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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1892
Page
10
In Indianapolis Adlai Stevenson visits briefly as Indiana Democrats debate Gray and Cleveland factions. The piece traces the Gray versus Cleveland fight sparked by Shanklin and culminates in Gray losing decisive delegates at Chicago.
At the Cleveland depot a small crowd greeted Steven son as he arrived with his wife. Taggart and Wilson urged him to leave, while Gray supporters were notably absent. General Stevenson denied ties to Indiana politics and dismissed rumors about Knights of the Golden Circle and revolver deals as falsehoods.
The National Executive Committee met in St. Louis and authorized the Alabama State Committee to field a full electoral ticket. They discussed the fall prospects, planned an Eastern States meeting, and noted Colorado papers backing Weaver and Field. Treasurer Rankin said about $10,000 was raised for the campaign.
National Chairman Harrity, in Philadelphia, declined to confirm a definite rival for the Third district nomination but expressed sympathy for Captain Kerr and said Kerr has an excellent chance. He denied backing Mr. McAleer and left for Harrisburg then New York as party work continues. General Frank Reeder returns to take charge of the new state headquarters at 1231 Walnut Street and begins active operations.
The Perry county Democratic Convention met in New Bloomfield with no declared candidates. Dr. Cor Reatter was elected county committee chairman, resolutions endorsed Cleveland and Stevenson, Pattison's administration, and Harrity. Conferees named. McAllister nominated Senator. County ticket includes Wilson W. Gray as Representative, A. L. Holmar Sheriff, John Swarts Poor Director, James Bell Surveyor.
In Middleburg an Aug. Democratic County Convention nominated L. T. Marks for Senator, A. W. for legislature, Dr. William Reigel as judge, J. Moyer as County Chairman, and J. G. Lesher. Resolutions endorsed Cleveland and Stevenson and Pattison administration and praised the national committee choice of William F. Harrity as chairman.
A Carbon county Republican convention endorses the Harrison administration and platform, denounces Pinkertons and wild currency, nominating B J Kent for Legislature while selecting M L Smith James Ash and Joe McCarty as conferees. In the Seventh district Irving P Sanger is nominated for Congress by acclamation. Lieutenant G Sheeh is named state campaign chairman.
Aug 8 report on the opening of the Twenty-fifth Imperial Parliament with the throne speech read in the Lords. Liberal Asquith leads the no confidence move amid Irish home rule debate. Goschen and Redmond clash on policy while Lords debate the absence of a clear program.
The Cobden Club’s annual report laments Lord Salisbury’s Hastings speech and its impact on Central Europe and free trade. It argues tariffs signal distress and warn that British and Canadian trade moves threaten U S manufacturers under free trade. It notes Canada trade is minor next to Great Britain and United States.
Public papers show Sir Charles Smith faced a Milan of negotiations with the Moroccan Sultan at Fez from May 18 to July 2. The Sultan offered £20,000 to drop the grain clause, British insistence on wheat and barley exports. Charles refused, communications ceased, and no force or threats were used.
Edward Parker Deacon's suit against his wife for alleged criminal relations with M. Abellle is deferred to October after the Public Prosecutor refuses to intervene. The Attorney General cites insufficient grounds to prove the charge as Deacon had previously faced trial in Nice, where he was found guilty of killing Mabeille in Cannes and sentenced to one year. He seeks divorce and custody disputes over the children.
A Hel singfors dispatch reports a terrible sea disaster when a pleasure steamer was run down outside the harbor. Forty five people aboard were drowned and scenes on deck after the collision are described as distressing.
Lancaster Pa August 8 John E Mallone was re elected chairman of the Republican committee and D F Magee campaign management was placed in the hands of an executive committee
A special government train carrying 20 million dollars in gold coins moved through Buffalo at dawn. The convoy included 51 people with 45 armed guards, muskets ready, and water breaks for refueling. General Superintendent J. E White led the operation with Troy and Pepper coordinating railway mail divisions. The treasure was packed in cartridge-like boxes and guarded along the length of the cars.
In Portsmouth on August 8 sailors Charles Bushnell of Boston and William Carroll also of Boston were killed trying to keep two boats apart. The schooner Charlotte drifted and the seine bost wedged between vessels, trapping the men who were swept under and crushed.
President Harrison spends a quiet stay at Loon Lake New York with Mia Dimmick attending a union service in the Loon Lake House parlor. He joins in songs and plans a fishing trip postponed to tomorrow while Mrs. Harrison remains in good spirits and Dr. Gardner has not yet returned.
The Democratic State Central Committee in Chicago decided to begin campaigning in Illinois in September, while Republicans plan a August 15 statewide rally in Springfield led by Whitelaw Reid and others. The party favored education over oratory and rejected inviting Grover Cleveland, hoping to avoid dividing voters on party lines this fall.
The Aborabi family of Syrians, father, daughter and two sons, reported to the New York consul after they were attacked by three drunken roughs. The consul forwarded the case to their government and the incident may cost the United States several thousand dollars.
The Cramps of Philadelphia secured contracts to build three 11 000 ton steamers intended to beat the records of the City of New York and the City of Paris. Dallett of Boulton Bliss & Dallett confirms drawings and specifications and praises American shipmasters while criticizing foreign officers on ships.
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners adopted a resolution at the national convention in St Louis demanding Congress repeal of the Sunday closing clause for the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. They urged the Exposition Directory to keep the fair open, and called unions to pressure Representatives. They argued Sunday opening would be preferable to exposing visitors to saloons and gambling dens in Chicago.
The eleventh reunion gathers about 5000 members from various states and 100 Ladies Aid members. A public reception is held, with sessions to begin in earnest tomorrow as representatives from Alabama to Washington attend.
Reports detail police searches at the Bordens’ home where an axe with possible blood stains and a dress fragment were found. Authorities probe brickwork and chimneys while questioning delays in contacting the district attorney and seeking a skilled detective.
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