25 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1891
Page
1
A terse report notes South Dakota fear the trains may be halted all day on the Sioux River line. In Huron persistent fog and fears of service disruption linger. Minnesota reports late snowfall and a light fall with warmer temperatures causing melting in the city.
Congress likely will not pass a general river and harbor bill this session. Appropriations will continue essential work but the usual dragnet bill will be dropped. House reform aims to cut waste, trim payrolls, and reassert retrenchment under Democratic leadership.
The account notes dinner guests including C Aussetant Secretary of Reseinnsane and Mire as Private Secretary along with Mr. Rockford Chief Clerk and Mrs. Cassin as part of the event seating.
Marcus O. Janowitz arrived in New York seeking money or blood. He carried a Colt six shooter, two “billies,” clockwork devices, batteries, and chemicals. He resisted arrest, warning officers his bag could explode. He produced letters to Jay Gould and others demanding payment or death, claiming debts totaling vast sums. He is a Rochester native said to have fallen into madness after failed speculation.
Dallas December dispatch reports the defeat of Roger Q. Mills for the Speakership shifts speculation to a Senate successor. Culberson or Horace Chilton emerge as likely choices, with Mills supporters arguing for state pride and reform ties while opponents cite party views on free coinage and silver.
New York December 24. Russell Sage faces a high profile lawsuit alleging he used broker clerk W R Laidlaw as a shield during the Norcross dynamite explosion at 71 Broadway. The suit seeks about 100000 in damages claiming Laidlaw suffered severe injuries while Sage survived. Laidlaw has since lay in St Vincent's Hospital.
The jury convicted George Dunnaway of first degree murder with mitigating circumstances and found him guilty of criminal assault and shooting with intent to kill. He received two life terms plus eight and ten year sentences. The crowd feared a mistrial, but no lynching occurred as Sheriff prepared to guard the prisoner. An attorney warned that clearing Dunnaway could lead to execution in West Virginia.
William Mackey escaped lunatic creates alarm at Coxcade church by profanity driving out worshipers then traps, confronts priest’s home, and battles ten men before capture after a fierce struggle in Dusugur Indiana.
A fragment indicates a dynamite blast occurred today in a building causing damage. Details are unclear but the action involved explosive material and a person named Dee Berltx or Dee in the report. The text is garbled with missing context and locations.
At 29145 Smallman Street the three story home of M F Pritchard exploded after a gas leak filled the cellar. Seven people were seriously injured but all survived, including three children found alive in the cellar. Mrs Pritchard and Mr Pritchard suffered severe burns and shock. The building, contents, and losses around four thousand dollars.
In Crawfordsville Indiana Peter Fischer became violently insane this afternoon. He slashed at several people on crowded streets and severed Fred Schweitzer’s ear from his head before police overpowered him. Fischer attempted to cut his own throat and was jailed after a fierce struggle.
The New York grip epidemic grows with 46 deaths reported since December 11 and over 4 000 cases in town. Four city officials are laid up as physicians warn the illness remains widespread though fatalities are still relatively few.
Edward Davis of Pa died at home on December 24 after learning he would receive a pension for service in the Mexican War. The good news proved too much for him and he collapsed and died soon afterward.
A public meeting in Innerkip, Ontario, Dec 24 approved a resolution favoring political union with the United States to bring prosperity to Canadians.
John George Roth was acquitted on insanity grounds after trial over an October shooting attempt on Dr. John Hall. Medical experts testified Roth suffered chronic delusional insanity while Roth argued he was sane. He was committed to the State Asylum for the Insane at Auburn.
A heavy Christmas snowstorm grips the region with strong winds and plummeting temperatures. Reports from Britton and other northern areas indicate widespread snowfall and signs of a blizzard, affecting travel and daily life.
The jury found for defendant Thomas Mellon in a $50,000 damages suit by Councilman A. P. Foley. Depositions revealed alleged boodle plans involving Speaker Hayes and council members to push an incline plane ordinance. Judge Henry ruled out a $25,000 claim, and the verdict followed about an hour of deliberation.
Kim ball and Champ, accused in a £300,000 embezzlement scheme, were arrested in Brivres. Eastern stockholders complain, alleging they misappropriated about $100,000. The pair traveled nationwide and even visited Honolulu before capture.
J C Keller of Altoona Pennsylvania was run over by the cars in Valparaiso Indiana last night and killed instantly. The acidente occurred late in the evening near the station with investigators noting the fatality. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident as rail workers report no immediate witnesses.
St Perressvec reports Dec 24 that the Russian Government will support France in pressing the powers to ensure Bulgaria observes the capitulation. The move aligns Moscow with Paris in enforcing terms of the agreement between France and Bulgaria.
A scrambled news directory item lists topics including economy to sale in Congress a crank declared a lunatic and a variety of items such as high school exam winners, a Christmas program, and a wreck on the New York Central. It also mentions editorial content and legal notices.
Superintendent Miller Elliott notes 10 extra cars to ease heavy travel as old cars undergo repairs. Chief Brown doubts full rapid transit. Conway of Conkling Club comments. delays from crossings and teamsters worsen crowding. city plans include new dynamos and engine to boost power.
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