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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
1
The article reports strong support for Quay with Allegheny and Philadelphia delegations breaking vows. Delamater praises his patron's son in affectionate terms while Montoot h fumes at Lyox, an early deserter. Hastings speaks for the ticket but refuses the state chair position.
Harrisburg dispatch describes George Wallace Delamater’s nomination night at Lochiel Hotel. He publicly hugs Dick Quay after being named, while Daniel Hastings and Major Montooth react to shifts in support. Delegates form a tense, festive scene as Allegheny leaders arrive and the convention opens with speeches and crowd chants.
State Chairman Andrews opens the morning session at 10:35 with roll call. Berks county reports a single contest between Quay and anti-Quay delegates, referred to Contested Seats. Alfred Shields nominates George Graham for Temporary Chairman, with Hyrum Byram escorting him. The speech urges unity and loyalty to the party amid internal and external foes.
The Harrisburg convention resumes after a long lunch recess as speakers urge support for Wallace Delamater. John J. Carter presents Delamater’s name, praising his Northwest roots and Republican virtue while pledging peace and unity among factions.
A political speech profile extols George Wallace Delamater, praising his lineage to colonial settlers in Massachusetts, business acumen, and Republican fidelity. The narrative traces his rise from mayor to state senator, his ties to Mathew Quay, and argues for Delamater as the party’s nominee with emphasis on leadership and moral character.
The article describes tense infighting over Delamater's nomination and Hastings's resistance to chairmanship. Colonel Andrews considered resigning due to burdens, General Hastings accepted only for governor, Montooth opposed the lieutenant governor plan, and Senator Watres secured the football office amid convention turmoil. Democrats in Harrisburg express jubilation at Republican discord.
Harrisburg June 25 reports show Senator Watres winning the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor on the first ballot after Major Montooth refused the post. General Hastings was chosen as State Chairman but declined. Andrews reassumes the chair amid party tensions and post convention scenes.
After ten days of peril in the Farm Hill mine, 31 miners remain trapped with hope fading. The Dunbar Furnace Company prepares for funerals as rescuers push through gob and coal toward a room where the pillar may give way. Rescue expected to extend to Friday with no definite outcome.
A fatal wreck at Porcell's Station last night killed Engineer Towhill and an unknown tramp who was riding the train. Both engines were damaged and ten cars derailed as orders and telegraph signals failed to prevent the crash.
From near Grondya Virginia the report says two Williams brothers fought a prize jumping dispute with Mr Sumpter. Sumpter was stabbed twenty times with near beheading. The killers escaped. A heavy reward is offered for capture. All parties were drinking.
Lospor June 25 The Marquis de Leuville was acquitted today of hiring men to disrupt a Princess Theater performance of Brandon Thomas The Gold Craze in November. The Public Prosecutor withdrew the charge. The accused was said to have paid a faction to hiss the show and a character in the play bore his name.
Curcaco June 25. The Chicago Board of Trade directors adopted a resolution urging Congress to support the early completion of the improvements recommended by the Mississippi River Commission and the United States Corps.
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