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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1889

Page

18

Campaign Fever in Ohio as Foraker Camp Leads

Corvusus dispatch reports fierce Ohio campaign. Foraker supporters claim 17 000 to 20 000 vote gap while Campbell backers pledge victory but withheld figures. Republicans tout stronger organization and funds. Democrats predict a 100 000 voter shrinkage. Hamilton and Franklin counties key as figures shift and last nights meetings heighten tension.

Ohio Conger Foraker Neal Campbell Cincinnati Corvusus Hamilton County Franklin County Columbus Ees Franklin Halstead Bushnell General Alger Michigan Daily Mail Cerie Oe Payne Calvin Brice Empire State Republican Party Oraker Colonel Conger Republican Committee Mr. Neal Bolter John Beatty General Beatty Charley Foster Distatch Democratic State Committee Licking County Cuyahoga County Ashtabula County Geauga County Columbiaana County Summit County Trumbull County Columbiana County

Foraker's Ambition and Ohio Senate Hopes Across Parties

Columbus reports that Joseph Benson Foraker leads Republican hopes for the Ohio Senate, with talks of a possible six year term and a potential nomination. Democrats name John H. Thomas and Lawrence Neal as hopefuls, while Halstead, McKinley, Reed, and other figures linger as possible contenders in a tight caucus.

Immense Armory Hall Rally for Foraker in Cincinnati

A massive Armory Hall meeting in Cincinnati drew about 15,000 with Governor Foraker and speakers including C A Boutelle General Hale and George Sheridan. The crowd packed every seat and filled aisles with cheering supporters. A telegram from James Tanner urged support for Foraker's re election as the GOP displayed strong party organization.

Cincinnati Armory Hall Foraker C. A. Boutelle George A. Sheridan Hale Mr. Bushnell Springfeld Catesia Sheridan Wasuiserox D. C Mass Meeting Cincin Joseph Foraker James Tanner

Cal Brice’s Candidacy Seen As Potential Shift

A source notes Calvin Brice is a candidate whose bid could change the Senate scene. The speaker adds Brice has not spoken to them about the Senatorship and implies he would inform them if approached.

Calico Foster McKinley Napoleon Senate Calvin Brice Wass

Law and Order Triumph in Harlan County Battle

Judge Lewis leads a 65 man force against the Howard faction in Harlan County Kentucky. Six Howards die and eleven are wounded in a mountain ambush near Pocket Gap. Howard flees with about 200 supporters into Virginia and Kentucky, while Lewis claims victory and control of the district.

Harlan County Kentucky Judge Lewis Will. Howard Louisville Howard Lewis Harlan Court House Jennings Wils. Howard Colton Smith & Wesson Briarfield Gap Cumberland Mountains Sade Lewis Howards Lee Jack Sergeant Howard Entrenchment Pocket Gap Harlan Court Hainer Harian

One Troublesome Question Concerning the Charleston Acceptance

Washington November 2. After a Navy Department decision to formally accept the cruiser Charleston built by Union Iron Works San Francisco reconsideration followed today by aerial discussion. A telegram to contractors may lead to acceptance without penalties for failure to exhibit required horsepower. Secretary Tracy indicated the move but did not publish terms.

Charleston Washindton Navy Department Unsion Iron Works San Francisco Secre Tracy

Faithless Wife Abducts $750 With Lover Case Near Hancock

Andrew Sutton of Hancock pursues his wife and her alleged lover to New York City after they vanished with 750 dollars. The pair, once close with Isaac E. Whitney and his wife, disappeared with Sutton’s money found in an old trunk and boarded an Erie Railroad train. Sutton intends to recover his funds and confront the suspected lovers. Mrs. Whitney and the children moved in with her parents.

MappLetons N. Y Andrew Sutton Hancock New York City Sutton Isaac E. Whitney Iate

Maine man pardoned by Chile after homicide conviction

Patrick Egan, U.S. minister to Chile, reports that authorities in Valparaiso pardoned John Welby Lindsay Armstrong, a Maine citizen. Armstrong, once a ship's mate, shot a man during a harbor fight, claimed self defense, and was sentenced to ten years in Chilean prison eight years ago. The minister cited Armstrong’s unblemished prior conduct.

Washington Patrick Egan Chili State Department John Welby Lindsay Armstrong Maine Iister Egan Armstrong Valparaiso

Comrade Clarke Installed as Grant Cottage Custodian

Comrade C P Clarke of Utica was installed as custodian of the Grant cottage at Mount McGregor. A R Penfield of Oswego, Assistant Adjutant General, accompanied by Superintendent Frank Jones, received Clarke and the party, who returned to the village at noon.

Saratoga C. P. Clarke Utica Grant Cottage Mount McGregor A. R. Penfield Oswego Fran Frank Jone Mount McGre Clarke Jones Gonad Penfield Manor Clarke

Mountain warfare described as total extermination campaign

The passage portrays a brutal mountain fighting campaign against Ho and his followers. It claims ambush tactics dominate, with armed groups spread across the mountains and murder likely to continue. Fighters are said to use the latest weapons and skilled ambush techniques.

Tunnel Under Detroit River Between Sarnia and Port Huron

Ottawa reports rapid progress on the Grand Trunk Railway tunnel under the Detroit River. The project requires about 3 million dollars and will take about two years to finish with work advancing from both sides. Shields, hydraulic rams, and freezing gear are used to prevent water inflow as a double railway track is laid and sections meet mid river.

Sarnia Port Huron Grand Trunk Railway Ottawa Detroit River Grand Trunk Railroad Company

Report on militia reform from Adjutant General Kelton

The Adjutant General Kelton report to the Secretary of War urges longer State encampments from ten days to two weeks and warns against overemphasis on drill accuracy. It calls for transport and per diem pay for all called troops, and favors congressionally authorized musters of 40 days for a 300-man battalion from state National Guards.

Kelton National Guards of Congress United States National Guard

Engineers Convene in Denver Create Central Grievance Panel

At the Engineers' Convention in Denver the key action was forming a central grievance committee. Composed of chairs from each system's grievance group, it governs handling disputes across divisions and lines if local settlements fail, with a full-line strike as last resort. The convention also set headquarters in Cleveland for ten years.

Denver Con Central Committee Cleveland

Pan-American delegates enjoy Kentucky horse farm visit

In Louisville, Pan-American delegates were escorted by boat to Glenview stock farm to view blooded horses and watch trotters. About fifty Louisville belles entertained them as South American guests rode mounts and raced on the track. Governor Buckner and family attended. The group then traveled to Mammoth Cave for Sunday sightseeing.

Kentucky Louisville Glenview Stock Farm Proctor Buckner

Easy Enough to Remember Episode From San Francisco Chronicle

A playful exchange recalls the first meeting at a charity ball. The husband claims memory was triggered by a late incident when a floor scrapped away with an overcoat worth $30, forcing him to go home coatless.

San Francisco Chronicle

Stanley Messenger Meeting Reported in Africa Dispatch

A Zanzibar dispatch states Captain Wissmann met Stanleys messengers at Mowapwa on October 13. The expedition engaged in several fights in Wisisean territory as it moved toward Wisma and Big Euana.

Loxpox Zanzibar Wissmann Stanley Mowapwa Wisisean Wisma Teat Eal Euan Yitt Stason

Twin States Admitted to Union North and South Dakota

The proclamation signed by President Harrison admits North Dakota and South Dakota as states. Secretary Blaine dispatches the news to Governors Mellette and Miller. both states’ constitutions and prohibitory provisions were ratified with an official process completing at 3:40 p.m. in Washington.

North and South Dakota Columbia Harrison Blaine Washinator Executive Mellette and Miller North Two Dakotas Twin States James G. Blaine North Dakota United States of America Dakota United States Arden Territory Phas Ben Atin Dent Donoan Washington America Ene Harrison Janxs G. Blade

Usefulness of Consul Lewis at Tangiers in Endgame

A State Department inquiry into Consul Lewis at Tangiers faces conflicting testimony from Benzuli the Moroccan merchant and Eamon Asaque the former interpreter. Officials deem his usefulness in Tangiers likely at an end and suggest resignation may conclude the investigation.

Lewis Tangiers

Pension Office to Publish Daily Pension List With Addresses

Washington November 2 Beginning on Monday next the certificate division of the Pension Office will publish the daily list of pension certificates mailed and attach to each name the post office address of the recipient, a practice discontinued previously due to inadequate clerical facilities.

WasHington Pension Office Pthic

Reception to Miss Clara Barton at Wasu Director Banquet

A reception and banquet honored Miss Clara Barton, president of the Red Cross Society, hosted by Wasu Director on November 2. The event celebrated her leadership and the society’s relief work.

Clara Barton The Red Cross Society

Syndicate Eyes Chicago Buys Mills in Northwest

London telegram notes a new English syndicate forms in Chicago with capital one million. It reports elevators sold for 2 250 000 to the same group buying Minneapolis mills and eight houses, with a likely 8 per cent return on the sale.

London Wigan Chicago Economist Munger, Wheeler & Co Lone Mills Minneapolis Aghout Armour and Dole

Dream That Brought Richer: Digby’s Cape St Vincent Night

An 1799 voyage led by Admiral Sir Henry Digby aboard Alcmene neared Cape St Vincent off Spain. A stiff, starlit night, steady breeze, double-reefed sails, and a tense watch kept the crew alert as the commander questioned the steering and cabin knowledge amid fading stars.

Sir Henry Digby Alcmene Cape St. Vincent Cape Finisterre Henry Digby Sonia Sia Naval Service

Psychological Posing in a Dime Museum Giant

A New York Sun report describes a dime museum lecturer in a dress suit presenting a 15 foot tall Patagonian giant with two heads. The crowd watches as the giant is depicted, fired upon by 160 Gatling shots, prompting questions about skulls and passion as scientists debate the mystery.

Dime Museum

A Lesson in Patience

A tender parenting moment shows Mr. Bixby urging patience with children. He reminds his wife and children that love guides obedience and that adults were children once, stressing calm guidance over sharp rebukes as the mischief across the floor is noted.

Two Naughty Girls Lead to Complaints in New York Schools

The New York Board of Education faced letters alleging improper conduct by two female teachers. Mrs Eliza Glover accused Miss Marion Conner and Miss Sara Fisk of favoritism toward a male employee, claiming long term relations and threats to school order.

New York Board of Education Nepecual New York J. Edward Simmons National Bank J. Edward Beenie Vos Abram Con Brooklyn Eliza Glover W. H. Glover Quincy Street E Syn Thennella Fisk Marion A. Conner Fisk Mex Glovers Er Men Glover Sarae Peda Smee Conklin

Untitled fragment on public unrest and misconduct

Fragmentary excerpt questions why men behave so violently and noisily. The narrative mentions a fire, an umpire attacked, and a coat being touched, but details are unclear and incomplete.

Washington Posts Tare

Whispered protest from a weary girl in Boston

Fragmentary text shows a tired child calling out to leave Boston. It hints at personal unhappiness and a desire to relocate. The passage mentions Conutrified and a phrase Mamma I dont went to lve, indicating a distressed tone. The source centers on a family scene in a Boston setting.

Bostan

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