Maine Man Distances Stump in McKinley Talk
A Maine letter-writer declares he will not take the stump but asserts certainty for McKinley’s Ohio victory. The piece notes farmer-focused messages from Duckeye candidates and mentions a major crowd greeting. A Telegram to the Dispatch Observatory details internal Republican dynamics and endorsement of McKinley’s protectionist policy.
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Maine
Ohio
McKinler sTarworn
Tan Hannon
Cole
Conger
Aliron
Efort
Archinles
Campbell
McKinney
McKinley
Jones G. Businz
Softenings to the Westminster Confession in Rochester session
The Rochester presbytery discussed revisions to the General Assembly proposed Confession of Faith. Major changes included striking out the seventh section on predestination and revising related clauses to soften the doctrine. Proposals aimed to align the text with Scriptural declarations that Christ died for all and that God desires all to be saved.
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Rochester
N. Y
Presbytery of
Nanda
General Assembly
Christ
Jerusalem
God
Prince George Sues as Private Citizen in Libel Trial
Montreal court opens the libel case against P N OBrien over a New York newspaper dispatch about Prince George of Wales. Prosecution shows the prince attended a Montreal visit and a disputed incident at the Windsor Hotel and later an alleged street quarrel. The Crown plans to prove the article was written by OBrien and circulated to U.S. papers.
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Montreal
P. N. O'Brien
Prince George of Wales
Cross
Prince Geo
Prince George
New York
Sand
Academy of Music
Windsor Hotel
Prince
St. Constant and
la Ganuchetiere
Hughea
P. N. O’brien
Canadian Pacifica Telegraph Company
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Train Wrecks at Linden Station
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train jumped a half open switch at Linden station at 9:45 last night. The engine and a baggage smoking car toppled down a bank onto Second avenue, injuring the engineer Thomas Barkman, fireman Frank Maloy, superintendent George Luckey and several passengers. Maloy is not expected to recover. Barkman is seriously hurt. Fire and police aided victims as crews cleared the wreck and switch was found half open.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Ata
Linden Station
Second Avenue
Thomas Bureman
Frank Maloy
George Luckey
James Davidson
McKeesport
Frank Henderson
Emtsas
Bissell
Thomas Enmen
A. F. Marks
Mr. Luckey
Linden Steel Works
Trac
Luckey
Reisfar
Central Board of Education
Swick
Iieer
Pittsburg
Mherc
Burkman
Mercy Hospital
Holbrook
Thomas Barkman
Chestnut Street
City
Prank Maloy
Shaner Station
False Fitzsimmons Arrested in Southern Borough
A man matching the Fitzsimmons description was arrested in Rochelle while posing as Albert Werksoutern, with officials still unsure if he is the murderer sought for the escape from Allegheny County. Gainesville dispatch says the suspect’s travel history points to Amsterdam, Ocala, Leesburg, and Pittsburg before a possible shift toward Mexico or South America. Superintendent Weir praises Gainesville authorities and notes international cooperation as a key factor in the investigation.
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Fitzsimmons
L. W. Fennect
Sheriff Fennell
Weir
Gainesville
Frederick Fitzsimmons
Allegheny County
Gilkinson
Fennell
Rochelle
Albert A. Werksoutern
Ocala
Hila Oer
Forlowns
New York
Holland
Pittsburg
Augustine
Leesburg
Inter
Ocals
Batty & Richmond
Drift
Mr. Brewer
Micanopy
Rochelle Awsman
Jong
Amsterdam
Brewer
Verkoutern
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Eas
Mexico
South America
Mr. Weir
McKinley rally draws 15 000 to 20 000 in Van Wert
Dispatch from Van Wert Ohio reports Major McKinley addressing a crowd estimated at 15 000 to 20 000. He spoke on electing a Republican Legislature and on his plan to support a successor to Senator Sherman. The visit featured a special train of 11 coaches from Port Wayne and a 35 minute to one hour speech warming the audience to his campaign.
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Tilsine
McKinley
van Wert
Port Warne
Tol
Chicaro
Park
Jones
Major
Mills the Texan and a bustling harvest crowd
The report notes Mills the Texan delivering a lament over misfortune while farmers sold grain with high hopes. Campbell and Major McKinley debate Congressional appropriations, with McKinley’s explanations satisfying the audience. The crowd felt confident they were meeting the next governor.
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Mills
Campbell
McKinley
Campbell Campaign Highlights Tariff Role in Wheat Trade
Governor Campbell spoke to farmers at the Union County Fair in Marysville stressing tariff protection as key to U S wheat prices and national trading strength. He contrasted Indian wheat with American wheat and cited land value declines in Ohio and wealth gains per Porter census, arguing protection boosts domestic prosperity. He noted furniture and farm implements sold abroad cheaper under protection and predicted a London speech tomorrow.
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Columbus
Campbell
Union County
Marysville
United States
McKinley
Ohio
Porter
Bs Aes
Bombay
Eer
Liveror
Esch
Mane Et Cous
Sye
Custom House
New
Sidney, C
South America
London
Greensburg Republicans Confront Disfranchisement Claims
Greensburg reports a political clash as Republican Chairman Brown alleges a Democratic aligned assessor board disfranchises voters. He says about 200 Fort Pitt district voters registered but not assessed, blocking poll tax payment and potential ballots.
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Greensburg
Charman Brown
Republican County Committee
Assembly
Brown
Democratic County Committee
Fort Pitt
Dalzell Sees Solid GOP Front After Scranton Result
John Dalzell reports no dismay over Scranton outcomes and offers services to Chairman Watres for the State ticket. He says Republicans are entirely united despite League clubs contesting and expects the front to stay solid. Kerr, Democratic State Chairman, leaves for Pittsburgh to organize society preparations.
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Philadelphia
John Dalzell
Scranton
Watres
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Kerr
Democratic Society
William F. Tapped for Pennsylvania Theocratic Committee
In political circles it is generally understood that William F. will replace the late William L. Scott as Pennsylvania's member on theocratic National Committee.
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Hanntsnune
William F
Pennsylvania
William L. Scott
American Push begins in The Dispatch
In 1891 the literary treat is Edgar Fawcoett's story American Push, featured as a literary highlight in The Dispatch. The note marks the tale as a standout reading selection for that period.
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Edgar Fawcoett
Dispatch
Railroad Malcontents Try to Wreck Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Train
Export Port 8 D Sept 25 A daring attempt to wreck a train carrying high officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad is revealed. Section foreman found obstructions on the track minutes before the train passed and prevented a plunge into the Sioux river.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Sioux River
Investigating a Strange Case in Louisville Woman in Trances
Louisville on September 25 reports Mary Stuckenberg has suffered trance episodes every Friday for five months. The feature describes the unusual condition and the authorities examining possible healing or supernatural causes.
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Louisville
Louisvile
Mary Stuckenberg
Ballot chaos at Ohio Methodist Conference delegates vote
In Zanesville on September 25 the Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference faced repeated ballots as 13 counts of illegal votes appeared and debates raged. The committee finally named F. Caultrop of Nelsonville and John Alderman of Malta as elected delegates to the General Conference.
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Zanesville
Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference
Committee On
Swe
Caultrop
Nelsonville
John Alderman
Malta
Pennsylvania Railroad earnings rise in August 1891
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports August 1891 gross earnings up by 281,520 with expenses 122,136 higher and net earnings 159,384 higher than August 1890. Eight months of 1891 show a gross decline of 1,216,816, expenses down 1,469,167, and net earnings up 251,531 from the prior year.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Etek
Pitts Steee
Agust
Melbourne the Rainmaker Heads Test in Kansas
In Goodland Kansas observer reports rain began at 4 a.m. and continues as Frank Melbourne arrives for a planned rain test. Northwest conditions had been dry until this morning, drawing interest from major cities and delegations awaiting the test tomorrow.
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TorEeka
Kan
Frank Melbourne
Goodland
First snow falls in Leadville as season opens
Leadville Colorado reports the season's first snow overnight. Snow fell throughout the night and is now melting rapidly as morning temperatures rise.
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Leadville, Col
Death of Burchard and his infamous 1884 speech
Saratoga reports the death of Rev. D. Burchard at 3:28 PM with his sons and Rev. Dr. Carlisle by his bedside. The piece recalls his 1884 remark that shaped national politics, noting its role in Blaine’s defeat and ensuing public reactions.
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Saratoga
D. Burchard
Dunning
Carlisle
Burchard
New York
Samuel Dickinson Burchard
Steuben
Center College
Kentucky
Female College
In University
Newark Explosion Toll Rises with Mortar Bomb Cause
Newark New Jersey September 25 reports list of dead now 11 and wounded 11 more after a blast from a copper casing mortar used to launch colored fire. The five inch diameter thirty inch bomb exploded amid spectators causing widespread panic and injuries. Police restrained frightened crowds as investigators cite powder overcharge as the likely cause.
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Newanr
N. J
Guatemalan Minister Morelis Sees Denver on U.S. Journey
Don Paul T. Morelis, Guatemala's minister to the United States, is in Denver en route to Washington. He travels with Under Secretary Don Marian Pinto and plans to proceed on his journey tomorrow.
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Denver
Paul T. Morelis
Guatemala
United States
Washington
Accompani
Don Marian Ariano Pinto
Prospect of Silver in Wisconsin at St Croix
In St Croix Wisconsin on September 23 Isaac Staples of Stillwater has several men employed here to prospect and work mines and assays show a large amount of fine silver. The prospects for paying quantities of silver are excellent.
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Wisconsin
St. Croix
Wis
Isaac Staples
Stillwater
National Guard Reports To Be Made Quarterly In Harrisburg
Adjutant General McClelland inaugurates a new departure for the National Guard reports. Previously reports on strength were filed only once a year and passed up through successive channels. The change requires quarterly submissions to the Adjutant General.
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Harrisburg
McClelland
National Guard
War Office Order Sets End of September and December Rosters
A general order directs the Adjutant General to prepare rosters for quartering units including companies brigades and divisions by the last day of September and December to keep the Guard informed of conditions and events such as riots or emergencies.
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Adjutant General's Department
lattaVona
Vaginas
Daring Topeka Safe Robbery At Livery Stable
Three robbers broke into Colonel A. T. Huntoon's livery stable in Topeka at 2 a.m. They bound gagged and blindfolded Ellsworth Linton the night man then pried open the unlatched safe removed the iron box and contents and $100 in cash before leaving him bound. Linton later freed himself with the help of a stableman.
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Toreeka
Bax
Kansas
Topeka
A. T. Huntoon
Ellsworth Linton
Linton
Blaine Returns Home to Augusta After Health Concerns
Secretary Blaine and Mrs. Blaine arrived at the family mansion in Augusta after a health check. He spoke of possibly a brief stay, appearing thinner but not walking with aid. Friends say his strength is fragile and doubt he will regain former health.
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AueGusta
Blaine
Emmons Blaine
Senator Hale
Ellsworth
Augusta
Union Pacific debts and creditor plan rumors
New York reports on the Union Pacific frosting debt plan with creditors and Morgan involved. A Creditors' Committee meeting is set for tomorrow to decide definite action and assess subscriptions have been received.
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New York
Union Pacific
Creditors’ Committee
Ser Gould
Pierpont Morgan
Gould
Morgan
Itors
J. Pierpont Morgan
Public Land Office Report Details Acres of Vacant Lands
Commissioner Carter publishes the General Land Office annual report for the year ended June 30, 1891. It lists vacant land in each state and territory totaling 579,604,689 acres, with figures for Alabama through Wyoming and a comparative note on mineral coal entries from 1886 to 1891.
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Washington
Carter
General Land Office
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Kentucky's New Constitution Completed by Convention
Louisville September 25 The Constitutional Convention finished revising its work and will hear the instrument read as enrolled with the final vote to be taken. Final adjournment is expected today.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Blaine Not Dodging and the Creed Slipped the Switch
A compact page mention highlights local items including Blaine not dodging and Creed slipping the switch, with death of Burchard, a false Fitzsimmons noted, and references to editorial and court content across the Dispatch directory.
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Blaine
Creed
Burchard
Fitzsimmons
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