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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1892

Page

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Trinity of Floppers to Cleveland Sets Tone for Campaign

Law partners Gresham and Cooley lure support through long friendship with Democratic candidate Carter. Cleveland addresses the big Democratic Club, while Republicans react to Gresham MacVeagh and Cooley's new stance. Garfield's attorney general to speak for Cleveland as New York Republican speakers flood the state. Carter's committee stays through the election.

Cleveland Gresham, MacVeagh Cooley Galley-West Garfield New York State Carter

Cleveland to Address National Democratic Clubs Convention

New York October 3 Mr Cleveland will deliver the welcome address at the National Convention of Democratic Clubs at the Academy of Music tomorrow at 10 AM. In the evening he will attend a reception at the Democratic Club on Fifth Avenue. He plans to return to Bay by a Fall River boat and bring his family to 12 West Fifty first Street. Officials discuss how to handle announcements of support from Judge Gresham Wayne MacVeagh and ex Judge Cooley and whether to reveal their backing in sequence.

New York Cleveland Democratic Clubs Academy of Music Democratic Club Fifth Avenue Vazeard’s Bay Fall River West Fifty-first Street C. C. Baldwin Ictoria Kity Dickinson Wayne McVeagh Philadelphia Garfield T. M. Cooley Michigan Inter-State Commerce Commission Gresham Mr. Cleveland Whitney Harrity Judge Gresham MacVeagh Cooley MacVeach Grover Pennsylvania White House New York City Bangs, Stetson, Tracy & MacVeagh Pine William Wreeta National Democratic Committee National Campaign Committee Franklin MacVeagh Lambert Tree Sieveland Belgium Sheerin Democratic National Committee Indiana Nffenee Daniel P. Baldwin Benjamin Harrison United States Logneport Baldwin Stetson Carter Wayne MacVeagh Judge Cooley

Carter and allies push for New York State rally plan

Judge Gresham remains aligned with President Harrison's foe. Carter, joined by W. J. Campbell and William Bradley, gathers national committeemen to flood the state with Republican speakers this month. Ex Senator Blair arrives to discuss Congress bid and possible withdrawal.

Gresham Minneapolis Harrison Chicago Quoley Inter-State Commerce Commission Cleveland Carter W. J. Campbell Illinois William Bradley Kentucky Platt New York State Henry W. Blair Congress New Hampshire Blair

New Anti Tamany Faction Emerges in New York Politics

Reported plan for an anti Tamany faction in New York organized to attract 40 000 votes and form a local ticket. Critics call County Democracy weak and accuse the Voorhises of aiding Wigwam influence while leaders hope a new party can unite anti Tamany forces and mount nominations this year and next year.

New York Tammany Hall Voorhis New York Democracy Sane

Fusion sure in Idaho with Democrats switching to Populists

In Boise City Idaho on October 3 the Secretary of State received a certificate showing Democrats withdrew three presidential electors and substituted People's party nominees. The move, seen as aiding Weaver and risking Cleveland, faced strong cross-party opposition from ex Republicans who joined the People's party. Frank Harris resigned as Democratic lieutenant governor nominee and George W. Bryan was named to replace him.

Boise City Spain Pinkham Tillinghast Democratic State Central Committee People's Party Katowlog Cleveland Weaver Democratic National Committee Idaho Congress Boise People’s Party Frank Harris George W. Bryan

Peck Must Stand Trial for Burning Public Records

In the Court of Sessions Judge Clute denied the motion to quash the indictment against Labor Commissioner Peck and his stenographer Rodgers. Meegan argued a demurrer on legality of the indictment, but the court set the case over to Thursday morning with prosecutors Eaton and Cohen present.

Sickles Declines to Campaign for Harrison

General Daniel E Sickles states he will not stump for Harrison in the current campaign. He says his Washington speech was non political and notes no bid to back either candidate. He calls himself a Mugwump and remains neutral in the race.

New York Daniel E Sickles Harrison Sickles Amy Corpa Washington Ablican Party United States

Stevenson Banks on Ohio and Flappers

General A E Stevenson spoke at Woodsdale Park Ohio on Saturday, praising Democratic enthusiasm and predicting Ohio will deliver a strong Democratic majority. He said he would not attend the New York League Club meeting.

Int A E. Stevenson Woodsdale Park Ohio

New York City Leader Plans Illinois Speaking Tour

A prominent New Yorker will start a series of appeals with an address in Elgin, Illinois, next Tuesday. He is reported to be in prime health and has worked hard since his own rise.

New York City Ilinois Elgin

New York Club Convention Attendees Gather at Chickering Hall

Delegates from across the country converge for today’s meeting of the New York State League of Democratic Clubs as they adopt a platform favoring tariff revision and denounce Harrison while praising Cleveland Hill and Flower. Boyd Thatcher is elected president.

New York State Club New York New York State League of Democratic Clubs Chickering Hall Cleveland David Martin M. Quay Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland David B. Hill Roswell P. Flower Chicago Boyd Thatcher Albany League National Association of Democratic Clubs Academy of Music South

Foster to Highlight State Banks in New Speech

Secretary Charles Foster plans a major New York address focusing on state banks. He will draw heavily from Assistant Register Smith’s Treasury report on the national banking question, delaying publication of extracts to avoid early political impact.

WasHictor Charles Foster New York Register of the Treasury Smith Congress Republican Committee Foster Mr. Smith Coe Ir. Smith Cies

Populist Leader Bridenthal Arrives in Topeka for Campaign

J W Bridenthal chairman of the People's Party Central Committee arrived in Topeka and remains confident about the campaign. The Populist executive plans to close lines and shape its vote while Democrats manage recalcitrants and Bridenthal watches for People's party voters.

Topeka Kay J. W. Bridenthal People’s Party Central Committee Democratic Central Committee Bridenthal People’s Party

New Baker Ballot Form Planned Under Baker Law

A new Baker ballot is being prepared at the State Department for counties with People's party or Prohibition nominations. The form will add two columns, vary in width from four to six columns, and adjust its size to the counties voting conditions.

Harrisburg State Department People’s Party Prohibitionists

Cooley Won’t Deny Rumor of Party Bolt

In Arbor on October 3 Judge Cooley declined to deny a circulating rumor that he would write a letter bolting the Republican party and aligning with Democratic principles. He called the statement unauthorized, citing poor health for avoiding active comment. In Agary on October 3 Commissioner Peek plans to release further bombshells about rising wage costs across branches of labor.

Arbor Cooley Ublican Party Deascratic Tose

Campaign Notes Stir Political Turmoil Across States

A letter from Cleveland to Clark Howell denies snubbing Miss Wincie Davis and mistreatment of Fred Douglass, while Milwaukee delegates approve an extra session for reapportionment on October 1. Nebraska's Rucrumacanoth heads to New York amid factional fights over campaign lands and party alignment. West Virginia Democrat Bohilling defects to the Republicans, denouncing the free trade plank.

Cleveland Clark Howell Atlanta Wincie Davis Fred Douglass Milwaukee Supreme Court For Sentry 2 Peck Rucrumacanoth Nebraska New York G. Bomilling West Virginia Bohilling Hoe Democrasio

Bold Bank Robbers Shoot Down Erie Cashier in Broad Daylight

Erie Pa Oct 2 massive bank raid ends with four armed men surrendering after a heated pursuit. Assistant cashier Frank Kepler is wounded as the robbers fire, then flee west on Eighth street pursued by an angry mob and Special Officer William Doehrel. The quartet are captured, found with nine revolvers, knives, and brass knuckles. identified as John Courtney C H Hawley Dan P Evans and Charles W Smith.

Erie Keystone National Bank Frank Kepler Charles Liebel Kepler Eighth Street John Zeidler Jarecki William Doehrel Doehrel John Courtney C. H. Hawley New York City Dan P. Evans Charles W Smith Syracuse

Black Diphtheria Spreads in Buena Vista Area

William Patterson reports Black diphtheria raging in Buena Vista prompting a planned meeting to close the township schools. Physicians blame the Yongbiogheny river conditions as West Newton reports epidemic and school closures.

McKyestorr Spenal William Patterson Buena Vista Yongbiogheny West Newton

Troops Ordered to Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota

The War Department received President orders to send a detachment of troops to Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation to support the Government Commission. Canadian mixed-blood members, expelled from rolls as foreigners, threaten to block actions not including them. Soldiers to stay as long as needed to maintain peace and protect expression of opinion and commerce.

Washington War Department Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation North Dakota

Conscience Forces Ohio Educator to Quit Ministry

Dr W H Scott longtime president of Ohio State University and prominent Methodist minister has written to the Ohio Conference to surrender his ordination certificate and withdraw from the ministry. He cites conscience and the pursuit of religious freedom as his reasons for leaving the church.

CoLlumbus W. H. Scott Ohio State University Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio Conference

Hughes Gets a Year in Monroe County Penitentiary

Rochester dispatch reports James Hughes master workman of National Trades Assembly 231 and Knights of Labor Garment Workers of America sentenced to one year. He was convicted in 1891 for extortion after an unsuccessful appeal to higher courts. National Trades Assembly 231 and EK of L refused to seek Court of Appeals, urging pardon from Governor Flower in vain.

Knights of Labor Flower Naonal Trades Assembly Court of Appeals Rochester N. Y James Hughes National Trades Assembly L. Garment Workers of America Monroe County Hughes Supreme Court Farmers’ Alliance National Trades Assembly 231

Briggs Trial Set for November 9 in Public Session

At the New York Presbytery meeting Dr. Bliss announced readiness to proceed with Prof. Charles A. Briggs of Union Theological Seminary inquiry. A hearing was scheduled for November 9 in the Scotch Presbyterian Church with no demonstrations allowed, and open doors for the public.

Charles A. Briggs Union Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church New York Scotch Presbyterian Church Bliss General Assembly Briggs Birch Thompson Presbytery Hall

Petted Wife of Cleveland Man Hurts Society Circles

The wife of Albert G. Hathaway, a Robison and Hathaway street railway firm member, left him of her own accord. Hathaway found out after arriving at work Sunday morning and declined further comment. The couple lived on Hillburn Avenue in a prominent East End home, and friends note months of indiscreet behavior by the young wife.

Cleveland, O Hathaway Frank Mezick Chicago Albert G. Hathaway Cleveland Robison & Hathaway Hathaways Hillburn Avenue East End

The Orphan Scandal Took Senate Inquiry to Mercer

Mercer Pa Oct 3 The special Senate Committee appointed to probe accounts between the State and the Soldiers Orphan School arrived at Mercer at noon. The panel includes Senators Baker Delaware county Lloyd Indiana county Captain Nesbitt Allegheny and Hard Northumberland. Treasurer K E Wright testified without books and the session adjourned until tomorrow when he promises to bring the records.

Mercer Senate Soldiers’ Orphan School Management Baker Delaware County Lloyd Indiana County Nesbitt Allegheny Hard Northumberland K. E. Wright Wrighte

Third Party Candidates Address Weaver Meeting at Marketball

Generals Weaver and Field and Mrs. Lease spoke to a large Democratic crowd at Old Marketball in Ricomonp Virginia. The event highlighted the Third Party presidential ticket as eggs reportedly appeared through windows during the proceedings.

Ricomonp Weaver and Field Lease Kansas Old Marketball

Bishop Johnston Attacks Catholicism as Foreign Church

Texas bishop denounces Catholicism as a foreign church at Calvary Church during corner stone ceremony for Episcopalian mission house. He argues Protestant Episcopal must be a national church free of Rome's influence, condemns Jesuit meddling and warns of dangers from foreign societies and conventions among Roman Catholics in America.

New York the Times J. L Johnston Texas Calvary Church Johnston Episcopalian Church Episcopalian Mission House Potter Tuthill Bishop Hare South Dakota Protestant Episcopal Church

Court of Appeals Hears Apportionment Case On Motion Day

In Albany on October 2 the Court of Appeals convened for motion day with all counsel for the three apportionment cases present. William A. Sutherland urged moving the Monroe county matter to the head of the calendar for immediate hearing. Attorney General Rosendale sought a similar advance as the decision is needed before October 19 to meet nomination deadlines. Chief Justice Earl declined to disrupt routine motion’s order and set the cases for the next morning at 10.

AlBany N. Y Court of Appeals William A. Sutherland Monroe County Rosendale J Earl

Foreign student seeks World Fair souvenir coin

Chicago October 1 a St Petersburg University student applied for a World's Fair coin offering a large sum. The first foreign request for the souvenir piece arrived today signaling strong international interest in the event.

Chicago St Petersburg University

Homestead Riot Aftermath and Union Actions Rally Support

Seven members of the advisory committee furnish bail while returned men receive ovations at Homestead. The Amalgamated Association plans to push the Tresson Salts basis for a national appeal for funds. Evan Jones, charged with riot at Homestead, is arrested at Brad dock. Carnegie Company cannot fill armor plate contracts. The Sixteenth Regiment receives its pay.

Homestead Amselgamated Association Tresson Salts Evan Jones Braddock Carnegie Company Sixteenth Regiment Tam Homestead Advisory Board George E. Snowden National Guard Philadelphia Allegheny County General Snowden Knox & Reed Carnegie Steel Company Commonwealth Paxson Kennedy McCluog William Wiehe Amalgamated Association G. Davis Thomas J. Crawford Patrick Sweeney Bayne J. Hollingshead Jacob Gilleland Robert McWhinney Constable Mills Alderman McMaster Evans Enet H. C. Frick

Treason charges loom in Homestead riot case formation

General George E. Snowden describes efforts to try the Homestead Advisory Board for treason and details briefs, bailings, and court appearances. Seven more Homestead men faced treason charges with bail set, while others were released. Crowds cheered returning prisoners as the case sparked renewed local tensions and a secret advisory meeting signaled potential mobilization and support.

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THE Trinity OF Gresham and Chairman Carter Fusion Sure Democrats Clute Hefnses Stevenson Banks Buckeye State Flappers Politica Eub Agary Peek Boers Vista Himh Senate Committee Newark Church of Rome Rome America Society of St. Raphaels Germany West Wyoming England Tiber Gen. Snowden
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