24 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1891
Page
1
Rescue workers announce four miners are alive after being trapped since February 4 following a flood. Miners heard tapping, doctors prepared to provide nourishment as rescuers braced to reach them through a gas-filled passage.
Rescue workers report five men, including a Polander with limited English, trapped in a confined space 4 feet high and 21 feet wide after water carved a downward cross-cut. Authorities expect extraction within hours as medical aid and sustenance are provided.
West Newton February report details Sam Woods fire boss at Yough slope arrested for misdemeanor neglecting to enter rooms and mark faces as required. Inspector Jenkins testified witnessing Woods marking coal faces and noted dangerous ventilation. Woods’ employer severed ties after the incident.
Connellsville reports suggest James Waddell and Robert and John Rohovel may not have been in the Moyer mine pit when the fire broke out. Mine Inspector Duncan and 20 workers searched above the water line and found no trace of the men. Pit Boss McDonald maintained they were not in the mine.
The Spring Hill area reports 120 dead after the disaster with 64 married men 40 single men and 25 boys among the victims. Relief fund challenges drive donations and aid as orphans seek food and shelter while distress grows. Subscriptions to the relief fund reach 2755 dollars as relief efforts continue.
In Hargispure on February 23, Westmoreland and nearby Allegheny coal district members push Thomas Lynch General Superintendent of the H C Frick Company mines for a seat on the Mining Commission. Judge Doty of Westmoreland holds appointment power. a petition urges Lynch's selection.
Chicago Feb 25 The National Board of Control of the World's Fair Aid meets today without a quorum. It is decided there will be one final National Commission session before the fair closes in 1893 due to lack of funds. World’s Fair architects meet. plans ready but await clearance by the E Control. Director General Davis telegraphed Senator Farwell noting no interference with Congressional legislation.
In Berti Mort February 25, Stephen Lavoroni delirious with pneumonia in an Italian boarding house attacked and killed proprietor Felice and cut his own throat. Authorities report the incident occurred during a fever dream state with no clear motive given.
A fragment describes Lavoroni fatally wounding a man after an attempted killing of another man who was ill. The text ends mid action with Lavoroni trying to cut his target.
Special telegram from New York reports Eunst Baron, a Hamburg Transport Bank cashier and stockholder, stole 2000 marks last May, fled to England and the United States, traveled via San Francisco to Vera Cruz, then New York. German officials sought restitution. deputy marshals used a bluff, convincing Baron to hand over 1700 of the stolen funds before he was released.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 56 feet 2 1 2 inches at 8 p.m. and fluctuated. No rain expected to raise the level, river may rise half an inch more then hold steady until tomorrow. Rail traffic runs on temporary high ground stations. river navigation to resume by Wednesday if dry. Above Cincinnati, level is steady or falling. tributaries receding. mild night with overcast sky.
The New York elephant Fanchon remains upstairs at 147 East Fifty-seventh Street where heavy planks and runways must be built overnight to move her to terra firma. Visitors arrive with peanuts as Justice McMahon visits during a long police court adjournment, Fanchon interacting with his silk hat in a playful yet tense moment.
The Supreme Court, in Philadelphia dated February 23, upholds that shooting and instantly killing pigeons at a match is not cruelty under the 1869 act. The ruling dismisses cruelty claims and preserves the legality of the sport for gun club members since 1887.
William Munroe County Auditor of Yankton married Saturday night to Mrs. C. E. Bartlett, a 45 year old widow, ten days after his first wife was buried. The 60 year old groom has one son in Trinidad and five children nearby, stirring local opposition and threats of mob action.
Montreal February 23. Authorities report Quebec priests have confidentially been instructed to influence votes to ensure victory for Sir John Macdonald in the current election contest. The Church fears closer Canada United States intercourse would diminish its powers.
Edith Cox aged 10 and Nettie Robinson aged 9, Grandville schoolgirls, vanished at noon while playing. Search found their bodies late this afternoon in a water pond formed in an old quarry a quarter mile from the school. The quarry was frozen over and authorities believe they fell through the ice.
St Louis February 23 William Baker a colored porter at Rice Stix Co was jailed at the Four Courts on charges of robbing the firm of several thousand dollars in silks and satins The goods were found in the possession of a woman named Anderson with whom Baker had been intimate.
Washington February 23 Democrats decide not to obstruct normal business for now, letting Republicans advance appropriation bills and select measures. They may filibuster the shipping bill if pressed, and aim to push the Direct Tax and Shipping Bills while seeking action on canal, pure food, and land court bills. A reference by Representative Wike sets out a dramatic preamble and resolution calling for constitutional impeachment procedures against Reed’s allies, signaling continued political tension.
In Washinerton on February 33, Senator Morgan objected to a Western newspaper's label of the Nicaragua Canal bill as a proposed steal. He argued against granting floor access to those who libel senators with dishonest and insane assertions, after remarks by Senator Reagan the topic lapsed into executive session.
Maryland Senator Gorman used the sundry civil bill debate to rebuke Civil Service Commissioners for denouncing senators, representatives and Cabinet officers as hostile to the civil service law. He charged the commissioners with overstepping their role during the Senate discussion in Washington on February 23.
The article describes tensions as Commissioners are accused of overstepping propriety by denouncing Senators Congress members and Cabinet ministers in public and in newspaper articles. It notes the Commissioners lack practical fairness in enforcing the law. Mr Cockrell recalls a presidential reprimand to the Commissioners while Mr Gorman counters that the President would not dare reprimand them for criticizing the Postmaster General.
Ohio Congressman Yoder says Foster's Treasury post hurts McKinley's bid for governor. He argues the tariff issue will expose the McKinley tariff frame as a defeat risk and Ohio voters may shift away from him, though McKinley's personal popularity could still yield votes.
In Washington the House, in committee, debated the immigration bill with support from Mr. Covert of New York. An amendment by Mr. Stggp of Maryland sought rules for frontier inspection to avoid travel delays with Canada. An amendment by Mr. Dickerson of Kentucky protected those convicted of political offenses from exclusion. The bill was reported to the House as Mr. Oates of Alabama offered a substitute before the previous question was ordered and the House adjourned at 10 o clock.
Soap manufacturers from the Southwest met in Kansas City to form the Southwestern Soap Association. Members include Kirk & Co Chicago Proctor Gamble Cincinnati Fairbanks St Louis Page Soap Omaha Babbit Colgate New York Peet Brothers Kansas City. Officers elected Charlies Hammond Kansas City President Allan Risley Chicago First Vice President W A Page Second Vice President J W Bittman St Louis Secretary. The group aims to regulate prices and curb aggressive price cutting by sellers.
San Francisco reports the clipper Elisabeth wreck off North Head on Saturday night with the death toll rising to one. Eleven people were saved including the wife and children of Captain Concord. First mate Charles Barclay recounts that after saving the captain's family, efforts to save the ship intensified but Captain Concord refused to abandon ship, saying he was late and would hamper Barclay. A wave then struck and the captain was killed.
The Union Mutual Accident Association is disabled and drifting without a president or board. Started six years ago it prospered until a year ago when rival firms and lost members reduced funds. All directors and President ex-Governor John M. Hamilton resigned. A member meeting is set for March 30 to decide next steps. No wrongdoing is suspected.
In Petersburg Virginia on February 23 a mob hanged Scott Bishop, who had assaulted and robbed Hugh Hammock near Blackstone. Authorities failed to prevent the lynching as Bishop was taken from officers around 4 am and hanged from a tree limb. By noon his body hung as a coroner's jury was summoned.
Warsaw reports Prince Bertinieff convicted of murdering actress Wisnowska in July. He receives eight years hard labor after letters showed she sought his death and she feared him. Jealousy cited as motive. 70 witnesses testified in a highly emotional trial.
General Booth speaks in Berwin noting Germans show some outward order among the poor while condemning gin as strong drink and praising beer. Socialist opposition predicts failure of Booth meetings amid debate on Reichstag Sunday shop hours and workers’ schedules.
Legal circles tremble as Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, eminent Queen's Bench judge, shows clear loss of faculties. He resists retirement hints while court and lawyers face disarray. A misdirected verdict in a breach of promise case against Captain Viner may force a new trial.
Rome shows intense reaction to a pastoral letter the Pope sent to Cardinal Lavigerie defending the papal stance in the dispute among French clergy over supporting the republic. The text pleads for peace, health, and divine blessing on the church and its mission.
The steamship Ipswich of the Great Eastern Railway collided with the British bark Queen off Harwich while en route to Antwerp. The Ipswich sank with 80 passengers aboard. the captain and six crewmen drowned. Four survivors were rescued by a boat lowered from the Ipswich and landed at Antwerp. The disaster is blamed on the Ipswich’s second officer for misreading the bark’s lights on a heavy night.
Patrick Rice sued the Blatz Brewing Company of Milwaukee for 400000 claiming commission for selling the business to an English syndicate. The brewery’s attorneys moved in Federal Court for a bill of particulars and deny a sale occurred. Judge Blodgett gave Rice until Monday to state his case.
Berwin reports the Coal Trusts panic as the Railroad Minister orders 2,000 tons of coal in England. The Rhenish Westphalian Gazette says the companies cannot be forced to disclose their business policy. Also mentions the Queen's French visit and Dunlap's Cable Company in Lexpos.
Will dispose of all assets including mines and iron works to a joint stock company. William Hamble Ward the youthful Earl Dudley may wed a daughter of the Prince of Wales, despite royal opposition to the match. His lordship’s income is stated at about £400,000 annually.
A royal notice states the Queen will travel in her own carriages and horses for the duration of a forthcoming month long progress. The arrangement ensures comfortable transport and familiar standards for the royal entourage.
A London meeting of the Society for the Relief of the Persecuted Hebrews, led by Earl of Aberdeen, debated aiding exiled Jews to form colonies in Palestine. Mrs. Finn urged Christians to support persecuted Hebrews and echoed Lord Shaftesbury on aiding their return to the Holy Land.
Louis Danzig of New York died at the Monte Carlo Casino from apoplexy. His widow, staying at Nice, claimed the body and it was sent to America. Gambling continued unabated with eight roulette tables and three trente et guarante tables active for 12 hours daily, Sundays included.
Lonnon February 23 reports the dock strike planned by the Shipping Federation to enforce a free labor rule has been postponed for the time being. The Federation now employs 1,600 more workers, totaling 2,900. The Albert dock strike remains active with no disorders. police guard the Custom House and Victoria docks as mounted officers are doubled. Strikers and pickets stay highly active.
Signor Crispi, former Italian prime minister, serves as counsel to the General Navigation Company at 50 000 lire annually. The firm asks him to plead a major Marseille case, but he hesitates fearing harsh French reception due to his unpopularity there.
Mrs Sheldon starts from Holborn Viaduct at 11 AM with a female servant to reach Zanzibar via Naples aboard the Madura. She travels light with a palanquin and many well wishers bid her farewell in lively mood.
In Hamsone on February 25, two Socialists Sigismund and Berenson collapsed during a blasphemy trial while listening to evidence and died. The magistrate had ordered their appearance, and the proceedings were halted.
Paris dispatch reports The Figaro claims the German Emperor will summon Prince Bismarck for a court martial over articles attacking the Government. The emperor seeks his honor bound answer regarding authorship of the writings. A separate note from Bern mentions the King of Bavaria remaining in torpor for a day.
Ten thousand patriotic Americans, young and old, marched through Twin Cities streets to martial music honoring the birthday of the Revolutionary War hero. The event linked his sword to ongoing efforts by patriotic groups to advance liberty and institutions, with springlike February weather enhancing the mood.
A massive parade drew countless crowds from two cities as the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held a day of festivities. The procession began at 1 30 PM, moved through Market Penn and Sixth streets to Sandusky, Allegheny, and North Avenue, with a two hour march to the reviewing stand by 5 PM. The event showcased prominent leaders and a display of disciplined, though not strictly military, unity in defense of American institutions.
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