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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1892
Page
1
In Berrazo New York a bark hut in Bailey’s swamp held a sheet iron stove, a work bench, tools, a barrel of coal, and a dozen gross of brass bombs. Farmer McAllister and neighbors removed the bombs to Brockport for analysis as police probe anarchist activity.
Washington plans indicate suspension or break of diplomatic relations with Chile over the Egan case. Leave of absence for Evan and Consul McCreary extended, with pay possibly stopped. no immediate recall of ministers. Weather woes hamper rail lines from Iowa to Minnesota as heavy snow disrupts travel and utility lines.
A large man entered the Elizabeth Street station claiming illness then attacked doorman Thomas Kavanagh, biting and tearing with six officers needed to subdue the assailant. The man, James Mallory, was taken to Bellevue Hospital diagnosed as acute mania. Kavanagh’s wounds were cauterized amid fear of infection.
An English syndicate holding the Honduras Inter Oceanic Railway concession had its contract lapsed March 12 and the government refused extension. The contract is revoked and ceded to American parties led by W S Valentine and B Van Auken Jr of New York, with the local road and land grants. Special envoys at Salvador sign treaties of firm friendship promising peace in Central America.
Chicago reports six to eighteen inches of snow on the level in western localities with telegraph circuits stretched from Chicago over record lengths failing due to the storm. Telegraphed dispatches were impossible across the long-distance lines today as the system struggled under heavy snowfall conditions.
A bystander reports a close call at a Pittsburg convention where Timothy OLeary Jr dodged a fatal blade. A Western county surgeon drew a long knife, warned Tim he could be struck, and Tim fled down the aisle. Both parties regret the incident.
A. G. Brown of Toronto allegedly staged extensive thefts exceeding £150,000, forged powers of attorney to transfer Bank of Montreal shares, and used forged names to obtain funds. After repaying $23,000 he fled to Montreal and then New York, reportedly heading to Mexico to dodge extradition. Brown, a young man with a yearlong marriage, operated from high society circles.
Special telegraphic letter critiques waste and manipulation in Congress Record printing. It highlights leave to print abuses, a poem publication, and efforts to limit floor remarks. It also notes tax assessment probes and the Rock Creek Park deal burdening District residents.
The Chestnut Hill school in Montville was disrupted when snakes appeared inside walls and chimney. A girl saw a snake near the desk, a boy killed one, and a five foot red tailed reptile dropped from the ceiling. The teacher sheltered on the desk and the term adjourned without date.
Anna Savilo, condemned to death for murdering Prof. Savilo of the State College Trevastohuus Finland, confesses buying a strychnine capsule and disguising it as quinine. She describes luring him with water, kissing him, then suffocating him to avoid hearing his screams, driven by debt and life insurance of 2500 dollars.
Rome April 14 The entire cabinet tendered resignations to King Humbert over financial measures to be submitted to Parliament. The King accepted and Marquis di Rudini was chosen to reconstruct the cabinet while pushing the government's financial proposals more firmly.
Berlin April 14 The Post reports Dr Canon of Moabit Hospital has identified the measles bacillus marking a scientific breakthrough in infectious disease research.
A New York meeting at Cornelius Bliss home set McKinley as the preferred presidential candidate to beat Harrison. Attendees discussed Bliss as running mate and Warner Miller Platt alignment, with Miller and Burleigh returning to the Fifth Avenue Hotel late at night refusing to name participants.
Telegraph dispatches report ongoing clashes on Powder River with Wyoming cattlemen declaring they will drive out rustlers by force. Major Wolcott and 45 men surrendered at the T. A. Ranch and are held at Fort McKinney. Brig. Gen. Joan R. Brook says prisoners may be sent to Douglas, Wyoming. Reports say cattlemen mass near Gillette, with surrounding action around the Tisdale ranch as both sides prepare for battle.
In Cuiiaco on April 14 Western hard coal dealers from Chicago and Lake ports met behind closed doors at the Wellington Hotel to consider a plan of action amid demoralized western business from East Read ing deal. A New York meeting on April 21 will receive the results. No outright combination was expected but a uniform system of conduct may be agreed.
A Sioux man visits the city to pursue a divorce for his sister under civil law, noting no prior Indian divorce cases. He says her husband deserted the next day and has not returned to their tepee, while the sister owns property she wishes to safeguard from the absentee spouse and to pursue future alliances.
Australian papers detail Frederick Bayley Deeming as a calculating criminal who murdered his wife and hid her body in a cemented crypt in Windsor cottage. He traveled across Australia with the canary, courted new brides, and attempted marriage while evading police. A Melbourne inquiry found him sane despite sensational claims of insanity.
Agricultural Department experts visited the Senate chamber to sample air. They placed bottles with bellows and rubber tubing to capture senator air from behind Vance, Stewart, and Perkins desks as spectators watched. Analysis aims to test claims of impure air in the chambers.
Kansas Alliance Congressman Jerry Simpson predicts a strong showing for his party in the Seventh District. He cites district votes, believes the Alliance will gain in the West, and expects a surprising national result with a possible Democratic ticket not routing his bid. He dismisses fear of a straight party ticket and notes growth since his first campaign.
Henry A. Monroe files a $10,000 damages suit against the Leslie E. Keeley Company alleging false advertising and misrepresentation of the bi chaloride of gold cure for alcohol use. Monroe says he sought treatment in good faith but received no benefit and suffered health harm.
A feature reports concerns about a bomb factory near Buffalo and asks how public funds are spent in related projects. The piece analyzes government oversight and potential waste while outlining community safety considerations.
A final accord reports the United States paying 125000 francs to Italy for the victims of the New Orleans tragedy. The amount is to be distributed by Italy among the families of three Italian victims, and aims to restore friendly relations without a specific congressional appropriation.
In New York a private hospital patient Mary Lee 22 died after leaping from a third story window following puerperal fever and subsequent insanity. She had given birth to a girl seven days earlier and was described as a brunette of notable appearance. Dr. Edward Ayers refused to reveal family details.
A Boston scandal unfolds as Parker House proprietor Lindsey is accused of an affair with Fletcher Ladd, shocking Boston society and prompting talk of entanglements among prominent locals. The incident, dated April 14, is the talk of society, with reactions from well-known figures.
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