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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1892
Page
1
Wasntrotx, D. C., Feb. 7. James G Blaine declares he is not a candidate and will not seek the Republican nomination. The letter prompts shock and runs shifts of opinion, with supporters debating health, cabinet ties, and possible Alger or Cullom moves as rivals reassert themselves.
Washixeton Feb 7 Special There are two men in the race against the President Gen eral Russin A Alger of Michigan and Senator Shelby M Callum of Ilinsix From Chicago to Washington Alger pressed his bid after the convention Blaine talks reinforced his hope Michigan delegates will support him Quay Pratt and Clarkson back Alger as an effective worker for the party.
D C February 7 Special. Culllo m expresses hope to gain support from Illinois and the national delegation for his possible presidential nomination. He states he is not actively seeking the office and would accept the party’s wisest decision if not nominated. He notes Blaine’s withdrawal changes little and says Illinois admires Blaine but did not expect him to run.
Governor McKinley, citing the Blaine letter, says Harrison has strong support and that Blaine’s withdrawal concentrates Republican sentiment toward Harrison. He believes Harrison’s administration will carry a broader national following into the convention.
Thayer letters Governor Boyd offering to cede the Nebraska governorship after a yearlong citizenship contest. He cites court rulings upholding Boyd’s title and proposes turning over the office at 2 pm in Lincoln. State Democratic leaders plan ceremonies and a reception for Boyd after he assumes duties.
A 19th century analysis accuses William M. Springer of overrating as Ways and Means chair. It portrays him using piecemeal tariff reform tactics to split the Democratic majority and undermine Mills and other reformers. The piece notes Republican influence backing the Alliance and questions Springer's independence in the Speaker Crisp era.
Congressman Houk of Tennessee confirms a Republican strategy to disrupt Democratic unity in the South. He says the plan, backed by the Campaign Committee, seeks to sow discord to gain a foothold by splitting Democrats rather than direct head to head.
Six youths ranging from 13 to 18 years old gathered in a rear woodshed on Ogle Street to test giant powder. A lighter sparked a larger explosion from a hazardous material, killing Charles Harris, 17, and injuring the others, with Harris dying after hospital admission.
Rev. George W. Kildow 26 a Maryland native and student at the Southern Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Comumera committed suicide at 5 am by cutting his throat with a razor. Mrs. Kildow awoke to a fatal scene and called for help as other occupants rushed to the room. Authorities note a period of insanity preceding the death.
Feb 7 news from Deuurn reports the sale of iron stocks on the Mesabi range as highly active. Explorations show 18,000,000 tons of granular Bessemer ore in two mines Cincinnati and Bewabik. Authorities say more ore may exceed total shipments from all Lake Superior regions in the past 60 years, roughly 68,000,000 tons.
Cyener Ohio February 7 a tornado cut through southern Wood county at 4 oclock this afternoon unroofing houses uprooting trees and blowing down fences and oil derricks. Oil tanks at Standard and other firms were damaged with losses near Cygnet estimated at 7000. No fatalities reported yet though this winter storm is said to be unprecedented in Ohio.
In St Marys Polish Catholic Church the pastor Rev Father Mark Januskiewicz condemned a member Simon Baranowski from the altar. Baranowski clashed with the priest and was removed. A fight drew nearly 200 parishioners and 30 Poles were arrested.
In TaonossorG New Mexico on February 7 bank examiners report two western banks Deming and Silver City failed. Total assets show about 252000 with notes from prominent cattlemen dominating. Officers say they expect to resume in nine days and pay dollar for dollar.
The Delamater brothers J G and T A arrived in Meadville to attend a series of suit hearings this week. They expect the defense to push for delay and a fair trial remains uncertain. Victor M. Delawater is also expected to arrive to stand for a separate hearing.
A massive blaze at the Hotel Royal on Sixth Avenue and Fortieth Street in New York City traps nearly 150 guests as sections of the building collapse. Firemen rescue many, but at least four dead are confirmed with dozens missing and hundreds of valuables lost, including $12,000 in cash.
At the morgue the first bodies arrived from the holo caust scene, four identified by numbers. Number 1 a young woman jumped to her death to escape a fireman. Number 2 a heavyset woman suffocated with jewelry and rings. Number 3 a 25 year old man with gold filled teeth. Number 4 a 40 year old man with gold filled teeth and a gray striped shirt. A nude, burned man later identified as H J Levy. Others sought word on Kate Reilly and Ann, amid attendance by Missie Flaherty and Eliza Brady.
The Pittsburgh political scene favors Benjamin Harrison for a second term with Magee and Jones signaling support. Blaine’s declination prompts talk of a Harrison ticket while Quay’s stance remains under scrutiny and Democrats loom in the balance.
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