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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1892
Page
1
A Washington telegram reports Republicans hoping to unite the party for the coming campaign. Chauncey Depew praises prospects, Blaine supporters burying past feuds, and President McKinley ready to welcome opponents back. The editor notes reconciliation plans and broader party cohesion.
Chauncey M. Depew discusses Republican strategy after Harrison's renomination, noting unity among supporters and opposition centered on Blaine. He praises organizational efforts by delegates and leaders, mentions Minneap olis convention dynamics, and asserts Harrison's strength versus Blaine.
The text argues that President Harrison rests on three pillars: business support, laboring men tied to manufacturers, and support from old soldiers. It asserts 430,000 voting soldiers distrustful of another candidate before the convention and notes broad backing among business leaders.
Minneapolis special report surveys Republican convention voting patterns for President Harrison. It notes 535 1 6 votes for Harrison with 432 for Blaine and McKinley, and details how Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Arizona and DC opposed him. The piece analyzes state-by-state totals and the spread between Federal officeholders and delegates.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention meets Thursday and Friday to nominate the state ticket and elect four delegates at large to Chicago. No full slate, but Brier and Campbell are guaranteed places. Cleveland supporters seek instruction for delegates, likely sparking a heated scene.
Massillon June 19 Special The Stark county delegation to the State Convention with other prominent Democrats will leave for Columbus soon in a special train of Pullman cars hired for three days. W L Warwick son of Nan heads the delegation and two Hill delegates will be chosen this Congressional district.
Fragmentary text references a Kansas political scene with a gubernatorial angle. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are readable to confirm details or outcome. The snippet reads as fragmented campaign chatter lacking concrete facts.
The Democratic primaries show Peter McCann of Scottdale nominated for sheriff by about 600 votes over Kunkle of Irwin. John Kuhns appears poised for State Senator nomination with Ogden breathing close behind.
Republicans in Maine call for James G Blaine to be elected to the United States Senate to replace Hale as his term ends next March Support pours in from across the state with calls and telegrams urging Blaine to consent to the candidacy and a convention resolution planned in his favor Blaine previously entered Garfield s Cabinet and now faces a swift surge of campaign pressure from party members and supporters across Maine.
Detectives report the daylight Oakland robbery was carefully planned by seasoned criminals. Two robbers rode the train, fled with the money, and left behind iron and rubber breastplates and a life preserver, indicating a blockade against gunfire except to the head.
Washington June 12 Special says President may soon announce appointments joining Secretary of State and Supreme Court seats. Robert T Lincoln named amid chatter with Depew unlikely. Pennsylvania or New Jersey believed favored for the Justice post. Advocate General Lemley slated, Brigadier-General picks include Carr Otis Mizner and Shafter with Carr favored. Indiana officers O Shea and Nixon deputy Lacy successors discussed.
Governor McKinley arrives in Chicago and discusses the convention outcome. He says the Republican ticket Harrison and Reid is strong and asserts protection honest money and fair elections will secure the ticket. He downplays any East West split over silver, noting the need remains consistent this year.
June 12. Special. The Minneapolis Convention rejected Vice President Morton, seen as too lukewarm to the President’s practical politics. Morton stayed aloof from night gatherings and political deals, while Reid was brought in to hustle. New York demands push, and Morton’s treatment here is viewed as shabby.
Annie Hanson, a young patient at Montefiore House for Chronic Invalids, suffers from acromegaly a rare blood driven bone disease. Her hands and facial features oversized arms legs and skull distortions grow progressively, doctors baffled treat blood ailment as she remains admitted with grim prognosis.
A large Central Wyoming meeting passed resolutions to restore law and order. They urged sending copies to Senators Voorhees and representatives Stone and Simpson to urge inquiry into Wyoming law and federal actions. Joel J. Hurt chaired the gathering which urged nationwide towns to forward resolutions to Congress during martial law controversy and troops deployment concerns.
Congressman W J Bryan of Nebraska will address the University of Michigan Democratic Club on June 17 responding to Governor Ree’s prior Republican Club address. He will stop in Ann Arbor on his way from Washington to the Chicago convention. Citizens plan a cordial reception but few Democrats are expected to attend.
The Braddock Tariff Club was organized here last night with 50 members. William Howard was in attendance. The event endorsed the nom ination of Harrison and other leaders as the club kicks off its political campaign efforts.
Fragmentary notice warns inspectors to remove or halt wearing apparel in process of sale when disease arises in a family or building. Emphasizes that no such articles should remain in processing areas and directs district inspectors to act on removals or health concerns.
In Guthrie, Oklahoma, mobs confront authorities after two assaults by a Black man on white women. Sheriff removes Holley to Wichita for safety as whites fret about lynching and militia leader Clarke warns against escalation while disarming Black residents.</s>
The Mississippi River floods over levees from Natchez to the gulf, submerging New Orleans wharves and cargo facilities. Bayou La Fourche breaches and crevasses threaten commerce as dry docks, ferries, and landing stages from Canal Street to Gretna face inundation and restricted loading.
In New York Judge McAdam's court Mr. and Mrs. Harris Goldberg failed to recover their one-year-old daughter Lillie from the Anti Cruelty Society by habeas corpus and must use a writ of certiorari. Mrs. Goldberg grabbed Agent Stocking in a chaotic scene as he fled to the corridor. Both parents then collapsed on cue, a water shower exposing a staged faint.
George Friend, informer in Taney county cases against the men who lynched Bright and killed Deputy Sheriff Williams, testified at Forsythe and implicated nine men under arrest. James Enslaved, just arrested, will corroborate Friend in every detail. They made a positive case.
A severe hail storm swept Dontrnay Nes at 6 pm destroying fruit and crops in its path and breaking exposed windows. Hailstones reached the size of hens eggs and in some areas piled up to two inches deep.
Boston on a Saturday, June 12, marks the law designed to prevent unhealthy clothing from manufacture and sale. Chief Wade will enforce, and officials say enforcement will proceed slowly but thoroughly to ensure compliance with required safety conditions.
A Cuban flood disaster reports widespread damage with hundreds of dwellings inundated. Officials note the flood began early June and is gradually subsiding, leaving many homes and communities affected by rising waters and debris.
W. Burnham, famed discoverer of double stars, resigns from his post at Lick Observatory. Reports say he will move East to take a more remunerative position offered by Judge W. Q. Gresham.
Newane, June 12. Phil lips, a well known farmer, was arrested today on a forgery charge. He allegedly secured a check belonging to his brother from the mails, signed the brother’s name, and presented it.
The electoral college nominates Senor Saenz Pena for the vice presidency and Senor Uribauru for the joint presidency. Rockefeller contributes another 810,000. Avron Inc reports John D. Bocke presenting Shurtleff College of U Aler with an educational offer.
Shanghai dispatches report renewed anti foreigner violence in Fukien and Szechuan provinces. In Chingho City a Church of England mission house was attacked with two Miss Johnson and Miss Newcomb rescued by a mandarin. A hospital in Kening City was wrecked and Dr Rigg narrowly escaped death while natives shielded Christians.
Ottawa June 18 Thomas Croas chief clerk in the railway department committed death by his own action last night. He left his residence at eight oclock saying he would drown himself. Found on the Rideau river bank with his head submerged to his shoulders until death.
A Standard Oil bulk carrier Burgmeister Peterson suffered an unexplained accident in the Atlantic. The ship, sailing between this city and Newae and continental ports of Ewtwas, leaked a trail of petroleum across the ocean, damaging cargo and raising concerns about the peril at sea.
A tanker caused a waste oil slick across the North Atlantic after an opening valve malfunction forced water into the pumps, allowing oil to discharge astern. Captain Bonger reports rough seas but milder conditions near the Peterson, with the cargo insured in Europe and owners facing costs for the carrier's loss.
Kate Marsden describes a six year trek through Siberia’s leper colonies near Liberigy and Yakutsk. She details hapless victims living in huts fed only by tree bark and wild fruit, with danger from isolation and disease. Marsden plans a return to Yakutsk to help found a colony at Veluisk.
June 13 Lexpos reports the British East Africa Company ordered Captain Lugard to abandon Uganda amid intercepted dispatches. The Times urges government intervention to protect Britain’s position as the company cites exhausted funds and stalled capital. France and Belgium eye the region.
Vienna reports the June wedding of Count Herbert Bismarck to Countess Margaret Hoyos will draw attention from the Austrian court. Prince Bismarck and family plan to arrive June 18 and may stay two days, prompting expected court interest. Berlin instructs formal participation. It is said he will then visit the painter Lem.
Paris papers analyze the Minneapolis Republican Convention. Siecle supports Harrison's continuation of protective policy while hoping Cleveland succeeds him. La Patrie credits Reid's diplomatic work as minister to France. Journal des Debats believes Cleveland would win if nominated. Soir backs Cleveland noting Blaine would vex foreign nations.
William Redmond and Henry Harrison addressed a Parnellite meeting from a wagonette in Tralee when anti Parnellite crowd surged in a clash. The disruption left many injured before police arrival averted a serious escalation.
President Carnot was escorted from Longchamps by troops and police when three well dressed men shouted wooden head at him. They were almost lynched before officers could arrest them.
An officer of the German staff at Nancy notified Berlin about Grand Duke Constantine's reception by President Carnot, but the warning arrived too late to inform Emperor William before his Kiel meeting with the Czar.
Barcetona reports a calm day but fears of a general strike tomorrow prompt troops to stay ready. A state of siege was proclaimed this afternoon amid rising tension and potential disorder.
Poulteney Bigelow, noted American traveler and writer, has been expelled from Russia. The announcement comes from Bassis, dated June 13.
The report notes in Vienna on June 12 that during the recent fetes in Buda-Pesth the Emperor declared the city to be a capital and royal residence once.
Erie and Ashtabulada division workers threaten a strike against Pennsylvania Company's trainmaster W F Pardue. Engineers and firemen accuse him of unjust rulings and refusing hearings after recent train collisions blamed on a Lawrence Junction dispatcher. Union meetings are set to press for Pardue's removal.
The report chronicles Sunday deprivations in Titusville with floods and fire deaths, relief efforts by the city and volunteers, and rising robberies of displaced residents. It notes mass sightseer crowds, church memorial services, escalating rents, and official updates from Oil City about flood victims and investigations.
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