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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1892
Page
11
Minneapolis Mississippi June reports the Republican National Convention scene with Harrison and Blaine factions trading leads. The piece notes shifting sentiment, predictions of three-fifths support for a nominee, rumors of a dark horse like McKinley, and Ohio figures Foraker Sherman and Alger as potential picks amid a tense party atmosphere.
The report notes town delegates favoring Senator Allison as Hawkeye State’s likely candidate if Harrison and Blaine retire. Shelly Cullom of Illinois emerges as a key Harrison loyalist present on the ground, denying his own candidacy while pushing Harrison as the man. Other figures mentioned include Jeremial Rusk of Wisconsin and White Law Reid of New York as possible state delegates.
Large Republican crowds in Chicago discuss Blaine resignation and Harrison prospects at the Minneapolis convention. Delegates from Cincinnati, Saginaw, and other cities weigh Blaine versus Harrison with opinions from Indiana, Texas, Ohio, and Connecticut figures.
A Maine Republican insider claims Blaine will win on the first formal ballot with a plan to withdraw Harrison and nominate Blaine by acclamation. He cites a cipher dispatch from Minneapolis and notes Blaine’s resignation was expected once votes favored nomination.
Local notes list W E Slight and A D Parsons of Boston and T O Sullivan of New York attending the National Funeral Directors Association session in town with an expected 190 members. J J Cronan of Shelbourne Falls arrived from Oil City bound for Buffalo but rerouted after a cloudburst. Other travelers and locals mentioned include S L Cowell named Assistant Depot Master, Dr Cawpan and sister at Monongahela House, Emanuel DeRoy family en route to Atlantic City, W M Brown of New Castle and W W Haveani of Cleveland at the Duquesne, J S Coxey horse dealer at the Anderson, Rose Tucker of Wheeling at Seventh Avenue, Rex-Speaker Long to Philadelphia, A Fink of Irwin at Seventh Avenue, and W C McMahon going to New York on business.
The list of Pittsburgers registered at New York hotels includes E. K. Bennett of Westminster, H. M. Bennett of Hotel Bartholai, C. M. Bingham of Imperial, J. M. Cronse of Park Avenue, J. L. Dempsey of Grand Union, H. P. Silworth and W. S. Eyster of Westminster, H. W. Hartman of Holland, J. B. Ritchey and wife of Sturtevant, K. Solomon of Hotel Imperial, and Jd. D. Weeks of lurk Avenue.
The Pittsburg Cycle Company at 48 Wood Street plans an East End lantern parade and invites all cyclors to join. Lanterns and refreshments will be provided free after the march, and leave orders for lanterns at 425 Wood Street.
Captain Burns seeks to add a Boston pitcher or outfielder but faces uncertain prospects as manager Buckenberger reports no closed deals. Talks include Clarkson Lowe and others with Pittsburg bidding for Clarkson. Ehret in Louisville trying to regain form. Directors remain hopeful the pitching staff will strengthen and the team improve.
Pittsburg faces Boston while Cleveland visits Brooklyn in a six game league schedule. Cincinnati plays Washington, Louisville meets New York, Chicago battles Baltimore, and St. Louis visits Philadelphia.
An Eastern writer notes falling attendance for New Yorks games despite past success. Morning crowds fell from 3,228 to 1,497 and afternoon from 18,162 to 7,344, the smallest across six towns. Brooklyn totals rose to 14,770 for the day, with 11,868 in the afternoon.
In Louisville in June a Special note says Meekin has been suspended indefinitely after Dr. Stucky telegraphed Manager Chapman to release Jouette. Meekin arrived last night and was sent home as suspension takes effect. Jouette will practice to regain condition. Meekin claims no desire to be released and blames his weak ball handling. He is staying at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Local and Johnstown State League teams meet at Exposition Park this afternoon as Boston stars Baldwin and Mack are praised as top batteries. Bets circulate on who will triumph over Brooklyn and Boston, with Lowell’s McCadey and Murphy noted. Trades and league disputes hint at broader baseball turmoil ahead.
In Ren Mulford's view the Columbus surrender of Claussen would release Backes, a dangerous asset, strengthening the Colonels. The writer notes a wise policy to keep minors healthy throughout the year.
Entry list for Morris Park in New York dated June 5 covers six races. Horses and weights are listed for handicaps selling and stakes across a six race program, with names such as Gold Dollar Great Guns Yemen Benji Lewds Lavish and Tom Tough among entrants. Copyright notes and incomplete OCR portions appear in the tally.
Simocco and Longford are out of spring engagements. John A. Logan Jr is owner of an imported Derby stallion valmed st and CHRIS SMITH says Yo Tambien Je is not for sale at 600. he would not take 30000. Holloway warns the Latonia Handicap winner will not race again. Addie’s declaration to the American Derby signals training concerns for Lorillard. R. Givns faces a 200 fine for abuse after Merriment race incident at Lut on.
The 175 mile race runs from Grand Rapids through Grand ledge Lansing Ann Arbor to Detroit. Starting at 5 P M rain or shine the event aims for 12 hours 55 minutes. Editors Weston and Cranby report medals from both papers and bicyclists statewide await it.
Reader notes cite a 61 round fight, a Chicago to New York relay planned in good weather, Perrer Jackson age 71 born in the West Indies who went to Australia as a caller. It reports 140000 wheels built and 200 imported, Yale crew under Captain Bos Cook aiming to lower New London record, July 4 Hartford bicycle races plan faster one mile on a triple bicycle, Boston club oldest in the country formed in 188, banquet with 11 members, New York papers backing Coney Island Athletic Club to break Sullivan Corbett match, and Sullivan facing legal risk in New Orleans remarks.
Stockholders of the Lehigh Valley Railroad filed a long equity suit in Northampton County seeking a preliminary injunction and the appointment of a receiver to stop alleged mismanagement by the Philadelphia and Reading Company. The suit claims diversion of traffic under the lease harms dividends and holds LV directors as trustees to account for losses. A June 30 hearing requests injunctions and a court-ordered receiver pending final resolution.
Post 3 G A B plans a campfire in its hall this evening. Several small incidents and injuries are noted across the city including buggy falls on Federal and Homewood avenues and a stair fall on Murphy Street. A coroner's inquest is set for a Allegheny boy killed by a brick thrown by a jailed suspect.
A Braddock alley blaze in a nine room tenement killed Hungarian Michael Kral and Marko Dekvorvitch and injured Frank Blawitch and Joseph Blawitch. Drunken boarders had lit an oil lamp, a blast spread flames, and one victim perished after escaping efforts. Firefighter ladders saved Mrs Blawitch and a child, with Dekvorvitch dying later at headquarters and an inquest returning accidental death for Kral and self-inflicted risk for Dekvorvitch. Property owned by George Franser valued around $500 and fully insured.
A Beaver Falls resident has invented and patented a gas producing process he says will rival electric light in brightness and natural gas in heat. A local company has formed, facilities will be built, and the method will be thoroughly tested. The process reportedly uses a column of air forced through a chemical mix to generate gas at 2 cents per thousand feet.
Hugh Curry, convicted in Washington Pennsylvania of arson on eight counts, faces a Monday sentencing with a possible short prison term and fine. Attorneys for the Curry brothers debated a compromise. Marion urged mercy while Hugh maintained he did not burn the stacks. Judge McIlvaine seeks settlement but will proceed with sentencing. Samuel J. McGugin of near Hickory reported a 15 year gas flow from his well has ceased, marking the end of an early Washington county drilling era that spurred regional oil and gas development.
Mazrtrxsstre West Virginia June 5 Special Pankney Warrenfelty and a companion missed a train to Hagerstown and began walking. Four miles out Warrenfelty slept. his companion beat him and stole about $20. He suffered severe cuts and bruises. Officers pursue the assailant Charles Hoffman.
Weather is clear and warm as the river falls. Eight feet four inches at the falls and ten feet six inches in the canal. Vessels moving include Tell City from Evansville, Big Sandy from Cincinnati, Grace Morris from Salt River, Sam Brown to Mittsburg, New South up from Memphis to Cincinnati, Buckeye State down to Memphis. Tug Georgia, built for a Cincinnati party, went up today. Departure Big Sandy for Cincinnati.
A 61 million blaze wiped out the Jimtown mining camp near Creede after an oil fire started in the Kinneavey block. With no fire department, flames consumed a mile of frame buildings. Many saloons opened for free liquor as 100 deputies joined protectors. Loss estimated at 1 million with insurers about 250 thousand.
A new corporation named the Umbrella Trust was incorporated with a capital of 5 million dollars in 100 share units. The firm, to operate nationwide and abroad with main offices in New York City, is led by directors from New York and Connecticut. It may issue 2 million dollars of debenture stock bearing interest if not earned by the company.
Governor Willey returns from Cour d'Alene to issue a proclamation calling for immediate dispersal of unlawful assemblages and restraint from interfering with mine owners and railroad traffic. He warns that state and national force will be used to preserve peace if the situation does not calm.
A nine member German Methodist council in Denver suspended Rev. Mr. Pfeiffer for disobedience and disloyalty and for counseling violation of the prohibitory law. Pfeiffer, a total abstainer, faced opposition by leaders who favored beer drinking and social dancing and who then called him to lead an independent church.
A prominent local peach grower visiting the city on June 4 said prospects for peaches were good and a large crop is anticipated for the county.
News from Praryce Iowa reports Steward Emerson a native of the city who earned 315000 a year from his New York law practice was found wandering the streets in a distressed state. He is confined in an insane asylum at Plainfield after visiting three weeks ago and then going missing with a reported 50000 short.
The Socialist Congress in Viensa denounces inadequate protection for miners at the Birkenberg pit and calls for criminal prose cution of mine owners. The action highlights labor unrest and government accountability in June.
Weary rains and cloud cover with rivers at seven feet six inches and falling in both Upper Ganges and Brownsville. Thermometers show 4 PM readings of 6 and 7 degrees, with stationary moisture.
River observations show varying levels and statuses. Waork station records 20 feet 1 inch and stationary with departures toward Pittsburg and Congo regions. PANKERSUCRG Ohio notes 14 feet 6 inches and rising while Little Kanawa also climbs. CalRO river stands 42.9 feet with clear warm conditions in Cincinnati.
Henny Russ of Winslow Street East End jailed for abusing wife and child. Joun Alexander arrested for refusing fare on a Wylie Avenue car. Robert Lewis and Edward Jack on Keystone State charged with stealing HD and a watch. F Peregrino tailor shop on Fourth Avenue entered Saturday night. thieves took clothes and Indies clothing. an electric beacon in front of shop failed to deter them. Local ads promote Klein's Silver Age and Duquesne lines with Max Klein of Allegheny offering catalogs.
A scrambled naval and river transport note shows Hornet No 2 left for Cincinnati with one thirteen barges, Pacific towed for Louisville, Keystone State scheduled as the Cincinnati packet, Fred Wilson departed for Louisville with five boats and three fuels, HM K Bedford leaving for Parkersburg, Josh Cook headed to Louisville with four boats and twelve, Delta left for Greece with a two day run, and river depths around twelve feet three inches amid a Titnaville cloud burst.
Worthy investment listed as a splendid summer resort in first-class trim. Features include 196 stores, a large frame house with 11 rooms, 2 cottages, barn and outbuildings, 2 acre lawn, and a cool spring. License possible for a suitable purchaser. Located 40 minutes from a prominent town on National Pike, connected to Pittsburgh by telegraph. Price $6,000 with $2,500 cash. balance negotiable. Call or address for details.
A shopper praises Jacksons for a $15 Worsted Suit offering exceptional value. He notes the fit, fine style, and a one year free repair guarantee on all suits costing $10 or more, urging others to secure the stamped guarantee.
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