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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1892

Page

10

Campaign on in New York and across the states

The empire state campaign opened with both parties chasing momentum as party leaders and committees mobilize. Tammany chiefs Croker and McLaughlin direct the Democratic push while Republicans rally at Fifth Avenue Hotel to spur rural turnout and registration efforts.

New York Empire State Dar Sheehan Hackett Brookfield Sheeran Hill Brooklyn Virginia South Carolina Democratic State Campaign Committee Harlem Tammany Ficht Croker McLaughlin People’s Party James Paradise Oliver National Democratic H. A. Steber Oneida County J. K. O'Connor O'Connor Steber Fifth Avenue Hotel Carter National Committee Platt Warner Miller Whitney Marrity Bureau of National Democracy Crisp Georgia Ellery Anderson Reform Clut American Protective Tariff League Charles J. Canada National Democratic Committee National Association of Democratic Clubs

Pittsburg Wins a Prize at Republican Parade

Burrawo New York September 11 The Tarif Club receives the top banner from the National League after a 6000 strong Republican parade reviewed by Reid Clarkson Allen of Michigan Fairchild of Wisconsin and Henry Glesson. Prizes go to New York State for first Buffalo Republican League second and Buffalo Republican League third.

Burrawo N. Y Republican League Whitefax Reid Clarkson Allen Michigan Fairchild Wisconsin Henry Glesson League Troquois Hotel Reid Esll Eluls National League New York State Buffalo Republican League Young Men's Republican Tariff Club Pittsburg

Jeannette election case heard with 100 witnesses in Greensburg

In Greensburg on September 16 the Jeannette election case was heard by Judge Wickham. The case grew from the April Republican primary when Postmaster Vinton alleged undue means used to defeat him for committee seat. Indictments charged leading Republicans with bribery and perjury. The three charges were combined on one bill. over 100 witnesses waited to testify, but the judge earlier quashed the case.

Greensburg Jeannette Criminal Court Wickham Beaver County Pri Vinton Ealier

Getting Ready for Scranton Delegates Named by County Democracy

The County Democracy appointed a slate of delegates to represent the association at the upcoming sninal meeting in Scranton. Delegates include J. M. Gurty, James Atwell, B. McKenna, Alex Wilson, Thomas J. Keenan, K A. Campbell, W. J. Brennen, and others, with travel plans set for Pittsburgers to depart Monday evening. The notice notes Buzzanky's Bay, Mase, Sept 16, and mentions Editor Morse of Indianapolis as the only bizarre Gray Fables today.

County Democracy Scranton Pittsburgers Brennen County Democracy Association J. M. Gurty James Atwell B. McKenna Alex Wilson Thomas J. Keenan K A. Campbell W. J. Brennen George W. Rochert R. F. Rafferty S. Kennedy Robert Swan P. Foley T. B Alcorn C King Peter Carr Phillip Smith Mase Morse Indianapolis Cleve

Ex-President Denies Tariff Attitude Report

The ex- President dismissed media reports about his stance on modifying the tariff plank in his forthcoming letter of acceptance. He smiled and stated newspapers have no ground for such a claim and that no one is authorized to forecast the theory.

Land

A BAD MIX IN INDIANA Likelihood of Two Legislatures Being Elected

Indiana politics discuss the constitutional challenge to the 1885 and 1891 legislative apportionment acts. Judge Bundy will rule Monday. Democrats allegedly plan to run under the 1891 act regardless of the decision, risking two legislatures and major confusion if courts invalidate both acts. Some leaders fear a special session to redraw districts if 1879 Republican Act is ruled unconstitutional.

IndiaNa Pouis Bundy Reed Supreme Court

Elkins Opens Republican Campaign in Davis West Virginia

Secretary of War Stephen B. Elkins formally opened the Republican campaign in Davis West Virginia addressing an audience of miners railroad workers and farmers. He urged tariff protection as the path to industrial progress noting lower prices higher wages and reduced cost of living under the protective system.

Wucetine W. Vaa Stephen B. Elkins Davis West Virginia Central Railroad Elkins West Virginia Republican Party United States

The Third Party in Alabama Nominees Named

The third party convention met at 8 this morning in Alabama and formed a permanent organization. Nominees for Congress include W. T. Mason in the First district Frank Baltwell in the Second district J. I Tate in the Third district A. T P. Longshore in the Fourth district W. C. Whatler in the Fifth district John M. Davis in the Sixth district Blackwell in the Seventh district and J. H. Parsons in the Ninth district. Parsons is the brother of the U S District Attorney. Republican factions remain split with both committees adjourned without agreement.

Ric Misonami Ala Congrest W. T. Mason Frank Baltwell J. 1 Tate A. T P. Longshore W. C. Whatler John M. Davis Blackwell J. H. Parsons Parsons United States

Stevenson at Raleigh demonstrates national figures in North Carolina

Hon A E Stevenson arrived from Asheville to Raleigh at 8 this morning amid a large welcome. En route, a strong show of support occurred in Hickory and a street parade led to St Mary’s Mound where about 8 000 people heard his tariff and force bill remarks. Cleveland references drew loud cheers.

N. C A. E Stevenson Mr. Stevenson Raleigh Asheville Hickory St. Mary’s Mound Stevenson Cleveland

People’s Party Moves to Put Candidates On State Ticket

Harrisburg September 16 Special The People’s party of Pennsylvania filed nomination papers signed by 10 000 voters asking that party candidates be printed on the official state ballot. State Chairman Thompson and L F Armbrust and C A Burrows of Westmoreland and Allegheny filed the papers. Two thousand more signatures are expected by Monday the filing deadline.

Harrisburg People's Party of Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Thompson L. F. Armbrust C A. Burrows Westmoreland Allegeny

Party nominations across districts in early campaigns

Notes report renominations and nominations for Congress across several states. Oates is renominated by Alabama Democrats. Fearn J. Cannon, son of a Mormon leader, is nominated by Mormon Republican Convention. Colonel Silas A. Dawes wins Kentucky Eleventh District GOP nomination. James M. Ashing secures Ohio Ninth District GOP nod after a 73 ballot deadlock. A Paris letter by Mary Temple Bayard previews A Day with Worth for THE DISPATCH.

Alabama Oates Fearn J. Cannon Canton Mormon Republican Territorial Convention Congress Silas A. Dawes Kentucky Wilson Ohio James M. Ashing Toledo Andrew Jolson Mary Temple Bayard Paris

FATHER MOLLINGER'S MONEY DISSENSION IN ESTATE PETITION

Register Conner yesterday denied John De V Hofman of New York the right to revoke letters of administration for the late Father Mollinger. Hofman claimed kinship and sought control, but evidence about Dutch siblings was considered and the petition was dismissed. Letters remain with Gregor Meyer.

Register Conner John de V. Hofman New York Father Mollinger Gregor Meyer Hofman Father Mollinger S Holland Meyer

Unsuccessful meeting at Homestead over Hun and Slav labor

Tiugh O'Donnell goes to the county jail awaiting a hearing as Homestead tensions deepen. The advisory committee and company clash over the Hun and Slav laborers, about 600 workers, who hold leverage in talks about returning to mills. Pinkerton detectives deter disturbances while clashes and rumors ripple through the labor town.

Tiugh O'Donnell Homestead Salvation Army Mill Gate Eighth Avenue National Guard Burgess McLuckie Amal— Association Rink Pinkerton Robert

O'Donnell Arrested in Homestead Murder Case

Hugh O'Donnell of Homestead fame was arrested at Grant street and Fifth avenue, jailed on a second murder charge related to the Homestead riots. Attorney John F. Cox promised surrender, bail denied, hearing delayed to Monday. Hugh Ross fled. Pinkertons guarded Homestead home.

Hugh O'Donnell Homestead Fame Grant Street Fifth Avenue Homestead John F. Cox O'Donnell McMastere Miller Pat Farrel Cox Hugh Ross Pinkertons

Speeches at Beaver Falls by Amalgamated speakers

A mass meeting at Beaver Falls Opera House chaired by J. P. Sheehan featured George Dilton of the Flint Glass Workers Association, Homestead’s Bakewell, W. H. Carney, and William T. Roberta of Homestead. The event, though less crowded than earlier ones, was praised for facts over rhetoric and closed with songs by Secretary Madden amid laughter and applause. Ward was reportedly in the audience.

Amalgamated Association Beaver Falls J. P. Sheehan George Dilton Flint Glass Workers’ Association Mr. Bakewell Homestead W. H. Carney William T. Roberta Madden Amalgamated Ward Sheban

A Bad Year for Labor and Amalgamated Association

William Welhe, president of the Amalgamated Association, defends the union against claims of weakness. He notes more lodges since 1885 and two added in the year ending June 1892, while calling 1892 a bad year for labor nationally amid discontent over a ten percent reduction.

William Welhe Amalgamated Association Pittsburg

Iron and steel rates to rise October first

Local freight agents report from the Central Traffic Association meeting in Chicago that iron and steel rates will increase on October 1. The current fifth and sixth class iron will shift to fourth and fifth, with Chicago rates rising from 17 14 and 15 cents to 20 and 17 1/2 cents. Pig iron rates, extended to December 31 due to market dullness.

Central Traffic Association Chicago

Strikers Press Missionary Work at Local Mills

Quiet at the Thirty third and Twenty ninth street mills as strikers conduct missionary work among workers and report several are near quitting work.

Thirty-third Twenty-ninth Street Mills

Bonds Burned In Canton At Dueber Plant

In Canton Ohio on September 16 the Dueber Company destroyed 300000 dollars in bonds issued in 1891 to cover debts. Trustees said their mission was fulfilled and turned over securities to the Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company. Directors resigned and were replaced by Joseph C Dueber Joseph Daller Mary A Dueber John C Dueber and Colonel Moore forming a renewed board.

Canton Dueber Company Big Case Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company Messrs. Champion Bourne and Lynch Joseph C Dueber Joseph Daller Mary A. Dueber John C. Dueber Colonel Moore

Cloth maker Max Wassermann tours Chicago on first U.S. visit

Max Wassermann, a Glara Saxony cloth manufacturer, traveled to Chicago on his first visit to America. He criticizes the McKinley tariff as favoring finer cloths while penalizing coarser grades. He notes tariffs have not saved his business and that his exports to America are growing.

Max Wassermann Glara Saxony Chicago America Wassermann

Eye Strain and Headache Linked to Irregular Vision

Eye strain is identified as a common cause of headaches and nervous ailments due to irregular refraction forming power. Many patients with good vision unconsciously strain to see, triggering pain. Dr. Sadier reports over 50 cases examined, with many relieved by properly adjusted glasses. Also notes piano for sale and furniture display listings from local merchants.

Sadier Penn Avenue

State Quarantine Big Work for Moneyless Men

Philadelphia report on a sanitary plan to inspect immigrants at state borders. Railroad officials and doctors discuss funding, inspection stations at Morrisville Easton and border lines, certificates for passengers, side-tracking cholera cases, and quarantine measures including destruction of unclaimed baggage and bedding to prevent germ spread.

Philadelphia Benjamin Lee State Board of Health William J. Latta Pennsylvania Railroad van Smith Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Dr. Morris Philadelphia and Reading James Potter Charles McIntyre Easton Lehigh William B. Atkinson Delaware Henry Leffman Howard Murphy Stuart Let Morrisville Trenton State Line New York Jersey City New Jersey Cumberland Timore and Ohio Railroad Town

Ohio's Quarantine Rules Adapted for Immigrants and Trains

The Ohio State Board of Health approved nine strict quarantine rules governing immigrant transport and cholera prevention. They require certificates of health, restrict immigrant entries to special cars, lock train compartments, disinfect carriages, and mandate railways to aid inspectors. The rules become effective September 18, 1892, with Warren replacing Latimer in station arrangements.

Columbus State Board of Health Probst New York City Ohio Eule É Tno Railway Company Warren Latimer

Quarantine Powers Clarified By Attorney General Opinion

In response to a White House inquiry the Attorney General issued an opinion on the scope of quarantine authority held by the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service and the Secretary of the Treasury. The President approved the inquiry and the opinion discusses powers over immigration from ports deemed infected.

Washington The Marine Hospital Service Secretary of the Treasury Miller

Contagious Disease Restrictions Power Confirmed

The text argues that state and federal regulators can impose extra limits or total bans on ships or vehicles from areas with contagious disease, and on goods or animals, under presidential authorization and executive approval. It stresses officers named in the inquiry have power to enforce these restrictions.

Lowe and Seysteleens Fede United States

Octopus in Honolulu Opera of a Lottery Franchise Plan

Honolulu September 10 The Louisiana lottery seeks a 25 year exclusive franchise for Honolulu with D H Cross W B Davenport John Phillips J J Williams and Dr Gilbert Foote named as grantees. Annual payments 500000 plus 15 public works subsidies totaling 5500000 yearly. Two commissioners to preside over drawings. tax and license exemptions and mail use granted. Opposition exists but supporters show up.

HonoLuLu D. H. Cross Chicago W. B. Davenport St. Louis John Phillips J. J. Williams Gilbert Foote Minister of the Interior Oshu Hilo Hamakua Hawaii Hawaiian Kingdom United States

Warned Against Women by Bishop Newman at Ohio Conference

At a Method Episcopal camp-fire in Steubenville Bishop Newman warned young ministers to beware of indiscreet lady members and to ask applicants if they use tobacco. Bishop Taylor spoke long and East Liverpool was chosen for the next conference with Warren and East Liverpool listed as sites. Dr. Horner spoke for the Pittsburg Book Repository.

Steuhenville Methodial Episcopal Conference Newman Jon A. Logan General Grant Taylor East Liverpool Warren Joseph F. Horner Pittsburg

Louisiana Receives Direct Tax Payment for State

Baron Rover Sept 11 The Governor reports receipt of a United States direct tax payment due to Louisiana amounting to 314,500 dollars.

Louisiana Baron Rover United States

Illness eased by a health product claim

A reader reports severe symptoms and intolerable discomfort finally relieved after using a product from a named agency. Within a month of starting treatment all affected individuals recovered, including one who was ill for five months. The account cites a specific location and person.

Ageny Reeve Ua Picea Warren Cv N. Ds

Cuticura Resolvent and Cure Promoted for Skin Purity

An antiquated ad copy touts Cuticura Resolvent as a blood purifier to cleanse impurities and a skin cure for scaling, itching, and burning. It claims Cuticura Soap as an external beautifier and cites dramatic improvements in thousands of cases with severe symptoms.

Deposits and Interest Terms From Jet and 15th Monthly

Cor. Wood and Diamonds deposits and upward received and interest paid thereon commence from the Jet and 15th of each month. Jos. Abel, President, A. FE.oe Vice President, A. Sena H.W. Wilker, Treasurer, Geo. Guthrie, Solicitor. Directors include Jos. Abel and others. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cor. Wood and Diamonds Jos. Abel A. FE. ‘Oe A. Sena H.W. Wilker Geo. Guthrie Jos, Abel A. Groetzinger J. F. Pereathas F. Schwarz Christian Sie Piesphen Sesten Eeb Peter Keil H. H. Niemann

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Empire Pittsburg Tariff Club Buffalo Tarif Indiana People's Party HMS News OF the Great Labor World Third Avenue City Farm Lane Alex. Wisloski Carnegies Frank Armold Leisenring Wisloski Quinn Coal and Iron Curry John Rattigan David Yneh Elba Everson Elba Iron Works Court House-Hill Hoss Welhe Mellor & Hoene Sa City Asa Tor Y. Mellor & House Schoeneck & Son Liberty Street Pennsylvania Board of Health Committee Ebneckeye Bishop Newman Ohio Conference Petras Bevo Heaton Wssuwk Chase TEE Worth Havang Germania Savings Bank Latimer’s Tard Brussels Emas Turkey T.m.latimer Federal St S. Diamond Allegheny, PA
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