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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1892
Page
10
GEORGE ALFRED TownssEND reports from Minneapolis on June 5 about Blaine’s bid for a second term, Harrison’s cabinet disputes, tariff and reciprocity debates, and the shifting support among Indiana and Maine factions as delegates weigh Blaine, Alger, McKinley, and others amid a volatile preconvention atmosphere.
Washington June 5 Father Cronin editor of the Buffalo Catholic Union and Times denies publishing reports that Mr Blaine sought his views on the Ducey letter. He says his Blaine visit was purely accidental to pay a visit and had no political aim. No mention was made of the other Ducey name.
The Pittsburgh Company at 429 Wood Street invites all cyclists to a lantern parade starting on the first. Lanterns and refreshments are provided. Orders for lanterns may be left at 428 Wood Street.
The late Mr. BR. J. Anderson was insured for $50,000 and the Equitable Life Assurance Society paid the entire amount in under 48 hours after death. The check was sent from New York. Evwaxp A. Woops is named as the Western Pennsylvania manager.
Pittsburgh and Allegheny delegates landed amid crowds in Minneapolis to back Blaine on the first ballot. Notables like Henry W. Oliver, George Von Bornhorst, and Senator Flinn attended, with mixed votes and strategic seating arrangements shaping the convention mood.
About 175 supporters from Pennsylvania travelled by special train to Minneapolis to back McKinley and Blaine. They paraded to the Nicollet Hotel, sang political anthems on Hennepin Avenue, and drew cheers and rival chants from Harrison supporters at the West Hotel. General Frank Reeder said Blaine’s withdrawal from the Cabinet would not dampen Pennsylvania’s drive for nomination.
A delegate from Massachusetts arrives as Blaine resigns. Delegate Winslow states the move aids Harrison, framing the political shift as favorable for the leading candidate despite broad implications for the delegation.
The delegates from Blaine to Blaine, previously leaning toward Blaine, shifted after his resignation with 15 to 20 now backing Harrison. Ex-Governor Brackett declares he is Harrison, and the delegation’s sentiment favors Harrison as the resignation strengthens his position.
The California contingent arrived at Union Depot at five and marched to the West Hotel amid cheers for Blaine and Harrison. Delegates wearing red white and blue plumes gathered at headquarters in the Masonic Temple while awaiting a conference and polling the balance between Harrison and Elaine as evenly split.
In Minneapolis on June 5 the Columbia Club of Indianapolis arrived amid cheers. The disciplined group marched from the depot to the West Hotel with scarlet escorts, bands, and a Harrison campaign song, facing a crowd split between Harrison and Blaine supporters.
In Minneapolis on June 5, Wyoming delegates Mrs G C Carlton and her colleague draw party attention as old politicians ponder women’s political status. Carlton’s voice and enunciation are praised while she notes Wyoming has long had woman suffrage with polls never resisted.
The report notes James G Blaine refused interviews while denying forged quotes and urging friends to beware similar canards. Harrison visits Church of the Covenant as Blaine plans departure to Bar Harbor and sends a signed card defending himself.
The Minneapolis Flambeau Club serves as reception for all incoming delegations. The club, long established and well drilled, with local and visiting bands, marches between Union depot and West Hotel. Local committee members assist at depots in Minneapolis and St Paul and meet trains, guiding delegates to quarters and handling baggage.
A large gathering of colored Republicans from Texas to Illinois met in Chicago on June 1 seeking redress for southern wrongs. They urged the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis to pledge protection for the negro in the South and across all states. The conference formed the National Colored Men's Protective Association, with Indianapolis set for the first convention on September 22.
A special meeting of the State Board of Health in Columbus considers steps to curb smallpox along the Ohio River. Reports show cases across Minersville Pomeroy Chester Middleport Gallipolis and West Virginia towns Enat Letart Mason City Clifton Point Pleasant Liones Buffalo and Charleston. Quarantines tighten, exposure contacts vaccinated, and officials plan strict enforcement and new notices to boards of health. Furniture buyers warned to wait for price lists at Liberty Street near Sixth Avenue.
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