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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1892

Page

10

President Harrison to visit New York this week

Chairman Carter announced President Harrison plans a New York visit this week with stops en route including Ophir Farm and Warner Miller's home. The trip features multiple city speeches, a conference with Platt and Miller about patronage, and a letter of acceptance possibly to be made public.

New York Carter Republican National Committees Harrison Loon Lake Whitelaw Reid Ophir Farm Republican State Committee Roe ‘E Isrrison Charles '. Hackett Ws T Poughkeepsie Aibeag Mr. Reid Thomas C Platt Warner Miller Platt Miller Navy Tracy Messrs Platt and North Carolina Cowles Omas Semtle United States Tyre Glenn National Committee Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Indiana Virginia Ion William Mahone Edmond Waddill, Jr Richmond Old Dominion Waddill Stephen B. Elkins Anthony Higgins Delaware Jef Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster Hensbrouk North Dakota Jen Butterworth Ohio Albert W. Wishard A. M. Hancock Maryland George A. Sheridan Montana Sheridan

Elkins Boosts Harrison Chances in Key States

Secretary of War Elkins arrived in New York and spoke to reporters about the canvass favoring Harrison. He cited strong Republican organization in the South and expected West Virginia to deliver electoral votes for Harrison, while noting uncertainty about late changes before November.

HE Dispatch New York Elkins National Republican Couness Dispatch Harrison Cleveland Secre Elkins West Virginia Connecticut

Twenty First District Conferees Ballot At Saltsea Resort

Aug 2 Saltseceg Saltseorg reports the Twenty first district conferees resume sessions at the summer resort after a three day gap. Eight ballots produced no result and hotel interest dominates. Total ballots cast now 207.

Saltseorg Twenty-first District

Governor candidate Exum arrested for profanity in post office

Dr Exum third party candidate for Governor was arrested in Goldsboro charged with profanity in the post office in front of ladies. Postmaster filed the charge, the mayor fined him, and a perjury warrant was issued against him.

New Jefferson Button Adopted by Democratic Clubs

Wasnixotos reports a new official button for the National Association of Democratic Clubs. The button is white celluloid with a colored portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the face and the initials N. A. D. G above the portrait.

Quiet Day at Gray Gables with Josiah Quincy Visit

Buzzarp's Bay Massachusetts August 29 ex president received a lone visitor Hon Josiah Quincy chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic State Central Committee. He alighted from a passing train and spent an hour with Mr Cleveland before returning to Boston prior to noon.

Buzzarp’s Bay Mass Gray Gables Josiah Quincy Massachusetts Democratic State Central Committee Boston Westehop Cleveland

Electoral Vacancy to Fite

Harrisburg Aug 29 A meeting of the State Democratic Committee will be held in this city at 2 o clock next Tuesday for the purpose of filling a vacancy on the electoral ticket caused by the resignation of James A Mallon of the Twenty fifth district who has removed to West Virginia.

Democratic South Harrity Tacoma Wash Hugh C. Wallace Uni States Watson O. Squire Wallace Seattle of Washington State of Washington Don M. Dickinson Wall B. T. Cable Chicago Fite Harrispurg State Democratic Committee James A. Mallon West Virginia

Debation challenged for Elwood tin plate rally

An individual in Aug. a challenge is issued on behalf of Congressman Bygum for a joint debate with William McKinley at the Elwood Indiana rally on the 13th instant.

Anperson MND Congressman Bygum William McKinley Elwood Ind

Notes From the Political Camps and State Conventions

Reports of party conventions across states including New Jersey Pennsylvania and Nebraska with nominations for representatives and gubernatorial mentions. Delegates from Harrisburg Wyoming Wilkes Barre Lincoln Grand Island and other locales gather by acclamation and unanimous vote.

Sultan Loses Fighty Men in Rebel Encounter

Aug 29 report from Tengier states 80 of the Sultan’s troops and several officers were killed or wounded in the clash with rebels.

Tengier

Lizzie Borden Hearing Details Poisoning Suspect

In the Faw River court Lizzie Borden faces witnesses about murder of her father. Prosecution shows surrounding witnesses saw no entry or exit and that the cellar door was locked. Clerks testify to attempts to buy prussic acid the day before the murder.

Faw River Lissle Borden Mr. Borden Borden Lizzie Borden Attorne Knowlton Adelaide Church Mrs. Churchill Bordens Mr. Churchill Lizzie Thomas Bowes Miss Russell Bridget Mrs. Borden Alice E. Russell Lizie Borden Bridget Sullivan Lucy Collett Eaen Ape Yard Dr. On Miss Collet Dr. Chagnon Miss Collette Ell Bence Miss Borden Frank H. Kilroy Bence Frederick B. Hart Wood Miss Collett Miss Churchill Mr. Kelly Joseph Derosa Derosa John Crowe Lizzia Ion Father Eddy Mr. Johnson Michael Mullaly Linzie Marshal Fleet Doherty Dr. Bowen Fleet Adams Prof Lim

Prominent California Politician Lured to Death in Fresno

L B McWhirter a noted lawyer and politician was assassinated in Fresno while investigating a noise at his home. Two masked assailants fired six shots, three each, with a revolver and masks found at the scene. Local Democratic factions were blamed for the crime amid county political turmoil.

California Maske Fresno Call L. B. McWhirter McWhirter Democratic Party Kentucky Tennessee

Mormons Exit Hanover County After Authority Action

In Hanover County Virginia 75 men led by John W. Moody and Major John Page escorted Mormon elders from the county border after a meeting at Beaver Dam depot. The group resolved to keep the area Christian and to tolerate no Mormonism, escorting the elders 10 to 12 miles to the county line. Major Page directed the expedition, linked to Thomas Nelson Page.

Ricamont Hanover County Hanover Beaver Dam Depot John W. Moody John Page Major Page Jones’ Cross Roads Thomas Nelson Page

Cleveland praises Pennsylvania Democratic Society plan

Ex-President Cleveland commends the Pennsylvania plan for forming Democratic societies statewide. He urges friends to adopt it and form local organizations, says cooperation and dissemination of Democratic principles will be faster this way, and offers support in the work. He hopes to see the State Democratic Committee resolution urging enrollment in primary Democratic societies obeyed promptly.

Harrisburg Cleveland John D. Worman Democratic Society of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Democratic Societien State Democratic Committee

Court blanks A. P. land grant. Cubero confirmed

The Court of Private Land Claims in Santa Fe confirms the Cubero grant to the town and rejects the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad claim to odd sections within both American and Spanish land limits. It holds that valid Spanish and Mexicanos were not public lands of the United States and thus could not be granted away. The decision may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court.

Santa Fe N. M Cubero Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Uni United States Supreme Court United States

Placing the Blame Police Sanitary Inspection

City police patrolled alleys and cellars to enforce sanitation amid reports of cholera risk. Officers filed nuisance abatement notices. tenants and landlords may face prosecution if violations persist. The drive aims to clean streets, remove garbage, and curb disease as schools prepare to reopen.

Brown

Allegheny Cleanse Order Issued by Chief Murphy

Superintendent McLaughlin of the Allegheny Bureau of Health cited Chief Murphy’s directive for thorough cleansing. He said four sanitary inspectors and police support will clean the town in weeks, noting current conditions are good and downplaying fears of a cholera outbreak.

McLaughlin Bureau of Health of Allegheny Murphy Public Safety Department

Attorney General Declines Opinion on Eight Hour Law

The Acting Secretary of War asked Miller whether the eight hour law applies to Mississippi river levee work. The Attorney General replied that he cannot issue an official opinion unless a formal case arises in a department and that he cannot guide prospective contracts with the United States, citing precedent.

Wasmxcox Secretary of War Miller General Grant United States

Religion's Queer Effect Stuns Steubenville Store Believers

In Steubenville an unusual religious episode ends with Theodore F. Rabe burning worldly goods. He set fires using croquet sets and children's toys outside his store and later hauled items to an alley as police intervened. He claimed divine command to destroy items linked to satanic influence.

Steubenville Theodore F. Rabe Mr. Rabe

For Sale of Factory Plant on River Avenue Allegheny

Occupied property on River Avenue Allegheny with 57 foot front and 145 feet deep. Brick and iron clad warehouses machine shops and large foundry with boilers engines pulleys and hangers included. Rail connections with Pennsylvania and Baltimore Ohio nearby. Possession in one year. Auction scheduled September 6 at 9 o clock am at the premises. Contact F J Torrance 286 River Avenue Allegheny J W Arrott 539 Woodward Pleasburg A Leggate 50% Auctioneers Fourth Avenue.

River Avenue Eighthwart Allegheny Eiver Avenue West Pennsylvania Railroad Penceylvania Balmore and Ohio Railroad F. J. Torrance Riveravenue Allegheny, Pa J.W. Arrott Wood Or Plewaburg A. Leggate Fourth Avenue

Dredging and Jetty Work Bid Notice at Charleston

Engineer Office announces sealed bids for dredging and jetty work at Charleston. Bid receipt closes at 2 noon September 2, 1593, with details available from the office. Frederic V. as Captain of Engineers may supply specifications upon request.

CHARLES+ TON, & C Charleston Frederic V Enginecra Customs Cincinnati Oulu River Beaver Amos Stick Council Chamber Sewickley F. A. Dunham Geo. H. Anderson

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