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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1892

Page

6

Factional Fight Shapes R N C Move in New York

A heated push within the Republican National Committee centers on control of the next four years and the national chairmanship held by Carter. M. H. De Young of San Francisco claims acting chair role and seeks to settle the dispute at a special meeting in New York, with Blaine and Harrison factions vying for influence.

Republican National Committee New York United States Senate Carter Sam Fessenden Joseph Manler Clarkson Montana Bisine Harrison Moses Elsine Blaine Plaamed Executive Committee James F. Burke Washington Campbell Chicago de Young M. H. de Young San Francisco National Organization Biaine A Meade Fessenden National Committee Carver Burke MHS de Yours Presibeat Pan Mexico Hope

Political Turmoil Laughs and Loyalties in a Segmented Camp

The text notes Carter and Clarkson as close friends and hints at leadership struggles following Blaine's Minneapolis defeat. It mentions potential resignations or reassignments in the executive committee and Secretary Comen's Maryland link. It also asserts Republicans control a Senate and that fusionists have carried Nebraska and Wyoming in a Democratic-leaning Mountaine legislature.

Blaine Minneapolis Carter Clarkson Thomas MC. Comen Maryland Fessenden Senate Nebraska Wyoming

Ferryboat Fanwood Crashes At Liberty Street Slip

Panic aboard the Fanwood ferry of the Central Railroad of New Jersey as it failed to stop at its slip at foot of Liberty Street. About 300 passengers were aboard. a woman and her granddaughter plus two men fell overboard and were pulled back aboard. Several others injured by glass and the crash. cause cited as a malfunctioning eccentric crank pin.

New York Fanwood Central Railroad of New Jersey Liberty Street West Street Mra Leamas Edward Harry Hudson Philadelphia Whitestone L. L John Mason Jersey City

Death by Excessive Joy in Long Island City Case

Allentown Pa Dec 24 The body of George Westlake a designer and molder died reportedly from excessive joy after learning his wife had improved at Middletown asylum. The couple saved about 315000 after 30 years of work and planned to return to England. Westlake fainted during travel to the asylum and died en route or shortly after. His wife’s condition worsened, leading to institutional confinement and reduced contact with him.

Allentown George Westlake Long Island City Catarangus England Kennedy Westlake

A Rich Thief Aged Mother Jailed for Shoplifting

Mrs Eladia Rubie a wealthy 60 year old from New Rochelle appeared in Jefferson Market Court in New York arraigned on shoplifting charges. She claimed a fortune of 60000 and asked to be notified. bail set at 500 real estate only. Her two sons supported her during arraignment and kissed her as she was led away.

New Youk Sullivan

Prominent Photographer Insane Attack on Daughter

Niracana Fass New York December 26 A feared tragedy was narrowly avoided when George Barker a prominent resident Mason and photographer attacked his daughter Marie Barker. She was knocked hit and hair pulled as she fled to a upstairs window. Barker overpowered by locals and police guard him as medics attend Marie who remains in critical condition.

Niracana Fass N. Y George Barker Marie Barker Barker Alexander Porters Richardson

Westmoreland Institute Opens Its Thirty-Eighth Session

The Westmoreland County Institute opened its thirty-eighth annual session at the Opera House in Gurenssunec Pa with about ninety attendees. Deputy State Superintendent Houck attended and received an enthusiastic reception during the afternoon, while Professor Hamers delivered an engaging evening lecture as sleighing and Christmas attractions drew people from the teachers' meeting.

Gurenssunec Westmoreland County Institute Houck Peohenar Houck Hammers

Wind Up of the Fund Reaches 1153 96 for Homestead

The DisPatcheon fund for needy Homestead children ends with a grand total of 1153 dollars and 96 cents raised by gifts for toys and necessities. Distribution shifted from Christmas toys to clothing and basic goods, with thousands of items given through Sixth Avenue rooms and school involvement.

Tom DisParon Homestead Homestead School Board Dispatceh Sixth Avenue Dispatch Children's Fund Lal Children’s Fund Previnush Phadelphia Timor Washington Post Union Faneey School I Grove Esos J. W. Grove

Skirmish Near Laredo Involving U S Troops

Telegram from New Laredo reports Lieutenant West and his company encountered a band of bandits near the Alaran creek. One bandit killed and another wounded as the camp was surprised at nightfall on Christmas Eve. Troops returned fire and pursued fleeing attackers. Washington says Captain Bourke meets with Elkins and Schofield over the situation.

Washington John Bourke Elkins Schofield

Recount Ordered in Chateau County Live Vote Winners

The Chateau county recount proceeds despite two Canvassing Board members missing. The writ of mandamus directs the Board Assessor Sheriff and County Clerk to act as Canvassers. Recount begins Tuesday December 27 with two claimants for the single seat likely to appear Monday.

HeLexa Mont Ochotesa Box Elder Agave Mandamus Board of Canvassers Chateau County

Papal Envoy Satolli May Be Asked to Settle Canadian Dispute

Montreal December 24 Rumors say Mer Satolli the Papal representative in the United States may be asked within days to extend his conciliatory role into Canada A director of the condemned Canada Rebus notes the Board of Management plans a memorial to the Papal Envoy now in New York asking him to consider the recent developments between the journal promoters and the spiritual head of the diocese.

Montreal Mer. Satolli United States Canada Revus New York Spiritus

Age and averages of presidents at accession

The piece notes that on inauguration Mr. Cleveland will be near 56, the national average. It lists the oldest president William Henry Harrison at 68 and names many predecessors with ages at accession, highlighting the youngest Grant at 47 and Polk and Fillmore at 90 in error, among other figures.

Cleveland William Henry Harrison James Buchanan Taylor Jackson Adams Monroe Jefferson Madison J. Q Adams Be Harrison Hayes Lincoln Arthur Polk Fillmore Garfield Pierce Grant

Kaufmanns Seventh Free Distribution Reaches Homestead

Kaufmanns’ seventh annual free distribution of picture books to Sunday schools in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County totals about 100000 books valued near 15000 dollars. The effort includes 2000 children receiving candy and 3000 picture books, with additional clothing donations to Michael Snerren of the Pittsburg Trade Council.

Allegheny County Kaufmanns Pitta Allegheny Thiac Kauffmanns Kaufmanos Kaufmanna Santa Claus United Presbyterian Homestead Fifth Avenue Amity Street Dhes Michael Snerren Pittsburg Aimanne

Holiday Goods Clearance Opens This Morning

The sale starts at 8 o'clock with center tables cleared of fancy items. Most items are marked percent off, including high end pieces, regardless of cost.

Second Floor Art Room Selling Fine Pottery and Glass

A short sale at the Second Floor Art Room offers 50 pieces of fine large artistic wares at 3.50 and 5 dollars real worth, with assorted potteries at 1.50 each. The event promises extraordinary items not previously seen.

Royal Worcester

Pictures and Etchings Sale Promises Affordable Art

The listing promises a selection of pictures and etchings to be sold starting at 75c each, described as all nice pieces and suitable for a pleasant buying picnic.

Decorative China Plates Slashed Prices Draw Crowd

China plates once priced at six dollars drop to a range of fifteen cents to three dollars as thousands go on sale in the second floor Art Room drawing a large and satisfied crowd.

Puresvns Frank Hatton the Post Washington, D.C

Book Auction Highlights 3000 Cloth Bound Titles

Catalog notes a large selection from a bookstore going out of business. About 3000 cloth bound volumes across histories poetry fiction biographies and related genres, printed on good paper with solid bindings.

Christmas Goods Attractively Priced At Silverware Dept

The store offers a variety of fine ware and jewelry items with many attractive prices. Trends include fur boas and muffs at low costs and a full selection of Christmas dress patterns with tickets, expected to move quickly.

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