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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1892

Page

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Cabinet Gossip and Extra Session Tease in Cleveland Dispatch

A senior Democratic insider says Cleveland has selected Iesec P. Gray of Indiana for a cabinet post and hints Carlisle may move to the Senate. Talks swirl of an immediate extra session to tackle tariff and silver, with Gray tied to the Interior and Pattison to Navy.

Cleveland Pattison Carlisle and Gray Wilson & Bissell Buffalo Pennsylvania Campbell Ohio Patrick Collins Boston William H. Hatch Missouri Harard Senate Bayard Mr. Carlisle Finance Committee Carlisle Indiana Interor Department Collins Bissell Navy Hatch Agriculture

Extra Session Looms as Democrats Face Tariff Split

The piece argues Republicans would fare better with Senate control and warns that Democrats may call an extra session to tackle tariff policy. It recounts anti Cleveland maneuvers at Chicago, noting Larry Neal and Senator Brice sparked delays while Whitner’s intervention shifted the convention toward a disputed free trade plank.

Edgard Senate Carlisle Indiana Interior Department Pattison Whitney Congress Chicago Geveland Pew Democrate Cleveland Larry Neal Senator Brice Denny Brice Neal Whitner

Senator Hill to wed Southern widow with fortune

The New York Senator David B. Hill is reported to marry Mrs. Fannie Iverson of Atlanta. She is a widow with three sons and a sizable fortune. Hill has courted her during visits tied to social events and the World’s Fair bid.

New York David B. Hill Washington Senate of the United States Ibis Fannie Iverson Atlanta Iverson Southland Senator Hill Laswell I. Flower Henry W. Grady

Ohio Still in Doubt as Returns Trickling In

Eighteen counties filed official returns to the Secretary of State with three returned for corrections. Taylor leads Democrat with a net gain near 1,008 after deductions. Danfordt Republicans show a 6 vote gain. Seward Democrat gains tallied with 37.

Coremeros Secretary of State Cain Taylor Danforrdt Danford Seward

Senator McPherson avoids Treasury rumor in Virginia trip

Senator John McPherson of New Jersey left for Virginia on a hunting trip amid reports he was to be offered the Treasury post. He said consulting President Cleveland would be proper and that no understanding exists with Cleveland or himself. He noted no probability of such an appointment.

Congress Cky Wasurvorox John McPherson New Jersey Treasury Virginia Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Tom Croker Aleo New York Washington Democrata Hoode Feueral

Democracy Costs Job At Palcen Iron Company

Night Superintendent Andrew Welch, employed by Palcen Iron Company in Yorsagrows Ohio, says his firing was due to voting for the Dewey ticket last Tuesday. He claims fellow Democrats were also targeted and removed as soon as practical, though he acknowledges others remained.

Yorsagrows Andrew Welch Palcen Iron Company Welch Em Wen

Governor Bogg Vote Totals in 110 Counties

Complete returns from 110 counties show Hoge leading for Governor with 39 956 votes amid a fragmented tally. Early figures indicate Borrano trails with a wide margin as Galveston and nearby regions finalize their counts.

Galvestos Tex Hoge

Question on United States Senate Race Cited Incomplete Memo

A report notes Lieutenant General Sheehan naming Edward Mor as his choice for the Senate seat and indicating he would seek to push him to the Institute. The source remains unclear on the full context or date.

United States Oeanee Sheehan Edward Mor

German Exhibits to World Fair Shipped via Hamburg

Chicago may face cholera fears as Germany routes World Fair exhibits through Hamburg. Prof Koch says goods cannot spread cholera. truth rests in contact with infected persons or clothing. Consul Johnson says Hamburg disinfection ensured no shipments leave without cleansing.

Hamburg Koch Berurm Germany Chicago Garden City Wermuth Associated Press Imperial Health Omeo Johnson United States Burg Berlin Iamburg America

Kansas Becomes Wet State as Lewellyn Seen Reversing Police Control

Excitement spreads in Topeka and other Kansas cities over Governor-elect Lewellyn reportedly promising to dismantle the police commission system. Prohibitionists fear reversion of police powers to mayors and saloons may reopen in Topeka amid shifting local politics.

Torzna Kax Topeka Lewellyn Police Commission Wichita Leavenworth Atchison Kansas

Carnegie Ultimatum Signals Mill Restart Notice

Braver Falls reports from Nov 14 indicate Carnegie company plans to announce reopening of the villa mills. Superintendent Wrigley says old workers must apply to return or be replaced, with timing possibly at week’s start. Strikers stay firm. management may hire new skilled workers if needed.

Genaver Falls Braver Suthentic Souness Carnegie Villa Wrigley Wrigtoy Rigsey

Fratricide at a wedding shocks CLEevLeLands

At Mrs. Mary Murphy's Swiss street residence during a wedding reception Frank Murphy killed his brother William J. Murphy with a razor. Frank, a drinker, surrendered at the Swiss Street police station claiming self defense. William died from a severed head wound as guests watched in shock.

Cleevveland Mary Murphy Swiss Street Frank Murphy William J. Murphy W. J. Murphy Frank William

Protest Against a Verdict in Lingo Case Stirs New Jersey Town

Acquittal of Lingo in the murder of Mrs Aliiler fuels community anger in Merchantville. Residents mass at Town Hall while Philadelphia Stock Exchange president C Knight denounces the verdict. A committee seeks legal options and to bar Lingo from the area.

New Jersey Camper NX. J Aliiler Merchantville C Knight Philadelphia Stock Exchange Lingo John Miller Wilso Appoin Jenkins Iin

Lloyd Booth & Co Move Tinplate Plant Machinery

Youxastons November 18 report that Lloyd Booth & Co. are loading machinery for a new tinplate plant. Earlier word claimed the project was delayed at Niles C due to the recall of an election, but a firm member stated no orders to halt work have been received.

Youxastons Lloyd, Booth & Co Niles Sta Hmd

CROKER IN CLOVER AROUND CLEVELAND REST

New York November 1 1892 President elect Cleveland receives many congratulatory messages as Democrats press for patronage and a possible Lakewood rest. Talks of federal appointments in New York City include collectors postmasters and U S district attorney with many disappointments ahead.

New York Cleveland Lakewood New York City Croker Hendricks Lyon Naval Offecr Willis Cooper van Cott United States District Attorney Mitchell Brooklyn United States

Democratic Headquarters Endure Fatigue From Letters and Mascot Fire

Voters write long letters of artistic merit while Cleveland rests. At Democratic National headquarters calm prevails except for a large fire and a tiger marked cat mascot that appeared on election night, drawing attention amid the political scene.

Cleveland Democratic National Tammany

London Labor Rally Marks Bloody Sunday Anniversary

In Trafalgar Square London on November 13 a peaceful Labour demonstration celebrated the Liberal government restoring the right to public meetings. Unemployed workers, Socialists, and speakers including Burns and Hyndman addressed crowds under heavy security with police and ambulances stationed nearby.

London Trafalgar Square Scotland Yard John Burns James Keir Insidie M. . M. Hyndman Ben Tislet Bernard Shaw William Saunders Burns Thirsk Lip. Mu Graybeard

Escaped Keeleyite Rampages Through Dene Inmates

A Keeley cure patient escaped from Westfield and caused chaos at the Sacred Heart chapel rectory in Dene New York. He terrorized residents, tried to bar doors, and chased inmates before being overpowered by a crowd and jailed. The man, reportedly from Brocton with Buffalo ties, feared being killed during the episode.

Dene Lake Shore Chapel of the Sacred Heart Anyon Keeley Brocton Buffalo

False to His Trust Report on Petroff Allegations

Nov 13 The News notes an article alleging Ivan Petroff a State Department special agent and former Census official gave false information about Alaska seal industry used in Bering Sea arbitration. Petroff described as Russian born, long Alaska resident, about 60, claimed age unclear, with officials denying further comment.

Wasninetos Fost Ivan Petroff State Department Census Office Alaska Petroff Francis A. Walker Staite Pepe Seree Interior Department

Two Pennsylvania Affrays Prompt Wary Reports

Ex sheriff George Tomlinson shot at Abram E Frankford on his farm as Frankford says he obeyed orders to leave. Nine shotgun blasts struck Frankford, who later swore out a warrant for Tomlinson. Nearby Shamokin reports John Graeff murdered near town after past altercation with constable Yocomborus.

Lascaster Abram E. Frankford George Tomlinson Frankford Tomlinson Shamokin Gays

Tramps Raid a Village at White Haven

A gang of tramps robbed several houses in White Haven early this morning and forced residents to flee. Six houses were entered at once with revolvers used in some cases. Authorities formed an armed posse to pursue the raiders into the mountains.

Hazierox White Haven Lehigh Valley

Population of Japan Hits 41 Million in Census

Yokoyama Nov 14 The Official Gazette reports Japan's population at 41,099,000 in a census with an area of 994,000 square kilometers.

Japan Yokoyama

Miss Mather Married by Milwaukee Brewer Heir

Milwaukee heir Colonel Gustave Pabst shocked his father Captain Pabst by secretly marrying actress Margaret Mather in San Francisco last week. The 26 year old vice president plans a wedding trip east as family forgiveness is considered amid a widely known romance.

Dispatch Milwaukee Pabst Gustave Pabst Margaret Mather San Francisco Pennsylvania Military Academy New York Big Pabst Brewery Concern Papst Goss Lakeside Pewaukee Lake Colonel Ihat Miss Mather Colonel Pabst Falk Brewery Pabst Company Misa Mather Tal Governor Peeck Haberkorn Pittsburg

Export trade not paralyzed says Merchants Bank official

General Manager Hague of the Merchants' Bank of Canada writes from Ottawa stating Canadian exporters are not paralyzed. He notes rising foreign bill handling and bank circulation for export papers, with funds diverted to Europe and the United States.

Ottawa Ost Hague Merchants’ Bank of Canada Lonton England Chamber of Commerce John Lubbock Custom House Joi Lubbock McKinley United States Europe

Huntington’s Ron Deal Opens Local Interest In Iron Region

Dunaxco Mexico Nov 15 C P Huntington a Southern Pacific Railroad resident has been warmly received by residents. He studied the hot wineing resources of the region and visited the Iron Mountain which he is believed to have purchased. He refuses to discuss plans publicly. Huntington owns silver mines in Durango and is rumored to establish a large smelter in the city.

Dunaxco Mex C. P. Huntington Southern Pacific Railroad Huntingson Iron Mountain Ius Huntington Durango

Justice Lamar Ailing in Courtroom Nausea

Justice Lamar of the United States Supreme Court has felt unwell for two or three days. He suffered a slight nausea attack in the courtroom yesterday and retired to his home. He recovered and intends to be in his seat on the bench tomorrow as usual.

WasmaxctTos Lammar United States Supreme Court

Boston Widow Seeks Divorce Decree Reversal in Colorado

Mrs. H Nellie Powers of Boston travels to Denver to annul her late husband Charles E Powers divorce by proxy filed in Colorado She contends the divorce was fraudulently secured without her knowledge while he remained in Boston and—if valid—left him with wealth worth about 200 000 The will names Boston executors and Pittsburgh and Lea ton connections while a Denver judge orders the defendants to show cause by December 5 about setting aside the decree.

Boston Pittsburg Colorado Denver H. Nellie Powers Charlies FE. Powers Arrapehoe County Charles E. Powers Nellie Powers Powers Leaton Lincus Mason Childs Goldthwaite Marion Powers Lowrie Florence Agnes Powers Harding Ilier

Preacher Murdered in Virginia as Politician Arrested

Ricawoyo Virginia November 13 Special Rev Dr J R Moffett Baptist pastor and Prohibition leader is dead. J T Clark a lawyer and Democratic politician is jailed for murder after a confrontation near Danville. Moffett shot in abdomen during opening session of Baptist General Association. He died at 2 a m. Clark claims self defense and that the preacher attacked him first.

Ricawoyo J. R. Moffett Baptist Church North Danville Virginia J.T. Clark Clark Dr. Moffett Danville General Association of Baptist Churches of Virginia First Baptist Church Shzit

Mystery surrounds clerk found gagged in Louisville office

Abra ham Goldberg, general manager for F. Halfheimer & Co, was found in his office gagged and tied. A $100 robbery from the desk and $120 from the safe occurred. Detectives suspect a confederate involved and destroyed papers linked to United States v. Hoffheimer. Goldberg claims chloroform was not used. He may be arrested tomorrow.

Louisviter Speke Abraham Goldberg Vianager F. Halfheimer & Co United States Hoffheimer Goldberg Aiu

California workman killed rewiring arc light pole

Stocktor California, Sovi Charles Bartold, a electric works employee, was instantly killed while returning home with his wife and two children. He touched a crank on a pole while standing on earth without a non conductor and died within moments. No burns or marks were found on the body, prompting some electricians to doubt electricity caused the death.

Stocktor Cal Sovi Charles Bartold Electric Works Barteld

Wanamaker urges Sunday sermon on party lines

The Post’s General Wanamaker spoke yesterday afternoon on a spiritual clash between God’s people and their enemies, framing it as a battle between two great political parties. He urged choosing a side, declaring indifference equates to siding with the unrighteous.

Puilavelpats Wanamaker Thorn

Mer Sotelli Likely to Stay Longer in America

In Rome Nevada it is probable that Mer Sotelll will prolong his stay in America to study policy toward France while on a prolonged visit, with plans for a return slated later. The article notes Rowe’s year and related details.

Rome Nev America France Rowe

Mass Fight at Homestead Ends in Panic and Fire

A two thousand strong mob attacked colored non union workers in Homestead. Deputies were stoned as gunfire killed three and wounded two, with houses torn and women attacked. By dusk the crowd dispersed after arrests and a dramatic rescue by Coal and Iron police.

Homestead Fourth Avenue Pritchard Peter MacFaddes James Jones Montgomery City Farm Lane McClure Street Wash Paul Coulter Slav Coal and Iron Marion Conrad Ann Street Conrad Peter McFadden Reeve Niwas Shnok Jones McFadden

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Harrison Blaine Foster Wasusscros Tax Disratch Iesec P. Gray Disratcn Dave Hill Senator McPherson Youngstown Iron Company Bogg Toe Borrano Carnegie Niles Tinplate William C. Whitey Edward Murphy, Jr Democratic State Committee Hoffman House Murphy Sheehan United States Senate Frank Hiscock Syracuse Assembly William Suoler Dr. Bush Sulser Albany Spearut Charles R. Defreest Defreest William J. Ellis Stite Stevenson Daniel S. Lamont Lamont Washindton Slong Mr. Whitney White House Tomestall Reform Club Madison Square Garden Grover Cleveland Eveal T Gaies Russell Wilson Cleveland Fins Anne Poten Tammany Hall Ihs Cleveland Efill Express Company Miss Enth Cleveland Uscnie Samu Gus Pabst Kilwaukee Canada Ron Deal Mexico Justice Lamar Ailing Prohibition Virginia Assas California Mgr. Satelll
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