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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1890
Page
1
Indian forces and soldiers clash in two desperate engagements after scales collapse. Reports describe fierce firefights with heavy casualties on both sides and strategic positions contested through the night. The battles reflect ongoing tensions and local military actions.
Couriers report grim battles on Porcupine Creek with Major Whiteside sending four troops of the Seventh Cavalry. Captain Wallace is killed and several lieutenants wounded as Big Foot’s band resists disarmament amid heavy Indian casualties and renewed border panic.
Tense standoff at Pine Ridge Agency ends with a peaceable surrender after Indians raise a white flag. About 150 armed warriors and 250 squads with children confront troops led by Colonel Forsythe, prompting disarmament and a demand for help from Lieutenant Taylor's scouts. Officials fear renewed hostilities and a return to the warpath.
Tribesmen from the Sioux and Cheyenne camps around Pine Ridge Agency surge in war mood after a clash. Colonel Forsythe encamped on Porcupine Creek with possible relief forces from Heary and the Sixth Cavalry bound to reach by Wednesday. Indian police under Major Swords ordered to monitor tribes as 4000 relations tremble.
Official telegrams from General Miles describe a fight near Wounded Knee creek as white troops clash with Sioux hostiles. Casualties include Captain Wallace and five soldiers killed, Lieutenant Garlington and 15 men wounded, with Indians pursued as agency tensions rise.
The article details the sudden collapse of the Baring Brothers firm and its partners fortunes. Lord Revelstoke s mansion in Mayfair is being realized for liquidators, Hodgson shifts from wealth to a £500 annual salary serving Barings & Co, Stewart faces loss of his Carleton House Terrace project, and Mildmay rents Kent estate while awaiting sale or tenancy.
Thousands visit Hawarden for Gladstone 81st birthday and the unveiling of a memorial drinking fountain honoring his golden wedding anniversary. The ceremony recalls his entry to the Privy Council with Sir Robert Peel and his early government service.
A steamship delivered enough Koch lymph to make 30,000 one milligram doses. Dr. Bailey and colleagues from New York Philadelphia and Berlin report strong improvements in tuberculosis patients treated with the lymph, which Koch supposedly regards as an absolute cure.
After recent anxieties Gladstone recovered health and spirits. Congratulations poured in from Britain and abroad as he attended the Hawarden unveiling of a memorial fountain. He spoke of fifty years at Hawarden and desire to remain there for the rest of his life.
John Lewis, a Washington hop raiser, visits St Louis at the Laclede. He cites a record year with high yields and prices, noting 250000 acres cleared in Oregon and Washington and more investment in hop farms as the industry booms. He mentions sending hops to Europe via Denver and New Orleans for better rates and time.
Meadville December 29 James G Foster and Son hardware dealers made an assignment to W B Foster for creditors. Liabilities amount to about 15000 dollars with assets likely near that figure. The senior partner is a long established Meadville businessman. Money market stringency cited as cause.
The Union Pacific laid an engine across the switch to the Missouri river bridge and deployed guards to stop Milwaukee and Rock Island trains from crossing. Authorities say the move aims to block passage until the dispute is resolved.
A Berlin heiress Marie Ploch, 30, visited Chicago, fell for Albert Roy, an African Prince portrayed lover. He and a Chicago associate stole 7000 marks in Prussian bonds, converted to dollars, then vanished. Maria returned to Berlin while authorities search for the rogue Chicago contact.
In Lisnox on December 25, still intense hostilities from the Portuguese press target Salisbury. The cable dispatch notes ongoing virulence despite formal cordiality between British and Portuguese governments.
The Salisbury edition of a Portuguese publication printed a double page caricature and launched harsh attacks on the Premier, reflecting strong political rhetoric and sensational imagery.
The arbitration between Portugal Great Britain and the United States over the Delayoa Railway concession will begin in Berne after New Year before a three member Swiss panel. The United States has broadened the arbitration scope beyond mere rolling stock value and will consider the conduct of the Portuguese government. The American and British shareholders seek 10000 dollars with the concession steel and 250000 acres of mineral land also to be valued.
At a London meeting of Hebrew working tailors Lewis Lyons said that about May next all workers in England without exceptions would strike against the sweating system. He added the movement would be aided by tailors in France Germany and America.
Mr. William O'Brien says there is no dispute over the Irish fund control and that American contributions will go to evicted tenants. In Dublin, F. F. Dubedat & Son fail, losses estimated at £60,000 to £250,000, founder missing, stock exchange disrupted. Bishop Graves of Limerick travels incognito to Rome amid Irish affairs speculation.
Albert John a middle aged German rented a store on Eighth Avenue last August and built a jewelry stock with one third cash and the rest on credit. On Christmas he carried away about $25,000 in diamonds in two satchels and disappeared leaving his wife penniless. Creditors include Maiden Lane and Nassau Street jewelers. Authorities seized remaining goods but value is small. Attachments totaling about $7,300 were issued in favor of Stern Brothers Co. and Herschberg & Jahn was known in the trade and had a shady record. A safe yielded pool tickets and a penny, and he had borrowed $500 from his wife who saved it.
San Francisco dispatch reports Hebrews plan a 250000 dollar relief fund for persecuted Russians and the purchase of 1,000,000 acres on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The land will be split into farms for colonists sent by the English Society of Israelites, with Daniel Myer as manager and broad support from coastal towns and merchants.
A condemned killer named Adolphe Verdugo escaped from a jail in Tucsos Aniz by striking jailer Pedro Pellon three times in the neck and forcing his way out through a gate, with bystander chaos and alarms raised as authorities pursue him.
A conference of Republican leaders in CoLumpus signals a plan to back Sherman for President with Blaine steering the effort. Major McKinley would head Ohio’s ticket, while Blaine rejects another presidential bid, and Sherman’s finance expertise is praised as key to national unity amid Kansas Farmers’ Alliance tensions.
A Dec 29 dispatch from Helena, Mont., reports the coming session will be more tumultuous than last year as Democrats refuse to recognize the previous body's legality. Republicans hold 6 seats to Democrats 10, with eight senators up for re election. Democrats seek one more seat to gain impeachment leverage against Mr Rickards and the Supreme Court rulings on returns. Contested race details include John W Power of Chateau county and the power of United States Senator Power.
Albany reports Governor Hill remains silent on the U S Senate contest as factional pressure grows. Charles Weed appears the strongest candidate, with opposition within the Democrats over tariff views. Dana has declined the post, leaving Weed as the likely appointee amid gubernatorial maneuvering.
Senator Ingalls reached Topeka from Atchison and rented rooms at the Copeland Hotel for a month. He will run his own campaign for re election while Farmers Alliance leaders fear his efforts to keep Alliance legislators from caucusing. Judge Frank Doser appeared as an Alliance candidate for Senator.
Representative Kerr visits Clearfield to assess the Wallace collapse and says it does not affect local business. He asserts Wallace will recover, with assets outweighing liabilities and creditors to be paid in full.
Special telegram from New York reports Senator Plumb of Kansas at the Astor House December 29 remaining guarded and not commenting on his colleague’s ongoing troubles.
Charlotte Benton born days before Napoleon’s death died Christmas Day at Richfield Springs. Daughter of Joseph Bonaparte, she inherited 26 000 acres in Jefferson county and South Lawrence. She married Zebulon and taught French in Watertown Dayton and Richfield Springs. Described as cultured graceful and beautiful with facial likeness to Napoleon.
Ed Armstead was fatally wounded at 2 o'clock today by Policeman Rafferty in Chisholm's pool room Denver. Armstead and three companions were mistaken for burglars after a knock at the door. They fled the back room where they had been playing poker, believing they were about to be arrested for gambling.
Three men robbed Merchants' Exchange Bank on Commercial avenue South Chicago noon era. They abducted clerk Frank Ly ng locked him in vault before fleeing in a buggy, pursued by police on foot and by wagon. Suspects identified as John Corbett Frank Bennett and Henry Featherstone after a long chase ending in a Hyde Park barn.
Attorneys for friends of Mr. Kean circulated to creditors offering settlement of all claims for 35 cents on the dollar in Chicago on December 29. The plan aims to avoid loss from forced sale by the assignes and promises a 35 percent cash dividend plus further gains up to par through asset handling.
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