11 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
1
Washington reports reveal Speaker Crisp may back a Springer led Ways and Means to pursue tariff reform without a full McKinley Act revision. Plan envisions 15 member Manufactures Committee with five subcommittees to study textiles iron ware and more.
ATHENS December 10 reports the illness of King George diagnosed as smallpox after an initial note of chicken pox.
In a rare prison rite, Baroness Caroline de Roque visited Mrs Florence Maybrick at Woking for an hour to discuss efforts to win release. The baroness reported American fundraising and a Manchester fund aiding Maybrick, who remains ill and anxious for pardon amid arsenic case talks.
Lorpon Dec 10 Mr Marius the defendant in the St John divorce case remained on the stand denying Miss St Johns testimony that he threw his watch at her He said he and his wife had quarrelled and he smashed the watch and denied slapping or pushing her He admitted an attempt to leave the house after a quarrel and said his first wife was divorced for immorality and desertion He claimed if not for Miss St Johns mother and brother he and his wife could live together He denied seeking 100 from his wife or any money
The St James Gazette notes President Harrison's message highlights the McKinley tariff results. It compares American figures favorably to stationary British figures, calling the tariff discussion the paper's key point.
In Wieselburg Austria a peasant couple’s son returning from 16 years in America concealed his identity as he visited. After displaying 600 florins from a bag he provoked his mother to kill him for the money, and when told she had killed her son, she died of the shock.
In Elizabethtown on the Ohio river, an elderly mother of over 80, her son, and daughter lived in poverty. Early morning groans revealed a grisly scene as the daughter apparently suffocated the mother while hugging her, then fainted and died herself. The mother, barely able to recover from shock and choking, remains in grave condition.
Sargents oil portrait of ex Speaker Reed draws more notice than Capitol items as it hangs beside portraits of ex Speakers Randall and Carlisle. Members of both Houses visit daily to judge its likeness and artistry, with opinions split on accuracy and expression.
Thomas Koeher, who came from Pennsylvania in 1853, was found dead on his bed after a neighbor broke into his home. A pile of gold, a bundle of bills, and a mix of Government bonds and mortgages lay scattered, totaling over $22,000. He appeared to have been counting his wealth when his heart failed.
In Aupany New York on December 10 Governor Hill’s allies urged protection due to senatorial race tensions and crank assaults. Three detectives accompany him to the Capitol and a night watchman patrols the executive mansion grounds.
Charles B. Evarts son of ex Senator W. M. Evarts was found dead in bed at his father's country place in Wixpsor. He was in his 40s and had entered Yale in 1866 before leaving to join the Union army. He never married and was an invalid.
State Auditor Poe returned from Washington claiming Blaine’s health will not hinder a presidential bid. Poe recalled Blaine’s memory and a 1884 Ontario trip, noting Blaine’s comment on being counted out in New York. The dispatch and editorials suggest Blaine’s supporters face a waning chance as Harrison’s renomination gains ground.
Des Moines reports the State Temperance Alliance executive committee issued an address urging all temperance supporters to stay loyal to prohibition. It claims Republicans cannot abandon the platform and asserts that votes against prohibition were still pro prohibition. The group contends the 1882 constitutional amendment was lawfully adopted and seeks renewed enforcement efforts.
At a Citizens' Committee meeting in San Francisco a delegation was named to travel to Washington to confer with the Democratic National Committee and press for securing the party's convention selection.
Fletcher, chair of the Democratic committee and member of the state committee, announces support for Hon. William F. Harrity in the vacancy on the Democratic National Committee created by the death of Hon. William L. Scott. The gathering in San Francisco serves to keep Harrity in the running.
Friends in Pittsburg push Collector Warmcastle for Congress in Dalzell's district as pressure mounts for resignation or removal. Rumors say the Internal Revenue Bureau expects action and that ex-Collector Frank Case could be his successor with Quay and Cameron seeking senatorial courtesy to hold up the nomination.
The Central Traffic Association freight department authorizes Pacific Company to cut class and commodity rates between Chicago and Indiana and Ohio points to align with Cleveland routes. Rates include first class 22 cents, second 18, third 13, fourth 10, fifth 8, sixth 7, grain and lumber 7 for Chicago to Benton Harbor St. Joseph and other points. Rates take effect December 15.
Astoria Oregon December 10 The first whale back to visit the Pacific Ocean has suffered a 250000 mishap on its maiden voyage. The British steamship Zambesi from Hong Kong arrived tonight with the disabled whale back Charles W Wetmore in tow. After 83 days from Philadelphia she could not steer as the rudder had dropped off leaving only the frame.
First dirt on the Pan American Railway was tossed today in Vrotoata Texas in a ceremony led by Major Fly. The line promises to be the shortest route to Mexico City by about 300 miles and will serve a strong financial backing for the project.
Directory page summary lists topics and page numbers including Mrs Maybrick and her mother and various society and political items. Other entries cover crime trials, editorials, sports, pensions bills, tariff discussions, and local notes across multiple pages.
A Denver special reports Kit Carson Jr killed his in laws Susie Richardson’s parents then fled into Bent Canon toward New Mexico. The incident follows his demand for his wife and comes amid earlier violent acts linked to his troubled life. Joaquin Miller’s son Harry Miller, jailed in Mendocino county, admits hunger drove crime and details a grim youth ending in a stagecoach robbery attempt and prison escape.
Mrs J McKim Minton, sister of New York District Attorney De Lancey Nicoll, travels to South Dakota seeking a divorce from L Minton due to desertion. The Minton household at Sioux Falls is described as secluded with two children and a maid. The suit is expected at the current Circuit Court term amid disclosure of co respondents and disguise episodes.
The State Grange ends a three day session by adopting an anti monopolistic resolution and urging federal control of liquor, proposing government operation similar to handling post offices.
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