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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1892
Page
1
Pennsylvania Republican officials plan exodus to Harrisburg for the state convention and to gauge the Quay force. The Harrisburg gathering is seen asQuay’s show, with anti Quay clubs forming while Harrison’s renomination appears unlikely at the national convention.
The piece discusses dissension between Senator Quay and President over Postmaster General Wanamaker. It notes Quay’s claim Wanamaker as a cabinet officer should not represent Pennsylvania affairs and details attempts to influence appointments. It also describes how Congressional Record insertions extend remarks and mockingly profiles allied politicians and Punch cartoonist visit.
Casper Casel and William Spania, both German workers, formed a suicide pact on Saturday night. Casel’s body was found in his room with a bullet wound to the temple and a revolver in hand, while Spania survived a self inflicted knife wound and is hospitalized with serious injuries.
United States Marshal Baring arrested Billialins Fouls Van and his sister Emmeton near Montrose after a spree of pension frauds in Auburn Center and Springville. Authorities say they confessed to 17 forgeries and forged pension claims to gain several thousand dollars.
Seventeen individuals confessed to forgeries and admitted guilt. Prisoners were transported from Montrose to Scranton late last night where seven were ordered imprisoned in default of bail.
Dissolution of Rev. Bausman from the Presbyterian Church triggers the founding of the first Congregational Church in the Beaver Valley. About 60 supporters gather to organize, with 110 attendees later at Laaf's Hall hearing Bausman defend his action and urge a new church free from presbytery control. An appeal to the Congregational Association of Western Pennsylvania seeks to establish the church with a $600 salary funded by subscriptions. 73 signatories pledge immediately.
Prof. F B Fava Jr says his father may have other missions but prefers to live in America and intends to return to Washington with the Baroness. He notes heightened European politics offer other posts, but the Baron has risen in rank and Italy plans a strong Columbian Exposition display with ships in commission.
A revival tale from Crxcrxyall reports a possible romantic murder mystery. An unknown man was found dead in the Ohio river near Rising Sun, Ind. Nine months later a woman allegedly confessed to a parson in Indianapolis that she and her husband killed a man, robbed him, and threw him into the river. Detectives investigate as the husband disappears, leaving parts unknown.
Police allege documents found tie Dr Alem to a late assassination plot against President Pelligrini and Generals Mitre Boca. The plan aimed to declare Alem dictator after murders. About three hundred prisoners are held aboard a government warship at Ensenada with several officers under arrest.
McKeesport April 17 Miss Agnes Stewart aged 17 collapsed in a spasm at a Salvation Army meeting in the city about 10 o'clock. A physician attended but she remained unconscious at midnight and lies in critical condition at a friend's home after being removed from the hall.
General Crespo leads insurgents to a decisive victory in La Guaira region seizing the English owned railway from Tucacas, despite being outnumbered by government forces. The April 17 report notes Crespo's victory and continued bold advance.
President Peixotto dispatches two expeditions to Matte Grosso to suppress the insurrection. Land and sea forces are expected to coordinate for a bay attack, with a prolonged operation anticipated as they move to restore order.
El Reno Oklahoma April 17 Easter Sunday amid boomers gathered for the Cheyenne and Arapahoe land opening. Lines form for declarations while gambling and quick trades fever the border town. Thousands head toward the border with wagons and riders as 23 000 expected on the scene for Tuesday opening and 3 500 000 acres available.
The extracted text shows a missing person recovered in the woods four days after her disappearance. She was brought to Weston, injured and angry, with her wedding day said to have approached before the revival began. friends express great distress.
The April 17 report describes widespread evasion of excise laws in New York. Saloons hide behind side doors with the help of trusted insiders while patrols tighten enforcement, leaving many establishments shuttered. Patrols note that stronger action would require far more officers to seal closed doors along Third Avenue. Some saloonkeepers use sidewalk fronts to funnel patrons inside by side doors, undermining the crackdown. East Side growers complain that observant advertisemen ts alert customers to their locations, and home beer clubs switch to bottled beer at higher costs.
General Brooks reports orders to move the cattlemen from Fort McKinney to Fort Douglass as wire communication fails. Governor Barber seeks contact while Johnson county remains quiet and public sentiment shifts toward the rustlers amid increasing danger to prisoners and troops.
Excitement and terror grip San Antonio as nightly incendiary blazes hit the business district for weeks. Three fires raged simultaneously last night, destroying Olive Sternberg lumber yard and adjoining property, a row of west Alamo Plaza stores, and the Drug warehouse of Ferrat and partners, totaling about 50 000 with partial insurance. City officials urge vigilance as an anonymous note warns fires have just begun and citizens plan a protective meeting.
New York date April 17 Mrs Mary Brown a Newark resident 30 years old is committed to an insane asylum. She drifted into mental decline after years of being purchased by Frank Blanchard a watchman on the Erie Railroad. Her husband vanished after receiving money. She prayed aloud in a vacant lot while Blanchard was arrested and a police surgeon declared her insane.
Dr. Lyon, superintendent of Bloomingdale Asylum, denied reports that actor William J. Scanlan, inmate for about four months, is rapidly worsening. Attacks have become less frequent, though he had one last week, smashing furniture after arguing with an attendant. He now often sits silent at the window. friends visit.
Aloona April 17 Mrs Joseph Tueler died after taking medicine for nervous prostration. An investigation will follow as symptoms suggested poisoning. Portland Frightened by an Earthquake Porttarp Oregon April 17 Two strong shocks at 2 50 pm from west to east lasting about ten seconds caused fright but no damage was reported.
Rose Hardy, daughter of a wealthy citizen near here, vanished weeks ago and was later found in the woods. She is described as a raving maniac and was placed last night in Weston Asylum after friends reported a weakened mind and religious influence.
Anti administrationists press for McKinley with Whitelaw Reid as Vice President as they court New York Republicans for delegates. They explore Depew or Kaine as alternates while signals from Ohio indicate Foraker and Clarkson factions align with McKinley to defeat Harrison.
Harrisburg April 17 Special. Tomorrow Lt Gov Watres will set Republican headquarters at Lochiel Hotel and Sen Quay will announce his plans. Delegates arrive as Quay aims to influence the convention, with Judge Dean or Albert Sadler favored for Supreme Judge and Major McDowell likely to head the Western congressional slate. Quay weighs cash versus political pull as he backs farm interests and Lincoln-style electors while Harrison is expected to receive presidential indorsement.
April 17 Bartimore reports that Senator Gorman probably will not be a delegate to the National Democratic Convention nor continue on the Maryland National Committee. A close associate says Gorman has shown no desire to be sent this time. The friend adds Gorman will attend the Chicago meeting as a committee member, but cannot endure the campaign strain and labor.
The Reading Iron Works will restart operations tomorrow with about two hundred men returning to the mill and puddling department. Puddling wages rise from three dollars to three dollars and forty cents per ton as repairs were completed.
Senator Quay remains unseen in Philadelphia while Republican leaders search the city for him as his Sunday appearance shifts to Atlantic City. Richard Quay and allies, including Henry Boyer, Linn Hartyantt, and Porter, mingle with sheriffs and city officials while plans for the Harrisburg convention unfold.
The Rocky Mountain News argues for a Colorado Democratic push to nominate electors pledged to vote against Cleveland and for free coinage. It urges cross state support from western and some midwestern states to preserve Democratic unity and throw the election to the House where a free coinage candidate could win, shaping a free coinage Congress.
In Hannissena Pennsylvania on April 17, reports estimate the Republican majority for Senator Quay over Dalzell could exceed 200,000 once all county results are in. Early counts from nine counties show Quay leading 33,726 to 8,613 out of 52,938 votes, implying a statewide margin around 202,000 if current ratios persist.
At the Livingstone county Republican Convention, state delegates were instructed to vote for national delegates who will favor James G. Blaine's nomination. The meeting occurred yesterday afternoon with Moana, N. Y., noting the decision despite a decination letter from the Secretary of State.
Major John D. Worman, secretary of Pennsylvania Democratic societies, says campaign headquarters will be established in this city Wednesday evening to coordinate preparations. President Chauncey B. is preparing to dispatch materials to state clubs.
John P. McCarthy, a rolling mill man and prize fighter from Phillipsburg N J, was arrested at Slatington after allegedly murdering James Hayden during a strike dispute. William Elliott of Ferndale was seized as an accomplice, with Hayden beaten and left unconscious in the street. Hayden, a husband and father, died from a ruptured brain blood vessel.
A large and enthusiastic farmers gathering in the Opera House listened to Jerry Simpson of Kansas. He criticized the Republican Party and urged free trade policies during his remarks yesterday in Guattoms West Virginia.
New York April 17. Rev Dr De Costa of St John the Evangelist preached on moral regeneration and told of a notorious woman’s conversion after a church visit. Mrs Adams says he called at her home, spoke kindly, invited prayers, and offered help if others were dispossessed, which she declined.
The Steubenville pottery strike, active since February 4, 1889, was declared off by the United Brotherhood of Operative Potters Executive Board. Delegates from Kittanning, Beaver Falls, Wheeling, New Cumberland and other towns attended as opposition by detectives persisted. The end allows old workers to return as demand resumes, with prior local boycott and jurisdictional tensions noted.
Annie Huckphansen a 29 year old unmarried German girl who had been in the United States two years was found dead in a cigar store where she worked as a saleswoman. A stillborn infant lay beside her body and another unborn child was mentioned. The deceased was described as refined and from a respectable family and was reportedly the daughter of George Huckphausen, a director.
Kansas City April 14. John Bishop a 16 year old boy was captured tonight ending a nine month crime spree. He has held up eight men and two street cars during his brief criminal career. Authorities report his victims include a cross section of residents and note the youth's rapid escalation. Bishop’s arrest closes a startling juvenile delinquency chapter in the city.
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