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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1891
Page
10
France and Bulgaria drift toward confrontation over Chadouine expulsion. Cambon seeks a formal conference with the Sultan as Russia and Austria align with Bulgaria. Paris weighs potential naval actions before Varna or Bourgas. Royal dowry talks and a sensational English society scandal follow amid political pressure.
In Berlin the Reichstag passed the third reading of new commercial treaties amid opposition from Herr Kardorff over the 12 year duration. Chancellor Caprivi and von Caprivi clashed over foreign policy significance as the German Italian and German Belgian treaties were also adopted after the debate, finalizing the measures.
The Commercial Treaties Committee approved the German Belgian and Swiss pacts by 25 to 3 and the Italian treaty by 2 to 1. Herr Kisi for the minority announced a motion to demand new negotiations with Italy.
Father Ohrwalder reports 40 Europeans still captive at Omdurman with harsh treatment and manacles. Food is cheap in the Sudan as people crave restoration of Egyptian rule. Dervishes weaken, with a large camp at Fashoda. Darfur remains deserted by them amidst dangers from wild beasts.
James G. Blaine Jr. appeared before Justice Ingraham in the New York Supreme Court to be examined in supplementary proceedings over his property. He is 22, a clerk by trade, and the case stems from Dr. Frazer C. Fuller’s pursuit of a 329 judgment against Blaine’s wife Lizzie Fuller.
Five patients have died since transfer to North Brother's Island. Six other diphtheria cases emerged among detained immigrants at the Barge Office, all believed contracted from passengers of the Polynesia.
Four alleged leaders of a Philadelphia counterfeit ring were arrested after midnight. Raphel di Nicola Giacomo di Nicola alias Doc Arya Derogali and Emma Tate alleged accomplices operated a restaurant lodging house and wholesale counterfeiting. Detective Matthew Griffin traced the scheme buying and passing both coin and paper currency including an 1888 silver dollar imitation and an 1880 $5 treasury note. The gang reportedly disposed of up to 81 000 weekly, while awaiting new supplies.
Senator Quay spends a day meeting Philadelphia leaders and federal officials as Harrison supporters cohere. He discusses George M. Dallas as Circuit Judge and Stephen B. Elkins as Secretary of War, and asserts Blaine’s path remains open with Pennsylvania backing intact.
Vanderavers, a shoe maker from Namen, Belgium, was found guilty of murder and attempted murder in a family of seven. He killed three brothers and a sister, poisoned two more, and tried to kill the remaining brother. the king is likely to commute any death sentence.
In Philadelphia a Blaine divorce hearing exposed financial details of Marie Nevina Blaine including a Pennsylvania Railroad position and 215 shares of Seamless Tube Company stock tied by a lien to Dr. Fuller. The case featured dramatic moments as James G. Blaine Jr. arrived with Mrs. Ogden Doremus, triggering renewed attention amid the proceedings.
A distressed mother, after losing her home for debt, carried her infant to the Cheshire railway in Lospos Ches ter and leapt before a passing train. Both were killed instantly and their blood stained the track for some distance.
Emperor William elevates Chancellor von Caprivi to count after successful commercial treaties. At a banquet near Potsdam, the Reichstag’s approval of the treaties triggers the announcement. The emperor commends Caprivi as a devoted, honest pro German statesman whose work benefits the Fatherland and allied nations.
In Vienna the Austrian Premier Count von Tuafe planned to seal long stalled talks with Germany. He will include a German party member in the cabinet as a nonportfolio figure, enabling a moderate coalition with a solid majority to push through government measures amid attacks by Herr Greer and his Czechs.
In a tense exchange Mrs Doremus accuses Mr Blaine of being a scoundrel and poltroon after realizing she spoke to him. She condemns a man who would abandon his wife and child under his father's influence, prompting Blaine to react and end the confrontation.
In Quebec on December 18 Liberals organize monster meetings across the province. Detectives and police prepare to guard Spencerwood the Lieutenant Governor’s residence amid LiberaL fury in St. Poch and St. Saveur. Mercier accuses the Governor of autocratic rule and calls for unseating his nefarious acts with allies while denouncing the treachery awaiting the province’s representatives. Abbott’s promised payment is hinted as a taunt. The Dispatch previews tomorrow’s twenty four page issue.
The Ohio Supreme Court refuses to issue a writ mandamus to certify George Iden as Senator from the Fifteenth Sixteenth district. The decision leaves Iden and Gaumer uncertified and the district unrepresented while awaiting Circuit Court action in March.
Reports say no bloodshed yet at the Land Office scene while squaw men are said to have driven whites from their claims near Ft Two islands in the river opposite Pierre. The area remains tense as settlers press for possession of the disputed tracts.
In Amwell township near Washington Pennsylvania armed guards protecting F Marion Curry’s property repelled a nighttime attack that fired about a hundred shots from a concealed position. The assailants fled into the woods as Curry’s guards held ground and pursued no arrests.
The re election of President Samuel Gompers of the AFL was declared an uneasy victory as delegates chose Gompers over Hartt Delabar and others. The convention elected P. J. McGuire as First Vice President and Chris Evans as Secretary, with Lennon compelled to serve as Treasurer.
The article notes a recurring belief that abundant hair signals strength. It cites examples from dime museum performers and price fighters, observes thick hair among athletes, and suggests vigor may drive hair growth or vice versa, with a general rule linking hair with power.
Authentic news from Mier Mexico reports General Lorenzo Garcia handed command to an interior officer on the 14th and left for Mexico City. The move raises questions on whether his displacement is permanent while Major Luis Garcia Ramerez faces arrest on charges filed by Garcia for cautious pursuit of Catarina Garza.
Polling to fill Waterford’s vacant seat in the House of Commons will be held Wednesday December 25. John Reamond represents the Parvellites and Michael Davitt the McCarthyites.
Hon. B. Elkins newly appointed Secretary of War visited Cumberland at 7:30 PM from New York aboard the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He dined with C. L. Bretz, West Virginia Central Railway manager, then departed by special train for Elkins. He told The Dispatch he would not return to Washington until late next week. Local reaction is favorable. Elkins is well known and holds substantial business interests.
SPORTSMEN weary of hunting small game are urged by Lord Randolph Churchill in THE DISPATCH to pursue big game in Africa as described by his hunting in the heart of Africa.
The body of Amanda Colladay, 50, widow of Samuel Colladay, a prominent dry goods merchant, was found alone in her North Seventeenth Street home. Death likely occurred Tuesday night. she lived secluded for years, kept costly furnishings, and employed Eliza Harris who discovered the scene. Her relatives nearby were unaware until police notified them.
The New York stamp of fraud centers on undervalued tobacco imports with fillers in bales hiding wrappers. Treasury officials suspected lax Key West inspections and ordered a full review of about 50,000 bales in storage. Importers complain of delays while Inspector Wilbur investigates.
Citizens in Lordsburg starve out scab workers after stranded Southern Pacific effective seizure of the office. Locals vow to run strikers off, stopping a regular night train to delay scab arrivals. Officials seek protection as the office remains vacant and a manhunt is promised for those who held the train.
Alarm at Schoenberger's mill pump house caused a minor fire with trifling loss. Miss Katie Bach of Allegheny appointed voice culture and violin method teacher at Butler County Conservatory. A facetious petition to Allegheny Finance Committee was admitted as a joke. Mt Oliver Incline to close mid January for repairs with new engines. four to six weeks expected. DorRFLIxcEn jailed for eight and a half years minus commutation. Grover Brown breaks right foot while digging on Clifton Ave Allegheny. Emma S500.F, 16, seeks help to return home to Cincinnati after stranding by Son of Monte Cristo company. Conoxer McDowelt notified of a body found near a deserted oil derrick on Dr John Fife’s property in Upper St Clair, with bullet wound and revolver. identity unknown. Tax Committee on Parks considers purchase viability of Bailey and Robinson properties for park use. referred to subcommittee Bigham Anderson Lenz. Christmas menu and cooking notes promised in THE DISPATCH tomorrow. twenty four pages.
Burt Garber touring for ex Governor Foraker says Sherman has eight votes more than enough to win. Garber fears Foraker may fail though he plans to boost his own vote. Alliance reports the traveling advocate’s candid assessment after a local stop.
A college presidents conference arranged by the YMCA will be held at Association Hall in this city on December 29. President Seth Low of Columbia will preside with speakers including Oates Amherst Patton Princeton and Andrews Brown. Other invited speakers include Raymond Wesleyan Ledlie Smith and Dwight Yale. The theme is Education and the Colleges with lectures on institutional attitudes toward educational problems. A graduate glee club led by Walter Carroll Low will sing college songs. About 1,500 college men were invited, including 100 presidents.
The steamship Polynesia arrived from Stetten on December 9 with several child deaths in steerage due to measles. Quarantined for inspection, ill passengers were removed and 17 aboard were found to have ship fever and diphtheria. They were placed in the hospital at the Barge Office.
In Canton on December 18 there is marked improvement in Governor elect McKinley's condition. He cannot receive callers yet and will stay quiet for several days. Doctors say the condition is not serious, but rest is required.
Governor elect McKinley announced the appointment of Edward J. Pocock of Columbus as Adjutant General and Colonel Howe as Assistant Adjutant General after a large contest for the post.
Kansas grain dealers accuse W. W. Haskell, state grain inspector, of discrimination against state dealers. They claim he collaborates with Peavy & Co to route No. 3 graded grain from Kansas to Missouri and grade it No. 2 on the Missouri side. A removal campaign against Haskell will be circulated.
On FE F Frasten is charged by Ide San fross with misusing her. Josxin Howtien arrested for abusing his child. Fast COLLAND arrested on Alderman Braan warrant for assault and battery. ANDERsoOX drunk and struck George McCoy at Robinson's works. Joux Fiston, a Washington county oil driller, arrived to town. Fisher hired a cab on Fifth avenue and was arrested after kicking out the sides.
Russell Sage Jr. is seriously ill with meningitis according to his doctor Dr. George H. Bottum. The illness is described as a mild type, but there is doubt about recovery as Sage remains constantly drowsy and has not experienced hallucinations.
Sioux claim the 11 million acre reservation was not legally opened under the act allowing settlement. They argue two thirds consent was not obtained and that the half-breed faction was not legally counted as Indians. Filings on allotments are noted.
Wakeman outlines an entertainment night to support orphans of sailors via the Liver pool institution and its charity efforts, as reported by The Dispatch for tomorrow.
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