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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
1
The article says the day was busy with a continuous cabinet situation as the president elect and his wife faced a full schedule. It notes Mrs Harrison and the ladies being central in White House circles and describes restlessness and changing prices with Mr. Morten.
Vendors hawk novelty canes with tiny flags while others push lithographed portraits of General and Mrs Harrison, replacing President Cleveland’s wife on display. Store windows feature Harrison images everywhere amid a carnival of jokes and a patent medicine man’s dubious yellow curds.
Residents note the grand stand draws crowds as soldiers march through the town and question whether the day’s events leave the troops better off. The scene centers on public reaction and local sentiment.
The article describes the baby display for the incoming administration with Marthena Russell Harrison among the children shown. It notes Mrs. McKee’s concern about Mary’s approaching infancy and a private moment when the young audience met figures in the office, including Private Secretary Halford.
After Mary faced a group threat, all the children remained in excellent health. Mrs. McKee and her husband, parents of two babies, left home for the first outing, strolling to Pennsylvania Avenue to view shop windows and recent photographs of the President-elect and his wife.
Mrs. Harrison hosted her first public reception drawing a steady stream of visitors despite the formal setting. By mid afternoon many callers arrived, with 50 people in the parlor at all times, mostly ladies while Congress members and delegates from various states came and went. Assisting were Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Lord and her daughter, Mrs. Parker, and Mrs. Saunders. Mr. McKee and Mr. Russell Harrison aided throughout.
After a lengthy reception, Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee wore sealskin jackets for a carriage ride with babies Benjamin and Matthews, unrecognized by a crowd. They returned amid rosy cheeks, while Mrs Russell and ex Senator Saunders walked nearby. Reported fatigue concerns surround Mrs Harrison as her White House bid progresses.
Washington rumors swirl as General Harrison weighs the Cabinet with Blaine poised as a leading figure. Thomas C. Platt is reportedly dumped while Windom and others emerge as potential picks amid ongoing factional tensions.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM WASHINGTON describes General Harrison pressed by leaders to form a cabinet. He is weary of the effort and fears a looming political blunder as conflicting factions in New York and within his party intensify the effort to finalize his administration plan.
Fragmentary lines indicate discussions between a president and president elect about formalities of an upcoming transition and allied events. Names and clear details are obscured, but tone suggests ceremonial arrangements.
Special Telegram from Cna R Lestoys West Virginia February 28 reports Governor Wilson issued certificates of election for John D. Alderson and J. M. Jackson both Democrats to Congress from the Third and Fourth districts. Republican criticism grows as Kanawha County majorities are not reflected due to legal questions and contested county returns. The governor defends going behind returns citing county commission disputes and polling place issues in Putnam County and Ritchie County return variations.
Edward Colburn, 23, a traveling salesman, shot and killed his wife Lizale in their Roxbury home. He then tried to take his own life, sedaking investigators to doubt whether Lizale killed herself. A report of a second suicide attempt emerged during the inquiry, with uncertain details and likely fatal outcome.
J C Close of Washington Pa is found dead by suicide in a bed room at the St Clair Hotel in this city. The coroner takes charge as details indicate he was a 30 year old laborer who had recently passed through Washington and Pace.
Special telegram reports Governor Lee returning from New York saying Southern people are best friends to the Negroes while Northern sentiment and service workers prove otherwise. He claims he is friendly to blacks, cites limited Negro presence in New York, and asserts races must stay distinct with white superiority. He criticizes anti slavery and money schemes seen in Northern circles.
George Carpenter aged about 22 died after a pinprick blister on his toe broke. He bled heavily after the wound bled into his mouth, despite doctors’ attempts to stop the flow, following a prior minor blood loss scare.
February 23 Judge James of the District Court refused to quash subpoenas compelling Colonel W. W. to testify for the defense in his libel suit against the New York Evening Fest. The hearing began before Examiner Hackst. Under counsel advice Colonel Dudley declined to answer questions about the blocks of five letter.
The Arkansas Senate on February 23 over Governor Engle's veto and passed a resolution allowing C. M. Morwood to withdraw his contest for the gubernatorial race. The move settles the dispute and clears the path for the Comeree seat.
The Dispatch special commissioner analyzes election winds by county, sharing reader insights on local quirks and voting patterns. He compiles statistical glimpses into each region's mood and even offers a concise word summary reflecting overall sentiment.
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