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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1891

Page

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McKinley Campaign Sparks in Clermont County Rally

McKinley draws 15 100 at Batavia and Morrow as Clermont County backs the tariff stance. A New York expose on Governor Campbell fuels GOP tensions while McKinley ties free trade to factory jobs and silver issues, urging voters to oppose unlimited coinage and support protection.

Baravra McKinley Clermont Lincoln Club Cincinnati Batavia Garfield Tudge Clermont County Western Reserve Campbell McKinler Republicn Papers New York McKister Nobour Republican Party Hibel Xenia Little Miami Valley Morrow Repub Gampbhell Cheem Democratic Party

Protest From Briggs as Presbytery Delays Trial

New York presbytery reconvened after an all day protest by Prof. Briggs and voted to appoint an inquiry committee on his inaugural address. The trial date remains set for November 4 with public admission and a graceful exchange between Dr. Booth and Dr. Clark marking the close of the session.

New York A. W. Sproull Presbytery Charles A. Briggs Briggs Presbyterian Church Birch Committee of Prosecution Synod Watertown R. BR. Booth Booth Henry van Dyke General Assembly Union Ores Cr. Olar Dr. Clark Pr. Clark

Pittsburg Presbytery Debates Revision Report

The Pittsburg Presbytery met at Mount Washington Church with about 100 attendees to consider the Revision Committee's report on the Confession of Faith. The session included prayers, education notes, and a call for Sunday observance, with the revision itself debated and adopted in part, outlining key changes and future steps.

Pittsburg Mount Washington Presbytery George T. Purves Samuel J. Fisher J. P. E Rumier John A. Renshaw D. E. Sheridan B. S. Holmes Shady Side Church Sonnay School

Campbell Indignant Over Libel Threats Against Republican Papers

Governor Campbell denounces a Cincinnati Commercial Gazette report copied from the New York Recorder alleging he lost 500000 in Wall Street speculation. He threatens libel suits unless prominent papers retract and apologize, naming correspondents and editors. He also asks Major McKinley about war-time responsibility and receives early support from Calvin Brice.

CoLomers Campbell Tod Cincinnati Oucette New York Wall Street Meeker Phur Covenits Headly Tautertach and Johnson Broadway New York City New York Recorder Nice Ralph W. Wilkinson James E. Campbell CoLomars Commercial Gazette Ohio New York Ecorder JamMus K. Camramse McKinley Calvin &. Brice

Gorman and Compton Spar at Elkton Democratic Meeting

At Elkton last night two Democratic speakers drew attention in Baltimore coverage. Senator Gorman rejected Republican charges of cheap money and defended a gold and silver standard, while Compton warned of a rushed foren will and criticized the House leadership, promising to speak openly if he retains his seat.

Gorman Compton Baltimore Elkton Democratic Party United States Man Coonton House of Representatives Tom Leed

Montreal Presbytery Denounces Chapleau Attack on Clergy

The Montreal Presbytery passed a resolution denouncing Secretary of State Chapleau for his attack on Protestant clergy and condemning the prevailing commotion and Parliament's failure to punish the guilty. It urged electors to express condemnation at the polls at their earliest opportunity.

Quebec Montreal Quc

International Cigarmakers' Union Adjourns to Milwaukee

The International Cigarmakers' Union adjourned today after a session in Indianapolis and announced plans to reconvene next year in Milwaukee.

Indianapolis International Cigarmakers’ Union Nilwaukee

Speak Easy Club Organizer Sentenced in Philadelphia

Judge Biddle fines and imprisons Luke Welch, organizer of a speak-easy in Philadelphia, for illegal liquor distribution. He contrasts legitimate clubs with fraudulent ones, while Judge Pennypacker instructs a guilty verdict against Patrick Tierney of the Ellsworth Club over similar issues.

Philadelphia Biddle Luke Welch Pennypacker Asid Patrick Tierney Ellsworth Club Welch

The Arrow-Shaped Steamship Howard Cassard Trial

Baltimore October 6 reports a trial run of Robert M. Fryer’s arrow-shaped steamship the Howard Cassard. Captain Alex Craig and five stockholders launched before daylight. initial steering issues surfaced but speed reached about nine miles per hour in the bay. A boiler problem forced a return to Annapolis for repairs.

Baltimore Sperial Robert M. Froyer Howard Cassard Arrow Steamship Company Maryland Fryer Alex Craig Freyer Cassard Annapolia

Blaine Divorce Case In Deadwood Over Custody

Marie Nevins Blaine sues James G Blaine Jr in Deadwood South Dakota seeking divorce for desertion and alimony. She alleges income and child James G Blaine III custody fight while Blaine pleads poverty and disputes residency. Hearing set before Judge Thomas in February with Palmer and Rodge for Mrs Blaine and McMartin and Carland for the defendant.

Marie Nevins Blaine James G. Blaine, Jr Blaine McMartin and Carland Deadwood New York James G. Blaine South Dakota Young Bisine Thomas Palmer & Rodge Mra Blaine McMartin & Carland Palmer Mrs

Condemnation of Infants Sparks Presbytery Debate

At the Philadelphia Central Presbytery annual meeting the committee reported seven exceptions to the Assembly’s revised Westminster Confession. One change removes infant damnation, replacing it with a milder statement that all elect not subject to including infants dying in infancy are saved by Grace, eliminating infant elect status.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Presbytery General Assembly Presbytery Philadelphia Gentral Assembly

Mormon Merchant Swindled Out of 4000 in Cattle Deal

Kansas City reports that S W Chipman, a 25 year old Mormon merchant from American Fork Utah, was duped by a man named Smith in a cattle sale at the stockyards. Chipman traveled with Smith to Kansas City after agreeing to sell 200 cattle and was fleeced of four thousand dollars in cash. Smith disappeared with the money after the deal collapsed.

Kansas City S. W. Chipman American Fork Utah Smith Chipman

Man Plans Suicide at Niagara Falls but Changes Mind

A stranger, Shannon of Louisville, enters the Niagara Falls Express Co office seeking to return his watch and money home. Police detain him after he reveals intent to kill himself at Prospect Point, but he changes plan after viewing the scene and drinks at Prospect Park.

Niagara Falls Vandenburg American Express Company Louisville Dana Shannon Prospect Point

Wheat crop in Northern Minnesota and North Dakota faces ruin

Alarm spreads among elevator men and grain buyers as Colonel GC Morton, Fargo expert, reports that at least 40 percent of the wheat crop is in a squally state. With continuing weather much of the grain in shock is sprouting and likely rotten, rendering it worthless even for hog feed.

Mixxeapolis Minnesota North Dakota GC Morton Fargo

Injury at scene as man falls ladder during rescue attempt

A man attempting to break a fall by Madame Zazelle was badly injured when a ladder collapsed near the end of the incident. Details remain limited but the event points to a dangerous rescue effort ending in serious injury.

Pronerey Ace Madame Zazelle

Mormon Not in Politics Says Utah Conference Resolutions

The General Conference adopted resolutions denying church domination over members in political life and rejecting claims of church state union. They state no coercion in political alignment, dissolve the People's party, and affirm loyalty to any suitable national party. They also dispute rumors of famous marriages and uphold the Woodruff manifesto against plural rural marriages.

House Senate Mills Sant Sage Utah Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints General Conference People’s Party Woodruff

MISS BISLAND A WIFE TO CHARLES W WETMORE

Miss Elizabeth Bisland known for her world speed attempt marries Charles W Wetmore a lawyer and owner of the Whaleback steamers in a small 4 pm ceremony at the Church of the Transfiguration New York. The couple receive a substantial cash fortune and the first boat is named Charles W Wetmore.

New York Elizabeth Bisland Charles W. Wetmore Church of the Transfiguration Wetmore Eesta

Peters Dead After Poison Whisky Drink Tragedy at Quarry

Conrad M. Peters a quarry laborer died within half an hour after drinking a poison mixture he believed to be whisky. Three companions also drank from the flask and were violently ill, with McKeague reported in serious condition. The flask was found to contain poison.

Galena, Inc Conrad M. Peters McKeague Peters

Beaver County Delegates Go To Jail For Contempt

Beaver County Congressional delegates Tate Shaffer and Downing face four months in jail after the Supreme Court found them in contempt for refusing to answer questions during W. D. Wallace’s bribery trial. They will be jailed if ordered, with a possible new habeas corpus sought to overturn the sentence.

Beaver County CasinLe Tate Shaffer Downing Supreme Court Pittsburg W. D. Wallace Aaron L. Haren

Melbourne Weather Sketches Partial Rain Breakthrough

GoopLaND Kansas reports Melbourne's weather experiments as a partial success. A misty rain fell yesterday at about 4 pm, cleared after four hours, and this morning skies are clear with no clouds. Local observations note cold nights and suggest tonight may end the experiments.

Goopland Kan Melbourne

Jumping act peril stalls Forepaugh show star

Madame Zaselle, in Forepaugh's circus in Las Vegas New Mexico, fell about 50 feet from a suspended wire when the line broke. She suffered no broken bones but was badly shaken and will miss about two weeks of performances.

Las Viuas N. M Madame Zaselle

The News Directory Index Summary

The appended index to today's 12 page DisPatch lists page by page items including Attacks on Campbell, Briggs Protest Creed, Central Station Plans, The Change in Weather, Want Ads, McHinley's Wild Ride, The Chilean Dispute, a Southern Murder, Death of Two Noted Signers, Amateur Athletics and sports from neighboring towns, Quay at Work, German Day Honored, The Great Methodist Council, Music as Medicine, Features of Trade, Market Reports, Pauper Law and Court Proceedings.

Central Station McHinley Wild Ride

Vessel Fire in Newbury Scotland Blasts Crew

A vessel off Newbury Scotland today burst into flames after an explosion. The ship and crew were believed to be blown to atoms amid the disaster.

Los Pos Newbury Scotland

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Major McKinley Texas Buckeye Hoe Applawse Tle Europe Oritt Gellar Adee Milla Prom Doctor Booth Elderee Birch Wera Prof J. H. Headley Elisa Col. McCook Bliss George L. Spring Henry B. Chapin T. E Strong M. W. Dodd W. E. Dodge DR. Booth Pittsburg Presbytery Mercer Sharon Church Beacom J. F. Patterson W. F. Thomas D. M. Benham D. D F. J. Blair Scranton J. F. Hill Robert Boyd West Elizabeth Church Mde Iast General Assembly Presby Ion Ing Ras ‘Rae Mdic Silver and Tom Reed Troy Arn Young Blaine Philadelphia Central Presbytery Miss Bisland the News Directory Social and Personal Allegheny Quay Great Methodist Council Pauper Law
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