04 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1889
Page
1
Five miles of ironclads and a fleet of torpedo boats staged for Emperor William's visit as a great storm disrupts the display. Crowds on shore and aboard the liners endured rain and seas while officials and notable passengers faced uncomfortable conditions.
A fragment describes a young emperor labeled scoundrel and hellhound in a speech, who volunteers to repeat the talk before Buckingham Palace if his comrades back him. Several speakers approve, but further action seems unlikely.
Paris newspapers whirl with exaggeration about the Shah as he travels through France. Tales of his culinary whims amuse Parisians while critics fault Carnot for lavish civility. The piece notes a diplomatic aim to appease Russia and mentions the Shah’s illness aboard the channel voyage.
Lord Randolph Churchill denounced government policy proposing social and agrarian reforms aimed at Ireland and home rule, while Chamberlain and Balfour headlines surfaced. Gladstone warned of court stagnation affecting public interest as the Grand Old Man left London for Mawarden Castle after speeches and opening a bridge.
Lorpox August 3 report details a plan to raise £1,000,000 for a linotype machine. Promoter Cottam is linked to the effort with costly promoter fees. Board members Cameron and Louis depart amid questions over the scheme and its prominence in the press.
In Dulwich a Franciscan priest Rev Father Vincent confronted two burglars at the monastery. He restrained one man and repeatedly struck the other with a kick while awaiting the police. One burglar escaped, and the pair later faced Lambeth Police Court.
In Lowpow August 3 report Mr. Wick of Chelsea father of a rare infant named Nelly aged four who with her father shaved five men in eighty minutes for a silver prize. The feat drew pride from Chelsea though no medal was awarded. three men appeared to deserve recognition.
Paris lunch with Armand La Lande deputy and wine magnate outlines a plan to swap tax regimes with the United States. He urges the French government to press for reduced duties on French wines in America in exchange for freer access for American meats in France. He cites England's 25 cent per gallon duty as a model and notes potential gains in revenue if duties drop.
The Maybrick murder trial in Liverpool opens amid chaotic scenes as spectators battle for admission. Mrs. Maybrick, an American, faces verdict on poisoning her husband with arsenic. witnesses include Bateson, Mariner Thompson, and a former servant, with a chemist noting arsenic in remedies sold to Mr. Maybrick.
London dispatch reports General Boulanger showing a sober mood after a harsh defeat in French local elections. The manifesto blaming treachery and ambitions reveals wounded pride, while observers doubt his ability, noting he has wire pullers but lacks steady leadership to win broad support.
In England since 1885 temperance campaigns and organizations have expanded greatly yet convictions for drunkenness reach 156,809 annually. Meanwhile liquor consumption falls, suggesting the harmed drinkers gain little from temperance schemes and the so called ability to abstain remains scarce.
An explosion of dynamite in the Republic mine near Isurem Mine Micu on August 3 killed five men. The accident's cause is unknown and no remains have been found. Names of the victims could not be learned despite repeated telephone attempts.
August 3 report notes natural gas struck last night at Rochevet's Lion B. Initial estimates place the pressure at pounds to the square inch, with operators optimistic about a productive development in the field.
Senator Matthew S Quay arrives in Philadelphia after a Pittsburg stop and holds talks with Internal Revenue Collector Daniel Martin and others to coordinate the State convention. He seeks a united party, outlines resolutions for the platform, and plans campaign strategy for four new Western States with aides from the National Republican Committee.
In Cotemara Illinois on August 3 W B Meitze shot James I Clark twice in the head in front of City Hall. Clark died and Meitze surrendered to police later in jail. Motive centers on a note written to a young woman by an uncle and alleged threats from Meitze. Clark’s authorship of the note is unconfirmed.
James M. Thirds former Union National Bank teller pleaded guilty to one forgery count in August. Judge McConnell sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary amid visible distress from his wife who attended the hearing and bade him goodbye after sentencing.
AshlandKy August 3 A telegram says P Huntington completed purchase of the Chatard Railroad extending 40 miles of river. The price paid covered construction of a line to Charleston South Carolina as reported to the Dispatch.
A garbled notice indicates Wasamoker plans a Sunday event at Cape May with scheduling shifts from Sunday to Monday and references to a vacation and technicians. The fragmentary text is unclear on the exact actions, dates, or participants.
In PlawaroLis on August 3 Dr Purman of Indianapolis reportedly demonstrated Brown Sequard life elixir on Nash Clark. After injection Clark showed revived vitality walking stairs and noting improved sight and energy, though the exact lasting effects remain uncertain.
The Committee on Legislature will report Monday proposing 36 Senators and 72 representatives based on apportionment of one Senator per 1,287 votes and one Representative per 750. Democrats set a August convention with 161 delegates while Republicans decide next steps. The Legislature seat method by district or counties is debated. Sedkin and John L. from Spokane Falls are named figures in the contest for Governor.
Claus Spreckels to double his Delaware River refinery capacity with new buildings adjoining the current plant. Olaus H Spreckels and Adolph Spreckels oversee the project as contractors prepare the work. When finished the daily output will be about 4,000,000 pounds with total cost estimated between 4 and 5 million dollars.
Ex State Senator James Arkell from Canajoharie arrived at Rhinebeck and was greeted by Vice President Levi P. Morton. The pair planned a Sunday stay at Rhinecliff to discuss remaining New York appointments after tomorrow’s meeting. Several New York politicians were expected to join the discussions.
A. W. Petl Rau returned to Woodside to find his home locked and his wife and children missing. Neighbors say a man moved his furniture with teams while he was at work, and Mrs Pell Ray with three children boarded a depot train. A man named William Cornell, former Long Island Express employee, identified by neighbors, was seen.
San Francisco August 3. Prof B H Holden from Lick Observatory reports the comet discovered by Mr Brooks of Geneva July 6 has been regularly observed there by Mr Barnard. On Thursday night he noted it with a tail and on Saturday night his son showed two to be companion comets, one with a decided tail. Four comets are mentioned as likely.
Murat Halstead returns to Cincinnati to a rousing reception by Republican clubs in Music Hall. Governor Foraker, Mayor Mosby and others praise his courage and purity, and Halstead signals interest in a U S Senate bid while stressing loyalty to Ohio and Republican reform.
General Grenfell defeats Wad El Jumi's forces at Toski as heavy casualties mount on both sides. Wad El Jumi and 12 Emirs are slain. about 1,500 Dervishes killed or wounded. Egyptian losses are light. Gunboats pursue survivors along the river after the long engagement.
A telegram from Clermont county reports small gold finds near Cincinnati. Miners Baldwin and Jenning extracted ore from John Wood's farm and plan to sink a shaft to reach the rich lead suspected beneath the hill. Local results average about $150 daily per man.
Yeldell arrived in Cotumara with little public reaction and was joined by attorney Colonel John W. Echols. The party plans to edgefield for trial prospects with Arthur E. Tompkins and W. C. Benet among his counsel, and Echols aims to have the case in Pittsburg soon.
Three sailors left to guard loading at Arenas Key were not abandoned but remained to operate machinery for the Chicago guano firm George F. and J. D. Montgomery. The Anna went to Arenas Key to load 700 tons but anchored poorly and returned with 100 tons, leaving the men with flour pork and a water condenser.
A traveler reports a Monday night cloud burst near Hope Church, 72 miles west of Grenada, Mississippi, washing away crops of cotton and corn. A family man named Mr. Inman, woke to floodwaters and saved two children but a two year old daughter drowned.
The Executive Committee of the National Encampment of the G A E has asked the Navy to order the newest war vessel for use at the encampment in Milwaukee next month. The request follows plans to host veterans and feature naval demonstrations.
Widespread relief in Apia as the German gunboat Wall sails to fetch the deposed Malietoa and three chiefs from the Marshall Islands. The Sophie brings wounded sailors from Zanzibar while Admiral Kimberly surveys Pago Pago harbor for coal storage. Native governance tightens, scant food persists, and religious disputes risk future unrest among Samoan factions.
In WasHington on August 3 the Commissioner of Pensions Tanner released a statement detailing special pension claims from March 27 to July 23. It shows 958 special cases, with 52 pulled for attorney identification. 118 had no attorney, and several named lawyers handled multiple cases, totaling about 317 attorneys representing the cases.
In Bremnage, August 3, the North Dakota Constitutional convention debated the preamble and bill of rights. The committee proposal was adopted except the preamble, with Bartlett and others opposing Barnett's amendment. The dialogue centered on whether God should be mentioned in the Constitution.
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