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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
1
Frederick Carl Fitzsimmons, held in New Orleans parish prison, slashed his throat with a small pen knife after writing a farewell letter and expressing desire to return home. He lingered through the night under careful watch but bled heavily. the attending doctors said his death was likely within hours.
A prisoner at the Parish prison wandered a hall with ready knives and forks scattered about, posing a suicide risk. Dr. Hunter of St. Ann's Episcopal Church arrived after the cutting and administered last rites to the dying man.
New Orleans report details Deputy Sheriff John Mayers, Detective Murphy, and Mr. Pender visiting Fitzsimmons after he cut his throat. Eye witnesses recount finding him with his head severed, blood in bed, and a chilling remark about having the knife for months. Prison staff describe his calm, gentlemanly nature and shock at press coverage.
James Barner Tripp, famed sewing machine accessory inventor, lies in a hypnotic state at Mrs. Lodewick’s boarding house after his wife, reportedly insane, exerts control. Doctors say they can do nothing to help as authorities consider action against Mrs. Tripp. Tripp, about 55, married to a young singer educated in Italy, faces transfer to a hospital while Lodewick seeks legal dispossession.
Detective Murphy of Pittsburgh recalls visiting Fitzsimmons in prison at his invitation for a potential confession. He notes Fitzsimmons praised him initially, calling him rough but later suggested the meeting was for effect. The exchange precedes further details on a birth page continuation.
Supporters celebrate wins in two Ontario by elections amid a trade policy clash between protection and reciprocity with the United States. Ballot results from Prince Edward and nearby districts favored the conservative slate, boosting party momentum at ToroxTo.
In March a Conservative won Lennox and a Liberal won Prince Edward but both were unseated for corrupt practices. Today Conservatives secured ten seats in each county with majorities of 80 in Lennox and 300 in Prince Edward. The region, known for barley and horse exports to the United States, would gain from Liberal reciprocity policy, making today’s election notable.
The Long Ridge kidnap gang leader Charles Waterbury and confederate John McCann confessed after capture. Waterbury, held for 5000 bail, admitted the plot to seize Ward Waterbury. Sam Sutherland also jailed on similar bail. locals talk of a village jubilee after the arrests.
The Woolson Spice Company of Toledo and Kansas City buys 15 acres by Michigan Central depot to erect a vast coffee roasting complex. A 500 foot Monroe street front main building will house weighing and packing, with a central offices block. Eight four story brick buildings, 12 roasters per battery, mills and boilers, printing unit and sack factory are included. Total cost about 400000 dollars and 1000 employees.
Purero Con February 4 The Rocky Mountain Oil Co celebrated the pipeline from Florence wells to the Overton refinery. A Pueblo special train carried prominent citizens and capitalists to Overton for refinery inspections. The refinery, costing over 40000 dollars once completed next week, will include large tanks, pipes, and wells at Florence.
Rumor in Omaha says Governor Thayer who leaves for Texas next Monday will hand over the office to Lt. Governor Majors to block Governor Boyd from taking the seat. Plan alleged to trigger a special session to block Boyd and push freight rate legislation. Republicans call the rumor false.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a political stir as the Young Democratic Battalion shifts allegiance from Hill to Cleveland. Major John D. Worman endorses Cleveland strongly, claiming broad Pennsylvanian support for the ex-President. Representative John H. Fow announces bid for State Senator, aiming for nomination and victory.
Anti Dickinson wing causes a split with ex-Mayor Thompson E F Conely and Ralph Phelps Jr leading prominent opponents. They vow to withhold support for the upcoming demonstration while local politicians fear a setback for the state party which has been solid for Cleland.
The Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Iowa discussed Governor Boies candidacy and authorized pushing him to lead the ticket. Palmer House in Chicago designated as convention headquarters with a large delegation expected to boost the Iowa governor. Delegates from Lockport are also noted in the push.
A Maryland House session heated over a resolution urging tariff reform along Cleveland and Mills bill lines. Lawmakers split between reference to the Federal Relations Committee and immediate action, with eastern shore unity forming to delay until next Thursday when the measure returns as a rider of the day.
Washington special reports Judge Holman, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, denies endorsing uniform 20 per cent cuts to all bills. He says many estimates must stand, but reductions of 30 to 40 per cent can occur without harming services. Democrats plan broad austerity to contrast with the prior Congress.
Philadelphia reports the sheriff seized Albert A. Guigues leather works due to a judgment of about 254000. Guigues counsel cited a $46000 foreclosure as triggering the collapse, with liabilities unspecified. Oliver P. Terry & Co. cloth merchants also assigned to-day as debts run around 41000 while assets total roughly 65000.
Paris February 4 A French court affirmed that the Pope remains a sovereign and may inherit property in France despite 1870 events and the abolition of temporal power. Also February 4 Berlin Belated News An anonymous 106000 mark gift to the Keuntzel family from Kaiser William is revealed.
Albany February 4 anti Pinkerton bill clears the New York Assembly to curb the agency. The measure targets the Pinkerton service amid growing labor dispute tensions and political pushback.
Don M Dickinson efforts to rally Michigan support for Grover Cleveland by speaking to University of Michigan law students on February 22 face disruption as local Democratic factions clash over public meeting plans. Dickinson supporters hold the avenue Moorner shares while factions argue over arrangements for the event and the following day.
New Orleans reports the Louisiana State Lottery collapsed after Congress curtailed its business. Revenue peaked at $5,798,125. after the anti lottery postal law the monthly tickets fell to 20 percent, profits shrank to about $1.36 million overall, and annual license payments plus reduced dividends crippled the operation. The charter renewal in 1890 era projected large future earnings, but congressional action curtailed the net gains.
Andrew Carnegie writes to John Patterson urging a union of Canada with the United States. He argues the historic precedent of Scotland and England shows shared destiny, notes Canada would keep local government, and says unity would bring peace and prosperity on the continent.
Boston reports a prisoner revolt at Deer Island with ringleaders restrained after searches. Officials say the unrest traces to August and followed a Sunday yard ring and prize fight, reflecting factional board turmoil. Mayor orders a rigid investigation.
New Orleans February 4 The Supreme Court upholding Congress excluding lottery matter from mails and Morris letter withdrawing his renewal proposal for the Louisiana lottery charter have pushed Mexican lottery shares up from six to ten dollars. Murphy Foster anti lottery candidate and Hiram Lott anti lottery convention chair will keep the campaign active.
Among La Bourgogne passengers arriving in New York was Henry Rosenfeld of Chicago. He had toured Europe and visited Monte Carlo just before returning to America. It is said he won 000 at Monte Carlo. A week earlier he hosted an elaborate dinner to celebrate his luck and then pledged to never gamble again.
Troxwoop Mice February 4 The Norrie Mine in this city declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents on each share. The mine produced 000,099 tons of iron ore in 1891, the largest ever from a single iron mine, and aims to reach 1,000,000 tons.
Dispatch reports reveal Mrs. Fitzsimmons in bed when told of her husband Fitzsimmons attempt at death by own action in New Orleans. Warden Wright and prison staff comfort her as she suffers a nervous collapse, asking for faith and praying for her husband and child. Her condition is described as serious and fragile after the shock.
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