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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1889

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Foraker Dominates Ohio Republican Convention Nomination

The Ohio State Republican Convention shows Governor Foraker as the likely nominee with McKinley undecided but able to win if he prompts, while other rivals Keifer Butterworth Grosvenor and Thompson fail to unite against him. The first day outlines committees, routine, and strong Foraker support, with McKinley applauded as a possible future chairman and the party rallying around the prevailing leadership.

Foraker McKinley Cooper Keifer Butterworth Grosvenor Thompson Metropolitan Opera House Francis E. Harsten Columbus Allen T Brinsmade Cleveland William Monaghan Columbiana County Mexico Brinswade W. G. Cooper Mt. Vernon Forsker McKinler Henry Rehse Cincinnati T. W. Greydon L. L. Sadler Hamilton A. W. Cryster Preble L. K. Stroupe Auglaise Joseph Clancy Hancock H. A. Reeves van Wert James Liveng Clermont Hannibal G. Hamlin Clark E. L. Miller Hardin E. B. King Eric A. ©. Thompson Scioto Madison Betts Clinton John S. Brasee Fairfield W. 8. Kerr Richland C. H. Grosvenor Athens Robert Price Muskingum J. D. Trier Guernsey William McKinley Stark J. G. Converse Geauga A.S. McClure Wayne N. A. Gilbert Cuyahoga State Central Committee Howard Ferris George Moerlein A. W. Kumler Montgomery J. W. Halfill Allen John M. Sheets Putnam M. P. Brewer Wood C. M. Harding Warren C. E. Gross Pickaway B. F. Freshwater Delaware J. Kent Hamilton Lucas J. 5. Blackaller Gallia

Ohio Republicans approve platform for convention

The Ohio Republican resolutions committee endorses a platform affirming protective and home abroad support, backing President Harrison and pension reforms, favoring wool industry protection, endorsing Ireland policy, praising Governor Foraker, and pledging support for a patriotic federal policy and sound currency.

CoLumars Republican Party of Ohio Jamin Harrison United States Pension Bureau Senate Congress The Ireland Harrison J. H Foraker Ohio

Cleveland boom drives Indiana Democrats to Cleveland for 1892

In Indiana, Democratic editors meet at Terre Haute and Indianapolis to back Grover Cleveland as the 1892 nominee. Seventeen editors debate, with strong unison that Cleveland is the party’s best leader, preferring him over Hill and pledging support if nominated.

Cleveland Democracy Dispatch Indianapolis Cleveland Indiana Terre Haute Grover Cleveland Short Franklin Democrat Arnold Greencastle Star-Press Ort J. B. Sehwin People's Friend Thoreu Hill J. L. Smith The Dana News John Johnson, Jr Bedford Democrat Lawrence County

None of the candidates hints at Glovuand’s bees name on national ticket

The fragment questions whether any option would replace Glovuand’s bees name on the national ticket. It signals uncertainty about a suitable substitute and names no other figures or places.

Glovuand

General Cameron Nearing End After Desperate Day

Special telegram reports General Cameron failing rapidly at Donegal Springs. He received no nourishment as doctors held little hope for survival through the night. Ex Attorney General MacVeagh and Dr. Bachman attended, with Mrs. MacVeagh and Mrs. Haldeman at his bedside as rain and gloom settled in.

Cameron Mr. Joy Donegal Springs Las Dr. Bachman Maytown Donegal United States MacVeagh

Train Plunges After Cow Strikes Bridge

The north bound St. Louis Arkansas and Texas Railway train struck a cow at Crooked bayou trestle. The engine derailed and the bridge collapsed, sending cars into the bayou. Route agent B C Stafford was killed. Postal Clerk Jackson and Langman severely injured. a sleeping car named Oneida and the engine remained on track. a woman suffered head contusions. many others lightly bruised.

Prise Buvurr AEE St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway Crooked Bayou Oneida C. Stafford Southern Express Company

Bold Bank Robbery at San Miguel Valley Bank

A noon robbery in Telluride saw three masked men burst into the San Miguel Valley Bank cash room, forcing the unarmed cashier C. F. Painter to surrender about 20,750 dollars. The robbers escaped on horses toward the mountains as a posse closes in on leads between the Trout lakes and Dolores river.

Denver Telluride San Miguel Trout Lakes Big Bend Dolores River

Boiler Explosion at Remner's Brewery Kills One

At Youpnestown June 23 Bernard Stal ter one of the victims of the boiler explosion at Remner's brewery is sinking and will probably die before morning. One rib was driven through his lung while Richter the dead engineer had his head blown off. Nearby houses endured shelling as boiler and brick debris struck. A bed with two children slept splintered. occupants escaped. Loss estimated at 80000 with 45950 insured. Brewery to be rebuilt after insurance adjust.

Youpnestown Bernard Stalter Remner Richter Peter Kelly

Bold Cattle Thief Strikes Lamar Ranch

A cattle thief last Thursday night entered Edward Dices ranch near Lamar Missouri and drove 20 head to Lamar. In Kansas City the thief sold the stock to James H Campbell & Co for 805 dollars and fled. Dices has filed suit to recover the cattle and Dicus plans a replevin action against the Leavenworth buyer.

Kansas City Edward Dices Lamar Dices James H. Campbell & Co Dious Dicus Leavenworth

Politician Parrish Vanishes From West Virginia District

Charleston reports grave fears for Hon. J. W. Parrish a prominent Republican and member of the House of Delegates who disappeared several weeks ago after leaving for Washington. Family and friends have found no trace of him.

Charleston W. Va J. W. Parrish Parrish House of Delegates Ublican Washington

Ohio League Elects Officers

The Ohio League of Republican Clubs met in session and adopted resolutions opening the sagestes and national ad Clarence E. Brown of Toledo, John J. Chester of Columbus as treasurer B. L. McElroy of Mt Vernon.

Ohio League of Republican Resoluions Sagestes Clarence E. Brown Toledo John J. Chester Columbus B. L. McElroy Mt. Vernon

Secrets of Clan-na-Gael Exposed in Revelatory Letter

An ex member reveals initiation rituals and oaths of the Clan na Gael. He accuses leaders of murderously using dynamite and demands secrecy while urging acts against Cronin’s killers. The confession targets the executive committee and the order’s funds and control.

Clan-na-Gael Cronin

Chasing Cooney

Police intensify efforts to locate Cooney the Cronin suspect issuing a circular photograph of him along with a description and a description of roughly eight year old child in a bid to identify the suspect and child.

Coughiis Crrcaco Cooney Cronin Ees Rish

Mysterious circulars and police shakeups sweep city

The piece describes circulating sensational circulars to provoke authorities in Scotland Yard and Canada, a meeting between Longenecker and Beggs over Camp 20, and the dismissal of Officer Riley for purloining a station letter. Pat Gannon testified, aiding the State Attorney, and Captain Schuetter acted to strip Riley of his badge.

Canadas Scotland Yard Mney Longenecker John F. Beggs Alexander Sullivan Beggs Camp 20 Riley Chicago Avenue Schaack Dan Coughlin London Coughlin Pat Gannon Clark Street Gannon

Political Feud Sparks Texas County Violence After Wharton Killing

Avetin Texas June 25 The Wharton Fort Bend feud over Red Gibson's death by Kyle Terry escalates as sheriffs report inability to enforce law without arms. Governor orders Victoria Rifles to Wharton and Captain Jones Rangers to Richmond amid a mixed party fight. Gibson had many friends. Terry is a Terry Ranger son with strong support.

T. Garvey C. M. Weston Richmann Cers Kyle Terry Red Gibson Victoria Rifles J. W. Jones Wharton County Wharton Captain Jones Rangers Richmond Terry Mr. Gibson Terry Rangers Gibson

Brutal murder near Oak Orchard shocks Orleans County

In Orleans county near Oak Orchard a 40 year old farmer Eugene Emery killed 13 year old Cora Grimes with a wooden club while her parents were away. He fled but was captured by Sheriff Searle at Albion about nine this morning. Coroner Siican arrived after midnight as the community reels from the high profile crime.

Mepriya Orleans County Oask Orchard Medina Eugene Emery Oak Orchard Cora James Grimes Emery Paren Siican

Prohibitory and Suffrage Amendments Vote Totals

Hareispree reports official county results showing the prohibitory amendment 269 995 for 453 948 against in counties filing returns. Poll tax abolition stands 177 591 for 386 549 against. Total prohibitory 723 943 and suffrage 504 140 with a 159 803 difference. Last Tuesday’s poll in these counties is within 201 873 of last year’s presidential vote and near governor and state treasurer tallies.

Cambria Delaware Greene Lackawanna Westmoreland State Department

Clarion oil field shows strong production near wells

The Clarion field reports high oil output with wells in close proximity, indicating prolific rock and lasting quality. Cadwallader and Leeper, Piper & Co, Local Oil Co, and Ritts, Shoup & Co., drive drilling on Lucinda and Bribbs farm areas while Greenlee and Boford target southwest of Spouter. Daily yield in Clarion area averages 512 barrels at Clarion so.

Lucinda’s A. Newland Ritts Bribbs Pi Co Prendler Athens Ritts & Co Greenlee and Bofard Clarion Field Clarion Soo I Helen Highias

Disbanding Camp % Stirs Illinois Whisky Trust Ties

The State's Attorney announced Camp percent has been disbanded in the last week. Edward Spellman, president of the Whisky Trust and former principal Clan-na-Gael officer for Illinois and Michigan, was summoned to explain the move. The timing displeases officials.

Edward Spellman Whisky Trust Clan-na-Gael Illinois Michigan

Ten Dollars Apiiece For Johnstown Survivors Plan

Johnstown citizens vote to distribute 150000 of funds among 15000 victims by giving each survivor ten dollars to boost markets. Supporters seek pro rata relief with district committees to oversee claims while critics fear unequal aid and favor better plans. Governor Beaver and General Hastings are kept apprised as relief measures move forward.

Hastings Kuhn Citizens’ Committee Beaver Joseph McMillin Cyrus Elder Israel

Army Officers Build Bridge Over Conemaugh at Johnstown

Lieutenant Patrick and Evans of the U S army completed a bridge across the Conemaugh near the company store. They have been relieved from duty to attend to other duties after days in camp and are expected to depart soon.

Johnstown

Carpenters Erect Storage Rows on Park Ground

In Johnstown on June 25 workers rapidly raise temporary storerooms along the park frente facing the business streets. The open ground is already covered with nearly finished structures.

Johnstown

Loss Record report on properties and lives

Colonel J P Linton heads a Citizens' Committee board of inquiry to determine the number of persons and property lost and saved. The district plan covers 18 areas with sub committees and Alma Hall as headquarters. Losses reported total 4 996 960 with names and amounts listed for today.

J Joussions J. P. Linton Citizens’ Committee Captain Kuhn J. L. Johnson Father Troutwine J. H. Brown Sam Masters John Hannan Alma Hall T. L. Johnson Cleveland B. J. Davis Hartcell Poland John Fritz, Jr John Frita Waugh A. Adams Zoo Ann Parker McFeaters A. Douges & Co A. Douges Stenger Op Ghier Police Harris W. Moses Joshua Griffith

Portable houses draw public scorn and praise in Denton

In Denton on June 25, ten porta hut homes were washed and distributed amid public skepticism. One criticized unit from the Baltimore and Ohio depot drew sharp remarks from a woman who called it a dog kennel as other portable houses offer four rooms. Most applicants sought four rooms, while six smaller 10 by 20 feet units and four 16 by 24 feet units were built. Houses are bolted with iron bars, and galvanized smoke chimneys, intended for temporary summer shelter. About 650 applications had been made for portable homes, with two already placed in Woodvale. The households have not yet moved in.

Jonestown Baltimore and Ohio Woodvale

Laborers Quit Work At McKnight Drift

One hundred ten of McKnight's men quit work and were paid off as Major Phillips aims to reopen the river by Thursday evening. Assistant Surgeon Dr Foster reports considerable sickness among the laborers with twenty five sent to hospitals in two days, typhoid fears, and improved camp conditions after General Reid's visit.

Johnstown McKnight Phillips Foster Reid

Teachers who perished in the flood named

State Superintendent E. E. Higbee allows county superintendents to grant certificates to teachers of the same grade as last year. The flood victims named include Misses Mattie McDivitt Emma Fisher Laura Hamilton Mary White Jennie Wells Minnie Linton Maggie Gallagher and Mary Domigg of Morell Morrell.

Johistownn E. E. Higbee Mattie McDivitt Emma EK. Fisher Laura Hamilton Mary P. White Jennie M. Wells Minnie Linton Maggie Gallagher Mary Domigg Morel Morrell Ieee Richards Diehl

Seven More Bodies Recovered After Johnstown Disaster

Major Silliman reported seven more dead found tonight near Jounst Tow s. One body was identified as Harry Kedy. The others remain unrecognized. Among victims are a 12 year old boy weighing about 60 pounds wearing knee breeches with a yellow stripe and a man with a gold hunting case watch and snake chain. A mill man was recovered from the Ohio River near Bottom.

JounsTows Silliman Harry Kedy Ohio Johnstown

Colonel Parchment Orders Guard Deployments Reviewed

In Johnstowns on June 25 Colonel Parchment visited several guard points and concluded guards are unnecessary. Troops at Cambria City were recalled though he may reinstate them if required as residents fear robberies and urge protection from a single armed civilian guard.

Johnstowns Parchment Cambria City

Inquest Proceedings In Johnstown Coroner to Convene

In Johnstown on June 25 the inquest of a newspaper man continues with the coroner preparing to convene a jury. Dr Evans will begin proceedings at once as evening light fades and the case is described in sparse, routine terms.

Johnsttown Johnstown Shieh Dr. Evans

Turners at Games and Butterworth Speech Rally

Cincinnati Turners parade and picnic in Wood Park with speeches by Col. Tafel and Rep. Ben Butterworth praising Turner culture. Prizes awarded to large clubs, wrestling bouts held, and a downtown parade followed by a rain interruption and plans for a Coney Island excursion.

Ben Butterworth Cincinnati Wood Park Vine Street Newport Covington Ohio River Licking River Valley Franz Abt America West Virginia Conemaugh Tafel Congress Ohio Turners Association Tom Turner Abraham Lincoln Inwood Park

Yard Spouse Elopement Sparks Divorce Bid

Monroe Hatfield, son of County Commissioner Elias Hatfield, eloped with Mrs. Yard wife of Burgess William S. Yard of Browns ville leaving four children each. Yard's divorce action follows after Hatfield fled Connellsville grocery work and desertion rumors spread.

Astoytrowr Connellsville Monroe Hatfield Elias Hatfield William S. Yard Brownsville Hatfield Yard

One Dollar for Their Oil By Producers Association

A New York stock exchange report says an outside syndicate offered the Producers Association $1 per barrel for 3,400,000 barrels of petroleum they hold. The oil was acquired two years ago with an option to deliver at 90 to Standard Oil. the option expires Saturday.

New York The Stock Exchange Producers’ Association Standard Oil Company

Fishermen Report Cattle Drift East of Sable Bank

Ospain Carlann of the schooner Annie Hail, from the Banka, reports for the past two weeks cattle float east of Sable Bank. Several animals seen drifting in the area during local voyage.

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