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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1890
Page
1
Report from Philadelphia on November 3 describes claims of widespread fraud and fake registrations tied to the Pattison campaign. Arrests of Republican leader John F Glenn and alleged bribe schemes surface as police and magistrates scrutinize election practices ahead of polling.
At Democratic HQs in the state Tom Cooper predicts a Pattison win. Kerr and Wallace return from Clearfield to oversee returns. Quay’s special Republican wire with Beaver and a north branch wire for Delamater at Meadville stay active. Independent Republican estimates vary while Pattison backers hold about a 23,000 margin.
New York reports Glenn’s arrest for bribery linked to the Philadelphia contest. Lancasterer W A Hensel cites Singerly on a Pattison lead and potential late shifts. He recalls past funds used to sway elections, noting a large reserve in 1872 that helped Hart kept victory.
Special telegram from Wheeling reports West Virginia's election mood shows both parties optimistic. Analysts say Democrats could sweep the Legislature and all four Congressmen, or Republicans could win three of four, with only W L Wilson certain in the Second District. Judge Lucas may be defeated if cross-ticket voting is high.
Telegram dispatch from Mer cer Pa on November 3 reports Mercer county expects a larger turnout than in the last presidential cycle. The Democratic effort to win the state ticket clashes with Republican gains led by county chairman Perry. The congressional race among McDowell Phillips and Gillespie dominates attention, while Democrats push to unseat Assembly candidate Harry Hall and Prothonotary B J Harwood amid fears of trading.
Ex Governor Pattison and speakers William Stenger Major Moses Veale addressed over 1000 Democrats Republicans and Independents in Ambler Public Square. Dr F Wilson was elected President as Pattison urged cautious voting and to go to the polls tomorrow.
The speaker, followed by Henry F Keenan and William S Stencer, delivered stirring remarks to an enthusiastic audience then Pattison and a companion left on the 10 o'clock train for Philadelphia.
In Milwaukee the Bennett compulsory school law dominates the race as a fall statewide contest approaches. Mayor Peck won the city election with sectarian opposition to Beauvert law aiding him, and he is backed by Democrats for governor. Governor Heard is the Republican nominee who defends the Bennett law. Democrats seek Lutheran and sectarian support by pledging modification or repeal. Republicans expect cross over votes to offset sectarian gains.
Nebraska voters face a tight election with four tickets to decide. Republicans claim statewide ticket victory with 8 000 to 15 000 pluralities while the prohibition amendment fate remains doubtful. Alliance and Democrat nominees for governor differ on the measure as Alliance eyes a lower house majority and possibly the Senate.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Chairman Kerr and Sen Wallace expect Pattison to carry the ticket with a large majority. Kerr says everything is moving their way and Democrats should vote. Wallace shares the optimism, noting a strong statewide result without naming figures.
Minnesota politics center on the rising Farmers Alliance with forecasts of a 40 percent statewide vote. Republicans contend for all five congressional districts, while Democrats and the Alliance contest several districts as the race tightens. The Farmers expect a 10 000 to 20 000 plurality though other parties challenge the outcome.
Senator Delamater closed his campaign in Crawford County with stops in Cambridge Townville and Meadville. He urged a face to face statewide tour, defended his path, and urged voters to vindicate him at the ballot box after a hard fought race.
Canton Ohio November 3 Major McKinley closed a five week campaign with a rousing speech at the Opera House. A parade of Republican clubs preceded the gathering as the hall overflowed with enthusiastic supporters. He outlined tariff principles and the benefits of protection. Republicans express optimism for his election.
In Ashtowns on November 3 T. B. Searight filed information against C. J. Sturgis and John R. Ewing Jr editors of the Standard for criminal libel. They published that Searight issued orders to trade everybody for Witt. The defendants were arrested and posted bail for court.
In McKeesport the Democratic campaign closed with a large rally. The town was said to be painted crimson as speakers electrified the audience. Continued on with page.
London witnesses a dramatic police seizure of works by M. Garnier at a Pall Mall gallery. Chief Superintendent Fisher and Inspector Conquest remove all pictures triggering panic as visitors flee. the Bow Street court will hear the case tomorrow.
A Times editorial comments on Mr Dillon and Mr O Brien who visited America. It argues against withholding famine relief funds and questions the patriots links to the outrage business. It notes Irish travel amid poverty, politics, and anticipated liberal subscriptions.
Lowpox November 3. The first English electric railway will open to the public tomorrow. The short underground road runs from the Monument under the Thames to South London, lit entirely by electricity. The Prince of Wales will dedicate the opening.
The American plaintiff Hecksiter sued Crosby and Burns solicitors for £2000. He came to England with power of attorney to sell two Cincinnati breweries. If a company formed within 60 days the solicitors would pay £2060 from deposits of the financial agents of the convent. The company failed to form in time and the judge non-suited the plaintiff.
An elaborate system links all coastal telegraph stations with the Admiralty Office through the Post Office. The arrangement allows rapid connection to the Admiralty on short notice, improving wartime communications.
Tipperary November 3 Patrick O'Brien M P was today committed to jail for phowgraphing the Sheriff of this place while in court
An interview discusses a basis for settling the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. M. Delanele suggests Britain indemnify French cod and lobster fishermen and allow French buyers to trade bait in Newfoundland ports. France would seek Africa compensation for rights on Grand Banks. both sides hold certain privileges in common.
A large Methodist mass meeting in Washington supports establishing a national Methodist University in the capital. President Harrison, unable to attend, sent a letter urging united effort, stressing the need for a national university to complement state efforts and avoid interdenominational competition.
Robert Garrett ex president of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collapsed at the Maryland Club in Baltimore with a heart related fainting spell. He was carried to a settee, revived by physicians, and returned home where his condition was monitored.
In Crawfordsville Indiana yesterday the Pettit murder trial heard a sermon at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. M Cunningham on Naboth and crime, which the defense plans to use to their advantage. Walter S Haines of Rush Medical College testified he found strychnine in Mrs Pettit's vitals, with cross examination yielding statements favorable to Pettit. Additional expert testimony followed.
John Cook aged 20 of Pleasant Valley Wheeling county committed suicide this morning by slashing his throat with a shoe knife.
A Rock Cut Delaware Lackawanna and Western collision near Syracuse kills four rail workers and injures many after a boy telegraph operator mis switches a track. Firemen James Doyle and Myrtle Fernand and engineers Michael Burke Jeremiah Lee die. several passengers sustain injuries, including Mrs. Julia Corcoran with spinal injuries.
Detective Sergeant James Reynolds of Brooklyn saved an innocent man from a long prison term after a burglary at Mrs. Charles F. Street’s home on August 23. Miss Frances Street identified George Neise, who had been jailed awaiting trial, while Reynolds’s alleged mesmeric influence helped force John Wesley Ketchum to confess his midnight visit to Miss Street and the theft.
Ottawa moves to boost foreign trade as McKinley bill diverts Canada from the U S. Finance Minister George E. Foster leads a trade mission visiting Barbados Trinidad Demerara British Guiana Jamaica to discuss closer ties with the West Indies and report back with authority to push the plan.
Four men arrested for smuggling clothing and goods from the steamship City of New York were sentenced by Judge Benedict. Richard Hart received 13 months in Queens County Penitentiary and a 2500 fine. John Baker and John Hughes, the stewards, got the same term and a 10 fine each. Edward Baxter, the boy who carted the contraband, was fined 250.
The sloop Tyrant with six aboard capsized while attempting to land from Flood Rock to Heil Gate in East River. Frank J. Straub and Sidney Smith drowned, about midstream. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as the party sought shore.
Constable Mateer confronts three burglars after a clothing store robbery near Tarentom. He is fatally wounded as the men fire, two bullets strike Mateer and he dies soon after. The trio, aged about 25, flee toward Allegheny with one seen on an engine, others described as two with black mustaches in light coats and a brown-coated smooth shaven man.
An unknown man died in St. Thomas and was thought to be John Croft of Hamilton. His wife identified the body and the Foresters' lodge arranged burial. A London telegram revealed the real Croft is alive and reunited with his family, sparking relief.
On the old Rupert homestead west of Argentine Kansas a buried iron kettle yielded a pot of gold estimated at 5000 dollars. John Rupert and James Halloway unearthed the chest during barn foundation work revealing coins dating before 1854.
Fire in a basement Oxuk street boarding house traps exits and forces several residents to jump from upper floors. A. F. Woodruff badly injured may die Samuel Martin breaks both ankles George Stover dislocates ankle while others are rescued. Total loss about 4000 dollars. Ottawa announces Canada lowers postage to two cents for all mail.
Ex Senator Lewis Emery Jr fires a public blow in Pittsburg before voting for Pattison in Bradford. An affidavit from Sherman M. Stevens in New Castle accuses George Wallace Delamater of crooked campaign acts, money payments to precincts, and coordination with W H Andrews to influence votes across Crawford county towns.
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