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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1891

Page

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Campbell Tours Garfield District in Ohio Rallies for Free Trade

Governor Campbell spoke to large crowds in Painesville and Norwalk amid attacks on McKinley tariff and protection. He criticized rising farm losses, cited census data, met Lake Erie ore docks, and praised Wade and Giddings while urging voters to curb tariff reductions and keep wealth in farmers’ pockets.

Ashtadtila Campbell Garfield Painesville Western Reserve Norwalk McKinley Sfairs Cleveland James Garfield Ohio Shere Ben Betterworth Otelis Iset House Senate Ashtabula Pennsylvania Company Lake Shore Raads Ashtabula River

McKinley Garners Warm Portsmouth Reception and Tariff Talk

Six hundred Republicans with the Morton Club escorted McKinley to Portsmouth where a packed Grand Opera House welcomed him with a lengthy speech. He championed tariff reform and free coinage critique, contrasted past votes with current positions, praised the McKinley tariff for boosting mills and exports, and urged young men to vote wisely.

Portsmouth Campbell Morton Club Waverly McKinley Market Square Grand Opera House A. C Thompson Dauel Aelee Campbeell Gon Ao Europe

M Einley Receives Rabbit Foot Mascot Letter

Robert B. Murray, an Eatonville attorney, received from William Haseltine a letter and a gold mounted rabbit foot addressed to Hon. William McKinley Jr. The letter mocks the South and mentions the gubernatorial race. Murray forwarded both to Major McKinley amid remarks about Democrat Haseltine and a state mine inspector brother.

Youxostownx Robert B. Murray William Haseltine Pine Bluff Ark William McKinley, Jr Murray Or McKinley Haseltine Major Mel Rabbit Major McKinley

Foster Seeks Senate Nomination in Joint Discussion

In Youngstown on September 20 Colonel L T Foster, nominee of the People's Party for Senator in this district, faced a challenged joint discussion. Details remain sparse as coverage notes the event and Foster's candidacy.

Younstown

Letter to Hon L C Ohl Requests Multi City Discussion

A letter addressed to Hon. L. C. Ohl the Republican nominee asks for a series of joint discussions at as many places as possible through the district. The text emphasizes public debate and wide voter engagement.

Hon. L. C. Ohl

One Joint Debate Fails As Hahn Declines Series

In Columbus on September 29 Chairman Neal of the Democratic State Committee published correspondence with Chairman Hahn of the Republican Committee over a proposed eight debate series between Governor Campbell and Major McKinley. Hahn declined all but October 9, but Neal insisted on the full series and potential cancellation of Campbell’s prior engagements. Hahn argued Neal aims to disrupt McKinley meetings. Ada on October 8 will host the sole joint debate between the candidates.

Hahn Neal Columbus Democratic State Committee Republican Committee Campbell Major McKinley Ada Mr. Hahn McKinley Mr. Neal J. Neal Democracy O Octon Holmes

General Nathan Goff Addresses 3000 at Benuaine Campaign

General Nathan Goff of West Virginia spoke to a large Benuaine audience, drawing about 3,000 listeners. The crowd greeted him warmly as he delivered his campaign remarks, receiving loud applause throughout the speech.

Benuaine Nathan Goff West Virginia

Crocodile Terror Grips Lebanon Water Dam

A 20 foot crocodile appears in the No 1 dam of Lebanon’s impounding reservoir. Foreman Derry reports the reptile’s length while Officer Leonard is bitten and hospitalized after entering the water. City leaders summons Water Commissioners and council to the scene as the creature disrupts the town’s only water source.

Lepaxos Lebanon Derry Horst Allison Theii Leonard

Gas Battle escalates as Philadelphia Company sues Carnegie

The Philadelphia Company sues Carnegie, Phipps & Co. for 552,185.46 claiming unpaid natural gas used by Union Tron Mills Keystone Bridge Lucy Furnace and Walker & Co. The suit questions perpetual supply terms and raises broader issues over contract termination and gas shortages.

Carnegie, Phipps & Co Philadelphia Company Messrs Carnegie and Frick Philadelphia Pp. C. Knox Carnegie Company Carnegie Carnegie Ros. 4 & Co Ecomtill Gordon Gonion C. Frick Disp Paattch Plphia Company Carnegi Phipps & Co

Double Marriage Surprise in New York

Miss Olivia Hoe wed Henry Lewis Slade and her sister Miss Laura Hoe married Ernst Trow Carter at St. Mark's Church in a private ceremony. The Hoe family, including builder Robert Hoe, was away, and rector J H Rylance, who knew of the plans, performed the rites despite earlier opposition.

New York Olivia Hoe Laura Hoe Robert Hoe St. Mark's Church Henry Lewis Slade Calumet Club Lacrosse Club J. H. Rylance Hoe Mra. Hoe

A Strange Disappearance of West Chester Lawyer Monaghan

Robert Jones Monaghan, a West Chester lawyer, arrived in New York on business and checked into the Gilsey House. He telegraphed his clerk he would not return until the next day and to inform his wife. Friends and his brother searched for him after he vanished, with no sighting since he registered.

Robert Monaghan New York Robert Jones Monaghan West Chester Gilsey House Monaghen Ssoliew

Dayton Natural Gas Company Faces Collapse and Receiver

Dayton Ohio September 29 Special Colonel W P Orr president of the Dayton Natural Gas Company has returned from New York after seeking payment on 275000 in interest due on 2500000 hypothecated to Eastern bondholders. Gas supply dwindling wells failing stockholders refuse further drilling and the plant may be placed in receivership.

F. D.T. Lovejoy Carnegie Bros. & Co Philadelphia Company Allegheny Heating Company Dayton,c W. P. Orr Dayton Natural Gas Company New York Eastern New Wellar Fidne Troy Piqua Springfield Dayton

Miners and Owners Clash Over Foreign Labor in Phenix Mines

John Nugent is in Columbus to mediate between Ohio coal miners and Phenix mine operators near Jacksonville. Colonel W. P. Read is expected from Chicago to join a meeting with national UMW leaders to resolve differences over hiring foreign labor. The Patriotic Order Sons of America threatens agitation if the Phenix Company delays. The dispute centers on the owners right to hire whomever they choose versus miners opposing exploitation of foreign labor.

Allegheny Heating Company Serene John Young Apany Europe ColumBus John Nugent Ohio Jacksonville W. P. Read Chicago Bears United Mi Phenix Patriotic Order Sons of America Cap

Gold Flows Into U S as European Deposits Arrive

News from Washington reports the Director of the Mint noting large deposits of foreign gold arriving at the New York assay office, with yesterday’s total around 000. The article states this is part of a wider shipment of gold to the United States to support the monetary system, with further details to be submitted to the Treasury.

Europe Ashington Mint United States New York Milan

Warships for Chile spark diplomatic rupture fears

Washington reports chaotic Chile US tensions with rumors of Egan seeking protection from Captain Schley and a possible White Squadron move. Junta envoys deny grave danger while Secretary Foster blames Egan for provoking the crisis and notes Chilean officials await formal steps.

Washington Newa Chile United States Egan Schley Baltimore Santiago

Mysterious Visitor Claims to Be Dr Mary Walker at Warden Farm

In Hanover New Hampshire on September 20 a woman claiming to be Dr Mary Walker slept in Christie Wardens bed after entering the home of Almy's victim. The intruder, about 40 years old and five feet tall, wore masculine clothes and showed receipts to prove identity. The family and neighbors guarded her overnight while she promised to explain in the morning.

Mary Walker Christie Warden Hanover N. H Farmer Warden Almy Christie Oscar Warden A. H. Warden Andrew Warden Mange Maryer Boston

The News Directory. Patch adds new pages

The Dispatch expands with four pages this morning altering its contents. Quick readers can use the directory to locate sections on The Fierce Ohio Campaign Warships for Chile The Treasury Inquiry Brennen's Address religious assemblies and more across pages 2 to 12. The schedule includes editorials personals labor census Russia famine and other topics.

Ohio Chile Treasury Inquiry

Legislative Investigating Committee debate limits inquiry scope

The Joint Legislative Committee debated restricting the inquiry as Attorney General urged witnesses to study custody of public funds and Philadelphia tax collection. Resolutions aimed to limit exposure to current Auditor General and State Treasurer under Boyer and Livsey, while others protested adjournment and insisted on broader scrutiny.

Hanrisnuna Legislative Investigating Committee Department of the Amiltor General County of Philadelphia City of Sascasmens K. Boyer William Livsey Thomas J John A. Glenn Jon G. Stewart Representative Keyser United States Livsey Boyer Messrs. Boyer McCamant Messrs Boyer, Livsey Monaghan Skinner Limita SS Ye Tae Eer

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