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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1890

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Hastings Delegates Win Cumberland County Vote in Heated Convention

The Cumberland County Republican Convention elected Hastings delegates after a fierce contest as a resolution to instruct them for Hastings failed by four votes. Delegates Watts Musser Leuden Miller were named, with Musser pledging Hastings support on the first ballot.

Cumberland County Hastings Franklin County Watts Musser E. C. Gardner Mechanicsburg Delamater E. B. Watts Carlisle E. N. Musser Mechadesburg A. J. Leuden Silver Springs George H. Miller Newville Dr. Musser Samuel Benz

Harmony seen at Greene County Republican Convention

Harmony marked the Greene County Republican Convention with J. W. Ray endorsed for a second term in Congress. Delegates to the Congressional Convention were named: Donley, Teagarden, Gabler, Worrey, and Hughes. Montooth favored for Governor by delegates, and officers like Gordon for Assembly and Long for Prothonotary were nominated. Mapnell re-elected chairman and Dickie secretary.

Greene County Dimaton Wayysessorg J. W. Ray Hos J. B. Donley J. B. Teagarden Waynesburg T. C. Gabler Greensboro John J. Worrey Wayne W. S. Hughes Bristbrn William M. Parry Aleppo Major Montooth John A. Gordon Ceiter Tressurer Richard Long Cumberland C. G James P. D. Hoskinson New Freeport W. P. Carter Ellsworth Ackley Rien Hill Lindsay Thomas Pranklin EK. W. Mapnell A. B. Dickie, Esqg

Three for Wallace in Monroe County Democratic Convention

The Monroe county Democrats met in convention and nominated A. C. Luder G. M. Kemaly and M. F. Covlimugh as delegates to the State Convention. Co B Suigles was elected President of the meeting. Delegates will support William A. Wallace for Governor.

Monroe County A. C. Luder G. M. Kemaly M. F. Covlimugh Co. B. Suigles William A. Wallace

Wallace Supporters Dominate County Rally

The article notes Wallace received unanimous support with harmony among backers. Key figures include County Chairman Mansfield, C. B. Stapler, Senator Joseph H. Shull, J.8. Case, Robert Grauver, and RB. B. Keller backing Pattison, though their influence lags behind Wallace as Mansfield remains a leading county organizer.

Wallace Harmony Irman B. Mansfield C. B. Stapler Joseph H. Shull J. 8. Case Robert Grauver RB. B. Keller Pattison Barnet Mansfield

Contested Convention Hots Up In Chambersburg

The May 26 scene in Chambersburg buzzes with 36 county candidates and 168 delegates as Delamater and anti Delamater camps clash over state convention seats. A Paxson compromise move worries some as Western sources hint at potential shifts.

Delomater Paxson Chambersbceo Wwn Hastings Stone John H. Seiders Chambersburg E. 8. Snively Shady Grove George B. Wrestling Montalto W. W. Britton Upper Strasburg Seiders Elican Snively A. N. Pomeroy Weistling Britton Pennsylvania Delamater

Democrat favors independent candidate in Pennsylvania fight

A prominent Democrat in Washington says William L. Scott drives the Pennsylvania governorship contest between Cleveland and anti Cleveland wings. He hopes for a non factional nominee who can unite full Democratic and dissenting Republican votes, while seeking a cabinet post past 1884 defeat.

Washington William L. Scott Pennsylvania Cleveland Scott

Stone Encouraged Udurpator In Governor Drive

The gubernatorial effort gains momentum as Stone's allies report favorable delegate support. Telegrams indicate Butler County sent delegates favorable to Stone, and Franklin County shows 82 of 133 delegates aligned with his nomination, though 35 delegates in other districts had not yet reported. He cautions awaiting convention decisions before counting Franklin delegates.

Stone Greer Butler County Franklin County

Quay Busy With Elected Committee Plans

Washington May 26 The National Republican Executive Committee will not meet before next week lacking Senator Quay. He will not return to Washington before Beaver county primaries next Saturday. He is expected to arrive on the first Beaver train after primaries to set a committee meeting, then rest briefly at Brigantine fishing grounds.

Washington National Republican Executive Committee Quay Wstanston Beaver County Beaver Brigantine

Ohio Democrats Set June Colsumbus Convention Plans

A meeting of the Ohio State Democratic Central Committee chaired by Norton of Tiffin was called to meet in Columbus on June 17 to fix the date and place for the Democratic State Convention.

Tiffin Ohio State Democratic Central Committee Norton Columbus

Battle for State delegates in Huntingdon narrows to three

In Huntingdon on May 26 the state delegate contest tightens to a three cornered battle among Delamater Stone and Hastings. A coalition of Hastings and Stone could likely defeat Crawford county’s candidate.

Huntingdon Husttington Delamater Stone Hastings Crawford County

Buckner Calls June 21 Special Senate Election

Louisville dispatch notes Governor Buckner calls a June 21 election to fill the Carlisle Senate seat. Several candidates are listed as contenders.

Louisville Buckner Carlisle

Theodore Hallam Recalled From Olrlisle Pompente

Biographical sketch notes Theodore Hallam, once Osrlisle’s prominent figure, now recalled from public life. details on his career and recent activities remain sparse in the fragment.

Delamater's Waterloo in Butler County Race

Stone defeats Delamater by more than two to one in Butler County with official GOP totals showing Stone 1,286 to Delamater 634 and scattered votes for Hastings Montooth and Osborne. Delegates to the State Convention split with Stone's side Fleeger and McMartin at 2,819 and 2,269 versus Delamater's Bell and Dindringer at 1,341 and 1,289 and Bitter opposing Delamater 674.

Stone Butler County Otapator Butler Delamater Hastings Montooth Osborne Fleeger McMartin Delamonter Bell and Dindringer

Wilson's Latest Plan Seeks State Regulated Liquor

Sen Wilson Iowa proposes a substitute to empower states to regulate liquor traffic under their laws. Other senators doubt rapid passage though most expect a Senate vote by week's end. The substitute treats interstate liquor moves as state property after transport ends, under state police powers.

WasnixetTos Wilson Iowa Senate Committee On the Judiciary

Students as crusaders threaten liquor permit hearing

In Vermillion South Dakota University students disrupted campus and streets protesting liquor permits for druggist G I Salmer. About 300 students paraded with 100 banners and half the marchers were women. Salmer received a continuance until Thursday, prompting a $250 fund to hire lawyers as tensions rise for a likely confrontation.

Minneapolis Vermillion South Dakota State University G. I. Salmer University of Saloon Spirit of Education Spirit of Alcohol Salmer Lewa

Body Found in Chicago Sewer After Sunday Search

reports say a human hand and torn cloth were recovered from a city sewer near the stock yards after boys sighted a whip protruding from a manhole. police suspect murder and disposal in the sewer. authorities await further evidence at the downstream conduit.

Crrcaco Healy

African traveler Frank L. James killed by wounded elephant

Frank L. James, noted African explorer and author, half brother of D. Willis James of Phelps, Dodge, & Co., died April 21 near the Gabon river in Africa after a wounded elephant pierced his chest. He expired 40 minutes later aboard his yacht at 4 24 PM as his party reached Southampton.

New York Frank L. James D. Willis James Phelps, Dodge, & Co Gabon River Africa William Southampton England

Pittsburgh Lawyer Sues Over 10000 Attorney Fees

William O'Brien attorney sues William G. Stahl of Pittsburg for 10000 in fees and money advanced in recovering title to an 80 acre St Paul area tract valued at 120000. Case involves labor to fix title, guardians for minor heirs, and a March 1885 sale to William Badger. Stahl attends trial.

William G. Stahl Istacial Disfaton St. Paul Kerr William O’brien Pittsburg Stahl William Badger Barr

Confessed Crime He Did Not Commit Die in Prison

A Pennsylvanian, Herman Fitzgerald, admitted arson to spite a jilting sweetheart, receiving a ten year six month sentence. Later evidence showed his innocence, yet he died in the penitentiary. Ada Vegal, 18, from Stark County, died in the Canton Canton penitentiary after a pattern theft conviction and repeated derangement.

Pennsylvania Ohio Stark County Juniata County Fitzgerald Perry County Board of Pardons Columbus Ada Vegal Starke County Canton Toledo

Wiman as a Prophet at Queen's Birthday Gathering

Erastus Wiman spoke in Waterloo on May 26 about the McKinley tariff’s continental impact. He warned the act’s agricultural sections could reverse Dominion fiscal policy, topple the Tory government, devastate Canadian egg trade, and reshape fisheries, rail, labor laws, shipping, and prices across Canada and the United States.

Waterloo Ont Erastus Wiman United States Wi Iman Senate Dominion Charles Cartwright

Ink slinger Connors arraigned in Yorkville case

John Connors known as the inkslinger faced arraignment before Justice O Reilly after Miss Ella Lyster testified ink on her dress matched the bottle found on Connors. Miss Ethel Warner described a violet ink stained dress following a man on Sixth Avenue. Connors was ordered to undergo examination into his mental condition.

Dispatch New York John Conners Justice O'Reilly Yorkville Ella Lyster Ninth Avenue Cantors Ethel Warner Sixth Avenue Connors Justice Ford

Bank attachment vacated by Supreme Court ruling

An attachment obtained by A. Westerburg in a suit against the First National Bank of Nevada Mo was vacated by Judge Lawrence of the Supreme Court on the ground that attachments against National Banks cannot be secured in State Court actions.

New York A. Westerburg First National Bank of Nevada Lawrence Supreme Court

Mutiny Tale From the John Harvey Ends with Ironed Seaman

Captain Harv ey Stewart and Mate Phelan of the John Harvey deny cruelty charges by cabin boy Ernest A. Young and recount a mutiny incident. Seaman Smith and Pierson were restrained with irons after drawing a knife. Pierson surrendered, Smith was kept confined until Barbadoes where he was discharged. Young allegedly refused duties and left at Barbadoes.

Philadelphia Harvey Stewart Phelan John Harvey Ernest A. Young Barbadoes Young New York Montevideo Stewart Peter Pierson Ager Stewart Pierson Smith Sao

Gone Back to Bogota Special Telegram to Diapatoe

Deputy Sheriff Stevens files attachment for 191421 against 8 Perez-Triana & Co a Bogota based firm once trading with Colombia and Venezuela. Western National Bank holds claim. partners include Santiago Perez-Triana Koppel & Schloss and L Pombo & Bro. Tiffany & Co. attach for 251 with no assets found, Perez-Triana rumored to have returned to Bogota.

New York Stevens Lawrence Supreme Court 8. Perez-Triana & Co Shipping and Commission Western National Bank Colombia Venezuela Santiago Perez-Triana Koppel & Schloss L. Pombo & Bro Bogota London Periz-Triana J. M. Ceballos & Co Tiffany & Co Perez-Triana Bogotas

Danish steamer Thingvalla survives iceberg collision

The Danish steamship Thingvalla en route from Copenhagen to New York struck an iceberg off Labrador at dawn on May 19. The impact ripped iron bow plates and dumped tons of ice on the deck, sending 530 passengers rushing to safety before the crew reassured them. Captain Lamb called it the most thrilling experience of his seafaring life.

New York Thingvalla Copenhagen Lamb Labrador

Rumored Resignations Spark Pacific Mail Power Struggle

Reports from New York on May 26 claimed George Gould resigned as Pacific Mail president with Thomas B. Houston as his successor and Calvin Brice along with Samuel S. Thomas elected directors. Company officials denied the rumors, while stock buyers said the chatter was premature ahead of the Hart ticket at the upcoming annual meeting amid a lively contest for control.

New York George Gould The Pacific Mail Thomas B. Houston Calvin. Brice Samuel S. Thomas

Newfoundland's Angry Protest Over Lobster Dispute

The Newfoundland Legislature sends an angry address to the Queen accusing the French of aggression, bounties, and smuggling. It refuses arbitration in the lobster dispute and calls for removal of the lobster fisheries and suspension of fishing privileges until bounties are ended, warning of independent action if denied.

Bet Loxpox Lord Knutsford Newfoundland

New York Canal Break Delays Water Inflow

Utica May 26 The canal break cannot be repaired to admit water for at least a week. Water remains too high for any work today and on the Central track. Trains blocked and not through the break before tomorrow night unless rain ceases.

Utica N. Y

House Census Committee Fails to Meet Quorum

The Washington meeting of the House Census Committee lacked a quorum but attendees decided there should be no change in the questions to be asked by the ODDNuSs eu UMmerdtora.

Washington House Committee On Census Oddnuss EU Ummerdtora

Witchcraft and Bribery in Germantown Case Against Mistress and Servant

Emiline Unrich, a sick elderly woman in Germantown, sues her servant Mrs Nichols and others alleging a conspiracy to drain her funds using witchcraft ruses. The court report notes large payments for telegrams, brass bugs, ritual plates, and supposed exorcisms, with doctors and occult aides involved. The master in equity found no conspiracy and that Unrich paid willingly, recommending dismissal.

Philadelpata Germantown Edward D. McLaughlin Emiline Unrich Peter Nichols Bridgett. Nichols Franklin Maguire Alice Jordan Common Pleas Miss Unrich Nichols

Eight Hour Movement Discussed by AFL Council

New York May 26 The AFL Executive Council met at the Labor Lyceum and reviewed eight hour demands. Some carpenters failed on certain points and strikes continued. The council postponed choosing the next trade for eight hours pending carpenters settlement and urged continued worker meetings for a strong eight hour Labor Day demonstration.

Dispatch New York Executive Council American Federation of Labor Labor Lyceum

France aims at indemnity for Newfoundland fisheries

Paris May 26 Deputy Deloncle proposes submitting the Newfoundland question to arbitration. He says a few thousand pounds could compensate French fishermen and suggests non monetary indemnity, including territory in Africa, for France’s surrender of diplomatic rights. He dismisses American or Canadian involvement.

Paris Deloncle Newfoundland France Africa America Canada

Chicago merchants press against McKinley tariff rise

Senator Farwell presented a Chicago business memorial protesting the McKinley tariff bill. Firms including Marshall Field & Co Carson Pirie Scott Edson Keith N K Bank and others oppose higher duties on manufactured linens linen laces curtains and embroideries and protest steep tariffs on cotton hosiery and underwear.

Washington Farwell Marshall Field & Co Carson, Pirie, Scott &Co Edson, Keith & Co N. K. Fairbanks Chicago

Widener Named World’s Fair Commissioner for Pennsylvania

President Harrison included P. A. B. Widener of Philadelphia among the World’s Fair Commissioners at large with John W. Chalant as alternate.

Washington Harrison P. A. B. Widener Philadelphia John W. Chalant

Weavers Strike for 100 Percent Wage Increase

Vienna reports the weavers at Presnitz Sternberg and Sewitteau have walked out demanding a doubling of wages, signaling a major labor dispute and potential production disruption in the region.

Vienna Presnitz Sternberg Sewitteau

Mexico's Diaz backs three Americas railroad stance

President Diaz said the United States would not allow neutrality to be violated and Mexico would protect its territory in Lower California. Interior Secretary Rubio denies natives aid to filibusters and says locals are ready to act against invaders. Dispatches report unity in Lower California and broad approval of U S policy.

City of Mexico Dias Lower California Associated Press United States Lower California Interior Emanuel Romero Rubio Torres Diaz

Dracut Voters Back Eight Thousand From Liquor Deal

In Lowe Massachusetts Dracut vote to keep eight thousand dollars received from John Lennon for a liquor license. Voters favored continuing sales while temperance groups opposed refunding the money. Town meeting ended with loud cheering for the anti refund, only a small minority supporting it.

Haig Seo Isadis

Anxious for Arbitration in Anglo American Talks

Peaceful Members of Parliament push for arbitration with the United States after a 200 strong Commons signatory order. They cite a new congressional bill enabling the President to negotiate with foreign governments and urge the Foreign Office to begin talks in Washington. The Pall Mall Gazette notes rising momentum despite past delays.

United State Dunlap

Postal clerks salary bill eyed by Chicago editor

In Washington at a meeting of the House Committee on Postoffices and Postroads on May 26, Pat terson editor of the United States Mail in Chicago will address the committee and ask that Judge Caldwell's bill 8 299 be reported to the House. Patterson says he can secure amendments when the bill is discussed to advance the legislation.

Hixeron House Committee On Patterson United States Mail Chicago Washington

Miners and Operators Meet Over Advance Demand

Ohio machine miners from Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys along with union leaders met with operators and regional miners to press for a wage advance. Operators defended the 1887-95 scale, allowing current 70 cent basis in the Hocking valley with minor rule changes for miners.

Columbus Hocking Sunday Creek National Ohio Miners

Narrow Escape For La Gasconne Steamer Near Sviily Islands

Havre on May 26 reports the steamer La Gasconne arriving from New York after a fogbound near the Sviily Islands. As the fog lifted a rock appeared just yards ahead. engines were reversed and a slight shock was felt. Passengers praised the Captain's conduct in a testimonial.

Emperor Calls Conference on German Orthography Reform

Emperor William summons eminent scholars to discuss a fixed uniform German orthography. The conference will be held in Berlin with Austria and Switzerland invited to send delegates.

Ars Berlin William Austria Switzerland

Train collision leaves woman dead near Dayton

A west bound Michigan Central train yesterday struck a velocipede carrying Ed Wolf and Miss Alsbaugh. Wolf was thrown into a ditch and injured while Miss Alsbaugh was crushed beneath the locomotive and killed. The woman resided in Dayton.

Ealamazch Michigan Central Ed Wolf

Building Erection Bill Passed for Canton Public Building

Washington May 26. In the House on motion by Mr. McKinley a Senate bill was passed for the erection of a public building at Canton Ohio at a cost of 100000 dollars.

McKinley Washington House Senate Canton

Hundred Spies Said to Be Involved in Strike

Chicago officials vetting points reveal a major strike plan reportedly involving a hundred spies. Authorities confirm ongoing investigation and potential coordination with city operations targets.

Violations of Alien Labor Laws At Scott Mines Highlight Testimony

Chicago hosts the Western session of the Congressional sub committee on Immigration and Naturalization. Henry Lloyd testifies foreigners predominated among Spring Valley coal miners and a syndicate led by W L Scott allegedly used alien labor. Spies and investigators probe suspected importation and contract labor abuses amid pending convictions.

Chicago W. L. Scott Congressional Sub-Committee On Immigration and Naturalization Chicago Custom House Henry PD. Lloyd Spring Valley Ill Anton Fort Dewick Valley

Carlisle Sworn In as Senator from Kentucky

Hon. John G. Carlisle of Kentucky took the Senate oath this morning after the journal reading. He was escorted by Senator Blackburn and greeted by Democratic colleagues in a gallery filled with observers. The Emmanula Criscus Committee will meet tomorrow to assign Carlisle to Finance and minor committee duties.

Washington John G. Carlisle Kentucky House of Representatives Senate Thas Blackburn Morton Carlisle Captain Bassett Emanula Criscus Committee Mr. Beck

Reasons for Tariff Increase Heads Vari One Article Debate

May 26 at Wasurectos Mr Plumb proposed a resolution directing the Finance Committee to prepare a parallel column comparison of duties under existing law the House tariff bill and the bill to be reported. The resolution asks for reasons for any increases especially where new duties are proposed and was adopted after amendments and debate.

Wasurectos Plumb Finance Committee

Deputy Postmaster Charged With Using Canceled Stamps

In Wilkes Barre Emanuel K. Bogert, deputy postmaster, is arrested on charges of irregularities and theft for using canceled stamps and diverting funds. The report notes the case as a sensational local event with implications for the post office and public trust.

Wilesbarre Isteclal TME

Nationaliac Resigns From North Donegal Seat

James Edward O Doherty of the Nationalist party resigns his seat in Parliament representing North Donegal. He steps down from the Nationaliac position amid ongoing political shifts.

James Edward O’ Doherty Donegal Nationalist Party

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