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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1891

Page

12

Maine Third District Nomination Fight Heats Up

In Banxcor Maine on November 10 political tension rises as four Republicans seek the Third Maine seat. Milliken Burleigh Wiswell Manley in the scramble, with Blaine factional clashes and predictions of a united front or split vote. Democrats ready to strike if the chance arises.

Banxcor Maine Belfast Augusta Seth L. Milliken Edwin C. Burleigh Washington A. P. Wiswell Maine Hose Kenneber Joseph H. Manley Blaine Manley Kennebee Ring Burleigh Wiswell Milliken Congress Sare New York Chicago Miliken

Governor elect counsels Brooklyn on economy and politics

A New York dispatch reports Governor elect Roswell P. Flower writes to Mayor Chapin of Brooklyn urging fiscal restraint. The letter predicts Congress actions will influence the next President and warns of sugar and shipping bounties as debts, urging Democratic economy as the path to victory in 1898.

New York Chapin Brooklyn Congress Roswett P

People's Party Refuses Fusion in Topaka Conference

In Topaka Kas on November 10, leaders of the People's party held talks with W H Utley the Union Labor candidate for Congress in the Third district as the central figure. Democratic leaders urged a state ticket fusion promising electoral support but Dr MacLallin editor of the Alliance Advocate said the People's party would not fuse. M Scott Alliance State lecturer said many Democrats regretted voting with Republicans.

Topaka. Kas People’s Party W. H. Utley Union Labor Congress People's Party People's MacLallin Alliance Advocate Farmers’ Alliance Oedia M. Scott Alliance

The Hamilton County Vote Leads to a Miscast Straight Ticket

The Hamilton County Board of Elections finished canvassing 74 376 votes with McKinley at 37 470 and Campbell 510 for governor and Harris at 35 841 and Kirkendall 2 Hist for lieutenant governor. A 147 vote gap for Campbell and 1 629 for McKinley shows voters mismarking a straight party ticket.

Board of Elections Hamilton County McKinley Campbell Ashenhurst Pro Seitz Peoples Harris Uis Kirkendall Hist

Primary in New OriLians Ends In Large Pro Lottery Win

A private election in New OriLians today chose delegates to the Democratic convention. The lottery issue dominated the contest with anti lottery Democrats fielding a ticket and the pro lottery side winning by a large margin. The city of 17 wards voted 27 005 to back the pro lottery stance and elect all delegates. The result is viewed as a heavy blow to the anti lottery faction.

County Supervisors Vote canvass shows Sabin lead

Vote canvass from about 60 counties reports slower returns for county supervisors. Sabin leads Wheeler by about 5,000 for Governor with an 8,000 to 9,000 urality expected. other Republican candidates on the state ticket unlikely to win at current pace.

Boies Urality Sabin Wheeler Staite

WANTS OF BUCKEYE FARMERS Fall List of Their Wishes at the Hands of the New Legislature

Coromnus November 10 Special To night’s session of the Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union adopted resolutions demanding laws from the incoming Legislature. They call for county officer salaries set by each county, 2 cent per mile passenger rates, fair freight and express charges, pensions for veterans widows and orphans, and full government bondholder pledges. They oppose real estate taxation and seek tax on encumbered real estate borne by mortgagees, oppose food speculation, ban contracts for future delivery after sale, curb trusts and production limiting schemes, and urge laws against such combos in this state. They ask tariff and patent law changes to curb combinations, oppose stock watering, resubmit defeated taxation amendment, and promote water highways. The Alliance notes a 50 percent membership rise in the past year.

Coromnus Tonicht Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Ocala Congress United States Alliance

National Farmers Congress Opens in Sedalia with Corn Gavel

The eleventh annual session in Sedalia Missouri hosts 200 delegates. Governors Francis and Mayor Carroll welcome attendees as Vice President Smith presides in President Kolb's absence. The body lauds Secretary of Agriculture J M Rusk and cites river improvements and livestock disease controls as key achievements and goals.

Sedalia National Farmers’ Congress Francis Carroll Smith Kolb Mississippi Missouri United States Krsser Texas J. M. Rusk The

Chinese revolutionists plot for new empire in China

A letter from Soo Chow dated September 21 reports a large scale rebellion plan in China. Arms were secretly imported by a man named Mason to supply rebels. customs officers intercepted the shipments and the organizer awaits trial in Shanghai. The letter claims the movement aims to reveal secrets of employers and outlines a program for the future empire with limited boundaries and tax policies.

New York Presbyterian Board of Missions China St Soo Chow Mason Shanghai

Temperance Women in Council Open Dual Convention

Boston nov 10 first preliminary meeting of the dual convention of the World's and National Women's Christian Temperance Unions was held by the executive committee. Miss Willard chaired with delegates from global chapters including Lady Somerset Miss Hall from land Miss Telson from apan and representatives from Honolulu China Australia South Africa Italy Burma India France and England. debate over whether department superintendents should join the executive committee continued as constitution readings and committee appointments proceeded. sessions are expected to be crowded with overflow meetings planned if needed.

Boston Women's Christian Temperance Unions World’s and W. C. TU Miss Willard Globe Lady Somerset Miss Hall Land Miss Telson Apan Honolulu China Australia South Africa Italy Burma India France England

Harrisburg Masons Mark 112th Anniversary Banquet

Harrisburg special report notes Per severance Lodge No 21 F and A M of Harrisburg celebrated its 112th anniversary with an elaborate banquet. About 300 covers were laid and many distinguished guests attended from abroad. Toasts were offered by Past Grand Master Mor Governor Pattison Richard Vaux and Senator Gobin.

Harrisburg Perseverance Lodge No A. M Pattison Richard Vaux Gobin

Woman Declares Cancer Cured by Divine Healing

Mrs. Church of Passaic lies bedridden with cancer as her husband Dr Charles A Church and her son Dr Charles Church Jr pursue faith based healing. The son praises divine intervention while medical doctors are sidelined and the family cites Dr A B Simpson's church as influence. Her father traveled from Wisconsin to witness a miracle.

New York Church Charles A. Church Passaic Charles Church, Jr Wisconsin Niette

State Farmers Alliance opens at Harrisburg session

The Pennsylvania Alliance meets in Harrisburg with 34 counties represented and about 60 delegates plus state officers. Henry C. Snavely of Lebanon presides as routine business and secret work are noted. G A Willetts plans to organize New Jersey Alliance tomorrow.

Harrisburg Farmers’ Alliance of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Henry C. Snavely Lebanon G. A. Willetts Kansas National Alliance Leonidas Lolk Willetts State Alliance of New Jersey

Holmes Sues Father Over Company Funds

Carrie A. Holmes sues Henry W. Smith in Superior Civil Court alleging breach of contract for $20,733. She says she deposited $20,000 with Smith Organ and Piano Co while he was vice president and director, claims her father drew the funds and misused them for real estate transfers after their marriage.

Boston Superior Civil Court Carrie A. Holmes Henry W. Smith Smith Organ and Piano Company Smith Newton Miss Smith Mr. Holmes Holmes

Dorothy Drops as Boston audience cheers Dorothys revival

A mixed review notes Dorothy drops heavy plot while praising Miss Hamilton in the title role and Miss Ulmer in a standout last act number. The Bostonians encore many numbers and critique Cowles voice. Robin Hood is planned for the next performance tonight at the Duquesne.

Dorothy Duquesne Lurcher Cliff Miss Davis

Great Increase of the Work in His Department

Washington reports by W M Meredith chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing that the fiscal year 1891 saw the largest output in four years. The bureau completed and delivered 11,233,999 sheets of security notes and related items with a face value totaling 30,965,950 33,500,506 sheets of stamps and 1,655,6e6 sheets of drafts and checks.

Washincton W. M. Meredith Bureau of Engraving and Printing Secretary of the Treasury United States Internal Revenue and Customs

Chilean Minister Montt Arrives at State Department

The credentials of Senor Montt, Chilean Minister, arrived after a long journey from Santiago. It is not known when he will be presented to the President at the State Department.

Washington Senor Montt Santiago State Department

Echoes From the Prisons In Pittsburgh Alley

Multiple arrest and jail actions reported by Aldermen and magistrates. Josefh Levi committed for trial for stealing a silver watch from John Patton. David SsIetven jailed for Thursday hearing on assault on S. Swallovitch's son. A horse and buggy stolen from A. Gretnawald is sought by city tax police. Many Stock under bond for assault and battery charged by Bridget O'Donnell. Epward Woupwixr committed for embezzlement at Adams House Furnishing Co. Sorouox Jones jailed for desertion per Leonora Johns. Police raided Edward Thomas’s residence at No 11 Grant Street. Groner Hernixes jailed for throwing a stone at Henry Debs’s store. Joseph Masty held for burglary on Neville Street. Joux Mancy charged with aggravated assault and battery. Traction workers involved in a dispute near Citizens Traction line. Ann Whooley and Mollie Kamp heard. discharged for lack of evidence. Motl Mverrin, 17, sought lodging after travel from Barnes station. no money, unclear fate. Cornezler and Mrs. Mary Dull baker clash. disorderly conduct and liquor-license charges filed.

Josefh Levi John Patton Hyndman David SsIetven Henly S. Swallovitch A. Gretnawald Sandusky Street Allegheny Vickeroy Carson Street South Eleventh Josefh Masty Be Aacane Neville Street Giatmen Cou Ann Whoeley Mollie Kamp O'Mara Horne Aldermin McKenna Motl Mverrin Allegheny Central Barnes Station Pittsburg and Western Muth Mary Dullbaker Fox Alley South Nineteenth Street Corneles Dunbaker Cornelee

Knights of Labor Convention at Toledo Deliberates Actions

The Knights of Labor met in Toledo on November 10 with Powderly welcomed amid cheers. Sessions covered seating protests, law committee reports, and Powderly's address printed for members. Finance showed receipts 99,686 and expenditures 102,474. a push for autonomy abroad and cautions on member admissions were noted.

Toledo Knights of Labor Hugh Cavanaugh Workman Powderly Major McGowan D. A. No Committee On Committee On Law Powderly Hayes Treasury General Executive Board England South Africa New Zealand

Fires Reported Across Allegheny Region Including Major Philadelphia Blazes

Early yesterday fires destroyed multiple properties. The Spencer and Williamson livery stable in Allegheny with six horses saved by firemen. losses run into thousands. Reedsville barns burned with 1600 bushels of grain, two fine horses, and machinery, about 3000 dollars loss and no insurance. Mrs. Sullivan residence and Weimer Bros stable burned. Weimer Bros insured, Sullivan uninsured. Fire likely from locomotive sparks. In Philadelphia Lippincott Johnson Co wholesale store gutted, stock and building losses around 200000, insured. Nearby wholesalers also damaged by water and smoke, losses 10000 to 25000 each, all insured. Fainoyance suffered its worst fire in memory starting at Nixon Hotel. hotel destroyed along with two stables and valuable ledgers. loss about 5000, partially insured.

Spencer & Williamson Allegheny Reedsville W. Va William H. Klevear Ego Bi Sullivan Herbert Illey Weimer Bros Baltimore and Ohio Philadelphia Lippincott, Johnson & Co Graham, Em- Tom & Pacereon Winliamsia Bortowee Jams Yerkes & Co Jones, Bechtel, Sheibley & Co Fainoyance Nixon Hotel Milton McCormick Mr. Darby

Health Tips From a Pioneering Doctor

The piece urges plenty of light and plain fat meals for health, notes mutton as easily digested, and advises waterproof boots in wet weather. Dr B W Richardson warns of bronchitis or pneumonia arising from colds and promotes Duffy’s Pure Rye whiskey as a safe home remedy with cautions about impurities.

B. W. Richardson Duffy Oolt-Wred

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