Purist Republicans Declare Against Quay and Delamater
The Independent Republican Organization of Allegheny County issues an address to voters backing Pettison for governor and opposing Quay and Delamater. The document accuses Quay of corruption and power abuses, cites legal cases, and argues Delamater is his tool. It urges Republicans to reject the Quay-Delamater ticket and support reform in the party.
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Allegheny County
Independent Republican Organization
Quay
Delamater
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Pettison
Purge the Party for Clean Politics Assertion
A call questions the influence of a powerful figure in the Republican party urging members to stand against perceived domination. The appeal argues for a return to Lincolnian principles and a party dedicated to freedom and popular sovereignty, seeking widespread support to end the incumbent control.
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Quav
Poplar
Abraham Lincoln
Pattison Rally Draws Big Crowd in Greensburg
Ex-Governor Pattison and party arrived in Greensburg to an enthusiastic reception at Fisher House. About 15,000 attended the agricultural fair and speeches by Pattison, Black, and Barclay focused on home rule and reforms. A derailment near Altoona narrowly missed disaster for the party en route.
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Altoona
Greensburg
Pattison
Fisher House
Black
Crounds
Hollidaysburg
Barclay
Tyrone
Eleventh Avenue
Eleventh Street
Revolt in the Coke Regions Spurs Political Split
A regional revolt against Delamater grows as miners and industrial leaders declare support for Pattison. Key figures include John and George Vance, William and George Barnum, Ike and Bert Barnum, Sam Barnum, James Longnecker, and George D. Roberts. Tom McGuire launches a campaign for the Australian ballot, with stopovers at Fairdance and Brownfield planned over about two weeks.
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Dieratoh
Scottpace
Delamster
John Vance
Charles Vance
William Barnum
George Barnum
Ike Barnum
Bert Barnum
Sam Barnum
Keisters & Co
James Longnecker
Southwest Railroad
George D. Roberts
K. of L
Pattison
McGuire
Fairdance
Brownfield
Langston May Secure Petersburg GOP Nomination
Wasa Hincron reports October 9 that Langston’s informal Petersburg convention may count as the regular Republican nomination in that district. Langston’s large prior vote and Mahone’s weak showing leave him wary to contest, while the Mahone committee plans to reconvene October 17.
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Wasa Hincron
John M. Langston
Petersburg
Langston
Mahone
Wolfe On The Stump At Pattison Club Speech
Special telegraph report from Philadelphia October 9 describes Wolfe addressing the Pattison club. He argues he remains a Republican in tune with the State Constitution, supports tariffs to protect infant industries and raise workers’ wages, and opposes the party for honoring Stanley Quay.
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Philadelphia
Wolfe
Pattison Club
Acta
Dalzell’s Position in Late Campaign Discussed
ROM 4 STAFF CORRESPONDENT reports from Washington on October 9 that Hon John Dalzell remains in the capital during the height of Pennsylvania political campaigning. He does not need to advocate for his own election and will not back Delamater or Patterson, though he opposes Delamater and aligns with neither major ticket.
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Washington
John Dalzell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Pattison
Confidence of Victory Shifts to Vote Rally in Philadelphia
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports Senators Quay and Cameron and State Chairman Andrews meeting at the Continental Hotel to declare confidence in Republican victory on November 4. They dismissed opposition stories, said party organization is strong, and that Quay planned to go to Beaver that night.
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Beaver
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Quay
Cameron
Andrews
Cooper
Continental
Republican
Senator Quay
Frank Willing Lea
Senator Cameron
Senate
Collector Cooper
Lang
Fitler
Customs Department
McDowell Night Sparks Beaver Demonstrations
In Beaver Falls on October 9 crowds packed the Opera House and overflow Sixth Avenue Theater for Delamater then McDowell events. McDowell Club of New Castle led about 800 supporters with two brass bands, as Major McDowell, S Miller, and D L Jackson spoke to roughly 3,000 attendees. Enthusiasm dwarfed previous demonstrations, with many admirers pressing forward to greet McDowell after the meetings.
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Beaver Fai
Delamater
McDowell
Opera House
McDowell Club
New Castle
Sixth Avenue Theater
T.G. McPherson
W. J. Hoover
Major McDowell
Congress
Twenty-fifth
5S. Miller
D. L. Jackson
Republicans Hold Columbus Meeting and Plan Speech Tour
The Republican State Central Committee met in Columbus with near full district representation and heard encouraging reports. Chairman Hahn announced Secretary Blaine will speak twice in the state with Congressman Dalzell, one event in the McKinley district and both in the northeast. The extra legislative session called by Governor Campbell was discussed, but no party line was set, leaving lawmakers to act as they deem fit.
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Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
Hahn
Executive Committee
Blaine
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Campbell
Arranging the Tillmanites in South Carolina Nomination
A convention of opposition newspapers met in Columbia to nominate a ticket for governor and top state offices. The slate includes A C Haskell for Governor and W D Johnson for Lieutenant Governor, with Edmund Harper as Secretary of State and Joseph W Barewell as Attorney General among others. The group denounced the Tillmanites for class conflict and oath-bound secrecy, affirming loyalty to Democracy.
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E B. Bagsdale
Tillmanites
Skinner Accepts Democratic Nomination for Congress
Crampenshoure Oct 9 Captain G W Skinner Fulton county was nominated for Congress by the Democratic conference Tuesday and arrived from McConnelleburg to night. He was serenaded at his hotel and gave a brief speech accepting the nomination and pledging to labor for relief of border claims sufferers. Ex Senator C M Duncan and W Bush Gillen also spoke for the Legislature.
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Ram
Crampenshoure
G. W. Skinner
Fulton County
McConnelleburg
C. M. Duncan
W. Bush Gillen
Sixteenth District conference ends in still deadlock
The Sixteenth District Congressional conference resumed in Williamsport Pa. and remains deadlocked with Hopkins six votes Ormerod eight and Niles three as of October 9.
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Williamsport
Hopkins
Ormerod
Niles
Fifth Kentucky St John Boyle Rep Renominated
Eighth Tennessee George T McCall Rep and Josiah M Hubbard Rep from Connecticut are renominated. Connecticut Democrat Washington F Wilcox also renominated.
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Kentucky
St. John Boyle
Tennessee
George T. McCall
Connecticut
Josiah M. Hubbard
Washington F. Wilcox
Settlers Object to Indian Prairie Fires West of Missouri
October 6 report from Chamberlain notes settlers west of the Missouri River complain of prairie fires started by Indians along the White river. The fires aim to drive game into river bottoms for easier winter hunting and are causing concern among settlers.
Extra Session Talk Shapes Federal Election Bill Prospects
Washington dispatch reports conflicting signals on a possible extra session of Congress. It notes 30 days’ notice would be required for any call, cites past proclamations, and discusses Republican sentiment split between strict federal election reforms and business interests opposing stronger legislation.
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Washington
Congress
Halford
Ottumwa
Pierce
Hayes
Prisoners Who Became Rebels Case Defined for Pension
Washington October 9 Assistant Secretary Bussy issues a decision clarifying pension eligibility for former prisoners of war who enlisted in rebel service to escape imprisonment and later seek disability pensions. The ruling overturns a 1885 Black interpretation that such enlistment voids pension as voluntary rebellion.
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Washington
Bussy
Russell
Cole
New York Veteran Cavalry
Twenty
New York Volunteers
Black
Cox and Teller
Strange Recovery of a Bible After Twenty Years
A Bible with the Hatcher family genealogical history, lost in May 1864 during General Butler’s advance near Richmond and Petersburg, is recovered after 26 years in the possession of D. C. Reinohl, now an attorney in Washington. Thomas C. Hatcher of Chesterfield County, Virginia, confirms the Bible and its history, and it is being returned.
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Washington
Petersburg
Vaa
D. C
Reinohl
City Point
Hatcher
Virginia
Thomas C. Hatcher
Chester
Chesterfield County
Butler
Bermudas
Richmond
Petersborg
More Bonds to be Redeemed Waserkan October 9
The Secretary reports that additional government bonds will be redeemed. Details on amounts and affected issues were not provided in the brief dispatch. The notice emphasizes forthcoming adjustments in national debt operations and dates awaiting official publication.
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Wasnkeron
A Landlord's Woes At Big Hotel In Washington
Vice President Morton faces a fierce clash of authority at his hotel over a barroom liquor ban. Two managers dispute control over leases and the case, with connections to State Department figures, leading to frequent guest grievances and ongoing involuntary reorganizations. Sen Stewart and Rep Cannon are among guests threatening to not renew leases as Morton mediates.
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Washington
Morton
Congress
Sevelion A. Brown
State Department
Senate
Stewart
Nevada
Representative Cannon
Illinois
Tribute to Clarkson from Washington Post Office Chiefs
A delegation of division chiefs and clerks in the First Assistant Postmaster General’s office visited Colonel J S Clarkson to express affectionate regard. They presented a silver envelope replicating Clarkson’s Washington postmark dated September 1, 1890, containing a two leaf silver letter with a gold border and signed well wishes from five chiefs, plus donor names.
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Washington
Clarkson
Washington, D. C
Population Count Sets U S Total at 65 Million
Washington October 9 A careful calculation fixes the United States population at 65 251 428, well below expectations. With 28 states counted, 20 incomplete states estimate 24 470 218, added to 38 761 210 from completed states, yields a grand total around 63 231 (incomplete).
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Washington
United States
Eee
Canada Is Willing to Expand Commerce With U S
Erastus Wiman spoke in CuHbaco about reciprocity between Canada and the United States. He urged Canada to press Congress for extended trade and argued that Liberal party gains could hinge on no restrictions, while Britain would face a choice between coalitions and colonial duties in shaping a broader market. The Sherman-Hitt plan could be a test of Canadian loyalty to local interests over distant nation.
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Congress
British America
England
CuHbaco
Erastus Wiman
Auditorium Hotel
Canada
United States
North
South America
Liberal Party
Great Britain
Prize distribution offer leads to Atlanta Constitution seizure
Atlanta postal authorities seized the weekly edition of the Atlanta Constitution on October 9 for a prize distribution offer to subscribers to be decided by a Christmas drawing. About 100,000 copies were mailed before seizure and a Northern edition of 15,000 copies was detained. The paper offered bond to cover any verdict, but authorities refused to allow mailing.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
La Grippe on the Rampage in Burlingtons
La grippe hits Burlington with several cases and two deaths reported. Local hospitals report multiple patients afflicted as autumn illness spreads through the city.
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Burlingtos
President Harrison in Ottumwa Western Tour Crowds Hail Visit
Ottumwa Iowa October 9 thousands greet the President on arrival parade features the Third Iowa Cavalry band of 24 pieces under Col Duffield and Major Stanton and 400 Morrill packing house employees. At the Coal Palace Harrison praises Iowa progress and shows his wit about a waterfall while thanking governors and congressmen. reception continues with Grosvenor speech and late train departure to St Joseph Missouri.
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Ottumwa
Third Iowa Cavalry
Duffield
Stanton
Cyrus Bussey
Judge Caldwell
United States
General Noble
Secretary of the Interior
Adams School
America
Morrill Packing House
Tracy
Boies
Coal Palace
John §. Harrison
Devin
Scott Harrison
Boles
Harrison
Iowa
John F. Lacey
Jaws
G. B. McCall
W. T. Venton
Indianapolis
Presidential train schedule through Topeka and Atchison
The line notes the presidential party will be cached at Atchison about 8 o clock tomorrow morning and reach Topeka at 9 30. In Topeka the party will be entertained until 5 o clock in the afternoon, outlining a brief stop as the journey continues.
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Atchison
Topeka
President invited to inspect Chicago World’s Fair grounds
Chicago October 9 Mark L McDonald Commissioner to the World’s Fair from California left for St Louis bearing a written invitation to President Harrison to visit Chicago and inspect the fair grounds and headquarters. He will present credentials from Director General David when he calls Saturday at St Louis.
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Chicago
Mark L. McDonald
California
St. Louis
Harrison
McDonald
David
Amicable Settlement on Mission Field Candidates Debate
In Minneapolis on October 9 the American Board debated the nine member committee’s method for examining missionary candidates. The heated session featured Dr Joseph Cook and Dr Quint, with Dr Thompson countering, and Endorsed resolutions to refine questions about doctrinal views and church government. The vote united both extremes, ending a long acrimonious discussion.
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Minneapolis
American Board
Committee of Nine
Boston
Joseph Cook
Quint
Dr. Thompson
Prudential Committee
Cmmittee
Walker
Thompson
Wellesley College
Home Secretary
E. K. Alden
O! Nine
Storrs
Dumas Daughter Weds Viscount De Hauteville In Paris
Jeannine Dumas daughter of the author of La Dame Aux Camellias wed Viscount de Hauteville at Marly Le Roi today. Eminent literary figures attended including Sardou Doucet Carelle Halevy Meilhac and Meissonnier. The mayor objected to the christening name Jeannine but the bride was named as chosen by Dumas citing the heroine of Les Idees De Mme Aubrey.
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Viscount de Fauteville
Donlap
Paris
Jeannine Dumas
Viscount de Hauteville
Marly le Roi
Victorion Sardou
Camille Doucet
Jules Carelle
Halevy
Meilhac
Meissonnier
Mathilde
Mlle
Dumas
Jeannine
Mme
Aubrey
Con Con Proceedings Feature Personal Episode
Jackson October 9 The constitutional convention was disrupted by a heated exchange over the judiciary report. Senator George branded the section remarkable with sharp inflection while Captain J W Fewell challenged the statements as false. Order was finally restored.
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Jackson
Judiciary
George
J. W. Fewell
Bond Forfeiture In Simmons Case In U S Circuit Court
New York October 9 James A Simmons failed to appear before Judge Benedict in the United States circuit court, after an indictment for aiding Peter J Classen in operating the Sixth National Bank. Simmons bond of $30,000 was forfeited. Bondsmen named are John H Tolles and Jacob Raichla.
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New York
James A. Simmons
Peter J. Classen
Sixth National Bank
Benedict
United States Circuit Court
Simmons
John H. Tolles
Jacob Raichla
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius Hits 20 Knots on Measured Mile
The U S dynamite cruiser Vesuvius steamed two measured mile runs at full speed with forced draft and all boilers in use reaching 20 knots. Turning trials are planned outside tomorrow if conditions permit. Wanamaker's plan to end the Louisiana lottery centers on seizure of circulars and postal cards as no official may break seals on letters to banks in New Orleans.
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Newport
U. S
Detroit Free Press
Wanamaker
New Orleans
Cutter Richard Buach Arrives Port TownsenD From Behring Sea
United States revenue cutter Richard Buach reached Port Townsend Washington from the Behring Sea. The vessel did not make any seizures during the voyage.
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Port Townsend
Wasc
United States Revenue
Richard Buach
Behring Sea
Funeral notice for Kann boy at Locust Street residence
On October 10 1880 at 1 a m the youngest son of WL endo Kann aged 6 weeks. Funeral Friday at 2 P M from residence 3 Locust street. Interment private.
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Eann
Endo
Locust Street
Census clash as New York figures outpace Porter
Special telegram reports New York City police census outstripping Porter and his Federal Bureau tally by about 150000, with 48 districts still to report. Selig and Harris log thousands of names in dense Polish and Hebrew communities, while Brooklyn may see a recount amid claims of careless enumerations and a health estimate of 880000.
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New York
Porter
Federal Census Bureau
Health Board
Wilson
City Hall
Louis Selig
Dessay
Selig
Louis Harris
Morris Cohen
Mr. Olcott
Federal Bureau
Washington
Brooklyn
Sedgwick
Hayden
Sudden Insanity Aboard Express At Clarksburg
A woman named Brannon jumped from a moving express at Clarksburg while en route from St Louis to Bethlehem Pa with seven children aged 2 to 11. The mother and two oldest boys act violently, claiming they fear murder on the train. Search parties tarry as authorities take the children into custody and pursue the mother who fled toward the hills.
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Wheeling
Clarksburg
Brannon
John Brannon
Pennsylvania Avenue
South St. Louis
Jennie Harrison
Michigan Avenue
St. Louis
Bethlehem
Terence O'Reilly
Bethelehem
Philadelphia
Mra Stafford
Central Type Foundry
Drexel Sisters Mercy Convent to Aid Indian Education
Plans are set for a large convent near Andalusia Bucks county to house Sisters Mercy. Sister Catherine Drexel leads the project with Edward Morrell, aiming to educate girls to become teachers for American Indian communities. The Mother House is in Pittsburgh and funds come from Drexel philanthropic effort.
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Philadelphia
Drexels
Catherine
Kate Drexel
Edward Deveaux Morrell
Andalusia
Bucks County
Order of Sisters Mercy
Pittsburg
Catharine
Universalists Condemn Clergy Tobacco Use at Session
At the state Universalist convention a resolution against tobacco use by clergymen was amended to a mild statement and carried. A discussion included Rev Betts admitting occasional smoking while urging focus on broader Christian aims and social reform. Four ladies voted, two for and two against. The body also backed a resolution to oppose liquor traffic through moral and legislative means.
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Buffalo
Universalists
Niagara Association
Alvord
Ridgeway
N. I
Lyman Rickloru
Macedon
Mr. Betts
Syracuse
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