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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1892
Page
1
The New York campaign centers on turnout and results as Dems led by Croker expect big margins and Republicans dispute. Figures circulate on state results, weather threatens lower turnout, and both sides prepare for potential charges of ballot irregularities amid heavy fundraising and voter protection efforts.
Washington reports Senator Gorman says he will vote for the next President and is certain of Cleveland's success. He claims New York Indians and Connecticut solid, West Virginia safe, and Southern support intact despite Republican shifts aided by deputy marshals at polls. He asserts Cleveland is as good as elected now.
W F Harrity chairman of the National Democratic Central Committee reports a confident outlook on election day. He says Earnest efforts today and tomorrow will mobilize Democratic voters for a decisive victory and notes Republican managers have abandoned New York while conceding New Jersey and Indiana. He cites likely solid Southern electoral votes and asks county chairs to ensure every Democratic vote is polled.
The Chicago Democratic campaign claims 92 forged registrations in the first ward and accuses Republican managers of soliciting fraudulent votes. John O'Brien of the Democratic Naturalization Committee swore warrants against the 92 alleged voters, all said to be colored men.
The Dispatch announces an electric election bulletin to flash every 15 seconds from its building this evening.
The Times reports a three column piece this morning recounting dynamite outrages and protests against granting amnesty to the men involved. Local sentiment is shown as wary of leniency for those responsible.
A massive strike paralyzes New Orleans with no gas or water and bread scarce as unions resist Council orders. Mayor Fitzpatrick and Governor Foster seek peace while militia readiness is heightened and merchants, insurers, and steamboat operators weigh consequences.
In Thompson Georgia the Third party backers threaten to burn the town and wipe out Democrats. Mayor John L Holzendorf appeals for state aid and Governor Norden orders military companies in Atlanta and Augusta ready within thirty minutes. Railroads told to prepare special trains if needed. Watson supporters vow to guard him and threaten violence if confronted. Many Democratic wives flee town amid fears for family safety.
In Cassville Clay County Indiana Ed Kirkwood and Mike Hanlon, two miners, fought over political differences. Hanlon struck Kirkwood with a broken pop bottle, severing the jugular and inflicting fatal injuries. Kirkwood died before morning. a posse pursues Hanlon. Kirkwood leaves a large family.
A Crawford and Duran crew at No 10 colliery in Honey Brook Pa boarded a passing loaded car train on a trestle over a deep cut. The timbers failed, sending the cars and men into the lower area. One man died instantly, two were fatally hurt, and four others suffered serious injuries.
The Bradley family of a three mile distance suffers critical poisoning after drinking water from a well. Father, mother, five children, and two farm hands are prostrated. physician says at least two may die. Water tests reveal large quantities of paris green. a suspect named Noclew is held for the poison.
Nine year old Ella Sebring suffered membranous croup and nearly died before Dr. Victor Irving performed a tracheotomy at Elizabeth Hospital. The operation, witnessed by most staff, saved her life and she is recovering. It was the second similar procedure in Elizabeth, the previous patient being a boy.
The Arizona from New York to Liverpool reached Queenstown after northwest gales on Wednesday and Thursday with decks flooded and passengers kept below. A skimmer was swept overboard and drowned. The Servia from New York to Liverpool also reported northwest gales. In St Louis a Wabash construction train and a freight train collided on King's Highway, wrecking 12 cars and injuring three crew members.
A midnight blaze at G. G. O'Brien's Fifth Avenue store, 202, kills Mrs Minnie Shuett who leaped from a window and fa lls. her sister Lydia Edwards is injured while her husband William Shuett escapes with burns. Firemen rescue others as a rear wall collapses. The stock is valued around $25,000 and the building, eight years old, is insured.
The first blizzard of the season sweeps the Northwest with heavy snowfall and rising temperatures. Reports indicate snow in Grafton North Dakota Minnesota Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin areas with feared stock losses and rapid temperature changes.
A New York jury ruled Harry Kernel insane and recommended naming his wife Queenie Vassar as guardian of his person and estate. Dr Samuel B Lion testified Kernel shows signs of paresis or brain softening at Bloomingdale Asylum.
London reports a royal hoax claim as Princess Louise Battenberg formerly Victoria of Hesse is said to have given birth to a son. The note circulated amid rumor of an heir and prompted media scrutiny of royal circles and their communications.
A defendant, Kerneil, in court insisted his claim to mental illness was true. He spoke briefly to counsel, then loudly laughed and declared he had warned the fellow who did not believe him. He answered a question from Mr. Miner, saying he knew him for about six weeks. He was returned to the asylum.
Bets mount in New York on Cleveland carrying the city and state as traders place large sums on the outcome. H. H. Hart staked 10000 at two to one, De Silver held 18000 across bets, and odds stood even on the general result and on Connecticut. Will Koch backed John Gilroy for 1750 at even. Crowd watched from Fifth Avenue stair, with Hoffman House lobby odds at 10 to 9 for Cleveland and 2 to 1 for carrying the state. Gregory and Mayer tied extensive bets with Gregory later raising to 11000 against Mayer’s 10000 for Cleveland.
Philadelphia reports Senator Quay stating a telegram suggests Benjamin Harrison will win the presidency by carrying New York Indiana and Connecticut. He says his conclusion rests on headquarters information and sees no reason to doubt the forecast.
Governor McKinley closed the campaign in Canton with a mammoth Tabernacle rally. Judge J. P. Vance presided as McKinley urged support for the full Republican ticket. Morgan spoke briefly to an enthusiastic crowd. no outside money was used in the district canvass.
Storms across the northwest threaten light voter turnout with farmers likely to miss polls due to long travel. Minnesota towns report heavy gales and cold, Wisconsin roads are impassable near Eau Claire, and Menominee Michigan notes a heavy northwest gale with blinding snow. Northern Iowa locales report similar conditions.
Chief McClaughrey holds a document alleging renewed anarchist activity in Chicago. The three page pamphlet memorializes 1887 martyrs and promotes a November 11 1892 rally at Ubrich's Northern Hall under the International Working People's Association. Authorities report thousands circulated locally in recent days.
St Louis reports a Methodist Episcopal Church preacher accused of buying cigars on Sunday. At a conference trial on the 15th he will also be charged with profane language and having married another woman without divorce from his first wife. Election returns from all parts of the U S will be predicted in tomorrow's Dispatch.
Detective McBride from Washington arrests Samuel Sarver known as Dutch for the murder of William Reese found dead in the pumping boat at Iostraver wine on September 10.
Amid forecasts of a heavy lake storm, New York prepares for Election Day with 5000 deputy marshals sworn in and officials pledging vote purity. Police, federal observers, and state leaders mount a coordinated effort to prevent fraud and maintain peace at polling places.
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