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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1890
Page
1
Bright signs abound as Thomas Iron Company and other financiers report steady iron output and solid demand. Bankers and merchants anticipate a prosperous year with conservative buying, improving money markets, rising prices, and a potential silver coinage boost to the economy.
Testimony in the Union Railway suit reveals stock valued at 300000 issued by the defunct company. About 200000 was deposited with the American Loan and Trust Company in Boston as security, while 100000 was given to 13 local members for services securing franchises and property owner support.
Louisville reports an inquest into the poisoning of Mrs. Julian Higbee's four children near Brandenburg. Dr James L Lewis, the family physician, said he suspected poisoning after the third death and urged post mortem examination after the fourth, but the widow opposed the autopsy.
The examiner states arsenic was found and two or more children died by poisoning. He pins suspicion on Mrs. Higbee due to opposition to the examination and indifference to the illness. The physician notes a natural death for the first child and a homicidal mania linked to subsequent deaths. He has known the mother for 20 years and cites a prior mental attack and recent mental change.
Baltimore dispatch reports Governor Jackson and Commander Seth violated US law regulating passenger limits on steam vessels by using the McLane and Thomas to transport riders and oysters beyond licensed capacity. The state vessels ferried passengers across the bay for four days under railroad company orders before Olive arrived to replace them.
In Daviston Mississippi four men were shot in a party aftermath. Favre killed Parker and wounded two others. Favre killed during arrest attempt by Sheriff Shivers and Deputy White. Shivers and White mortally wounded. both are treated locally.
Toreka dec 27 Jerry Simpson Farmers' Alliance Congressman elect from the Seventh district grows as a potential Senatorial candidate for the vacated seat. Farmers in the Third and Sixth districts have joined the movement, spreading the "sockless statesman" boom.
The old banking firm Hunter & West assigns all property and the bank's assets amid outside investments. Mr West's private liabilities are listed at 66500 dollars. Attachments include Union National Bank Denver for 10000 dollars. Time is given and the claim is that no one will lose anything.
William Nelson of the Knoxville Handle Factory was pulled into a fast turning shaft. His sleeve caught, tearing his arm from the shoulder and throwing it ten feet, as he collapsed unconscious. Doctors fear serious injury but hope for recovery.
The Little Miami Railroad freight depot in Cincinnati burned at 8 30 tonight. The building measured about 600 by 125 feet and held around 45 carloads of unloaded freight with only four cars present. Among the goods were 90 barrels of whisky and 50 bales of cotton.
The Manhattan Club unanimously adopts resolutions condemning the force bill. It declares the pretense of aiding the colored race as empty and futile. The decision was announced in New York on December 27.
Private Naples dispatches report archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann died yesterday after being found speechless in the street and rushed to a hotel. The renowned excavator of Troy rose from poverty to world fame, earning honors from Berlin to Athens and publishing major works on Mycenae Troy and Trojan antiquities.
Western Union Telegraph Company announces a rate cut of 30 to 40 percent on business in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico. The reduction takes effect January 1 and applies mainly to non competing points.
The Celluloid Manufacturing Company, the Celluloid Brush Company, and the Celluloid Novelty Company deeded to the Celluloid Company for one dollar each as part of a nationwide consolidation of celluloid interests. Deeds were recorded in Newark today under the policy to unify all celluloid holdings.
The transfer covers two city blocks valued in the millions. The Celluloid Company plans to manufacture a cheaper incomustible plastic material as a camphor substitute. Chemists claim success in a superior compound, to be called celluloid to preserve the name.
A team led by Dr George F Shrady at New York Cancer Hospital starts Koch lymph care on eight incurable cancer patients all women with advanced disease. In Bellevue Hospital tests, bacilli counts rose then fell after injections while patients gained weight and appetite, marking early signs of response though results remain uncertain.
Miss Mamie Crawford and Bertha Loomis, both sixteen, prevented a house fire in Fort Donex Ia by crawling to the roof with a ladder and directing a garden hose as a fierce wind raged. Their calm bravery earns them honorary status with the fire department.
Reports from China claim the steamship Shang Hai burned near Woo Hoo with over 200 fatalities. Passengers and crew panicked as flames spread, many leaped overboard or drowned when overcrowded boats swamped.
A special telegram from Topeka reports immense suffering among Oklahoma settlers after late opening to non Native occupation. With crops failed and provisioning exhausted, thousands in Guthrie Oklahoma City and Kingfisher face famine as winter deepens. Ed P Greer notes hundreds begging for work and food, with stories of a Cowley county farmer and a mother with three children surviving on little money.
A Kansas legislative committee finished a report to Governor Humphrey detailing proposed changes. Key items include free public works, electing railroad commissioners, State Board of Charity, lower county officer salaries, and taxing actual property values. A bank reform section sets minimum capital at 10000, bans real estate loans, imposes penalties for insolvent deposits, requires reserves, and creates a state bank commissioner with annual exams and quarterly reports.
B Stevens the Woonsocket banker who closed his doors yesterday acts delirious and mumbles when creditors visit. About 20 creditors met to protect their interests as deposits are reported up to Wednesday night amid indications of possible insolvency.
Carrie Wonn, 22, Columbus Dee, died by self inflicted gunshot to the left side after separation from husband Frank Wonn a machinist since March. He filed for divorce and the strain left her despondent, authorities said.
Sardasky claimed a purchased ticket but all waiters were needed. The Count accused the waiter, cast him from the banquet hall, and later assaulted him at dinner. Sardasky obtained a warrant and the Count paid a fine. the waiter may sue for damages.
Ex President Cleveland and Governor Hill will attend the Young Men's Democratic Association banquet in Philadelphia on January 8. About 500 have signaled attendance but hall capacity limits acceptances to 550. Cleveland will respond to a toast with other guests including Pattison, Gordon, Dickinson, Bayard, and Fairchild.
In Jackson Mississippi on December 27 the Board of Mayor and Aldermen demanded the resignations of the entire police force citing inefficiency with Christmas revellers. A. G. Lewis was elected Chief of Police.
Four packinghouse workers including Michael and Frank Flavin Harrison and Thomas Berry were drinking at a dance when a quarrel over a girl sparked a fight. Michael Flavin died after being shot Frank Flavin wounded and in danger.
The Alpha Tan Omega society in session at Richmond Virginia elected their grand officers. Delegates attended from every section of the United States. The next congress will be held in Nashville in December 1892.
The Dispatch Directory lays out a 24 page issue in three parts detailing local domestic foreign and sporting news plus editorials. It lists sections such as The News of Europe The Westinghouse Fund Rich Oil Producers A Cuban Beauty's Love The Want Column For Sale To Let Society The Grand Army The Militia Gossip Market Reports Dramatic News Amusement Notices and reviews plus business cards and notices from Joe Jefferson Frank Carpenter and Rudyard Kipling among others.
A dentist, Dr Glenn, boxing with George T Gray in Peorta drew revolvers after a rival paper The Daily Commercial attacked him with a article and cartoon. Glenn later confronted Kelley editor leading to a tense fight. Friends seek to hush matter.
Vague reports say a bloody affray at Swan Lake in this county after a dance sparked by a target practice session. Two Negroes are reported dead and ten injured, with no names available due to the prevailing excitement.
Dec. 27 in AuRoRa Missouri Charlie Griffie aged 8 and 15 killed Tomblin, a mine laborer, by striking him with a billiard cue causing fatal brain concussion. Officers pursued Griffie who escaped.
Chicago December 27 Henry Haarsehel an Austrian Count and ex soldier was in court after a banquet incident. N L Sardasky bought a ticket for a French banquet and entered with his wife. The Count identified Sardasky as a former waiter from a Monroe Street restaurant and approached him.
The Belmont stud sale at Nursery near Babylon today realized 123600 total with Potomac selling for 25000 and Prince Royal for 5600. Dwyer bid on Potomac amid a large group of sporting men, but the auction concluded with Potomac and other notable stock going to various buyers.
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