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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
1
The piece explains mixed tickets in Ohio and the Australian ballot influencing first elector selections. Both parties claim victories for their electors and state tickets. Republicans and Democrats count different votes with only three counties reporting officially and a 200 vote Democratic lead for the national ticket head.
Democrats claim Seward may win with Democratic elector count while Republicans push Taylor for the state ticket. With three counties incomplete and miscast votes, analysts project a possible 2 to 1 error ratio in favor of Democrats, raising chances of a mixed slate as official counts continue.
Late corrections from Hamilton and Cuyahoga counties reduce Taylor’s Republican plurality to 767. Harrison electors appear to lead by 787, while the committee still concedes Seward as the head of the Cleveland slate, indicating probable election.
Torena Kas November reports indicate Kansas Republicans lost Key seat with Funston defeated in the Second district. Fusionists win a 9 vote majority on joint ballot in the Legislature, raising questions on Senate successor to Plumb and Bishop W Perkins. Populist majority may shift Senate race toward Jerry Simpson or John Martin. Elections official count begins statewide, results awaited.
In New Haven Connecticut on November 11 special report says Chairman Benton of the Republican State Central Committee stated he told friends that he had information showing Judge Morris might not be elected governor if true. He now says the information was incorrect and Republicans do not intend to steal.
The Albany Times-Union editorial endorses Edward Murphy Jr. of Troy for the U S Senate. It lauds his education, refined manners, private virtue, and broad knowledge of state commerce and agriculture. It pledges him as a capable leader free of sectionalism and the best choice for New York Democrats.
Greensburg Pa November 11 The Westmoreland count shows McCann elected sheriff by 13 votes inviting a contest by Republican Thomas who alleges illegal ballots. Democrats Barnhart Waugaman Dale and Murphy and Republican Murphy win Assembly and Senate races see tight margins. Heiner loses to Keenan by 592 in congressional race.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Cleveland arranges its annual tariff reform banquet for December in Cleveland. Invitations go to President elect Cleveland, Mr. Stevenson, Governor Russell of Massachusetts, Senator Brice, ex Governor Campbell, Congressman Tom Johnson of Cleveland, and M D Harter of Millsfield. A club representative will solicit Cleveland's attendance.
In Cheyenne on November 11, vote tallies show Harrison electors carried the slate by about 500. John H. Barren, John C. Dyer, and William K. Kilpatrick are named as electors. Coffeen wins Congress by a small margin. Osborn, Democrat, leads Governor race by about 2,000. Legislature remains Republican by a single joint majority.
In Wilmiseros Delaware on November 11 the official count shows Cleveland with 18 573 votes and Harrison with 18 067 votes for the State. Bidwell has 559 and a Republican plurality of 506. Prohibitionist Price Carries 563 as Causey’s pluratits 474.
Early returns from distant precincts show Joseph D. leading by about 500 votes as the Territory narrows the gap. Republicans do not concede the result yet.
Boston November 1. An error found in Marlboro’s Governor vote lifts Russell’s margin by 100 votes, totaling a 2,037 plurality. The correction confirms Russell's statewide lead amid the Marlboro adjustment.
Des Moines reports from 79 counties plus 19 more with a 22,872 lead for Harrisons. Complete returns cannot materially alter the result, though an estimated plurality remains possible from one county.
The record notes a sum showing the Republican gain in Iowa and contrasts it with the Democratic perception from the previous year, listing figures 6,213 and a total gain of 31,085.
President Harrison blamed Republican defeat on tariff extremism and the Force Bill, while criticizing National Committee Chairman Carter for mismanagement. He cited dissent from Dudley, Quay, and Cameron, saying their lack of support harmed the ticket in New York and Indiana.
San Francisco returns show Harrison leading with 106730 to 103037 for Cleveland and 20997 for Weaver as a partial statewide tally suggests a small Republican plurality in the presidential vote. The final canvass begins after remaining precincts are counted. The California Democratic Committee claims 9 electors, 6 Congressmen and 1 U S Senator for Democrats.
Complete returns from 88 counties show a net Democratic gain over 1888 of 10 300 with a current Democratic plurality of 7 952 The five remaining counties may add about 500 The Tenth District elects Hammond Democrat over Johnson Republican by 138 Therefore the delegation stands 11 Democrats and 22 Republicans
Reports from counties in the territory indicate Democratic control of both legislative chambers. Judge Clark of Texas concedes Hogg’s gubernatorial win by about 25 000 votes. U S Judge Jom J O Neill of St Louis contests results against Charles F Joy seeking a vote recount in the Eleventh district claiming illegal ballots.
The Chicago Single Tax Club adopts resolutions condemning protection as a fraud and unconstitutional. They link the recent election surge to a verdict against protection and demand labor justice, urging monopoly must seek protection by its rightful name at the proper place for the needy.
Ex convict Lorenzo D Bright swears Superintendent Van Peet kept him ten days beyond his sentence to stop him from voting. He accuses officials of prisoner abuse, overwork and underfeeding driving inmates to trap and cook rats to stave off starvation. An investigation may follow.
A syndicate planning the Connellsville to Wheeling railroad has started leasing and buying coal lands along the route. Deeds for large tracts have been executed as the project progresses, signaling early steps toward the railway's development.
A Telegraphic dispatch from Wasuretox reports calls for an extra Congress session after Cleveland's March inauguration to address a pension fueled deficit of about 56 million dollars and looming treasury exhaustion. Possible tariff revision and political maneuvering to extend civil service rules and Senate reshuffles add to the urgency and controversy.
The Esch committee includes a clerk and others, signaling a scramble as reorganization begins. The procedural detail hints at shifting roles and potential jockeying for position amid the upcoming changes.
The President has begun drafting his annual message to Congress on the state of the country. With three weeks left, the text will likely be short and focused on past year’s work and reiteration of existing political views.
In New Brunswick, a jury found C B Welton and Dr Edward C Randall guilty in a graveyard life insurance fraud case. Rev Sidney Welton, pastor and agent for Total Abstinence Insurance, faced unresolved verdicts. Gideon Read testified he was paid to hide larger policies on his brother and exposed the conspiracy.
Samuel J. Randall, once Pennsylvania's prominent figure, died a pauper. In Orphans Court Mrs Fannie W. Randall, widow and administratrix, filed an answer stating the estate left no real or personal property beyond a few personal effects. Funeral costs and a $300 widow's exemption exhausted the funds, leaving nothing to account for or to pay the creditor's requested accounting.
A. J. Burrus, who fired on Mrs. Goode and Miss Walters of Dan & Co in Chicago, drowned in White Bear Lake after being discharged from Dun & Co for refusing to apologize for a slur. Mrs. Goode died from bullet wounds, Miss Walters is paralyzed, and Burrus reportedly killed himself due to remorse. The Dispatch previews wild horses of Thibet story for tomorrow.
Justice Andrews signed an order transferring to the U S Court a suit by Count Arthur Dillon of Paris against John W Mackay to recover 34880 dollars alleged due for money advanced and services rendered in purchasing French stock Mackay denies liability
Cincinnati dispatch reports widespread speculation Governor McKinley will resign after the current term to enter private law practice in Pittsburgh. Belief grows he will move to Pittsburgh, succeed to Justice Shiras's practice, and keep Ohio factional battles in play. George Shiras III denies the rumor and notes he knows nothing of McKinley's plans.
Philadelphia November 11 prices for many cotton goods rose in the last 24 hours as a reaction to Tuesday’s election. W W Foulkrod notes notices from major Eastern mills and says confidence in Cleveland’s victory spurred anticipated gains, though woolens show no change.
Advices from Samoa report an acute rift between Matgafa led royalists and Malietoa supporters. The U S plans a naval presence to protect interests, with Ranger replacing the Alliance unit. Iroquois last to visit Samoa. Ranger needs about two to two and a half months to reach the islands, arriving next year.
Chiaco Nov. 11 The World’s Fair Directors adopt a resolution to open gates on Sunday if machinery is not run. They deem it hospitable for nations invited to attend to worship within the grounds and to allow social meetings among visitors from across the states.
The piece outlines Democratic victory signals with talk of a future cabinet under ex President Cleveland. Major Jones Whitney and Governor Francis loom as possible appointees while the party braces for cabinet formation and regional balance.
In Chicago on November 1 Mrs Clara Rhinehart of Pittsburg testified in court that she married John Rhinehart four years ago, he left after two weeks, she hunted him across the country, and died of heartbreak with another woman in his life. Two Pittsburg parties corroborated, and a decree is expected. Mrs Rhinehart plans to return to Pittsburg next week.
The Falcon Iron and Nail Company will not start the giant tin plate plant at Miles, Ohio. Work laid out to be completed will be shut down. A company member said they will not risk funds until the Democratic tariff policy is clarified.
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