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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1890
Page
1
Paris, Dec. 18. Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard face a sensational trial with witnesses detailing alleged hypnotic control since childhood. Experts testify Gabrielle is highly intelligent yet vicious, while doctors debate hypnosis and capacity. Proceedings include dramatic testimonies and courtroom interruptions as the case nears a potential verdict.
Reporters recall Gabrielle's confession draining her defenses as she trails deeper into her own lies. Eyrand, exhausted and furious, sits stoically while the audience mocks with opera glasses as a chandellier flickers above the dock.
A London shopkeeper Lauterbach testified about buying the fatal trunk in which a murdered man was packed. The Strangler of Paris faced the stand as the witness spoke through a limited interpreter and identified Eyraud as the trunk purchaser.
In Queenstown on December 18 Justin McCarthy replies to Dunlap Gable Company dispatch and defends Parnell against eye injury rumors. Irish rally with Redmond critiquing obscene violence, Parnell visiting Goresbridge and Gowran amid protests. Mrs. O'Shea travels to Paris.
Hargan, an American convicted of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court, had his sentence reduced from 20 to ten years of penal servitude for killing two men at Kingsland, according to a decree.
Berlis reports in December that the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg has been inoculated by Prof. Koch. The Post confirms the announcement and says bulletins are issued three times daily with hopeful outlooks.
The rice crop in India will be extra large. The exhibitor of the Rabelais picture was convicted. Dr. Peters, the African explorer, will lecture in England. Adolf Pouv BevoirT, the French dramatist and novelist, is dead. A movement in London seeks to erect a monument to Captain John Smith.
Washington December 18 Senators Hoar Edmunds Evarts Allison Spooner and other Republicans furious as caucus hurries past the elections bill amid rule changes. Critics blame Hoar and Edmunds for the bill's defeat while Democrats flag a last chance if no changes occur before the finance bill vote. The piece notes conservative senators oppose the tactic and speculate on future Senate control influencing rule changes.
The House formed a committee of the whole to discuss the shipping bill with Mr Farquhar of New York leading the debate. Mr Outhwaite of Ohio asked about first year Pacific Mail receipts and stock movement sighted in testimony. Farquhar and others pursued questions amid a lengthy, adjourned discussion on the measure.
Four New York physicians returned today from Berlin where they studied Dr. Koch's methods for tuberculosis care. The doctors are Henry P. Loomis, Jasaire Linsley, S. Stearns of Levue Hospital, and J. C. McCoy of McCoy and Wildman. Loomis Stearns and McCoy brought lymph. Linsley expects some soon. The supply of lymph is scarce due to high demand.
The chamber adjourned debate on the elections bill at Mr Gorman's suggestion to spare Mr Bate further remarks. The opposition argued against the measure while Senator Cullom supported it as several routine bills were introduced and promptly passed.
Washington dispatch reports a Supreme Court session provoking laughter as Justice exits appeared common during a Texas murder appeal involving Jim Leeper and Ed Powell. Attorney William Flippin challenged a cited decision, prompting the judges to seal their faces and retreat. The dramatic exchange ended with a noted exodus from the bench.
Judge Simonton rules electric light companies are not manufacturing concerns, thus taxable on capital stock while stock in patent rights remains non taxable. Commonwealth wins on most points, decision favors state tax for 1,000,000 overall, case to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
A train on the Intercolonial Railway derailed near St. Josephs embankment three miles from Levis. Five passengers were killed as second class car struck a bridge abutment and three cars tumbled along the slope. The engine and baggage car survived, with the mail car plunging down the embankment after the wreck.
Fresno reports a domestic tragedy as Dr. Vincent, driven to his separated wife’s home, fires three shots. Neighbors enter to find Mrs. Vincent mortally wounded, one shot piercing the heart. Vincent is arrested and later collapses, possibly after poisoning himself. The motive remains unclear.
Judge F B Hall awarded Mary Halliday 3500 dollars in a breach of promise suit against Daniel O Poward with defendant covering all costs. The Hartford area case details show affections and engagement involved and the decision issued today.
At the Raum Investigating Committee session Commissioner Raum refused to reveal why Congressmen McClellan and Suively had not received pension information for months. He also declined to produce Columbia Refrigerator Company books, noting the subsidiary is not yet organized and unrelated to the case. No action was taken on Cooper's requests.
Mary DeVries died in New Jersey after being found nearly frozen and missing for three days in December. Authorities report she wandered away from her family including her husband, Shem, and daughter. The incident ends a prolonged distress in cold woods.
The Chicago banking house of A. Kean & Co. suspended and assigned to Benjamin F. Jacobs. Assets run about 1.65 million, liabilities 1.40 million. Warrant issued for Kean and cashier George B. Warne. both released on bail. Depositors include Methodist ministers and temperance groups. total deposits about 450000, with 500 to 900 claimants.
A dramatic account describes a man who, when confronted with danger, saves his lawful wife from falling over a precipice. The moment highlights swift courage and protective action in a life threatening scenario.
A Wheeling and Lake Erie mail train fell from a 50 foot trestle near Bolivar, Ohio, killing four and injuring many. Among the dead are Ada Hall of Sherrodsville and Henry Hill and sister of Shelby, with Dr. William Garrett aiding survivors. Injured passengers include W. G. Graham and Charles Conrad, both gravely hurt, as rescuers battled flames and helped to the village hotel.
Detroit reports an investigating committee resigns after a vandalism spree in the Michigan College of Medicine dissecting room. Subjects were mutilated and heads, hands, and feet scattered. investigators and students seek the culprits, but the case is temporarily sidelined due to committee issues.
Miss Kate Drexel known as Sister Catherine plans a new religious order to aid Indians and colored people. A convent and school will rise at Arundel near Washington with 12 novices and aims to fund large charitable work. The Mother House will be near Philadelphia and Washington will host a temporary residence during early years.
Dr T W Graen of the Board of City Affairs offered to produce private account books to prove his income funded by legitimate business. Senator M T Corcoran defended his opposition to the Day bill to abolish the Appointment Board, citing unity rather than corruption. Thomas G Smith testified he helped raise funds with property owners for Hunt Street improvements and denied misusing any money.
Providence December 18 Owens Brothers agents for Atlantic Mills have assigned. The failure is described as serious due to money market stringency though Atlantic Mills remains solvent. Owens Brothers share substantial capital and had anticipated trouble for days.
A Philadelphia representative, Brooks, announced in Harrisburg that he will be the next Speaker of the House and favored a new Capitol on the site of the current buildings. He expected the project to be considered at the next legislative session with little opposition.
An Indian scout reports Sitting Bull's followers camped at the mouth of Thunder creek on the Moreau river as they head toward the Bad Lands. Colonel Merriam's command crosses the Missouri to intercept the hostiles at Creek Ford on the Cheyenne river.
Mellon, president of the Kansas City Incline Plane Company, accuses a council combine of blocking franchises unless bribed. Attorney Jh C Irvine returns to testify before the grand jury as it probes bribery claims. Irvine says he will detail which council members asked for money and amounts. Investigation extends beyond Monday.
In Wasuinotor on December 18 the Senate continued the elections bill debate with speakers including Alay, Benavors, Coke and Baro addressing the chamber as the measure remains under consideration.
Antonio Guerrero known as Chalequerot, called the Jack the Ripper of Ded, was tried in Mexico City and found guilty of eight murders and fourteen other felonies. He was sentenced to death.
Thirteen Chinamen were captured near Dungeness while trying to smuggle into the United States. They resisted arrest and one was killed by Inspector Fenn. The detainees say they will appeal and seek government attention through their authorities.
Report from Mono Lake and Lundy states miner William Robinson was found dead on the Clifton mine dump near Lundy. Authorities believe death followed a premature explosion of giant powder with no clear cause at the scene.
Surrogate Ransom today approved an additional allowance from the income of the estate of Lily W Churchill widow of the late Marlborough heir. The order names Mrs Churchill and cites the deceased husband as the estate's founder.
WELLAND ONT Dec 18 Arthur Hoyt Day, who murdered his wife by pushing her from a boat, walked to the scaffold and faced the hangman.
Bartimony Dec. 18 reports the revenue cutter Galveston was launched this afternoon. The ship will cost $140,000 and is built for harbor duty in Galveston.
The steamer Majestic departed Liverpool today carrying $2,209 50 for New York bankers. The shipment marks gold movements from London to New York in this December report.
Howard Cons Bingham, returning from school near East Bradford to his farm in Smo township, was seized by three men in a wagon, gagged, bound, and robbed. He freed himself with a knife, escaped, and sought shelter in a woods before reaching Avondale and finally his home with help from relatives.
Maria Eckstein of Denver sues Oscar Rothman of New York for breach of promise of marriage seeking 100 damages. She details meeting through a marriage broker on East Broadway and Pike Street and Rothman’s subsequent failure to appear for the planned marriage.
Cotumnus Dec 16. Governor Campbell refused to intervene in two executions at the Ohio Penitentiary while Isaac Smith awaits a possible reprieve to March 2. A grave is dug for Smith as authorities report the other two men have been hanged.
The United Mine Workers continued a full session as the Irwin strikers were unanimously endorsed. A new wage scale was under consideration, affecting the Coomera area and other mining regions in Pennsylvania.
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