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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1892
Page
10
Governor Russell publicly supports Grover Cleveland as the party’s strongest national leader and urges tariff reform. He argues Cleveland’s stance, loyalty to principles, and unity will secure victory, while opposing any shift to new issues or candidates.
Officials of the Republican League of Ohio travel to Toledo to confer with Chicago Minneapolis passenger agents on rates for the June Convention in Minneapolis. Expected attendance exceeds 200 with confirmed support from Pennsylvania state members. Secretary of War Stephen B Elkins has accepted an invitation to join the Ohio delegation.
In Kittas Xing on March 25, locals expect a lively Armstrong primary with candidates striking last poses. Ford City anticipates a higher vote as foreign workers at the glass works gain naturalization to back Tynbell. William Henry, son of Captain A G Henry, campaigns for Senator Quay and the county seems inclined to favor him.
In Columbia on March 25 a convention of those opposing Governor Tillman, the regular Democracy nominee in 1890, met at the State House all day. They nominated a full State ticket led by ex-Lieutenant Governor John C. Sheppard with J. L. Orr as Lieutenant Governor, and adopted a platform denouncing the current administration.
March 25 in Was Hixetos Representative Joh C Hauk, secretary of the Republican caucus in the House, has issued a call for a meeting. The notice signals a gathering of GOP lawmakers to discuss party matters and procedures.
The Republican State Central Committee in Columbus April 27 28 Cleveland chosen as the next convention site with 13 of 21 votes for Cleveland The fight centered on temporary chairman McKinley Supposed Sherman and McKinley supporters defeated by Foraker aligned faction Griffin named to manage Sherman’s campaign and Mathews chosen secretary of the convention The Foraker faction gains control of convention machinery as they seek delegates to Minneapolis and oppose Harrison nomination
Philadelphia dispatch reports an alleged exposure of M B Quay s military record from 1861 onward. It traces his entry as First Lieutenant in the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserve to June 29 1861, resignation to Harrisburg, later commission as Colonel of the One Hundred and Thirty Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, service near Arlington Antietam and Fredericksburg, and final resignation in December 1862.
Jefferson City March 25 The Missouri Legislature adjourned sine die at 1 PM One of the final acts was a House resolution endorsing The Man of inv Grover Cleveland for the Democratic presidential nomination
Ex Secretary Bayard will visit ex President Cleveland in New York in a few days. The conference is understood to be political in nature.
A DASH TO THE POLE kicks off Sunday April 3 with a paced route to the region northward. Teams or participants are set to embark in the race or voyage, aiming for a northward milestone and participation details are noted for readers.
Chicago March 25 Today's grand jury session on the boodler probe ended in disorder with no new indictments. The split centered on indicting Secretary Soule of the Jefferson Electric Railroad who was absent as a witness. A juror was accused of improper note taking amid loud talk before adjournment. Another effort is planned for tomorrow.
Philadelphia reports ex city treasurer Bardsley furnished information to City Solicitor Warwick and Lyman D. Gilbert in prison. Counsel say the city's case is now complete and ready for trial, with great confidence in the outcome. Bardsley unlikely to be called as a witness.
Milwaukee police order a bogus charity group stop soliciting funds. Led by C. E Vogel, about a dozen men and women claimed to form the United States Charity Home Institution and sought funds from President Harrison, Vice President Morton, Postmaster General Wanamaker, and other officials.
The Winnie Laurie arrived in New York after a brutal voyage from Haiti marked by multiple gales and near starvation. Captain McRitchie denies cannibalism despite reports. the crew, aided by the Adams and Jersey, survived with food help and eventual repairs at New York.
Near Mogadore Ohio Henry Albinger 27 unmarried shot his 40 year old married brother John then killed himself over a disputed estate. John wounded Henry in the leg and later Henry killed John with a second shot before killing himself leaving John gravely injured.
The wife of Arthur Moore of Oneida township died suddenly after a night of heavy drinking and a confrontation over drinking. A neighbor found an empty envelope marked personal. Moore claimed his wife threatened to poison herself and collapsed after taking poison miscued. Coroner to investigate.
Breslau Zeitung reports an imperial decree barring Hebrews from entering Germany. Entry denied even with support, money, or tickets. destitute travelers also refused. Police must enforce strictly, with many Hebrews seeking to escape Russian persecution. Relief committees estimate 400,000 Hebrews aim to emigrate.
Miss Daisy Hopkins sues Rev Wallis proprietor of Trinity Hall Cambridge for 5000 dollars alleging false imprisonment after her arrest for walking with a university man. The University constable testified to watching her for three years and the jury returned a verdict against Hopkins. The case likely will be appealed.
In the House of Commons Mr Fenwick Liberal urged paying MPs to enable industrial representation. He proposed £365 yearly as a reasonable salary. Mr Balfour noted support but warned ratepayers, and the measure was rejected 297 to 162.
In St Petersburg March 25 condition of Jews inside the pale worsens daily as they are forbidden to leave. They cannot find work and suffer. charity from English Hebrews keeps many alive. Interior Minister asks Governor for emigration prospects this spring.
A ministerial decree announced a new direct money order service between Austria Hungary and the United States will begin April 1. In Berlin the German Colonial Society backed a plan to form a colonization company in German Southwest Africa and granted funds to start immediately. Also in Berlin three riot leaders were convicted with sentences of four, three and two years.
Paris reports the signing of a Franco American extradition treaty this morning by Foreign Minister Ribot and United States Minister Reid. Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid depart from Paris for Havre to take a steamer bound for New York.
A trio of masked men entering through a sidelight at 4 am robbed Seaso Taylor's Olive Street residence. They beat and gagged Miss Lida Taylor and injured Mrs. Hattie Clark and Mary Taylor, demanding gold. About $5 was found. the old man was unharmed but near death. The assailants fled as Lida signaled for help. Four suspects were arrested and released. the case shook McKeesport.
Washington reports indicate a court martial will be ordered soon for General A. W. Greely chief signal officer found in violation of War Department orders regarding military affairs. Greely opposed placing the new bureau under Adjutant General control.
An old tale claims an American minister Dallas met an eager visitor who claimed to have seen the Emperor. The visitor gave the Emperor an acorn from Mount Vernon planted by the Emperor, and a mighty oak in the imperial gardens supposedly grew from that gift.
Magnificent auroral show observed in Huevor, C., March 25 between 9 and 10 pm. A broad white belt stretched northeast to southwest while below it black clouds and above it stars formed a vivid display. Colors ranged from pink to red with star meteors and comet-like bursts, a remarkable event since 1882.
John Newell formally opens his cafe and planned hotel with a dinner for Pittsburg press and about 300 guests. Mayor Gourley delivers welcome remarks as the banquet hall glows with marble floors, carved wainscoting, and extensive electric lights. The hotel will be seven stories, 225 rooms, and fully modern with a ladies dining room to follow.
The fifth annual contest between the Knickerbocker and Emanon literary societies was held at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. Debates essays and recitations entertained a full audience as judges Rev J D Moffatt Erasmus Wilson and P F Smith presided. Miss Bryant won the essay. Emans Hemp hill and Gould debated annexation of Canada. Hemp hill won the affirmative. Knickerbocker winner in recitation was Miss Ford. oration by Miss Hones and readings by Miss Moore came from the Emanons.
In an Alpine summer outing a young Archduchess Elizabeth and two ladies-in-waiting sought a fine cock feather for a hat in a Swiss town. They could only raise 27 kreutzers of the 60 needed, promising to pay the rest, but left empty handed as the shopkeeper refused credit. The episode amused onlookers until the shopkeeper faced consequences.
A brief dispatch reviews the justification for purchasing land near the New Town along the P. and L. E. R. line. Officials explain reasons tied to expansion, development potential, and anticipated public benefits for the railroad corridor project.
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