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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1892

Page

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Close Watch on Senate Control in Upcoming Conflicts

National Republicans organize to preserve Senate majority as Quay shifts aid to Akins and New Mexico. Leaders Clarkson Alger Millett Bliss Pullman Manley Estee Johnson map strategies for Kansas California Wyoming North Dakota Montana Nebraska contests. Democrats counter with plans for early public statements and coordinated state actions.

Clarkson Alger Werner Miller Bliss Quay Senate Voorhees PROM Watersoatos Senator Quay Akrons New Mexico Federal Union National Committee Arlington Hotel Lato Philadelphia Arlington United States Senate General Clarkson Warner Millett New York Cornelius N. Bliss George M. Pullman Chicago Joe Manley Mains Estee San Francisco Martin N. Johnson North Dakota Congress Kansas California Wyoming Montana Nebraska

Democratic Side in Senate Contests Focus on Wyoming and Montana

Democratic leaders and advisers, led by Gorman Brice and Carlisle with National Chairman Harrity, organized efforts at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to block Republican control of Wyoming Montana and Kansas seats. Ex Secretary Whitney wired Cheyenne for exact election results as Montana and Wyoming disputes unfold with new headquarters planned.

New York Gorman Brice Carlisle United States Wyoming Montana Kansas William F. Harrity Fifth Avenue Whitney Harrity Daniel & Lamont Nebraska California Hoffman House National Democratic Committee Don Dickinson Josiah Quincer Sheerin Benjamin Cable RKO Walt United States Senate Secre Cheyenne W. Baxter State Carbon County Hanna Supreme Court State Board A. L. New Baxter Whitbey Martin Nnis Maginuia Mortena Mr. Clark Bower Sanders Majoronia Thomas H. Carter Republican National Committee

Crisp Snubbed at Reform Club Dinner by Not Speaking

At the Reform Club dinner in New York Speaker Crisp sat among guests but did not speak. He said he was not invited to address the gathering though an advance AP copy of a speech had been distributed. Fairchild explained the limit on speakers due to many prominent Democrats present.

New York Reform Club Charles F. Crisp National House of Representatives Washington Carl Schurz Campbell Ohio Cris Crisp Speaker Crisp Associated Press Mr. Crisp Fairchild Leason Mr. Fairchild

Voorhees Denounces GOP Senate Surrender Claims

Indiana Senator Voorhees mocks Hale and other Republicans who say Democrats may win control of the Senate and Republicans will concede. He calls the idea absurd and says Democrats will work to secure their grip, watching key states where Senate races are uncertain.

Senate Branch Congress Wasternorron Voorhees Indiana Hale Democratic Party

Democratic Platform Attacks Tariff Policy Ahead of Revision

Mr. Voorhees cites the Democratic platform calling Republican tariff policy robbery and fraud. He says the Senate supports tariff revision as eagerly as the House and is ready to act immediately if needed.

Mr. Voorhees Senate House

Quay Slate Fixed Elects Thompson Speaker and Officials

Philadelphia dispatch reports Caleb C Thompson is re elected Speaker of the House with Resident Clerk Charles B Voorhees promoted to Chief Clerk. A D Fetterolf journal clerk and Jere B Rex reading clerk named. Senator Quay plans no bid for Speakership and signals Walton is out of the race.

Harry Walton C. ©. Thompson Voorhees Philadelphia Senator Quay Caleb C Thompson House of Representatives Charles BE. Voorhees A. D. Fetterolf Norristown Wright Mercer Morrison W. W. Franklin Lancaster Elias Davis Behaylkill Charlies F. Ettla Quay Harrisburg Eer Harry F.walton

Supreme Court Quashes Montana Legislature Case Writ

The Supreme Court grants a motion to quash the writ of mandamus served on the Chateau canvassing board. The ruling does not address merits and the case will be heard on Monday.

Hewtexa Mort Supreme Court Montana Chateau

Swindled by Hypnotist Dr Herz in San Francisco Scandal

Dec 10 report recalls Dr Cornelius Herz once famed in San Francisco as an electric nervous disease specialist. He allegedly forged signatures on notes totaling 10 000 dollars after claiming the victim Lyon was hypnotized. Lyon sued in Paris but Herz allegedly laughed off the claim.

San Francisco Cornelius Herz Panama Canal Archan Sekot Et Mysteran Lyon Coum the Duster Lyon Herz Paris

Actor Moreland loses sight after dog bite during stage incident

The actor Arthur C. Moreland who played Colonel Risener in Blue Jeans at the National Theater in Washington was injured after fondling a mongrel dog offstage. Sawdust sparked the dog to bite, tearing at the eye and causing temporary blindness.

New York Arthur C. Moreland Colonel Risener Ms .Eeanne Sadeenhybrid National Theater Washington Moreland Perry

London in Alarm Over Anarchist Plot to Attack Parliament

London police and English detectives guard Parliament and key sites after Paris reports of a massive dynamite plot by anarchists. Scotland Yard deploys 300 officers around Westminster, Downing Street, and related buildings while Dover and Folkestone ports are watched for explosive devices.

Loxpox London Francoia Westminster Downing Street Isa Courte Scotland Yard Parliament Building Francois England France Paris Dover Folkestone Fitsroy Square Garret Secret Service Division Trafalgar Square

Fasted for 63 Days at Reform School in New Jersey

James Still, the colored inmate of Jamesburg reform school, has completed 63 days without water or solid food since October 8. He remains unusually vigorous, gaining weight and performing tasks, while physicians seek explanations for his sustenance despite no intake.

New Brunswick N. J James Still New Jersey Reform School Jamesburg Beinls Zandt F. M. Donohue

Flatbush School Trustee Refuses Catholic Teacher

In Flatbush a school trustee Edwin Osterhoudt refuses to hire Maggie Tierney a Roman Catholic and graduate of New Paltz Normal School citing faith. The district school vacancy prompts commotion and a petition seeks Osterhoudt removal.

Eroostow Edwin Osterhondt Flatbush Maggie Tierney Osterhoudt Tierney New Paltz Normal School Perenne Jean Tierny Trosten

Father Corrigan Trial Set in Newark Ecclesiastical Court

The Rev Patrick Corrigan of Hoboken faces an ecclesiastical trial in Newark for publishing letters critical of Bishop Wigger. The case will be heard at Mgr Doane's residence by a diocese with prosecutor counsel defense and a notary. Bishop Wigger serves as Diocesan Court judge but will not preside.

Newark N. J Patrick Corrigan Hoboken Wigger Mgr Doane

Clergy figures named as judge prosecutor and defender

Rev. Joan J. O Connor of Seton Hall College will serve as judge. The prosecutor is Rev. Dr. Smith of Paterson, and Father Corri e will be defended by Dr. Burtsell, who handled Father McGlynn.

Joan J. O’connor Seton Hall College Dr. Smith Paterson Father Corrie Burtsell Father McGlynn

Ada Rehan in Clay Sparks World’s Fair Statue Debate

A Montana statue controversy over a 300000 sculpture for the World’s Fair shifts when official says Ida Behan, not Ada Rehan, is the chosen model. Annie L. Beach previously touted as candidate is pictured. sculptor Richard H. says the statue resembles Ada Rehan and will be finished in eight days. Beach has no connection to the sculpture.

Montena Annie L. Beach Ada Behan Mia Beach Illinois Montana New York City Conservatory of Music Ka A Phoos Stern Walter M. Bickford Bickford Ida Behan Beach Richard H. Oi *Bo Mie Abe Behan Ada Rohan

Ramsey Guilty Twice and Plea of Nolle Contendere

Ramsey faces 40 years after juries convict him on two charges in the Prinkey case. Judge Ewing explains that Sam Jones and Montana Pete were figments. Ramsey admits no guilt on the Dils case but pleads nolle contendere to the balance, with the Commonwealth noting sufficient proof for imprisonment.

Dils Thomas Marshall Ramsey Marshall The Commonwealth Lindsay David Cooley Cass Mary Sam Jones Montana Pete Nmtion Jack Ramsey Amile Judge Ewing Montana Pete Prinkey Bake Frey Gribble Prinkeys Justus Dila H. Reppert Justus Dils Frank Cooley Martin Notty Somerset County McKean Nolle Contendere Hamsey

Dynamite’s deadly work at Lowell store

Parkersburg Dec 10 Special Charles Frame closes a large general merchandise business at Lowell near the city. A year earlier incendiaries fired his stores and Daniel Echols was shot as he went to the fire. An enormous dynamite blast demolished the main building, shattering windows up to five miles away and wrecking contents. James reports about $4,000 loss.

Parkersburg Charles Frame Lowell Daniel Echols Echols Frame

Fainting during first degree murder sentence shocks Helena court

In Helena Arkansas on December 10 a dramatic courtroom moment occurred as Judge Green ordered Nathan Ramie alias Carter to stand for sentence. Ramie fainted when the court read the death sentence and collapsed, prompting a pause before the proceedings continued.

Helena Ark Green Nathan Ramie Carter

Leap by 12 year old girl and seven story fall

In Scranton Mamie Sweet a 12 year old colored girl leaped from a seven story window. She landed on the ground 125 feet below, was picked up and carried upstairs in an unconscious condition. Medical talent was summoned and she soon recovered.

Scranton Dee Mamie Sweet Abe

Another Judge for Washington County

Washington county, Pa, December 10. Members of the county bar quietly organize a movement to introduce a bill in the Legislature for the appointment of an additional law judge to cope with rising court business.

Washington County Washingtor

Resumption of Work Amid Rumors Old Scores Stand

The notice notes expected resumption of work at With-A EP amid rumors that old scores are still outstanding. No specific dates or parties are fully identified in the readable text.

Delays Seen As Reorganization Plans Pace

The article notes继续 delays in row works after a reorganization with creditors split over obstructionist roles. Authorities say financial issues must be resolved before the new company can operate, while another source contends business may resume by January 1 or sooner.

Row Obstructionista So Ocean

Harrison for the Canal

A White House meeting with a Nicaraguan Canal Convention committee led by J Odenthal and others from Ohio Michigan Louisiana New York Illinois Alabama included cordial remarks by the President. He stated the world calls for the canal and delaying it would hinder progress and invite objection from England or others.

Wasni Twotos White House George L. Converse Ohio W. C. Maybaury Michigan J. Odenthal Louisiana RL. Edwards New York Edward E Cragin Ilinois M. Shelly Alabama England

Westwood man rescues skaters from icy pond tragedy

Thomas O Neil of Westwood risked his life at Yates pond saving Maude Perry Euphemia Perry Stella Kent Lulu Hazard Tot Millen Thomas Kent Ralph Planck and William Griffin after they and about a dozen others fell through the ice. Maude Perry is in a despaired condition despite the rescue. Dennis ONeil and his son Thomas aided from shore and helped pull victims to safety.

Hitedale WN. J Dea Thomas O'Neil Westwood Maude Perry Euphemia Perry Stella Kent Lulu Hazard Tot Millen Thomas Kent Ralph Planck William Griffin Og Yates’ Pond O’neil Dennis O'Neil Thomas O'Neil

Potter Actress Faces $2696 Execution in 1857 Loan Case

The Sheriff today received an execution for $2,696 against Cora Urquhart Potter, the actress known as Mrs. James Brown Potter, in favor of Henry C. Miner, on a judgment from a money loaned in 1857.

New Yeurs Cora Uraquhart Potter James Brown Potter Henry C. Miner

Fragmented Weekly Directory Highlights and Page References

The Dispatch Directory lists scattered sections and page numbers for features such as mus, society news, stage notes, education, sports, and notices. It mentions items like Smokeless Powder, arbitration, counterfeit half-dollars, and a variety of columnheads across pages 9 to 23.

Aeryview John D. Pringte

War over county seat ends in armed clash in Liberal and Springfield

Kansas county seat dispute erupts in Seward County with Liberal's 75 gun toting supporters marching on Springfield to canvass the vote while arms guards seize records and move them to Liberal. Mobile threats and partial telegraph silence raise fears of bloodshed as legal battles stretch seven years.

Opeka Kan Dean Kansas Seward County Springfield Liberal Sutt Ted Handa Arkalon Mia Martin Ne Bee Opiec Liberal Party Botkin

Lackawanna Mills Shut Down After Boiler Turret Issue

The upper mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company shut down work yesterday due to a mechanical problem causing a stoppage. Management indicated repairs and improvements are planned, with 600 workers affected temporarily. The exact cause and duration were not confirmed by officials.

Scras Tox Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Sugerintentens Moffat

Cramp Shipyard Builds Two Massive New Vessels

A Philadelphia visit to Cramp’s shipyard shows blocks laid for two large American registry ships of the Inman line. Each vessel will exceed 500 feet in length and more than 60 feet in beam, signaling a major expansion of the fleet.

Philadelphia Cramp’s Inman Com Ca Seuer Atlantic

Cabinet Faces Pressure from Moderates in Spain

In Madrid on December 1 a senior cabinet member urged moderation as the cabinet confronted pressure from moderate Republicans. The government seeks to stabilize policy amid internal tensions and ongoing political maneuvering.

Madrid Dee 1 Senor Sagade Cabines Cry Stifbna Naeed Lepublic

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