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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1889

Page

18

Ohio Campaign of Foraker and Campbell Intensifies

The Ohio race features two leading orators Governor Foraker and challenger Campbell as they tour counties fairs weddings and large meetings to rally support. Democrats emphasize home rule and board elections while Republicans push state management and tariff issues. The contest grows with key figures like Foster Langston and ex officials aiding both sides as organizers seek to shape the outcome.

Ohio Campbell Collemans Foraker Bucyrus Wade Cincinnati Dayton Addee Asiegal Music Hall Cam Gee Centre Democratic Party Hamilton Board of Elections John Beatty Lee Frankfort Forker Boards of Election Stephen A. Douglass, Jr Cantos E. L. Lampson Ashtabula W. H. Gibson Foster and Lesser John M. Langston Virginia J. H. Thomas Springfield Payne Halsted State Committee Calvin Brice Senate Foster Jonathan H. Wallace Columbiana County John R. McLean

Ohio Campaign Finances Signal Party Strategy

The piece outlines campaign funding tactics and alliances in Ohio. It notes A. L. Conger will focus on campaign work, Foster’s allies gaining attention, and Mark A. Hanna’s possible nonparticipation. It details Democrat maneuvers with Campbell steering the Senate race and Neal receiving favored support, plus internal resolutions and key donors like J. H. Thomas.

Mexican Bandits Attack Diligence in Vera Cruz Region

Three armed bandits robbery spree targets a Vera Cruz stage. An American passenger fires on the assailants, scattering them. The same gang robs Mexican passengers next, then robs two mule drivers. One mule driver is tied and buried in sand while the other is spared.

Crry Mexico Vera Cruz Mother Earth

Partners Sell Out of U. S. Mail Comedy

A. P. Moore and Dr. Charles 8. Scott sold their share of George C. Jenks' U. S. Mail to the author. Frank David will own one third with Jenks and a Pittsburger each holding thirds. The comedy will be played in Wheeling tomorrow evening.

A. P. Moore Charles 8. Scott George C. Jenks U.S. Mail Frank David Hi Hand Mr. Jenks

Engine Company 3 Presents Gift to Captain McFadden

The members of Engine Company No. 3 presented Captain James McFadden with a valuable gold gift as he transfers from company 3 to company 13. His former crew wished to show appreciation and goodwill on his departure from their midst.

James McFadden

Mrs Dassler Stricken By Typhoid After Husband Abandons

Mrs. Max Dassler of 152 Forty-second Street fell ill with typhoid fever and was left without care or food by her husband. She was removed to the Municipal hospital in an extreme state of emaciation. A case will be investigated.

Max Dassler Forty-second Street Eee Congressman Scott Chicago Henry D. Lloyd Spring Valley New York Rena Astholia Sister Duper Bes Roche Seay

Real estate firm offers ideas on decana and prices

For any gentleman to Pret the large, small or medium nest, modest, refining and not in a desperate ten any position in life. E.P. Roberts & Sons will give you an idea of decana and prices if you will call on them.

E.P. Roberts & Sons

Opening of Dancing School at Thuma's Academy

Thuma's Dancing Academy at 64 Fourth avenue announces opening next Tuesday evening with inner classes on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Also notes catalog of clothing prices and a sale at Thornton Bros 128 Federal St Allegheny.

Thuma’s Dancing Academy Fourth Avenue Inners Thornton Bros Federal St Allegheny All Lown Vandyke Ince Jow

Czar Visit to Berlin Delayed Amid War Fear in Germany

The Copenhagen press reports the Czarina caught cold delaying the Czar’s Berlin visit to Potsdam and potential audience with Chancellor Bismarck. German politics stir as war talk and military measures rise, with Emperor William’s trip to Constantinople planned and debates over electricity as a method of execution gaining interest in Berlin.

Hase Berlin Germany William Beekel Potsdam Schwerein Grand Duke of National Zeitung M. de Giers Tambov Bismarck Cologne Galicia Bukovina Galiciam Vienna Russia Eee Reic Boersa Reichstag Constantinople Bucharest Moscow Duke of Spalata Sophia Athens St. Sophia Constantine Sparta Count Vondfunster France Count Hatzfeldt Paris Count von Waldersee London von Waldersee Ministry of Justice

Africa Company Claims Compensation for 1888 Concessions

The Africa Company asserts compensation for territory concessions north of the Yana river under British control. Henry M. Stanley is believed to work for the East Africa Company and Emin Pasha is named as British agent overseeing traffic from Wadelai to the coast. Captain Wissmans reports slave exports halted, six man-stealers executed, and Bagamoy restored to about 5,000 inhabitants.

Disowned Daughter May Have Been Murdered by Stepfather

Coroner Levy heard E L Irion claim Miss Anna Lorenza Shaw aged 20 was killed by ill treatment from Dr Francis F Mareschal, her stepfather. Mrs Louise Shaw denied the claim saying Anna was adopted and that the will left her wealth to Mrs Irion. Autopsy planned after funeral postponed.

New Yeas E. L. Irion Levy Anna Lorenza Shaw Louise Shaw Francis F. Mareschal Shaw

German singer sues Captain Hoffman for breach of promise

Miss Anna Lindle, using the stage name Elma Arendt, sues Captain Henry Hoffman of Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. for $100,000. She alleges he wooed her during summer engagements in Hoboken and then confined her for a week in a wooded house, with her mother later rescuing her upon learning Hoffman’s marital status.

Captain Hoffman New York Anna Lindle Henry Hoffman Miss Lindle Elma Arendt Hoffman

Canal blockade threat by Duluth landowner warns vessels

Wm Baeng, owner of canal adjacent properties, announces that from October 15 1889 he will block the canal linking Lake Superior and Duluth Bay to all boats and vessels. He threatens legal action and seeks $100000 damages though offering $10000.

McClernand urges constitutional ban on polygamy nationwide

John 4 McClernand of the Utah Commission files a minority interior report proposing a constitutional amendment to forever prohibit polygamy in states territories and other US jurisdictions while urging against religious persecution or intolerance.

Washington John 4. McClernand Utah Commission Secretary of the Interior United States

Pittsburgh ad copy touts rolls at 450 per roll and cheap cashmeres

Zingers offer five hundred rolls just in at 450 dollars per roll. Rolls are 40 yards. Comparable goods priced previously at 650 dollars. Store claims abundant floor space and ready service. Also advertising black cashmere fabric, upholstery services, and Pittsburg beer makers Franenheim and Vilsack with claims of purity and nutrition.

Zinger’s Edward Groetzinger Penn Avenue

Marvin's oyster crackers amid peak season demand

The oyster season arrives with high demand for Marvin's famed shell and hand-made crackers. Supply remains ample, with grocers able to provide all customers.

Marvin Tissu

Mass Meeting Demands State Forces Remain in Flooded Johnstown

Citizens of Johnstown and immediate area held a mass meeting protesting the withdrawal of State troops amid flood cleanup. They urged Governor Beaver to rescind orders and cited 400 missing persons, urging continued sanitary work to prevent pestilence.

Johnstown Beaver Johestown Millville Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Overnor Lee Board of Health Boari Cne Governor Beaver Board of Earth Dudley Philadelphia Edwards

Spectator Supports O'Connor in Searle Race Verdict

A telegram to the dispatch reports a MeEFEspont observer from September who saw the Searle-OConnor race. The informant says O'Connor lacked trim but could beat Searle with proper condition and training. He favors O'Connor as the stronger oarsman and notes Canuck as a better overall competitor.

Meefespont Searle-O'Connor O'Connor Searle Trim M. O'Connor Agai Beens Ted Ted Ted Famedistely O’conoe Heao

Prominent Athletes Fooled by Bogus Free Ad Games

A Philadelphia audience faced a fake grand picnic and athletic meet at Rising Run Park. Benjamin Hayes failed to appear, taking entrance money and funds meant for advertisements, leaving athletes and spectators waiting over an hour with no event.

Dispatch Philadelphia Rising Run Park Benjamin Hayes Third Street Enterprise Staten Island Athletic Club aFan Laree Immosavtta Gottlieb Sloss Hayes

Pointers About the Czarewitch and the Young British Scallers

Cable correspondent outlines the Czarewitch race and the rising talent of British boat crews. He notes strategies, key contenders, and the developing style of young skippers shaping the sport on the river.

Czarewitch Dispatch

Lawrenceville and Sharpsburg runners race for $100 a side

John McNally of Lawrenceville and Edward Beck of Sharpsburg raced ten yards at Homewood Park for $100 a side. The start faltered when McNally overstepped the mark and was reset, the odds swung to 100 to 0 on him. McNally began strong and led by about three yards at the post, but no time was recorded.

John McNally Lawrenceville Edward Beck Sharpsburg Homewood Park McNally McNall

McClure and Glass Set 50 Contests Near Pittsburg

Captain Quincy McClure of McKeesport and Charles Glass plan a 50 contest series near Pittsburg starting September 2. McClure notes the October 10 shoot will require a barrel and gas gun, with details still undecided and not fully fixed for all events.

McKeEsport Quincy McClure Charles Glass Pittsburg McClure

Trotting Match Planned Between Sire Bros and Belle Hamlin

New York dispatch reports a trotting match set for Friday October 11 between Sire Bros Harry Wilkes and Cicero J Hamlin's Belle Hamlin. The wager and purse details are unclear but likely include a cup for members and a valuable purse.

Spectal Telegham New York Sire Bros Harry Wilkes Cicero J Hamlin Belle Hamlin

Unclear fragment reports event near Looe New York

Readable text mentions September and locations but lacks coherent facts or names to form a clear summary. The fragment provides no determinate event, outcome, or identifiable persons beyond scattered terms.

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