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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1891

Page

18

Ohio Campaign Review Signals McKinley Lead in Senate Fight

Ohio voters show in a campaign week that McKinley may win by a large margin, while Campbell presses the tariff issue. The piece notes Republican advantages, Gersymandering talk, Foraker, Sherman, and the weak showing of the People's party amid debates and labor focus.

Forakee Foraker Hene Chittendes Senate John Sherman Forsker Governor Bells McKinley Providence Camphalal Axline Crovernor Bell

McKinley Appeals in Seneca County Barrel of Sugar Gift

On McKinley day in Seneca County a large outdoor gathering welcomed him with a 2 50 crowd. He reiterated Ada era principles and attacked Governor Campbell's silver position. A barrel of sugar, bought in Tiffin for 44 1/2 cents per pound, was given to Major Mc Kinley and donated to the Old Ladies' Home.

Heisel Campbell McKinley Ohio Warne Holmes Stark Cole Congress Stark County Pennsylvania Warwick Grover Cleveland Harrison Israel Tirris Seneca County Ada Edward Jones Tiffin

Cleveland firm sues over Ohio poll book copyright

Short and Forman of Cleveland filed suit in the U S Court to stop Troup Manufacturing of Dayton from selling poll books under Ohio's new election law alleging copyright infringement. Judge Sage denied the injunction ruling poll books not subject to copyright.

Cincinnati Short & Forman Cleveland United States Troup Manufacturing Company Dayton Ohio Iuge Sage

Farmers' Alliance to Build Million-Bushel Wheat Elevator

The Farmers' Alliance of Minnesota plans a 1,000,000 bushel wheat elevator at West Surviior Wisconsin starting this fall for next season's crop. The venture will be funded by a grain grower stock company with capital of 1,000,000 divided into $10 shares. A Grain Growers Association committee is in town to select a site.

West Surviior Wis Farmers’ Alliance of Minnesota Grain Growers Association

Sandusky County Republicans renominate Hart for Representative

Sandusky county Republicans held their largest convention in Fremont this afternoon nominating J. L. Hart for Representative. The party reports strong organization and high enthusiasm for the current year.

Sandusky County Fremont J. L. Hart Sandusky

Roger Mills Addresses 2500 in Cleveland on Tariff Policy

Hon. Roger Q. Mills spoke at the City Armory in Cleveland tonight to about 2,500 listeners. He tied the tariff to his broader Ohio speaking tour, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.

Cleveland Roger Q. Mills City Armory Ohio

Democratic Senatorial Convention in Trumbull Mahoning District

The Democratic Senatorial Convention of the Trumbull Mahoning district met in Younestown on October 10 with delegates gathered to select nominees and discuss campaign strategy. Proceedings focused on candidate selection and district concerns ahead of the upcoming elections.

Younestown Trumbull Mahoning District

Campbell Flattery and a Westerville Rally by Governor Campbell

Governor Campbell spoke to about 2 500 at Otterbein University in Westerville Ohio describing education and morality there. He recounted courting a Democratic girl and becoming a Mugwump before praising the Democratic ticket and urging thoughtful discussion of economic issues.

Westerville Campbell Otterbein University United Brethren United States Thompson State Prohibition Committee Butler County Columbus Ohio Cts

SATURDAY'S VICTIMS ACCIDENT REPORTS FIVE DEAD OR INJURED

Five people are listed in yesterday’s accident report. Two unknown men were killed when struck by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Swissvale. John Reight a Byrne and McCabe driver, was kicked by a horse, breaking his hand. Thomas Merriman was thrown from his wagon when frightened horses ran away on Hatfield street and sustained a serious injury. Harry Foster was dumped from a frightened horse on Wylie avenue with facial injuries and a head wound.

Pensylvania Swissvale John Reight Byrne & McCabe Butler Thirty-sixth Butler Streets MzrumMans Thamas Merriman Hatfield Street Butler Street Merrimac Foster Harry Foster Wylie Avenue High Street Mr. Foster

Juggled by the law in a busy city night

Reports detail numerous arrests for thefts drunkenness and disorderly conduct across alleys streets and stores. Individuals include Peter Moerer Eowanp Brows Tuomas McFannamp Joux Mumsar Frank Andrews and others with charges ranging from stealing and forging to counterfeit coins and unlawful confinement.

Peter Moerer Tono Nesox Mary Denny Ralph Eowanp Brows Johnstown Gusky Central Station Alexander McMittien Hartman George Miller Essen Tuomas McFannamp Seventeenth Ward Pearl Street Bloomfield Joux Mumsar Frank Andrews Duquesne Heights Succop Fredmrick Davis North Diamond Street Allegheny Muth Allegheny Station East End Rossmeyer Nation Joax Hotmay Troy Hill Asiman Bea'ing Gronor Eowenps Alderman Gripp J. H. Jacobs Dahlmeyer Fourth Avenue Carr Ponce Reesh Williamsport Elmer Thomas Thomas Eastern Penitentiary James Curry Allegheny General Hospital William Galley Galley P. Barry John Frederick Barry Alderman McMasters McMasters Harry Myers Green Street Wile Avenue Joseph Ketter Ketter Myers Eleventh Ward George Eapiagtos Samuel Frankey Somerset County Washington

Cancers Removed by New Methods Offered Free

The notice claims thousands of cancers are removed by entirely noninvasive methods without pain blood loss or plaster or knife. Free book offer invites readers to address O. De. 8. B.

Theological Debate Shapes Methodist Ecumenical Council

The fourth day of the Methodist Ecumenical Council in Washington features discussions on The Church and Scientific Thought with essays by Percy W. Bunting and Rev. Milton S. Terry. Debates address evolution, unbelief, higher criticism, and the unity of religion and science as clergy reinforce faith amid modern inquiry. Bishop Newman to deliver memorial sermon on John Wesley tomorrow.

Washington Methodist Ecumenical Council William Arthur England John Wakefield Canada A. §. Hunt New York American Bible Society Percy W. Bunting David J. Waller D. D London Milton 8 Terry Evanstor Tll Trev W. T. Davison Richmond College Wesleyan Methodist Church James Crabtree Arthur Borat Syed Toth Conference Bishop Newman Nebraska John Wesley Baltimore

Denial by Bishop Dubs Over Obscene German Translation

At the General Conference of the Evangelical Association in Philadelphia the committee on appeals was named with J. Schneider and others, and Rev. H. D. Schultz was chosen Corresponding Secretary. Bishop Dubs issued a public statement denying specific knowledge of an obscene German book and urged accusers to provide full details to verify the claims.

Dubs Conference of Ministers of the Evangelical Association Indianapolis Ind

Lebanon Chosen as Next Meeting Site for Conference

At the East Pennsylvania United Brethren Conference session in Reading on October 10, Lebanon was selected as the next meeting location. A long running effort to move Lebanon Valley College from Annville was rejected as a resolution was passed to keep the college in its current site.

Reading East Pennsylvania United Brethren Conference Lebanon Lebanon Valley College Annville

Waylaid and Robbed Death Near County Home

Lydia McChesney died after being beaten and robbed by a group of women while traveling from Sharpsburg to the city. An inquest found acute lung congestion linked to alcoholism and abuse. A daughter in Monongahela City declined to claim the remains. police seek the assailants.

Lydia McChesney Sharpsburg Kate McCauley Maggie Conway Allegheny River McChesney Wilkins

National Missionary Convention Opens in Allegheny

The Disciples of Christ hold a National Missionary Convention at First Christian Church Allegheny from October 16 for a week. Delegates from the United States Canada England and other countries will attend with speakers including T Sweeny Rev J H Garrison Rev Robert Graham and Miss Jessie H Brown. The church network totals over 1 000 000 members in the United States.

The Disciples of Christ Allegheny First Christian Church Arch Street Montgomery Avenue United States Canada England T. Sweeny Turkey J. H. Garrison St. Louis Christian Evangelist Christian Church Alexander Campbell Brush Run Washington County First Church of W. F. Eichardson

Notable Visitors Arrive in Town for Meetings and Visits

Western Union officials led by C. H. Sommers and Rush Taggart arrived in town to meet Colonel Clowry. St Paul figures including John Fitzpatrick and Miss Fitzpatrick stay at the Anderson as John Willis attends the United States Court. Guests include Miss Helen Ames and Charles Ettinger with wives, and W T Lange of New York. Judge Stowe travels to Richmond to bring back his wife. Greenback candidate SR Mason visits the Anderson. General Gibbons and Colonel Willis J. Hulings noted in transit while Dr. John Morris arrives in Mononganela.

KE. P. Wright Western Union Telegraph Company Cleveland C. H. Sommers M. C. Bristol Rush Taggart Warner Ames Helen Ames Duquesne Mr. Ames Ron Youngstown Charles FE. Ettinger New York A. T. Coverdingki Chicago W. T. Lange John M. Mendenhall Wilmington Del Mrs. Mendenhall Allerson W. J. Miller Waterbury Conn Arest Anderson Stowe Richmond Ind SR. Mason Mercer General Gibbons Cit Willis J. Hulings Sixteenth Regiment John Morris Baltimore Mononganela Npt A Morris Tyrone Ander

German Reichstag and Socialist Congress News

Bundesrath debates liquor repression and import rules while toasts to America fuel criticism. The Socialist Congress at Erfurt unveils a 10 resolution program calling for universal suffrage free education and eight hour workday. Emperor William warns bankers on Russia while arrest of a spy reveals deep frontiers tensions.

Bern Bundesrath Germany Perenne Reichstag Stuttgart America House von Caprivi Austria United States Dreibund Landtag Socialist Congress Erfurt International Arbitration Tribunals

American Church Seeks Berlin Site for New Church

Berlin reports the American Union Church asks authorities to grant a Lutzowplatz site but is refused as the square is to remain a public recreation area. The congregation has 129000 marks in building funds and hopes for 400000 marks more from Americans. W Phelps supports the petition. Forckenberk cannot grant the site but imperial influence may yield a western city location. Ex Congressmen Townsend and Smith are in the city amid campaign plans. The Pamir Expedition, led by Prince Galitsin, reports success on its Kashgar Yark and Karkhalik traverse. A Papal order in Rome halts pilgrimages.

Berlin American Union Church Lutzowplatz Walter Phelps Borgomiaster Forckenberk Herr Forckenberk Amos Townsend United States Ohio Charles Emo Smith Russia

Pope bans pilgrimages to Rome for now

The pontiff announces no further pilgrimages to Rome should be undertaken at present. Catholic associations active in the effort are asked to send to the Pope the funds they have collected to aid needy pilgrims to the Holy See.

Rome Holy See

American musician Pickett faces libel charges in court

Westminster Police Court heard Nicholas Darlington Pickett an organist and professional singer born in the United States and son of a clergyman was charged with sending libelous and menacing letters to Miss McIntyre the singer. He admitted two years of letters proposing marriage and threats to kill if refused and was committed for trial.

Loxpox Westminster Nicholas Darlington Pickett United States Miss McIintyre Pat Miss McIntyre

Reunion at Mercer for Pennsylvanian Volunteers

Pittsburg members of the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers returned from Mercer reunion where the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves also met. Mercer decorations lined the town as a business meeting and banquet preceded a campfire at the Opera House with addresses from notable officers and judges. Officers elected for the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth included Labanna S. Jack as President and Wesley Geo as Historian among others.

Pittsburg One Hundred Pennsylvania Volunteers Mercer Pennsylvania Reserves Opera House John S. Gordon J. G. White H. H. Kahn John &. McCalmont John I. Chapman L. Jack Joseph F. Denniston Alex. McDowell Chaplain McGuire Labanna S. Jack Gust Schwann Oxias Reno Isaac Ambler Robert W. McKee Hugh A. Gamble Correen Eee Thomas Tanner Wesley Geo William Minsinger M. L. Harbison Joseph Zimmerman George W. Robinson Thomas Y. Hazlett James Patterson John D. Heiber James May John IL Chapman George W. Walker

Strange Woman from Youngstown At Pitt Station

A woman described as demented arrived at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie station on train No. 20 from Youngstown. Detective Cook suspected insanity and moved to place her under supervision. She claimed to be Mary Delaney of Homewood then contradicted herself and claimed to be Mrs. George Westinghouse Jr. She carried a Catholic prayer book and was kept in the ladies room pending further disposition by police.

Pittsburg Lake Erie Youngstown Cook Booker Southside Mary Delaney Homewood George Westinghouse, Jr Thirty-sixth Ward

Dallas Delegation Pushes National Stock Yards Plan

At the Butchers' National Protective Association meeting in Allegheny last May a Dallas Texas delegation urged stock yards to supply butchers independently of the Big Four. A six member committee from Ohio Missouri West Virginia Michigan New York and Pennsylvania was formed to visit Dallas to locate there. J F Beilstein is the committee member from Pennsylvania. The committee will travel to Dallas next week amid a planned grand reception and strong prospects for a new enterprise.

Butchers’ National Protective Association Allegheny Dallas Tex Ohio Missouri West Virginia Michi New York Pennsylvania J. F. Beilstein Beilstein William Hockenberger Texas City

Handsome Woman Sentenced for Counterfeit Silver Dollars

A New York woman, who gave the name Mrs Beatrice Collins, was tried in Reading for passing counterfeit silver dollars. Judge Ermentrout imposed 350 fine and two years imprisonment. She claimed innocence, alleging a forged tale of debt and deception by a man named Adams and a drummer named Collins. She fainted at sentencing and whispered a prayer.

New York Beatrice Collins Ermentrout Adams Collins Reading

Kochs Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption

Report claims a remedy much more effective than the lymph is found to purge tubercle bacilli from blood. Presented as a blood-cleanser and flesh-builder, the preparation is urged as a cure for consumption and linked to Dr Pierre’s Go TS adence with a price noted at nine dollars.

Koch Pierre

Despatch Goes Ashore Off Assateague In Severe Gale

The U S steamship Despatch, longtime presidential yacht, ran aground on Assateague shoals near Cape Charles during a Friday night gale. All crew, about 36 men and 6 officers, are safe. wrecking parties and the Yantice are sent to assist, with rescue efforts underway on the treacherous sands.

Norrone United States Secretary of the Navy Assatengue Shoals Cape Charles Brooklyn Washington Cowles Life Saving Service Cape Henry Secreta Tracy New York Merritt Wrecking Organization Brooklyn Navy Yard Yantice Brazil Assateague Island Yantte Norfolk Navy Yard William & Cowles Allen G. Thurman York Noel R. Mulligan S. L. Heap J. T. Qeden James D. Gatewood Chesapeake Bay Potomac Assatengue Island Charles Northampton County Hatteras Island President Arthur Henry C. Smith George Steers Smith Steers

The Coticura Remedy for Infant Skin Ailments

A letter by BE Bero of Hogansburgh New York describes dramatic infant skin healing using Coticura products. The writer states a severely raw boy improved after applying Coticura Resolvent and washing with Coticura products. They credit rapid recovery and note scalp disease also cleared with regular use.

Salpher Lee Otier Be.bero Hogansburgh N.Y

Itching and Burning Skin Afflicts Local Resident

A reader reports a severe skin condition with itching and burning, treated by doctors using external and internal remedies. The writer notes gratitude for medical care received and describes a long, painful course of sores and discomfort before relief.

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