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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1892
Page
1
James G. Blaine arrives at Ophir Farm with Whitelaw Reid after a Boston to Grand Central journey. Blaine, ill earlier, shows improved health but says he is too weak to speak and has not decided about campaign speeches.
The Maine statesman Blaine plans to join Reid at Ophir Farm near White Plains then head to Washington for the winter. A monster meeting in the city is hinted, with Carter Manley and others aiming to secure a Blaine speech to rally Republicans and offset Senator Hill's stance.
Beaver Falls labor groups formed a 6 member committee to draft questions for congressional and legislative candidates. They seek views on union rights, advisory labor ads, militia funding for striking workers, treason laws, state detectives access, and related issues, with replies due by October 17, 1893.
A circular sent to Norfolk Navy Yard employees requests a contribution or pledge to support Harrison Reid and Bowden in the congressional race. The note, signed by a local committee, cites important business and was forwarded to Commodore Weaver and then to Washington.
Grover Cleveland replies to Charles K. Holliday of the Kansas Democratic Editorial Association praising Kansas for not supporting the McKinley tariff. He notes the break from partisan bonds toward prosperity and relief from unjust taxation, expressing gratitude and encouragement.
Senator M S Quay travels by Chicago limited express toward Beaver after a Florida health scare. He recounts insomnia vertigo cessation without doctors and plans to meet New York headquarters while noting a notably apathetic campaign nationwide.
The Republican National Committee treasurer Cornelius Bliss reports ample funds to support multiple bureaus and campaigns. Next week a further around one million dollars is expected from manufacturers and businessmen in New York to aid the drive in securing New York for Harrison and Reid.
The Civil Service Commission has referred papers to the U S Attorney for action after alleging the South Dakota Republican Campaign Committee tried to levy political assessments on Bureau employees at Pine Ridge. Commissioner Roosevelt said the inquiry covers the Pine Ridge and related sites as part of a broad crackdown.
New York October 12 A Democratic State Committee meeting at the Hoffman House endorsed the Republican nomination of Judge Charles E. Andrews for the Court of Appeals. Talks suggested Hill and Cleveland may not unite before a big gathering at Tammany Hall on the 25th instant. Cleveland was asked to preside but had not replied. Richard Croker said Senator Hill would speak at the meeting.
A Philadelphia operation at Orthopedic Hospital removed brain tissue governing the thumb to halt epilepsy attacks. The patient, a convalescent epileptic woman, recovered quickly and moved about hospital wards with her head bound. The surgeon will publish details in a medical paper later.
Archbishop Satolli arrives aboard the Ma jestia on a Vatican mission to study American church growth, inspect national parishes, and represent the pope at the World’s Fair opening. Monsignor O Connell accompanies him. the party tours Faribault, then travels to Baltimore and Chicago aboard a special car for a year or more.
A heavy snow sleet and wind swept Colorado and parts of Utah from Oct 12. Telegraph lines were entirely broken across the state. In Denver signs and cornices fell, trees split, and several people were struck by flying debris. Falling live trolley wires damaged electric systems and injured horses.
The train collision near Trevorton on Reading Railroad injured A. D. Maxwell fatally and badly bruised Miss Taylor and Miss Hougha. Maxwell's sister was found beneath the wreck covered with blood and does not appear to recover.
A Dispatch report from Premieros New Jersey states Taylor Reed of Princeton Observatory corroborates Barnard's discovery of Jupiter's new satellite. Young and Reed adjust its orbital period to 11 hours 56 minutes 40 seconds, placing the body on the planet’s near side and confirming five satellites rather than four.
Toledo dispatch reports in the Daly bribery case that a concealed stenographer overheard talks between Daly and Lorenz of Pluto Oil Company. The witness Bassett and Secretary Machen described an opening beneath Lorenz's desk to listen, with Daly demanding 5500 to pass an ordinance. Daly named 11 conspirators, with 500 per vote, as prosecutors build their case against seven indicted officials.
Midnight report says a Missouri Pacific Express train was halted between Caney and Tyro near Coffeyville. The Daltons had a week earlier fought locals here with four dead on each side, marking a violent confrontation.
Kroxvk Inc reports a voluntary assignment on Oct 12 with liabilities estimated at 56000. Assets are expected to cover less than half. Preferred creditors include Citizens' National Bank of Kokomo Indiana Armstrong Landen Hunt Company of Kokomo and Marion Stove Works of Marion for coal.
The Navy Department, unhappy with slow ship steel deliveries from two contractors for the new vessels, warned at least one firm that promises must be kept and shipments must meet contract specifications or face strict action.
Youngstown Ohio October 12 ex Carnegie Company of Pittsburg employee Sperial ER O Christy carries a warrant to arrest McLuckie a Burgess of Homestead on treason fugitive from justice charges The affidavit based on a Pittsburg Judge Kennedy warrant placed with Chief Cantwell McLuckie eluded arrest and will likely surrender to court order tomorrow W and Anderson McLuckie counsel vows to contest extradition potentially up to Ohio Supreme Court
Adjutant General Greenland has drawn warrants totaling 351 852 35 for troop pay and related costs at Homestead, excluding a 52 000 transport bill from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bills over 25 000 were presented for payment, and total costs are now believed to amount to about 600 000.
The final movement for opening the Nez Perces Indian reservation has been made. Senator Dubois urged Secretary Noble to appoint Robert Schleicher of Lewiston to lead the commission with the Indians. Schleicher is a business man familiar with the Nez Perces and aims to speed the opening. The reservation is rich and will yield valuable acres for cultivation.
Albert Raekpe 25 attempted self mutilation in Chicago on October 12 by severing his left leg below the knee with a hatchet and injuring his left arm before striking his head until fainting. He was hospitalized and is not expected to survive.
Odessa correspondent reports cholera expanding through Southwestern Russia as of October 12 with cases in Lonxpon and surrounding areas increasing. Public health officials monitor the outbreak and issue warnings to residents.
St. Louis dispatch reports W D Holliday assistant general freight agent of the Big Four Railroad has orders to ship freight for Columbus or via Columbus. No further connections to today’s strike of switchmen on the Big Four road have been disclosed.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM reports Mia Harrison near death with the President by her side. Doctors’ warnings and a crisis near hand dominate Washington as the nation watches the first lady’s condition while she endures nourishment and rest under a pall of anxious secrecy. The President shows visible grief and pauses in official duties to remain with his wife. Public sympathy grows for Mrs. Harrison, noted for her domestic grace and refinement, who dislikes attention yet commands broad esteem.
J Lida Pastorius known as the Queen of the Cooleys was arrested near Fairchance and jailed on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen goods. Deputy Pegg brought her to Squire Wilson's office for commitment papers. An infant was in her arms as onlookers watched the scene amid the town’s curiosity.
The Globe states it now finds the published claim about Miss Lizzie Borden’s physical condition untrue after an investigation. It admits other inaccuracies in the new evidence sold to its reporter by Detective Edwin McHenry of Providence.
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