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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1890
Page
1
James G Blaine in Philadelphia frames Pennsylvania as key to presidential politics and protectionist policy. He argues free traders aim to unseat the GOP by attacking Governor Delamater while stressing reciprocity and national tariff compromise. Wanamaker lauds Blaine and pledges party victory.
Blaine fires back at defaulter attacks during a Philadelphia appearance at the Union League. He urges support for George DeLamater, denouncing opponents as unfair. After remarks he meets with Wanamaker Houter and Gizzum before returning to Washington. Mrs Blaine and Mrs Damresk shoppings with Henry B. Tyler.
A Graphic editor reports a letter from George Wallace Delamater to George L Siegel of Erie stating he was in Meadville on June 18 1889 the prohibition vote day and voted for the amendment. The letter, on Delamater Co. letterhead, is known to local citizens who could testify to its contents.
A dispatch reports the Barotse people on the Upper Zambesi have accepted British protection, adding about 225000 square miles to the British South Africa Company. The Barotse king vows to abolish witch killings and human sacrifices, a move praised for potential end to much suffering.
Miners in the Springfield sub-district walked out and held speeches at the Court House led by John B. Rea of Ohio head of the United Mine Workers. A negotiating session with Illinois UMWA secretary Howells and coal operators failed to reach an agreement on price. Rea demanded mining wages rise from 56 to 62 1/2 cents, with operators undecided. A vote among operators suggested about a quarter would grant the raise while others would refuse, leaving miners idle.
A packed Academy of Music in Philadelphia heard ex governor Pattison pledge a triumph for popular government and denounce bossism. Key speakers included George W. Biddle and Furman Sheppard as the crowd cheered Pattison and a parade of Democratic officials.
Special telegram from Massillon dated November 1 reports Republicans closing campaign with Major McKinley addressing about 3,000 at the armory. He spoke over an hour on topics including the tie plate wool pension and tariff. Democrats ended with Lynch of Canton on war and tariff.
Telegraph briefing from Crimatt on Ohio politics as of November 1. Projections show seven Republican and four Democratic Congressmen likely, with several districts close or doubtful. Sherman comments on State politics and prospects, noting anticipated Federal election bill and differing temperaments of Harrison and Blaine.
Orn City November 1 Senator DelaMater's visit drew only a corporal guard to the depot and a two thirds filled Opera Hall. He urged voters to support him with the remark if you don't think Taman a honest man don't vote for me. The Standard Oil Company orders a holiday for all employees on Tuesday.
Governor David J. Hill closed the Democratic campaign in New Haven calling for a united front of true Democracy. He warned Republicans have much to gain from coalitions with any Democratic faction and urged removing Democrats whose loyalty is suspect. He spoke amid municipal election stakes and urged Democrats to stand together.
Sixty thousand ballots for the upcoming election, owned by the Republican County Committee, were stolen in New York. They had been turned over to the American District Telegraph Company for distribution and were removed from a company wagon. The theft caused panic among political circles until detectives recovered the wagon and ballots intact at Fort Hamilton.
Special telegram from New York reports Hon. Roswell P. Flower predicting a Democratic majority of 30 in the next Congress. As a member of the Congressional Campaign Committee he praises its work and notes Senator Arthur P. Gorman visited the state headquarters to seek the outlook.
The President and Attorney General plan a Monday departure by Pennsylvania Railroad for Indianapolis arriving around 10 AM Tuesday. They will cast their votes at a convenient time that day and then return to Washington in the evening.
A special Despatch from New York says Tammany expects to carry New York City by about 25,000 in the upcoming vote. In Jackson Mississippi the Constitutional Convention adjourned after a round of thanks, with delegates satisfied with the result.
In Meadville Pennsylvania on November 1 two men robbed Wells Fargo Express agent OC P Moore as he counted money. They bound him and forced entry to the unlocked safe taking cash checks and negotiable paper valued between 5000 and 15000 dollars. Moore described one man as tall and dark with a false beard and a younger sandy complexioned accomplice. Police and detectives search the city for the culprits.
Sorreno Veranto of New York arrived from Philadelphia planning to sail to Italy. In a Brooklyn restaurant at 10 Atlantic avenue two well dressed men promised to safeguard a satchel said to hold 50000 in bills. They left with the satchel after Veranto paid 610 for safe keeping, returning none. The satchel held only waste paper.
Special telegram reports Thomas Henry who tried to kill two men at Meshoppen shot and jailed. He escaped his cell, built a chair ladder, climbed the wall, then fell breaking an arm and was taken back inside.
A Bronx band of Indians camps near Bad River three miles up river and prepares for a pow wow tonight and tomorrow. An emissary from Standing Rock has gathered them to teach of their coming Messiah and a forthcoming earth wave of thirty feet that will sweep away whites and bad Indians.
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Tuley in Charles F. Fox versus the heirs of George W. Hobbs. William H. Price owned a Chicago factory and land in 1849 and disappeared on a California trip leaving trusted papers with his wife. Nobles later claimed ownership, died, and the case culminates with Fox and Price heirs prevailing for a substantial fortune.
Special to The Dispatch reports Senator Stanford in San Joaquin Valley faced danger twice within days. He narrowly escaped a railway smash on Thursday and survived a runaway horse incident during a salute in Bakersfield where two young men were badly mangled. George Carr halted the horses and declined Stanford’s gift.
Classified overview of The Dispatch Directory issue describing three parts, pages for news, features, and departments. Mentions sections such as Indian Ghost Dance, Jack the Ripper, Gossip, Electricity lessons, sports, markets, social world, theater, real estate, and various notices with multiple page references.
The acclaimed Kipling begins his first serial story in The Dinama. The initial chapters will publish November 9 with weekly installments continuing until completion, addressing critics' questions about his ability to sustain a longer plot with multiple characters.
A Pittsburgh area political briefing details last days of campaigning for Pattison with Independent Republicans rallying and party leaders predicting majorities or defeats. Flinn touts defections while Porter urges unity amid anxious counts and roving precinct reports from Allegheny County townships and cities.
The article reports a dynamite by express style confidential circular sent to members of multiple fraternal orders urging support for the State Republican ticket on sectarian grounds. It quotes politicians and clergy on public schools and warns voting Republican curbs alleged foreign influence.
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