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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1892

Page

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Quay Wins Out In Armstrong County Primary

Erras Nasineg, Pa March 26 The most fiercely contested struggle in Armstrong county history ends with a Quay victory over Dalzell. Quay leads in most precincts with Ford City the sole Dalzell holdout. County results show Quay ahead by about 1000 votes.

R Spectal Errranasineg Armstrong County Senator Quay Dalzell Quay Republican County Committee United States John Dalzell Friends of Dalzell Dalsell

Dalzell Victory Over Quay Faction At Ford City Election

A county race reports Dalzell defeating Quay with 230 votes to 16 at Ford City. The Dalzell team faced criticism over a disputed letter to the Reform Club of Philadelphia. Quay leaders, long in control, blamed machine tactics and political blunders in their loss, while Dalzell's backers claimed reformer methods failed.

Senator Quay D. B. Heiner Congress John F. Whitworth W. D. Patton G. W. McNees W. W. Fiscus J. H. McCain Dalgell Neale M. F. Lesson Dalzell Quay Ford City Reform Club Philadelphia McCain Republican Post Office

Ohio's New Gerrymander Faces House and Senate Clash

Cotemavs Ohio dispatch notes conference committees will meet to finalize the congressional redistricting bill. Details show county splits in Cuyahoga and Medina sparking Senate hesitation. The piece lists partisan majorities by district and hints at anticipated changes and contest risk in districts like the Eighth and Ninth.

Cotemavs Cuyahoga Medina Senate Verity Demtone Frank Hurd Charles H. Grosvenor Sherman Mr. Outhwaite Owens McKinley Mahaska Republican To Ee Committee Garfield Lake

Grace's Plea for Support From Southern Democrats

Ex mayor William R Grace writes Southern Democrats arguing for appeasing anti machine sentiment to aid Democratic unity. He urges compromise in Chicago to salvage the party and secure Cleveland's convention admission, praising Cleveland as a unifying Conservative force.

New York William R. Grace Chicago Caiongo Democratic Party Securi Dale Cleveland Democratic

Fusion talks at Indiana Prohibition and People's meetings

State Central Committees of the Prohibition and People's parties met in Indianapolis to consider fusion on state personal legislative and county tickets. The discussion was more an exchange of ideas and a fusion is likely at the May conventions.

Indianapolis The Prohibition and People's Parties

Hill Shapes Way Through Albany Deadlock in Legislature

Marsha Senator Hill visited Albany to bridge gaps among Democrats in the Legislature where political legislation has stalled for two weeks.

Hill Albany N. Y Marsha Senator Hill

Quay Wins Easily in Union County Nominating Contest

Lewisburg March 26 Vocht was nominated in Union county as the Union party candidate after a decisive showing by Quay in today’s nominating action. Party workers praised the smooth vote and orderly proceedings.

Quay Union Lewisburg Union County Vocht

Ritter Majority Persists in Senatorial Question

The report notes a strong 300 vote edge for Ritter and a large majority backing Senator Quay in the senatorial question.

Ritter Senator Quay

Fritchey Wins City Delegates in Democratic Primary

Harrisburg March 26 Special The Democratic primary results show Mayor Fritchey winning the city delegate race by at least 600 votes with backing from the State administration. Opponent Hanlin, supported by Postmaster Meyers, claims Lebanon and county delegates. The contest was bitter with alleged fraud and city election-board control by Fritchey supporters.

Meyer Harrisburg Friends Fritchey Crity Christian Hanl Ero Ayor Fritchey Hanlin Meyers Lebanon Friends of

Orange County Democrats Rally for Cleveland and Gray

The Orange county Democratic Convention in Indiana drew the largest attendance yet. Cleveland’s name was cheered repeatedly as delegates were chosen for state and congressional conventions to back Grover Cleveland for president and Isaac H. Gray for vice president.

Orneaxs Orange County Proli Cleveland Committee On Resolutions Grover Cleveland Gray Isaac H. Gray

McEnery Ticket Nominated by Narrow Margin in Louisiana

Returns from the Louisiana primary show the McEnery ticket ahead by more than 2000 votes as Foster protests challenge results at Finis city polls and across several parishes. The seven member canvassing committee led by General Young will meet Monday to declare the outcome.

New Orleans McEnery State Central Committee Ots McEenery Foster Committee Finis City General Young

Snyder County Foe Quay Dominates Local Primary

Snyder county Republicans vote shows Senator Quay winning the county by a large majority. Dalzell's county total expected under 250. Elected delegates include S Coch Middleburg to the National Convention and P S Ritter Shamokin to the State Convention. A W Potter is endorsed for Congress Ed M Hummel for Senator and Fere Crouse for Associate Judge. Judge Dean wins Supreme Judge race by over 1,000.

W. B. Meredith Assembly S B. Cochranne Frank Mast Dalzell Messrs Coller Patterson Messrs. Campbell Booher Gibson D. B. Heiner Congress Dalgell Quay Forces Cochrane Quay Harrisburg Armstrong County Republican Committee Committee On United States M.L. Quay John Dalyell Yshell M. Quay Republc Mripplesurg Snyder County S. Coch Middleburg P. S. Ritter Shamokin Senator Quay A. W. Potter Ed M. Hummel Fere Crouse Judge Dean

Democratic County Convention Endorses Pattison and Cleveland

The Democratic County Convention met in Gerrysburg. P H Strubinger urged party harmony and tariff reform, denouncing the McKinley bill. He predicted a Democratic victory led by Pattison and Gray. Delegates A J Brady Michael Hertheins J H Wierman and A H Parr chosen for the State Convention. Resolutions back Cleveland or Pattison for president and Beltzhoever for renomination.

Gerrysburg P. H. Strubinger Cleveland Hill Pattison Gray A. J. Brady Michael Hertheins J. H. Wierman A. H. Parr Beltzhoever

Lycoming County Delegates Support Grover Cleveland Nomination

Lycoming County Democratic Committee elected delegates M eon Turman Strieby Clancy Dunkle Middaugh to back J Henry and Grover Cleveland for the national convention. In Washington County Cleveland supporters are noted. In McDowell a Democratic primary chose Patrick Hoey and George Hardgrove as Cleveland delegates to the State Convention.

Lycoming County Grover Williamsport Democratic Committee En Cc James Turman LF Strieby W. G. Clancy Forrest B. Dunkle F. W. Middaugh J. Henry Grover Cleveland Cleveland Solid Washington County McDowall Patrick Hoey George Hardgrove Cleveland

Second Degree Murder Verdict in Mills Case

A jury returns a verdict of murder in the second degree for James F. Mills at 10 o’clock tonight in Butler Pennsylvania. The crowd outside the courthouse erupts in anger and threats as jurors are escorted away. defense counsel vows to appeal while Mills maintains innocence. Court adjourns until Monday for sentencing.

Butler Mills James F. Mills

Walt Whitman Dies Good Gray Poet of America

Special telegram reports Walt Whitman died at his Camden home after a long illness from pneumonia. The aging poet, born May 31 1812 in West Hills Long Island, had returned to New York then Camden after nursing his brother at Fredericksburg. His Leaves of Grass, first issued in 1855, made him famous and controversial.

Philadelphia Walt Whitman Camden N. J Whitman Alexander McAllister Mary Davis Warren Fritzinger Thomas B. Harned Horace Traubel McAllister Noitman Aitken England Buck Ontario Westhills Island New York Brooklyn New Orleans Huntinton Long Island Jefferson Whitman Ohio Miss Louisiama Texas Lakes Canada Hudson George Fredericksburg Lincoln Interior Department Camn Gernden Emerton Rossetti Walter Boott

Fourth Selection Praises Whitman and Charity Debate

Edward Dowden reflects on Whitman as the "good gray poet" while recounting a frugal life and rejection of charity. The piece notes admiration by a biographer and the poet's stern independence amid early-life disappointments.

Edward Dowden Cee Whitman Layne Rae

Bunko in Blaine's Name among Senators

Senator Palmer revealed a hoax at lunch involving letters requesting money, with several colleagues offering to share their own letters as part of the joke. The incident drew laughs as participants confessed past pranks while Palmer recounted another tale about reintroducing an old bill in new form.

Ask- WaSniscox Palmer Norrn Twetrrn Pamapetram Tor Oy G. Hearmn, Jr Frye Proctor Senate James R. Young Young John Russell Young United States General Grant China James A.rene Star Saale Eee Expresson Co Ecyleres Mr. Young

Daughter of Pig Iron Kelley Wins Custody Battle

In Curiaco March 26 Judge Baker ruled in favor of Mrs. Wischniewitzky in a cruelty case brought by her Ruselan husband Dr Wisehnewitzky. The decision grants custody of their three children, while the husband pleaded for the eldest son but was denied.

Pig Iron Kelley Curiaco Baker Wisehnewitzky New York Wischnewitzky

Reign Of Terror Loiters Spur Citywide Arrests

Thieves prowl the streets of MW'KEESFOR?T city as mayor orders night police to arrest anyone unable to account for themselves. A store heist ends with a dropped pocketbook and two suspects jailed, while a teen named William Spence is sent home. Nearby breakins at a cemetery sexton and another residence yield little loot. Continuous unrest follows into the night with multiple arrests.

McExeEsPort Mra Waters William Spence Forty-third Street Pittsburg Oliver Black Versailles Cemetery Thomas Ward Lunder Capitol

New French twin screw steamer sets ocean record

La Touraines from Havre to Sandy Hook lightship with 6 days 23 hours 30 minutes over 3171 miles breaks the Lauraine maiden record. Averaged just over 10 knots with forced draught possible to exceed 20. Engines total 12000 horsepower, coal 545 tons daily, routes: 421 to 484 knots daily. weather mainly favorable save Banks delay.

New York la Touraines Havre Bandy Hook Lauraine Frangeul

Miners Picket As Wages Cut In Minersville

Great excitement swept Minersville as a notice declared miners' wages would be reduced by 20 percent. The cut is to take effect soon, plunging workers into uncertainty about pay and conditions in the mining community.

Wileesbaere Minersville Pega Oss United States Great Britain England Harrison Salisbury

United States Forfeits Schooner James G. Swan

United States district judges condemned the schooner James G. Swan seized July 20 1889 for killing fur seals in U S waters. Judge Hanford ordered a decree of forfeiture entered to the United States.

Seattle United States James G. Swan Hanford

Mes sisscrase Impacts Pawnee and Otoe Children

In Guthrie Oklahoma on March 26 reports say Mes siss crase disrupts Pawnee and Otoe communities with children sent to school wearing war paint and feathers, reflecting tribal tensions and cultural clashes.

Guthrie Okla Messish Crase

Bland Moves to Fast Track Silver Bill Amid Senate Talks

The Capitol buzzes as Bland plans a Monday rule to set a direct vote on the silver bill while Republicans and Democrats clash over filibuster tactics and strategic votes. Debate highlights Reed Boutelle split, with White House discussions shaping possible outcomes. The Bering Sea treaty and executive-session curiosities also draw attention.

Senate House General Spinola New York Capitol Bland Mr. Bland Democrata Burrows Reed Boutelle Bland Messare Harrison White House Executive Mansion Euocrat Ye Harter Y. Williams

Tornado Lays Pratt County Town Waste. Buildings Up in Air

A powerful tornado crossed Pratt county sweeping from the South with a 200 foot width and hail. It destroyed 25 buildings near a small town, telegraph lines suffered widespread disruption, and Omabs was shaken. No deaths reported, but several narrow escapes occurred amid dispatches of severe storms from Missouri and the Atlantic coast.

Monticello Inn Pratt County Missouri Atlantic Coast Omabs

Cashier Paige Arrested in Cleveland Case with Bail Set

Padresville, O March 26 Cashier Ralph Paige arrived in Cleveland surrendering to the sheriff after a note forgery scheme tied to Horace Steele and the Pennsylvan ia and Lake Erie Dock Company. Steele posted 10000 bail as indorsed notes were identified as forgeries by J R Irwin.

Padresville Ralph Paige Cuyahogs County Eveland Oes Lake Shores Horace Steele Cleveland George J. Johnson Dudley Wicks Steele Produce Exchange Bank of Cleveland Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Dock Company J. R. Irwin Horace Stetle R. K. Paige Saving and Loan Association Oliver Mr. Irwin Henry W. Oliver Pittsburg Paige Steele John Alexander Pennsylvania Lake Erie Ashtabula County Burrows Michigan D. Frazer Joseph Chapman

The Dispatch Directory Promises a Packed Issue

A brief catalog of contents lists pages and features across the Tex DisraTon issue. It notes sections on real estate ads, music and theatre, stage news, fashion, and miscellaneous notices, with various authors and topics.

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