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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1891

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Italy Threatens War Over U S Envoy Recall

April reports say Italy may demand the U S minister leave Rome and recall its envoy. Officials in Washington doubt the threat, noting the Italian note’s transmission and Blaine’s reply likely already arranged. State Department officials deem the dispatch a rumor and advise caution before public acknowledgment.

Harrison Halford Blaine Wharton Brown Italy State Department Rome Eine Humbert New Orleans Porter Blaine Meine Marquis Imperiali Marquis Imperali Sisine Tome Iudini Fon Nubliou Washington

Delayed promise over Italian note row widens diplomatic drift

Reports detail Italy pressing for punishment of lynchers and indemnification for murdered Italian citizens while the United States delays disclosure of Blaine's response. European diplomats express the view that Washington mishandles the crisis, with hints Italy may recall officials or escalate protests.

Blaine Italy Baron Fava Tialy Rudin Fava Porter Marquis Imperiali Julian Pauncefote Romero Mexico Washington Europe New Orleans Rome

Americans in Italy Embrace Nobility and Emigration Rise

A European notice discusses American women marrying into Italian aristocracy in Rome and other cities. It notes prominent American-born women like Eva Julia Bryant and Thomas Capel Broadwood’s daughter among Rome's elite. The piece highlights a rise in Italian emigration to America, from 30,238 in 1889 to about 200,000 last year, illustrating migration and social exchange between continents.

Duxlap New Orleans United States Italy Rome Stone Colonna Eva Julia Bryant John W. Mackay Alexandra Ruspoli Thomas Capel Broadwood New York House of Ruspoli Josephine Mary Curtis Paris Bolognett Lante Gayot Triggiano America Atlantic Europe South

Foreigners and Our Navy

The Globe comments on the American navy plans noting that new warships seem less formidable than British steamers. It praises U S resolve and wealth to build a powerful navy and suggests we should profit from American experiments and lessons as a nation with ingenuity.

Loxwos The Globe Times Comnt Paris Teutonic United States

They Will Make It Warm for Those Who Insulted the Yankee Flag

Special telegram reports Kinastox April 10 that Prats Post notes strong action against insulters of the Yankee flag.

Difpatch Kinastox Prats Post

Italian outrage investigated by Grand Army of the Republic

Major Martin Snyder leads a committee from Pratt Post to probe the Lefevre Falls incident in the Ulster cement district where Italian quarry workers reportedly fired on an American flag after a New Orleans shooting protest. The matter will go to the District Attorney after inquiry.

Grand Army of the Republic Martin Snyder Lefevre Falls Ulster New Orleans Veterans of Pratt Post New York

Baron Fava Sails Today From New York

Baron Fava the recalled Italian Minister departed the Victoria Hotel for the liner Le Gasconne and will return home tomorrow morning, signaling a key diplomatic moment as he makes his exit from New York.

New York

Million expended dispute in Whitty Powderly case

In PurrapEerraia April 10 the case of William Whitty against Terrence Powderly and others continued in Common Pleas Court No 1. Testimony cited letters from T B Barry praising Whitty while predicting payment would fail. Barry claimed board approval, but board officials disputed ever receiving the report. Records show about £98,000 spent, with funds diverted to board members and no clear accounting.

T. B. Barry Whitty Powderly PurrapEerraia William Whitty Terrence V. Powderly East Saginaw, Mich Garry Reidits of Labor Barry Executive Board John W. Hayes Mohawk Valley Maguire Sid Manton

Obstanate Cattle Men Ship Into Osage Nation

Cattle men despite government warnings and the threat of Indian Agent Woods continue loading four train loads of stock daily into the Osage nation. In the last three weeks about 25,000 head have been shipped from San Angelo with more planned as Santa Fe Railway moves them.

St. Louis Texas Woods Ponca I. T San Angelo Osace Santa Fe Railway Company

G A R Silver Jubilee Ends in Illinois meet

The G A R silver jubilee celebration in Decatur Illinois concluded with the Illinois department meeting adjourning Horace Clark of Mattoon won the post as Department Commander Resolutions urged immediate contributions to the Memorial Hall in Decatur A proposed $100 gift to the Confederate Home in Chicago was not adopted because the order already serves its own destitute but the charity idea was commended and approved

Decatur, Illn G. A. ER Illinois Department Horace 5. Clark Mattoon Decatur Blodgett Chicago

Mrs John Sherwood to discuss child mental culture tomorrow

Mrs John Sherwood will give practical hints on the mental culture of children in The Dispatch tomorrow. A paper for every fireside.

John Sherwood Dispatch

Ballot Box Arrests Stir Chicago Election Scene

Colonel James W Nye and State's Attorney Longenecker went to Judge Tuthill's court to obtain a bench warrant for Dennis Sheehan, a Democratic Judge of Election accused of breaking open the ballot box at the Twentieth precinct of the Nineteenth ward after polls closed. The judge signed the warrant and it was handed to a deputy sheriff for service.

Chicago James W. Nye Republican Campaign Committee

The Grip Among the Indians Reported Across Provinces

Ottawa on April 10 reports from the Department of Indian Affairs say the Indian material condition in seven provinces is satisfactory with many bands, from Atlantic to Pacific, showing self support. The grip affected most bands during last winter and spring with widespread reports from the department.

Ottawa Department of Indian Affairs Dominion Atlantic Pacific Department

Attack on Quay Policy Promises from Democratic Leader Kerr

Ex Congress member James Kerr, Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee chairman, says the party is active to fulfill pledges on ballot reform taxation and constitutional reform. He accuses Quay allies in Harrisburg of delaying reform and pushing a Constitutional Convention to keep control, urging farmers workers and business interests to back honest, reformist legislation.

Harrisburg James Kerr Democratic State Committee Democratic Party Executive Department Scranton Pennsylvania Mr. Kerr Republican Club Quay Republican Party Commonwealth Feaders Senate House of Representatives Kerr

Resignation Tendered by Chairman Amid Ripperism Debate

The Chairman, Mr Adams, resigned after condemning inconsistent decisions during the ripperism period. He stated no charges of corruption, lamented the courtesy shown by his party, and referred his resignation to the Committee on Rules for action.

Adams Committee On Rules

Willing to Arbitrate Irish National League Resolutions Adopted

The Irish National League of America council adjourned after resolutions urging interchanges with Parnell and Harrington, offering good offices as arbitrator, proposing a national convention in Baltimore by September 1891, and noting the illness of Hon. John F. Armstrong. The council adjourned subject to the President's call.

America Cincrumnatti Irish National League of America Irish National League Dublin Charles Stewart Parnell Timothy Harrington Messrs. Parnell Harrington John Dillon Ireland Baltimore Parnell John F. Armstrong

Militia Sent Home After Eighteenth Regiment Report

Mr Pleasant April 10 The Eighteenth Regiment will leave the coke regions tomorrow morning unless Governor Pattison countermands the order. General Wiley will accompany them to Pittsburg then return to Mt Pleasant. McClelland to Harrisburg to confer. Tenth Regiment remains on duty. Miners meet at Scottdale endorse strike, vow to fight if needed with support from Powderly and National officers. Meetings report solid support, calls for settlement with operators.

Mr. Pleasant Pattison Wiley Pittsburg Mt. Pleasant McClelland Harrisburg Morewood Standard Works National Guard Department of All Pennsylvania Scottdale Connellaville Peter Wise Wise Powderly Ecko

Crisp defends tariff reform stance in Speakership race

Special telegram from Macon reports Congressman Crisp rebutting charges he is anti tariff reform. He says his record shows consistent support for tariff reduction and that leadership in tariff matters rests with Ways and Means. He notes he has not served on that committee but remains a tariff reformer in votes and speech.

Macon Crisp Congress Carliste House Ways and Means

Tights vs Skirts Debate Spills Into House Panel

In St Paul on April 10, the McHale anti rights bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee after Senate passage. The Crystal Slipper at the Metropolitan Opera House drew most of the 114 House members, with over 100 in attendance to study tights on stage before voting. A 6 pm recess extended to 11:30 pm to accommodate the session.

St. Pau McHale State Senate House Judiciary Committee Committee On Education Metropolitan Opera House Preston B. Clarke L. N. Scott House of Representatives

Senator Avery Dead In New Orleans At 47

A telegram reports Sen J M Avery of Iberia has died in New Orleans at age 47. He was born in Louisiana, son of Judge D D Avery, served as a Confederate staff officer, and was elected to the State Senate in 1888. He passed away while at the Legislature's last session. The Dispatch promises a Children’s department and educational content tomorrow.

New Orleans J. M. Avery Iberia Mr. Avery Louisiana D. D. Avery Avery Petite Anse Island America Confederacy Richard Taylor B. Buckner State Senate

Ottawa Senator Resigns Over Floor Courtesy

Mr. Sutton, a Senate member from Ottawa, tendered his resignation citing rough treatment on the chamber floor last night. He said he was denied an opportunity to explain his position and declared he could no longer serve under the circumstances.

Ohio Sutton Senate Ottawa

Pan-American Congress visits White House in April

The Central Committees of the Pan-American Congress, led by Judge Arnoux, visited the White House this morning. They presented a brief address on their work and plans. The President responded with warmth, noting he cannot speak officially without Congress, but that his sympathies align with expanding human rights and closer international understanding through improved communication.

Washinetox Pan-American Congress White House Arnoux Congress

Deputies Freed as Judge Rules They Cannot Be Held for Murder

Deputy sheriffs Loar Harvey Wilson Louis Davis Carey Brown Jacob Zundell Steve Carns Miles Hann and others were freed on bail after Judge Heyburn ruled they could not be held on first degree murder charges. Bail set at $3,000 each, with additional guardsmen posting bonds at Greensburg. Defense argued deputies were performing duty. prosecution contended shooting was unjustified. Strikers vow to pursue the case.

Heyburn Loar Greensburg W. J. Hitchman J. W. Moore E. M. Gross M. K. Salsbury H. J. Brunnet Captain Loar Harvey Wilson Louis Davis Carey Brown Jacob Zundell Steve Carns Miles Hann Gay Scottdale Moorhead Head Re Beacam Reyburn George Carbaugh J. J. Berger Ed K. Seaman

White Cap threats at Leith Coke works amid labor strife

In Astostowx on April 10 Thomas King and George Black received White Cap notices warning them to quit work or face violence. A deputy sheriff received the notices and guards protect both houses as officials report 14 workers at Leith today with plans for more, while Redstone guards remain and Fairchance Furnace works report smooth operation.

Astostowx Thomas King George Black Laith Coke Works Leith Town Whyel Leith Redstone Fairchance

Dr Hunters Sermons at Pleasant April 10

Chaplain J H Hunter of the Tenth Regiment will address soldiers at shaft B on Fidelity at 9 A M. He will preach at shaft A on The Sabbath for Man at 10 30 A M and at the Opera House at 3 P M on Gods Favor Necessary to Success.

Quiet at Morewood A8 Oper Mr Pleasant April 10

Bookkeeper Hook says similar number of men worked at Morewood as yesterday. Two or three men were down with grip and absent. Strikers claim only three workers besides foremen were present, likely an undercount.

Krnom Mr. Pleasant Morewood Hook

Eighteenth Regiment Skirmish Drills Continue at Local Post

A staff correspondent reports daily skirmish drills by the Eighteenth Regiment here. Today Lieutenant Wassel addressed local school pupils on life at West Point. Colonel Smith and Adjutant Reese attended the event.

Wassel Colonel Smith Roose Scortpage West Point Jonel Smith Reese

Riot at Whitney threatens Latrobe area plants

Information reports a late night riot at Whitney seven miles from Latrobe with women attacking men seeking work. No damage occurred, 45 workers remained, 300 ovens idle at Whitney and Lippincott, deputies were requested but not yet dispatched, and Whitney favored keeping officials away as the strike situation worsened.

Whitney Latrobe George L Whitney Itney Lippincott

After Dusky Votes 1892 Southern Delegates Debated

Washington dispatch describes a district militia review at the White Lot with colored troops saluted differently by the President. It notes Ordway’s prior muster-out order reversed, the South seeking delegates for 1892, Blaine’s candidacy rumors, and the view that Blaine would decline if nominated while remaining in Harrison’s Cabinet.

Washington Tur Disratch Ordway Missouri Blaine Sherman Alger Chicago Harrison Atill Maine Mr. Blaine House of Representatives Dispatche Blaine, Lightner

New United States Treasurer Expected From Indiana

It is practically settled that E. H. Nebecker of Indiana will succeed S. N. Huston as United States Treasurer. Huston is en route to Washington for a conference with the President tomorrow afternoon. Nebecker is also due to arrive tomorrow and formal transfer arrangements will be made before the President's departure for the South and West.

Wasuingdom E. H. Nebecker Indiana S. N. Huston United States Washington Nebecker

Secretary Foster's Trip to New York Next Week

Secretary Foster will travel to New York Tuesday for several days on private business and to meet Custom House officials and administration methods. He sees no change in New York's situation and no immediate prospects affecting his duties.

Washington Foster New York Custom House

Stonecutter conspiracy verdict in Montrrtes case

The jury found four National Union members Joseph B. Dyer Patrick Morris Frank Morrill and EK P Sherburn guilty of conspiring to block Jacob McClue a non union stonecutter from work. They will appeal to the Supreme Court likely in October.

Supreme Court

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