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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1892
Page
1
A candidate claims the antis can still subdue the administration while indorsing not instructing. Indiana is seen as the first test in the convention. An officeholder argues Harrison renomination is easy, calling current affairs bad management. Gillespie praised as hero of the Rockwell contest. a young Pennsylvanian proves himself.
A broad national critique of Harrison’s renomination persists in Washington as Republican leaders and newspapers discuss an alleged secret movement to defeat him at Minneapolis. The piece references Blaine, Blaine’s declination, and the roles of Platt and Quay, noting secrecy and possible instructed delegates.
Dr Henry Scudder faces a probate dispute over a second will of Mrs Dunton, challenged as Bogus by Duntons lawyers. Servants Celia Wallace and Hannah Johnson testified the second document signatures were by different hands and not the ones they signed. Experts say the second signature shows a different handwriting from the first will.
New York friends of Bunkoist Tom O'Brien believe he was aided in his escape by Annie Gray, once a housekeeper on Thirty first Street. They recall the gang’s hub at her home and past panel games. Some claim he fled to Canada or the West, possibly to a South American country, with ample funds.
New York ministers join the Grant Monument Association effort to raise 550000 in days. General Horace Porter convened clergy at Holland House and a committee led by Prof. Phili Schaff includes Archbishop Corrigan Bishop Potter John R Paxton Dr McArthur Rabbi Gottheil and Morgan Dix to assist.
The Mayor of Truro was arrested on a warrant issued by the Speaker of the Provincial House of Assembly for contempt after allegedly traducing a member. He was brought before the House, remanded until tomorrow to receive sentence, after a prior escape from the House lobby.
The General Board of Home Missions of the Reformed Church adjourned after appropriating 35000 for missions across the country. They will meet next year in Pittsburg.
McGuire, convicted of murdering Mrs. Gregory, was sentenced today in Newsores to die by electric chair at Sing Sing State Prison. The ruling calls for execution in a week or so. The Dispatch notes a forecast on the Bible translation.
Seattle police exposed a conspiracy to fake a death for life insurance against New York Life Mutual and Equitable. William Radloff born in Germany aged 23 allegedly plotted with Kostrauch and his wife to burn his house and hide a body, with $90,000 in policies. Kostrauch confessed, Radloff survived, and the investigation traced staged graves and a planned escape to San Francisco.
About 150 armed men in Buffalo forming home guard under Frank Smith of Powder River. Town patrolled nightly. travelers inspected. business at a standstill. Rumors claim larger bands plan marches into Montana. fear and rumors persist as sheriff hands prisoners to Colonel Van Horne.
In the wake of the California quake the worst damage centered on Vacaville Dixon and Winters, with Winters most affected. About 1000000 in losses reported and one life lost. Many buildings were destroyed or damaged forcing residents into tents while crews clear debris.
Seven Carnegie children ages 13 to 2 1/4 are taken to Harlem Police Court and placed in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. They are said to be grandchildren of a Carnegie cousin. their father John is a plasterer earning about four dollars a day and has provided no support as the mother dies of consumption. The case was reported by Rev W Knight McGowen after neighbors notified authorities. The mother died soon after, and the husband faces arrest.
Bethlehem Pa April 22 Officials tightened guard at Bethlehem Iron Works after Superintendent Fritz reported foreign spies aiming to obtain secrets on steel composition and armor plate manufacture. Ten coal and iron police designated by governor Pattison arrived with powers matching Philadelphia police to augment security.
Ten men are trapped and presumed drowned at the Lytle Colliery near Minersville after a flood. Duplex pumps are lowering water levels and may take another 24 hours to drain the mine before rescuers can reach the lower sections.
Michael Laffin a 51 year old bachelor died of heart disease in Youngstown on April 22. He had arranged his own funeral plans buying a cemetery vault and erecting a monument bearing his name and military service, omitting only the date of death.
Reports from Loxpox say Fox and Borrowe plan a dawn duel in Paris after a two week New York dispute over Drayton letters. Milbank, acting as Borrowe's ally, may serve as his second while Fox seeks pistols, with the outcome potentially ending the long quarrel between the two New Yorkers.
In Cleveland April 22 a deposition reveals O L Pooler of Chattanooga testified that Rumsey sought Pooler to join a scheme to place Mrs Moore in a sea prematte position. Pooler said $1,000 was involved and half would go to him. He described a plan involving visiting Captain Moore’s home under pretence of massage and a staged exit and return.
New York April 22 reports of division in the Irish National party are denied by McCarthy and Ditton in response to a cablegram from Dr T Addis Emmett, head of the National Federation of America. The message states there is no foundation to the rumored split.
The Cincinnati river has been dropping since 6 PM at about one inch every three hours. It stood at 42 feet 7 inches at the meet and peaked within a foot of danger around 2 AM yesterday. No higher stage is expected. more details appear in tomorrow's The Daily Bugle.
A bye election to fill the Toronto seat left by the death of H. E. Clarke in the Ontario Legislature draws four candidates: H. A. E. Kent, N. Bigelow, E A. Kent, and another labor aligned hopeful. The event sparks notable interest as party positions are debated.
In a bold speech to electors Macdonald advocates annexation as the best outcome for Canada arguing the current fiscal condition has failed and driven many youths to the United States He states he remains a Conservative though he believes annexation is advantageous The election is set for April 29.
Frank M. Roberts paymaster for Jones and Laughlin’s American Iron Works was found dead in his Gilsey House room in New York. He had arrived for business and pleasure and was about 50 years old with a long service record. His wife will bring the body to Pittsburgh for burial.
Ottawa reports Hon. George Foster delivering Lord Knutsford's reply denying Canada's request to abrogate the most favored nation clauses in treaties with Belgium and the German Zollverein. Britain warns such change could jeopardize English interests and complicate Canada's independent negotiations.
DuLorTs Moen April 22 The steamer George M Roby the first boat from the lower lakes to reach here arrived at 11 35 am followed by the Oakwood and then the Lockwood and Onoko all coal laden. Several propellers Sauber Jason Williams and Fayette Brown entered the ice about the same time but were blocked four miles out. City of London cleared for Buffalo with flour but became locked in the ice three miles out. Two more steamers were sighted entering the ice at 11 am.
The Alliance reports deaths among passengers and crew on its Brazil voyage. Howard F. Appleton of Brooklyn died of yellow fever, and a saloon passenger, Jane Oynihan, died of pneumonia and was buried at sea. Several crew members were ill. some were landed at San and Rio Janeiro for disinfection.
A St Louis mass meeting of colored residents appointed a day of humiliation fasting and praying in response to recent lynchings including Texarkana. The note calls on national friends to join a national day of prayer. The dispatch mentions Peary’s expedition progress as a separate item.
Morning issue highlights political maneuvering for the nomination with emphasis on Harrison. Notes on English and Continental news and business budget insights. A sensational Parson Downs report and jail gossip echo in a mixed page of features.
Newsboys and Pittsburg fans poured into Fifth Avenue for a baseball launch cut short after seven innings as rain and mud made the field unplayable. Crowds cheered through mist and opened gates to find seats despite heavy odds and churned sidewalks.
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