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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1890
Page
1
A remote exploration party fights through muddy roads from Uniontown to Waynesburg amid hole riddled and clay strewn terrain. The journey features treacherous terrain, political overheard commentary, and a cautious start as snow blankets Chestnut Ridge and locals warn of danger ahead.
An expedition lasting from Uniontown to Waynesburg endures deep mud and a two and a half foot hole in Mano lian township. A wagon requires rails torn from a farmer’s fence and a photographer records the ordeal as the worst moment comes near Fayette county. A sink through a stage floor damages scenery, roof, and lighting in a theater cellar.
L. E. Stofiel recalls a rough winter voyage with a battered brig and land schooner stuck in deep Fayette and Greene mud. The journey through Jefferson township is described with amber colored clay covering riders and gear as crowds in Waynesburg watch the muddy spectacle.
A reservoir tank above the stage at the Park Theater released about 1000 gallons of water, shattering fixtures and causing $10,000 in damage. Treasurer Dennis, in his office, heard the loud report as the tank failed. The incident occurred shortly after 10 o clock and disrupted the auditorium.
A travel narrative describes Beaver and Bucephalus sinking into muddy road holes near the Alleghenies. The team braces for danger as drivers and locals, including John Findley, guide the wagon westward while digging out and restraining frightened horses. Mud, effort, and peril mark the journey through a treacherous stretch.
A general strike called by the Amalgamated Building Trades Union affects 20,000 workers nationwide, including 1,500 in Boston. Major projects such as the State House extension, Public Library, Court House, Stock Exchange, and Fred L Ames’ 14 story block face delays amid the Norcross Brothers dispute stemming from a winter stone cutter lockout. The move signals a bold challenge to builders and highlights the scale of the conflict across major cities.
The Central Labor Union of New York denounces police corruption and accuses Police Commissioners of tolerating vice. A resolution calls for volunteers from unions to shadow every police captain and expose corrupt officers to dismantle the system enabling gambling and dance-houses.
A blaze this evening damaged the Hotel Plankinton, gutting the fourth and fifth floors and soaking lower sections with water. Chambermaid Antoinette Fabrein escaped from her fourth floor room after an overturned lamp caused the flames. She was seriously burned but not fatally. Building loss is estimated at 75,000 with 30,000 insured. furnishings 50,000 with 10,000 insured.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports the resignation of the Argentine Ministry on April 13, prompting political shifts as leaders announce changes in government.
In Philadelphia on April 13 supporters of General Hastings plan a public meeting to endorse Hastings for Governor. Union League members and prominent business leaders sign a call, with a Colesberry office meeting to organize committees and a later Academy of Music gathering. The drive aims to bolster Hastings without attacking Delamater or Quay.
The Republican primaries in Lawrence County produced close, decisive results. Oscar L. Jackson faced no opposition for Congress, while George W. Johnstown and George D. Brown defeated opponents tied to Delamater. Morrison appears safe for Assembly with a second seat uncertain between Phillips or McCreary. White toppled ex Mayor McChesney for County Treasurer as canvassing nears completion. Richardson leads Crawford by 17 votes with Eckles 40 behind for County Commissioner. The primaries were the most exciting in years.
In Uniontown on April 13 a rift opened between Democratic County Chairman Thorn dell and Colonel T B Searight over the county treasurer nomination. Thorn dell seeks the seat, while Searight, says he leads the party and questions Thorn dell's fitness. Searight urges delegates to vote for Pattison, signaling factional tension ahead for the party.
Chauncey F. Black, known as Chairman and the Colonel, once a Fayette county citizen, has gathered many supporters and is viewed as a potential compromise candidate.
Miners from Indiana, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana and West Virginia plan a delegate convention to choose between district and state unions and to agree on a wage scale. A proposed trust could centralize Indiana mining under one corporation, with Patrick McBryde active in organizing efforts.
A bitter battle between Baltimore's Knights of Labor and the Federation of Trades threatens a total disruption of unions. The Federation pushes a card system. Knights oppose. Strikes halt work on major sites and by May 1 card enforcement may trigger a clash as unions vie for dominance.
Busville, Pa April 13 Susie Crownell 18 daughter of Captain Leo Crownell was to wed Dr. George Rouse a year ago. The doctor vanished on a business trip. Six months later Susie wed Lester Stout. Last week Dr. Rouse returned and Susie eloped with him. The couple were seen in Dunkirk but then vanished. The families are prominent and wealthy.
Isaac B. Sawtelle of Boston confesses to his lawyer that he and Hiram Sawtelle's wife planned to lure Hiram to an abandoned Lebanon Maine camp to be held by Dr Blood and Jack the ex convict until he signed over his estate. He says he decoyed Hiram to Rochester New Hampshire and handed him to Jack, and learned of the death only later by letter.
Denver April 13. Sheriff conducts raids on many saloons and restaurants suspected of illegal liquor sales. Seventy proprietors arrested, including city notables, all jailed with bail refused.
An unruly meeting of unemployed workers in Rome on April 13 ended with police dispersing the crowd after several speakers used violent and anarchistic language. No injuries reported.
A New York State Assemblyman alleges pawnbrokers from the city sent 45000 to Albany to defeat a proposed bill cutting pawnshop rates. The claim ties local lenders to legislative goals as pressure mounts on reform efforts.
From Moambique reports indicate Portugal has sent a substantial armed expedition toward the Shire river. The move follows tensions in the region and signals a major military buildup.
Colonel Stanton reports rich mineral discoveries along 400 miles of the Grand Canon of the Colorado river. Placer gold, quartz veins, coal and marble seen. a stampede of prospectors forms as news spreads of aztec era workings and abundant water access.
In Dercert on April 4 a frame cottage at 226 Third street witnessed a murder suicide. Alexander Cuddy 62 and his wife 30 were found dead with an axe nearby. Cuddy left a note to the press claiming jealousy and unhappy marriage as motive. Their son Herbert forced entry and discovered the scene.
Harriet Williams a former slave of Senator Vance's family was found unconscious in her house three miles west of Asheville at 7 am. She died within two hours after seven ax wounds and three more on her forehead and head indicated a blade used by a would be robber.
A Brussels dispatch reports Belgium guarantees a 6 million pound loan for the Congo State. Rumor says King Leopold refused Germany’s four million offer. Paris confirms Leopold sought sale but France’s veto and Stanley reports on rubber in the Aruwimi caused indecision.
A Turkish councilor investigates charges of cruel acts at Rethymo Crete. He concedes excesses occurred but says figures are magnified. Two chief offenders have been arrested.
In Zanzipar on April 13 threatenings by Germany led the Sultan to cancel the Manda and Patti concessions granted to the British East Africa Company. Negotiations are reportedly ongoing. In Rome, Signor Saffi was buried with a two hour funeral procession.
In Besvim on April 13, reports describe Prince Bismarck spending his last days in Berlin as a prominent statesman. The brief indicates his residence and waning health affecting public and imperial attention during the closing phase of his career.
The Handy Boy a 75 passenger steamer struck a pier as it passed a draw bridge. Six were drowned including Mary Haight and Catherine Navit. Captain Dolsen fled the scene and was later arrested with several injured passengers and crew.
Father F C Jaen, plaintiff in a $100,000 suit against Bishop Hennessy of Dubuque, died suddenly from grip yesterday at Lyons aged 40. He was removed from St Ireneus Church in 1872 after a quarrel with the bishop and unfrocked. He had pursued damages through a Dubuque court but the case was previously ruled against him.
In Denver on April 13 Oscar M. Roberts killed himself after a local rumor of a planned kidnapping of Senator Tabor misled two youths. A letter from the deceased pleads forgiveness and cites media influence, claiming no criminal intent and asking a sister to forget him.
A five story Ludlow Street tenement suffered a staged fire in the second floor apartments occupied by Samuel Schwartz and his wife. They left the building after a prior incident and were later arrested amid evidence of kerosene soaked bedding and a closet set alight. police note household goods were insured.
The middle span of the new iron bridge over Black River at Portal Burris collapsed this afternoon. Two men from St Louis, Thomas Brown and James, were killed when washed-out supports failed. Their bodies remain beneath the wreck.
A Nellie May, a lumber vessel from Port Madison bound for San Francisco, left January 23 and was reported drifted ashore at Claroquot Sound with wreckage. Authorities suspect the ship was lost with all hands after a west coast storm.
Paris April 13 The President of the French Geographical Society objects to a public reception for Henry M Stanley citing his commercial aims and his treatment of Bragza in the expedition, reflecting disdain for the explorer's motives.
A special telegram from Lacosta Circle Ark details the widespread flood devastation along the Mississippi. Thousands are homeless with relief judged urgent as cotton gin houses serve as makeshift shelters for displaced black families while levees fail and planting faces imminent disaster. The reporter notes government policy criticism and widespread suffering across Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding plantations.
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