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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1892

Page

10

Hill Promises New York Vote for Democratic Ticket

In Birmingham Alabama Senator Hill speaks to the Hill Club about Democratic principles and home rule, arguing for a strict construction of the Constitution and urging unity within the party. He pledges New York's electoral votes for the Democratic nominee and defends party discipline.

New York Chicago Jefferson Alabama Democratic Party Republican Party Hill Senator Hill Hill Club Atlanta

Richmond Terminal and Danville Railways Unite in New Southern Company

A meeting in New York announces resignations of John Inman R. T. Wilson and 8 M Inman and reveals Walter G Oakman as president of the Richmond Terminal and Richmond and Danville. A reorganization plan creates the Southern Railroad Company with 170 million in bonds and 70 million in stock plus 110 million common shares, backed by a Hlaughter syndicate to raise funds.

Richmond Terminal Richmond Danville New York John Inman Terminal R. T. Wilson and & M Southern Railroad Company Richmond Andville East Tennessee Georgia Central Company Hailgarten & Co

Union Musicians Refuse Parade Participation Order Considered

At the National League of Musicians session in New York on March 16 a resolution by Henry Platte of Denver to bar members from parades and the Knights Templar conclave in Denver August 5 was debated and sent to a committee for report. Delegates Hunt, Rube, and Ossendorff were named to set the next convention meeting. Samuel Davis urged a per capita tax raise to cover delegates travel. A directive to refuse service with Dickson & Talbot of Indianapolis after April 1 until disputes with local No. 28 are settled was approved.

New York National League of Musicians Henry Platte Denver National League Knights Templar United States Army Hunt Rube and Ossendorff Samuel Davis League Dickson & Talbot Indianapolis

Bulldozers Called On to Halt in Slidell Louisiana

In Slidell Louisiana non-resident laborers in timber mills face pressure from locals demanding they leave. A circulating petition threatens action if they stay, prompting many to depart while armed white workers vow to defend themselves and resist removal efforts. Several hundred mill workers include many recent non-residents from Mississippi and Alabama.

New Orleans Slidell St. Tammany Parish Mississippi Alabama

Reapportionment Bill Introduced In State Senate

In Almany New York on March 16 a Congressional reapportionment bill based on the Federal census was introduced in the State Senate. It designates 17 surely Democratic districts, 3 doubtful, and 14 almost surely Republican.

Almany N. Y State Senate

Fire Record of Multiple Blazes Across States

A fire record reports extensive property damage from incidents in Louisville Kentucky Cranesville New York near Amsterdam North Carolina Elkhart Indiana St Louis Missouri Anderson Indiana Laceyville Wilkes Barre and Pittsburgh area. Insurance losses total tens of thousands with many buildings and shops affected and alarm boxes noted.

Exhibition Draws Thousands as Dogs Win Heart of Crowd

The second day of the dog show attracts up to 10 000 attendees with expanded canine music and grand displays of mastiffs and St Bernards. Prof J H Burton stages an afternoon program featuring his pack of highly trained lueus dogs with familiar tricks.

J. H. Burton Ieus Burton

Canine Mastery Sparks Praise at Pittsburg Dog Show

The Pittsburg dog show earns high praise from President Boggs and judge Raper as dogs from setters to greyhounds win top awards. Dick Swiveller loses, while John Moorhead Jr and J. J. Mortimer laud the event and the judging as the most impressive display yet.

Boggs Raper Dick Swiveler

Kennel Show Prizes At Duquesne Club Event

The 1891 Duquesne Club kennel show awarded top prizes to Rockingham kennels for best kennel of four or more, Mise Scat Ourkank from Mt. Washington for best dog, and Edawark owned by FS Brown for Dost best bitch. Other winners included Harry N Hostswood’s Wordsley for $10, and W S Bell’s Luster as best dog in Allegheny County with a $5 prize.

James John E. Thayer Boston James McKnight Duquesne Kennel Club Brodrick and Smith L. Boggs Tulu RK. W. Pad- Pointers T.G. Davy J. O'Hara Dennys Hotel Schlosser King of Rent Westminster Kennel Club New York Allegheny Caounty Oakgrove Kennel W. L. Washington Dick Swiveller Fred Pastre Allerheny W. N. Kuhn W. E. Lippencott Gordon Peers County Tom Dr. Dixon Duquese Club W. D. Brereton McEwen & Gibson G. Dixon Paris Phillips Ae Club King Lud W. E. Littell Janet J. HL. Lyles Beagles W. E. Sherns B. F. Lewis Tony Weller A. T. Brodrick & Co Fox Terriers Duquesne Club Stardens King John Moorhead Dunmurry John Moorhead, Jr Dunmourry Walter J. Comstock Dondese Denmont King of Broomfield Sultan Rochelle Kennels J. & Grogan Broomfield Maid G.W. Schmidt J. G. Bennett Yuge Howard Kennels Bensen A. E. Petts John Moorehead, Jr Spruke Mohawk Kennels Ludwig & Richer P. B. Harris & Co Joe Lewis J. M. Littell Dr. Mahn Mascot Royal A. Sackman St. Bernard Club of America Empress of Conlocook Duchess Kennels Quinta Lomond Niagara Kennels St. Melvale Eee Kennels Newfoundlands John Mehail Prince Hal John Pedro Shoquoquon Kennels A. W. Purbeck Daisylander L. Bogg Rockingham Kennels Harry N Hostswood Wordsley Frank Denny Ourkank Mt. Washington Edawark FS. Brown J. C. H. Denny Count Howard Moorhead, Jr W.S. Bell Luster Allegheny County T. Harper W. D. Henry Alice McBoths Alex Wilson & Co Nellis Ketson George W. Biggs & Co

Senate moves to force vote on Judge Woods confirmation

In executive session Senator Hoar urged Republicans to be present for a vote on Judge Woods tomorrow. He claimed open sessions are unnecessary while Democrats pressed for light on the judicial matter. Turpie indicated additional points for consideration, and no vote was reached today.

Senate Hoar Woods Judge Woods Voorhees Turpie George Indiana

Record of J F Bhelp clerk class 5 at Sedalia Denison Bar Post

Ke oe distributed 99.96 percent of S cards, handling 28 ecards a minute. Rice Whe proclaims the year’s case examination record the best ever, awarded to J F Bhelp in Sedalia and Denison seventh division.

J. F. _Bhelp Sedalia Denison Bar Post Office Ke Oe

Many Sick Lawmakers in Congress Amid Pneumonia Clash

Washington March 16 The health crisis tightens as Senator Morrill remains in pneumonia stages with no crisis expected soon Meanwhile 30 to 35 House members are ill though none seriously after a roll call shows over 40 paired or absent The day also reports a successful test of gun fiber cellulose backing for armor at Indian Head proving grounds under naval officers' supervision

Washington Morrill WasnincGtor Indian Head Proving Grounds Board of Naval Offers

Banker and Election Commissioner Michael Schweizthal Takes Voluntary Assignment

Chicago March 16 Michael Schweizthal banker election commissioner and former city treasurer failed today. At 2 30 pm a voluntary assignment was made in the county court to John Lane Hart. Assets placed at 140000 liabilities 120000. The suspension followed Boehm Co Denver wholesale liquor dealers collapse where a partner killed himself yesterday. Schweizthal had discount paper for Boehm Co and faced heavy real estate speculation with 75000 in equities likely to shrink on realization.

Chicago Michael Schweisthal John Lanehart Boehm & Co Denver Schweisthal Schweiz Thal

Names Named for Congressional Campaign Committee Roles

The Democratic Caucus Committee reports only 13 names handed to Chairman Judge Holman for the Congressional Campaign Committee. States listed include Utah John T. Caine and Texas J. W. Bailey with others from Montana Delaware New Mexico Arizona Nebraska Louisiana Pennsylvania Wisconsin West Virginia Illinois South Carolina. State delegations to submit further selections within a week for joint action with Senate members. The panel rejects steering committee status and limits duties to campaign planning and material distribution. House business aims to have appropriation bills before the House by the 10th of next month.

Washinctron Democratic Caucus Committee Congressional Campaign Committee Judge Holman Utah John T. Caine Montana William Wirt Dixon Delaware John William Causey New Mexico Antonio Joseph Arizona M. A. Smith Nebraska W. J. Bryan Louisiana M. Robertson Pennsylvania William Mittehler Wisconsin J. I. Mitchell West Virginia J. D. Alderson Texas J. W. Bailey Illinois Forman South Carolina George Johnstone House Committee Senate Joint Congressional Committee House Judge Holm

Conference Splits Over Dower District Clergy Tensions

The ME Conference faces turmoil as Presiding Elder J. A. B. Wilson and Dover district ministers clash over church conduct and internal disputes. Charges include political bias and personal conduct, with accusations tied to campaigns and a proposed appointment for Dover.

Win Minetax J. A. B. Wilson Dover Madenesgh Racoee Pinscheruss Neuiock Wien Mn Em Political Hs

Gas Association opposes World Fair loan over gas display

The Ohio Gas Light Association with 150 members met in Columbus and endorsed Eastern gas groups urging opposition to a $5 million government loan to the World’s Fair unless the commission funds a gaslight exhibit. They note $1.5 million is set for electric lighting and question the gasbuilding location. A separate item recounts Zack Faille mistaking a fake $5 bill for currency, leading to arrest after a cobbler refused the payment.

Columbus Ohio Gaslight Association World’s Fair Commission Pne

Secretary Wharton seeks rapid British reply on Bering Sea modus vivendi

Acting Secretary Wharton instructed to inform British Minister Pauncefote that the President wants an early decision from Lord Salisbury on renewing last year’s modus vivendi for seal fisheries pending arbitration of U S jurisdiction in Bering Sea. Britain’s reply is needed promptly to decide whether Great Britain will help keep sealers out, as U S vessels must be prepared near the sea by May first. The note emphasizes urgency due to looming season and duties of naval and revenue ships.

Washington Wharton Julian Pauncefote United States Bering Sea Lord Salisbury Great Britain Britain

Young Nebraska Congressman Captivates House With Tariff Speech

Washington report notes William Jennings Bryan, 30, a Democratic leader from Nebraska, delivering a star tariff speech on the Ways and Means Committee chair. His two hour address drew widespread acclaim from both sides and gallery interest. The piece also mentions a gold medal prize once offered by General Superintendent White of the Railway Mail Service for a top postal clerk.

Washington William Jennings Bryen Nebraska Crisp Ways and Means Bryan Con Charlie O'Neill Mr. Bryan Samuel Jackson Randall West Lee Kentucky Henderson Iowa White Railway Mail Service

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