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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1891

Page

18

Rights of Aliens Under Like Conditions in Treaties

Washington reports Secretary Blaine plans a detailed reply to Minister Rudini and to discuss how treaties protect foreign subjects in America. Officials note treaties grant foreigners the same protections as Americans and debate remedies for violations, citing the New Orleans case and contrasting with Chinese massacres.

Washington Blaine Kudini Rudini New Orleans America

Rome and American Treaty Protections Amid New Orleans Affair

A letter compares Roman expectations of treaty protection with U S practice in the New Orleans episode. It argues punishment for local lynchers rests in Rome’s courts, while treaty enforcement hinges on the victim’s status. The piece notes English Tory fears on home rule and Ireland’s potential role, with Lightner reporting on foreign minister inquiries and U S protection of foreigners.

England New Orleans Ireland Great Britain United States Baron Fava Lightner

Italian View of U S Lynching Lets Supreme Court Guard Foreigners

London dispatch reports Mr. Hurlbert asserts the United States has original Supreme Court jurisdiction over cases between foreign states or their subjects and U S states. He warns neglect could cede foreign rights to state power, noting Italy’s cabinet risks in Washington and the need to defend treaties and aliens.

William Henry B Hurlbert Harrison and Blaine Cable Dispatch Londox Continent Italy United States New Orleans Rome Sicily Louisiana Marquis Rudin Washington Signor Crispi Iralian Porter See Baron Fava Maine Europe Supreme Court Warrison Bering Sea Department of State

Dr Verdi Defends Americanism in City Card

The April 4 interview with Dr Verdi in Wasnineros drew harsh questions about his loyalty. He releases a defense asserting his American citizenship and devotion to the country. He rejects insinuations of violent language and clarifies his stance on New Orleans officials.

America

Tennessee Wildcatters Ask Blaine for Rome Summer Trip

A fragmentary Washington message from McMinnville Texx dated April 4 requests transport for about two thousand Tennessee boys to spend the summer in Rome with Kansas cowboys. The note to Hon. James G. Blaine seeks assistance.

Mcminnsville Texx James G. Blaine Washington Rome Wildcatters

Italian Flurry Won't Hurt Commerce or Stocks

Jay Gould left the White House after a presidential call and dismissed the Italian market scare as not serious, saying the flare up will not affect commerce or stocks. He spoke to reporters as he departed.

Hoe Jay Gould White House

Markets Hold Steady Amid International Tensions

Government actions proceed with restraint as Italy faces questions. Experts doubt any rift in commerce, noting prices are up and firm. Analysts anticipate a favorable summer in financial circles with broad public mood remaining upbeat.

Italy

O Malley Promises Sensational Tale On Hennessy Case

New Orleans April 4 O Malley the detective in the Hennessy murder case says he will prove the dead Italians were innocent and claims the mob leaders will apologize to widows and orphans. He denies bribery and says his only indictment involves an act eight years ago. He travels amid crowds eager for his side.

Hennessy Policz New Ogneans O'Malley Safety Committee McCrystal Unen Grand Jury Cleveland

Volunteers Mobilize Amid War Preparations in April

Acting Secretary Grant reports telegrams from Alabama Missouri and South Dakota stating readiness to supply large volunteer numbers for government service in case of war.

Washington Army War Department Grant Alabama Missouri South Dakota

Italian Minister Baron Fava Ill While Planning New York Departure

Baron Fava the Italian minister remains ill and confined to his room as he planned to sail from New York today. It is unclear when he will depart.

Wasumerox Baron Fava New York

Valuable find near Shenandoah redefines local clay field

Special telegraph report from Shenandoah Pa describes Haupt family land near Frackville where gray oily clay tested by Moorhead Clay Works Philadelphia shows glaze compatibility on first heat with no visible cracks. If confirmed the clay rivals Kilmarvock Scotland for American brick market with Scottish brick priced at £2 per 1000.

Shenandoah Haupt Frackville Moorhead Philadelphia Kilmarvock Scotland

Windrim Bids Farewell to City Office in Washington

In Washington on April 4 Supervising Architect Windrim leaves his post after guiding the department since the new administration took office He boards the 4 o clock Pennsylvania Railroad train for Philadelphia to oversee Public Works under Mayor Edwin Stuart Chiefs of departments bid him farewell and McLean will act as Supervising Architect until a replacement is named Windrim cites unresolved Allegheny public building site as a regretful note of his tenure.

McLean Windrim Foster Allegheny Public

Blair's Chinese Views Clarified by Senator Blair

Washington April 4 Box Senator Blair minister to China among the President's callers. He confirmed plans to go to China but not for some time. He said his views on Chinese immigration had been misrepresented by newspapers and stood by his record, declining personal attacks.

Washington Blair China

Battle over women delegates at New York Methodist Conference

Opening day skirmishes in Yonkers as ministers clash over admitting two women to sit with lay delegates in the General Conference. Debate to resume Monday after Bishop Fitzgerald restores order and a Tuesday ballot is planned.

New York New York Methodist Conference Yonkers Lny Fitzgerald W. C. Browning Methodist Episcopal Church

Chilean Government Tops Congress Extra Session Planned

A special telegram from New York says Chilean Congress will convene an extra session on April 15. The Constitutional Government reportedly holds a strong majority in most departments. Balmaceda is not resigning or willing to cede his successor.

New York Flint & Co Santiago Balmaceda

Bishop Gilmour Nearing Death After Prolonged Illness

Father G F Houck secretary to Bishop Gilmour of Cleveland reports slim chances of recovery as the prelate lies in St Augustine after weeks of illness. Bishop McCloskey of Louisville visited his bedside. Gilmour was known in Ohio for his opposition to taxing parochial schools.

St. Augustine G. F. Houck Gilmour Cleveland McCloskey Louisville Ohio

Witnesses dispute clerk manuscript in coroner proceedings

They claim certain entries do not appear in the clerk's manuscript and would damage their case if the paper is treated as testimony. Several have compared it with testimony from Attorney Beacom and note a marked difference. They allege the clerk acts under the Coroner's orders and records only what he is told, promising close scrutiny of proceedings.

Beacom

First Militiamen See Real Soldiering Under Fire

Generals McClelland and Wiley praise militiamen in the coke region for steady duty in bad weather. Teenth soldiers endure hard conditions learning combat routines. They slept on arms and handled a shooting incident in good style. Eighteenth Regiment to stay through Monday. two men sick. Private Ed Gordon sent home.

Scottpage McClelland Wiley Coke Ed Gordon

Frick Coke labor case shifted to April 20 hearing

In Uniontown on April 4 the Frick Coke Company injunction case against labor leaders was postponed to April 20 due to the funeral of dead strikers at Scottdale. Judge Ewing granted the continuance and the injunction remains in force. A resumption at Leith and Redstone works is anticipated Monday morning with Sheriff McCormick warned to deploy many deputies.

Uniontown Frick Coke Company Scottdale Ewing Leith and Redstone Frick Company Sheriff McCormick

Distribution of the Troops Amid Coke Region Disturbances

April 4 report notes no new troop dispositions yet but outlines plans to move forces quickly along Connellsville coke region roads. Officers study routes to transfer soldiers to any disturbance site, with most troops kept near Mt Pleasant to deter concentrated striker attacks.

Pleasant Connellsville Coke Mt. Plessant

Sunday With The Guard In Pleasant April Dispatch

The report notes quiet conditions after a day of unrest with no anticipated outbursts. Religious services are planned at the Tenth Regiment Grand Opera House tomorrow at 1 o'clock and two services at Morewood in the afternoon. Captain Davis leads the Eighteenth, with Frogier and Palmer officiating at Morewood.

Mr. Pleasant Grand Opera House Morewood Milligan Davis Frogier Palmer

Chaplain J L Hunter to Lead Army Services Today

J L Hunter, Chaplain of the Tenth Regiment, will conduct services at three locations today. The first service at 11 A.M. will be at the armory in Pleasant. At 3 P.M. he will address the soldiers at the A shaft, Morewood, and at 5 P.M. those at B shaft.

Mr. Pleasant J. L. Hunter Tenth Regiment Morewood

Fitzgerald Denies Indorsing Parnell Council Statement

A high ranking Irish National League official said today that Dr. O Reilly of St Louis misreported President Fitzgerald calling a league council to endorse Parnell. The league has pledged to aid Parnell, though branches differ on support neutrality or opposing sides. Fitzgerald seeks council review due to the grave responsibility involved.

Luxcony Irish National League Fitzgerald O'Reilly St. Louis Council The Parnell League Premes Parnellios

Grip Epidemic Nears End In New York

Health Department physicians agree the grip epidemic has nearly run its course. Eight deaths were reported today attributed mainly to grip with other causes, 48 weekly deaths and 71 since the outbreak began. From Friday noon to Saturday noon the death total reached 143, close to normal.

New York Health Department

Sayward Case Discussed With President Over Bering Sea Fisheries

Attorney General Miller and Solicitor General Taft conferred with the President on the Sayward case involving U S jurisdiction over Bering Sea fisheries now before the Supreme Court. The reunion of the Alaska judge and case documents were briefly reviewed.

Wasmington Miller Taft Sayward United States Bering Sea United States Supreme Court Alaska

Sugar Trust hearing paces with Havemeyer denial

New York April 4 The Sugar Trust inquiry heard John O Havemeyer deny charges and assert the Connecticut charter aimed to avoid illegal action while detailing an alleged pact with refineries and grocers to fix prices. Treasurer Searles explained operations and the St Louis refinery closure. The panel debated book access as Havemeyer failed to produce company books and adjourned to Monday.

New York Sugar Trust John O. Havemeyer Connecticut American Sugar Refining Company California Havemeyer John EK. Searles Searles St. Louis Irwin Messrs Root Harris Vedder Corporation Books Wall Street H. O. Havemeyer Irwinn T. A. Havemeyer Erwin Trust Mr. Searles Claus Spreckels Spreckels Harry Edward Adams Lloyd, Griffith & Co London

Goulds Mammoth Scheme A Syndicate to Control 40000 Miles

St Louis April 4. Jay Gould visits to push a proposed vast Southwestern and Southern railroad combination. It would merge the Gould system with lines controlled by Huntington and others, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Richmond and Danville. Plan advanced and likely to mature soon in New York.

St. Louis Jay Gould Great Southwestern and Southern Gould System C. P. Huntington Hunestan Syndicate Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Mississippi Richmond Danville Gould New York

Lace Curtain Sale Promises Big Savings at Kunken Store

J H Kunken and Bro markets lace curtains with deep discounts across many items including 75c to 2.50 priced lace curtains and Irish point options. The offer claims low prices and no setup in the coming week at 1347 1349 Penn Avenue near Taion depot.

J. H. Kunken & Bro Penn Avenue Taion Depot

Curious Medley on British Delegates Backing Strike Plan

Delegates of the British ministry accept the proposal in principle to organize a general strike. The motion, described as a curious medley, signals cautious approval though details remain unsettled and actions await formal decisions.

Min

Not Satisfied With the Czar's Explanation of Carnot's Decoration

A historical column questions the czarist rationale behind awarding a decoration to Carnot. The piece critiques the justification and prompts readers to reassess the honor's significance within the broader military and political context.

Czar

Government spares Davitt from Labor Commission invite

The Government will not invite Mr Davitt to serve on the Labor Commission and has asked McCarthy to propose another representative.

Mr. Davitt Labor Commission McCarthy

Newfoundland Faces French Shore Crisis and Delegation Plans

Historic Newfoundland anger rises over British policy on French fishery rights. The Herald warns against a coercion bill and outlines delegation aims to secure delayed action and compensation, while suggesting separation of the west coast as a possible solution. Monsignor Hawley proposed a west coast separate government to Lord Knutsford, who replied acknowledging the idea.

Hatrrax Newfoundland The Herald Salisbury & Co West Coast England Monsignor Hawley Lord Knutsford West Lord Knutaford Dre Hawley

California stock broker dies after strange Providence death note

The Examiner reports Carl Deane, a San Francisco stock broker, died in Oakland after Karl Vogt allegedly claimed Providence doomed Deane. Vogt, who invested $1000 in mining stocks, disappeared following Deane's refusal to pay, and the documents cited a supposed will of Providence for a "natural but judicial death" at noon April 3. Deane related to Isaac Butt, a noted Irish home rule figure.

San Francisco The Examiner Carl Deane Oakland Karl Vogt Vogt Providence Deane Vegt Isaac Butt M. P

First heading of Niagara tunnel driven at 1045 this morning

The first heading of the tunnel was driven at 10 45 o clock this morning with power on the drills. Superintendent T. W. Welch of the Niagara reservation directed operations at the portal shaft bottom, at a depth of 70 feet.

NiaGara Falls Fion T. W. Welch Niagara Reservation

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