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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
6
Reports from Somerset say a rescue attempt is warned amid the Nicely brothers pending hanging for murder. Governor Pattison refuses clemency as Mattie Nicely and David Nicely face death. a minister hints at possible confession while kin plan swift burial.
In Kansas City on April 1, two Mormon groups the Hendrickites and the reorganized church fight for Mount Zion in Missouri. The site hosts a belief in a future temple and angelic foundations. A vandalized church altar and broken windows followed the dispute with denials of wide involvement.
The secretary of the interior under the pension appropriation act orders reorganizing agencies into three groups for quarterly pension payments starting July 1. Group 1 includes Chicago Des Moines Buffalo Concord Milwaukee Pittsburgh. Group 2 includes Indianapolis Louisville Topeka Knoxville and others. Group 3 covers remaining listed cities including Columbus Washington Boston and San Francisco.
The pew law affects immigrant carrying on steamships and will curb business for European lines. German companies raise steerage fares to America amid enforcement danger and costs. Many immigrants previously arrived in New York from Bremen and Hamburg are deemed undesirable under the new provisions.
The Western Appeal reports George W. Murdock of Minneapolis accused by Rev. D A Graham of keeping Bella Murdock a 19 year old colored girl in bondage since infancy. Details recount brutal beatings including a recent incident where her clothes glued to her back. Legal action underway with $1000 raised for prosecution.
Prince Bismarck aged 76 receives deputations and floral offerings across Germany at Freidreichshuhe. Thousands attend torchlight procession and public congratulations from Emperor William, Count Moltke, and others. He thanks supporters and likens the day to a valued family inheritance.
Paris April delegates clashed during a tense session of the International Miners Congress at the Labor Exchange. A motion to have voting by nationality rather than by numerical strength sparked a stormy debate, with DeFuet ordered to sit and Easley grabbing the chairman's belt before apologies were exchanged and the session adjourned.
Providence April reports a large state vote with officials not yet chosen by popular tally. Republicans hold 44 seats and Democrats 23 with 15 seats undecided, leaving no statewide officer elected. Republicans require seven more votes for joint ballot majority to elect governor and general officers.
It is announced that the North German Lloyd Steamship Company and the Hamburg-American Packet Company will switch from fish coal to necesso for their freight steamers. Large quantities of American coal are exported to Hamburg and Bremen for future use.
Braddock April 1 Buck when a major local grocer F Buftman owner of a large Allegheny County store and a livery sale stable closed his doors today. Liabilities run from 50000 to 60000 with assets around 50000.
A crowd of about 300 strikers heads toward Morewood after drum signals near Stonerville. Deputies and Captain Lear form a line at the Morewood store as guards watch for attacks. Writs against two labor leaders inflame tensions while scouts patrol, with a second raid feared and bloodshed possible.
William Brown was shot through the heart near Edgemont avenue during a mob chase that followed a gun attack on four molders at Stewart's oyster house. The mob corralled the fugitives in E L Overton's trimming shop before police intervened and later arrested four men, identified as Frank Quinn A Gell Jacob Cripps and G Gell, with revolvers found on two. English survived after attending to Brown.
The Kincaid trial hears Taulbee insult and threaten the defendant for years. The suspect describes a heated altercation before a shooting, saying Taulbee called him coward and monkey and urged him to arm himself. He fired to save his life after continued pursuit and aggression.
A Boston woman vanished while traveling to visit a sister in Fitchburg with a large sum of money and valuable jewelry. She is about 00 years old and may not have run away. Friends reported she planned the trip, but long silence followed, leaving investigators puzzled about her whereabouts.
In Columbus April 1 the Ohio House debated a bill to erect an eastern insane asylum and a plan to consolidate street railways. Robbery charges surfaced over a proposed fare for merged lines, while lobbyist activity drew censure as editors faced removal. The Senate split 18 to 17 on rail pass penalties for members.
Lima April 1 Edward Harper city marshal of Kenton was slain tonight by prisoner William Vail who had been arrested for a saloon disturbance. While escorting Vail to jail he was attacked by four of the prisoner's friends and stabbed to death. Two assailants were captured. the murderer fled and remains at large.
Jesse Newman, a colored policeman, entered an Omaha chophouse with two men, ordered dinner, and was refused service. When he tried to arrest the proprietor, a riot broke out. Newman fired twice, striking Jimmy O Neill in the right arm. George Matthews struck officer Bowner with a cleaver, injuring him fatally. All detained.
Harry Martin the stepson of Senator Vance faced police court on the March 21 White House entry attempt. He was nolle pressed for assaulting Officer Henney, forfeiting 25 collateral, and did not appear in court, but was represented by counsel.
An International Monetary Conference session in Washington ends without an accord on a world coinage system and adjourns to meet again next Friday. About 200 plasterers strike for an eight hour day wage increase, with most bosses already conceding.
Pension Commissioner Raum denounces rumors he plans to resign his post during a visit to Cariaco saying there is no foundation to the reports and he has no intention of stepping down.
A group led by F. H. and J. O H Denny F. H Kennedy and S Z Boggs distributes a consignment of live quail to three locales Chartiers Liberty Denny farm Ligonier and Canonsburg with plans for more shipments. They emphasize enforcing game laws protecting Illinois birds and preventing poaching while aiming for a larger quail population within one or two years.
Boston hosts the largest dog show in city history with top contenders including Sir Bedivere Ruby Glenmore and Kildare. Kildare kennels owned by W L Washington win multiple prizes as Winnie II challenges for champion status. Ruby Glenmore is exhibited but not competing to allow Winnie II to win. Washington’s dogs sweep kennel prizes as many exhibitors plan to move to Chicago next week for Irish setter classes.
Maul Sam Laroque and Phenomenal Smith, players of the local team, arrived yesterday morning and will join the squad in St Augustine. They spoke with President O Neil and indicated willingness to go, with plans to retain all three to prevent losses to rivals including Baldwin or fly. O Neil notes Cincinnati seeks George Muller and Miller may also be kept. George Smith of Seemse could play here and Miller in Cincinnati.
The Columbus club plans to sue Knauss Baldwin and Reilly in state court after consulting President Kramer, with the attorneys acting immediately. Canadian sprinter George Smith says Boyd’s challenges are for business and predicts no defeat, planning to discuss a forfeit later.
Arrangements are complete for the boxing match between Pat Farrell and Jim Daly at the Quaker City Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Farrell is in good condition and confident of victory as he plans travel on the weekend before the Monday bout.
Among the many entries at the Homewood Spring meeting will be the Uniontown horse named Wabash, set to appear in the program.
A telegram for EC McClelland and Dany declines to play Frank Ives in a billiards wig game. D Sullivan loses first blood in a contest with Mitchel Bill Readon replying to Sune Austin Gibbons heading to England. The Climax ball club, a top local amateur group, has reorganized for some season and seeks contact from other clubs.
Private dispatches describe the insurgent ironclad Blanco attempting to blow up the government tug Florence with a fish torpedo. The torpedo damaged the dry dock, and the Florence was blown from the water by a shell. The Blanco and U Herigins pursued, while the forts continued fire. Nine of twelve crewmen on the gunboat were killed or blown to atoms. The O Higgins took a direct hit and severe damage dealt to the flotilla. Chilean liberals claim victory in Santiago elections amid insurgent shortages and possible renewed clashes as government forces prepare an attack.
The Monday storm center moved northeast covering Minnesota and Missouri and crossing Lake Michigan into Canada. The rain belt reached the eastern half of the country with a foot of snow in Michigan and one to two inches of rain in Indiana Tennessee Kentucky and Georgia. Rains and cooler weather are forecast today.
River levels and weather reports across multiple cities show rising levels in Brownsville Allegheny and Wheeling while others remain steady or falling. Temperatures range from single digits to the mid seventies with clear to cloudy skies reported and notes of pleasant or cool conditions.
The Wherry act relieves the sinking fund from current revenues this year leaving $100000, placing the general fund in excellent condition. The state treasurer reports $283022 in the general fund and $237265 advanced to legislature members and staff. Major bank deposits include Top People's Bank 743150.30 and Allegheny National Bank 459960.68 with other Philadelphia and Harrisburg institutions holding substantial sums.
One hundred sixty six deaths reported today at the Health Office, up one from yesterday, with the grip now affecting many sufferers’ eyes. London’s Dr Mortimer Granville recommends camphor iodine glycerine and strong meat juice. trials planned. President Grannis of Atlas Bank and President Eames, previously near death, show signs of recovery.
New York reports 273 deaths in 24 hours ending noon today, linked to grip and related pneumonia bronchitis and pulmonary illnesses. Health officials note gradual four week rise. foresee a possible peak and a steady decline soon. Last week total about 90, four days ending today show 643 deaths. seven day rate about 1125.
Washington April 1 The pension office is nearly vacant with a Baum successor likely soon ex Governor Beaver is said to decline the post and a Browne ex member from Cincinnati is favored as the replacement while Baum travels concerning his refrigerator company ties amid Pension Office scandal
In Harrisburg on April L two men entered Michael Strominger's house at Lewisberry York County and forced the farmer to surrender 2000 dollars. They bound and gagged his wife, Mrs Struminger, who was found suffocated when the cloth was removed. The robbers fled after summoning a physician.
The Duke of Edinburgh has agreed to perform a solo on his violin and conduct the orchestra at a Bristol concert on April as part of the Society for the Aid of.
Advertisement notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup used by Quakers and promotes Cheese Cloth Bed Comforts priced from 125 dollars and up. Store Jos Horse and Co at 609 621 Penn Avenue offers extra bargains and new designs in stock.
Boston April 1 The will of actor Lawrence Barrett was made today. The deceased bequeaths to his wife all his furniture pictures clothes plate china watches and jewelry. The wines and household stores and all the rest of the property are bequeathed to his three daughters.
The new immigration law and its enforcement are causing German steamship lines to raise steerage fares. The telegram from New York cites pressure on passage costs beginning with German ports as the first effect of the federal measure.
The notices announce funerals for Hansa Reed wife of James Carnahan and Mary Wittock daughter of the late William Wittock. Services are set at 10 o’clock Friday morning April 3 at 12 Page Street Allegheny City with private interment. Also notice for Jac Winlock wife of the late Moses Fard with funeral Thursday at her residence and private interment.
Brockton Massachusetts reports a legal novelty citing John Alden and Priscilla as inspiration. Johanna Johnson 41 year old Swede is the Priscilla while Carl Johnson a one legged man is the suitor. The case claims payment for services to secure marriage and will be heard next week.
A wealthy widow, Charlotte Brosh of South Boston, has been missing since January 15. Her friends are greatly alarmed, and a telegram from Pfcial to the Dispatch alerts readers to the case.
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