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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1890
Page
1
Philadelphia dispatch outlines a three-army canvass for Pattison and Delamater with estimates ranging from 35 000 to 45 000 in Pattison supporters figures and 40 000 to 45 000 for Delamater as the campaign moves toward election day. Wallace predicts Pattison victory. charges of fraud and vigilant activity noted.
Warrant sworn for Col. John F. Glenn accused of paying Democratic election judge Francis Gannon to alter returns for Gov race. affidavit details two bribe offers, 80 and 25 votes, and later payments of 25 and 25, with hearings set before Magistrate Slevin.
The piece describes Colonel Glenn, a leading Republican figure in the fifteenth ward, facing arrest which promises to create a big sensation in political circles. Francis Bannon is portrayed as a poor man who remained true in the face of attempted bribery, while a Democratic Auxiliary Committee member hints at further arrests among top Republicans based on incriminating evidence.
Special Telegram from Columbus reports Republican State Chairman Hahn presenting Ohio election estimates. Pluralities by county show Republican dominance in many counties, with a net Republican plurality of 18 205 and expectations of electing nine to eleven of twenty one congressmen. Democratic figures are not released by Chairman Van Cleaf.
Ex Deputy Attorney General Gilbert campaigns in Harrisburg for Delamater while not appealing to Democrats and Republicans favoring Pattison. His supporters seek to improve Delamater's statewide standing by a favorable report from the capital, though Pattison is still ahead by about 300 votes locally.
Major James Hine of DuBois, an Independent and Grand Army man, defended Pattison at the Clearfield Opera House. He denounced Delamater and praised Pattison for Republican purification. After the address he was assaulted by a rough thug, chased to his hotel, and received a black eye in the ensuing altercation.
Senator George Wallace Delamater arrived in Meadville this morning after a complete tour of the state. He is to be greeted with an immense reception each evening by Meadville citizens. Albert Allan withdraws in favor of A. B. Chapman in the Sixth district race.
The Dispatch reports it has obtained the rights to a Rudyard Kipling serial for its territory and will begin publication on Sunday, November 0. The move marks a notable literary acquisition for the paper as it plans to feature the work in upcoming editions.
Representatives from 50 societies met at Grief's Ball to finalize arrangements for the November memorial honoring five executed anarchists. Cemetery speeches are set by Prof. Garside of New York Moses Schultz and Jack Nicolanda. A mass chorus will be sung by the delegation with an expected 5 000 participants. An evening mass meeting is planned.
William O'Brien John Dillon Timothy Harrington and T D Sullivan arrived in New York aboard La Champagne greeted by a large Irish delegation. They planned to address meetings, raise funds for the Irish National League, and meet officials including Governor Hill and Mayor Grant. Sullivan wrote a pro home rule poem en route.
A Dublin–Bombay tone outlines Irish tenants crushed by landlord coercion, pledging relief measures and US fundraising. The piece notes New Tipperary outrages, calls for eviction suspensions, famine fears, and a delegation tour of American cities with meetings led by T P O Connor and Governor Beaver.
A fierce student debate at the Woman's Medical College over whether caps and gowns should be the graduation costume ended with a gown victory after weeks of protests and shifting loyalties. The college bulletin board became a battleground for notices and alliances.
Boonville Missouri November 2 John C Turlington who shot Sheriff Cranmer dead last summer and escaped from jail again last night in a mysterious act. He was under death sentence with two special deputies guarding him. The guard found a stuffed man in the bed and Turlington had vanished after unlocking the cell and sawing the bars. A posse is now after him.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad informs its parlor car conductors that monthly galleries will be reduced by $20. Most conductors are Black men. Some discuss the advisability of striking.
Ten thousand kilos of American pork unlawfully imported via Holland were confiscated at Emerith and Aix La Chapelle custom houses and will be sold after soaking in kerosene to render it unfit for consumption. The move shadows German political strain over tariffs and meat prices.
In Berlin's Kennitz districts the textile industry shows severe strain as tariffs bite. Factories operate at half capacity and many may halt work for months. Neurode/Silesia weavers face two months of vacation due to reduced orders, while coal meat and flour prices rise under the tariff regime.
Westphalia faces severe poverty with 700 residents sent annually to the Bethea colony for epileptics and 170000 marks spent on their maintenance. The report links the disease to poor food and questions whether government funds could better address underlying causes. Bethea hosts 2000 epileptics, including 700 Westphalians.
Berti November 2. For some time the German press has campaigned to deter leading merchants and manufacturers from the Chicago World's Exposition. They urge abstention as retaliation against the McKinley tariff. The Polit Nachrichter and a ministerial press now echo the theme, with the Government press backing the argument.
Herbert Ward defended Barttelot in Lexpos on November 2 and backed Lieutenant Troup. He described the rear guard living on mouldy rice and weevil biscuits while European luxuries lay stored for Stanley. He said Barttelot acted as his duty as an officer entrusted with stores.
Beexin reports a new movement where German shipbuilders and owners vow to form a masters league to counter workmen's unions. They claim concessions have been exhausted and aim to resist further labor demands.
A Cephalonian mob forced entry into the Greek Church at Galeta in Constantinople protesting church closures. Police initially resisted but yielded. the crowd conducted devotions in the church in the priest's absence. Wahran Bey was again arrested over Armenian intrigues. The report notes Mrs Hogg and her baby were murdered, with their funeral attended in London.
October 24 interment at Finchley Cemetery followed by large attendance including the murdered woman’s husband amid threats. Paris-Pere Hayacinth launches anti clericalism campaign in church declaring the Republic stable after atheism, fearing clerical rule. London reports local election results with Conservatives gaining 59 and Liberals 87.
In St Louis a petition seeks to rename Theresa Blennerhasset Adams to Theresa Blennerhasset Adams-Her, revealing a secret marriage to John Calvin Adams in 1877 and a child born in 1872. The couple’s clandestine union, her husband’s death, and the family opposition are central as she aims to formalize her identity and protect the foster daughter’s title.
The Hennesey assassination and anti Italian sentiment spur a federation of all Italian societies in New Orleans. Father of the Colony John Rocce calls for social benevolent and military groups to unite to cooperate with authorities against the Mafia and recruit safer Italian presence. The federation aims to fund an Italian library and expand Italian schools, with existing school support under Consul Corte.
A feud near Cropwell in St. Clair county flared into gunfire as Jonso Hancock killed Powell Hancock after a volley at Nargher’s home. Both families rally supporters and threaten further violence, with a deadly clash likely to continue. The dispute involves prominent locals and risks additional bloodshed.
Mrs. W. P. Howland wife of a prominent attorney at Jefferson Cleveland reports she was killed crossing the railroad after arriving on a train. In a hurry she fainted and fell upon the tracks as a freight train bore down, leaving her horribly mangled.
Readers in Jefferson Tioga Indiana Clarion Lawrence and Crawford counties react to Pittsburg letters urging views on Delamater and Pattison. Reactions from Edgar Hale George Merrick D M Matson D Reid J Nesbit outline likely county outcomes and worry that the Republican majority may shrink or fracture.
D B H McFrederick the Financial Secretary of Fort Pitt Council No 220 Jr O U A M demanded prompt council action after campaign circulars distribution and correspondence sparked anger. He requested a Dispatch reporter visit his Allegheny residence to present the case.
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