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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1892
Page
1
The piece notes a House scene where demagogues and cranks seize speeches on every measure, with anti silver and free coinage factions clashing. It critiques labor bills and the eight hour issue, arguing data are needed for proper action and highlighting alleged hypocrisies among lawmakers and officials.
Garrett P. Serviss of the Sim's editorial staff reports from New York that the star Auriga has grown brighter since Tuesday night. He notes rapid fluctuations near maximum and debates whether the brightening stems from a variable star behavior or a possible collision caused by meteor falls.
Washington cipher reports a strategy to reconcile President with Senators Cameron and Quay to secure Pennsylvania patronage and back Harrison for renomination. Dudley operates as master negotiator, aiming to wield influence in Indiana and Pennsylvania while Quay travels. If completed, Harrison’s renomination seems assured with Quay Cameron support and Dudley cooperation.
A controversial resolution denouncing a brave and generous soldier as a disgrace to Americas joasualion was adopted. The statement calls for condemnation by loyal Americans and reflects the era's heated public rhetoric.
In Washington on Feb 17 Congressman Bryan presented Amos J. Cummings of New York a badge from Fremont Neb Democrats nominating him for President with J Sterling Morton for Vice President. Bryan said the badge reflected Fremont voters at Lincoln last Monday during Gov Boyd’s installation.
A new Pennsylvania Republican Association forms to oppose M L Quay for re election. Prominent businessmen from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lead a two district plan with state headquarters in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The group vows to run loyal Republicans for the legislature and stresses party unity over Quayism.
Washington February 17 Special There has been a romantic marriage in Chief Justice Melville Fuller’s family Miss Mary the eldest daughter and Colin CG Manning son of ex Governor Manning of South Carolina. Manning won her heart with Breckenridge family aid witnessed by Mrs Fuller and Mrs Haller Two Berlin trip was made for education Mrs Fuller sent to Berlin then joined in Italy where Manning married her in a quiet ceremony leaving the couple to a European honeymoon before returning to America.
New Orleans February 17 The Warmouth faction of the Louisiana Republicans opened their state convention with all opposing delegates excluded. Resolutions praised four years of McKinley era, celebrated ending the Lottery Company, condemned the party central committee, repudiated the doodle convention, and endorsed Harrison for reelection. John E Braux of Pointe Coupe nominated for governor.
In Kingsrook on February 17 special dispatch reports First Ulster county district choosing Dr. David Kennedy John F Cloonan and Lawrence Kelly to the Albany convention. The assembly endorses the State Committee action calling the February 22 state convention and instructs delegates to support Senator J B Hill for President, amid accusations of discord from alleged Democrats in New York and elsewhere.
Ex-Governor Campbell, with other Ohio Democrats, will meet ex-President Cleveland at the Russell House in Detroit next Tuesday. He seeks to assure Cleveland of a solid Ohio delegation for the upcoming National Democratic Convention and to unify support for Cleveland in Ohio.
Ex Governor Campbell, in Toronto as attorney for a New York railroad before Canadian courts, plans return to New York tonight then Detroit for business. He is slated to meet ex President Cleveland, Senator Vilas, and ex Senator Bayard in Ann Arbor for college exercises.
At the Minnesota State G A R Encampment a report from the Committee on Resolutions called a New York Sun attack on General Alger a libel. The session focused on the formal rebuke and possible further action.
In Greensburg Westmoreland County a man named George Grumbling, a prominent local businessman, died after he cut his throat with broken window glass. He had previously suffered illness but showed signs of recovery before the act. The nurse left briefly, enabling the self inflected wounds. despite stitches and intervention, he died. He leaves a wife and several children.
John Hyer, the Jersey City clerk accused of stealing 6000 from William Harvey & Son, turned himself in at his father in law’s home in New York. Police had pursued him across the continent to California. Hyer pleaded not guilty and was remanded on bail.
Sioux Falls February 17 All parties in the Minton divorce case left for Parker this morning Mrs Minton Colonel Weston the co respondent and Edward Nicoll refused to travel with the husband and drove across country The trial before Judge Smith opens and will last two to three days The day was spent jurying Mrs Minton withdrew serious charges and the action now covers willful desertion and failure to support She says she has sold property and spent needed money to obtain life's necessities A complainant alleges the husband kidnapped the children in June 1891 and now earns a monthly salary
Lenign Feb 17 Special reports a railroad company car carrying beer was stolen overnight by Indian Territory authorities halted a shipment without a full crew aboard. The car was taken at speed, with guards onboard ordered to release it as the engine ran at about 20 miles per hour.
A Pennsylvania Republican Association address denounces United States Senator M. S. Quay. It lists reasons for opposition including unpopular nominations, leverages of delegates, and time spent away from essential legislation. The drive seeks a loyal, reforming successor and invites local Republicans to join at the Philadelphia head office.
Mrs Maria Blaine arrived at Deapwoop and was taken to a hotel with nervous prostration after suffering a hemorrhage of the lungs on the train while en route to attend her divorce trial. The case will not be heard before Saturday.
Chief Brown announces Roger O Mara as Superintendent of Police Daniel Silvis as Assistant Superintendent and Sol Coulson as Inspector in a line of Civil Service reform promotions. O Mara, longtime police figure born in Ireland, rose from 1866 service to lead Pittsburg force. He is praised for detective skill cheerful manner and industry with a history across Bayardstown Pipetown and Union depot districts.
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