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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1890

Page

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Delamater Denies Senate Candidacy Amid Cumberland William Rift

A Pittsburg dispatch claimed Senator Delamater would run for United States Senate. Locally, Pennsylvania Republicans doubt the bid, citing Cameron’s control, Quay’s ties, and prior campaigns. Delamater himself states he has not been and will not be a candidate.

Washington Pittsburg Delamater United States Pennsylvania Xo Isr Tete Disyatcu Dolamater Wuay Quay Cameron Senate Fitler Philadelphia Wiosram Delswmater United Sistes J. Donald Cameron George Randy Smith Pdon Thomas Gelrdl Cameroy Sbh Fom Martin Cooper Meadville United States Senate Sted

Pattison Wins Pennsylvania Governor Race Contested

Correspondence from Grover Cleveland to Robert E Pattison shows mutual respect after the Pennsylvania election. Letters from New York and Philadelphia dated November 1800 praise the people’s stand against corruption, recounting support for Pattison and urging unity in the Democratic cause.

Wyoming to Send Warren and Carey to U S Senate

Francis E Warren governor of Wyoming re-elected to the United States Senate on the sixth ballot in the legislature. His colleague will be ex-delgate James Dil Carey of Cheyenne, as the two senators representing the state.

Chevesse W.o Francis E. Warren D. Curvenne Wyoming United States Senate James Dil, Carey Cheyenne

Humphrey Tate Named Private Secretary to Governor Pattison

Governor-elect Pattison selects Humphrey D. Tate of Bedford County as private secretary. Tate, admitted to the bar in 1870, previously served as district attorney and prothonotary. He arrived in Philadelphia to finalize arrangements for the post and is noted as a Pattison supporter. Colonel J B Streator of Washington County is mentioned as a potential adjutant general choice.

Humphrey D. Tate Pattison Dispatch Philadelphia Bedford County Tate Secretary of the Commonwealth Wm. S. Stenger Scranton J.B. Streator Washington County Colonel Streator Pattizan

Gordon Wins First Ballot Victory for U S Senate

Atlanta roared in excitement as General John B. Gordon won the U S Senate seat on the first ballot with 25 votes in the Senate and 74 in the House. The joint session will consolidate the vote tomorrow amid fireworks and speeches. Calhoun and Norwood, who supported the Farmers Alliance sub treasury plan, were defeated.

Farmers’ Alliance Atlanta John B. Gordon United States Senate Joseph E. Brown Senate Gordon House Howell T. M. Norwood Pat Calhoun J. K. Hines N. J. Hammond H. Hawkins Norwood Calhoun Hines Hammond Hawkins Augusta General Gordon

Major Burke Pitches Messiah War Cure Plan

Buffalo Bill press agent proposes hiring him to locate the so called Messiah and accompany Sitting Bull to the East within 24 hours. He suggests a 12 month engagement for about 75 dollars a week to cover salaries and expenses as a cheapest fix to Sioux tensions. He warns against a costly Indian war and plans a Philadelphia trip for rest.

Washington Major Burke Buffalo Bill Sitting Bull Philadephia

American killed in Honduras during late revolution

A cable from Tegucigalpa reports Alden H. Baker of New Orleans was killed in the Sanchez uprising in Honduras. Baker, once chief of police, was the only American casualty among about 200 Americans in the country who supported President Bogran. He was related to Page M. Baker of the Times-Democrat.

New Orleans Teguciagalpa Honduras Alden H. Baker Sanchez Baker Page M. Baker New Orleans Times-Democrat Republic Bogran

Miswill of Farmers Alliance quoted by Rep Ewart

Washington November 18 Rep Ewart of North Carolina says the Farmers Alliance blocks party unity. In the South Democrats absorb the Alliance except the Sub Treasury plan while in the West Republicans fear its coinage and silver aims. He warns the McKinley bill may falter as money tightens and a Democratic House looms.

Washington Ewart North Carolina Farmers’ Alliance Jack Born McKinler

Knights of Labor Move On To Form New Political Party

In Denver the K of L session approves continuing women's labor department and adopts a uniform patent protected cancellation stamp to curb counterfeit cigarmaker labels. The General Executive Board to run district employment bureaus and a committee to press for NY Central Railroad charter abrogation is planned. The union will elect a general executive board, set to adjourn after scheduling next annual assembly.

Denver K. of L Department of Women’s Labor General Executive Board New York Central Railroad Knights

Young Wife Deserted After Hotel Gas Incident

Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Ames of Round Hill Ontario separated after Ames left the Grand Hotel in Locrefort New York. The young wife 20 year old Emily Keettech refused food for over 30 hours and Ames has not returned. Landlord Comstock sent her toward Suspension Bridge as authorities seek the missing husband.

Locrefort N. Y Harvey Ames Round Hill Ont Grand Hotel Ames Emily Keetech Rouod Hill John Keettech Comstock the Grand Suspension Bridge

Railroad Wrongdoing In Texas Cotton Loss

In Hornstox Texas on November 18 a Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad fraud involved Mexicans stealing $130000 worth of coal and 85 carloads of compressed cotton gone astray during the cotton season.

Hornstox Tex Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe

Parnell O Shea Scandal Sparks Broad Irish Debate

Philadelphia Irish and Irish Americans react to the Parnell O Shea verdict. Leaders like Justin McCarthy Dillon and Sexton viewed as possible successors while some urge Parnell's resignation. Clergy and editors call for integrity and argue Ireland’s cause endures beyond one man.

Radical's Talk by Tom Walsh Sparks Irish Funds Controversy

Washington official Tom Walsh accuses Irish leaders Dillon O’Brien Harrington Gill and O Conor of exploiting famine relief for political ends. He questions leadership of Dillon as possible successor to Parnell and denounces fundraising as diverting aid from starving Irish. He criticizes American committees and vows not to donate his salary to such causes.

Tom Walsh Washington IFROM Tom” Walsh War Department Parnell Ale Dillon Sexton Hoe Healy O'Brien Sullivan Harrington Gill O'Connor Ireland Tome Relan Dillon, O'Brien, Harrington and Company

Confidence in Parnell Elates Irish Envoys’ Support

New York dispatch notes T P O Conor and T P Gill declare the Irish envoys will stand by Charles Parnell. They credit his past service and deem his leadership vital to the movement’s success. Delegates sign a message of uncompromising support to be sent to Ireland.

New York T. P. O’connor M. P T. P. Gill Parnell Ireland

Democrats Nominate U. S. Senator Candidate

The joint Democratic caucus of the Senate and House met to nominate a candidate for United States Senator for the term beginning March 4, 1891. The event took place in Montgomery Alabama on November 18 and focused on choosing the nominee.

Montgomery AuLa Senate House United States

Forger Smith Committed in Bankruptcy of Firm

In New York on November 18, Forrer Smith of Mills Robinson and Smith was to be committed for trial in default of $10,000. The assignee reports the firm’s liabilities at 407,000 with assets equal to that amount.

New York Forrer Smith Mills, Robinson & Smith

Irish Envoy Talks Strong Conspiracy Claims

Boston reports on William O'Brien M. P. vehemently addressing charges of a conspiracy. He speaks to reporters about alleged plots harming political reform and urges public scrutiny of these claims. The remarks highlight tensions in the Irish political scene and media coverage from the day.

Tiptecuial Boston William O’brien

Military officials downplay threat while mobilizing troops

In St Paul on November 18 General Ruger and aide Woodruff assess rumors of Mandan danger as exaggerated though troops from Fort Omaha Niobrara Robinson and others mobilize toward Pine Ridge Dakotas. Refugees flood Mandan as Standing Rock Indians risk outbreak noted. Major Butler leads march toward Pine Ridge while General Miles cites crop failures as root cause and warns newspapers to curb alarm.

Mandan St. Pau Ruger Department of Dakota Lieutenant Woodruff Northwest Woodruff Cannon Bayl Standing Rock Fort Omaha Fort Robinson Fort Niobrama Nebraskia Fort Russell Wyoming Pine Ridge Dakota Frontier Major Butler Fort McKinney Douglas, Woo Guy V. Heary Niobrara Robinson Major McLaughlin Miles

Burglar Captured by St Mary’s Sisters in Boston

In Boston on November 18 a burglar named Edward Buzzell was captured by the Mother Superior and Sisters at St Mary’s Parochial House after a tense confrontation. The intruder lit gas jets, was restrained by teachers, and police arrests followed. He was held in $300 for court the next day.

Aptotal TUR Dispatcr Bostrox St. Mary's Edward Buzzell Julia Buzzell Carroll Flynn

Rogers explains it after alleged murder attempt

John R. Rogers claims his confrontation with Minnie Palmer at the Gramercy last Saturday night was misconstrued. He says the carving knife found in the room was not meant for harm and that he intended for his wife to stab him instead. Abe Hummel represented both Rogers and Palmer as she described their separation and equal property division.

Tapactal T- SP New Youke John" R. Rogers Minnie Palmer Gramercy Rogers Abe Hummel Howe & Hummel Mr. Hummel

Dwarf Nellie Branham to Wed Quincy Man in Pants Mo

A forthcoming wedding in Pants Missouri features Nellie Branham the 22 inch tall dwarf bride and a 21 year old Quincy Illinois groom. The couple faces parental objections as their union draws local interest and scrutiny.

Pants Nellie Branham Quincy Illinois

A Right Punishment In White House Incident

Captain A P Cunningham was arrested for entering the President's room at the White House and insulting the President. In police court he was fined five dollars after counsel Colonel Christy stated the captain meant no disrespect.

Washington A. P. Cunningham White House Christy

Fighting for sites at World’s Fair commission meeting

The National World’s Fair Commission debated site plans with Mercer of Wyoming and DeYoung of California proposing strict site allocations. They urged one Lake Front Fine Art building and other buildings in Washington Park and Jackson Park, with a November 21 deadline. The panel adjourned to 10 A.M. with further action planned.

Chicago National World's Fair Commission Mercer Wyoming Lake Front Washington Park Midway Plaisance Jackson Park M. H. DeYoung California Chienaga Directory National Commission Lndon

Arrest of Jarmulowsky Over German Lottery Tickets

Albert Jarmulowsky, 26, junior partner in F. Jarmulowsky & Co., bankers of Canal and Ludlow streets, was arrested on a warrant for bringing lottery tickets into the state. He had not removed the tickets from the Custom House and posted a $1,000 bail with Gerson Ryman as surety. Comstock announced the arrest after a request for guidance from Acting District Attorney Davis.

New York Albert Jarmulowsky F. Jarmulowsky & Co Canal and Ludlow Streets Davis Custom House Jarmulowsky Comstock District Attorney's Office Gerson Ryman Jarmulowaky

Off to Berlin Kochs Cure Sparks Medical Travel

New York reports that Drs Loomis Sterns Linsley travel to Berlin to verify Prof Kochs claimed cure for consumption. Other physicians sail to study Kochs system including Edson and Edson. Brook also sails to Antwerp to observe.

Henry 8. Sterns Charity Hospital J. H. Linsley Post Graduate Hospital Normannia David Edson Cyrus Edson Koch E. Brook Boston Friesland Antwerp

Rampant Revival Ends in Tragedy at Alabama Church

In Birmingham Alabama a religious revival at a Colored Methodist Church spiraled into frenzy. Mary Davis and Rhoda Wright shouted wildly and hugged as the Wright woman collapsed and died shortly after. Davis was taken off as Rhoda died, causing quick chaos and the meeting to end.

Birmingham Ala Mary Davis Rhoda Wright Wright Davis Rhoda Maury

Tumblety Freed After Judge Finds Insufficient Proof

Dr Francis Tumblety once linked to the Jack the Ripper affair faced a suspicious person charge in police court. The judge ruled the evidence did not meet legal proof and dismissed the charge, noting concerns about character references and the book of signatures.

Jac Ripper Castod Washington Francis Tumblety Jack the Ripper Pittsburg Horne Flo Kelcher Bull Run Harvey Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenue New York England Miller Europe America

Pennsylvania Carries the Banner at WCTU Convention

Atlanta reports the closing day routines of the W C T U session. Miss Willard attended to thank for her re election as President. Pennsylvania delegates receive the national banner for largest number of unions and 15 000 members and the highest membership growth.

Atlanta National William B. Rhoades

Train Robbers Captured Near Sierra Bianca

Two of the men linked to the Kent train robbery were captured at Sierra Bianca this morning. Identified as J. F. Kutch and J. D. Beard, both badly wounded with Kutch not expected to live. The third suspect, Van de Grief, remains at large as a posse closes in.

Paso Tex Kent Sierra Bianca J. F. Kutch J. D. Beard Kuteh van de Grief

Partner of Rube Burrows Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Jackson Mississippi November 18 Rube Smith the train robber convicted of mail robbery when he Burrows and Jackson held up the train at Buckaluuna was today sentenced by Judge Hill to imprisonment for life in the Columbus Ohio penitentiary He is serving a ten year sentence in the State Penitentiary but Governor Stone will turn him over to United States officers.

Jackson Msss Rube Smith Burrows Buckaluuna Hill Columbus, O State Penitentiary Stone United States

Pittsburg Public Building Joiners Bid Round Opens

Bids opened at the Treasury Department for joiners work on the Pittsburg public building. The lowest bid came from Wood Jenks & Co of Cleveland at 122000 dollars, while Cochran & Davis of Allegheny offered 411156 dollars, about 300000 dollars higher.

Pittsburg Washington Treasury Department Wood Jenks & Co Cleveland Cochran & Davis Allegheny

Finest on the Lakes Dry Dock to Be Built

The Detroit Dry Dock Company has let the contract for a new dry dock the finest and largest on the Great Lakes with the latest improvements. It will be completed for early spring business.

Detroit Detroit Dry Dock Company Great Lakes

Mystery at Paris Hotel De Bodice Chief Seleverstroff Wounded

In Paris at the Hotel de Bodice a distinguished Russian General Seleverstroff was found with a bullet wound to the head in his private reception room. A stranger dressed as a commissionaire is suspected. Doctors say the General is alive but not conscious and the case remains under investigation.

Paris Hotel de Boda Boulevard Des Italiens Seleverstroff Kohzbue Mesentzoff Seleverstroif Hotel de Bode Tyreg

Parnell Under Fire as Dublin Council Considers Burgess Roll

The Sheffield Telegraph attacks Parnell as a traitor and rebel while the National League Executive in Dublin resolves to stand by him. Edinburgh Town Council debates removing Parnell from its Burgess roll as the Queen's Speech advance copy is withheld from him.

Loxspox Parnell Gilbet Sheffield Telegraph Liberal Party National League Dublin Edinburgh

Eviction Campaign Renamed At Clapricarde Estate

A force of 50 police and a company of soldiers assisted in ejecting 12 families on the Clapricarde estate in Woodford Parish. An eight year old boy was among those evicted. The town land rent history is noted, with £39 annual rent in earlier times rising to £100 recently. No resistance occurred. Evictions on the Olphert estate in County Donegal were started today and will finish tomorrow.

Desk Clapricarde Woodford Olphert Donegal

Scarcity of Gaines pigs eyed as supply runs short

Dr Horwitz city editor of the National Zeitung says grafting lymph requires Guinea pigs and over 500 are being used. At Thursday council meeting steps will be taken to fund hospitals for the poor as the city has paid for all experiments to date.

Beaux Horwitz National Zeitung Koch

Thanksgiving Service Ordered by Austrian Grand Duchess

Report from Lints that a solemn service of thanksgiving will be held in the parish church of Zmunden by order of the widowed Grand Duchess of Tuscany after a telegram announced the safety of her son. Continued on sixth page.

Lints Zmunden Tuscany

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Gen. Gordon Georgia Robert and Grover Keystone Aterial Telegnam Dietatch Robert E. Pattison Dean Sut Commonwealth Grover Cleveland Philadelhia November 4 Mr. President Nntren Roster E Patrisos J. L. Pugh Thomas Seay Thomas H. Watts Kolb Pugh Seay Watts Carey Warren Messiah Congressman Ewart Farmers' Alliance Knights of Labor THE Distator Parnell-O'Shea Justin McCarthy John Dillon William Sexton Irish Movement Maurice F. Wilbore Order of Hibernians Irish Parliamentary Party Martin I. J. Griffin Irish Catholic Benevolent Journal T. M. Daly Irish Catholic Benevolent Societies of America Tam Shea John O'Callaghan Irish National League Biggar O'Shea Mr. Parnell Mr. Parnesl O'Shear Times Sr. Parnell Pigcott Forger Smith North Dakota Sisters of Charity Nam Maery Disiatcn National World’s Fair Commission Congressional Committee ON Hand Calmee de Young McKentzie Commission Committee On Foreign Affairs Secreve Windom Foreign Affairs Committee London Congressional Committee Congressional Committee of the Edwin Willett Department of Agriculture Government Board United States Government Exhibit Board Jackson and Washington Parks Berlin Tumblety Rube Burrows Detroit Ship Building Company Germany Prof. Kuch Dontlap Dunlap Crimea Prof. Koch SY Dunlap John Orth Pote Siath
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