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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1892
Page
1
Philadelphia dispatch reports Reform Republican League critique of Senator Quay. Clarkson defends Quay while anti Quay forces cite bribery pardons and embezzlement allegations. Article outlines party tensions in Pennsylvania ahead of Quay reelection bid and Democratic risks in New York.
The Reform Republican League and the Pennsylvania Republican Association mobilize to block Quay from winning the Senate seat. They assert his methods conflict with public interest and claim broad Republican support shifts toward true Republicanism over Quayism, predicting success. Cuantes Ricnanpsox, secretary, signs by order of the league.
The Providence convention adopts resolutions against free coinage and endorses Aldrich and Harrison reciprocity. D Russell Brown named for governor and Melville Bull for lieutenant governor. Hawley warns of danger to Senate control as Aldrich and Hawley speak on tariff and party direction.
Ex Governor James E Campbell of Ohio says he sees no path for Senator Hill and endorses Cleveland. He argues Cleveland best represents Democratic reforms and predicts the Ohio delegation will favor him while a Western nominee may emerge from a convention of surprises.
The Yore Pennsylvania Republican County Convention met to choose a delegate to the National Convention. William M. Keller of Hanover borough was elected Chairman 79 to 60 in a key skirmish. The electoral lot for national delegate went to J. Schell Wilhelm 75 and Dr. James A. Dale 73 amid tense but avoided split.
In Erie on March 15 two political notices appeared in the Erie Daily Times. W C Culbertson of Girard was cited as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Twenty-sixth district, and James McBrier of Erie was named for the same seat. Culbertson denied any candidacy by telegram. McBrier was out of town and unreachable. Wellington Downing, a wealthy local, announced a bid against Flood, backed by church elements opposing the reverend.
The Texas Legislature refused to invite Senator Hill to speak, seen as a defeat for the State administration. Mills' supporters estimate 72 votes, three over the needed majority, with potential changes before the March 22 election due to administration influence.
A Congressional apportionment bill has been prepared to divide the states districts between Democrats and Republicans. It aims to assign 16 districts to Democrats, 15 to Republicans, with 3 doubtful. The measure awaits signatures to become law.
Lakewood New Jersey March 15 An evening reception at the Cleveland cottage featured remarks on the letter sent to General Bragg. Mr Cleveland said the letter speaks for itself and should not be taken as an indication of willingness to accept the Presidency nomination.
John E. Fox of Harrisburg won the Republican County Convention vote for delegate to the National Convention in the district including Lebanon and Perry counties. Fox backs President Harrison and is favored to secure the delegation.
Washington March 15 with the silver bill in the House Speaker Reed under pressure the President’s stance and private messages create unease in Congress. Reports say the President fears a House defeat while Senate action remains pivotal amid wobbling Republicans and possible compromises.
New York March 15 Mrs Frederika Schindler accuses Dr Henry Dickinson Jr of writing malicious letters and insurance solicitations to her husband alleging unfaithfulness. Dickinson was arrested near Lexington Avenue after handwriting on envelopes matched samples Mrs Schindler found. He denies the charges and says he had friendly terms with Frederika and knew nothing of the letters.
Democratic Senators push to end secret sessions during Judge Woods nomination as Voorhees urges open records on blocks of five linked to the presidential campaign. Debate features Georges, Mitchell, Gray, White and Hoar as adjournment moves late afternoon.
Washington March 15 Special reports a War Department reorganization enlarging the Bureau of Military Information to broaden inquiries and coordinate federal and state forces at frontier points. A military museum will showcase American war souvenirs including the clothes worn by Jefferson Davis.
A letter from Mia Hetheringtons mother to a personal friend reveals details of the Yokohama street killing of Gower Robinson by Lt. Hetherington. Robinson allegedly pressured Hetheringtons wife with persistent advances. an angry confrontation led to Hetherington shooting Robinson. The letter asserts public sympathy for Mrs Hetherington and doubts she is heartless, while noting her retirement and belief her husband will be acquitted.
A child marked a fifth birthday with a concert by the Marine Band in Washxcox on March 15, a special community event noted by the newspaper. The page highlights musical tribute and local reception.
A vast cave in the Ironclad mine near the American Nettie yields honeycomb quartz worth 60 dollars per ton. The formation stands six and a half feet high and may extend hundreds of feet into the mountain, suggesting millions in value and potentially the richest gold bearing formation on the continent.
Marshall Illinois March 15 Special There is in Marshall a remarkable musical prodigy Marie Barlow four years old daughter of Gus and Fannie Barlow of Danville She plays piano with perfect correctness can perform Home Sweet Home Beethoven and Schubert pieces began at two with one hand at three and a half with both hands has pure legato touch and can play scales in any key She plays on air and then matches minor tunes and can sense chords with eyes closed She also recites and sings well and despite talent remains modest and destined for musical fame
Crcreameth March 15 Judge Hunt opened a $10000 damage case brought by Mrs Catharine Hamilton widow of Rev Henry J Hamilton of Homestead Pa. He was killed at a Baptist convention last May when a heavy stone fell from the Rudolph Wurlitzer building on Fourth Street. Defendants include Wurlitzer owner and James T Griffith contractor.
Mrs Louis H James reports a letter from her husband the missing Doylestown lawyer dated New York stating he is out of funds and surprised by the local excitement. The letter gives no return date and some doubt its sincerity as Colonel Davis has issued an execution for 1500 dollars.
DuLuTH March 15 A major mining deal closed as Higgins Land Company leased 50 tracts of 40 acres in township 58 range 16 to Roucheleau Iron Company for a 100000 bonus, 30 year term, and 30 cents per ton royalty on ore. Leading firms include Strycker & Buck Coffin & Warner and W C Sherwood Co. Development starts immediately.
On March 15 in New York, Henry T. Sprague prompted the discontinuation of suits by Schuyler Hamilton Jr and Gertrude V. C. Hamilton as guardian for Schuyler V. C. Hamilton against Evangeline T. Hamilton who claimed to be Robert Ray Hamiltons widow. The actions sought to remove clouds from titles.
St Paul March 15 The Milwaukee express due at 7 45 am eastbound near Lime Reviewe carried Lola Elestad Bowdle Wis to a hospital after she gave birth to a boy during the fast ride. A passerby on the train assisted and the husband was notified by telegraph. Mrs Elestad had been visiting relatives in Monroe Wis and was returning home.
A group of 20 to 30 Wyoming Valley coal operators left Wilkes Barre for Harrisburg to press Governor Pattison on leases between the Port Reading combine and private operators. They have mostly signed the leases and expect benefits. Under old terms they earned about 175 dollars per ton net. after mining costs of 125 dollars and a 25 cent royalty, profits would be affected if the royalty remains at 25 cents.
The Washington controversy over cosmetics flared on stage at the Opera House in Pittsburg. Madame Yale demonstrated a beauty method while Charlotte Smith challenged her, denouncing poisonous ingredients and arguing for women’s industry representation at the World’s Fair.
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