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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1890
Page
1
Virginia Knox, later known as Virginia Koz, recounts torture and confinement by Count di Montercoli in Italy and Paris before a U.S. court. She details stolen money, repeated blows with a poker, and a failed attempt to extort funds, culminating in judicial aid and return to America for divorce.
An arraignment at Magistrate Clements court in Philadelphia charged Count Di Montercoli with circulating and uttering a malicious defamatory libel against his wife Virginia Knox of Pittsburg. The Count, in prison for failing to post 400 security for breach of peace, faced no defense at the hearing as police testimony began.
The arrest was made after Montercoli admitted distributing a libelous circular and acknowledged responsibility. Mrs. Josephine Knox testified the charges were false, breaking down as she affirmed the denial. City Solicitor Warwick apologized for reading parts of the circular and advised examining the claims at court where Montercoli remained in custody on $2,000 bail.
Mrs Natalie Thumin of 83 Albion Street was stalked by two young men at a real estate office then in her residence as they tried to force a handkerchief with chloroform and remove her diamond earrings. They fled after a struggle. police have a full description.
Saratoga April 12 A wedding near Tribes Hill ends in scandal as Jennie Hart marries Henry V Moore after preferring another suitor. The bride cries out she has married the wrong man and Best man faces an uncertain future. Moore and bride depart on a bridal tour amid social fever.
New York April 12 Leah Ladner appeals after her 14 year old daughter Rose was placed in the Protestant Episcopal House of Mercy. An agent of the Gerry Society induced custody with promise of return, but the Supreme Court cannot grant relief. Judge Andrews notes the child and mother are Hebrew and that the commitment to a secular institution forces Protestant teachings. the child should be discharged, but the commitment was regular.
New York reports James Downing known as Silver escapes Morris Plains asylum New Jersey every April in a new method. His fourth escape occurred Friday morning when he slid a dumb waiter rope from the third floor and fled into the woods unseen.
In St Louis on April 12 a scare spread near Compton Hill where the water reservoir is located. Residents feared flooding as a pump failure sparked a near panic in the area surrounding the elevated site.
A European-wide movement plans a May Day labor parade with France Germany Italy Belgium Holland and Spain mobilizing for large demonstrations. Authorities anticipate potential unrest in Paris Rome and Madrid as police prepare to safeguard order while unions project up to 500000 participants across England and continental cities.
Queen Nathalie discovered her son King Alexander of Servia and his tutors drinking and playing poker in the royal schoolroom. She appealed to the Czar and Russian influence led to replacing the teachers and changing the educational system.
An 1889 consular report from Consul Lyall to Lord Salisbury notes Texas has a brilliant emigration future and vast undeveloped resources including soil, commerce, agriculture, and minerals. It cites a tariff spirit of lawlessness as the main obstacle to growth and prosperity.
Evicted Irish tenants build a new town named Tipperary to host shop keepers and others ousted by Landlord Smith Barry. Notables like William O'Brien and Michael Davitt attend the inauguration as the old town falls silent, while debates in Britain touch on Gladstonian victory, taxation relief, and a looming Liberal Parliament reopening.
London reports Minister Lincoln met with Agriculture Minister Chaplin to discuss U S cattle imports. Chaplin remains unreconciled, insisting disease be stamped out in America before relaxing rules. Chaplin backs protectionism, opposing live cattle imports amid German and Schleswig Holstein tensions.
London dispatch notes Le Bray General still alive as a small band of adherents travel to Jersey to visit him. Henri Rochefort, a London figure, hosts a prolific collection of art and porcelain and writes daily for the Intransigeant from his Regent's Park home.
Loyxponx reports the Czar is improving and plans to move to Gats china next week despite bombs found in a nearby village house from which a tenant vanished. General Hesse assures safety, the Czar trusts him over police, while a rumor of an Austrian Crown Prince visit is denied as a fabrication.
New Years dinner honored Whitelaw Reid before his Paris posting after a ten day stay in New York and Washington. About 80 gentlemen attended the grand private dining room display featuring an orchid centerpiece and outstanding cuisine. Notables included Chauncey M. Depew Charles A. Dana General Sherman General Porter and many other prominent guests.
Rube Smith known as Buckatuna Mississippi train robber and associate of Rube Burrows has been convicted and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary in Amory.
Sax BaLvapor reports that most of the Indians who revolted against the Government in the provinces of Cuscatlan are surrendering to authorities at Cojutepeque and all fighting is now over.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a state crisis as Delamater’s faction claims uninstructed delegates will back him in the Republican convention. Wallace builds momentum for the Democratic nomination while Pattison and Hastings supporters maneuver in Philadelphia and county caucuses.
Republicans warn of possible bolt by leaders if local offices shift in the forthcoming contest. Democrats currently control the Sheriff and Controller posts, while GOP chiefs vow a strong bid to reclaim both positions.
Bedford April 12. The Democratic County Committees elected H. D. Tate E. F. Kerr John M. Reynolds and Frank Fletcher as delegates to the State Convention. They are uninstructed but will vote for ex Governor Pattison to the last if his name appears. Johnstown Pa April 12. Republicans discuss reconvening delegates to the State Convention and sending uninstructed delegates.
Ex-Speaker Randall remained critically ill in Washington on April 12 with repeated sinking spells and moments of consciousness. Doctors warned recovery was uncertain as officials visited the residence and Mrs. Harrison sent White House flowers. a midnight loss of consciousness and a later severe sinking spell raised concerns of imminent death.
Katie Baker and Frank Black, both 12, who ran away from Louisville last Thursday, have been found in Lexington. Katie says her mother, half Indian, whipped her and she ran away to study, while Frank's parents are dead and he lived at the Baker home. Mrs. Baker has been notified by telegraph. It is described as the most elopement ever known in Kentucky.
Clyde Long, 17, of Locansport, declares he is Jesus Christ and must be crucified. He has built a cross and threatens self harm with knife and carbolic acid after his parents and friends refuse to let him be nailed to it. He says God ordered him to suffer to save the township.
A dense listing from The Dispatch Directory outlines daily content across parts and pages. It notes sections such as Minnesota's Iron Mines, The Ace of Clubs, Old Egypt's Creets, The Modern Martyr, and various columns, society items, markets, court doings, and literary notices with multiple page references and contributors.
The British India steamer Quetta struck a submerged rock near Mount Adolphus about 20 miles from Thursday Island and sank within three minutes. Of 252 aboard, 166 perished and 116 were saved. Survivor Miss Lacey recounts swimming and raft escapes amid chaos aboard the doomed vessel.
Minutes after impact the vessel disappeared with all on board as divers reach the wreck in deep water. The hull shows heavy damage from bow to engines with plates bulged and the ship lying on its beam ends. Bottom depth near the wreck ranges 12 to 14 fathoms with 16 feet of water at the shoal part during low spring tides.
Returns from the Providence supplementary election show a likely gain for Democrats with four to five senators and eight representatives to be chosen on a single statewide ticket. Results will shape state control, with counts not finished until near sunrise. The Australian ballot system functioned smoothly amid a large turnout.
In Sedalia Missouri on April 12 Judge Ryland, who had charged the grand jury to enforce gambling laws, read society pages with accounts of card parties. He sent the paper to the grand jury and many witnesses were called. This afternoon a large number of indictments were returned against the card players.
Saraatoga April 12 The Board of Village Trustees dismissed Samuel F Corey who served seven or eight years as Village Clerk amid a suspected shortage. He allegedly discounted warrants signed blank by auditors and later filled in by Corey, with amounts estimated between five thousand and ten thousand dollars.
Fire at Crilly and Cranston livery stable in Leavenworth destroyed the building this morning. Firemen from another company rescued several hostlers, with William Gilman Philip Fischer and James Flynn carried out unconscious and nearly suffocated. Loss details unavailable.
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