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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
7
The Republican National Convention opens with J B Fassett of New York elected temporary chair and committees named. Analysts note both sides seek time to line up support before a decisive ballot while Blaine’s leadership appears favored for 1892.
The Pittsburg Relief Committee urges donations of money rather than supplies for Old Creek disaster victims. Funds raised in Pittsburg neared £20,000 by yesterday, with local subscriptions expected to grow swiftly to speed relief, reflecting the city’s prompt response to Johnstown and oil country towns.
The Washington Post notes arguments for reviving state banks by repealing the tax on non national bank circulation. It contends national banks could meet currency needs if they exploited their claimed privilege, but low demand and bond taxes deter expansion.
The author argues that designating other securities of adequate stability as available for circulation could preserve the bank’s wide acceptability. Without this, there is a move to replace bank circulation with Treasury notes and coin certificates.
The piece argues that President supporters would not defect from Blaine, citing past loyalty to Harrison in 1888 and the strength of Republicans like Depew New Foster McKinley Michener Magee Reid. It warns against a split in convention unity and notes protection as a central issue with Cleveland’s possible nomination.
A cholera report from the Vale of Cashmere spreading toward Persia and the Mediterranean serves as a warning on public and private cleanliness. The essay urges relentless sanitation, proper garbage disposal, and strict quarantine to prevent epidemics, stressing civic duty in city sanitation efforts.
The Kentucky House backs a valued policy bill forcing insurers to pay full policy amounts after total loss. Critics note rate hikes by underwriters, while advocates argue for fair valuation and equal application of rules. The column weighs contract versus indemnity and hints at public interest in self insurance.
A columnist laments theatrical shouting and displays around the presidential race, noting Americans’ dignity and humor. The piece compares such pageantry to monarchical parades and burlesque, mentions a burst boom at Spartansburg and a calamity at Titusville with a hint of a looming catastrophe at Minne.
The sermon by Dr. Parker critiques political purity across nations while noting alleged motives of delegates in Minneapolis. Reports discuss bond concessions, oil-country losses, and mounting Cabinet tensions amid Harrison’s presidential bid. Vesuvius, Boston baseball, and Mount Vesuvius analogies appear as observers comment on current affairs and public courage.
Ex Governor Romualdox Pacheco resumes duties in Guatemala City after leaving San Francisco by steamer. Ex Senator Bate bullish about his boom heading to Minneapolis via China. Chief Justice Marshall enjoys watching children play marbles. Everett Hale warns at 70: delegate tasks to others. Cocke, first blind from infancy to earn a medical degree from Boston University. Lord Texwyson rare House of Lords appearances. Coppeland, Boston native, linguist, art lover, church music composer, shoe machinery inventor, dies. Senator Peffer on the fun of street children. Matthew B Excen, 2nd year as mayor of Alliances Ohio, youngest mayor of note, Democrat. Wife of Sir Edward Malet owns 1000 pairs of boots in Berlin.
Braddock June 7 The Brad dock Volunteer Fire Department asks Council for an alarm system costing 2500 dollars. No action will occur until voters decide whether borough debt increases by 100000 dollars in a special election for the Twenty first district. Firemen say the Council promised to adopt the system and threaten to oppose the issue.
A College Republican club was organized today at Washington and Jefferson College with Joseph Mayhogh as president. About 180 students joined, and the hall cheered loudly at the mention of Bisine’s name.
The passage notes Sherman as the nation’s top speaker whose rhetoric is historic, contrasting praise from the New York Advertiser with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and Minneapolis remarks about Blaine’s nomination and election. It frames Sherman’s speech as a nation shaping moment.
Minneapolis June 7. Gath reports Harrison supporters in the convention suites after a split in the National Committee. Delaware shifts to Blaine, signaling a third candidate debate. Allison and McKinley appear as possible leaders, with Clarkson opposing Allison over cabinet timing. Blaine’s status fades as Harrison lingers, while Platt claims strong position.
J Murphy reports from Berlin on American corn advocacy. Germany has 13 mills grinding maize and rye breads, with night work to meet demand. Dresden bakers use maize rye bread, and large rye mills and garrison bakeries produce thousands of loaves daily. A Magdeburg corn-milling plant and a forthcoming government report on corn as food are planned.
Chicago capital markets report "Plunger" Pardridge losing about 300000 dollars in a wheat and corn scheme. He had been short 2 to 3 million bushels of wheat and covered via brokers as July wheat jumped from 80 4 to 33 in the final minutes.
The rumor the Hatch anti option bill might pass the Senate unsettled Wall Street. Evan Thomas of the Produce Exchange and J Bliss of the Cotton Exchange sent a telegram to Vice President Morton and New York Senators protesting the bill. They warned that Senate passage could trigger a panic and cited banks’ protests to the Judiciary Committee.
In Oregon six of fifteen Second district counties report Ellis Republican leading by a 2 746 plurality, likely rising by about 2 000. In the First district Hermann Republican leads Be counties by 9 308 with a similar expected margin. Moore Republican for Supreme Judge trails 3 275 from 16 counties, while Webster Republican for Attorney General holds a 1 500 majority as about half the state votes counted. The Republicans appear to control the Legislature by a 20 vote majority.
Boston Herald reports Planger Pardridge faces renewed scrutiny as he aims to vindicate the reputation of the average planer amid ongoing public chatter about his competence and character.
The piece compares the Titusville and Oil City catastrophe to the Johnstown flood, noting hundreds dead versus thousands. It emphasizes the terrifying mix of fire and flood, the widespread fear, and the expectant public response while warning that nature's power will cause future disasters and call for sympathy again.
In Washington on June 7 special reports say supporters claim a Senate majority for the anti option bill and for New Mexico and Arizona admission. But inquiry suggests many Southern Senators oppose centralization and unconstitutionality concerns. Northern and commercial states may lean against, while Central States watch major business centers.
In Congress the agricultural appropriation bill was reported and placed on the calendar. The urgent deficiency bill for pensions and House expenses was debated and passed. A privileged question on railroad aid funds was noted but not disposed. The Senate announced a speech on currency and passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill along with several other bills.
The Indiana County Democratic Convention elected Thomas H. Maher as permanent chair and A. K. Stoneback as county chairman. Captain St. K. Sloan of Indiana received unanimous nomination for Congress with Franklin Sonson Wood Clark and D B Kryster chosen as trial conferees. Sloan delivered a strong nomination speech after notification.
Secretary Tracy returned to Washington after breakfasting with Russell B. Harrison at the Gilsey House. He reiterated his belief that President Harrison would be renominated and cited Russell’s absence in Minneapolis as a possible factor. He declined to discuss any chance of succeeding Blaine in the State Department.
At the eighth annual national conference of the State Boards of Health held here a resolution urged constant readiness of isolation hospitals in all places where diphtheria smallpox or scarlet fever may occur. Fifteen states and the provinces of Quebec and Ontario are represented.
Mount Vesuvius eruption increases in quantity with lava flows through Cuavalin ravine and a quake felt in San Severo at noon. Residents panicked briefly though no damage reported.
George B. Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad plans a late June trip to Europe for business. Philadelphia railroad leaders predict a financial mission with potential impact on the Vanderbilts and the new Reading Railroad system.
Rev. W. F. Hayes of Newark Ohio dies in New Bern North Carolina while seeking health. Funeral arrangements in Newark with remains to Pittsburg his former home. Anatole de la Foncre French journalist and deputy dies. born times and details incomplete.
A memorial from the Federal Suffrage Association urges the National Republican Convention to endorse equal citizen representation and secure universal suffrage. It argues that spurious and varied state voter qualifications threaten the republic and cites support from G A B posts, Chicago unions, and labor groups totaling over a million voters plus millions of women supporters.
Read of two imperial visits in early March with Grand Duke Constantine meeting President Carnot in Paris as Czar Nicholas II delays but signals cordial ties. Reports from The Pei Journal La Lanterns and Gallics emphasize diplomacy over pleasantries and possible Franco Russian rapprochement and Kiel potential.
Harrisburg June 7 The State Democratic Committee will meet Thursday to finalize Pennsylvania's delegates for the National Convention. State Chairman Wright, back from Chicago, arranged for the delegation carters. Beaver Lawrence district delegates to the recent State Convention will be chosen by the State Committee under a convention resolution.
The First Presbyterian Church of Wood Street hosted a farewell reception for Rev Dr George T Purves and his wife last night in the lecture hall. The event featured tropical decorations Guernet Orchestra and refreshments served by trained waiters. Dr Purves has accepted a call from the Theological Seminary in the East and will depart for his new home soon. A Friday performance by the Tuesday Night Club of He a vy Byron's comedy Not Such a Fool as He Looks is announced at the Pittsburg Club Theater. Also tonight a Brotherhood mass meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church will be led by Bishop of Pittsburgh with speakers Rev Rogers and H M Clarke.
Crowds are expected next Friday as the New Cyclorame Park auditorium and grounds near Great Western Military area are readied for the first promenade concert. The event signals a festive season in the city with music and community gathering.
Reports from New York indicate strong Tammany support for David B. Hill as the Democratic pick for the Chicago convention. Delegates vow to back Hill while his name remains in contention, even as questions linger about his nominability. The Hill machine faces internal strains as it aims to stay united until a decision is made.
The Reformed Church in America Synod at Assopy Pang New Jersey resumed sessions. The Sunday School Committee urged ecclesiastical recognition for Christian Endeavor and similar societies. A federation proposal between German Reformed and Dutch Reformed bodies sparked debate with 31 classes in favor and six opposed. The majority backed uniting the two branches. a minority report urged conditional terms. Action was postponed until tomorrow afternoon.
Humane Agent O'Brien's cattle case against farmers in Sewickley township was presented to the Beaver Grand Jury yesterday but ignored by the jurors. Several farmers who practiced dehorning were said to be on the jury.
In a Philadelphia Record item Emmons Blaine says his father would accept, noting with a dry remark that it does look like rain. The line carries a sly nudge to doubtful delegates to come in out of the wet, implying weather could influence attendance.
New York June 7. Special. Reports from Stanny Dillon’s home say Hiney Dillon is very weak and his death may come within a few hours.
An editorial from the Louisville Courier-Journal urges future statesmen to imitate the President and Mr. Bisine in concise correspondence. It argues brevity is essential to statesmanship and wit.
A new ore body has been discovered in the Midnight mine. The ore is gray copper, native and brittle, and considered richer than any previously found there.
A collection of short items reports surprising facts from science and daily life. Notes include meteorite gold specimens, spider silk distances, whale milk records, early ferrovia rail ideas, and curious animal tales from New York, San Francisco, and Antwerp era perspectives.
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