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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1892

Page

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Carter Named Chairman in Pittsburg Political Scene

Tom H. Carter is named chairman with J. F. Burke as secretary after an all day conference. L. Magee is highlighted as successor to the young Pittsburger filling the post. Payne could not accept the position while Carter resigns as land commissioner. Campbell remains on the executive committee.

L. Magee Reid Rusk Tracy Mr. Harrison White House Delmonico's General Clarkson Clarkson Delmionico’s Carter Philetus Sawyer

Carter Chosen Chairman of Republican National Committee

New York July 16 Thomas H Carter 38 of Montana elected chairman of the National Committee after a day of talks and failed offers. He will resign as Land Office Commissioner to take the post. James F Burke temporarily secretary as Carter plans an advisory panel and a permanent secretary.

Pacial Telegham Disraten New Yonk Thomas Henry Carter Montana Michael H. de Young

New Republican Chairman Carter Serenaded by New York Clubs

The National Republican Committee chairmanship is highlighted by an impromptu serenade at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Lincoln Club and Pioneer Club in New York presented fireworks and cheers as Carter thanked attendees and praised party leaders. Jeremiah Rusk offered weather promises and a bold political jab at Democrats.

National Republican Committee Carter Fifth Avenue Hotel Lincoln Club New York Pioneer Club Third Assembly District National Committee Executive Committee I. L. van Allen Lincoln Republican Club Lincoln Pioneer Club Lincoln Grand Old Party Genjamin Harrison Whitelaw Reid Jeremiah Rusk Ae Prey Lsuchter

Flower credits Carter with strong leadership on national stage

Governor Flower toured Coney Island and praised Thomas H. Carter after his election as Chairman of the National Republican Executive Committee. Flower said Carter is an able man in the right place and noted their past collaboration when Carter represented Montana.

Carter Campbell National Committee Sutherland Republican Party New York Flower Coney Island Thomas H. Carter National Republican Executive Committee Montana

Northern Lights Stun City With Aurora Over Head

An aurora borealis lit the northern sky from 10 30 to nearly 11 00 last night drawing rare belts of red green and white across the heavens. Telegraph operators reported the brightest electrical storm in ten years disrupting Western Union lines and delaying messages.

Heaven Associated Press Distaron New York Arctic Jack Frost Emerald Isle Western Union 9 Ciy

Glass workers debate amalgamation at session

The Flint glass workers assemble to-day in session to discuss possible amalgamation. Committe reports fill the convention agenda as concerns and proposals are reviewed.

President Harrison travels to Cape May for stay

President Harrison and Private Secretary Halford reached Cape May New Jersey by special train. They proceeded to Cape May Point where they were greeted by Russell Harrison and wife. Doctors report Mrs Harrison much better, contrary to sensational rumors. The President plans to join her in the mountains after Congress adjourns.

Cape May Halford Seys Harrison N. J Halford Delaware Bay Railroad Cape May Junction Sewell Cape May Point White House Russell Harrison Tor Dispatch Loon Lake Gardner Congress Mra Harrison

Temescal Tin Mines Promising New Growth

Los Angeles July 16. Gervaise Purcell civil engineer for Temescal mines declares the tin deposits are not exhausted but in early development. 150 men work, new machinery ordered, June output doubles May, ore richer than Cornwall, veins widening with depth, tract extends over thousands of acres and explored lodes run long distances.

Los Angeles Fizpress Gervaise Purcell Temescal Purcell Cornwall

Eight Divorces in Fifty-Two Minutes at Cariaco Court

Judge Vail set a speed record in the Cariaco divorce court by granting eight divorces in 52 minutes. The proceedings named defendants including Alice E Pharis Effie May Rodgers Joseph Cerush Adelaide Louder Annie Minkler Warren Losey Henry Steinbacher and Henrietta Emery with decrees issued between 10:48 and 11:30.

Cariaco Vail Alice E. Pharis Wen New York Effie May Rodgers Burlington Rekeans Joseph Cerush Josephine Adelaide Louder Annie Minkler Warren J. Losey Henry Steinbacher Henrietta Emery

Forearm Relic of St Agnes Captivates New York

Father Terreau of St Jeane Baptiste hosts a 4 inch relic of St Agnes brought from Quebec by Monsignor Marquis. It will be on public view at night for nine days, possibly extended, marking the second such relic in the city after last May's exhibit which drew about 250,000 visitors and $20,000 in donations.

New York Father Terreau Church of St. Jeane Baptiste Aafely Quebec Monsignor Marquis St. Agnes St. Jeane Baptiste Church Aity

Visiting the Camp and Chaplains Show Soldier Spirit

Camp Black buzzed with drills and social visits as General Snowden and other officers hosted guests. Chaplains earned praise for marksman skills while Rev. Hunter hunted spring chickens for Sunday dinner amid a disciplined, orderly encampment and a growing visitor crowd.

Eighth Regiment Scouts Patrolled In Torrential Rain

A company of the Eighth Regiment manned scout duty on the hill opposite headquarters. Rain fell in torrents as they waited for orders. A barbed wire fence ripped uniforms and forced repairs. Guards were posted at the tunnel mouth and a ravine station was established opposite headquarters as all vantage points were secured.

Little On Regiment Fourteenth Regiment Hull

First Brigade Not Needed at Homestead

Harrisburg July 16 Special Adjutant General Greenland and other officers said no necessity existed for the First Brigade at Homestead and it would not be ordered to the front. The unit was ready to move from Mt Gretna to Homestead but the move was not deemed necessary.

Harrisburg Greenland Reed Wards Homestead Mt. Gretna

Men Summoned to Renew Work at Homestead Mill

Large mass meeting at the Duquesne mill last night amid lockedout workers and militia. The Carnegie Steel Company invites former employees to return before July 21 with promises of protection, while non union labor remains present and pickets guard the grounds.

Duquesne Leacera Dillon Beaver Falls Mills Lawrenceville Mills Homestead Carnegie Company Homestead Steel Works Hasan Ae

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Tom H. Carter The Quay Clarkson and J. F. Burke Norman M. Smith John L. Milligan C. Brumbaugh John P. Peney W. F. Robinson W. B Cowpland P. MI C. C. Wiley Harry F. Davis California Cornelius W. Diliss James F. Burke Pennsylvania J. & Clarkson Iowa Gerrett A. Hobart New Jersey Joseph TL. Maney Maine Samuel Fossenden Connecticut Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Richard C Eerens Missouri William ©. Bradley Kentucky William A. Sutherland John B. Tanner Illinois W. J. Campbell Fifth Avenue Washington United States Minneapolis Mr. Magee McComas Maryland C L. Magee Pittsburg Willian ©. Bradley National Republican College League Lilloes Aso Henry C. Paine Vig Payne Mr. Payne Milwaukee Sawyer Jerry Hesk Agricultural Bureau Hisevek Russell B. Harrison Payne Joseph J. Manley Angueta Samuel Fessenden Jarrett Hobart Europe William Bettie Bettie Hobart Bliss Cornelius N. Bliss Mr. Bliss Jerry Rusk Young Harrison Mr. Hobart Mr. Bradley Bettle Joseph A. Sparks Mr. Carter June Furnace Scioto County Peoria Louisville Nebraska Helena Mont Montanass League of Clubs Tecan Fessenden Land Office Governor Flower Rose OF the Corrina, N Green Glassworkers Mrs. Harrison Chicago Sam Black Snowden Wiley Gobin Son John Phildelphia Freemont Pathfinder United States Navy J. H. Hurst Fourth Infantry United States Army Brown Parson Jase Hunter Hunter Mr. Hunter Presbyterian Church Fairghance Eighth Regiment Republican National Committee Aurora Cccescseseees Fifth Avenue Market House Glass Workers Father Mollinger Stevenson Enat Beaver Falls Iron Workers Wilhelm and Bismarck Ghidstone News of la Eaaete France England Mee Lo Tammany Jay Gould Dora Russell Chace Late Electric News George Hodges Wildcats Bill Nye Oil Field News Carpenter Russia Eti Perkins Japan Carnegie Steel Company Carnegie Hill Reading Duquesne Mill H. EK. Thompson W. T. Robinson Burgess McLuckie Dave” Lynch Hugh O'Donnell Duquesne Gove O'Donnell Carnegie Steel Company, Limited A. Porran General Office
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