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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1892

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Blaine Speaks at Ophir Farm in Westchester Campaign Night

Blaine delivers a rally style speech at Ophir Farm hosted by Chauncey Depew and others. The event features a large Westchester crowd, notes a late addition of Patrick Egan and remarks on Irish votes, tariffs, and Chile diplomacy amid a festive dinner setting.

Elaine Mr. Reid Mr. Blaine Ophir Park Chauncey M. Depew Garrett A. Hobart New Jersey C. Kerens Missouri William A. Hahn Ohio W. H. Robertson C. W. Hackett William Brookfield Patrick Egan Chile Solomon Hirsch Turkey Warner Miller Samuel Fessenden Blaine New England Ophir Farm Mansion London New York Britain Democratic Party America Eutland Ezan Neld Pat Egan Reid Westchester Mr. Egan Mr. Depew United States

The Revised Ballot Size and Certification Process

The article reports on ballot size being about 22 by 28 inches and the system for certifying the official ballot by October 20. It notes five party columns, state certification, and the role of Chief Clerk Sovder and aides in preparing nomination certificates amid protests and potential delays.

Harrity Harerssure State Department Reeder Department Sovder Sue Secretary of the Commonwealth

Strike Boyscott: Big Four switchmen threaten spread of walkout

Columbus reports that strikers rescinded a compromise and demand Cincinnati scale and hours. Dayton Springfield and Indianapolis crews may join in 24 hours if not met. Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio switchmen threaten 38 hour strikes. Police kept order as 50 workers labored. two strikers arrested for calling new men scabs.

Columbus Big Four Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Indianapolis Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Buffalo John Burley

Governor Pattison Hailed Troops In Homestead Compliment

Harrisburg October 14 The complimentary order from National Guard headquarters commends the troops ordered into service by general orders No 19 current series for prompt response and orderly conduct at the disturbance in Homestead The Adjutant General and Governor Rene E Pattison praise the division for upholding the law and liberty of citizens.

Pattison Homestead Harrisburg National Guard Reneet E. Pattison W. Gurertasn

Electric Car Bomb Attempt Shocks Cleveland Suburbs

An explosion on the Mayfield line near Garfield monument damaged a street car as a discharged employee is suspected. The motor and trail car were near the city when the wheel struck a bottle and a blast hurled the car while no passengers or crew were hurt.

Cleveland Esat Cleveland Railroad Company Mayfield Garfield Monument

Naval Armor Pact Eases Friction With Carnegie Bethlehem

Washington talks between Navy Secretary Tracy and Carnegie M. Hansicker and Lt Stone eased delays in armor plate contracts for the New York and Monterey. Carnegie and Bethlehem officials vowed faster production, with conning tower and turret plates due for shipment by late November and a broader boom in armor work expected soon.

Hunsicker New York Monterey Carnegies Honsicker Stove

Baltimore and Ohio to consolidate Ohio and Mississippi line

Baltimore and Ohio officials who ran the Ohio and Mississippi election in Cincinnati arrived by special train. They will consolidate the Ohio and Mississippi with the Baltimore and Ohio, creating a continuous line from Jersey City to St. Louis and inspecting the new Union passenger depot in St. Louis.

Str. Louis Baltimore and Ohio Ohio Merchants’ Terminal Company Jersey City St. Louis

Still a Prophet Foretells Chicago Calamity

Rev. Andrew Jones a prominent colored preacher at the African Methodist Episcopal Church attracts crowded crowds with prophecies of a Chicago disaster. He says tall buildings will crumble and a sanguinary flood will drown many. He recalls being arrested in Pittsburgh as crazy three months before Johnstown’s flood.

Johnstown Chicago Andrew Jones African Methodist Episcopal Church Pittsburg

East Liverpool Firms Crippled by Car Shortage for Coal

East Liverpool reports severe coal shortages hinder factories and potteries. Local mills may shut tonight as Pittsburg coal is plentiful but cannot be shipped due to unavailable cars and restrictions on loading cars from other lines. The Dispatch notes politics from centers of activity in tomorrow's edition.

Chile Republican Party United States Baltimore Harrison South America Egan Depew Mr. Reid Westchester Chauncey Holmans House of Representatives East Livernoon Pittsburg Pennsylvania Company

Albright Saves Him 90000 in Canton Blackmail Case

In Canton on October 14 the Snyder Albright legal clash concluded with a verdict for Albright who denied the note as a forged blackmail attempt. Snyder sought 90000 claiming a note to compromise criminal intimacy with Mrs Snyder.

Canton Pecia Snyder-Albright Snyder Albright Mra. Snyder

Carnegie predicts U S prosperity amid global trade woes

Andrew Carnegie and his wife arrived in Loy Box Scotland and discussed a new book for workers and employers alike. He warned Britain faces harsh wage cuts and poor exports, while the United States holds surplus, enabling full employment and export under sole prosperity.

Loy Box Andrew Carnegie Scotland Associated Press Homestead Carnegie Great Britain Isbor India China Europe United States

Mrs Harrison Weakens Further At Washington Hospital

Washington October 14 The only change in Mrs Harrison's condition tonight is that she is a little weaker than yesterday. She slept most of the time with heavy sleep exhausting in its effects. Intermittently she would awaken for a few minutes before dropping back into slumber while awake she ate small amounts. Deep sleep may reflect medicines used to treat nervousness, closely guarded by the family due to their depressing effects.

Washington Mra Harrison

Blizzard Hits Utah Rockies Block Trains and Telegraph

A severe storm cripples Union Pacific service from Utah to Ogden with telegraph lines down and lines of snow 18 feet deep in places. Rotary plows operate between Laramie and Feramie as westbound trains are stranded. 80 cars of passengers from the West arrive in a three train move.

Union Pacific Utah Rockies Curversss Woo Ogden Utah

Sugar underweight fraud indictment shocks New York

Francis C. Hewitt city weigher is indicted on 18 counts for bribery in a sugar underweighing scheme. Edward W. Simonds names multiple exporters and sugar trust involvement. Hewitt released on 10000 dollar bail. trial set after Monday.

New York City Igher New York Francis C. Hewitt Wall Street United States Holmes United States Grand Jury Edward W. Simonds H. Trowbridge L W. & P. Armstrong George R. McDougall Sugar Trust Simonds Hewitt Ini Rs Wallstreet Whitehead Treasury Atl United States District Evarts Shield Thomas BR. Harris Benedict Carl von Pastan von Pastan & Co von Pustau von Pustan Mitchell Disratca

Water shortage threatens Chicago visitors at dedication

Chicago faces a daily shortfall of 36 million gallons as a double beam pump at the Chicago Avenue works is disabled. Repair is expected to take 30 days, leaving pumps idle at Fourteenth street while a new four mile tunnel is connected to the lake. Officials downplay famine fears but warn outside areas may lack water. France’s Atlantic City by Mary Temple Bayard is noted.

Chicago Chicago Avenue Fourteenth Street Four Mile Tractor Onderdonk

Prisoner fatally injured while attempting escape

Peter Galler, 25, inmate at Philadelphia House of Correction, died early this morning while trying to descend from a bathroom window using a knotted sheet rope. He was serving his twentieth sentence. intoxication cited as a factor.

Philadelphia Peter Galler House of Correction Dronkenneas

Mountain of zinc ore found near Hillsboro New Mexico

A carbonate of zinc deposit spanning over 500 acres was discovered near Hillsboro New Mexico. Initial belief classified it as lead ore but assays in St Louis and Joplin indicate zinc worth about 35 dollars per ton. Veins and indications cover a large area.

el Paso Tux Hillsboro N. M St. Louis Joplin

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Ophir Farm Republic Bow Sriebman Ireland Hisa Michigan Illinois Connecticut Dr. Depew Andre Cnidaoe Bisine B Ophir Grek Spo Department of State Mr. Reid Anid Weatebentor Henry Clay Patty James Mr. Beird West Chester Crowce Star Joan Mr. Reid Columbus Brethren Bethlehem Uncle Sam Navy TNE Navy Department Carnegie Company M. Hansicker Lieutenant Stone Thausvy Hansicker Stone Frick Ceent Osmegie Tum Disratcu Bethehem Works Hensicker Creusot Tracy Bhlehem Krupp Armstrong France Carnegie Comics Bethlehem Age Big Liverpool Mrs. Harrison Weaker Blizzard Potter Carpenter Atlantic City Mary Temple Bayard Dispatch
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