24 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1891
Page
1
A Granger endorsement is bought as a preliminary step to the Republican nomination. The piece alleges Senator Leland Stanford backs the Farmers Alliance movement with millions, aiming to secure the presidency via Stanford’s nomination and a midwinter upsurge of farmers.
The Philadelphia circular from Republican Chairman Louis A. Watres calls for rapid financial support. He warns that Democratic victory could harm the nation and urges merchants to contribute large sums immediately to sustain organizing efforts.
Governor Campbell spoke to Guernsey county wool growers in Cambridge about the McKinley tariff and its effect on wool prices. He warned farmers about mounting debt from mortgage pressures and later addressed large audiences in Zanesville, focusing on labor prices and public policy shaping the economy.
Still no compromise. The Re Pelican Judicial Conference adjourned to meet Monday in Hyndman. No nomination indicated. Mr Longenecker urged at last session that The Dispatch is the best advertising medium. Classified ads reachable through its ad columns.
The Rooser conferees proposed sending the presidential judgeship nomination to a joint Republican convention of Bedford and Somerset counties. Party chairmen deemed the plan impracticable and preferred submission to voters at the next election, a proposal rejected at the conference session.
Senator Brice and General Thomas toured the Pennsylvania line and will return to Columbus after the nominating process. Brice forecast Campbell’s Ohio majority between 5 000 and 10 000, implying his own National Democratic Committee leadership would soon end.
Major McKinley toured the eastern state, addressing Salem and Youngstown crowds. He attacked Governor Campbell over free silver votes, urged protection and honest money, and praised the reception as part of a broader state campaign to elect a Republican legislature and governor.
General Gregg and Captain Morrison with General Taylor arrive from Beaver to a large crowd in New Castle. Hastings and Niles join later, with a capacity White Hall audience hearing speeches on the tariff and Republican duty as Blaine is praised.
In Wapakoneta on October 23 a special dispatch notes the People's party organ Auck land Pree urges readers to vote the straight Democratic ticket from top to bottom. The move follows the party’s history in Rockland and signals a shift away from the third party stance.
Secretary Tracy reports a Chilean government inquiry will determine responsibility for the Valparaiso attack on Baltimore sailors. The dispatch notes the mob violence, injuries to several crew, and police complicity while U S officials seek safe conduct for refugees and clarify cipher issues.
Washington reports Su Penn a Corean nobleman and Maryland Agricultural College student was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train while signaling to stop for his suburban home. He had just been reappointed at the Department of Agriculture to work on China related statistics, and planned to return to Corea. The Corean delegation in the city is unaware of the incident. Pension notices follow from the Commissioner of Pensions.
Oct 23 at WasumerTon: Chinese exclusion fight deepens as Manitoba head tax of 50 cents? no, 50 dollars per man stops entry. U S Marshal Price fails to cross Chinamen at border Emerson because demanded tax. Government unsettled. Attorney General Miller seeks instruction. likely legislative fix. Customs at San Francisco told to seal baggage of transit Chinese if dutiable items found. case tied to Suess smuggling and Bernard Reiss.
Montreal October 24 Royal Commission evidence reveals Ernest Pacaud editor of L Electeur a Liberal organizer admitted taking $100000 to secure a government railway settlement with contractor Armstrong. He met him in New York and Montreal with officials present. Armstrong offered $75000 then raised to $100000 for influence. Money paid in five $20000 checks funded election expenses a residence and political legal costs. Also missing are Owen Murphy and H McGreevy tied to Ottawa scandals. authorities fear they fled to the United States after a conspiracy trial verdict.
The Bureau of Statistics reports 52,706 immigrants entered the United States in September, up from 45,475 in the same month last year. The figures reflect ongoing patterns of migration and government tracking of arrivals.
United States Grand Jury in North Dakota returns 18 counts for officers and directors of the Louisiana lottery. Arrests planned in New Orleans for the President and others. Separate indictments allege mailing lottery ads. penalties include five years and a $5,000 fine. Related El Paso Times arrests noted with bond set at $200 each.
Wilmi nto n October 24 Three members of the Clark family Edward 40 Mary mother 19 Joseph Supreme Court bail set at 15000 each face November court on charges of burning three barns linked to a broader conspiracy. Detectives report motive revenge for discharged workers and note six DuPont sponsored investigators uncovered the plot. The case follows the 1890 Dupont mill explosion and earlier barn fires as part of one alleged scheme. Additional arrests expected with more details promised in tomorrow’s edition.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in St Louis upholds a ruling that importing workers must involve a definite contract. S C Edgar lessee of Glendale Zinc Works was found to have arranged transport for English workers who were intercepted in Philadelphia. Niedringhaus defies the government citing importation rights for Welsh labor.
Henry Clews will reveal in The Dispatch tomorrow how Daniel Drew and James B. Keene accumulated their millions, detailing their financial moves and market strategies.
The German passenger Martin Rods, traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia, jumped from a train near South Charleston and hanged himself. His body was found in a tree along the Little Miami railroad after the 40 mph plunge. Mrs Rods and their child waited at Union Station. she collected over 2100 on two trains. Burial set for tomorrow before she continues to Philadelphia. The theory cited is a sudden mental breakdown.
Ottawa reports that several towns retook the April census at their own expense and found increases of 20 to 30 percent over Government figures. The government blames low pay of enumerators, 3 cents per name, for negligent performance. Toronto, after Victoria, plans a recount.
Two masked men armed with shotguns and revolvers halted the Redding and Alturas stage six miles from town, stealing about $200 from the Wells Fargo cash box and mail bags while passengers and driver were robbed. The pair, last seen with a ten hour head start, are suspected of previous robberies on the Wenvyerville and Alturas routes.
W B Chipley, president of the Florida World’s Fair Commission, telegraphed Secretary Hirsh that Florida will reproduce Fort Marion at the Chicago fair and seek space. Hirsh says the fort will serve as Florida’s state building and be its most unique structure. Fort Marion, built by Spaniards in 1620, is believed the oldest U S structure.
Oct 23 report says Bishop Anson was thrown headfirst from his horse onto a railway track. He suffered a concussion of the brain with injuries described as serious and under medical care.
Ottawa dispatch reports that British Guinea votes 20000 toward representation at the Chicago World’s Fair and proposes Dominion government cooperation with West Indian and South American colonies to build a joint exhibition building for 1893.
In New York on October 23 Hon. James G. Blaine stayed largely out of sight amid Fifth Avenue Hotel crowds while meeting friends. He joined Mrs. Blaine and daughter Mrs. Damrosch for breakfast and park time, lunched at Mrs. Damrosch’s home, and spoke briefly with politicians in the hotel lobby. He declined to stay for a Madison Square Garden mass meeting, and Mrs. Blaine plans to depart Washington tomorrow morning aboard the Pennsylvania Limited.
New York on October 23 reports that John A. P. Glore of J. A. P. Glore & Co. produce dealers paid his poker losses with a personal check. The action indicates the firm’s head covering individual gambling debt.
For 93 dollars and a firm 61 70 dollar check to Marcus Stefter. Stefter endorsed to Edward C. Green but payment was stopped amid doubts raised by Glr and Green sues Glore Z in city court seeking judgment for Green in case v. 94.
In New York on October 23 Judge Lacombe sustained Acting Superintendent O Beaíne action. The 20 Italian detainees will be returned tomorrow by the Cochemise after a delay. They had letters to an Italian banker stating they were to be sent west to a contractor for work.
New York October 2 19 Democratic Lieutenant Governor Jones advocates voting against the Tamany ticket. He argues the party must be rescued from usurpers and guided by Jeffersonian principles to ensure future progress.
Paymaster General William Smith submitted his annual report to Secretary Proctor noting a $733,484 increase in volunteer pay expenditures. The rise is attributed to many claims allowed in the prior fiscal year but paid in the current year.
Stanford Out for President dominates the table of contents as the issue highlights a campaign focus. The edition also previews sections on society notices, editorials, business, deaths, and weather linked to political and national topics.
The piece critiques Pacific coast wealth and exemptions laws that let millionaires avoid taxes by shifting debt to banks. It contrasts booming scenery with weak local manufacturing and shallow home markets, noting Portland’s millionaires and limited industrial investment while urging attention to real productive enterprise.
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