DISTRICTS IN DOUBT AND CLOSE RACES IN PENNSYLVANIA THIRD DISTRICT FIERCE FIGHT
The state faces spirited contests with Pat tison Delamater dominating the scene while Richard Vaux challenges William McAleer in the Third district. Reformers and machine factions clash as Republicans seek to influence seats and governor ties.
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Distatce
Puriapotentia
Pattison-Delamater
Richard Vaux
William McAleer
Quay
Delamater
Congressional
Indorse Vaux
Kerr Confident Campaign Tone Boosts Pennsylvania Race
Philadelphia October 24. Democratic State Committee Chairman Kerr says momentum favors Pattison in a statewide race. He notes crowds at discussions, disciplined campaign literature, and strong voter interest. Kerr declines to publish early results and plans a statewide address next Monday with 400 district committeemen to mobilize turnout.
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Philadelphia
Kerr
Democratic State Committee
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Reed in the Garden City rally in Chicago with Reed speaking
large Chicago crowd gathers for a speech by Speaker Reed with numerous senators congressmen and Republican leaders in attendance. He asserts that participation by all citizens shapes legislation and denounces excluding any group from government.
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Chicago
Reed
Union Veteran Association
Battery D Armory
United States
Farwell
Cullom
Mason, Adams and Butterworth
Jones
Illinois Republican State Central Committee
Estimate of the Twenty-fifth District Vote
A dispatch from New Castle on October 24 reports a political guess for the Twenty-fifth Congressional District race. The estimate predicts Phillips 15 000, Gillespie 12 000, Kedowalla linked to the Harrison contest at 21 000 Republican votes.
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Twenty- Fifth Congressional District
Frecta
Telegham
Dispatch
New Castle
Phillips
Gillespie
Kedowalla
Harrison
Delamater Campaign Swing Through Manayunk and Falls
A special dispatch reports Senator Delamater touring Philadelphia area venues with a Republican party entourage. He visited paper mills and iron works at Pencoyd and Sevill Schofield, spoke to enthusiastic crowds at Temperance Hall Falls of Schuylkill Patterson Hall and the Academy of Music with leaders H S Huidekoper and Joseph R Hawley among speakers. Whistles rockets and fireworks marked the receptions.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Delamater
Manayunk
Adams
W. Nexon
Pencoyd
Pencoyd Iron Works
Senator Delamater
Sevill Schofield
James Adama
Temperance Hall
Falls of Schuyleill
John
Joseph R. Hawley
Connecticut
Philip C. Garrett
Hill Talks Tariff Ties Labor and Industry in Panhandle
In Wheeling Governor Hill addresses a crowd at the Opera House urging tariff measures that favor labor while avoiding war on manufacturing. He argues tariffs should equalize foreign and domestic wage costs and cites the Democratic platform. He plans a Baltimore and Ohio tour with stops along key towns.
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Wheeling
Hill
Opera
Baltimore and Ohio
Benwood
Moundsville
Camden
Belton
Littleton
Burton
Wanonington
Farmington
Fairmont
Grafton
Newburg
Rowlesburg
Terra Alta
Piedmont
Keyser, Martinsburg
Harper's Ferry
Cumberland
Future McKinley Sherman Boutelle Meeting Deferred
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Alliance notes Senator Sherman failed to arrive causing the big meeting to be canceled. A new date is planned for next week with McKinley Sherman and Boutelle in attendance. Fannie B Ward recently traveled from Winter to Summer in a day across the Andes in South America. The Dispatch will publish her account tomorrow morning.
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Alliance
Sherman
McKinley
Boutelle
Fannie B. Ward
South America
Andes
Dispatch
Free organ recital at Carnegie Hall Allegheny features old and new gems
The twenty fourth Carnegie Hall Allegheny organ recital starts at 3 pm with a program of vocal and instrumental gems. Old Rosin Bow is repeated by popular request, and a first time here Poles waltz No. 8 is performed. Mrs Mare L Lucas offers three numbers including With Verdure Clad from Haydn.
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Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Pole
Strauss
Mare L. Lucas
Haydn
Protestant Episcopal Missionary Council
R. Evlenverga
Ambroise Thomaa
C. Minnet
Paderowski & Potpourri
J. B. Wekerlin
Overtore
Dr. of Alcantara
Eichberg
Miiterseeckessatte
W. C. Peters
Bollind & Dolorosa
Ll. Gavotte
Meran-Marsh
Magic Lanterns Gift to Boys at Kaufmanns Today
Every boy purchasing a suit or overcoat of five dollars or more at Kaufmanns today will receive a free large magic lantern. Extraordinary bargains on table linens napkins towels and more featured by Tissa Hucus & Hacker.
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Kaufmanns
Tissa Hucus & Hacker
Harrison's Chances Solid for Indiana Delegation in 1892
A New York correspondent reports Indiana Republicans split over patronage under President Harrison. Discontent follows patronage distribution, with calls for strong state leadership akin to Hendricks. Skepticism over Harrison's renomination persists, while tariff talk intensifies and local leaders sway party loyalty. The piece cites Cleveland on patronage and condemns Treasurer Huston amid Indiana political bustle.
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New York
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Harrison
Democratic Party
Hendricks
Jesader
Cleveland
Calumet Club
Danville
MacKinley
Kalamazoo
Onan
Mr. Harrison
J.guld
Huston
Muneaay
Wreck on Cincinnati line kills two on switch
A southbound Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis train derailed entering a siding near Oxford after a switch was not rocked. Engineer Myera died instantly. brakeman Cassidy and an unknown man perished in the blaze. Five others injured. overall loss estimated at 75 000 to 125 000 dollars.
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Hamiltor, CO
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Indianapolis
Oxford
Lockport
Myera
James Cassidy
Powell
Porter Signals Possible New York Census Recount
Robert P. Porter, head of the Census Bureau, arrived in New York aboard the Lahn and met reporters at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He declined to decide action until consulting the Interior Secretary, but indicated a recount is possible and that police schedules may be sent to Washington for cross checking with federal lists. He warned against assuming the recount adds 200,000. Agents would verify names by ward to root out duplicates.
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New Yor
Robert P. Porter
Census Bureau
Licoyd
Lahn
New York
Porter
Childs
Grant
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Tigi
Pettit poisoning case heard in Crawfordsville county court
The Pettit poisoning case features several witnesses recounting Sunday events as Mrs. Pettit grew ill. Pettit, a preacher, was anxious during his sermon and left early in the rain. Testimony includes Pettit mutterings about Methodist ministers and remarks about marriage as a lottery.
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Crawfordsville, Inc
Pettit
Blocks of Five Letters Libel Case Proceeds
The Supreme Court refuses to vacate the examination order for Colonel William W. Dudley in his libel suit against the Press Publishing Company over the Blocks of Five letters. Judge Daniels notes Dudley’s apparent attempt to evade service while in New York. The Dispatch announces Rudyard Kipling's first serial releasing November 9.
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New York
Supreme Court
William W. Dudley
Press Publishing Company
the World
Daniely
Regular Old-Time Gathering At Center Avenue Meeting
The Delamater meeting at Center avenue and Dinwiddie street drew a large crowd last evening. S.A. Johnston presided with speakers A. C. Robertson A. Will and G. M. F. Foster the colored leader. Robertson spoke long attacking Pattison over vetoed bills. Will followed with a similar critique and Foster urged voting for the ticket.
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Center Avenue
Dinwiddie Street
S.A. Johnston
A. C. Robertson
A. Will
G. M. F. Foster
Mr. Robertson
Pattison
Great Inroads Made Into Caps May Point by Heavy Seas
A nor’easter battered Atlantic City and Cape May Point with gusts over 40 mph, flooding meadows and submerging Brigantine and Poverty beaches. Structures near Bowker’s and the Knickerbocker wharf suffered damage while ships and stakes were driven from their moorings. The New York area faced widespread flooding from two storms merging off Virginia, inundating Lower Manhattan streets, basements, and cellars. The revenue cutter Mahattan plus Captain Condon patrolled as a lumber schooner rode high water into the Buttermilk Channel.
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Cape May Point
Cape May
Cape May City
Cape Avenue
Wanamaker
Poverty Beach
Government Life Station
New York
Virginia
West Street
Farmn
Condon
Mahattan
Buttermilk Channel
Stormy Coast Destroys Property and Delays Rail Lines
Boston reports a northeast storm with violent winds along the coast. Revere Beach suffers damage as the Woburn House sinks into Crescent Beach sand and a photograph building is wrecked. A small sloop yacht is hurled onto railroad tracks, with its mast striking trains. Coast guards brace for more wrecks if the gale persists.
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Boston
Revere Beach
Woburn
Crescent Beach
Lyon
Y & Train
Peake v New Orleans case delayed at Supreme Court
Ex-President Cleveland serves as counsel for the appellant James Wallace Peake in a city case. The session opened late with a large crowd awaiting Cleveland who visited the Capitol and law library before the matter was called and postponed to Monday.
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Washington
James Wallace Peake
New Orleans
Cleveland
United States Supreme Court
Capitol
Law
Art Portraits and Garments at Local Stores in Pittsburg
Offering a life size crayon portrait for 350 dollars until November 30 and 12 elegant cabinets for one dollar at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market St Pittsburg. Also listing black cheviot reefers and fur trimmed options with prices and a children's flannel line at The People's Store. Kaumanns hosts a big overcoat sale encouraging early shopping.
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Aufrecht
Pittsburg
Jos, Horns & Co
S ‘Em Avenue
Died on Horseback at Pay son Utah
The body of John Bolton was found mounted on his horse near Payson Utah yesterday. An accidental gun discharge is suspected as the cause, splintering half the head. A Pittsburger is drowned in Louisville Kentucky after falling into the river. Shipping list notes men’s wool night shirts offered by Jos. Honne & Co.
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Lake City
Payson
Utah
John Bolton
Louisville
Eky
George Price
Pittsburg
Here
Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Large Opium Importation Landed in San Francisco Harbor
The steamship Peking arrived from China with 162 cases of prepared opium valued at 133000 dollars, with a duty of 80000 dollars. It marks the largest importation in some time.
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San Francisco
Peking
China
Minor Police Items and Notable Arrests at Central Station
Tomas McVoy and George Fulton were arrested yesterday on assault and battery charges from a dispute over property. A hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday. Charles Hoxer was arrested for theft related to deck furniture. An unrelated domestic incident involved a man accused by his wife of striking her. Ostrich feather collarettes advertised in the paper.
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Charles R Buckalew
United States
Pennsyi
Simon P. Wolverton
Wolverton
L. EB. Atkinson
George W. Skinner
Levi Marsh
Frank E. Beltzhoever
Tomas McVoy
George Fulton
Louis Keil
McKinsey
Charles Hoxer
Hanraly
Einfmanns Offers Free Magic Lantern With Boys' Coat Purchase
Advertises a promotion for boys buying a suit or overcoat of five dollars or more at Einfmanns. Each eligible purchaser receives a large magic lantern at no extra cost today.
Insurance Sharper Scheme Exposed in New York City
The Chronicle reports a fraud plot where dissolute printers were bribed to take life insurance policies and transfer them to a man named Jones. Printers like Regan were lured with money and trained to pass medical exams, receiving cash as policies were issued and transferred.
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New York
the Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Caldwel
Jones
New York City
Regan
Cauldwell
Caldwell
Boss
Aldwell
New Jersey
Regao
Gainesville in a Fever over Arbuckle Gold Fields
Gainesville residents return from Arbuckle Mountains gold fields reporting surface gold bearing quartz assaying $200 per ton and rich beds near Wilson creek. News of gold dust found and plans to move next week to claim mining sites as hundreds head for El Dorado.
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Gainesville
Arbuckle Mountains
Wilson Creek
New
el Dorado
Magnificent pipe organ reerected at Hamilton’s Pittsburg store
The 1490 Exposition organ once shown there has been reassembled in Hamilton’s storerooms at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue. Patrons are invited to view and hear it, compare prices, and consider purchase for churches and schools. Hamilton’s organs and pianos are marketed as high quality with lower prices.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Kaufmanns' Special Sale Promises Low Prices on Garments
An advertisement highlights Jos Horne & Co. and Booss & Brnt with bargains on black cheviot Astrakhan jackets and overcoats at Kaufmanns. It mentions elegant tea gowns, woven bronze baskets, and a Douzer & McVarry jewelry display. A death notice for Mrs. Marr Pavoneme is posted with funeral details.
White House Thrift A Visit by Foreign Iron Men
A telegram reports on President Harrison agreeing to host Great Britain iron and steel men at the White House. The visiting delegation will receive a reception, with the committee arranging invitations at their own expense after the President suggested not a card reception.
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Wasu HinetTon
Harrison
Great Britain
White House
Iron and Steel
Haytian Minister Douglass Denies Un Acceptability
Washington reports claim that Frederick Douglass is not acceptable to Hayti. Douglass says Hayti values his representation and notes he overstayed only due to U S authorities delaying his departure. He will leave once the State Department signals readiness.
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Washington
Frederick Douglass
Haytian
Douglass
Hurti
Corps Legislatif
United States
Hayti
Prince Frederick
State Department
Children of the West Complain in Wisconsin
Lac La Flambeau Indians allege government employees at La Pointe Agency altered land selections to favor half breeds and favorites. The complaint, referred to a department inspector in Wisconsin, awaits full investigation before action is taken. local officials dispute guilt by Agent Leahy or subordinates until cleared.
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Wasuinetos
Indian Bureau
Lac la Flambeau
Wisconsin
la Pointe
Ias
Navy to test Cushing boilers against American designs
The Engineering Bureau of the Navy Department will run exhaustive experiments on the Cushing torpedo boat boilers to compare Thorneycroft English boilers with American tubular and sectional designs. The tests will assess economy efficiency and durability for potential use aboard the Monterey coast defense vessel under construction.
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Washinetox
Engineering Bureau
Navy Department
Thorneycroft
Monterey
NEW PENSION RULINGS IN WASHINGTON
The Commissioner of Pensions with Assistant Secretary Bussey approves a rule for June 7 act claimants with permanent mental or physical disabilities not from vicious habits. They will be rated like service-origin disabilities if eligible for support at or above a certain amount under prior laws. Disables rated at or above $12 per month will be set at $12 per month.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Bussey
Brazilian Naval Division Leaving Rio for New York
The Department of State announced that a Brazilian naval division under Rear Admiral Balthazar Da Silveira will depart Rio de Janeiro for New York on October 30. The mission is to return compliments to the United States squadron from July and carries a letter and medal for the President.
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Washington
Department of State
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Balthazar da Silveira
United States
Millions for Pensions Requisition Sets Two Month Needs
The Pension Bureau issued a requisition to the Treasury for 25 million dollars to cover pension payments for the next two months under the June 27 1890 act and the older laws. The notice from Washington dated October 24 outlines the funding request. The Dispatch reports securing serial rights for BRUDYARD KIPLING with publication starting Sunday 9.
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Washiscron
Pension Bureau
Treasury Department
Brudyard Kipling
the Dispatch
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Chester County
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Amerman
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Congress
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Ce Ae
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Charles N. Brown
Greenback
John F.shoener
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J. W. Rice
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Dalxeil and Stone
Allegheny County
Joseph Ray
A. J. Stewart
Stewart
A. P. Craig
Twenty-sixth
William L. Scott
W. C. Culbertson
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A. L. Tilden
Mr. Scott
Lous F. Watson
Charles W. Stone
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T. P. Eyeter
Knibbs
Bat
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Iron Workers
Falls of Schuylkill
TALES
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Senator Sherman
Organist
Wales
Jos. Horne & Co
Chinchilla
Pirtissure Compreation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
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Weighedby
Hoosier State
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Canada
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Rudyard Kipling
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Peters
Charles Smith
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Brigantine Beach Railroad Company
People’s Store
Kaumanns
Pittsburger
B&b
Einfmanns
Jos
Booss & Brnnt
Iron City Brewing Co
Jos, Horne & Co
Penp Avenue
Duzer & McVarry
1Thssu Jewelers
Wes
Taylor
Marr
Pavoneme
U. P
West End
Thrift
Douglass Warmlt
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