23 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1890
Page
1
In Maine a heated encounter unfolds as Blaine challenges Reed amid growing regional interest. The contest draws attention from local fans and observers tracking potential shifts in standings.
The piece outlines a factional struggle in Maine as Blaine and Reed emerge as rivals for the Republican Presidential nomination. It notes Blaine's continued influence, Reed's rising challenge, and the open battle expected to define Maine politics and patronage ahead of 1892. Delamater’s visit is mentioned as part of broader campaign chatter.
The article recounts Maine political maneuvering after Senator Morrill’s death, detailing Blaine party influence, Reed’s contested campaign, National Committee aid of 25000, and shifts among leaders like Lodge McKinley Manley Boutelle, hinting at future Senate ambitions and the presidential contest.
Norwood, seeking Alliance nomination, fires a scathing letter at Governor Gordon accusing him of demagogy and pursuing railroads for money. Gordon replies he will refrain from answering and lets Georgians decide, while continuing his campaign.
Warren report says George N. Frazier and Henry Jace clashed over politics after a wrangle this afternoon. Frazier alleges Brace struck him and then Frazier kicked Brace in the street. A warrant was issued and Brace was pledged under 200 bail for court appearance. Both men are prominent in politics and the incident stirred local excitement. The Democratic Congressional conference meets next Wednesday.
The Franklin Republican conference adjourned without ballots, delaying a state senate nomination until after the Kane Congressional convention names candidates for Congress. The meeting left no candidate named, signaling no nomination will occur before the larger party convention.
Special telegram from Harrisborne September 22 reports John C. Delaney former Senate Librarian and current Receiver of Public Money en route to Oklahoma to campaign. He aims to influence miners in support of the Republican candidate for Governor.
The Twenty seventh district Republican Congressional Conference met in Kaxe. details remain unclear as the report ends mid sentence. The gathering signals party activity ahead of elections with delegates and local officials in attendance.
Senator Delamater arrives at Coatesville and is warmly greeted by Republican leaders and a band. He speaks on party duty and Republican victory, tours iron works, then proceeds to Parkesburg Oxford and Russellville, ending with a large meeting in Oxford. Sheriff Gallagher and County Chairman Snyder call the Chester county visit a marked success.
Philadelphia dispatch notes heavy preparations for the State League of Clubs convention at the Academy of Music. President Stuart and clerks register out of town delegates, with national speakers Reed McKinley Dolliver Thurston on the program. Pittsburg sends the largest delegation after Philadelphia, including Sheriff candidate Wm H McCleary and police officials.
Captain Thomas Cosgrove superintendent of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works transportation department refuses the nomination for State Legislature in the Eighth district. He sent the letter to Democratic headquarters citing duties of his current office. His endorsement at the convention had made him a dangerous figure to Republicans locally.
A Venango and Warren counties Democratic conference met at the Arlington Hotel with prominent district Democrats present. Two ballots produced a tie, and Aeneas was scheduled to reconvene tomorrow at the same location to continue the conference discussions.
The twenty eighth anniversary reunion of old Abolitionists opens in Hbston with speakers including Frederick Douglass Frank Sanborn Rev A R Muzzey and Rev Mark Trafton. W H Duhey chairs and Rev Dr A P Putnam recalls the past while Douglass urges living up to nation making methods. Stephen M Allen recalls the first Republican convention of 1854 as letters from veteran abolitionists are read.
Ottawa reports Finance Minister George F. Foster said Canadians have no quarrel with the United States over the McKinley bill. He called it a major Republican shift and warned trade would be briefly unsettled but redirected into British channels. Also present was Minister of Culture Darling.
The Scottish Leader reports three English speaking prelates will join the Sacred College alongside Monsignor Stonor. Archbishops Walsh Kendrick Eyre are slated to be elevated representing Ireland America and Scotland. Scotland last had a Cardinal from the Stuart era, the Duke of York.
Louise Lockhoff a servant girl was charged at the assizes for killing her baby by throwing it into the river with intent to die. She received 18 months imprisonment after pleading to be executed rather than imprisoned due to anticipated employment hardship upon release. The scene in Brewis on September 22 drew a painful, sensational reaction from the court.
Pierre Loti, a Rochefort-en-Terre Morbi han millionaire, revived an ancient Brittany practice by lending his chateau dining hall for a wedding. He wore a white apron to serve the couple and guests, with Mme. Lou helping and their young son acting as page.
General Bou langer prepares a reply to recent attacks printed in a pamphlet. He plans a concise, oration style response in English and aims for publication in forthcoming issues.
Waterside laborers in London contribute ten pence daily to the Australian strike fund. Many trades unions respond to the appeal from Australia for aid, with John Burns reporting about £8,000 already raised.
A letter claims Secretary John Daly of the Amnesty Committee in Tipperary has been targeted in a plot by Irish police emissaries. An Eng of note in Birmingham allegedly uncovered proofs, and Daly’s would be attacker identity is linked to a Birmingham chief constable who supposedly confessed to Home Secretary Matthews.
A new quick firing gun of 53 centimeters caliber was demonstrated today with officers from America, England, Russia and others in attendance. France was not represented. Fifty shots per minute were fired and the trial was deemed a great success.
Emil L. Schoenberg once fled Philadelphia after defrauding John F. Betz and others. He died Friday at his Philadelphia residence, with funeral set for Tuesday. Authorities and associates learned of his death from a morning paper after his disappearance years ago.
In Cui10aco a young man named Kessler shot dead his brother in law Richner following a long running feud tied to an elopement. Richner, who married Kessler’s sister for her money, faced prior legal and personal clashes including a courtroom incident where flour was dumped on him.
A vast land scheme near Minneapolis involves about 3000 acres bought at 1.75 million dollars. The plan aims to build manufactories and workers housing along three trunk railways modeled after a scaled Pullman concept. Total land and improvements are estimated at seven million dollars with about 1000 workers already engaged. Leading city figures are tied to the deal.
In St Louis on September 22 Harry Gratton, 25, was shot and killed by George Schaefer, 20. Schaefer’s parents describe him as weak minded and say Gratton had previously maltreated him and threatened to kill him. Gratton visited Schaefer’s house and taunted him. the boy then rushed out and fired. Schaefer surrendered a few hours later claiming he shot Gratton.
Reading September 22. Coroner Hoffman hears coal train crew testimony on a fatal Shoemakersville wreck Friday evening killing 21 and injuring about 30. Jury finds the accident due to the signal man's negligence aboard engine 347 as he stayed in the caboose rather than placing signals for the following train to stop in time.
In Cariaco on September 22 engineers and firemen at the Chicago stockyards switching association quit work claiming two men are scabs. Fifteen engines idle and all switching work at a standstill.
A September report states Cyprus faces a scarcity of silver coin with the government prohibiting a certain activity to conserve coinage.
Washington dispatch reports Republicans failing to secure a quorum in the House while Democrats stall, jeopardizing action on the Langston Venable case and the tariff bill. Absentees McCormick and Brosius stay home. caucus opts for persuasion to return members and continues the disputed election contest.
The House committee proposes paying 6 211 714 dollars to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations for fee simple title to 6 201 633 acres in the Indian Territory. Choctaws receive three quarters and Chickasaws one quarter. The bill notes the lands are leased and questions title vesting in the Indians. Of lands ceded to the U S 427 201 acres will be set aside for Indians under the act of severance.
In Washington on September 22 the Senate considered a joint resolution to amend the Constitution on manufacture import export transport and sale of alcoholic liquors. Blaine reported the measure from the Education and Labor Committee and called for a vote. Cockrell asked for the report to be read while Stewart cautioned it would take time. Blair argued the topic deserved a short consideration. The reading consumed the remaining calendar hour and no vote was taken.
Washington September 22. In the Senate the heating apparatus elevator and approaches appropriation for the Pittsburg public building was reached on the calendar. Senator Quay suggested the bill go over without prejudice and retain its calendar position to be acted upon at a convenient time during the calendar hour.
In Washington on September 22 Representative Moore of New Hampshire introduced a resolution to instruct the Rules Committee to post an additional rule. The proposed Rule XLVI would punish contempt of the House by fines up to 500 dollars for failing to maintain a quorum when a call of the House discloses its absence.
Twenty five Chicago business firms led by Henry W. King & Co have withdrawn from the protest against the Torrey bankrupt bill and urged its immediate enactment. Senator Cullom presented the petitions today as part of the shift in support.
The article reports on disruptions in the lower house as lawmakers block business. It notes debates, procedural delays, and reactions from members and observers regarding patience and push for action.
The daily metals report shows 1,035,000 ounces of silver offered for sale to the Treasury and 250,000 ounces purchased.
Washington reports delay in tariff bill talks as Republicans push for steel rate restoration and iron and metal schedules. Democratic members canceled a morning session while conferees negotiate over sugar binding twine and bonded warehouse provisions. A report to the House may come within two days as metal demands threaten defeat of the measure.
Special telegram reports Annapolis tests show French Creusot steel plates resisting four shots with no cracks or perforations. English armor underperformed. Cammer plate perforated and torn, while Creusot nickel steel remained intact. Results mirror European trials, though verification by English experts pending.
The Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad, built for the Baltimore and Ohio Company, will be completed by January 1. The line runs 73 miles from Akron to Chicago Junction, supplying the B&O with a Pittsburg port route. A Wooster branch will tap the Akron and Chat Loch, recently bought by Ryan and McDonald for completion.
In Montreal on September 22 the prosecution dropped the libel charge against R. N. O'Brien over a story about Prince George of Wales in American papers. He faces a new arrest tomorrow on an unspecified charge.
Chicago dispatch reports Michael Smith alias New Orleans Murphy wanted for a Duluth murder. An officer arrived to coordinate the investigation as details remain unclear. Further updates awaited on the suspect’s apprehension and case progress.
A boy of 13 linked to a horse stealing charge was nearly denied a right to a hearing before a magistrate. Attorney secured bail for appearance, then grand jury proceedings were deemed irregular. The case sparked debate on due process and magistrate roles, with calls to reform the system.
New York September 22 Mayor Grant received an invitation to dine with delegates of the British Iron and Steel Institute next month. The dinner at Delmonico's is set for October 2, signaling a notable recognition of U S supremacy in iron and steel before an international gathering of experts.
Indigenous residents on the Sioux reservation anticipate the coming of Christ who will cover the earth with a new soil layer, a belief echoed by both Prezee and Dax dated September 4. The fragment describes a messianic hope tied to soil and earth.
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