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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1892
Page
1
Carnegie officials refuse to discuss the subject while the cook, alleged to have confessed, vanishes from his haunts. A Louisville arrestee denies the charge. Home steads report sickness from dust and claim natural causes. Magistrate denies rumors of wholesale informations.
New York December reports heated debate over the Reform Club dinner. Speaker Crisp, the highest Democratic officer, was not invited to speak despite Cleveland era etiquette. Senator Carlisle’s tariff remarks also provoked strong club comment amid party factions.
A declaration on tariff reform was issued reflecting the Reform Club’s mature creed. The statement, associated with Samuel J. Tilden, is deemed crucial for constitutional democracy and will endure scrutiny by opponents. The Carlisle address and the speech Crisp did not deliver are noted as key incidents of the event.
Washington observers followed the Reform Club gathering at Madison Square Garden as Cleveland Mills and Johnson debated tariff reform. Cripps snub and party fissures sparked talk of a revenue tariff, potential shifts in the 53rd Congress, and a split among Democrats over free trade.
In New York a prominent breeder says it would not surprise him if George Gould soon fields a large stable on the turf. The Gould family has long shown interest in racing and bloodstock, with a friend noting his late father opposed his past ambitions.
Rev D C Potter argues crime must be tackled by moral reform not force and laments clergy distraction. He praises police while urging the church to lead with humility, warns against drastic measures by the Prevention Society, and calls for public conscience to guide crime policy.
Dr. Potter announced a series starting next Sunday on The Better New York urging charity and patience. He urged residents to cast aside malice and focus on the town’s good and reform through lawful, moral effort.
In Wreettse West Virginia on December 11, a mob seized Cornelius Coffee from a train after he killed Officer James Brooks at Key stone on the Elk Horn River. Coffee was hanged and shot by the mob. Officer Dillon was mortally wounded and Constable Barton injured but alive.
Senator Quay rested at the Continental Hotel and left for Washington after a quiet Philadelphia day. Congressman Marriott Brosius and Colonel John A. Glenn visited. no other callers. The slate drew little alarm, with Resident Clerk as the open post and a potential Allegheny pick for Speaker’s Clerk. Ex Mayor Patterson mentioned as probable nomination.
Residents of Springfield accepted Liberal victory with no disturbance. A courier to Arkalon announced Liberal had won, and county records were moved to Liberal without incident as preparations began for the transition. Local expectations of no trouble prevailed.
In Baliimone a proprietary cough and cold remedy nearly killed Edward F. Callahan's wife and three children. The drug caused deep sleep and unresponsiveness in the children, with the baby nearly unmoving. A physician induced vomiting and the family recovered by morning.
Glass workers in Princeton face a crisis with Cumberland Glass Manufacturing Co as the Green Glass Workers' Association plans a rapid strike. President Arrington stayed late for talks with blowers and is to return with a definite motion. about 100 joiners are expected to be called out.
Dr Brovardel denies evidence of unnatural death for Baron Reinach. He rejects claims that the organs showed aconite poisoning, noting no proof of poison in the viscera or organs.
A Boise dispatch reports Eastern capitalists and investors from New York and Baltimore backing a party led by civil engineer Wellington to locate a larger diamond field 11 miles above Walters Ferry on Snake River. Local figures Walters Stevenson Van Dorn and C. C. Stevenson organize claims totaling 120 acres with Tiffany exposing six cut stones from the field.
In Fall River Massachusetts on December 11 the cotton trade remains bright with good deliveries though cloth trading is quiet. Operatives will receive the first installment of higher wages next week under an increased scale while the treasurers resist selling beyond April. Discontent among spinners arises from poor light in some mills but is unlikely to worsen. Secretary Howard urges Chief Wade to enforce the 58 hour law and favors centralized mill operation similar to English practice.
Miss Mincie F. Ryckmann of Brpecerort Connecticut answered a New York wife advertisement six months ago for fun. Daniel H. Laudgou, a Michigan farmer, pursued the correspondence and marriage followed after photographs were exchanged. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. M. Foster and the couple moved to Michigan to reside.
Twenty five inmates overpowered the guard and escaped from Knox County work house in Knoxville. They were mostly colored, and several citizens in the suburbs report being held up and robbed by the outlaws.
Waco Texas December 11 Tommy Warren the featherweight champion was found guilty of murder and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. He killed a negro porter in a saloon during an incident as he attempted to reach another man.
During a return trip from an election meeting in Ennis Timothy M. Healy and several MPs were pelted with stones and missiles. The carriage windows were broken and P. A. Obance MP sustained injuries.
The Law and Legislation Committee of the Central Labor Union in Clarendon Hall discussed constitutional changes to be proposed at the State Constitutional Convention in Albany. Proposals include women's suffrage equal to men, religious freedom, free speech protections, popular election of most officials, disallowing private charters, militia elections by the militia, and arming citizens over 13 to counter capitalist aggression. The CLU convention will review these recommendations tomorrow night.
Washington December 11 Hon James G Blaine shows marked improvement after a brief illness following a cold and stomach trouble. He rested at home with cheerful spirits and says travel to a warmer climate may be delayed while he recovers. He has long been an avid rider though lately rarely saddles up. The doctor and family note his digestion benefiting from exercise.
An Associated Press dispatch from Louisville reports Robert Beatty, jailed as part of the Homestead poisoning plot, denying involvement. He claims Pinkertons arrested him to prevent witnesses and says he came to see his wife at 21 Stand Bank Street and locate witnesses. He admits no confession and asserts no knowledge of any plot to drive workers from the mill.
Secretary Kilgallon of the Amalgamated Association denied involvement in a reported plan to poison non union workers at Homestead. He dismissed the accusation as preposterous, asserted the union would expose any plot, and said he never heard of the alleged instigator Beatty.
New York December 11 The pipe line war continues with about 30 guards at the Delaware river near the Erie tracks where United States Pipe Line plans to lay pipe. H J Hammond says he received a letter from Senator Pefler of Kansas requesting information for a possible congressional investigation.
A circulated rumor claimed wholesale arrests for poisoning non union workers at Homestead. The tale followed the arrest of Robert J. Beatty in Louisville on felonious assault charges. A Homestead cook allegedly offered five thousand dollars to poison workers. Company officials investigated with Pinkertons. the cook confessed naming employers. Two informants were shadowed. several men reportedly fell sick after meals.
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