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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1891

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Struggle for House Speakership Shifts Democrats in Debate

Chaos and factional feuding grip the Democratic ranks as Carlisle Mills and Crisp battle for the Speaker post. The fight pits pro reform against entrenched interests with presidential politics and tariff policy in the balance. The outcome will leave lasting scars on the party.

Bratac Tar Mmsratca Wasuioros Democrats of ‘Loose House Sonate Chap Mills Cleveland Crisp Outhwaite Ohio Carlisle- Mills EW. L

Fifty second Congress opens amid speakership deadlock

The Fifty-second Congress assembles tomorrow with divided party control. Many freshmen will take oaths as 32 senators begin new terms, while contests over seats in Iowa and Florida loom. Senate and House committees face heavy early planning as clashes over tariff and silver coinage unfold.

Washington Deco Fifty-second Congress Senate David B. Will New York Redfield Proctor Dubois Iowa Clagett Committee On Privileges and Sons

Minor Speaker Hopefuls Hold Ground In Washington

Washington December 6. No clear lead among Speaker candidates as minor candidates insist on independence. Springer claims 17 loyal followers with gains expected tomorrow while McMillin foresees steady support and Hatch vows no deals.

Springer, McMillis Hatch

Death by electricity described in detail in Loppy case

Warden Brown says there will be no new information for readers tomorrow as the planned execution by electric chair is outlined. The article describes the chair, box, signaling board, and a single continuous current with six bells for control, noting the process ends when the condemned is pronounced dead.

Loppy Sperial Warden Brown Isre

Bank Robbery Reported at Fahey Bank Marion

A noon incident in Marion details two strangers who robbed Fahey Bank of 2200 dollars while discussing a Dublin draft with teller A C Edmundson. They fled after claiming they would secure identification, and a rumor says one was fatally shot at Kenton with over 1000 found.

Manstreto Marion Here Fahey Bank A. C. Edmundson Dublin Kenton

Murder mania grips county as youths attempt family harm

In Newark area reports say a young man from Eden attempted to shoot his mother then wounded himself, firing a rifle at his head and later stabbing himself with a razor. The man survived and his fate remained uncertain amid mentions of family insanity.

Newark Co. W. Bell Eden Anne Eugeneen

Bomb plot mystery links Sage assassination to secret group

New York report identifies a bomb thrower as part of a wider conspiracy aimed at seizing control of transportation and rail interests. William D. Southworth of San Francisco is named as No 2, with claims of a nationwide organization, criminal intent, and ties to a lecturer who warned of drastic action against monopolists.

Dispatch New York Henry Horne Russell Sage William D. Southworth San Francisco Captain Horne Worth’s Horne Inspector Byrnes Gould Sage Depew Lot Dynamiter No. 1 Morris Hotel W.D Grand Army of Labor Portland House Kearny Street United States Napa Sinalea Mexico Sinaloa Southworth Harry Horne Dime Museum Enid Central America Byrnes Lunstic David B. Shaw Oathworth

War Declared Against Flesh Literature in Uniontown

Rev. J L Hunter of Fairchance filed a warrant against M H McClain newsdealer of Uniontown for circulating immoral literature including the Police Gazette. McClain vows to fight the suit to the bitter end.

Uniontown J. L. Hunter Fairchance M. H. McClain Police McClain

Cyrus W Field in Improved health in New York

Report from New York notes Cyrus W Field shows some improvement while his doctor and family hold cautious hopes for his recovery amid ongoing illness and public concern.

Patient shows slight improvement and stays in room

The patient is up in his room most of the day and drinking nourishment but does not attempt to go downstairs. No current need for physician services unless a change occurs. Mrs Lindley shows no signs of improvement and Dr Fuller did not call.

Mountains Slip Into Holes And Form Lake

San Francisco reports the Japan earthquake with Dr Igachi analyzing caves formed as Fujiya Mountains slide into chasms. A massive landslide dammed the Mano river creating a 50 foot deep lake, while Ashiba river near Nagoya forms another. Over 1030 shocks in 20 hours. 400000 homeless, winter nears, 30 miles of rail damaged near Kyoto and Tokyo. An anonymous cabinet letter warned of a national calamity on October 28, the earthquake date.

San Francisco Igachi Gifu Observatory Begie Fujiya Mano Ashiba Nago Earte Tokio Kiyoto Cabinet

Baron Lagerfelfs Exploit and Bank Fraud Case

Steubenville reports a pending Allegheny National Bank suit against Baron Isadore Lagerfelt over a forged endorsement and forged collateral. Testimony indicates he misled multiple Pittsburgh banks, with $100,000 in allegedly worthless paper involved and totals reaching over $100,000 in stolen or forged value.

Jefferson Tron Works Keystone National Bank Pittsburg Smounia Lagerfelt

Blackburn Acquitted in Case of Altered Tax Receipts

George P Blackburn of Rostraver township Westmoreland county and ex member of the Legislature was acquitted by Justice Keener on charges that he altered a tax receipt on election day The prosecutor Stickel bore the costs. The tax collector testified to giving a blank receipt authority and the original Thomas King receipt showed no erasure.

Greeeenseurg George P. Blackburn Rostraver Township Westmoreland County Keener Stickel Blackburn Thomas King Leasure King

Murder of Colonel Hernandez in Mexican rebel region

Rio Grande City reports Colonel Nueves Hernandez escorted by troops was killed about 100 miles north of Monterey after being seized by General Garcia's forces. He had aroused government suspicion over suspected sympathy with the Catrina Garza movement and was a long stationed popular officer in Guerra. The government is believed to have allowed the murder.

Rio Grande Crry Guerra Mexico Nueves Hernandez Garcia Monterey Hernandez Catrina Garza

Catholic convicts confirmed at state prison service

Sixty eight Catholic convicts were confirmed at the State Prison in New York today. Bishop O Farrell officiated with his brother Rev William O Farrell and other priests including Rev Peter Jachetti and Father Fidelis the prison chaplain. About 60 guests attended by invitation, including State and city officials from Catholic and Protestant communities.

New York O’arrell William O’farrell Peter Jachetti Father Fidelis

Two 13-year-olds Arrested After Break-in At Attorney Monnett

In Bucyus on Friday evening Albert Teetrick and John Haller broke into Attorney F. S. Monnett’s safe stealing about 35 a gold watch and were later arrested. Authorities say they also took over 1000 in notes and certificates of deposit.

Bucygus Albert Teetrick John Haller F. 8. Monnett

Potter to Be a President Again

Boston rumor says Asa P. Potter will be elected President of the Traders' National Bank once he emerges from the legal tangle tied to his Maverick Bank methods.

Briggs on the Bible inerrancy debate at Covenant Church

New York reports Prof Charles A Briggs arguing the Bible is the inerrant guide in faith and practice while acknowledging errors in nonessential details. He defends the present text as pure for theological controversies, rejects autographic perfection, and calls Scripture the universal counselor for mankind across generations.

New York Charles A Briggs Church of the Covenant Briggs Presbyterian Church

That Plagiarism Sensation Russell's Society Upholds Him

A. L. Russell, accused of plagiarism, returned from Washington to reveal sworn statements and books supporting his innocence. The Philo Society voted to sustain Russell and reject Adelphios demands. After adjournment, party supporters agitated the boarding hall with loud chants amid rival factions and anticipated countercharges against McKinney.

New Wilmington A. L. Russell Washington Philo Society Russell Adelphios McKinney Philos

Hotel owner Billy Conner loses St James lease control

New York December 6 special report states Captain Billy Conner once landlord of the St James Hotel saw creditors take charge after his financial tangle. The Dorval Brothers obtained the lease from the Spofford estate while Conner and his family lost their apartments before the May 1893 contract end.

New York Billy” Conner St. James Hotel The St. James Mr. Conner Hot

Foraker Firing at Sherman in Ohio Senatorial Fight

Ex Governor Foraker's supporters in Hamilton County confront Sherman in a heated bid for the U S Senate. Laying plans in Cincinnati, they accuse Sherman of hunting votes and claim key Lincoln and Blaine Club members are being influenced. Foraker's fate hinges on a solid county delegation as Cleveland and Columbus eyes weigh in.

Sherman Haiding Omolals Hamilton County CoLuMsus Foraker John Sherman Mansfield Sage Cincinnati Toe Vis Measra Ford Dicke Korte Paley Aeloamneaee Pat Pone Smier Ee Nent Lincoln Club Cinnsti Blaine Club Billy Hutton George Beaton Eastern Life Insurance Company Charlie Kurtz W. C. Telford United States Senate Bop Kennedy Senate Ohio Cal Brice Crisp Mills

Poker raid at Johnstown mill ends at daylight

In Johnstown Pennsylvania detectives traced a poker game in a mill stairwell where six prominent businessmen played with brass buttons as chips. Officers failed to enter for hours until finally gaining access and carting the players away as dawn broke amid a cheering crowd.

Johnstown Stailershop Western Union Telegraph Office

Arrival of Mrs Florence on Umbria in New York

The Umbria brought Mrs W J Florence and relatives including Joseph H Tanker and Police Inspector Conlin to a private greeting at the pier. Mr Florence proceeded to 142 West Seventy second street to visit Mrs Williams. A funeral for the deceased actor will be held privately in the Florence plot at Greenwood Cemetery later this week.

New York W. J. Florence Florence Joseph H. Tanker Conlin Mitchell Maria K. William Florence Plot Greenwood Cemetery

Riots report Saintly favor toward Christianity and executions

San Francisco dispatch details Chinese officials praising Christian influence while indemnities are paid after Wusuch Yehang outrages. Reports mention massed troops near Chinkiang, temple barracks near Kaoya Lake, and arrests of Kolao Hui Society members as foreign and domestic tensions surface along the Yangtze Valley.

San Francisco Wusuch Yehang Chinkiang Myand Canal Kaoya Lake Chuingking Wuchang Kolao Hui Society Kolao Society North China Daily News China Shanghai Tsungli Yamen

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