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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1890
Page
1
A wealthy Algiers resident sees his wife with a French colonel, disguises his plan, and after a staged absence returns to witness the affair. He retrieves a Turkish scimetar and confronts them, killing both in a fatal confrontation. he is jailed. The sensational tale ties to prominent locals and an imperial milieu.
Omessa bursts into a room and kills a colonel and his wife with a scimetar after a violent struggle. He overpowers the husband, then slays the wife, mortally wounds both, and drags their bodies to the floor before collapsing unconscious. He is arrested and held in Jal.
Thousands of Americans in Europe rush to secure sea passage home to New York as lines from Southampton and Liverpool report full or nearly full berths through late September and October. Agencies warn only a few rooms remain on several lines. hundreds wait in Liverpool and Glasgow seeking last minute openings.
At Somerset House officials begin preparations for a nationwide census. Eight million schedules will be used with forty thousand enumerators. On Sunday April 5 every person will be registered at their home. Two vast temporary iron buildings rise at Westminster to house clerical staff handling returns.
The French Minister of War bans foreign wheat from all subsistence contracts for the army. He claims domestic production suffices for military and civilian needs. The move mainly impacts the United States and Russia and could trigger retaliatory measures across Europe.
Friends press for clemency as Mrs. Maybrick remains in danger of a two year sentence. She has been moved from Woking to the Aylesbury female prison in Kent amid concern for her health and strength. Royal action is hoped to spare her.
Irish factions erupt as John Dillon and Bishop Edward Dwyer clash over the Pope's political role. Parllite leaders vow to sacrifice their church if needed, while Charles Parnell remains out of the fray and may seek a sea voyage for rest. Harrington plans to travel to America with Dillon and O'Brien, despite opposition.
The Empress of Austria stirs Paris chatter with capricious acts including riding a common cab to Orleans Depot and boarding a Bordeaux ticket under a false name Miss Simpson. She then travels to Arcachon under another assumed identity, keeping the public guessing about her movements.
Dr Henry Muir head, late Glasgow Philosophical Society president, left 125000 dollars to build and endow a college for women. It will focus on instruction in medicine surgery dentistry electricity and chemistry. Some professional chairs may still be held by men.
The War Office has decided to make swimming a recognized part of instruction for every soldier in the British Army. The change will be applied to future training regimens as part of standard drill and discipline.
The reappearance of influenza in Montmartre and other Paris districts has caused near panic as the illness again shows severe symptoms and spreads through the city searing public concern.
A Rubens painting titled Duchess of Cruye, imported from Europe by Robert Garrett, was deemed taxable as an antiquity by the Appraiser's Office. Collector Martine advised duty applicability, causing the Appraiser to revise the prior report. Barrett represents the painting, with duties totaling 4598 dollars on assessable value 15529 dollars.
In Berks County a Republican rift splits into High and anti-High factions over the Reading post office. A letter offers $1000 yearly to back a candidate, while another offers $1500 and a banker’s stash to others. Primaries set for September 6 and county convention September 13 as leaders seek postmaster appointment.
Philadelphia August 30 President Rae of the Mine Workers Association asserts miners in Pennsylvania will overwhelmingly back Governor Pattison in the forthcoming campaign. He reports through mining districts that Pattison will receive near unanimous support in bituminous regions and strong backing in anthracite areas. He notes prior division over candidates and cites Delamater as a dividing factor. He also indicates personal partisan leanings toward the Republican party while praising Pattison as a friend to miners.
Philadelphia reports the 1890 campaign kickoff with Senator Delamater's prior campaigning. Pattison and Black to speak at Reading Democatic gathering on the 16th. Prohibition and independents planned activity. George E Mapes to open Republican headquarters at 931 Chestnut Street this week.
Chicago August 30 carpenters gain Bricklayers Union support as they press the Master Builders Association for arbitration to settle the carpenters strike. The carpenters are linked to the Master Builders. Refusal to arbitrate could trigger a general strike potentially affecting 25,000 workers.
Sarah Micand eight from Graniteville New Jersey was brought to MawcueesTeh by her father for education at a convent. She vanished Thursday after he left without the morning kiss. Grief over the event leads to belief she may have drowned herself.
The committee debated electing five delegates as the six anti group pushed for regular primaries. Chairman Wilbur cast the deciding vote to hold primaries on Oct 16. Warren County supports Stone for the long term and Curtis of Tidioute seeks a seat in Watson's term, with a strong effort to enter the field.
The York Conwy Statesman reports Chauncey F. Black and W. H. Barelsy respond to a notification committee about their nomination for Lieutenant Governor and Internal Affairs. Black expresses gratitude to the convention and Democratic party for the honor and pledges fidelity to the constitution and public duties if elected.
A dispatch from Miami dated August 30 outlines Don M Dickinson’s plan to carry Michigan for the Democrats. It notes Judge Morse declined a gubernatorial bid but hinted at possible acceptance if a unanimous first ballot call and success assurance arise.
Ex Senator Emery, returning from Altoona, says he will vote for Pattison and speak to Independent Republicans. He admits attending the Logan House conference was a mystery and declines to stump for Pattison, hoping Lee will be the Republican nominee.
August 30 report from Beaves notes a packed Republican County Committee meeting at the courthouse. Edmund Townsend presided while A P Marshall reported the Bribery Investigating Committee could not reach agreement with Mercer and Lawrence reps, proposing primaries on September 16 amid strong support and three opposing votes.
Theodore Barns dall circulated a pledge paper for independent Republicans to vote for Robert E Pattison for Governor. About 150 names were collected in this city with plans for a broader independent Republican club and more chapters nationwide.
Berks county Democrats nominate delegates in a crowded primary to select candidates for county offices with about 77 contenders. In Louisville the Farmers Alliances held a convention at Vanesburg and nominated candidate Ian Paynter after an all-day session.
The Warren County Republican County Committee met with minor absence present and a heated dispute over holding primaries for a Congressional candidate. The Quay faction defected during the session.
A masked outlaw robs paymaster William Byrnes of Addystone Pipe Works of 10300 dollars at the grounds near Cincinnati. Guards fire, a guard is fatally wounded, a runaway engine wrecks a locomotive, and 500 men chase the gunman through Fernbank toward Kentucky while authorities vow pursuit.
At the Exposition grounds the balloon of Jerry Waite rose to 2000 feet then tumbled inverted as parachute failed twice. Waite regained control and descended to the Canadian riverbank after a hard fall, saved by quick parachute action amid shrieks from spectators. Professor Bartholomew feared the worst but Waite survived with injuries.
The new Oklahoma governor delivers his first message in joint session at three o clock urging seed wheat loans to destitute settlers. He proposes Territory bonds to finance purchases and directs early focus on building a territorial and county seat to provide jobs.
A national shot manufacturers trust unites 16 plants including two in St Louis. John Farrell of Pittsburg is named president with headquarters in Chicago. The trust is incorporated for 23 million dollars and will reorganize members as branches under a common American Shot Association.
Commander Denniston formally opens Camp Abe Patterson of the Department of Pennsylvania G A R on East Cemetery Hill. About 100 posts are present with 1,200 officers and men in camp as dress parade and a Frankford Cornet Band concert entertain guests.
An engine and baggage car of the Oregon express left the track at Copeland Tehama county and were ditched. Passengers were shaken and bruised. A heavy iron frame found across the track near a siding suggests an attempted wreck.
August 30 at Asbury Park a fierce surf toppled bathing houses into the sea and ripped away thousands of carloads of sand. Electric light poles fell and the board walk was torn to splinters along Second Avenue.
The Dispatch Directory presents multi-part content including news and comment pieces, feature pages such as Back to Their Books Teaching the Teachers and Secret Societies, and sections like For Sale Want Column Real Estate Doings Society Markets and Amusements. It lists varied contributors and page indicators across the issue.
Mr Clarkson, First Assistant Postmaster General, ends service after appointing 32 335 postmasters and establishing 5 660 new offices. He praised cordial relations with the president and denied love of office holding. Successor candidates include Michener Payne Filley N Irwin Fessenden Morrow Fowler.
Washington notes a quiet Senate tariff session with a refusal to modify wool duties and a House debate on the eight hour law wages bill for government workers. The Edmunds resolution for September 19 to November 10 drew little support and was unlikely to be called up, while Senator Edmunds quarrelsome stance marred discussion, especially over a postal service leave proposal.
Representing the minority of the House Committee on Pacific Railroads, Dalzell Flick and others oppose the refunding of Central and Union Pacific Railroad debt. They refrain from detailing individual views, citing common dissent and the bill's unjust advantages to debtors and injustice to the government.
Hindos August 30. The Secretary of the Treasury today issued a circular for the redemption of 20 million dollars of additional 44 percent bonds under the same terms as the August 31 circular. The offer will remain open until the 16th.
August 30 report from Curacao notes general strike planned by union carpenters on Monday. President Goldie of the old Houses' Association issues warning to members about possible strike impact and assures non-union workers steady employment if they stay away.
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