledged to honor drafts. New York dispatch notes hundreds of thousands in forged notes and near 1 million total forgeries.
Prince Michael Mills answers his wife’s separation bill denying cruelty charges. He claims she threatened him with bodily harm and was restrained by him, not harmed. He asserts the incident arose from a conspiracy linked to his religious beliefs and that his property is held in trust for community members. The judge eased the injunction to allow bondsmen while denying immediate bail until Monday.
Hawtrax April 2 Special report says Nova Scotia faces huge fraud in $600,000 road funds. Legislators Cohan Fraser McDonald and McPherson stand accused of taking government money and misusing it. Privileges Committee investigates alleged improper payments and personal use details emerge from Alfred Brown’s evidence.
The Interior Minister orders arrests of agitators and seditious cries. The War Ministry dispatches two cavalry squadrons and two artillery batteries to aid police. Public fear rises as leaders issue appeals to restrain supporters. siege proclaimed amid threatening conditions.
New York on April 2 reports several banks, especially uptown ones handling large over the counter check payments, suffering a scarcity of small bills. Some banks say they can’t obtain more than one fifth of the requested amount from the Treasury.
News reports describe fires in Dunbar Scotland and Mannheim West Latrobe and Davenport and Greenville Miss and Hamburg Germany and Crawfordsville Ind and Mansfield Ohio and Robersburg and Perry Valley Pa and Mandalay with total and partial losses. Incendiary origin listed for several fires and widespread property damage across mills factories warehouses farms and schools.
A Kansas tornado disaster leaves about 50 dead as families across Wamego Towanda Strong City and nearby areas suffer horrific fates. Albert Eggers survives badly injured while his wife and infant are found decapitated. Telegraph lines also collapse, and fatalities may rise as reports filter in from New Kiowa and De Grasfe.
Government troops under General Rodriguez are repulsed near Ortiz despite light losses. Revolutionists seize Ortiz and advance toward Cura, capturing the gunboat Nueva de Julio to command the upper Orinoco. Merida and Zamorano mobilize 3,000 and 1,000 troops as Crespo-led forces gain volunteers amid Palacio’s declining morale. A local desk ad appears at Stevens Chair Co.
Riverside Worsted offers suits at 33 dollars. Salier & Co. operates from the corner of Smithield and Diamond streets inviting shoppers to visit the store for the deal.
Upper Gauges report river level at 9 feet 6 inches and falling. Weather shows cloudy and pleasant. Includes notes from Eslow and surrounding area.
Philadelphia April 2 Actress Elma Hinckley was found dead in her Continental Hotel room from gas after turning on the device and blocking ventilation. A member of Hovis Temperance Town Company, she had recent Baltimore engagement and earlier with Julia Marlowe. Despondency suspected. Actors’ Fund handling remains.
An 1867- war veteran recounts a failed battle with a chronic ailment at Gettyeware and a five thousand dollar search for cures. He credits Leyoo Remedies after seven months of use, claiming full recovery and invites inquiries at Fulton Fish Market, New York, with his name Cc. I. Pears.
Grateful testimonials describe relief from physical and mental distress caused by disfigurations and threats, claimingCUTICURA products as the greatest skin cures. Internal cleansers cleanse blood of impurities. external purifiers clear skin and scalp. advertised to aid many conditions when other remedies fail.
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