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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1892

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No Places For Pennsylvania in Next Washington Posts

A Democratic view from Wasaredox on November 19 argues Pennsylvania will gain little under the next administration. It lists Pennsylvanian officials who will lose posts after March 4 and names several successors likely to take lucrative federal jobs in Washington.

Tfrpom Wasaredox Penntrlvania Washington Congress Disratcr Harrity Pemeylvasia Cleveland Pennsylvania Union Indiana Pennsylvenia Keystone State John Waensmaker Harrison Gilkeson Court of Claims Quay Supreme Bench of the United States Justice Shiras

Johnson and McCalmont Chronology of Local Officials

The article traces the succession of local officials including Henry Co. Johnson of Meadville, Judge Alf McCalmont of Franklin, and W. Holliday of Erie. It notes Johnson’s removal by Cleveland, McCalmont’s tenure, and speculation about McCalmont’s future as Commissioner of Customs, with tied careers spanning Crawford, Venango, and Erie counties over 24 years.

Henry Co. Johnson Meadville Cleveland McCalmont William L. Scott Scott Alf McCalmont Franklin W. Holliday Erie Crawford Veoange McOslmont Customs Pennsylvania

Nine Men Trapped as Pottsville Coal Mine Caves In

Hazeldell colliery at Centralia collapsed trapping nine miners. Ira Rothermel and his son were rescued badly hurt. Rescuers worked through the day and night. John Ryan escaped, followed by others, two men still inside with Chap man injured and Stahler with a broken leg.

Pottsville Hazeldell Centralia Ira Rothermel Lehigh Valley Railroad John Ryan Jobo Chapman, Jr Robert Stahler

Strike Ends as Beaver Falls Lodges Reach Accord

Beavers Falls Amalgamated Association members halt a strike after a day of talks. Leaders who were blacklisted refuse recall, but the remaining workers vote to return, with six advisory committee members excluded from reinstatement. The decision is announced at 3:30 PM.

Beaver Falls Amalgamated Association Dillon Sli Dennis

Striking workers clash at Norfolk foundry over wage cuts

Iron molders at S. R. White & Co. in Norro u n Va revolted after wage reductions. Work halted, guards placed, and two Potts brothers attacked on way home from shift. Union men threaten dynamite against the plant as the firm vows to keep the foundry operating.

Norroun S. R. White & Co George James Potts Berkley

Dyrenfurth Plans Weather Experiments Near San Antonio

General R T Dyrenfurth and his party of government rainmakers will start experiments Tuesday if weather allows. Captain J B Robinson of the Twenty third Infantry leads a detail of 20 soldiers from Post Sam Houston with batteries on a ridge north of the city to launch the tests using resellite powder and gas tanks as crowds observe the meteorological effects.

San Antonio Tex R. T. Dyrenfurth J. B Robinson Twenty-third Infantry Sam Houston

Blaine to Speak at Michigan on Washington's Birthday

Law students plan Washington's Birthday celebration at University Hall inviting notable speakers. Previous honorees include Grover Cleveland. this year James Gine is reportedly the likely guest, as hopes rise for a distinguished address.

Michigan University Washington Axon Arnon Yeers University Hall Grover Cleveland James Gine

Manhattan Club Banquet Honors President-Elect

New York November 19 Manhattan Club hosts a grand reception for the Democratic victory. President-Elect Cleveland attends with prominent guests including McKinley’s party and a long list of leaders and elites. He delivers a speech praising Democratic unity and future policy aims while noting ten years since his first reception by the club.

Dispatch New York Manhattan Club Fitz Mr. Cleveland C B. Peet Cleveland Bell McKinley State of Lam Wn Democratic Party Alell Beiny Heetaney E. Ellery Anderson Arthur P. Gorman William F. Sheehan James W. Ridgeway Alfred Chapin Paul Dans Joseph Jefferson Carlo Barsotti Cyrus Edson Carl Schurz Archbishop Corrigan Wil Bishop Potter L. C. Lamar Agro Vara Eorgs Mamodere Erben Roswell P. Flower Melville Fuller Jacob H. Schiff Heber New Anna A Pe Bel H. Raf . Bains Oth Low Stephen P. Hash Jot Harvard Boody Seiofeld Uv. C. Howard Hough N. Camp Frederick W. Devoe Georges W. Ward J. G. Schurman Campbell William F. Harrity Richard Watson Gilder Chauncey F. Black Fitz John Porter Francis Peabody Alexander &. Webb Cavin Brice Allan G. Thurman Jobhn BR. McPherson Jd McLaughlin Edward Murphy, Jr W. P.G. Breckinridge Club

Michigan land cases begin as defendants win first ruling

The first of seven Michigan land cases ended in favor of the defendants in the U S Circuit Court. Michigan Land and Lumber Company of Lansing sues to recover timber sold from swamp lands amid hundreds of thousands in dispute. Arguments proceed on appeal to the state supreme court with further cases to follow.

Dercert Michigan United States Michigan Land and Lumber Company Lansing

Finisher Resects Offer as Lodge Discusses Secession

Special report from Youngstown notes at a lodge meeting ex President Weihe spoke on the secession movement and the attempt to tare and retain officers at the Association’s special gathering.

Amalgamated Younrstown Lodge No. M Association Weihe

Amalgamated Association Officers Face Split Over Proposal

The passage notes officials proposed creating separate officers and a distinct scale while keeping Amalgamated membership, but finishers claim the plan was rejected for lack of authority granted at the last convention.

Amalgamated Association Amalgamated

Macune's Clever Coup Shapes Cotton Combine Plan

In Memph is news, the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union outlines a cotton combine to control Southern cotton. B J Sledge of Texas was elected president as delegates from Southern states convened. The plan aims to borrow cheap East funds and recruit cotton factories, with Macune and Taubeneck involved and Northern members divided.

MemMruis Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union South B. J. Sledge Texas Memphis General West Macune Roland Taubeneck Oliver Peggs J. Macone People’s Party Dr. Macane

Lynchers to Be Tried in Liberty County Murder Case

Two white men face trial in Liberty County for the alleged lynching of Ben Howard, a negro linked to a prior feud with the Townsend family. Gov. and negro convention pressure raise the case’s prominence as indictments name John Ward and Tom Long among others. The murder of James Townsend occurred near Camel Swamp after an ambush while he rode home.

Atlaxtta Sperial Liberty County Atlanta James Townsend Ben Howard Joho Ward Tom Long

Hundreds of Poles Down in Storm Across Mississippi Valley

Chicago reports telegraph poles down from St. Paul to St. Louis with over 100 miles affected along the Wabash line near Kansas City. The storm’s peculiar wind circled a 100 mile diameter area. rain turned to sleet and then snow as colder air moved in. Northern Michigan and the Northwest also saw heavy snow.

Chicago Mississippi Valley St. Paul St. Louwia Wabash Missouri Kansas City al _—s Arkansas Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Northwest

Died of arsenic not fright in Heck case

Allentown Pennsylvania reports a toxological test on the body of murderer Heck shows arsenic in the viscera. He died in his cell the evening before his scheduled execution, previously deemed nervous exhaustion. Coroner reopens inquiry, with suspicion that poison was smuggled in by a visitor.

Heck Allentown Keck

Verhoeff Believed Alive Sparks Leave of Absence for Greenlandic Seeker

Philadelphia November 19 reports a Greenland cryolite ship home after storm and ice. Captain Mannson says belief persists Verhoeff, the missing Peary party member, may be alive and only lack of leave hindered a search. A three year leave of absence was granted.

Philadelphia Greenland Manson Siouseeai

FIRED BY HIS OWN USRERA The Colored Treasurer of a Single Tax Society Loses & Suit for Damages

Derven November 19 The Single Tax Association leased the Tabor Opera House for Henry George’s address two years ago. The African American treasurer was ejected by the usher and sued for 10 000 dollars. The court dismissed, ruling ushers served the people who leased the house, not the owner.

Single Tax Society Derven Single Tax Association Tabor Opera House Henry George

Governor McKinley's Fasher Cleeve Lane Ill Missing

Governor McKinley was summoned to Canton last night due to the serious illness of an elderly gentleman, his longstanding acquaintance noted as celebrated in the community.

Cleeve

Yale Victory over Harvard in Famous 6–0 clash

Springfield, Nov. 19 Yale defeated Harvard 6 to 0 at Hampden Park in a thrilling battle. Pop Bliss scored the decisive touchdown with 12 minutes left as Yale finally broke through after a long stalemate, sending 50,000 fans into wild celebration.

Springfield Mass Yale Crimson Harvard New Haven College Walter Camp D. Bliss Pop Butterworth Yales Hampden Park Blues Stillman Jane Sed Russell Trafford Imick Lake Brewer I. Bliss L. Bliss Lewis Upton C. D. Bliss

Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty and Poison Plot

County Commissioner C. W. Eis filed for divorce alleging cruelty and a history of the wife keeping poison under her pillow. He says they married in 1891 and that in 1892 she took or pretended to take poison, and he lived in fear she would force him to ingest it or harm herself.

Mansfield C. W. Eis

Knights of Labor Assembly Defers Officer Elections

At the Knights of Labor Assembly opening a motion to elect officers was defeated and will be reconsidered Monday. The day’s agenda also included discussion of the Coops Board and other matters before the General Executive.

Louis Knights of Labor Assembly Work Ie Coops Board Tite

THE DISPATCH DIRECTORY FESNE OF Tze Disraron CONTENTS

The Dispatch Directory lists content across three parts with page references. SPECIAL CABLE LETTER and NEWS OF SOCIETY appear, along with SPORT REVIEWS and AMUSEMENT CARDS. Readers can find sections on advertisements, society news, and cultural items through pages 10 to 22.

Prittsboro Friends OF the Pines

Night Session Focuses on Critchlow Murder Trial

A packed courtroom, Judge Ewing issuing juror screening orders, and Captain Cooper of Pinkerton drawn into lengthy cross examination as Brennen moves to quash the indictment. Witnesses recount seeing the defendant with a gun and firing, while the courtroom crowd grows.

Brennen Ewing Cooper Pinkerton Little Bill Kennedy Pinkertons Critchlow

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