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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1892

Page

7

Reed Defends Republican Policy in Earnest Speech

Ex Speaker Reed outlined Republican principles versus opponents in a one hour address. He praised Protection, argued it preserves national riches for Americans, warned of Democratic uncertainty, and urged voters to favor a businesslike continuity of policy. He mocked Democrats as inconsistent and skeptical while praising GOP platform unity.

Republican Party Reed Democratic Party America

Fatality highlights danger of high power electric wires

An electric company worker died after contact with a high voltage light wire. The piece argues trolley wires are less deadly and urges undergrounding electric light lines to prevent further shocks and deaths.

Election Law Ruinous Rumor Debunked in Ballot Handling

A report claims precincts will need three days to count secret ballots and officers face hunger due to a no food rule until counts end. The article rebuts with smaller 22 by 52 inch ballots and notes counting will not slow under the old system, only writing in names may extend preparation time.

Secretary of the Commonwealth

New Election Law Faces Scrutiny Over Counting Methods

Officials plan to use cers and constables to monitor counting until the tally completes, with meals possible for officers if needed. The process may not extend beyond past elections, despite criticism of the new law. Critics focus on imagined objections rather than testing the law.

Third District Candidates Face Curious Ballot Conflict

Judge Simon ton rules Captain Ker is the regularly nominated Democrat while McAleer appears as the Republican candidate on the official ballot. The Philadelphia Republican managers backed a known Democrat, delivering GOP votes to a Democratic congressman, a move unusual under party fealty and not fully explained. The situation leaves an odd cross partisan alignment in the race.

Simon Ton Third Captain Ker McAleer Philadelphia

Hardly Credible Plot Against Simpson Stirring Campaign

An alleged plot to assassinate Kansas figure Simpson is dismissed as dubious and humorous. The article questions the contract terms, the meaning of “plug,” and the plausibility of a mad prairie scheme, arguing no strong motive or certainty supports the claim.

Simpson Kansas West Prairies Jerry

Rosebery and British policy in Uganda and Africa

The piece argues that Lord Rosebery seeks a protectorate over Uganda while Britain clings to control, comparing Liberal and Conservative stances as equally expansionist. It praises a civilized protectorate approach to Africa and laments partition, while noting Europe’s failure to unite for universal trade protection.

England Uganda Lord Rosebery British East African Company Egypt India Lord Salisbury John Bull Africa Europe

Court of Appeals decision splits over New York seat

The Court of Appeals sustains a partisan appointment by the New York Legislature while another ruling asserts a Democratic majority was secured by a stolen seat. The quad marked ballots dispute ends with the high court condemning the refusal to count those ballots, highlighting a year of governor and canvassers efforts to seize control.

Court of Appeals New York State Board of

New York Court Of Appeals Ruling On Election Steal

The piece charges Democratic control in New York, alleging underhand election law changes by Democratic supervisors to fix results. It condemns the Court of Appeals for not ruling in time and labels the case a major constitutional blot. It calls for ending partisan influence and stealing elections across the Union.

New York New York Court of Appeals David Bennett Hl

Senator Quay Confidence Cited in Preheadquarters Opinion

Senator Quay expresses confidence as President Harrison’s re election appears more valuable, based on his cautious opinions before a visit to headquarters that yielded material for a sound judgment.

Quay Harrison

Frank Englishman Seeks Free Trade Proof Across Nations

Trent argues for mind-open debate while Mr Labouchere claims America’s prosperity proves protection works. He asserts prosperity must appear in every country under free trade to be credible and insists the US remains unmatched. The piece contrasts free traders with protective policies and calls for evidence.

Trent Labouchere America Mr. Labonuchere United States

Man cautioned against going out in thin clothes

An editorial warns that while one may hope real cold weather is not here, it is unwise to risk health by venturing out in the evenings in light underclothes without an overcoat.

Call to extend hours at Worlds Fair to fit crowds

The piece argues for a radical revision of closing hours for the Worlds Fair. It notes visitors lack time to see all exhibits and that current rules bar Chicago workers without a holiday. It urges opening for longer hours to accommodate the public and maximize the event’s appeal.

Chicago

Dalton Brother Lawsuit Says Coffeyville Damaged Them

Ox of the Daltons plans to sue Coffeyville for damages claiming brothers were robbed after their deaths. The item suggests a Dalton family member challenges a rail company in a bold legal confrontation.

Daltons Coffeyville Dalton

Tur Chamber Proposes Freight Reform and Erie Canal Drive

The Tur Chamber of Commerce should discuss freight rates to remove discrimination at this locality. It should push a strong movement to build the Onlo River and Lake Erie Canal to expand transportation, boost Pittsburg’s advantages, and pressure railroads to fair dealings.

Tur Chamber of Commerce Onlo River Lake Erie Canal Pittsburg

New York Arrogance Setback From Election Independence

The nation may view New York as arrogant as it learns a presidential election was decided without its input or help. This reflection follows a broader claim about the contrast between regional influence and the final outcome.

New York

Franks Town Avenue Paving Sparks Traction Debate

A small dispute between Chief Bigelow and the Citizens' Traction Company over paving Franks Town Avenue signals broader traction tensions. Residents along the avenue endure heavy disruption while the roadway remains under study.

Large employment shift after November 8 votes

Prediction of major job changes follows speculation over the outcomes of the November 8 election. The community awaits the result and its impact on employment patterns and opportunities.

Floppers and Fame in Presidential Campaigns

The piece argues that campaigns offer cheap notoriety and notes that a single shift in stance does not win elections. It emphasizes that one or two opportunists cannot secure victory and warns against overestimating brief changes in political allegiance.

Unclear Baker Ballot Law Causes Voter Confusion

Citizens struggle to understand whether the Baker ballot law or their gas meter is easier to misinterpret.

Pittsburgh Eyes Free Bridges Soon to Ease City Traffic

The city seeks to obtain bridges promptly while guarding against profiteering by current owners. If bridges are bought rather than built, vigilance is needed to prevent undue gains at the expense of the city.

Pittebure

Reed Delivers Sharp Blow hard Politics

A brisk, direct assessment notes that Thomas Brackett Reed speaks forcefully and with clear resolve, emphasizing his steadfast and uncompromising stance in political debate.

Thomas Brackett Reed

New York May Assume Full Election Duty in Time

The piece argues New York could dominate national elections, saving the other 43 states from voting as the empire state contemplates taking over the presidential process. It adds a light note that those in heavy sports gear now avoid colds.

New York Empire State

Reed Praised as Master Exponent of His Party's Principles

Observation honors former Speaker Reed as one of the era's most expert exponents of party principles, noting his high standard and the broad margin for excellence that remains despite surpassing achievements.

Reed

Oddities and Opinions Across Famous Figures and Events

A miscellany notes James McConwick of Seymour claiming talk with Washington at 109, Japan’s empress as a tabla player, Maupassant in lunacy care, Archist or Vaughan Crimean veteran turned clergyman, Ritter as Lutheran confidant to the Russian emperor, Gladstone naming Dante Aristotle Butler Augustine as mind influencers, Cleveland elected honorary Ragged Island Gunning Association member, Luther Weeks dies at 82, Harrison portrait planned by Daughters of the American Revolution, Frances Willard promotes Gelology and Englow in England.

James McConwick Seymour Ind George Washington Japan Guy DE Maupassast ArcHristor Vaughan London Richter Gladstone Dante Aristotle Butler St. Augustine Cleveland Ragged Island Gunning Association Norfolk Harrison Luther Weeks Plattsburg N.Y Bennington Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Frances Willard Strong Jean Ingelow Post la England Queen

Ohio GOP set for big House gains in coming Congress

Campaign notes indicate Ohio will add nine Republican seats under the McKinley gerrymander, likely claiming 16 of 21 districts while Democrats hold five. In Cleveland’s 21st, Tom Johnson faces tough race. in the 18th, T. R. Morvan attacks disinfection by employing non union labor. Overall GOP gains exceed 1884 expectations, with Philadelphia potential GOP majority around 40,000 amid Democratic disarray.

Ohio Major McKinley Buckeye M. D. Harter Cleveland Tom Johnson Elehteeneth T. R. Morvan Philadelphia McClure

Baker ballot law defectives would yield large faulty ballots

The claim states defective ballots at sample elections under the Baker ballot law reach 20 percent, implying about 270000 faulty tickets on November 8 if the same proportion holds.

Arrests and campaigns fuel turmoil in state races

David McAntrin touts arrests in Albany amid a broad effort against fraudulent registration and party rivalries. Reports claim warrants for 20 more, with focus on Pennsylvania sheriff races and national committee campaigns. Quay’s presence at headquarters unsettles Democratic managers.

David McAntrin National Committee Albany Democraats Biiff New York Quay National Republican

Still Continue Though the Government Is In Power

The steamer South Portland arrived after a two week wait at Port of Spain in Frinkind. Sailors report the Captain refuses to deliver arms without guaranteed payment. The issue awaits Gonzales at Halt before the matter can be settled.

Difference Between English and American Workers in Wages

The Philadelphia Press cites a Lancashire strike over wage cuts while noting U S mills run overtime and Rhode Island wages rose. It argues tariffs protect American workers, citing Schoenhofs report that cotton goods cost as little in the U S as in England and that English mills suffer from free trade.

England America Philadelpha Press Cotton Milla Lancashire Rhode Island Cleveland Schoenhof Democratic New York United States Clevnand Engulanil

Military parade dispute pits Miles against Fitzsimmons

In Carcaoo on October 20, General Nelson A. Miles accuses General Fitzsimmons of defying orders by moving three militia regiments to Washington Fork during dedicatory exercises, delaying the parade and risking army safety. Fitzsimmons fires back blaming Miles for a sloppy review and cites a Forsyth incident at Wounded Knee two years prior.

Carcaoo Nelson A. Miles Army Fitzsimmons National Guard Miles Washington Fork Forsyth Wounded Knen Washington

Five Thousand Votes Lost in St Louis Registration Sweep

St Louis officials removed 5,009 names from the registration books in a thorough canvass. Board members stressed not all removals indicate fraud and warned many may be disqualified voters who fail to reside at listed addresses. Recorder James L. Carlisle defended the process as a joint effort by impartial canvassers to remove names with no legal right to vote.

St. Louis Sperctal Board of Elevision Recorder of Voters James L. Carlisle William Lieft Board of Revision

Not a political somersauls in a New York letter

A Letter discusses national party platforms from 1759 to the recent period, arguing that the Democratic party supported protection and that the writer, George Ticknor Curtis, has long voted since 1830. He reflects on party loyalty and contemplates switching, asking for guidance on what he would gain.

New York George Ticknor Curtis

Deaths In Uniontown Mrs Elvira A Gilmore Widows of Hon Samuel A Gilmore

Mrs Elvira A Gilmore widow of the late Hon Samuel A Gilmore died at her Uniontown home Tuesday morning after years of invalidism. Born November 20 1827 she was the eldest daughter of Hon Arnoll Planner of Franklin Township. She leaves six children including Mrs Bead of Kansas City Mrs George H Ker Miss A W Bliss and John Henry Gilmore of Uniontown and Dr A P Gilmore of Chicago.

Elvira A. Gilmore Samuel A. Gilmore Uniontown George Hi. Ker A. W. Bliss John and Henry J. Gilmore Tulontown A. P. Gilmore Cileago

Notable Beaver Valley Doctor Moon Dies After Long Service

Dr A J Moon longtime Beaver Valley physician died yesterday at Beaver Falls age 83. He practiced 63 years starting in Hochester Pa then Beaver Falls since 1876 building a large practice. His son Dr A J Moon Jr aided him in later years. He was wealthy active Presbyterian and Republican.

A. J. Moon Beaver Valley Beaver Valle Hochester Beaver Palte Wile A. 3. Moon Tie Dedense Presbyterian Church

Married at Home in Oak Land Hoffmann Steinmeyer Nuptials

A Pleasant home wedding at Mrs Steinmeyer’s Oak land residence joined Miss Annie Steinmeyer to Mr Jalvis Hoffmann of the city with Rev Rout officiating. The ceremony featured white silk gowns and pink accents, a large wedding entourage from Pittsburg and other cities, and an Eastern tour for the newlyweds.

Hoffmann-Steinmeyer Canada Steinmeyer Oakland Annie Steinmeyer Jalvis Hoffmann Rout Lutheran Evangelical Church Smithfield Street Duchess Snowe Miss Hoffmann Mgr Theodore Hoffmann Tman Pittsburg Misa Gertrude Robbins E. E. Robbins Robbins’ Station de. W. M. Carothers Braddock

Madden marries in Osceola Canada in West End Pittsburgh

Alderman James F Madden of Pittsburgh West End marries Miss Mary Ennoy of Osceola Canada yesterday. The couple plan to reside in Pittsburgh after November 1. Tomorrow a Smithfield Street M E Church Epworth Kanata program features glass bells, mandolins and recitations by noted elocutionists.

James F. Madden West End Pittsburg Osceola Canada Mary Ennoy Madden Smithfield Street M. E Epworth Kanata J. ML

Tre Talks on literature draw large audiences

Mrs. George H. Taylor lectures attract big crowds at her 11 o clock sessions. She spoke on Columbus with notes on John Smith, delivering an amusing and instructive address. A notable social event followed as Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Vanderern hosted a Fifth Avenue reception in pink rose decor.

Tre George H. Taylor Columbus John Smith J. J. Vandererisn Fifth Avenue

Weddings and Social Events in Allegheny Notes

The Miss Minnemeier-Taggart wed at the bride’s parents home on Arlington Avenue Allegheny. The Miller-Potter nuptials take place at First United Presbyterian Wilkinsburg. Morbury-Castello wed at Sailer Ohio. Hartie-Hrene ceremony at Trinity Synthema Stockton Avenue. Allegheny Cotillion Club dance at Mononendela House Mire. Aretes F Beecks hosts Edwin K Sullivan and Mrs. Fereyson reception. Murrays-Hard wedding in Sewickley. Riviera Tea at Mrs. Joseph Dilworth Fifth Avenue for Children’s Hospital relief on Forbes Street.

Arlington Avenue Allegheny First United Presbyterian Church Wilkinsburg Sailer Ohio Trinity Synthema Church Stockton Avenue Sewickiey Riviera Mra Joseph Dilworth Fifth Avenue Children's Hospital Forbes Street

World’s Fair Rules Split Sparks Quarrel Between Boards

Dispute between national and local fair officials leads to two rule sets. Local directors issue incomplete guidelines that offer nothing new to exhibitors. National Commission's St Clair rules provide thorough details on exhibit costs and requirements.

Catesso National Commission

Notable women of U S history praised in editorials

A collection of 19th century editorials honors Mrs Harrison and prominent American women. Articles from Ohio Slate Journal Baltimore American Wheeling Register Chicago Tribune Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Louisville Courier Journal Indianapolis Journal Cleveland Leader and other papers laud their virtue, domestic life, and public service, portraying Mrs Harrison as emblematic of American womanhood.

Ohio Slate Journal Traveleer Sex Rashville Baltimore American Sue America Aufalo Philadelphics Inquirer Cincinnati Louile Courier-Journat Sax Indianapolis Journal Eagls Weahington

Railway men blame lower visitors on one third fare

Railway men say they did not bring as many visitors to Chicago last week as expected. They cite the one third fare as the cause and suggest trying half fare next time.

Chicago Tribune Chicago

Notable Wallbearer Mention Sparks St. Louis Debut

A fragmented report notes a Wallbearer reference and Cleveland connection amid a cheerful tone. The text hints at audience interest and a funeral reference, with limited readable names and places.

St. Louis Globe Cleveland

The Ceual Elve of The Philadelphia Thief

Fragmentary text describes autumn breezes and leaves on trees as Shan turns reality, a poetic fragment likely from a Philadelphia context.

Philadelphia

Curious Condensations From Curious Times

A long list of curiosities and anecdotes covers technology, history, and natural science. Topics include silk mills, Gatling guns, Canada, population growth, weaving wire in gin cases, ancient theater masks, Roman siege engines, Nuremberg toys, poets per capita, stockings, a centenarian in Scotland, Neptune distance, Hamlet waistcoats, medieval armor, railroads, lead production, and various electrical mining and scientific observations. The items read like a miscellany column.

Sam Arca Canada America Ginas Nuremberg Varia Chile Helensburgh Scotland Neptune Life Saving Service

Jollyisms From Judge In Odd Court Exchange

A quirky court exchange features a judge and Mrs. Small joking about prane jokes and domestic meals. The dialogue turns to a prospective husband, fashion tips, and a poem inquiry about ink fade. The customer asks about a poem for a magazine amid light repartee.

Peter Las Abot

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