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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1892
Page
10
New York report details the County Democracy fight against Tammany Hall with Wet Feet pressure for a full ticket. Cleveland aides debate supporting a third mayoral candidate as campaigns organize, while Quay signals possible involvement and warnings of ward colonization.
Colonel C B Howey Mississippi member of the Democratic National Executive Committee reports after a visit to New York headquarters that Democrats are confident of winning New York by a large majority. He cites estimates showing Harrison leading Harlem with about 65 000 votes and Cleveland ahead by around 100 000, with leaders suggesting higher figures.
Covington Ky Sept 29 One of the most unusual contests for Congressional nomination ends in Warsaw with Albert S Berry of Newport chosen by the Sixth district Democratic Convention after a three day ballot battle. Berry a Miami University graduate and Confederate veteran stands among the tallest members of the next Congress.
General Weaver the People's party candidate for President and Mrs Lease spoke in Raleigh after traveling from Greensboro. Third party organizers staged a grand demonstration with a 20 mile caravan, a parade to the Capitol and Brookside Park. About 50 on horseback or in vehicles and 1 000 in the procession plus 2 000 nonparticipants witnessed speeches. Cheers rang out for Weaver Field and Mrs Lease.
The general term of the Supreme Court this morning upholds Judge Bartlett's ruling denying a mandamus to force the Board of Supervisors to reapportion New York assembly districts. It affirms the Kings County Board of Supervisors' plan as legal and constitutional.
Official statewide results show Cleaver winning with 67 585 votes, Johnson 55 073, Massey Prohibition 3 781, Knowlton Labor 1 560, Bateman People’s 3 005, scattering 17 from a total 129 629. Cleaver’s plurality stands at 12 512.
Gre Witsen received the Republican nomination for Congress in Kentucky's Fifth District Imsinicht. Jnxny Tenet, assistant U S district attorney and brother of Edwin Torrell, minister to Belzimam, was named the Republican candidate for Congress in the Twelfth District against AE Paschal, the Democratic nominee.
Pittsburg real estate man Thomas J. McCaffrey posts 3500 forfeit and offers 85,000 that champion James J. Corbett cannot knock his brother Dominick McCaffrey out in four rounds under Queensberry rules. Lock in Manhattan Club Coney Island Athletic Club or Madison Square Garden as venue. six weeks after signing articles.
From Samoa lieutenant Coffin A A returns to San Francisco after completing a survey for an iron wharf for the United States Government at Pago Pago. British Curacao and Commissioner Haggard discussed land claims but no coal station was established. The British annexation drive continues in Pacific islands.
Mrs Elizabeth Friday died yesterday afternoon at 107 Fremont Street, residence of her son in law John Scheline, Allegheny. She was 81 and the mother of William J. Friday.
Workmen start installing a 30 inch reinforcing main from the east basin to the Howard Street pumping station in Allegheny today. The project aims to improve water supply reliability for the area and involves substantial underground work.
Special dispatch reports Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz coordinating with lawyer Burke over alleged fraud involving A. L. Tomes. Washington observers note ties to Elliot F. Shepard and Colonel Shepard as backers in a scheme to gain Chinese concessions. Millard Jones and Blake Blair figures surface in the unfolding controversy.
John A. Callan, a comedian with the Telephonia company, appeared before Alderman Gripp on a charge of assault and battery brought by Isaac Jope, a night clerk at the First Avenue Hotel. After intoxication the night the troupe left town, Callan allegedly assaulted Jope. A warrant led Constable Murphy to Altoona, where Callan was arrested and held in jail in lieu of $500 bail.
Seth J Mead a popular Dubois hotel keeper died at noon in his hotel, celebrated as a public spirited genial man. In a separate case William Strouthers John Schultz and Kate Marks were jailed by Alderman Gripp after failing to post 1000 bail each on two charges.
Each of them is cited by County Detective Beltshoover for selling liquor on Sunday and for selling liquor without a license. They will be given a hearing October 5.
A Dublin meeting presided by Justin McCarthy approved a manifesto to Irish in America and Australia. It pledges unity with Liberal leaders, warns against House of Lords obstruction, and calls for funds to aid evicted tenants while awaiting decisive parliamentary action.
In Loxpon Sept 20 a jury returned a verdict that Dr. Heron army surgeon died by his own hand in insanity after writing a letter the night before stating no intent to separate from his bride to be and that her death was not natural. He planned to join Miss Russell and took morphia.
Peter Kress a Carne gie mill striker faced Alderman McMasters on a charge of assault and battery after a quarrel at August Ruhs saloon. Dumbroski testified he was punched twice. Kress claimed Dumbroski provoked the fight. Dumbroski already fined £10 and costs. Settlement reached with Kress paying costs and the suit withdrawn.
Mme Loysen wife of Pere Hyacinthe Loysen urged opening the World’s Fair on Sundays in Chicago at a First Methodist Church address. She warned of temptations next year and proposed Sunday schools and sacred programs with no commerce to create a city of God on the Lord’s day.
Mayor Gourley and officials discuss a Western water company proposal to supply Pittsburg and surrounding towns from Indian creek. They argue consolidation under one government could lower taxes, improve streets and fire protection, and ensure a lasting supply, while Allegheny resists immediate union.
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