20 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1889
Page
1
The piece surveys a tense political scene with Senator Sherman leading Republican efforts in Ohio while Thurman campaigns for Democrats. It notes contests in New Jersey and Virginia and reports GOP fears from a Halstead letter affecting turnout, plus expected late-stage attacks and party reactions.
A Cleveland observer reports heavy registration in favor of Republicans while Democratic turnout wavers. Allies of both parties see potential impacts in Cincinnati and the southern counties as Governor Foraker’s fate hinges on timely and uniform registration. Conservative figures deem the contest balanced with risk of shifting votes.
October dispatch from Trenton notes Republicans rallying, Grubb’s revised governor letter praised, Prohibition split eroding third party impact. Abbett’s prospects remain uncertain with legislative nominations due next week and polls showing a tight contest.
The Mississippi Republican State Executive Committee met in Jackson on October 19 to consider General James R. Chalmers withdrawal from the state ticket. Though not present, he reportedly declined to campaign for governor. The party defends its conservative course and appeals to the nation for support, recalling past struggles and pledging to uphold constitutional guarantees amid internal divisions.
The Republican State campaign neared end in Hanerssere as Boyer and Chairman Andrews arrived from Lebanon. A brief Lochiel Hotel speech followed a crowd greeting with District Attorney Kunkel introducing Boyer. The effort included many counties and thousands shaking hands, with Philadelphia canvass upcoming led by Speaker Bosh and Chairman Andrews continuing from Philadelphia.
October 19 report notes Hill centers interest in New York fall elections. State tickets draw limited fight while the clash over the Legislature pits Ex-Senator Platt against Governor Hill for control, with patronage at stake and both parties counting on strategic gains.
Philadelphia reports two weeks remain before the vote as State Treasurer successor candidates from both regular parties tour counties. Chairman Andrews plans to report to State Committee and may stay until election eve. Prohibitionists expect a solid showing, while Quay and Cameron plan brief returns for funerary services in Norristown.
A large Republican meeting convenes at General Mahone's residence in Prierssvee with all State Committee members present. They plan to defend GOP interests on election day and consider inviting Langston supporters to speak for the Sipsblinn ticket. The Creek Sussex GOP convention nominated J. C. Duane for the legislative district including Denwiddie, Sussex, and Waverly Wyatt.
The court granted a change of venire for James Neff’s murder trial. The case will be heard in Greene county, with a special venue of jurors drawn from Lake Sewere. The trial is set for the second Monday of November in Washington county after a lien of jurors was partially selected this week.
In Greenville Alabama on October 19 a dispute between a Black helper and a young white man named Roberts linked to Burk's Horse Show led to gasoline being poured on Roberts. A second man ignited the fuel and flames engulfed him as he ran along the main street seeking aid.
London dispatch reports Father McFadden and dozens of Donegal peasants face a protestant‑jury trial charged with murder and conspiracy. Observers say the Crown case relies on police testimony and biased proceedings, while defense cites rights and potential wrongful arrest. The adjourned trial heads toward a likely verdict and broader political reaction.
Washington reports the War Department has settled the Louisville bridge matter again. The bridge company presented a modified plan with three piers and 500 foot spans, claiming approval from the coal exchange and rotary Proctor, after earlier protests from Pittsburgh coal interests and Congressional members.
The sixteenth annual convention will meet at Battery D Armory in Chicago from November 8 to 12. Officers will set the program, and Miss Frances Willard will deliver the annual address along with General Neal Dow. Prominent members will speak on temperance and allied topics.
Charles Schultzman aged 15 found guilty of manslaughter for killing Frank Fredli. The death followed a confrontation at a farm where Schultzman allegedly received a fatal blow. Judge Nicholas Schuileman presided as the case concluded.
A Huff House housekeeper Lena Wineberger who died last May left trunks filled with hidden cash. A cousin found gold coins totaling over 10,000 dollars and more than 1,800 dollars in paper money and fractional currency, with discreet false bottoms in multiple trunks.
Benjamin Winchester, 86, of New Britain, regained sight after cataract operations in New York funded by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. He arrived home Tuesday able to recognize people after ten years, dressed in a new suit she also provided. The witness accounts praise the poetess as benefactress guiding his restoration.
A knife wielding maniac attacked a street car near Nineteenth and State streets, slashing seats and injuring conductor O'Brien. Officers O'Shea and O'Brien wrestled him after a ten minute struggle, police say he is in custody at the armory awaiting trial.
Passengers injured in the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe wreck near Dodge City were brought to Kansas City. Mary C Dankler of Lamar Missouri remained unconscious, Mary Lupton of Keokuk Iowa and F B Almen of Elgin Illinois were seriously hurt, with Almen unlikely to recover. Conductor Thornberg exposed to the blaze and saved the car by holding the stove upright despite severe burns.
The Two Republics reports the theft of 1,000 interior debt bonds with nominal value 2,500 each, totaling about 2.5 million dollars. The bonds, valued over a million in cash, were said to be moved to London. Several arrests are linked to the case as General Jena denies prior warnings.
A telegram from Brownsville reports a party of armed men rode to Azadore’s ranch and abducted two men claimed to be bandits. The incident followed ongoing trouble in the area and details remain unclear.
General Raum, a long-time Illinois resident and Civil War veteran, was named Commissioner of Pensions in a secretive White House decision. The appointment, praised by supporters and questioned by critics, follows earlier shifts and signals a focus on steady, lawful administration of the Pension Bureau. Raum was born in 1822 at Golconda Missouri, rose from law practice to military service, and later served in Congress representing Illinois. He vows honest, lawfully administered oversight and has little to say about past controversies.
Curio at October 19 reports in Chicago note the surprise among politicians at General Green B. Baum’s selection as Pension Commissioner. A reporter found Senator Farwell absent in South Bend, while Colonel James Sexton and other senators defended Baum as eminently fitted for the post.
At New York on October 19 the Protestant Episcopal Convention defeated a change to the communion service that would limit who may partake of the Lord s Supper. The ruling, opposed by several bishops and a minority of deputies, was described as aligning with Rome and potentially altering eucharistic dogma. The motion to non-concur carried after debate.
New York October 19 The International Exposition committee requests members to contribute to a preliminary expenses fund. The General Committee met October 10 and authorized a substantial contribution, with $10,000 already advanced. Plans, offices, printing, and travel to Albany and Washington require immediate funds, solicited only from committee members and not the general public.
An index of features in a historic publication listing arts notes society items and notices. The page references various sections including Part II Part III and notes on sales fashions and local amusements with scattered personal names and topics.
Special telegram from Onteaco reports defense lawyer Trim-Locking Forrest struggling to secure witnesses for Judge Longenecker’s Cronin case. Griff (Mrs. Griffin) from Ravenswood claims Burke boarded with her and faced violence over alleged intimacy, while prosecutors pursue a motive linked to a pistol-based conspiracy. Additional notes reveal a German named Charles Zander implicated in a related conversation about Dr Cronin’s murder.
In Roonzstza WN C October report the Brighton Railway surface roads in the city and 11 principal routes totaling about 30 miles were sold for 2125000. Negotiations occurred through attorneys with purchasers unnamed, and the sale affects local cable road operations.
The brief notes the Rice family tied up in a hotel dispute at Long Branch during the season. Ed Emmons attached trunks over an unpaid bill of about 200 dollars. The situation reflects a Jersey justice episode involving a veteran minstrel and his companion.
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