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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1892
Page
10
Washington dispatch reports Republicans plan a broad talking point rush on convict labor leasing, detailing brutal conditions and economic impacts. Cameron and Mahone meet in a high profile conference amid rumors of party strategy while Minister Egan’s Washington arrival stirs talk of Chilean disputes and possible maneuvers before elections.
George M. Arnold recalls the ex-Sergeant at Arms Canaday as a poor Confederate veteran who rose with strong support from Wilmington’s colored community. Arnold disputes Canaday’s claim that colored men robbed him, noting Canaday’s early political backing by Anthony Howe Owen Birney and Neigh bor Jones and the loyalty of Black voters in the 1860s. He speaks as a former North Carolina government officer to counter the accusation.
The 13 inch gun at the Washington navy yard is nearly complete as the jackets are fitted over the breech. It is the largest built by the United States using the built up process and weighs about 158 000 pounds. The gun uses over a quarter ton of powder per shot to fire a 1000 pound shell up to 12 or 15 miles at 2000 feet per second. Six months were spent on its construction with more guns of this caliber planned.
Washington September 28 under the last naval appropriation bill the navy issued proposals for two new vessels a 9000 ton battleship and an armored cruiser with unspecified displacement the contractor must guarantee the battleship reaches 16 knots for four consecutive hours and the cruiser 20 knots under same conditions both vessels to be completed within three years with full machinery and construction included.
The annual report of Thomas J. Morgan, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, traces continued individual allotment of lands and citizenship goals for Indians. He opposes army officers running agencies and notes progress in education and self support plus steps to reduce ration distribution.
Bethlehem iron works reports a first successful tempering test of a 14 000 pound curved armor plate using the Harvey process. The 101/2 inch thick plate showed minimal contraction and was later oil quenched for final inspection. Borings were taken every eighth inch to verify solidity.
On Thursday, September at HAS A. w., at his residence, 19 Streat, Allegheny. JaMyS Sires died in the 17th year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Thousands fill Cooper Union for the first presidential campaign rally in New York City. Thomas Platt, Warner Miller, and Chauncey Depew energize a crowd as Whitelaw Reid forecasts a solid Republican vote in November.
The Ohio League of Republican Clubs Organization Committee meets in Columbus and plans four new organizers in the state. Chairman Dick receives a telegram from Chairman Carter demanding prompt, careful investigation to remove any federal or national bank officer from electoral tickets. The committee questions electors' eligibility and asks doubtful candidates to withdraw.
Harrisburg Sept 28 Attorney General Hensel rules that under the ballot law, certificates filed on September 18 are timely and qualify for the official ballot. The decision confirms Josiah D. Hicks Republican candidate for Congress in the Twentieth district and the Democratic nominee for Venango county Legislature as valid nominees.
In New Orleans on September 2 special dispatches report the compromise between Long and Huston national committeemen failing. Republican factions remain split as the Yarmouth conference committee rejects the agreement. H. H. Blunt warns that without presidential action the race may send representatives to stump for any candidate over Harrison.
A speaker describes forming 140 chapters of 20 members each to act as neutral go-betweens and rotate offices between parties for a month or six weeks. He likens the group to Gideonites of old and says they have left political parties and cannot return.
New York special report: the Anti-Snappers led by Oswald Ottendorfer meet the Democratic National Committee to discuss nominating a mayoral candidate with backing from the German American Union. Talks focus on how Cleveland and Stevenson can be promoted and how to maximize city votes while maintaining secrecy. Opinions vary among Harrity Dickinson Smalley and Quincey.
London editors weigh Mr Cleveland's tariff stance as a balanced approach rather than free trade. The Post and Standard fault his middle ground and obscurity while The Times notes less confidence in his tariff manifesto but clear currency stance. Harrison is seen as more forceful in appealing to national sentiment.
Tariff League workers distributed tin plate badges to public school children bearing Harrison Reid and protection slogans. Police commissioners were alerted and two police officers blocked further distribution when the badge distributor showed up at a grammar school.
Philadelphia Sept 28 Mr Justice of Bateman and Co replies to Congressman Springer speech defending wool statistics. He says the figures came from Springer's own report as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and argues Springer's statements reflect ignorance of the topic.
In Braddock last night about 200 Republicans organized a marching club for the campaign. The text notes party activity and early nominations across districts including Henry Terrell for Congress in Texas and others in Illinois Wisconsin and Pennsylvania with local political movements and candidate selections.
Edward Burns, a Lake Shore switchman who joined August strike activity, is jailed after he and a companion boarded a Lake Shore freight locomotive in the yard. They forced Engineer Rufous Spencer off the throttle, started the engine, and fled. a pursing party halted Burns after a mile while his accomplice fled. Traffic was halted as officers pursued. Burns, out of work since the strike, tried to regain his job without success.
Ex-banker D M McIntyre of Iowa tours Cariaco to organize Gideon Bands a branch of the Farmers Alliance and Third party movement aimed at political change. Washington dispatches earlier described the Gideon order as a secret political group seeking influence and upheaval.
Ma. Tezoponr Hamilton emerges as a leading member in Frol o's companys and earns a role as Jon Paden Jr. Manager Harts requests his services, and New York's popular Manager approves. He appears in Friends next week at the Alvin.
A Brooklyn police report details John Miller and his sons Frederick and Charles, ages 13 and 11, linked to multiple burglaries with a yard stash of stolen goods. The story reveals Hart’s earlier murder conviction, later pardon, and a pattern of criminal conduct spanning decades and families.
At Cahensly era a German Catholic Convention in Newardg New Jersey urged Catholics to back candidates who support the school question and oppose Cahenslyism They declared Rome has spoken on education and demanded church independence and political unity under church guidance.
Advertisement urges health through pure food and careful habits. Claims Mirvin's bread is the best and promotes trusted producers. Encourages readers to ask about wholesome bread options and maintain diet for disease prevention.
Pieffer offers cleaning at 449 Smithfeld with locations on OMoes 10 Federal street Allegheny and Carson street 3 and 12 Tal 409. This short classified note advertises garment cleaning services for fall overcoats.
Meadville witnesses describe deposits and Delamater’s bank dealings before failure. Evidence spans connections with McFarlane and Judson Air stock doubts, while stock lists are ruled out to avoid juror confusion. Prosecutors push to finish evidence the next day.
The Hamburg Senate orders medical supervision for ships bound to Africa from Hamburg via Cuxhaven for five days to curb cholera. Sanitation drives include compulsory house cleaning and eviction of 150 people from a crowded Kastanien alley tenement where 40 cholera cases and 18 deaths occurred. Evicted families are housed while belongings await disinfection. Beaver Fair Excursions Offered by Pennsylvania Lines at 35 cents round trip on select dates.
Martin G Reiger a coach and wagon manufacturer in Holton makes an assignment. Total assets are about £15,000 with liabilities slightly higher.
A ponderous note on how small symptoms blur lines between health and illness. It promotes Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract as a cure for mild discomfort and warns buyers to seek authentic bottles marked Johann Hoff and to avoid imitations from unauthorized sellers.
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