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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1892
Page
18
A critical review of the Fifty-second Congress contrasts Republican accusations of misrule with Democratic defense of modest achievements. It notes large appropriations driven by prior Congresses, highlights key acts, and cites leadership struggles, with Pennsylvania projects like the Philadelphia mint and Allegheny post office passing amid a broad budget saga.
Fair and warmer weather for Western Pennsylvania with south coastal winds and showers in Wet Virginia and Oklahoma. Southeast winds, fair then showers, warmer in the southeast. Barometer above normal in the Upper Lake region and along the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, normal elsewhere. Missouri Valley to Atlantic reports higher pressure, Dakota to Pacific coast shows lower pressure with two moderate energy storms north of the Gulf of St Lawrence and in the extreme Northwest, high pressure riding from Upper Lake region to South Atlantic coast.
After Attorney General Kirkpatrick outlined bases for claims to members of the House the effort stalled. Advocates hope for action in a short session where practical justice and commercial sense may prevail. Considerable funding for Allegheny building and site costs sparks talks of raising building limits to at least half a million to reflect typical ratios of expenditure.
Reports from Faw River Mass describe the Borden murders funerals for Lizzie and Emma Borden. Lizzie resisted officers entering her room during an initial search, amid rumors of itinerant horse traders nearby and renewed scavenging for clues.
George Jackson, 30, a laborer at Booth & Flinn's brickyard, was stabbed by his wife Mary Jackson, 23, at their home on Gazzam Street in the Thirteenth ward after a quarrel over the week’s money. He is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital. Police later arrested Mary near their home.
Philadelphia news reports the sugar trust altering rebate schemes to favor robbers who keep prices, while easing pressure on grocers who refuse trust certificates. The latest plan treats faithful jobbers as trust agents and pays a commission on settlements, atop other discounts, to push independent grocers in line.
Miss Bessie Young aged about 17 died at her Edgewood home after being severely burned Friday when her coat dress caught fire from an exploding heater in a barn scene. She was a town favorite and succumbed at 7 o'clock last night.
A Southside rumor claimed men posed as a committee to raise funds to prosecute a case against N. G. P. officials by ex-Private Jama. Police say no complaints were filed and the story is false.
A blackout hit downtown Fifth Avenue district of Allegheny County Light Co last night around 7 o clock plunging the area into darkness for 10 to 15 minutes. The outage caused considerable inconvenience to residents and businesses in the district.
Papers filed to organize the W. N. Whitely Harvesting Machinery Company with backers listed. location and exact names indicate a new business venture in agricultural equipment in early August.
Thousands gathered at Prof Keeler's Allegheny observatory last night to glimpse Mars. The 5,000-pound telescope finally aimed at the planet at 10 15 p m, with Prof Very giving brief talks about Martian hills rivers and oceans.
Boston reports David P. Todd noting a clear yet unstable Martian view. The snow cap and color irregularities are visible but atmospheric disturbance limits full telescope power. He stresses Mars habitability hinges on its atmosphere and selective absorption, urging critical atmospheric research before conclusions.
English scientist Francis Galton proposes a contact method with Mars using sunlight beams reflected through a tiny square hole in a front plate. He argues a composite array totaling 15 yards wide and 25 yards long could be seen from Mars through a telescope, prompting curiosity and potential replies.
Erie reports two train wrecks with fatalities and multiple injuries. A Lake Shore limited collision near Harbor Creek kills engineer William Welsh and fireman Jacob Berkner. one passenger Stephen Perry survives but injured as wreckage blocks tracks. Coroner to inquest Monday. A second B&O wreck near Connellsville results in one dead and many injured with several workers trapped and critically hurt.
In Scranton on August 6 unknown assailants broke into the home of Charles Stovich at 3 am and shot him in the thigh and his wife twice in the thigh. Bullets pierced the door and wall. three men are unnamed suspects and the case remains a mystery.
John L. Wolf, injured by James French in a Fifth avenue quarrel, died after 70 hours in an unconscious state without nourishment. French denies striking with a stone. he remains jailed in Beaver. A post mortem is planned.
Westmoreland county reports a three year old child’s death from a swallowed buttonhook. In New Lisbon Aaron Angiemeyer hanged himself in a lunacy case. Ohio’s mining tour ends at Uniontown with local entertainment. A Sicilian ex-brigand stabbed two men in a fruit store dispute. The Wheeling Iron and Steel Co forms a large Ohio Valley concern with $8 million capital. A 19 year old seeks a marriage license amid family opposition and possible mental issues. The Vance Johnson feud inflames Fayette and Nicholas counties with multiple shootings and a $50 reward. Five hundred Montana miners strike demanding wage terms, threatening broader action in Beechwood Opekisiis Monongahela regions.
Special telegram reports a dawn clash at Evans ranch with the Collis train robbers. Oscar Beaver dies after suffering 74 gunshot wounds while defending the posse. robbers flee as deputies pursue across Visalia and Samson flats with 20 to 30 riders in the effort.
In Cincinnati a 64 year old hostler Henry Klare collapsed from heat while loading hay at Verhage Mineral Co stables. Thought dead he was placed in a cooling box and iced. He revived when the sheet and ice began to slip and was treated at a hospital. He survived five days after burial by coworkers.
Ottawa reports the Cabinet decided to end the 8 cent per ton rebate on St. Lawrence to Montreal freight and restore the 20 cent per ton rate for all freight through Welland and St. Lawrence Canals. All vessels will be rated equally, reducing Montreal bias cited by President Harrison. Revenue rises while Canadian vessel owners bear the loss.
A Buena Vista Kentucky family MelIntyre ate boiled cabbage yesterday and fell ill, four dying amid claims of foul play. A colored cook who prepared the meal became violently ill after eating some cabbage. An examination revealed an adder had been cooked with the cabbage.
An incendiary fire caused heavy losses at a large leather factory in Toulon France and fires burned thousands of acres of timber on the north side of the American River in Sacramento. In Carey alley a small blaze in a house between Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh streets was extinguished with a bucket of water after a lamp lit a lambrequin.
Aug 6 Lansino Micu. The special session ends at 6 p m with Brown and White apportionment bills passing by near unanimity and taking effect immediately. Governor Winans is satisfied as both chambers gain clear majorities. Final adjournment slated for Monday noon.
Cincinnati August 6 the tobacco warehousemen here completed a combination by securing signatures of six leading houses. Their capital stock amounts to 2 5 million dollars and they will obtain a charter under New Jersey law.
The body of a infant with a crushed head was found buried in a box about nine miles from here along the Valley Railroad. Officials took charge and an investigation led to the arrest of Dr. E. S. Walker and Mrs Lohr on a charge. Walker pleaded guilty and was bound over to appear next Wednesday under a $500 bond.
The Homestead Advisory Committee held an evening meeting and appointed a second relief committee. The new panel will assist the existing group in processing legitimate relief applications.
Obituary notice for Elizabeth Heaver wife of John Heaver who died August 5 1892 at 2 15 am at 1010 Carson Street. Funeral from her residence on Sunday at 2 pm friends invited. Also notice of funeral for J M Reilly who died August 6 1802 at 7 pm at 7 Washington Street city.
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