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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1891

Page

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McKinley Defends Silver Policy and Pottery Wages

Major McKinley addresses 12 000 in Music Hall defending free coinage and the Bland Allison policy. He cites East Liverpool pottery firm telegrams, refutes Campbell on linseed oil and fruit jars, and labels Democratic tariff rhetoric as harmful to American industry.

Discissatt McKinley Music Hall Ohio John Sherman Campbell Sidney United States Tmr Mamphell East Liverpool 2Mgeirer Merket The Aequirer United States Glass Company King New York Penitentia Auburn N. Y J. & Reublican Goramee W. EK. Winslow New York State Major McKinley Jai Leey

Mills Talks Calamity and Tariff Reform in Mansfield Speech

In Mansfield on September 19, around 7,000 heard Democratic leaders Roger Q. Mills and Yoder address the crowd. Mills argued widespread unrest from debt and labor strain, faulting Republicans, urged nonpartisan unity, and pressed tariff reform while endorsing free coinage of silver as secondary.

Mills Socratic Party Congress Silva United States

Berks Republicans Nominate Blaine Backed Delegate Bid

Reading readers recount Berks County Republican convention nominating A. M. High as national delegate to 1882 Blaine tied convention. Luden named for Constitutional Convention. Quay Cameron Gregg Morrison indorsed. Harrison praised but Blaine praised as patriot leader. General G gave a rousing speech.

Quay Cameron Reading Berks Blaine A. M. High James G. Blaine Court House Edward M. Luden High Harrison Pennsylvania James G Gregg Morrison General G

Belden Denies War Cabinet Bid

Syracuse reports firebrand Congressman James J. Belden has no knowledge of any offer to join the President's Cabinet as Secretary of War. Belden, at Frontenac Thousand Islands, declines comment, and remains focused on nominating a sheriff for Genesee County amid factional Republican opposition and the Rochester state ticket.

Syracuse James J. Belden Belden Frontenac Thousand Islands Gna County Rochester Fassett Hendricks Port of New York

Powderly Defeated by Delegates in Leg Convention Fight

Philadelphia dispatch reports the Knights of Labor Legislative Convention failed to ratify the bargain between Powderly led faction and Wright-Butler faction. The debate centered on adopting the majority vs minority committee reports with Caffrey supporting the minority. Powderly sought endorsement for constitutional convention delegates but was blocked.

Papectas Dispatut Philadelphia Knights of Labor Order Legislative Committee P. F. Caffrey Workman Powderly Gregg Morrison Wright-Butler Ron Iain M. H. Butler Tidioute James A. Wright Hugh McGarvey Beaver Meadow Harrisburg Scranton Terence V. Powderly D. J. Campbell M. T. Burke Lancaster J.D. Pyatt L. F. East Miss Elmira Payne Carbon John F. Dougherty Luzerne Latrobe Collis Lovely M. H. Butler Oil City James Connor Houtzdale James White Madera Daniel Lennon Scondale Peter Wise Lebanon J. A. H. Bileiskin Ashland Daniel Rohrer York Samuel Hibbs James A. So J. H. Carr Henry P. K. Dever Indorse Toelone F. Bisok Quay Butler Wright J. D L. F. Foust Edward Williams Elmira Payne Caffrey Gaffre Tate Messrs. Burke McGarvey

Congressman's Sinking in Newport

Newport news reports Congressman W. L. Scott gravely ill with extreme prostration. Doctors Pepper of Philadelphia and Rankin of this city attend him. as of evening, he remains conscious though in great pain and is not expected to survive 24 hours. Messages of sympathy pour in from supporters.

Newport W. L. Scott Dr. Pepper Philadelphia Rankin

Probable Murder After Tarentum Bar Row

A drunken dispute at West Tarentum among French workers from Pittsburg Plate Glass Co ends in violence over a elopement. Knives and revolvers used. one man crushed skull likely dead, another shot in the leg, a third slashed, and the groom severely stabbed.

Tarentum Spreia West Tarentum

Death by his own hand ends former Columbus businessman's life

Henry Goessling, once a prominent Columbus businessman, committed suicide today by taking laudanum. Domestic trouble was given as the cause. He had a brother, a Lutheran.

Colttumbus, O Henry Goessling

Minister Aids Worsening Strife Over Deceased's Drinking

A minister from Allegheny helped as much as possible though the deceased grew a heavy drinking problem due to his troubles. The text notes the minister’s ongoing support amid hardship.

Two Trains Demolished in Greensburg Wreck

A double train wreck near Greensburg Pennsylvania on a steep downgrade killed two crewmen and left another rescued from under debris. Forty freight cars were demolished and a cattle train lost twenty carloads of cattle. vandals swarmed the scene as police tried to protect the debris and prevent looting.

Greensburg Pennsylvania Railroad Rogers R. W. Wadsworth R. E. Stanley Stanley New York Pittsburg Greensburg Court House

Pattison Visited Pittsburg Enjoys Morganza Reform School Stop

Governor Pattison drifted into Pittsburg and left for Morganza to inspect the Reform School. He dined at the Duquesne Club with local leaders then rode to the East after a 4:30 train, saying he would return in about six weeks to inspect the Western Penitentiary and West Penn Hospital.

Duquesne Cinbct Pattison Pittsburg Fitzsimmons Bradley Philadelphia Morganza Reform School Union Station McKibben Duquesne Club Mr. McKibben Colonel Bradley McClelland James B. Scotti J. Preasley Fleming Larkin West Guffy J. M. Guffy A. F. Keating Reyslers East Western Penitentiary West Penn Hospital Pennsylvania Campbell Ohio Morganza Reform School City

Fatal stabbing affray in Arabian colony on Bazin alley

An Arabian pedlar, Asper Carano, fatally stabbed fellow pedlar Gabriella Coria during a drunken brawl at Bazin alley. Carano fled but was captured by Officer Metzgar. Police Surgeon Mayer said Coria likely would not survive.

Asper Carano Gabriella Coria Bazin Alley Basin Carano Metzgar Mayer

Rainmaking scheme eyed for Goodland area

Frank Melbourne, an Australian scientist, has a contract to induce rain on September 26 near Goodland Sherman County Kansas. He will be paid 500 dollars to cause rain within a 50 mile radius of Goodlaw near the Colorado line. The state seeks relief from drought as irrigation proves impossible. Governor Humphrey may attend along with a Topeka delegation.

Toreko Melbourne Australia Goodland Sherman County Kas Goodlaw Colorado Line Humphrey Topeka

Rainmaking Experiments Fail to Produce Rain in El Paso Area

In El Paso and nearby, government rainmaking tests yielded no rainfall. Residents express disappointment among expedition members who blame unfavorable conditions rather than faulty theory. Meteorologists note some rain to the east south and north may have been caused by yesterday’s heavy explosions.

el Paso

Local Girl Inherits $50,000 From England Relative

Miss Maud Weaver of Bradford receives word that a rich uncle in England has died leaving her all his effects valued at 50000 dollars. She will depart for England early next week to manage the fortune.

Bradford

Property to be Sold in Astor Town Sheriff Sale

One hundred and twenty shares in the North Jeannette Land and Improvement Company, owned by James A. Chambers, will be sold by the sheriff in Astor Town on Wednesday next. The suit is brought at the instance of Mr. Chambers' mother.

Astor Town North

Conspiracy charges loom in Harrisburg audit probe

Auditor General McCamant defends his handling of remittances to John Bardsley amid accusations of favors and conspiratorial links with Bardsley and Livsey. Witnesses described letters suggesting a scheme to divert state funds, with details of payments, securities, and requested loans, as investigators plan further hearings in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg McCamant Treasury John Bardsley Philadelphia Graham Bardsley McCamnant Dean Banpster Fow Mr. McCamant North American Review Russia Livsey Livesey MecCamant Hessel Myers Glenn t-at-Arms

Quebec Premier Mercier Backs Down on Royal Commission

Montreal reports a political crisis eased as Premier Mercier accepts a royal commission to probe recent scandals. Judges Bailey Davidson and Jetter of Montreal will lead the inquiry, with the Lieutenant Governor withholding legislative action until the probe finishes.

Quebec Montreal Angers Mercier Bailey, Davidson Jetter

Pope Leo Delivers Call Against Socialists at Rome Pilgrimage

Pope Leo XIII addressed 2000 working pilgrims at St Peter's receiving crowd. He urged unity and charity to solve labor issues, warning against Socialists and stressing conscience and church guidance in wages and social reform. Cardinal Langenieux led the pilgrim delegation.

St. Peter's Langenieux Rome

The Distance Classified News and Features Overview

The Dispatch Directory outlines a two part issue with news in part one and special cables class news and literary features in part two. It lists pages for various sections including The News of Errors Wart To Let How To Doom Potatoes Katydim Entertaining A Visitor and Gossip of the Day with mixed society and educational content.

Bessie Bramble All Panis Oonerey Atha M Tarbell Jolly Rris Kretgle Ellice Serena Tur Grand Army GUARD Educational News CiviLizen Batages Frank G Carpenter Stontes Hoggins Frepane Anode Pepe Omen Sheridan Rives Banks Creep E. Stofial Charles T. Murray PictuUcEs Oy ExrEaon William Camle George Hodges Bill Nye RurLe Bouuers

Chinese Christian and Pagan Clash Over Ye Tang Case

In Pittsburgh a Chinese man Ye Tang faces a court case amid public tension between Christian Chinese and pagan foes. Attorneys argued mob threats and possible murder for Ye Tang and his safe worth up to large sums while supporters described months of persecution tied to his faith and community ties.

Ye Chin Quarter Sessions W. H. McGary Ye Tang Chin Te Tang John M. Morrison A. L. Large We Chin Chin Wa Alderman McMasters Confucius Rev. E R. Donehoo Messrs. Gray McTiunkin Calvin Messrs Gray and Melunkin Second Presbyterian Church Donehoo Edwin T. Gray First Avenue Pittsburg Jay Chineas New York Unitin

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