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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
Indianapolis dispatch reports a raucous Republican State Convention scene with Allen County rebels led by Captain White opposing Harrison delegation instructions. Cheadle defends White and contests Minneapolis pledge as delegates clash amid threats and shouting.
Tensions flared at a Republican convention as a speaker attacked President Morrison and Harrison policy. Delegates clashed loudly while ex-Senator Hubbell urged listening as White admitted party divisions and warned Indiana could shift to a Democratic vote if Harrison is nominated. Allen county delegates left in bad humor, threatening abstention.
March 10 dispatch reports eminent Republicans weighing Jeremiah McLane Rusk as a presidential timber beyond Harrison. Senators Washburn Sanders Mitchell Paddock and ex Senator Mahone praise his soldierly record, governorship, and Agriculture Department leadership, noting farmer support and broad popularity though nomination uncertainty remains.
In Birmingham on March 10 the campaign clash between Governor Jones and Captain Kolb nearly sparked violence. Lawyer J F Stallings spoke for Jones, trading personal charges when Kolb denied a accusing claim. Kolb blurted a sharp denial as Kolb supporters drew knives and pistols were heard, prompting crowds to tension and fear of bloodshed.
In Columbus Cotcumars March 10 special report says a mass meeting for a David B Hill Club drew few attendees. Thomas E Powell was named President and ex Congressmen Converse First Vice President but both declined to serve, urging younger, more active leaders. A resolution invited Senator Hill to visit Columbus while passing through Savannah and address the club, a move seen as discouraging Hill followers and masking a German boom in Ohio.
The Kansas People's Party Executive Committee calls counties to hold mass meetings on March 9 to ratify the St Louis conference platform and union of industrial forces. Provisions will be made to fund the national campaign as the State Committee plans a March 10 meeting and a state convention.
Montgomery county delegates to the Republican State Convention were instructed to oppose Harrison. United States Marshal D. B. Miller spoke against the motion, urging Blaine as the nominee. The county convention defeated the motion to instruct in Harrison’s favor.
The Republican State League Executive Committee met privately at the Leland Hotel in March, deciding not to hold its convention until after the Minneapolis meeting. Fifty five members attended the session as part of ongoing preparations.
In a county gathering with representation from 102 counties, candidates and workers attended. A State Convention was planned after the Republican Nazi Convention in Minneapolis, with a committee to set a date. A resolution urged preserving the compulsory education law against interference by public officers with private or parochial schools. No commitment to state officer candidates was made, though most favored Fifer and Tanner.
Iron makers report 14 blast furnaces will go offline in 30 days, cutting pig iron output by 10,000 tons weekly. They blame overproduction for low prices and largely favor a broad shutdown, with furnaces in Mahoning and Shenango valleys, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia already halted or to halt soon.
Washington March 10 Special An unsavory scandal nears public view in Congress over extravagant funeral costs charged to Senate and House funds. The Houk funeral reportedly mounted over 2000 in charges including 1200 for a brass casket with extra costs. Some House accounts committee members plan bills to curb future waste.
A conference in Cotenars Ohio between miners and operators failed to secure any wage increase. Miners led by John McBride and Frank McKenna backed a seven cent per ton loading price rise, while operators including J S Morton Calvin Morris and Johnson refused any increase. A recommendation to keep last year’s prices will be sent to Ohio miners for approval as railroads await settlement.
Police issued a warrant for Rev. Joseph Ali assistant priest at the Italian Catholic Church in Neevans New York for assault on nine year old Maria Barile a pupil at the Italian parochial school. The alleged attack occurred after school in the priest's room. The child’s father threatened to kill and said he would shoot the priest on sight. the priest is currently at large.
The New York Bar Association named a committee to probe unprofessional conduct charges against Judge Isaac H. Maynard. Appointed members include Frederic R. Coudert James C. Carter E R B Robinson John E Parsons William B Hornbrower John M Bowers Elihu Boot Clifford Hand and Albert Stickney.
Cecilia Kernell sues Harry Kernell for a limited divorce on cruelty grounds in New York. She alleges interference with her and their children and seeks alimony and counsel fees while noting his reported $40,000 wealth. Her stage career is mentioned with her performance in A Trip to China Town. In a separate item, a Rochester robbery rumor is debunked regarding Perry and a supposed $25,000 haul by a train robber.
Wasurmotox March 10 Secretary Blaine continues to improve An inquiry at his house tonight elicited the reply that he was all right
A judgment for 54 400 dollars was filed today in New York City against Orient Manufacturing Company in favor of Joun B h. The ruling is part of a civil case filed in the local court.
The Bell tele erectors in Bostox Massachusetts vote to issue 10 new shares to each of six individuals. The terse notice notes a planned stock distribution and marks a move in local industrial dealings.
New York March 10 H M Flagler announces a special meeting of Standard Oil trust certificate holders on March 21 to vote on dissolving the trust The move follows the Ohio Supreme Court decision declaring the trust illegal with discussion of whether to dissolve and reorganize under law The article outlines trustees officers and the structure of holdings across multiple states and companies The trust has paid 3 percent quarterly and the value of certificates is expected to hold regardless of dissolution efforts
A Philadelphia firm agreed to a 75000 settlement as a resolution was adopted returning the original and revised plans to the bidders for updated figures. Bids may be submitted for both options. Executive Commissioner Whitman submitted a progress report and then resigned. A B Farquhar of York was elected in his place. As of now 283 space applications have been received.
The Mare Island Navy Yard prepares for possible duty as Adams, Ranger, and Albatross crews are pressed for rapid readiness while the Senate debates Bering Sea policy and retaliation toward Canada. Senators Morgan and Sherman push for arbitration ratification amid hopes for Salisbury’s reply.
In Willis Place Colrain 80 mill workers mainly French Canadian and Bavans contracted trichinosis after eating Bologna. January and February sickness caused purging nausea prostration facial swelling and high fever. Three deaths reported with others still seriously ill and expected to recover.
A sharp report from Loxroox Ireland describes Clare Island fishermen overwhelmed by debt bailiffs. 80 men answered a summons at Westport and walked 13 miles in a blizzard to court, many nearly starving. Bailiffs claimed the law, but magistrates released the men on bond and mercy.
Conservative organs report Attorney General Coserain will issue warrants to arrest Mr. Mercier and minor boodlers. Intimate friends say Mercier is very sick from campaign strain and worry, unlikely to resume a leading public role amid the upheaval.
The Loxpom report notes newspapers approve the Osborne verdict but call the punishment too severe. Mrs Osborne will be under medical care in prison and not required to labor, with duties assigned soon. Captain Osborne had a deeply affecting farewell and is utterly prostrated, declining visits.
The St. Louis Stamping Company signs a contract to supply 12 carloads of tin for the Union depot roof at $25,000. It also fulfills a federal contract for tin to cover the Government building at Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition. Niedringhaus mills now produce up to 30 tons daily, with half that amount finished.
Rumors of a large copper producers' combination spread through New York and mining circles on March 10. The plan allegedly aims to secure global producer action, a move that could involve millions of dollars and affect manufacturers dealers in copper and mining stocks.
The French Foreign Office announces the commercial treaty with the United States is concluded with 9,000,000 francs of free articles annually. A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish Senate approved the Spain United States convention by 90 to 60.
Through its attorney the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company filed an appearance in the prothonotary’s office of Wyoming county in answer to the bill of M. H. Arnot of Elm Y seeking to set aside the Reading deal in the county courts. Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad of New Jersey will file a similar appearance later. Frank Thomson presents a memorial. The report notes various municipal actions and signatures in other places.
In Rome March 10 the Chamber of Deputies saw Premier Rudini rebuke ex Premier Crispi for discourtesy and Crispi reply in kind. Exchanges of charges followed before the President of the Chamber urged both leaders to respect House rules. The incident drew wide comment.
In Cannes Mr Deacon sent representatives with a power of attorney to take his second and third daughters from their mother. A heartrending scene followed as Mrs Deacon prepared to depart for Paris. The two younger girls later left for Genoa with their grandmother.
The World's Fair Executive Committee debated the Pennsylvania building at Chicago as bids exceeded the $75,000 limit. The Building Committee proposed interior plan modifications to reduce costs. A telegram was read during the session, and Commissioner Whitman resigned amid the discussions.
Sorpov dated March 10 reports the next Russian military maneuvers near Moscow on a gigantic scale. Six army corps under Generals Obrutecheff and Dragomiroff will participate along with guards and cavalry for a total of 200 400 men.
Paz March 10 report that the Chamber of Deputies is to discuss granting women the vote in elections for the Prud-Hommes councils and consider making women eligible to sit on these councils.
The March 0 communiqué from Pope Leo arrives as a message surrounding Bishop Ireland Roxz prompts church authorities to respond. The brief dispatch signals continued Vatican communication with the U.S. church amid ongoing debates and calls for unity within the clergy.
In Leipsic 3400 unemployed residents discussed relief, and delegates may push municipal relief works. Cologne reports 400 newly employed on city relief projects, while Dortmund sees over 2000 iron workers laid off and risk of further closures. Vienna notes orderly relief distribution under police supervision with 24000 unemployed clearing snow at low pay.
The government uses peasants in Nijni Novgorod Orel Tula to clear 3000 acres of forest land and build cottages while Samara bay shelters winter steamers. General Annelkof leads famine relief and more corrugating works are planned. Stundists face harsher punishment and barred from public posts.
Loxpor reports the Durham miners strike forcing Athole and Cleveland iron masters to damp down furnaces and close iron and steel works, risking 10,000 jobs. Shipyards and Tees and Hartlepool district iron works may halt or shrink output as Scotch coal miners hold to a separate stance.
In Cievelayn Ohio on March 10 Rev Wilson R Stearley of Hough Avenue Reformed Church married Grace McKinney age 17 at Eliza Jennings Home for Incurables. The bride, once an opera hopeful linked to Conried Opera Company, is nearing death after illness. The couple wed by Rev Dr E O Buxton as the groom stays by her side while her condition worsens.
Naval architect Henry J. Gielow receives an order from a Pittsburg owner for a small steam yacht able to pass the Erie Canal. The 9 foot water line, 15 foot 9 inch beam craft will feature a plumb stem and will house three staterooms and a saloon under the pilot house. Hull of yellow pine with hackmatack frames and compound engines targeting 13 knots economy and 15 knots top speed. This is Gielow's third yacht after Nydia and Polison Yard.
John F Winslow a leading resident of Potauxversiz New York died at 5 o clock this morning. He helped introduce Bessemer steel production to the United States with Erastus Corning and John A. in Troy where they produced flat steel rails.
A deputation from the Canadian Marine Association visited Mr. Tupper seeking a toll of cents per ton on all American goods passing through Welland and other routes. The exchange signals rising trade friction and Ottawa’s push to protect Canadian interests.
The Finance Committee’s appropriation ordinance passed both councils after lengthy debate over water, park, and lighting spending. Critics argued against a new reservoir, park land purchases, and new street lamps while supporters defended essential infrastructure and city growth. The vote stretched from afternoon into night as amendments were rejected and the measure moved forward.
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