02 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1891
Page
1
Columbus dispatch notes final hours of Ohio campaign with Governor Campbell confident of victory and McKinley supporters predicting large Republican majorities. Reports detail county standings Hamilton in doubt and nightly campaigns in Dayton Cincinnati and Canton as ballots loom and ballot changes threaten late returns.
Boston dispatch notes a heated Massachusetts campaign with forecasts of a tight result. British American and labor factions rally for Governor Russell and Colonel Allen, claiming 10 000 to 20 000 vote margins, while school and tariff issues stir voter shifts and defections.
Major McKinley spent November 1 at his Canton home in quiet repose away from campaign duties. He plans to address Stark County neighbors tomorrow and Massillon in the afternoon, with a public reception being prepared in both cities. He expresses satisfaction with the outlook and looks forward to the conclusion of his campaigning.
The article notes strong Republican support in Stark County with McKinley likely to win. It mentions the candidate voting at his old Canton precinct and plans to receive election returns in the evening at Republican headquarters. Private wires will be used to obtain statewide news and results.
Republican Chairman Watres claims a near fifty thousand majority for Gregg and Morrison while Democratic Chairman Kerr expresses quiet confidence in a strong city effort. Kerr reports better party organization and a 6000 strong house to house canvass to drive turnout.
The Twenty fourth Judicial district race in Blair county heats up as Judge John Dean seeks another term after twenty years on the bench. Prohibition party taps H T Ames of Lycoming for license law strictness amid Blair county temperance leanings and a campaign focused on licensure integrity.
Des Morves, Iowa. The campaign at Des Moines centers on the upcoming election with both parties mobilizing full machinery. Republicans predict a statewide plurality of 12 000 to 15 000, while Democrats claim strong showings in Scott and Dubuque and 47 000 across 35 counties. The vote is expected to draw record turnout.
Special dispatch from Norwalk November 1 reports Democrats are covertly backing Campbell through the People's party. City leaders say Chairman Neal expects Campbell to run about 100 or 200 votes ahead of his ticket to sway Hamilton and secure support.
Senator Quay has ordered libel proceedings to begin Monday morning against the Meadville Messenger the Farmer published in Meadville and the Tie American. Damages of 10000 dollars are sought in the action reported from Beaver by special to the Tribune-Republican.
Official report to Secretary Tracy via Captain Schley describes alleged police abuse of U S sailors in Chile, naming sailors jailed with wrist restraints and injuries. The dispatch lists killed and wounded, including Riggin, Williams, McWilliams, Quigley, Talbot, Hamilton, and others, with details of treatment.
A Chilean community member in Paris links U S hostility to Chile’s rejection of Blaine’s proposed Zollverein. He cites Washington’s pursuit of the Itate and Balmaceda affairs as evidence, defends Chilean justice, and denies bayonet reports at Valparaiso.
Historian CuicaGo notes in Palmer House talk that Chilean hostility toward Americans stems from late 1840s gold rush tensions. He links Spanish blood Californios and American miners during the Mexican War to enduring prejudice, not the Itata incident or Garfield era peace efforts.
London Times correspondent in Valparaiso telegraphs that evidence from all hands shows Americans acted as spies for Balmaceda, with one exception noted as a primary suspect. The dispatch cites grave charges raised by Meade against Egan.
The Crescent Pipe Line project links Marcus Hook refinery plans with a 310 mile pipeline from Gregg's station to Philadelphia. Led by W L Mellon Co and Pittsburgh capitalists including Andrew Carnegie, the venture opposes Standard Oil and plans six pumping stations with 500 barrels an hour capacity at 1000 psi.
A bold Portsmouth burglary at a Market street home occupied by George Scott, vice president of the Portsmouth Brewing Co., saw the thieves chloroform Mr and Mrs Scott after entering through a rear window. The thief stole a $400 gold watch and chain and a $150 diamond pin, then rifled the safe, taking $4,000 to $5,000 in cash and negotiable papers. Total loss nears $7,000.
Reported secret understanding among miners to free convicts works in mines across the state. Expected actions target Oliver Springs Tracy City and Inman with Briceville calm. Over 300 convicts released, many fled to Kentucky mountains. Militia awaiting governor orders though unlikely to deploy. Legislature's inaction cited as root cause of unrest.
DuLure November report details a Minnesota iron and land company facing a heavy legal challenge. A largely family owned firm with about 56 shares and around one million dollars tied to mineral lands contends with actions by foreign creditors and debenture holders seeking protection of their interests amid disputed corporate control.
Detectives in Fort Lee New Jersey identify the body found at Englewood as William Iitter the man who allegedly murdered Minnie Rauhauser of the city on Friday. The identification follows the discovery of the body Saturday and confirms the death by own action in the case.
The Maverick National Bank in Boston suspends operations as deposits exceed 10 million dollars. Bank Examiner Magruder warned in January and September of trouble, and Irving Evans’s actions trigger a crisis. Clearing House steps in to secure depositor advances while Potter and associates pledge aid. run pressures grow, and the bank faces insolvency despite large assets and capital.
Fire at 2 a m destroyed seven Lawrence avenue stores in Ellwood Pa caused by a likely gas explosion. Loss totals about 40000 with Grove Blatt insured 11000. Eldridge $6200. Stewart McClure $23700. Weitzel meat market 3700. Brice tailor 1000. Cunningham Brothers 2000. Eight stores will operate as 15 until rebuilt. merchants vow to resume quickly.
The Patton committee plans legal action against Union Theological Seminary to contest Dr Briggs's disapproved election. The case hinges on church civil court authority, church governance, and whether the seminary directorate must accept General Assembly veto or lose control of the institution and its assets.
Charles Schmidt, confederate of Sidney Bell, was found dead in his San Quentin cell after taking morphine via folded paper and water. Schmidt had been brought to the prison a day earlier and died in unclear circumstances amid a years old homicide case linked to Bell and Campbell.
In Fargo, John Haas was prosecuted for selling liquor under the prohibition statute. The Supreme Court yesterday filed a decision affirming the legality of the liquor prohibition law, sustaining the statute in every part on appeal.
Muskingum County Commissioners appeared before United States Commissioner Chandler in Zanesville charged with contempt for disobeying a War Department order by refusing to a bearer at Taylorsville. They offered no statement and were bound over to the next Grand Jury in $500 bond.
Deputy Juan A. Mateo presented his divorce bill to the Chamber of Deputies on Friday night in City of Mexico. The bill mirrors New York State law and aims to introduce a divorce code across Mexico despite Catholic opposition.
The ceremony at Baltimore’s cathedral elevated Most Rev Dr T P Chappelle rector of St Matthew’s Washington to co adjutor to Archbishop Salpointe Santa Fe and titular Bishop of Asia Minor. Cardinal Gibbons served as consecrating prelate among attending clergy.
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