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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1892
Page
1
A Indiana Republican convention in the Twelfth District backs James G. Blaine for the national nomination. Baker elected chair over Welker amid ballot dispute. antis eject Welker. Resolutions urge Blaine’s nomination and pledge delegates to support him while preserving district procedures.
New York May 26 Special Blaine slept late at the Blaine residence with Mrs Blaine and he had breakfast in the public dining room Ex Governor Ames and Mr Ames of Boston joined them Ames said Blaine health is good and he thinks Blaine could withstand a campaign for the nomination if tendered He believed Blaine would accept Depew was named as the likely second choice and the East should supply two names Halsey noted Blaine looks better than in four years and a nomination could persuade him to run
Noting that General Clarkson Ex Senator Fassett Chauncey Filley and others from the East may miss a formal conference in New York Western committee members will hold a grand conclave at the West House in Minneapolis on June 5 to seek a presidential candidate alternative to the President.
Washington dispatch notes a rising Blaine movement as Harrison remains opposed though supporters expect a "fight to a finish." dinner with Senator Allison and key allies reinforces Blaine as the logical candidate with Ames and New York signals urging unity while Harrison’s backers push countermeasures.
Rome reports that Signor Giolitti’s stopgap cabinet has lasted barely a fortnight and faces likely collapse amid Italian wartime burdens. The text outlines fiscal retrenchment, military cuts, and tensions with Germany and Austria, with debates over private thrift and currency reform. It also notes political attacks from both Right and Left and possible dissolution of Parliament.
Copenhagen marked the golden wedding of King Christian and Queen Louise with church bells and serenades at Amalienborg Palace. Royals from around Europe attended services at Christiansborg Church, including the Czar and Czarina and the King and Queen of Greece.
Senator M B Quay drew crowds at his Beaver Falls home, as three postmaster applicants pressed for favors. He joked about boxing gloves to settle the matter and defended Blaine’s health, saying he could campaign confidently with the party's nominee.
Judge Dugro issued an order to J. B. Conover a dealer in ornamental mantels for 30 onyx mantels for the Hotel Savoy. Walking delegates found the mantels were supplied by a non union ordered source.
A Cronin suspect in the Cronin murder case is found dead in Chicago on May 26. Edward Trainor, named by Cronin’s friends as the wagon driver linked to the case, died amid the surrounding inquiry.
A crowd at Cooper Union applauded Dr Parkhurst for his anti vice methods amid protests by Charlotte Smith who challenged male sinners and called for enforcement. Parkhurst claimed the era marks a turning point for New York and urged action against property owners and gambling dens.
In New York on May 26 a judge threw out Miss Anwas Dickinson’s suit seeking 1250 with interest from 1888 and claimed 3700 already paid. The court held the contract illegal under state law restricting contributions to promote a candidate, ruling no jury needed. Dickinson testified about payments and later lectures, while defense argued the arrangement violated the statute.
In San Francisco on May 26 Judge Hibbard ruled for M. F. Fox and Hale & Norcross Company stockholders. The verdict fixes damages at 1,011,885 dollars for alleged unlawful conspiracy by Alonzo Hayward W. S. Hobart Nevada Mill and Mining Company and H. M. Levy with ten directors liable for varying sums tied to ore removed during their terms.
Special report from New York says Game Protector Robert Brown Jr with J B Burnham and a police officer raided the New York Refrigerating Warehouse Company cold storage rooms. They confiscated 1,073 birds including 717 quail 172 ruffed grouse 140 sooner and prairie chickens. No arrests. Fines total 627000 if enforced. Samples sent to Tombs court. Evidence turned over to Protector Brown.
Special Agent Hanlon of the Treasury Department seized 25 000 cigars in Philadelphia from dealers tied to New York importer B Wasterman. The contraband weighed in excess of invoices by a ton per million cigars and prompts a broader inquiry by New York authorities.
In Port Lawn on May 24 the Briggs case occupies a full day as the Assembly weighs appeals by the Committee of Prosecution against Dr. Briggs. The session grapples with records, jurisdiction, and whether to entertain an appeal, with a vote allowing the appeal amid protests from Judge Strewell and questions about constitutional rights and the Synod of New York.
Philadelphia May 26 A Baptist Mission Union anniversary saw Rev Dr Wayland lead resolutions denouncing the Chinese exclusion act. Rev Thomas Dixon of New York cited breaking treaties and called on voters to repudiate lawmakers at the ballot box.
The Southern Presbyterians General Assembly approved a report from the Committee on Colored Synod. It urges aid and encouragement for forming colored churches and eventual presbyteries and synods. The Assembly pledges financial and educational support and will correspond with the new churches as they develop.
In Chesterfield Valley eight miles southeast of Norwich, a Russian Hebrew colony thrives with a synagogue, a hat factory, and a coat and trouser workshop supplying New York. A creamery opens to draw Yankee farmers, with German-trained butter makers and New York financier Tuske backing 20 cows. The colony expands textile and dairy trade, spurring industrial revival in Montville and Salem.
A fragment from THIS MORNING'S NEWS highlights topics including an Indiana Break to Brains, Italy on the verge of a crisis, plus sections on a Briggs dispute, an actor's escapade, and preparations for a big banquet. The page references Pittsburg business, Methodist Conference items, and Senate silver sensation as part of its editorial and market coverage.
Edward A. Oakes, leading actor and ex-treasurer, returns to Pittsburg from Detroit with Miss Ella Miller after eloping from the Marline Clarke Jekyll and Hyde Company. He admits taking about 70 dollars owed as back salary and plans to marry Miller in Philadelphia once cleared. Miss Florence Gerald, a leading lady, is described with aristocratic family ties and alleged mercenary motive, while Oakes defends his actions and awaits trial.
The May 26 match in New York features Albert Powers, John Werner, Charles Manning, Alfredo De Oro for 1000 a side. Referee Charles Foster oversees a 600 ball race with 200 balls per night. Powers breaks first but De Oro and Manning soon take the early lead as the 200th ball arrives in frame 26.
Cincinnati musicians file a protest with the Secretary of War over a Sixth Infantry band offer to play at a Denver Masonic conclave. Jacob-¢, First Vice President of the National League of Professional Musicians, urges bands be limited to national and military purposes.
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