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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1892

Page

5

Indiana State Demonstration Praises Prosperity and Protection

Keil praised protection policy as Dr Depew and Indianapolis extended royal greetings to victors. A state-wide gathering drew 25 000 people for two monster meetings with delegations from 40 to 500 in most Indiana cities. Depew reviewed Republican achievements and protection benefits while Reid urged national glories and criticized the Democratic currency plank and tariff issues. He lauded the administration and the Indiana President.

Keil Depew Anapolis Indiana Deyn Reid Chicago

Cockran in Hoosierdom Indianapolis 1890 rally report

The Democratic and Republican parades drew huge crowds in Indianapolis as Bourke Cochran of New York spoke at the Grand Opera House. He framed the campaign from a Democratic stance, arguing that Republican protection is fraudulent and unconstitutional and questioned the constitutionality of broad taxation.

Ismianapolis Ust West End Indianapolis Hine Bourke Cochran New York Grand Opera House New

FIRST BLOOD FOR PECK IN POLICE COURT

Labor Commissioner Peck’s case opened in New Amity police court before Judge Guttmann. Attorney Meegan moved to dismiss due to a parallel indictment in the Court of Sessions. Judge dismissed the case citing no DA present and a pending action, with Sessions date set for November 7. An Ellery Anderson suit seeks Supreme Court ruling on tariff circulars and answers as public records.

Clare Guttmann Court of Sessions Clute E Ellery Anderson Edwards Supreme Court

Fusion IX South Dakota signals possible party shift

The Secretary of State received by mail yesterday the resignation of Channel L. Wood of Rapid City, a regularly nominated Democratic candidate for Congress, hinting at fusion. With resignations due by today, several more on the State ticket are anticipated, and last week’s Democratic and Populist committees offered no clear action.

Pirrin STL Miail Channel L. Wood Rapid Congress Huron Wood

College Boys Booming at Chicago Speeches

A monster College League of Republican Clubs meeting drew a crowded Auditorium with overflow at Battery B. Speakers included Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, Secretary Charles Foster, and President James F. Burke presiding. Lincoln and Ferry received a hearty reception with repeated applause for McKinley and Harrison mentions.

ChicaGco College League of Republican Clubs Battery B Robert T. Lincoln Charles Foster James F. Burke Pittsburg Lincoln Fery Disine ScKinley Harrison

Porin’s speech interrupted by knight of the golden circle

In AxN Amnon on October 24 a heckler disrupted General Stevenson Democratic vice presidential hopeful, calling him a Knight of the Golden Circle. The general replied you’re a liar, sparking a notable sensation.

Axn Amnon Micy Porin General Stevenson Golden Circle

Amherst College and oaty split over Cleveland support

Report notes 23 of 33 Amherst College members favor Grover Cleveland amid other party tensions. Mayor Grant declines to lead a Kentucky distillery syndicate. Joose Copier signals support for Cleveland and opposition to the McKinsey bill. Denver registration up 7,000 from last year, with claims of tampering. few arrests. Kinsey J. Snively sues Seattle official over damages tied to a prior press article alleging fraud and embezzlement in Grafton, W. VA.

Amherst College & Oaty Grover Cleveend Grant Kentucky Distillery Syndicate Joose Copier Cleveland McKinsey Denver Kinsey J. Snively Washington Seattle Pressinra Snively Grafton W. A

Detective Coulson Fails to Find Shooter in Denny's Court

Detective Sol Coulson confronted a night shooting in Denny's court off Grant street where Pat Rowan and Mike Maloy argued. Ronan drew a revolver, Maloy fled, a bullet grazed Maloy's trouser leg, a crowd gathered as officers hunted Tecpan. Tecpan hid in a cellar and was captured with the revolver, sent to the Central station with Maloy.

Sol Coulson Denny's Court Grant Street Pat Rowan Mike Maloy Ronan Maloy Tecpan

Stealing the River and Harbor Lines Clash in Court

The grand jury found true bills in 90 river encroachment cases as prosecutors target riparian owners in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. District Attorney Lyon says the suits aim to prevent future filling and enforce new harbor lines while warning widespread damage suits may follow.

Monongahela Allegheny United States Buffington Lyon Cook Hall Mr. Lyon Cook Hell Pittsburg George Free Free Grand Jury United States District Secretary of War John W. Arris

State and General Government Roles in Navigation

The speaker argues many old laws and grants must be weighed. He holds that the General Government must keep streams open and remove obstructions to navigation, but its jurisdiction ends there. Beyond that line, the State takes over.

Annual Hospital Association Meeting Highlights Free Care and Gifts

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Association held its annual meeting at the Free Dispensary on Sixth Avenue. It reported 3,728 free patients across Penn, Allegheny General, Homeopathic, and South Side Hospitals, totaling 111,378 free hospital days. Donations in 1892 reached 7034 45, with major gifts from churches, schools, and fraternal orders. A disputed $5 payment matter at Allegheny General Hospital prompted an executive committee review.

The Hospital Association Allegheny General Hospital Hospital Western Pennsylvania Sixth Avenue Penn Hospital Allegheny S General Hospital Homeopathic Hospital Southside Hospital Association Benbow Baptist Churches Episcopal Presbyterian United Presbyterian Evangelical Lutheran Methodist Episcopal Reformed Episcopal First Christian Church, of Allegheny Evangelical Association Christ M. E. Church Pittsburg Public Schools Allegheny Public Schools Entleves GA. Easts Knights of Labor Assemblies Ladies of the Odd Fellows Sovereigns of Industry Knights of Pyrthias Topographical Union Fire and Police Departments Pittsburre Knights of the Mystic Chain Masonic Lodges Daughters of Liberty Bricklayers’ International Union Royal Arcanum Fidelity Title and Trust Co West Penn Allegheny General Southside Mary Drummond Executive Committee

Youngest college president welcomed at Duquesne reception

Dr. E. D. Warfield, 33, Laf ayette College president and the youngest in the nation in his post, registered at the Duquesne. Alumni formed an association during his reception, with Rev John Fox praising him. Attendees included James Gayley, Rev A D Light, George B R Stewart, J H Palmer, W C Anderson and others. Fox became chairman, Anderson secretary, with a January banquet planned.

E. D. Warfield Lafayette College Duquesne Leipsic Pennsylvania James Gayley Edgar Thomson Steel Works A. D. Light George BR. Stewart J. H J. A. Palmer W. C. Anderson G. W. Chalfant W. Anderson Fox

First Smallpox Hospital Empty As Year Turns

For the first time this year the Municipal Smallpox Hospital has no patients. The last two cases, Thomas James and his wife, from the East End with their 6 month old baby, were discharged yesterday cured. The baby died last Wednesday. Two men and the baby were the only fatalities. Health authorities monitor the city for new cases and aim to stamp out the disease in its incipiency.

Thomas James East End

Prison Reformers Prepare for National Prison Association Meet

Chaplain Milligan of the Western Penitentiary travels to Baltimore for the December gathering. Important papers on prison work will be presented by Carroll D. Wright of the Labor Bureau. The association committees include Reform in Criminal Law chaired by Prof Whalen, Police in Cities chaired by Major McClaughry, Prison Discipline chaired by Captain Seer, and Preventive and Reformatory Work chaired by Mex Johnston. Warden Wright will read on prison discipline.

Milligan Western Penitentiary Baltimore National Prison Association Carroll D. Wright Labor Bureau Association Prof. Whalen Yale College Major McClaughry Chicago Seer Toronto Johnston Indianapolis Wright

Soldier in Jail as Court Martial Awaited for Desertion

Jerry EF Trober is held in county jail awaiting orders to move to Columbus barracks for trial by court martial on desertion. Enlisted in May 1890, he earned a furlough to Beaver Falls, where he married and decided not to return to service, later finding work near New Castle before arrest and surrender to authorities. Beaver Falls strikers blame Burgess Critchlow and merchants. Tiley appealed to Carnegie Company to settle the dispute.

Jerry EF. Trober Columbus Barracks Beaver Falls New Castle Burgess Critchlow Tiley Carnegie Company

Daughters of Liberty Vote on Funeral Benefit Plan

The Daughters of Liberty are voting on a proposition to create a funeral benefit association. The proposal is not favored by many members. If approved, the organization could gain many members.

The Daughters of Liberty

Wanamaker Frick Private Depot Conference Amid Campaign Funds Talk

Postmaster General Wanamaker and H C Frick met privately at the Union depot. They discussed campaign finance while Wanamaker, en route from Chicago to Philadelphia, learned of President Harrison's critical condition. Frick arrived with private secretary. both old friends, the meeting focused on private business, not public policy. Wanamaker praised Republican prospects in New York and Western states, noting Indiana's mixed outlook but overall Republican leanings barring unforeseen events.

John Wanamaker H. C. Frick Union Depot Wanamaker Chicago Philadelphia Harrison Washington Halford Frick Carnegie Interests West Mr. Frick East Liberty Mr. Wanamaker Senator Quay New York B. F. Jones Carnegie Indiana Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas

Dalzell to Speak at Lawrenceville Republican Meeting and Parade

Lawrenceville Republicans plan a meeting at Turner Hall Butler Street with speakers John Dalzell and H L Gourley. A parade will form at Twenty-ninth and Penn and move to Butler Street then to Forty-seventh Street. Marshals and club contingents from Tariff Club Magee Guards and Allegheny groups will participate.

Lawrenceville Turner Hall Butler Street John Daizell H. L Gourley Twenty-ninth Street Penn Avenue Forty-seventh Street William H. Mathews Ford Teets J. M. Henderson Steffet Tariff Club L. Magee Twenty-first Ward Eleventh Ward Allegheny Po. Mt. Sharp Thirty-sixth Street Union Depot Twentyninth Street

Ratify Mass Meeting Planned by Republicans in Birmingham

Extensive preparations mark tonight's Republican mass meeting at Birmingham Turner Hall under Alderman McGarey. Hon. E. E. Cotton will preside with a long list of South Side vice presidents, speakers include Henry Hall F T Gilbert and Cotton, with Alderman Eves arranging for many Southside women to attend.

Birmingham Turner Hall Alderman McGarey E. E. Cotton Hon Henry Hall F. T. Gilbert Cotton Alderman Eves

Democracy Will Preach Free Trade Doctrines This Week

Democratic mass meetings are planned in Terentum Blossomville West End Gymnasium and Morningside road schoolhouse with speakers including Brad dock Breil Gasser Wise Brennen Walls Meyers McGeary Duffy Hawley. Republican Magee Guards will join a New York demonstration on November 5 with Southside organizers Rohlandt Ruhlandt Riggs and Barchfield.

Terentum John R. Braddock Joseph C. Breil Frank I. Gasser Blossomville Baldwin Township William Walls Frank L Gasser Jesse Wise West End Gymnasium William J. Brennen Henry Meyers William H. McGeary Morningside Road E. F. Duffy Joseph Hawley Magee Guards New York Magee Southside A. J. Barchfield J. W. Rohlandt L W. Riggs Charles Ruhlandt

Relative of Grover registrant at Duquesne

A Very Confident Relative H Cleveland of New York claiming kin to Grover registered at the Duquesne yesterday. He is an enthu.

H. Cleveland New York Grover Duquesne

Democrats Hopeful At Allegheny Club Meeting

The Jacksonian Democratic Club of Allegheny held a lively meeting at their Second and East streets clubroom last night with Thomas Rafferty chairing. EF Duffy predicted a Cleveland landslide and labor support. Joseph Briel spoke in German to applause. E G Lang claimed a strong legislative victory. Andres Schelle argued the tariff benefits manufacturers only and would vote for Cleveland for tariff reform aiding labor.

Jacksonian Democratic Club Allegheny Second East Thomas Rafferty EF Duffy Cleveland Joseph Briel E. G. Lang Lecisla

Chief Brown Pushes Chemical Engines for Southside Wards

City orders five year contract for Dr Czarnecki to remove dead animals and condemned meat with $3,500 yearly bid. J P Richardson to build a frame engine house for $7,795 and Waite Rowland to repair No 17 engine house tower for $2,525. New chemical engines ordered for unpaved districts, three more likely soon, with placements planned in Thirty-fifth and Thirty-first wards and an additional Southside ward.

Chief Brown Dr. Czarnecki J. P. Richardson Walter Street Proctor Alley Waite & Rowland Second Avenue Humphries Brown Thirty-fifth Thirty-first Southside

Married a Welsh singer in New York amid California talk

L. J. Llewellyn of the Los Angeles Columbia foundry wed Miss Kate Morgan, a Welsh contralto, in New York after a yearlong courtship. They planned to meet halfway, with William James of the New York Central in attendance. Llewellyn, stopping in New York for an order, noted California irrigation progress and a Republican tilt, while touching on Chinese registration and demographic shifts on the Pacific Slope.

L. J. Llwellyn Columbia Foundry Los Angeles Monongahela House Llewellyn New York Kate Morgan Wales Miss Morgan A of Paris William James New York Central Road Mr. Llewellyn Carnegie Company California Beaver Nevada Harrison Pacific

Dishonest Domestic Arrested at Blattner's Hotel

Amelia Makowski a Polish domestic at Joseph Blattner's Hotel corner of Allegheny Avenue and Robinson Street Allegheny was arrested and confined on a larceny charge after money jewelry and other valuables disappeared from the hotel Superintendent Hamilton of Allegheny Parks returned from Chicago where he supervised the Pennsylvania building at the World’s Fair noting it was the only state building completed in time Flowers for the occasion came from Drexel and Childs conservatories and Allegheny Parks

Amelia Makowski Joseph Blattner Allegheny Avenue Robinson Street Allegheny Nineteenth Street Pittsburg Allegheny A Blattner Makowski Pennsylvania Hamilton Allegheny Parks Chicago A. J. Drexel Geo W. Childs Philadelphia

Lost in a Strange City fails to reappear in city

Mrs Burnett of Denniston Ohio visiting relatives on Webster avenue was separated from her guide on Washington street and has not been seen since. Police were notified and a search started as night fell. Believed to be bewildered and possibly staying somewhere for the night. Elmer E Bail of Homestead men charged with treason was released on 10000 bail. The Iams case set for Thursday after a slow hearing with witnesses. Pittsburg and Western inspectors, led by President Mayer, visited by B and O officials, expected to reach Pittsburg at midnight.

Burnett Denniston Webster Avenue Union Depot Washington Street Elmer E. Bail Peter Steinner John Rushs Berthold Albertz Pittsburg

Leap From Window Averts Police Raid Riot At Fifth Avenue Tenement

Bridget Moran and Catherine Tobin escaped a police raid by leaping from a second story window with an infant, halting a riot in a crowded Fifth Avenue tenement. Annie Canberry and Mary Shellhorn fled upstairs. Shellhorn leaped with her baby, suffering a sprain but saving the child. Both women were captured and taken to Central station for treatment. Shellhorn is married to detective Harry Shellhorn.

Bridget Moran Catherine Tobin Fifth Avenue Conners Central Station Annie Canberry Mary Siuellhorn Merry Mary Shellhorn Canberry Shellhorn Harry Shellhorn Law and Order

Mrs Fitzpatrick Seeks Aid After Desertion and Hardship

Mrs Molly Fitzpatrick sought aid at the Department of Public Charities after her husband deserted her in Kentucky. She planned to go to Columbus with transportation provided, then came to Pittsburg to support herself. She failed to do so and her few belongings were taken for debts, though she had friends in Columbus.

Molly Fitzpatrick Department of Public Charities Columbus Kentucky Pittsburg

Safe deposit vaults offered at Farmers' Deposit National Bank

Do not risk fire or thieves keep valuables in safe deposit vaults at the Farmers' Deposit National Bank 66 Fourth Avenue. Vaults offered for rent at six a year and upward. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers for constipation and various tonics for indigestion.

Farmers’ ‘Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue Hozes de Witt

Parisian Flats and Bonnets Millinery Display

A department展示 announces over 500 hats and bonnets for street carriage evening and theater wear. Prices low for high quality material and skilled work. Special orders handled in-house with quick turnaround and matched gowns. Friday display highlights evening wear mourning and children’s millinery with new styles.

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