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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1891

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Italy and Blaine Loom in New Orleans Lynching Talks

Washington dispatch reports diplomats see Secretary Blaine's reply as strong and clear though offering no tangible satisfaction to Italy. Di Rudini's stance appears politically motivated, while most diplomats expect further steps or a possible diplomatic delay. Senator Plumb mocks Italian pretensions, praising Blaine's plain, courteous letter and warning against recall moves.

New Orleans Blaine United States di Rudini Tax Dispatch Washington di Radini Baron Fava Marquis Imperiali di Ludini Bilsine Plumb Kansas Fifteenth Snd Legation

Textual dispute over Blaine instruction text in Italian affairs

The note questions how to proceed and warns the public to withhold judgment until the full text of Mr Blaine's instruction is disclosed. It mentions Premier di Rudini and indicates skepticism about rapid resolution of the issue. The report highlights a cautious stance amid ongoing political debate.

Italy Premier di Rudini Mx Blaine

Italy Seeks US Accountability Over New Orleans Lynching

In Rome today Premier Rudini stated Italy would not deem the diplomatic incident closed until the United States acknowledges duty to deliver perpetrators to justice and to indemnify families of Italian victims. He criticized U.S. federal limits on state actions and urged a formal assurance of swift criminal proceedings.

America Blaine Rome New Orleans Chamber of Deputies Rudini Chamber Italy United States Uni Marquis di Rudini Porter Harrison Louisiana Baron Faga Alsenal Marquis Impeoriali di Hadim Europe Marquis Mr. Blaine Washington London Marquis di Ru

Controversy Over U S Constitution Spares No One

Italian press of New York reports an interview at the Italian Foreign Office between United States Minister Porter and Count d Arco. The exchange centers on the U S ability to intervene in state matters and ends with d Arco criticizing the American constitution as indecisive and urging citizens to correct it themselves.

New York Daren Fava Washington United States Porter United States of America Lousiana Uccont d'Arco America

Italian American Opinion on Elaine's Note to the Marquis

Blaine’s New Year note dated April 11 dismisses Elaine’s last communication as vulgar insidious and peevish. The Roma assessment deems it a weak plea by a counsel with art but lacking mercy and substance.

Blaine Flea L Ecode Italia Elaine D| Redini Rome

Newsp regelts form Highland Falls unit for Italy service

An artillery company based in Highland Falls New York has been formed for service against Italy. About 100 freigemen have joined and others are expected to enlist as the unit organizes for deployment.

Newspre N. Y Italy Highland Falla

American Minister Porter to Depart on Three Months Leave

Rome report states American Minister Porter will leave Rome for a three months leave of absence. The departure is to occur shortly, with the official responsible for diplomatic duties to be covered during his absence.

Rome Lorpor the Chronicle Porter

Southern Alliance split over third party aid in Congress

Colonel L F Livingston rejects McGrath push for a separate party. He argues Ocala December plan provides a remedy, warns a Cincinnati move risks harm, and predicts Northwest support may push a third party if relief is denied. He trusts the Democratic party to deliver relief, while Northwestern members doubt either major party.

Livingston Keneas Atlanta McGrath Kansas Alliance Southern Alliance L. F. Livingston Ocala Cincinnati State Alliance of Kanena Associated Press Ucala Northwest Alliance Democratic Party Northwestern Alliance Republican Party

Train wreck at Fallston claims three lives and injuries

A Maryland Central Railway freight train of 15 cars and 8 engines derailed on a trestle near Baltimore at Fallston. Nine men were aboard. three were killed and two injured. Fire engulfed the cars, and two escaped. Injured were Charles Watts and Hawking, both expected to survive. Only Martin's body was recovered. Dodson and Bracebanks were destroyed by fire.

Baltimore Maryland Central Railroad Fallston Maryland University Hospital Killen Jonn Martin James Dodson Benjamin Bracebanks Charles Watts Watts Hawkins Martin Dodson Sprucebanks

Electrocution Set in New York State Next Week

Justice Pratt denied a stay of execution for Nicola Trezza pending appeal. The Italian murderer enters the last week of his life on Sunday as his counsel claims new evidence of self defense. Dailey plans to seek further delay or appeal to Governor Hill for a reprieve.

New York State New York Calvin E. Pratt Supreme Court Nicola Trexza Moore Court of Sessions Brooklyn Trezza Abram H. Dutley Alexander Salvano Dailey Stany Governor Hill

First White Republican Meeting Held in South Carolina

A landmark gathering at the State Capitol marks South Carolina’s first white Republican meeting. Attendees include Dr. Bowen, Hannam of Spartanburg, James Hunter of Union, and Dr. Monroe of Union as 51 clubs elect delegates to a Republican convention in Cincinnati.

South Carolina Dispaater S.C State Capitol Democratic Party Bowen Hannam Spartanburg James Hunter Union Monroe Cincinnati

Color Line Drawn at Farmers Alliance Secret Session

The secret branch of the Farmers Alliance met with 13 counties represented and planned a state organization and constitution. Governor Campbell and L. L. Flair, national president, spoke. a secret session this afternoon drew the color line and will not admit Negroes. The question of joining the Cincinnati Conference will be considered later.

Columbis Farmers’ Alliance Campbell L. L. Fuir Atsuaing Cincinnati

Kanawha Valley coal operators meet in Charleston

Coal operators in Charleston meet and pass resolutions to keep mining operations running while challenging laws for weighing and measuring coal before screening and for payment in lawful money. The United Mine Workers in convention demand enforcement of the laws.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha Valley United Mine Workers

Death Rate in New York Reaches Year High

New York reports 227 deaths in the 24 hours ending today, two more than Tuesday last, the highest death rate of the year. Only two grip cases, with one solely attributed to grip. For the five days of the week the total deaths numbered 474.

Italian stabbed for refusing to join local mob in Shamokin

In Shamokin an Italian man Joseph Cartot was stabbed by a mob after he refused to join the Dread Organisation. The assault left him very seriously injured. Police later arrested Martin Zella and Andre on charges related to an attempted assassination connected to the incident.

The Dread Organisation Shamokin Joseph Cartot Ises Tuure Cartot Martin Zella Andre

Tenth Regiment Ordered Out in Pleasant April Unrest

In Pleasant, April 16, the Tenth Regiment is ordered to leave at 9 am sparking fear of a coke region uprising after the Morewood clash. Workers and management clash over troop withdrawal as labor leaders warn of longer strikes while officials cite peace reports.

Mr. Pleasant Coke Cokers Morewood Pattison Wiley Ramsey Brothers Lynch Frick Company Brennen McClure Company Ramsey Morris Hamsey Morewood Stotion Scottdale Iabor Michael Bonitt DisPatce Eee John Brennen Barrett

Labor clashes and marches amid coke region unrest

Reported are ongoing labor actions with crews returning to work today after a delay. Organizing efforts, funding from the federation, and warnings about imported Italians mark the dispute. A riot arrest count reaches thirty as workers face policing at Lotter.

M. W. Wise Mesers Wise Deimman Whitney West Overton Sam Allison John Anderson Painter Lotter John McDoff Parken

Officers Testify In Morewood Riot Case

Coroner's Jury adjourned after witnesses detailed bloodthirsty mob threats and rioters actions at Morewood. Sheriff Clawson and Captain Loar testified about deputized roles and alleged firing without orders amid the March 29 confrontation with strikers at the Standard Works.

Distaton GreensBane Morewood Clawton Morawood Captain Lear Laar Y. X. McConnell Mt. Pleasant Ahoo Se Teen McCormick Bean Loar Pattison

Eviction Clash at Trotter Works Ends Without Serious Harm

Sheriff McCormick and deputies faced a mob of strikers at Trotter Works near Connellsville. A woman threw boiling water. stones and blows followed as officers held the doorway. Stronsack was jailed after area tensions, with reinforcements planned for tomorrow.

Astont McCormick Trotter Works Connellaville Fred Stronsack Stronsack Connellsville Strousack Polo Cormick

McLelland to Clawson telegraphs over troop withdrawal

Westmoreland county Sheriff Clawson fears evictions at the end of a ten day notice could spark disorder and asks for troops. Adjutant General McClelland replies that troops will act to restore order if local authorities cannot quell unrest. McClelland heads to Greensburg as an order to withdraw the Tenth Regiment is anticipated.

Haneisona Sheriff Clawson Westmoreland County Sheriff Clawsox Greensboro Illiam McClella McClelland Greensburg Paciiton Vay Iey

Marriage Collapse Rumors Haunt Former Acting Star

London reports reveal Mrs Mary Navarro once Mary Anderson, wife of Antonio de Navarro, hoeing life in Bournemouth as her temper and health deteriorate. Neighbors say she is a wreck,Morose and isolated, hoping for a return to the stage or a convent, while observers note a damaged artistic career.

Dunlaf CADLE London George Edwardes Gaiety Theater Antonio de Navarro Maury Anderson Dunlap Bournemouth Navarros Metropole Mary Anderson Navarro Victor Papel Mentana Bournemouth Iy Onur Mary Haymarket

A Love Feast Honoring Premier Mercier in Paris

A banquet at the Hotel Continental in Paris honored Premier Mercier and several Canadian officials including Treasurer Sheyha of Quebec and Hector Fabre the Canadian commissioner to France. Notable attendees included Vicomte de Vogue and Premier Morvier who gave a lengthy speech on peaceful themes.

Paris Hotel Continental Mercier Sheyha Quebec Hector Fabre France M. Beaugrand Montreal America Alliance Francise Colo Alliance Ace Present Wa Vicomte de Vi French Academy General Parmentier Comté Donville Paul de Scharel M. de Herds Comte Colonna Presior

American Officer Detailled to Serve with German Hussars

Lieutenant Powhatan H. Clarke of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry will serve with Westphalian Hussar Regiment No. 1 in a historic arrangement. General Vanviersen aided by seeking practical cavalry exposure, with consent from Secretary of War Proctor. Minister von Kaltenborg granted approval after U.S. efforts, and William Walter Phelps delivered a War Department note.

Steamer Glamorgan Sunk After Dover Collision

The steamer Glamorgan, Cardiff bound for Antwerp, was damaged in a collision with the P Calland at Dover Roads and was abandoned. Expectation is she has sunk with her crew aboard the Calland.

Dover P. Calland New York Amsterdam Dover Roads Glamorgan Cardiff Antwerp Calland

Influenza Epidemic Hits Downtown Hurts Businesses

An April report from Hout notes a severe influenza outbreak reducing workforces across town. Deaths climb with a rate reported near 46 per 1 000, far above the normal 15 to 1 000, crippling daily operations in many firms.

Hout

British force defeats Manipuris at Fort Thobal

Captain Presgrave reinforced Lieutenant Grant and defeated a force of Manipuris. His mounted infantry pursued the retreating enemy, killing fifty with no British casualties reported. The engagement was at Fort Thobal, with no losses on the British side.

Ellen Burke and John Greene Fined in Queerstown Arrest

Ellen Burke and John Greene were fined £2 each plus costs after being arrested on landing from the Nevada. Burke faced a revolver possession charge while Greene carried 11 rounds of ammunition.

Dunlap's Cable Company Queerstown Ellen Burke John Greene Nevada

A Bellamy Scheme In London Store Openings In 1802

The Nationalization Society members in Lonpox announce the opening of the first Nationalization stores early in 1802 despite recent failures of Bellamy schemes in Chicago. The circular promotes the venture as a new phase in the movement.

Lonpox Chicago Naionalization Society

Fragmentary Cable Notice From Dukelet Company

Incomplete OCR suggests a small cable notice from a company page mentioning a bench inquiry and an isolated entity. Details are illegible but imply a notice of a procedural or regulatory action and a referenced entity.

Embassy cites unfounded rum claim as groundless

The embassy states that the circulating rum is entirely unfounded and holds no basis in fact. Officials reiterate that no evidence supports the claim and urge media and public to rely on official statements.

Dian

Bismarck Likely to Win Supplementary Ballot

Berlin reports indicate Prince Bismarck nears election on the second ballot as abstention among National Liberals reduces opposition. With Freisinnige and Gualph voters inclined to support or abstain, the socialist cigarmaker candidate faces a narrow path. A supplementary ballot is anticipated next Sunday.

Berlin Munde Prince Bismarck Freisinnige Gualph

Making Haste Slowly. German Socialists Aim for Eight Hour Day

In Berlin on April 18 during Reichstag debates on the trades regulation bill the Socialist faction proposed setting a ten hour maximum workday immediately, reducing to nine hours next year and eight hours eventually, with immediate enforcement for certain labor.

Berein Reichstag The Socialista

Welcome Visit to the South Across Birmingham

The presidential train reached Birmingham after dawn with speeches from the rear platform by the President and Wanamaker. In Anniston and Tallapoosa large crowds greeted him and school children heard remarks. Governor Jones met the party in Birmingham as choirs and veterans joined a noisy, patriotic reception. Harrison praised national unity and postwar prosperity.

Birmingham Ala Atlanta Wanamaker Anniston Tallapoosa South Harrison Talla Georgia Line Tintin Alabama Jones Henryellen Grand Army Post Confederate Veterans’ Association Selma Monrgomery Red Sea

Water Works Bill for Cincinnati Passes Senate

The Nolan bill to fund a new Cincinnati water works system is moved through the Senate with amendments reducing bonds from 6 million to 5 million. The mayor gains appointment power over the four non partisan commissioners who will oversee bond use. A proclamation by the mayor within 20 days follows passage and House concurrence. A separate Rawlings bill taxes raw materials for manufacturers.

Evea Nolan Cincinnati Senate House Non-Partizan Ds of Alexander

Banker's Death Ends Inheritance Dispute

In Havana five or six years ago banker Ebert P Cook vanished with family after his bank faced ruin. He was killed in Minnesota amid a feud with John G Glucks son. Gluck died last week and a codicil to his will leaves $10,000 to the widow of the slain man.

EuMina Ebert P. Cook Havana Coox Academy Buenos Aires John G. Glocx Minnea Gluck

Bank Clerk Dubroy Faces Reward After Theft Escape

In Cleveland on April 14 Joseph H. Dubroy a Euclid Avenue National Bank clerk stole 2000 and fled with Lewis Odell and two McNerney sisters Annie and Nellie toward Pittsburg. The bank and authorities offer a reward for Dubroy arrest. Dubroy is about 30 years old six foot four with fair hair and a smooth face.

Cleveland Joseph H. Dubroy Euclid Avenue National Bank American Express Dubroy Lewis Odell Annie Nellie McNerney Cone City Pits Rr Dubrey Stari

First step toward constitutional convention taken in Senate

In Harrisburg on April 16 Senator Robinsons bill advanced on second reading while Senator Ross opposed the two proposition approach for a people vote and delegate election. The debate questioned if a convention could be elected under untested methods and warned against unconstitutional, costly or hasty actions.

Harrisburg Senate Robinson Ross Deleboth Delaware Baker Repo

World's Fair Bill Expands State Commission in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on April 11 the first House vote on the World’s Fair Commission bill added the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to the Board of Commissioners and defeated all motions to cut the $200,000 appropriation. Supporters argued the state needs a strong exhibit. opposition to reducing the sum failed. The bill passed, with Senate expected to concur. Rumors claimed Governor Pattison opposed the creation of a large commission.

Harrisburg Board of Commissioners Fow Roth Bee Graham Baker Pennsylvania Chicago Senate Pattison

Philadelphia Republicans Back Brooks License Bill Vote 112 to 61

April 16 in Harrisburg, David Martin and Philadelphia GOP leaders supported the Brooks wholesale license bill. The Philadelphia delegation and allied Republicans heavily backed the measure, producing a 112 to 61 final vote with many Democrats voting similarly. Allen County’s delegation largely supported aside from Mr Kearns, while Mr Brooks protested the handling.

Ffbromas Harrissore David Martin Durham Philadelphia House Brooks Fnally Allenbeny Kearna Senate Biiwood

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