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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1892
Page
5
A chaotic report detail from a national convention caucus describes Blaine Harrison and McKinley factions jostling for support. Delegates from Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio weigh loyalties while governors and state leaders maneuver to back preferred candidates amid rumored circulars and shifting allegiances.
Delegates at the party convention applaud as Harrison secures a majority vote over Blaine in the contested seats. Minority reports are rejected after a roll call, the lights flicker, and the body adjourns to reconvene in the morning.
Minneapolis swindle complaints mount as 11 000 residents and delegates lament costly sessions. Attendees paid 35 to 6 per session for a convention they say delivered no speeches or seating and officials adjourned until night. Patrons call for refunds and accountability as crowds demand value.
In Minneapolis on June 9 hundreds of Iowa citizens protested a majority action. The Iowa Blaine Club gathered in the afternoon and after discussion adopted a memorial urging the Iowa delegation to vote in line with state sentiment by 127 to 16.
Report on the tense convention night with Kellogg and Kellogg allies pressing Blaine against Harrison. Delegates volley verbal skirmishes over credentials, ballots, and votes as crowd energy spikes and lights fail amid chaotic floor action and colorful exchanges among McKinley Depew and Quay aides.
Secretary Elkins, in a formal statement from Washington, says Harrison will secure the nomination on the first ballot with no serious opposition. He downplays Blaine’s role, insists Blaine’s name will not go before the convention, and argues party unity will prevail among 7,000,000 Republicans.
A staff correspondent reports Harrison leaders optimistic yet Blaine supporters refuse to quit. Quay Clarkson Flinn and Chief Brown keep denying nominating Harrison while pressing for Blaine. Rumors of Brown switching sides are denied. talks of one term and office promises surface as delegates weigh the field and possible dark horse entries.
New York labor delegation of the Workingmen's Reform League and Associated Trades met at the Windsor Hotel in Minneapolis to circulate 10,000 copies of the resolutions adopted by the group, signaling a push at a critical moment.
The Associated Trades of New York with 11 unions and about 8000 members meet at 804 Ninth Avenue to pledge the workingmen’s and farmers’ vote for Harrison. They praise his three year record and bi metallic conference, vow to oppose pauper labor and foreign policy, and appoint a six member committee to carry the resolution to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis on June 7.
Harrison backers vow no other candidate and will not aid any effort to reverse the party judgment. The notice from Harrison headquarters cites unanimous delegate support at the National Convention and asserts supporters will remain committed to his candidacy and leadership.
English papers mock the Minneapolis convention coverage noting suspicions of venality and cash payments or promises of offices as likely means of nominating. The Times praises the tactical sophistication of rival managers while The Standard cites widespread belief in corruption.
At Montgomery on June 9 the Alabama Democratic Convention re chose Thomas G. Jones for renomination by a large margin as governor and declared Attorney General W. Martin renominated on the second ballot. Ex governor Seas presided as Permanent President while the bolters named a full State ticket and a rival platform attacking the present party as anti peuple.
The Cologne Gazette reports the Czar at Kiel stated he would not back France if Alsace questions rise. He sent Emperor William thanks for the Baltic reception calling it brilliant and friendly. A London box tower opened recently handled vast rail traffic with thousands of lever motions and signals in four hours.
Readers offered a wide range of outerwear including Navy and Black Cueviot Reefer jackets Cloth Capes and Mackintoshes. Prices cut from $6 to $4 $10 to $6.50 and $8 to $5 with specials on Military Capes and Newmarket styles plus embroidered cashmere crepe pu pieces. Located at Cor Fifth Ave and Market St. Joe-uwme.
Fancy dress goods and imports offered at deep reductions from 5c to 25c per yard. Include chevrons diagonals mixtures plaids and stripes 36 38 inches wide in new colors. Also 46 inch French cashmeres and novelty fabrics in wide range of seasonal hues. Prices cut from 1 to 2 50 and more with an emphasis on elegance and value.
A fragment notes a promising bargain lot attracting reader interest. The text hints at a sale or auction context with unspecified location and organizers, focusing on a strong signal of public attention and potential value.
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