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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1890
Page
1
Philadelphia dispatch reports Allegheny County as the focal battleground in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race. Republicans and Democrats describe intense organization at state headquarters, with large canvassing efforts, anticipated high turnout, and emphasis on getting out the vote across cities, counties, and even schools.
The piece notes last days of vigilance for honest ballots across doubtful districts in Pennsylvania. The Lincoln Independent Republican Club and Mr. Mapes collaborate in Philadelphia efforts. The Republican City Committee races toward the homestretch, purchasing 50,000 two cent stamps at the post office and pursuing all wards amid accusations of false registration in the Fourth ward.
Magistrate O'Brien sets 1500 bail for Clayton McMichael as hearings on the Pattison libel suit proceed. Pattison, McMichael, and Elverson appear with legal teams and pro- and anti-libel rhetoric, all seeking a speedy trial.
In Reading on October the city faced a surge of orders from Governor Pattison's staff prompting arrests of several shop foremen including Korke Fwe Dellett and Jevan for threatening voters. Magistrates issued warrants while Democrats call for swift action and more arrests as tempers flare.
Speaker Reed drew large crowds in Eau Claire River Falls Reedsburg Baraboo Madison and Waukesha before reaching Milwaukee at 6 o clock Senator Spooner and Secret Rusk joined him at Campuglas and accompanied him to Madison where Reed addressed a large crowd at the State Capitol At other stops he spoke briefly from the car platform The Sehlits Park Theater hosted a final speech before a packed audience with hundreds left standing as the talk focused on its impact in the West.
In Washington on October 29, Executive Halford says President Harrison has not yet decided to travel home to vote. He desires to go and will if Secretary Halford and Attorney General Miller depart for Indianapolis likely tomorrow.
General Beard arrived in Columbus and spoke at Orleans. He is confident Delamater will win by about 20 000 but thinks it should be 40 000. He predicts the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation will remain as it is at present.
General Master Workman Powderly endorses Robert E. Pattison for Governor in a Truth letter, arguing for a constitutional convention and full ballot reform. He contrasts Pattison’s clear stance with Delamater’s vague position, urging labor and citizens to support Pattison for strong state governance.
Congressman M L Wilson accuses Commissioner Mason of staffing districts with revenue agents to campaign funds. He cites a letter to J E Hall as personal and says Mason misrepresented vote timing on a recent sion bill. Wilson notes many Republicans were absent or paired on the vote.
Robert E. Pattison, Democratic candidate for Governor, spoke at Federal Hall and later at German Town Avenue and Berks Street. He praised vetoes on measures harming the masses, endorsed the Australian ballot, and promised to push such a law if elected as thousands cheered his remarks and future gubernatorial win.
Senator Delamater spoke in Danville pledging a Republican win next Tuesday He labeled Pattison a demagogue defended corporations as a necessity and warned defeat would echo from Maine to California The candidate repeatedly used the refrain when I am Governor asserting honesty and uprightness.
Ebensburg reports the Congressional Conference failed to nominate. F H Barker calls Cambria County delegates to reconvene for a County Convention to reassert Scull. Blair County Republicans in Altoona held a mass meeting urging J D Hicks as the sole nominee for the conference.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on October 20 the Republican Congressional Conference continued on Airth Page with Hopkins declared winner of the sixteenth contest and Elliott named by the Democracy.
A fire at Dyer's stables on Grant street kills Anton Guatelli a teazer at William McCully Co and critically burns his six year old daughter Mary while the mother and other children escape. Firemen rescue the occupants from the second floor as horses and wagons are saved and the blaze damages nearby homes.
Major General Nelson A. Miles, commanding the Division of the Pacific, reports to the Adjutant General urging legislative action for more rapid officer advancement. He favors a 15-year service promotion, supports battalion organization, backs anti-desertion measures, and stresses the need for improved coast defenses.
Miss Mary Butterworth of Ohio wed Haughwait Howe of the State Department in Mr Howe's sick room at the Metropolitan Club in Washington. Howe, ill with inflammatory rheumatism and pneumonia, accepted the ceremony as a remedy. witnesses included Butterworth family and officials.
Washington October 29. Signs in federal offices show revived push for next year’s appropriations. Post Office chief Wanamaker demands by tonight but figures cannot meet the line. Interior and Treasury bureaus intensify work to submit estimates by week’s end, fueling talk the President will summon Congress early.
The wedding at 272 Madison Avenue united Miss Lily Wilson daughter of James Wilson and Count Claes Lewenhaupt son of Count Adam Lewenhaupt of Sweden. Rev Dr Roderick Terry officiated in a ceremony described as Episcopal with Miss Grace Wilson as maid of honor and Swedish Minister Mr Grip attending. The groom serves as Special Military Envoy of the Swedish Legation in Washington and holds the rank of first lieutenant. They plan to sail next month and spend winter in Stockholm with the bride’s parents’ home.
Baltimore and Ohio officials led by the President and Vice President arrived in St. Paul after a Minneapolis stop. The visit aims to study a possible steamship line from Duluth to Fairport Ohio to link with the B and O system.
A telegram from New York reports the oil carrier Bremerhaven fouled the cruiser Philadelphia near Tompkinsville while anchoring. The Philadelphia was unharmed, but the Bremerhaven sustained two dents in its port side, underscoring the new navy’s resilience.
George W. Crim, wealthy farmer and prominent Schochoh neighborhood citizen, was found dead near his home with his body riddled by bullets. He was known as a positive and aggressive man with many local enemies, and no clue to the killer has yet been found.
A diphtheria outbreak in Wharton Wyandotte County has caused over a dozen student deaths and forced the village school to close. The State Board of Health has been notified.
At a stockholders meeting in Sandusky today the recent lease of the Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad to the Big Four was ratified this evening.
A king near death refuses to concede authority, deceiving ministers after every plan to install a successor or rearrange power arrangements. His stubborn stance leaves the government in doubt about succession and governance.
The Hague reports King William II is moribund with no recent signature. Parliament met to declare him incapable of governing as the Council of State takes temporary royal power. The piece traces royal insanity through his family, noting Queen Wilhelmina’s youth and royal lineage.
The Trading Company of England sued Marks' Financial News for damages over critical commentary on a circular about forming a £1,000,000 trust. The jury found for the defendant, marking Mr. Marks' twenty-sixth legal victory in seven years.
Rev Lawson Forster condemned monasteries as immoral and harmful. He argued monks rarely study, drink excessively, and cause reputational harm, citing incidents without naming individuals. He described transfer of offending monks to other houses as a common practice.
London reports Mrs Jameson widow of Stanley's dead lieutenant plans December publication of diaries from Benny's keeping. The rear guard tale from Yambuya is said to reveal startling stories as the manuscripts move from camp to London amid varied fates.
Leslie Fraser Dancan, linked to Miss Evelyn Knowles breach of promise suit, disclosed £6000 from a property sale. A search found £4000 in notes and £2000 in gold in a safe marked Mary Gordon. He faces felony charges under the Debtors Act and was remanded for trial after bail was set at £1000.
The report covers Gladstone arguing against high tariffs and endorsing free inquiry into the McKinley tariff's effects. He calls protection oppression, cautions England against empire-wide trade barriers, and notes Britain’s rising commerce with America despite protectionist policy. Also includes Stark Stanley’s reply to Troup over expedition-related critiques and Gladstone’s narrow bridge accident.
At a Cardiff meeting of the Bristol Channel Committee of the Shipping Federation President Peter Rowe led a large turnout of British shipowners. G A Lawes said efforts aimed to resist changes if a strike or lockout occurs. They agreed to lay up ships on signal, regardless of cargo, while the Seamen's Union plans to fight in planned sections.
Information confirms the ardaera Cliffs attack at 2 am on Pat Flanagan's home. Anne Flanagan was shot in the breast while sleeping with her family. motive tied to eviction from Lisconnor farm years earlier. No arrests yet.
A London court case involving Dunlap's Cable Company centers on criticism of trusts. The Financial Journal reports the ruling in this unusual libel dispute, with implications for press freedom and corporate reputation.
The article explains a gas shortage driven by falling well pressure and rising consumption. Gas firms favor supplying domestic customers over ironworks, leading to idle puddling furnaces. Mills like Moorhead, Nimick, Clinton Iron, and Sligo shift back to coal as Philadelphia and Equitable companies race to conserve gas and curb waste.
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