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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1892
Page
1
The piece argues Blaine regains momentum to defeat Harrison, noting the Favorite Scheme to nominate the Maine man and adjourn. It critiques party unity, cites lack of solid support in states, and mentions the Erie Canal bill likely passing Congress with higher appropriations.
The anti Harrison leaders circle the old red mansion on Lafayette square and consider Blaine as a possible nominee. They weigh Lincoln Sherman Alger Rusk Alison Reed and others for a united front but doubt any one could defeat Harrison or secure solid delegations. Organization still faces challenges across many states, risking a Blaine fallback if no clear plan emerges.
Debates over nominating James G Blaine hinge on anti Harrison strategy. Quay probes if Blaine would accept a nomination without consent and a clash of convention tactics unfolds. A separate House fight over Mint site funding and a Senate canal survey bill follow, with partisan maneuvers shaping outcomes.
The convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Grentwald's Hall then adjourned for a grand review. 19 divisions and 1200 members marched, with a second session after the review. Delegates attended a reception ball and supper at Washington Armory Hall. The National Secretary reported growth since 1680 to 183,238 members, 27,361 more than before. divisions 1,686 and 420 more military companies. total receipts $708,982 over two years. property valued at $687,270.
A New York Catholic conference discusses a summer outdoor school modeled on Chautauqua with venues proposed along the St Lawrence and Lake George. Rome’s decision on Archbishop Ireland’s Faribault plan is described as toleration and not permission, limiting expansion of parochial schooling in the United States.
Report says Archbishop Ireland will depart Rome and return to the United States around May 18, ending his residence abroad and resuming duties in St. Paul. The note states plans to discontinue attacks against the archbishop as he heads home.
May 11 Stillwater reports a school board debate over banning Sisters of Charity as public school teachers after this year. The Berry proposal was tabled until June 14 amid surprise at sisters seeking continued contracts. Catholics and Defenders debate Pope Ireland policies and parish school maintenance with voter opposition noted.
Vincenzo Libertino, brother of jailed quack Pasquale Libertino, was arrested in New York for obtaining $100 from Mrs. Katie Sergi by claiming he could force her husband Carlo Sergi to return. He allegedly used threats of the devil and showed a devil marked receipt. Witnesses testified to payments and strange rites. Bail set at $2,500.
The Mississippi rose nine inches to 29.3 feet at St Louis, threatening first floors of downtown buildings as the Missouri overflows. Rivers elsewhere show falling levels after heavy rains, but Toledo notes the Maumee river remains higher than in 1883, with farmers suffering from washouts and flood damage.
Rosttyx Washington May 11 reports a coal mine explosion killed at least 34 men with fears of higher toll. A gas pocket or feeder ignited by naked lamps is the probable cause as rescuers race to recover bodies with 14 pulled by 3 PM and crews blocked by wrecked interior. No blame attached to the company.
Dispatches report about 100 Cheyenne Indians off their allotments and driving residents from the county. They claim they never signed the land sale treaty and demand white withdrawal within ten days or will drive them out. Indians are armed. Cheyenne town guards sit day and night. troops urged for protection. Many refuse agency relocation, risking serious trouble if unchecked.
At a private reception in Denver yesterday George W Childs was presented a thick solid silver plate souvenir. The piece featured nuggets of solid silver and buttons like silver. It bore the inscription To George W Childs from the Rice Asp en Consolidated Mining Company A B Rodero Treasurer. All silver used came from the company mines.
Ground was broken at Elizabethport for the tin plate factory of E. Morewood & Co. of Wales. The plant will cover three seven of ground on Staten Island Sound with a capacity of 5,000 boxes a week. George B. Morewood said the plant will be in operation in three months.
In New Orleans on May 11 white Grand Army of the Republic posts back Department Commander Frederick Speed after his suspension for refusing to recognize district negro posts. Speed issued a circular opposing recognition, citing hasty formation and suspected Confederate ties. White members pledge support, while Durkee may soon address recognition of the negro posts.
The speaker declares that will refuse to do so and be suspended, and each member of the white posts will be similarly suspended, one by one. They propose at the same time to keep up the order and claim to be regular G. A. Re posta.
The Meesbury case enters a heightened momentum as the last day of arguments features dramatic debate over farewells to the press and the credibility of Dora Winner. Prosecutors and defense present sweeping rhetoric about papers, the press, and the alleged crime of perjury, with Major Brown addressing jurors and noting the case's significance.
May 11 The Senate in executive session defeated the U S France extradition treaty pushed by Whitelaw Heid. Democrats and Republicans both criticized the terms as weak and ambiguous with lawyers and Senators voicing opposition. West and George joined Judiciary Committee members in opposing the treaty.
The Reading Railroad and the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway announce a three-way agreement with the New York Central to unify lines over Beach Creek for traffic interchange. The BR&P will build a DuBois to Clearfield line connecting with Beach Creek, expanding coal and timber access and boosting bituminous coal traffic for Reading.
Myron Pratt, 55, an engineer at the post office building, shot and killed Mrs. Margaret Sperry as she entered her gate. Pratt said she blackmailed him. bystanders restrained him and he was taken to the police station. Sperry was the divorced wife of Pratt.
Two hundred delegates at the National Brotherhood of Boiler Makers annual session in Columbus Ohio on May 11 pledge solidarity with the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers in the Chicago strike for the nine hour system. They adopt resolutions to refuse teamwork with non onion helpers where a lodge exists and to promote helper unions, enforcing boiler makers wages for all steam tight work.
In Kingfisher Oklahoma territory Black Jack country colonists face starvation with 500 to 600 families in distress. They blame southern organizers for misappropriating funds meant to help immigrants until crops could be raised. An urgent appeal is made to Governor Seay via E. P. McCabe, former state auditor.
The Electric Trust becomes the subject of a House resolution by Mr Crain of Texas asking the Attorney General for information on whether Edison Electric Thomson Houston Electric or General Electric violated the anti trust act by submitting lighting proposals for the Chicago World Fair.
At 2 40 this morning a belated snow squall struck Pittsburg. The flakes were small yet felt as real snow for this latitude in December or January. The air was filled with them.
Today’s page highlights Blaine as “the Magnetic Man” in a feature titled this morning. Other items include a Catholic Chautauqua proposal, reports on voodooism in New York, Agent McClure in jurors’ hands, a Labor picture by Powderly, and a variety of editorial and miscellaneous notes.
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