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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1892

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Blanch Bruce Leads Probe of Colored Delegates in 1896 Race

Blanch Bruce travels south to inspect colored delegates amid rumors of tampering as anti Harrison factions plot to block McKinley Foster Alger Blaine Reed and others. The piece notes tensions within the Republican camp over Harrison’s renomination and predicts an eventual public reveal of conference details.

Tom Reed Alger Sherman West Virginia Harrison Capactat Wastis Grox Blanch ER. Bruce District of Columbia United States Senate Minneapolis Kellogg Lewisiana Treasury Department McKinley-Foster Combine Ohio

West Virginia Delegates Debate Cedar Instructions

West Virginia delegates discuss Cedar instructions amid varying reports on the state convention held in Martinsburg. Charles Burdett Hart, a delegate at large, comments on published notes about the West Virginia delegation to Minneapolis.

West Virginia Wreetive W.va May Martinsburg Beteek Minneapolis Charles Burdett Hart

Delegation backs Harrison as party sentiment in West Virginia

The speaker asserts the delegation is unquestionably for Harrison and that the President's endorsement is as strong as possible, reflecting the state's party sentiment and indicating West Virginia's vote in the convention. The convention's resolution also congratulates Harrison on the prospect of renomination and re-election.

Harrison West Virginia

Senator Stanford to resign if California Legislature stays Republican

Special: The Examiner reports Senator Stanford intends to resign early next year if a Republican Legislature is elected in California this fall. He cites fragile health and nervous strain, seeks rest at Palo Alto, and worries his political ambitions. A resignation would trigger a contest among Californians, with De Young or Felton favored to succeed.

San Frascisco Examiner Stanford California Carlsbad Ate Huntington Thero de Young Felton

Ohio Senator Endorses Cleveland for President

An Ohio state senator visiting the city endorses Grover Cleveland for president, praising his four years in office and arguing the party should place him on the ticket. He avoids commenting on other aspirants and notes respect for Congressman Warwick's potential renomination while hinting he would accept a nomination only if offered.

Torsestons May Anthony Howells Massilion Cleveland Democratic Party Warwick

Poorman Leads Belmont County in Sixteenth District Caucus

Belmont County delegates favor Colonel C L Poorman in the Sixteenth district primaries. Other counties Harrison Jefferson Carroll and Monte may back different candidates, with a Steubenville convention due later this month deciding the final nominee.

Belmont County Ohio Congress St. Claiksville May C L. Poorman Colonel Poorman Senator Nichols Poorman Steubenville Harrison County Richards Carroll Eckley Monte

Democrats Unite In Louisiana After Faction Split

Two enduring Democratic factions in Louisiana agree to consolidate through a new State Central Committee evenly dividing leadership. They plan a single state convention and unified delegation to the National Convention, ending the split over the U S Senate race and restoring one Democratic ticket.

Louisiana Chicago United States

Hustling for a Senate Seat in Louisiana

General Gilson faces strong opposition as new candidate T. Adams enters the race representing the Farmers' Alliance. Adams, president of the Louisiana State Alliance, claims 40 Alliance lawmakers can unite to push his agenda in Washington. Others named include incumbent General R. L. Gibson and ex-Senator B. F. donas with Don Caffrey also in the contest.

United States Senate T. & Adams Farmers’ Alliance Adams Louisiana State Alliance Kurt Foster Alliance Legilature R. L. Gibaon B. F. Donas Don Caffrey Gibson Caffrey

State People's Party Arkansas Adopts Stand

The State Central Committee of the People’s party of Arkansas adopts a resolution urging members to refrain from fusion with other parties and to fight a straight contest on their principles.

Lorrie Rock, Ang The People’s Party of Arkansas Ias

Delegates Urged to Back Boies for President

Special dispatches from several town points in May report district convention delegates instructed to vote only for dates at the State Convention who will pledge to back Governor Boies for President in the nomination fight.

da Tes Boies

Ingalls Plans European Tour After Minneapolis Convention

Ex senator John J. Ingalls announces a European tour to follow the Minneapolis convention and says he will return in time to support the presidential campaign.

Archison Rax May John J. Ingalls Minneapolis

Delegates Chosen for Minneapolis Congressional Convention

Two more delegates including Harrison and Maven Mo May plus William Roeganhardt and M EB Claude were selected to travel to Minneapolis for the congressional convention and were instructed to vote for Harrison.

Harrison Maven May William Roeganhardt M. EB Claude Minneapolis

Arrests Loom in West Shore Rail Fraud Conspiracy

Saloonkeeper Michael Horton Thomas Gillooly and John J Pender were jailed on a fraud charge tied to reduced rate ticket book scam on the West Shore Railroad. Investigators expect up to eighty more arrests as connections to conductors and businessmen across major cities materialize amid a scheme selling and reselling empty or invalid mileage books.

Newscare Michael Horton Thomas Gillooly John J. Pender West Shore Railroad Company Pender Newburg Albany Buffalo McCrockrey Horton Gillooly Pinkerton Penaltore West Shore Railroad

Actors' Fund Fair Profits Reported in New York

After the fair ended in New York the site was cleared and articles moved to the Madison Square Garden restaurant for sale. Palmer estimates total receipts at about 181000 with 20000 in expenses and possible further 10000 from remaining items. The fund aims to reach 50000 to open a charity orphanage for actresses with children.

New York Actors’ Fund Madison Square Garden A. M. Palmer Mr. Palmer Maine California

Tried to Murder a Girl in Wilkes-Barre Revenge Plot

A Wilkes-Barre lawyer, spurned by Miss Ethel Johnson, stalked her after anonymous letters and disguises. He attempted to kill her as she was alone in her home, escaping after violent screams. A $500 reward is offered for Leonard Horrin’s capture.

Wilessparne Towa Ethel Johnson Johnson Iowa Wilkesbarre Miss Johnson Leonard Horrin

Poisoned youth in Jounstows hospital bound mystery

Edward Benner lies seriously ill at Memorial Hospital after a suspected beer poisoning. He was found unconscious in his friend Mrs. Trent’s kitchen and recalls drinking downtown the prior night while hinting at an unnamed enemy and possible love affair motive.

Jounstows Edward Benner Memorial Hospital George Trent Benner Sit Ts

Confederate Statesman A E Boteler Dies in West Virginia

Hon A E Boteler longtime ex congressman and Confederate official died at his Shepherdstown home aged 77 He served in the Thirty sixth Congress came close to the speakership was on Stonewall Jacksons staff and later held posts in the Tariff Commission and Justice Department as pardon clerk

Whreeiinc May A. E. Boteler Shepherdstown Boteler Stonewall Jackson Confederate Congress Tariff Commission Arthur Brewster Department of Justice

Dynamite Explodes at Hungarian Notary Residence

The residence of district notary Papp in Versecz Hungary was wrecked by a dynamite explosion. The roof was blown off and nearby windows shattered with suspected revenge as motive. A manina was arrested on suspicion of involvement.

Vienna Papp Versecz Hungary Manina

River and Harbor Bill Inches Toward Passage

Special report says Chairman Blanchard plans to withdraw an amendment allowing the War Secretary to continue river improvements when bids fail. House sentiment favored passage with few changes. It notes Representative Outhwaite may attempt a broad percentage cut on each item.

Wassinetos Blanchard River and Harbor Committee Secretary of War House Outhwaite

Immigrants Detained for Coal Mine Labor Contract

Five Lithuanian workers arriving from Russia on the Wieland are held at Elba Island under the contract labor law. They were engaged to work in Kings Point coal mines for $15 per day, with concerns about their conditions and legality of the contract.

New York Lithuanican Russia Elba Island Kings P

Brazilian river squadron reaches Montevideo en route to Matto Grosso

May 7 Montevideo reports the Brazilian river squadron has arrived en route to Matto Grosso. It is alleged revolutionists there are demoralized and their troops have refused to fight the government forces.

Matto Grosso Montevideo

London Fire Horror at Coventry Street Oyster Bar

Four people were removed from the ruins of Loxpos May and Scotts oyster bar on Coventry Street after a fire. Authorities fear more may be trapped beneath the debris with rescue efforts underway.

May Coventry Street

Gouvernor Abbett Moves to Strike Reading Lease Plan

Governor Abbett directs Attorney General Stockton to file in Chancery to invalidate the Jersey Central lease to Port Reading arguing it violates New Jersey law against leasing to foreign or non residents. The action aims to derail the Reading Port Reading pact and trigger a major railroad conflict in the state.

Treston Abbett Reading Jersey Central Port Reading New Jersey Central Wanna State Board of Assessors Abbott Stockton Court of Chancery United States Supreme Court Uess United States The Pennsylvania Reading and Lackawanan

Miners threaten wage cut or coal price rise in Wyoming Valley

Murmurings of discontent grow among Wyoming valley miners after the Reading deal. Labor leader John Shadrack says unrest is unusual as miners propose action to force constitutional enforcement against the combine. They demand a 10 percent wage cut or 40 cent per ton coal price rise to honor guarantees, warning of trouble if terms aren’t met.

Wilkesparre Wyoming Valley John Shadrack Anthracite Combine

Fake Grand Jury Casts Doubt On Philadelphia Proceedings

May 8 report reveals two men who falsely posed as qualified taxpayers serving on a grand jury. The fraud, traced to Sheriff Connell’s summons server Michael McKeown, raises questions about indictments from the current Quarter Sessions term. Persons impersonated include Frank Hoffner and William J. Bradley.

Philadelthia Grand Jury Court of Quarter Sessions Michael McKeown Connell Frank Hoffner William J. Bradley Baldwin Locomotive Works

Cornering Kentucky Whiskey by English Syndicate

An English syndicate seeks total control of Kentucky bourbon whisky. Nathan Hoffheimer, a New York whisky speculator, returned from England where he met London and Liverpool capitalists. In Louisville he negotiates options on major Kentucky distilleries for about 6 to 7 million dollars and plans operations at the start of the next distilling season in October.

New York Kentucky Nathan Hoffheimer England London Liver 1 Louisville Conaracters

It Will Be Open to College Graduates Only Exposition Mass Meeting

The mass meeting at Exposition Hall discussed themes of "The American University" and "Christian Education" led by Bishop Hurst. Despite bad weather an audience of more than 25 000 attended, signaling strong interest in higher education themes.

Hurst Ouana American University Christian Education Exposition Hall

October 16 Designated Columbian Day for University Endowment

Bishop Hurst outlined a plan linking an endowment drive to the American University with doors opening after $5,090,000 is secured. A resolution set October 16 as Columbian Day for subscriptions, while the General Conference debates formal action later this month.

Hurst American University General Conference

Free Silver Senators Reluctant to Confirm Coolidge as Minister to France

A group of Senators led by Morgan, Teller, and Stewart oppose Jefferson Coolidge of Boston for the French post, labeling him a monometallist and gold bug. They argue his stance clashes with bi metal policies and would hinder the U S silver dollar plan and the Pan American monetary conference. The Foreign Affairs Committee has reported favorably, with confirmation likely to be decided by the Senate debate expected tomorrow.

Whitelaw Reid Coolidge Hindoy Jefferson Coolidge Boston France Morgan Teller Stewart Colege United States M. M. Estee California Committee On Foreign Affairs Gray Butler Senate

Moonshine Ring Suspect Hiding After Trap Door Find

Somerset authorities fail to locate murderer Bill Pritts after a morning search. They capture Wilson Garry, a moonshine member, who housed Pritts in a cellar bedroom behind a trap door. Garry admits hosting Pritts briefly. wife says Pritts has not been home recently.

Somerset May Sneefal Good Bill Pritts Wilson Garry Garry Pritts

Libel suit filed by Woodhall and Claflin against Evening Mail

Vic Woodhall and Tennie C. Claflin sue the Evening Mail and publisher Joseph E. Dunlap for 100000 alleging libel. The paper ran a lengthy review of the women’s careers and denounced them in strong terms with old Ottawa indictments cited. The controversy centers on claims of dubious reputation and a London society presentation by the two women.

Vic Woodhall Tennie C. Claflin Catcaco May Victoria Woodhull-Martin Tennie Claflin-Cook Evening Mail Joseph E. Dunlap Ottawa Aper Seya London America Banes

Pastor Sues Own Church Over Seizure in Camden

In Camden the Mount Vernon Baptist Church was seized by the Sheriff yesterday on an execution by Rev. J. D. Elansburg for 3723 dollars. The church once a strong donor, declined due to internal dissensions and dwindling membership, with the basement rented to a shoe factory. Elansburg claims funds advanced to run the church.

Puitapetraia Mount Vernon Baptist Church Camden J. D. Elansburg Elansburg

No Spring Water For The Fair In Waukesha

Mitwavase May. The Chicago Pipe Line Co failed to lay pipes to draw water from Waukesha springs for Chicago World’s Fair. Citizens resisted vigorously. company withdrew force and abandoned project. Waukesha objects, fearing loss of summer resort patronage next year.

Mitwavase Chicago Pipe Line Company Waukesha Chicago Waukesha Ple

Vatican weighs response to foreign Catholics plea for national priests

In Emor May 8 the Vatican prepares a negative reply to the demand of foreign Catholics in America for national priests. The Vatican notes Irish Catholics are numerous yet have not sought such a request. The Pope will later address the American episcopacy approving Archbishop Ireland's education policy.

Emor Vatican America Ireland

Starved in a Freight Car Soldier Dies After Furlough

Frederick Leitz, a veteran on furlough from the Soldiers' Home at Hampton Virginia, arrived Friday in a freight car at the Baltimore and Ohio depot and died yesterday at Philadelphia Hospital after a six hour enforced fast. Doctors failed to revive him as he lay nearly speechless.

Paapetrata Frederick Leitz Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Philadelphia Leitz Hampton

Murder Suspect Captured After Five Years

Hanninssere May and Joseph Keyes, blamed for a Browns ville wife murder near Chambersburg five years ago, was nabbed by Shippensburg officers near the scene. Identified by two colored men who spoke with him before the crime, Keyes reportedly fled and is said to have killed a Maryland woman about a year earlier.

Hanninssere May Joseph Keyes Brownsville Chambersburg Shippensburg Keyes Maryland

Riot Fatality Baffles Coroner At Altoons

A riot among Italian workers in Altoons Avroova broke out in the afternoon and lasted about thirty minutes with knives and clubs used. Joe Partre attempted to quell the disturbance and was killed by a brick that struck his neck. The coroner's jury could not determine a verdict.

Avroova May Joe Partre

Miracles in a Relic extend in New York

Relic of Ste Anna remains exposed in St. Jean Baptiste church for two more days after Mgr Marquis agrees to prolong the display. Three miracles reported yesterday fuel the wave of religious excitement among Catholics in New York and nearby regions prompting heightened interest from Quebec Catholics and a telegram from the Canadian archbishop.

New York Mgr Marquis Ste. Anna St. Jean Baptiste Bernard O'Reilly Quebec Mgr. Marquis

Unprecedented Relic At St. Jean Baptiste Draws Thousands

A huge crowd gathered at St. Jean Baptiste on Seventy sixth street as the relic of Ste. Anna drew about 15 000 worshippers. Mgr Bernard O Reilly preached in French and English and the relic was exposed for hours with believers kissing the glass. Tickets for the evening service sold at one dollar and the line stretched outside the church with police directing the crowds.

St. Jean Baptiste Seventy-sixth Street Mgr Bernard O'Reilly Philadelphia Father Tebeau Mgr. O'Reilly Aee Constantinople Apt Rome Ste. Anna Mer. O'Reilly Mar. O'Reilly St. Anna

Strikes Hit New York Buildings Over Non-Union Iron

The Board of Walking Delegates orders a strike against contractor David H. King Jr. on blocks at 138th and 139th streets between Sixth and Seventh avenues. The walkout extends to the Pela ware and Lackawanna offices on William street and Exchange place and the Metropolitan Club building where King has contracts. The dispute centers on iron work supplied by non-union shops.

New York Board of Walking Delegates David H. King, Jr Pelaware Lackawanna William Street Exchange Place Metropolitan Club King

San Francisco Earthquake Damage Reports Spread

May reports describe widespread destruction from the Manilin quake with churches and colleges toppled in multiple towns, echoing the devastation seen in California.

California San Francisco Manilin

Ground Quaking at San Remo

Parm May reports two slight earthquake shocks felt at San Remo this morning. No damage or alarm reported.

San Remo Parm May

Strike at Thirteenth Street House Targets Florida Steam Heater Co

A labor committee investigated Mr King over a non union contract for materials. Delegates debate the strike, planned for tomorrow, with fifty men to walk out at a large rebuild on Thirteenth Street and Fifth Avenue. The action targets the Florida Steam Heater Co for non union practices.

King Thirteenth Street Fifth Avenae Florida Steam Heater Company

Vast Inland Seas Flood Plains and Rivers Across Midwest

A sweeping spring storm drenches the plains turning Saline County Missouri into a lake as all banks overflow. Flooded crops, washed houses, and rising Missouri and Mississippi rivers heighten fears of more bridge washouts and widespread devastation across Illinois Indiana Iowa and Oklahoma Territory with dead livestock seen downstream. Local residents tour flooded districts near Peoria and nearby towns as waters surge and winds drive waves that defy measurement.

Kansas City May Saline County Chillicothe Lowa Line Grand River Valley Oklahoma Territory Missouri River Mississippi Vicksburg Fr. Wayne Ind St. Joseph St. Mary Maumee Peoria Illinois

Smallpox Brings China Link to City Arrival

The City of Pekin arrived from China with a yellow flag to signal smallpox aboard. One sick Chinese was removed ashore as 800 travelers were headed to Honolulu. The voyage noted only one case of varioloid and reports anti foreign placards spreading near Shanghai. A Japanese steamer was wrecked off Entrance Island with 13 saved and 3 lost including three naval officers.

Sams Francisco May City of Pekin China Yokohama Harbor Honolulu Kahding Shanhai Shanghai Entrance Island Korea

Confederates Seek Pension Law From Louisiana Legislature

A meeting of Confederate veterans in New Orleans urged the Legislature in Baton Rouge to pass a pension law. It would grant monthly pensions to cripples and disabled veterans, costing the state between $3,000 and $100,000 yearly. They criticized the lottery amendment and pressed for state aid despite existing home support and limb provisions.

Baton Rouge Iate

Miss Caldwell Very Ill in New York Typhoid Fever

Miss Mary Gwendolen Caldwell, reputed wealthiest unmarried woman in America, lies gravely ill in New York with typhoid fever after returning from Florida. Her fortune is about 10 million dollars. A devout Catholic donor, she endowed Catholic University in Washington with 500000 and received the Order of the Golden Rose. Her prior engagement to Prince Murat of France was later broken.

New York Mary Gwendolen Caldwell America Florida Order of the Golden Rose Iss Caldwell Prince Murat France

Two Quaker City personal crisis reports

Samuel Snape a Newark New Jersey drug clerk shot himself at his boarding house on North Seventeenth Street this morning during the family absence from church. He had cards for a wedding next Thursday with Miss Cabell of Newark. Hollis Rogers an Eighth district policeman shot himself through the heart today at his Canton Street home after a long illness.

Pullapettam Samuel Snape Newark N. J North Seventeenth Street Miss Cabell Eighth District Hollis Rogers Canton Street

Snow Drift Delays Farm Work In Erosville Area

Snow fell to a depth of sixteen inches over the past 28 hours in Erosville Nebraska. Weather is not tropical but farmers remain optimistic about spring, as cattle on the hills may suffer and field work slows. About three fourths of the small grain is in and the first sowing is up and healthy.

Nebraska Eroshville Nex Econd

Typhoid Epidemic Reported in South Fork Village

Typhoid fever is described as epidemic in South Fork Sovura Fens with two deaths yesterday and several serious cases. Officials suspect contaminated water and have sent well water samples to the State Board of Health for analysis.

South Fork Sovura Fens State Board of Health

Pastor Converts to Catholicism in Iowa Resignation

Mason City Iowa May 9 Rev Charles Lutz rector of St Johns Guild Episcopal resigns and says he will join the Roman Catholic church He has gone to Montreal to enter the order of St Sulphire to study for priesthood

Mason City Charles Lutz St. John's Guild Episcopal Montreal Order of St. Sulphire

Gnats Reported Killing Horses in Western Kentucky

A Western Kentucky report states buffalo gnats have caused heavy livestock losses, estimating about 1,000 horses killed by the pests. The note comes from Louisville dated May 8.

Louisville Kentucky

Odd Fellows face financial crisis and proposed reform

A Philadelphia committee reports a grave crisis for Odd Fellows with widespread sick-benefit drain. They propose central relief funding and dues adjustments to avert lodge collapses as English and Australian branches influenced the plan. The report cites aging lodges shrinking finances and mounting costs for chronic illness benefits.

Philadelphia Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Sunbury Order England Australia Harry L. Neall Central Relief Fund Nome

Carey’s Body Found in River Near Clarington

A body believed to be P. M. Carey of Paige, Carey & Co. was found in the river at Clarington. An inquest has begun as telegraph offices along the line are closed and full details are unavailable until morning.

Woertre M. Carey Paige, Carey & Co Clarington

Steamer Chartered for Peary Relief Expedition

The Academy of Natural Sciences has chartered a steamer to support Peary relief efforts in the Arctic. Four thousand dollars is pledged with a further ninety four thousand needed. preparations will begin once funds allow and the vessel will be readied for service by June 10.

Parapetram Academy of Natural Sciences

Local Businessman Dies in Electric Car Accident

Mr. Charles E. Kirkwood, a pioneer resident and prominent businessman with stores at Negaunee and here, fell from a rapidly moving electric car from Negaunee last night. Both legs were cut off above the knee and he was instantly killed. He leaves a family and a large estate.

Nermaina May Charles E. Kirkwood Busines Negaunee Kirkwood

Missing Wife Elopes to Europe with Friend

Mrs J Walter Whiting, a restaurant keeper's wife, absconded with about $300 after leaving a note saying she would not return. Authorities believe she fled for Europe with a female friend.

Maxcarsten N. H J. Walter Whiting Europe

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