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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1891
Page
10
In Wasurxetos on April 3 a cable from Minister Rudini to Marquis Imperiali shows U.S. pledge to pursue justice for New Orleans lynchers and possible indemnity. Blaine eyes a mild, principled stance while pressure from Italy prompts cabinet discussion and speculation on compensation limits and congressional funding.
The high class weeklies mock Marquis di Rudini for pressing Blaine over the New Orleans lynching of Italians. Analysts argue the United States cannot be conquered or easily dictate policy, while Britain notes a potential mediation role amid Italy US tensions.
Charles H. Cramp, head of the Philadelphia shipbuilder, argues Italian ironclads cannot threaten New York. He cites coal limits, deep drafts, coast dangers, and long-range fire from New York cruisers. Only the Vesuvius dynamite cruiser could end the risk if a shell aboard an ironclad were possible.
Rome correspondent reports Minister Porter has informed the News telegraph that the Federal Government will do everything possible to bring the New Orleans lynchers to trial. He says both governments are confident the incident will be promptly and satisfactorily arranged, though not a general sentiment in Rome.
The Mafia carried out a brutal killing in the Argentine Republic. Luigi Belgieri, an overseer for Mr. Treacher building laborers cottages near Alberich, and his wife Josefinia were slain after their home was found set ablaze on February 23 at daybreak.
Gieri and his wife were found dead on the floor with heads crushed by heavy mallets and several bullet and stab wounds. The house was set on fire to cover the crime. Four laborers who vanished during the night are suspected and pursued.
Dominick O'Malley, missing detective linked to the Italians in the Hennessey case, surrendered at Criminal Court to answer three indictments for bribery perjury and conspiracy. Despite mob threats, the Committee of Safety chose to let the law proceed for a full and fair trial.
The Dispatch notes the flower season and promises tomorrow a specialist guide for lovers of the silent beauties. The paper also touts itself as a paper for everybody with twenty pages.
Fears of a flood grow in Montreal after a massive block of ice pushed over the dyke near Jacques Cartier square. The promenade broke away, water rose sharply, then fell, and pumps are in use to avert disaster as conditions echo 1887.
A New York convention of architects builders and underwriters groups plans a model building ordinance. They propose state legislatures enact building laws, city departments oversee inspections with long term appointees, and that buildings over seven feet tall use incombustible materials, plus safety measures for occupants.
Suit filed in Federal Court claims Snead & Co. imported four men from Glasgow under contract to work in Louisville shops. The action seeks a $5,000 penalty for violation of the alien labor law. The firm is described as old and wealthy.
Winnipeg April 3 The Attorney General Martin resigns amid stated grievances including ingratitude. Source says the real reason is a three week old plan to depose him. Clifford Sifton is named as his successor.
In New York, April 3, the New York Conference opened a three day session at the First Methodist Church in Yonkers to decide whether one or two women should sit as lay members at General and Electoral conferences. Pro and anti voices clashed as ministers argued for inclusion and argued against men stepping aside. The session featured speeches by Dr. W McKendree Darwood and others, with ballot rules set for yeas and nays and a pledge to explain votes in brief speeches.
Colonel Low from the Supervising Architect's office will serve as acting chief until a successor to Mr. Windrim is chosen. Secretary Foster is to decide the new mint plans after consultation with First Controller Matthews, Supervising Architect Windrim, and Mint Director Leech, but their meeting was postponed to tomorrow due to Foster's schedule.
Washington April 3 Superintendent Porter releases the special census by race for California to aid apportionment. The report shows the state’s Chinese population declined 3451 since 1880, while San Francisco county rose 4125. Notable increases occur in Fresno Kern Los Angeles Monterey San Bernardino San Diego Solano Sonoma and others. declines appear in Alameda Amador Butte Calaveras Del Norte Nevada Placer Plumas San Benito and several others.
German papers deny troop transfers to Galicia and dismiss Carnot honor. Yet official circles in Lagpow sense a formal defense and offensive alliance between Russia and France with France to back Russia against India.
In Pais April 3, the International Miners Congress faced a stormy session over a general strike question. Socialist and Anarchist delegates vociferously condemned Delegate Baily for moderation, and tomorrow's vote will exclude the public. A violent crowd outside threatened Baily as M Bass fled by a back door.
Five candidates vie for mayor as Democrats and Republicans join a Socialistic Republican in a bitter campaign. The Whitechapel Club backs F. A. Adams, pledging reform against saloon licenses and other issues, potentially swinging about 2,000 votes and upsetting the party lineup.
Henry B. Davies, convicted of forgery in Tipton county and sent to Tracy City mines for six years, was pardoned by Governor Buchanan after a forged pardon petition arrived. A letter signed N W Baptist and a petition with names of officials and citizens urged clemency. Baptist revealed the forgery, prompting the governor to notify Tracy City to hold Davies if released.
Prince Henry of Battenburg, recovering from smallpox, is the Queen's nominee for the Warden of the Cinque Ports post left by Earl Granville. The appointment faces opposition from Lord Salisbury over Premierial interference. Walmer Castle residence and free quarters accompany the post with no salary.
The baccarat scandal leads the Cabinet to delay seeking Parliament for a grant to the Prince of Wales to clear his debts. No decision will be made until the next Parliament, then hinge on Commons makeup. The Prince now keeps homing pigeons at Sandringham with a dedicated house.
In Seria on April 3 crowds bear posters accusing Russia of instigating the Balteheff assassination plot. The placards claim enemies despaired of internal revolutions and, detested by the army and people, strike at statesmen in the dark.
The Monon litigation halted as telegraphs announced a settlement with the Louisville New Albany and Chicago Railway. The case was to be docketed in federal court before Judge Gresham when both sides halted proceedings. The settlement reportedly reflects a management change at Monon and the retirement of W L Breylogle.
Paris reports Cardinal Lavigerie will form a band of warrior monks to take five year vows in Bis cray Algeris to fight slavery. Vicomte Brissac named Superior of the band. The missionaries depart for Africa on Tuesday to launch the campaign.
Reports from Moncr0x New Brunswick confirm a fodder famine on Prince Edward Island. Hay now sells at three times the normal price. Farmers feed animals with seed potatoes and grain. Some cut brush in woods. At Hope River a farmer fed cattle gleanings from stable manure. In Himiers River a farmer killed a horse and a cow. another destroyed seven cattle.
In Madrid negotiations for a Spain United States commercial treaty, deadlock arises as Havana tobacco concessions stall. General Foster tells the Spanish representative that the new American tariff blocks any concession.
A Senate resolution proposes asking Congress to call a constitutional convention to amend section 3 of article 1 so Senators would be chosen by direct popular vote. The measure urges every state to apply and for governors to forward copies to the president and other governors.
Theodore Watts writes in the Athenaeum that just before Barrett's death he signed an agreement to produce Tennyson's Thomas a' Becket in America. Ouida defends the American copyright act, calling English authors unworthy of the law's benefits. The Dispatch will describe Robert Louis Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson being adopted by a Marquesan chieftain with photo illustrations.
Dr. Nagle reports the grip declining with the relief attributed to changed weather. Six deaths today linked to the grip, bringing total to 146, down from 168 yesterday and 200 the day before. The season's average remains 112.
Wasuixotos, April 3. Supervising Architect Windrim will take his formal leave of the Treasury Department tomorrow. He has not admitted his resignation until today, though it was generally understood he intended to quit. He said he handed in his resignation to Secretary Foster and will depart for Philadelphia on Saturday.
The report lists rosin and turpentine prices in Wilmington and Charleston with strained grades. In Wilmington in April the rosin firm at 1 and 2 2745 and the turpentine firm at Mc. are noted. In Charleston on April 2 rosin firm good strained at 1 30 and turpentine firm at Mc. are recorded.
Judge Simonton ruled Jennie Stoner not the wife of A Penn Lusk who died years earlier worth near $100000. Lusk, a distiller, kept Miss Stoner company and had her pose as his wife. He left her nothing in the will except a bequest for a baby girl. She sued for her share as wife, with testimony of Baby Bunting literature to prove attachment. The case may go to the Supreme Court for Dauphin county decision.
Special Telegram reports the grip spreading in Youngstown with more virulent cases than last year. The Lloyd Booth Company shows ten men laid up and in one store seven clerks are frustrated with illness.
Nineteen Italians who arrived aboard the Initiative and Burgunodia on Wednesday were returned to their vessel masters by order of Colonel Weber. Four barred for consumption, eleven for loathsome scalp disease, and four deemed likely to become public charges were sent back to the port of departure at government expense. Officials anticipate potential habeas corpus actions and note ships must repatriate the detainees.
Dr O Reilly of the Irish National League Executive Committee says a Cincinnati meeting will discuss actions against Parnell. He opposes Parnell, likening him to Cataline, and urges friends of Ireland not to fund the Parnellites as factions worsen in Ireland.
An ongoing series of incendiary fires in Shenango borough led to the capture of a gang led by H. E. Ashley a merchant who owned a store in the Odd Fellows block that burned. Ashley fled on release and is believed to have directed others to ignite the lock under the store. The arrest has caused a local uproar in New Castle.
John Dolman, counsel for the Pennsylvania State Brewers Association, handed an $16,250 check to ex-Judge Thomas Elevck for Moore Sinnott and the Distillers Liquor Dealers’ Association. The payment closes the lawsuit over money advanced for election expenses in the Prohibitionists fight to decide Pennsylvania’s liquor issue.
The Nicely brothers hanged at Somerset were brought to Ligonier last night. Only their family witnessed the arrival and the scene was heartrending. Mrs Nicely has been left distraught and may never recover her senses. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Washington April 3. The International American Monetary Commission closed its sessions by adopting a preamble noting that fixing a ratio between gold and silver and a common monetary unit does not seem probable. A resolution ended the commission's work.
General Antonio Ezeta, Secretary of War of Salvador, resigns to become Commanding General of the Army. He will command Salvadoran forces at Santa Ana near the Guatemala frontier. General Valentain Amaya may succeed Ezeta as Minister of War.
The meeting in Common Council chamber is expected to draw a large crowd with overflow planned in Select Council if needed. The hour is set for 2 oclock but proceedings may not begin until near 3 oclock.
April 3 1924 New York state politics report by Chairman Holcomb of the Special Census Investigation Committee says the Legislature cannot fairly apportion the State's House seats using Federal census figures. Also notes the death of Mrs Esther Waring Jones wife of attorney E P Jones at Breckenridge Street home.
BurLixetos Iowa reports a 20 degree drop as a snowfall persists for 24 hours. Residents brace for continuing cold and unsettled spring weather.
A Springfield debate on compulsory education pits Lutherans and German Catholics against state control as lawmakers consider amending the law to fit party platforms. Clergy and editors defend private schooling while backing parental choice and church–state separation. The discussion includes language requirements and potential closures of parochial schools.
Chicago April 3 The World's Fair National Commission stayed action on salaries despite a Foster urging economy. The Board of Lady Managers concentration was approved amid protest from Secretary Couzins. Mrs Potter Palmer praised as president of the board. Miss Hayden winner of the first prize for a woman’s building design arrived and began planning with Burnham.
W M Clark a Missouri Pacific agent in Brooklyn recovered from grip and noted improving freight business. Bowles of the Wabash stayed at the Monongahela House and rejected rumors he offered rebates to win business as baseless fabrication. The rumors, aimed at a new man in the trade, backfired by boosting his traffic.
Funeral services for Herr Fricke an anarchist will be held at Samson's chapel on Sixth Avenue tomorrow afternoon. The remains will be cremated on Monday or Tuesday. Herr Most will not attend the funeral.
Notice of funeral hereafter for Mrs Jones appears at her residence on Breckenridge Avenue. The notice specifies no service details beyond the burial is to be announced.
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