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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1892
Page
18
Democrats in Washington exult over campaign optimism and cross party bets while the mystery of Colonel Canaday’s death dominates headlines. Reporters describe dramatic notes, alleged embezzlement, and voices in Canaday’s rooms as detectives probe motives and possible insanity. Mrs. Harrison improves but remains ill as President Harrison stays near the White House.
The Department of State cites a Berlin report dated August 22 detailing weak quarantine practices in Stettin during the cholera outbreak. Consul Kellogg left his post and was removed for absence and neglect, while officials admitted emigrant examinations were worthless for U S sanitary purposes.
Tyndale Palmer, once a Philadelphia newspaper man, and hotelkeeper Freitas of Rio de Janeiro face charges after stealing 430000 dollars from the Auer Incandescent Light Company. They set up the South American Welsbach Incandescent Lights Co and sold patent rights for 510000 pounds in gold. Palmer reported the sale as 70000 pounds with 10000 pounds spent on salary and expenses. A second Brazil mission aimed to sell improvements changed the title to the Auer Company.
Secretary Foster reported a cable from London stating that the International Monetary Congress may meet, with times and place nearly settled pending British delegates. It is believed arrangements are under way to assemble the conference in London on November 20.
Mrs James Bennett aged 70 living alone at Chestnut Ridge died in a house fire today in Youxastown. Firefighters found the home afire and her body burned beyond recognition. Authorities suspect murder and robbery intended to cover the crime.
Road second hand organs from 25 dollars and up offered with easy payments. Appendid pianos priced 100 to 175 dollars. Also cheap rail and novelty items. Advertisements note listings at Schoen Berger Fifth Avenue Street and O Reilly's Market Street. Steinmann's 308 Federal features silver clocks and gifts.
The Democratic kickoff in Ohio drew about 5,000 attendees at Woodsdale Island near Hamilton in Butler County. Adlai E. Stevenson spoke after W. A. Taylor and honored guests, touting Cleveland’s alleged record and critiquing tariff policy while urging farmer votes.
Fr Scott Kan Och L L. W. Reese and W. G. McIntosh lead a National Railway Employes Association committee arriving from Iowa to organize branches. They aim to defeat candidates supporting freight rate reductions by statute and oppose the Democratic People's fusion, asserting railroad votes can sway power.
Kansas Democrats and Populists fuse across tickets and offices. convention debates produce half ticket nominations with cross endorsements. Mayor R Coffran listed as fusion candidate for State Auditor amid broader coalition efforts. Wisconsin Supreme Court action on legislative apportionment looms. Peck case arguments cited. labor statistics report questioned. Weaver draws small crowds in Bourotx Virginia dispatch.
Mr and Mrs Lease spoke here this afternoon to a small audience mainly comprising Democrats. Six speakers were listened to attentively and treated with courtesy.
Governor Pennoyer attacks both Democratic and Republican parties at a People's Party mass meeting in Rosdale. He defends self named measures urging wealth based taxation, free coinage of gold and silver, and government issued paper money, while lamenting the influence of money power on national politics.
In Cincinnati Music Hall a 7000 strong Republican audience heard Governor McKinley argue against State bank indebtness and for the national financial system. He defended the protective tariff and cited widespread foreign trade growth as proof of its benefits. Taft presided and Charles P. Taft attended the session.
The People's party held a county convention in Youngstown Ohio with small attendance limited to farmers. Resolutions backed national and State platforms and denounced the county commissioner for allegedly favoring loan contractors. Nominees included Homer H. Kirk for Sheriff Roger Evans for Auditor George Baldwin for Treasurer G. W. Hartman for Recorder W. W. Riblet for Commissioner and G. W. Beat for Infimary Director.
In Cleveland yesterday Concursians Tom L. Johnson was nominated by the Democrats for re election in the Twenty first Ohio district. The Louisiana State Executive Committee of the People’s party met at Alexandria and elected A B Nooth of Orleans Chairman and nominated a fall set of electors.
Miss Mary Shreve Ransom, reputed Kentucky's wealthiest woman, will marry Colonel Cuthbert Bullitt on Monday. Bullitt, aged 83, renowned Southern society figure, widower of two, previously linked with Mrs. Som. Ransom, previously Miss Mary Shreve, is a millionaire known for grand entertainments.
Woe advertises piano and organ sales with low prices and easy payment plans.brands include Chickering Hardman Krakauer and Voso fanos. The Warerooms at 77 Fifth Avenue feature Brook’s New York Band and Alice Raymond performing during the exposition attractions.
At Blairsville on Oct 1 Bishop Newman addressed young ministers urging natural oratory and real emotion. Transfers include Dr John A Strong from Cincinnati to North Avenue M E Church Allegheny, and Dr C G Smith from Erie to Smithfield Street Pittsburg.
The area of high pressure covers the Northern States from the Atlantic coast to the Upper Mississippi Valley with higher barometer near Lake Huron. Southern states see a slight pressure drop and rains along Gulf and Florida coasts with showers in Montana and southern lake regions. Brisk northerly winds on the Atlantic coast north of Hatteras. Temperatures vary from cooler to warmer regions with a general fair outlook for Atlantic coast districts lake regions and Central valleys.
Berlin October reports a cartel formed between Conservatives and Centerists to back Chancellor von Caprivi amid a looming budget crisis. Catholic electors return to Conservatives, while Bavarian beer taxes face opposition. Berlin delays are pressed as VAT and army credits spark party strife.
The Italian ironclad Bousan reached Quarantine at 10 30 AM under flags and drums. The Philadelphia and the Vesuvius escorted her to the North River anchorage as salutes were fired. Count Pignatelli travels aboard to represent King Humbert. Captain Nonati leads the Bousan for Italy's government at the naval parade.
Toby Sperratti, an Italian gang boss, is killed when a dynamite blast destroys his bunk at Camp 5 Mt Alton. Rexford Bros had brought in Monelli’s gang to work on the Buffalo Pittsburg and Rochester line amid prior complaints of Sperratti’s ill treatment and deduction of board money. authorities note a missing dynamite can from the company magazine.
Lynn Massachusetts grocer L M P Longley says he cannot buy sugar due to a boycott by Boston jobbers allied with the Sugar Trust. He asserts no conditions were given, only refusal to sell as prices were set at five cents, and he will file affidavits. The entry notes related Brotherhood of St Andrew session details.
New York reports Minister Patrick Egan traveling home to deliver the claims treaty he negotiated with Don Isidoro Errazuriz Chilean Minister of Foreign Relations. The accord concerns the claims case between the nations and outlines terms agreed in principle.
Providence reports that after a lengthy dispute the agreement between manufacturers and Westerly granite cutters is signed and quarries will reopen on Monday. The accord ends a protracted labor confrontation and restores operations.
Estre October 1 Special A westbound freight struck the grape special near Girard on a steep grade. Engineer James Butler reversed his engine and braked as the wreck piled high. He remained at his post with fireman buried in debris, saving the sleeping passengers with no serious injuries. Two engines and 20 freight cars involved in the crash.
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece reports on the alleged artificial manufacture of wild men in China. A kidnap victim is maimed and caged, skin grafted, voice destroyed, kept in a dark cell to become a “wild man” for display and profit. The account cites priests and wen as practitioners with brutal tortures and public exhibitions. The same column lists pianos from Kwanten & Baos and other ads.
The B. and O. R R will sell excursion tickets October 4 through 7 for a round trip to the Fair and Tri State Exhibition at one fare. On Friday October 7, excursion tickets will be sold from Pittsburgh at $8.50 round trip, including admission to the fair. Exposition features Miss Alice Raymond and other performers at Brook's and Pitcairn's venues.
In Meadville on October 1 the defense in the Delamater case rested after presenting testimony from prominent local business and professional figures to prove the defendants good character prior to their failure. G. W. Delamater was recalled for cross examination with no material new issues. The court adjourned until Monday afternoon, and the case is expected to go to the jury.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received until 11 o clock a.m central standard time on November 1 1892 for furnishing 100 000 gallons of mineral oil finished to 155 test in two five gallon cases at the M Depot Jeffersonville Indiana. Government may reject any or all bids or accept any portion. Information on request. addressed to Colonel N N Hodges Assistant Quartermaster General S Army Depot Cartermaster at S&S Army Depot Carter, Indiana.
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