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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1892

Page

12

Changes in the Baker Ballot and Nominating Papers Filed

State officials report heavy filing of nomination papers as Jere A. Rex and others submit certificates for Senate and Judicial districts. Republicans still need Twentieth District papers for Bedford and neighboring counties while Philadelphia Democracy submits Congressman McAlwer for a second term. John H. Fow files a challenge to back certificates and is informed the law requires no extra county or city certificates.

Poped Hannmeren The Commonwealth Tilden Spoyder Jere A. Rex Republican State Committee Bedford Somerset Blair Cambria Philadelphia County Democracy McAlwer J. Norman Martin New Castile Butler-Lawrence Pattison Wick W. Wood Courant New Castle John H. Fow Brewster Ore City Foen

Changes to Ballot Design Stir Philadelphia Polls

Philadelphia report details modifications to the ballot proposed by Attorney General Hensel and Democratic leaders. A heavy black line would separate party columns, with the Democratic section starting an inch below the Republican. Chairmen Wright and Reeder press for changes citing voter confusion. President Harrison visits Cape May Point. Roswell Tr. and Carter urge campaign momentum amid quiet headquarters.

Rosse Wright Deoler Hiensel Cape May Point Russell T. Harrison Washington Narrites Halford Russell Harrison New York Carter Mr. Harrison Roswell Tr Vermont

Twentieth District Conferees Drift Over Possible Cessna Nomination

Conferees from Blair, Cambria, Bedford and Somerset wrestle over a candidate for the Legislature and United States Senate. Cessna and Hicks trade votes as Seall Ashcom and Quay allies push toward a nomination. by 10 pm the tally stood six apiece with a Harrichure contingency and filing concerns noted.

Blair and Cambria D. J. Nef Bedford and Somerset Louder Blair and Cambria Hicks Bedford Somerset John Cessna Quay Cesna John Calwell United States Senate Cesena Seall Ashcom Cessna Blair Throp Wicks Cessia

Local Republican Delegates Set Conferee Mix in District

Grrressevre Sept 12 Republicans from the Nineteenth District convened to shape delegation numbers for York Cumberland and Adams in upcoming stature conferences. A compromise fixes twelve conferees from York four from Cumberland and three from Adams with York allotted one delegate at.

Nineteenth Adama York Cumberland Adams

Democrats to Turn Out In Force for Scranton Assembly

Secretary John D. Worman of the Democratic Society of Pennsylvania asks all Democratic clubs to forward deputy names elected to attend the general assembly in Scranton on September 2. Daily mail suggests strong turnout. delegates from Cumberland and Adams to alternate. presidential elector to come from the county without a delegate.

Haguisavnre John D. Worman Democratic Society of Pennsylvania Scranton Daily Mail

Chinese Six Companies oppose Geary act registration

The Six Companies of San Francisco issue a proclamation urging Chinese in the United States to defy the Geary bill registration by April 1893. They warn against registering, vow to support unregistered men, and plan legal challenges with the aid of lawyers and Chinese ambassadors. Collector Quinn notes limited registrations and hints at possible court action. Attorney Rierson calls the law unconstitutional.

San Francisco Consolidated Benevolent Association United States Cifmumen Mving Henin Texeetoeee Iecal Sid Quinn Riersan

Money Now Rains In Democratic Campaign Headquarters

Washington dispatch reports the Democratic Congressional Committee in New York and Washington gaining funds after a Cleveland Tam many meeting. It notes franking privilege boosts mailings, Kerr’s personal donations, and a surge in literature from Democrats, silver advocates, and other party factions.

Washington Democratic Congressional Committee Nations Committee New York Cleveland Tammany National Committee Whitney Empire State Mr. Cleveland Tammany Braves Senator Hill Treasury Congressional Committee Cler Kerr House Pennsylvania Congress Creng Senate Express Office National Committee of Free Silver People’s Party

Murder of American Seaman in Genoa Sparks National Tension

Reports from Genoa recount the fatal stabbing of Frank Reilly, a U S sailor aboard the Newark, at a lodging house on September 8. Authorities say the motive was hostility to Americans, with the proprietor attacking Reilly with knives as others scattered.

Orde Brown Woolwich Arsenal America Department Esa Sandy Hook Fire Island Allegheny Post Office New York Reilly

Massey Talks Dedicatory Services For World Exposition

George V. Massey of Dover Delaware, a leading National Commission figure, travels to Chicago to discuss the forthcoming dedicatory services for the great fair buildings. He notes $2 5 million grant aiding construction and previews civic and military street pageants preceding the ceremonies. He envisions grand zoological and floricultural displays and raises questions about Eden and American exhibitors.

George V. Massey Dover Del Council of Administration Chicago Vair Massey Commission Congress Delaware Eden Ovners and Plants of America

Diverse late news briefs from St Louis to Ireland

A wide collection of brief items reports rail mail robberies in Persacna Indiana, Irish harvest losses, ship arrivals in San Francisco, rioting in McAllister Oklahoma, and a royal Genoa visit rumor. Also noted are a farmer murdered near Sauit Ste. ie Michigan, fires during a Bloomington storm, and various international banking and political developments.

Coopers’ International Union Sexton St. Louis Express Company Chicago Coast Monterey San Francisco Ireland T. GB. Farrell Persacnla Pis Usted Polish Singing Societies of America Grand Rapids Mich Burnett McAllister Italy Genoa David McLanaghlin Pittsburg Garfield Park Northampton England Clayson Lancley Nestoto Lake Superior Engie Harbor Kewanka Point Birkbeck Bank London London and General Bank Liberator Permanent Building and Investment Society House and Land Investment Trust Gherardi United States Evan Mo Creery Chile Diinots Peoria Belleville Alton James Wise Sauit Ste. Ie Dalton Wise Bloomington

French Invaders Advance in Dahomey Amid Revolt at Abomey

Paris dispatches report French forces moving into Dahomey with limited resistance while Abomey rebels erupt. King Behanzin returns from the field to quell disorder and marshal defense as his uncle and elder brother flee with key supporters.

Paris Dahomey Abomey Behanzin

Chinese Mob Attacks Missionary Couple in Shanghai Threat

A mob in northwest Sze Chuen attacks missionary Turner and his wife over alleged Christian influence. Officials rescue them after severe injuries raise fear they would have been killed.

Shanghai China Sze-Chuen Christian Missions Turner

Dynamite Outrage Shatters Italian Telegraph Office

A dynamite bomb exploded yesterday in a telegraph office in BoLoesa Italy as an employee left. The building was wrecked and a man was seriously injured by flying debris. Reece persons have been arrested on suspicion.

Italy BoLoesa Reece

Bribery Trial Begins for Bukovina Officials and Merchants

Virexxa reports the trial of 22 customs officials and merchants from the Duchy of Bukovina opened today. Accused include Chernowitz’s Imperial Finance Director, a Finance Inspector, and the Director of Customs amid bribe charges. In a separate item the Ameer of Afghanistan backs Black Mountain rebels against British rule with a planned October expedition of over 4,000 troops under Colonel Sir W. Lockhart to the Indus valley to target Hashim Ali.

Duchy of Bukovina Chernowitz Bukovina India Sra Afghanistan Ommuntne Sir W. Lockhart Indus Baso Hashim Ali

Conference May Meet in Brussels

The Belgian Government did not officially refuse to host the International Monetary Conference in Brussels. A statement to that effect was entirely unofficial and should not be taken as an official position.

Brussels

Linen trade collapse hits Belfast firms with large liabilities

In Belfast on September 12 the depression in the linen industry led to the suspension of a firm carrying £30 000 in liabilities. A second linen firm failed with £20 000 liabilities and more failures are feared.

Belfast Ireland

Strike Threat Looms With Heaters Helpers in Youngstown

A potential general strike looms as the heaters helpers in Youngstown refuse a 10 percent wage cut. The matter is now referred to President Weihe and Vice President McEvoy of the Amal gamated Association for a final decision. They argue the new scale contains no provision allowing such a reduction.

Youngstown Presdent Weihe McEvoy Amalgamated Association

Notable visitors register at city hotels

Steubenville figures J Ross Mossgrove and W Mossgrove of Steubenville and owner of United States Hotel registered at Monongahela House last night. M P Adams of Janesville and M M and J B McCally of Peocants were guests at Central Hotel yesterday. W W P Read Chicago Coal King arrived and registered at Monongahela House. D J Wegg attorney for O M St Paul Railway registered at Anderson. Senator Lewis Emery and General John A Wiley frequented town and registered at Duquesne and Seventh Avenue hotels respectively.

J. Ross Mossgrove W. Mossgrove Steubenville United States Monongahela House M. P. Adams Janesville M. M J. B. McCally Central Hotel 0. M. & St. Paul Railway Chicago Anderson Yestertate Lewis Emery Pomeryey Duquesne

Corbett and Sullivan Welcome Cause Wide City Cheers

James J. Corbett arrives in New York after a New Orleans trip to a massive crowd in Jersey City and Manhattan. Fans fill streets, greet the boxing champion and his party amid hotel greetings and a public reception at Madison Square Garden.

Dispatch New York James J. Corbett New Orleans Jersey City Corbett William A. Brady Denny Dillon Billy Delany Jim Daly Frank McVey Philadelphia Desbrosses Street Ferry West Street Cortland Liberty Pennsylvania Railroad Crbett Pennsylvania Ferry Desbrosses Street Cortlandt Street City Coleman House Pennsylvania Depot Madison Square Garden Jim James Corbett Madwon Square Garden Inspector Byrnes Donaldson Brady John L. Sullivan Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Thedison Square Barden Joan L. SuLlivan Mike Donovan Billy Delaney Daly Mra Corbett

Journey of Icebergs Past the Arctic Circle

The article explains icebergs move from Davis Strait along the Labrador coast into the Atlantic guided by two ocean currents. A lower southern current and an upper surface stream interact with the Gulf Stream, with bergs driven forward by the deeper undercurrent. The result is bergs ploughing through floe ice as ships do in harbor ice.

Arctic Circle Davis Strait Labrador Atlantic N. 8. Shaler Sertimer Greenland Arctic Equatorial

Lawful Days of Sport Open Season Inspires Hunters

The article urges sportsmen to embrace the opening hunting season, praising August efforts and September changes in game conditions. Ed W. Sandys values fair chase and responsible sport as birds improve with the coming months, encouraging eager gun use to test dogs and skills.

Ed W. Sandys Knight

Local Attachments of Birds and Their Habitual Homes

The author describes bird behavior showing strong local attachments. Crows, osprey, woodpeckers, and songbirds return to the same nesting sites, roosts, and water sources each year, suggesting a sentiment of home and consistent territorial ranges across seasons.

Delaware

The Innocence of Youth and Candid Moral Teaching

Amelia Rives argues in the North American Review that youth curiosity should be met with wise tolerance and truthful disclosure suited to each child. She cautions that moral education for girls must consider body and mind, advocating knowledge of physical laws as essential for sane, innocent understanding.

Amelia Rives North American Review

Darwin and the instinct to touch the glass case

A story recalls Darwin pressing his forehead to a glass case housing a copra display. He believed he could not be harmed by a snake, yet the urge to touch the glass and the snake's strikes proved stronger than his will and reason.

Darwin

Fire Report From Several Cities Across Regions

The Fire Record details include a blaze in Boil Sprines Pennsylvania damaging Zach Marxell’s building with $5,000 loss and no crops insured, and a large grocery store and home in East Liverpool Ohio suffering $7,000 loss with no insurance. In Cimutangua New York outside the Assembly, Arthur Juston and Miss Hull suffered property damage from a faulty chimney.

Zach Marxell Liverpool W. Shingleton Cimutangua N. Y Arthur Juston Miss Hull

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Harrisburg BAKER Gettysburg Democratic National Committee Kerr Clerk Kerr Huntie Harvey Yaakess Commodore Folger Tracy Labora Department of the Navy Secre Enginer Austria John Wiley Seventh Avenue P. Gill Teavening Anderton de Penta Central Turn Verein Forbes Street H. L. Hoburgh Joseph Kramer Henry Area Harry Noll Alphonse ‘Astheln Harry Lewis G. Reiser John A. Gaoter Chicago News Te Taira Hoytle Svupibicg California Fig Syrup CO Cal Louisville Harrison Arrizon Gillet & CO Exchange Place Baltimore Ana Gloria Fleishman & CO Market St. Mail
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