04 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1891
Page
1
The article reports Major William McKinley Jr speaking in Ohio amid tariff and silver policy talks. He predicts a Republican year, cites Governor Campbell opposition, and confirms his tariff stance while detailing campaign plans and potential presidential contenders.
The passage notes a tariff campaign in Ohio with attempts through letters to manufacturers and via Senator Quay. James B. Scott and A. M. Byers acknowledge fundraising activity but deny prior efforts. A. Garrison Foundry Company and Jones & Laughlins deny knowledge of earlier attempts involving John H. Bickenson.
The senator hinted at resigning his seat in a Republican year and said his main aim is to rest. He left for his Beaver home at 3 40 this afternoon and will travel to New York next week to greet his son and three daughters returning from Europe.
Kentucky elected a full state ticket and adopted a new constitution with the Alliance exerting legislative control. Democrats won offices including Governor John Young Brown and Attorney General W J Hendrick, with Republican challenger A T Wood falling short. Prohibition also ran a full ticket but drew a light vote.
A national dress reform movement emerges from Chautauqua led by Mrs. Frank Stuart Parker of Chicago with a central committee including Annie Jenness Miller and Elizabeth Steuart Phelps Ward. The campaign targets corsets high heels and waist constriction preferring comfortable business attire for women and seeks broad reform across classes and professions.
A North Carolina Democratic editor says the Farmers' Alliance is stronger than expected and pushes Democrats to act before it's too late. He notes Cleveland as a favored candidate among farmers and suggests the Alliance could erode the Democrats' 14,000 margin, though Dems may rally on national issues.
Aug 3 There is unrest among McKinley supporters and Morrison administration allies over potential indifference or opposition from Secretary Blaine in Ohio. General James A Hall of Maine, a Blaine stalwart, recently returned remarks suggest Blaine influence may wane. Hall hints the McKinley protection platform for governor may not prevail.
A Blaine era report notes strong Republican clubs in Brappoon and nearby areas, including the Carnegie Guarda, circulating talks to reorganize and back Dalzell for president. John Tralell plans statewide campaigning and McKinley addresses for Dalzell, with planned large receptions at Hawkins station and other communities.
In Scranton Aug 3 a Wilkesbarre Record push for ex Scranton for Republican State Committee chair sparked talk. He says he is not a candidate and may not accept if offered, citing little recent state politics. He notes Watres knows state politics and would be a good chairman.
A Spectal Telegram to The Dispatch reports Secretary Jon D. Worman says Democratic societies and clubs are expanding in many counties. County chairmen urge organizing in all towns and daily reports reach Secaronaes. The movement anticipates a forthcoming State convention and sustained party activity.
Senators Cameron and Quay dispersed after two days of talks at Donegal, reportedly seeking strategies to defeat President Harrison's renomination. The split followed a protracted consultation on the state of the Republican Party amid disclosures related to the Gelimaser affair.
In Alliance circles in Kansas the release of open letters from W. A. Harris and W. Sham sparks drama. Harris labels a sub alliance plan as corrupt and modeled after shady loans to banks and railroads, warehousing, and a tax on the many for the few, while Sham notes ongoing moves to unite the People's party platform. Frank McGrath opposes the scheme, and voting on sub alliance measures later this month may defeat it.
Dauphin County Republican Convention will nominate delegates to the State and Constitutional Conventions tomorrow. Ex-Senator E. J. Herr and M. E. will likely be chosen for the Constitutional Convention. A resolution will instruct Dauphin voters to back Louis W. Hall of this city for delegate at large.
In Shawnee County the Democratic managers sought fusion with the Farmers' Alliance as planned at the Democratic convention. The Alliance reps repelled the overture, stating they were fighting both old parties and would nominate a full ticket locally.
City Judge John Henry McCarthy presided over five quick wedding ceremonies in room 18 at City Hall. Couples from New York, Long Island City, and nearby areas wed in a single burst of ceremony as the judge completed the registrations before departing.
Special telegram reports Alden B. Stockwell, a Wall Street figure once worth millions, suspended on a 200 share shortfall in St Paul Lackawanna and Rock Island on the Consolidated stock and Petroleum Exchange. The Cleveland native rose and fell through speculative gains, facing renewed losses and a recurring nickname.
Baker private secretary to Colonel Ingersoll remained alive but very weak at noon. Orville M. Anderson, who fired three times Saturday night, was jailed awaiting coroner's examination and potential charges as the case moved toward a formal prosecutorial decision.
In Better Pennsylvania Aug 3 report, the Murphy-Brell marriage remains a topic of interest as Murphy gets out of jail after his first wife withdraws her charges and moves toward a second marriage with Hoe.
After being freed from jail Murphy left for Glade Run to rejoin his wife at her mother-in-law's home. The wife, enraged by a dowry deception, filed new information and officers pursue him.
Governor Pattison asks Secretary Foster to authorize a three to five member committee to examine Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia books to determine how funds misused by John Bardsley were handled. State and city losses estimated around 1.5 million dollars. Officials plan joint legislative committee meeting tomorrow amid growing calls for scrutiny.
In Puriavectura on Aug 3 a magistrate’s constable posted an execution and levy on Granite State Provident Association goods. Shareholders, mostly colored, gathered anxiously awaiting Secretary S F Edwards to address them as a lawyer named Hanlon reportedly profited from a Delaware claim. Edwards calmed the crowd and had the notice cleaned from the window.
The Sea Serpent and Mermaid, Yankee dories, left Cohasset on June for London. Sea Serpent leads by about 1000 miles per a London dispatch and German-Hamburg reports. Hats owner Captain Hudson notes calm seas and steady progress toward London, with estimated completion around 45 days.
Special telegram from San Francisco reports John and Isabella Beecher Hooker will celebrate their golden wedding Wednesday afternoon at City Mission rooms. The event features a tea party, a bride’s loaf gift from Hartford Equal Rights Club, and a presentation by World Columbian Commission ladies. Senator Hawley to MC.
Rome reports the Italian government aims to keep the conclave in Rome, fearing a foreign pope and a shift in church governance. Officials urge that foreign seats be avoided and that the Holy See remain free only in Roman terms, preserving the status quo amid Vatican-Italian tensions.
A Paris conference of French Hebrew Associations endorsed Baron Hirsch plan to unite Hebrews in Europe and America for emigration. Delegates will be sent to Russia to form a Central Committee in St Petersburg and provincial bodies to regulate the exodus with Russian government consent. German cooperation is being sought.
The article reports that Cardinal Simeoni and Monsignor Persico state the Cahensley plan to grant national bishops will never be accepted by the Propaganda. It notes President Harrison and Cardinal Gibbons discussed the issue, and the Holy See regrets friends of Cahensley spread claims of Rome obstacles.
Dispatch from Crete reports a Turkish family attacked in Ceramos village leaving two men a woman and a child dead. Eighteen Christian suspects were arrested and jailed with Turkish convicts. While imprisoned they were stabbed with knives and suffered serious injuries lasting eight days.
Paris on August 3 M Ribot minister of foreign affairs spoke at St Omer praising Russian hospitality to the French squadron at Cronstadt. He said the warm reception shown the fleet proves the friendship between Russia and France and goes to the heart of France.
Morley warned at Leamington that dropping home rule as the Liberal main plank would fracture the party. He argued Balfour’s local government bill would push toward home rule and destroy Unionism. Belgium's Queen illness reported. extreme nation sacrament noted. King Alexander in Russia.
Charles E Goodwin, shot by Bertram C Webster four days ago, died at Roosevelt Hospital at 2 o clock this morning. Webster, the horse owner and bookmaker, remains at large as detectives pursue him.
Bancetexa August 3 Severe disorder erupted in Barcelona as Republicans tried a surprise assault on the city garrison aimed at inciting a revolt. Guards repelled the attack after a brief battle, several wounded, arrests made including noted Federal Republicans, and authorities conclude it was a revolutionary attempt not a political coup.
Russian cruiser Ko 40 crew celebrated with a reception at the town hall and a grand ball. American and Greek warship officers attended, with a ballroom lit by many colored lamps reflecting Russia United States and Greece colors.
Abraham Backer a New York dealer in commercial paper assigned without preference to Benjamin F. Finstein. Backer, head of A Backer & Co., a dry goods and commission firm, also ran a mill in Glastonbury Conn. He handled about 15 million dollars in commercial paper annually and sat as director of several banks. His liabilities are reported around 4 million, with 2.5 million direct and 1.5 million contingent, the latter considered good.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company suit against Pullman Palace Car Co seeks accounting from 1882 contract. It claims excessive charges per car and missing detailed wage statements for porters and conductors, potentially affecting major railroads nationwide.
Captain James Chester of the Third Artillery reports on the Pennsylvania State militia First Brigade at Devon from July 16 to 25. He commends the young earnest officers and the guard, notes good general condition, and praises the artillery personnel and the City Troop of Philadelphia for drill discipline and appearance.
A Common Pleas Court decree in quo warranto actions by District Attorney Gribum declares the United Order of Fraternal Co operation forfeited its charter and powers. John Hoggard is named receiver with $50,000 security.
A number of school warrants were issued today and will be distributed within ten days. The Superintendent of Public Instruction awaits reports from Pittsburg and Allegheny before warrants are sent to recipients. Officials note Fisrerene will receive 77,4301 and Allegheny 20. Next year Pittsburg is slated for 193,105 2 and Allegheny for 7a.
Ex US Marshal Hopkins reports affidavits from Bridgeport Mine County detailing a horrific murder of Ah Quong Tir by Nevada Pinto Indians. Witnesses accuse white lawyers, a sheriff, and local officials of aiding or failing to protect the victim as attackers beheaded and dismembered him while alive. The Chinese Consul General plans to press the case for punishment.
Auditor General Ma Camant debates reforming tax collection with Treasurer Wright. He criticizes the mercantile assessment system as cumbersome and costly and favors a budget-based method to fund state government. He suggests a phased shift to a commission-led budget or a valuation-based county assessment to redefine taxation.
Councilman Bowles introduces a novel ordinance requiring drinkers to purchase a city license with cost varying by drink type. The measure promises enforcement and a projected revenue boost to fund temperance efforts, claiming potential annual gains of up to $1,000,000.
Albert Raymond known as the Cowboy Artist was arrested in Allegheny City on embezzlement charges and held in the jail. A woman claiming to be his wife visited Chief Wood and said she is his spouse. Detective Mulfish indicates a bigamy case will be pursued based on the allegations.
In McArryn Ohio on August 1 a mob pressured Sheriff to keep prisoners at home after Michael Woolweaver and his sons Henry and Weaver killed Car In Trine Seaman and wounded Station agent last Saturday. A preliminary hearing was begun amid crowd excitement as authorities tried to pacify the situation.
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