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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1892
Page
1
A satirical piece reports Blaine’s ability to defeat Ben but insists he must refuse a nomination or face it. The anti Harrison camp pins hope on Blaine’s quiet influence to deter a declination. It also notes Major Warner’s Missouri governor bid and a Philadelphia mint bill valued at a million dollars.
A Washington correspondent quotes an anti Harrison Senator asserting Blaine can beat Morrison only if Harrison is kept off the ballot. The plan relies on Blaine supporting a first ballot tilt and a later people’s stampede for Blaine, amid talk of Blaine’s letters and Secretary Blain e’s stance. The piece mocks Harrison’s selfishness and notes pressuring Blaine to declare.
The Missouri gubernatorial contest draws national attention as Major Warner of Missouri is praised by Republicans while Democrats weigh candidates such as Stone Gibson or Dalton. The race could shift political momentum, with regional campaigns and Senate mint bills adding to the national discourse.
Charle stows D C May 13 Special The County Democratic Convention today rejected a motion to instruct delegates to vote for Cleveland at Chicago. The meeting earlier this month debated Cleveland support and ultimately delegates head to Colombia uninstructed. The Colombia Register warns Cleveland forces could split the South and doom the ticket.
This city and George G. Gormley of Bucyrus have been chosen as delegates to the Republican National Convention representing the Thah district.
Washington reports a gossip-driven rift between President Harrison and Vice President Morton over New York delegation support. The anti administration faction in New York grows, opening rumors that Whitelaw Reid may be the VP candidate if the Minneapolis ticket alignment succeeds.
Don Warwick’s renomination withdrawal sparks a Democratic debate over a strong challenger to Republican T. R. Morgan. Hon. B. F. Weybrecht, a recent State House member, emerges as the most available candidate with support from prominent district figures. Weybrecht’s alliance with local industry and a history of campaigning may help his bid, with plans for joint debates if nominated.
Colonel A L Conger of Ohio, national committee member, says each delegate will receive five tickets per day for three sessions, allowing three attendees daily. Tickets are free to state chairmen and distributed by delegates or committee members. Ohio headquarters will occupy ten rooms at the West House.
Senator Hiscock told several Republicans that 56 of New Yorks 72 delegates favor Harrison on first ballot and that 416 delegates are pledged. A bet arose over his willingness to vote for Harrison, tied to Platts remark suggesting Hiscock should temper his Harrison support due to reelection concerns.
Freeport May 13 Special. The conferees of the Forty first Senatorial district Newton Black D E Dale and W Thompson met today. On the eleventh ballot W B Meridith of Kittanning was nominated for State Senator.
Charles Jones aged 24 shot Anna Devan 15 in the head and Julia McFarland 17 while returning to town with a cart. Jones then killed himself after firing two shots. their escape horse fled with the body over two miles. Eden, Ohio area reporting.
After nine days of failed quorum, Congress meets and reads the President’s message. It focuses on the Matto Grosso uprising and leaves unresolved the matter of electing a new President. No financial report is provided and no concrete proposals are offered. The message is considered unsatisfactory.
Fosronta May 13 reports W C Brown of Ohio elected as delegate with the article noting the election outcome.
In Washington on May 13 the Senate resumed consideration of the naval bill with amendments from Senator McPherson seeking a coastal fleet expansion. Senator Gorman defended large defense spending, urged economy but argued reforms must wait for new revenue laws, and highlighted steel shipbuilding growth as justification for funding. The chamber adjourned with no action on the amendment.
In Saratoga on May 13 Henrietta Wilson and Martin Foy Jr were walking when a pistol shot rang out. The woman fell and a second shot wounded or killed the man as he collapsed. No further details on motives or outcomes are provided.
A man shot a woman twice then killed himself saying he did it for love. The woman, Henrietta Wilson, 25, an attendant at the races, is gravely hurt. The man, Martin Foy Jr, about 25, also involved, will likely recover.
In San Francisco on May 13 special report: Executors John W. Mackay and Richard V. Dey rejected Archbishop Riordan's $250,000 claim to fund a seminary for young priests from Mrs Theresa Fair's estate. Herman Oelrichs, Catholic supporter, questioned undue influence and dying-bed signatures. The heirs argue no consideration existed and the contract was never mentioned in the will, so Riordan plans no legal action.
May 13 special report: on a Frankfort street two men fought after accusations of an affair. Charles Owens shot John L. Johnson injuring him in the abdomen. Owens fired six more shots wounding Judge W. L. Jett and Anthony Leach. Owens was then beaten and Johnson arrested. Owens expected to die.
Ezra H. H. Heywood the free love advocate and editor of The Word was released from state prison after serving a three year term. He had been arrested in 1890 for mailing his controversial writings and petitions for pardon circulated in the US and Europe. Annie Besant and other notable names signed the petition. President Harrison declined to intervene.
Secretary Blaine confirms Justice Harlan and Senator John Morgan chosen as U S arbiters for the Bering Sea dispute England will appoint two more with Sweden France and Italy providing additional members making seven arbitrators in total E J Phelps named chief counsel for the United States before the Arbitration Commission.
At the State Board of Health meeting Dr. J. H. McClelland of Pittsburg outlined sanitary observations from a European tour and will report to state authorities. A father refused smallpox vaccination and four children died in Clarksville Schuylkill county. A nuisance near Greensburg was referred for action and a plan to curb prison consumption spread was approved.
The up train on the Ohio River Railroad near Ravenswood was struck by a volley of stones breaking windows on both sides. Passengers fled as stones rained for several minutes before the train halted. A pursuing posse, aided by trainmen and travelers, captured three youths later found to have rode free days earlier.
Edward Zehner at 28 shot his wife and sister in law then killed himself after a fixation on an afterlife. He had been an undertaker and grocer, facing poverty and fears of desertion, and his acts followed weeks of fanatical sermons on death and heaven.
Wicarra Kansas May 13 three tornadoes formed between 5 30 and 6 pm two about six miles south of the city and another northeast. The northeastern twist struck Augusta at six demolishing 15 houses and wrecking the Santa Fe stock pens. Towanda north of Augusta suffered several homes destroyed. Townspeople sought safety in cyclone caves and many had rebuilt after a March tornado.
Miss Emma Seamans of Fremont Ohio faced a strange Insane Court hearing. She voiced strong indignation at being confined in a mad house, alleging spiteful manipulation by an old acquaintance Mrs White with whom she had been visiting. The two women had been considering the prospects of a joint arrangement.
May 13 Cleveland reports a major steel industry plan to form The Carnegie Steel Company Limited. Firms to join include Carnegie Phipps & Co. and Carnegie Bros. & Co. with H C Frick as general manager. Keystone Bridge Co. likely to join. Aggregate capital about £10,700,000.
A telegram reports Senator Vance seriously ill at his country home Gombroon 15 miles east of Asheville. His son N Vance summoned a physician and relatives travel to the estate. Earlier a facial paralysis stroke near Washington had been followed by improving conditions per Hon R B Vance.
May 13 in Currence Justice Kersten’s court lawyer J Frank faced charges for allegedly kissing a client of his partner Mrs Louisa Liss in the Metropolitan block office. Liss described a struggle during a divorce case visit, claiming Frank broke her umbrella and insulted her. Frank denied the accusation as blackmail.
Curiaco May 13 The General Federation of Women's Clubs met to discuss constitutional amendments. Elections named President Charlotte Emerson Brown of New Jersey and First Vice President J D Harvey of Chicago among other officers and directors from across the states.
Paymaster Fox of the Solvay Process Company was held up and robbed of about $2500 by two masked gunmen near Geddes as he drove to the Splitrock works to pay workers. Workmen are scouring the countryside for the robbers, and threats of rough treatment are reported if they are caught.
Bates Rover May 13. The Legislature canvassed election returns. Governor Foster leads with 79,383 votes. McEnery, Leonard, Brouax, and Tannehill follow with smaller totals.
A brief editorial notes continued optimism for Bisbe figures amid ongoing developments. Readers are reminded of local efforts and prospects in community leadership and civic plans as the morning edition surveys hopeful angles.
In New York on May 13, Mrs Mary Drayton, widow of John Jacob Astor era, revealed she plans to live with her mother and possibly go to Europe. She defended her father William Astor’s will, saying the money should pass to future generations, and said her children are well provided for. She declined to discuss further and requested discretion from reporters.
In Cinclinnati the coal trade suffers a price war as multiple elevators cut rates. C H E Jones of the Pittsburg Coal Company says coal sells for 2.50 delivered and 2.00 at the elevator, a two cent loss per ton. Sol Kincon notes oversupply with 13 elevators for six operators, predicting a future price rise once profits resume.
May 14 Mississippi Valley Deep Water Convention passes resolutions urging the U S government to provide steady appropriations for river and tributary navigation. An umbrella organization will coordinate eminent engineers and capitalists from river towns to push scientific study before Congress, replacing prior chaos with planned effort.
James Taylor, famed for alleged 60 marriages, was sentenced in Boston to three years in State prison on immorality charges relating to an event in New York on December 10. If other judges align, he may spend the rest of his days behind bars before being returned to New York.
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