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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1892

Page

10

President Harrison Tour Includes Ophir Farm Visit

President Harrison arrives from Loon Lake and heads to Whitelaw Reid’s Ophir Farm near White Plains for a 24 hour stay. He will travel by the Traveler car with stops where Harrison will speak, with Herkimer and Warner Miller prominent among planned receptions and greetings. Officials and party leaders, including Halford and Tibbetts, organize campaign efforts across Virginia North Carolina and Maryland as Ohio and New York events shape the Republican slate.

New York Loon Lake Mott Haven Whitelaw Reid Ophir Farm White Plains Halford Tibbetts Mr. Reid Harrison Herkimer Warner Miller Miller Henry G. Burleigh Quebec Reid Thomas Henry Carter Mr. Carter Kes General Clarkson Hos Sam Fessenden Brookfield Hackett Carter W. W. Johnson Baltimore Maryland Virginia Charles Foster Treasury Department J. G. L. Harris Carolina Harris People’s Party People's Ohio Foster North Carolina Ben Butterworth George A. Sheridan Edward Fixwilliam Norwood N. Y Ted Risiy Nearwoods Cape May Sare President Harrison Russell Morrison Seashore

Democratic State Convention Nominates Morton for Governor

Lixcotx, Nun, Aug. 30. The Democratic State Convention met today and nominated J Sterling Morton of Nebraska City for Governor and N Wallner of Grand Island for Lieutenant Governor. The ticket was completed with F M Crowe as Secretary of State, H F O Sullivan as Auditor, and A.

Public officials named in official document fragment

B Beckman superintendent of public instruction J H Hornberger attorney general Matthew Geering commissioner public lands and buildings Jacob Wigg hs are listed as signatories or participants in a state government record with multiple department heads involved.

B. Beckman J. H. Hornberger Matthew Geering Jacob Wigghs

Harmony in Philadelphia Democratic Conventions Faces Court Ruling

Philadelphia reporters note harmony in most conventions as nominees are named. In the Eleventh and Seventeenth districts rival factions produce two candidates each while several other districts list nominees for assembly and senate. The Court of Common Pleas will decide the validity of the Seventeenth ward nominations and may address the Daily certificate challenged by Brewster.

Philadelphia Harmony Sevnteenth Geo, Beatty Andrew J. Toland Senate J. ¢. Hawcoues Wm. J. Reed John Donohue Andrew &. Conway Francis G.gallagher Thomas J. Orr J. Oliver Weeden Thos. J. Maximis Albert Crawford John Kelley Charles R. Gentner Walter Muir William H. Barrett James C. Gillespie John H. Fow Samuell Dalley Thomas McClarran Fh. J. Sink John Moore William Conway William Crain Charles Chauncey Binney Frank A. Harcramit Oaklane Court of Common Pleas Seventeenth Ward F. Carroll Brewster Steuben Hall Democratic Party Brewer Representative Few Third District McAleer

Democratic Rally in Sedalia Draws 10090 Supporters

Democratic day in Sedalia featured General Adlai Stevenson and W. J. Stone as main speakers. Stevenson denounced protection as robbery of farmer and laborer by manufacturers, urging true color of policy while addressing agricultural workers. West and Heard also spoke to large, enthusiastic crowds at the Opera House and Court House respectively.

Kansas City Sedalia Adlair Stevenson W. J. Stone Veet Heard Stevenson Hainy Ott Senator West Opera House Congressman Heard Court House

Medill Denies Blaine Residence Purchase in Los Angeles

Cu tca go August 30 Special. Joseph Medill dismissed a Washington dispatch alleging he was hired by ex Secretary Blaine to buy a Los Angeles home. Medill said Blaine’s home remains Washington, and he has not been authorized to lease or buy property. He noted Blaine may visit California but will keep his residence in Washington. Medill himself owns a winter residence near Los Angeles and spends part of the season there.

Joseph Medill Maine Washington CuTcaGo Blaine Los Angeles Cal Mr. Medill California Chicago Mr. Blaine Medill Foothills Serson

Montrose Democrats Nominate Pattison Backed Senate Push

The Montrose Democratic Convention nominated RK Searle for Congress 8 Thomas and Isaac Hill for Representatives M S Allen for District Attorney and Abner Griffin for Surveyor. A resolution urged voting to support Robert E Pattison for U S Senator. In Rome Judge F Crisp spoke to about 5000 Democrats drawing trains of crowds.

Montrose RK & Searle Congress Thomas Isaac Hill M. S Allen Abner Griffin Robert E. Pattison United States Rome F. Crisp National House of Representatives

Ex President Cleveland Quiet at Home as Weather Bites

Aug 30 reports former President Cleveland staying indoors with no callers due to bad weather at Buzzano's Bay Massachusetts. The moment reflects a subdued public presence as conditions kept him in.

Buzzano's Bay Mass Cleveland

Lizzie Borden Trial Foe Expert Blood Stain Theories

The Aug 30 Boston tailor of the Borden murder trial centers on Prof Wood's testimony supporting Lizzie against blood stain and poison theories. Stenographic inquest notes are admitted. Elizabeth's accounts of her movements and alibis are examined. defense and prosecution clash over prussic acid evidence and the axe evidence.

Suspicious Man Description Rejected by Detectives

A fragment notes detectives hired by the Misses Borden pursue a man matching a Dr. Handy description. The woman, Lizzie Borden, denies his presence at D R Aes drug store, and the fragment suggests ongoing questions about his whereabouts.

Dr. Handy Misses Borden Misa Lizsie Borden D. R. Aes Eli Bance

Poisoning Theory Debunked in Lizzie Borden Hearing

In the Borden murder hearing at Fall River Massachusetts on August 30 Prof. E S Wood found no poison traces on a hatchet or in stomachs and dismissed poison theories. The day highlighted inconsistencies about Lizzie Borden's whereabouts and testimony, while District Attorney Knowlton read Lizzie Borden's earlier statements revealing sharp, secretive answers.

Borden Faut River Mass E 8 Wood Lizzie Smith Mra Borden Mrs. Borden Dinnie Philip Harrington Miss Borden Knowlton

Stevenson Joins Cleveland in Writing Colored Democrat Support

In Columbus Ohio on Aug 30 Herbert A Clark a colored resident wrote in support of ex president Cleveland to persuade colored voters to back him. Clippings were shared with candidates and endorsements from Gray Gabies and A E Strv praised Clark for aiding the Democratic cause.

Columbus Herbert A. Clark Cleveland Clark Deap Ghover Cleveland Broomretoy Ill A. Clark Eng Deak A. E

Beautirs of the Engish Language A Use ful Lesson in Four Words

The phrasing suggests a historic note on English usage and language style presented as a compact lesson. It appears to discuss four words or linguistic devices and their proper application.

Burgess McLuckie to Be First Homestead Trial

The September term of the Court of Quarter Sessions will focus on the Homestead strikers facing murder riot and conspiracy charges. Burgess McLuckie is most likely to be the first defendant, with District Attorney Burleigh leading the state cases and defense to be handled by Brennan Cox or Northwest lawyers Argo and Irwin. Indictments for murder in the first degree and aggravated riot are expected for dozens of Homesteaders as the grand jury prepares.

Homestead Court of Quarter Sessions Homestead Borough Kennedy Porter McClung Haymaker John McLuckie Sidra Burleigh Mesara, Knox & Bkeed Buck John & Knobb Patterson Burgess McLuckie Brenoay Cox Argo Irwin Sikely McLuckie Sequenes Triade Grand Jury Carnegie Company Uroish

Mexican Officials Arrest U S Customs Officer in La Noria

Deputy United States Collector C D Reppe crossed the line and was seized by Mexican authorities in La Noria and taken to Santa Cruz. His wife Mrs Reppe accompanied him until she was sent home. Reppe had earlier captured a horse smuggler and sent him to Tucson for trial. Mexican customs officials later ordered Reppe released from Santa Cruz via courier from Nogales official Lineiros.

la Noria Anim United States C. D. Reppe la Norta Santa Cruz Reppe Tucson Lineiros Customs Service Nogales Keppe

Trentox Contractors Face Stone Debate in Newark Post Office

Captain Robert Johnston and partner Mr. Byrnes, tied to the Newark post office project, are at odds over stone type. Lawyer Bowman of New York claims Johnston manipulated wires in Washington to view rival bids before submitting his own for the $100,000 job.

Witisma Divorce Case Ends in Decree for Williams

The Wiklisms divorce case ended before Judge Fuller after depositions on Williams property value. He found the value at least 8 and granted Mrs Elizabeth T Williams a decree for 30,000 with 5,000 for attorney fees. Al Williams fights the decree.

Barto Orry Wiklisms Fuller Williams Elizabeth T. Williams al Williams

Labouchere Says Queen Interfered In Cabinet Plan

A Truth advance copy details Labouchere and Gladstone correspondence over Labouchere joining the new ministry. Gladstone claims royal permission was not sought or given, while Labouchere asserts the Queen interfered and bore constitutional responsibility. Labouchere abroad, vows no further comment.

Gladstone Lowpos Truth Mr. Labouchere Mr. Gladstone Hawarden Labouchere Labouchers Lord Rosebery Lord Salisbury

Lutheran Synod Funds City Mission Board at Kitteburg

Wanneey Pa August 30 Special The Lutheran Synod handles routine business approving Miss Kaughha Parker for foreign preparatory work and grants permission to organize a City Mission Board in Pittsburg The Dubois church is self sustaining and a one third apportionment for Home Mission is urged A new Sunday school song book urged and officers authorized to raise funds for the arena nod extension fund Synod adjourns to meet in 1893

Wanneey Lutheran Synod Kaughha Parker General Council of the Foreign Board Dubois Home Mission Board General Council Pittsburg

Canada erects eight lighthouses to aid US-Canada canal traffic

Ottawa reports Minister H Tupper announces Canada will cooperate with the United States by placing eight new lights on Canadian shores, aligning with 38 US lighthouses to aid vessels on St Marys River and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal. The decision follows US tolls on Canadian vessels and a push to create a joint international system.

Topper Jaye Americana Ottawa Onnt United States United States Sault Ste. Marie Canal H. Tupper Detroit Sault Ste. Marie St. Mary's River Ladiow Lawa Ludlow Canadian Pacific Railway

Mutiny Aboard Mary Marriner Leaves Captain Wounded

The American brig Mary Marriner from Jamaica reached Key West on August 30 with Captain Foss badly wounded after a mutiny on August 27. An officer and crew attempted rescue, but the captain was seriously hurt. A warrant for mutinous crew awaits service, though quarantine restrictions impede arrests.

Key West Fun Mary Marriner Foss Jamaics United States Marshal

Tillman Wins Big in South Carolina Primaries

Conservatives concede the state to Tillman by about 10 000 majority while claiming three Conservative Congressmen. Brawley in the First Hemphill in the Fifth and Johnstone in the Third districts named. Shell, Alliance candidate in the Fourth district, re elected. Dahomey retreat report from Lagos notes entrenched camp abandonment near Takou.

Revolutions in Mars Observed by Keeler at Allegheny

Professor Keeler of the Allegheny Observatory summarizes Mars observations by astronomers worldwide. He discusses Schiaparelli's globe chart, plans for photographs, and notes gradual but definite surface changes including a growing southern island. Observations were extensive, with results not yet ready for several months.

Professor Keeler Allegheny Observatory Mars Prof Keeler Schisparelli Milan Lislian Schiaparelli Prof. Kesler Holden Lick Observatory Althoue

Lamp fire deaths and calls for automatic extinguishers

An English inquest noted 300 deaths in England from lamp fires and a fire brigade officer claimed ten percent of fires stem from paraffin lamps. Captain Shaw reported sixteen lamp upset fires in a year in London. The testimony urged Parliament to require automatic extinguishers on all lamps.

England Shaw London Fire Brigade London

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Buzzard's Bay Frank Harrity National Democratic Committee Burgard Nebrska Democrats Isaac Pattison Montross Peaker Fall River Lizsie Dolan A. J. Borden Poe Ople Miss Liszie Annie M. White Lizzie Borden Stair Maggie New Bedford Adams Burgess M'Luckise Trenton Partisan Capital Witisma Labouchere Insists The Kitteburg Canada Inilan Tillman Yemerday Leorreat Kotonot Takou W.E. Fairbane &Co Pittsburgh F. Sellers & Co KansAs Citys Omaha
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