Italy Weakens As One Point Gained Is Highlighted
The report notes Italy showing weakness while emphasizing a single point gained. It cites standings and implies a shift in momentum without detailing specific matches or figures.
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1891
Page
6
Indemnity Offer Stirring Italian Premier Debate
Washington reports that the Blaine Imperiali letter pleases Rome and signals no further diplomatic moves until New Orleans juries speak. Speculation centers on Italy awaiting indictments, while President Harrison mulls a Westward tour and potential naval action if needed.
Baron Fava's Action Condemned by a Lead ing Fellow
An interview conducted April 2 features Signor Benacina, president of the Italian group, condemning Baron Fava's action as described by a fellow-countryman. The remarks address political tensions and national response to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Fava
Ing
Coustrumen
Lowpos
Signor Benacina
Precipitate action sparks mixed Italian response in London
Chamber of Commerce notes Baron Fava’s move was a flash in the pan with little lasting effect. Sionor Honacina says Italians in London lack sympathy for lynchers in New Orleans and warn that lynching threatens safe status of respectable Italians in the United States. He blames the U S for not pursuing justice against those killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sta
United States
Italian Premier Demands Prompt Trials In New Orleans
The Marquis di Rudini sent a cable to Washington insisting Italy seeks only regular judicial proceedings against those responsible in New Orleans. He says punishment must follow a formal trial and the incident remains open until the U S declares prosecutions will begin. Italy acknowledges compensation due under the treaty. Italian officials urge moderation amid Italian public letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Marquis di Rudini
United States
New Orleans
Marquis Imperiali di Francavilla
Washington
Legation
Baron Fara
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Italy
New York
Compromise likely in Italy United States dispute
The article argues a compromise will satisfy justice and compensation but not erase tensions between Italy and the United States. It notes a weakness in American constitutional rigidity and cautions England against granting Ireland home rule, using the incident as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Praise for Blaine and U S Diplomacy Debate
The Telegram to Governor Nicholls drew praise for Blaine's telegram to Italy as a firm but prudent stance. Deputies and observers argued the tone strengthened U S claims and that no treaty method changes are needed, with ex representative Grosvenor defending current practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholls
Italy
Wasuixctown
Dalzell
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
New Orleans
United States
Congress
Grosvenor
Sligo Election Passes With Little Disturbance
Reports from Davitt and others claim Parnell will be defeated in North Sligo by around 2000 votes, amid scattered polling, heavy midday turnout, and protests at the polling place. A separate Alderman race in a local city favored O Dwyer 251 to 146. In Tipperary, Smith Barry’s tenants show a split and plan deputation to Smith Barry. North Wales Liberal Federation reaffirms home rule support for Ireland and praises Glaston’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
I Drusirs
North Sligo
Calery
Shand Hill
St. Johns
Sligo Court House
Parnell
McHugh
O' Dwyer
Parnellite
Birmingham
McCarthyite
O'Dwyer
Tipperary
Smith Barry
Dillon
O'Brien
North Wales Liberal Federation
Ireland
Glaustone
Treaty Article From Italy Controversy Noted by McCreary
Baron Favas letter to Mr Blaine quotes a clause allowing six months for coastal merchants and one year for interior traders during war with Italy. It protects women, children, scholars, artisans, and farmers from harm and requires just compensation for any seized goods. McCreary calls the clause highly remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxerox
Italy
Baron Fava
Blaine
Grar
McCreary
King May Jump to Pittsburg or Cincinnati in Baseball Draft
A veteran observer claims King of the St. Louis club seeks release from a defective contract and may sign with a League team. He suggests King could end up in Cincinnati or Pittsburg, with potential player moves between the clubs. President O Neill offered little detail, praising Kings abilities. A Baldwin case dispute in St. Louis fuels further speculation about League deals for Kiloy and Van der Abe & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
O'Neill
Baldwin
van der Abe &Co
Kiloy
Fatal bull fight ends in death during Easter festival
At Dimarques Gers in Nimes during the Easter Festival a bullfight fatality occurred as youths vie for a cockade on the horns. Theron attempted to seize the cockade but was thrown and fatally wounded when the bull attacked him. The incident caused much excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimes
Dimarques Gers
Theron
O Neill Explains Extra Players for Florida Trip
President O Neill says three local ball players Maul Laroque and Smith will join the team in Florida because only two pitchers Staley and Galvin are available. Smith is left handed and needs practice. Also Baldwin may join soon. Von der Abe’s case seen as likely to be dropped. Braddock event tonight features Farrell versus Daly and a friendly bout with Ed Smith. Jack McAuliffe to face grand jury in Brooklyn over pool room attempt with bonds to be renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maul
Laroque
Smith
Florida
O'Neill
Staley
Galvin
Baldwin
St. Louis
von der Abe
Mr. O'Neill
Braddock
Pat Farrell
Farrell
Jim Daly
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Ed Smith
Dapath
New York
Jack McAuliffe
Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Justice Walsh
Head
McAuliffe
Five Hundred Mountaineers Offer From Montana
A telegram received at the War Department on April 2 reports an offer of 500 mountaineers from Jefferson County Montana to serve in case of war with Italy. The signer is Jammus T Sweet. The message was transmitted to Acting Secretary Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Far West
Italy
Grant
HocLoEs
Jefferson County
Montana
JamMus T. Sweet
Italian Official Says Fava Recall Won't Lead to War
Signor Ressmann of the Italian Embassy told a conference that if Mr. Haines refuses Italy’s demands Baron Fava will be given an unlimited leave of absence. He stated this is the extreme action Europe can take to show dissatisfaction with the United States and that Italy will not pursue war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodin
Italy
United States
Washington
New Orleans
Navy Department
Congress
Navy
Paut
Ressmann
Baron Fava
Queen’s government kept in step during absence
London dispatches reveal special Queen's messengers depart twice daily to relay state affairs to the monarch. Telegrams between Grasse and London flood the network as Manipur tensions agitate Her Majesty and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Canse Company
Lorpox
Whosooever
England
London
Manipur
Grasse
Italian Editors Demand Hadini's Ouster Over New Orleans Lynching
Rome reports bitter public opinion over the lynching of Italians in New Orleans. American Minister Porter seeks to preserve U S Italy relations while pressing for reparation and punishment of the killers. Italian editors press for firm action and insist on a positive response from the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
New Orleans
Porter
Italy
United States
Marquis di Rudin
Blaine
Baron Fava
Don Chisciotte
Fopolo Humano
Mororgy
Emperor visits Hamburg shipyards and new liner Furst Bismarck
The Emperor inspected Vulcan Ship Building Co works in Hamburg engaged in German warship construction. He then toured the Hamburg America steamer Furst Bismarck set for commission next month and expressed hope future fleet additions be built at Stettin. He invited President Nissen to ride to Lübeck on the imperial train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterrin
William
Vulcan Ship Building Company
Furst Bismarck
Stettio
President Nissen
Lubeck
Marie Halton Sings La Cigale in Local Debut
Marie Halton, recently with the New York Casino, substitutes for Geral dine Ulmar in La Cigale, delivering a French chanson encore three times as a crowded audience applauds. The performance, amid press attention, draws enthusiastic praise and marks a notable city debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duslap
Lonpox
Geraldine Ulmar
Marie Efalton
New York
Tse Holton
East Liverpool Organizes Cricket and Football Club
East Liverpoon reports a new cricket and football club forming with W. V. Black as secretary. The club plans matches with Pittsburg clubs and to wrestle Turner Hall in Allegheny tomorrow night. Weather permitting a League football game may occur in McKeesport between the local team and Eurekas of Allegheny. The Eureka lineup is listed, and Ed Reilly’s backers target a high-interest contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpoon
Ling
Pittsburg
W. V. Black
East Liverpool
Ed Reilly
Unknown
Turner Hall
Allegheny
McKeesport
Eurekas
Eureka
A. T. Liddell
A. Baldwin
G. Broadbent
Jon Pickard
Rah. Liddell
William Beoforth
Goldby Rickaby
Gittings
Hurst
Fowler
German Hostility to the United States Expressed in Plain Terms
The National Zeitung reports on Haron Fava s letter to Mr Blaine confirming the duty of governments to prosecute lynching victims and to indemnify families. It notes Italy’s stance on discussing American institutions and international law, and Fechsche Zeitung’s cautious view amid hostile American press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beriiain
National Zeitung Today
Haron Fava S
Afr
Blaine
New Orleans
Italy
Fechsche Zeitung
Fire Blamed on Defective Fite at State Orphan Home
During a blizzard in Consicana Texas on April 2 a fire started by a defective fit e burned a room in the State Orphan Home and killed a girl occupant. Quick action by home officers saved other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consicana
Tex
State Orphan Home
Weather data report from city station
United States Signal Service notes weather figures for the city on April 2. Times, temperatures, rainfall amounts and mean temperature are listed with maximum 88 minimum 40 and rainfall 0.01 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtssvgs
United States Signal Service
Confederate Veterans Offer Troops to War With Italy
In Nasuvile on April 2 a Frank Cheatham Bivouac Confederate Veterans meeting addressed to the U S War Secretary offered 250 Tennessee division soldiers to the United States for any serious Italian conflict. The note bore bivouac letterhead with a Confederate flag seal and blue ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasuvile
Baron Fava
Frank Cheatham
Dear Srr
Italy
Tennessee
United States
J. W. McOmoeray
Confederacy
Four of the Lynched Stations Voters’ Status Examined
New Orleans reports a close record exam showing all but four of the slain were registered voters by birth or naturalization. Four others claimed for protection are Trabina, Bagnetto, Monasterio, and Comitez. Bagnetto was a Palermo fugitive and gang member. Marchesi fled Palermo while charged with a crime. Trahina was a Sicilian robber. Comitez’s status is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Theil
Corte
Trabina
Bagnetto
Monasterio
Comitez
St. Charles
Palermo
Esposito
Ot En Carece
Marchesi
Gadis Army
Trahina
Sicily
Drowned Seaman Falls From Foretop in Gale
Queenstown April 2 The American ship Patrician reports a Liverpool seaman named Joseph Halton drowned after falling from the foretop sail yard during the March gale. Nine stowaways from the City of New York and three from the British Princess were sent ashore at Liverpool in an attempt to reach America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Patrician
Portland
Ore
Liverpool
Joseph Halton
New York
America
River Telegrams Special Dispatches From Cities
River readings and weather notes reported for Morgantown Bhowkville Warren Cincinnati and Louisville plus Cincinnati and Wheeling towns showing river levels rising falling or standing with comments on weather and activity levels at each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Bhowkeville
Warren—Ilver
Louis
Loudsville
Wheeling
Weather Bulletin Reports Storm Shifting from Texas to Ohio Valley
A developing storm moved from Texas to the Ohio Valley yesterday gaining strength. It caused high winds across the central and southern Mississippi Valley and lake regions, with coastal onshore winds increasing in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
Words Spoken in London Heard Distinctly 800 Miles Away
A London Marseilles wire test carried on via the Paris end of the line heard clearly on the Mediterranean shore, 600 miles distant. The report also notes a quarantine on the Trent at La Platte due to four yellow fever deaths aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Southampton
Trent
la Platte
Atu
Incident Used as Argument Against Irish Home Rule
An English commentary notes how a diplomatic dispute between Italy and the United States could shape political theory and practical politics. The discussion, linked to home rule debates, cites Baron de Fava’s recall and suggests the rupture’s significance beyond diplomacy.
Chilean Elections Tension Persists As Balmaceda Faces Struggle
Advices from Chile report government candidates favored in the elections. President Balmaceda declares willingness to face continued struggle, signaling ongoing political tension amid the poll outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chile
Io Ee Dikely
Balmacess
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