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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1892
Page
1
A witness testifies that a master workman named Pempsey of the K of L furnished the poison powder to the homestead mill carried by Davidson son.
Robert Beatty held on $5,000 bail as Pinkerton evidence ties him to a plan to poison non union workers to break a strike. Witnesses recount meetings with Gallagher Dempsey and Beatty discussing powders and croton oil, with Dempsey claiming a Chicago strike success. Davidson, a river cook, identifies Beatty and Gallagher, while detectives overhear plans to poison tea and coffee at Homestead.
A witness recounts agreeing to be paid by Dempsey and Beatty for poisoning work. Gallagher, Beatty, and others are named as involved in arrangements, travel, and payment offers including a gold watch. The testimony covers where the conspirators met, who carried poison, and whereabouts of participants including a St Nicholas Building room.
Davidson, key Carnegie Company witness in a poison case, was taken off a river boat near Cincinnati by a Pinkerton detective. He was brought to Pittsburg under cover, guarded by a companion, and testified fleetingly at an afternoon hearing. He feared being harmed and remained cautious throughout the journey.
A striking discovery by Pebble Oil and Gas Company in the Cambridge district unveils a completely new gas territory, possibly a new oil field. The well lies five miles south of Cambridge in an area with little previous prospecting, and gas pressure is described as tremendous as operators study reported oil showings.
In Paris, Charles de Lesseps and fellow prisoners protested seclusion at Mazas prison amid Panama Canal fraud inquiries. A duel arose from Thursday’s debate with Arene challenging Boulangist Gabriel, two shots fired with no injuries. Baron Cottu fled to Vienna. Cornelius Herz is in London guarded at the Burlington Hotel as investigations continue.
Brussels dispatch reports Monetary Conference delegates near unanimity on a practical plan for June. They vote against dissolution, noting governments won t consider existing plans. American delegates say real gains will come from their mission work and the body suspends until May 13 awaiting government approval to resume.
A severe collision on the Cincinnati Southern Railway near Kinney Kentucky after express and freight trains on mismatched schedules crashed. Reported deaths include Express Messenger Fagin and his assistant Gilligan with other engineers firemen and passengers seriously injured.
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas debated campaign results and the Republican Party's future in Philadelphia. He noted 23 distinct “isms” shaping the late race and described the party as leaderless and without hope, calling for a rebuild.
In a stark party realignment remark, McKinley is described as no longer a Spelsen while Blaine is said to lack laurels or rank within his party. The statement signals friction and shifting influence among prominent figures.
Mr Blaine remains gravely ill with no change in condition over 48 hours. Whitelaw Reid visits to settle affairs with the State Department and to see Blaine at the White House and in his sick room. Doctors caution against prognosis while noting local organic disease and recent aggravation.
John F. Willetts of the Industrial Legion of the West organized a local Populist Military Company in Topeka as part of a broader plan to court martial those who vote against Populist nominees. About 25 prominent colored men organized the Colored Men’s Brotherhood of the People's party to mobilize in counties.
Dec 17 in Massillon a farmer named Poorman was accosted by three men while returning home in a carriage. They assaulted him with a pistol, demanded money, and he surrendered £65 before the trio warned him not to follow or face death.
Indiana's Supreme Court declares the apportionment act of the Democratic Legislature unconstitutional. The decision voids the 1591 1885 and 1879 apportionment laws citing constitutional issues, while acknowledging a de facto legislature still exists to potentially enact replacements.
A test well drilled by Moses Lehman & Co. near Carrolton, Pittsburgh area, was deemed a failure. after the rig was removed and the hole plugged, an operator found the well now flowing a little and the ground saturated with a heavy lubricating oil of superior quality. The news sparked a speculation rush as money is being raised for further tests.
Arnon December 17 Special Charles A. Wightman a boo dealer assumed tonight with liabilities of 10000 assets unknown.
A letter from Andrew Carnegie thanks the Pittsburgh Art Society for its resolutions opposing critics of his gift and urges separating donor from libraries and music halls. He says public favor is capricious, supports the society’s work, and stresses the aim of a new art gallery in Pittsburgh. He signs Andrew Carnegie.
A fragment notes a midnight saloon policy to keep gamblers under cover at all times and require both observe respectability on Sunday, indicating a plan to control or restrict gambling behavior during the sabbath.
The trial of Father Corrigan was discontinued by Bishop Wigger after a ten day settlement effort. Copies of letters from Father Corrigan and his opponent reveal mutual concessions and apologies as the Hoboken priest named in the dispute is quashed. Bishop Wigger accepts the apology and ends the proceedings.
John T. Rodgers a Birmingham line conductor died last night on the Smithfield street bridge after dropping change on the car and being struck by a bridge pier. He was riding toward the Southside on the alléright car and was killed instantly when the wheels passed over his neck. Rodgers was single and boarded at 2209 Sarah Street.
Forest City near the Lackawanna Susquehanna county line claims ownership of its tax and jurisdiction as preliminary surveys suggest the city lies in Lackawanna. Susquehanna denies the claim and the matter will go to court to determine the true county alignment.
In Errranxtxe Dec 17 special report a unique Armstrong County case concluded with the court quashing the indictment after the husband of the defendant testified before the grand jury. Mrs C N Jackson of Manor township faced a revival of the blue laws in a historic proceeding.
Detective Charles Somers arrested at Meridians Miss for robbing the Southern Express Company claimed fame as Rube Burrows slayer and Pinkerton agent. Thomas Murray, Sommers ally, confessed on arrival in Meridian and pleaded guilty before a magistrate, remanded in $5,000 bond awaiting grand jury action.
The issue outlines three parts with contents on pages 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 22 23 24 including foreign news society notices and ads. It lists items such as a monument, music, clergy news society events and stage notes in a crowded contents page style.
Columbus Police Commissioners act to remove the Chief of Police in a unanimous vote, directing him to step down amid internal controversy. The abrupt move follows growing concerns over departmental leadership and public safety policy.
Twelve delegates, instructed to advocate for the canal, will press the project before the National Board of Trade in Washington next month. The effort aims to unlock regional growth and stimulate commerce through improved navigation and infrastructure.
The Ohio metropolis seeks private capital to fund a canal project. business leaders study plans posted on a bulletin board and discuss lessons from a southern neighbor. Railroad discrimination is argued in Cincinnati as in Pittsburgh. Our champions proceed to Washington.
The National Board of Trade meeting in Washington next January is urged to back the Lake Erie ship canal. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh back the project, arguing it ties the Ohio River to the lakes, expands water commerce, and could be government funded with shared interest. Local business leaders express strong support and plan petitions.
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