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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1891

Page

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Ohio election forecast as Campbell seeks Rainbow rise

Republican leaders predict a large victory in Ohio, citing a united party, campaign funds, and opposition to Campbell in Hamilton county. Democrats rely on the rainbow idea against tariffs and the Australian ballot to spark a turnout, while Prohibitionists struggle to mobilize.

eSio Ohio Blaine Logan McHinney Campbell Hamilton County McKinley Enshowcies Ins

Ohio Election Outlook and Legislative Contests Discussed

The article analyzes the Ohio race with Governor Campbell facing possible defeat by McKinley rivals. It notes Democratic hopes for a free trade shift, Republican confidence, and the pivotal role of the legislature in 1896. It mentions Foraker versus Sherman for the U.S. Senate and Hamilton County’s strong GOP ticket.

Campbell Major McKinley Hamilton United States McKinley Cnbell Foraker Sherman Ohio Tancroft

Redemption of Iowa Gubernatorial Campaign Nears End

A hard fought race in Draco Iowa sees Governor Boies leading a vigorously organized Republican effort with strong clubs in every township and ward. Democrats claim hope from a previous partial victory while Republicans cite eloquent campaigns by Allison Henderson Sheridan and Goff as evidence of an imminent victory.

Boles Drarave Boies Ot Tariff Reform League New York City Iowa Allison Goff West Virginia George A. Sheridan New York David B. Henderson Republican Party

Farmers Alliance President McGrath blasts party rift in politics

Frank McGrath, former Farmers Alliance president defeated at Salina, accuses internal factions led by the Vincent crowd and the union labor element of draining support. He warns the organization will die if voices of brains and independence are not restored, while McGrath plans to work for its success anyway. Jerry Simpson notes business interest fading but political strength growing.

Torna Kax Sueedtal Frank McGrath Farmers’ Alliance Salina People’s Party Cour Vincent Biddle McGrath Whih Jerry Simpson Recratis Saliva

Americus Club member strikes journalist at Forest City Hotel

A Cleveland Democratic paper reports an Americus Club member struck John Wilcox, a newspaper man, in the Forest City Hotel lobby after Wilcox joked about tariffs. The incident, termed the 4 Cowardly Car, drew broader criticism of the Americus Club and its members.

Cleveland Democratic Americus Club John Wilcox Forest City Wilcox Conan Taylor The Americas Club Mem

Americus Club Members Deny Covering Up Row in Cleveland

Dispatch report says no premeditated effort to suppress any name after a dispute with a Cleveland newspaper man. Mayor Logan Frank Kohler William Brown and others heard rumors but could not confirm blame or details. Club members regret any disgrace and defend Cleveland’s reception of the visitors while denouncing lasting insult to the Americus boys.

Bers Offener Americas Boys Dispatch Cleveland Logan Frank Kohler William Brown Americus Club Americus Boys

Died Like a Mad Dog after Hydrophobia Attack at Pasteur Institute

Robert Morton of the Richmond and Danville Railroad shops in Washington DC was bitten by a mad dog in July. He traveled to the Pasteur Institute in New York for treatment, returned home cured in opinion, but hydrophobia reappeared Friday night. He died after 15 days of inoculations and agony, with family condemning the treatment and calls for action by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Southern Railroad Columbta D. C Robert Morton Richmond Danville Morton Pasteur Institute New York Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pasteur

Steamer Etruria Beats Sunset to Quarantine Landing

The Cunard steamer Etruria finished a four hour run into New York harbor beating the setting sun by three minutes to reach quarantine. Captain Hains aimed for a sunset landfall and cabin passengers enjoyed their first proper meal in a week. Dr Hamilton Grifis and notable passengers were aboard.

New York Cunard Etruria Hains Vernont Brown Cunard Line Sandy Hook Jersey Hills Narrows Hamilton Grifis Mary Anderson de Navarro Bishop Gillow Mexico Thomas Baring Lawrence Barrett

Harrison Aims to Take Over Chicago Times as Editor

Carter Harrison says he will have absolute control of the Times within a week but claims he hasn’t purchased the paper. He vows the policy will be for good government and democracy with no favors or axes to grind while promising to write editorials when he feels like it.

Carter Harrison Chicago Tinea Company Times Harrison Jackson Park

Whitman in frail health at home in New Jersey

Whitman near 73 remains largely confined to his cottage in Campos New Jersey where a faithful servant assists him daily. Doctors warn paralysis in his heart may prove fatal at any time though his mind remains keen as he nears issuing a new complete Leaves of Grass edition.

Campos N. J Walt Whitman Whitman

Wesleyans Revise Discipline at Quadriennial Session

At the Quadriennial Wesleyan Conference session in Grand Rapids Michigan on October 25 the revision of the Book of Discipline was referred to committees for report next week.

Grand Raprins Mich

Jealousy of Blaine and the White House race begins

Washington reports the return of Secretary of State James G. Blaine sparks rumors of his political plans. The White House and Harrison campaign press a first volley through General Boynton’s Washington Post article crediting Harrison with reciprocity while Blaine’s role is questioned.

Blaine Boynton Hatton Postoday Washington Harrison

Embarassed Egan Faces Chilean Inquiry Findings

Washington reports from Valparaiso state that Minister Egan faces embarrassment as the Chilean inquiry proceeds. The riot began over liquor between Baltimore seamen and Chileans, with no charges against police so far and both sides blamed for the clash. Vessels were sent to Valparaiso to aid the Baltimore and San Francisco, not to engage in war.

Valparaiso Washington Egan Judge Foster Julio Foster Junta United States Baltimore Ken Afta San Francisco Callao Chile State Department Department Drs- Patch Sobley

Exports of Coffee from Santos Jump in 1891

The Bureau reports eight months of 1891 coffee exports from Santos Brazil total 1,698,981 bags with 433,248 to the United States and 1,203,136 to Europe. This marks a sharp rise from 1890. Also noted is Ceiba Honduras new trade links with the United States and bananas exports of September 1–11 reaching 39,000 bunches, 27,000 to New Orleans and 12,000 to New York.

Washington Bureau of the American Hepatitis Lag Santos Brazil United States Europe Ceiba Republic of Honduras Burese New Orleans New York

Washington Rumors Swirl Over Cabinet Shifts and Court Appointments

Washington rumors say Attorney General Miller may take a circuit judgeship and Secretary Tracy move to Justice. Steve Elkins could become Secretary of the Navy and Governor Cheyney of Vermont Secretary of War, with spiking Blaine gun chatter tied to the moves. Senator Blackburn of Kentucky is cited as largely against Cleveland, but he defends supporting the strongest nominee when time comes.

Washington Miller Tracy Navy Department Department of Justice Steve Elkins Navy Cheney Vermont Proctor Elkins Blaine Blackburn Kentucky Cleveland Rtg

Reed Expects Mills to Succeed Him in Congress

Reed predicts Mills will win the Speakership as he travels to Ohio for the McKinley campaign. He has not yet been notified of Secretary Blaine's return. Reed claims Mills holds the better chance based on current political climate.

Reed Mills Washmatox Ohio Blaine

Ocean Princes Captain Reports Severe Storm Damage At Sea

Captain Brown of the steamship Ocean Princes says the vessel left Gibraltar on the 3rd mat and endured the worst storm since. From the 18th to the 1st wind and waves battered the ship, stanchions twisted, cabin doors torn free, cabins flooded, charts washed away, and the vessel barely made port off quarantine.

New York Brown Ocean Princes Gibraltar

Senate inquiry unfolds as party lines shape verdicts

Astaff correspondent reports Republicans plan to defend accused officials as the inquiry proceeds with testimony readings and memorial services for Medard. Livsey’s possible presence looms while McCamant’s trial advances and Hensel prepares to join proceedings in Pittsburg.

Harrisbiree Senate Medard Pattison Boyer McCamant Philadelphia

Political libel suit over Knights of Labor figures

Hugh McGarvey former Knights of Labor Legislative Committee member sues Captain M H Butler and editor of Beening Telegraph for criminal libel over remarks at a Philadelphia labor convention. He also sues General Secretary Hayes of the Knights of Labor on related grounds.

Harrisburg Hugh McGarvey Knights of Labor Legislative Committee Charley Andrews State Department Philadelphia Powderly McGarvey M. H. Butler Butler Aginst McAlarney Beening Teley Hayes Knights of Labor

Salvation Army Leaders Watch Columbia Arrival at Hoboken

The Hamburg American Line steamship Columbia reached her Hoboken dock early this morning amid long anticipation by Salvation Army leaders across the country who have tracked the voyage for days.

Mystrious Salvationists New York Hamburg- American Line Columbia Hoboken Salvation Army

Salvation Army Leaders Among Flight Passengers

Among the passengers onboard were Mrs Booth Clabhorn the Salvation Army leader in France and Switzerland and her secretary Mme Peyton.

Booth Clabhorn Salvation Army France Switzerland Mme. Peyton

Reckless Fiend Captured After Train Wreck Attempts

Efforts to wreck the Bellevernon express near Charleroi were thwarted when Ellsworth Luce was caught placing a telegraph pole across the track. His son Leonard Luce confessed at a preliminary hearing. bond set at 2000 each.

West Newrtow Tones Douglass Pittsburg Lake Erie Bellevernon Express Charleroi McMahons Cook Jones Ellsworth Luce Chareroi Anid Woods Tug ‘Ouse Leonard Luce Eleroi Dow Eaeire G. W. Washabaugh Express

Power of Public Opinion in Shenandoah Sunday Ceremony

A large religious demonstration marked the cornerstone ceremony for a new Lithuanian Catholic Church in Shenandoah. A parade by 30 societies with 5,000+ men and 10 brass bands moved through town from 2 to 4 pm. Clergy from local and nearby towns led services at the church.

Shenandoah Patriotic Order Sons of America Gomnett H. F. Orrilv Kane and Osborne Father Blabill Plymouth Coke Region

Two American Citizens Shot Near Guardado de Arriba

The Matamoros consul reports two men shot at Guardado de Arriba ranch on October 10. Identified as Juan Baran and Jose Angel Vera, both said to be American citizens and county voters. Consul Richardson vows thorough inquiry and possible legal action if citizenship is confirmed. Three men held in Mier, with Louis Baguirre noted as having escaped immediate execution. Border residents fear summary killings.

Rio Groupe City Tex Guardado de Arriba Ranch Juan Baran Jose Angel Vera John D. Richardson Matamoros Mex Mier Mexico Louis ¥. Baguirre

Beaver Falls Tragedy Ends With Fatal Shooting

In Patterson's Heights a neighbor shot Robert Dean after a long feud with his wife. Miller fled, returned with a revolver, and wounded Dean who died at once. Miller was arrested and jailed as investigators weigh self defense claims.

Beaver Falls Patterson's Heights Robert Dean Charles Miller Miller Dean

Farmers their own merchants plan in Kentucky

The National Union Company of New York announces a cooperative expansion in Kentucky with a Louisville state depot and five secured stores. The Farmers Alliance will transfer control to selected agents, aiming to use Louisville as a distribution hub and offer rebates to alliance members on purchases.

Louisville National Union Company New York Farmers’ Convention Ocala Fla Polk Kentucky Farmers’ Alliance Wilson National Union Counp Farmers” County

Five Millions Out Taxpayers Face Road Tax Waste

The article exposes road taxes across Pennsylvania for 1891, noting total expenditure over 25,000,000 on rural highways and an overall tax rise of more than 1,000,000 from 1890. It highlights Allegheny County delays in reporting, and describes methods to estimate county road taxes to show the scale of public spending on roads versus schools.

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