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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
1
A critical appraisal of Thad’s campaign prose for Grover notes a timid tone and weak pledges. It cites state bank support, veterans’ pensions, and limited enthusiasm, arguing the letter fails to rally Democrats or alarm Republicans. The piece, attributed to Lightner, questions political resolve.
Washington observers note the dull, defensive tone of Mr. Cleveland's letter, with Democrats and Republicans questioning its vigor and boldness. Critics from Secretary Foster to party allies call the missive colorless, defending courses while avoiding strong attacks on Harrison.
In New York on September 27 ex Postmaster General Don Dickinson ran National Democratic Headquarters. Wary of Tammany revolt rumors, W R Cockran vowed to keep speaking nightly for four weeks while throat and eye condition improve. Rumors tied to possible new Chief Judge candidate Peckham and Debra Martin were noted as Republicans plan a committee meeting on October 4.
In Bay Buzzano Sept 27 Captain D F P Aller of Frankfort Indiana meets Grover Cleveland with a letter of acceptance. Allen presses for clearer pension support to mobilize soldier vote. Cleveland says he favors liberal pensions but declines to commit and will reconsider his stance.
New York dispatch reports Democratic National managers express satisfaction over Mr Cleveland's acceptance letter. Ex Secretary of the Navy William C Whitner Secretary Sheeran and Bradley B Smalley telegraphed congratulations. Whitney called it broad minded and patriotic while Smalley praised its clarity and boldness. Arthur P Gorman praised the piece as admirable.
In Mansfield Senator Sherman explains that Cleveland's Acceptance Letter omits any tariff pledge. He claims Cleveland did not dare to endorse the Chicago tariff and argues the party opposes a protective tariff as unconstitutional. He likens the situation to Jefferson and Jackson era Democrats.
Secretary Harrity said the Democrats prospects are highly encouraging and that New York will carry Cleveland. He expected Cleveland to win Indiana Connecticut New Jersey and the South and viewed Massachusetts and New Hampshire as hopeful states. Harrity praised Cleveland's acceptance letter and planned to return to New York for a key Democratic leaders conference.
The fifth annual Michigan League of Republican Clubs convention met in Grand Rapids on September 27 with about four hundred delegates. Senator Ex-State Bellator Congreve attended among other dignitaries as the gathering discussed party affairs and future plans.
Speeches were delivered by Hon. John P. Rich J. N. Dickman and J. Wright Giddings at a Hastings gathering with remarks on reform and community affairs.
Georgia Democratic leader W Y Atkinson rebutts General Weaver and Mrs Lease claiming fair treatment and denounces Weaver for misrepresenting Georgia. He notes Weaver spoke in Waycross and Columbus, faced a refuting local, and questions the Macon episode and Capitol claim as staged for campaign gain.
Governor McKinley spoke to 4000 6000 Republicans at Wellington Ohio focusing on Fourteenth district candidates M D Harter Democrat and E G Johnson Republican He attacked Harters tariff reform and planned to campaign in Washington Pa and Missouri for General Warner governor candidate
The Republican campaign opened in Hartmans Hall Grand Rar into Michigan with J Sloat Fassett of New York as lead speaker. John P Rich the gubernatorial nominee spoke first and Fassett praised protection, receiving hearty applause as Republicans tout the event as a successful start and plan four to five more Michigan stops.
The Democratic State Central Committee challenges the Republican committee to a joint debate on state and national issues. Proposed participants include Governor Bunsell and James B. Carroll versus Roger Wolcott, with the key question asking which party’s Governor candidate should be elected.
The Morgan county audience in Jacksonville Illinois heard Judge Altgeld Democratic candidate for Governor and Wm M Springer congressman and reelection candidate. Altgeld stressed state institutions while Springer focused on tariffs and cited trade circulars from Justice Bateman Co wool dealers in Philadelphia.
New Orleans September 27 a special report says Republicans celebrate a reconciliation between J N Huston of Indiana on the National Committee and Florida's John G Long. The Yarmouth administration wing withdraws its congressional candidate disbands committees and yields recognition to the Leonard faction.
The Democratic Congressional Convention for Alabama Second district met again at Evergreen after a previous Brewton ballot. Tonight J. F. was nominated on the ticket in a continuation of party proceedings.
Mrs Henry Marsh Gamble Weir's former boarding house keeper sobbed in hysterics while James McIntosh, arrested with her, criticized the arrest as outrageous. McIntosh claimed Mile Weir's estate faced misappropriation and said the incident stems from private spite. Authorities say incriminating items were seized from Marsh's Beach Street home during a search warrant executed by Justice Connora.
County Commissioner Weir accompanied Henry Fehl to New York in pursuit of Mrs. Marsh and James McIntosh. Weir avoided reporters and returned to O'Hare township after a brief talk with Police Superintendent O’Mara. Fehl remained in Philadelphia. O’Mara said requisition proceedings would start immediately and appealed to the District Attorney for a certificate of the record of larceny against the prisoners. A copy of the indictment will be sent to Governor Pattison for action by New York Governor Slater.
Labor Commissioner Peck faced a court hearing to justify denying access to tariff circulars from New York City manufacturers used in his labor tariff report. He argued all employer and employee correspondence was confidential and not state property, backing his position with affidavits and references to prior practice and legal advice. The mandamus case was continued to October 1 as both sides contest ownership and disclosure impact.
Springfield observers report a bright object about the size and brightness of a star moving rapidly toward the moon and striking it with explosive force, darkening briefly. Scientists suggest a large meteor or comet was drawn by the moon’s gravity and collided.
In the City Council tonight a resolution to impeach Mayor Noonan on charges of drunkenness and improper conduct was defeated by one vote. One negative member hinted he would back such a measure next week if reintroduced.
Chester Pa Sept 27 A front door letter box at the Darby post office was robbed last Friday. A mail to Independence Bank containing checks totaling 4500 was taken and one deposited by James B C of Paschalville was found later on Fifth Street and returned to the bank. Two girls Andrews and van Bevan are involved with one accusing the other. none of the checks has been presented yet.
United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay and his son Dick arrived in Pittsburg, delayed by a wreck, and stayed briefly at the Duquesne. He criticized the new ballot law, discussed Dave Martin’s impact on New York Democrats, and indicated he might travel to New York and Philadelphia to aid the campaign while assessing health concerns and political currents in the state.
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