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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1890
Page
1
Ex Senator Emery and Mapes, leaders of the Independent Republican state committee, tour Pennsylvania pledging Pattison momentum. They praise Pittsburgh reception, forecast large Pattison majorities, and pledge fraud surveillance in Philadelphia with cross‑party support.
Dispatch from Philadelphia reports Republican leaders gathering for urgent talks as Senator Quay returns east to assess field conditions. Initial reports show apathy among Dunkard voters and significant indecision among Buckingham Hilltown and Bensalem Republicans, with funds being prepared to cover legitimate campaign expenses.
The article notes ongoing campaigners moving through corridors daily, while no money has yet reached the targeted groups. The doodle end of the campaign accelerates chairmen from various districts, and once they are cared for, city workers will receive their share.
C L Magee returning from New York declines prediction on Pennsylvania governor race. He says Quay is the Republican candidate and Pattison could win, with many Allegheny county Republicans wagering on Pattison. He notes anti-Quay sentiment and shifts in voting intentions among clerks and business men.
The State Federation of Labor convenes in the House of Representatives hall in Harrisburg for a two day session starting tomorrow. Samuel Gompes, president of the National Federation, will address a mass meeting for organized labor Tuesday evening. About 20 delegates are to pass through Philadelphia for the event. Indications point to a defeat of any Delamater political move, with delegates leaning against political action yet prepared to oppose Delamater on labor bills from the last legislative session.
Secretary Mead says ex Senator Wallace will accompany Pattison to Chambersburg to address Democrats in the Cumberland Valley. Wallace may speak further at Harrisburg and Reading if health allows. William S. Stenger joins for Carlisle. Senator Delamater returns to Scranton. the Republican candidate’s visit to the city ward meetings is delayed.
Senator William A. Wallace arrived in Clearfield at night and was greeted by a brass band and a large crowd. He was escorted to a carriage and driven to his residence with 600 Patterson men in front, despite a driving rain. He gave a brief speech praising Pattison as a good Democrat and pledged to stand by him.
In Beaver county a large Prohibition meeting at the Opera House drew about 300 attendees. Governor candidate John D. Gill and John W. Nicholls addressed the crowd as prominent speakers with a brass band present.
Official returns from the recent state election show Rep. Rose Crry winning as Congressman by 2,171, and Shoup the Rep. Governor by 2,327. On joint ballot the legislature will stand Republicans 45 and Democrats 9.
Governor David B. Hill of New York will tour Ohio this week delivering three speeches as part of McKinley coverage. The announcement appears in Columbus with details continuing on the sixth page.
New Orleans police arrested about 40 Italians at Carlo Graffero’s grocery on Burgundy and Conti streets amid a suspected meeting. Immigrants from Chicago could not verify identities and were jailed as dangerous, while investigators pursue leaders of the Matrango circle linked to the Hennessey murder. A steamship with 800 Italian immigrants nears New Orleans and will be inspected under exclusion act provisions.
Ottawa reports a new trade pact with German glass makers requiring duty payment in advance before shipment of 20 to 40 tons of plate glass to Western states. The firms insist on this prepayment under their combination with German manufacturers, complicating shipments to the United States via Canada in bond to buyers.
Rev Father Gessner of St Patrick's Church in Elizabeth condemns low necked attire worn by women at a social held by Father Matthew Dramatic Corps last Friday. He ordered some female members to leave and says he will not tolerate such dress at church related events.
A circular signed by Bishop Scarborough and 126 clergy from New Jersey churches urges moral citizens to oppose any candidate who supports race tracks or pool selling. Rutgers Professor Dr McCosh and Drew Theological Seminary faculty signed, with thousands of copies to be distributed. The New Jersey Jockey Club paid $3,000 yearly taxes, up from £116 before its arrival in Elizabeth.
Reports from Ottawa dated October 19 say Count Dillon visits Canada amid strong interest. Montreal papers claim he plans Boulangist agitation with aims to relocate French colonists, acquire land in British Columbia, and promote immigration to Quebec. Mentions of Mercier Grandin and Quebec clergy linked to a Northwest settlement scheme.
Robert Garrett arrives in New York aboard the Umbria after six months abroad for health. His wife and daughter accompany him to the Brevoort House for luncheon before continuing to Baltimore. A close friend disputes rumors of lingering illness, noting Garrett appears physically well though modest in conversation.
On a Georgia Railroad passenger train arriving in Augusta from Atlanta, John F. Carswell of Augusta and Mamie Fuller of Columbia County eloped after meeting during Carswell’s visit. With Rev Joshua Patterson aboard, they married on the moving train near Berzelia.
United States Marshal A Knight of Dallas orders deputy marshals to transport 22 prisoners charged with murdering the Marlo brothers and horse thieves in 1888. They will be moved from Dallas and Sherman jails to Graham for trial in the U S Court tomorrow, with heavy guard including soldiers from Fort Sill and Texas Rangers from Amarillo.
Acting Land Commissioner Stone orders registers and receivers to reduce office contingent costs. Despite fewer entries from 252,479 in 1888 to 163,463 in 1890 and lower acreage and cash receipts, expenses rose from 147000 in 1888 to 176229 in 1890.
Mc Connin an agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad system arrives in Chicago to draft plans for a large tunnel to serve the 21 lines terminating at Canal street. He presents a prospectus and outlines a plan for an underground belt railroad. Mexican postage rates eyed for possible reduction by the Postmaster General in Mexico City.
The Prussian Minister of Commerce advances a plan approved by the Emperor for a Berlin suburb project. Lichtenberg would host 4,000 model homes at five mark monthly rent with 20 years occupancy leading to ownership. Homes feature modern ventilation, gardens, and multiple rooms. The state buys land at a third value and government officers supervise construction.
A Dunlap's Cable report recalls the Duke of Ratibor celebrating his fiftieth ducal anniversary while 20 000 residents across 50 villages in Silesia endure extreme poverty. Weavers smuggle flour from Austria to Prussia for cheaper food. guards halt the practice as hunger persists and no aid is offered.
In Queenstown October 19 a telegraph operator from Birmingham named Miss Kate Walsh aboard the Cunard steamship Servia was courted by Feely from the same city. After racing by mail train to Holyhead and then Queenstown he found her aboard and persuaded her to marry him before the ship sailed. She joked he was almost too late.
In Beriis on October 19 the Russian painter Nicoli, a Tolstoy follower, unveils an ultra realistic work titled What is the Truth depicting Christ before Pilate. The canvas shows a torn robe and disheveled hair, suggesting the Savior's suffering and prompting strong reactions with several ladies fainting in the gallery.
Loxton reports Welsh cities are angry after Mr. H. M. Stanley refused to travel to Wales for the cable dispute. The dispute centers on Dunlafs Cable Company led by Ky Dunlaf, with tensions rising as the issue draws local attention.
A Rhineland Westphalia prison federation plans a memorial to revive corporal punishment in prisons before the next Reichstag. It proposes flogging by a machine for boys and men, arguing brutality increased crimes and reform requires jailers wielding parental power for severe punishment.
William B. Hakes, a farmer near Sandy Creek, was found dead in his bed after receiving about 120 dollars for grain. A robbed house and turned pockets suggest chloroform followed by death. A coroner's inquest and autopsy are scheduled.
Freddie Neblich, 3, was shot by his brother with a 38 caliber revolver in a Hoosterdam home. The bullet entered above the left eye, passed through the brain, and exited the back of the head. Surgeons inserted a silver tube to drain the wound, and Freddie is improving with pus discharge diminishing.
In Watertown a week ago about 5 000 church fair premium tickets were discarded by postmasters under Wanamaker anti lottery laws. The Post Office warns publishers to seek guidance, and Judge Tyner suggests withholding premium schemes until Justice Department ruling.
A Newark diocese letter from Bishop Wigger was read in Elizabeth and across Newark calling a special collection next Sunday at all masses to aid the starving poor in Ireland. Catholics urged to be as generous as possible in this emergency.
In Tarentum Alexander Killian is convicted of murder in the first degree for the Rudert murder after a sensational trial. The jury found him guilty at 10 PM with Judge Magee set to fix the punishment. Police link Killian to accomplices Peter Griffin Thomas Couroy and New York Shire in a jewelry store raid and fatal shooting.
New York September 19. The Socialist Labor Party Executive Committee reconsidered inviting O'Brien and Dillon to the United States. A long debate followed over whether such a reception might harm the labor cause. A communication from Mr. Kleeman noted solidarity with Irish wage earners but warned against swapping English landlord rule for an Irish middle class despotism.
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